Description:
Chippendale Cherry and Maple Carved Scroll-top Chest-on-chest, possibly Connecticut River Valley, late 18th century, the crest with pinwheel-carved terminals and flame finials, the top section with central pinwheel-carved drawer and flanking fluted pilasters, original brasses, old refinish, (minor imperfections),ht. 87, lower case wd. 38 3/4, lower case dp. 20 1/2 in.
Provenance: Lloyd Cabot Briggs, then by family descent to the consignor.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
shrinkage cracks, some old replaced glue blocks to base, cracks to plinths, finials original. the lower case leans slightly to the right.
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