Late 18th century, southern New England. Rectangular cherry top over the conforming case fitted with three aligned short drawers above three conforming long drawers all with figured tiger maple panels within mahogany crossbanded borders. The long drawers with simulated shield form escutcheons. The whole raised on narrow tapering French feet. SIZE: 38″ h x 42-1/2″ w x 19-3/4″ d. CONDITION: Chest fitted with stamped oval thistle brasses of correct form but of later vintage. Backboards and feet original. Chest has been cleaned and repolished. Very good overall. 52135-17 (1,200-1,500)