$8,050
Berks County, Pennsylvania painted pine dower chest, dated 1803 , the front decorated with 2 panels of potted tulips interspersed with white dots and framed by columns flanking the inscription "Pamlla HR 1803" all on an ochre ground above 2 short drawers supported by straight bracket feet, 24 1/2" h. , 48" w. For similar example see The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest by Fabian, plate 156.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2004-12-04