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Samuel Bricker Chest of Drawers
Estimate:
CA$6,000 - CA$8,000
Sold
CA$30,000
Live Auction
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Size
70.5" x 43.75" x 23.5".
Category
Description
A tall walnut chest of drawers from Waterloo County commissioned as a wedding gift by Samuel Bricker (1776-1868) to his eldest daughter Mary (1805-1883). The chest is prominently initialled "MB 1826" on the fine matchstick frieze under a cove molded cornice, the quarter columns are reeded and the two top outside drawers have secret locks. Featured in "Trail of the Conestoga", Samuel Bricker was one of the first settlers in Waterloo County and in 1801 he married Rebecca Eby; in 1803 he was instrumental in founding "the German Company" after selling lots in Pennsylvania to raise funds to rescue Waterloo County from a foreclosure situation. Illustrated in "A Provincial Elegance" by Henry and Barbara Dobson, page 145. With mostly original Hepplewhite brasses (two handle bales missing), the chest is in very good condition, however, the Chippendale ogee feet have been professionally replaced a few decades ago.
Condition
Very good condition. Hidden drawers for valuables.
Provenance
From the Gerald and Marlene Fagan Collection.
