Closed Return - Finish Signed Off
Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 255
Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Game Board Chest with 22 Checkers
Estimate: $300 - $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 |
American, 19th century, originally owned by Mayor John Swift of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, comprising: chest with checkerboard on top and backgammon board underneath, 4-3/4 x 20 x 12 in. closed, 2-1/4 x 20 x 24-1/8 in. open; 22 circular checkers pieces, 9 dark colored and 13 light colored, each approximately 3/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Mayor John Swift of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Note: Accompanied by notation regarding the piece and its origin.
Condition
checkerboard side with later veneer from the late 19th century (according to accompanying document), abrasions, veneer lifting, shrinkage, interior likely original inlay and veneer, chipping and loss to veneer in corners; some cracks, chipping, and rubbing to pieces
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Mayor John Swift of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
