Queen Anne two-part highboy, maple. The upper case sports an applied cornice molding over an arrangement of drawers, on a base with a complimenting arrangement of drawers supported by cabriole legs and pad feet. The highboy has an old mellow finish with a warm color and retains its original brasses. It is in good condition, with missing drops under the apron, some shrinkage separation on the side panels, and the expected wear and tear from age and usage. The damaged drawer lip seen on the bottom drawer of the upper section in the photos has now been repaired. 18th century, New England.
Provenance: Kenneth Rush, Ambassador to West Germany and later to France, as well as serving in other government positions, such as Deputy Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of State.
Dimensions: 74” h x 40½” w x 21½” d.
Item No. 260038
Price: $2,300.
