The Americana Collection of C Thomas Attix Jr
By Locati LLC
May 19, 2024
761 Durham Road Pineville, PA 18946, United States
Locati LLC is proud to present American Furniture and Silver from the Collection of C Thomas Attix, Jr., who was a lifelong collector of American material culture with a particular fondness of furniture, coin silver, and Oriental rugs. His collection reflects his interest in the Delaware Valley, with an emphasis on mid 18th through early 19th century silversmiths and figured hardwoods vetted by his discerning eye for form and surface. Among the highlights are a Thomas Stretch Philadelphia clock, a collection of figured maple furniture, and silver by noted makers such as Joseph Richardson Sr. and Richard Humphreys.

LOT 29:

Set of Eight Pennsylvania Birdcage Windsor Chairs, Lancaster County

Sold for: $2,000
Start price:
$ 400
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
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Auction took place on May 19, 2024 at Locati LLC
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Set of Eight Pennsylvania Birdcage Windsor Chairs, Lancaster County

A Set of Eight Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Birdcage Windsor Chairs, Possibly by Jacob and Frederick Fetter, 19th Century. Comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs. Each with bamboo turnings, having an octagonal ornament to the crest above a rod-back. Unmarked. (8)

Dimensions: Height of side chairs 35in; width 18in; depth of seat 15in; seat height 17 3/4in; Height of armchairs 35in; width 18 1/2in; depth of seat 15in; seat height 17 3/4in.

Provenance: Acquired in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.


Condition:

Structurally sound. The set retaining old dark brown surfaces. Wear commensurate with age and use; general marks, wear, nicks, abrasions and surface scratches.