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CHIPPENDALE CLAW and BALL FOOT CHEST
Massachusetts
Circa 1760 – 1780

A wonderful small compact size Chippendale Ball and Claw Foot Chest. With a 34 6/8” case width, this oxbow blocked end chest is constructed of solid mahogany with a beautiful flaming grain. The overhanging rectangular top has a thumb-molded edge. Its projecting oxbow front is above a conforming case fitted with four long graduated drawers. Each drawer has incised-beaded edges. The above is raised on a molded base with well carved claw and ball feet having shaped returns.

The careful craftsmanship with its desirable small size, blocking to add boldness to the compact form, superior mahogany and finely modeled ball and claw feet all combine to show the work of a first rank Massachusetts Cabinetmaker.

Almost matching example in: 
American Antiques - From Israel Sack collection Vol. VIII 
P5781 page 2277

Professional refurbished – to include appropriate (willow brasses).
The chest is in an old refinish with a nice mellow color.

Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Pine

Height: 32 5/8″
Case Width: 34 3/4″ Case Depth: 19 1/2″
Top Width: 38 7/8″ Top Depth: 22 1/8″

Inventory: FU-C-3397

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