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Lot 49

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest da

Estimate: $50,000 - $80,000

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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest dated 1785, inscribed "Sofia Refinger", the front decorated with two green sponge hearts, each with three pinwheels on a yellow and orange sponge ground with interlacing circle border, above two drawers supported by bracket feet, 30" h., 49" w. For a similar example, see Fabian, The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest, fig. 227.

Condition

Typical wear. Original brasses. Overall good condition.