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Fri, May 15, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 187

American Chippendale Figured Cherry Chest

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
middle Atlantic states or Southern, early 19th century, very highly figured cherry throughout, with one board top and case sides, set on original dovetailed bracket feet, 24-1/2 x 49-1/2 x 20-3/4 in.; accompanied by copy of invoice from Polk Place Antiques, July 9, 2005 for $1,950??Provenance: purchased from Polk Place Antiques, Nashville, Tennessee, 2005; Property From a Franklin, Tennessee Historic Home

Condition

generally good condition,original feet with one replaced spur and one missing (one side skirt restored), repaired crack at one hinge (hinges possibly old replacements, not removed for exam), stains and one minor patch at top, some cracks and distress at top molding, other typical wear
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