Paint-decorated, Circular-top, Tripod-base Stand

Description:

Paint-decorated, Circular-top, Tripod-base Stand, probably Canada, 1820-60, with crossed cleats to underside of top and flat serpentine legs, with old "freckled" painted surface, (imperfections),ht. 27 1/2, dia. 23 1/2 in.

Literature: The Impecunious Collector's Guide to American Antiques, by John T. Kirk, Knopf, 1975, fig. 131-135, pp. 132-139.

Estimate $200-300

Loss (3 x 14 in.) to one edge of circular top, wear and losses to paint.


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