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
A Distinctive Federal Candle Stand
Eastern, Connecticut
Circa 1800
Cherry
A most delicate and highly individual expression of the Neoclassical style; fluidity of line, grace and airiness come to mind...an uncommon rural interpretation of a metropolitan form; country perfection.
The square top with applied molding above a column raised on elegant and highly unusual successful legs. The table is constructed entirely of cherry; the reed, ball and quarter-round turning beneath the shaped cleat continue downward to the slightly tapered pillar that is above the perfectly proportioned Federal urn. The urn is turned with a sloping cap and astragal bead and is set atop the cavetto, quarter-round and reed-turned plinth. The column is raised on a highly unusual and singular leg; the curvaceous interior arch displaying height and movement. The gradually slopping upper-leg briskly descending from the knee to the lift of raised pad feet. The chisel cut spider is attached by original nails; the resin surface with dry flat patina appears to be original as are the moldings surrounding the square top...the tiny nails were refreshed long ago. Typical of these tripod bases having legs dovetailed into base of column is the ubiquitous shrinkage fissure. In this case, three early (small) square nails and a single screw remedied the situation. It is apparent that the repair was done during the tables early period of use. For this writer, a flawless country table of great personality. This table was bought many years ago from an early Colchester, Connecticut family home. (Height: 28 3/8-inches; top measures 16 7/8 by 17 3/8-inches.)
Price: $4,850
565-11
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: $3,400
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: $5,700
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
Pair of Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Philadelphia
Circa 1750 - SOLD
The tall back with serpentine crest rail with center shell and rolled volutes above the molded out-swept stiles centered by pierced splats above the trapezoidal seat set within molded through tenoned frame raised on cabriole legs; front legs with claw and ball feet. (Height: 39.5 inches; seat height: 18 inches; width: 22 inches; depth: 17.25 inches.)
605-42 - SOLD
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: $12,785
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
Pine Bucket Bench
American
Circa 1830-50 - SOLD
A two-shelf bench, with rounded bookjack ends, unusual cross-braces and remnants of old brown paint. Measures 33.5-inches in height, 37-inches in width and 12.25-inches in depth.
605-26 - SOLD
Matched Set Of Four
Windsor Slat-Back
Paint Decorated Side Chairs
Circa 1825
Maine - SOLD
Black and red graining with green and yellow trim; beautiful hand painted floral, leaf and tendril decoration on top rail. The stiles with triple post grooves and thumb shaped terminus centered by four arrow shaped rods with single groves all joined by the wonderfully decorated top rail. The shaped seat with incised gutter raised on bamboo turned legs joined by turned stretchers. The chairs remain at full height and are in very good condition...including faux graining and decoration. (Height: 34.5 inches; Seat Height: 17.75 inches; Width: 15.5 inches; Depth: 15 inches.)
334-33 - SOLD
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
Set of Ten
Windsor Thumb-Back Side Chairs
Paint decorated and stenciled...
Circa 1830
A set of eight matched combined with a nearly identical pair...making ten thumb back Windsor dining chairs. Having dramatic original bold black sweeping brush strokes over the red ground; stenciled decoration on top rail and yellow trim as depicted. Excellent curved flared backs-four turned and tapered spindles centering the thumb-back stiles all mortised into the rectangular tablet. The nicely shaped plank seats are undercut, incised and raised on turned, tapering and incised legs joined by conforming box stretcher. In generally fine condition; one split seat has been mended; one stile glued at seat all else fine. (Seat height: 17-inches; height of back: 34-inches.) (Seat height: 17-inches; height of back: 34-inches.)
Price: $6,500
201-64
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
New Hampshire Six-Board Chest
Outstanding Surface
Late 18th Century - SOLD
The thumb-molded overhanging top over the case with bootjack cutout profiles forming side feet. Untouched original condition; single family ownership.
(42 by 16 by 20.75-inches.)
806-13 - SOLD
Painted Sawbuck Table - SOLD
Measures 28-inches in height, while the top measures 35.5 by 25.75-inches.
208-27 - SOLD
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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