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Queen Anne Veneered Dressing Table

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Queen Anne Veneered Dressing Table
New England, possibly Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Ca. 1730-1750.
Over-all in great condition, minor imperfections to small areas of veneer, period etched brasses (not original).

This Anglo inspired and trained cabinet-maker working in America has used native wood (white pine) and walnut to construct this diminutive, well-proportioned dressing table in the English manner. The over-hanging top has four crotch-walnut veneers surrounded by herringbone inlay and banding, the same treatment is used for the drawer faces. The case is supported by cabriole legs with carved knees ending on pad feet.

Dimensions: 28 ¼” h x 26” w (case) , 31 ½” x 19 ¾” (top)

Item ID: F-CP-DT 003

More Information

Origin:	United States, New Hampshire
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Walnut, white pine, crotch walnut veneer
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	ca. 1730-1750
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional, Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	F-CP-DT 003
Incollect Reference #:	770535

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	28.25 in;	D.	19.75 in;
W.	80.01 cm;	H.	71.76 cm;	D.	50.17 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.