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July 17th, 2009
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Ten Minute Tour Sample One
Dress Makers Trade Sign - SOLD
Measures 59.5 by 16.25-inches.
176-107
Middle row, left to middle:
Folky Carving of a Fisherman
This funky New England pine carved figure is signed "Bones", "Dec. 28 35" and "Aug. 10 36" on the feet. Measures 5.75-inches in height.
Price: $575
DRH
Vinegar Paint Decorated Box
Paint remains in excellent condition. An early pull is attached to the top of the box. The interior is lined in 19th century wallpaper, and there is a till inside as well. Measures 13.375-inches in length, 7-inches in depth and 6-inches in height.
Price: $1,650
384-10
Bottom row, left to right:
Sheraton Fluted Looking Glass
With original mirrored glass
Measures 18.5 by 11-inches.
Price: $495
384-13
Rare Carved Soapstone Butter Print
Late 18th, Early 19th Century
This rare survivor is in excellent condition. Measures 3.75 by 3 by .75-inches.
Price: $1,650
381-24
Set of Six Cast Iron Duck Map Weights
Each duck measures 3.5-inches in length.
Price: $700
384-12
Exceptional Yellow Ware Bottle
With Brown Slip Decoration
Circa 1820
Measures 9-inches in height.
Price: $675
384-9
New York State Ovoid Redware Jar
Circa 1820
Double incised line on the shoulder and drippy brown slip decoration.
Price: $3,100
384-5
Painted Tin Lantern
Original Wooden Case
19th Century
A triangular lantern in green paint with gold trim; sliding door is tinned on the inside to reflect candlelight, bottom, and bobeche are also tinned; double domed top with a hanging hook on the top dome. The base is fitted with a ferrule for pole mounting. The lantern comes with a wooden storage or shipping box in old slate gray paint. The lantern is in near excellent condition with only expected minor imperfections as depicted; the box is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, but only one corner of the lid remains.
Case: Height: 11.5 inches; Width: 7.75 inches; Depth: 7.75 inches
Lantern: Height: 10.5 inches; Width: 6 inches; Depth: 6 inches.
Price: $1,700
402-5
17-Shaker Made Oval Band Boxes
An Assembled Stack
All...19th Century
One collectors assembly standing four-feet, three-and-three quarter inches tall; all constructed of maple and pine with classic gothic arches and tack and peg construction. Color and patina as depicted; two of the smaller boxes are refinished with all others being original...couple of minor imperfections otherwise fine. The boxes measure in width, from largest to smallest:
15-inches
13.5-inches
11.5-inches
10.375-inches
10 5/16-inches
9-inches
7.625-inches
7.125-inches
6.125-inches
5.875-inches
5.375-inches
5.375-inches
5.25-inches
4.75-inches
4.5-inches
4.375-inches
3.625-inches
Price: $14,500
369-25
AAAWT's 5th Annual Open House
Chest & Chairs Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Pair Of Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs
Massachusetts, probably Boston
Circa 1775
This carved mahogany side chair with a serpentine crest ending in molded scrolled terminals above the openwork pierced scroll owl splat; above the over-upholstered trapezoidal seat frame; on frontal square beaded legs joined to the chamfered rear legs by square H-stretcher. The chairs have good rich color and are in fine condition. (Height: 37.5 inches; Seat Height: 17.5 inches; Width: 21.5 inches; Depth: 18 inches.)
Price: $5,400
492-9
One Drawer Stand Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Left to right:
One Drawer Drop Leaf Tiger Maple Stand - SOLD
Measures 28.75-inches in height, while the top measures 24 by 39.5-inches with the leaves up and 24 by 21.75-inches with the leaves down.
393-4
Red Painted and Smoke Decorated
One Drawer Table
New England
Early 19th Century - SOLD
The smoke decorated against yellow pained top above a plain apron with single drawer similarly decorated and retaining original turned wood pull raised on double tapered legs. Constructed of white pine; original dry surface and clean...
(Height: 26.75 inches; Top: 18 by 17.75 inches.)
191-199
Dressing Table Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Sheraton Dressing Table
Possibly Gilmanton, New Hampshire
Original Condition...
Circa 1825
Painted yellow with green saw tooth decoration on the molded edges; black banding decorates the drawer fronts and backboard while the decorator used green and black on the leg turnings. The unique freehand leaf and bud decorated backboard with scrolled ends completes the work. The table remains in a fine state or originality including the brass pulls. (Width: 34.5-inches; Depth: 18.5-inches; Height: 41-inches.)
Pasted within the long drawer is an early collector's label reading:
"This Dressing Table
Belonged to His Excellency
Governor William Badger
Of Gilmanton, N.H. 1779-1852
Gov. of N.H. 1834 + 5.
Old residents said it was part of the wedding furniture of Gov. and Mrs. Badger (2nd.) bought in 1814. Tradition also asserts that it was used by Governor badger until his death in 1852, and that it stood in his bed chamber from 1825, when he built the large house, until about 1928, when the contents of the house were sold at auction. It is said that the Governor's bed room was the upper front room on the left looking toward the house. Signed, Marvin Hatch"
Purportedly Mr. Hatch was a collector dealer (New Hampshire-Vermont) who endeavored to preserve history and provenance through his labels. In an article published in 1998 by the Maine Antiques Digest; Hymie Grossman Reflects on a Life in the Trade by David Hewett a Marvin Hatch is mentioned; old timers may certainly remember this man.
Price: $11,250
191-195
Ten Minute Tour Sample Two
Background, left to right:
An Outstanding Large Bright...
Watercolor Theorem On Velvet
Watermelon, Other Fruits And Bird
Anonymous
Circa 1840
The unidentified artist filled the overflowing wide shallow basket with sliced melon, grapes; pineapple, lemons and other fruits. This composition measures 29 by 22.75-inches overall; view area: 25 by 19-inches.
Price: $14,000
384-1
Chest Of Drawers
New England
Circa 1800
Maple and white pine...original brasses - SOLD
Outstanding crown molding above a case of five graduated lipped edge overhanging drawers raised on a tall shapely applied bracket base. The chest is clean and has nice color. (The case measures 36-inches wide by 17.75-inches deep by 46,25-inches tall; dimensions of top are 39.75 by 19.75-inches.)
223-17
Hudson River Scene
Oil on Canvas - SOLD
The frame measures 22 by 28-inches, while the view area measures 17.5 by 23.5-inches.
191-204
Painted Blanket Chest
Pennsylvania
First quarter...19th century
The lid with applied molding hung from original shaped strap hinges above the dovetailed case with horizontal applied molding centered by two short drawers having overhanging thumb-molded edges and original brasses. The drawers are flanked by fluted panels. The flat bittersweet paint is original and has slightly darker subtle flourishes; full coverage with nary any wear...fine condition with good oxidation and patina. The case raised on turned feet. (Width: 49.75-inches; height: 26-inches; depth: 23-inches.)
Price: $3,850
ACD
Foreground:
Redware Milk Pan
Superb form and color
Probably Maine
19th century - SOLD
Great slip decoration and fine condition.
(16 by 4-inches.)
216-295
Tankard Form-Butter Churn
Massachusetts
Mid-18th Century...or earlier
White pine, maple and ash - SOLD
A rare survivor in the form of a cooper made straight-sided splayed tankard of peg construction. As depicted, well used and displaying great color and surface quality. Pine staves, ash lid, dasher and handle; maple sapling interlocking hoops. The handle is pegged to the body; hoops are held in place by wooden pegs. The wide band at top that receives the lid is secured by peg and wire staple. In tight original condition; some very old beetle damage that does not compromised the structural integrity and does not affect the aesthetic success. This piece was bought decades ago from an 18th century Lunenburg, Massachusetts farm where it purportedly lived its entire life. Height of churn: 9.5-inches; with plunger: 24.75-inches; diameter of base: 7-inches; diameter at top rim: 5-inches.
591-3
Harvest Table
New England
Circa 1840
Having a pine top with two drop leaves supported on draw-bar supports, above a mortise and tenon frame, raised on four square tapering legs. Retains an old or original red painted base. The brass casters are contemporary replacements for earlier iron casters. Height: 28.125-inches; width: 21.25-inches; the top measures 38.5 by 66.375-inches.
Price: $9,250
402-2
Painted Box Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Middle row, left to right:
Paint Decorated Dome Top Basswood Box
With Initials
Measures 22-inches in length, 10-inches in height and 12-inches in width. Grain painted with slight dome top, basswood box; "NFM" painted in yellow on top of lid; iron lock painted black, brass keyhole cover; no paint on back side; interior very clean; solid with expected dents and scratches throughout. Known owner with family history available. VT origin.
Price: $2,750
514-36
Fancy Paint Decorated Medium-Size Box
New England or New York State
Early 19th Century
Poplar
The box is of dovetail construction; rectangular top over conforming case. The lid is received by competently chamfered and mitered interior moldings. Putty-rolled paint decoration...full coverage decoration consisting of, half and quarter-roundels along with other rolled techniques. The box remains in very good original condition including iron lock and brass hinges. Paint is full coverage and remains bright; top will benefit from a good cleaning...all yellow ground intact with faded red decoration. (Height: 8-inches; width: 17.75-inches; depth: 9.25-inches.)
Price: $1,075
348-77
Paint Decorated Dome Top Box
New England
Circa 1825
As depicted, an early paint decorated trunk in lovely paint. Offered as found...in original paint decorated with yellow and green flowers with trailing vines. In overall good condition with only the typical and expected minor imperfections such as light fading and minor soiling to top; loss of lock hasp and a small area of wood loss on one side. Constructed of a creamy soft whitewood that appears to be basswood. Height: 14.25 inches; Width: 27.5 inches; Depth: 13.5 inches.
Price: $7,350
144-26
Bottom row, left:
Painted Blanket Chest
Graphic Black on Brown Painted Decoration
Pine with clean interior and till. Nice footed small size, measuring 38-inches in length, 18.375-inches in depth and 21.5-inches in height.
Price: $2,250
630-38
Ten Minute Tour Sample Three
Background:
Watercolor Theorem
Measures 20.75 by 23.5-inches.
Price: $2,800
198-7
Early 19th C.
Yarn Sewn Rug
Spectacular Blue, Cream, Brown
and Black with the BLUE DOMINANT
Never backed or mounted, overall in excellent condition.
72 by 32-inches with a 52 by 15-inch CENTER.
Price: $12,500
ACD
New England Pencil Post Bed
Original red painted surface
Circa 1780-1790 - SOLD
Measures 80.75-inches in overall height (33.5-inches in headboard height and 21.875-inches in rail height), 79.5-inches in length and 54.75-inches in width.
492-1
Early Strip Chintz Quilt
First Quarter of the 19th Century
Red-white and blue-white glazed strip quilt with cut corners. Quilt has minor in-use staining. Found in the Philadelphia area. Measures 92 by 104-inches.
Price: $5,000
347-11
Foreground:
Sack-Back Windsor Armchair
New England
Circa 1800
In old brown resin stain...constructed of mixed words, the rounded crest rail with seven spindles above the medial rail with flat shaped handgrips above turned supports above shaped plank seat, raised on similarly turned raked legs joined by similarly turned stretchers. (Seat height: 18.5-inches; height at back: 40-inches.)
Price: $2,275
270-26
Tin Betty Lamp on Tidy
Sometimes called an "Ipswich Betty" this tin betty lamp with its "tidy" and stand is approximately 9.5-inches high and has a twisted wire hanger and attached wick pick. There are a few small spots of rust noted for accuracy, with the lamp and its holder in otherwise excellent condition.
Price: $495
795-36
Oval-Top Tea-Table
New England
Circa 1740-1765
Maple
The two-board oval top overhanging straight apron with simple quarter-round convex bracket responds raised on turned and tapered legs terminating in turned pad feet. Old refinish. (Top measures 34.5 by 26.75-inches; Height: 26.75-inches.)
Price: $6,500
270-3
Bow-Back Windsor Side Chair
New England
Circa 1800 - SOLD
The wonderful double-incused hoop-shaped bow is pierced by 9-double incised tapered bamboo turned rods. The beautiful saddle-shaped shaped seat is crisply undercut and is raised on raked and well defined bamboo turned legs joined by similarly turned stretchers. Nice old surface consisting of what may be an original layer of green paint; seat with traces of reddish-brown paint forward of the incised gutter. (Seat height: 17.5-inches; overall height: 36.75-inches.)
250-44
Painted Tin Lantern
Original Wooden Case
19th Century
A triangular lantern in green paint with gold trim; sliding door is tinned on the inside to reflect candlelight, bottom, and bobeche are also tinned; double domed top with a hanging hook on the top dome. The base is fitted with a ferrule for pole mounting. The lantern comes with a wooden storage or shipping box in old slate gray paint. The lantern is in near excellent condition with only expected minor imperfections as depicted; the box is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, but only one corner of the lid remains.
Case: Height: 11.5 inches; Width: 7.75 inches; Depth: 7.75 inches
Lantern: Height: 10.5 inches; Width: 6 inches; Depth: 6 inches.
Price: $1,700
402-5
Queen Kamamalu of Hawaii (1802-1824)
Wife of King Kamehameha II
Oil On Canvas
Anonymous
This outstanding and rare image of the beloved Queen is after John Hayter's famous 1824 lithograph, and is nearly identical in detail. The portrait was painted circa 1824-1830. A very similar example can be found in the collection of Iolani Palace, Oahu Hawaii. The portrait remains in excellent condition with only typical aging; very scattered and minor surface abrasions. When purchased, it was mounted on Masonite which, has been professionally removed. The picture measures 12 by 9-inches. At the time of purchase the painting was mounted on Masonite, but has since been professionally removed with no damage or alteration to the painting. In addition, there was note affixed to the verso which reading "purchased from JPT Armstrong (President of Belding Corticelli Co), New London, CT 1942". The portrait, measuring 9 by 12-inch site size displays exceptional as is (without frame), or is ready to be border lined, stretched and installed within a period frame.
Queen Consort Victoria Kamamalu was born in 1802. She was the wife of Liholiho, who ruled Hawaii as King Kamehameha II after his father, King Kamehamehathe Great died.
In 1823, five years after taking his throne, Kamehameha II (Liholio) and Queen Kamamalu set sail for London, England aboard the English whale ship L'Aigle on November 27. Everyone in his party came down with measles, for which the Hawaiians had no immunity. Liholio's favorite wife, Queen Kamamalu, died in London on July 8, 1824. Heartbroken, Liholio also died on July 14. Their bodies were returned to Hawaii for burial, and Liholio's ten-year old brother Kauikeaouli became Kamehameha III.
In 1824, John Hayter, noted British Painter, painted portraits of Hawaii's King Kamehameha II and Queen Kamamalu in London shortly before they died there of measles.
Price: $15,000
363-1
Stack of Five Shaker Boxes
In Red Paint
From smallest to largest, the boxes measure:
2 by 6.5 by 4.5-inches
2.75 by 8 by 5.5-inches
3.5 by 9 by 6.5-inches
4 by 10.25 by 7.25-inches
4.25 by 11.5 by 8.5-inches.
Price: $9,500
274-25
Sword
Shoulder Knots
And Chapeau de Bras
Of Colonel William M. Grant - SOLD
An impressive collection of post-Civil War Army items including a pair of gold cord shoulder knots marked "The M. C. Lilly & Co. / Columbus / Ohio.", each has silver bullion eagle of a colonel on dark blue General Staff felt, a small Colorado staff officer button, and a gilt metal Moline cross, each is in very fine to excellent condition.
Also, Staff Officer Chapeau de Bras
Made of beaver with a gold bullion tassel at the fore end and an oval black cockade around a bullion oval mounted with a gold bullion eagle with a red, white, and blue silk shield, there is also a large Colorado staff button.
And, A Model 1872 Presentation Cavalry
Officers' Saber...with a shagreen grip
The blade is engraved on both sides, one side has a dedication to "Colonel William M. Grant, M.D" while the other has an American eagle, there are military trophies and foliage on each side. The blade is signed in the ricasso "THE / M. C. LILLY & Co. / COLUMBUS, O." and is also marked with a walking bear figure. The sword is in the original plated scabbard with gilt fittings. The scabbard shows a few small dark areas and the blade has scattered pinhead sized black spots, very good to fine condition. There are two flannel lined canvas pouches for the shoulder knots.
459-26 - SOLD
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Superb And Fine Circa 1807 Anti-Slavery Mezzotint
Scroll reads...Slave trade Abolished 1806
A scarce example of significant importance...
In 1780 Parliament passes an Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, however it was 1806 before England made the trade in slaves illegal. It was 1834 before slavery was abolished throughout the British Commonwealth.
This polychrome print on glass was produced and exported to the United States promoting the anti-slavery cause...encouraging America to follow England's lead in abolishing the slave trade. The United States did follow suit in 1808, passing legislation that ended the lawful import of slaves. The failure to ban the trafficking of slaves completely is one of the many factors that led to the great tragedy of the American Civil War.
This print is mounted in a very good period frame that is probably original and measures 16 by 12 inches; view area of 14 by 9.75 inches. The rare example features the figure of Liberty holding an American flag and Africa holding a spear while dressed in a combination of native and Roman garb. In his right hand is a paper titled "SLAVE / TRADE / abolished / 1806". The background depicts a landscape intended to capture the wilderness of both continents. An alligator/crocodile and a thatched roof hut flank the figure of Africa. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin's profile portraits are on the plinth supporting a column around which is coiled a serpent that is obviously an allusion to the tempter in the Garden of Eden. Directly behind him and the figure of America is a bucolic lake, hillocks and open sky. A panel at the bottom of the print has the words America and Africa under the appropriate figures; "Published Aug. 20, 1807, by W.B. Walker; 4 Fox and Knot Court, Cow Lane, London."
There are neither chips nor any flaking in the print. The colors are strong and true. The glass is in excellent condition. We published another example these pages-November 2005.
Price: $8,500
232-46
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Two Sided Game Board
Parcheesi & Checker Board - SOLD
Measures 24.75 by 25-inches.
285-15 - SOLD
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Opposite Fingered Round Box
In Blue Paint - SOLD
Measures 1.5-inches in height and 2.75-inches in diameter.
EAH - SOLD
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