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Lot 536

Vibrant Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dowerh

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
Sold for
$22,515
Sold Price includes BP

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Vibrant Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, inscribed Salame Gaumerrin 1809, having two hearts on the lid which repeat on the front panel, centering a six-pointed star over two stippled drawers, the 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, figure 180.

Condition

Lacking lock. Original strap hinges. Repair breaks to foot facings. Couple repairs to spurs. Original brasses. Overall good condition.

See printed catalog.