This highboy is interesting in that it is an interpretation of the famous Boston/Salem highboys that incorporate pilasters into their design. This is a very desirable feature, and elevates the casepiece to a higher order. A highboy related to this item is illustrated in the Franklin Estate (see scan), and another courtesy of Winterthur (see scan).

We feel it is coastal Massachusetts not only on the stylistic similarity, but also in the early Boston mode of construction and specifically regarding the drawer bottoms, which run from front to back. Also of note is that the secondary is almost entirely of Eastern white cedar. This highboy retains its original brasses and finials.

This highboy has a most beautiful presentation with the fluted columns and large scale fans, that give it a sense of importance and stylistic refinement. The legs are beautifully sculpted with elegantly carved circular corner blocks.