ANTIQUE PENNSYLVANIA SPONGE DECORATED GRAIN PAINTED BLANKET CHEST WITH BALL FEET

Description: ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY PENNSYLVANIA SPONGE DECORATED AND GRAIN PAINTED SIX BOARD BLANKET CHEST ON TURNED BALL FEETWith our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this remarkable antique 19th century blanket chest. This particular chest had been in the possession of various Pennsylvania families from the time it was made during the first half of the 19th century until the moment we were fortune enough to purchase it. As with nearly all of the antique blanket boxes we have owned which were built for Pennsylvania households this chest is grander and far superior in construction to similar examples made outside of the Pennsylvania region. This chest is masterfully dovetailed with six solid tulip poplar primary boards used to form the body of the chest. This dovetail work is most notable on the underside and on the single backboard of the chest with each of the boards baring the joinery markings of the original craftsman along with centuries of natural oxidation which fully demonstrates the true age of the piece. The interior of the chest features a pair of barrel hinges along with the original locking mechanism and a full size candle till which opens up for candle storage and can prop the lid open when the lid of the candle till is opened and the lid of the blanket box is leaning downward upon it. The most important feature of this antique blanket chest is the wonderful grain painted surface which has remained in such exceptional condition. A variety of techniques were used to apply this painted surface to the box including the practice of sponge decoration where a small sponge applicator is used to create a free flowing pattern and texture to the surface. The color of the chest is closest to a faux tortoiseshell with tremendous vibrancy not fully captured in each of our photos. We note that the chest appears darker in several photos and lacking the vibrancy which appears fully under natural sunlight. A variety of different paint colors are used upon each other to produce a variation in color and give the surface a depth of character. The entirety of the paint decoration was meticulously applied by a master artisan centuries ago. We ask anyone considering this chest to review all of our photographs as there is a vibrancy of color not fully captured in every photo due to the lighting conditions we had when the pictures were taken. The close up photos provide a clearer depiction of the true color and character of the surface as some of the primary photos appear too dark in tone and much of the subtler paint work is obscured by this darker color. We do our absolute best to provide our customers with honest and accurate photos of whatever we offer and quite often we fall short in capturing the full beauty of our antiques. We feel it is better to show up to a home with a piece which is more attractive than what our photos represent versus making enhancements to our pictures. One remark we never get tired of hearing is that our pieces are so much nicer in person than how they appeared online. The blanket chest is supported on four turned ball feet which are completely original and demonstrate the overall age of the painted surface as they have worn in places from being handled and lack any earlier surface painting which would be detectable under or around the turnings. The blanket chest measures 46 3/4" wide x 19" deep x 24 1/4" tall overall. WELCOMEWe are a wholly owned family business in our third decade of continuous operation. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. All the items we offer to the general public are high quality estate pieces. We do not offer goods with significant flaws or defects. We completely avoid items with issues. You can expect the items we sell to have reasonable wear and tear. Due to the large volume of goods we deal in we cannot describe items in minutia. We do our best to give you an accurate condition report in our description of the items. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. Please ask all questions, including, but not limited to, shipping costs prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and from their location. If you would like to find out about any number of our services, including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. SHIPPING & DELIVERIES We deliver within a 250 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate. We specialize in New York City and Boston deliveries at extremely reasonable rates. For items requiring shipping beyond our delivery zone, we offer freight or “Ground Services” shipping, depending on the size of the items. We ship anywhere within the Continental United States. Items will require packaging and palletizing for freight shipments. The buyer is responsible for the cost of materials only for this service. We perform this service without the cost of labor as an appreciation for your patronage. Freight class shipping is the fastest and most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days. We buy materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our “volume shippers” discount creates a substantial lower cost for you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with freight carriers. They are not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases, but you are responsible for telling us you require them and for the extra cost of these services, if you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries. We are responsible for any additional services and charged for these services. We absolutely maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for. MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGEAll our customers are welcome to come to our facility to pick up their purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly help in loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks. We also do not desire to charge storage fees, but we are holding some purchases for over three years now and are under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.ON-LINE SALES/TERMS OF USEAll Massachusetts residents are subject to the 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding sale and subject to the conditions herein. Massachusetts General Law applies to all sales. Bidding on and purchasing any item is under the acknowledgment of the buyer and is consent to the contractual agreement set forth herein. This agreement is in full force and effect on any item purchased through our Ebay store and on items purchased through us and our gallery. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.

Price: 1875 USD

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-18T21:53:38.000Z

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