Antique Blanket Chests
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Blanket chest
1. All wood split or quarter-sawn, with more figure and grain than planking.
2. Timbers were not clamped or cleated - the lid in particular should show signs of bowing, curving and shrinking across the width.
3. Feet of both board chests and frame construction worn and frayed with use and wear on stone floors, and [...]