Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 137
Fine and Rare Holden Family Signed Miniature New York Federal Mahogany Chest
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$13,000
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 |
Made by Amasa Holden (1775-after 1860), probably Yates County, New York, mahogany and bird's-eye maple veneers, bottom drawer retains two 20th century labels, one inscribed in pencil "Made in great great grandfather / Amasa Holden's shop / or cabinet shop in about / 1820. H.S. Hewitt"; the other inscribed in ink "HEWITT ESTATE #2 / Small Cabinet. / Made in Great-Great / Grandfather Amasa / Holden's Cabinet Shop / in Yates Co. N.Y. in 1820," cherry secondary, 15-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.
Provenance: By descent in the family to H.S. Hewitt; Cottone Auctions, Mt. Morris, New York, 2003; G.K.S. Bush, Washington, D.C.; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, February 2005 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $14,300). From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
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By descent in the family to H.S. Hewitt; Cottone Auctions, Mt. Morris, New York, 2003; G.K.S. Bush, Washington, D.C.; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, February 2005 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $14,300). From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
generally in overall good condition with some crazing to surface； pulls replaced and inlaid diamond panels fluoresce under blacklight Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
