Outstanding Original Finish
Queen Anne Maple Slant-Lid Desk
Within the shop traditions of "the Bartlett Circle"
Northeastern Massachusetts...or possibly coastal New Hampshire
Second half, 18th century
The oblong thumb-molded lid opens to rest on original lopers; simple interior of 6-valenced cubbies and two sliding document drawers having turned and split column applied moldings centered by two additional valenced cubbies; above five small drawers sliding on a double beaded divider above two longer drawers centering an open space provided for a ledger or other large book. The slant lid hangs from original iron hinges that have never been disturbed. The case with four long thumb-molded graduated drawers on a molded base with bandy cabriole legs on distinctive well-defined feet with pronounced rear hocks and large pads. Hocked feet are rare in American furniture; the heel above the ankle has been chamfered leaving a small hock behind the ankle. This choice desk of compact proportion measures 36.5-inches in width by 17 inches deep; height: 42.5-inches. This survivor remains in superb "as found" condition. See, New Hampshire's Enduring Queen Anne Furniture: 1760-1825, From the Bartlett Perspective by Walter A. Backofen.
Price: $32,500
191-177
Paint Decorated Blanket Chest
Tuscarawas or Wayne County, Ohio
Circa 1870, poplar, painted and grained
This work by an unknown ornamenter was found in the above-mentioned county.
The yellow ground with brown glaze was carefully scuddled in a rhythmic pattern on the front, top and sides resembling a woven coverlet. The lid with applied molding hangs from original iron butt hinges and is painted green; the base molding is also green. The dovetail constructed case is raised on bell-shaped feet terminating in tall delicate spikes that are mortised into blocks. In fine original condition with a width of 43-inches; depth: 20-inches; height: 25-inches.
Literature: American Painted Furniture by Cynthia Schaffner and Susan Klien; page 176, figure 8.4.
Price: $9,250
501-23
A Good Clean Dry Sink In Red Paint
Probably York County, Pennsylvania
Circa 1835-1845
Having a good painted surface, terrific patina-this example with a rectangular zinc lined well above the case made of cherry has two mortise and tenon constructed paneled doors, a single drawer and cutout feet. The interior has a single long shelf made of cherry. (Width: 40-inches; height: 32.75-inches; depth: 18.75-inches.)
Price: $7,250
191-169
Six Shaker Side Chairs With Tilters
New Lebanon, New York
Circa 1840
An assembled set of six cherry wood side chairs with ball-and-socket tilters. All chairs are in good condition; each with new taped seats of green webbing. Height to finial: 41.5-inches; seat height: 16-inches.
Price: $9,500
KEI61
Easy Chair
Massachusetts, probably Boston
Third Quarter 18th Century
This easy chair with serpentine shaped crest rail stripped of upholstery reveals the arrangement and durability of construction and its state of preservation. This chair of generous proportion with vertically rolled out-swept arms, chamfered legs and molded stretchers has a height of 44.5-inches at the rail; width: 35.5-inches; seat depth 21.5-inches. There are four small fillets: two on the front and two on the interior seat rails resultant of an early upholsterers hand.
Price: $8,500
567-33
Blanket Chest with Two Drawers...original cut and chased brasses and escutcheons
Probably Guilford, Connecticut
Circa 1730
The surface possesses exceptional depth and character. Maple and tulip poplar. Measures 40-inches in height, 39.75-inches in width and 19.75-inches in depth.
Price: $15,500
621-25
New England Slat-Back Armchair...in old surface
Mixed Woods
Second half-18th century
A nice chair of generous proportion having four arched slats with flanking knopped sausage turned stiles terminated by bold tall compressed ball and reel finials above molded down-scrolled arms with center ridge raised on baluster turned supports over an ancient splint seat on sausage and knopped front legs; cylindrical turned rear legs joined by a double box stretcher with frontal turnings. The surface retains ancient faux graining that may be original; ash splint seat with losses may be original; height loss-note bottom stretcher height. (Overall height: 45-inches; seat height: 15-inches; seat measures 22.5-inches across the front and 17-inches deep.)
Price: $3,850
223-14
Sheraton Inlaid One-Drawer Stand
Circa 1815
Tiger maple top with four turret corners over a square case with flame birch panels surrounded by line inlay and mahogany cross-banding. Supported by four delicately turned tiger maple legs. New Hampshire origin. 28.75-inches high by 18-inches wide by 6-inches deep.
Price: $21,000
CLB
Work Table
Probably Essex County, Massachusetts
With Schoolgirl Academy Decoration...original untouched condition
Circa 1815
Young ladies received instruction in plain sewing and ornamental needlework and for some more fortunate than others-India ink painting in watercolors with the execution on paper or velvet. Situations of wealth and parental pride sometimes afforded a young lady a table or perhaps a caddy or trinket box on which to demonstrate her proficiency.
Works were inspired by popular prints and engravings of the day along with the most current instruction manuals. This example with each panel having a different scene includes landscapes with ancient ruins and human forms. Also pastoral settings with classical castle like fortifications within landscape and a scene that depicts a lake with windmill and strolling man with woman holding parasol. On the top drawer are painted hillocks, trees and a kneeling gentleman; dwellings of various styles and a water view with sailing vessels before an island. The top with ovolo corners is decorated with dwellings of architectural diversity with the whole beautifully contained by a trailing vine of oak leaf and acorn...the side and back panels are framed with generous and fine vines of foliage and fruits; each scene with blue sky! The Table is constructed of curly maple and veneers of striped maple on white pine; drawers have veneered fronts and moldings attached to sides. The top drawer is divided into a large square compartment for sufficient storage atop which is fitted a hinged writing surface framed in walnut and retaining its original deep green baize; a molded narrow tray for writing implement storage aft a double compartment missing its small divider. The successfully proportioned perfectly swelled and tapered turned legs are fitted under the “cookie” corners and taper to delightful turnings including compressed balls all above a delicate spiked foot. The surface is well aged with deep patina; typical of these tables there are losses to top scene. Personal preference will dictate cleaning/restoration...or leaving it in its original and current state. Height: 30-inches; top measures 16.25 by 20.25 at the outside of corners.
Price: $15,750
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