August Americana
Description:
Chippendale Carved Mahogany Reverse-serpentine Chest of Drawers, probably North Shore, Massachusetts, c. 1760-80, the molded top on cockbeaded case and claw-and-ball feet with shaped returns, old brasses, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 33 1/2, case wd. 33 1/4, case dp. 20 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Two backboards are old replacements, draawerfront cracked with grain, talon chipped on rear foot
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