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Lot 837

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest da

Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$16,380
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$500,000 $50,000
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest dated 1789, inscribed Catharina Reichner, the facade decorated with two large hearts flanking floral trees, above two drawers supported by scroll feet, 27" h., 47" w.

Condition

Lacking one breadboard end. Interior has fraktur remnants. Old dark varnish over paint. 4'' loss to drawer facing. Feet replaced. Sporadic wear, heaviest to lid.