Premier Auction
Sat, Oct 23, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 726
West Virginia Federal Walnut Five Drawer Chest
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
attributed to Preston County, late 18th/early 19th century, molded top over five dovetailed drawers with scratch bead facings and original brass pulls, yellow pine and poplar secondary, original tall distinctive bracket feet, several inscriptions/signatures on drawers including at least one "Fike", 42 x 38-1/2 x 18-1/2 in.
Provenance: descended in the Fike family of Preston County; purchased by H.L. Lyttleton in the 1970s; sold Kimball Sterling Auctions, H.T. and Becky Lyttleton Collection, July 27, 1996 in While Sulfur Springs, West Virginia; Private Collection
Condition
excellent condition throughout with original brasses and mellow brown color, stains and wear to top with one chip at rear corner
