Set Of Seven "fancy Baltimore" Chairs - Aug 07, 2014 | Farmer Auctions In Va
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Set of Seven "Fancy Baltimore" Chairs

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Set of Seven "Fancy Baltimore" Chairs
Set of Seven "Fancy Baltimore" Chairs
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Circa 1840. All with gilt Classical motif stencil decoration on black ground. Having handwoven caned seats - three recently recaned. 17" seat height. One with reduced height. Though it can not be verified, according to the family, the chairs were used during the wedding of Napoleon I great nephew, Charles Bonaparte (1851-1921), who was an American from Baltimore. He was secretary of the Navy and then Attorney General under Teddy Roosevelt. A member of the family is believed to have purchased the chairs upon Charles' death.
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Set of Seven "Fancy Baltimore" Chairs

Estimate $600 - $800
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Starting Price $300
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