- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 59:
Sold for: $275
Description
American country primitive six-board blanket chest constructed primarily of pine with a dark reddish-brown stained finish. The chest features hand-dovetailed corner joinery and a lid with a rounded front edge. The interior contains a small storage till on the right side, which includes a hinged lid and a decorative scalloped apron underneath. The lid is supported by two long black-finished iron strap hinges mounted to the interior. Wrought iron bail handles with heart-shaped backplates are mounted to each side, and the front has a central keyhole. The chest sits on a tiered, stepped molded base. No key is present with the lot. 16" H x 54" W x 18 1/2" D.
From the Woodstock, New York estate of music manager Albert Grossman, best known for managing artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Condition report:
The chest exhibits significant wear and distressing throughout consistent with age and utilitarian use. The top surface has numerous scratches, gouges, and a circular ring mark. A prominent chip and loss of wood is present on the upper front edge of the main body, just below the lid. The molded base shows various chips, splintering, and finish loss, including a large vertical crack on the lower right-side molding. The interior is generally clean, and the storage till remains functional.
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