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Rare Federal Bellflower & Fan Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Probably Delaware ? Circa 1790

Primary Woods: Mahogany, Satinwood Inlays
Secondary Woods: Yellow Poplar, White Pine (by microanalysis)

Height: 48 3/4 inches
Width: 44 1/2 inches
Depth: 20 inches

Reference: The use of terrapin or turtle-shaped escutcheons is a feature unique to Federal furniture made in Delaware. Please see The Sewell C. Biggs Collection of American Art: A Catalogue, Volume I, page 75 for a slant-lid desk probably made by James or Daniel McDowell.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	Circa 1790
Styles / Movements:	Federal
Dealer Reference #:	37916
Incollect Reference #:	233320

Dimensions

W.	44.5 in;	H.	48.75 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	113.03 cm;	H.	123.83 cm;	D.	50.8 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.