Caswell County, North Carolina, circa 1850, mahogany veneer, poplar, yellow pine secondary, in six parts, central swivel rectangular mirror supported by two rectangular plinths with stepped bases, above a central hinged lid document box and inset marble, flanked by two glove drawers, upper projecting ogee drawer above three long drawers, each with mirrored mahogany veneers, applied scrolled stiles, scrolled front feet, paneled sides, straight rear feet, back panel reads in black ink "C.H. Richmond / Milton NC / Hillsboro".

83 x 44 x 21.75 in.

From the Estate of the late John Wilson Cuningham, Semora, North Carolina; by family descent to current consignor. These items were received from Waverly Plantation in Person County, North Carolina, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built circa 1830, the interior of the plantation features Thomas Day millwork.

Reference: Patricia Phillips Marshall & Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color, page 92, fig. 5.29.

Good estate condition; staining to marble; some shrinkage splits to mahogany veneer; lower drawer missing lock; shrinkage split to right side panel; silver loss to mirror.

$2,000 - 3,000