Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1775, figured mahogany fall board opening to a fitted interior with mirrored prospect door opening to two additional drawers, fan carved pendant skirt and ball and claw feet, illegible chalk inscriptions and initials "GW", 43-1/2 x 41 x 24 in.
Provenance: descended through the family of Captain Nathaniel Nowell, Newburyport, Massachusetts; C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania; sold Brunk Auctions July 16, 2022; Private Virginia Collection
Note: Featured in The Magazine Antiques, January 1985, p. 127.
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descended through the family of Captain Nathaniel Nowell, Newburyport, Massachusetts; C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania; sold Brunk Auctions July 16, 2022; Private Virginia Collection
in fine condition, appears to retain original pierced brasses, minor warping to fall board, mirror and prospect door replaced, minor patch to top board at lock catch, original feet returns and skirt drop
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