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Fri, Mar 27, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 246

American Federal Walnut Child's Size 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
possibly Virginia in origin, 19th century, figured, four dovetailed drawers, poplar secondary, brass pulls, 24-1/2 x 23 x 11-1/2 in. Note: Consignor notes indicate that this chest was made circa 1820 in the Lexington, Virginia area, Provenance: purchased from Dolly McKinney, Mint Springs, Virginia; Collection of Laurence and Helen Alspaugh, Greensboro, North Carolina

Condition

overall good condition, loss at front foot, some stains and surface wear, some rebuilding at drawer secondary, some later plugged screws at case sides, possible repair at one rear foot, brasses likely replaced