Newtown or Woodbury, Connecticut area, circa 1770, molded top with large overhang, four dovetailed drawers with poplar and oak secondary, central drawer with concave carved shell, on C-scroll carved cabriole legs with pad feet, boldly turned acorn skirt drops, probably original pierced bat wing brasses, 31 x 35-1/2 x 25-1/2 in., Provenance: John Walton Antiques, Connecticut, 1987; The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; Note: Illustrated in the Jeffrey Tillou Antiques catalog, The Ann and Joel Finn Collection, pg. 27 (lot accompanied by copy of catalog)

excellent condition overall, top with minor warping, shrinkage cracks, stains, and wear, repair at central top with butterfly patch at underside, one knee return possibly restored, no leg or foot repairs found, minor patches at two drawer lips