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Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 1033

Fine Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Chest

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

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
Boston, 1760-1780, dense figured single board mahogany top and case sides with white pine secondary, dovetailed drawers with probably original bat wing brasses, original bracket feet, 31-1/4 x 32-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.  - Provenance: Israel Sack, New York; Lexington, Massachusetts estate; Minneapolis, Minnesota estate; Wayne Pratt & Co., Marlborough, Massachusetts, purchased January 1991 for $80,000 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Private Virginia Collection

Condition

very good condition with minor checking to interior of some drawer facings, probably original brasses (no plugged holes), repair at top of one brass escutcheon, original feet with scattered repairs and restorations including two feet with facings ended out 1/2 inch, one rear facing with two later plugged screws, other scattered later screws, old loss at interior edge of front skirt (no evidence that it ever had a drop), some possible later color at underside (some possible replaced blocking), scattered repairs to drawer bottoms, dents and distress near top drawer escutcheon, some scratches and finish wear to top