American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 99
Fine Portsmouth Chippendale Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for
$7,500
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 |
possibly Langley Boardman, New Hampshire, circa 1800, highly figured mahogany, old surface with rich color, dovetailed drawers with original round brasses, shaped and canted bracket feet, white pine secondary, period inscription to underside (see photos), 35-3/4 x 42-3/4 x 22-1/4 in., case 40 in. wide
Provenance: Peter Sawyer, New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association Show, Manchester, New Hampshire, August 2016; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts
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Peter Sawyer, New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association Show, Manchester, New Hampshire, August 2016; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts
in a fine state of preservation with excellent condition overall, original feet and blocking, typical minor surface wear including scratches to the top
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