A few examples of appraisal values for
PIEDMONT CHEST NORTH CAROLINA

• 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.
• 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.,
• 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 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.
• 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 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
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Piedmont North Carolina cupboard,
  Piedmont North Carolina cupboard, hanging cupboard, yellow pine throughout, pegged construction, boldly overhung molded top over paneled door with shelved interior, dovetailed drawer, scrolled base, original backboards with pegged construction, attributed to Rowan County, North Carolina, late 18th/early 19th century, 39 x 31-3/4 x 12 in. Excellent condition overall with restored blue/green paint, some later nails and screw holes in back, one interior shelf patched, surface wear, abrasions and minor warping. James S. Chatmon Collection
• 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.
• Important Piedmont North Carolina
  Important Piedmont North Carolina tall chest, inlaid walnut with yellow pine secondary throughout, dovetailed drawers, front set with engaged quarter columns, attributed to Catawba County, North Carolina, 1780-1800, 46-1/2 x 36 x 17 in. Excellent condition overall, brasses replaced, scattered minor patches repairing knots, one long drawer with strip patch at drawer lip, original feet and blocking with very minor patches and repairs, backboards with some renailing, normal wear and abrasions; restorations by Ned Hipp, 1994 (report accompanies lot). Descended in the Bollick family; John Merhar, III, Claremont, North Carolina, 1994
• 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.
• 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 Chippendale tall
  North Carolina Chippendale tall chest, highly figured walnut with yellow pine secondary, cove and scalloped molded top over nine dovetailed drawers, original feet and blocking, undisturbed backboards, Piedmont, North Carolina, circa 1800, 60 x 42 x 22 in. Refinished, brasses replaced, top two long drawers with cracks and losses, other scattered patches and minor losses to drawer lips, original feet and blocking with very minor repairs. Collection of Mrs. Pauline Carter and the Late Harry C. Carter
• 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.
• 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
• North Carolina chest-on-frame, very
  North Carolina chest-on-frame, very highly figured walnut and walnut veneers, poplar and yellow pine secondary, two short drawers and one deep bonnet drawer with false double front over two long drawers, Rowan County, Piedmont, North Carolina, circa 1815, 44-1/4 x 38-5/8 x 19-1/4 in. Excellent condition overall, old refinishing with rich dark color, brass pulls possibly original (no plugged holes), very minor wear and flaws. Estate Antiques, Charleston, South Carolina, 1994; Couey Collection.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 FEDERAL WALNUT AND
  NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL WALNUT AND FIGURED MAPLE CHEST OF DRAWERS Piedmont region, circa 1820s, poplar secondary, one board rectangular top, four graduated lipped solid tiger maple drawer fronts, distinctive cut and pierced skirt, tapered feet.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 Chippendale chest,
  North Carolina Chippendale chest, yellow pine throughout, lift top with paneled front, sides and back, original iron strap hinges with traces of grain painting, original bracket feet, cut nail and pegged construction, Eastern North Carolina, 1780-1840, 20-1/2 x 37-1/4 x 18-1/2 in. Generally good condition, refinished, minor wear and losses to feet, other normal wear and surface flaws. 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.,
• North Carolina Chippendale chest,
  North Carolina Chippendale chest, walnut with poplar secondary, dovetailed and rosehead nail construction, lift top with wrought iron strap hinges, interior till with secret drawer, two dovetailed drawers, probably original brass pulls (no plugged holes), original straight bracket feet, attributed to North Carolina, late 18th/early 19th century, 25-1/4 x 45-1/2 x 19 in. Refinished, top warped, weld repair to one hinge, some breaks and repairs to foot facings and spurs, some glue blocks replaced. The Estate of Joel H. and Alice C. Radcliffe, Greensboro, North Carolina.
• Diminutive North Carolina walnut
  Diminutive North Carolina walnut chest, walnut and cherry with yellow pine secondary, eight dovetailed drawers, original dovetailed straight bracket feet and blocking, Piedmont, North Carolina, 1780-1810, 41-3/4 x 31-1/2 x 16-3/4 in. Refinished, slightly reduced in depth with associated restorations to drawer backs (backboard attachments cut and renailed), one long drawer back replaced, minor patches to drawer lips and to case sides, some backboards replaced, brasses replaced (no plugged holes), other normal wear and minor repairs. Mrs. Spotty Coan Simpson Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• LATE FEDERAL NORTH CAROLINA
  LATE FEDERAL NORTH CAROLINA WALNUT SEMI-TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Piedmont region, attributed to Chatham County, circa 1830, yellow pine secondary, one board rectangular top, two over three graduate lipped drawers, paneled sides, raised on tall turned tapered feet.
• North Carolina walnut sugar
  North Carolina walnut sugar chest, figured walnut with yellow pine and poplar, dovetailed box with hinged lid and open interior (no dividers), frame fitted with dovetailed drawer and tapered square legs, attributed to Piedmont North Carolina, 19th century, 32 x 25-1/2 x 17-1/2 in. Excellent condition overall, old surface with scattered stains, abrasions and minor fading, brasses replaced. Probably purchased from Granny Warren Antiques, Candler, North Carolina. Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.
• 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.
• 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.,