Lot 77
A Fine Pair of American Carved Walnut Bookcases, attributed to A and H Jenkins, Baltimore, mid-19th c., each having a cove-molded cornice and frieze above lattice glazed doors, floral carved stiles and a boss carved below, blocked base molding, retaining original surface, height 89.5in., width 57.5in., diameter 18.5in E7000-9000 Note: An interesting cabinet attributed to Henry Jenkins (1814-1878) with nearly identical roundels and gothicized surrounds as those in lot 77 was owned by Baltimore's 'Father of Music' Otto Sutro (1833-1896) and is now conserved by the Maryland Historical Society. Reference: see Gregory Weidman, Furniture in Maryland, 1740-1940, p 244, pl 229 and p.243, pl 228; for additional details regarding Anthony and Henry Jenkins see John H Hill, 'Furniture Designs of Henry W Jenkins and Sons Co.', Winterthur Portfolio, (1969) pp
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