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A Federal Grain And Compass-Decorated Poplar And Pine Blanket Chest
Estimate: $1,500-$2,000
Sold
$700
Live Auction
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Description
A Federal Grain And Compass-Decorated Poplar And Pine Blanket Chest
Attributed to John Flory (1754- after 1824) Lancaster County, PA
Height 24 x width 51 1/2 x depth 23 inches.
Condition
Retaining the majority of the original painted decoration; the lid with general wear and discoloration commensurate with age and use, including some scuffing along edges; the underside of lid retaining an old string stockings line; the original lock and escutcheon missing, and another lock was added off center- the keyhole visible to exterior; with general wear and scuffing to feet, especially along edges; the back left-facing foot with loss to scroll; back right-facing foot replaced, with later paint evident, and with later support
Provenance
Provenance:Property from the Estate of Dr. Caroline W. Brown, Lombard, Illinois.