Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 26
Rare and Unusual New Hampshire Fancy Painted and Stenciled Sewing Table, Sumpter Priddy Provenance
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for
$6,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1830, maple and pine, dark brown grain painted surface, top with stenciled grapevine motif, green painted shutter panels to sides and back, two drawers, underside inscribed with large "B", 30-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 17-1/4 in.
Provenance: Descended in the family of Nathaniel and Abigail (Chesley) Swasey, thence to Ambrose Swasey (1846-1937), son; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, February 1995 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $5,400); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
Literature: Published in Sumpter Priddy, American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840 (Chipstone Foundation and the Milwaukee Art Museum, 2004), p. 113, figs. 187 and 188.
Note: For a discussion on Ambrose Swasey, see Dictionary of American Biography, Supplement 1 & 2, 1944, pp. 642-43 (accompanied by a copy of reference).
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Descended in the family of Nathaniel and Abigail (Chesley) Swasey, thence to Ambrose Swasey (1846-1937), son; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, February 1995 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $5,400); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
good integrity and in a fine state of preservation, original brasses, paint with some distress, crackle, and minor loss mainly to yellow trim； top with shrinkage split, one drawer previously with dividers, holes to feet underside from lathe or missing casters Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
