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Antique Salesman Sample Empire Chest Ca. 1825

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Antique Salesman Sample Empire Chest Ca. 1825
A rare circa 1825 miniature Empire Chest made to scale of a full size chest in solid and flamed mahogany. This is a cabinet maker's salesman sample of excellent skilled workmanship. This chest features a 3 1/2" high cut back splash behind two overset drawers over projecting convex drawer over three long drawers flanked by freestanding full turned columns and feet, wood turned handles, hand chamfered drawer bottoms, square nails. Excellent condition, the surface patina is rich & lustrous. There are two minor veneer chips on drawer but nothing to detract from its beauty or stability. - see photo. Dimensions: 19.25" high x 15.75" wide x 8.75" depth.