The rectangular lid with applied moldings retains its original snipe-hinges and is over a deep chest having a lidded till; the two long drawers never had pulls.
The case features a molded base and rests on cutout feet joined by a narrow apron.
The right proper front foot profile appears to have been partially restored very early in its working life; wood, tool marks and thinning pigment are consistent with upper half and other feet as if it was repaired by the maker. (38 by 19.5 by 44.5”)
SOLD
987-30
Tall Painted Blanket Chest with Drawers, Original Red Paint & Hardware
New England Date/Period: Circa 1800 - SOLD
Additional Information: The slightly projecting lid having applied molding above a
blanket chest and two long working drawers on molded base raised on cutout feet
featuring a large demilune drop centered by the feet. Great surface.
Material: Northeast white pine, maple frontal feet
Condition: Excellent, clean…
Additional Information: The molded lift lid over a case with two false and one working
drawer, on a molded base with frontal ball feet and rear bracket feet. Original red paint
in dry patina; the top displays very early 19th century green paint over first red.
Lift-top lid retaining original cleats and snipe hinges above chest having a single drawer;
drawer features original carved wooden pulls. The front of case is molded; proper right
side is missing 1/3 of molding which we can have made and surface matched. The
whole raised on molded base resting on cutout feet. Early 19th century blue paint over
original surface history. The drawer support rails are well-worn as are conforming
sections of drawer secondary wood. Found on the left proper side is a substantial hole
that likely stared as a knothole and was probably enlarged by mice. Minor wear to back
feet. The surface except top displays a dry patina; the top is shiny…we had our surface
expert test a small area with solvent. The hard shine was quickly removed.
(Height: 37"; width: 36.75"; depth: 18.25")
The rectangular lift-top with applied compound molding featuring extremely rare dental
molding hung from original iron butt hinges above a conforming case of two false-drawers
above three working drawers having thumb molded overhanging edges. The case on conforming
compound and dental molded base raised on fabulously profiled [lobed] bracket feet
remaining on full-height pads. The brasses are not the first...however, the posts are
within original borings…fantastic and period; framed high relief lions head centering
cornucopias within double molded edge having repeated dot motif.
(Top: 38 by 18”, case: 35.75 by 17 by 51.5”)
This important painted blanket chest perfectly demonstrates the kaleidoscope of motion and color favored during the early nineteenth century. The chest features a lift-top with applied half-round moldings above a deep storage compartment above two long-drawers retaining original brass hardware. The chest is raised on distinctive stylized cutout bracket feet; this same foot is found on numerous other case pieces by noted cabinetmaker-Abiel White. Construction techniques consistent with Abiel White’s work further confirm this attribution. The blanket chest is in excellent original condition including paint.
Literature: Illustrated in Harbor & Home; Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts 1710-1850, page 16, plate 2.6.
The chest was exhibited at Winterthur Museum, (Delaware) Spring 2009 and The Nantucket Whaling Museum Summer-Fall 2009.
Chamfered-edge lift-top retaining original snipe hinges above chest featuring deep-well and two graduated long drawers; the whole raised on cutout feet joined by valanced aprons. (There are scattered and very old minor areas of thin-fill that can be removed, all else excellent. H: 41.75"; W: 37.75"; D: 16.5") Please call for full description, and/or enthusiastic discussion.
The rectangular lid with applied molding above a conforming case; box above drawer raised on cutout base. Bright brownish/red putty-rolled concentric circles ornament the front panel; full coverage vinegar decoration on all surfaces remains bright and fine. (Dimensions: 29" H, 34.25" W, 17" D.)
The lid with bold applied molding hung from original shaped strap hinges above the dovetailed case with horizontal applied molding centered by two short drawers having overhanging thumb-molded edges and original brasses. The drawers are flanked by fluted panels. The dry bittersweet paint is original and has slightly darker subtle flourishes; and remains in fine original condition with good patina. The case raised on turned feet. (W: 49.75"; H: 26"; D: 23".)
The rectangular lid with applied molding above deep well and two long drawers raised on tall shapely bootjack ends...the front joined by elegant drapery-like valenced bottom rail with half-round drop at center. Wide brush strokes of black paint within arched borders against field of red decorate the front; sides and lid with similar decoration. The brasses are replaced with all else fine. (Height: 44.25"; width: 42.5"; depth: 18.25".)
Lift-top above molded case featuring three faux-drawers above two-working long-drawers; the whole raised on molded and applied bracket base.
(Very good condition, replaced hardware, else fine; H: 40", W: 34.75", D: 18.75") This item just in, more information to follow, please call if interested.
The lift top with applied molding above deep-well above two working long drawers; the case with applied double-bead molding raised on molded base resting on ball feet retaining full pads. (Height: 37.5"; width: 38"; depth: 19")
Unusual and possibly unique decorated lift-top blanket chest above two-drawers constructed. The rectangular top with turret front-corners on conforming case with turned front stiles centering the deep well above a pair of short side-by-side drawers retaining original brasses; raised on tall delicate turned legs featuring delicate tapered spike feet. The height of this piece and its unusual width make it suitable for use as a server, a very difficult object to find in American painted furniture. (Ht. 36"; W. 48"; D. 19".)
The chest remains in fine original condition, bloom to front panel, shrinkage crack to top that opens and closes with seasons, else fine; dimensions: H: 29.25"; W: 51.5"; D: 22.5")
The lid with mortises and tenon applied molding hung from strap hinges above a case of raised panels; two front panels above conforming short drawers...the whole raised on applied bracket base with center drop. Old green paint over green paint; imperfections. (Height: 24.5"; width: 44.25"; depth: 20.5".)
Having an applied molded top with snipe hinges, above a blanket box with two faux drawers, above two dovetailed drawers without pulls; overhanging thumb-molded drawer fronts with only minor loss. The case is raised on a tall dovetailed bracket base having an excellent profile. Constructed of pine with wooden pins; retaining a good old red/brown painted surface. Restoration to small portions of two feet, all else fine. Height: 43.75"; case width: 36 1/8"; depth: 20".
The top with applied cleats above deep well above single long drawer with overhanging molded edges raised on cutout side feet and having applied base molding. Measures 31" in height, 38" in width and 16.5" in depth.
A crisp and bright pair of putty-painted six-board chests retaining fine original surface of burnt sienna; rectangular lids with applied beaded molding above deep-well raised on bootjack ends. Superb condition. (Dimensions: 25.25" H, 43.25" W, 18" D.)
Abstract decoration...wide sweeping undulating lines centering large dots done with dry brushstrokes of black against an oyster-white ground. The rectangular lid with applied molding above a conforming case of dovetail construction raised on an applied bracket base also of dovetail construction. The interior is complete with till having a molded edge; original hinges and paint. (Height: 21"; width: 38"; depth: 17.75".)
475-35 - SOLD
Antique Paint Decorated Chest, Vermont Folk
Vermont, Likely Shaftsbury area, circa 1820-1830 - SOLD
Painted and decorated lift-top blanket chest raised on broadly arched cutout side
feet…the front feet joining exuberant apron. The chest features bold graining within
frieze joining ovolo corners. The plain applied lid molding is identical to catalog number
53 [as is style of black painted lettering found on backboard] Rich and tasty Vermont
Furniture to 1850 by Jean Burks and Phil Zea.
Good condition commensurate with age and use…displays well; missing interior till;
rope handles added during early working life, minor restoration to hinge rebates; small
losses to right proper foot facing (full height) scattered thinning paint and loss to top
(never decorated); other partially indecipherable script is found on the back.
Ex American Folk-Art Collection of Helen & Steven Kellogg.
(H: 24”, W: 42.5”, D: 17.75”)
Rectangular top featuring applied beaded-molding over dovetailed case raised on molded base resting on tall elliptical cutout feet, the front corners dovetail jointed to the fantastically rhythmic apron.
(Hinges replaced, shrinkage crack to molding at a nail…now filled and colored to match; wonderful old wrought iron straps affixed to back rear leg during early working life to reinforce integrity, it’s kind of wonderful, else fine and original.
(Length: 49"; height: 24"; depth: 19.5")
The rectangular top with molded edges retains original wrought iron snipe hinges and cleats.
The chest is raised on cutout feet and features bold base moldings.
(Very good condition, “T” and rosehead nails, lap-construction; height: 22"; depth: 14.5"; width: 43")
Shaker blue-painted blanket box…the lid with applied molding over the box containing
lidded till box…the whole on molded base raised on bracket feet. Untouched condition.
(Height: 17.5"; depth: 16.75"; width: 39.75")
Material: Northeastern white pine, wrought nails, red paint
Condition: Excellent, scattered thinning to paint on lid; back bracket supports are
Victorian replacements…not base profile.
Additional Information: The slightly overhanging lid featuring chamfered edges retains
original cleats and undisturbed original two-piece pintle pin hinges. The case containing
a lidded till is of simple rabbet and eighteenth century type “T” head nail
construction/joinery. Molded base above finely scalloped skirt as often seen in coastal
Connecticut work; the shouldered lobes are each pierced as are the scrolled foot
returns. Base is full height. Its all about the possibly unique apron/skirts!
Fine joinery…top with molded fielded panels above similarly molded case raised on tall ogee bracket
feet. The case ornamented with applied geometric matchstick molded devices; front panel displays
reeded columns having unique rectangular capitols similar to candle slides. Black, red and yellow
paint; the back is painted…great size for coffee table. (Superb original condition other than
restored backboard hinge rail.
(Height: 21"; width: 33.5"; depth: 16")
Rectangular lid having applied molding over the chest which is raised on a ogee cutout base. We note that a small early 20th century strap lock hasp was affixed to the lid; approximately two-inches of the applied molding was removed to facilitate the strap. The hasp was removed, the small section of molding was replaced and painted to match. A small wedge shape section of wood was professionally replaced at each hinge.
(Height: 24"; length: 41.5"; depth: 18")
Lid with applied molding, interior with nice molded till, dovetailed case, applied base molding; maker had a nice plane. Small piece of tanned leather affixed to top, probably was shipping label. We note a tad of molding loss at proper right side, under lid, doesn't distract. (H: 15.5"; W: 37.25"; D: 17")
The lid with cleats above dovetailed case fitted with lidded till above a pair of short dovetailed drawers, the case resting on molded applied bracket base.
The faux graining done in bold broad brush-strokes, dry surface; very good paint coverage with some thinning to top. The hinge rail is restored and bracket returns are worn smooth. (H: 22"; W: 44"; D: 17.5")
The thin arches, the dentil on the arch, the baluster column, and the half hearts on the corners alternating with tulips are Berks County characteristics; the large compass flower is perhaps unique. The low "C" feet are typical Lebanon County therefore, perhaps Berks County closer to Lebanon County. Only 34.5" wide rather than typical 48 or 50".
The lid with protruding applied molding is above a dovetailed case raised on molded bracket base. The ornamentation is unusual with warp around hearts featuring delicate stemmed tulips; two panels of decoration; robust balusters supporting dentilated and saw-tooth arches surmounting large, bold and unusual compass flowers flanked by tulips within tiny pots. The double panels center yet another small pot of flowers that is surmounted by a compass hex device; end panels are grained with wide brush strokes. The paint is intact but thinning; lid hinges have been moved, base is original; with rear support brackets restored.
A fairly priced diminutive and good looking chest.
(Dimensions: 16.5" H, 34.5" W, 15.5" D.)
The lid retains original cleats and features an canted front edge; deep chest raised on cutout feet, the front feet joined by lazy scroll skirt centering double lobes. (H: 32.75"; W: 44"; D: 20")
Rectangular lid with applied molding over a conforming case of dovetail joinery, raised on finely molded base resting on original chip-carved shoe feet. The interior fitted with lift-top till; case retains original wrought iron hardware…featuring heart-shaped back plates.
(Width: 40”, depth: 18”, height: 18.5”)
The rectangular lid with applied molding above conforming dovetailed case raised on molded base with turned bell and spike feet. The original pumpkin paint, green trip paint, and stenciling remain in good condition.
Dimensions: 26.25" H, 41.75" W, 19" D.
431-48 - SOLD
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