Bidspirit auction | Ohio Miniature Empire Salesman/Apprentice Chest,

Ohio Miniature Empire Salesman/Apprentice Chest, ca. 1830s 14x12x7 IN - This antique miniature four drawer chest is an apprentice piece or salesman sample executed in the American Empire style. The case is constructed from cherry with drawer fronts featuring highly figured birdseye maple veneers. The secondary wood used for the drawer sides and backboard is a softwood, likely pine. Each drawer is assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints at the front. The backboard and frame are secured with cut nails. The chest is supported by turned columns at the front corners resting on scrolled feet, with a shaped apron along the sides. The piece features a series of four central applied decals. The top drawer shows an oval landscape with a tower against a mountainous backdrop. The second drawer features a portrait of a long-haired cat adorned with a green bow. The third drawer contains an oval landscape depicting a stone bridge over a river. The bottom drawer displays a portrait of a dog, likely a bulldog or mastiff type. The hardware consists of eight circular drop ring pulls.