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Thu, Dec 1, 2016 03:00PM EST - Fri, Dec 2, 2016 03:00PM EST
Lot 421

American Grain-Painted Lift-Top

Estimate: $25 - $500

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
Chest probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, the case boldly painted in faux mahogany grain paint, poplar throughout with lidded walnut till, original painted and turned feet, 44 x 25 x 20 in.. Provenance: Collection of Barbara Phillips, Hilton Head, South Carolina

Condition

good condition, surface wear and scratches to paint especially at top, lacking lock and with replaced brass escutcheon, other scattered minor flaws