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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Updated:  05/20/05