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QUEEN ANNE BURL HIGHBOY

Massachusetts

Circa 1740 – 1750

A crotch veneered highboy of Fine Quality and refinement. Burl veneer facade with drawers bordered in a contrasting herringbone pattern. Its appropriately replace brass hardware dress the old, mellow varnished surface. A nicely developed cornice is complementary to the waist moldings. The veneering and shaped apron are characteristic of Wm. & Mary Period while the lipped drawers are an early Q.A. feature. The well developed legs combined with a graceful cyma shaped apron provides a silhouette of symmetry. All is lifted on cabriole legs with slightly pointed knees which terminate down to cushioned pad feet. A upwards vertical movement is accentuated by the central arch of the apron and the tall graceful legs. This Fine Quality Highboy stands in very good condition which is proportionate to its stature.

Professionally refurbished replaced brasses.

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Inventory: FU-C-3368

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