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Lancaster County American Empire Faux-Grained Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
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Overview
From Lancaster county in Pennsylvania, this American Empire chest features an outstanding original faux-bois finish with painted tooling and graining on the front and sides. Top is painted with a contrasting color achieved with oxblood paint, which is typical of the region and period. Original turned knobs, locks and bone key escutcheons, circa 1830.
47" wide x 22.5" deep x 47" high
OF THE PERIOD
American Empire
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
1830
PERIOD
Early 19th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Faux Bois Wood, Polychromed
CONDITION
Good. Chest is in good mechanical condition. Drawers glide easily. Original paint is distressed and chipped in areas as photographed. Drawers have original locks and 1 replacement key. Lock on second drawer from top does not work.
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
47" wide x 22.5" deep x 47" high
OF THE PERIOD
American Empire
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
1830
PERIOD
Early 19th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Faux Bois Wood, Polychromed
CONDITION
Good. Chest is in good mechanical condition. Drawers glide easily. Original paint is distressed and chipped in areas as photographed. Drawers have original locks and 1 replacement key. Lock on second drawer from top does not work.
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.