American Queen Anne maple high chest of drawers, late 18th/ early 19th c., bonnet top pediment, upper section with three short drawers and three graduated long drawers, lower section with two drawers, the lower with false drawer fronts centered by a carved fan/ paterae, shaped apron, cabriole legs on ball-and-claw feet, lacking (one) finial, approx 78.25"h, 40"w, 20"d **Provenance: The Cobbs Auctioneers, Peterborough, New Hampshire, July 13, 2019, lot 15**

06.06.25: In my opinion regarding LOT 1130: As described the chest is lacking a finial on the left-hand side of bonnet, I note that the chest is intact and stands sturdy, appearing structurally secure throughout, there are light tonal variations commensurate with slight fading of the finish, which I believe to be original, there are typical minor splits, all appearing stable, and the drawers operate smoothly with overall well-kept/ clean interiors, the brass hardware is later added and remains securely mounted with light patination, I observe some small fills to peg joinery covers, which are typical, and some typical minor surface wear such as small chips, nicks, and light abrasions commensurate with age and use

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