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18th c. English Solid-Side Fruitwood Lowboy

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
An unusual English 18th century fruitwood lowboy or dressing table having richly molded top over three drawers and solid sides, finished with molded feet. Good color and rich patina. Overall of very architectural form. circa 1760.

This lowboy exhibits several characteristics of West Country construction , notably the slab sides, which are often found on dressers from Somerset, specifically in and around Bridgewater.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Richly patinated, the brass pulls later, lacking locks, the escutcheons original.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	wcxzynmlahio
Incollect Reference #:	606010

Dimensions

W.	40.5 in;	H.	28 in;	D.	21.5 in;
W.	102.87 cm;	H.	71.12 cm;	D.	54.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.