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Dry Sink, Original Blue Paint, Paneled Doors
New England
19th Century
Birch and pine



The reservoir with down-sloping sides above a case featuring two fielded panel doors; raised on cutout base. The scalloped backsplash is removable. The terrific dry surface appears to have long ago been over-painted white. There are a few minute specks of white. (H: with backsplash: 42"; Case H: 37"; W: 43.5"; D: 22.25")

$2,245

692-5






Stool, Newport, Rhode Island
1710 to 1740
Maple
A fine, rare, and outstanding joined stool



See American Furniture, Chipstone, 2005 edition, page 3; Early Rhode Island Turning by Erik Gronning and Dennis Carr; pp. 12 and 13.
Call or e-mail David Hillier or Lynn Morin.
(Dimensions: H: 22.5", top: 20.25 by 13")

$42,500

843-96







Tie Backs
Sold separately



Tie Back, Cloak Pin, Mirror Knob, Memorial, Mourning
Figures and Obelisk
Sacred to Friendship
Scarce
England
Circa 1775 to 1800

Fresh and bright with strong color, sheet-iron back and brass screw intact; polychrome enameled transfer printed porcelain and Brass featuring classical figure at obelisk with legend within wreath in molded brass surround.
(Diameter: 2")
$335
593-55

Tie Back, Cloak Pin, Mirror Knob, Commodore Truxton
Extremely Rare
England
Circa 1775 to 1800
Fresh and bright with strong color, sheet iron back and brass screw intact; polychrome enameled transfer printed porcelain and Brass featuring titled bust portrait of officer in beaded brass surround

Dimensions: 2" diameter, 2.75" L.
$1,585 593-56







Worktable, Sewing Stand, Bag Table, Federal Elegance
Attributed to Hook (William)?
Salem
Circa 1805



A Federal mahogany carved and mahogany veneer work table, possibly William Hook, Salem, Massachusetts, the shaped top with beaded elliptical edges on a conforming case with ovolo corners above the waterleaf-carved, half-engaged posts continuing to ring-turned receded swelled legs flanking two drawers retaining original hardware. The top drawer fitted with compartments above the bag drawer; each with cross-banding and sting inlay framing figured panels.
Dimensions: 28.25" H, 19.25 by 15" top.

$8,500

570-217









Federal Pole Screen, Fire Screen, Curly Maple
New England
Circa 1815



The turned pole with urn shape finial raised on vasiform and ring-turned base resting on spider legs with spade feet; curly maple frame with early 20th century fabric retaining original brass hardware.
Dimensions: 66" H.

$975

909-20






Shelves, Whale End Profile, Four Tiers
New England
19th Century
Walnut - SOLD



Four graduated shelves joined to whale-shaped sides by dado and grove joinery. Possibly original surface, terrific old color and patina; underside second shelf has candle burns with all else fine. Dimensions: 35.25" H, 27.5" W, 10" D.

475-66 - SOLD




Stand, Table with Storage Compartment, Faux Painted
Circa 1820
New England
Pine and Maple
Great original paint and painted decoration - SOLD



The slightly overhanging lid with molded edges and breadboard ends over case with dramatically shaped apron; the whole raised on bamboo-turned tapering legs. The lid opens to a storage compartment. We believe that this once served as a necessary stand and that the original bottom board was changed to the solid board now present. Dimensions: 18.5" H, 19 by 16.75" top.

271-29 - SOLD




Country Store Display Stand, Original Paint
Great for Cane Stand, Umbrella Stand
19th Century



The pierced canted top within saw-tooth apron raised on rectangular legs joined by canted base pierced to receive vertically stowed objects.
Dimensions: 38.5" H, 18" W, 39.5" L.

$4,875

570-216






Tool Chest, Cabinetmaker's Chest
Joined and Carved, Original Paint
New York State
Circa 1860



A finely constructed chest demonstrating the makers' virtuosity as a woodworker and especially his relief carving ability. Each recessed panel with raised carving; each panel with hearts…front panels ornamented with chisels, molding planes; carpenters' square and screwdrivers; the back similarly carved. The chest is fitted with iron bail handles and retains original salmon-pink with whitish tint paint with the top thinning. This chest, which would serve as a splendid coffee table was purportedly made by Theodore Steenbergh, born in the Ithaca area in 1840; listed in 1880 census records as cabinetmaker-carpenter. (H: 22"; W: 43"; D: 23.75".)

$5,935

270-89








Dry Sink, Original Red Paint
Mixed woods including pine and poplar
Circa 1840 to 1860



The rectangular case features an applied, dovetailed apron with down sloping sides that forms the reservoir above a pair of recessed-paneled doors set within beaded openings; the case raised on cutout feet. Best wear, patina and dry surface. (H: 32"; W: 50"; D: 18.25")

$5,875

422-2







Joint Stool
England
Circa 1670
Oak - SOLD



The rectangular top with molded edge above carved apron raised on block and turned legs joined by box stretcher. This example is at about full height and in old surface. (Height: 21.75 inches; width: 18.5 inches; depth: 10.5 inches)

660-14 - SOLD




Shelves, Hanging Pewter Rack
Possibly Pennsylvania
Early 19th Century - SOLD



The dovetailed case featuring shaped front profiles having two blind-dovetailed reverse-graduated shelves, each with plate rails, both on shelf and set within stiles for forward leaning of dishes. This unit remains in very good condition and features old white paint over an original surface history. (Height: 32.75 inches; length: 59.25 inches; depth: 12 inches)

274-107 - SOLD




Shelves, Hanging, Original Grain Paint
New England or New York State
19th Century
Pine



Three equidistant shelves set within scalloped sides. An attractive shelf with minor wood losses. (Height: 37.5 inches; width: 31.75 inches; depth: 8 inches)

$1,065

424-69






Pole Screen, Chippendale
Circa 1800
Mahogany and pine



The standard with acorn finial raised on baluster turning; delicate cabriole legs with crisp ridged pad feet; excellent surface. The oval frame is original and retains one original brass mounting device, the other is replaced. (Height: 56.5 inches)

$715

424-70






Shelves, Wall
Probably New England
19th Century
Walnut - SOLD



Five protruding shelves with rounded corners, dovetailed into stiles having scalloped and lobed profile. (Height: 47-inches; width: 18.75-inches; 8.5-inches between each shelf.)

264-46 - SOLD




Lap Desk, Writing Box, traveling desk
American
Circa 1790
Mahogany and poplar



As depicted, very good original condition; retains all brass fittings and brass drawer locking-pin, ink bottles, nibs, and key; inscribed within interior is- R.S. Ludlow-New York-1822. Probably Robert Henry Ludlow (1802-1882), Westchester, NY; member of state legislature of New York (1845-1846) and member of prominent family. See "Thomas Jefferson's Traveling Desks", the Magazine Antiques, May 1998, pp. 1156-1159.
(10.75 by 20.75 by 10-inches.)

$1,875

410-70









Shelf, Whale End
New England
19th Century
White pine, with walnut vertical stile - SOLD



In old black paint with true whale shaped ends and in fine condition. (Height: 23 inches; depth: 7.75 inches; width: 26.75 inches)

912-51 - SOLD




Dumbwaiter, Regency
England
Circa 1825
Excellent wood selection and condition
Ex Lord Blandford



Two molded circular dished shelves raised on turned and lobed baluster standard resting on three reeded, down-swept legs ending in brass caps and castors; the legs are hipped, and feature applied bosses. The underside of bottom tier displays the impressed mark of Lord Blandford. A closely related design may be seen in Gillow's Estimate Sketch Book.
(Height: 33.75 inches; shelf diameter: 25 inches.)

$3,285

570-143









Wine casket urn, Chinese Export
Carved for British Market
Circa 1840
Teakwood



As depicted, probably Ceylon; pierced and carved work featuring vines laden with fruits and grapes on a round base of carved stems, on an exquisitely carved octagonal base raised on projecting carved base. (Height: 21.5 inches; diameter: 13.5 inches.)

$9,625

570-144







Dumbwaiter, Three Tiers
Georgian
Circa 1800
Mahogany - SOLD



Very good condition.
(Height: 48.5 inches.)

818-10 - SOLD




Tiebacks, Curtain
Hudson River & Lighthouse Views
19th Century



Two brass tiebacks, "Highlands of the Hudson" printed on the bottom of one with a view of sailing vessels, a paddle wheeler framed by mountains on the first, a lighthouse on a rocky shore with sailing vessels in the background is featured on the second. There is a very minor chip on the Hudson piece and a tight fissure on the edge of the lighthouse piece, with all else fine.
(Diameter: 2 inches; length: 2.5 inches)

$345

818-8









Music Box, Polyphone, Model 104P
With gambling device
Germany
1890



As depicted, in fine operating condition; sold with a group of original 19 3/8-inch disks and nearly 40 reproduction disks included. The double comb retaining all original tines, can be adjusted to play one or two revolutions…rich sound. The pediment above crown molding appears to be a replacement. (Height: 48.75 inches; width: 27.5 inches; depth: 15.5 inches)

$8,665

604-31








Fine And Rare
New England
Etagere
Circa 1810
Poplar - SOLD



In original white paint having green trim; posts with beaded edges, shelves with molded edges and original brasses. Later over-paint was expertly removed to reveal the original painted surface; scattered losses have been professionally in-painted; the drawer front with extensive in-painting. This stylish etagere may have been conceived as part of a bridal suite based on the rare use of a white painted background. (Height: 59 inches; width: 32 inches; depth: 13 inches.)

210-159 - SOLD




Shelf, Corner
New England
Country
19th Century



As depicted, very simple yet functional shelf in good surface.
(Height: 15 5/8-inches; depth: 11.5-inches; width: 11.75-inches.)

$325

637-69







Towel Rack - SOLD



Old green paint, shoe feet.
(Height: 32.25 inches; width: 24.25 inches; depth: 10 inches)

637-139 - SOLD




Fantastic Victorian Fern Table
Oak



The molded round top with drop finials above fluted and tapered standard on turned base raised on carved cabriole legs with paw feet. The table is in old brown over black paint. Fine condition.
Dimensions: 31-inches high, 16-inch top diameter.

$1,775

912-71








Hepplewhite Table
Southern, possibly Virginia
First quarter 19th century
Hard Yellow Pine, original green paint - SOLD



The overhanging rectangular top is deeper than usually encountered and is on a molded apron; single drawer with molded front; the whole raised on double tapered legs. Excellent construction and condition; original green paint; top is about scrubbed of paint with good patina, all else with nearly full coverage paint. (Height: 29 inches; top: 20 x 26.75 inches.)

661-15 - SOLD




A Nearly Identical Pair Of tables
Made by the same hand...
First Quarter 19th Century
Birch



Rectangular top with rounded corners on baluster turned column raised on spider-legs. The tables are in a lovely cherry stain. Height: 28.5 inches; Top: 24 x 18.5 inches; Height: 28 inches; Top: 24 x 18.5 inches.

$1,375 the pair

294-6




New England Hepplewhite Table in Red



Square top with generous overhang above one drawer.
Dimensions: 28.5-inches high, 24.25 by 24.75-inch top.

$3,665

201-246






Table, One Drawer Stand
Mixed woods, old paint
19th Century



The overhanging top over a plain apron with single drawer raised on tapered legs. (Height: 28 inches; top: 23 x 20.25 inches.)

$495

323-58






Green Painted Stand



Measures 59.5-inches in height, 39.5-inches in width and 20-inches in depth.

$625

348-172




Whale-End Wall-Shelf
New England
First half 19th century



As depicted, ancient dark paint; dovetailed case. Minor imperfections.
(Height: 37.75 inches; width: 35.5 inches; depth: 10 inches.)

$1,950

497-52







PAINT DECORATED
Two Drawer Table
Maine
Circa 1820-1830
White pine and basswood



The slightly overhanging top above a plain apron with two drawers; the whole raised on tall double tapered legs. Bold strokes of black paint against a red ground as was favored by many Maine fancy painters. There are two very old tight shrinkage fissures in the top as depicted; nothing that distracts or compromises the integrity of the table. Brasses are old appropriate replacements with all else being fine and original. (Height: 29.25 inches; Top: 18.75 x 16.75 inches.)

$2,700

201-188








Walnut Work Table
Circa 1825



The rectangular top on molded deep apron with single drawer having turned wooden pull...raised on outstanding robustly turned legs. Wonderful crusty, possibly original dark varnish surface with some pigment loss on top as depicted.
The secondary wood backboard is an old "in-use" replacement with all else excellent. (Height: 29.75 inches; top: 20.75 x 22.75 inches.)

$1,950

191-244







Painted Corner Shelf
New England
19th Century



As depicted, three graduated shelves within curvaceous front stiles. Front and back stiles set within dados. Original black paint.
Dimensions: 26.25-inches high, 27-inches wide, 19-inches deep.

$1,175

201-245






Hanging Wall Shelf
Old Red Paint...canted sides
New England
19th Century



As depicted, canted sides joined by three graduated shelves; bottom shelf dovetailed to sides; vertical splines dovetailed to shelves.
Dimensions: 25.75-inches high, 24.5-inches wide, 7.25-inches deep.

$1,050

201-244







One Drawer Stand
Cherry
Connecticut River Valley
Circa 1800-1810



The stand measures 27.5-inches in height, while the top measures 21.25 by 15.75-inches.

$3,200

465-2






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







Table, Work Stand, Two Drawer
Pennsylvania or New York
Circa 1830
Maple with some figure, poplar - SOLD



The overhanging top with molded edge above a case with recessed panel sides and two drawers; shallow drawer above deep drawer, each appearing to retain original turned knobs. The delicate turned legs and block stiles are engaged. Nice old surface. (Height: 28.75 inches; top: 17.5 x 21.25 inches.)

323-60 - SOLD




Small Corner-Shelf
Great Surface
Pine - SOLD



As depicted, shaped sides centering three graduated quarter-round shelves in original red. (Height: 23.5 inches; width: 10.5 inches; depth: 7.5 inches.)

384-20 - SOLD




Hepplewhite Table
One-drawer work-stand
Coastal Massachusetts
Early 19th Century
Cherry, white pine - SOLD



The overhung top over apron with single drawer, triple-inlay at lower edge, inlayed panels framed with line-inlay within upper front stiles...string inlay traces the outer edge; appears to retain original brass pull. Table is raised on double-taper legs with original brackets. Old refinish; minor imperfections.
(Height: 29.75 inches; top: 19.25 x 18.25 inches.)

640-7 - SOLD



If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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