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Tucker has posted many examples of merklen brothers. This table was made by the merklen brothers spiral furniture company in new york city between 1879 and 1897. The merklen family name was found in the usa, canada, and scotland between 1880 and 1920. Merklen brothers library table doug schmitt antiques. Prominent wood furniture designers of the time included george hunzinger, merklen brothers and allen and brother. Enjoy a blended view with the browse all inventory link.
Antique merklen parlour mahogany parlor table with claw. Final antique merklen brothers table refinish project. Antique merklen brothers library table, circa 18701880. The interlocking spiral lattice is called moorish fretwork and was patented by moses y. This was about 87% of all the recorded merklen s in the usa. Johann merklen historical records and family trees related to johann merklen. A history of the merklen brothers and examples of their furniture are included in this article. This is a great example of the furniture made by this ny competitor of hunzinger, probably done in the late 1890s.
Paul tucker has studied merklen brothers furniture. The brothers specialized in turned wood rockers, chairs, sofas, and tables. He emigrated to the united states in 1855 and began manufacturing furniture in new york city. It explores selected interactions among a group of individuals both gifted and flawed. Merklen brothers antique oak hall bench, circa 1885 chairish. Many times, the furniture can be confused with that of george hunzinger, but carful study of the two furniture styles reveals the subtle differences. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. The metal claws were sculpted by the well known french sculptor emile garet who made many fantastic metal embellishments for the merklen brothers. George hunzinger was a furniture maker during the later half of the 19th century. Like his contemporary furniture makers of the victorian age, hunzingers pieces are very decorative. These great wooden ball and claw feet were made by the merklen brothers furniture company in new york city between 1879 and 1897. Minor repairs and gluing of the joint were made plus it has been cleaned and waxed. Barley twist spindles and a shaped seat supported on flared barley twist legs and stretcher, termination on wooden ball and bronze claw feet. Penns first book, a biography of henry vii arguably the tudor monarch with the lowest public profile showed that he could craft pacy and.
The most merklen families were found in the usa in 1880. This incredible table was made merklin one of the best makers in the victorian era. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. There is never a glass ball in the foot of a merklen piece, only. The table has very attractive angled legs, barley twist. Get the best deal for rocking chairs antique chairs 18001899 from the largest online selection at. Large antique mahogany pedestal stand merklen style top is 16. Set of 4 large brass ball and claw feet by merklen bros. Published on jun 16, 2008 the first episode documenting the before look of an antique victorian merklen brothers parlor table that has been painted shabby chic. He is the author of an article moorish fretwork furniture which appeared the may, 2005 the magazine antiques. This bench was made by merklen brothers in new york city, 1885 to 1890, in good original finish. American victorian mahogany arm chair with bronze mounted swans attributed to merklen brothers of nyc circa 1890.
This table has been professionally restored to its original intended condition. He worked for the savonnerie charles roux fils in marseille. Furniture tables 18001899 category list of antiques, with information and images page 4. Grab a couple of basic books on victorian antique furniture and get. Merklen brothers moorish fretwork 19th century walnut rocking chair. Merklen brothers oak hall bench circa 1885 to 1890.
Henry and william james another pair of james brothers made their fame in quite a different fashion than jesse and frank, and they did. In 1880 there were merklen families living in new york. William merklen obituary stamford, ct the advocate. One of the first specialized airborne books i got my hands on was at the point of no return. Merklen brothers large mahogany rocking chair with moorish fretwork designed.
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