Last quarter 18th century, Attributed to Benjamin Frothingham, Jr. (1734-1809), Charlestown, Massachusetts. The single board rectangular top with strong graining and beveled edge projecting above the conforming case with serpentine front and four long graduated drawers. Molded plinth raised on abnormally large boldly carved ball and talon feet with scalloped returns, typical of the shop of Benjamin Frothingham, Jr. REF: See Albert Sack Volume 5, pg 1357, for a similar chest of drawers. SIZE: 34″ h x 42″ w x 21-1/2″ d. CONDITION: With old cleaned surfaces, with replaced brasses of the period. Backboards original, feet and returns all appear original and untouched. Very good overall. 52235-2 (4,500-6,500)