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Lot 837

Mid-Atlantic States Chippendale mahogany chest ofr

Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Unsold

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Mid-Atlantic States Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers, ca. 1790, possibly Charleston, the rectangular top with thumb molded serpentine front and sides over a conforming case with 4 serpentine drawers flanked by chamfered satinwood inlaid stiles, resting on straight bracket feet with line inlays, brasses appear to be original, the reverse stamped "R. Bringhurst", 36 3/4" h., 46" w. For similar example, see Southern Furniture, 1680-1830, The Colonial Williamsburg Collection by Hurst and Prown, fig. 113.

Condition

Drawer brasses possibly original. Secondary woods appear to be poplar. A few small repairs to drawers and cockbeading.