Each with serpentine crest rail with flared ears centered by a carved shell, above a pierced splat with carved volutes, the trapezoidal, molded seat-rail with original yellow pine slip-in seat, each with corresponding numbers, above cabriole legs ending in ball-and-claw feet. Dimensions: 39 1/2 in. Provenance: According to family tradition, purchased June 7, 1849 by Abigail Hawk (Mrs. William Sinclair) from a neighbor in Trenton, New Jersey. Sold by Mrs. William Sinclair to Dr. George K. and Florence Parker. Purchased July, 1977 by C. L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, PA. Private Collection. Christie's, New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints, January 21, 2005, lot 330. Sold for $120,000 (incl. BP) C.L. Prickett and Sons. Distinguished Private Collection of American Furniture and Folk Art. Literature: C.L. Prickett Advertisement, The Magazine Antiques (October 1977), p. 621. Christie's, New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints, January 21, 2005, lot 330
Condition
In an excellent state of preservation including all slip seat frames and glue blocks, and retaining a warm older finish, the walnut with a mellow patina.