Three Drawer Antique Hardwood Miniature Tabletop Chest antique italian embodying painstaking labor

embodying painstaking labor

It seems to me to show the influence of South American figurative pottery (Shipibo pottery comes to mind)

and a sort of a sun pattern at the center of each side

Cerebos is an English brand of salt which continues to be sold in Europe

The unmatched teacups in the photos are not included

Three Drawer Antique Hardwood Miniature Tabletop Chest antique italian embodying painstaking laborThis tabletop chest of three drawers mid to late 19th century, I believe features a rectangular top, paneled sides, large wooden knobs, and turned, tapered front legs ending in ball feet. I love how simple and direct it is; just an honest and handsome little piece, ready to do its job. The chest has seen some use (as pictured in detail; see photos): a few of the knobs on the drawers are chipped (it appears they have been restrained since), there are a