Last quarter 18th century, probably coastal Massachusetts. In two parts, the upper case with molded cornice and secret drawer in the frieze over two short aligned drawers above three long drawers fitted to the mid-molded lower case with two aligned drawers above three short drawers over an accentuated scalloped frieze. Raised on bandy cabriole legs with shaped returns on pad feet. SIZE: 71″ h. Overall width 41″. Overall depth 22-1/2″. CONDITION: Surface is clean and re-polished. Period brasses in original holes. Backboard is original. Pendant finials absent. All four legs have been professionally remounted in lower case. Normal and expected minor losses along edges of some drawers. 2″ triangular sliver absent proper left rear corner of upper case. NOTE: All secondary woods are chestnut. 51911-9 (4,000-6,000)