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Lot 168

Lancaster Pennsylvania painted poplar dower chest

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Lancaster Pennsylvania painted poplar dower chest, dated 1786, inscribed Chri Schmit, retaining its original blue surface with three ivory panels and potted tulips, the interior with its original fraktur of a man on horseback, 27 1/2" h., 50" w. Provenance: A Bucks County collection.

Condition

50" w. Feet replaced. Original brasses. Lacking keyhole brass. Lid has shrinkage and does not close tightly on case. Original paint. No overpaint.