A rare and exceptional two drawer studded leather trunk, made for David Stoddard of Boston in 1709. David Stoddard(1685-1723), the son of Mary and Simeon Stoddard, was a London and Boston merchant. Descended in the original family till quite recently, the trunk is accompanied by extensive family history, including the line of descent.The history includes not only much genealogical information, but also pictures of the piece in situ in the Loring-Greenough in Jamaica Plain where it had descended through the female line. With magnificent intact studded brass decoration and hardware, as well as the unusual addition of two drawers, this unusually well-documented piece gives us a glimpse into the material culture of Boston in the first decade of the 18th c.
Probably made in Holland or London, 1709.
In very fine condition with minor damage to the original leather on the two sides.
38 1/2” w. x 19 3/4” h. x 20” d.
SOLD.
