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ITEM SW00576: An
Exceptional Tiger Maple Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, New England,
c.1770
This chest speaks for itself, as it is the best
of the best in tiger maple. Each
of the components of the chest is made of single, solid tiger maple
boards. To appreciate an
example of this, please view the top board. Many times, when
tiger maple boards are found in these widths the tiger is only at the top
or middle, but rarely is it consistent over a span of, say, 20 in. as is
seen throughout this piece. This
chest boasts strong tiger figuring on all surfaces, and--speaking of surfaces--retains an old, dry, probably
original finish.
Height: 42 in.
Case Width: 36 1/2 in. Overall Width: 38 in. Depth: 19 1/4 in.
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