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Sat, Aug 1, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 828

George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
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probably British, late 18th century, four graduated inlaid and dovetailed drawers with mahogany linings, canted corners and original inlaid bracket feet, full dustboards, paneled back, 39 x 43-1/2 x 23 in., Provenance: Estate of Aubrey Hancock, Charleston, South Carolina

Condition

brasses replaced, distress and losses to side moldings of top (top reset and with later bracing at underside), original feet and most blocking with some repairs (formerly fitted with casters, some replaced blocking, small scrolled returns replaced), top with some cracks
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