Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 121
Fine New England Federal Carved Mahogany Dresser
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
Salem, circa 1815, attributed to William Hook (1777-1867), with hinged mirror on lyre form supports with leaf and rosette carving, over three small drawers, lower section with four drawers flanked by reeded columns with leaf and punch work carved tops, turned and reeded legs, white pine secondary, 71 x 40 x 23 in.; Provenance: Richard Withington Auctions, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, August 1968 (accompanied by auction flier illustrating the dresser); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
generally good condition, brasses replaced, cracks and distress to mirror surround with distress to silvering on mirror plate, typical minor veneer patches, shrinkage cracks to top and sides, replaced molding strip above top drawers, lacking one small connector strip at underside of superstructure, other scattered minor repairs and flaws
