American & Southern | March 13, 2025
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1107
New England Chippendale Highly Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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| $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 |
coastal Massachusetts, late 18th century, highly figured single board mahogany top with serpentine front and cusp corners over four graduated serpentine drawers, dovetailed construction with pine secondary, original batwing brasses and original bracket feet, fan carved central skirt drop, 32 x 38-1/4 x 22-1/2 in.
Provenance: John Walton, illustrated in the magazine Antiques, May 1977; Private Virginia Collection
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John Walton, illustrated in the magazine Antiques, May 1977; Private Virginia Collection
excellent condition overall, original brasses, original feet and most blocking, with one later brace at back and other very minor repairs, light abrasions and one shrinkage crack to top, lacking one brass bale, other typical minor flaws
