English, late 18th century. An unusual and fine George III Chippendale style oak chest with three graduated drawers, each with brass bail handles and individual locking mechanisms, the top surmounted with a wind down linen press, the whole on bracket feet. Exposed dovetails present on both sides of case under top and initialed in paint on the back "EMB". Approximate height 71", width 37.75", depth 19.12".Provenance: Property from the Estate of Mr. John L. Roper II, Former Owner and CEO of NORSHIPCO (Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation), of Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Roper collected a number of fine American antiques and art including a noteworthy early American coin collection that sold at auction in 2014.

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