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Late Federal Paint-Decorated Blanket Chest

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Late Federal Paint-Decorated Blanket Chest
Pennsylvania, ca. 1830. Poplar, grain paint-decorated surface.
Over-all in excellent condition, original paint now oxidized.
The molded-edge lift-top opens to a well fitted with a covered till. The dovetailed case is supported by turned feet. the chest has a rare and unusual painted surface with semicircular and diamond form patterns in a faded salmon color throughout.

Dimensions: 27"h, 41"w, 20 ½”d

Item ID: F-PF-BC 244

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Poplar with grain-paint-decorated surface.
Condition:	Good. Over all in excellent condition.
Creation Date:	Circa 1830
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	F-PF-BC 244
Incollect Reference #:	770449

Dimensions

W.	41 in;	H.	27 in;	D.	20.5 in;
W.	104.14 cm;	H.	68.58 cm;	D.	52.07 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.