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Description:
Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Swell-front Chest of Drawers, attributed to Alden Spooner, Athol, Massachusetts, c. 1820, the case of cockbeaded drawers flanked by ovolo corners and quarter-engaged columns continuing to vase- and ring-turned legs joined by a cutout skirt centering a burl panel bordered by checkered banding, brasses appear original, old refinish, ht. 42, wd. 41, dp. 21 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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Keywords
Alden Spooner, AtholStephen 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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