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stitches*in*time · ‎03-19-2018

I have a chest that appears to be an early sugar chest but would like opinions. It is in 2 pieces, the top chest fitting on top of the drawer section. There is a lock on both pieces, with no evidence of a partition in top. It seems to be too small to hold many blankets, unlike another one I have. It sits on 3 to 4 inch round legs . Acquired from an estate near Nashville, TN. Any help , value, date would be appreciated. Thanks!

gauntlettgems · ‎03-20-2018

Can we see pics of the inside?

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stitches*in*time · ‎03-20-2018

Yes. I was mistaken in that there is a ghost of where the partition was in the center to separate the light and dark sugars.InsideSheraton feet.

Anonymous · ‎03-20-2018

What kind of hardware? Many times that can date a piece. Photos?

gauntlettgems · ‎03-20-2018

It sure looks like a sugar chest

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Go sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here.

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stitches*in*time · ‎03-20-2018

You are right and thank you for replying. I had it appraised today officially for peace of mind. The value came in at 2500 to 5,000 at auction, dated 1835, cherry, Tn sugar chest! I'm happy with the results and glad I found out for certain.😀

gauntlettgems · ‎03-20-2018

@stitches*in*time Wowee!! home run

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Go sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here.

As Good as It Gets I absolutely love this movie

Anonymous · ‎03-20-2018

That's terrific but can you post the hardware photos anyway please? I'd love to see for reference!

stitches*in*time · ‎03-21-2018

In photo, you are looking down on front lock plate. Also, I included the back hinge. I'm inclined to think the screws may have been replaced at some point because they appear machine made. The slots were cut by hand before 1848, unless the piece dates a little after that time instead of before.

Anonymous · ‎03-22-2018

I agree the screws were probably replaced at some point and those might not be original hinges. Real old ones tend to not have the rounded pin heads from what I've seen. Good luck selling this piece! You should do well.