Antique Chest, Colonial Hardwood Trunk, Early C19th Store Riding upon the original brass

Riding upon the original brass castors

Attractive dark mahogany with a polished finish

Fine detail to the chamfered front edge replicating an oak finish

cabriole front legs display a tripartite carved decoration to the knee and terminate in delicate pad feet

Closing with a swing catch

Antique Chest, Colonial Hardwood Trunk, Early C19th Store Riding upon the original brassOur Stock # R0680 This is an antique, colonial hardwood chestdating to the early 19th century. Raised on a plinth base, this large and heavy trunk is made from dense and solid hardwood boards with attractive graining and patina; part of the lid moulding retaining hints of the original tangerine paint. Decorated with pierced iron mounts, the corner brackets further strengthen the thick dovetail construction, elaborate lock escutcheons embellish the