ANTIQUE chests,
commodes & vanities
Circa 1840. Rare, Period American Classical/Empire wig chest. Beautifully matched Carpathian walnut solids and veneers. Pine secondary wood. This fine chest consists of two long "wig" cabinets above single "glove" drawers with a central ogee mirror and cornice crown. The bottom cabinet has three large drawers flanked by a fine ogee molding and topped with a set in marble. The base has a delicate scallop molding on three sides. Original marble, mirror, turned knobs, castors and locks. Original finish lightly cleaned and waxed. Unusually good original condition. 45” wide x 18 1/4” deep x 78" tall with 2 3/4" castors. Price $4,900.