IMPORTANT SHERATON PERIOD MAHOGANY DRESSER W/CHEVEL MIRROR-PORTLAND MAINE 1823

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SHERATON PERIOD CROTCHED MAHOGANY GENTLEMEN'S CHEST WITH RARE CHEVEL MIRROR-MADE IN PORTLAND MAINE AUGUST 10, 1823 With the highest compliments we could pay a period piece we are delighted to offer you the very finest Sheraton period dresser we have ever had the pleasure of handling in our entire careers. Immeadiately after purchasing this piece we sent it to our woodworker where it received a complete restoration attending to every little ding or chip it accumulated over the past 200 years. It is now in amazing condition. This is a signed and dated piece. The maker's last name is extremely difficult to make out (we have photographed the pencil signed signature for your review) but where it was made and its date are clearly legible. Several details make this the most unique Sheraton chest we have ever seen. It has a canted post chevel mirror with original beveled glass and mounting threaded bolts, scrolled back gallery, tombstone recessed accents on each right and left side of the upper triple drawered glovebox chest, rich powerful crotched and figured mahogany, the absolute finest brass hardware and solid brass decorative figural mountings ever seen on a piece of Sheraton furniture and robust figural mahogany columns with another set of tombstone carved accents with brass mountings in their centers. Portland Maine had a rich furniture making tradition but this, by far, surpasses any Boston, North Shore, Ct. River Valley, NYC or Pa. Sheraton period piece we have ever seen in over 40 years. We are remiss in our educations on Portland Maine furniture makers but we believe this piece would be instantly recognizable to any authority of Portland Maine furniture. We are certain that this piece was made on commission for a wealthy customer as these brass fitting would have cost a fortune back in 1823 much less the hours that went into constructing the dresser. Under the three drawer glove box chest the dresser is built in a 2 over 3 drawer format with rich figured mahogany columns. Each brass drawer pull is surrounded by a wreath with 14 stars in it. The tops and bases of the columns are each complimented by thick figural acanthus leaf brass castings. Lastly it stands on four highly turned and tapered feet terminating in ball tips. The hardware and all panels on this piece are completely original. This dresser was part an important Connecticut furniture collection of a Department Store Heiress' estate. The dresser is 46" long, 24" wide (deep) 40 1/2" tall to the top of the chest, 46" at the top of glovebox chest, 50 1/2" tall at the top of its back gallery and 75" tall at the top of its mirror posts. PLEASE READ BAY COLONY ANTIQUES Bay Colony Antiques is a dedicated group of New England antique dealers from Springfield, Massachusetts. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 1920s custom mahogany, Art Deco and mid-century modern antique furniture & decorative arts from across the globe. Our network of contacts and associates reaches across the United States. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. If you would like assistance right away please give us a call or Additional product descriptions and photographs are available on our website . If you would like to find out about any number of our services including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need. ON-LINE SALES Bay Colony Antiques carefully examines each and every item that we offer for sale. Any noteworthy flaw on any product that we offer is disclosed. Please understand that because of the delicate nature of antique furniture every item is subject to reasonable wear and tear. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers to service any antiques on staff. Because we have such a large inventory from our ... read more

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