Adam's THE LIBRARY COLLECTION 1st May 2024

The Library Collection | 1 st May 2024 96 AN EBONISED WINDSOR SETTLE, IN THE MANNER OF DANIEL CARTERET (W. 1786-1830), PHILADELPHIA C.LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY the back splat with ring turned supports, with downward scroll swept arms above a dish seat on slightly splayed legs, joined on stretchers. 93cm high, 265cm wide, 57cm deep € 1,500 - 2,500 Image: Settle in situ in parlour of Dawesfield During the eighteenth century, Philadelphia stood out as one of Amer- ica’s most culturally and ethnically diverse cities. This environment of diversity allowed for a process of cultural blending in Philadelphia’s decorative arts, leading to the emergence of locally distinct vernac- ular traditions. Religious connections across various cultural groups played a significant role in this process. Immigrant craftsmen, bringing with them transatlantic styles, played a crucial role in shaping the re- gion’s unique furniture traditions, solidifying Philadelphia’s position as a hub of the cabinetmaking trade in early America. This resulted in the development of a highly specific and recognisable regional furniture tradition. While this tradition continued to influence furniture design beyond the city limits, it took on more localised and individualised forms, with craftsmen in surrounding areas developing their own con- struction and decorative techniques. Property from Dawesfield, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania