Lot 6057
  • 6057

Benjamin Family Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Slant-Front Desk-On-Frame, Stratford, Connecticut, circa 1760

Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Cherrywood
  • Height 42 in. by Width 25 1/2 in. by Depth 16 1/4 in.
bearing a label inscribed This desk belonged to Philip Benjamin son of John & Mary (Smith) Benjamin of Stratford Conn. m. Prudence dau[ghter] of Rev. Richardson Minor June 1752 / He was born May 1729 died - 1775 / Reference Orcutt Vol II History of Stratford and Bridgeport.

Provenance

David Stockwell, Wilmington, Delaware.

Condition

Refinished. Patch repair to top of case opposite lockplate. case width: 23 1/2 inches case depth: 15 1/2 inches
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