AMERICAN QUEEN ANNE WALNUT HIGHBOY,Early-to-mid 18th century, in two parts. The upper case with bonnet-shaped pediment with molded edge; shell-carved center drawer flanked by two-over-two drawers and three graduated long drawers; lower case has three aligned drawers; shaped apron on cabriole legs and pad feet. - 87 1/2 in. x 39 in. x 18 3/4 in. Estimate $2,500-3,500
Provenance: Family of Chief Justice John Marshall, by direct descent to current owner
Good condition with married upper and lower cases. The upper section of composed of cherry wood with pine secondary wood, while the lower section of different construction is of mixed wood (pine, poplar, and fruitwood). Restoration of the rear left leg. The whole with refinished surface and light age cracks.
