Federal Games Table
Probably Salem, Massachusetts
Circa 1800
A lovely mahogany card table, probably Salem, the rectangular hinged top with elliptic front and square corners having inlayed edge, above the conforming apron with three panel facade and inlayed edge; centering the apron is a boldly figured oval set within a conforming frame flanked by figured panels within mitered mahogany banding above a border of inlay with conforming inlaid ends raised on pointed double taper string inlayed legs with inlaid cuffs, headed by rectangular figured panels. (Height: 29.5-inches; depth: 17.5-inches; width: 35.75-inches.)
Price: $11,750
HRI35
Shaker Number-5 Rocker
Original red finish...taped seat and back
Mt. Lebanon, New York
Circa 1880
Mt. Lebanon Shaker community No. 5 slat-back armed rocker with trademark decal, circa 1880. With original dark Indian red finish. The curved armrests ending in mushroom capped hand-rests on turned baluster supports; the faded-red taped seat is without compromise; cylindrical legs joined by double box stretchers, with a transfer printed decal on rocker.
Price: $825
NAE29
Outstanding State Of Maine Chest Of Drawers
Red stain, mahogany, birds eye maple and smoke
decoration on oyster-white paint...original brasses
Circa 1830-1835
The masterful marriage of materials and stylistic elements used to make this three short drawer over four long drawer chest on tall feet combine to equal this powerful example. Details such as paneled sides, painted and decorated turned columns, mahogany veneer surrounding the birds eye maple drawer and other front facings and the mixed wood backsplash produce a bold and visually complex aesthetic.
The blocked top beneath conforming galley above painted and smoke decorated classical turned columns set on block plinths are supported by nine-inch turned legs.
This piece, without compromise, is constructed entirely of white pine, poplar and mahogany veneer and is structurally sound; retains original red stain, paint and brasses.
The case measures 43.75-inches wide; case depth is 19.75-inches; total height is 51-inches...this height produces the verticality necessary to balance the form and pleasing proportion; legs ad the necessary lift and verticality.
Price: $8,500
PB337
Paint Decorated Tall-Case Clock
Works by Silas Hoadley (1786-1870)
Circa 1820
The thirty-hour wooden movement made by the important clockmaker, Silas Hoadley at Plymouth, Connecticut is marked on the dial S. Hoadley-Plymouth therefore may be dated after 1813. The dial with floral decoration within each of the four gilt spandrels and panoply of arms, staff and drapery, a drum, flowers and terrific gilt eagle. The simplicity of form is diminished by its proportion and extremely well preserved original painted surface…black graining against a field of red; oyster-white door with green painted trim on the thumbnail molded edge. The columns flanking the glazed bonnet door are also painted oyster white as are the refreshed fluted chimneys. While the graining paint was wet the decorator created striping by removing the solution in straight lines the end result being simulated inlay. The feet are full height; overall height being 92.25-inches; without center chimney and finial 86.25-inches.
Price: $21,000
442-1
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: $65,000
191-150
A Period Queen Anne Candle Stand
New England, Maple
In 19th century lipstick-red paint...
Very old paint; great color and country attitude.
In good functional condition with honest and typical “use” wear such as cracks in the shaft where the feet are “let in” and wear to feet. Mid nineteenth century nails were added to strengthen feet before the table was painted. None of these “in use” make-do fixes distract for those of us looking for honest country furniture without pretense. (Height: 27.25-inches; top measures 13.25 by 13.75-inches.)
Price: $6,500
415-1
Classical Boston Center Table
Magnificent twelve-sided polygon shaped Egyptian Marble
With exciting venation and color...black, white and sandy-brown
Signed by maker Russell & Allen
Boston, Massachusetts
Circa 1835 - SOLD
The concave apron has a multi-plane frame with beautiful rays of mahogany veneer; applied compound molding directly under the top with conforming applied triple-bead molding at the base of apron. Carved downward drooping leafage and feather-like decoration flows from the urn pedestal at the base, which is an arrangement of gadrooning and concentric discs...all raised on a base having a combination of scrolls, foliage and well-knuckled lions paw feet with claws. The Winterthur Library Collection containing the Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera contains: Bill to C. Taylor, July 20, 1847, for chairs, tables, stands, and looking glasses; by J.G. Russell & Allen who operated a furniture, chair and feather shop in Boston. (Height: 29.5-inches; top measures 35.25-inches.)
CS24 - SOLD
A Good Lift-Top Blanket Chest
Outstanding dry red paint...and originality
New England, early 18th century
A white pine case with double and triple reed molding creating the illusion of four long drawers...the two upper divisions are false; triple vertical molding defines the outer edges. The lift top with applied molding hangs from original snipe hinges above a conforming case having deep well above two working drawers raised on a boldly molded base with tall shaped feet. Engraved brasses and escutcheons are original however three bails are missing and can be acquired. With perfect two-to-one proportions the dimensions are: Width: 36-inches; depth: 18-inches; height: 41.5-inches.
Price: $8,500
191-175
Sheraton Two-Drawer Sewing Stand
Circa 1815
Rectangular top with canted/turret corners having concentric rings over case with canted corners. Supported with vase, ring-turned and reeded legs. Mahogany and mahogany veneers. North Shore, Massachusetts origin. Left rear leg secured with two screws from inside case. Pulls replaced. 27.75-inches high by 18.75-inches wide by 16-inches deep.
Price: $6,200
CLB
A Diminutive Classical Childs Chest
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine
Boston, circa 1845
A good and clean example with book matched veneers and original turned knobs having an oval mirror suspended from gothic stiles with turned and carved finials; original knobs. An outstanding hall piece...phone table or against the wall at the end of your sofa! (Case height: 27.5-inches; width: 27-inches; depth: 14.75-inches; height including mirror: 51.75-inches.)
Price: $3,950
CS20
A Scarcely Encountered Glazed Bookcase Cupboard
Painted and paint decorated...
Circa 1845
Constructed of poplar, pine and maple and being of a nice small size with good proportions, this functional case is perfect for collection display or its original intent...books. There are four graduated shelves behind each 12-light door above a bottom case with paneled doors; the whole terminated by five nicely turned feet. The two-piece unit is well constructed and nicely molded; mortise, tenon and pinned. The interior paint is untouched...we received it in “as found” condition-the structural integrity intact. There were several “water blooms” that were re-amalgamated, minor paint spatters caused by a sloppy painter that was too lazy to move the book laden case while painting were removed and the most minor blemishes in-painted. The cosmetic cleaning mentioned as full disclosure whereas successful result is undetectable. Shipping and/or delivery are not a problem.
Price: $12,500
788-6
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