AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
QUEEN ANNE CHERRY FLAT TOP HIGHBOY.1740-1780, probably north coast of Connecticut. Cabriole legs with creased knees and pad feet. Apron of lower case deeply scrolled with foliate center device. Lower case consisting of a full width drawer over 3 box drawers. Upper case with 5 graduated drawers below a bold projecting cornice with an attached acceptance molding which corresponds to the acceptance molding of the lower case. Brasses and locks are original. Secondary wood is white pine. Apron scrolling and secondary wood predict a Stonington, CT area origin. Inclusion of double acceptance molding with outset aspect indicate an early date. SIZE: Lower case 39-1/4" case w 19-1/2" d. Upper case width 36-1/4" w 18-1/4" d. Overall 75" h. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Very old, possibly original finish. Two applied returns to proper left side of cabriole legs not present, otherwise highly intact with some age shrinkage to sides of upper case. Lacking 3 locks in upper case. 49597-2 DH (15,000-20,000)