Description: Elegant Victorian drop center chest with the original faux rosewood grain signed by A.C. Richards, Cincinnati, OH (see photo of inside of drawer). "E. Risch" is stamped into the wood in several places (see photo). We assume that he was the carver. The chest features an elaborate open carved top crest over an arched top. There are two shaped raised panels in the top with incised carvings. A thick molding surrounds the mirror. The fancy side brackets have carvings and two shaped candle shelves with open carved supports. The mirror is held in place between the supports by a pair of dowels on each side. The ornate carved knobs on the sides of each support are for decoration only. Original white marbles with rounded corners rest on each side with a center square cut marble in the base. There are two small drawers on each side with two full length drawers beneath. The top drawers have birdseye maple interiors. The front of the chest is handsomely decorated with carved pulls, richly carved columns, and raised shaped panels with incised carvings on the drawers. A superb chest by one of the famous Cincinnati furniture makers with fine original faux finish! Circa: 1860 Dimensions: 98"H x 57"W x 22.5"D Finish: Good original faux rosewood grain and patina Price: $4995.00

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