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Leading the upcoming American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts sale from Freeman’s is a Chippendale carved mahogany tassel-back side chair from a prominent Philadelphia family. It was handed down from Edward Shippen, a civic leader and merchant who served as the first elected mayor of Philadelphia from 1701 to 1703. Considered fashionable in the late 18th century, tassel-back chairs are notable for their elaborately carved woodwork details. The available example is notable for its proportions, historic surface, and exceptional condition.
Another top lot in this sale is an important American Civil War flag from the USS Hartford. This hand-sewn piece with 13 stars dates back to the early 19th century and was likely flown by Flag Officer David Glasgow Farragut during the Battle of New Orleans. It was then passed down through Farragut’s family to the present owners. The flag is composed of wool bunting, hand-sewn flat-felled stripes, a hand-sewn linen hoist, and two hand-stitched grommets. Collectors of rare Civil War memorabilia can also consider a set of 21 Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Corps badge flags. These were invented to avoid confusion on the battlefield. Soldiers were required to sew one of these badges on their hats or coats. Additional items of interest include a rare Chinese Export porcelain tea and coffee ware set in the “Quaker Farmer” pattern and a miniature portrait of Abraham Lincoln from the mid-19th century. Find the complete catalog and register to bid by visiting Freeman’s.
Lot Categories:
Collectibles, Decorative Arts, Furniture (163)# of Lots:
163Price Range:
$500 - $120,000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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![]() | The Shippen Chippendale carved mahogany tassel-back side chair | Estimate: |
![]() | An Important Civil War Naval Flag from the USS Hartford, commanded by Flag Officer David. G. Farragut, Battle of New Orleans, April, 1862 early 19th century | Estimate: |
![]() | A rare group of Chinese Export porcelain Green Quaker Farmer tea and coffee wares | Estimate: |
![]() | Attributed to Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) Portrait of Esther Bowes Cox (1740-1814), 1792-1793 | Estimate: |
![]() | Twenty-one Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Army Corps Badge Flags 1870s to 1890s | Estimate: |
![]() | American School 19th century A Portrait Miniature of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) | Estimate: |
Contact Info
Freeman's
- 2400 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
- 215-563-9275
- [email protected]
- https://www.freemansauction.com
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