The item is an antique dresser that is probably 120-150 years old. I believe it was custom built for either my great or great-great grandmother, both of whom lived in Danville,VA. I'm not sure how to list the condition. The photos should hopefully provide some insight. It's very old so naturally there are some chips and small stain marks in a few places as seen on the pics. There is a bump in the wood on the right top. There are slots on both sides of the riser which held small blocks of wood carved as 'ornaments' for lack of a better word, if memory from 30+ years ago. These are no longer present. But everything works in terms of the drawers fitting properly and all the original knobs are present. From the info I've been able to obtain, the dresser was custom built for my great-great grandmother and was passed on to each successive oldest female offspring ever since.
Description
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Unknown but it would have to be a commonly used wood from the Piedmont region in the post civil war era. I think it is Oak but Cherry and Walnut are possible. I'm far from an expert here.
Distinguishing marks
Flourishes as seen in one of the pics. Top riser is completely removable.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
42" high, 44" long, 20" wide (all approx)
Date Period
1880, give or take a decade.
Weight
unknown, pretty heavy
History
It has remained in our family ever since it was built.
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
