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John Widdicomb chest

J
13 years ago
AI Appraisal
Description

 This chest is golden oak; it has fluted details on front corner vertical boards; bun feet with points; one bun foot has a slice missing. Chest has been stripped and revarnished (not perfect job). Drawers are presently being restored; infrastructure was worn out (runners at sides worn down). First attached photo doesn't show the chest well, but I can't upload a better picture until I get the repaired drawers back next week. Second photo (filename: 400.jpg), downloaded from a website advertising Widdicomb pieces, shows a chest whose style is very similar to my old item. Above the stamped mark "John Widdicomb Co., Grand Rapids, Mich." on the interior of the piece appears a grease-penciled mark that says, "1874-1940." 

Category American Furniture
Medium wood
Distinguishing marks John Widdicomb Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 22" deep, 47" wide, 51" high
History It was my grandfather's. Family lore has it first appearing in home built in 1904, but don't know for sure.
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