Chest, Chippendale, Oxbow Shape, Blocked Ends
New England
Circa 1770
Mahogany
As depicted, a four-drawer chest having a molded rectangular top with reverse serpentine front edge, and blocked ends on a conforming case containing four graduated drawers with scratch-beaded edges on a molded base, raised on ogee bracket feet with scalloped returns. Although not original, the brasses are period; chest has good old color and patina. (Height: 31.75 inches; width: 38.5 inches; depth: 22.25 inches.)
$34,765
210-175
Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The chest has had its base restored, which is noted for accuracy.
Dimensions: 37.75-inches high, 41.5-inches wide, 21.125-inches deep.
$4,950
270-40
Paint Decorated Chest of Drawers
New England
First Quarter 19th Century
Fine original condition, original brasses...white pine
The overhanging top above case of four drawers raised on molded base with high bracket feet. The decorative glazing was manipulated with putty; the painted ornamented drawer fronts with faux inlay, and faux ivory escutcheons; edges of top with faux inlay. Excellent original condition and successful proportions.
(Height: 48.5 inches; Case width: 36-inches; depth: 17-inches; top width: 38.25 inches; top depth: 18.25 inches.)
$13,450
285-33
Country Four Drawer Chest
Cherry
Circa 1790-1810
Dimensions: 36.875-inches high, 43.125-inches wide, 21.125-inches deep.
$2,750
250-9
BOLDLY FIGURED CURLY MAPLE CHEST
UPPER CONNECTICUT
RIVER VALLEY
Circa 1800
Maple and pine
As depicted, with a bold overhanging serpentine shaped top above four graduated drawers...and diminutive size; the whole raised on a bold scrolled bracket base with dipped front apron having superb returns. A rare and desirable form created by a provincial craftsman from the Upper Connecticut River Valley, possibly as far north as Vermont; the chest shows design influences of the area from Hartford, Connecticut to North Hampton, Massachusetts. Minor restoration to left side of base and replaced knobs with all else fine. (Dimensions: 36.5-inches high, 36-inch case width, 18 1/8-inch case width, 42.5 by 21.5-inch top.)
$7,250
274-76
Outstanding State Of Maine Chest Of Drawers
Red stain, mahogany, birds eye maple and smoke
decoration on oyster-white paint...original brasses
Circa 1830-1835
The masterful marriage of materials and stylistic elements used to make this three short drawer over four long drawer chest on tall feet combine to equal this powerful example. Details such as paneled sides, painted and decorated turned columns, mahogany veneer surrounding the birds eye maple drawer and other front facings and the mixed wood backsplash produce a bold and visually complex aesthetic.
The blocked top beneath conforming galley above painted and smoke decorated classical turned columns set on block plinths are supported by nine-inch turned legs.
This piece, without compromise, is constructed entirely of white pine, poplar and mahogany veneer and is structurally sound; retains original red stain, paint and brasses.
The case measures 43.75-inches wide; case depth is 19.75-inches; total height is 51-inches...this height produces the verticality necessary to balance the form and pleasing proportion; legs ad the necessary lift and verticality.
Price: $9,125
475-15
North Shore Massachusetts
Mahogany and Bold Curly Maple
Bow-Front Chest
Circa 1780-1800
The solid mahogany bow-front top with cross-banded front edge inlay above a conforming case having four long drawers with applied beaded edges and cross banding inlay centered by outstanding bold curly maple veneer. The scalloped apron raised on flaring French feet with returns. The chest is in an old refinish with great color. (Width: 40.25; depth: 18.25; height: 37.25-inches.)
$7,250
271-5
A Fine Chippendale Oxbow Chest Of Drawers
The Tyler Family Chest
Massachusetts, probably Boston...
Circa 1760
An outstanding example...superior solid mahogany with flaming grain; small compact size, exceptional base, bold serpentine outline and superb original brasses...
The rectangular top with molded edge oxbow front projecting above a conforming case with four long graduated drawers with molded drawer dividers raised on a molded base with outstanding tall ogee bracket feet having sharp and beautifully shaped returns. This chest retains its original brasses...construction technique commonly associated with eighteenth century Boston tradition. (Case width: 36-inches; depth 19-inches; height: 32-inches. (We are researching and confirming genealogy; descended in the General John Tyler (Revolutionary War General; aide to George Washington) family within the maternal lineage.)
$75,000
MLT-38
Grain Painted Four-Drawer Chest
Measures 39.75-inches in height, 41-inches in width and 16-inches in depth. This yellow grain painted chest has some minor restoration.
$2,750
398-1
Fine And Rare Chest Of Drawers
Original Ball Feet
Red and white pine; maple feet
Eastern Massachusetts or Connecticut
Circa 1730-1740
Applied molding with bead over a case containing two short over four long drawers with molded edges; raised on a base with applied beaded molding above tall slightly compressed ball-feet on full tapering conical supports. This example with exceptional proportions and no structural restoration is in an old thinning brown/red wash over original red stain. Turned wood pulls are replaced with all else fine. (Height: 49.75 inches; width: 37.5 inches; depth: 19.25 inches.)
$11,200
731-32
Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Transitional
Massachusetts, Circa 1780
Dimensions: 33-inches high, 39.75-inches wide, 22.5-inches deep.
$32,500
271-12
Four Drawer Chest
Probably Rutland, Vermont
Maple, cherry, birch, white pine and basswood
Circa 1805-1815
A combination of design elements inspired
by shop traditions of urban centers...
The frieze of curly maple veneer under the rectangular protruding top relates to chests made at coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The overall shape of case, the shaped skirt profile and diamond shaped cartouche within drop panel and flared front feet are similar to chests made in New York State.
The four long drawers have white pine secondary wood; maple veneer on solid maple drawer fronts with dark contrasting banding and applied curly maple edge molding. The drawers are configured in various depths. The whole raised on a base with dramatically shaped front profile and tall French feet. Brasses appear to be original; refinished with decent color and patina. The top has candle burn marks as depicted. (Dimensions are 39.5-inches wide; depth: 19.5-inches; top measures 40.74 by 2025-inches.)
$4,875
465-1
Set Of Four Curtin-Pins
Stamped Brass
America or England
Early 19th Century
As depicted, tie-backs with Great Seal...eagle with shield clutching arrows and olive branch. These with uncommon forged iron mounting pins.
(Diameter: 3.25 inches; length: 6.25 inches.)
$1,425
333-101
Painted Chest of Drawers
First-half 19th century - SOLD
As depicted, three glove drawers above case of four long-drawers raised on turned feet.
The yellow paint and brasses are original.
(Overall height: 41 inches; width: 39.5 inches; depth: 17.75 inches.)
769-12 - SOLD
A JOINED CHEST-OF-DRAWERS
BOSTON
1690-1700
Oak, maple and pine - SOLD
731-8 - SOLD
Fancy Painted Chest
New England
Circa 1800
Probably painted circa 1825-1840
Maple and white pine - SOLD
A nice paint-decorated case raised on applied front bracket-feet; double-lobe-profile side cutouts forming feet. Each of the five graduated drawers set within molded dividers beneath the nicely proportioned overhanging molded top. The drawer knobs were "updated" when the chest was decorated...large turned wooden pulls. (Width: 35.5-inches; depth: 18.5-inches; height: 42-inches; top measures 38 by 20.5-inches.)
201-141 - SOLD
Four-Drawer Chest
Mid-Atlantic or Southern
Circa 1800 - SOLD
The rectangular top with string inlay above a conforming case with four graduated thumb-molded drawers...all with original brasses. The case is raised on a base with double string-inlay above slightly flaring French feet. The inner lobe of proper right foot is an old replacement; screws have been added to top with all else being original. This chest is constructed of walnut with outstanding grain and hard yellow pine. Chest would benefit from a cleaning and wax. (Height: 38.75 inches; width: 39.25 inches; depth: 20.75 inches.)
410-26 - SOLD
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