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Appraisal for Antique Prairie Chest
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Prudence asks:
Hello, Wally.
What is this? I thought it might be a prairie bonnet chest as it is rather primitive in its pine construction. The top lifts to reveal a 9”H x 34”W x 19”D storage area. There are six drawers. The top two are 3-1/2" deep x 15” wide. The top of the lower four drawers is 1-1/2" deep x 30-1/2" wide. The other 3 lower drawers are 2-1/2" deep x 30-1/2" wide. All drawers have faceted glass knobs. Drawers are not dovetailed but joined with a series of small primitive nails. The overall chest dimensions are 34"W x 33-1/2"H x 19"D. It has not been restored.
Thank you for your prompt appraisal response to my inquiry.
AW says: It is indeed a field or "Prairie"chest. Whether it's specifically for bonnets or not is debatable. These chests were often well made and simple in design for a multitude of practical uses. The main idea of these was to be used as functional storage during travel, that is, they are not as temporary as a trunk, but not as permanent as home furniture, rather something in between. You often see them in military style, which this one is not. Usually any piece of case furniture has it's value increase if it has a lift top such as yours.
Date range: 1900s
Retail value: $375-$425(top price)
Wholesale value: $250
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)
Quick sale value: $175
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.
Common trade terminology: Field chest of drawers, lift top Prairie chest or field chest.
In most cases, I believe it would be beneficial for your to give the prospective buyer a link to this page, and to bookmark it via your favorite bookmarking service.
Care and storage tips: Of course one should not try to re-finish this.
Topics: appraisals , furniture
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