We have almost zero information about this piece. It was shipped over from Germany when my wifes aunt passed away. It has been in their family for "many generations" but we have no idea about its origin or manufacturer.
There a very old, working skeleton key lock on the front of the chest. The number 1757 or 1797 are painted artisinally below the lock. If you look very closely, the pigment used to paint the decorations on the chest seems to be a bit grainy or chunky depending on what color you are looking at. The stripes along the trim alternate between straight lines and wavy lines, appearing to have been made with a fork(?).
The chest opens up to a large openeing with a liight, natural wood appearance that hasn't been faded by sunlight. The outside is much darker with the paint/pigment and stain making the pieces look older.
There seems to be some damage on the turned feet and they seem to have either some bug that has eaten into them or just wear from being moved as a few have started to split.
Any thoughts as to origin, wood type, actual year it was made, etc. is greatly appreciated!
I have an antique Hartmann cushion top wardrobe trunk that has two seperate locks on oppisite sides. One opening for the drawers another on the other side for the hangers. Sent photos to a site knowlegable in sntique trunks and was told mt item is in good condition and from around the 1930s and stated a reasonable asking price would be $400 or more. Has all hangers, drawers, and yale & towne co. locks and key. Item in very good condition...in my personal opinion. Teal interior, black and brass outer.
I have a 1912 silver half dollar that has the Lady Liberty form pounded out into 3 dimensional relief. I believe this was made by my grandfather Eli Pixley in WWI. I found it in a box of miscelleaneaous military pins and insignia.
