Likely Connecticut
Featuring a folding/brushing slide in the waist frieze… a pullout surface used as a dressing table or desk. The chest was well used for generations, it displays beautifully; overall good condition is commensurate with age and use.
The chest features a dark-reddish-sugary-finish dating to the nineteenth century, and retains its original drop pendant, feet, and knee returns. There are trivial shrinkage splits to side/seams of the upper case; other trivial age cracks to back and bottom boards are mentioned for accuracy. The drawer pulls, while showing age, are old replacements, including the upper shell-carved drawer ring-pull. (Traces of lacquer residue are visible on some brass backplates.) Some locks are retained…a few are missing. Many of the upper-case drawer guides are replaced. Both front feet which are original show evidence of being re-glued. Some foot talons show wear. The top left drawer has an old 1-inch by 1.5-inch chip that was re-glued (prior to 19th century refinish).
In closing, this chest-on-chest with showy fan-carvings presents very well, the overall aesthetic is very pleasing.
Item Date: Circa 1780
Measurement: Height: 82.5"; Width: 41"; Depth: 21.75"
Material: Cherry, white pine
Price: $8,500
SKU 745-444
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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