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Reverse Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers

Second Floor - SW Bedroom

Furniture and Hard Furnishings

Hartford area, Connecticut, 1790-1800
Cherry, white pine; 34 ¾" h. x 42 ⅝" w. x 22" d.

Reverse Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers

The chest of four graduated and cockbeaded drawers has reverse serpentine
(or “oxbow”) shaping in front with an overhanging conforming top. The front case corners with engaged quarter columns; ogee bracket feet splay outward. The post and bail handles and oval escutcheons are original. Condition overall is good.

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