Oak Joined Chest with Drawer

Description:

Oak Joined Chest with Drawer, probably Massachusetts or Connecticut, late 17th century, the hinged lift top above a paneled case with crease-molded stiles and rails, each panel ornamented with an convex oval boss, ht. 33, wd. 47 1/4, dp. 19 1/2 in.

Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine, February 29th, 2020, Lot 2238
Estimate $800-1,200

top replaced, with patches at hinges, large patch near lock, added support to hold top open; secondary wood (backboards and drawer bottoms appears to be English softwood).


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