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An Important Diminutive Boston Block Front Chest

Category:	Furniture - American
SubType:	Chest of Drawers
Origin:	MA
Era:	18th Century
Height:	30.125 inches
Width:	32.625 inches
Depth:	19 inches



A fine and important Chippendale mahogany block front chest of drawers, Boston, circa 1760. This finely proportioned diminutive block front chest is constructed of the finest figured mahogany in a pleasing small size. The rectangular molded overhanging top has a rounded blocked front, conforming with the lower chest of drawers. The richly figured drawer fronts are mounted with original Chippendale "bat wing" brass pulls and matching lock escutcheons. The conforming step molded skirt joins four handsomely carved and proportioned ball and claw feet with shaped returns. Original throughout. Dimensions: Case width 32 5/8"; Case depth 19"; Height 30 1/8"; Top width 35 1/8"; Top depth 21 9/16". Reference: A nearly identical example, likely made by the same cabinetmaker, was sold at Sotheby's "Important Americana, Sale # 7420, January 21-22, 2000 Lot 708.

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