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Lot 45
North Carolina Chippendale Inlaid Walnut Cupboard Top
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Attributed to the shop of James Gheen, Rowan County, late 18th century, yellow pine secondary, dovetailed case, stepped applied cornice with double line lightwood inlay, open shaped frieze with stylized vine and comma inlay which continues to the upper side panels, two hinged shaped cabinet doors each with eight window panes, molded mullions and lightwood line inlay to frame, louvered shelved interior.

49.25 x 42 x 15.25 in. Case width 38 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Later hinges; later shelves with bracing within louver; one inch later trim to upper left side case; two later horizontal rear boards for wall-mounting purpose.