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2371
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FINE FEDERAL MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS.

Early 19th century, possibly New York. In two parts, the cover-molded crest fitted to the upper section of two cupboard doors opening to an interior fitted with three linen drawers and a shelf and fitted within the lower case having a pair of aligned short drawers over three long drawers all with cockbeaded edges raised on flaring tapered French feet centering a shaped and scalloped apron. The mahogany press with white pine and poplar secondary woods. SIZE: 93″ h x 50″ w x 23″ d. PROVENANCE: From a central Maine estate. CONDITION: Retains original surface. Proper right front cupboard door has been apart and now assembled with right angle braces at joint. In need of professional reassembly and repair. Some losses to cockbeaded edges, base molding on proper right side with old damage, some veneer losses to feet and apron, some losses to veneers proper left side lower case at drawers. Press retains original brasses. 50647-5 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2371


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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