Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Fine Art & Decorative Works, Day 1

Fri, Sep 11, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Sun, Sep 13, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Lot 18

Southern Federal Walnut Miniature

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
Lift-Top Chest attributed to Virginia, 1815-1825, dovetailed walnut box with open interior and turned feet, cut nails, interior MESDA label, 14-1/2 x 19 x 11 in. old refinishing, lacking interior lock and catch, crack to backboard at hinges with some later small nails, old nail through to interior has been hammered down, other typical minor chips, dents and surface wear. Notes: This chest has been documented by MESDA, File S-14305. Provenance: Estate of Hugh and Mary Chatham, State Road, North Carolina

Condition

old refinishing, lacking interior lock and catch, crack to backboard at hinges with some later small nails, old nail through to interior has been hammered down, other typical minor chips, dents and surface wear