Description:
Federal Cherry Inlaid Bowfront Bureau, New England, c. 1810-15, the case of four cockbeaded graduated drawers on flaring French feet, original oval brasses with dove with olive branch lettered "PEACE" (imperfections),ht. 36, wd. 37 1/2, dp. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800
shrinkage cracks to sides and base, some loss on inlay to base, burns to top.
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