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Fri, May 11, 2007 06:00PM EDT
Lot 420

Soap Hollow, Pennsylvania painted blanket chest da

Estimate: $10,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$12,870
Sold Price includes BP

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Soap Hollow, Pennsylvania painted blanket chest dated 1874 with typical diamond escutcheon with hash marks, flanked by floral sprigs, the initials "CW", the date, and pillars, above a potted tulip vine, all on a vibrant red background supported by floral decorated ebonized feet, 25 3/4" h., 44" w. For a similar example, see Muller, Soap Hollow The Furniture and its Makers, pg. 63.

Condition

Lacking escutcheon. Lock replaced. A couple repaired cracks to feet. Minor surface imperfections.