The Wendell Family Chippendale Blocked-Front Chest

New England, probably Coastal Massachusetts

Ca. 1760-1775

Mahogany, white pine secondary wood

Condition: Fine condition, retaining the original cast brass pulls, very minor shrinkage cracks to feet, otherwise in excellent condition.

This classic Blocked-Front Chest has a blocked-front molded edge top slightly overhanging the case with four graduated blocked front drawers supported by conforming bracket feet with a carved central drop pendant. The chest retains an early Wendell family label on the backboards. This compact example is also desirable for its diminutive size.