Formal Vignette
Mourning Embroidery And Watercolor
Inscribed on the glass...
Wrought By Eliza J.C. Hudson Age 12 Years-1826
Silk, chenille, pencil, paint and ink on silk
Genealogy available
Monument beautifully scripted in ink as below:
Eliza J. C. Hudson died Oct. 25 1810 aged 2 years
Mary Hudson died March 22 1816 aged 1 year
Mary Elizabeth Hudson died June 29th 1820 aged 65 years
The gold gilt legend-identifying maker reads Wrought By Eliza J.C. Hudson Age 12 Years-1826; eglomise remains in fine original condition. The gilt frame with scattered edge losses is original as is the backboard with framers label. The silk is evenly toned and there is some loss to silk threads on obelisk. The painted colors remain strong. Pasted to the backboard is the label of:
Bittle & Cooper, Burnish Gilders
Price: $12,750
Staffordshire Historical Views Tea Set
View of Wadsworth Tower in Avon, CT
Sold as a group...
Historical Staffordshire Teapot
Blue transfer view of Wadsworth Tower, Avon, CT and shell border. Impressed hand mark of Sir James Duke & Nephews, circa 1860-1863. Small professional restoration on tip of spout and "shoulder" above spout, otherwise very good. Approximately 7-inches high.
Historic American Views Sugar Bowl
Dark flow blue, view of Wadsworth Tower in Avon, CT, shell border, unsigned but usually attributed to Enoch Wood & Sons, circa 1840's. Restoration to lobes on rim and handle. (Approximately 6.5-inches high.)
Historic American Views Cup and Saucer
A handleless cup and deep dish saucer, very dark blue transfer of Wadsworth Tower, shell border, unsigned with impressed asterisk on bottom of saucer, probably Enoch Wood & Sons, circa 1840's. Saucer excellent, a few very small chips on foot of cup.
Historic American Views Cup and Saucer
A handleless cup and deep dish saucer, very dark blue transfer of Wadsworth Tower, shell border, unsigned with impressed asterisk on bottom of saucer, probably Enoch Wood & Sons, circa 1840's. Saucer excellent, a few very small chips on foot of cup.
An additional cup and saucer has been added to the set, along with a creamer.
Price: $5,350 for the lot
Watercolor Portrait of Gentleman
First Quarter 19th Century - SOLD
Painted on paper; fine condition. View area: 3.75-inches by 3.25-inches.
Pair Brass Push-Up Ejector Candlesticks
Second half, 19th-century
A good example of comparatively simple sticks made out of period...the columns with long candle cups and classic knops are attractively finished at the top; interesting pierced trefoil push-up ejector knobs in the stem...on a handsome domed circular base.
Price: $950
Queen Anne Tiger Maple Dressing Table
Delaware Valley
First half-18th century - SOLD
The top with molded edge and canted front corners overhang a case of thumb-molded drawers and a rigorously scrolled skirt above four cabriole legs ending in paneled feet. Old refinish, replaced brasses and repairs. (Height: 28-inches; width: 29.75-inches; depth: 18.5-inches; top dimensions are 35 by 20-inches.)
If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com
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