Philadelphia Highboy

In the Chippendale manner, of tiger maple as the primary wood. Poplar, oak and chestnut as secondary woods. The top section has finely shaped canopy with sun flower carved rosettes over a shell carved drawer, over 3 short, and over 2 medium drawers.  Accented with reeded chamfered edge.  The lower section has 1 long drawer over 3 short drawers.  Unique shaped skirt enhanced by shell carved knees on cabrio legs resting on claw and ball feet.

Circa 1770-1780 

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