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18th Century New England Country American Queen Anne Blanket Chest Of Drawers

$6,500
£4,949.61
€5,699.35
CA$9,211.07
A$9,907.83
CHF 5,295.03
MX$116,785.04
NOK 66,757.92
SEK 61,029.41
DKK 42,583.75

About the Item

A rare and most impressive early American Queen Anne style blanket chest, dating to the 18th century, found in New England, having a molded pine case fitted with rectangular iron pin-hinge top, opening to a deep storage compartment interior with faux drawer facing, over two lower drawers with hand cut dovetail joinery, rising on shaped bracket feet, early grain-paint over original red paint, adorned in later brass fittings, all enhanced by beautifully aged distressed original patina. circa 1750, Northeastern United States Provenance / Acquisition: O'Neill-Leonard Antiques, Westlake Hills, Texas, Retail price $8700 Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas Dimensions: (approx) 42" High, 37.5" Wide, 17.75" Deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
  • Style:
    Queen Anne (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Later hardware. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Overall great antique condition with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed patina. Early grain-paint over original red paint finish. Later brasses. Structurally sound. Attractive appearance.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977243214892

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