Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 890
Signed New England Chippendale Cherry Chest on 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 |
Coastal Connecticut, late 18th century, top of lower case with chalk signatures and inscription "Elijah Sherman... Barnum", dovetailed and wrought nail construction with poplar and chestnut secondary, original bat wing brasses and escutcheons, ogee bracket feet, 80 x 40 x 21 in.
Provenance: The Stiles/Burpee family of Southbury, Connecticut, Winter Associates Auction, 1992; The Ann and Joel Finn CollectionCondition
in fine condition with early dry surface, excellent original condition throughout, with no significant repairs or restorations found, some minor bumps to moldings and drawer lips, lacking some bails for brasses, some escutcheons possibly replaced (three additional bat wing plates accompany lot), minor pest damage at edge of one drawer facing with associated loss
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