Early Blanket Chest on Bandy Legs, Original Brass and Surface - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Early Blanket Chest on Bandy Legs, Original Brass and Surface

Transitional William & Mary to Queen Anne Period, Possibly Merrimacport or Newbury, Massachusetts

Early Blanket Chest on Bandy Legs, Original Brass and Surface

A New England chest in fantastic surface… the rectangular lid with integral molded edge retains original carved cleats and original cotter pin hinges; a conforming case with applied half round moldings featuring a pair of faux drawers over two functional drawers; the whole raised on molded base frame resting on carved straight bandy legs with pad feet [back legs are square]. Robust surface with great depth of patina displays traces of original thinning gain painted surface.

Item Date: 1720-1740

Measurement: Height: 43.25"; Width: 39"; Depth: 19"

Item Condition: : Fine original condition

Price: $8,400

SKU 413-80

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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