Rare NC Paint Decorated Rowan Co. Blanket Chest,
ca. 1800, Yadkin River area, six board poplar case having dove-tailed construction and all-over old red painted surface, swag and tassels (11) in black and white over central quatrefoil flanked by six pointed stars and star & dot pinwheels, interior with yellow pine till, lid with applied stepped molding, dovetailed front bracket feet with spurs, applied cove molded base. 24" x 50" x 20.5"
Estimate: $15000 - 25000
ca. 1800, Yadkin River area, six board poplar case having dove-tailed construction and all-over old red painted surface, swag and tassels (11) in black and white over central quatrefoil flanked by six pointed stars and star & dot pinwheels, interior with yellow pine till, lid with applied stepped molding, dovetailed front bracket feet with spurs, applied cove molded base. 24" x 50" x 20.5"
Estimate: $15000 - 25000
Condition report
Appropriate replaced fish tail hinges, minor chipping to front feet, small wood loss to back left foot, replaced lock.
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Two-Day Historic Hillsborough Auction
6:30 AM PT - Dec 6th, 2008
offered by
Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales Ltd.
246 S. Nash St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
