A stunning Notable Candle Table signed G. Ash (Gilbert Ash) 1717-1785. Turnned and raised dish top with turned block attached to a cannon barrel stem terminating in three wonderfully shaped tripod legs with a raised knee. The feet terminating in a pad foot. G. Ash NY is signed under one of the legs. The whole table being untouched and of superb patination. This particular table from Gilberts workshop would date to around Circa 1750-60 at the height of his workshop career. it is of fine Chippendale form and proportion being only 23 inches tall, the ideal height for a candle to read by, now, the ideal height for a glass and decanter of wine or Port.
Ash, Gilbert (1717-1785)
American cabinetmaker known for producing outstanding Chippendale furniture from New York City. Because of his expert craftsmanship, his work was often considered of Philadelphia origin rather than New York. Although he was quite successful in the making of chairs, Ash produced an assortment of furniture for important clients, such as Sir William Johnson and members of the Van Rensselaer family.
A stunning Notable Candle Table signed G. Ash (Gilbert Ash) 1717-1785. Turnned and raised dish top with turned block attached to a cannon barrel stem terminating in three wonderfully shaped tripod legs with a raised knee. The feet terminating in a pad foot. G. Ash NY is signed under one of the legs. The whole table being untouched and of superb patination. This particular table from Gilberts workshop would date to around Circa 1750-60 at the height of his workshop career. it is of fine Chippendale form and proportion being only 23 inches tall, the ideal height for a candle to read by, now, the ideal height for a glass and decanter of wine or Port.
Ash, Gilbert (1717-1785)
American cabinetmaker known for producing outstanding Chippendale furniture from New York City. Because of his expert craftsmanship, his work was often considered of Philadelphia origin rather than New York. Although he was quite successful in the making of chairs, Ash produced an assortment of furniture for important clients, such as Sir William Johnson and members of the Van Rensselaer family.
