A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
CIRCA 1780
This attractive drop-leaf table represents the classic Newport example produced in the manner of John Townsend. The usage of choice mahogany in the top and the precise elegance of the stop-fluted legs, identify this table as a superior example from the best cabinet shops of 18th Century Newport, Rhode Island.
The table is constructed of richly grained mahogany and has an old surface with a deep mellow patina. The rectangular top with drop-leaves having simple squared edges; top rests on a frame with maple sides and shaped mahogany ends having scrolled valences. The aprons join bold square legs with stop-fluted details that are fully carved on each of the sides. Two of the legs swing out to support the drop-leaves when in the open position. The legs, which are hinged with a finely executed finger joint, swing out to reveal the dovetail joints securing the mahogany ends to the inner maple frame. The frame is reinforced with five maple cross braces that are dovetailed into the sides. This construction and design details are stylistically and technically associated with the cabinet shops of Newport. The table is in very good original condition with only the addition of a few glue blocks under the top which has a slight warp. There is evidence of previous beetle damage to frame. Mahogany, maple secondary wood and chestnut glue blocks. (height 27.25-inches; length 48.25-inches; width open: 48.25-inches; width closed: 14.75-inches.)
Price: $31,875
270-64
Large Work Table
Maple and pine
Early 19th Century
Of beautiful workmanship, this table with generously proportioned rectangular top having large breadboard ends joined by tongue-and-groove set on a plain apron with long drawer of dovetail construction. The apron and legs are joined by mortise, tenon and peg; legs are gracefully tapered ending in large button like foot. The top is stained while the base and legs are in a beautiful red paint.
(Height: 30.75 inches; top: 50.5 x 30.25 inches.)
Price: $4,850
274-42
Lift-Top Blanket Chest
Original red...white pine and ash
New England
18th Century
The thumb-molded cleated rectangular top remains hung from original snipe hinges and is above the deep-well retaining the original till with ash lid. As depicted, the single long drawer with original turned pulls and molded lip-edges shows the vestiges of time and use...the whole raised on scroll-cut legs formed at base of sides. Original red paint; both backboards are original with one being extra wide.
Dimensions: 33.5-inches high, 38.5-inches wide, 17.75-inches deep.
Price: $3,500
175-46
Assembled Pair
Braced Bow-Back Side Chairs
Pipe-Stem Spindles
Newport, Rhode Island
Circa 1785-1800
The pipe-stem spindles are received double incised bow as are two spindles forming the brace back. The shaped seats with incised gutter are raised on well defined turned legs with characteristically pronounced taper below the stretchers. The legs are joined by robust stretchers that are bold in their swelling and tapering. The old flat-black paint is dry with evidence of good age. (Height: 38.75 inches; seat height: 17-inches.)
Price: $6,750 the pair
594-11
Red Painted Blanket Chest
Dimensions: 46.75-inches high, 36.75-inches wide, 17.5-inches deep.
Price: $4,950
731-2
Sofa with Rope Seat
Dimensions: 25.5-inches high, 73.5-inches wide, 21.75-inches deep.
Price: $895
175-42
Cruciform-Base Table
New England
Circa 1710-1750
The round top, made of pine, is affixed to the molded cleat by four clinched nails. The shaft is turned of maple and is mortised into the arched "X" base. Traces of red pigment remain; excellent condition. (Height: 25.75 inches; top diameter: 14.75 inches.)
Price: $3,950
424-17
A Rare Matched Set
Eight Carved Classical Side Chairs
Mahogany
Boston
Circa 1825
The curved scroll-carved crests above boss and leaf-carved splats joined by molded raking stiles above molded seat frames raised on turned front legs and rear saber legs. Fine condition, outstanding wood. Height: 33.25 inches; Seat Height: 18.5 inches; Width: 17.75 inches; Depth: 16 inches.
Price: $9,875
270-31
Child's High-Back Settle
New England
Circa 1760 - SOLD
Constructed of white pine and retaining traces of red paint...this charming example old New England seating remains in very good condition with only normal wear and losses as depicted. (Height: 26.75 inches; width: 20.5 inches; depth: 15 inches.)
175-39 - SOLD
Oval-Top Tea-Table
New England
Circa 1740-1765
Maple
The two-board oval top overhanging straight apron with simple quarter-round convex bracket responds raised on turned and tapered legs terminating in turned pad feet. Old refinish. (Top measures 34.5 by 26.75-inches; Height: 26.75-inches.)
Price: $6,500
270-3
Folding Bedstead
Found in Rhode Island...many years ago
Eighteenth Century
Maple, Pine and Red Paint
A third-quarter 18th century folding low-post rope press bed raised on bulbous turned legs with rare shoe-feet. These scarcely encountered beds are hinged to raise the lower section of the frame during the day. (Height (head board): 34 inches; Height (rail): 23 inches; Width: 53.25 inches; Length: 77 inches.)
Price: $4,200
326-6
Rare Small Size- Tavern Table
South Eastern, Massachusetts or Rhode Island
Maple...chestnut and pine
Circa 1730-1740
The rectangular maple top has breadboard ends that were simply affixed with nails; top rests on a plain apron decorated with quirk bead molding and contains a short drawer made of chestnut with a pine front. The drawer is of dovetail construction and is entirely pegged; pegs are the same shape as those securing apron and stretcher joints. The baluster turned legs are full height and are joined by the box stretcher having conforming bead molding. (Height: 24.75 inches; Top: 29 by 18.75 inches.)
Price: $11,825
287-48
Pair of Thumb-back Youth Windsor Chairs
Lynn, Massachusetts
Circa 1850
Dimensions: 28.5-inch height, 13.75-inch seat height, 14.5-inch depth and width.
Price: $595
457-2
One Drawer Drop Leaf Tiger Maple Stand
Measures 28.75-inches in height, while the top measures 24 by 39.5-inches with the leaves up and 24 by 21.75-inches with the leaves down.
Price: $2,150
393-4
Carved Cherry Tall Clock
A Connecticut River Valley Form
Isaac Parker
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Circa 1770-1750
With rare animated dial...American made movement
Made by or for-Isaac Parker
The molded arched bonnet with carved rosettes centered by a brass urn finial over astragal molding; glazed lights on both sides of the bonnet. The case is made in three pieces, the hood, waist and base...each section received by the applied molding of supporting section.
The arched and glazed door opening to the dial with enameled pewter hands, second and calendar bits and an extremely rare animated orb encircled by a molded ring centering raised cast spandrels...all above the larger than usual chapter ring with engraved and enameled Roman and Arabic numerals. The dial center has full coverage tight diapering; crosshatch engraving; each dial plate corner with raised-work corner spandrels. The movement is American made (With smooth barrels.) day and second registers. Attached to the dial is an engraved plate that reads-Issac [sic?] Parker-Deerfield; possibly engraved by Parker who is known to have been a competent silversmith. The waisted case with carved quarter-columns has rectangular door with tombstone shaped profile that is hung from original fancy strap hinges and is fitted with a unique upside down kitten head pendulum light. The door lock escutcheon is original. The molded base is raised on applied bracket beneath a compound molding...the feet have simple returns and are centered by a small half circle drop.
Isaac Parker (1749-1805)
Parker was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and probably trained as a silversmith under his uncle, John Welsh; worked as silversmith in Boston circa 1770-1776. Isaac Parker served as a corporal in Captain Jonas Locke's company of Minute Men and was on active service for 33 days beginning April 19, 1775. According to the Daughters of the American Revolution records, Parker enlisted twice.
It is known that Parker married Deborah Williams of Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1776 and surmised that they moved to Deerfield because his wife had family in the area. Parker set up shop as a jeweler and watchmaker at Deerfield circa 1776-1778, possibly with his uncle, Daniel Parker (1726-1785.) Parker manufactured and repaired shoe buckles, knee buckles, rings, and teaspoons. In spite of his long career as a jeweler in Deerfield, little evidence of Parker's craft survives. He apparently returned to Boston circa 1789 where he was listed as a merchant.
Only Three objects can be securely attributed to Parker: The above described tall-clock, a tablespoon at Yale marked "I.PARKER" and a teaspoon marked "I.P" at Memorial Hall Museum, PVMA, with a history of ownership in the Catlin family.
Height: 87.75-inches; Width: 13.5-inches; Depth: 7.5-inches.
Price: $35,750
270-13
Continuous-Arm Brace-Back Windsor Chair
New York
Circa 1790
Having a double incised bow with thirteen tapered spindles; two additional tapered spindles form the brace...boldly turned stiles support the shaped handholds. The shaped saddle seat is typical of New York State-crisp shape, sharply undercut and an incised gutter. The robust baluster, spool and ring turned legs are perfectly splayed and are joined by bold stretchers. This chair is in nice old black paint. (Height: 37.5 inches; Seat Height: 17.25 inches; Width: 16.75 inches; Depth: 17.5 inches.)
Price: $7,750
271-21
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
475-15
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
Childs Settle Bench
From Pennsylvania...or mid-Atlantic region
Mid-18th Century
Made of hard-pine...a high square back that is slightly bowed with shaped sides and plank seat having rounded corners that is raised on "V" cutout feet. The bench is constructed of heavy stock; loaded with handmade rose-head and "T" head nails and is sound. In excellent condition with only as expected "in use" dings and some wear to feet. Nice old color; very old shellac. (Height 34.25-inches; Width: 41.5-inches; Seat height: 13-inches; Depth: 14-inches.)
Price: $6,900
208-24
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
410-6
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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