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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, May 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 868

Fine Rhode Island Chippendale Stop Fluted Chest

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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

probably by Daniel Spencer (1741-1796), Providence, Rhode Island, late 18th century, figured mahogany throughout in old dry surface, four dovetailed long drawers flanked by stop fluted inset quarter columns, set on original ogee bracket feet, probably original brasses, white pine secondary throughout, 34 x 42 x 21 in.

Note: Recorded in Rhode Island Furniture Archive: RIF5340

Provenance: Kenneth Tuttle Antiques, Maine; Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth

Condition

very good condition, old dry surface with some varnish, distress, abrasions, shrinkage cracks, and other typical distress, minor distress at drawer lips, some possible restorations at front feet

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