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QUEEN ANNE CARVED SLANT FRONT DESK Probably Made by Ebenezer Hubbell
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Description
Probably Made by Ebenezer Hubbell (1723-1800)
Stratford, Connecticut, Circa 1765
Primary Wood: Cherry
Secondary Woods: Oak, White Pine
Reference: Please see Edward S. Cooke Jr. “The Social Economy of the Preindustrial Joiner in Western Connecticut, 1750-1800” in American Furniture 1995, specifically pages 128-129 and figures 16-17 for two desks probably made by Ebenezer Hubbell. Also, the desk and bookcase on pages 423-425, number 202, in Nancy Richards and Nancy Evans New England Furniture at Winterthur has the same inset carved shell and Spanish feet. Those attributes are also seen in a desk from the Woodbury area in Litchfield County Furniture 1730-1850, page 62-63, an exhibit held at the Litchfield Historical Society. - More Information
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For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.
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