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THBImportant MESDA Documented Swisegood North Carolina Corner Cupboard
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveFeb 4, 2023
Premier Auction - Session II - Lots 731-1129 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
attributed to John Swisegood (1796-1874, Davidson County) or possibly Mordica Collins, 1820-1830, a fine example with single case construction, scrolled pediment with carved rosettes, central fluted finial support, arched glazed doors opening to a scalloped shelf fitted interior, flanked by pilasters surmounted by mushroom shaped reeded caps and rope carved quarter columns, over single dovetailed line inlaid drawer fitted with original acorn decorated gilt brasses, over two paneled doors with inlaid kite escutcheons, set on original bracket feet, undisturbed backboards with cut nails, walnut with poplar and yellow pine secondary, 97-1/2 x 49-12 x 21-1/2 in.
Note: Drawer retains MESDA label noting it was exhibited in 1973. See S-2544.
This cupboard was exhibited in The Swisegood School of Cabinet Making at MESDA and is illustrated in the accompanying exhibition catalog, no. 2, 1973.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
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Condition
MESDA files record that this corner cupboard is in "fine original condition", excellent overall, original brasses, rear foot replaced, other feet original with surface bumps and later small nails, breaks and repairs with separation at one pediment scroll, probably old refinishing, upper doors lacking iron lock, otherwise retains original locks and hinges, appears to retain much of its early glass, probably original turned finials
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