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Sat, Jan 15, 2011 09:00AM EST
Lot 280

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, l

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Sold for
$17,775
Sold Price includes BP

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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, late 18th c., the front with two ivory clover leaf panels with stylized flowers, all on a blue/green ground supported by bracket feet, 23 1/4" h., 45 3/4" w. Provenance: Clarence Prickett.

Condition

Original strap hinges. Dated in chalk on underside of lid, 1785. Till has regular compartment above three drawers. Loss to one rear foot facing.