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Fri, Sep 28, 2007 06:00PM EDT
Lot 877

Berks County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, la

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for
$22,230
Sold Price includes BP

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Berks County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, late 18th c., the front decorated with 3 tombstone panels depicting unicorns and rampant lions, the sides with potted tulips, all on a salmon ground supported by short bracket feet, 20 1/2" h., 48" w. For a similar example, see Fabian, The Pennsylvania German Decorated Chest, fig. 233.

Condition

Expected wear. Lacking lock and grab. Lacking one rear foot facing.