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RARE CHIPPENDALE TRAY TOP TEA TABLE

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Attributed to Robert Harrold (active 1765-1792)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ca. 1765-1775
Mahogany, mahogany veneers; secondary woods, maple frame, pine cleet and blocks of a later date.
Condition: Over-all in fine original condition. Minor repairs to pierced brackets, one replaced bracket. Addition of glue blocks and supports.

This rare Chippendale tea table has been identified among a group of pieces associated with the cabinet shop of Robert Harrold. Most examples attributed to Harrold share the feature of mahogany veneer on maple rails. The other signature feature are the carved, pierced brackets, they appear on both known kettlestands and tea tables from Harrold’s workshop. As a British-trained craftsman Harrold had a dramatic impact on the tastes of the mercantile aristocracy of Portsmouth and consequently the work of his competitors.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	F-T-TT 034
Incollect Reference #:	425312

Dimensions

W.	34 in;	H.	25 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	86.36 cm;	H.	63.5 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.