Paint Decorated Foot Stool – Cricket in Original Paint, Star Decoration - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Paint Decorated Foot Stool – Cricket in Original Paint, Star Decoration

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A classic example of a 19th century American cricket (the traditional New England term for these small, low footstools).

Rectangular top with chamfered edges raised on slightly-flaring turned feet with incised rings need lower leg terminus.

Decoration: The top features an outstanding bold, freehand-painted yellow emblem on a broadly brushed black on red ground – looks like a distinctive multi-pointed starburst or stylized flower with radiating leaf-like petals. The top is framed by a vibrant red outer border with a thin yellow conforming pinstripe inside.

Item Date: Circa 1840

Measurement: 6" x 12" x 7.75"

Item Condition: Overall, very good original condition. There are two chips to outside edges of top as depicted [we can have these trivial losses restored]. Upholstery tack piercings are evidence of at least two campaigns of upholstering which protected the paint.

Price: $425

SKU 410-266

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.