Lot 330
  • 330

A Queen Anne Mahogany Block Front chest of Drawers, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1760

Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Height 31 1/4 in. by Width 35 1/2 in. by Depth 22 1/4 in. by Width of case 32 3/8 in.
Appears to retain its original hardware. Feet replaced.

Provenance

Legendary Connecticut Antiques Dealer William "Willie" Richmond, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

Condition

Feet replaced, foot facings with cracks; ; appears to retain original locks and brasses; bottom drawer with small patch over knot; the top drawer with two patches approximately 6 inches constructed in two boards; by1/4 inch total length under the central escutcheon; 4 1/4 -inch patch to proper right side molding on thumb-molded edge; 5 inch by 1 inch case to proper right side panel of case near drawer front; 1 inch by 1/2 inch triangular patch beneath aforementioned patch; small chip to proper left front foot scrolled bracket; re-finished.
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