The Americana Collection of C Thomas Attix Jr
By Locati LLC
May 19, 2024
761 Durham Road Pineville, PA 18946, United States
Locati LLC is proud to present American Furniture and Silver from the Collection of C Thomas Attix, Jr., who was a lifelong collector of American material culture with a particular fondness of furniture, coin silver, and Oriental rugs. His collection reflects his interest in the Delaware Valley, with an emphasis on mid 18th through early 19th century silversmiths and figured hardwoods vetted by his discerning eye for form and surface. Among the highlights are a Thomas Stretch Philadelphia clock, a collection of figured maple furniture, and silver by noted makers such as Joseph Richardson Sr. and Richard Humphreys.

LOT 94:

Pennsylvania Sheraton Tiger and Figured Maple Work Stand

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Sold for: $375
Start price:
$ 150
Estimated price :
$300 - $500
Buyer's Premium: 21% More details
sales tax: 6% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on May 19, 2024 at Locati LLC
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Pennsylvania Sheraton Tiger and Figured Maple Work Stand

A Pennsylvania Sheraton Tiger and Figured Maple Work Stand, First Quarter 19th Century. The rectangular hinged top over two flame grained drawers with incised beading and pressed brass pulls, lion mask bail handles to either side of case, raised on tapering turned legs. Tulip poplar secondary wood.

Dimensions: Height 31 1/4in; width 19 1/4in; depth 16in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.
 


Condition:

Structurally sound. Retaining an old surface. General marks, wear, abrasions, shrinkage and minor age cracks throughout. There is a horizontal age crack to the back of case. Slight warping to the one-board hinged top. One pressed brass pull is a later replacement (original retained in drawer). Verdigris to lion mask handles. No key.



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