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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 350

Connecticut Queen Anne Fan Carved Cherry High Chest

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

mid 18th century, with two fan carved drawers, deeply shaped skirt with central whale tail, cabriole legs and pad feet, 75-1/2 x 42 x 20-1/2 in.

Provenance: Early note pasted in drawer bottom reads: "This bureau was distributed to Carrie S. Ball from the estate of Caroline Ball, January 1887, property of her grandmother, Lois Camp Ball, who was the daughter of Capt. Luke Camp. It is supposed that Lois inherited it from her father, who resided in the house from which this bureau was taken. Its age is unknown, but as near as can be estimated, it is over 100 years old. Salisbury, January 1887, Donald J. Warner"; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

generally good condition, refinished, brasses, two brasses replaced/reset, skirt drops replaced, very minor patches at drawer lips, other typical minor repairs and surface flaws