New England Country Queen Anne Maple Highboy

Third quarter 18th century, white pine secondary, two part form, the upper case features a large pitched pediment with applied molding, distinctive central cut with inverted heart above an ogee upper hidden long drawer, the molding presented on the left and right side case as well, three small side by side drawers above three graduated drawers, all lipped, applied molding trim to base of upper case, the above set within a distinctive base which presents two upper stacked molding trims that support the upper case above a central raised faux drawer facing flanked by two stacking drawers, the lower drawers featuring fluted panels, scalloped skirt and case sides, tall and graceful cabriole legs, raised pad foot.

80 x 45 x 21 in., upper case width 36.5 in.

Molding loss to upper left cornice corner; break and repair (but original) above inverted heart; later pulls; drawer runners rebuilt and some later guides; areas of lip repair; bottom case central faux drawer likely originally a functional drawer (now appears to lack the drawer secondary and is nailed to the case).