Was my grandmothers. About 100 yrs old. A water ring on the top and scratches. Wear on the corners. Front good and drawers good.
My mom was born in 1933 and my grandmother had this before she was born.
Good morning, Claudia,
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This is a nice chest of drawers, though the damage to the surface of the top lessens the value a little bit.
Here are a few recent auction sales of similar Huntley chests of drawers, so you can see for yourself what the current auction market for them is, and what I have based my valuation on (it's useful also to look at the estimates they were offered at...)
($30) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/huntley-mahogany-three-drawer-chest-with-similar-1094ed2b46
($140) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/5-drawer-huntley-quality-furniture-mahogany-chest-134462b834
($160) https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/huntley-french-provincial-style-chest-of-drawers-03f4132a8d
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, you have a:
A George III style mahogany serpentine three-drawer chest
Made by Huntley, early 20th Century
Top drawer with parcel gilt stencil decoration, all on trumpet feet
(dimensions lacking)*
CONDITION: wear commensurate with age; surface of top with a water ring and scratches
PROVENANCE: owned by grandmother, thence by descent
$75-150 (represents a fair market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary)
*If you wish this appraisal to include dimensions, please forward them and I will amend the appraisal. They will not change the appraisal value.
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