Description
It is a six drawer dresser made from Maple. We have been told it was taken off the top of a larger piece and a base was made for it. We believe it is late 1700's or early 1800's.
Anyone have any idea what it may be worth?
Category
American Furniture
Medium
Maple
Distinguishing marks
none
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
5.5'x3.5'x2' approx
Date Period
late 1700's to early 1800's
Weight
70lbs approx
History
It has been in the family for 4 generations at least.I do not know how it was obtained originally. The drawers are all dove tailed together. I really don't have any other info.
Price
Make an offer
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Re: Maple Dresser
Anyone have any idea what this may be worth?
Re: Late 1700's - Early 1800's Maple Dresser
Without a lot of detailed images of the drawer construction, the base and back, it's a guess as to whether it's a hundred year repro or an 18th Century original.If you could put up some more images I'll give it another look.
Re: Late 1700's - Early 1800's Maple Dresser
Posted a side view. I will take some pictures of the views you requested and post. Thank you
Re: Late 1700's - Early 1800's Maple Dresser
Hi,
I posted a few more pictures. Any information you may offer is apprecieated. I remember my grandfather having it. I do not know if it was passed on to him. My parents had it for the last 50 years. Nothing has been done to it while they owned it.
Thanks,
Steve
Re: Late 1700's - Early 1800's Maple Dresser
Thanks for the extra images, it does look like the real deal, dates to the 18th Century. As old as it is, chest like this often sell for less tahn $1000.00 at auction:
Here is a link for you:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=chippendale+chest&by_date=2013-…
Re: Late 1700's - Early 1800's Maple Dresser
Thank you LoveJoy