A FEDERAL MAHOGANY SOFA, PENNSYLVANIA, C.1790,... Lot 100
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A FEDERAL MAHOGANY SOFA, PENNSYLVANIA, C.1790, the scroll back with downswept reeded arms raised on ring turned supports above a reeded apron on rope twist legs headed by block capitals. 86.5cm high, 196.5cm wide, 72cm deep Provenance: Dawesfield House, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Lots 92 - 175 form part of the original contents of Dawesfield, Lewis Lane, Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - an iconic American farmhouse built by Abraham Dawes and by descent through generations of the female line. It served as the Revolutionary Headquarters of General George Washington from 20th October until 2nd November, 1777. Prominent furniture makers in Philadelphia at this time hailed from various backgrounds. Joseph Barry (1757-1838) a noted cabinet maker in Philadelphia was an Irish-born emigrant. Thomas Jefferson periodically used Barry’s services during his vice presidential years in Philadelphia. Nicholas Bernard (d. 1789), Hercules Courtenay (b. 1739) and Henry Connelly (1770-1826) working in Philadelphia were all of Irish descent. These craftsmen were known for their exquisite designs, skilled craftsmanship, and contributions to Philadelphia’s thriving furniture industry. The influence of Irish makers on eighteenth century Philadelphia furniture is exemplified in the typically Irish rope twist legs found in lot 100.
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