Vander Sande Collection | Session II | November 13, 2025
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 1016
Rare and Exceptional Pilgrim Century Massachusetts Carved Joined Chest
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for
$40,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 the shop of Thomas Dennis, Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1680-1690, oak with white pine secondary, elaborately carved and paneled, facade with traces of red, black, and white paint, paneled back and case sides, open interior, carved corner brackets, original tall stile feet, chestnut bottom boards, carved cipher or initial in the left side molding, 32-1/2 x 47-1/2 x 22-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts
Note: Featured in Forgotten Frontier Untold Stories Piscataqua, Emerson Baker, Nina N. Maurer, 2018, page 5; with supporting scholarly articles.
Illustrated: Forgotten Frontier: Untold Stories of the Piscataqua, Old Berwick Historical Society, 2018.
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Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts
top replaced, lacking interior till, oval patch and repair at front of top rail Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
