Round-About-Chair
Old Red
New England
18th Century
The carved pillow-crest on flat arms with out-swept handholds raised on baluster and ring turned posts joined by the seat stretcher above the turned legs that are joined by bulbously turned front double box stretchers and plain turned rear stretchers...the front leg with nice baluster turning beneath corner-block. (Height: 30.25 inches; seat height: 17.25 inches; width: 24.5 inches; depth: 23 inches.)
Price: $1,250
336-17
A DIMINUTIVE FEDERAL SIDEBOARD
MAHOGANY
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS HOWARD, JR.
PAWTUXET & PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island
CIRCA 1810
This fine sideboard has a warm old color; rectangular top with cross-banded edge above a conforming case. The case is fitted with a string-inlaid door flanked on one side by two similarly decorated stacked short drawers and on the other side by a single deep drawer simulating two. The case is raised on square tapered legs inlaid with panels of figured light mahogany. The legs are joined by the shaped apron veneered with vibrant mahogany and having a cross-banded border.
The form and style of this attractive small Federal sideboard is closely associated with the School of Thomas Howard, Jr. (1744-1833), Pawtuxet and Providence, Rhode Island. With its vibrant mahogany veneers and delicate line inlay, this sideboard exemplifies the restrained elegance of American Federal furniture. The stringing design seen on the drawers and doors relate the sideboard to a card table documented by an 1817 bill of sale to Thomas Howard, Jr. (1774-1833) of Pawtuxet and Providence, Rhode Island. Based on this similarity, a group of sideboards of similar form and like ornament to that offered here have been attributed to Howard's hand. Like that illustrated here, all of these sideboards share the same diminutive form, layout of drawers and doors (including the deceit of one large deep drawer decorated to simulate two stacked drawers) and shaped skirt. Howard began practicing his trade in Pawtuxet in 1790 and a few years later set up a branch of his business in Providence. In 1812, he removed to Providence where except for a brief sojourn to Philadelphia, he remained until his death. His 1804 advertisement in the Providence Gazette includes a long list of forms that begins with "Side-boards, with serpentine, elliptic, sash-cornered or straight fronts."
The sideboard is in excellent original condition with expected shrinkage cracks to each side. The brasses are appropriate replacements (Height: 53.25-inches; Width 40.25-inches; Depth 29.5-inches.)
Documentation: .* (Hewitt et al., The Work of Many Hands: Card Tables in Federal America (New Haven, 1982), cat. 33, p. 152).
Illustration: For several related example see, one in the collections of the Rhode Island Historical Society (Ott, The John Brown House Loan Exhibition of Rhode Island Furniture (Providence, Rhode Island, 1965), cat. 48, pp. 68-69); one in the collections of Pendleton House (Monkhouse and Michie, cat. 52, pp. 114-115); one in the collections of Colonial Williamsburg (Greenlaw, New England Furniture at Williamsburg (Williamsburg, VA), cat. 111, p. 131-132). See also, Sotheby's New York, June 28-30 1984, lot 702 and September 26, 1981, lot 424, Sack, American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, vol. 2, p. 408, no. 1031 and Antiques (April 1977), back cover.
Price: On Request
270-63
OUTSTANDING
Banister-Back Armchair
Rhode Island
Circa 1730-1760
Maple and ash
The turner-joiner of this chair elevated the stature of the turning vocabulary. The chair is related to a group of chairs known as the "Little Compton, RI" chairs. The turnings are sharp and robust. Urn finials toped with compressed knobs centering the double-arched crest and bottom rails with returns. The three turned and split banisters (Usually four on armchairs) conform to post turning. The serpentine shape carved arms are "let into" the urn turning on the back posts-another Little Compton group similarity. The front posts are neatly turned and are raised on a foot remaining at about full-height. The legs are joined by a massive single front stretcher; single rear and double side stretchers. Traces of old black paint over what appears to be an original red stain; seat may be original.
Price: $6,450
201-185
An Outstanding Coat/Hat Rack
New England
Circa 1800-1810
Mahoganized Birch
Although we rarely encounter early racks...it is known that they were quite common during the period. Guests entering American homes would be expected to leave their coat, hat and cane on the rack in the front hall. This splendid example is more developed in its turnings than most. Note the acorn atop urn finial above ring, reel, and baluster and barrel turnings...all above the ring turned tapered lower column raised on spider legs. The twelve long pegs with ball and ring terminus are beautifully executed and are all without compromise. Original red stain; great patina. Height: 81-inches.
Price: $6,850
249-13
A FEDERAL MAHOGANY OCTAGONAL
TILT-TOP CANDLE STAND
NORTH SHORE, MASSACHUSETTS
CIRCA 1790
This successfully proportioned stylish candle stand features a vibrant mahogany top with a rosewood cross-banded edge and a central flame birch panel within a geometric border. The top pivots on two mahogany batons and is secured in the horizontal position with a circular brass latch, which is original to the table. The top is raised on a ring turned post with a delicate laurel wreath carved central vase; this specific leaf decoration is a motif used by Salem carvers including Samuel McIntire. The post joins three delicate slender tapering scrolled spider legs with geometric inlaid cuffs. The table is in excellent condition with a fine old surface that may be original. A small fissure in the top has been reinforced with an inset Dutchman in the back. Mahogany with birch block and light and dark wood inlays. (Height with top up 41; dimensions of top: 22 x 14 7/8-inches; height with top down 29-inches.) Mahogany with birch block and light and dark wood inlays.
Price: $8,975
270-67
Set Of Six Windsor Side Chairs
With maker's stencil...
Walter Corey
Portland, Maine
Circa 1844-1855
The stenciled name and address on each seat bottom-Walter Corey Manufacture-Nos. 52 and 54 Exchange Street-Portland, ME. assigns the period of manufacture to the 1844-1855 period. During the 1840's the loaf shaped tablet was a popular Corey shop tradition. Standard decoration includes bunches of grapes, detailed leaves and tendrils; by graining, stenciling and trimming in paint...this matched set of five with one closely related chair having the same stencil is decorated as described above. The decorated tablet above turned posts centering four tapering spindles above the shaped plank seat with a half-round piece of wood attached to the front underside of seat producing a full roll. The seat is raised on turned legs that are stylistically within the Corey shop tradition ending in ball feet that are joined by the turned box stretchers. The chairs are functional; some imperfections. (Height: 32.5 inches; seat height: 17.5 inches; width: 15.75 inches; depth: 14.5 inches.)
Price: $925
547-1
Cherry Tall Case Clock
Abraham Edwards
Ashby, Massachusetts
Circa 1800-1815
The arched bonnet surmounted by three reeded plinths with brass finials centering the pierced pediment over columns centering an astragal glazed door opening to a conforming dial with maker's inscription and floral corner spandrels centering Arabic numerals and day and second registers. The waisted case with rectangular door having thumb-molded edges on a base raised on applied bracket feet. Minor repairs, minor paint losses to dial otherwise all else fine and original. The dry old finish is possibly original to case. Cherry with pine secondary wood. (89-inches high x 19-inches wide x 10.5-inches deep.) Abraham Edwards (1761-1840), worked in Ashby circa 1794-1840.
Price: $5,850
482-1
North Shore Massachusetts
Mahogany and Bold Curly Maple
Bow-Front Chest
Circa 1780-1800
The solid mahogany bow-front top with cross-banded front edge inlay above a conforming case having four long drawers with applied beaded edges and cross banding inlay centered by outstanding bold curly maple veneer. The scalloped apron raised on flaring French feet with returns. The chest is in an old refinish with great color. (Width: 40.25; depth: 18.25; height: 37.25-inches.)
Price: $7,250
271-5
Maple Tea-Table
New England
Queen Anne
Circa 1760
The rectangular overhanging top with molded edge raised on cabriole legs ending in pad feet joined by straight apron. Old refinish...
(Height: 25.5 inches; top: 21.75 x 30.25 inches.)
Price: $8,250
505-25
Gate Leg Table
Oak
England
Circa 1710
There are some imperfections, and the piece has had some restoration, both of which are noted for accuracy.
Dimensions: 28.5-inches high, 46 by 22.5-inch top with leaves down, 46 by 56.5-inch top with leaves up.
Price: $950
346-2
Country Queen Anne Armchair
New England...maple
Circa 1750-1780 - SOLD
A generously proportioned chair with nicely developed molded and carved crest above vasiform splat flanked by shaped arms with scrolled handgrips, over block and turned arm supports; similar block and turned legs ending in Spanish feet...the legs joined by stretchers with a robustly turned frontal stretcher having trumpet shaped terminals. The front feet and rear legs are ended-out (Restored).
270-60 - SOLD
Maple Highboy
Simple, tall and elegant country
Original Brasses
North Shore, Massachusetts
Circa 1760 - SOLD
The upper section having a flat top with a boldly molded cornice over five lip-molded long drawers. The lower section with two conforming long lip-molded drawers...the drawer molded to simulate three short drawers; over a triple arcade cupids-bow shaped apron similarly matched single arcade on sides. The case is raised on cabriole legs ending in beautiful pad feet. Traces or red resin stain; two lip corners are restored otherwise all else fine.
Height: 76.5-inches; width: 40-inches; depth: 21-inches.
410-8 - SOLD
Chippendale Camelback Sofa
Acanthus-carved mahogany knees
and ball-and-claw feet...
England
Circa 1760 - SOLD
This example with many stylistic elements that inspired Massachusetts shop traditions remains in fine condition. As depicted, rolled arms, three front cabriole legs acanthus-carved knees and ball-and-claw feet. (Dimensions: Width 80-inches; height 34.5-inches; depth 22-inches.)
605-39 - SOLD
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
Chippendale Wing Chair
"Necessary Chair"
Probably Boston
Circa 1785-1800
The chair measures 44.5-inches in overall height (17-inches high to the seat), 22.5-inches in width and 21-inches in depth.
Price: $7,850
326-7
Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table
Probably original surface...
Massachusetts
Maple
Circa 1760
The round top with falling-leafs on an apron with single arcade profile raised on cabriole legs ending in large successful pad feet remaining at full height. Two small pins have been added to the swing-rail securing a crack in the leg block where rail tenon enters; one small piece of arcade return missing all else fine.
The top measures 42.75 by 41.5-inches when open and 42.75 by 14-inches with the leaves down. The table measures 26.5-inches in height.
Price: $9,800
191-186
An Outstanding Chippendale Games Table
American or English
Mahogany
Circa 1775
An exceedingly nice example made of the best dense carved mahogany...the hinged rectangular top with molded edge above the conforming molded apron rail raised on square molded carved legs. The double flying rail/leg design is of "filler back" construction; the rear of the molded legs butt to the inner rail creating a uniform ¾-inch gap between flying and fixed rail rather than the usual spacers. The flying rails are masterfully hinged at the outside corners allowing for seating on all sides. The mahogany is dense and beautiful; outstanding quality craftsmanship. (Height: 28.5 inches; Top (open): 34 x 33.5 inches; Top (closed): 34 x 16.75 inches)
Price: $4,100
270-7
Adjustable Tripod Table
Curly Maple
Early 19th Century
The square top attached to dowel by molded cleat is received by the turned column; height may be adjusted and secured by wooden threaded thumb-screw. The swelling and tapering conical horizontal members receive the tapering peg legs. The design may have been borrowed from the ingenious Shakers. (Fully extended height: 29.75, lowest height 21.75-inches; top measures 19 by 18 5/8 by 7/16-inch.)
Price: $3,750
451-7
Arm Chair
Connecticut...probably Milford-Fairfield area
Maple, ash and poplar
Circa 1710-1800
A very good great chair with high openwork crest rail, turned back posts, reeded banisters; shaped handholds and turned double front and side stretchers is a variant of the "heart and crown" tradition. The chair has a rich patina and remains in fine condition having lost less than one inch of height. (Height: 46.25-inches; seat height: 16 3/8-inches; width at widest point is 24 3/8-inches.) See Connecticut Furniture of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Wadsworth Athenaeum, 1967; plates 211 and 212 for nearly identical examples.
Price: $16,000
178-1
William and Mary Banister-Back
From The Groton-Colchester Connecticut Area
Circa 1710-1750
Vigorous turnings...eight sided legs, old surface
A banister-back side chair double-arched crest rail, split spindle slats, a later rush-woven seat, bold turnings embellish the rare eight-sided front legs and back legs beneath the seat. The legs are joined by double side-stretchers with the front stretchers being turned. The front stiles are incised and caped while the 44-inch back tapered stiles are bold and terminate with compressed ball on urn finials. Three banisters are received by the top and bottom rail, which is somewhat concave with ends nicely tapered to be smartly received by stile.
The chair remains at about full height with the seat measuring a full 17-inches from floor; legs are joined by double stretchers; front stretchers being turned. The ancient black painted surface may be original.
Price: $2,250
351-1
New England Chest-On-Chest
Maple...and curly maple
Late 18th Century
An Untouched Survivor
Ancient and possibly original surface
Original brasses
This case piece is for the collector who desires nearly perfect two-to-one proportions, small size...a dry and possibly first surface and original brasses surrounded by a halo caused by 200 years of polishing. Yes, there are a six or seven drawer lip imperfections that are not offensive to one who appreciates such survivors; base is sans half of rear left foot profile...these losses are easily restored and colored. Constructed of maple; drawer fronts with some striping-white pine secondary wood including backboards. Great color and patina...
Height: 76.5-inches; top case measures 34 by 17 5/8-inches; bottom case measures 34 by 17 5/8-inches.
Price: $25,500
191-142
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