A few examples of appraisal values for
PIEDMONT CHEST

• Piedmont North Carolina Federal
  Piedmont North Carolina Federal chest, walnut with yellow pine secondary, five dovetailed drawers with double-line inlaid fronts, bracket feet, attributed to Piedmont, North Carolina, early 19th century, 39-34 x 36-12 x 19 in.
• Piedmont South Carolina Federal
  Piedmont South Carolina Federal chest, figured birch with yellow pine secondary, two-over-three dovetailed drawers with oval line inlay and kite escutcheons, French feet, attributed to Piedmont South Carolina, early 19th century, 41-1/4 x 39-3/4 x 18-1/2 in. Refinished, feet, skirt and brasses replaced, top with burn and some stains, other normal surface abrasions and wear. The Estate of the Late Elizabeth French Henry Gregory, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Georgia Piedmont inlaid tall chest,
  Georgia Piedmont inlaid tall chest, walnut with yellow pine secondary, six dovetailed drawers, each with oval line inlay and brass pulls, single-board top and sides, original feet and skirt, attributed to Piedmont Georgia or South Carolina, early 19th century, 48-1/4 x 40 x 20-1/2 in. Brasses replaced, original feet and skirt with scattered repairs including one replaced rear foot and face patch to one front foot, some molding losses, veneered skirt with some cracks and minor patches. From the collection of Donald Huggin of Gaffney, South Carolina; purchased from Red Montgomery, Montgomery's Antiques, Fern Park, Florida, September 1976.
• Southern inlaid walnut chest,
  Southern inlaid walnut chest, yellow pine and poplar secondary, five dovetailed drawers, scalloped and herringbone-inlaid skirt, all pieces stamped with directional initials, attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, circa 1800, 39-1/4 x 39-1/2 x 23 in. Refinished, backboards reset and probably replaced, patches and minor losses to feet, brasses replaced.
• Piedmont North Carolina Federal
  Piedmont North Carolina Federal chest, walnut with yellow pine secondary, five drawers, molded top and back edge of case sides, quarter columns, early 19th century, 41 x 38 x 19-1/4 in. Old refinishing with mellow color, top with scattered stains, brasses replaced (bails possibly original, no plugged holes), minor patches to drawer facings, feet replaced, scattered abrasions and minor flaws. The Collection of Ella and Dennis Layne, Asheboro, North Carolina.
• North Carolina Chippendale chest,
  North Carolina Chippendale chest, walnut with poplar and yellow pine secondary, scalloped molded cornice and original bracket feet, attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, 1790-1810, 43-1/2 x 20-1/2 x 37 in. Good condition overall, surface refinished and some sun fading, original feet with three replaced spurs, brasses replaced, minor patches to drawer dividers at locks, other minor repairs. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• Southern Federal Walnut Chest
  Southern Federal Walnut Chest attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, early 19th century, walnut throughout with yellow pine secondary, line-inlaid molded top over five dovetailed drawers with inlaid kite escutcheons, straight bracket feet, 42-1/2 x 33 x 18 in.,
• Paint decorated Southern chest,
  Paint decorated Southern chest, yellow pine throughout, lift top with interior till, dovetailed straight bracket feet, original paint decoration with basket of flowers on front and leaves painted on feet, traces of other decoration on moldings, all on rich dark blue painted ground, illegible period inscription on back "…price $4", Piedmont, North Carolina, possibly Chatham County, early 19th century, 23-1/2 x 43-1/2 x 18-1/2 in. Wear and losses to paint decoration especially on top and moldings, original feet and blocking with minor pest damage, breaks and repairs, lacking three returns on feet and probably lacking central drop on skirt molding, one early strip at back of top, lacking one side molding element on top, old dry surface. A Piedmont, North Carolina Collection
• Southern Chippendale Walnut Tall
  Southern Chippendale Walnut Tall Chest attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, early 19th century, walnut with walnut and yellow pine secondary, 61-3/4 x 40 x 22 in.,
• North Carolina Chippendale tall
  North Carolina Chippendale tall chest, walnut with poplar, white pine and yellow pine secondary, three-over-five drawers flanked by fluted quarter columns, ogee bracket feet, attributed to Piedmont, North Carolina, possibly shop of John Ghent, late 18th century, 58-3/4 x 42 x 21-3/4 in. Refinished, brasses and foot facings replaced, some possible rebuilding to drawer secondary, drawer supports reset, other possible restorations and alterations, some breaks and repairs to drawer lips, other renailing. Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
• North Carolina walnut chest on
  North Carolina walnut chest on frame, sycamore with yellow pine secondary, original brass drawer pulls, two short drawers and one deep bonnet drawer with false double front over two long drawers, frame with cabriole legs and trifid feet, Piedmont, North Carolina, early 19th century, 44 x 39 x 19-1/2 in. Refinished, restorations to drawer lips, brasses replaced (no plugged holes), mellow brown color, patch to one front foot, other minor repairs. Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
• North Carolina Federal Inlaid Chest
  North Carolina Federal Inlaid Chest Piedmont North Carolina, attributed to the Gheen School, 1795-1810, poplar and yellow pine secondary, original ogee bracket feet, 47-1/4 x 35 x 17-1/2 in.,
• Federal Inlaid Walnut Chest of
  Federal Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, early 19th century, yellow pine secondary throughout, three dovetailed long drawers on scalloped and compass star inlaid skirt, bracket feet, undisturbed backboards with cut nails, 43-3/4 x 45 x 20-3/4 in.,
• North Carolina Chippendale chest of
  North Carolina Chippendale chest of drawers, yellow pine throughout, very finely constructed, single-board case sides, original dovetailed bracket feet, traces of early red and black paint, attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, 1760-1780, 42 x 32 x 19-1/2 in. Good condition overall, brasses replaced, central skirt drop replaced, break and repair to one rear foot, one top side molding replaced, minor pest damage, minor patches and repairs to drawer lips, other wear and minor repairs. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• North Carolina Chippendale
  North Carolina Chippendale miniature lift-top chest, walnut and yellow pine (by micro-analysis), hinged lid with open interior over elaborately scalloped skirt and bracket feet, attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, 18th century, 10 x 17-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. Patch and repair to front edge of molded top, one strap hinge repaired and one replaced, pest damage and small patch on rear skirt, two scrolled returns patched, minor sun fading and stains, other chips and minor repairs. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• SOUTHERN FEDERAL WALNUT INLAID FIVE
  SOUTHERN FEDERAL WALNUT INLAID FIVE DRAWER CHESTPiedmont, North Carolina, circa 1800, walnut with lightwood beading and inlaid kite escutcheons, dovetailed construction, yellow pine secondary, original brasses, 47-1/2 x 36-1/2 x 20-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina Condition: original feet and blocking with scattered breaks and repairs to facings, minor patch at one rear facing, some gaps and glue residue, some minor losses to inlaid banding (one rear foot loose), minor finish wear and scratches to top
• North Carolina Federal miniature
  North Carolina Federal miniature chest, figured walnut with yellow pine secondary, four graduated dovetailed drawers with original brass pulls, original shaped skirt, French feet and most blocking, attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, circa 1815-1820, 17 x 14-3/4 x 10-3/4 in. Excellent condition, old refinishing. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• Southern Federal Walnut Tall
  Southern Federal Walnut Tall Chest possibly Piedmont North Carolina, early 19th century, walnut with yellow pine secondary, dovetailed construction, three-over-five drawers, original feet and blocking with scrolled returns, 52 x 39-3/4 x 20-1/2 in.,
• North Carolina Walnut Chest on
  North Carolina Walnut Chest on Frame Piedmont, probably Rowan County, circa 1800, walnut throughout with pine secondary, five dovetailed drawers, conforming frame with arched skirt and boldly carved cabriole legs and trifid feet, paneled case sides, 53-1/2 x 42-1/2 x 22 in.,
• NORTH CAROLINA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT
  NORTH CAROLINA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Piedmont region, circa 1800, yellow pine and poplar secondary, dovetailed case, applied cove molded cornice, three side by side small drawers above two side by side small drawers above four long drawers, all graduated and lipped, the upper small five drawers with full dust boards, flanked by fluted quarter columns, raised on bold ogee bracket feet with pronounced spur and pad foot.
• NORTH CAROLINA LATE FEDERAL
  NORTH CAROLINA LATE FEDERAL CHERRY CHEST OF DRAWERS Piedmont region, second quarter 19th century, yellow pine secondary, rectangular top with applied molding to underside, four graduated flush drawers, paneled sides, distinctive scrolled feet.
• NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CHEST OF
  NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CHEST OF DRAWERS Piedmont Region, circa 1820, yellow pine secondary, two-board top with applied molded edge, two over three graduated drawers with scratch bead and inlaid kite escutcheon, triple scalloped skirt, tall tapered bracket feet with spurs.
• Federal Walnut Five-Drawer Chest
  Federal Walnut Five-Drawer Chest Piedmont North Carolina or Virginia, early 19th century, walnut with poplar and pine secondary, dovetailed drawers, undisturbed backboards with cut nails, original skirt, feet and blocking, 44-1/2 x 38-1/2 x 21-3/4 in.,
• SOUTHERN FEDERAL YELLOW PINE
  SOUTHERN FEDERAL YELLOW PINE BLANKET CHEST Piedmont North Carolina, circa 1820, rectangular top with bread board ends and applied underside molding, six board dovetailed case construction, applied original bracket foot facings to original block which is mortised through the bottom board.
• NORTH CAROLINA CHIPPENDALE
  NORTH CAROLINA CHIPPENDALE PAINTED BLANKET CHEST Piedmont region, late 18th century, six-board dovetailed yellow pine case, all over original green paint, top with applied molded edge, till to the interior, lid with snipe hinges, applied molded base with shaped bracket feet.
• NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL FIGURED
  NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL FIGURED WALNUT SIX DRAWER CHESTPiedmont area, early 19th century, single board top with applied molding, over six dovetailed drawers, yellow pine secondary throughout, distinctive shaped skirt, 50-1/2 x 38-1/2 x 22 in. Condition: very good condition, stains and finish losses to top, original feet with one later brace, knobs replaced, chip and loss at lower drawer facing corner, other finish distress and minor fading
• SOUTHERN FEDERAL WALNUT
  SOUTHERN FEDERAL WALNUT CHESTattributed to Piedmont, North Carolina, early 19th century, four graduated dovetailed drawers, scalloped skirts and turned legs, yellow pine and poplar secondary, 45-3/4 x 41-3/4 x 19-1/4 in. Condition: good structural condition, stains and finish losses to top, some later nailing at drawer dovetails, one drawer side resurfaced, some wooden knobs replaced
• NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL INLAID
  NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL INLAID WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS Piedmont region, early 19th century, yellow pine secondary, rectangular top with exposed dovetails to the left and right side and slight rear overhang, four graduated drawers with scratch bead and light line inlay, scalloped skirt on French bracket feet.
• NORTH CAROLINA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT
  NORTH CAROLINA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT BLANKET CHEST Late 18th century, Piedmont region, yellow pine secondary, rectangular top with applied molded edge, fishtail hinges, interior with till to the left side, dovetailed case, applied lower molding above two side-by-side drawers with lip line inlay, shaped bracket foot base with spur.
• Rare Georgia inlaid chest of
  Rare Georgia inlaid chest of drawers, walnut with yellow pine secondary, two small drawers over four, dovetailed drawers with line inlay and kite escutcheons, oval fan inlay between top drawers, shaped bracket feet, probably Piedmont Georgia, early 19th century, 46 x 38 x 21 in. Refinished, brasses replaced (no plugged holes on lower drawers), some original foot blocking with replaced facings, some foot facings with breaks and repairs, one side molding missing from top, normal minor patches and surface abrasions.
• NORTH CAROLINA WALNUT FEDERAL
  NORTH CAROLINA WALNUT FEDERAL INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS Piedmont region, early 19th century, yellow pine and poplar secondary, rectangular top with applied trim with slight rear overhang, four graduated drawers with scratch bead and light wood line inlay, scalloped skirt, French bracket feet.
• Georgia figured birch Federal
  Georgia figured birch Federal chest, three over four drawers with yellow pine secondary, attributed to Piedmont, Georgia or South Carolina, early 19th century, 46 x 40-1/2 x 20-1/2 in. Old refinishing with some applied color and stain, brasses replaced, original feet and skirt with some later blocking, small patch on top, other normal wear and minor repairs, some molding restorations. One drawer inscribed "Purchased from Mr. Thompson, Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC, who got it in Cabarus [sic] County". The Collection of the Late Ruth Scott, Charlotte, North Carolina.
• North Carolina walnut chest on
  North Carolina walnut chest on frame, rare narrow form, yellow pine secondary, four graduated dovetailed drawers, top with applied molding, on original frame with scrolled skirt on turned legs with pad feet, attributed to Piedmont, North Carolina, late 18th century, 46 x 27-1/2 x 18-1/2 in. Old refinishing with sun fading, patches and repairs to drawer facings, backboards replaced (with inscription "B.J.R…(?) Randleman NC"), patch and repair to one toe, strips applied to bed of frame, some drawer sides and bottoms replaced, bed molding probably replaced. Collected by consignor's grandfather, 1930s or 1940s.
• Southern inlaid walnut chest,
  Southern inlaid walnut chest, single-board walnut top, line inlay with kite escutcheons, five drawers, yellow pine secondary, flared French feet, probably Piedmont North Carolina, 41-1/2 x 36-1/2 x 19-1/2 in. Refinished, brasses replaced, feet and skirt replaced, scattered minor repairs to drawers secondary, other patches and repairs.
• NORTH CAROLINA PAINTED BLANKET
  NORTH CAROLINA PAINTED BLANKET CHEST Piedmont region attributed to Alamance County, circa 1830, yellow pine, six board dovetailed case construction, old (likely original) blue paint, hinged lid with bread board ends and applied molded edge, open interior, applied projecting molded base raised on four tall turned tapered distinctive feet.
• Rare sulphur inlaid Southern chest,
  Rare sulphur inlaid Southern chest, walnut with poplar secondary, dovetailed case and original straight bracket feet, deeply shaped skirt, top with two sulphur inlaid panels with double tulip motifs, pinwheel, compass, flower and heart decorated front with date "1844", attributed to Piedmont, North Carolina, 22 x 42-1/2 x 19 in. Refinished, some cracks and separations, shrinkage cracks in top, one replaced rear foot, one 2 in. side facing patch, other minor repairs. A Piedmont, North Carolina Collection