Federal Birch, Maple, Cherry, and Flame Birch and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Bowfront Chest

Description:

Federal Birch, Maple, Cherry, and Flame Birch and Mahogany Veneer InlaidBowfront Chest, possibly Portsmouth, New Hampshire, c. 1800, the molded top above a cockbeaded case of four drawers inlaid with matched panels surrounded by crossbanding, on the shaped skirt centering an inlaid drop panel all joining French feet, old replaced brasses centering embossed lion's heads, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 38 1/4, case wd. 39, overall dp. 21 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

plugged holes where old brasses were, top is attached with a sliding dovetail.


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