Curly Birdseye Maple Bamboo Antique 1870's Tall Chest with Mirror
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A spectacular 1870's tall chest with mirror is curly or "birdseye" maple.
The finish is in excellent condition, preserving a few stains and mars for antique character, see photos. American made furniture, there are a few shrinkage separations from age. An original beveled mirror has a little "smoke" and a few flaws to show its age.
Drawers have hand cut dovetail joints and chamfered bottoms and original carved pulls. Hand cut dovetail joints are also visible on the back side. The frame is solid maple, turned and shaded to look like bamboo. This was part of a Japanese fashion at the time, and Pres. Harrison had a very similar set in the White House.
The tall chest has a key operated "sidelock" that secures all the drawers.
Measurements are 29" wide, 18" deep and 70" tall.
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See 25 photos on Harp Gallery website that enlarge to full screen size.
Item # J-21612
