mortschool1
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Looks to me like a strange blend of late Victorian, meets Art Nouveau (A blend of a couple of different styles.). Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like a reproduction from maybe the 20's to me. The escutcheon's (key hole plates ) and drawer pulls all look new. Unless it's been refinished, which would destroy 1/2 of it's value. If we had some more pictures of the different details on the piece it would make it easier to identify. Any maker labels on the back? The scroll work on the bottom doors look like they've been painted. Usually on true Victorian pieces, the tops above the drawers could be split or at least cracked, from swelling and retracting of the wood. I don't see any age to it. My opinion may flip/flop completely, looking at it in person. I was a antique dealer for about 30 yrs. There are a lot of different clues that I would look for, to judge whether or not if it's legitimate.