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Chippendale Four Drawer Chest, c. 1770

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Connecticut, ca. 1770. The chest has an undermolded top above four graduated reverse-serpentine drawer fronts flanked by quarter columns. The case is blocked at the ends which conforms to the ogee bracket feet and top. Note the back ends of the back feet are shaped and conform to the lines of the inside of the backs of the front feet, a feature not commonly seen. The chest is highlighted with line inlay around the top, drawer faces, and quarter columns.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Cherry, pine and poplar secondary.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1770
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	F-CP-CD 036
Incollect Reference #:	93623

Dimensions

W.	37 in;	H.	32.5 in;	D.	19.5 in;
W.	93.98 cm;	H.	82.55 cm;	D.	49.53 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.