Sale 20AM01 | Lot 260

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Catalogue: American Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Lot Details

Lot 260
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Possibly Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1800
The top with a molded edge, above four graduated cockbeaded drawers, flanked by inlaid stiles and continuing to flaring bracket feet. Height 40 inches, width 44 inches, depth 23 inches.


Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for $1,625 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Back replaced; crack to both sides; wear to veneer; hardware replaced; wear to apron, scratches to top. Wear and chips and patches to feet. Top drawer with apparently original interior partitions. probably lacking three covers for small compartments. Secondary woods appear to be pine and oak.
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Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for $1,625 (includes buyer's premium)

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American Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 10am EDT