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THE ABRAHAM BISHOP BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
THE ABRAHAM BISHOP BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
Boston or Salem Circa 1775
Attributed to Benjamin Frothingham,Jr.

Primary wood: Mahogany
Secondary wood: Pine

Height: 83 inches
Width: 80 inches
Depth: 24 1/2 inches

Provenance: Abraham Bishop (1763-1844), Boston, Massachusetts and New Haven, Connecticut married Nancy Dexter (1776-1851) on March 11, 1792 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Nancy Dexter was the daughter of Timothy Dexter and Benjamin Frothingham, Sr.’s widow, Elizabeth Lord Frothingham Dexter. Written in chalk on the backboard of both the upper and lower case,”For Abraham Bishop, New Haven“

Reference: The base to the bookcase is based on Plate XC of Thomas Chippendale’s The Gentleman & Cabinet Maker's Director, Third Edition, 1754.

Item number 6320

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	6320
Incollect Reference #:	635990

Dimensions

W.	80 in;	H.	83 in;	D.	24.5 in;
W.	203.2 cm;	H.	210.82 cm;	D.	62.23 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, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.