10-31-200311-01-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2240Boston
October 31, 2003 07:00 PMCalender
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Shaker Yellow Painted Wooden Tabletop Yarn Swift

Sell one like this
$323$275
Auction: Sale #2240 - 2240Location: BostonDate / Time: October 31, 2003 7:00PM

Description:

Shaker Yellow Painted Wooden Tabletop Yarn Swift, attributed to Thomas Damon (1819-80),Hancock, New Hampshire, 1850-60, the collapsible swift made of maple, birch, and possibly ash, with a yellow wash, turned cup at top of center shaft, wooden thumbscrew, (imperfections),ht. 24 3/4, expands to 30 in. dia.

Note: During his 55 years of Shaker life, Thomas Damon had the opportunity to practice woodworking in Hancock and Tyringham, Massachusetts as well as Enfield, Connecticut. He was in charge of the swift business in Hancock for many years. Swifts such as this lot were made to be mounted to tables.
Estimate $500-700

Keywords

Thomas Damon, Hancock, New Hampshire, Enfield, Tyringham, Connecticut, Massachusetts