Superb Antique Pennsylvania Cherry Early Sheraton Chest Of Drawers Circa 1810\'s
Western to Central Southern PA circa 1810-1820Once you look at this chest of drawers, you will notice the excellent craftsmanship! this chest is built like a brick loo-house! it is finely finished, and well executed.the ring turned quarter columns and feet, are typical of south central/western PA (Franklin County area and west to Bedford) and Northern Maryland. This is undoubtedly the nicest Sheraton Chest we have ever handled!The entire case is dovetailed constructed, of solid cherry, the 2 board sides are solid, same with the top, which is applied, over a white cedar/pine 4 board slat frame which is dovetailed into the case. the bottom board is dovetailed into the base, which is two boards of white cedar/pineThe drawers are cherry with white cedar/pine secondary woods, and unusually nice tongue and groove board bottom, which are hand chamfered into the base of the drawer case. the drawer bottoms and back are nailed on with square cut nails.the drawers are all cockbeaded around the edges in cherry, and have diamond inlaid escutcheons.the ring turned feet are mortised up into the bottom of the case, and then nailed into the sides.the prolific use of white cedar/and pine as a secondary wood in this chest is quite unusualSome have suggested that this chest is of New England Origin, however, upon examining the construction details, it is deduced this chest is indeed of Pennsylvania or Nothern Maryland origin.We had a walnut chippendale desk a few years ago, that came out of the Gettysburg, PA area with the nearly identical usage of white cedar/pine and same ring turned quarter columns.we believe the glass knobs are replacements of much earlier brass knobs. they are however, very nice, and undamaged by the years.the finish is 100% original and untouched, and has mellowed over time to a nice warm red colour.there are absolutely no repairs and or restorations to speak of. the back has a few new round head nails to help hold it on, and one or 2 glueblocks from under the top are missing/off.this chest is in a extremely fine state of preservation, 100% original condition.
the chest is in as found condition, with zero faults to speak of. he drawers function nicely, and the chest is clean and ready to go into your house for generations of use.Not only is this chest a prized antique, but is very functional, with plenty of storage for clothes and linens.
Provenance: Ex-Dale Putt Collection in Ephrata, PA.
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