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2-CS Maine Antique Digest, April 2017
a fine country Chippendale chest
with overhanging top, molded-edge
drawers, and full bracket base centered
by an oversized center drop. Original
dry red paint/stain and original brasses.
Maple, with pine secondary wood;
NH origin, last quarter 18th century.
38" case, 36 ½" ht, 17 ½" deep.
a classic new hampshire Chippendale
chest with bold cornice molding, five
drawers, and fine shaped bracket base
centered by a fully-carved rosette. Maple,
in good old color—and retaining its
original large brasses. 36" case, 46 ½"
ht. Last quarter, 18th century. Acquired
from a mid-western collection.
24 parker st, newbury, ma 01951 • (978) 465-2754 • •
Peter H. Eaton
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