Federal Cherrywood Five-Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Item Details
Type | Chest of Drawers |
Materials | Wood, Cherry, Mahogany |
Period | Antique, Early 19th Century |
Style | Federal |
Additional Information | *Please note, the majority of the case is cherrywood while the base has a band of mahogany inlay. |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless the shipping option is selected, the winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.
Condition
- overall with various scratches, marks, nicks/chips, cracks/splits, and abrasions consistent with age and use; refinished and with scattered wear and stains; some former pest damage (mouse chew and worming) with corresponding marks and losses; top boards have been glued together and with string inlay along the joint; drawer secondaries and case interior with some repairs/restorations (including built up runners/support rails and a couple make-do patches); handles are associated; two drawers are missing interior lockplates; drawer fronts with some losses to cockbeading (one piece is detached but included); a couple split/loose backboards.
Dimensions
Item #
ITMGG23522