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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Around 1820
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, maple inlay and white pine
92(h) x 64(w) x 31(d) cm

Accession Number: CMH 2007.22.204

Photo Number: IMG2014-0140-0215-Dm

Sheraton Bookcase With Drawer

This small, well-proportioned Sheraton bookcase, with its flared French feet and scalloped base, is a rare form for this period in Canadian furnishings. The interior retains the original red wash. Across the apron is a style of line inlay that has been found on several pieces with a Halifax origin. This inlay can be helpful when assessing provenance, but is not sufficiently unique to enable a determination independently of other factors.