The Out of Our League, Lucky Fall Premier
Lot 429:
Description
French provincial 18th Century carved Cherry 2 Door Armoire fitted with shelves
French provincial 18th Century carved Cherry 2 Door Armoire fitted with shelves
Descended in the family of Charles Willing. WILLING was a Philadelphia merchant, trader, TWICE Mayor of Philadelphia, (1749-1754) AND CO-DEVELOPED WILLINGTON, DELAWARE N/K/A WILMINGTON. His wife’s grandfather, Edward Shippen, and his eldest son, Thomas Willing, also served as mayors of Philadelphia. Thomas was also a Delegate to the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania. His son James Willing was a representative of the American Continental Congress and led a military expedition during the American War of Independence known as the Willing ExpeditionTHIS PAINTING AND OTHER ESTATE ITEMS IN THIS SALE BY DESCENT IN THE FAMILY TO PRESENT
74"H x 57"W x 26.5"D
Condition: good with wear commensurate with age
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