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QUEEN ANNE SCROLL-TOP HIGHBOY

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Eastern Massachusetts, ca. 1760.

Provenance: Private collection, Cornwall, Connecticut.

This classic, probably coastal Massachusetts, scroll or arched top with a central shaped plinth high chest has finely executed twin fan-carved drawers. The upper case has a pediment surmounted with three turned finials above three short drawers, the central fan-carved, above four graduated long drawers. the lower case is fitted with a waist molding above one long drawer over three short drawers, the central fan-carved. The case has a carved shaped apron with repeating cupid’s bow motifs, joined by graceful cabriole legs ending on truncated pad feet.

Dimensions: 87" h (at finial), 39 1/4" w. (lower case), 21 1/2" d. (lower case).

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Walnut, Maple, Pine.
Condition:	Good. Great Condition with minor imperfections, replaced brass, old refinished surface, finials early replacements
Creation Date:	1760
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	F-CP-HB 021
Incollect Reference #:	260839

Dimensions

W.	39.25 in;	H.	87 in;	D.	21.5 in;
W.	99.7 cm;	H.	220.98 cm;	D.	54.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.