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Lot 446

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, i

Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000

Bid Increments

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$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
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, inscribed Salome Gaumerin 1809, having two hearts on the lid which repeat on the front panel, centering a six pointed star over two stippled drawers, end panels with three color philphlots, all resting on ogee bracket feet, 30 1/4" h., 47 3/4" w., 22 1/4" d. For a similar example, see Fabian The Pennsylvania German Decorated Chest, pg. 176, fig. 180.

Condition

Several repaired cracks to feet. One rear foot facing pieced 2 1/2". Feet overpainted. Drawer surround overpainted brown. Original brasses. Escutcheon moved.