CLASSICAL EMPIRE MAPLE BUTLER’S CHEST, PROBABLY NEW YORK.

CLASSICAL EMPIRE MAPLE BUTLER’S CHEST, PROBABLY NEW YORK. Circa mid-19th century. The rectangular top applied with molded splashguard above the conforming case, the upper long drawer with hinged front opening to a writing surface with leather insert and a bank of pigeonholes, projecting above three cockbeaded long drawers. The top drawer with mahogany cross-banding and all drawers with bird’s-eye maple fronts, flanked by cyma-form pilasters continuing to rolled frontal feet. The case sides with recessed panels. SIZE: 56-1/2″ overall h, 46″ chest h x 47-1/2″ l x 22-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: With professional restoration to veneers, restored diagonal splits in top at rear of case, otherwise very good overall with nice honey-brown color and original elements. 9-95949 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3428	$1,667.50	CLASSICAL EMPIRE MAPLE BUTLER’S CHEST, PROBABLY NEW YORK. Circa mid-19th century. The rectangular top applied with molded splashguard above the conforming case, the upper long drawer with hinged front opening to a writing surface with leather insert and a bank of pigeonholes, projecting above three cockbeaded long drawers. The top drawer with mahogany cross-banding and all drawers with bird’s-eye maple fronts, flanked by cyma-form pilasters continuing to rolled frontal feet. The case sides with recessed panels. SIZE: 56-1/2″ overall h, 46″ chest h x 47-1/2″ l x 22-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elwyn Dearborn, Medford, NJ & Portland, ME. CONDITION: With professional restoration to veneers, restored diagonal splits in top at rear of case, otherwise very good overall with nice honey-brown color and original elements. 9-95949 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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