inscribed B. Salisbury, likely for Benjamin Salisbury, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1750, rich mellow brown color, 30 x 34 x 20-1/2 in.
Provenance: C.L. Prickett Antiques, purchased June 1999 (accompanied by appraisal and write-up); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
Note: According to the Prickett notes, family tradition states that this low boy descended from its original owner Jealous Bates of Cohasset, Massachusetts. Bates was a private in Captain Cushing's company in Colonel Greaton's regiment during the American Revolution.
        
        
        
        
        
     
                
            
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                C.L. Prickett Antiques, purchased June 1999 (accompanied by appraisal and write-up); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
         
                        
                                            
                            very good condition overall, brasses are period replacements, patch and repair at upper post of one rear leg, some small knee returns possibly restored
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