$711
Chippendale Cherry Side Chair, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the shaped crest with carved terminals above a pierced splat, balloon rush seat, on block, vase and ring-turned legs ending in carved Spanish feet joined by bulbous turned front stretcher, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 38, seat ht. 17 in. Provenance: Brass tag applied to back of crest rail reads "Robert Rantoul 1773." Rantoul, of Scottish descent, was a captain of some note in late 18th century Salem. break to splat at bottom, finish abraded,
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-03-04