July Military Auction
Lot 25080:
Description
This 19th-century American primitive chest is of simple pine plank construction, likely intended for use as a blanket chest or a small tool storage box. The rectangular chest features a flat lid with a simple molded edge, opening on later-added iron butt hinges to reveal a single open interior compartment. The front panel is centered with a brass marquise-shaped escutcheon secured by two small brass pins. The sides are fitted with iron drop bail handles on rectangular backplates. The piece shows evidence of original iron corner strap reinforcements, though many are now missing or damaged. It is held together with a combination of hand-forged nails, clouts, and early screws. No maker marks, labels, or stamps were identified during inspection. A single skeleton key is included with the internal iron lock mechanism.
Height: 14 inches
Width: 28 inches
Depth: 14 inches. We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB346
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