Continental Paint Decorated Diminutive Dower Chest
Continental Paint Decorated Diminutive Dower Chest
initialed MAD and dated 1855, pine dovetailed case, applied molded lid with wrought iron strap hinges, interior till with lid and sliding side to reveal hidden drawer, brown hand and sponge decoration throughout and to all sides, with central front floral painted panel, with a later associated maple presentation stand.
Case 13 x 25.5 x 17.25 in.; DOA with stand 19.25 in.
From the Personal Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Fricke, Raleigh, North Carolina and Anchorage, Alaska
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Expected light wear and paint flaking to top; wear and paint loss at base; overall good estate condition.
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Continental Paint Decorated Diminutive Dower Chest
initialed MAD and dated 1855, pine dovetailed case, applied molded lid with wrought iron strap hinges, interior till with lid and sliding side to reveal hidden drawer, brown hand and sponge decoration throughout and to all sides, with central front floral painted panel, with a later associated maple presentation stand.
Case 13 x 25.5 x 17.25 in.; DOA with stand 19.25 in.
From the Personal Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Fricke, Raleigh, North Carolina and Anchorage, Alaska
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Expected light wear and paint flaking to top; wear and paint loss at base; overall good estate condition.
