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Description:
Federal Mahogany and Flame Birch Veneer Inlaid Bowfront Chest of Drawers, northern coastal New England, c. 1815-25, the top with band-inlaid edge and ovolo corners above four cockbeaded, crossbanded, and panel-inlaid drawers flanked by ring-turned and reeded quarter-engaged columns continuing to turned legs joined by a shaped apron centering a similarly inlaid drop panel, ht. 41 1/4, wd. 44, dp. 22 in.
A Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Collection
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Refinished, scattered minor dings and dents, top of left front leg missing a band of veneer, the front has some sun fading.
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.

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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