American Late Classical Mahogany Chest with Mirror

Circa 1840-50, mahogany veneer, poplar and white pine secondary, hinged rectangular mirror with carved acanthus leaf supports, upper recessed case with three glove drawers, the main case with an upper convex drawer over three recessed graduated cock beaded drawers flanked by fully carved columns with pineapple and acanthus leaf decoration, paneled sides on front acanthus and hairy paw carved feet.

72 x 44.5 x 21.75 in.

From the Collection of the late Mrs. C. O. Robinson, Jr., Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Some minor staining; light surface scratches; veneer chips; overall good age appropriate condition.