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Shaker Measure Canterbury, New Hampshire, circa 1850

Offered by: David A. Schorsch - Eileen M. Smiles Fine Americana

Description
Canterbury, New Hampshire, circa 1850
Maple, pine, copper tacks, original yellow paint 
Height 1 ¾ inches, diameter 6 inches
Published:
Timothy D. Rieman and Jean M. Burks,
(New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1993), p. 160, fig. 89.
The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture
Shaker Furniture: A Craftsman’s Journal
A unique and charming feature of this measure is the fingerprint left on the surface of the original paint while it dried.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	695498

Dimensions

H.	1.75 in;	Diam.	6 in;
H.	4.45 cm;	Diam.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

David A. Schorsch and Eileen M. Smiles American Antiques is one of the world’s leading dealers and authorities in the field of American antiques and folk art, specializing in weathervanes, folk paintings, folk sculpture, formal and country furniture and Shaker design.