Boston, circa 1770, retaining original surface and brasses, molded top over four graduated drawers on ball claw feet, later casters, 33 x 38 x 21 in.

Provenance: Private Collection; Sotheby's January 19th, 2008, lot 306 for $139,000; Ex. Collection William Samaha, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts

Note: This exceptional chest is noteworthy for the purity of its condition, retaining its original surface, brasses, and feet. It is also noteworthy for its fine quality mahogany and choice proportions with its narrow case width of only 33 inches and the dramatic overhang of its top.

surviving in an exceptionally fine state of preservation, original brasses, original feet, and most blocking typical minor shrinkage, cracks and checking bumps, wear, and polish halos, consistent with age and use