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Queen Anne Lowboy made by John Scottow

Creator: John Scottow
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Made by John Scottow (1701-1790)

Decorated by William Randle (w. 1715-1739)

Primary Woods: Maple, Pine
Secondary Wood: Pine

This lowboy was originally japanned, as remnants of a black background are on the tops of the drawer fronts. The inscription “Scottow/W Randle” appears on the backboard.

Reference: This lowboy is discussed in Michael Flanigan, American Furniture from the Kaufman Collection, number 17, page 50 in relation to a japanned high chest of drawers. For a separate discussion of William Randle, see Dean A. Fales, Jr., “Boston Japanned Furniture” in Boston Furniture of the Eighteenth Century. The dressing table is also illustrated in the exhibition catalog Vanity and Elegance: The Dressing Table and Tall Chest in America, 1685-1785, number 8, page 13.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	6904
Incollect Reference #:	191928

Dimensions

W.	33.75 in;	H.	30.5 in;	D.	21.5 in;
W.	85.73 cm;	H.	77.47 cm;	D.	54.61 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.