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Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - cputnam - 02-06-2015
Glorious!
Wow, Thanks for posting this.
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - TomFromStLouis - 02-06-2015
>> ...did the original call for exposed dovetails on top, or would they have been "hidden/mitered" dovetails?
The original called for exposed through dovetails on top. This was meant to be a faithful reproduction.
>> ...I love the reference to Townsend furniture being Queen Anne style. I've heard Townsend and Goddard cabinetry described as Chippendale too many times. I've always felt that T&G partakes far more of Colonial American Queen Anne than Chippendale.
I think that Goddard and Townsend were both makers that put their own spin on the fashion of the day. Early on, that meant Queen Anne pieces, later Chippendale, and later still Federal. If you were a fashion conscious furniture buyer, you wanted the latest style. They made what they got commissions for.
Thank you all for the kind comments. I think that this piece is a good example of the primary forces behind most people's opinion of a furniture piece: the first things they take in are the overall design (thank you JT) and the finish. I spent more time than ever getting an oil finish to look its best and managed to pop the curl in the wood. If you get these two things right - I think I did - then the fixed mistakes and suboptimal joinery etc. just slide into the background. Memorize this. You will find yourself making more reproductions as a result. This is okay.
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - DaveinOhio - 02-07-2015
Add me to the growing list of guys saying "Wow!!". Great execution and wonderful material selection!
Dave
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - Chataigner - 02-08-2015
Lovely piece, congratulations !
Like Ken, I was surprised to see the dovetails on the top but they make a very attractive detailing that I really like.
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - cincytom - 02-08-2015
Outstanding job, should be an instant heirloom.
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - Gary G™ - 02-08-2015
It came out great; really gorgeous.
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - Martin S. - 02-06-2016
Bump for Tom
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - fredhargis - 02-06-2016
All the proper expressions are already used, but that is indeed a beautiful piece, one that will be a treasured heirloom! Well done!
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - tomsteve - 02-06-2016
that is beautiful! although im not fond of the headvase holding the flowers next to it.
Re: Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple - Joel H. - 02-06-2016
Very nice indeed Tom! Those drawers proud of the frame really make an impact. Like the exposed DTs on the top too.
Joel