Description: Antique c.1850s Empire Style Birds Eye Maple Wood Dresser Chest Of Drawers Bureau with Secret Drawers This beautiful Empire-style dresser was made circa 1850. It was acquired from the estate of a well-known antique dealer in Grove City, Pennsylvania. It is made of solid maple wood and has accents of bird's eye maple. The drawers also have a dovetailed construction. There are 5 levels of drawers. The lower three open easily and have small brass keyholes (no key). The two upper levels of drawers can only be opened by means of secret latches. In order to open the top level of three small drawers, you must first open the large secret door beneath, which appears to be just a decorative front. In order to do this, you must open the third drawer down, reach up underneath the secret drawer, and depress a hidden latch made of thin bamboo. Once this large secret drawer is open, you can reach up under the top three small drawers and depress the secret mechanisms which allow them to open. The upper level of secret drawers have a final layer of hidden drawers behind them. They will only open to half of their actual depth until you reach underneath and depress a second mechanism, revealing small divided drawers behind. Please note, the secret bamboo mechanisms on the top left drawer are broken, so it opens easily and is no longer secret. It is engraved underneath with the previous owner's name, date, and style. The beautiful script reads, "Bob + Loretta Scott, From Marshall Scott, Bd. Rm, EMPIRE, 1850 or Before". Features: • Maker unknown • Made circa 1850 • Classic Empire style • 4 levels of drawers • One-of-a-kind antique piece Measurements: Length: 41 in / 104 cm Width: 21 in / 53 cm Height: 51.5 in / 131 cm Condition: Pre-Owned Good antique condition. Due to its age, the drawers can be a bit "sticky". The top left pull-out drawer is missing one of the dividers and its secret bamboo mechanisms, so it opens easily. There is a small red mark in the second drawer, and there are some chips on some of the knobs which do not affect its functionality. Please see all the pictures. We stand behind our items and always want our customers to be 100% satisfied. If you ever have an issue with any purchase, please contact us and we will work with you to make it right. This item will be shipped using a private freight shipper. You are also welcome to pick up the item yourself or arrange your own shipping. Thanks for stopping by to view this Antique c.1850s Empire Birds Eye Maple Wood Dresser Chest Of Drawers Bureau.
Price: 1595 USD
Location: Grove City, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-08-08T00:26:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 400 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: Yes
Color: Brown
Material: Maple
Year Manufactured: 1850
Item Length: 41 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Item Depth: 21 in
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Chest of Drawers
Department: Adult
Number of Drawers: 7
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Assembly Required: No
Item Height: 51.5 in
Style: Empire & Biedermeier
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1849
Finish: Maple
Item Width: Less Than 30 in
Handle Material: Wood
