Lot 40: 18th C. Queen Anne Blanket Chest

Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000

New England, pine, original dark crimson red painted finish, applied molded lid, snipe hinges, simulated five drawer tall chest, (top two faux drawers), original brass hardware, lipped and dovetailed drawers, interior lined in newspaper “The N.Y. Observer 1834”, cutout front with drops, applied molding above base, flat sides extended to form base, (small chip on right front), dated twice on back in red “1797”, and signed “Wm. Middleton”, 50 1/2″ h, 38 1/2″ w, 18″ d.