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Windsor Side Chair
Possibly Philadelphia
Circa 1780-1800 - SOLD
The beautiful crest with carved volutes above nine spindles centering the turned stiles; shaped saddle seat with pronounced pontil raised on robustly ring and vase turned legs joined by "H' stretcher. The chair is in old black paint and has a nice patina. Height: 35.5 inches; seat height: 17 inches; width: 17.75 inches; depth: 15.5 inches.
718-4 - SOLD
Beautiful Blue Blanket Chest
New England
Early 19th Century
As depicted, lid with applied molding above dovetailed case with lidded till on molded base raised on bracket-feet. The paint is 19th century; minor paint losses. (Height: 21.75 inches; width: 43.5 inches; depth: 17.5 inches.)
Price: $5,425
431-37
Hepplewhite Drop Leaf Table
New England...maple
Circa 1810
The rectangular top with thumb-molded drop-leafs above a plain apron with swing bars...raised on tall double tapered legs. Strong traces of original red with good patina...typical dings and minor imperfections; small loss at corner of rule joint...a good looking delicate country table. (At outside edge. Height: 28.75-inches; top (closed): 35.75 x 18.5-inches; top (open): 35.75 x 40.25-inches.)
Price: $1,595
431-36
Cupboard
Canted Sides...wider front than back
New Jersey or New York City Area
Circa 1740-1760
Gum Wood, white pine
The crown molding above triple wide fluted (molded) facings that are applied to the side boards with prominent wooden pins; interior shelves are secured in the same manner and are the backboards with prominent beaded edges. Centering the cupboard is the six-light door; early wavy glass is set within robustly molded muntins. The thumb-molded door is of mortise and tenon construction joined with double wooden pins. Both doors hang from original leaf hinges that are held in place by nails driven through and clinched from behind. The hinges narrow sockets rest on a vertical rat-tail pintle; the vertical section of the pintle is received by an iron collar with analogues nail-like device that is nailed through the front of facing and clinched as is the small nail securing the leaf-like terminus. At the waist are two short drawers with thumb-molded facings that are of dovetail construction and are above the lower sections raised panel door. The glazed door opens to reveal two shelves; lower section with a single shelf. The cupboard is raised on shaped cutout feet; front feet are joined by the shaped apron. The red paint is original; an off-white with rose color tint painted flute centers the yellow painted flutes on face. The blue paint on crown molding was refreshed during the cupboards period of use; red paint on rail above drawers and a few scattered edge areas also refreshed as depicted. (Height: 78.75 inches; width: 50.25 inches; depth (right): 15 inches; depth (left): 24 inches.) The cupboard displays well in a 15-inch deep corner.
Price: $21,375
240-37
Queen Anne Highboy
Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley
Circa 1760, walnut, yellow pine
A walnut flat-top high chest in two sections having a cove molded cornice above three small thumb-molded above two small above three graduated long similar drawers, the lower case with conforming mid-molding having a single thumb-molded drawer centering two similar small drawers; one-above-one, above the deep rhythmically shaped skirt raised on cabriole legs ending in delicate turned pad feet. Mounted with Victorian brasses. The construction is outstanding; paneled sides, dust-boards between each drawer; massive drawer bottoms; tops of drawer sided with double bead...redundant use of vertical and horizontal bracing and pegging, actually quite amazing...notice the chamfered double paneled backboards within frame! The surface is dry, uniform and attractive; a red tinted resin stain probably dating to the Victorian period. (Height: 73 inches; Width: 38.75 inches; Depth: 22.25 inches)
Price: $52,500
191-237
Serpentine-Top Pembroke Table
Portsmouth, NH Area
Circa 1810-1820
Mahogany, white pine and birch
Original Brass and Surface
The serpentine mahogany top overhanging a rectangular apron with single drawer...raised on turned legs that swell and taper to ring-turning above the bottle shaped foot. The drawer is of dovetail construction and extends nearly the entire length of top. The surface appears to be original. The falling leafs are hang slightly outward due to shrinkage of top; there is no warping to leaf; slight adjustment of hinge position will rectify. (Height: 30 inches; top (leaves down): 36 x 17 inches; top (leaves extended): 36 x 35 inches.)
Price: $1,895
285-26
A Fine Queen Anne Red Painted Tea Table
OUTSTANDING AND RARE
Westport, Massachusetts Area
Circa 1750-1780
Maple
This attractive tap table retains a stunning, original, untouched red painted surface with a warm mellow patina. The table, which is constructed of maple, has a rectangular two-part top and a squared edge. This top is affixed to the rails with four pegs, two pair at each end. The painted surface on the top is in superb condition with only a few scattered scuffs. The top rests on a rectangular frame with simple squared rails that join the blocked tops of the turned legs. The legs, which are gently splayed, are turned and tapered to a high pad foot. The table is in outstanding condition with no significant repairs. There is a finely executed early 19th Century repair to a crack at one corner of the top and the corners of the top are slightly rounded. The surface is all original and in superb condition with very minor expected scuffs and typical wear. The pegs which secure the top are original and are exposed as a result of shrinkage. The table was found at a flea market in Hingham, Massachusetts in the 1960's. Two very similar examples are published in "Harbor & Home, Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts"; Jobe, Sullivan & O'Brien, page 109, Figure 30.1. (Top: 26.5 by 30.25-inches; height: 27-inches.)
Price: $28,000
270-66
Butternut Stand
Old Red...
Connecticut
Early 19th Century
A delicate table of good proportion having a lightly overhanging top above a plain apron with single drawer raised on double-tapered legs joined by a lower shelf. The old red color has a nice patina and appears to be original; drawer brass is period and in the only hole, however, it is a replacement. Height: 29.5 inches; top: 19.5 x 15.25 inches.
Price: $2,450
334-49
Queen Anne Side Chair
Essex County, Massachusetts
Circa 1760
Maple
The carved yoke top rail joined by plain tapered spooned-stiles centering the graceful spooned splat and incised lower rail; trapezoidal seat with corner blocks above vigorously turned legs ending in shapely turned pad feet. The legs are joined by turned box stretcher; exuberant ball and ring front stretcher that is complimented by pronounced side and rear stretchers; side stretchers with central groves, ridges and tapered ends. The rear stretcher swells at center and is incised. The chair is in a nice old, possibly original surface. (Height: 40.75 inches; seat height: 17.5 inches; width: 18.75 inches; depth: 15 inches.)
Price: $1,950
197-15
Pair of Windsor Bow Back Side Chairs
In Green Paint
Dimensions: height to back- 37.875-inches; seat- 17.75-inches tall, 17.5-inches wide and 15-inches deep.
Price: $2,750
223-13
Paint Decorated Blanket Box
First half 19th century
New England...white pine
The rectangular top with applied molding above a conforming dovetailed case
(with lidded till) also with applied molding. The boldly brushed brown swirls against the ground of ochre-yellow are original. Typical of many lidded chests, the hinges have been replaced and moved. There is a 7 ½-inch by ½-inch section of hinge rail that was replaced during its period of use.
Price: $975
594-12
Tall Clock
With Morbier Movement
Dimensions: 91-inches high.
Price: $1,750
370-1
Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The chest has had its base restored, which is noted for accuracy.
Dimensions: 37.75-inches high, 41.5-inches wide, 21.125-inches deep.
Price: $4,950
270-40
Late Sheraton Tall-Chest
Pennsylvania
Second quarter...19th century
Walnut, poplar and paint
The rectangular top with molded edge over a conforming case having recessed paneled sides and a protruding bonnet or blanket drawer...over three graduated drawers all of dovetail construction and with scratch beaded drawer molding. The case is raised on a slightly protruding base on turned legs. Spilt turned columns decorate the case, which retains its original red faux graining. Surface losses as depicted, however, a good-looking functional chest ready for use. Height: 45 inches; width: 41.75 inches; depth: 19.75 inches.
Price: $1,485
522-1
OUTSTANDING
Paint Decorated Octagonal Center Table
New England, white pine
Circa 1850
The top with magnificent sunburst of faux radiating wedges has a molded edge and recessed conforming apron; raised on tapering pedestal received by molded concave rectangular platform set on ball feet. The height of fancy paint...outstanding color, bright original paint without compromise.
Price: $7,250
527-5
Make-Do
Windsor Candle-Stand
In good old dry red paint
Circa 1800
The original dished top with incised decoration on threaded shaft; the top has a 2.25-inch wood bushing that appears to be a later 19th century addition. Most certainly to accommodate "in-use" wear. The delicately turned baluster shaft is received by the block that is raised on four delicately turned legs. Appears to have once been a adjustable candle-stand...now missing upper half of threaded shaft and arm with candle sockets.
Dimensions: 27.75-inches high, 14.25-inch diameter.
Price: $1,650
510-51
Blanket Chest Above Drawers
Proportion, color and condition...
Probably Connecticut
Circa 1820
Having an applied molded top with snipe hinges, above a blanket box with two faux drawers, above two dovetailed drawers without pulls; overhanging thumb-molded drawer fronts with only minor loss. The case is raised on a tall dovetailed bracket base having an excellent profile. Constructed of pine with wooden pins; retaining a good old red/brown painted surface. Restoration to small portions of two feet, all else fine. Height: 43.75-inches; case width: 36 1/8-inches; depth: 20-inches.
Price: $6,300
402-3
Green Painted Stand
Measures 59.5-inches in height, 39.5-inches in width and 20-inches in depth.
Price: $850
348-172
Hepplewhite Circular Mahogany Card Table
In the tradition of John Shaw
Annapolis, Maryland
Circa 1800
This round table with rear double fly-legs has a drawer let into the back rail; double tapered legs with magnificent knopped feet...a successful and difficult execution demonstrating the maker's skill. Inlays are typical of better tables made at Newport or Providence. This table is ready for surface restoration...we have a skilled professional that will quickly refresh the deck surface and clean all other surface. For a related example see Magazine Antiques, Feb. 1977, pages 362-377; example mentioned published on page 377, fig. 16.
Price: $6,250
270-30
A Fine Chippendale Oxbow Chest Of Drawers
The Tyler Family Chest
Massachusetts, probably Boston...
Circa 1760
An outstanding example...superior solid mahogany with flaming grain; small compact size, exceptional base, bold serpentine outline and superb original brasses...
The rectangular top with molded edge oxbow front projecting above a conforming case with four long graduated drawers with molded drawer dividers raised on a molded base with outstanding tall ogee bracket feet having sharp and beautifully shaped returns. This chest retains its original brasses...construction technique commonly associated with eighteenth century Boston tradition. (Case width: 36-inches; depth 19-inches; height: 32-inches. (We are researching and confirming genealogy; descended in the General John Tyler (Revolutionary War General; aide to George Washington) family within the maternal lineage.)
Price: On Request
MLT-38
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