01-16-201401-16-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
January 16, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Late Regency Mahogany-veneer Sideboard

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$1,476$1,200
Auction: Discovery - 2699MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: January 16, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Late Regency Mahogany-veneer Sideboard, early 19th century, in the manner of Gillows, with an inset central drawer flanked by cupboard doors, all with finely figured mahogany veneer offset by reeded moldings, each cupboard door with a fluted leg to either side that tapers to a turned peg foot, ht. 36 3/8, wd. 72, dp. 29 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Top with usage wear abrasions, stains and sun-bleached areas, also with two horizontal cracks from right side and bowed area to left with a small related crack to edge (does not extend to top surface). Right side panel with vertical crack through middle and smaller crack to upper right side of panel. Left side panel with 3 inch area of veneer loss to upper left, with popping to reeded veneer. Usage wear abrasions and minor losses to drawers, and doors. Interior compartments possibly re-fitted. Lock mechanisms probably replaced. Left side cabinet door missing lower reeded veneer. Crack to inner right panel and lifting to molding along the bottom edge.


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