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Lot 55

Pennsylvania painted pine dower chest

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
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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
Berks County, Pennsylvania painted pine dower chest, dated 1782, retaining its original decoration with baskets of flowers on a blue ground, 28" h., 45 3/4" w. Two chests decorated by the same hand are illustrated in Fabian, The Pennsylvania German Decorated Chest, figs. 113 and 114.

Condition

3'' x 3'' knot patch to lid, feet and base molding replaced and losses to drawer face.