Lot 311: Chippendale mahogany chest on chest in two parts, upper section with bonnet top, three finials, and carved rosettes over three short drawers, central drawer with shell carving, over four graduated drawers, all flanked by twisted, free standing column

Chippendale mahogany chest on chest in two parts, upper section with bonnet top, three finials, and carved rosettes over three short drawers, central drawer with shell carving, over four graduated drawers, all flanked by twisted, free standing columns resting on lower section with four graduated drawers having molded apron, scalloped base, and bracket feet, Attributed to John Wheeler Geer, Preston, Connecticut 1770-1790, similar to one sold at Sotheby’s January 17, 2004 lot 1274, pine, tulip poplar old surface original hardware. ht 86 in. top case wd. 39 in. bottom case wd. 41 1/4 in. dp. 19 1/4 in. Included Documentation: Copy of original Bill of Sale Provenance: Descended in Denison Family, Stonington, CT Originally property of Mary and Captain Henry Denison of Stonington, CT Bequeathed to Mary Merrill, wife of Sherburn Merrill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Daughter Marion Merrill Chester married to Presbyterian Minister Rev. William Chester to Norman Merrill Chester to Nathan Liverant & Son The Estate of Sylvia Leven

Starting Bid: $7500

Estimate: $15000- $25000

Auction Date: April 11, 2015

Realized Price: $13200.00