A fine Queen Anne high chest with graduated five drawer top; the base with shell-carved center drawer and elaborate skirt centered by pierced ‘cupid’s bow.’ The graceful cabriole legs have sharply-ridged knees and 'hocked' ankles. Maple, with pine secondary wood. Exceptional condition, with only a slight repair to one rear foot.

The detail to the fan, the shape of the skirt, the ridged knees, thinness of secondary stock, and the front to back drawer bottoms are all characteristic of high chests made on the North Shore of Mass. Probably Salem area. C.1770-85.

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