Chippendale Chest On Chest, Norwich, CT

An important antique Chippendale mahogany bonnet top chest on chest, the bonnet lined with original period newsprint from Norwich, Connecticut circa 1785.

Chippendale Chest On Chest, Norwich, CT

Inventory #09025

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Chippendale Chest On Chest, Norwich, CT
Chippendale Chest On Chest, Norwich, CT
Chippendale Chest On Chest, Norwich, CT
This impressive antique Chippendale chest on chest has a wonderful mellow color and superb proportions. The upper case has a broken-arch pediment and fluted pilasters flanking graduated drawers and three short drawers with a radiant fan carving at center. The entire interior of the roof boards are lined with period news print from the "Norwich Packet". The bottom case has graduated drawers above ogee bracket feet and a detailed shell-carved drop. The importance of this antique chest on chest is further elevated by the terrific set of original brass hardware.

Dimensions

Height: 90 1/2"; Width: 45"; Depth: 21 ¾"

Pricing

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