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Chippendale Oxbow Chest with a Shell Carved Drop Pendant

Creator: Chippendale Style
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Salem, Massachusetts ?
Circa 1770

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: White Pine

Reference: A carved pendant shell is frequently found on Boston and Salem furniture of the Chippendale period. Please see a similar example on the chest of drawers in Rodriguez Roque American Furniture at Chipstone, pages 12-13, figure 5 and on the desk and bookcase from Salem in Essex County Furniture: Documented Treasures from Local Collections 1660-1860 by Dean Fales, number 44.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, white pine
Creation Date:	c. 1770
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	7052
Incollect Reference #:	246199

Dimensions

W.	35 in;	H.	32.75 in;	D.	20.25 in;
W.	88.9 cm;	H.	83.19 cm;	D.	51.44 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.