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THBThe John Brown Hexagonal Bamboo Side Table
Lot 207
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Nye & Co.
20 Beach Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
United States
At Nye & Company, what you like is all you need to know. Knowledgeable, helpful staff members, as well as nationally-known experts, work together to find the antiques and collectibles that will become your children’s heirlooms, all within your budget. John and Kathleen Nye acquired Dawson’s after hi...Read more
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Sep 10, 2025
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2025-09-10 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Property From the DeWolf, Herreshoff, and Brown Families : An Unreserved Sale
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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
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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The John Brown Hexagonal Bamboo Side Table
Chinese, circa 1795
As written in Wendy Cooper's “The Furniture and Furnishings of John Brown, Merchant of
Providence, 1736-1803,†University of Delaware, Master’s Thesis, 1971, "A similar piece of Chinese furniture was illustrated by Sir William Chambers in Plate XIII of his 1757 edition of Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils. This object might have been one of the "1 pr of stools" entered in the Account of the ship George Washington - Cargo - 1795".
Together with a Classical Gilt-Wood Mirror, American, c.1825.
Provenance: Side table; 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. 51 and 52,
fig. 17.
Mirror 38 1/2 x 18 in. (97.8 x 45.7 cm.), Table 21 x 15 in. (53.3 x 38.1 cm.)Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.Condition
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