British & Continental | March 25, 2026
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 240
Early Georgian Walnut Oyster Veneered Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$1,600
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
British, late 17th/early 18th century with later elements, oak and pine secondary woods, oyster veneer throughout with inlay to top and arched panels to sides, "Malcolm Franklin Inc., Antiques from England, Chicago" to drawer interior, 30-3/4 x 33 x 20 in.
Provenance: Private Eastern North Carolina Collection
Note: Malcolm Franklin specialized in English furniture and accessories of the 17th and 18th centuries with an emphasis on early walnut veneered examples of the Queen Anne Period.
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Private Eastern North Carolina Collection
case original with restoration and rebuilding throughout, drawer facings probably original, veneer with cracks and repairs throughout, top proper left front edge with noticeable infill
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