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RARE MINIATURE INLAID DOWER CHEST

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
WITH VINES ON TOP, WITH INLAID ANGELIC PORTRAITS ON THE SIDES, AND HAVING A GERMAN INSCRIPTION IN FRONT
Berks County, Pennsylvania, Circa 1790.

Primary Wood: Walnut
Secondary Wood: Pine

Provenance: George Horace Lorimer, Pennsylvania; George B. Lorimer, Georgia; Private Collection, New York.

Reference: A tall chest with similar inlays has been researched and was made in Berks County.

Some have postulated that the portraits on either side of the chest are actually George and Martha Washington. A loose translation of the German inscription is as follows: Flowers of many kinds, Remain in their place, And make it pleasing, Close to these places, By themselves, The beautiful and lovely violets blooming delight our hearts.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Walnut, Pine.
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	36024
Incollect Reference #:	327601

Dimensions

W.	21.25 in;	H.	14.25 in;	D.	11.25 in;
W.	53.98 cm;	H.	36.2 cm;	D.	28.58 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.