Quarter sawn oak breakfront

By Clare Boggs, 14 November, 2013
Description

This belonged to my Grandfather. It is at least 100 years old. It is hand carved, with either Griffin heads or lions heads. It is all original. The curved glass is held in place by wood and rope. It has a skeleton key lock. I do not know why, but apparently when carving, square nails were used to possibly mark the designs as there are what appear to be square nail holes around the eggs and the heads.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Quarter sawn oak
Distinguishing marks
Carved griffin heads or lions heads, carved eggs and a single flower. Ball and claw feet on wooded casters. Skeleton key lock. Curved glass. It has 4 removable shelves, plus the bottom shelf. On the top inside of the door is 37-1.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
53 inches long, 70 1/2 inches tall, 19 inches deep. The shelves are 15 inches deep at the widest.
Date Period
1800's or later
Weight
Heavy
History
This was my Grandfathers. In 1973, my mother inherited it. I bought it from my parents estate in 2000.
Price Paid (If known)
I paid $7500.00. I was in a bidding war with a dealer. I purchased it from my parents estate.
For Sale?
No
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