Image Lot Price Description

2351
$118.50

GOOD SACK BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR.

First quarter 19th century, probably Nantucket. The bowed cylindrical crest rail joined to seven spindles. The medial rail continuing to shaped hand grips on baluster turned raked supports joined to the oval shaped pine seat with incised decoration, raised on swelled and raked cylindrical legs, joined by a conforming H-form stretcher. SIZE: 34-1/2″ h (at back), 16-3/4″ h (at seat) 24″ w (overall). PROVENANCE: From the Mayhew-Pinkham-Coleman Family Estate of Nantucket, Massachusetts. These families and their descendants were a part of the original families on Nantucket Island, with roots in the 17th century. CONDITION: Chair now with reddish brown wash, the underside shows traces of old red paint. Crest rail with stress cracks at juncture to spindles. Old butterfly clips at underside of seat adjoining each arm support. 50779-16 (200-300) – Lot 2351


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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