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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 234

North Carolina Federal Walnut Chest

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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attributed to James Gheen (Rowan County, North Carolina, 1740-1796), late 18th century, five dovetailed drawers with yellow pine secondary flanked by molded chamfered corners on original ogee bracket feet and blocking (single-board heavy blocking from front to back), 43-3/4 x 34-1/2 x 16-1/2 in., good condition overall, bottom drawer with replaced bottom and 1 in. strip patch at bottom of facing, brasses replaced (no plugged holes), several foot facings pieced approximately 1-1/2 in., lacking locks. 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: Collection of the Late Steve Hess of Florida; Tharpe Collection

Condition

good condition overall, bottom drawer with replaced bottom and 1 in. strip patch at bottom of facing, brasses replaced (no plugged holes), several foot facings pieced approximately 1-1/2 in., lacking locks

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