Clothes Press attributed to Karsten Petersen, Salem, 1776-1857, the case boldly painted in faux mahogany grain paint, yellow pine and poplar construction, upper case with paneled doors and fixed shelved interior, lower case with five dovetailed drawers and original ebonized turned feet, bottom 43-3/4 x 43 x 20-3/4 in., top 47 x 47 x 15-1/2 in.,. Condition: in fine original condition with only very minor surface flaws, minor scratches, abrasions and surface stains. Notes: Karsten Petersen (1776 - 1857) and his sons William (1817 - 1898) and Edward (1827-1906) operated one of the most important cabinet shops in 19th century Salem, North Carolina. Old Salem has one of Peterson's original account books, and as a result knows more about the types of things Petersen produced and the kind of work he did than they do about any other Salem Cabinetmaker. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Descended through family of Molly Spache (died 1945); The Estate of Doris Williams, Winston-Salem, North Carolina in fine original condition with only very minor surface flaws, minor scratches, abrasions and surface stains