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A Federal Inlaid Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest, probably western Pennsylvania or Kentucky
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- height 17 in. by width 21 1/2 in. by depth 13 in. (43.2cm by 54.6cm by 33cm)
Condition
Proper right butt hinge loose and flange that attaches to lid has two new brass screws; proper left butt hinge has a think leather or cardboard wafers added between hinge flanges that attach to the top and backboard; good color; minor wear to corners of stiles; very good condition overall
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This rare miniature blanket chest's inlay relates it to items made in western Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Peter W. Chillingworth illustrates several pieces, including a chest and desk with closely related inlay, in his article "Inlaid Furniture of Southwest Pennsylvania, 1790-1840" The Magazine Antiques 123, no. 5 (May 1983), pp.1040-3, fig. 4, pl. II and Lois L. Olcott illustrates several Kentucky desk-and-bookcases with related inlay in her article "Kentucky Federal Furniture" The Magazine Antiques 105, no. 4 (April 1974), pp.870-82.