The Shaker Collection of Erhart Muller
Description:
Shaker No. 5 Production Armchair, Mount Lebanon, New York, early 20th century, maple, clear shellac finish over stain, replacement splint seat, acorn finials, stamped "5" on the back of the top slat, three slat back, flat top arms with scroll ends, front posts taper sharply beneath the arms, (repairs to one arm where it joins the back post and front post beneath the arm),ht. 38, wd. at front posts 22 1/8, dp. at seat 13 3/4 in.
Provenance: Bought in Harvard, Massachusetts, from the Roberts, who lived in Hagel's house on Ayer Road.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
HagelStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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