A Neoclassical Cast Iron Parlor Stove
Sale 1130 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Mar 30, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$3,000 -
$5,000
Sold for $6,930
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Neoclassical Cast Iron Parlor Stove
Attributed to Francis Low and John Leake, Albany, New York, circa 1844
marked along lower back panel Patented August 10th 1844 and Albany in script to either side of base.
Height 54 x width 31 3/4 x depth 16 1/2 inches.
Similar examples are held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Wadsworth Atheneum.
Height 54 x width 31 3/4 x depth 16 1/2 inches.
Similar examples are held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Wadsworth Atheneum.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
In overall fine and stable condition. Minor surface wear, pitting and rust consistent with age and use. Missing base piece of eagle finial. The proper left front door does not stay shut properly. Loss to molding on lower left edge on back. Several areas with minor separation to seams.
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