Antique Sheraton Mahogany Cookie Corner Four Drawer Chest c. Mid 19th Century Folk art box with a pleasing low cut

with a pleasing low cut that reflects its age and nomadic origin

Grand Tour–inspired objects

rests above a profusely carved apron featuring acanthus foliage

this chest stands out with its unique lockside mechanism

and patina that speak to its long use in a tribal home

Antique Sheraton Mahogany Cookie Corner Four Drawer Chest c. Mid 19th Century Folk art box with a pleasing low cutA handsome mid 19th century Sheraton cookie corner four drawer chest in mahogany, showing the lingering classical tendencies of the late Federal and Sheraton periods as they transitioned into the Victorian era. The case is distinguished by the characteristic incurved cookie corner top, reeded corner stiles, and elegant turned legs that lift the case lightly from the ground. The rich mahogany fronts display attractive figured grain and retain an