Description:
Mahogany Candlestand, Philadelphia area, c. 1760-80, the circular dished top above a turned post with turned ball, on a tripod base of cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, ht. 28 1/4, dia. 19 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
original brass catch/latch replaced by swiveling wood latch. Likely metal plate missing from underside of post. refinished.
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Keywords
Philadelphia
Stephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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