american-late-classical-chest-of-drawers
Lot 297
American Late Classical Chest of Drawers
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1840, mahogany, mahogany veneers, white pine secondary wood, two upper convex side by side drawers over three long drawers flanked by fully turned columns, raised on four turned feet.

45.5 x 45 x 22.75 in.

Dr. Wallace Hyde, a well-known Raleigh businessman, and his wife, Jeanette Hyde, were influential figures in the Democratic Party. Dr. Wallace Hyde was a leading fundraiser for Jimmy Carter, Walter Mondale, Al Gore, and other Democratic candidates. He made a significant impact on North Carolina politics, helping generations of Democrats win office. Under the Clinton Administration, Jeanette Hyde served as US Ambassador to Barbados, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines, and to Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda. Over the years, the Hydes entertained many high profile politicians in their Raleigh, North Carolina home.

Replaced wooden pulls; veneer cracks to three drawers; other estate wear.

$600 - 900