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Modern Design, Tiffany, Art Nouveau, Decorative Continental Works

Fri, Sep 12, 2014 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Sep 13, 2014 05:00PM EDT
Lot 230

Southern Walnut Lift-Up Blanket Chest

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
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$100,000 $10,000
probably North Carolina or Virginia, early 19th century, walnut with poplar and yellow pine secondary, top with original strap hinges opening to an interior set with a lidded till, underside of top with period chalk inscriptions, two dovetailed drawers and original straight bracket feet and blocking, probably original locks and brass drawer pulls, dark-stained finish overall, 26-1/2 x 47-1/2 x 24 in., excellent condition, light surface wear and some shrinkage separations, scattered minor abrasions and other minor flaws, minor loss at one rear facing. Provenance: Found in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina

Condition

excellent condition, light surface wear and some shrinkage separations, scattered minor abrasions and other minor flaws, minor loss at one rear facing

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