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damaged lip
Gert Trahan, Lafayette, LA.
Thomas Jefferson had a similar chest whichsi now at Monticello.
189
Two Cylindres (Hurricane Shades)
Europe or America
Late 18th-early 19th century Blown glass
Colorless glass, bellied forms with flared rims and flared and rolled bases.
22.875" high
Condition:Good; one with minor rim chip Ruth Fontenot, Opelousas, LA; found locally
Andrew Richmond PO Box 2199 Marietta, OH 45750 740.760.1788 andrew@wipiak.com
(GLAH 1-2)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Dining Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,250
Category: Lighting
Hurricane shades were known in early local inventories as cylindres. Rolled bottom rim. See Bacot, Nineteenth Century Lighting, pp. 64-65, where the author suggests the larger the central bulge the later the shade. He also suggesst Pittsburg as the site of manufacture.
190
Empire Mirror
France 1815-1830 Wood and glass
Large mirror with gesso and gilt frame. 45" high, 36" wide
Jack and Pat Holden
Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contribution Appraisal Report
Effective Valuation Date: 00/00/00
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(M3)
Location: Maison Chenal, Upper Dining Room FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,500
Category: Mirrors