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Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy, ca. 1750-1775

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Connecticut, Probably Wethersfield, ca. 1750-1775.

Cherry; Secondary wood: eastern white pine

This fine example exhibits great proportions to the case with finely executed twin carved fans. These attributes are more commonly found from cabinet shops within the vicinity of Hartford County.

The upper case has a cove molded cornice above a carved fan drawer flanked by two smaller drawers above four graduated drawers with thumb-nail molded drawer lips. The lower case is fitted with a waist molding above a drawer with a central carved fan drawer below flanked by drawers. The well defined cyma shaped skirt seen here is typically found on pieces from the Wethersfield area. The case is supported by graceful cabriole legs ending on pad feet.
Condition: Replaced brass, several minor drawer lip repairs, refinished; otherwise in fine condition. (see full condition report).

More Information

Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1750-1775
Styles / Movements:	Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	F-CP-HB 012
Incollect Reference #:	96309

Dimensions

W.	37.25 in;	H.	71.5 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	94.62 cm;	H.	181.61 cm;	D.	53.34 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.