Carved Bonnet-Top Chest-on-Chest, Small Size - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Carved Bonnet-Top Chest-on-Chest, Small Size

Connecticut

Carved Bonnet-Top Chest-on-Chest, Small Size

A lovely chest of well-balanced proportions featuring a molded bonnet centering a flame carved finial on plinth that appears to be original. The arcaded top drawers conform to bonnet moldings and center the shell carved center drawer above four graduated overhanging thumb-molded drawers; the lower case of three drawers and molded base is raised on an applied bracket base.

Item Date: Circa 1775

Measurement: Height: 85.5"; Lower Case: 37" x 19.75"; Upper Case: 35" x 18.5"

Material: Maple and pine

Item Condition: This chest remains in superb condition, including an old surface; fissure in plinth expertly repaired; very small unobtrusive hardware post apertures were filled [one per/plate].

Price: $6,350

SKU 745-285

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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