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European Furniture and Decorative Arts
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- Sale 2040
Live
| Chicago
Jul 16 | 11:00 AM EDT
Live
| Chicago
Sale 2040
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$5,000 – $7,000
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Charlecote Antiques was an anchor of Kansas City’s historic Crestwood neighborhood across four decades. The shop represented a multi-generational passion for scholarship and collecting with an emphasis on British Furniture and Decorative Arts. Opened in 1980 by Kaye Francis Miller, Charlecote built a reputation for sourcing fine 18th century furniture directly from England with a keen eye on craftsmanship and form. Todd Miller soon followed his mother into the business and further developed Charlecote into a world-class retailer. Todd loved taking trips to Europe to find beautiful and unique items to bring back to the shop. He became a staple of the art fair circuit around the nation and endeared himself to both customers and fellow dealers with his knowledge and willingness to teach others.
Appearing in overall good, sturdy, and ready to place condition. Old scuffs, scrapes, and dark marks throughout, consistent with age and use. Top of one cupboard with discoloration to finish and an age crack running horizontally. Both with several other scattered age cracks, some filled. All drawers open and close smoothly. one tambour door sticks slightly when opening. Drawers appear to be rebuilt; possible that the understructure pulled out to a chamber pot, and it was converted to drawers to make marketable as nightstands. Likely original finish with a layer of polish. Additional images available upon request.
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