Carved Cherry High Chest of Drawers

Description:

Carved Cherry High Chest of Drawers, Connecticut, c. 1760-80, in two part the upper case with cove-molded cornice over two short thumb-molded drawers flanking a central fan-carved drawer, all over four graduated drawers; the lower case with long drawer and two short drawers flanking a central fan-carved drawer on valanced apron with two turned drop pendants joining cabriole legs ending in carved claw-and-ball feet, stamped "ND TUCKER" on top and on one drawer, brasses appear to be original, refinished, (minor imperfections),ht. 73, wd. 38, dp. 21 in.

Provenance: Harry Hartman, Pennsylvania.

Exhibitions: Western Reserve Historical Society.
Estimate $8,000-10,000

Shrinkage cracks on sides of case. Legs appear to be replaced.


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