Illus. 216.—Sheraton Settee, 1790-1795.
The Sheraton sofa in Illustration [217] was probably made in England about 1790-1800. It is owned by Francis H. Bigelow, Esq., of Cambridge. The frame is of mahogany, and the rail at the top of the back is exquisitely carved with festoons and flowers. The front of the seat is slightly rounding at the ends, and the arm, which is carved upon the upper side, extends beyond the upholstered frame, and rests upon a pillar which continues up from the corner leg. This style of arm is quite characteristic of Sheraton. The legs of the sofa are plainly turned, not reeded, as is usual upon Sheraton sofas.
Illus. 217.—Sheraton Sofa, 1790-1800.
The sofa in Illustration [218] is a typical Sheraton piece, of a style which must have been very fashionable about 1800, for such sofas are often found in this country.
Illus. 218.—Sheraton Sofa, about 1800.
The frame is of mahogany, with pieces of satinwood inlaid at the top of the end legs. The arms are like the arms of the sofa in Illustration [217], and they, the pillars supporting them, and the four front legs are all reeded. This sofa is owned by W. S. G. Kennedy, Esq., of Worcester.
Illus. 219.—Sheraton Settee, about 1805.