19th century, bronzed white metal and faux marble painted central supports, on paw feet and trifid bases, brass and tole painted shade rings, wired for electricity, each with glass globe with thistle decoration, 30 in.

Background on Important Private Collection from Boston:
I have been working with this collector for over 25 years, both in the initial acquisition of the objects and overseeing their conservation as needed. With a keen eye for quality and design, and a deep passion for all things classical, he has quietly amassed a top-notch collection of American furniture and decorative arts. The collection encompasses outstanding examples from the leading cabinetmakers of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, representing excellence in form and proportions, condition, wood quality, and carving. It also includes rare objects that are among the best of their kind. Now, with the downsizing of one of his properties, the offerings in this catalog are coming to market to find new owners who share a love for this remarkable period in American furniture history.
Clark Pearce,
Advisor and Consultant to Collectors and Institutions

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, 3/12/2006, lot 1011, sold for $7,200; Property from an Important Boston Collection

shade rings unstable and crooked, some supports resoldered, one shade with break and separation at old solder repair, some elements loose, some chips and losses to paint, globes with some scratches and typical small chips and wear at bases, not tested for functionality