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Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc.
Fine 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Antiques
Professional antiquarian since 1971.
Member of the Art & Antique Dealers League of America,Inc.
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Greetings,
I will be on hand this weekend for appointments to share the excitement of some our latest collection. If you are close by, please call ahead. as always, coffee is on, along with other refreshments, for a pause during your busy weekend.
Just in! Here is the first American sack back Windsor armchair that I've had in some time. Legs and arm supports are boldly turned in a true Windsor turning with the arms terminating in carved knuckles. This is a late 18th century example in a most desirable old painted finish with layers of paint history. Old black is over older green and ocher layers in an alligatored finish. There are no major replacements to this chair and only minor repair.
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This chair is not branded but is likely by the Connecticat maker E. B. Tracy, Connecticut, 1790-1803. Measurements are: h. 35.5", w. 24", d. 20", seat height 16". This differs from other Connecticut Windsors in its abruptly swelling spindles, distinctive seat shape and leg turnings, thin medial stretcher with arrows, and arm supports which are different than the legs. Note that the bow tapers as it enter the medial bow rather than tapering.
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Please call or email for more details and enlargeable images. Your questions will be promptly answered.
Antiques here are offered first to our subscribers before these pieces are added to our website. We are glad to make shipping suggestions.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Bob
ph: 651 457-1772
Robert J. Riesberg Antiques
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