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THBRare New Hampshire Federal Flame Birch Veneered 12 Panel Bow Front Chest
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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
LiveNov 18, 2023
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- Lot Description
Portsmouth, 1805-1815, very fine example with dramatic flame birch veneers with mahogany banding, drop panel skirt on original tall French feet, underside with period inscription "Nath.Souther", 37 x 40-1/4 x 21 in.
Provenance: Ex Collection Roland B. Hammond, North Andover, Massachusetts
Note: Nathaniel Souther, whose name is inscribed on the bottom of this chest, was a baker with a house and shop on the corner of Cottar's Lane (now Franklin Street) and Pleasant Street in Portsmouth. He died in 1824. Closely related chests are illustrated in Brock Jobe, Portsmouth Furniture, pg. 113 to 115.
Condition
excellent condition overall original feet and most blocking, some later paint at back of feet, one rear foot with possible old veneer patch and one small chip, top with typical veneer cracks and distress from shrinkage, some varnish bloom, other very minor veneer patches and surface flaws
- Provenance
Ex Collection Roland B. Hammond, North Andover, Massachusetts
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