Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1124

American Chippendale Gum Wood Linen Press, Old Surface

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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

probably New Brunswick area, New Jersey, circa 1790, two case construction with the upper case with two paneled doors, flanked by fluted chamfered corners, opening to a shelved interior, the lower case with three long drawers, set with original spread wing eagle decorated brasses, on bracket feet, old dry surface, 81-1/2 x 48-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of C.L. Prickett

Condition

excellent state of preservation, original feet and brasses, shrinkage cracks at case sides, minor cracks at cornice molding, minor cracks at foot facings, other typical minor cracks and surface flaws consistent with age and use

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