British or American, mid 19th century, original black paint with neoclassical gilt motifs and floral panels to top, hinged lid, lyre form standard, 29-1/4 x 13-1/8 x 10-1/4 in.
Provenance: Gifted to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation by Edward Churchill in 1992; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
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Gifted to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation by Edward Churchill in 1992; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
paint to top section appears later, paint with typical distress and loss, top of four leg base with extensive wear, loss and old glue repair
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