The Shaker Collection of Erhart Muller
Description:
Shaker Red-painted Pine Three-drawer Counter, early 19th century, the rectangular overhanging top with breadboard ends above a case of three graduated drawers with turned wooden pulls, all on slightly canted square tapering legs, old replaced knobs, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 30 1/2, case wd. 43 1/2, case dp. 22 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
shrinkage cracks to ends, small holes to one side where something was attached, shadows of previous pulls.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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