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antique flame or curly maple chest of drawers

By richard36, 18 September, 2020
Description

very old peice with locking drawers, i have the key, not sure how old it is but would love to know the wood looks very old and not sure if its tiger maple or curly maple or flame maple, it has a mirror with it but its packed up and not attached atm. maybe a step back dresser?

Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood, a few people suggested tiger/flame maple possibly
Distinguishing marks
signatures in the drawers, wavy wood pattern
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
40.5" wide x 16.5" deep x 41" tall
Date Period
unknown
History
Passed down from my wife's father who got it from his grandmother who was born in 1902. Unsure of history beyond that. Possible it came from either MA, OH, or VA based on where family lived at various times.
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
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