American & Southern | March 13, 2025
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1245
Rare American Red, White, and Blue Eagle and Heart Painted Lift Top Chest
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
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 Southern states, underside of lid initialed and dated "IS/1803", white pine throughout, hinged lid with open interior with till and hidden compartment, the case boldly painted with central heart flanked by spread wing federal eagles, the sides with white crescent moons on red ground, interior floor of bottom board with two inscribed peacock designs, underside of lid with several other illegible inscriptions including "Samuel C. ...yer" 24 x 49-1/4 x 21 in.
Provenance: Collection of Tony and Marie Shank; Deanne Levison; Private collection purchased 1996; Private Atlanta collection; Sold Brunk Auctions, July 9th, 2016, Lot 673 for $18,000; Private South Carolina Collection; Private South Carolina Collection
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Collection of Tony and Marie Shank; Deanne Levison; Private collection purchased 1996; Private Atlanta collection; Sold Brunk Auctions, July 9th, 2016, Lot 673 for $18,000; Private South Carolina Collection; Private South Carolina 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
