American Paint Decorated Diminutive Blanket Chest

New England, early 19th century, white pine dovetailed case, hinged lid with applied molded edge, butt hinges, interior with till, case with three tombstone floral panels to front and one to each side, on later bracket foot base.

21.75 x 43 x 18 in.

The Estate of the late Betsy J. Sykes, Raleigh, NC

Wear and paint loss to top; shrinkage split to top; old but later bracket foot base; paint loss to front panels.