It's a beginning

davidheim1 · 22 Jan 2020, 22:17

Found some good images of a bonnet-top highboy from the Townsend-Goddard School in Newport, Rhode Island. The piece has some nice carving and nice brasses. The shell in the model isn't exact, but close. I still have to finish the ball-and-claw feet and cabriole legs (the rear legs have a slipper foot), then make my way up to the bonnet. Stay tuned.
Enjoy.
dh

CJRyan · 22 Jan 2020, 22:47

Nice scallop!

Dave R · 23 Jan 2020, 00:56

Very nice, sir.

jtri · 23 Jan 2020, 15:47

Really nice! If my memory is correct there are some nice examples of that high boy at the MFA in Boston. Maybe time for a road trip. If you go let me know, would love to buy you a beer or 2.

Glenn at home · 23 Jan 2020, 16:35

Damn nice beginning!

davidheim1 · 23 Jan 2020, 18:41

Not sure when I'll make it to Boston, so keep the beer on ice, jtri.

Thanks to all for the good words.

Best,
dh