Newport, R.I. Flattop Highboy

No. DA12046

Newport, Rhode Island maple flattop highboy with shell carved apron.

Diminutive in size and perfectly proportioned. The legs are the superb Townsend/Goddard square section cabriole style with wonderful slipper feet.

These legs (and most Newport highboy legs) were removable, with the intention of being shipped by boat and assembled on delivery.

The brass is original as are all moldings.

Restoration: one side return, the late 19th century turned key inserts on the two flanking drawers in the lower case and one back board. Attributed to Christopher Townsend. Ca. 1740-1745

Reference & Provenance: American Art Association/Anderson Galleries . Inc. Auction 30 East 57th Street New York April 17th & 18th, 1931 American Furniture from the The Collection of Benjamin Flayderman (Boston) Lot #359 Newport Carved Highboy' Newport, Rhode Island Circa 1740-1745.

• OriginAmerican
• CircaMid 18th c.
• PeriodQueen Anne
• RegionRhode Island
• MaterialMaple
• Height65 in
• Width33 1/2 in
• Depth17 1/2 in