This has been identified as a federal chest from the era of my great-great grandmother. We know the knobs are not the original knobs but the rest of the chest has remained intact through the generations. This item is currently located at my father's house in Clermont, Florida
Dimensions
41.5" wide X 37" tall X 22" deep
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Beth, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Federal cherrywood or maple chest of drawers Probably mid-Atlantic states, late 18th/early 19th Century Of rectangular section, the top with flat edge and rounded backsplash, over a corresponding case fitted with four graduated long drawers flanked by engaged quarter columns, on ogee bracket feet. 37 inches tall, 41 1/2 inches wide, 22 inches deep CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; pulls possibly replaced. Backsplash a later addition. PROVENANCE: inherited $ 400-600* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
