Figured Maple Chest of Drawers

Description:

Figured Maple Chest of Drawers, Rhode Island, 18th century, the case of thumb-molded drawers on bracket feet, original brasses, (minor restoration and imperfections),ht. 41 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 18 in.

Provenance: Augustus Lapham of Smithfield, Rhode Island, descended through the related Peckham family.
Estimate $800-1,200

length thumbmolding patches to 3 of the 4 long drawers; shrinkage cracks to sides, repairs, regluing , and minor losses to brackets and rear supports.


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