New Jersey Chippendale Cherry Linen Press

Late 18th century, two part form, white pine, yellow pine and poplar secondary, dovetailed case with applied cornice featuring dentil molding, the upper case with two hinged paneled cabinet doors opening to reveal a shelved interior, fluted and chamfered quarter columns with lamb's tongue, the base with applied top molding and featuring three graduated lipped drawers, fluted quarter columns, raised on bold ogee bracket feet.

78 x 50 x 21 in., case width 45.25 in.

From the Estate of Marion and Mitchell Sams, Virginia

Acquired: Craig and Tarlton Antiques, Raleigh, North Carolina

Minor wood chip and loss to top front left cornice; top drawer with two areas of lip repair; drawer runners rebuilt; pulls are old and in original holes; feet are original, front left foot facing with crack.