North Carolina Late Federal Folky Walnut Chest of Drawers

Attributed to Randolph County, Brower School, circa 1830-40, white pine secondary, two over four graduated drawer configuration, the long drawers feature applied upper spool turning, stiles with half turned column, four paneled sides, applied base molding, original tall turned legs.

53.75 x 41.75 x 23 in., case width 39 in.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Larry Bridge, Albemarle, North Carolina

Note unusual construction and technique for side drawer runner placement.

Separation seam between two top boards; later drawer guides; pulls are old and appear original; all over old alligatored surface, likely original; tight shrinkage split to rear top board.