A fine and unique example, descending in the Strong family. Ca. 1740-1760 Jonathan Strong, two part Queen Anne highboy with an old pleasing finish and period early bat wing brass. Upper section with an applied molded top, figured wild maple case and legs, front facade with an unusual arrangement of three short over four long walnut drawers. The lower section with one long over three short drawers, a high arched apron with acorn drops, on high Queen Anne cabriole legs. Chalk inscription inside bottom section 'Phelps'. Contrary to traditional belief that this form represents Eastern Mass., authorities in the field of 18th C. furniture believe that the unique three short drawer top and deep apron more closely resemble the Deerfield MA. area. Accompanying this lot is estate inventory of John Strong, Farmington, 1815. For a related highboy see American Furniture in Israel Sacks Collection. 73.5”H x upper case 35”W x 20”D, lower case 36.75”W x 21”D.

old refinish, some lip work, wear to moldings, 2 knee returns replaced, old repair to right front foot, other minor repairs.