Birch Chest of Four Drawers

Description:

Birch Chest of Four Drawers, Joseph Short, Newburyport, late 18th century, molded top above four graduated drawers on cutout base, original brasses, old surface, ht. 34, wd. 36, dp. 18 in.

Provenance: Coffin Estate, Newburyport, Massachusetts, c. 1982.
Estimate $800-1,200

some glue blocks loose. full length shrinkage crack left side, smaller crack 6-8 inches on right side.


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