07-12-201307-13-2013
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2663BBoston
July 12, 2013 04:00 PMCalender
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Georgian Elm-veneered Chest-on-Chest

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2663BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2013 4:00PM

Description:

Georgian Elm-veneered Chest-on-Chest, 18th century, breakfront cornice raised on four rows of graduated drawers further raised on the lower case made up of a row of three graduated drawers terminating in bracket feet, the oak carcass veneered throughout in finely figured elm, ht. 76, wd. 40 1/2, dp. 22 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Shrinkage cracks to sides of case. Veneer original. Veneers dry with scattered cracks and large area of popping and splitting to one drawer front. Several small unobtrusive veneer patches. Scattered veneer loss. One drawer front with large scorch mark. Water marks to base. Scattered abrasions, particularly one to right side of case. Hardware original. Metal fatigue/loss to five pulls. One drawer lacking mortise lock. Needs to be refinished.


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