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Rare Hepplewhite Card Table Labeled by Benjamin Frothingham

Creator: Benjamin Frothingham
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: Maple, Pine

Reference: Bears the label of Benjamin Frothingham (1734-1809) on the underside of the fixed leaf of the top. This label is his second and has “FROTHINGHAM” across the top rather than along the bottom as his earlier one did. See Sotheby's October 24-25, 1986 Catalog of Important American Furniture…, Lot 237A for a detailed image of his second label.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	Charlestown, Massachusetts, Circa 1795.
Styles / Movements:	Federal, Hepplewhite
Dealer Reference #:	6689
Incollect Reference #:	171447

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	28.5 in;	D.	17.75 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	72.39 cm;	D.	45.09 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.