DIMINUTIVE WILLIAM & MARY BLANKET CHEST First Quarter...

DIMINUTIVE WILLIAM & MARY BLANKET CHEST First Quarter of the 18th Century
In pine, with old, possibly original, red-wash finish. Lift top attached with snipe hinges. Single full-width drawer below blanket compartment. Turned bun feet. Height 29.25". Width 33". Depth 17.75".
Similar to an example illustrated in The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell H. Kettell, plate 35.
An Important New Hampshire Collection Carefully and Thoughtfully Assembled Over Two Decades by New Hampshire Residents Lawrence and Dorothy Perkins.

In pine, with old, possibly original, red-wash finish. Lift top attached with snipe hinges. Single full-width drawer below blanket compartment. Turned bun feet. Height 29.25". Width 33". Depth 17.75".
Similar to an example illustrated in The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell H. Kettell, plate 35.
An Important New Hampshire Collection Carefully and Thoughtfully Assembled Over Two Decades by New Hampshire Residents Lawrence and Dorothy Perkins.

Condition: Brasses are original. Washed finish and feet are old, possibly original, but no guarantee. Normal wear to finish. Structurally good. Two side faux drawer moldings replaced.

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