American, possibly New York State, circa 1840--1880. Spruce, carved, retaining its original polychrome decorated finish having an undisturbed mellow surface, height 51-3/4 inches. The crown inscribed "SPICES". The base inscribed "FRUIT".
Provenance: Collection of David Hollander, Riverdale, New York. "Americana from the collection of David Hollander," Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 1--2, 1961, lot 401.
Collection of Harold Samuels, New York, NY.
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