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Fine Jewelry, Sporting Arts, Asian Works, Fine & Decorative Works

Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Lot 280

Piedmont North Carolina Federal Walnut

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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
Chest of Drawers attributed to James Gheen, working Rowan County late 18th/early19th century, walnut with yellow pine secondary, dovetailed drawers flanked by chamfered corners, straight bracket feet, rosehead nail construction, feet with original blocking, 39-1/2 x 39-1/2 x 21-1/2 in. brasses replaced, top with minor cracks and warping, facings with patches and repairs (several facings replaced), top drawer facing with 1 x 8 in. face patch, old refinishing, other scattered stains, cracks, flaws consistent with age and use. Provenance: found at an estate sale around Salisbury, North Carolina; Private Collection

Condition

brasses replaced, top with minor cracks and warping, facings with patches and repairs (several facings replaced), top drawer facing with 1 x 8 in. face patch, old refinishing, other scattered stains, cracks, flaws consistent with age and use