AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS,18th century, probably Philadelphia. Canted-corner case carved with blind fretwork flanking four graduated conforming drawers with spiral-twisted dividers; acanthus-carved swelled bracket feet - 34 1/2 in. x 39 in. x 22 1/2 in. Estimate $2,000-4,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of William L. Martin, Washington, DC Purchased from F.J. Carey III, Penllyn, PA, in January 1994
Prior repair to proper right corner; loose facing proper right rear foot and support block missing; old patches; backboards, hardware, and top may have been replaced
