AMERICAN PROVINCIAL STEP-BACK CUPBOARD,early 19th century, pine. Molded-edge crown over plank doors opening to shelves; projecting lower case with similar plank doors - 79 7/8 in. x 46 in. x 15 1/2 in. Estimate $1,500-1,800
Examination found new hardware, contemporary nail reinforcements under the interior shelves, and a missing fly-key fastener (front) and baseboard. The exterior has scratches and surface abrasions appropriate to its age. The cabinet is stained red with traces of blue and white paints and this stain was not applied uniformly throughout. For instance red stain was not present on the proper left side.
