New England Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

Circa 1800, mahogany veneer, white pine secondary, top with applied vertically veneered edge, four graduated cock beaded drawers with flame mahogany veneers and banded inlay, inlaid escutcheons, reeded stiles, banded skirt and scalloped apron, flush sides, turned legs.

38.5 x 41.25 x 21 in.

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

Note the distinctive dovetailed case back.

Top and case sides with shrinkage cracks; veneer loss to top edges; pulls are old and in the original holes; surface spotting towards the base.