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Chippendale Chest on Chest, c. 1770-80

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
New England, probably Connecticut, c. 1770-80.

In a rare diminutive size, the chest is embellished with a
central carved fan drawer flanked by two smaller drawers
above three long. The lower case is fitted with a waist molding
above four graduated drawers supported by a dovetail bracket
base having unusual, possibly unique pierced scrolled spurs.
The chest retains its original cast brass hardware.
Provenance: Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Seat Height: 37 in (94 cm).

More Information

Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Cherry: primary wood, eastern white pine; secondary.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	c. 1770-80
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	F-CP-CC 007
Incollect Reference #:	93687

Dimensions

H.	75 in;	D.	18 in;
H.	190.5 cm;	D.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.