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Premier Auction | May 19, 2023

Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 708

New England Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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

probably Boston, late 18th century, shaped top with molded edge, four conforming graduated dovetailed drawers, spurred ogee bracket feet, 31 x 42 x 22-1/4 in.

Condition

very good condition overall, well conserved finish with a fine patina, repair and shrinkage to lower side of proper left return, some very small veneer repairs along drawer edges, very small filled areas, tiny old repairs to stiles with some very fine shrinkages, feet appear to be original with some old veneer repairs, other scattered minor wear expected with age and use

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