Lowboy, Queen Anne, Fan Carved, Period Brasses
Connecticut
Circa 1760
Cherry, white pine and poplar

A carved dressing table with molded top with projecting edge over a case featuring overhanging thumb-molded long-drawer with three-drawer facade centering a concave carved fan, on valanced skirt with turned drops raised on cabriole legs having shaped knee returns ending in pad feet retaining platforms.
Old refinish, period brasses in original borings may be original; one return original with the remaining possibly replaced.
Dimensions: 32.5" H, 55.25" top W, 22.25" top D, 30.75" case W, 17.75" case D.
$15,975
271-32



Highboy, Queen Anne, Original Brasses
1740
Cherry

Dimensions: 70.5" H, 38.5" W, 21" D.
$14,000
336-75



Highboy, Queen Anne, Flattop
New England
Eighteenth Century
Butternut and white pine

The top case with bold cornice having two short drawers over three graduated long overlapping drawers; restored mid-molding sits within the original base molding of lower case. The base with sophisticated skirt is raised on cabriole legs ending in pad feet; two overlapping drawers, the lower drawer molded simulating three short drawers with a splendid central fan having 18-lobes. Although mounted within the original holes the brasses are replaced; all but one knee bracket are old replacements with one fishtail being replaced. The twentieth century resin stained surface is tinted red. (Top case: 35 5/8 by 17.25"; lower case: 38 by 19"; widest dimension at mid-molding: 39 1/8"; height: 72.5".)
$7,875
467-2

Highboy, Queen Anne, Diminutive
Coastal Connecticut or Long Island
Circa 1730
Retaining most of the original undisturbed cotter pin secured brasses
Maple and sycamore case, birch legs, hemlock and white pine secondary wood - SOLD

An unusually small and early example, influenced by Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts shop traditions. The choice of woods, the drawer design and organization; apron configuration and the elongated Dutch pad feet suggest a coastal origin. The chest remains in good condition, and features an appealing surface with considerable old color and patina. (Height: 61.5 inches; top case width: 37.5 inches; top case depth: 17 inches; bottom case width: 38.5 inches; bottom case depth: 19 inches)
274-105 - SOLD
Highboy, Queen Anne
Connecticut
Circa 1760
Maple

Crown molding above five graduated drawers having overhanging thumb-molded edges; top-case received by lower-case molding; the base with single long drawer above three short drawers features a triple arcade with drop-finials; the whole raised on cabriole legs with turned pad-feet. In good condition with typical minor imperfections; minor drawer lip repairs; brasses are not original, however, they are within original borings. (Height: 75 inches; top case width: 35.75 inches; top case depth: 18.25 inches; bottom case width: 37.75 inches; bottom case depth: 20 inches.)
$7,975
410-58

A Rare And Wonderful
William And Mary Veneered Highboy
Boston or New York
Circa 1690-1710
Walnut veneers on pine and oak - SOLD

An extremely early classic first generation highboy that has survived in excellent condition, retaining its original brasses, legs, feet, and stretchers. The shapes of front and side skirts conform to stretcher profile; front skirt is edged with cock beading, some of which is restored. There are minor veneer repairs and possibly some small replacements to stretcher appliques; finish is late 20th century.
(Height: 60.25-inches; base width: 39.25-inches; base depth: 22-inches; top case width: 37-inches; top case depth: 20.75-inches.)
424-40 - SOLD
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