Southern Yellow Pine Chippendale Blanket Chest

Attributed to Virginia, late 18th century, top with bread board ends, wrought iron hinges, interior with till and secret compartment to the left side, with crab lock, dovetailed case, applied lower waist molding, two side-by-side lipped drawers, original bold ogee bracket feet.

31.5 x 52 x 23 in.

From the Estate of the late Massie G. Jones, Jr., Richmond, Virginia

Large water stain and surface inconsistency to top; interior with moth ball odor; missing pulls; lip loss to drawers; wear and loss to original center drop at base.