Pennsylvania Chippendale Walnut Inlaid Blanket Chest

Circa 1780, poplar secondary, hinged lid with wrought iron fishtail hinges, applied molding to edge, breadboard ends, interior with till to left side, featuring two side-by side-drawers, dovetailed case, the front panel inlaid "HL 1774", applied wist molding, base with two side-by-side molded lipped drawers, molded base with shaped ogee bracket feet.

30 x 53 x 24.25 in.

From the Collection of Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Roberts, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Top with light wear and scratching; missing crab lock; replaced pulls with plug holes; shrinkage crack to right side front and rear foot facings; small chipping at pads of feet; some later blocking; feet are original.

$500 - 1,000