American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Pennsylvania Baptismal Fraktur for Philip Schmel, Hempfield Township, Westmorland county, dated "1831," the central block of German text surrounded by a border of red and yellow flowers and vines, in a red-stained frame, ht. 16 1/2, wd. 20 3/4 in.
The property of Carolyn and Tom Porter
Estimate $1,200-1,500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Tom Porter, Carolyn, Philip Schmel, Hempfield TownshipStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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