Your typical chest would have a rectangular top with a molded edge. Right. But this has got these cut corners that are supported with the molding underneath, and the case follows with these beautiful fluted pilasters that go from top to bottom and continue to what we call a triplefaceted foot, and whats really interesting about that foot, with a little more research, we could probably figure out the maker, because this faceted foot is only done by a few cabinetmakers in philadelphia. Oh all right. And then, its got this figured walnut, really what we kind of call tortured grain, or crotch walnut. This comes from the y in a tree, where the. Oh. And thats what creates that wonderful motion in the wood. The grain will draw your eye up the chest. And then the american cabinetmakers strive for verticality in their pieces. And then if we also look at the front of the chest, youve got these period queen anne brasses, but what really makes this special is its size. Its what we call a diminutiv
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