J. R. HUNT BRANDED BIRDCAGE WINDSOR ARMCHAIR.

J. R. HUNT BRANDED BIRDCAGE WINDSOR ARMCHAIR. Circa 1810. The seven-spindle simulated bamboo armchair, the grips with scrolled volutes, now in a dark green paint over an earlier cream paint, branded at rear of seat bottom “J.R.HUNT/MAKER”. REFERENCE: American Cabinetmakers, Marked American Furniture, 1640-1940, by William C. Ketchum, Jr., p. 177: “The Windsor chair manufacturer Joseph Ruggles Hunt (1781-1871) worked in Eaton (now Madison), New Hampshire, c. 1811-1860. His chairs are stamped beneath the seat J.R.HUNT/MAKER.” SIZE: 33-1/2″ h. of back x 18″ h. of seat x 21″ overall w. CONDITION: With old crusty painted surfaces. No restorations or damages noted. 9-99121 (200-300)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2472	$920.00	J. R. HUNT BRANDED BIRDCAGE WINDSOR ARMCHAIR. Circa 1810. The seven-spindle simulated bamboo armchair, the grips with scrolled volutes, now in a dark green paint over an earlier cream paint, branded at rear of seat bottom “J.R.HUNT/MAKER”. REFERENCE: American Cabinetmakers, Marked American Furniture, 1640-1940, by William C. Ketchum, Jr., p. 177: “The Windsor chair manufacturer Joseph Ruggles Hunt (1781-1871) worked in Eaton (now Madison), New Hampshire, c. 1811-1860. His chairs are stamped beneath the seat J.R.HUNT/MAKER.” SIZE: 33-1/2″ h. of back x 18″ h. of seat x 21″ overall w. CONDITION: With old crusty painted surfaces. No restorations or damages noted. 9-99121 (200-300) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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