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Lot 1389

Collection of Four Mahogany Miniature Chests

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
18th through 20th century, comprising a fine late 18th century example with batwing escutcheons, dovetail drawer with red cedar secondary; example with two over two drawers, book matched veneers, probably late 19th century; example with dovetailed drawers, poplar and pine secondary; example with figured mahogany top, batwing brasses, 20th century construction;˜largest 21 x 18-1/2 x 11-3/4 in.Provenance: The Millie West Estate, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition

the first with probably replaced feet; the second, possibly replaced bottom, drawers don't completely close, one top side molding replaced; the third with feet and brasses replaced, one foot off but present, other rebuilding; the fourth, brasses replaced, break and loss at one front foot, other probable rebuilding; all with typical surface wear, veneer distress and other scattered flaws