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William Beake

Very Rare Signed William & Mary Chest of Drawers

Origin

United States, Pennsylvania

Period

18th Century

Materials

Walnut.

Dimensions

W.	38.125 in;	H.	39.125 in;	D.	22.625 in;
W.	96.84 cm;	H.	99.38 cm;	D.	57.47 cm;

Condition

The feet and brass are replaced.

Creation Date

Philadelphia, PA, c. 1710.

Description

An exceptional example of the William & Mary form, this chest has a molded three-piece top, a two-over-three drawer arrangement, paneled ends, chamfered corners, a base molding and ball feet. It is signed in red pencil "Wm. Beake" on the bottom drawer. He is listed as working in Philadelphia as early as 1696. there is another chest known signed and dated 1711. It is pictured and exhibited in "Worldy Goods".

Styles / Movements

William & Mary

Incollect Reference Number

125477