Antique Furniture Attributions

rosewood dressing table

Started by 2short · February 17, 2011 · 16 posts

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Antique Furniture Attributions thread on victorianforum.com · started February 17, 2011 by 2short · 16 posts · discussion in 2011–2012.

I am trying to attribute a rosewood dressing table. Its american made, solid and veneered (no laminates) posts of mirror have cornithian columns but topped with urn turnings. Any ideas?

I am trying to attribute a rosewood dressing table.  Its american made, solid and veneered (no laminates) posts of mirror have cornithian columns but topped with urn turnings.  Any ideas?
We'll take a look if you send pictures.  Can't determine anything by knowing just composition and one design detail.
Here are 2 shots of mirror post.

Can you provide pictures of all angles of the table, including the whole thing?  The urns/columns don't point me in any particular direction, personally.
I can later today as you can see in the process of french polishing so parts here & there
Sorry for the shots, parts are in other workshop.  The mirror is simple shaped with stylized fan carving at crest.  The top surface is shaped (inset onto pine)  Top of leg is almost turret form, fancy middle drawer, high style carving sets into framework.  The "footrest" is period petit pt and I guess could be original but seems like a bold turning would go just as well.




It is certainly a distinctive Louis XVI table, but I don't know that I have personally seen this one or parts of it elsewhere ...
Thanks for looking, it has me stumped as well.  Very distinctive turnings/carvings so I assume someone has seen another piece.  Purchased from a CT mansion on Long Island Sound.  I'm assuming NY made.
I immediately thought New York as well.

No clue as to maker, though.
I'll load photos of mirror later on.  It does have floral carvings that remind me of meeks.  Open flowers and then either a morning glory or flower bud with vine
I have completed the restoration on the rosewood dressing table.  Its solid construction, architectural elements and natural floral embellishments have pointed me toward attributing it to Elijah Galusha.  I will add finished photos.
Can't wait to see those photos!
Here is the finished version, ended with dark paste wax.  I have 30' tall ceilings so tough to get good shots without bringing in lighting source.  I can't figure out how to just post photos (sorry) so here is link to its listing.

www.quaboagantiques.com
"Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage"

ahh sorry, computer blew up late last year so now i have an apple and EVERYTHING is different
you'll have to go through whole website www.quaboagantiques.com
or maybe this will work? sorry still getting used to new system, also have 30' tall ceilings so photos not done with proper lighting




Gorgeous, just beautiful!  WOW!! :o