The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill

Very Fine and Rare Brown-Painted Bow-Back Windsor Side Chair, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Circa 1785

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Auction Closed

January 23, 10:36 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 USD

Lot Details

Description

Very Fine and Rare Brown-Painted Bow-Back Windsor Side Chair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Circa 1785

Appears to retain its original surface. Inscribed on underside of plank seat Presented to Letitia L. Frantz by Serena Thomas Aug. 17 1895. It was then at least 120 year old having been apart of the wedding outfit of her paternal grandfather.

Height 37 1/4 in. by Width 19 in. by Depth 15 in.; Seat Height 17 in.

Serena Thomas (1835-1924), Lancaster Pennsylvania;
Letitia L. Frantz (1858-1931), Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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