Antique Painted Blanket Chest Belonging To Mark Twain's Daughter

Name: Antique Painted Blanket Chest Belonging To Mark Twain's Daughter
Brand: AuctionNinja
SKU: 1800940
Price: 32.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Winning Bid

$32.00

7 Bids

Item #1800940

Private Residence

Southport, CT 06890

When to Pickup

Saturday, 4/13
9:30 am - 2:00 pm EDT

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Item Description

A little story behind the pine blanket box from the family:.
"From my recollection, the pine blanket box (at the time painted ivory) was in the bathroom at my grandparent’s home in Niagara Falls, Ontario, holding towels and linens. We were told it belonged to Clara Clemens, the only surviving daughter of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), who was the second cousin to our grandfather"

NOTE Thee chest has been painted and decorated with wallpaper, ready to be refinished back to its ivory color.

Notes: Please view all photos for details. They are part of the desription. We will try to point out any obvious defects - but everything is sold -as-is

Condition

Consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

36.5" x 18" x 15.5"

Categories

Furniture, Storage

Buyer's Premium

18%

Seller Info

Clearing House Estate Sales

7336

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Auction Details & Seller Instructions

WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Residence
Southport, Connecticut 06890
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)

Saturday, 4/13, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
LOCAL PICK UP & LIMITED SHIPPING
~ ~ Please arrive with sufficient help to retrieve heavier furniture and wrapping material and boxes for smaller items
~~~Smaller items may be shippable if you request/confirm with the Auction Manager (Gatsby Finds ~ text: (203) 506-8506) in advance and ONLY if they can be safely packed in a flat rate box and are subject to a $5 service charge. Shipping occurs 5-10 days after the pick-up day.
~ ~~We have local couriers and shippers if you need their assistance. They MUST be alerted two days before pick-up day.
- Contact Andy at Connex Express in Milford- services@connexpress.com or text 203-951-9588.

~~ For FURNITURE DELIVERY~
- Grand Prix Delivery (CT, NY, NJ)
201-780-8617
- Ozoria Moving (CT NY MA RI)
203-871-9223

Items not retrieved within the pickup time frame may be considered forfeited without refund unless we hear from you.