A Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Bonnet-Top High Chest of Drawers

Likely Massachusetts, Circa 1760

appears to retain the original cast-brass pulls; two finials appear original and one may be an early replacement; the bottom of the top case inscribed Bottom to the inside and the inside of the lower case backboard marked B.
Height overall 88 x width 43 x depth 22 1/2 inches.

Property from the Trusts of Barbara V. and William K. Wamelink, Gates Mills, Ohio

In overall fine and stable condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Appears to retain the original drawer pulls. Few age cracks throughout. Refinished with some parts more faded in color than the rest. The proper front left side knee return is lacking. Each drawer appears to show a scratched Arabic numeral indicating its position within the case. The two front knee returns appear to be replaced. Two finials appear to be original, while one appears to be replaced. Some of the drawer runners are replaced. Drawer colors and pediment molding a different color. The pediment and tops of each quarter column show a plugged hole.

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Mr. Fisher rejoined the firm in 2019 after working as a specialist in the American Furniture and Folk Art department at Sotheby’s New York. His areas of expertise include 18th, 19th, and 20th century American, Continental, and English furniture, decorative and folk art. Before coming to Hindman in 2013, Mr. Fisher worked in European Furniture and Decorative Arts in Philadelphia. He began his career working for a prints dealer focusing on works from the 16th through the 20th centuries.

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Ms. Vogelpohl joined the firm in 2013 as a cataloger in the American and European Furniture and Decorative Arts department. She became a department specialist in 2017, focusing on American decorative arts and silver. She received a BA from the College of Charleston and an MLITT in Art History from the University of Glasgow.

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A Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Bonnet-Top High Chest of Drawers

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