A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT CHEST-OF-DRAWERS
A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT CHEST-OF-DRAWERS

BOSTON, 1760-1790

Details
A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT CHEST-OF-DRAWERS
Boston, 1760-1790
The rectangular top with molded edge and blocked front above a conforming case fitted with four graduated and blocked long drawers with cockbeaded surrounds, on a conforming molded base centering a shell-carved pendant with ogee bracket feet
29in. high, 37in. wide, 19in. deep
Provenance
Sold in these Rooms, October 19, 1990, lot 317
Sale room notice
Please note that the drawer facades and feet facings are cedrela, an imported wood closely related to mahogany.