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Al and Mae Capone's Decorative Upright Chest

Al and Mae Capone's decorative upright chest from the Jacobean Revival bedroom set. Made of burled walnut veneer in breakfront configuration, the facade heavily decorated with ornate carving in the Jacobean Revival style, the wood with dark sunburst finish. An overhanging top rests over two jewelry drawers at top of two cabinet doors and over three full drawers, all fitted with lathe turned pulls. The decorative uprights carved and resting upon groove-carved bun feet. Bears American Furniture Company, Batesville, Indiana mark (American Furniture Company was established in 1879 and was known for "high grade bedroom furniture". Circa 1920s.  Dimensions: 58"h x 40"w x 21"d Provenance: Al and Mae Capone to Sonny Capone to his daughters. For shipping quote: In CA: Delbert McCrea 831-566-6088 Outside CA: CC Transport 920-450-5027

Condition:

Scattered scratches and losses/cracks to veneer at upper portion of chest. Scattered losses to carvings. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$15,730
10/09/2021

 

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Witherell strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, or wire transfer for foreign payments. Please note we do not accept credit cards. This auction has a buyer's premium of 15%.