Image Lot Price Description

2120
$3,258.75

HIGHLY UNUSUAL QUEEN ANNE CANDLESTAND WITH CABINET BUILT INTO PEDESTAL.

Pennsylvania or Western Maryland origin, circa 1765. Having a center section composed of a dovetailed cabinet with a block and shell carved door surmounted by a square top in an old historic surface with remains of worn first surface. The interior of the door reveals a cabinet with a medial shelf, which is double cock-beaded on all edges except the top. On a tripartite base with cabriole legs with carved knees and pad feet, dovetailed into a short turned center shaft. Walnut with white pine secondaries. To our knowledge an unprecedented form. SIZE: 24-3/4″ h x 16″ w x 15-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Good with old surface, top shows signs of cleats which are no longer present and has had several methods of attachment/re-attachment. It is possible that the top is an early replacement. 49055-185 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2120


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015
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