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 129:

Pennsylvania Queen Anne Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table

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$ 300
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Auction took place on May 19, 2024 at Locati LLC
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Pennsylvania Queen Anne Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table

A Pennsylvania Queen Anne Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Mid 18th Century. The rectangular top with drop leaves having single notched corners, scalloped skirt to either end, raised on cabriole legs terminating in well shaped trifid feet. Tulip poplar secondary wood and oak flying rails.

Dimensions: Height 29 1/2in; width 53in; depth closed 20 3/4in; length open 60 1/2in.

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

Footnote: For a similar example see Pook & Pook, Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania, "The Collection of Margaret Berwind Schiffer", January 18, 2023, Lot 47.


Condition:

Structurally sound. Retaining an old surface in honest condition. Butterflies to the underside holding the each of the two board drop leaves together. Good oxidation throughout. General marks, wear, abrasions and surface scratches throughout. The top with an area of discoloration and staining. There is an old small glued repair to one rule joint.



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