Antique Chest of Drawers, Fine Chippendale Serpentine Chest, Original Brasses
Essex County, Massachusetts, Possibly Salem, circa 1780-1795
Exceptional mahogany, mahogany veneer and eastern white pine
Federal inlaid mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers from the Salem area, having
a rectangular top featuring thumbnail molded front and sides slightly overhanging the
case; shaped front and canted corners above the conforming case of four long drawers
having lightwood inlaid stringing, each retaining original brasses; the whole on molded
base raised on conforming string inlaid C-shaped canted bracket feet…a continuum of
the case and top corners.
This popular English form was well received and interpreted by Essex County cabinet
makers. The distinctive pointed/chamfered corners were particularly favored and
expressed by the Salem school. Elijah and Jacob Sanderson formed a collective that
produced and shipped furniture to the south and beyond. This form was very popular in
post-revolutionary Charleston; the Salem group produced many fine examples for that
port. The paneled back was widely employed by English and Southern makers, rarely in
New England. It is supposed that the Sanderson’s, et al, may have used this method
when building venture cargo. We feel that the present example is one made for that
market and perhaps not delivered.
References:
Charlestown Furniture by E. Milby Burton, plate 13, 14
Early American Furniture by John Kirk, figure 8
American Case Furniture by Gerald Ward, page 153, plate 71
American Furniture of the Federal Period by Charles Montgomery, plate 142.
Furniture Treasury by Wallace Nutting, plate 255
Excellent condition; height: 37.25"; width: 41.5"; depth: 23.5"
$31,750.00
492-212
Chippendale Chest of Drawers, Reverse Serpentine, Ball & Claw Feet
Probably North Shore, Massachusetts
1760 to 1780
Birch and eastern white pine, mahoganized surface
The molded overhanging top above a conforming cockbeaded case oxbow case
containing four graduated drawers, raised on a molded base resting on outstanding
claw-and-ball feet. This piece remains in superb original condition; brasses are likely
original. (H: 35.75”; W: 38”; D: 21.25”)
$9,575.00
492-211
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Grain Painted Hepplewhite Bowfront
New England, circa 1800
Fancy Period Faux Graining
At the height of the fancy period, shades of soft gray on cream paint trimmed in black
were applied over first red. This country-formal chest purportedly served the original
family in Maine for many generations, thence to a second owner for several decades
before being consigned to us. Slightly projecting top over conforming case containing
four drawers, the whole raised on tall slightly flaring French feet joining curvaceous
apron. Drawers were long-ago fitted with colorless Sandwich Glass pulls. We have
available two sets of period brass repousse pulls.
(Very good condition; displays well; height: 39"; width: 40.5"; depth: 21.75")
$2,275.00
1310-43
Chippendale Four Drawer Chest, Flame Birch, Original Brass & Red Stain
Likely Claremont or Walpole, New Hampshire (Based on construction related to others in group)
Birch and white pine
Circa 1780
The overhanging molded pinned-top features a sharply angulated canted underside
producing a thin edge profile over the case containing four graduated drawers having
thumb- molded overhanging drawers retaining original brass hardware. The case is
raised on a tall lobed bracket base with central drop finial.
Height: 38.5"; width: 40.5"; case width: 36"; depth: 19.5"; case depth: 17.25"
$3,750.00
280-22
Antique Inlaid Federal Chest of Drawers
New England, Circa 1790-1800
Mahogany and white pine
The overhanging icicle inlayed serpentine top featuring shaped sides and double sting
inlayed edge over a case containing four graduated drawers, each having applied
beading. The case is raised on a molded base resting on bracket feet. Brass are not
original to the case. (Excellent condition; Height: 32"; width: 39.25": depth: 21.5")
$4,850.00
271-67
Antique Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Cherrywood Chest, Gadrooned Base
Possibly Wethersfield or Hartford County, Circa 1775
Cherrywood and white pine
The molded serpentine top over a conforming case containing four graduated drawers
featuring scratch beading and blocked ends; gadrooned apron joining conforming bold
ogee feet. A lovely chest in very good condition displaying good color.
(Height: 34.5"; width: 41" depth: 21.25")
$5,250.00
271-70
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Great Wood
New England, Probably Massachusetts, Circa 1785
Mahogany and eastern white pine
Overhung molded rectangular top over a narrow case containing four graduated
drawers featuring applied beaded edges…the case on a molded base raised on bracket
feet. The brasses are original; the hodgepodge of period and later posts, although
retained, have been replaced with appropriate matching posts. Very attractive wood.
(Very good condition; height: 32"; width: 38"; depth: 21")
$1,175.00
1253-14
Antique Cherrywood Chippendale Oxbow Form Chest, Blocked Ends, Old Surface
Connecticut, Likely Hartford Area, Circa 1765-1775
Cherry and white Pine
The shaped top with molded edge above a block-end case of four conforming scratch-
beaded graduated long drawers on a molded base with ogee bracket feet. (Brasses are
replaced; sliver size repair to single foot; dry surface with robust patina. The top was
covered for a very longtime producing an area of smooth surface while the front edge is
sugary. Height: 34.5"; width: 39.25"; depth: 21.5")
$4,950.00
572-99
Federal Bowfront Chest, Portsmouth, 12 Panel, Judkins and Senter, Branded “C. Blunt”
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, circa 1800-1815
The spurred French feet & inlay across the front of skirt may be attributed to Portsmouth
We note that Thomas Hardiman Jr. discussed in his article, “Veneered Furniture of Cumston and
Buckminster, Saco Maine”, The magazine Antiques, vol.159., no. 5 (May 2001), pp.754-61, that Saco,
Maine chests do not share these features.
The brand refers to the chest’s one-time owner, Charles Blunt (1768-1823), who was a prominent ship’s
captain and shipowner living on Pleasant Street in Portsmouth. For additional information regarding
Blunt please refer to Portsmouth Furniture – Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast by Brock
Jobe, page 427. This chest is closely related to two very similar chests illustrated in Professor Jobe’s
book, pp. 114-5, no. 11 and 11A.
This chest is a fine example of the Portsmouth twelve-panel design and was likely made by Portsmouth
cabinetmakers… Judkins and Senter. The exuberant feathered birch panels are centered by cross-
banded rosewood with a vertical line of light/dark inlay bisecting the center panels just below the ivory
octagonal key escutcheons. The case is constructed of birch and is in excellent condition with no repairs
to the exceptional French feet.
(Height; 38”, width: 40”, depth: 17”)
$27,500.00
280-12
Antique Queen Anne Chest of Drawers in Old Red Paint, Suffield, Connecticut, 18th Century
Hard yellow and white pine, maple drawer fronts
Slightly projecting molded top above two-short-over-four graduated drawers…all thumb-
molded; molded base raised on tall cutout dovetail joined feet. Early construction
features typical of Suffield shop traditions. See Connecticut Valley Furniture – Eliphalet
Chapin and His Contemporaries, 1750-1800 by Thomas Kugelman and Alice Kugelman
with Robert Lionetti, page 514, figure 3; “Suffield notch”.
(Generally good condition commensurate with age and use; replaced brasses;
height: 48.5"; width: 36"; depth: 19")
$4,200.00
1079-21
Antique Four Drawer Cherrywood Chippendale Chest, Eagle Brasses
Possibly by Cornelius Allen, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Circa 1800
Cherry and white pine
The molded rectangular top over a case of four drawers raised on a molded base
resting of ogee feet in the “Allen” style. Embossed brass oval pulls featuring spread
wing eagles. See Harbor & Home, Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts by Brock
Jobe, Gary Sullivan and Jack Obrien, pp 181 and 182, plates 62 and 62.1 for closely
related feet. (Two side feet restored; one horizontal and three vertical glue blocks
replaced; height: 35.5"; width: 38.5"; depth: 18.25")
$1,575.00
1187-36
Antique Curly Maple Chest, Vermont Tiger Maple, Attributed to Loomis Family
Shaftsbury, Vermont, Circa 1815 (Asa, Daniel and Russell Loomis)
Rampant tiger maple, birch, basswood, white pine
A Federal chest featuring slightly projecting bullnose top over a case containing two
short drawers over four long drawers; the bracket feet joining exceptional apron. The
period brasses are the second set within original borings. The case dimensions and
drawer layout are Loomis shop traditions [probably Asa,] which were clearly inspired by
Richard Allison of New York City; layout and dimensions are nearly identical. Also,
vertical backboards joined by floating splines; through tenon top drawer rail, and
bullnose molded top. (Case: 43.5 by 17.5”, top: 45 by 18.5”)
See The Best the Country Affords – Vermont Furniture 1765-1850 by Kenneth Joel
Zogry, pp. 42, 43, plate 15. Also, Rich and Tasty, Vermont Furniture to 1850 by Jean
Burks and Philip Zea, pp. 120, 121, catalog 48. The base on our chest is related to a
chest produced in Western Vermont, see pp. 132, 133, catalog 54.
$3,575.00
410-170
A Period William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Boston or Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1700-1725
Maple, pine and walnut veneer
The rectangular molded top above a case containing two short drawers over three graduated long
drawers; drawer fronts feature burl walnut veneer within herringbone banding; the molded base raised
on ball feet resting on full conical pads. Feet are likely old replacements as are the engraved brasses.
(Height: 38.5"; width: 36"; depth: 19.75")
$2,985.00
271-65
Antique Chest of Drawers, Sheraton, Outstanding Wood, Original Hardware
New England, Likely New Hampshire, Circa 1810-1820
Mahogany veneer, birch and white pine, original surface, fine condition
Scrolled backsplash above ovolo cornered top; case with four beaded drawers featuring
outstanding wood. Turned and reeded engaged columns continuing to tall turned legs
joined by apron; applied reeded moldings at base of case joining front and rear legs.
(Height at backsplash: 46.25"; height: 40.5"; width: 41.5"; depth: 20.5")
$785.00
754-23
Antique Chest of Drawers, Federal Sheraton Bowfront
Northshore, Massachusetts, circa 1815
Mahogany, mahogany veneer and with pine
Swell-front chest of drawers, having ovolo corners over baluster and ring-turned rope-twist columns
continuing to similar feet… the columns flanking four drawers displaying snappy veneer. Original brass.
(Width including columns: 42” , depth: 19.5” , height: 39” )
$950.00
759-10
Federal Four Drawer Chest, Inlaid, Matchbook Veneer, Original Brasses
New Hampshire, circa 1800-1815, Signed on backboard: Shattuck, Nashua
Mahogany and mahogany veneer inlaid chest, white pine secondary wood
The slightly overhanging molded top over a case having a molded base resting on French feet joined by apron. The drawer fronts
feature rosewood banding centered by plain and fancy inlays. The brasses are period, posts are within the original borings.
(Excellent condition;
Height: 37.25"; width: 39.75"; depth: 17.5"; top: 41.5 x 18.25")
$2,650.00
787-22
Antique Chest of Drawers, Federal Bow Front, Tall French Feet
Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1800
Mahogany, white pine
Molded top with slight overhang over conforming case containing four-drawers having cockbeaded edges;
the case raised on tall French feet joined by apron.
(Height: 39.25"; width: 42.5"; depth: 19.75")
$2150.00
759-11
A Desirable Small Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Chest, Mahogany, 34.5” Wide
Probably Massachusetts, Circa 1770-1780
Mahogany, pine, period brass hardware
The top with thumb-molded edge and serpentine front above a conforming case containing four long graduated drawers…the whole on molded base resting on applied bracket feet. (Height: 31”; Width: 34.5”; Depth: 20.5”)
$7,250.00
505-135
A Small Boston Bowfront Chest of Drawers,
Boston or Northshore Massachusetts,
Circa 1790-1800
A compact example raised on great feet, likely original brasses
Mahogany, mahogany veneer and white pine
(Generally excellent with only extremely minor imperfections; top: 38 x 21.25; depth: 32", the case measures 35.5” wide by 17” deep)
$2,265.00
859-8
Antique Chippendale Serpentine Chest,
Four Drawer, Original Brasses
Boston,
Circa 1780
Mahogany and white pine
A carved serpentine front chest featuring a projecting top with molded edge above conforming case having four graduated cockbeaded drawers on a molded base; raised on boldly pronounced shaped ogee feet with shaped returns.
Dimensions: 32.5" H, 39.75" top W, 22" top D, 36.5" case W, 19.75" case D.
$13,275
271-33
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 molded rectangular top with 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 beautifully shaped returns. This chest retains its original brasses. Descended in the family of General John Tyler (Revolutionary War General; aide to George Washington)
(Case W: 36”, D: 19”, H: 32”.)
$57,000
MLT-38
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. (H: 31.75"; W: 38.5"; D: 22.25".)
$34,765
926-1
Antique Oxbow Chest of Drawers
Shaped Top, Cherry, Original Surface
Massachusetts, Circa 1780
Cherry oxbow reverse serpentine chest of drawers, dating to the late 18th century,
the shaped and molded overhanging top on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers
raised on molded base having ogee bracket feet centering drop finial.
Brasses are period yet not original.
Dimensions: 33" high, 39.75" wide, 22.5" deep.
$13,850
271-12
Chest, Four Drawer, Maple, Original Surface and Brasses
South Shore, Massachusetts, Circa 1800
Molded and projecting top above scratch beaded graduated drawers, ogee feet
Maple, chestnut and pine
(Excellent as-found condition, retains original backboards�the lowest backboard (height of feet) joining the rear feet probably for structural integrity, is not original to case; H: 33", W: 41.5", D: 20")
$1,850
270-107
Antique Mahogany and Bold Curly Maple
Bow Front Chest
North Shore Massachusetts
Circa 1780 to 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. Replaced Brasses (Width: 40.25; depth: 18.25; height: 37.25".)
$4,200
271-5
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