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Queen Anne Heart and Crown Armchair

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Queen Anne Heart and Crown Armchair
Coastal Connecticut, ca. 1730-1750. Possibly attributed to Andrew Durant, Milford, Connecticut.
Maple and Ash.
Over-all in great condition, later rush seat, retaining an old refinished surface.
Provenance: Private collection, Litchfield, Connecticut. Purchased from Harold Corbin, 1980’s.
Heart and Crown chairs were primarily made in the coastal Connecticut region and examples in this condition are rare to find. The scrolled crest with a pierced heart rests above molded bannisters and is flanked by boldly turned stiles. The carved shaped arms and rush seat are supported by turned legs and joined with turned stretchers.

Dimensions: 46 ½” h. (to crest), 16" h. (seat), 25 ¼” w., 21" d.

Item ID: F-SF-CH 289

More Information

Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Maple and ash.
Condition:	Good. Over-all in great condition, retaining an old refinished surface and a later rush seat.
Creation Date:	Circa 1730-1750
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional, Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	F-SF-CH 289
Incollect Reference #:	770435

Dimensions

W.	25.25 in;	H.	46.5 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	64.14 cm;	H.	118.11 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;
Seat H.	40.64 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.