A Tall Robust Paint Decorated Washstand
Possibly Hartford, Connecticut
Circa 1835
Having a yellow ground with decoration in black and bronze powder; decorated with fanciful flourishes, grapes; leaves, tendrils, banding and striping. This stand is tall, boldly turned...and has corner shelves for glass. The decorator omitted the painted color bandings on rear legs-an economical saving of time. This example is similar to example known to have the stencil of Isaac Wright & Company of Hartford. In very good condition with "as expected" paint losses on flat surfaces caused by water. (Height to back: 42-inches; width: 20-inches; depth: 17.5-inches.)
Price: $3,200
CS27
A Small Step-Back Cupboard
Old red paint...
New England, first quarter 19th century
Probably Vermont
This clean and functional pine cupboard is well constructed and tight; doors with upper and lower battens are hung from original hinges. Brass door locks appear original. The desirable surface is dry with good patina. (Height: 73-inches, width 43.75; depth of bottom case 20-inches.)
Price: $7,500
PB347
Step-Back Wall-Cupboard...Pewter Dresser
Eighteenth Century, New England
With Purported Connecticut River Valley History
This early 18th century pine pewter dresser, possibly Deerfield, Massachusetts has three molded shelves framed by molded surrounds on a base with single shelf and hinged cupboard door hung from butterfly hinges. The surface is possibly original with the color being quite pleasing. When this piece was consigned to us it had a later molding under the top shelf that we had removed; door has small nail holes, evidence of various hinges being used during the cupboards lifetime. A great looking dresser loaded with very early handmade nails. (Height: 76 inches; Width: 51.25 inches; Depth 16.25 inches.)
Price: $8,500
156-7
A William and Mary Oval Top Tavern Table
New England
Maple and pine
Circa 1730-1750
The oval top with generous overhang projecting above the straight apron joining splayed baluster and ring-turned legs joined by a box stretcher; raised on ball feet. (Height 26.75-inches; top: 29.5 by 23.25-inhes.)
Price: $5,500
326-2
A Rare Antique Harvest Table
Seven feet in length...
New England...found on Vermont-New Hampshire border
Circa 1825
All too often the term 'harvest table' is assigned to tables less than 6-feet in length. We are fortunate to be afforded an opportunity to offer this seven foot beauty...these tables comfortably accommodating eight to ten guests have become very scarce. As a matter of fact, this is only the third maybe fourth example that we have presented during the past decade! Enough dribble, here are the facts.
The top and apron are made of white pine with the beautifully turned legs being maple. The “as found” surface is a faux grained over a dry red glaze...table is tight and functional; currently displayed within our shop with ten matched Windsor thumb-back side chairs. The drop-leaf hangs from original hinges and is supported by "slide supports".
Condition: Fine with no replacements or repairs.
Surface: Perfect for the lover of the “untouched” look.
Shipping: No problem!
Height: 28.75-inches.
Length: 7-feet.
Center board is 17.75-inches with each leaf being 10.75-inches.
Price: $17,500
201-65
Desk Box
New England
Circa 1740-1760, white pine
A wonderful example on an extended chamfered base remaining in its original and now dry red surface...the bold thumb-molded slat-lid hangs from original snipe hinges and opens exposing four simple cubbies; two-over-two. Notice the wood keyhole escutcheon with molded edges. Width: 34.5-inches; depth: 21.75-inches; height: 12.375-inches.
Price: $3,200
501-7
A Chippendale Carved Mahogany
Slant-Front Desk
Newport, Rhode Island
Circa 1760-1770
The rectangular slant-lid opening to a fitted interior centering a blocked prospect door with a concave curved lobed shell, flanked by three pigeonholes with shaped dividers and one large compartment over four short document drawers, all over a conforming case fitted with four graduated thumb-molded long drawers above a molded base, on simple, ogee bracket feet. The brasses are not original.
The Newport school of cabinetry favored the straight-front desk, supported on typical Newport Ogee-bracket feet and fitted with a center carved shell interior. This desk is a fine representation of these distinctive Newport features.
Material: Mahogany primary wood; Pine secondary wood.
Dimensions: height: 41.5-inches; width 41.25-inches; depth: 22.5-inches; writing height: 31-inches.
Literature: A similar example, labeled "Best" is published in the new Fine Points Of Furniture, By Albert Sack (Crown Publishing, New York). Page 162.
Price: $32,500
JDD
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: $75,000
MLT38
Chippendale Slant-Lid Desk With Fan Carved Interior
Curly Maple With White pine Secondary Wood
New England
Circa 1790
This boldly striped example has a case width of 38.75-inches and a depth of 19.25-inches; writing height is 30-inches. The applied bracket base with successful profile is original as are the backboards. The interior although simple has two concave center drawers having blocked ends and a fan carving are balanced by two “pigeon holes” with shaped valances either side of the “fan carved drawer” which is above a single drawer then above a row of five drawers then above an open horizontal central document or paper storage flanked by a single drawer each side. The lid hinges have been replaced or reset long ago and the case was pleasingly refinished yet retains a depth of color; interior probably remains in original or ancient surface.
Price: $14,500
GS417
Kentucky Sugar Chest
With Original Compartments
Circa 1820
Cherry wood with poplar secondary woods. 16-inches deep by 25-inches wide by 34.5-inches high.
Price: $12,500
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