possibly Newburyport, second half 18th century, the mahogany pole with urn turning and finial and tripod base, set with a fine needlework panel depicting figures in a stylized landscape, panel 16-1/4 x 17-1/4 in., overall height 57 in.
Provenance: Mark and Marjorie Allen, April, 1999; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
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Mark and Marjorie Allen, April, 1999; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
consigner notes record the needlework work was conserved by Francis Faile, in the late 1990s, with reinforcing net on reverse and acid-free mounting; needlework presents well and appears to be in excellent condition, crack/break and repair to one leg at joint with base of standard, possible restorations to needlework frame molding
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