Rooster & Blanket Chest Weathervane, with Details of Each Piece
Large Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane
Nineteenth Century
New England
In mustard paint...
With serrated tail and comb, the legs spurred. Having iron strap braces. Overall height is
42.5-inches; width: 37-inches.
Price: $6,750
314-10
William and Mary Board Chest
Strong horizontal and vertical shadow molding
Initialed-MC
Circa 1700-1735, pine - SOLD
Related to examples made on the south shore of Massachusetts, Connecticut and the Connecticut River Valley. This fine example has a Hampshire County recovery history.
Retaining original rectangular top with molded edge above a case with notched corners and four rows of horizontal shadow molding; side boards with three rows of vertical "linen fold" molding; long side-hung drawer with superbly turned pulls...raised on tall feet with star shape cutout. Superb dry surface and patina with traces or vermillion paint; black paint within shadow moldings. Remaining in fine original condition; one snipe hinge replaces, all else fine. (Height 30-inches; case measures: 47.5 by 17.5-inches; top measures: 50.25 by 18-inches.)
175-16 - SOLD
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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