19TH CENTURY GRAIN PAINTED ANTIQUE CHEST OF DRAWERS IN DESIRABLE MUSTARD SURFACE

Description: EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY COMB DECORATED CHEST OF DRAWERS IN ORIGINAL MUSTARD GRAIN PAINTED SURFACE With our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering one of the rarest grain painted American chests of drawers that we have ever handled. Our passion for American grain painted furniture was ignited many years ago when we purchased an entire estate of New England antiques that was an untouched time capsule of the finest painted furniture available anywhere in America. We primarily have handled the high style 18th century colonial furniture of the largest port cities of Boston, Salem, Newport, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas or earlier pieces in simplistic varnish or paint washed surfaces. The estates we routinely encountered would from time to time have fun grain painted items among the entirety of the vast number of antiques and fine art and we had been aware of what leading auction houses and dealers would report their antique painted furniture selling for but it was that one remarkable estate that led to a lifelong passion of pursuing the finest grain painted antiques throughout America. It is that very passion which led us to purchase this remarkable chest from an equally passionate collector in Virginia and for us to bring it back to New England so that we may offer it our cliental. The chest of drawers is constructed in a four over three drawer configuration with the lower three drawers being graduated in height from shortest to tallest. Each drawer is accented by cockbead molding around the drawer faces and a diamond inlaid escutcheon above each knob. The drawers are flanked by turned half columns that are broken up by turned ringlets throughout the length of each column. The chest is supported by empire ogee elephant form feet that were prevalent in American furniture design during the empire period throughout the second and third quarters of the 19th century. The chest is painted with a spectacular mustard paint surface with a darker paint surface applied over a lighter mustard paint. These two layers of paint are revealed with a comb decoration technique where the artisan used a metal comb and with a tight squiggle technique scratched through the outer paint layer to reveal the lighter color underneath. This particular technique is found on some of the finest grain painted surfaces ever produced in America. The interior drawer boxes and backboards and constructed in a primitive manner very indicative of American country furniture made by skilled craftsman who did not work in the tradition of larger populated cities. We note the chest was expertly cut in half at one point and joined back together. During the 19th centuries this was not uncommon on heavier cased furniture sometimes to allow the piece to be transported by covered wagons or brought inside an interior which it may not otherwise have fit into. We absolutely enjoy having this piece in our collection however it is our hope to find a wonderful home for this remarkable chest where it will see many years of use and be well cared for as it has been since the original owner painted it a century and a half ago. This chest is a unique specimen that will provide its next owner with plenty of storage and a remarkable stately appearance that becomes more valuable as time passes. The chest measures 50 1/2" wide x 20 1/4" deep x 50 1/4" tall.WELCOMEWe are a wholly owned family business in our third decade of continuous operation. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. All the items we offer to the general public are high quality estate pieces. We do not offer goods with significant flaws or defects. We completely avoid items with issues. You can expect the items we sell to have reasonable wear and tear. Due to the large volume of goods we deal in we cannot describe items in minutia. We do our best to give you an accurate condition report in our description of the items. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. Please ask all questions, including, but not limited to, shipping costs prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and from their location. If you would like to find out about any number of our services, including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. SHIPPING & DELIVERIES We deliver within a 250 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate. We specialize in New York City and Boston deliveries at extremely reasonable rates. For items requiring shipping beyond our delivery zone, we offer freight or “Ground Services” shipping, depending on the size of the items. We ship anywhere within the Continental United States. Items will require packaging and palletizing for freight shipments. The buyer is responsible for the cost of materials only for this service. We perform this service without the cost of labor as an appreciation for your patronage. Freight class shipping is the fastest and most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days. We buy materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our “volume shippers” discount creates a substantial lower cost for you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with freight carriers. They are not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases, but you are responsible for telling us you require them and for the extra cost of these services, if you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries. We are responsible for any additional services and charged for these services. We absolutely maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for. MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGEAll our customers are welcome to come to our facility to pick up their purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly help in loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks. We also do not desire to charge storage fees, but we are holding some purchases for over three years now and are under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.ON-LINE SALES/TERMS OF USEAll Massachusetts residents are subject to the 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding sale and subject to the conditions herein. Massachusetts General Law applies to all sales. Bidding on and purchasing any item is under the acknowledgment of the buyer and is consent to the contractual agreement set forth herein. This agreement is in full force and effect on any item purchased through our Ebay store and on items purchased through us and our gallery. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.

Price: 4850 USD

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-08-28T16:00:31.000Z

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