Brunk Auctions
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Day 3: American & European Works of Art

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1104

North Carolina Federal Inlaid Walnut

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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Five-Drawer Chest attributed to Davidson County, ca. 1820/1830, in fine original surface, inlaid drawers with yellow pine secondary, dovetailed construction, original bracket feet, drawers with scattered pencil inscriptions, 44 x 37 x 17 in.. Condition: fine as-found condition, patch at one escutcheon, top two drawers with surface possibly lightly cleaned, lacking drawer locks, some wooden knobs and one currently detached, original feet (one minor loss at spur), other stains, abrasions and surface distress. Notes: There are several documented 19th century Davidson County, NC cabinet makers. There are no identified works by any of these cabinet makers to date and this chest could have been produced by any one of them. Please Note: 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: The Estate of Doris Williams, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Condition

fine as-found condition, patch at one escutcheon, top two drawers with surface possibly lightly cleaned, lacking drawer locks, some wooden knobs and one currently detached, original feet (one minor loss at spur), other stains, abrasions and surface distress

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