August Americana
Description:
Cherry Oxbow Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the shaped and molded overhanging top on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers and ogee bracket feet, replaced brasses, old refinish, (minor imperfections),ht. 32 1/8, wd. 36, dp. 22 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Scratches in top. Brasses are in original holes with the exeption of the bottom drawer. Front base is dovetailed to the case, drawer sides have a single bead on the top edge. Top is dovetailed to the case. Small loss on the right rear corner of the top. The left front foot side has a 3/4 inch old patch. The right front foot has an old patch on the side. There is a poor repair to the right rear bracket.
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Cherry Oxbow SerpentineStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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