AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
TWO QUEEN ANNE CANDLESTANDS.Fourth quarter 18th century, New England. 1) Walnut candlestand with cabriole legs with ridged center line and pad feet, with waisted urn shaft and stationary square top. 2) Cherry Queen Anne candlestand. Cabriole legs, swelled and ring-turned shaft and drop pendant turning below legs on shaft. Legs secured with pins into mortises into shaft. Two board top joined with biscuits. SIZE: 1) 26-3/4" t x 16-1/2" l x 16-1/8" w. 2) 25" t x 16" w x 15-3/4" l. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: 1) Intact original condition with tack evidence on underside of cloth over covering at one time. Top reset to cleats with new holes due to shrinkage, repaired fracture to one leg. Old refinish. 2) Pleasing old surface with considerable wear to undersides of feet. 49476-44 DH (800-1,200)