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A rare Nantucket Chippendale tilt top candle stand, circa 1790.

Category:	Furniture - American
SubType:	Table
Origin:	MA
Era:	18th Century
Height:	42.25 inches
Width:	28 inches



This provincial example exhibits wonderful regional characteristics and a mellow red stained birch surface. The terrific rounded tilt top with exaggerated pointed corners, is typical of Nantucket tables. The urn form post and cabriole legs are executed with pleasing proportions and crisp detail. See "The Decorative Arts and Crafts of Nantucket", Carpenter & Carpenter, pg 62.

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