Share your favorites on Show & Tell

I need HELP to identify this Blanket chest ???

In Furniture > Trunks > Show & Tell.
Trunks2128 of 2669My first trunk! So excited but so many questions! All info much appreciated!!!Antique Trunks  - Refinished and Cleaned Up
2
Love it
0
Like it

officialfuelofficialfuel loves this.
freiheitfreiheit loves this.
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 11 years ago

    teknic
    (1 item)

    I need someone to aid me with this blanket chest that I have. I purchased it about 30 years ago. I was told at the time it was late 1700 to early 1800 but I really don't know. It's 44 inches length by 24 inches wide and 27 inches high.
    It has a somewhat of a dome top with painted squares throughout the exerior with a painted floral on the top of the chest.It also has a veneer finish on all 4 sides including the top. it's painted red inside,has a drawer on the bottom that look like dovetail joints.
    If someone can help me identify and give me a rough estimate what the market value would be on something like this I would be very appreciated.

    Thanks in advance, Jim.

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Trunks
    See all
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration Hardware-Leather Handles & Fasteners--U-Kit
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration H...
    $30
    Antique Trunk Hardware--2 Black Leather Handles+ 4-Metal End Caps & Nails--Kit
    Antique Trunk Hardware--2 Black Lea...
    $30
    Antique Victorian Trunk Camel Back Dome Top Travel Cabin Chest Old Ship Steamer
    Antique Victorian Trunk Camel Back ...
    $299
    Antique Trunk Handles-2 leather straps,4 trunk hardware black metal caps-nails-A
    Antique Trunk Handles-2 leather str...
    $30
    logo
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration Hardware-Leather Handles & Fasteners--U-Kit
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration H...
    $30
    See all

    Comments

    1. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      I think it is in the STYLE OF a very late 18th century, early 19th century TEA CADDY.

      However, the construction (side joints and decorative pieces) along with the hardware (drawer pulls, brass hinge and safety latch) would lead me to believe it was made in the early 20th century.

      scott
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 11 years ago
      Picture #3 is blurry but it looks like red cedar not paint . This doesn't even come close to 1800's from what I see. I would sooner think it was a hope chest rather than a blanket chest.

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.