Chippendale Block Front Chest, Boston, Mass

A fine and important Chippendale mahogany antique block front chest of drawers, Boston, circa 1760.

Chippendale Block Front Chest, Boston, Mass

Inventory #07014

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Chippendale Block Front Chest, Boston, Mass
Chippendale Block Front Chest, Boston, Mass
This finely proportioned diminutive Chippendale antique block front chest is constructed of the finest figured mahogany in a pleasing small size. The rectangular molded overhanging top has a rounded blocked front, conforming with the lower chest of drawers. The richly figured drawer fronts are mounted with original Chippendale "bat wing" brass pulls and matching lock escutcheons. The conforming step molded skirt joins four handsomely carved and proportioned ball and claw feet with shaped returns. Original throughout.

Dimensions

Case width: 32 5/8"; Case depth: 19"; Height: 30 1/8"; Top width: 35 1/8"; Top depth: 21 9/16"

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