A few examples of appraisal values for
VIRGINIA MADE CHEST

• VIRGINIA FEDERAL CHERRY TEXTILES
  VIRGINIA FEDERAL CHERRY TEXTILES CHESTprobably Valley, late 18th/early 19th century, in early probably original surface, hinged lid with open interior with removable shelf, single dovetailed long drawer, original bracket feet, cherry with yellow pine secondary, 28-3/4 x 41 x 18-1/2 in. Condition: rear feet and brackets replaced, original front feet with later blocking, current brasses are replacements for original wooden knobs, lacking interior till, minor warping to facade with some separations at dovetails, original hinges somewhat loose, minor warping to top with extensive finish wear and stains consistent with early surface
• VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT CHEST OF
  VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS CA. 1805Virginia Federal walnut chest of drawers ca. 1805 , 38 1/4" h., 38" w. Provenance: Journell Estate, Lincoln, Virginia.
• Virginia painted walnut cherry
  Virginia painted walnut cherry and pine dower chest dated 1830 with stylized hearts flanking a wheel above three drawers 30... ?
• Virginia Chippendale walnut
  Virginia Chippendale walnut chest, yellow pine secondary, four graduated dovetailed drawers, in rich old surface, original ogee bracket feet, Virginia, possibly Southampton County, late 18th century, 36-1/4 x 40 x 20 in. Good condition with old surface, original feet and blocking with one replaced side facing and one pieced facing, replaced brasses, one side molding replaced, other minor repairs. Private Collection, Charleston, Carolina
• VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT CHEST OF
  VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS, CA. 1800Virginia Federal walnut chest of drawers, ca. 1800 , 44" h., 39 1/4" w. Provenance: Journell Estate, Lincoln, Virginia.
• Virginia Chippendale chest of
  Virginia Chippendale chest of drawers, figured mahogany with yellow pine and other mixed secondary woods, line-inlaid top, four graduated and dovetailed drawers, original straight bracket feet, chamfered backboards, probably Virginia, late 18th century, 31-3/4 x 37-3/4 x 22 in. Brasses replaced, original feet with some regluing and one later block, patch and repair to front base molding, back and drawer interiors with later varnish, backboards renailed and with one later strip, other normal cracks, minor wear and abrasions.
• A FEDERAL VIRGINIA WALNUT FOUR
  A FEDERAL VIRGINIA WALNUT FOUR DRAWER CHEST. Ca. 1800 black walnut Virginia chest in old likely original finish, with an applied molded top and four graduated drawers, retaining old eagle brass, on flared Hepplewhite base, yellow pine secondary woods. chalk signed under bottom drawer, William Davidson. 38”H x 38.75”W x 19.5”D.
• VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT FIVE DRAWER
  VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT FIVE DRAWER CHEST1790-1820, top with applied moldings over five dovetailed drawers, flanked by chamfered corners and set on original ogee bracket feet, poplar secondary throughout, 39-1/4 x 42-1/2 x 19-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Greeneville, Tennessee Condition: good condition overall, brasses replaced (no plugged holes), original feet and most blocking with scattered patches to facings
• Virginia diminutive painted pine
  Virginia diminutive painted pine dower chest early 19th c. retaining its original red yellow and green geometric decoration with... ?
• Virginia Federal miniature chest,
  Virginia Federal miniature chest, mahogany with yellow pine secondary, four graduated dovetailed drawers, inlaid shaped skirt and widely flared French feet, possibly Norfolk area of Virginia, 1790-1800, 19-1/2 x 20-1/4 x 12 in. Refinished, brass pulls and one side skirt replaced, minor veneer patches and repairs. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• Virginia Federal mahogany chest,
  Virginia Federal mahogany chest, figured mahogany with poplar and pine secondary, four graduated dovetailed drawers, original straight bracket feet, attributed to Virginia, 1780-1800, 37-3/4 x 43-1/4 x 21-3/4 in. Brasses replaced, feet largely original with some replaced blocking, backboards renailed, drawer supports replaced, other minor repairs.
• FEDERAL VIRGINIA INLAID WALNUT
  FEDERAL VIRGINIA INLAID WALNUT CHEST. Ca. 1800 Virginia walnut chest, with four graduated inlaid drawers, retaining old brass, with canted corners on flared French feet, 41”H x 41”L x 20”D.
• Very fine Virginia Federal chest,
  Very fine Virginia Federal chest, figured mahogany with yellow pine secondary throughout, serpentine top over four graduated dovetailed drawers, original skirt and French feet, attributed to Norfolk, Virginia, early 19th century, 40-1/2 x 43-1/4 x 23-1/2 in. Excellent condition overall with old refinishing, brasses replaced, original feet and some blocking with minor patches to facings, other scattered minor veneer repairs, scattered veneer patches and cracks to top, other minor repairs, backboards renailed.
• Virginia Chippendale spice chest,
  Virginia Chippendale spice chest, walnut with poplar secondary, figured walnut door opening to 11 interior drawers, original skirt and bracket feet, probably Virginia, circa 1770, 23-3/4 x 17-1/4 x 9-1/2 in. Generally good condition, hinges replaced with some associated patches, lock replaced with some associated losses, chip and loss to top corner of door, one rear foot facing with crack and repair, old finish with some sun fading, normal cracks, minor wear and abrasions. Purchased in Petersburg, Virginia; Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• VIRGINIA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT TALL
  VIRGINIA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT TALL CHEST.Virginia Chippendale Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers. Molded cornice, three over two over four full width lip molded dovetailed graduated drawers, right and left upper drawers are secret locking. reeded quarter columns, molded base, ogee bracket feet. 61-1/2"h. x 43"w. x 22-1/4"d. Condition: : Good with wear and losses, board separation on sides, reproduction brasses. Condition: Condition: : Good with wear and losses, board separation on sides, reproduction brasses.
• VIRGINIA CRAFTSMAN REPRODUCTION
  VIRGINIA CRAFTSMAN REPRODUCTION CHIPPENDALE STYLE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERSVIRGINIA CRAFTSMAN REPRODUCTION CHIPPENDALE STYLE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS, the rectangular top above a conforming case fitted with two short drawers over three long drawers on ogee bracket feet, branded Virginia Craftsman Reproductions on back - h:35.50w:31.75d:17in. Provenance: Property of Green Plains Estate, Mathews County, VA
• Fine Virginia serpentine chest,
  Fine Virginia serpentine chest, mahogany with poplar secondary, deeply serpentine top and four graduated drawers, old dry probably original varnished surface throughout, attributed to Norfolk, Virginia area, 38-1/4 x 42 x 22-3/4 in. Brasses replaced, minor losses and repairs to cockbeading, one rear foot bracket and block replaced, probably original surface with stains, expected wear and abrasions throughout.
• Virginia Chippendale tall chest,
  Virginia Chippendale tall chest, walnut with poplar, yellow pine and oak secondary, four graduated dovetailed drawers flanked by fluted quarter columns, original brass pulls and ogee bracket feet, undisturbed backboards with rosehead nails, one dustboard with chiseled inscription "WDI May 11, 1799", attributed to Virginia, circa 1799, 44-1/2 x 38 x 22-1/4 in. Excellent condition overall, one drawer lip with strip patch, original feet with later blocking, old refinishing with mellow dark color, other minor wear and repairs. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
• Virginia Federal lift-top chest,
  Virginia Federal lift-top chest, inlaid walnut with yellow pine secondary, molded top with iron strap hinges, open interior, front with inlaid initials "CN" over two line-inlaid dovetailed drawers with probably original brass pulls, original finish and bracket feet, attributed to Bedford County, Virginia, early 19th century, 27 x 47 x 18-1/2 in. Old dry probably original surface, lacking interior till and one brass, minor chips and losses to feet and moldings, other normal wear and flaws. Property of a Virginia Collector.
• Virginia Federal diminutive
  Virginia Federal diminutive chest, small scale with figured mahogany and poplar and yellow pine secondary, molded top over four graduated drawers, dovetailed construction, original French feet and shaped skirt, probably Virginia, early 19th century, 34-3/4 x 35 x 19-1/2 in. Refinished, patches and repairs to moldings, original feet and skirt with numerous breaks, veneer repairs, some face patches and some later blocking, bottom drawer divider replaced, brasses replaced (no plugged holes).
• VIRGINIA WALNUT DIMINUTIVE
  VIRGINIA WALNUT DIMINUTIVE STORAGE CHEST Circa 1820, poplar secondary, one board hinged rectangular top, conforming case with four recessed paneled sides, turned tapered feet.
• CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST-ON-STAND
  CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST-ON-STAND MARYLAND OR VIRGINIA, CIRCA 1760-1780Chippendale Walnut Chest-on-Stand, Maryland or Virginia, Circa 1760-1780 In two parts. Some losses and restorations to drawer lips; brasses replaced. Height: 59-5/8 in (151.4 cm); Width: 41-1/2 in (105.4 cm); Depth: 23-5/8 in (60 cm)Property from a Virginia Estate
• American Paint-Decorated Chest
  American Paint-Decorated Chest possibly Virginia, dated 1793, pine throughout, dovetailed construction, fine original paint, front with yellow and red "LTW 1793" over owl on dark green ground, red and black painted base, original iron strap hinges and iron lock, original feet and blocking, 19-1/4 x 37 x 15-3/4 in.,
• Virginia Chippendale miniature
  Virginia Chippendale miniature blanket chest, walnut with poplar and yellow pine secondary, fine dovetailed construction, lift top with open interior over single drawer, original ogee bracket feet, attributed to Virginia, late 18th century, 11-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 10 in. Good condition overall, replaced drawer pulls, minor break and repair to one rear foot, other normal wear and cracks. Frank L. Horton Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• FINE RARE VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT
  FINE RARE VIRGINIA FEDERAL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERSprobably Northern Virginia, circa 1800, highly figured bookmatched walnut veneers, banded top centering large lightwood panel depicting cotton plants, with inlaid surround, bold geometric inlay on top edge, graduated drawers with inlaid quarter fan, line, and shield escutcheon inlays, flanked by barber pole and wave inlaid panels, sawtooth bookmatched shaped skirt, set on original French feet, yellow pine, poplar, and oak secondary, 38 x 39 x 18 in. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: very good condition overall, brasses replaced, some later bracing at underside of top, distinctive feet with some cracks to veneered facings, small patches to original rear feet, rear brackets replaced, one front foot with area of loss with infill and color retouch, veneer chip at back edge of top and one foot, other typical veneer cracks, scattered repairs, and checking
• VIRGINIA FEDERAL FIGURED MAHOGANY
  VIRGINIA FEDERAL FIGURED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CHEST OF D...probably Norfolk area, 1790-1810, deeply shaped top over four graduated conforming drawers, highly figured veneers, deeply shaped skirt, French feet, yellow pine secondary, 34-1/2 x 41 x 23 in. Condition: brasses replaced, one pull detached but retained, shrinkage cracks and separations, restorations and repairs to feet and side skirts, some replacements and later color, warping to top (lifting from one rear corner), some warping and shrinkage cracks to case sides
• RARE VIRGINIA TIDEWATER AREA
  RARE VIRGINIA TIDEWATER AREA BIRCH TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1800-1820 the Southern tall chest having a rectangular top with molded edges over two short drawers with molded lips over 4 graduated long drawers with contrasting wooden pulls all raised on a molded base on bracket feet with a rare center front foot; birch primary Southern pine secondary woods - h:52 w:47.25 d:19.75 in.
• FEDERAL SATINWOOD INLAID WALNUT
  FEDERAL SATINWOOD INLAID WALNUT CHEST, SOUTHERN, POSSIBLY VIRGINIA, CIRCA 1800Federal Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Chest, Southern, Possibly Virginia, Circa 1800
• PAIR OF DIMINUTIVE THREE-DRAWER
  PAIR OF DIMINUTIVE THREE-DRAWER CHESTS VIRGINIA, CIRCA 2000 HEIGHTS 29”. WIDTHS 31”. DEPTHS 19”.PAIR OF DIMINUTIVE THREE-DRAWER CHESTS, Virginia, Circa 2000, In mahogany. Dimensions: Heights 29". Widths 31". Depths 19".
• Virginia Inlaid Hepplewhite Chest
  Virginia Inlaid Hepplewhite Chest of Drawerswalnut with white pine having four graduated cock-beaded drawers each with light wood line inlay and inlaid shield-shaped escutcheons slightly spurred French feet.41 x 28 x 31 in.Top re-set with 1/4 in. spline; later hardware and later divider to top drawer; patch at right front foot; some molding loss.
• Virginia Federal chest of
  Virginia Federal chest of drawers, figured mahogany veneers with poplar secondary and maple top and case sides, pine drawer cores, turned feet, attributed to Norfolk, Virginia, possibly Woodward shop, 46-1/2 x 45-3/4 x 21-3/4 in. Veneer patches and repairs including several to drawer facings, laminated feet (as made), wood knobs replaced, other cracks, surface wear and abrasions.
• Rare Southern Six-Board Chest
  Rare Southern Six-Board Chest attributed to Tidewater Virginia, 1690-1720, yellow pine throughout with oak battens, rosehead nails, star-cut side skirts, 27 x 49 x 19-1/2 in.,
• Virginia Federal butler's chest,
  Virginia Federal butler's chest, figured mahogany, mahogany veneers, yellow pine and poplar secondary, upper deep drawer with drop front and fitted interior with nine drawers and seven cubbyholes, one long drawer with indistinct period inscription "E. Cay…", one drawer with pasted label inscribed "Purchased November 15…Auction Rooms…price $66", drawer also inscribed "Finished by John C. Yost, July 1929…Balt. City", probably Virginia, 1800-1810, 43-1/2 x 41 x 22-1/2 in. Old refinishing, brasses probably replaced (no plugged holes), minor molding repairs, some later screws, most original feet and blocking, one rear foot replaced, one foot with facings pieced 2 in.
• Virginia walnut corner cupboard,
  Virginia walnut corner cupboard, dentil and line inlaid pediment, tombstone inlaid doors, inlaid deeply shaped skirt, probably original bracket feet, shelves and hinges, poplar and chestnut secondary, possibly Winchester, Virginia area, 19th century, 86 x 46-1/2 x 24 in. Refinished, original locks, hinges, feet and skirts, scattered minor patches and normal wear. Couey Collection.
• SOUTHERN CHIPPENDALE WALNUT BLANKET
  SOUTHERN CHIPPENDALE WALNUT BLANKET CHEST Attributed to Virginia, late 18th century, walnut and poplar secondary, rectangular lid with applied molded edge, fish tail hinges, interior till to the left side, dovetailed case, applied waist molding, two lower side-by-side lipped drawers, original dovetailed bracket foot base.
• Fine Virginia Federal miniature
  Fine Virginia Federal miniature chest, figured walnut with poplar and yellow pine secondary, original brass pulls and turned feet, back of bottom drawer signed in period script "Elijah Campbell", attributed to Lynchburg area, Virginia, early 19th century, 18 x 15-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. Excellent condition overall, old refinishing, one brass backplate replaced.