Mechanical Singing Birds in Cage
This late 19th c. pair of birds sing to each other from their gilded cage
Dimensions: 11.25-inches high.
Price: $1,685
612-16
Jumeau/ Lambert Lady with Lorgnette Automaton
Circa 1890
 
A large size, 25 inches, Lambert Automaton with a signed, "Depose Tete Jumeau", head in excellent condition.
The doll in her original a pink silk dress holds an embroidered fan in one hand and a lorngette in the other.
She is in working order with the original "LB" key; musical movements "1. Mignon Gavotte, 2. Frou Frou Valse".
The dress bead work fan, slippers and hat are all in excellent condition, and the white silk shawl has begun to fray.
Price: $14,000
612-38
 
Carved Book Box
Battle Of Lake Erie Centennial
On Spine....History Of OH Perry
On Cover...Niagara-We Have Met The Enemy And They Are Ours
Circa 1913
As depicted, the legend within raised border centering the Niagara above scrolls, leafy decorative devices and name plaque. At top right are spandrels with scratch carved dates. The spine with shield carved "History" above portrait, and crossed flags. Box contains a conforming sliding drawer. (Length: 10 inches; width: 6.25 inches; depth: 1.5 inches.)
Price: $1,385
232-136
Collection of Early Cedar Ware
With The Label Of Joseph H. Clark
Andover, Massachusetts
Circa 1855-1870
Two of these pieces are signed, a handled bucket with an oval label on the bottom reading "Cedar Ware/manufactured by/Joseph H. Clark,/Andover, Mass." Joseph Clark is listed in the Andover city directory as a carpenter and a maker of "Fancy Cabinet Objects" and was located at 199 Andover Street. The barrel is signed with his stamped initials "JHC". All are constructed of alternating light and dark bands of cedar staves that are joined with complex interlocking fingers (except for the signed bucket). Additionally, they all have brass or brass plated bands around the staves. This bucket has carved open work handles. We have seen a few examples of this work in the past but have never known the source, which is now identified. Excellent condition, a few bands have had glue added to keep them from slipping. The barrel is missing two bands. (Dipper: length-13.25-inches; keg: height: 6.25 inches; diameter: 4.5 inches; handled tub: height at handles: 5.25 inches; diameter: 5.5 inches; bucket with lid and copper ears: Height: 5 inches; diameter: 4.5 inches; footed compote: Height: 7.25 inches; diameter: 9.5 inches; footed compote with scalloped rim: Height: 7.75 inches; diameter: 9.5 inches.)
Price: $2,675
124-73
American
Bible Box
White oak and pine
Circa 1680-1700
Probably eastern Massachusetts or Connecticut, carved oak with yellow pine lid and bottom tabletop box.
The rectangular lid hung from original pintle-hinges has notched side borders and is scratch-molded. The lid is fitted to a conforming case with notched front corners on a molded base. Original lockplate remains intact; nice old color with good patina. (Height: 8 inches; Case Width: 17.25 inches; Case Depth: 13.5 inches.)
Price: $9,850
843-44
19th Century Anniversary Tin
Helmut & Shield
Shield measures 19.5-inches tall by 13-inches wide.
Price: $2,000
795-134
Paint Decorated Footed Treen Cup
Banded decoration in three colors accents this 19th c treen cup with stepped foot.
Dimensions: 5.25-inches tall; diameter 4.5-inches
Price: $395
240-44
Dome-Top Document Box
Paint Decorated
Maine
Circa 1830 - SOLD
An outstanding little bass-wood competently grain-painted and decorated dome-top box in the State Of Maine tradition. The rectangular domed lid, retaining original brass hardware and wire hinges, is of dovetail construction; above a conforming case with iron lock. Bold lively red graining on black with yellow striping and green banding. The decorated surface is further embellished with bronze powder stenciled foliage; salmon-red flowers on meandering stems with tendril-like devices. The front decorated in green with yellow highlighting; openwork basket having leafy decoration centering the bold horizontal brush stroke with sprouting grasses. (Height: 7.25 inches; width: 17.75 inches; depth: 8.75 inches.)
532-2 - SOLD
Polychrome Wood Gold Gilt Bee Skep
On Red Base
Having nicely detailed carved feet.
Dimensions: 7.75-inches high, 8-inches wide and deep.
Price: $1,075
573-28
An Outstanding Decorated Document Box
Brown on yellow paint
New England
Circa 1820 - SOLD
Depicted is a wonderful bright and colorful dramatic putty rolled decorated box of unusual proportion. The domed-lid displays an oval cartouche with saw tooth border centering the initials-"FT". The box is of simple lapped construction and remains in fine original condition including hardware. The interior is lined with blue paper; the paper, as is frequently the case, attracted paper eating beetles. There is some paper loss and minor beetle trailing, neither of which compromises the integrity of this splendid example of fancy decoration. (Dimensions: 7.125-inches high, 12-inches wide, 6.25-inches deep.)
249-12 - SOLD
Pair of Early Andirons
Possibly Dutch
Cast Face Finials
Height: 19.5 inches; width: 10.5 inches; depth: 20 inches.
Price: $1,650
424-4
Tin & Brass Coffee Pot
Dimensions: 10.5-inches high.
Price: $575
176-101
Three Tiered Conical Shaped Thread Holder
Probably Pennsylvania
Above case having two graduated drawers.
In original apple green paint with forest green trim; made of poplar.
Dimensions: 14.75-inches high, 8-inches wide, 8-inches deep.
Price: $1,650
510-15
Iron Herb Chopper
Possibly Europe
Mid-Nineteenth Century - SOLD
A unique tool used in a curved bowl to chop herbs. The two iron blades have horse terminals. The turned maple handles and copper and brass accents make this an unusually decorative kitchen tool. Measures 7-inches in height, 12.25-inches in width and 1.5-inches in depth.
605-11 - SOLD
Large Pantry Box
In blue paint with red trim
Signed John Case - SOLD
The box has a knob handle. Aside from a crack in the cover, which is mentioned for accuracy, the box remains in good condition. Measures 11-inches in height and 16.25-inches in diameter.
348-41 - SOLD
Tiger Maple Box
Measures 10 inches in width, 5-inches in height and 7.25-inches in depth.
Price: $840
360-3
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 - SOLD
Treen Master Salt
Red over Black Painted
Measures 3.75-inches in height and 3.25-inches in diameter.
Price: $1,275
116-16
Large Natural Colored Wooden Bowl
Measures 7.75-inches in height and approximately 21.75-inches in diameter.
Price: $745
381-48
Small Gooseneck Copper Tea Kettle
Miniature gooseneck tea kettle with stepped lid and turned ebonized handle. The brass and copper handle still has the original wing nut. A nice small size with deep patina. The teapot measures 8-inches in height to the handle, 8-inches in width and 5-inches in depth.
Price: $880
514-66
Turtleback Fireplace Bellows
Freehand and stenciled decoration...
Circa 1825
Leather has been expertly replaced for function. Measures 17.25-inches in length, 8.25-inches in width and 2-inches in height.
Price: $295
157-7
Set of Graduated Set of Copper Sauce Pans
Circa 1900
The diameters of the pans measure, in descending order, 13.5-inches, 12.5-inches and 10.5-inches.
Price: $550
292-13
Carved Crochet Hook
Dimensions: 7.25-inches long.
Price: $550
348-212
Polychrome Checkerboard
Applied Molded Edges
Red and black squares on a pale yellow background, black swags on both ends of the board, area between squares and around swags have been scribed, half round molding painted black, brass ring for hanging. Surface of board shows wear. (Approximately 18 ½-inches x 16-inches.)
Price: $2,400
514-1
Lantern Clock
By William Risbridger
Dorking, England
Circa 1700-1720
This example surmounted by a large bell atop which is a tall and elegant finial...above the pierced and engraved dolphin and floral frets corned by sophisticated finials. Centering the engraved, enameled and silvered chapter ring that is somewhat wider than its earlier cousins is the dial center with full coverage engraving being of leafy Rocco design. The chapter ring is signed either side of the numeral VI-Will Risbridger-Dorking. This mechanically fine clock is raised on robust feet and stands at 15.25-inches. For futher information about this clock and others, contact David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com.
Price: $6,975
843-17
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