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Each of our ten different authentically
reproduced chests comes in two sizes.
We invite you to learn about where the originals were
made, something about the craftsman and their approximate time period in
Above: optional tray interiors.
American history. See bottom of this page.
Interested in coffee table sized
chests? We will make one for you. Go to
Coffee Table Chests
to see what we offer.
 Size for large: 18"W
x 9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #100
Small: $85.00 Product #105
From 1770 to about 1820, Christian Seltzer, his son John, John's
brother-in-law and Peter Rank, all built and decorated chests in
Jonestown, Dauphin County (now Lebanon County), Pennsylvania. Our replica is an accurately scaled
version of a chest built by Christian Seltzer, signed by him and dated
1784. The "Pot and Flowers" motif on this chest is the distinctive
decoration found on most of the Jonestown chests, and the obvious
inspiration of other decorations in Pennsylvania and beyond.
 Size for large: 18"W x 9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #120
Small: $85.00 Product #125
 Size for large:
18"W x 9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #130
Small: $85.00 Product #135
In the 18th and 19th centuries the Shenandoah Valley not only allowed
the migration of people but also the migration of ideas. Strongly
influenced by the Pennsylvania Germans, the craftsmen of Wythe County,
Virginia designed and constructed their version of the painted chest.
 Size for large: 18"W
x 9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #160
Small: $85.00 Product #165
 Size for large: 18"W x
9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #140
Small: $85.00 Product #145
Found in the Lehigh River Valley of Pennsylvania is yet another
example of a school of decorated chests built and painted around 1780.
The designs are heavily inscribed with a compass and then
painted by hand. The majority of the original chests found in this
area have a common carnation pattern on the front and a cream colored
tombstone end panel in which the decoration is painted.
 Size for large: 18"W x
9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #170
Small: $85.00 Product #175
John Seltzer painted and decorated chests around 1800. John
learned from his father, Christian Seltzer, who was painting chests as
early as 1770. The "Pot and Flower" motif is once again seen on
this chest from the Jonestown area.
 Size for large: 18"W x
9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #180
Small: $85.00 Product #185
In the Berks County region, the Pennsylvania German chests are
distinguished by the frequent use of the confronting unicorns, six lobed
flowers and the saw-toothed borders.
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The Blue
Cumberland Chest |
 Size for large:
18"W x 9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #150
Small: $85.00 Product #155
By the beginning of the 19th century a new generation of Pennsylvania
Germans looked for contemporary ways to ornament their common household
objects. An eagle, the symbol of an emerging nation, soon became
popular. Because two original chests by the same artist bear the
names of Cumberland County families, we have named our replica The
Cumberland Chest.
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The Ochre
Cumberland Chest |
 Size for large: 18"W x 9"H x 8"D
Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #151
Small: $85.00 Product #156
Size for large: 18"W
x 9"H x 8"D
 Size for small: 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Large: $125.00 Product #300
Small: $85.00 Product #305
This chest is
Available in your choice of color combinations:
Red / Gold
Green / Gold
Blue / Gold
Size (small only): 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2"D
Available
Small: $150.00 Product #355
The Curley Maple Chest comes with the Jewelry Tray inside (as shown).
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Jewelry Trays for Chests (optional)
Velvet lined
For
Large Chests: $35.00
(3 trays) Product #JTI-1
For
Small Chests: $20.00
(2 trays) Product #JTI-2
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Personalized
lid for Chests (optional)
Initials and Wedding date
For Large or Small Chests:
$55.00
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