DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Sterling Silver, Fine Porcelain, Decorative Objects

Sat, Aug 20, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Tue, Aug 23, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1040

AMERICAN SOUTHERN CHERRY SUGAR CHEST 19TH C.

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

AMERICAN SOUTHERN CHERRY SUGAR CHEST, 19TH C., H 31", W 19":Inside dividers. Fruitwood inlays with fans on corners.

Condition

The front panel is constructed with 2 boards, as are the left and right sides.  The chest is constructed with dovetailing.  The lid has 2 cracks at the right side.  At the back of the lid, there are 2 wavy metal pieces, holding the center and sides of the lid together.  The lid shows some scratches and fading from age.   The hinges to the lid are replacements.  The lock is a replacement as well.  The top of the lock and the bottom match up properly.   We do not have the key.  The chest does not come off the base.  The condition is commensurate with the age.