# Mohawk Valley Painted Dower Chest, 19th Century

- **Brand:** Rafael Osona Auctions
- **Price:** $5,800.00
- **Catalog:** evbantiques
- **Retailer:** evbantiques
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq-JqMITwVbeB9SDBpJysIj8mqTGX8AnP_uL0zK-BeAGVRAAY9SFY8V6yDaH1TGXWgykwX5xJgty9M4AqShF2Put2gqkohphS69UabAs_ZYGHXa0YL_ODFBiTyqptNkbRMAyQs2DUwV3njHGTcK7dEY5ogsYY7M3SCwnT6Wc1aFPVjTv6Z6_owpNBGLpKrFtDqsrziwOJ5AEj-IrRK4FteMEe0PGJ6GRj4vsOvUaqCk3cHW_c53VROKXETov3htuivOTSEG9gSGbcErqgdIExJw2Zq2Vl01m4l0vCgul9HlfyN4ubjPD4Ya3CILhswFcxg7YTTskEDdvXRATT8PqAFnJuKijzACxPKr30_SVbHt-eX6WWk6G_HvsJepNV43oJAwJl4VbahAwCdTqIvg-3368JwzDF4g2IarDV3_rTdyLg4ybOJWAbINk6oK5GrZtKDvKCC1Tz1FlR_zEfQBkK-Dg3ixJeQv1_FRlU85Aju7imNsZo=
- **GTIN:** 75194806
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

19th century early American painted pine dower chest featuring a deep blue ground with vivid orange and white geometric panels and a central crescent motif.

## Description

A striking early American painted pine dower chest from New York’s Mohawk Valley, dating to the 19th century. The chest features bold geometric decoration in its original paint—deep blue ground with vivid orange and white panels, including two shaped reserves flanking a central crescent motif. Along the base runs a repeating lozenge border, adding rhythm and balance to the facade Details The lift-top lid retains its original strap hinges and opens to reveal an interior candle box, a typical feature of the period. Constructed of painted white pine with dovetailed joinery, the chest rests on simple cut-out feet. Its size offers generous storage, making it practical today as a coffee table or statement piece in a country or folk art collection. Surface shows age-appropriate wear with expected abrasions and scattered paint loss, consistent with its early origins. Stable and structurally sound. Original painted decoration remains vibrant, with desirable dry surface patina. Dimensions 19"H × 50"L × 18"D White Glove Shipping Fees We will reach out to you to determine shipping requirements and provide an estimate within 48-72 hours of receiving your order. Please contact us at info@evbantiques.com  or call 203-635-8383 if you have any questions.

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

| SKU | Availability |
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| 39654375194806 | In stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** EVB Antiques

## Additional Attributes

- **tags:** Antique, check, Marie, Trunk, white glove
- **vendor:** Rafael Osona Auctions
- **product type:** EVB Antiques
- **shopify handle:** scandinavian-paint-decorated-dovetailed-pine-blanket

## Enrichment

- **Type:** dower chest
- **Type Synonyms:** blanket chest, hope chest, storage trunk, storage chest
- **Tags:** painted, geometric patterns, crescent motif, folk art, hand-painted, rectangular, wooden
- **Styles:** primitive, early american, antique, rustic
- **Category Path:** Furniture > Cabinets & Storage > Storage Chests > Hope Chests
- **Color:** Blue, Orange, White
- **Furniture/Fixture material:** Pine Wood, Wood
- **Pattern:** Geometric
- **Canonical Brand:** Rafael Osona Auctions

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