Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood, unknown type
Distinguishing marks
top right drawer signed underneath - John ? Dover 1785
Condition
Good
Date Period
1785
Size and dimensions of this item
64'h x 45"w x 23"deep
Weight
very heavy, unknown weight
Long Description
Two secret locking drawers on top, must be opened by opening next lower drawer and pressing up in the hole.
Brass drawer pulls are stamped HJ.
It is written on the back of the chest there was a repair done in the 1800's. A small piece of wood has fallen off of the one front foot that was originally attached with a small hand cut square nail.....perhaps the repair? See photo.
History
Purchased at local antique store by stepfathers parents
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No