Lot 369
A Southern Maple and Walnut Jackson Press, early 19th c., the projecting top above cutlery and deep drawers with a bottle drawer on each side, the three lower drawers flanked by ropetwist columns with Ionic capitals and ending in bulbous turned legs, the skirt with conforming ropetwist molding, height 52 in., width 51.5in., depth 24. 25in. Note: Derived from the traditionally larger sideboard, this Southern chest form, known as the 'Jackson Press ' was versatile in its use for dining rooms and kitchens. Most closely associated with Tennessee cabinet makers and named for local hero Andrew Jackson, the Jackson Press was common in the vicinity of Jackson's home: Davidson County, Montgomery County, and Wilson County, Tennessee. Reference: For related examples see Derita Coleman and Nathan Harsh, The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and Its Makers Through 1950, chapter XII.
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