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: $25,750
191-177
PAINT DECORATED
Two Drawer Table
Maine
Circa 1820-1830
White pine and basswood
The slightly overhanging top above a plain apron with two drawers; the whole raised on tall double tapered legs. Bold strokes of black paint against a red ground as was favored by many Maine fancy painters. There are two very old tight shrinkage fissures in the top as depicted; nothing that distracts or compromises the integrity of the table. Brasses are old appropriate replacements with all else being fine and original. (Height: 29.25 inches; Top: 18.75 x 16.75 inches.)
Price: $2,635
201-188
Board Chest With Drawer
Connecticut
In period surface, original hardware, pulls and brasses
Eighteenth Century
The rectangular top with applied molding retaining original snipe hinges above the conforming case with thumb-molded long drawer; original turned pulls. The case is raised on a tall and outstanding double-ogee base beneath the protruding molding; conforming side base profile. The case and drawer retain original engraved brass escutcheons. Traces of period black over-paint over the now prominent original red paint. The piece remains in a high state of originality and is from the Wilcox family of Storrs, Connecticut. (Height: 37.25 inches; width: 44 inches; depth: 19 inches.)
Price: $3,950
336-15
Mahogany Work Table
Philadelphia
The table has brass inlay and candle slides.
Dimensions: 29.25-inches high, 19.75-inches wide, 14.5-inches deep.
Price: $9,500
223-11
Chippendale Games Table
Outstanding dense mahogany
Philadelphia
Circa 1760
The folding overhanging top over the single cock-beaded drawer set within the plain apron raised on beautiful cabriole legs continuing to superb claw and ball feet. Brasses are period but not original. Height: 29 inches; top (open): 36.25 by 36.25 inches; top (closed): 36.25 by 15.125 inches.
Price: ON HOLD
107-61
Chippendale Games Table
Newport, RI
Circa 1787
The hinged rectangular incised and molded serpentine top with flute carved edges above the conforming apron with blocked ends and carved applied lower edge molding raised on square-fluted and stop-fluted legs in the Newport style. Minor repairs and imperfections; later openwork brackets. Carved into the underside of top is "RB over 1787". (Height: 29.25 inches; top (open): 32.5 x 32.5 inches; top (closed): 32.5 x 16.25.)
From a respected museum professional...we share the below reply to our inquiry.
Thank you for the really great photograph of the initials and date. They are so beautifully done! I have checked my files for any furniture makers with these initials at about this date. There are three potential candidates:
Robert Brattle of Newport is listed once as a cabinetmaker in 1784; the reference is in Providence court records. That is the only reference to him as a cabinetmaker; otherwise he is identified as a boat builder.
Robert Brown, Jr., is listed three times, ca. 1791, in South Kingston land records as a cabinetmaker.
Robert Burrough of Providence was published by Ott in the 1965 John Brown exhibition at the Rhode Island historical Society as having made chairs displayed in the show. I have never been able to find any collaborating evidence that he was a furniture maker.
Of the three, the first two seem like possibilities. Of course, on the other hand, the initials and date could be for an owner and not a maker.
Nice looking table.
Price: Please Inquire...drh@aaawt.com
505-23
Bow-Front Four-Drawer Chest
Mahogany and white pine
Diminutive...Possibly Original Surface
Outstanding Original Stamped Brasses
Massachusetts
Circa 1790 - SOLD
A small bow-front chest in mahogany...the rectangular top with bow front having cross band and string inlay above a case with four graduated drawers, each with original lock...resting on tall French feet joined by a shaped apron with cross band and string inlay. (Height: 33.25 inches; width: 41.75 inches; depth: 23.5 inches.)
294-9 - SOLD
Small Hanging Cupboard
Dimensions: 23.25-inches high, 13.875-inches wide, 8.5-inches deep.
Price: $3,195
348-192
Set of Six
...and Set of Three
WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS
Paint Decorated
Circa 1830 - SOLD
The top rail, with ring turnings and pillow block above two slats, and four spindles centering the turned and molded out-swept stiles. The incised and undercut shield-shaped seat is raised on four superb bamboo turned legs joined by box stretcher. Superb mustard-yellow, bronze and green freehand and stenciled decoration against black and red graining. All chairs are full height and without compromise.
Dimensions for set of six: 32.5-inches high, 17.75-inch seat height, and 17-inches wide, 14.75-inches deep.
Dimensions for set of three: 34.5-inches high, 17.25-inch seat height, 15.375-inches wide, 14-inches deep.
240-32 - SOLD
Paint Decorated One Drawer Stand
Maine
19th Century
Original paint decorated red & black surface with coach type decoration in gold.
Dimensions: 27.25-inches high, 18.75 by 18.375-inch top.
Price: $1,200
573-1
Tall Chest in Red Paint
With 6 Graduated Drawers & Great Bracket Base
Early 19th Century
The chest measures 55-inches in height, 40.5-inches in width and 18.25-inches in depth.
Price: $7,750
201-153
Hanging Cupboard with Glazed Doors
Pine and poplar
Possibly Pennsylvania
First Half 19th Century
The rectangular case with applied crown molding above a pair of glazed doors having four lights each. The doors open to a simple interior, centered by one horizontal shelf. This nifty display cupboard is in old, probably original paint; sage green-grayish sides, front stiles and door divider in mustard yellow, with door frame and mullions painted red.
Dimensions:
Price: $4,250
510-49
Apple Wood Linen Press
Labeled Mathew Egerton (1793-1802)
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Circa 1800
By New Jersey's celebrated maker...this example, in two parts. The top section with a boldly molded cornice above two hinged molded doors; the shaped recessed sunken panel doors centering chamfered corners. The upper case set into the lower section containing three thumb-molded overhanging drawers continuing to applied bracket base with crisp returns. The brasses are appropriate antique replacements. Height: 83 inches; Width: 44 inches; Depth: 20 inches.
Price: $16,750
451-2
Harvest Table
New England
Circa 1840
Having a pine top with two drop leaves supported on draw-bar supports, above a mortise and tenon frame, raised on four square tapering legs. Retains an old or original red painted base. The brass casters are contemporary replacements for earlier iron casters. Height: 28 1/8-inches; width: 21.25-inches; the top measures 38.5 by 66 3/8-inches.
Price: $9,250
402-2
Early New England Child's Armchair
Mid 18th Century, maple and ash
Original surface history, finials and handholds. Notice the flattened front posts and loss of height cased by generations of children using it as a "walker" as they learned to walk! The chair measures 25-inches in overall height (7.5-inches in height to the seat), 14-inches in width and 11-inches in depth.
Price: $950
182-8
A Country Child's Slant-Front Desk
New England
Circa 1758
This Queen Anne desk centered on bold classic profile applied bracket feet is made entirely of white pine...painted on the interior of backboard is March 12-1758. The slant lid with mitered battens that are lapped and pegged rest on loppers...lid opens to a fitted interior having pigeon holes with outstanding valances and shaped dividers over four equal drawers with original brass pulls; sliding surface door set in writing surface opens to a full width and depth storage compartment. Beneath the writing surface are two graduated long drawers with thumb-molded edges and original brasses. The patina is outstanding as is color; traces of red pigment suggest that the maker memorialized the date with the same pigment. (Width: 29-inches; depth: 16-inches; height: 38-inches with a writing surface height of 28.25-inches.)
Price: $18,500
344-1
Six Matched Windsor Side Chairs
New England
Circa 1800 - SOLD
Seven-spindles centering the double-incised bow above the shaped saddle seat raised on bamboo-turned legs joined by turned side and medial stretchers.
Very old refinish, sound with few imperfections...reasonable priced matched set ready for use. The backs measure 38-inches; seat height is 17.5-inches.
250-8 - SOLD
A Fine and Important Turned Great-Chair
Visually and physically imposing...massive posts
Northern Essex County, Massachusetts
Circa 1680
Maple and ash
The chair measures 44.75-inches in overall height, with a seat height of 14.5-inches, width of 26-inches and depth of 16-inches.
Price: On Request
215-1
Pair of Classical Games Table
Boston
Circa 1820
A terrific pair of Classical mahogany lyre base games tables, Boston, circa 1820. These tastefully executed Classical tables feature wonderfully figured mahogany and superb proportions. The canted rectangular tops rest upon a broad pillow molded apron above a lyre form post with acanthus carved edges. Four delicately carved and scrolled saber legs with paw form castors are joined at a rectangular block with an egg and dart border. (Height: 28.75-inches; Depth: 17.25-inches Width: 36-inches; open: 34.24 by 36-inches.)
Price: $21,500
270-2
Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair
Massachusetts, probably Boston
Circa 1775
This mahogany side chair with a serpentine crest ending in molded scrolled terminals above the openwork pierced splat with c-scrolls; above a maple slip seat frame set into the molded squared seat frame. The front legs and raking back legs with molded outside and inside edges are joined by side and medial molded stretchers and a turned back stretcher. Retains an old finish with a fine patina. (Height: 38-inches; seat height: 18-inches; seat with at front: 21-inches; depth: 21-inches.)
Price: $4,975
191-170
Boston Two-Drawer Server
Circa 1810
Measures 34.5-inches in height, 42.25-inches in width and 21.25-inches in depth.
Price: $5,850
270-39
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