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638. DATED 1795 PENNSYLVANIA PAINTED BLANKET CHEST,

in poplar, with a moulded lid, dovetailed case, 2 thumb-moulded drawers, and ogee bracket feet. Retains its original strap hinges as well as original batwing brasses, lock, and key. Interior has a lidded till. With its original paint decoration consisting of red, green, white, and blue, with tablets on the front and the top incorporating a vine and leaf motif. Just below the lid, in red paint, is 17 SUSANNA MEYERIN 95. Eastern Pennsylvania; 29" high x 51" wide x 23" deep.

Genealogical research found a Susanna Mayerin born in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1778, and married in 1799.

Lock with minor damage but still functional, cracks to some foot facings (still very stable); VG.

(EST $7000-$9000)

Provenance: Ex Collection Jerry and Andy Hauck, retains a 1961 receipt from Schuykill House in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Price Realized: $11,500.00

Price includes buyer's premium.