LATE 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE QUEEN ANNE STYLE MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS ON FRAME With our absolute compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this spectacular and rare Queen Anne style chest of drawers situated on an independent frame. We have had the privilege of marketing a variety of chest on frame designed case furnishings throughout decades of continued operations and can say with all confidence that they are among the wisest investments one can make with respect to what is available in the American antique market of this century. Our experience has taught us that three variations of case furniture will always command the highest monetary value and strongest resale demand from educated collectors: the iconic traditional highboy, the standard chest on chest form, and the chest of drawers on frame design. Among these three furniture variations the chest on frame remains the scarcest, most valuable, and widely prized amongst American antique collectors. Since the 18th century the wealthiest and most prestigious patrons of master cabinetmakers have sought furniture on frame for their estate collections with the finest known examples to have emerged from Pennsylvania and the central and upper New England regions. Very few iterations of the chest on frame form were reproduced throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Furniture makers working in the tradition of the late masters of the 18th century have found inspiration through these timeless forms and have produced some unbelievably beautiful replicas many of which have found themselves into the collections of renowned institutions and astute collectors. The example we now proudly offer was produced somewhere between a century to a century and a half ago during the last great era of American furniture production. This chest of drawers is comprised of the finest old growth mahogany likely Honduran or Santa Domingan in origin. The distinction is important because during the 20th century mostly African mahogany was employed for architectural and furniture purposes and unlike mahogany from the Southern Hemisphere, which grows in lush rainforest environments, African mahogany tends to have less character in the grain of the wood and moreover lacks in richness and depth of character. This chest absolutely illuminates inside a room with natural sunlight which highlights the warmth of the bold mahogany grain and the overall beauty of the wood finish. The chest was constructed in a two over four drawer format with two short upper drawers housed above the four standard full length drawers. Each drawer is adorned with a pair of intricately formed Chippendale style bat-wing brass hardware plates with bail handles which allow for easy function of every drawer. The upper chest rests within an individual frame that has a well pronounced waist molding and perhaps the finest scrollwork design we have ever seen on a framework. The high arching scallop shaping and boldly pronounced spurs are reminiscent of the greatest works produced in Newport, Rhode Island and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We surmise that the artisan who crafted this chest took inspiration from the legendary workshop of Job Townsend and John Goddard whom mastered the shell carved motif design which were incorporated on each of this chests four cabriole legs. Each leg terminates in a well crafted ball and claw carved foot which is similar to the Boston and Philadelphia traditions of furniture carving. Overall this chest on frame measures 46 1/4" long x 23" wide x 68 1/4" tall. WELCOME We are a wholly owned family business in our third decade of continuous operation. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. All the items we offer to the general public are high quality estate pieces. We do not offer goods with significant flaws or defects. We completely avoid items with issues. You can expect the items we sell to have reasonable wear and tear. Due to the large volume of goods we deal in we cannot describe items in minutia. We do our best to give you an accurate condition report in our description of the items. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. Please ask all questions, including, but not limited to, shipping costs prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and from their location. 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The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our “volume shippers” discount creates a substantial lower cost for you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with freight carriers. They are not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. 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