Lot 9
  • 9

A Fine Queen Anne Mahogany Candleholder and Fire Screen, Salem, Massachusetts circa 1770

Estimate
1,500 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • height 55 in.; width 17 1/4 in.; depth 15 3/4 in.
  • 139.7 cm; 43.8 cm; 40 cm
with hinged D-shaped candle shelf.

Provenance

Israel Sack, Inc., New York, December 5, 1973

Literature

American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, Vol. IV, p. 1017, fig. P3820

Condition

verticle panel split and re-glued; later braces removed; retains a dark rich surface
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