Lot 677

An Interesting Arts and Crafts Carved Cypress Chest, Milton Bancroft Provenance

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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likely circa 1910, possibly made by artist Milton Bancroft (see accompanying documentation), fitted top carved with coat of arms and mounted with wrought iron strapwork hooks, case elaborately carved with foliage and mythological scenes and inscriptions, monogrammed returns, diamond paneled back, 26 x 64 x 30 in.

Provenance: According to accompanying document, ex. collection of artist Milton H. Bancroft (1866-1947, b. Massachusetts, active Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Condition

top is secured by wrought iron hooks, structurally sound and in generally good condition with scattered wear, front panel with vertical crack/separation, small losses along edges and corners, abrasions, and other wear and imperfections from age and usage

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According to accompanying document, ex. collection of artist Milton H. Bancroft (1866-1947, b. Massachusetts, active Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)