Line and Berry inlay - tulip and other motifs

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mikecyros

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Hi - I'm wondering if you can help me...  I know that somewhere, in one of my books in my furniture library, I have seen a beautiful example of a chest of drawers that used line and berry style inlay to create a pattern that appeared to be like a tulip. Does that ring a bell to anyone?  Any hints to help me find it would be great appreciated.  Thanks!  ...mike
 
Hi Ronald,

Thanks for the tip! I have this book in my library, and as soon as I got home found it, and sure enough, there it is!  Thanks for the pointer!  Somewhere out there is another one I recall seeing that was very similar to this one - I remember it having a color photo of the detail. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!  ...mike
 
Mike,

Plate 197 in Helen Comstock's American Furniture, 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Styles has a pic. of a slant-front desk from Chester county, PA with line & berry inlayed drawer fronts which terminate in a tulip shape.
 
Thank you Jeff - another great example, thanks for pointing that one out. I got in touch with the Chester County Historical Society, and they have several examples in their collection as well. Thanks again for your feedback!  ...mike
 
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