Pennsylvania walnut small chest
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 709 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. 18th-early 19th century; Attributed to Pennsylvania, small-size walnut chest in dovetailed construction with short dovetailed bracket molded feet with fine ogee molded wooden peg mounted trim on all sides. The diminutive chest is possible a Pennsylvania rendition of a cellar chest with traditional left-side till and two compartment divider to right side of interior. The chest's lid has wooden pinned nose- molded breadboard ends and front. The lid is on early iron butt hinges, chest retains original chest lock and retains old original finish; 21 1/2" x 12 1/4" x 9"; Condition: Hinges are an early era replacement with evidence of original surface mounted H-hinges. Repairs to front right foot and to left hinge chest mount.
