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THBMarquetry Inlaid Mahogany Game Board Chest with 22 Checkers
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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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About Auction
LiveJan 11, 2023
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- Lot Description
American, 19th century, originally owned by Mayor John Swift of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, comprising: chest with checkerboard on top and backgammon board underneath, 4-3/4 x 20 x 12 in. closed, 2-1/4 x 20 x 24-1/8 in. open; 22 circular checkers pieces, 9 dark colored and 13 light colored, each approximately 3/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Mayor John Swift of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Note: Accompanied by notation regarding the piece and its origin.
Condition
checkerboard side with later veneer from the late 19th century (according to accompanying document), abrasions, veneer lifting, shrinkage, interior likely original inlay and veneer, chipping and loss to veneer in corners; some cracks, chipping, and rubbing to pieces
- Provenance
Mayor John Swift of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
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