American Green Painted Antique Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania c. Mid 19th Century

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American Green Painted Antique Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania c. Mid 19th Century:
$1640.00

19th Century with Dovetailed Feet
Signed on bottom \"Jonas Cros...y\" and inscribed in lid \"Amelia Saltsmon\"
Item #1409AIU01PThis is a wonderful early 19th Century painted blanket chest from SouthEastern Pennsylvania, the surface dry and worn with an early green paint. The surface is plain and undisturbed with embellishment, the whole being deeply oxidized and full of charming wear. The construction is standard and uncomplicated, the exterior of the case crafted of six broadplanks of Eastern White Pine, the sides and bottom joined with exposed dovetail construction. The base is affixed with a series of small pegs and the feet are delicate little brackets with exposed dovetailing to the front and sides. Likewise, the molding around the top is affixed with pegs set at regular intervals, the lid lifting on original wrought iron strap hinges affixed with mostly original screws. The original steel lock and catch survive in thecase, though no key is available. The till is somewhat unique, the outer edge lifting in grooves on either side to reveal a compartment below the till - the lifting wall is not unusual, but this usually reveals drawers instead of this tidy compartment. The bottom of the case is inscribed in a now faded ink \"Jonas Cros....y\", the J and the C both being quite accomplished with extensive swirling. This form is easilyincorporated into modern decor in so many ways, including as a coffee table, an entertainment stand beneath a flat screen, while also working wonderfully in front of a period bed as it was intended. It is a striking piece that will certainly be cherished in your home for a lifetime.

Measurements:48 9/16\" W x 18 3/4\" D x 18 3/4\" H

Condition Report:
Early dry green surface not the first with remnants of gray and lower layers with traces of red; surface is worn and scratched, though the overall effect is charming. Loss to molding at left corner. Original lock and clasp, original iron strap hinges and original feet - blocking inside of feet is possibly added for support. Left hinge has several replaced screws. Several old holes in feet, probably when they were secured into prior blocking.Please review all images in the slideshow for a full overview of condition.