American Empire Tiger Maple and Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawers
Item Details
An American Empire tiger maple and cherry bedside chest of drawers, mid 19th century. The paneled case features a rectangular top above a stack of four dovetailed drawers, the top of which is outset over a pair of fully-turned pilasters with ringed accents. The cockbeaded drawer fronts are fitted with glass knobs before pine linings and the chest rises on short, ring-turned legs ending in ball feet. The back of the top drawer is marked with a later stamp appearing to read ‘Geo. L. Weber, Upholstering / 0517 Texas Avenue, Louisville Ky. 40217 / APR-2 1973’.
| Type | Chest of Drawers |
| Manufacturer | Unknown |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- to fair; top with a large scratch; glass knobs with some small chips, cracks, and glue repairs; case with some minor repairs and restorations, mostly to interior of case and to drawer secondaries; other various scratches, dents, marks, and abrasions consistent with age and use; structurally stable.
Dimensions
- depth measurement does not include knobs.
Item #
18DCC700-072
