Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 851

Southern Walnut and Yellow Pine Blanket Chest

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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

Georgia, late 18th/early 19th century, in early dark surface, lid with iron strap hinges, open interior with lidded till, set on tall bracket feet with spurred returns, 24-1/2 x 48 x 18-1/4 in.

Provenance: Descended in a Georgia family

Condition

good structural condition overall, edge wear and losses at front of lid, later brace at underside of lid, original hinges (one with break), original dovetailed bracket feet, minor molding loss at one rear bracket, scattered minor cracks and repairs, early surface with some distress, other scattered wear and surface flaws consistent with age and use

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