American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts

Overall fair and ready to place condition. Appears to retain a fairly even, mellow finish and patina throughout, though likely refinished. Scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Having a fairly smooth drawer action, though there is some bowing to the drawer fronts causing some protrusion when fully closed. The top has a two-inch overhang at the back of the case, which is a separate board, likely to be placed over a chair rail. The lock mechanisms appear to be original, though lacking the key. Age cracks to the sides of the case and drawer bottoms. Areas of loss to the cockbeaded edge of the drawer fronts. The drawer pulls are replaced. Old repaired crack towards the rear of the top molding along the proper left side. Old repaired crack to the side foot facing of the proper front left foot.
Secondary wood: Poplar and pine

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