North Carolina Red Painted Blanket Chest

Mid 19th century, yellow pine with red painted surface, the one board top having an applied molded edge over a dove-tailed case with interior lidded till, applied molded edge to the base, supported by robust turned feet.

26 x 49 x 18 in.

Owner's note in till: "Came from Old Fry Fort on Cedar Creek Belonged to John & Elizabeth Fanver." Private Collection from a 40 year collector and dealer in New Bern, North Carolina

Split to the lid board; replaced hinges.

$600 - 900