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Arts & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest Carved with King Neptune King Fish of the Sea
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An English Arts & Crafts oak blanket chest, with a beautifully carved dragon to the top and dated 1938, flanked by two carved initials set in linenfold carvings. The initial on the left is possibly GCL, and to the right possibly MKM but any combination you may wish. A wonderful carving to the front depicting King Neptune kingfish of the sea holding his trident, with little air bubbles rising from his nose, with carved linenfold panels to each side of him. To the lefthand side is a carved galleon in full sail. To the righthand side is a carved Viking ship also in full sail, and to the back is a central carved shield flanked by further carved linenfold panels.
With pegged construction to the joints and raised on stile feet.
Retains the original key.
Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)
Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
1930-1939