Usually the top molding as a draw is a feature found on highboys, but your piece looks too tall to be a highboy top, I think. That would be a reason to "redo" the feet, however. Have a good look at the bottom to see if it's had feet before the present ones. Also look for a shadow around the base where the top may have sat in a molding to capture it.
As far as dating it goes, check for holes for cotter pin brasses, which would indicate an earlier date.-Al
As far as dating it goes, check for holes for cotter pin brasses, which would indicate an earlier date.-Al