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Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026

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Original surface and vibrant color define Bert Parsons’ well-documented collection, assembled over decades. Highlights include a Stirewalt miniature painted blanket chest, an 1823 dated Prussian blue blanket chest made in Albemarle, Stanly County, NC, with family history, an early Virginia documented painted apothecary cabinet, and a New England Fancy red-painted Windsor bench, as well as metalwork, pottery, Staffordshire, paintings, and six objects from the landmark 2004 “American Fancy” exhibition. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Rare Diminutive American Chippendale Bedroom Table in Old Surface

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North Shore Massachusetts or possibly Southern, circa 1770, dovetailed and pinned construction, single board leaf and top, one drop leaf with swing leg, Marlborough legs, white pine and soft maple secondary woods, 28 x 27-1/4 x 14-1/2 in., leaf adds 13 in.

Provenance: Peter Sawyer, Exeter, New Hampshire, August 2003 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $12,000); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama

Note: Peter Sawyer sold this as Boston or North Shore, Massachusetts; correspondence in the file between Bert and Betsy Davison, as well as Harry Alden microanalysis identifying white pine and soft maple, suggest an attribution to coastal Virginia or North Carolina, circa 1770-1790, in the Neat and Plain style noted in The Furniture of Coastal North Carolina: 1700-1820, John Bivins, 1988, pp. 275, 357-59, 399 and 407.

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Peter Sawyer, Exeter, New Hampshire, August 2003 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $12,000); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama

good integrity, early and probably original dry surface with distress, stains, fading, and typical wear； top reset with one corner block missing, small patch to leaf edge Accompanied by Peter Sawyer's condition notes： "surface retains a dry, old and probably original finish, the hinges are original and undisturbed； the top has been reattached to the frame with original glue blocks with some of the glue blocks missing. Overall, in an as-found undisturbed state of preservation." 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.

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