AMERICAN FEDERAL MAHOGANY CHINA CABINET,Maryland, circa 1810. In three parts. Molded cornice with band of dentiling over frieze with acorn pendant arcading; pair glazed doors with mullions dividing 16 vertical rectangular panes, enclosing three shaped shelves; lower case has pair paneled cabinet doors above shaped bracket feet. Key present - H: 94 in. x W: 45 in., at base x D: 16 in., at base. Estimate $1,000-2,000
ILLUSTRATED: American Antique Furniture: A Book for Amateurs by Edgar George Miller, a two-volume book published in 1936, p. 477, and ill. 872. PROVENANCE: Ex-coll John C. Tolland, an important early 20th century collector of American furniture. Numerous pieces from his collection are illustrated in Miller's book.
