$5,629
Chippendale Maple Tall Chest, Artemas Woodward, Medfield, Massachusetts, 1796, original brasses, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 56 1/2, wd. 35 3/4, dp. 19 in. Note: An old pencil inscription on the back of the chest reads: "Made by Artemas Woodward for Olive Wheelock, 1796/Olive W. Morse." Note:According to a genealogical search, Olive Wheelock of Medfield, Massachusetts, was born October 16, 1773. She married Eliakim Morse, also of Medfield, December 11, 1796.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-08-15