EARLY QUEEN ANNE DRESSING TABLE Boston Circa 1745 Primary Wood: Walnut, Walnut Veneer, Maple, Secondary Woods: Maple, White Pine Height: 30 3 / 4 inches Width: 35 7 / 8 inches Depth: 22 3 / 4 inches
Reference: Similar painted or japanned shells appear on a group of the finest Boston mid-18th century furniture. Please see Alan T. Miller, "Roman Gusto in New England; An 18th century Boston Furniture Designer and his Shop" in American Furniture, 1993 , figures 10, 11, 22, 23, 26 and 41. For a very similarly designed high chest that may be the mate to this dressing table, see Sotheby's, I mportant Americana Furniture and Folk Art, January 18, 1998 lot 1721.
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