Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 837
Fine and Rare New Hampshire Federal Inlaid Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Bow Front Chest
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$6,000
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 |
Portsmouth, late 18th/early 19th century, white secondary woods, figured mahogany top with banded inlay edge, four cockbeaded long drawers each veneered with two barber pole traced birdseye maple oval panels, swept apron with inlaid band, tall French feet, C.L. Prickett sticker to drawer interior, 37-1/4 x 40-1/8 x 22-1/2 in.
Provenance: C.L. Prickett, October 4 1995 (February 12, 1997 Prickett replacement value $85,000, copy of appraisal available); Private Collection, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Note: Similar known examples are scarce, two are pictured in Vol. 1 page 254 and Vol. 6 page 1449 of American Antiques from the Israel Sack collection. The use of birdseye maple oval panels makes this a rare example.
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C.L. Prickett, October 4 1995 (February 12, 1997 Prickett replacement value $85,000, copy of appraisal available); Private Collection, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
very good condition overall, top with two small areas of loss to finish, scattered minor cracks and patches to veneer and drawer beading, pulls appear original, rear foot with partially replaced bracket, proper left front foot with restoration to break
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