A CEDAR CHEST-ON-FRAME

BERMUDA, 1750-1770

Details
A CEDAR CHEST-ON-FRAME
Bermuda, 1750-1770
The rectangular molded hinged top opening into a single compartment fitted with a till, on molded base, on later frame
32¾in. high, 52in. wide, 24in. deep

Lot Essay

The distinctive dovetailing on this chest is typical of Bermuda production. Every cabinetmaker is said to have had his own brass dovetail pattern with which he created individual dovetails. For similar Bermuda chests see Hyde, Bermuda's Antique Furniture & Silver (Baltimore, Maryland, 1971)