Historic Fall Auction Oct 7

Newport RI Highboy

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Start price: $3,000

Estimated price: $5,000 - $10,000

Description

18th Century two part cherry highboy, flat top. Upper section crown molded with five graduated drawers, Lower section arrangement of 2 over 3 drawers on cabriole legs ending in slipper feet. Original drop in apron and original brass. See " Master Craftsmen of Newport, The Townsends and Goddard’s" by Michael Moses-refer to page 40 highboy made by Christopher Townsend as an identical form. Dimensions: 5′ 8" Height x 38.5" Width x 19" Depth. Frost Estate.

Condition: Some minor lip damage, old refinish