Antique Solid Wood Blanket Chest / Kist with ‘P.J. Pistorius’ Nameplate

Lot: solid wooden blanket chest / kist with raised metal lettering on the lid reading “P.J. Pistorius.” Strongest visible features are the attached metal nameplate, traditional dovetail corner construction and a full-lid with original metal hinges — a handsome, usable piece showing authentic age and patina. The uploader describes the timber as Oregon pine; that provenance is shown as an owner disclosure rather than independently verified.

This trunk suits buyers looking for a character-filled storage chest, a low coffee-table conversion or a small restoration project. It will sit well in a rustic, farmhouse or period bedroom setting, work as linen storage in a guest room, or appeal to collectors and decorators who value named provenance and visible hand-made construction.

• Included: one wooden blanket chest / kist. No key or lock supplied; hinges present and lid opens.
• Condition: sound and solid with surface wear, scratches, small chips to edges/corners and finish losses; dovetail joints show slight gaps in places; interior shows staining and watermarks.
• Measurements: not supplied (dimensions were not given by uploader).
• Working status: N/A (non-powered item). Lid hinges secure and operate.
• Known faults / notes: surface scratches and scuffs; chips at lid edges and corners; small separation/gaps at some dovetail joints; interior staining/watermarks; no lock or key visible. Uploader states chest belonged to P.J. Pistorius and that the timber is Oregon pine (claim disclosed, not independently verified).