10-25-201510-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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October 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Mahogany Carved and Flame Birch Veneer Bowfront Chest of Drawers

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2855BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Mahogany Carved and Flame Birch Veneer Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Salem, Massachusetts, c. 1810-15, the top with reeded edge and ovolo corners continuing to waterleaf-carved, reeded, quarter-engaged posts continuing to vase- and ring-turned legs flanking the case of cockbeaded graduated drawers of flame birch veneer bordered by mahogany crossbanding, old brass pulls, refinished, (height loss, imperfections),ht. 38 1/4, wd. 41, dp. 23 in.

Note: Underside of drawer inscribed "Benj. Brookhouse."
Estimate $1,000-1,500

lost about 2 inches of height in each leg, shrinkage crack to sides.


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Keywords

Birch Veneer, Salem