- Although not labeled, there is no doubt that this chest
of drawers was made by Michael Allison in New York City circa
1805-1810. The dramatic satinwood inlaid diamonds with floral
pictorial inlay on green dyed background is also found on the
chest pictured on page 95 of "Federal Furniture at Boscobel"
by Berry Tracy. However the overall quality of the case of this
example far exceeds that one, the one in the State Department
collection and all others that I am aware of. Note especially
the line inlay which outlines the apron
and dramatically highlights it and the choice mahogany chosen
for the top. The mahogany veneers of the drawers are characteristically
the finest available. The stamped eagle brasses are the originals.
Dimensions are: height 46 1/4", width 45" and depth
22 5/8". This outstandingly beautiful chest would be appropriate
in the finest collection of American Federal furniture.
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