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" I acquired this sea captain&amp;#039;s chest in Maine about 25 years ago. It was originally covered with wallpaper and paint, but it has been stripped and lightly oiled, and iron hinges have been added. What is its value?  G.C., CLAYMONT, DE  It is possible that this six-board, or lift-top, blanket chest might have been used at sea, but chests like this are common because there were few closets in 19th-century homes. Replacing the hinges does not decrease the value, but it is always better to leave any original paper or paint intact since they are part of its history.  Valued at: $250  *The estimates provided are preliminary only and subject to change based on firsthand inspection and further research. Appraisal prices refer to an item&amp;#039;s fair market value, or what one might expect to pay for an object of similar age, size, color, and condition at auction. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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