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Fri, Apr 18, 2008 10:00AM EDT
Lot 691

Chester County, Pennsylvania walnut blanket chesta

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for
$23,400
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Chester County, Pennsylvania walnut blanket chest dated 1781, initialed "ML" for Margaret Laubaugh, with a dovetailed case and 2 short drawers resting on bracket feet, retaining an old mellow finish, 28" h., 46" w. This piece was constructed shortly before Margaret's marriage to Conrad Keely and has descended directly in the family to the present owner.

Condition

Lacking brasses. Three spurs chipped. Overall good condition.