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Portrait from Life attributed to John Johnston
Minister Simeon Howard (1733-1804)
Rev War Activist
Boston
Advocate for Right to Bear Arms (2nd Amendment)
Oil on canvas - SOLD
Simeon Howard was minister of the West Church, Boston, (1767-1775) and defines the importance of West Church in the events leading to the American Revolutionary War. Howard left briefly in 1775 for Nova Scotia, with many of his parishioners, to avoid British retaliation, but returned after a year and a half. Of significant importance is A Sermon Preached to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery-Company, in Boston, New-England, June 7th, 1773. Being the Anniversary of Their Election of Officers, by Simeon Howard, A.M. Pastor of the West Church in Boston. The sermon is regarded as a call to arms justifying the right to take up arms against an oppressor, and Howard is generally touted as one of the big 3 (Adams, Howard, and Paine) when is comes to precursors, proponents, and justifications for our Second Amendment. In modern times, Howard is often cited in NRA literature on the right to bear arms. Howard is a significant figure to Boston, and in the founding of our country.
The portrait remains in generally excellent condition on original stretcher; lightly cleaned and stabilized. (Frame: 28.25 x 33.25 inches; view: 24.25 x 29.25 inches)
413-10 - SOLD
Selection from Our Smalls Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Top row, left to right:
Wonderful Hymnal Board
Great for notes, recipe cards...whatever
Mid-19th Century
Walnut - SOLD
As depicted, terrific tombstone crest above rectangular board with applied moldings; inner angle cut to receive card stock. Great old paint...oyster-white, golden yellow and black.
Dimensions: 14.25 by 23 by 1-inch.
231-21
Forged Iron Rush And Candle Stand
Circa 1800 - SOLD
This superior little example is 10-inches tall; thumb latch clamps raised on four high arched legs.
272-7
Small Bail-Handle Sugar Bucket
Original Green Paint
Late 19th Century - SOLD
As depicted, tapered sides, stave construction with wire and turned wood bail handle; three single finger bands and sheet iron diamond shaped escutcheon plates. Beautiful and original green paint with dry patina. Minor imperfections such as the addition of a band tack and a staple to lower band...tiny partial tip loss to lower band. (Height: 4.75 inches; base diameter: 4.75 inches.)
637-25
Small Round Swing-Handle Nantucket Basket
Labeled...J.O. Freeman-Maker-Nantucket - SOLD
As depicted, carved handle, turned, molded and incised bottom.
Excellent condition and color. (Height: 2.75 inches; height at handle: 5.25 inches; diameter: 4.25 inches.)
323-62
SALESMAN SAMPLE
WEBER FARM WAGON - SOLD
Outstanding Portrait of a Cat
Oil on Board
American
Late 19th Century - SOLD
Rooster Weathervane
Anonymous
Sheet Iron - SOLD
Bottom row, left to right:
Folk Art Painted Horse on Wheels - SOLD
Decoy, Shorebird
A Plump Yellowlegs
Probably Massachusetts
Second-half, nineteenth century
This bird with wire bill remains in untouched original paint and is dry with terrific patina. The body is approximately 2.25-inches wide with and overall length of 10.5-inches. Pure folk!
$1,765
475-7
Beautiful Little Single Pulley Block
Dry white paint...great patina
Exotic Wood Wheel
19th Century - SOLD
Painted Tin
Tea Caddy
Pennsylvania
19th Century - SOLD
Chalkware Rooster
America
Circa 1879 - SOLD
A White Tripod Heart-Shaped Delft Strainer
Dutch...tin glaze
Circa 1750
As depicted, with applied ear handles; some minor rim-frittering and height loss to one foot with all else fine. (Width including handles: 8.25-inches; depth approximately 7-inches; height: 3.75-inches.)
$2,125
561-6
Watercolor Of Prancing Horse
Probably Pennsylvania...perhaps a reward of merit
Nineteenth Century
Anonymous
This chestnut-red colored horse with white stockings, black tack and a lively eye is shown standing on a brick red floor with white crosshatching. The artist trimmed the outside edges in yellow with fine black border. The frame with beaded liner was long ago over-painted black...whitish yellow paint is seen through the thinning black paint.
(Frame: 6.25 by 8.25-inches; view: 4 by 6-inches.)
$1,450
272-2
Charming Pair of Cast Iron Birds - SOLD
Pair of gold painted cast iron birds mounted on stands
Dimensions: birds each 4-inches long with a 5-inch wingspan; 6-inches in height on stand.
553-89
Small Ovoid Redware Jug
Manganese Speckled...reddish
orange glaze - SOLD
Small Stoneware Jug
Blue Salt Glaze - SOLD
Oval Pantry Box
Soft Putty-Gray Paint
Opposing Fingers
19th Century - SOLD
A clean box in good surface being of tack-and-peg construction. (Height: 2.5 inches; width: 6.5 inches; depth: 4.75 inches.)
210-142
Early Child's Ladder-Back Chair
Original Green Paint
Early 19th Century
New England
Maple and ash - SOLD
The stylish turned finals above posts centering slats above a very old rush seat raised on tapered legs joined by box-stretcher. Fantastic apple green paint; pegged construction. (Height: 18 inches; seat height: 6.5 inches; width: 10.5 inches; depth: 8.5 inches.)
637-2
Wedge of Watermelon Stone Fruit - SOLD
Wing Chair and Dumbwaiter Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Hanging, left to right:
Banjo Clock, Willard
Aaron Willard Jr.
Boston, Massachusetts
A rare alarm patent time piece with gilt rope frames
One of a "handful" extant examples...Circa 1825 - SOLD
This attractive banjo clock features a rare alarm movement with outside bell mounted at the crest. The frames each contain magnificent original painted glass tablets in exceptional condition. The throat glass is exceptional with outstanding and important foliate and scroll motif with fanciful flourishes above a basket of fruit and the word "patent: within a scroll festooned with Rocco style decoration...the red, gold, blue and sepia decoration is all the more forceful against the mustard ground. The lower glass is decorated with the deity Aurora driving a team of winged horses, within a gilt border against the conforming mustard ground. Note the definition of Aurora's face and the incredible detail of the chariot as related to color and fancy ornamentation. The chariot is positioned before a powerful explosion of light rays and roiling clouds as it floats on ethereal clouds that ground the composition.
The movement is signed with a die stamp at the upper right on the front plate "A. Willard Jr / Boston". Very few movements are signed. The case retains a dry surface with fine old patina. Height Overall 32 1/8"
The original brass movement has been serviced and is in good running order. The alarm mechanism has been expertly restored. The alarm hand and weight are replaced with exact copies from original examples. The bell is period but not original to this clock. The original dial has restoration to the infield.
270-69
Little Ferry, New Jersey
Benedikt (Benedict) Franz Hess (1817-1870)
Mid- 19th Century
Oil on canvas - SOLD
Ship in Long Island Sound
By Elisha Taylor Baker
monogramed and dated 1888 on back
Oil on Board in molded gold frame
Dimensions: 16 by 20-inch frame, 11.5 by 7.5-inch sight-size.
$1,700
767-24
Floor, left to right:
Sheraton Wing Chair
New Hampshire
Circa 1815
Period Sheraton easy chairs are uncommon and desirable...
Considering the Chippendale style serpentine crest rail, this is a relatively early example of a Sheraton easy chair. The tall and slender form is quite desirable; almost a ladies chair. The narrow verticality is accentuated by extremely refined, and tall, delicately turned, tapering birch legs. The castors are original, a very nice feature. The already successful lines will be greatly improved by a competent upholster. (Height: 49 inches; seat height: 17 inches; width: 32.5 inches; depth: 32 inches.)
$4,885
270-29
High Domed Lidded Silver Jug
Jesse Churchill (1773-1819)
Boston
Circa 1800-1810 - SOLD
"SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF NEWBURYPORT"
Large, Outstanding and Rare Liverpool Jug
Newburyport Harbor and the Ship "Massachusetts"
Probably Herculaneum Pottery*
Beneath the spout is a transfer of a woman in classical dress carrying a shield decorated with Stars and Stripes and a branch of laurel, in front of her is an American eagle, and behind her an obelisk with a portrait of Washington. On one side of the jug is a map of "Newburyport Harbour" above a banner reading "SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF NEWBURYPORT" and above are crossed flags, a Liberty cap, spread-winged eagle, and a wreath of laurel. The opposite side features a ship with three masts in full sail and flying American flags above the word "MASSACHUSETTS." The flag above the map and at the stern of the ship bear 15 stars. Beneath the handle is an American eagle and shield under 13 stars. There are also two transfers of a man blowing a bugle and one of a man holding a sextant. There are traces of gilding and sizing throughout, including remnants of a dedication that is, sadly, unreadable. Overall condition is very, very good with a few small chips along the bottom edge, and the tight spiral crazing expected on a period Liverpool jug. (Approximately 12-inches high.) *See Anglo American Ceramics by David and Linda Arman, page 139, plate N3 and page 259.
$31,500
232-2
Pair of Chinese Export Soups and Dishes, c. 1800 - 1820
Dimensions: 9.5-inch diameters.
$1,475
414-12
A Rare American Dumbwaiter
Mahogany...two-tiered stand
Massachusetts, probably New Bedford
CIRCA 1810-20.
This attractive stand features exceptional figured mahogany and a revolving top with reeded edge tiers separated by turned brass balusters. The top rests upon a ring turned post with pineapple caved central urn all on squared spider legs with brass casters. The piece is constructed of mahogany and lightwood veneers with maple and white pine secondary woods. (Heights: 43-inches; width: 21.5-inches.)
$2,455
270-68
A Fine Tip-Top Candle-Stand
New York
Circa 1800
Outstanding Mahogany - SOLD
Apothecary Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Hanging:
Apothecary Trade Sign
Carved Applied Letters And Half-Domes
Black Painted Sandpaper Background - SOLD
Very good condition. (60 x 15.25 x 2.5 inches)
722-7
Background, left to right:
Pair of Large Apothecary Jars
Dimensions of both: 12.5-inches high.
$375
FRW
Set of Three Apothecary Jars
Set of three blown druggist's jars with tole lids and black on gold labels. The glass is in very good condition. There is some flaking on the leaf and rust spots on tin lids, which is mentioned for accuracy. Each jar measures 10.5-inches in height.
$225
348-3
Apothecary-Case of drawers
Mahogany, mahogany veneer and white pine
Early 19th Century - SOLD
Tall 19th C. Blown Storage Jar with Tin Lid
Dimensions: 10.5-inches tall, 4.5-inch diameter of base.
$275
637-38
Foreground, left to right:
Pair of Apothecary Jars
Dimensions of both: 10.25-inches high.
$325
FRW
Turned Spice/Apothecary Jar
Lignum Vitae
Mid-18th Century - SOLD
As depicted, a lidded and footed jar turned on a pole lathe...the lid with finial centering concentric turning fitted to the barrel shape body with incised rings. The piece is raised on turned terraced foot. (Height: 7.75 inches; base diameter: 5.125 inches.)
232-145
Cancer Cure Broadside
Quackery 19th C.J. H Savage Broadside on the Cure of Cancer; an interesting view on the social paranoia caused by cancer over 100 years ago.
9 x 11-inches unframed, but perfect candidate for medical office wall.
$135
ACD
19th Century Blown Glass Storage Jar with Tin Lid
Dimensions: 7-inches tall, 4.25-inch diameter of base
$265
637-39
Blown Glass Storage Jar with Green Painted Tin Lid
Dimensions: 8.25-inches tall, 3.5-inch diameter of base
$275
637-37
Mortar & Pestle in Blue Paint
Dimensions: 7-inch mortar height, 10-inch pestle length.
$975
RPK
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