American Renaissance Revival Parlor Cabinet, John Bigwood, Manchester, Massachusetts

John Bigwood
(Manchester, Massachusetts, 19th Century)
Renaissance Revival Parlor Cabinet

circa 1875
rosewood, burl walnut, gilding, ebonization, satinwood inlay, birdseye maple
marked "Made by John Bigwood, Manchester, Mass."
53 1/2 x 66 x 21 inches

The central door is decorated with a Grecian urn embellished with a lion and snake and surrounded by foliate and mythical heads. The side sections with urns, foliate and flowers. The cabinet is further decorated with fluted Ionic columns, acanthus leaves, Greek Keys, and ebonized and gilt highlights.

Literature: John and Susan Bigwood lived in Manchester, Massachusetts, and he was 26 at the time of the 1850 U.S. Federal Census. He was recorded as a "chair maker" and was from England.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.