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Classical Dressing Chest of Drawers, Rufus Pierce
Classical Dressing Chest of Drawers, Rufus Pierce
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Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA

Description:

Classical Mahogany Dressing Chest of Drawers, Rufus Pierce, c. 1828-30, the upper two drawers with stencil 'Rufus Pierce, Furniture, Warehouse, No 17 Market St, Boston', with rectangular top surmounted by 3 small drawers and a swiveling mirror, the lower section with two short drawers over 3 long drawers flanked by columns, raised on tapering carved reeded feet.

Rufus Pierce had sole proprietorship of a furniture warehouse at 17 Market Street in Boston from 1828-1829 before partnering with Nathaniel Messer from 1829-1830. In 1830 the partnership failed and they were forced to sell the Market Street Warehouse; Pierce relocated to New York at 218 Broadway. Reference: Talbott, Page. "Boston Empire Furniture", The Magazine Antiques (May 1976), p.1008

Measurements: Height: overall 71 in. x Width: 48 in. x Depth: 20 1/2 in.

Condition
Good condition, old marks and scratches, wear to edges,
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Classical Dressing Chest of Drawers, Rufus Pierce

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