Knox County, Tennessee signed and dated walnut chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite style. Lower backboards of chest inscribed, "A Hansard 1827" (possibly Archelus B. Hansard (1803-1882). Archelus was born in Amerst Co., VA and died in Pedigo, TN (North Knox County). Consisting of one large drawer over three smaller graduated drawers, all dovetailed, maple escutcheons. Top with horizontal reeding and exaggerated overhang, French splayed feet with shaped skirt and returns. Poplar secondary. 40 1/2" H x 39 1/4" W x 20" D. Overhang of top measures 22 5/8" D. Circa 1827. Provenance: Descended through the family of Revolutionary War soldier, Colonel John Sawyers. CONDITION: Older refinish, front shaped skirt appears to be a late 19th century replacement, escutcheons appear to be mid 19th century replacements, locks missing, several glass pulls missing.