Sheraton Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers
Circa: Late 18th
C, Shenandoah Valley, VA
An exceptional
Valley chest, excellent form and proportions
Nice coloring and patina, distinctively 'Tiger Maple'
Two small drawers over large drawer over three graduated drawers,
glass pulls
Excellent Craftsmanship
Scratch
beading surrounds all drawers except large drawer
Large drawer has tiger maple veneer over walnut with applied beading
Case is pegged and mortised , thick solid maple boards except for
cherry top,
Hand chamfering and planning throughout, inlaid keyhole escutcheons,
Drawers dovetailed
front and back,
Condition:
Excellent; some veneer repair to large drawer, large drawer
sides had bottom wear and have been capped, case drawer
runners
reversed to provide level slide surface, back portion of front leg
missing, not noticeable from front
Dimensions:
40 7/8" X 20 1/8" top, 48" high
Two top drawers and large drawer have 7/8" outset
Item 7379,
Price: $4500
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