The Shaker Collection of Erhart Muller
Description:
Shaker Cast Iron Stove, probably New Lebanon, New York, c. 1840, four legs terminating in penny feet, each pair of legs is continuous, riveted to the base of the firebox with two rivets, door in front lifts off hinges, arched vent cut out at center bottom of door with half-circular apron in front, (door latch missing wooden knob),ht. 18, lg. 31, wd. 13 1/4 in.
Provenance: Acquired in Canterbury in the early 1940s.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Lack damper on the door and the door handle lacks the knob.
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Canterbury, LebanonStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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