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Early 19C W Virginia/Kentucky Drop Leaf Table, with Provenance
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PRESENTING a VERY RARE Early19th Century Cherrywood Drop Leaf Table with Civil War Provenance.
Made, most likely, in the Ohio River Valley area, probably in West Virginia or Northern Kentucky, given it’s Provenance, circa 1820-25.
This table is in SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION.
It was acquired by Major William Alexander Obenchain before the Civil War.
William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland.
Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute) Class of 1862 and was graduated (1st in his class) in December 1861–this class was graduated early due to the Civil War.
Served in various capacities as an Engineer officer throughout the Civil War. At rank of Captain he was a senior ranking officer in the Virginia Corps of Engineers and served on Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Staff.
He was promoted to the rank of Major, for meritorious conduct near Richmond in 1864.
Post-War Career- Educator.
Taught at Hillsborough Military Academy (NC), Pittsboro (NC) Military Academy, Western Military Acad. (New Castle, KY), University of Nashville, Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY.
Married Eliza Calvert Hall (famous Author) of Bowling Green in 1885.
Obenchain died August 17, 1916 at his home in Bowling Green, age 75.
He brought this table, with him from Virginia to Kentucky after the War and his wife, Lida Calvert Hall-Obenchain, subsequently brought it to Dallas, TX at the start of the 20th Century.
Beautifully turned feet consistent with late Federal/Sheraton Period and the Ohio River Valley area.
Dimensions: 29.2 inches Tall, 41.8 inches Wide and 21.5 inches Deep with leaves down (Closed), 44 inches Deep with leaves up (open).
This is a STUNNING SOUTHERN TABLE and EXTREMELY RARE
with SUPERB HISTORIC Provenance!!
- Dimensions:Height: 29.2 in (74.17 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 41.8 in (106.18 cm)
- Style:Sheraton (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1820-25
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978118307992
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