About
A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan’s neck pediment with brass floral rosettes centering brass spherical and flame finial above plain tympanum over a center drawer with carved radial reeding flanked by two stacked drawers over four graduated drawers the whole flanked by reeded pilasters; conforming base fitted with four graduated drawers supported by short cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
Details
Dimensions
Height: 86.5 in. (219.71 cm)
Width: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Depth: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Style: Chippendale (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Chestnut
Place of Origin: United States
Period: Mid-18th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1760
Condition
Excellent
Wear consistent with age and use. Great Dry and Early Finish. Mostly all original though replaced pulls and missing cornice finials. Feet original. Backboards original. Has not been altered or lost historical integrity. A very good piece of American Pre-Revolutionary Cabinetry.
Seller Location
Essex, MA
