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*THIS ITEM SOLD* Antique Absolutely Stunning Best Lane Cedar Chest *THIS ITEM SOLD*
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The best Lane cedar chest we have ever had the pleasure of offering, this piece is in incredible original condition, and features a large and magnificent carving in the front picture frame panel that needs to be seen….Read More
This is probably one of the absolute best walnut heavily carved cedar chests made by, of course, Lane of Alta Vista, Virginia, back in the 1930s. This is one of the very best cedar chests we’ve ever had the pleasure of owning. Featuring barley twist posts coming down both sides, notch molding across the front, a detailed bottom skirt with different styles of veneer accenting the trim, big bun feet, turned spindles, and right in the center of this greatest chest made by Lane is a detailed carving of a hunting scene, with a couple of knights going after wild boars in the forest. The scene depicts three hunters with a castle in the background, horses, dogs and lots of trees, and there is a signature down in the corner that appears to read “Mario.” It looks like it may be made of gesso, and it is over an inch and a half of relief. This chest is also a window seat with a backsplash; there is egg-and-dart molding, a full piece of matched walnut veneer, and on the backsplash is an urn carved out of wood, which is just stunning. When the lift-top is opened on this gorgeous chest, there is what is very rarely seen in a cedar chest anymore: The original Lane Cedar Chest Moth Insurance Policy, and an explanation of how it works. It says that the contents of this Lane cedar chest will be insured for $250 against moth damage at no cost to you, by the Aetna Insurance Co. I’m not sure if this is still in effect, but the paperwork is enclosed. Inside it is all cedar lined, it has the burnt-in logo of Lane Alta Vista, all the registered trademarks, and the lock has been taken out because of a recall. If you contact Lane, you can probably get a replacement lock. The overall size of this magnificent chest is 48 inches wide, 19 inches deep, 27.5 inches high to the top of the backsplash, and 24 inches to the top of the seat, and the size of the carving in the front picture frame panel is 31 inches wide and 9.5 inches high. If you’re looking for the best, and I mean the BEST, this chest is it. It has a few nicks and dings and a few tiny pieces of veneer missing on the base, but it is in overall incredible original condition. We are really super-pleased to be able to offer this amazing chest for sale. It will cost only $245 to have this marvelous chest shipped to your home, within our normal delivery area.
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Keywords: 1930s, Alta Vista, antique, barley twist, carved, cedar chests, dogs, Horses, Hunt Scene, Knights, Lane, Moth Insurance Policy, signed, walnut, window seat
