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Mahogany American Chippendale Architectural Model of an Alcove.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Mahogany American Chippendale Architectural Model of an Alcove.

18th century
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.

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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,--

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
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SA1031957
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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A dark mahogany architectural alcove model featuring a carved shell motif arched dome top and a semi-circular curved back panel.
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Archive I A dark mahogany architectural alcove model featuring a carved shell motif arched dome top and a semi-circular curved back panel.

Mahogany American Chippendale Architectural Model Of An Alcove.

Archive II A dark mahogany architectural alcove model featuring a carved shell motif arched dome top and a semi-circular curved back panel. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany architectural alcove model featuring a carved shell motif arched dome top and a semi-circular curved back panel. View III
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A dark mahogany architectural alcove model featuring a carved shell motif arched dome top and a semi-circular curved back panel.
Mahogany American Chippendale Architectural Model Of An Alcove.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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