I know the dresser was manufactured between 1871 and 1900 but it's the stamp on the back that I can't place. Upon further research I found this type of joinery is called Knapp Joints or Pin and Cove. The late 1800s - Machine-made dovetail joints replaced Knapp joints by 1900. All working parts can be duplicated in case of accident. Mr. Knapp patented his first joint making machine in 1867.In 1870 he sold the rights to an improved version of the patented machine to a group of investors who formed theKnapp Dovetailing Company in Northhampton, Mass. The drawers required a lot of extra sanding to get rid of the mustache shape of the handles which had become embedded in the stain! Rail Pull stamped in large print on back. #3. I was excited about this dresser. It looks similar, but the scallops are too deep and it isnt consistent enough to be machine made. Both have Knapp style drawer joints , also called pin and crescent. I feel the same way' but some times it's paint or the Dump. UNLIMITED Membership is like taking a master class in woodworking for less Keep reading! It is definitely not shellac and it doesn't have a clear coat over it of any kind that I can tell. If you have an antique piece of furniture that features drawers with a curious-looking half-circle joint, you can be almost certain that it was made in a North American factory between 1871 and 1900. I'm glad you're around Jim to answer all of my many questions. //
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