Rhode Island Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Sack Provenance

circa 1780-1800, molded serpentine top over four graduated drawers with figured mahogany veneer, conforming base, ogee bracket feet, white pine, tulip poplar, and chestnut secondary woods, 35 x 39 x 21-1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., circa 1986; Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage; Property deaccessioned by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; all proceeds to benefit The Joseph H. and June S. Hennage Fund

Note: Illustrated in Israel Sack, American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection Vol. VII, p. 1957.

Another closely related example, see Ralph Carpenter, The Arts and Crafts of Newport Rhode Island, p. 62.
Condition Report: structurally sound and in good overall condition, likely original well-cleaned brasses, old surface with high polish, top drawer with replaced backboard, rear feet with replaced glue blocks, one front foot with minor crack, drawers with small veneer repairs and veneer shrinkages, scattered abrasions and other imperfections expected with age and use