Bidspirit auction | The John Brown Figured Mahogany


The John Brown Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers - The John Brown Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers Rhode Island, circa 1800. Of impressive size. Provenance: John Brown (1736-1803), Providence, Rhode Island; To his daughter, Sarah Brown Herreshoff (1773-1846); To her son Charles Frederick Herreshoff (1809-1888); Thus by descent in the Herreshoff Family line. Literature: Wendy Ann Cooper, “The Furniture and Furnishings of John Brown, Merchant of Providence, 1736-1803,” University of Delaware, Master’s Thesis, 1971, pp. 65, 67 and 68, fig. 36. 39 x 52 3/4 x 25 in. (99.1 x 134 x 63.5 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well.  CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY, WATCHES, COINS, AND PRECIOUS METALS.