John Widdicomb chest

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Posted by Janice Mundy

13 years ago

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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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