Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow | May 20, 2023

Sat, May 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 198

American Federal Inlaid Birdseye Maple Drop Panel Chest

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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

attributed to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1790-1810, underside with painted initials and date "DHM 18_9", bowfront form with highly figured birdseye maple drawer facings with line inlay and original brass pulls, flame birch drop panel, tall french feet, birch top and case sides, 37-3/4 x 40-3/4 x 22 in.

Condition

good overall, probably original brasses, scattered typical veneer and banding patches and repairs, very minor sun fading, one rear foot with repairs (ended out and with veneer patches), some face patches at feet (other foot laminations as made), veneer chips to one foot and case side

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Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow