A Federal Bookend, Vine and Leaf Inlaid Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
A Federal Bookend, Vine and Leaf Inlaid Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Ohio River Valley, Circa 1800
drawer pulls replaced.
Height 43 3/4 x width 41 3/4 x depth 21 1/2 inches.
Provenance:
By repute, descended in the family of Edna Talbott Whitley.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from a Kentucky Collector American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts Drawers and backboards appear to be oak.
In overall stable and usable condition. Retains a fairly even patina and seemingly early surface, though the top likely waxed or rubbed with oil more recently. Scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Age cracks visible in areas, with a repaired knot to the proper left side of the case. Traces of old worm holes to the secondary wood. A few of the foot facings appear previously detached and reglued, a couple of which might be early patches. Each drawer previously fitted with a lock mechanism, though three of the four are now lacking. Drawer pulls are replaced.
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A Federal Bookend, Vine and Leaf Inlaid Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Ohio River Valley, Circa 1800
drawer pulls replaced.
Height 43 3/4 x width 41 3/4 x depth 21 1/2 inches.
Provenance:
By repute, descended in the family of Edna Talbott Whitley.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from a Kentucky Collector American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts Drawers and backboards appear to be oak.
In overall stable and usable condition. Retains a fairly even patina and seemingly early surface, though the top likely waxed or rubbed with oil more recently. Scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Age cracks visible in areas, with a repaired knot to the proper left side of the case. Traces of old worm holes to the secondary wood. A few of the foot facings appear previously detached and reglued, a couple of which might be early patches. Each drawer previously fitted with a lock mechanism, though three of the four are now lacking. Drawer pulls are replaced.
