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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 202

New England Chippendale Bonnet-Top

Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000

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Serpentine Chest-on-Chest Connecticut or Massachusetts, late 18th century, mahogany and cherry with white pine secondary, dentil-molded cornice, bonnet top set with central fan carving and urn-and-flame finials, skirt set with original boldly carved central fan drop, original brass batwing pulls and escutcheons, original untouched tall ogee bracket feet and glue blocks, 93 x 44 x 20 in., very good condition overall, flame elements with later gilding and are possible restorations (urns appear to be original), probably original brasses, other scattered minor patches, slight shrinkage cracks to case sides, very minor areas of color retouch. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Eunice Kennedy Estate; Tharpe Collection

Condition

very good condition overall, flame elements with later gilding and are possible restorations (urns appear to be original), probably original brasses, other scattered minor patches, slight shrinkage cracks to case sides, very minor areas of color retouch