American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair (c. 1820-30)American turtle back, Hitchcock type, rush seat side chair. The back splat features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration of an ornate pedistal base bowl holding fruit and surrounded by leaves. Gilt decorations on the back supports, front rail, and tops of the turned front legs have faded over time. American, Upper Connecticut Valley, circa 1820 30. Condition: Surfaces throughout show signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The

Condition: Color has faded somewhat and there are some areas of marks and staining

Pair of cast bronze patinated candlesticks with applied stamped & gilt lacquered brass embellishments

ID plate measures 1-3/4" x 1/4"

Circa 1885

Dimensions: 28" W x 21-3/4” H

Museum mat and framed in a birch molding under glass

Condition: The paint has completely worn though on the arms and there are scattered areas of wear on the seat back and spindles

circa 1850

Dimensions: 22" W x 19” H x 3/4" D (framed)

Dimensions: 7" W x 3-3/4" D x 8-1/2" H

Appian won numerous gold metal awards at international exhibitions throughout his career

Numbered and titled in graphite