As you can see in the final photo, this is somewhat larger than many of the 19th century apprentice ebonite's test projects, and slightly more 'country', so it's possible it was handmade as a child's play chest of drawers or for a large doll. Definitely handmade, drawers are dovetailed, and it appears it was scrap woods used. Very quaint and charming. If it is an apprentice piece, I will just explain that each young man learning the cabinet maker's trade in France, ebeniste, eboniste, would advance in skill over time, and produce miniature furniture to show the Master the skills learned. This might be an early apprentice work, not even using finer woods. The thing we're certain of is it is a single piece unlike any other. Full measurements are noted on the photos.
Good to very good condition for age and type. As noted, the wood used in this early one seems to be scraps, so likely a first or early project for this young apprentice. Has the feel of a country home chest. These are wonderful to use as display props, as well as for antique doll collectors' displays. Lots of photos show it well from all sides. Heavy! Old forest growth wood, a lot of it seems to be pine.
