The Americana Collection of C Thomas Attix Jr
By Locati LLC
May 19, 2024
761 Durham Road Pineville, PA 18946, United States
Locati LLC is proud to present American Furniture and Silver from the Collection of C Thomas Attix, Jr., who was a lifelong collector of American material culture with a particular fondness of furniture, coin silver, and Oriental rugs. His collection reflects his interest in the Delaware Valley, with an emphasis on mid 18th through early 19th century silversmiths and figured hardwoods vetted by his discerning eye for form and surface. Among the highlights are a Thomas Stretch Philadelphia clock, a collection of figured maple furniture, and silver by noted makers such as Joseph Richardson Sr. and Richard Humphreys.

LOT 39:

Pennsylvania Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers

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Sold for: $1,500
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$ 500
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Auction took place on May 19, 2024 at Locati LLC
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Pennsylvania Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers

A Pennsylvania Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers, Third Quarter 18th Century. The rectangular top with applied molded edge and rear overhang, above four drawers graduated drawers, flanked by fluted quarter columns, above a base molding, raised on ogee bracket feet. Tulip poplar and pine secondary wood with 3/4 depth dust boards.

Dimensions: Height 36in; width 40 1/2in; depth 24 1/4in; case width 37 3/4in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.


Condition:

Structurally sound. The bottom boards with evidence of powder post beetle damage. The foot facings with old repairs, reinforcements and possible placements. Brasses appear to be original, no additional holes to drawer fronts.



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