Neoclassical Gilt Silver Chest on Stand

A mid-20th-century neoclassical-style silver chest on stand featuring mahogany and figured wood veneers. The chest is designed with a flat top surface and a low, scalloped backsplash gallery. The facade contains two small upper drawers positioned over one full-width lower drawer. The lower drawer is specifically configured for silverware storage, containing five vertical wooden partitions and a purple velvet lining. The drawer fronts and side panels are finished with highly figured burl veneers and framed by gilt-painted wood moldings. Further gilt-painted ornamentation is located on the fluted corner pilasters and a decorative scroll on the center of the lower apron. The case is raised on four tapered legs with incised linear details terminating in small spade feet. Hardware consists of four brass oval swing handles with central sunburst motifs. Machine-cut dovetail joinery is visible on the drawer sides.47x19x37 - Gold gilt trip, stripped. No paint.