Description:
Tilt-top candlestand in cherry attributed to Daniel Clay (1770-1848), which was purchased by William L. Hubbard of Sunderland from the estate of Alice Cain of Greenfield. The profile and treatment of the shaft is similar to a pole screen (88.091) formerly owned by the Ripley family, and another from the Leavitt family, both of Greenfield. Born in New London, Conneticut, where Clay trained is unknown. He moved to Greenfield in 1792, marrying Lucinda Smead in 1795. In 1794, he advertised in the "Greenfield Gazette" and had his first paper label printed. He also made Windsors and fancy chairs, pembroke, dressing, and card tables, clock cases, chests, and coffins. He expanded his business to include other ventures, but eventually moved to NYC in 1832, where he had a successful career as a druggist. The stand has a rectangular top with an inlaid central panel and indented corners; pivoting on a turned and reeded shaft fitted at the top with a block and pintle hinge; over a tripod base of "spider" legs with thermos feet.
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