Fine Art & Antiques

Kentucky Cherry Diminutive Chest

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Start price: £500

Estimated price: $1,000 - $2,000

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Description

Origin: Probably Kentucky
Date: Circa 1830-1850
Period/Style: Late Federal, Southern vernacular
Materials: Cherry, lightwood secondary woods, and wood pulls
Form: Diminutive three-drawer chest
Description: A finely proportioned diminutive Southern chest of drawers, probably Kentucky, constructed in cherry with three full-width hand-dovetailed drawers. The restrained case has a slightly overhanging rectangular top, paneled ends, simple wood pulls, and integral corner posts continuing into ring-turned legs with rounded feet. Its small but fully functional scale, paneled construction, cherry primary wood, and lightwood secondary construction are consistent with Kentucky and Upper South cabinetmaking of the second quarter of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 27.5 in. H, 29 in. W, 15 in. D.
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Condition: Retains an older refinished surface with scattered scratches, abrasions, discoloration, and small edge losses. Drawer lips show age-related wear and minor losses, with staining and wear to the interiors. Two filled or abraded areas are visible near the upper back. No major structural loss is apparent. Drawer operation fine and overall stable.
Dimensions: 27.5 x 29 x 15 in