Lot 21: A Baker Style Neoclassical Five-Drawer Tall Chest

A five-drawer tall chest of drawers executed in the Neoclassical or Federal style, consistent with designs produced by Baker Furniture. The chest is constructed of a medium-toned hardwood, likely cherry or maple, exhibiting a high-gloss lacquered finish. The rectangular case features five full-width, horizontally stacked drawers, each detailed with delicate string inlay banding surrounding the perimeter. The drawers are fitted with ten brass-toned bail handles mounted on ornate, shaped backplates. The chest rests on a shaped bracket base.