10-25-201510-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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October 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Carved Cherry High Chest of Drawers

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$9,840$8,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2855BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Carved Cherry High Chest of Drawers, New London County, Connecticut, 18th century, the upper case with eight thumbmolded drawers and a central shell-carved drawer, set into the lower section with three drawers and a central conformingly shell-carved drawer, on cabriole legs ending in pad feet, joined by a carved and scrolled apron, old refinish, old brasses, (minor imperfections),ht. 71 1/2, base wd. 37 1/4, dp. 19 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

minor patching to thumbmolding, front right pad foot with loss, knee terminals missing, insect damage to lower backboard


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New London