Lot 453
  • 453

A Chippendale Figured Mahogany Blocked-End Reverse Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Boston, Massachusetts circa 1770

Estimate
8,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 30 in. by Width 35 in. by Depth 21 ½ in.
appears to retain original hardware. Bottom 4½ inches replaced of proper right foot facing.

Condition

Secondary wood white pine; proper left front foot facing the bottom 4 ½ inches replaced, upper-most drawer there is an elliptical patch that is 1 ½ in by 1 in. in dimension, refinished.
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