Explore a distinguished New England antique collection—from Chippendale and Sheraton chairs to a rare Washington-era wing chair. This book gathers detailed descriptions and history of a renowned private collection, highlighting furniture, pewter, Staffordshire, Chinese Lowestoft porcelain, glassware, and hooked rugs. It presents the items with care, offering context that helps readers appreciate American craftsmanship across the 17th to 19th centuries. The volume centers on a broad and varied assembly assembled by a long-time amateur collector, with notable pieces that connect New England history to national heritage. It includes landmark pieces such as chairs, highboys, and a gate-leg table, along with a broad selection of period pewter, paper-backed glass, and decorative wares. Rich illustrations and notes accompany the catalog entries to illuminate the period styles and regional identities. - Learn how different regional styles—Chippendale, Sheraton, William and Mary—mirror American taste across generations. - See prized pieces with documented provenance and the story behind their preservation. - Get a sense of the scope and variety in a well‑curated early American collection. - Understand how furniture and decorative arts reflect the daily life and social standing of historic New England. Ideal for collectors, historians, and anyone drawn to early American craftsmanship and the story behind a major private collection.