Federal Bowfront Chest, Portsmouth, 12 Panel, Judkins and Senter, Branded “C. Blunt”
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, circa 1800-1815
The spurred French feet & inlay across the front of skirt may be attributed to Portsmouth
We note that Thomas Hardiman Jr. discussed in his article, “Veneered Furniture of Cumston and
Buckminster, Saco Maine”, The magazine Antiques, vol.159., no. 5 (May 2001), pp.754-61, that Saco,
Maine chests do not share these features.
The brand refers to the chest’s one-time owner, Charles Blunt (1768-1823), who was a prominent ship’s
captain and shipowner living on Pleasant Street in Portsmouth. For additional information regarding
Blunt please refer to Portsmouth Furniture – Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast by Brock
Jobe, page 427. This chest is closely related to two very similar chests illustrated in Professor Jobe’s
book, pp. 114-5, no. 11 and 11A.
This chest is a fine example of the Portsmouth twelve-panel design and was likely made by Portsmouth
cabinetmakers… Judkins and Senter. The exuberant feathered birch panels are centered by cross-
banded rosewood with a vertical line of light/dark inlay bisecting the center panels just below the ivory
octagonal key escutcheons. The case is constructed of birch and is in excellent condition with no repairs
to the exceptional French feet.
(Height; 38”, width: 40”, depth: 17”)
$34,850.00
280-12
Antique Chippendale Four-Drawer, Chest Original Paint, Batchelder Family by Descendant
South Hampton or Coastal, New Hampshire, circa 1780
The overhanging molded top above a case of four drawers raised on a molded base resting on cutout
bracket base centering a drop pendant. Original painted faux grained surface in excellent condition. The
chest was purchased by our consignors at the Batchelder “ time capsule” estate sale – March 1999.
(Outstanding condition; height: 36.5” , width: 39” , depth: 17.75” .)
$8,950.00
191-461
Antique Chest of Drawers,
Federal Four-Drawer Chest, Attributed to Abiel White
Weymouth, Massachusetts, circa 1795-1805
Maple, original red wash
Projecting rectangular top over a case of four graduated drawers retaining original brass hardware.
The case is raised on classic Abiel White bracket feet joined by simple elliptical aprons. Recent scholarship
identifies this chest as the work of Abiel White (1766-1844), a cabinetmaker active in the late 18th and early
19th centuries. See, Brock Jobe, Gary R. Sullivan, and Jack O'Brien,Harbor & Home: Furniture of Southeastern
Massachusetts, 1710-1850, 2009, discusses White’s shop traditions including the distinctive
foot profile, pp. 190, 191.
(Height: 35”, width: 37.25”, depth: 19.25”)
$3,465.00
280-10
Antique Chest of Drawers, Federal Sheraton Bowfront
Northshore, Massachusetts, circa 1815
Mahogany, mahogany veneer and with pine
Swell-front chest of drawers, having ovolo corners over baluster and ring-turned rope-twist columns
continuing to similar feet… the columns flanking four drawers displaying snappy veneer. Original brass.
(Width including columns: 42” , depth: 19.5” , height: 39” )
$950.00
759-10
Federal Four Drawer Chest, Inlaid, Matchbook Veneer, Original Brasses
New Hampshire, circa 1800-1815, Signed on backboard: Shattuck, Nashua
Mahogany and mahogany veneer inlaid chest, white pine secondary wood
The slightly overhanging molded top over a case having a molded base resting on French feet joined by apron. The drawer fronts
feature rosewood banding centered by plain and fancy inlays. The brasses are period, posts are within the original borings.
(Excellent condition;
Height: 37.25"; width: 39.75"; depth: 17.5"; top: 41.5 x 18.25")
$2,650.00
787-22
Antique Chest of Drawers, Federal Bow Front, Tall French Feet
Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1800
Mahogany, white pine
Molded top with slight overhang over conforming case containing four-drawers having cockbeaded edges;
the case raised on tall French feet joined by apron.
(Height: 39.25"; width: 42.5"; depth: 19.75")
$2150.00
759-11
A Desirable Small Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Chest, Mahogany, 34.5” Wide
Probably Massachusetts, Circa 1770-1780
Mahogany, pine, period brass hardware
The top with thumb-molded edge and serpentine front above a conforming case containing four long graduated drawers…the whole on molded base resting on applied bracket feet. (Height: 31”; Width: 34.5”; Depth: 20.5”)
$7,250.00
505-135
Fine and Rare Massachusetts Chippendale Carved Cherry Oxbow Serpentine Chest of Drawers
In the Circle of Benjamin Frothingham, Charlestown, Massachusetts, Circa 1760-1780
Small size, great moldings and feet…
Generously proportioned overhanging molded top on a case of four graduated, scratch-beaded drawers…raised on an exceptionally molded base resting on double ogee bracket feet.
(Very good condition; Top: 38.5 by 20.75”; case: 33 by 18 5/8”, height: 37”)
$18,000.00
449-4
A Small Boston Bowfront Chest of Drawers,
Boston or Northshore Massachusetts,
Circa 1790-1800
A compact example raised on great feet, likely original brasses
Mahogany, mahogany veneer and white pine
(Generally excellent with only extremely minor imperfections; top: 38 x 21.25; depth: 32", the case measures 35.5” wide by 17” deep)
$2,265.00
859-8
Chest of Drawers, Maker Possibly Joseph Rawson and Son, Active 1808 to 1816
Providence, Rhode Island
Mahogany, Original Brasses
Slightly overhanging elliptical top featuring ovolo corners and contrasting crossbanded edges over conforming case containing four crossbanded, inlaid and beaded drawers centered by engaged reeded columns continuing to turned and reeded legs joined by crossbanded valanced apron. (H: 43"; W: 42"; D: 22")
$3,250
259-34
Chippendale Serpentine Chest, Four Drawer, Original Brasses
Boston
Circa 1780
Mahogany and white pine
A carved serpentine front chest featuring a projecting top with molded edge above conforming case having four graduated cockbeaded drawers on a molded base; raised on boldly pronounced shaped ogee feet with shaped returns.
Dimensions: 32.5" H, 39.75" top W, 22" top D, 36.5" case W, 19.75" case D.
$15,875
271-33
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 molded rectangular top with 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 beautifully shaped returns. This chest retains its original brasses. Descended in the family of General John Tyler (Revolutionary War General; aide to George Washington)
(Case W: 36”, D: 19”, H: 32”.)
$57,000
MLT-38
Chest, Chippendale, Oxbow Shape, Blocked Ends
New England
Circa 1770
Mahogany
As depicted, a four-drawer chest having a molded rectangular top with reverse serpentine front edge, and blocked ends on a conforming case containing four graduated drawers with scratch-beaded edges on a molded base, raised on ogee bracket feet with scalloped returns. Although not original, the brasses are period; chest has good old color and patina. (H: 31.75"; W: 38.5"; D: 22.25".)
$34,765
926-1
Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Transitional
Massachusetts, Circa 1780
Dimensions: 33" high, 39.75" wide, 22.5" deep.
$19,500
271-12
Chest, Four Drawer, Maple, Original Surface and Brasses
South Shore, Massachusetts, Circa 1800
Molded and projecting top above scratch beaded graduated drawers, ogee feet
Maple, chestnut and pine
(Excellent as-found condition, retains original backboards�the lowest backboard (height of feet) joining the rear feet probably for structural integrity, is not original to case; H: 33", W: 41.5", D: 20")
$2,850
270-107
North Shore Massachusetts
Mahogany and Bold Curly Maple
Bow Front Chest
Circa 1780 to 1800
The solid mahogany bow-front top with cross-banded front edge inlay above a conforming case having four long drawers with applied beaded edges and cross banding inlay centered by outstanding bold curly maple veneer. The scalloped apron raised on flaring French feet with returns. The chest is in an old refinish with great color. (Width: 40.25; depth: 18.25; height: 37.25".)
$5,350
271-5
Fine And Rare Chest Of Drawers
Original Ball Feet
Red and white pine; maple feet
Eastern Massachusetts or Connecticut
Circa 1730-1740
Applied molding with bead over a case containing two short over four long drawers with molded edges; raised on a base with applied beaded molding above tall slightly compressed ball-feet on full tapering conical supports. This example with exceptional proportions and no structural restoration is in an old thinning brown/red wash over original red stain. Turned wood pulls are replaced with all else fine. (Height: 49.75"; width: 37.5"; depth: 19.25".)
$5,000
731-32
Chest, Four Drawer
Probably Rutland, Vermont
Circa 1805-1815
Maple, cherry, birch, white pine and basswood
A combination of design elements inspired
by shop traditions of urban centers
The frieze of curly maple veneer under the rectangular protruding top relates to chests made at coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The overall shape of case, the shaped skirt profile and diamond shaped cartouche within drop panel and flared front feet are similar to chests made in New York State.
The four long drawers have white pine secondary wood; maple veneer on solid maple drawer fronts with dark contrasting banding and applied curly maple edge molding. The drawers are configured in various depths. The whole raised on a base with dramatically shaped front profile and tall French feet. Brasses appear to be original; refinished with decent color and patina. The top has candle burn marks as depicted. (Dimensions are 39.5" wide; depth: 19.5"; top measures 40.74 by 2025".)
$4,875
465-1
Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes
State of Maine Original Paint Decorated Classical Chest of Drawers
Circa 1830 to 1840’sSOLD
Red and black faux bois paint, turned wooden pulls; splash board above two small drawers,
stepped-out deck with conforming long-drawer above three drawers flanked by tapering columns
continuing to baluster-turned and tapering feet; original brass escutcheons.
(Beautiful dry patina, excellent surface;
H: 51 1/8”, W: 42 5/8”, D: 20 3/8”)
271-51SOLD
Antique Mule Chest, Deerfield or Hadley Joined Chest Over Drawers,
Connecticut River Valley, Hatfield, Deerfield and Hadley Area, circa 1735-1755
Maple and Hard PineSOLD
Molded and slightly projecting lid on conforming case; deep well [false two drawer front] above
three working drawers. The case features raised panel sides, half round moldings and a bold base
molding above distinct regional turned curly maple feet. [case stiles continue to feet] The case
is backed with two wide boards [rosehead nails] featuring molded edges and a great rich patina.
(Generally excellent condition, very minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Snipe
hinges refreshed within original piercings; small (1.5-inch) patch to proper right side of
upper drawer. Color was expertly and sensitively added to the case.
Height: 51” , width: 31.5” , depth: 17.5” )
1221-41SOLD
Connecticut Four Drawer Chest,
Great Ogee Feet, Double Scrolled Returns
Likely Colchester, Circa 1770-1790
Mahogany and pine, handsome handmade inlays, original brasses - SOLD
The molded serpentine top over conforming cockbeaded chest of four graduated drawers on four outstanding scrolling ogee bracket feet joined by a straight skirt.
(39.75 x 21.25 x 32.5")
859-5 - SOLD
New Hampshire, Bookcase on Three-Drawer Chest,
Superbly Inlaid, Original Brasses
FAN INLAID HEPPLEWHITE SECRETARY BUREAU, CIRCA 1790-1810
Likely Concord or Central New Hampshire, Circle of George Rogers or Levi Bartlett - SOLD
This urban piece features integrated, patterned, and plain inlays & original surface
Birch, White Pine…original surface
The bookcase with projecting and inlaid top features a pair of fielded panel doors displaying center inlay; mortice and tenon joined fielded panel doors also feature conforming string inlay joined by quarter-fans. The top of lower case, also projecting, features handmade inlay withinits edge; the case containing three graduated drawers featuring inlays that conform to paneled doors is joined by square inlayed stiles continuing to tapered-legs displaying matching inlays. The doors open to an interior offering a fullwidth bookshelf above a ledger compartment having corner-bracket…flanked by drawers below which is found nine valanced cubbies. Overall condition is fine, very nice patina; a most unusual form, perhaps unique special order. Found within the desk is a very old piece of toned paper identifying an owner: “Miss Lydia A. Cobb – Littleton, NH”, Lydia was a member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Littleton during the 1880s. A trust fund in the amount of $143.95 was established as the Lydia A. Cobb, Cemetery Lot Fund on January 1, 1948. (20 x 41 x 53.5")
859-4 - SOLD
Federal Four Drawer Chest, Matchbook Mahogany Veneer, Fan Inlays, French Feet
New England, Circa 1810
Great wood selection, outstanding veneers and inlays, very pretty - SOLD
Maple top, birch sides, mahogany veneered drawer fronts, apron and feet
This item just in, more information to follow, please call if interested
(H: 34 5/8", W: 38.75", D: 18.25")
1119-2 - SOLD
William and Mary Ball Foot, Five Drawers
Massachusetts
Circa 1700 to 1730
Maple and pine - SOLD
The molded top over five drawers (two short, three long) having replaced brass hardware; the maple drawer fronts are ready for expert restoration. The original borings are in need of filling and the application of color. The bottom molding and feet are replacements. (H: 37"; W: 35.5"; D: 20")
287-62 - SOLD
Chippendale Chest, Serpentine, Ball and Claw Feet, Great Wood
Massachusetts
Circa 1780
Mahogany and white pine - SOLD
Molded serpentine top above a conforming case fitted with four graduated drawers raised on high, well carved claw and ball feet. Minor imperfections (about 4" of top molding at rear restored) brasses are replaced.
(H: 32.5"; W: 36"; D: 20")
556-56 - SOLD
Chippendale Cherrywood Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
New London County, Possibly Lyme, Connecticut
Circa 1780 to 1800 - SOLD
Serpentine-front chests made in Connecticut are rare, and only a few examples, including the present example, feature quarter columns with stop fluting. A nearly identical chest is illustrated and discussed in Minor Meyers, Jr. and Edgar de N. Mayhew, New London County Furniture 1640-1840, pp. 68 and 69, number 81. Another similar example, with the addition of line inlay to the drawer fronts, is published within Connecticut Furniture: Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, page 42, number 71.
(Brasses are replaced, patches, some foot restoration; refinished; full report available; W: 39.5"; H: 39", D: 21.5")
843-185 - SOLD
William and Mary Ball Foot Chest, Original Feet, and Surface History
New York, Circa 1710
Pine - SOLD
An early 18th century red-painted pine chest featuring a molded top over two false long drawers over three working drawers; applied lower molding over turned ball front feet; the rear feet are stretcher type. Layers of paint expertly removed to expose strong traces of original red paint; layers of paint were chemically removed from facing of long drawer explaining the slight difference in surface. Our restorer is able to add congruent pigment. Also, one piece of lower side molding is a replacement; replaced brass hardware, else fine. (H: 37.5"; W: 33"; D: 19.75")
287-55 - SOLD
Dressing Table, Scalloped Top, Three Drawers, Connecticut Valley Region
Connecticut, Hartford/Wethersfield Area, 18th Century - SOLD
LITERATURE: For a closely related example see Connecticut Valley Furniture: Eliphalet Chapin and His Contemporaries, 1750-1800 by Thomas and Alice Kugelman with Robert Lionetti, page 82, catalog entry 32. Also, an identically patterned scalloped top is pictured and discussed on pages 108 and 109, catalog entry 45. Within Dean Fales' book, The Historic Furniture of Deerfield, (page 219, figure 445) is published a lowboy featuring a similar top (probably Hatfield, Massachusetts). Magazine Antiques, June 1939, Israel Sack advertisement, page 269 (lowboy, similar top profile, Connecticut) Magazine Antiques, June 1961, Kenneth Hammitt advertisement, page 539 Identical top
(A galley-like molding was removed from the top at rear; period brasses, posts are within original borings; overall very good; H: 37", W: 41.25", D: 22.5")
572-58 - SOLD
Chest of Drawers, Molded Front, Joined, English, Late 17th Century
Each drawer having a different applied geometric design, sides and back paneled
Nice compact size - SOLD
(Wear consistent with age, feet are restored; they are pieced behind base molding; several inches or proper right rear stile restored at base; restoration to a small section of left proper front molding (corner) and old beetle borings; attractive; H: 34", W: 37.25", D: 21")
1008-22 - SOLD
Hepplewhite Four Drawer Chest, Original Brasses
New England
Circa 1800
Maple
Four graduated drawers within case raised on whimsical bracket base - SOLD
(Old refinish, very good condition; dimensions: 34.75" H, 38.75" W, 18" D.)
903-89 - SOLD
Chest of Drawers, Birds Eye Maple, Carved Half Columns, Sandwich Glass Knobs
Rochester, Vermont
Circa 1825
Solid curly and birds eye maple, white pine and white woods, original surface - SOLD
Backsplash flanked by chimneys above three short glove/handkerchief drawers on a rectangular top projecting above a case with a stepped-out long drawer over three recessed long drawers centered by spiral, ring, and diamond-carved engaged-columns resting on projecting block-plinths; the whole raised on spiral and ring turned legs resting on ball-feet. (Case sides are fielded panels, back legs are tapered slab-cut)
(Excellent condition, H: 51.5", W: 45.5", D: 20")
259-29 - SOLD
BOLDLY FIGURED CURLY MAPLE CHEST
UPPER CONNECTICUT
RIVER VALLEY
Circa 1800
Maple and pine - SOLD
As depicted, with a bold overhanging serpentine shaped top above four graduated drawers; and diminutive size; the whole raised on a bold scrolled bracket base with dipped front apron having superb returns. A rare and desirable form created by a provincial craftsman from the Upper Connecticut River Valley, possibly as far north as Vermont; the chest shows design influences of the area from Hartford, Connecticut to North Hampton, Massachusetts. Minor restoration to left side of base and replaced knobs with all else fine. (Dimensions: 36.5" high, 36" case width, 18 1/8" case width, 42.5 by 21.5" top.)
274-76 - SOLD
A JOINED CHEST-OF-DRAWERS
BOSTON
1690-1700
Oak, maple and pine - SOLD
731-8 - SOLD
Ball Foot Chest, William and Mary, Molded
New England
1700 to 1725 - SOLD
Having a molded top over a single arch molded case of two short drawers over three graduated long drawers with applied lower edge molding and turned ball feet that may be original. Imperfections; period brasses not original; the surface and some moldings refreshed. Call for additional information. (H: 36.25"; W: 36.75"; D: 20.5")
572-34 - SOLD
Chest of Drawers, Chippendale, Oxbow
North Shore, Massachusetts
1760 to 1780
Birch and pine, mahoganized surface - SOLD
The overhanging top with molded edges above a conforming oxbow case of four graduated drawers, raised on a molded base resting on outstanding claw and ball feet. This piece remains in superb condition; brasses may be original. (H: 35.75"; W: 38"; D: 21.25")
958-3 - SOLD
Ball Foot Chest of Drawers, William and Mary, Original Feet
Eastern Massachusetts
Circa 1710
Pine - SOLD
This four-drawer chest remains in a remarkably high state of originality; the moldings, drawer guides, backboards and feet are original.
The painted surface and decoration (dry surface) is modern and was inspired by a small group of distinctive examples from Essex County.
(H: 40.5"; W: 41.25"; D: 19.5".)
718-16 - SOLD
Chest, Four Drawer, Bow Front Chest
Portsmouth, NH
Circa 1810
Mahogany, twelve panel - SOLD
The rectangular top with bow-front slightly overhangs the conforming case with four drawers having applied beaded edges; outstanding crotch birch panels framed by rosewood banding; centering magnificently grained veneered mahogany panels that are similarly cross banded and inlayed. The edge of top is inlayed as is the base with tall spurred French feet joined by a wonderfully shaped apron; note that the sting inlay goes straight across the skirt which is typical of Portsmouth shop traditions-as are the spurred French feet. Brasses are appropriate replacements; all feet are replaced. (H: 37.75"; W: 41.5"; D: 21 1/8")
270-40 - SOLD
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