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Features a remarkable selection of historic Americana, including important 18th-century American furniture and Delft from the collection of Constance & Dudley Godfrey; an exceptionally rare North Carolina survey map; New England & Philadelphia furniture, including an exceptional Philadelphia easy chair & a rare Connecticut Chippendale carved cherry chest in undisturbed surface; from a Revolutionary & patriotic-focused New England collection are rare prints & documents, early brass, ceramics, furniture, & accessories; a group of early portraits features Sully, Stuart, & Sharples; & much more Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Very Fine and Rare American Bed Warmer with Engraved Brass and Painted Maple Handle
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Very Fine and Rare American Bed Warmer with Engraved Brass and Painted Maple Handle

Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
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18th century, circular lidded pan with punched holes and engraved decoration featuring a Native American male, inscribed "Cunne Shote the Indian Chief/A great warrior of the Cherokee Nation/GR iii", mounted on turned wood handle, 45 x 12-1/2 x 3-3/4 in.

Provenance: Nathan Liverant and Son, Colchester, Connecticut; Sotheby's, New York, The William K. du Pont Collection, January 22, 2022 lot 208 for $56,700; Private New England Collection

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Nathan Liverant and Son, Colchester, Connecticut; Sotheby's, New York, The William K. du Pont Collection, January 22, 2022 lot 208 for $56,700; Private New England Collection

dents and warping to brass, two notable at bottom of pan, brass handle support has been repaired at junction of bed warmer body with lead solder and an internal copper riveted plate, pitting, discoloration, and spotting, verdigris, surface dust/accretion, some scuffs and wear to wood handle, one turned ring with chipping

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