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Object numberRIF5640 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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Dimensions24 3/4 × 39 × 23 in. (62.87 × 99.06 × 58.42 cm) |
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Date175090 |
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GeographyMade in Newport, Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumMahogany |
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MarksNone |
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InscriptionsF. Hagan / Oct 30 [scrolled underline] / 1922 / for Mr. H. H. Benkard, 5 East 9 St., in graphite, on underside of top; THIS TABLE BELONGED TO / MRS. WILLIAM MINTURN /(PENELOPE GREENE) / OF NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND / 17461821," engraved on a plaque, attached to underside of top; "46.181.7," in red paint, on underside of top |
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ProvenanceMrs. William Minturn (née Penelope Greene, 17461821), Newport, Rhode Island. H. H. Benkard, New York, 1922. Sotheby's, New York, January 2526, 2013, lot 352 |
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Associated namesMrs. Penelope Minturn (née Greene)Sotheby's Harry H. Benkard |
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ConstructionThe oblong top, with rounded edges and outset rounded corners, was formerly secured to its base by six screw pockets, two each inside the long rails, one each inside the short rails. It is now secured by the same number and arrangement of L-shaped brackets, attached with screws to the top and rails. In each corner of the frame are glue blocks, all but one corner containing two vertical chamfered blocks; one contains a chamfered and a carved block. The flat-arched rails meet the blocks atop the legs in mortise and tenon joints, each showing two wood pins. The turned tapering legs end in outset pad feet with incised ankles. On the underside of the top, at each corner, outside the frame, are rectangular shadows. Examined by P.E. Kane and J.N. Johnson, January 30, 2013; notes compiled by T.B. Lloyd. |
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BibliographySotheby's, New York, Important Americana, Furniture, Folk Art, Silver, Porcelain, Prints and Carpets including Property sold by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, sale cat. (January 2526, 2013), 18485, lot 352. |