August Americana Online
Description:
Cedar Chest on Frame, Bermuda, 18th century, the molded lift top above a well with till, and box with elaborate front dovetail, set into the molded frame with undulating apron joining short cabriole legs ending in pad feet, (imperfections),ht. 32, wd. 50, dp. 21 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
minor shrinkage crack in top, shrinkage to sides and backboard, two minor patches to lid - one at rear left center, one at front right edge.
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
BermudaStephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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