Carved Cherry Tilt-top Candlestand

Description:

Carved Cherry Tilt-top Candlestand, Connecticut, late 18th century, the top with serpentine sides and canted corners and string-inlaid edge, on cabriole leg base with pinwheel-carved knees and pad feet on platforms, refinished, (minor imperfections),ht. 26 1/2, wd. 18 3/4, dp. 18 in.
Estimate $600-800

minor repair where legs join the post, shrinkage crack in top.


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