Victorian Walnut & Burl 6 Drawer Side-lock Chest
Item #: AF1054
Description: Tall chest with molded slightly overhanging top having a shaped gallery. 6 drawers with third drawer down having a secretary interior. Side-lock mechanism on right side of chest to secure drawers.
Materials: Walnut & walnut burl. Pine secondary. Brass puls.
Dimensions: Height: 62". Width: 39". Depth: 19-3/4".
Locality and Period: Larger factories throughout the United States. c. 1880.
Comments: Rare configuration having a secretary drawer.
Price: $995.00
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American Cherry Dovetailed Tall Storage Chest
Item #: AF1048
Description: Tall chest with slightly overhanging, molded lid opening to 2 compartment interior and removable till. Hand dovetailed sides rest in scalloped base with casters. Dovetail and nailed construction.
Materials: Cherry.
Dimensions: Height: 32-1/2". Width: 39". Depth: 21-1/2".
Locality and Period: Midwest. c. 1850.
Comments: Unusually tall chest provides ample storage and presents itself in simple elegance.
Price: $1,195.00
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Early Primitive Pine Flour Bin
Item #: AF1012
Description: Lift-top flour/grain bin having interior compartments divided in 2 parts. Above bins are 4 spice drawers with porcelain pulls. Sliding and removable dough board across bins. Sides are tapered with cut-out for feets.
Materials: Pine. Pocelain drawer pulls. Iron hinges.
Dimensions: Height: 35-1/2". Width: 40-1/2". Depth: 21".
Locality and Period: Midwest. c. 1840.
Comments: Unique tapered shape makes this example stand out.
Price: $795.00
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Scottish Mahogany High Chest
Item #: AF0971
Description: Striking tall Victorian mahogany Scottish chest of drawers having 2 slightly overhanging drawers with unusual shaped double frieze fronts. The lower section has 4 graduating lined drawers with original turned mother of pearl inlaid handles. The chest of drawers has beautiful turned column supports and stands on four chunky turned bun feet. The front is strikingly figured flamed mahogany and the piece is a rich medium mahogany colour with a striking grain, good patina. Fine hand dovetail construction.
Materials: Mahogany solids and veneers. Pine secondary.
Dimensions: Height: 70-1/2". Width: 49-1/2". Depth: 22-1/2".
Locality and Period: Scotland. c. 1860.
Comments: Very good condition beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.
Price: $2,900.00
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Early Pine Dome Top Trunk
Item #: AF1045
Description: Trunk having hinged, dome shaped top. Interior open with till divided in 2 sections. Wrought iron handles on sides lock in position to carry. Dovetailed and nailed construction.
Materials: Pine. Wrought iron handles.
Dimensions: Height: 20-1/2". Width: 29". Depth: 20-1/2".
Locality and Period: Probably German (original shipping label in German). c. 1830.
Comments: Very desireable size with a rich reddish-brown patina. Original shipping and customs labels partially intact.
Price: $295.00
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American Empire Mahogany Chest
Item #: AF0907
Description: X
Materials: Mahogany solids and veneers. Pine secondary. Glass pulls (replaced).
Dimensions: Height: 44-1/2". Width: 44". Depth: 23".
Locality and Period: X
Comments: X
Price: $995.00
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Red Painted 18th Century Blanket Chest
Item #: AF0937
Description: Tall, narrow chest with slightly over-hanging hinged top. Dovetailed construction.
Materials: Pine. Iron hinges.
Dimensions: Height: 28". Width: 55". Depth: 16-1/2".
Locality and Period: New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania. c. 1775.
Comments: Some single boards used measure 26-1/2" wide. Very early red painted or washed surface.
Price: $1,950.00
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Classical Empire Mahogany Wig Chest
Item #: AF0980
Description: Period American Classical/Empire wig chest. Beautifully matched figured mahogany solids and veneers. This fine chest consists of two long "wig" cabinets above single glove drawers with a central ogee mirror and cornice crown. The bottom cabinet has four graduated drawers having turned knobs with fine hand dovetailing. The base has delicate scallop molded ogee feet. Original finish lightly cleaned and waxed.
Materials: Mahogany veneers and solids. Pine secondary.
Dimensions: Height: 79-1/2". Width: 47". Depth: 20".
Locality and Period: Larger East coast cabinet making centers. c. 1840.
Comments: Rare form with practical use.
Price: $1,995.00
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Grain Painted Sugar Chest
Item #: AF0908
Description: Chest with slightly overhanging, hinged lid revealing interior divided into 2 bins. Scrolled bracket legs. Original ochre & yellow grain painting over blue background.
Materials: Pine. Iron hinges.
Dimensions: Height: 31-1/2". Width: 33-1/4". Depth: 17-1/2".
Locality and Period: Probably Missouri. c. 1850.
Comments: Divided interior used to store sugar or grain.
Price: $825.00 NOW $725.00
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Maple 5 Drawer High Chest & Mirror
Item #: AF0166
Description: Chest with slightly over-hanging top, having 5 graduated drawers. Beveled oval mirror mounted on turned columns. Paneled sides. Plain feet.
Materials: Maple. Pine secondary.
Dimensions: Height: 45-1/2" (case), 71" (mirror). Width: 29-1/2". Depth: 17-1/4.
Locality and Period: Northern Furniture Co., Sheboygan, Wis. c. 1930.
Comments: Diminutive 5 drawer chest & mirror, perfect for a youth or guest room. Furniture with the Northern Furniture Company brand name was manufactured in Sheboygan between the years 1904 and 1949. The company was originally founded by George B. Mattoon in 1881.
Price: $239.00
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Cherry Empire Chest
Item #: AF0379
Description: X
Materials: Solid cherry. Pine secondary.
Dimensions: Height: 47". Width: 44-1/2". Depth: 21".
Locality and Period: Middle Atlantic States through the Midwest. c. 1840.
Comments: X
Price: $495.00
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Early Immigrant's Trunk
Item #: AF0445
Description: Large chest with dome-shaped lift top. Left front and right rear panels with screened crescent moon cut-outs for ventilation. 3 Iron straps wrap the trunk to serve as structure, hinges and latches. Forged lift handles on sides. Hammered angled metal to protect corners attached with rose head nails. 2 large iron locks on front panel.
Materials: Wood. Iron hinges, straps and locks.
Dimensions: Height: 34-1/2". Width: 55". Depth: 23".
Locality and Period: Probably European. c. 1815.
Comments: Used by immigrant's coming to the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries this massive trunk would hold the entire possesions of the traveling family. This example has the unique feature of crescent moon cutouts, one in the front and one in back, to provide ventilation during long ocean voyages.
Price: $895.00 NOW $625.00
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Cherry Chippendale Chest
Item #: AF0825
Description: Flat-front chest of drawers with molded, overhanging top. 2 half-length drawers over 3 full length, graduated drawers. Corners chamfered with quarter-columns. Base heavily molded with ogee bracket feet. Top drawers have secret locks, now worn, but still visible.
Materials: Cherry. Pine secondary. Brass pulls and keyhole surrounds (replaced).
Dimensions: Height: 41"". Width: 40-1/2". Depth: 22-1/2".
Locality and Period: New England. c.1770-80.
Comments: An important American chest of desirable size and significant quality made almost exclusively by cabinetmakers in major urban centers.
Price: SOLD
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Early Dovetailed Chest
Item #: AF0837
Description: Lift-top chest with molded, slightly overhanging edge. Well has small lift-top till over a concealed till drawer at upper left. Protruding molding at base of well and shaped bracket feet. 6-board, dovetailed construction.
Materials: Cherry & pine with red wash. Pine secondary. Iron butt hinges.
Dimensions: Height: 23-1/2". Width: 49-1/2". Depth: 22".
Locality and Period: New England west to Missouri, south to the Carolinas. c. 1830.
Comments: 6-board chests were designed to store clothing, blankets and other bulky items. They were favored by rural carpenters because they were easier to make than taller chest-over-drawers.
Price: SOLD
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Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Item #: AF0832
Description: Low chest with overhanging, molded, locking lift top. Well with small lift top till. Base molding matches molding on top. Turned bun feet doweled and nailed on. Grain painted with 6-board dovetail construction.
Materials: Yellow pine, walnut. Painted in yellow and ochre to imitate expensive woods.
Dimensions: Height: 25". Width: 44". Depth: 21.
Locality and Period: Unknown origin, signed "R. Hershy, Phoenix Arizona" on back. c. 1840-50.
Comments: A variation of the common 6-board chest, turned-foot chests replaced earlier bracket-foot dower chest that were popular in Pennsylvania.
Price: SOLD
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Cherry Empire 4 Drawer Chest
Item #: AF1011
Description: X
Materials: Cherry. Pine secondary.
Dimensions: Height: 45-3/4". Width: 44-1/4". Depth: 20-1/4".
Locality and Period: Ohio west to Missouri. c. 1830
Comments: X
Price: SOLD
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Painted Carpenter's Tool Chest
Item #: G1362
Description: Hand crafted carpenter's tool box with higed lift-top. Fitted interior having sliding tool drawrs and compartments. Painted in deep blue-green. Dovetailed and nailed construction.
Materials: Pine. Forged iron hinges and lift handles.
Dimensions: Height: 20". Width: 37". Depth: 21".
Locality and Period: Southern states. Labeled 1856.
Comments: The stamped metal label states "Carpenter 1856" and the initial C.S.A.
Price: SOLD
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Chippendale Revival High Chest of Drawers
Item #: AF1004
Description: X
Materials: Cherry. Pine secondary. Brass pulls.
Dimensions: Height: 60-1/2". Width: 41". Depth: 22".
Locality and Period: Factories throughout the United States. c. 1876.
Comments: X
Price: SOLD
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