An oversized dresser with ivory inlays; veneer and burl wood. Top surface has two square panel views of Roman figures in Chariots, panels surrounded by border design of helmets and flower baskets, four shields with crests at corners, flowing vines with flowers and birds. The front sports one smaller long drawer over three larger long drawers, all similarly decorated with smiling Griffons and floral vine borders. Handles are not original. Sides decorated with like subject of cherubic child with bow and arrows, holding a tambourine on a Satyr column. Above are shell crests with horns filled with flowers. Corners of dresser also with Satyr heads and flowers. Squared feet with castors. One lock may not be original. Thick glass top has protected the surface very well. Apprx 39-2/16" x 55"W x 26-1/2"D. Provenance: Decendants of The Cary family of College Hill, Cincinnati Ohio. Sisters Alice and Phoebe Cary published their first book of poetry in 1850.
2,500/3,500 Sold $11,040.00
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