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Description:
Red-painted Six-board Chest, reportedly Cape Cod, early 19th century, the top not hinged but with tabs at back edge which fit into corresponding holes in the backboard, above a well with open till, and applied shaped front foot facings and demilune ends, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 25 1/4, wd. 43 1/4, dp. 17 1/2 in.
The Marge Staufer Americana Collection
Estimate $300-500
repair to front edge of top, wear to front board of case, losses to feet but no overall height loss.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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