Showrooms

Rare and Important Chippendale Block Front Chest on Chest

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Salem, Massachusetts ? Circa 1765

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: Pine

Height: 85 1/2 inches
Width: 41 1/2 inches
Depth: 23 inches

Provenance: Stone Family of Salem, Massachusetts; Shephard Family of Minnesota; Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York; Private collection, Ohio.
Reference: Chests on chests with a block fronted base and fluted pilasters on the upper case are representative of those made on the North Shore of Massachusetts. For a similar example with three urn and flame finials, please see Gerald Ward American Case Furniture in the Mabel Brady Garvan and other Collections at Yale University, number 79, pages 167-168.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, Pine, brass
Creation Date:	c. 1765
Styles / Movements:	Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	7021
Incollect Reference #:	243935

Dimensions

W.	41.5 in;	H.	85.5 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	105.41 cm;	H.	217.17 cm;	D.	58.42 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years, and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top quality Americana. We have been fortunate to work with many of the top private and public collections throughout the world. This is only an introduction to our varied collections of Americana and objects of American interest. We invite you to visit our New York City loft space in Chelsea filled with fine examples of American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework and painting.