Lot Essay
George Hoadly was born in New Haven, Connecticut, Where his father was once mayor. He moved with his family to Ohio in 1832 and was himself governor of that state from 1883-1889.
Details
A CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD BLOCK-FRONT CHEST-OF-DRAWERS
CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1775
The thumbmolded rectangular top with blocked front edge a conforming case fitted with four graduated long drawers above a molded base, on ogee bracket feet, appears to retain original brasses (front feet pieced)--34 3/4in. high, 37 1/2in. wide, 19in. deep
CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1775
The thumbmolded rectangular top with blocked front edge a conforming case fitted with four graduated long drawers above a molded base, on ogee bracket feet, appears to retain original brasses (front feet pieced)--34 3/4in. high, 37 1/2in. wide, 19in. deep
Provenance
George Hoadly (1826-