AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
FINE BIRDCAGE WINDSOR GRAIN PAINTED ROCKING CHAIR WITH ARMS.Early 19th century, Danvers, Massachusetts. The birdcage back of typical form of simulated bamboo spindles joined to horizontal arms on conforming supports centering the shaped saddle feet, raised on splayed cylindrical legs joined by box stretcher. The whole on shaped runners with simulated rosewood graining throughout. *NOTE* An old paper label faded and nearly illegible is taped to the underside of the seat which reads "This chair belonged to Jethrow and Hannah Giddings of Putnam / Rebecca Nurse House / Danvers, Mass". Rebecca Nurse House, a 17th century home located in Danvers at 149 Pine Street. The house was originally lease by a Reverend Allen to Francis and Rebecca Nurse. Rebecca was accused of witchcraft, condemned, and hanged. Among her accusers were John, Edward, and Ann Putnam, Jr. In 1784 Benjamin Nurse sells the home property to Phineas Putnam of the same Putnam family that accused Rebecca Nurse 92 years prior. Jetherow and Hannah Giddings, Hannah born Hannah Putnam. This appears to be the same Putnam family that has its roots in the Nurse family of Salem 17th century. SIZE: 31" h, 15" h (seat) x 19-1/2" w. CONDITION: Structurally sound, original grain decoration with normal and expected in-use wear. Original grain decoration very much intact. Front legs have been re-attached through seat with either dowels or screws and then filled and colored. Very good. 52961-9 HMG (300-500)