Bidspirit auction | Empire Crotch-Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Empire Crotch-Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Origin: American Date: Circa 1830-1850 Period/Style: Empire Materials: Mahogany and crotch-figured mahogany veneer, secondary woods, metal escutcheons Form: Two-over-three chest of drawers Description: An American Empire chest with broad crotch-figured mahogany veneers across the drawer fronts and frieze. A projecting rectangular top with rounded edge molding stands above two short convex-front drawers and three graduated long drawers. Bold curved front supports extend down the case to outward-scrolling feet. Turned wooden knobs and small metal keyhole escutcheons furnish the long drawers, with keyholes in the two upper drawer fronts. Dovetailed drawers and vertical-board back panels complete the case. Dimensions: 42 in. H, 42 in. W, 22.5 in. D. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered surface marks, finish wear and edge wear. Splitting and edge wear at the exposed upper drawer corner, with minor veneer losses and patches. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 42 x 42 x 22.5 in