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Day two features important porcelain and pottery, pilgrim century furniture and early decorative arts. The Tonneson Collection, New Hampshire, includes Delft, slipware, pilgrim century furniture and more; the Collection of Dr. Richard and Carol Lamb, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania features Delft, and Staffordshire; an Important Atlanta Private Collection offers over thirty eight lots of Staffordshire including two rare Whieldon Type Dovecotes; the Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection of Southern pottery, includes an outstanding signed and dated Dave Drake Jar.
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Lot 643

The Whipple Family Salem William and Mary Figured Walnut High Chest of Drawers

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Starting Bid
$3,000

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Coastal Massachusetts, attributed to Salem, 1700-1720, maple and white pine with highly figured walnut veneers with double herringbone banding, engraved brasses, turned legs and scalloped stretchers, 62 x 39 x 22 in.

Provenance: consignor notes: Jeremiah Whipple, Providence, Rhode Island; David Whipple (son); Jonathan Whipple (son, b. 1752); Colonel Henry Whipple (son, b. 1789), moved family to Salem, Massachusetts before the 1820 census; George Manton Whipple (son, b. 1830); daughters Isabel Whipple (b. 1858) and Alice B. Whipple (b. 1865); Hollis Brodrick, purchased January, 2009; accompanied by extensive photocopies regarding provenance and genealogy; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire

 

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consignor notes: Jeremiah Whipple, Providence, Rhode Island; David Whipple (son); Jonathan Whipple (son, b. 1752); Colonel Henry Whipple (son, b. 1789), moved family to Salem, Massachusetts before the 1820 census; George Manton Whipple (son, b. 1830); daughters Isabel Whipple (b. 1858) and Alice B. Whipple (b. 1865); Hollis Brodrick, purchased January, 2009; accompanied by extensive photocopies regarding provenance and genealogy; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire

<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri=""><span style="color:black">pencil inscription under top two drawers reads "refinished by T Kane, Salem, Mass July 2, 1921, for the misses Whipple, Federal Street", brasses reset or replaced, upper quarter round of bed molding replaced (top appears to have once been fitted with a sub top or another top, now removed), feet and stretchers appear to be original (rear stretcher member possibly restored, the stretchers with some later bracing at underside), some later pinning at front leg attachments, cornice molding replaced, presents very well with only minor apparent surface flaws and some slight edge losses to banding</span></span></span> 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.