Attributed to William Jones, Perquimans County, 18th century, pencil signed back of bottom drawer, "W.Y. Jones," walnut with poplar and yellow pine secondary woods, the top with double molded edge over scratch-beaded two short over two graduated drawers with full dust boards.

22.5 x 22.5 x 13 in.

See Bivins THE FURNITURE OF COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA - plate 5.142 for a documented example of Jones' signature.

Wear to case especially top molded edge; without original hardware; two back boards replaced; raised on later bracket foot base.

$500 - 1,000