Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 126

THE CARY FAMILY
The following lots were part of original furnishings of the Stephen Chase House, corner of South Mill Street
and Pleasant Street built in 1745. Passing down to Captain James Cary (Master and half-owner of the Ship Rose)
and his wife Margaret Hussey Cary who were married in 1833, and eventually to Robert Cary Caldwell, founder
of the Nantucket Lifesaving Museum. Offered at Public Auction for the first time.
Lot 369 through 389 Descended in the James Cary Family
369. JAMES CARY NANTUCKET RUSH SEAT LADDER BACK
CHAIR, late 18 th Century, in original paint with line and star decoration.
Reverse side of middle ladder branded, “J. Cary”.
Height 41 in. Width 19 in. Depth 14 ¾ in. Seat Height 16 ¼ in. 800/1,200
370. NANTUCKET MADE RUSH SEAT LADDER
BACK CHAIR, late 18 th Century, in old black/green paint.
Height 42 in. Width 20 in. Depth 14 ¼ in. Seat Height 14 ½ in.
500/700
371. NANTUCKET MADE RUSH SEAT LADDER
BACK CHAIR, late 18 th Century, in original paint with line
and star decoration.
Height 41 in. Width 19 in. Depth 14 in. Seat Height 12 ¾ in.
500/700
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