READ ABOUT OUR GALLERY. FINE AMERICAN RED FLAME PAINTED ANTIQUE BLANKET CHEST. 1830-50, preserved in nearly untouched original condition Item # 1402BQS21PA. This is a very fine and remarkably well preserved antique American blanket chest with a delightful flame painted original surface, the whole executed very skillfully to imitate match booked mahogany veneers. Originating from the Southeastern counties of Pennsylvania, this chest was crafted in the second quarter of the nineteenth century. The molded edge is affixed to the top with wooden pegs around the perimeter, this lifting over original iron hinges (retaining original hand filed screws) to reveal a clean and large interior. The till on the left has a panel beneath it, originally lockable but now easily opened by pulling to reveal two small drawers, each handsomely crafted with tidy dovetails and nailed bottoms, retaining their original turned wooden knobs. The bottom of the case is attached to the sides with large wooden pegs driven through the underside into the frame, each corner having a square wooden block affixed with square iron nails into which the large dowels of the feet are sunk. The feet are beautifully turned balls topped by a sharp ring, each well worn and attractively patinated. Nearly untouched and retaining originality in every aspect of the case, this is an outstanding addition to the period interior. 47″ wide x 22 1/16″ deep x 25 1/4 high. Condition Report: No keys. The hidden panel is missing it’s lock. Scratches and wear as expected to original painted finish. Wear to the feet. Scroll down to view all photos for a full overview of condition. Welcome to our shop! My name is Andrew Silla and my wife and I own and operate Silla, ltd in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. You can read more about our gallery by clicking here. Finding these pieces is a hunt, a journey and we pursue each piece in the collection for a reason. Thank you for taking the time to look through our pieces and we look forward to working with you! _gsrx_vers_841 GS 7.0.16 (841). The item “ANTIQUE BLANKET CHEST American Red Painted Folk Art, Pennsylvania c. 1830-50″ is in sale since Monday, January 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Chests & Trunks\1800-1899″. The seller is “sillafineantiques” and is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Region of Origin: America
• Type: Chests & Trunks
• Age: 1800-1899
• Style: Federal
• Original/Reproduction: Original