Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 5
Very Rare American Pilgrim Century Paneled Chest Dated 1697
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
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 |
Massachusetts, late 17th century, oak throughout, hinged lid with interior till, single side hung long drawer with false triple front, double paneled sides, skirt with relief carved and ebonized drop panels with initials "ET" and "1697", 29-3/4 x 49-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.
Provenance: Purchased from Collings and Collings, New York, NY, 1917; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Condition
appears to have good integrity overall, original lid lacking hinge pins, till lid replaced, extensive pest damage at one rear stile, numerous applied moldings and bosses restored, other cracks, wear, and distress consistent with age
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Purchased from Collings and Collings, New York, NY, 1917; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
