Lot 12

Queen Anne Child's Potty Chair

Estimate: $150 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
Early child's potty chair. New England, 18th century. Original paint decoration. H 28-5/8" W 15-1/8" D 25-1/8". Condition: Upholstery and rockers added in the 19th century. May have been converted to a potty chair in the 19th century. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/561rz6ir40hjj2g/AAAYFsn-WI0BorbM9pKNdecOa?dl=0

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MKD Carrier Inc., 973-332-6039 Attn: Mike Lira:  cross country 

GNLE Delivery, Stockton, NJ at 908-256-3947, Attn: Kieran Giannelli

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