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Description:
Chippendale Mahogany Block-front Bureau Table, Boston or Salem, Massachusetts, c. 1740-75, the molded top above a cockbeaded case of long drawer and valance drawer and tombstone paneled hinged door flanked by three drawers on conformingly shaped bracket feet, old brasses, (minor imperfections),ht. 29, case wd. 31, overall dp. 21 3/4 in.
A Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Collection
Estimate $6,000-8,000
bottom of case pine and with insect damage losses and with patch; left front bracket pieced 1 1/2 -2 inches; another foot pieced 1 1/4 in.; interior blocks on base replaced; left front corner of case patched.
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Keywords
Salem
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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