UNUSUAL PAINTED AND CARVED BLANKET BOX.

American (Bergen County, New Jersey), 19th Century. Walnut, pine, and cherry carved and painted blanket box with original till. The body of the chest with carved "matchstick" detail in a herring bone architecture. Walnut lid and ogee bracket feet with overall dry surface that creates the illusion the box is painted red and salmon. Bold ogee feet, 5"h. Overall, 24.25"h. 40.5"w. 19"d.
Condition Report: The feet are good, there is a crack in the bottom, right hand moulding on lid may be an old replacement, repair to lid on the left side at the hinge and crack on the right side.