Description

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QUEEN ANNE LOWBOY
Massachusetts
Circa 1740 – 1760

The standards of Massachusetts cabinetmakers is affirmed in this fine refurbished lowboy. It is made from a dense mahogany and designed to have every constructive part related. The generous overhanging moulded edge top has notched corners above a case which has its drawers symmetrically placed. The case appropriately housing a thumb-molded, lipped long drawer above three boxed drawers. The central drawer has a crisply carved fan with a scalloped outline which contributing to its fine craftsmanship. This is above a tasteful developed arcaded shirt with pendants and central drop. All the above is raised on boldly curved cabriole legs, developing from scroll-like brackets flanking the knees. The sweep from knees and returns is interrupted by a cusp, and the bracket tips are rounded instead of pointed. Together each element is proportionate to the stature of this Fine Quality Lowboy.

Primary wood: Mahogany    Secondary wood: Pine
Top – Width: 33 3/4″  Depth: 20 1/4″
Case – Width: 29 3/4″  Depth:  17 3/4″
Height: 31 1/8″

Inventory: FU-C-3270

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