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Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow | May 20, 2023

Sat, May 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 72

Fine and Rare Baltimore Federal Eagle Inlaid Cellarette on Frame

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

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

Maryland, 1790-1810, highly figured banded mahogany top centering an oval patera inlay depicting an American Federal eagle and shield, opening to interior divided for twelve bottles, on a conforming line inlaid frame with tapered legs and spade feet, mahogany with yellow pine and poplar secondary, 27-1/4 x 16-1/2 x 15-1/2 in.

Condition

very good condition overall, refinished, scattered minor checking and shrinkage cracks, pine bottom board with shrinkage separation and inset spline, typical veneer and inlay repairs,  

Milly McGehee purchased 1995 (accompanied by invoice and write up);
Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow