Philadelphia or Baltimore, 1820-1830, the ebonized and stencil gilt mirror supported by mahogany columns with stenciled and gilt turned finials, case fitted with six dovetailed drawers, on scrolled, leaf carved, and parcel gilt legs, turned feet with brass casters, poplar and white pine secondary, 84 x 38 x 19-3/4 in.; Provenance: Peter Hill, United States Antiques, purchased April 1974 for $1,500 (accompanied by original receipt, correspondence, and photograph); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
Condition
excellent condition overall, some distress to early mirror plate, minor crack at one finial, minor cracks, stains, and wear to tops, one case side with minor sun fading, leaf carvings likely regilt, scattered veneer cracks to lower shelf, other wear and surface flaws consistent with age and use