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Premier Auction - Session I | November 11, 2022

Fri, Nov 11, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 345

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

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$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

British, 18th century, figured top with molded edges over a pull out brush slide, five dovetailed drawers with oak linings, ogee bracket feet, rich, dark brown color, probably original brasses, 34-1/2 x 36 x 20 in.

Provenance: John Tompkins Antiques, Millbrook New York, 1968 (with copy of receipt for $900); Property from the Estate of Gerald J. and Rosalie Kahn, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Condition

very good overall, typical scattered veneer cracks and surface wear, appears to retain original brasses, original feet and most blocking with some pest damage, foot facings with abrasions, wear, scattered minor breaks and repairs, wear to base molding, other surface wear and flaws consistent with age and use

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