Red-painted blanket chest, Inscribed and dated, "Samuel

Red-painted blanket chestInscribed and dated, "Samuel Ober 1840"H: 21 1/2 in. W: 17 in. L: 44 1/2 in.PROVENANCE:A Private Family Collection.
Condition Report: wear and some losses to paint throughout commensurate with age; splits to wood on left side feet, front of right facing foot, and back right facing foot; back right foot with some separation/loose; missing clasp for lock, replaced lock; missing escutcheon; back of lid with replaced wood strip, where hinges attach to; wear and losses to lower till drawer; chip to front right side and front right foot