#133 • 19th Ohio Painted Pine ‘Money Chest’

Part of November 19th, 2026 Main Building (timed auction by Green Valley Auctions)

High bid $67.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 7:38 PM EST

Descended in the Joseph Bettler (1842-1912) family of Summit County, Ohio to the present family member. Interior partially lined with 1842 Weekly Economist newspaper. Case constructed with square nails and lipped edge. Slightly covered dome top. Traditional folk painted exterior of a later period. Includes a wedding photograph of Bertha Franks and Herbert Bettler, son of Joseph Bettler. Consignor notes states this was a “money chest” brought from Germany by the Bettler ancestors. 29” L, 12.75” W, 12.75” HOA. Nice condition, lacking leather hinges. Lid corner with minor separation.