Pilgrim/ Savell Chest

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jacon4

jacon4

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There is an important piece of 17th century americana comming to market next week, a Savell blanket chest. Hopefully, Peter Follansbee will stop in and offer his opinion, analysis as he knows more than anyone alive today about this joiner from Braintree Mass. The listing
http://www.artfact.com/auction-lot/rare-pilgrim-century-massachusetts-carved-oak-pal-167-c-5b9618e8c0
 
I will attempt to post a pic of this chest but it might not work as my track record of posting photo's on this forum is not the best.
 

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Alrighty then, this chest went for 29k plus buyers premium which comes to about $35,000 & change, way out of my price range, maybe next time...................................
 
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