Blue-painted Child's Step-back Cupboard

Blue-painted Child's Step-back Cupboard, Pennsylvania, early 19th century, the projecting cornice above cupboard doors, a work surface, and cupboard section below, all on cutout base, the backboard inscribed "D. M. Messersmith, Newport, Pa.," ht. 32, wd. 17 1/2, dp. 9 in. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.