American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Red/brown-painted Chest of Four Drawers, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the molded top above a case of four thumb-molded graduated drawers, on molded cutout bracket base, replaced brasses, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 36, case wd. 34 1/2, dp. 17 in.
The property of Carolyn and Tom Porter
Estimate $700-900
top loose at fromt left corner (old nail repair now ineffective),evidence of previous pulls on drawer fronts, loss at back right of top, chestnut secondary wood.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Tom Porter, Carolyn
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131

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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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