A Chippendale Ribbon-Back Mahogany Side Chair Associated with Adam Eckfeldt (1769-1852), Philadelphia, PA

circa 1790-1800

With old paper label affixed to interior back seat rail, inscribed, "Adam Eckfeldt/ Born June 15, 1769/ Died Feb. 6, 1852/ First Chief Coiner of Philadelphia Mint and Appointed by Washington", front seat rail marked "II," slip seat with needlework upholstery, marked "V."
Height 38 x width 21 1/4 x depth 19 3/4 inches.

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Provenance:

The Estate of Joly Walton Stewart.

Note:

Despite the inscribed label, Adam Eckfeldt was actually the second Chief coiner of the Mint from 1814-1839, appointed by James Madison.

the slip seat is presently split / cracked, with evidence of being previously secured / repaired, not presently usable; please ask for complete condition report

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A Chippendale Ribbon-Back Mahogany Side Chair Associated with Adam Eckfeldt (1769-1852), Philadelphia, PA

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