A Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century
drawer pulls are replaced.
Height 31 1/2 x width 36 3/4 x 20 3/4 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Width of case: 33 inches. Secondary wood: White Pine and Poplar In overall fine and stable condition. The top and sides each of two-board construction. The finish and color are consistent throughout, with rich color, but the finish likely an earlier 20th-century application. Scuffs, marks, and scratches consistent with age and use.  Few age cracks visible, most due to the construction techniques and shrinkage of the wood. Drawer pulls are replaced, but the lock mechanisms appear to be original and retain a key that functions but does not fully activate the lock. Poplar drawer runners appear later. One foot facing previously cracked and reglued, each of the scroll return points is replaced, but seemingly early.