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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 128

American Blanket Chest With Early Blue-Green Paint

Estimate: $50 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

probably Pennsylvania, late 18th century, white pine throughout, iron strap hinges with lidded interior till, wrought iron carrying handles, 21-1/2 x 54 x 22 in.

Provenance: Gift of Mae Schenck, Brooklyn, New York, 1963; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

surface wear and abrasions, overall minor separations at dovetail joints

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Gift of Mae Schenck, Brooklyn, New York, 1963; Property from the Brooklyn Museum