Blue Paint-Decorated Lift-Top Chest probably Southern states, underside of lid initialed and dated "IS/1803", white pine throughout, hinged lid with open interior with till and hidden compartment, front boldly painted with central heart flanked by spread-wing federal eagles, sides with white crescent moons on red ground, interior floor of bottom board with two inscribed peacock designs, underside of lid with several illegible inscriptions including "Samuel C. …yer", 24 x 49-1/4 x 21 in.. Condition: paint surface dry-scraped and with some associated paint losses and retouch, rear feet replaced, front feet with some patches and repairs, patches from additional hinges now removed, other scattered repairs. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Tony and Marie Shank; Private Collection, purchased circa 1996; Private Atlanta Collection paint surface dry-scraped and with some associated paint losses and retouch, rear feet replaced, front feet with some patches and repairs, patches from additional hinges now removed, other scattered repairs