Mid-Atlantic Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers

Late 18th century, poplar secondary, top with applied molded edge, four graduated cock beaded drawers, flanked by reeded quarter columns, applied molded base raised on ogee bracket feet with spurs.

36 x 43.5 x 20.5 in.

Private Collection, Virginia

Underside of top drawer with white chalk cursive inscription.

Later ogee feet; top with separation and shrinkage cracks, staining and surface inconsistency; later pulls; drawer runners rebuilt; later drawer guides; shrinkage separation and patch to right side panel.