Geometric Blanket Chest
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Description
An early blanket or keepsafe chest having flat hinged top over front with geometric molded decoration, lightly canted sides with integral shaped feet and boarded back. Featuring original hand-forged iron hinges, chip-carving to edges of front and top, and a row of early rose head nails along lower front face. Excellent preserved wear to lift top and great color throughout. Useful at the base of a bed, in front of a sofa or as a drinks table next to an armchair.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 18th Century Condition: Good. Good antique condition Creation Date: 1700 Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: YEWTR00001758 Incollect Reference #: 741925 -
Dimensions
W. 38 in; H. 25 in; D. 20.5 in; W. 96.52 cm; H. 63.5 cm; D. 52.07 cm;
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.