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Premier Auctions | Session II

Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 239

Norfolk Attributed Federal Inlaid Serpentine Chest

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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probably Virginia, 1790-1800, deeply shaped serpentine form, with four graduated dovetailed drawers, ash and white pine secondary, top drawer fitted with dividers, drawers flanked by interlaced line and clover leaf inlay, on faceted French feet and inlaid skirt, 40-1/2 x 47 x 23 in.

Condition

top and backboards replaced, later stains to secondary surfaces, feet appear to be original with some later color at underside, some abrasions and wear at feet and skirt with some minor inlay losses, brasses replaced
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