American Classical Mahogany Butler's Chest of Drawers

Circa 1830-1840, mahogany veneer, white pine secondary, vertically veneered frieze, fall front upper drawer with banded edge, interior with black leather writing surface, pigeonholes, central prospect door with divided interior flanked by four small drawers, the case with three recessed cock beaded drawers, paneled sides, turned feet.

45 x 44.5 x 22 in.

Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Fair condition; top lacking veneer and with surface scratches; later leather writing surface with lifting to silk border; interior with scratches and wear; later pulls; warping to drawer fronts; all over finish inconsistency; scuffs to the feet.