Name: Mahogany American Chippendale Architectural Model of an Alcove.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1031957
Price: 2250 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Description

Mahogany American Architectural Model Of An Alcove.

Attributed to Newport, Rhode Island, Boston.

Interesting to see is that the carved crispy shell is carved from one block of mahogany.

The top and bottom mouldings are also carved out of one block of mahogany.

The plain middle section is made of solid mahogany segments.

With beautiful original old patination, in very good original old used condition.

Compare this rare object with American furniture from that area.

Circa 1750.

43cm high 26cm wide 16cm deep

Price: £2250,--

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Mahogany Architectural Alcove Model to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1031957

Description

Mahogany American Architectural Model Of An Alcove.

Attributed to Newport, Rhode Island, Boston.

Interesting to see is that the carved crispy shell is carved from one block of mahogany.

The top and bottom mouldings are also carved out of one block of mahogany.

fig 1. A dark mahogany architectural alcove model featuring a carved shell motif arched dome top and a semi-circular curved back panel. — fig 1. Mahogany American Chippendale Architectural Model of an Alcove.

The plain middle section is made of solid mahogany segments.

With beautiful original old patination, in very good original old used condition.

Compare this rare object with American furniture from that area.

Circa 1750.

43cm high 26cm wide 16cm deep

Price: £2250,--

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Mahogany Architectural Alcove Model to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1031957

About the Dealer

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

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Angus
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United Kingdom

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ObjectArchitectural Models
Period18th century
StyleAmerican Chippendale
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsShell hood, Curved back, Molded cornice, Carved fluting
SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This architectural model of an alcove belongs to the American Chippendale period around 1750 and follows the design style of a gentleman's library. Constructed from solid mahogany with a dark brown finish and original old patination, the object stands 43 cm high, 26 cm wide and 16 cm deep. The piece incorporates a carved shell motif arched dome top, a semi-circular curved back panel, a molded cornice, and carved fluting. In a contemporary home, this architectural model suits placement on a bookshelf as a display object. The design includes a deeply arched hood featuring radiating fluted carving, a central turned finial, and detailed edge mouldings along the top and base. The interior displays a rich mahogany grain and signs of authentic period wear consistent with its age and original condition.

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Keep the object away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry brush and applying beeswax occasionally to maintain the surface finish.

Place the model on a library shelf, console table, or mantelpiece to serve as a focal sculptural object, or use it to frame a small classical bust or porcelain vessel.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed timber surfaces, age-appropriate patination inside curved recesses, hand-carved scalloped fan or shell motifs, and period-correct joinery without modern machine tool marks.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany or dense cabinet hardwoods, utilizing hand-carved details like fluted shell motifs, curved back panels, and traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Architectural models of alcoves or niches were created by 18th-century cabinetmakers and architects as scale prototypes or master craftsman display pieces to demonstrate intricate carving techniques, such as shell hoods and curved joinery.