Virginia Chippendale Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

Attributed to the Shenandoah Valley, late 18th century, yellow pine, walnut and poplar secondary, dovetailed case with applied cove molded cornice, three over two small drawers with full dust boards over four graduated drawers, all lipped, fluted quarter columns, original bold ogee bracket feet with spur.

68.5 x 45 x 23.5 in., case width 41 in.

From the Collection of Philena Jenkins, Richmond, Virginia

Several drawers featuring solid burl fronts; the two upper side by side drawers with underside German locking mechanism.

Pulls are old and in the original holes; left side by side drawer with break and repair to upper lip; upper long drawer with cut and patch to upper corners; some drawer runners rebuilt; the third long drawer with corner lip repair; feet are original - right rear facing with crack and the front left foot with cracks.