THE STEVENSON FAMILY QUEEN ANNE WALNUT DRESSING TABLE
Philadelphia, 1740-1760
in old surface, molded top, long drawer over three side-by-side drawers, brasses appear original, scalloped skirt, cabriole legs ending in stockinged drake feet, 30.5"h; 36.75"w; 22"d
Provenance: Descended from the collection of George Meade Easby, a direct descendent of Cornelius Stevenson, the original owner of this dressing table which then descended to Cornelius' son, and then to his grandson. Family history states the table came to the younger Cornelius at the time of his marriage to Mary May (1786-1860), daughter of Adam May (d.1816) and his wife Catharine Diehl.
For similar example see Freeman's, Philadelphia, 4/16/2005, lot 31
From the collection of G.W. Samaha.
Top left drawer has 1"of drawer lip missing at corner.
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Realized: $14,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 176 : THE STEVENSON FAMILY QUEEN ANNE WALNUT DRESSING TABLE
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