2366770

AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST 1800-50 #2366770

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Furniture Start Price:170.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST 1800-50 #2366770
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This is a great early six board Peasant Art painted blanket chest. Mustard yellow fielded panels on the blue green background are decorated with polychrome design of floral bouquets, tulips, roses and birds on the front and sides. The flowers were symbol of fertility. Six board construction, hand dovetailed, original lock. This blanket chest is fine example of authentic painted furniture from the region where the BEST painted furniture pieces originated. It is contemporary of "Pennsylvania Dutch" pieces made in the United States by German immigrants of the 18-19th Century. Dimension : 41"W x 22"D x 24"H, Bohemia (Sudetten Region) circa 1800-50. This piece will add great provincial charm to a casual room. More photos available.... Please note that our blanket chests are priced between $1600-$3995. For this blanket chest only bids above $1600 will be successful and meet our reserve. We sold 6 blanket chest on Ebay Live Auctions to happy customers in price range of $1600-$2875. You can personally inspect this (and other great pieces), we are located between Chicago and Milwaukee. If you need directions, please inquire. Buyer to pick up at our location or arrange for shipping. For information you can contact these shippers we used in the past - PLYCON, AC DELIVERS or VINTAGE TRANSPORT
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<tr><td>Condition:As described</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1800-50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Bohemia / Austria</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:24</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:22</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:41</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:100-120 lbs</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST 1800-50</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Racine, WI</td></tr>
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