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Lot 1576

Two Similar Period Georgian Bachelor's Chests

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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

British, 18th century, five dovetailed drawers, one fumed oak, mellow color, 32-1/2 x 34 x 20 in.; one mahogany, 32 x 33-1/2 x 19 in.

Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition

oak example with original feet, brasses and backboards replaced, some cracks and warping to drawer bottoms; mahogany example with breaks and repairs to feet with distress and glue residue, possibly original brasses, one drawer facing with color retouch, other typical wear and minor repairs