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Lot 372

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest

Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Sold for
$39,780
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
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, by the Compass Artist, late 18th c., the lift lid over a case decorated with 3 panels of red and white flowers on a blue ground supported by bun feet, 24" h., 49 1/2" w. There are only four dower chests known by this artist.

Condition

Top worn. Interior wallpapered. Escutcheon replaced.