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Early American Federal Period Flame Mahogany Antique Wash Stand

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A rare and stunning Federal period (1789-1823) early American flame mahogany wash stand. circa 1810 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the Northeastern United States in the early 19th century, fine quality craftsmanship and construction with superb detail throughout, exceptionally executed in sophisticated Neoclassical form, having a dovetailed scrolled back splat over a bowed basin shelf on a conforming apron fitted with two small drawers, a later glass panel top displays a circular opening for a basin and two flanking holes meant to receive a cup or vanity jar, supported on "S" scroll supports, over a concave medial shelf with conforming drawer affixed with gilt brass lion drop pulls, rising on turned legs with ring-and-spike feet. The underside of the lower drawer signed (illegiblely/unknown) most likely by the cabinetmaker. Dimensions: (approx) 37.75" High, 20" Wide, 16.5" Deep Ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a chair side table, bedside nightstand, sofa end table, dry bar, lamp stand, and more. Provenance / Acquisition: Property from a most impressive Raleigh, North Carolina private estate Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries, Greenwich, Connecticut and Cary, North Carolina. Condition: Overall in great condition with beautifully aged warm rich luminous patina. Wear consistent with over 200 years of age and use, including scattered nicks, minor losses, and evidence of old fill, all expected given its age, nothing that detracts from the display or functionality but only adds to the overall authenticity, antique character, elegant warmth and rich historical charm. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! History: In the early United States, the founding generation consciously chose to associate the nation with the ancient democracies of Greece and the republican values of Rome. Grecian aspirations informed the Greek Revival, lasting into the 1850s. Using Roman architectural vocabulary, the Federal style applied to the balanced and symmetrical version of Georgian architecture that had been practiced in the American colonies' new motifs of neoclassical architecture as it was epitomized in Britain by Robert Adam, who published his designs in 1792
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall in great condition w/beautifully aged warm rich luminous patina. Wear consistent w/age and use, including scattered nicks, minor losses, evidence of old fill, all expected given its age. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed & polished, ready for use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977236583372
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