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The Dall Family Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Provenance: William Dall, 3rd (1753-1829) Dall was a patriot and sympathizer with Samuel Adams' party in the American Revolution. Around the time of the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, he was sent through the lines with dispatches for the Connecticut patriots, and was wounded in the foot. During his convalescence he became a writing master at Yale College. Upon returning to Boston, he became a successful merchant. In 1797 Dall was given a silver teapot by Paul Revere which now resides in The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, see Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, pages 838-9.

Photograph © Bruce M. White

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Primary Woods: Mahogany, Maple; Secondary Wood: Pine
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1765.
Styles / Movements:	Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	5804
Incollect Reference #:	106030

Dimensions

W.	38.75 in;	H.	84 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	98.43 cm;	H.	213.36 cm;	D.	53.34 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.