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BLANKET CHEST AND DOCUMENT BOXES , and Wood Boxes, FROM THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY
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F208 Blue painted box with beautiful smoke decoration and dovetailed case. Measurements: 30" wide x 15" deep x 10 1/4" tall
F208 Blue painted box with beautiful smoke decoration and dovetailed case.
RM1111 Early New England early 19th century miniature Sea Chest old green over the original green paint. Dates about 1830 and is square nailed, white pine construction.
RM1111 Early New England early 19th century miniature Sea Chest old green over the original green paint. Dates about 1830 and is square nailed, white pine construction.
E484 19th centuury York County Pennslyvania diminutive Blanket Chest , in the original yellow paint. Simple applied bracket base as well as a molded lid. Circa 1860 Measurements are: 17" wide x 11 3/4" tall x 9 1/2" deep
E484 19th centuury York County Pennslyvania diminutive Blanket Chest , in the original yellow paint. Simple applied bracket base as well as a molded lid. Circa 1860
 
MS3 Early 19th century Oley Pa. Blanket Chest, with the original dry blue paint, dovetailed case, original fish tail strap hinges, circa 1820 -1840
MS3 Early 19th century Oley Pa. Blanket Chest, with the original dry blue paint, dovetailed case, original fish tail strap hinges, circa 1820 -1840
E206 EARLY 19TH CENTURY BLUE PAINTED PINE PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST, This is a wonderful early 19th Century painted blanket chest from South eastern Pennsylvania, with ORIGINAL blue paint.
E206 EARLY 19TH CENTURY BLUE PAINTED PINE PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST, This is a wonderful early 19th Century painted blanket chest from South eastern Pennsylvania, with ORIGINAL blue paint.
F209 Late 19th century New England Patriotic original blue painted Calligrapher's Box, with painted wing spread Eagle, and flowers in each corner. Box jointed construction
F209 Late 19th century New England Patriotic original blue painted Calligrapher's Box, with painted wing spread Eagle, and flowers in each corner. Box jointed construction
SB3 Diminutive Pennsylvania Blanket Chest in original dry blue paint. Construction consists of 6 beautifully dovetailed white pine boards
SB3 Diminutive Pennsylvania Blanket Chest in original dry blue paint. Construction consists of 6 beautifully dovetailed white pine boards
E272 19th century original paint decorated hand made and dovetailed dome top box from Pennsylvania.This wonderful box is all dovetailed and cut nail construction.
E272 19th century original paint decorated hand made and dovetailed dome top box from Pennsylvania.This wonderful box is all dovetailed and cut nail construction.
E406 New England vibrantly painted dome lid box, 19th c., retaining its original yellow paint featuring broadly brushed stripes and dabbed green paint decoration. Dovetailed case and square nailed construction with wallpapered interior. Box retains its interior vapor barrier molding
E406 New England vibrantly painted dome lid box, 19th c., retaining its original yellow paint featuring broadly brushed stripes and dabbed green paint decoration. Dovetailed case and square nailed construction with wallpapered interior. Box retains its interior vapor barrier molding
D336 19th century Talbot County Maryland Blanket Chest with the original blue and black paint, dovetaile case and dovetailed feet.. The applied bracket base is also dovetailed, it has an over size glove tile with a molded edge lid. One board southern yellow pine construction
D336 19th century Talbot County Maryland Blanket Chest with the original blue and black paint, dovetaile case and dovetailed feet.. The applied bracket base is also dovetailed, it has an over size glove tile with a molded edge lid. One board southern yellow pine construction
E174 18th century Eastern Shore Maryland Blanket Chest, Carolina County Blanket Chest in the original mustard paint, circa 1780, dovetailed case, with an applied dovetailed bracket base. six yellow pine boards rose head nail construction.
E174 18th century Eastern Shore Maryland Blanket Chest, Carolina County Blanket Chest in the original mustard paint, circa 1780, dovetailed case, with an applied dovetailed bracket base. six yellow pine boards rose head nail construction.
E461 19th century Country Store Storage Box in the original robin egg blue paint, one board construction, with square head .
E461 19th century Country Store Storage Box in the original robin egg blue paint, one board construction, with square head .
E206 EARLY 19TH CENTURY BLUE PAINTED PINE PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST. This is a wonderful early 19th Century painted blanket chest from South eastern Pennsylvania, with ORIGINAL blue paint. The surface undisturbed, the exterior of the case crafted of six broad planks of Eastern White Pine, the sides and bottom joined with exposed dovetail construction. The base is affixed with small nails and the feet
E206 EARLY 19TH CENTURY BLUE PAINTED PINE PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST. This is a wonderful early 19th Century painted blanket chest from South eastern Pennsylvania, with ORIGINAL blue paint. The surface undisturbed, the exterior of the case crafted of six broad planks of Eastern White Pine, the sides and bottom joined with exposed dovetail construction. The base is affixed with small nails and the feet
E484 19th centuury York County Pennslyvania diminutive Blanket Chest , in the original yellow paint. Simple applied bracket base as well as a molded lid. Circa 1860
E484 19th centuury York County Pennslyvania diminutive Blanket Chest , in the original yellow paint. Simple applied bracket base as well as a molded lid. Circa 1860
F24 19th century New England green painted Hats box, in the original green paint, with the 'HATS' in black letters on all sides. This type of box was used in a General Store. Nailed construction with square head nails.
F24 19th century New England green painted Hats box, in the original green paint, with the 'HATS' in black letters on all sides. This type of box was used in a General Store. Nailed construction with square head nails.
RM1094 19th Century Maryland Nautical Sea Chest in old yellow over blue paint, with original rope and leather Becketts (handles). Dovetailed case with applied base. Circa 1830. Measurements: 41” wide x 20 1/4” deep x 19” tall
RM1094 19th Century Maryland Nautical Sea Chest in old yellow over blue paint, with original rope and leather Becketts (handles). Dovetailed case with applied base. Circa 1830.
MS5 Striking Pennsylvania original deep indigo blue Blanket Chest with owners initials flanked with red feathers (A.E.Z.) on lid. Dovetailed six board case, with applied bracket base
MS5 Striking Pennsylvania original deep indigo blue Blanket Chest with owners initials flanked with red feathers (A.E.Z.) on lid. Dovetailed six board case, with applied bracket base
F203 19th century Document Box with the original paint, hinged lid, nail construction case, Measurements are:14" long x 8" deep x 7" tall
F203 19th century Document Box with the original paint, hinged lid, nail construction case,
PATRIOTIC 1850-60S CIVIL WAR ERA DOCUMENT BOX WITH ORIGINAL EAGLE & FLAGS HAND PAINTED ON LID - ORIGINAL KEY.
PATRIOTIC 1850-60S CIVIL WAR ERA DOCUMENT BOX WITH ORIGINAL EAGLE & FLAGS HAND PAINTED ON LID - ORIGINAL KEY.
E478 Mid 19th Century Eastern Shore, MD blanket chest. All square nail construction with a really nice applied bracket base and molded lid in early blue paint. The primary wood is poplar. Circa 1850’s.
E478 Mid 19th Century Eastern Shore, MD blanket chest. All square nail construction with a really nice applied bracket base and molded lid in early blue paint. The primary wood is poplar. Circa 1850’s.
D341 19th century New England Document Box , with the original blue paint , with mustard and red decoration, the case is dovetailed
D341 19th century New England Document Box , with the original blue paint , with mustard and red decoration, the case is dovetailed
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D329 19th Century wooden Document box with old grey over the original red. This wonderful small sized chest was used by J. Ludwig in a Masonic Lodge 307 in Massachusetts. The box is all original square head nailed construction , even has it original key.
D329 19th Century wooden Document box with old grey over the original red. This wonderful small sized chest was used by J. Ludwig in a Masonic Lodge 307 in Massachusetts. The box is all original square head nailed construction , even has it original key.
D367 Late 18th century Pennsylvania Blanket Chest, circa 1780- 1810 in old moss green over the original blue, dovetailed case with an applied bracket base
D367 Late 18th century Pennsylvania Blanket Chest, circa 1780- 1810 in old moss green over the original blue, dovetailed case with an applied bracket base
RM788 Mid 19th Century original blue painted Candle Box / Money Box. Wonderful sliding lid box was used as a cash box for a country store in Salisbury Maryland during the late 1800’s.
D223 Late 19th century dimiutive cabinet makers Tool Chest, in old blue paint, over green. dovetailed case, with applied dovetailed molding at the bottom
D223 Late 19th century dimiutive cabinet makers Tool Chest, in old blue paint, over green. dovetailed case, with applied dovetailed molding at the bottom
D192 19th century small Wallpaper-covered Wooden Dome-top Box, possibly Massachusetts, early 19th century, the wallpapered exterior is a floral design on a light blue field, trimmed with mustard
D192 19th century small Wallpaper-covered Wooden Dome-top Box, possibly Massachusetts, early 19th century, the wallpapered exterior is a floral design on a light blue field, trimmed with mustard
Z127 NAUTICAL CHART BOX - from New England , Circa 1820, ship`s Map chart box, very rare with original dry blue and black paint, ship lap joint with square head nails, the hinges are cast brass hinges , used so they would not rust from the salt water. 9" deep x 44 3/4" wide x 7 3/4" tall
Z127 NAUTICAL CHART BOX - from New England , Circa 1820, ship`s Map chart box, very rare with original dry blue and black paint, ship lap joint with square head nails, the hinges are cast brass hinges
C403 Early 19th century New England document Box, with the original dry blue paint, dovetailed case and lid, original hinges and natural patina interior measurements:20" wide 7" tall 9 3/4" deep
C403 Early 19th century New England document Box, with the original dry blue paint, dovetailed case and lid
D67 19th century Doucement Box with the original blue paint with the letter WSM on the top. nail constrution, with square head nails circa 1840
D67 19th century Doucement Box with the original blue paint with the letter WSM on the top. nail constrution, with square head nails circa 1840
D185 Wooden paint decorated Dome-top Box, possibly Massachusetts, early 19th century, very unusual hinges,(strap)
D185 Wooden paint decorated Dome-top Box, possibly Massachusetts, early 19th century, very unusual hinges,(strap)
 
JR8 18th century Valley of Virginia six board Hunt Chest/ Chest on frame the wood is all yellow pine ,dovetailed case resting on a full mortised and pin hepplewhite base all rose heads nails and square head nails retaining it's original black paint, circa 1790,
JR8 18th century Valley of Virginia six board Hunt Chest/ Chest on frame the wood is all yellow pine ,dovetailed case resting on a full mortised and pin hepplewhite base all rose heads nails and square head nails retaining it's original black paint, circa 1790,
 
E143 Mid 19th century Eastern Shore Maryland diminutive Blanket Chest circa 1850 in the original robin egg blue paint, dovetailed case with a simple turned foot, reeded molding around lid and base.
E143 Mid 19th century Eastern Shore Maryland diminutive Blanket Chest circa 1850 in the original robin egg blue paint, dovetailed case with a simple turned foot, reeded molding around lid and base.
V349 18th century Blanket Chest , from Limeport Pennsylvania , Lancaster Co. with early pewter gray paint over the original red paint, dovetailed case and drawers, applied bracket base circa 1760
V349 18th century Blanket Chest , from Limeport Pennsylvania , Lancaster Co. with early pewter gray paint over the original red paint, dovetailed case and drawers, applied bracket base circa 1760
C377 Blanket Chest with the original red paint, from York Pennsylvania, the construction is dovetailed, with very gracefully turned feet, all original circa 1840
C377 Blanket Chest with the original red paint, from York Pennsylvania, the construction is dovetailed, with very gracefully turned feet, all original circa 1840
C102 19th century lock Box retaining a old green paint surface Measurements are 3 1/4"high x 9 1/2" wide
C102 19th century lock Box retaining a old green paint surface
 
C573 19th century Document Box with the original blue paint with yellow pin strip decoration dovetailed case with square head nail construction. With beautiful painted salmon interior, circa 1850
SOLD C573 19th century Document Box with the original blue paint with yellow pin strip decoration dovetailed case with square head nail construction. With beautiful painted salmon interior, circa 1850
Im3 Early 19th century Lancaster County Pennsylvania Blanket Chest circa 1820 in the original pumpkin and blue paint. dovetailed case, with applied molded bracket base,
Im3 Early 19th century Lancaster County Pennsylvania Blanket Chest circa 1820 in the original pumpkin and blue paint. dovetailed case, with applied molded bracket base,
**SOLD** B109 19th century pine tool chest having a single sliding tray, ca. 1860 lid with applied panel, a molded base and retaining the original painted surface with stenciled name “Denton Stake”,
**SOLD** B109 19th century pine tool chest having a single sliding tray, ca. 1860 lid with applied panel, a molded base and retaining the original painted surface with stenciled name “Denton Stake”,
Z384 Mid 19th century Easter Shore maryland Document Box, found in Carolina Co. with original gray paint, square head nail construction circa 1840 Image Properties
Z384 Mid 19th century Easter Shore maryland Document Box, found in Carolina Co. with original gray paint, square head nail construction circa 1840 Image Properties
B383 19th century New England rectangular Storage Trunk with beautiful dry red paint, with top over conforming case,with applied interior moldings. The trunk is fitted with iron carrying handles, lock-plate and hasp are period;
B383 19th century New England rectangular Storage Trunk with beautiful dry red paint, with top over conforming case,with applied interior moldings. The trunk is fitted with iron carrying handles, lock-plate and hasp are period;
Z377 South East Pennsylvania , ( Paradise ,Pennsylvania ) ,Full Sized ,American Colonial Period ,Chippendale " Dower " Blanket Chest, In Excellent Overall Condition. Finest Robins Egg Blue Dower Chest.. The 3 Drawers have the Original brasses ,and Locks. All of the Nails are hand Wrought ,and have Blacksmith Hammered Roseheads, right for the Period. The Drawers and Case are all well Dovetailed, and they are Solid and Tight. , The Woods used are Walnut wood on the Till Lid, Pine Wood for the Chest ,and the Secondary wood is Poplar. It measures 54 1/2" across the front x 24" front to back ,and it is 29" high,
SOLD Z377 South East Pennsylvania , ( Paradise ,Pennsylvania ) ,Full Sized ,American Colonial Period ,Chippendale " Dower " Blanket Chest, In Excellent Overall Condition. Finest Robins Egg Blue Dower Chest.. The 3 Drawers have the Original brasses ,and Locks. All of the Nails are hand Wrought ,and have Blacksmith Hammered Roseheads, right for the Period.
V26319th century Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with old green over the original red paint, with an applied bracket base, the case of the Blanket Chest is dovetailed , circa 1840
V26319th century Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with old green over the original red paint, with an applied bracket base, the case of the Blanket Chest is dovetailed , circa 1840
Z81 PAINTED BOX. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, pine. Lift lid box with square nails and old blue paint. Faint pencil notation with maker's name and 1840 on bottom.
Z81 PAINTED BOX. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, pine. Lift lid box with square nails and old blue paint. Faint pencil notation with maker's name and 1840 on bottom.
 
C599 19th century New England ,small Dome top Box, with original blue paint, Made by George Rogers, when he was 14 years old is written on the insid of the box, leather hinges , and square head nail construction circa 1840 - 1850
C599 19th century New England ,small Dome top Box, with original blue paint, Made by George Rogers, when he was 14 years old is written on the insid of the box, leather hinges , and square head nail construction circa 1840 - 1850
V12 Early 19th century Lancaster Pennsylvania vibrant painted Blanket Chest, signed Neil Baster, Lancaster six board chest
V12 Early 19th century Lancaster Pennsylvania vibrant painted Blanket Chest, signed Neil Baster, Lancaster six board chest
X349 Early 19th century New England ,small Dome Top Boxes, with wonderful decorated paint , dovetailed construction, with original butt hinges, with rare yellow and green paint, minor surface wear confined to edges. From a private Pennslyvania collection.
X349 Early 19th century New England ,small Dome Top Boxes, with wonderful decorated paint , dovetailed construction, with original butt hinges, with rare yellow and green paint
Y363 19th century large document trunk featuring blue decoration on white back ground with white letters on black back ground . The box retains interior vapor barrier molding and iron lock and handles.
Y363 19th century large document trunk featuring blue decoration on white back ground with white letters on black back ground . The box retains interior vapor barrier molding and iron lock and handles.
 
RM577 Rare 19th century Pennsylvannia National Guard original grey painted military trunk, inscribed {GS Matlack Co A Regt.
RM577 Rare 19th century Pennsylvannia National Guard original grey painted military trunk, inscribed {GS Matlack Co A Regt.
Y202 Early 19th century Dome Top Chest from the Durgan Farm-Stafford New Hampshire. Joseph Davis was said to be a Frequent Guest at the Farm. This is one of what was a pair of Chest that belong to the Durgan Daughter's. They where displayed at " The Art institute of Chicago" in 1974 "
Y202 Early 19th century Dome Top Chest from the Durgan Farm-Stafford New Hampshire. Joseph Davis was said to be a Frequent Guest at the Farm. This is one of what was a pair of Chest that belong to the Durgan Daughter's. They where displayed at " The Art institute of Chicago" in 1974 "
A424 19th Century Painted Pine Miniature Blanket Chest Pegged and Square Head Nails with Dove Tailed Construction with Original Tin Wire Hinges Retaining original Gray Surface.
A424 19th Century Painted Pine Miniature Blanket Chest Pegged and Square Head Nails with Dove Tailed Construction with Original Tin Wire Hinges Retaining original Gray Surface.
R323 Country Hepplewhite Blanket Chest from Lancaster Co. Pennslyvania , with the original decorated paint, dovetailed case and base, circa 1810-1820
R323 Country Hepplewhite Blanket Chest from Lancaster Co. Pennslyvania , with the original decorated paint, dovetailed case and base, circa 1810-1820
X373 19th century Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Blanket Chest, with original Windsor green paint, with dovetailed case and applied bracket base, bread board end on lid, The hinges are stamped Philadelphia also circa 1820 -1840
X373 19th century Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Blanket Chest, with original Windsor green paint, with dovetailed case and applied bracket base, bread board end on lid, The hinges are stamped Philadelphia also circa 1820 -1840
T70 19th Century original blue painted Seaman's Chest one board construction, dovetailed case,with applied molding
Sold! T70 19th Century original blue painted Seaman's Chest one board construction, dovetailed case,with applied molding
W800 Early 19th century Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with windsor green paint, a very unusual tall Chippendale applied base, and a dovetailed case, bread boards ends on lid, with a molded edge, from the estate of Mary S. L. Toot
W800 Early 19th century Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with windsor green paint, a very unusual tall Chippendale applied base, and a dovetailed case, bread boards ends on lid, with a molded edge, from the estate of Mary S. L. Toot
Y10 Mid 19th century Dome Top Box in Dark Green Paint dovetailed case dome top document Box in the original green paint, circa 1850,
Y10 Mid 19th century Dome Top Box in Dark Green Paint dovetailed case dome top document Box in the original green paint, circa 1850,
R9 Blanket Chest with the original red paint, from Pennsylvania, the construction is dovetailed, with very gracefully turned feet, all original
R9 Blanket Chest with the original red paint, from Pennsylvania, the construction is dovetailed, with very gracefully turned feet, all original
 
 
X385 19th century Document Box with early blue paint, all original hardware, square nail construction.Measurements are 12" long x 9" deep x 6" tall
X385 19th century Document Box with early blue paint, all original hardware, square nail construction
 
X216 18th century Western Pennsylvania original blue painted six board Blanket Chest, dovetailed case, with the original strap hinges, rose head and tee nails. circa 1780 Measurements are: 19 3/4" deep x 46 1/4" long x 16 3/4" tall
Sold! X216 18th century Western Pennsylvania original blue painted six board Blanket Chest, dovetailed case, with the original strap hinges, rose head and tee nails. circa 1780
X314 19th century Paint decorated Document Box Beautiful and bold original paint decoration on this dovetailed document box
X314 19th century Paint decorated Document Box Beautiful and bold original paint decoration on this dovetailed document box
X363 Late 18th century (1790) Davidson county North Carolina Blanket Chest. With original dry red paint, with a nice applied country chippendale style base. very rare wooden pin hinged, tee nail construction.a great Blanket Chest to add to any collection
X363 Late 18th century (1790) Davidson county North Carolina Blanket Chest. With original dry red paint, with a nice applied country chippendale style base. very rare wooden pin hinged, tee nail construction.
T310 Pennsylvania 18th Century paint decorated Blanket Chest,circa 1780 -1790
T310 Pennsylvania 18th Century paint decorated Blanket Chest,circa 1780 -1790
W390 19th century New England painted decorated storage box; with gold leaf decoration on a green background with black pin striping ,applied molding. The interior is natural patina, with original hardware .12 1/2” wide x 5 1/2” tall 7” deep
W390 19th century New England painted decorated storage box; with gold leaf decoration on a green background
D46 PAINT DECORATED DOME TOP BOX Early - Mid-19th c. Maine Paint Decorated Dome Top Box, old worn surface, with mustard and brown painted swirl and grained decoration
D46 PAINT DECORATED DOME TOP BOX Early - Mid-19th c. Maine Paint Decorated Dome Top Box, old worn surface, with mustard and brown painted swirl and grained decoration
X73 Green Painted Softwood Lift Lid Desk Table Chest. Dovetail construction. Lid is compartmented with a hinged writing surface and separated from the lower section at mid height. Lower section is open and has an open till. Keyhole and cavity for lock, lock missing. Box body resting on a bracket foot base. Lid has old gold and red stencil decorations. 7 1/4"h. X 13 5/8"w. X 9 1/4"d. Condition: Good with use wear.
W386 New England Document box Ca 1820 pine wood original red surface and Blacksmith made heart hardware nail construction square head nails
RM23 19th century New England slate gray Painted Wooden Storage Box, square-nailed construction, circa 1860 measurements are 28” wide x 12” tall x 12“ deep
SOLD!! RM23 19th century New England slate gray Painted Wooden Storage Box,
R179 Pennslyvania Chest over two dovetailed drawers, the case is dovetailed, with turned feet, all original , circa 1840 27" tall x 43" long x 21" deep
R179 Pennslyvania Chest over two dovetailed drawers, the case is dovetailed, with turned feet, all original , circa 1840
CN2 Eastern Shore Maryland Blanket Chest, with the original green and pumpkin paint,
CN2 Eastern Shore Maryland Blanket Chest, with the original green and pumpkin paint,
T431 Early 19th century ( 1810 - 1820 ) Blanket Chest, original dry blue paint, with a dovetailed case, six board construction with an applied base, all original very good condition Measurements are 40" long x 17 1/2" deep x 16 3/4' tall
T431 Early 19th century ( 1810 - 1820 ) Blanket Chest, original dry blue paint, with a dovetailed case, six board construction with an applied base, all original very good condition
V263 Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with old green over the original red paint, with an applied bracket base dovetailed case, circa 1840 40" wide x 15 3/4" deep x 18" tall
V263 Pennsylvania Blanket Chest with old green over the original red paint
 
V152 Mid 19th century Nailed Dome Top Box in Dark Green Paint square nailed dome top Doucement Box in the old dark windsor green paint, circa 1850, measures 16" long x 7 1/2"" deep x 6 1/4" " tall.
V152 Mid 19th century Nailed Dome Top Box
T130 Eastern Shore Maryland miniature paint decorated Blanket Chest . Applied cut out bracket base, rose-head & tee nailed construction. circa 1800