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1964-246, Chest
High chest of drawers
1964-246, Chest

High chest of drawers

Dateca. 1770
OriginAmerica, Connecticut (probably)
MediumCherry, white pine and white oak
DimensionsOH: 91 1/2"; OW: 41"; OD: 21 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1964-246
DescriptionHigh chest in two sections, upper section with broken arch pediment with broad, molded cornice; stubby, flame-carved finial on plinth at center between two arches; short, stubby, cone-shaped finial at either side; straight sides; front composed of drawers, the upper row with a pair of small drawers flanking a taller central drawer with fan carving; below are four, full-length graduated drawers; each drawer with bail handles over solid scrolled backplates, the full-length drawers with central escutcheon plates of similar shape (not all original). Lower section open, top surrounded by raised molding to receive upper section; straight-sides, front composed of narrow full-length drawer at top above three deeper, equal sized drawers, the center one fan-carved; side skirts of single arch; front skirt of three, flat-headed arches, divided by plinths molded on base; supported on four cabriole legs terminating in pad feet on discs.

Woods: All secondary wood is white pine with the exception of white oak braces beneath the bonnet.
InscribedOn top of lower section: "By Steamer to Albany." "Peter Bunn" written several times. "Ostrander" on paper label on rear of upper section ,"C.P. Sanders/Schenectady/by Rail (road)/ from Albany)
ProvenanceUnknown before a listing by Charles P. Sanders II in an inventory taken ca 1900-1923.