Rare Painted Blanket Chest
Description:
This rare painted pine blanket chest is reddish brown in color decorated with two panels on the lid with a compass star decoration. The spectacular front panels have a floral decoration with reverse colors, growing out of pots. One pot is signed "John Seltzer" and "1793" and the other pot has a flower with a face within. The chest is supported on straight bracket feet.
Condition:
Excellent condition.
Origin: Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Date: c. 1793
Dimensions:
Height 22" | Depth 22" | Length 51.5"
Price: $19,000