Bidspirit auction | Kentucky Sheraton Walnut Sugar Chest
Kentucky Sheraton Walnut Sugar Chest - Origin: Probably Kentucky Date: Circa 1830-1850 Period/Style: Southern Sheraton Materials: Walnut, secondary woods, and metal hardware Form: Drawerless sugar chest Description: Southern Sheraton walnut sugar chest, probably Kentucky, circa 1830-1850. The unusual drawerless form has a rectangular hinged lid with applied molded edge above a lockable post-and-panel case. Two recessed panels define the facade, with corresponding paneled ends and back. The corner stiles continue into boldly turned legs ending in ball feet. The presently open interior has no divider. Dimensions: 28 in. H, 36.5 in. W, 19 in. D. Provenance: From a Richland, Kentucky estate. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Retains an old refinished surface with scattered scratches, abrasions, stains, finish variation, shrinkage, and minor edge wear. Lid has a pronounced shrinkage separation or repaired split along a board joint. Interior exhibits staining, scratches, residue, and age-related wear. Hinges appear replaced, and the lid stay is likely later. Lock hardware is present. The interior lacks a divider. Scattered wear and small losses to feet and moldings. Please examine all photographs. Dimensions: 28 x 36.5 x 19 in