The reproduction of this elegant piece demanded the ultimate in skills of many talented and deeply experienced Kittinger craftsmen of the 1960s. This offering marks the fifth chest we've had the good fortune of offering for public sale on our website. The Elmwood Company has been honored to have handled the private resale of a number of the Kittinger Centennial Chests. The #1 Chest toured the United States between 1966-1969 and was honored with private receptions at Kittinger Company showrooms. By comparison, a 3 bedroom house could be purchased in 1966 for about $10,000 and the Ford Mustang sold new in 1969 for $1999. The last of the chests was produced and sold in 1969 for $10,000.00. The Centennial Chests sold originally in 1966 for $8,500.00. The reproduction was examined and approved by the Curator, Yale University Art Gallery. The brass plaque is engraved with the name of the original purchaser of the chest. Each chest is numbered and distinguished by a special brass plaque as well as other Kittinger Company markings. Kittinger elected to produce 12 copies of the antique. Affleck came to America from Scotland, setting up shop in the wealthy community of Philadelphia in the early 1760s, and in the ensuing years became famous for his artistry in wood. Affleck was well known for the type of graceful, relief type, carving found on this chest. The original antique was attributed to Thomas Affleck, a leading Philadelphia cabinetmaker of the period 1763-1775. This chest is considered one of the finest and most detailed examples of the Philadelphia High Chest form. The original antique remains at Yale and can be viewed yet today on the Yale University Art Gallery website. The original antique selected for reproduction is a part of the Mabel Brady Garvan Collection at Yale University Art Gallery and on permanent display since 1930. This chest was produced in order to highlight Kittinger Company's 'Centennial of Craftsmanship', celebrating 100 years of the 'skill of the hands.' An exact reproduction of the original antique.Д®lmwood Company was pleased to offer for sale Kittinger's Masterpiece, an exact reproduction of a famous Philadelphia high chest, meticulously reproduced in limited edition and originally offered for sale in 1966 to commemorate Kittinger Company's 100th Anniversary. Upper section: 8 drawers (5 lower drawers with lock). Lower section: 4 drawers (top drawer with lock). Center top cartouche and flame finials removable.

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