#2 • 18th Century Immigrants Dowry Chest

Part of Online Only Absolute Estate Auction 1-20-24 (live auction by Valley Auctions)

High bid $160.00

Status: Sold

Possibly Scandinavian in origin. Bridal chest. Faint traces of hand painted decoration around escutcheon. Painted date of 1788 visible along the top. Slight dome top. Dovetails, square wooden nails, metal nails, metal straps. Has lost most of the original blue paint. Rusted hardware, missing nails, insect damage to wood. Missing metal strap parts, and hasp or other latch and/or lock mechanism. Looks as if it is missing an interior shelf or box. Some splits. Still decent condition for age. From the sales slip dated 2001: “Va 1788 document box from estate of Mrs. Lawson-South Boston, VA. She lived on Main St. Her husband was a pharmacist in South Boston, VA. She died last year at age of 93. The box had been stored in her attic for over 50 years.” Measures 19.75 inches wide x 10.5 x 11 inches tall.