Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 984

Rare American Pilgrim Century Oak Lift Top Chest

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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

attributed to Old Plymouth Colony, Situate, Massachusetts, 17th century, six board chest with rosehead nail construction, battened top with open interior with large till, original iron lock, set on tall feet, 30 x 42 x 20 in., Provenance: Neil Kamil, Austin, Texas, accompanied by detailed receipt and write up from December, 2000, purchase price of $12,500; Private Texas Collection; Note: For closely related chests, see Robert St. George, The Wrought Covenant, pg. 41.

Condition

in excellent condition, with only minor apologies, minor cracks and warping to top with scattered stains, shrinkage to case sides, front with some nails scars from lock attachment, original hinges, formerly fitted with two interior tills (one now missing), some faint traces of early red paint

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