Attributed to Fredericksburg, possibly workshop of Jame Allen, circa 1770-80, spruce secondary, stiles and crest rail with molded edge, distinctive relief carved upper crest rail with scrolling and rosettes, pierced intertwined back splat set within a molded shoe, slip seat, flush seat rail, molded straight front legs with inside chamfer, down-swept rear legs, flush stretcher base.

38 x 21 x 19.5 in., seat height 17 in.

Wood sample taken from front left corner block. An identification report from Alden Identification Service accompanies this lot.


From the Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Acquired Bill Beck's Antiques.

Tight shrinkage split to rear of lower splat; scraping and wear at legs and seat rail; later slip seat; retaining old (likely original) corner blocks, missing knee returns.