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THBThe John Brown Chippendale Figured Mahogany Arched Cross-Stretchered, Pembroke Table
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United States
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LiveSep 10, 2025
Property Descended in and Collected by the De Wolf, Herreshoff, and Brown Families September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT We are honored to present a remarkable auction featuring the historic collections of three prominent Rhode Island families: the De Wolfs, the Herreshoffs, and the Browns. This exceptional event offers a rare opportunity to acquire significant objects passed down through generations of Rhode Island heritage. Preview Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm Nye & Co. info@nyeandcompany.com
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- Lot Description
The John Brown Chippendale Figured Mahogany Arched Cross-Stretchered
Pembroke Table
possibly by Peleg Weeden (1772-1839), North Kingstown, Rhode Island, circa 1795.
Inscribed on bottom Repaired & Refinished in Spring 1925 by Mr. Oberg - Had
dark stain same drawer pull. Spade feed replaced.
Provenance: John Brown (1736-1803), Providence, Rhode Island;
To his daughter, Sarah Brown Herreshoff (1773-1846);
To her son Charles Frederick Herreshoff (1809-1888);
Thus by descent in the Herreshoff Family line.
Literature: Wendy Ann Cooper, “The Furniture and Furnishings of John Brown, Merchant of Providence, 1736-1803,†University of Delaware, Master’s Thesis, 1971, pp. 57-9, fig. 25;
Wendy A. Cooper, “The purchase of furniture and furnishings by John Brown, Providence merchant, Part 2: 1760-1788,†Magazine Antiques 103, no. 4 (April 1973): 737, fig. 4.
While originally thought to be the work of Philadelphia cabinetmaker Adam Hains based upon a similar table in the collection of the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, acc. no. 1957.669 (see Joseph Downs, American Furniture, Queen Anne and Chippendale periods, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, (New York: Macmillan, 1952), no. 314) it can today be ascribed to the likely hand of Peleg Weeden of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. A nearly identical table with the same shaped top, stretchers and tapered legs with reverse stop fluting is in the collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum (acc. no. 2019.1.1, RIF6555, and "New Acquisitions Join Collections of Wadsworth Atheneum," Antiques and the Arts Weekly (July 26, 2019): 39) which descended in the Fowler family of North Kingston.
Closed 28 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 32 in. (72.4 x 54 x 81.3 cm.)Condition
Reduced in height and spade feet of a later date. Drawer appears original to the piece. Brass old and likely original. Stretchers are likely restored. 4” surface patch to outside of one rear leg. Front leg missing small portion of molding at top of leg near drawer blade. Light scratches, stains and bruising to top consistent with age and use. Otherwise, good condition.
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.
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