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39 West Street, on The Green
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
Tel. (860) 567-9693 Fax (860) 567- 8526
e-mail: jtillouantiques@earthlink.net
Member:
Antiques Council
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We are open Monday, Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Tuesday. Private appointments available.
The Catalogue was designed and created by Jeffrey Tillou.
Text & Description:
Jeffrey Tillou, Claire Simler and Kelly Susi
Photography:
Philip M. Dutton
To see more, please visit: www.philipduttonphoto.com
Editor: Ellen Joy Liburt
Production & Printing:
Photo Arts Limited
Torrington, CT
Bindery:
Connecticut Valley Bindery
New Britain, CT
Show Schedule for 2006:
Winter Antiques Show, New York, Jan. 20-29
Connecticut Spring Antiques Show, Hartford, March 11-12
Charleston International Antiques Show, South Carolina, March 17-19
Philadelphia Antiques Show, April 8-11
Litchfield County Antiques Show, Connecticut, June 24-25
Mid-week in Manchester, NH, Aug. 9-10
ADA Historic Deerfield Antiques Show, Massachusetts, Oct. 7-8
Ellis Memorial Antiques Show, Boston, Nov. 2-5
CONTENTS
Furniture: Early 18th through mid-19th centuries
American Furniture, Formal and High Country,
to Include: Highboys, Chest-on-Chests, Cupboards,
Secretaries, Bureaus, Sideboards & Clocks
Tables, to Include: Tea Tables, Dining Tables, Card Tables,
Work Tables & Candlestands
Chairs, to Include: Upholstered Furniture (English Wing
Chair and Sofa), Windsors, Side Chairs & Children’s Chairs
Mirrors: American and English
Works of Art: 17th through late 19th centuries
American Paintings, Watercolors & Needlework;
Continental Paintings
Decorative Arts: 17th through 19th centuries
Sculpture, Folk Art, Asian Art, Ceramics, Weathervanes,
Brassware & Glass, to Include: Wood and Stone Carvings,
Trade Signs, Earthenware/Delft, Andirons, American &
Continental Blown Glass
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
When I think about the growth of my business over the last
14 years -- the many shows at which I have exhibited, the
great objects that have passed through my hands, and most
importantly, the friends I have made along the way -- I am
reminded of how fortunate I am to work in the antiques and
fine arts trade.
The person I would most like to thank for introducing me
to such a fulfilling career is my father, Peter Tillou, an
internationally renowned antiques and fine arts dealer who
is still going strong after more than 58 years in the business.
Above all, I would like to acknowledge my father for
demonstrating the most important value, integrity. Ever
since I can remember, I have watched him conduct his
affairs with honesty and honor. As a result, his career has
been not only successful, but also very rewarding personally.
The question I’ve heard most often from clients, although
it’s generally couched as a comment, is: “You must have
learned an awful lot from your dad.”
The answer is yes, but I’ve gained even more from him as a
mentor than a teacher. One can learn only so much from a
teacher, a book or a study program. Knowledge in this business is acquired largely by handling the objects every day
and learning from one’s own mistakes. Experiencing my
father’s thirst for knowledge in so many different fields has
taught me that passion also yields expertise. Passion cannot
be taught, however, only inspired. I am grateful that from
the time I was very young, my father shared his with me.
The comment I heard most often from my dad (apart from
“Get your feet off the Chippendale sofa”) is: “You’ll never
stop learning something new, every day, in this business.”
Thank you, Dad.
FOREWORD
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques specializes in American furniture and
fine arts primarily from the early 18th century through the mid19th century. We offer a fine selection of painted furniture,
weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative
accessories. We occasionally offer distinctive pieces of European
furniture and works of art as well.
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in December 1992.
After purchasing and restoring an historic three-story building
in 2003, we moved the business next door to 39 West St. on
The Green in Litchfield, CT.
The gallery now offers eight rooms of period antiques, fine arts
and related decorative objects. The items included in this
catalogue are representative of the scope and quality of our
inventory, but by no means all-inclusive of what you may see when
you visit us.
Although all of the objects pictured were available from our
inventory during the production of this catalogue, some may
have been sold before its publication.
MISSION STATEMENT
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques guarantees the age, authenticity and
condition of each item sold (based on the description provided).
Our policies vary based on the needs of our clients. Although
we do not have an immediate buy-back policy, we do implement
an upgrade policy to help clients improve their collections. We
welcome high-end consignments, and are always interested in
purchasing single items or entire collections. We also represent
clients for authentication and purchasing purposes. We look
forward to welcoming you to our gallery.
FURNITURE
I.
Case Pieces
II.
Tables
III.
Upholstered Furniture & Chairs
IV.
Mirrors
1
PAINT-DECORATED
STEP-BACK CUPBOARD
Paint-Decorated Step-Back
Cupboard, Pennsylvania, ca.
1820-30. Poplar, poplar with fauxgrain and smoke-paint decoration.
Paint decoration untouched,
interior paint restored, original
turned pulls. An extraordinary
survivor of time. The cupboard’s
proportions and incredible paint
decoration make it highly desirable. The quality of the cabinetry
contributes to its fine state of
preservation as well. Originally,
varnish was applied to protect the
painted surface; later applications
continued to preserve it, in turn
becoming part of the history of
the surface.
84.5”H
55.75”W x 19.45”D at base
59”W x 15”D at top
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques: Litchfield, Connecticut
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KNEEHOLE DESK
Rare and Important Mahogany
Blocked-Front, Kneehole Desk,
New York, ca. 1755-65. Retains
original cast brasses and original
varnished surface. Full provenance available from the Mary
Pearson Murdock Family, Hyde
Park, NY.
33”H x 34.5”W at top
32.5”W x 22.25”D at case
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3
HEPPLEWHITE SERPENTINEFRONT SIDEBOARD
Hepplewhite Serpentine-Front
Sideboard, New York, ca. 17951805. Mahogany, mahogany
veneer, maple/mixed wood inlays,
pine and poplar secondary. This
piece descended through a
prominent New York family and
has remained in Litchfield, CT,
for the past 40 years. Wonderful
condition with only minor repairs
to some veneer. Inlays, including
cuffs, are all original. Replaced
oval brasses. Retains a rich natural
color with traces of an earlier
refinished surface. There are
many variations on this form, but
this example has all the attributes
collectors prize: proportion, the
sweep of the front, the height
of the legs, and the quality of
the inlays.
40.5”H x 70.75”W x 26”D
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QUEEN ANNE HIGHBOY
Queen Anne Bonnet-Top Highboy
with carved central drawer fronts,
third quarter of the 18th century.
Cherry, pine secondary. Original
brass, mellowed refinished surface,
replaced finials. A fine example of
a high country, Connecticut River
Valley highboy with matching,
though not identical, fan drawer
fronts (an attribute most commonly
seen in provincial Connecticut
furniture). Other notable features
include a shaped skirt, delicate
cabriole legs, tight symmetrical
bonnet, and an old refinished surface.
81.5”H x 38”W at upper case
38.5”W x 21.25”D at lower case
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CHIPPENDALE SHRANK
Chippendale Tombstone-Panel
Shrank, Pennsylvania, ca. 1770-85.
Walnut, poplar, pine secondary. No
replacements: original throughout,
including hardware, interior
shelves, pegs and glue blocks. Old
refinished surface retains a rich
color. Very successful proportions
for a large case piece. The matchstick molded edge below the bold
cornice is a wonderful feature, and
the inset tombstone panels with
molded edges above geometric
inset panels give the piece depth.
The shrank is supported by wellformed ogee bracket feet, and
offers all the great features: form,
condition and surface, and outstanding cabinetry.
91”H x 79.5”W x 26”D at cornice
76.5”W at base, 24.25”D at case
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CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Chippendale Bonnet-Top Cheston-Chest with carved-fan drawer
face, probably New Hampshire
or Massachusetts, ca. 1765-85.
Birch, pine/basswood secondary.
Replaced finials and brass, old
refinished surface with some
crazing. Good color with flame
birch effect. The scrolled arch
bonnet terminates in carved pinwheels above a finely executed
carved fan, under which a
pronounced graduated set of
drawers is supported by a
shaped bracket base. Excellent
proportions, bordering on the
diminutive size.
86”H x 37.5”W x 18.75”D at base
36”W at lower chest
34.5”W at upper chest
37.75”W at cornice
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CHIPPENDALE SECRETARY
Chippendale Oxbow Secretary
with Scalloped Panel Doors, New
England, probably Massachusetts
or Connecticut, ca. 1770-95.
Cherry, white pine secondary.
Scalloped doors above a desk
with fitted interior and graduated
serpentine drawers on ogee feet.
Repairs to lid where hinges broke
out, original hardware, adjustable
interior shelves.
84.25”H x 44”W x 22”D
Desk 32.5”H
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8
CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest with
Twin “Sunrise” Carved Fans,
Dunlop School of cabinetmakers,
New Hampshire, ca. 1770-85.
Figured maple, eastern white pine
secondary. Typical form for a
Dunlop School chest-on-chest, but
this example has stronger features
than some of its counterparts. The
selection of the wood and the
figuring of the maple were wellconsidered by the maker. And the
fine execution of the fans helps to
balance the upper and lower
cases. These features, coupled
with graceful cabriole legs, make
this piece very successful in form.
Excellent condition, original brass,
old refinished surface with a
mellowed patina. Provenance:
Martin J. Conlon.
80.25”H x 41”W x 21.5”D
36”W at upper case
38.5”W at lower case
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CHIPPENDALE
OXBOW CHEST
Chippendale Oxbow Chest,
attributed to George Belden, ca.
1785 (Belden worked in Windsor,
CT, from 1770-1838). Cherry,
pine secondary. Excellent condition, original brass, refinished.
One of the more notable features of Belden’s work is the
round blocking supporting the
slightly flared ogee bracket feet.
This piece has all the finest elements of a Connecticut Chippendale chest: undermolded top,
carved quarter-columns, and
oxbow form with blocked ends
conforming to the feet.
38.25”H x 36.5”W x 21.75”D
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PAINT-DECORATED, TWOPART CORNER CUPBOARD
Paint-Decorated, Two-Part Corner
Cupboard, probably Pennsylvania,
ca. 1800-20. Poplar with faux tigermaple paint decoration. Minor
restoration to top right return
molding, some hardware replaced.
Paint is original and well-preserved with varnish. The smoke
paint-decorated, divided glazed
door is a wonderful aesthetic
touch which draws the eye inside.
The cove-molded cornice, canted
sides, inset panels, molded base,
and faux grained surfaces are
features commonly found on
cupboards made from Ohio to
New Jersey and New York to
Pennsylvania.
88”H x 47”W x 25”D
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CHIPPENDALE DESK
Chippendale Inlaid Slant-Top
Desk, Connecticut River Valley,
ca. 1770-85. Cherry, maple inlays,
pine secondary. Great form with
carved ball-and-claw feet that
lend vertical balance to the entire
case. The symmetrically balanced
interior and attention to detail,
such as the inlay patterns on the
lid and drawer faces, certainly
show a sophisticated level of
cabinetry. Fine condition, replaced
brasses, old refinished surface.
44.75”H x 39.75”W x 21.25”D
Desk 33”H
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QUEEN ANNE HIGHBOY
Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy
with Fan-Carved Drawer,
Massachusetts, third quarter of
the 18th century. Cherry, white
pine secondary. Drop finials and
one knee return replaced. Original
brass, refinished. This is a classic
example among Massachusetts
flat-top highboys: The accentuated carved fan conforms to the
skirt, which is compartmentalized and divided by drops, with
cabriole legs supported by
extended pad feet.
74.25”H x 39.75”W at cornice
39”W x 20”D at knees
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CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest on
Bandy Legs, New England, probably Connecticut or New Hampshire, ca. 1765-80. Cherry, eastern
pine secondary. The upper case
has an overhanging molded cornice
above five drawers; the lower case
is fitted with a waist molding
above four graduated drawers, and
supported by bandy legs on pad
feet. The skirt, with its unusual
pierced heart and carving, is a
wonderful feature which enhances
the symmetry and proportions of
this tall case piece. Excellent
condition, original brass, some
losses to drawer lips. Provenance:
Demming Family, Connecticut.
79.5”H x 20.25”D
38”W at lower chest
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CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Chippendale Six-Drawer Tall
Chest, New Hampshire, ca. 1800,
signed and dated on backboards
though not legible. Maple, pine
secondary. This tall chest has
many desirable features: rare chip
carving and punch work to the
cornice molding, well-defined
graduation to the six drawers, and
a case supported by a tall bracket
base with center drop pendant.
Fine condition, with minor cracks
to a few foot facings. One replaced
piece of a backboard. Original brass
with old 19th-c. varnished surface.
38.75”W x 18.5”D x 59”H
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CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Chippendale Six-Drawer Tall
Chest, New England, probably
Massachusetts or Connecticut,
ca. 1770-85. Maple, white pine
secondary. Virtually untouched,
with original red wash surface.
The case has an exposed dovetailed top with a pronounced
molded cornice above six graduated drawers. It is supported by a
bracket base with three graduated
spurs on each foot. These features, along with its original surface and condition, make this a fine
example of a high country chest.
55.5”H x 38”W x 21”D
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STRAIGHT-FRONT
SIDEBOARD
Rare Diminutive-Size StraightFront Sideboard, probably New
York or the Mid-Atlantic States,
ca. 1795-1810. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, maple/mixed wood
inlays, pine secondary. Restoration
to some boarding and line inlay
surrounding the top, minor repairs
to some veneer, replaced brasses.
A unique model of an American
sideboard. The patterns of the
line inlay and quarter fans are proportionate to the small size of the
case. These features, along with
its unusual size, are highly sought
after in the marketplace.
39.5”H x 66”W x 23.25”D
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CHIPPENDALE BUREAU
Chippendale Serpentine-Front
Bureau, Massachusetts, Boston
area, ca. 1765-75. Mahogany,
maple line inlays, white pine
secondary. A classic form for a
formal, graduated four-drawer
bureau exhibiting quality features
such as the molded-edge serpentine top above inlaid drawer faces;
original cast-brass carrying
handles; and stately, carved balland-claw feet. Wonderful condition,
great form, and mellowed patina.
34.25”H x 41”W x 22”D
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CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Chippendale Oxbow, Graduated
Four-Drawer Chest, probably
Massachusetts, ca. 1765-80.
Mahogany, eastern pine secondary.
This chest has wonderful form in a
desirable, compact size and
exhibits some great features. The
generous overhang of the molded
top makes the lower case seem
smaller, creating the chest’s
striking proportions. The reverse
serpentine drawer faces and case
are supported by ogee bracket
feet. And the center pendant has
a carved fan flanked by spurs, a
small embellishment which proves
to be a real focal point. Fine condition, one-third of back-right foot
facing restored. Original cast brass,
possibly American.
32.5”H x 37”W x 20.5”D
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CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Chippendale Four-Drawer Chest,
Rhode Island, ca. 1770-85. Tiger
maple throughout, pine secondary.
The boldly figured tiger maple on
the feet, sides, top, and drawer
faces is certainly this chest’s most
notable feature. The molded top
above four graduated drawers is
supported by a bracket base, and
the form of the foot is typical of
pieces made in and around Rhode
Island. Excellent condition,
replaced bail brasses. Refinished
with good color.
32.5”H x 39”W x 20”D
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CHIPPENDALE BUREAU
Transitional Chippendale Inlaid,
Bow-Front Bureau, attributed to
William Lloyd, Massachusetts,
ca. 1785-95. Cherry, mixed wood
inlays, white pine secondary.
Excellent condition, original
throughout, old surface. The
quality of the cabinetry, including
the sophistication of the quarterfan inlays on the drawer faces,
regionalizes the piece and exemplifies Lloyd’s work. The fluted,
engaged quarter-columns and the
shaped bracket feet are other
notable features.
35.5”H x 44”W x 22.5D
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FEDERAL CHEST
Federal Four-Drawer Chest,
New Hampshire, ca. 1800-20.
Mahogany, mahogany veneer,
bird’s-eye maple veneer drawer
fronts. Fine condition, virtually no
repairs, replaced brasses, old refinished surface. This chest has
noticeable graduation to the four
drawers. Its case is supported by a
tall bracket base with an unusual
yet gracefully shaped center skirt.
37”H x 40.25”W x 18.25”D
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FEDERAL INLAID BUREAU
Federal Inlaid Bow-Front Bureau,
coastal region of Massachusetts,
ca. 1795-1810. Mahogany, bird’seye maple, rosewood banding,
white pine secondary. Minor
repairs to mahogany veneer at
base. Original ivory escutcheons
and brass. The tall base carries the
form of this piece exceptionally
well. Like its counterparts from
the more notable cabinet shops,
this chest exhibits many desirable
features, including the banded
and inlaid top; matching banded
inlaid base; and bird’s-eye maple
veneer drawer panels surrounded
by rosewood banding with cockbeaded edges.
39”H x 41.5”W x 21”D
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PAINT-DECORATED
TALL CASE CLOCK
Paint-Decorated Tall Case Clock,
Connecticut, dial signed
“S. Hoadley Plymouth” [Silas
Hoadley], ca. 1825. Pine with
fancy paint decoration. Fine
condition, varnish removed,
painted surface cleaned. The
color of the decoration is probably
as it appeared originally. Careful
varnish removal revealed the
exuberant paint which gives this
clock great aesthetic appeal. The
dial depicts an eagle, emblem of a
patriotic America.
89.25”H at top finial
18.25”W x 10.25”D at hood of clock
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BLANKET CHEST
Rare Painted Blanket Chest,
Vermont, ca. 1810-20. Eastern
white pine with paint decoration.
Excellent condition with very
minor touch-ups to the painted
surface, as expected from wear.
Replaced hinges. The lift top has
an applied molded edge above a
case with a drawer supported by
boot-jack ends. Brilliant spongedecorated paint. Virtually identical
to the example illustrated in The
Vermont Furniture Book, p. 126,
plate No. 76.
31.5”H x 36.75”W x 18.75”D
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FEDERAL DESK
Federal Slant-Top Desk with a
Shaped Skirt, New England, ca.
1795-1810. Birch, pine secondary.
Retains original red wash and
varnished surface. The tall base
with lobed, shaped skirt, supported
by a more refined, flared French
foot, are the desk’s strongest
features. Coupled with the original
surface and overall condition, they
constitute a fine example of high
country furniture.
41”H x 38.75”W x 20.25”D
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FEDERAL DESK
Rare and Unusual Federal
Schoolmaster’s Desk, American,
probably New York, ca. 1800-20.
Cherry, poplar secondary. Fine condition, minor repair to right side of
scrolled backsplash, wonderful old
varnish finish, inlaid pulls. Great
form and symmetry to the scrolled
backsplash, sides and front skirt.
43.5”H x 30”W x 23.5”D
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CHIPPENDALE SECRETARY
Rare Diminutive-Size
Chippendale Secretary, New
England, ca. 1780-95. Birch, pine
secondary. The unusual form and
size of this piece suggest that it
may have been made in a rural
area disconnected from the influences of traditional cabinetmaking. The secretary is constructed
in three sections, with the bookcase resting above the desk, which
is supported by a frame with one
long drawer on tapered legs. The
interior of the desk has an open
well and pigeonholes. Excellent
condition, virtually untouched,
retains an early 19th-c. surface.
61”H x 32”W x 9”D
Desk 29.5”H
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BLANKET CHEST
Federal Paint-Decorated Blanket
Chest, New Hampshire, ca.
1800-20. Eastern white pine with
grain-painted surface. Excellent
condition, original throughout,
including paint decoration. The
paint decoration is used to
minimize the graining in the
wood, while the design of the
panels with graining mimicks
veneer wood patterns. Both
effects give the piece depth.
36”H x 43.25”W x 18”D
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QUEEN ANNE
PORRINGER-TOP TABLE
Queen Anne Porringer-Top Tea
Table, probably Connecticut, ca.
1750-60. Maple. Excellent condition, refinished surface with
mellow color. Inscribed
“Wheeler” in chalk under the
top. An exceptional example of
form in a New England tea
table. The development of the
shaped skirt with repeated lobes
is certainly one of this table’s
strongest features. The full
disc-pad feet are slightly kicked
out, accentuating the splay of
the legs. And the underside of
the top shows great color and
oxidation.
26.5”H x 38.25”W x 29.25”D
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Queen Anne
Oval-Top Table
Queen Anne Oval-Top Tea Table,
New England, ca. 1720-50. Pine
top, pine rails above maple base.
Fine condition, original feet, good
mellow patina. The oval top is
cleated to the base with wonderful rose head nails exposed on the
top, where it was originally secured. The base has distinctive
turned legs and feet supported by
a stretcher base. Fine example of
a high country tea table.
25.75”H x 33”W x 24.5”D
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CHIPPENDALE
BIRD-CAGE TABLE
Chippendale Bird-Cage Tea Table,
Hartford County, CT, ca. 1770-85.
Cherry. Exhibits some features
consistently found on Connecticut
tea tables: three-board cherry top
with an underbeveled edge, welldefined turned shaft, and cabriole
legs with rounded knees ending
on elongated pad feet. Always a
desirable form. Fine condition, old
refinished surface.
28.5”H x 36.5”Diameter
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Chippendale
Tilt-Top Table
Chippendale Tilt-Top, Bird-Cage
Tea Table, New York, ca. 1760-80.
Mahogany. Virtually untouched,
customary wear on legs; traces of
old, if not original, surface on the
base. The one-board mahogany
top is from the finest selection of
mahogany available to cabinetmakers of the period. The welldefined, turned-urn shaft and
carving on the knees of the cabriole legs are also of the highest
quality. Like most New York tripod furniture from this period, the
table is well-grounded and has a
bold rococo feel.
28.25”H x 32”Diameter
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Queen Anne
Drop-Leaf Table
Queen Anne Drop-Leaf Dining
Table, Massachusetts, ca. 1775-95.
Walnut. A great example of a
Massachusetts drop leaf exhibiting
all the features we like to see: a
well-proportioned top; an applied,
rolled cupid’s-bow apron; and
defined cabriole legs with peaked
knees and extended pad feet.
The table’s surface has a rich
but soft patina.
27”H x 46.25”W
45”D open, 15.5”D closed
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QUEEN ANNE
OVAL-TOP TABLE
Queen Anne Oval-Top Tea
Table, New England, probably
Maple. Great form with classic
Queen Anne turned legs and
truncated disc-pad feet. In this
case, the form of the table
compensates for the refinished
surface, which is the table’s
only restoration.
27.25”H x 38.5”W x 28.5”D
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QUEEN ANNE
TAVERN TABLE
Queen Anne One-Drawer Tavern
Table, Pennsylvania, ca. 1730-50.
Yellow pine top and drawer face,
maple legs and stretchers. The
size and presence of this piece are
fairly indicative of its origin. The
cleated top, which is removable,
rests above a deep central drawer.
The turned legs and block-andturned stretchers are found on
earlier examples of Queen Anne
tavern tables. Original feet with
full height, replaced brasses, minor
repairs. Private collection since
the 1950s, Cornwall, CT.
29.75”H x 41.5”W x 29.25”D
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CHIPPENDALE
ONE-DRAWER TABLE
A Rare Diminutive-Size
Chippendale Dressing Table, New
York, ca. 1760-75. Mahogany,
poplar secondary. Wonderful condition, one replaced knee return,
replaced brasses, refinished. The
top is secured with screws, and
the original screw pockets still
have most of the original screws.
The graceful form of the cabriole
legs and the carved ball-and-claw
feet are the table’s best attributes.
28.25”H x 29”W x 16”D
22.25”W at case
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Gateleg Table
William and Mary Gateleg Table,
New England, ca. 1730-50. Maple.
One replaced hinge, paint removed, old finish surface. Original
feet, full height. Gateleg tables of
diminutive size such as this example are extremely rare to find, especially in good original condition.
25”H x 32”W x 13.5”D closed
37”Diameter open
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QUEEN ANNE LOWBOY
Queen Anne Lowboy, probably
Cherry, pine secondary. Excellent
condition, retains traces of a
mahoganized surface, replaced
brasses. Understated but elegant,
with many fine features: overhung
molded top, shaped skirt, and
well-defined cabriole legs with full
pad feet. The color and richness of
the patina also add to this lowboy’s desirability.
31”H x 22.75”D
35”W at top, 29.75”W at case
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HEPPLEWHITE
CARD TABLE
Hepplewhite Demi-Lune Card
Table, New York, ca. 1795.
Mahogany, mixed wood inlays,
pine secondary. This table’s
inlay patterns are of extraordinary quality in both composition
and detail. Their intricacy, along
with the thoughtful design, put
the table at the highest level of
sophistication for this period in
New York furniture. It is one of
the best of its type. Excellent
condition, minor restoration to a
few veneer cuffs, old refinished
surface. Provenance: Private
family, Kent, CT.
28”H x 36”W x 17.75”D closed
36”W x 35.5”D open
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FEDERAL CARD TABLE
Federal Bow-Front Card Table,
North Shore, probably
Portsmouth, NH, ca. 1800-15.
Figured mahogany and bird’s-eye
maple veneers on eastern pine.
One of the most desirable forms
for a card table. Notable features
include the elliptic or swept-in
sides; bowed front with conforming top; finely turned, reeded legs;
and of course, the inlay patterns
and layout of the veneer panels.
Excellent condition, very minor
imperfections, refinished.
30”H x 33.75”W x 17.5”D closed
35”D open
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FEDERAL WORK TABLE
Late Federal Work Table,
Philadelphia, ca. 1815-25.
Mahogany, figured mahogany
veneer, poplar secondary. Great
quality, from the wood selection,
layout of the veneer panels, carving below the cookie-cut corners
and turned, reeded shaft, to the
hardware (glass pulls and casters).
The top drawer is divided into
compartments which all seem to
be original. The added embellishments on this piece elevate it to a
higher level of cabinetry. Excellent condition, minor repairs to
veneer, retains old color and varnished surface.
23.5”H x 29”W x 15.5”D
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FEDERAL CONSOLE TABLE
Late Federal One-Drawer, BowFront Console Table, ca. 1810-20.
Mahogany, maple inlays, pine secondary. Clean condition with
minor restoration (banding
reglued, one replaced brass pull).
The lunette banded top above a
bow-front mahogany veneer drawer is flanked by carved colonnades
above turned legs. The punch and
floral carving above the turned,
reeded legs are found in examples
of William Hook’s work.
33”H x 35”W x 17.5”D
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FEDERAL CARD TABLE
Federal Card Table with Elliptic
Sides and Bow Front, North Shore,
NH, ca. 1795-1815. Mahogany,
mahogany veneer, pine secondary.
Excellent condition, refinished.
Simplicity in ornamentation but
finely made. Great choice of figured mahogany with wonderfully
refined reeded and turned legs.
29”H x 36”W x 17”D closed
34” open
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CHIPPENDALE CANDLESTAND
Chippendale Candlestand, New
England, possibly Connecticut or
Massachusetts, ca. 1775-80. The
elongated, turned-form shaft
supporting a large serpentine top
gives this candlestand some
presence. The extra height is
worth noting and more functional
in houses with larger proportions.
Excellent condition, mellow
old surface.
28”H x 17”W
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FEDERAL CANDLESTAND
Federal Candlestand, Massachusetts, ca. 1770-90. Cherry.
Retains old surface. Excellent
condition, virtually no restoration.
This tilt-top candlestand is distinguished by its urn-form turned
shaft. The generous size of the
top and the tall stance are also
desirable features for those who
need stands by sofas or beds.
28.5”H x 19.5”W x 20.5”D at top
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CHIPPENDALE
CANDLESTAND
Chippendale Tilt-Top, Bird-Cage
Candlestand, Pennsylvania, ca.
1760-70. Mahogany. Repair to one
foot. The figured dish-top supported by shaped cleats above a
bird cage with turned post, in turn
supported by a suppressed ballturned shaft, are all attributes of a
finely crafted Philadelphia candlestand. The form of the cabriole
legs and the shaped returns are
other strong supporting features.
28.75”H x 20.5”Diameter
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HEPPLEWHITE POLE SCREEN
Hepplewhite Pole Screen, New
England, ca. 1790-1805. Mahogany
base, mahogany veneer over eastern white pine. Fine condition;
pole and screen appear to be original to each other. Minor imperfections to silk and embroidery.
60”H x 21”W
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CORNER HANGING SHELF
Rare American Federal Corner
Hanging Shelf, coastal New
England, probably North Shore,
ca. 1800-15. Flame birch veneer,
mahogany banding, pine secondary. Minor restoration to banding.
Formal American hanging corner
cupboards from the early 19th
century are rarely seen in the
marketplace. The figured flame
birch veneers are among the finest
we have seen.
44.5”H x 28.5”W x 17”D
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FOUR-POST BED
Federal Carved Four-Post Tester
Bed, probably Massachusetts, ca.
1800-20. Mahogany, maple bed
rails. One of the finest examples
of carving we have seen on Federal
furniture, and likely attributable.
The bed’s condition and surface
are in a remarkable state of
preservation.
89”H x 80”L x 58”W
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GEORGE II SOFA
George II Sofa with
Embroidered Upholstery,
English, ca. 1765-75. Mahogany,
beech, pine secondary. It is
exceptionally rare to find a
period George II sofa with most
of its original needlework. The
form of the back and scrolled
arms are strong attributes, along
with the Chinese Chippendale
carved legs. The scene depicting animals lends to the charm
of this piece. Repairs to the
legs for reinforcement, restoration to portions of the original
needlework.
42”H x 93”L x 28”D
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CHIPPENDALE CHAIR
Transitional Chippendale Carved
Ball-and-Claw-Foot Side Chair,
probably Portsmouth, NH, ca.
1770-80. Mahogany, eastern white
pine secondary. Untouched original condition; old, if not original,
surface. This chair exhibits many
fine North Shore characteristics —
serpentine splats, shaped rails,
block-and-turned stretcher base,
and ball-and-claw feet — all
finely executed.
38.5”H x 22.5”W x 20.5”D
Seat 19”H
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QUEEN ANNE SIDE CHAIRS
Pair of Queen Anne Side Chairs,
Mahogany, eastern white pine
blocks. Excellent condition, with
only a few replaced glue blocks.
On occasion, we do see slight variations on pairs of chairs. In this
case, the shaping of the bottom
portion of the splats is slightly
different. All the other elements,
including the surface, suggest that
these chairs were made by the
same shop and have always been
together. Great form, color, surface
and condition.
39.5”H x 21.5”W x 18”D
Seat 17”H
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CHIPPENDALE WING CHAIR
Chippendale Wing Chair, English,
ca. 1770-85. Mahogany, beech, red
group pine secondary. Excellent
condition. The form of this chair,
typically seen in Massachusetts
examples, is almost identical to
that of its American counterpart.
The shaped crest and wings with
the rolled arms are well-defined,
and the tall-molded legs supported by a stretcher base give this
chair a proud stance.
47”H x 32”W x 21”D
Seat 16.5”
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WINDSOR CHAIR
Sack-Back Windsor Chair, Cape
Cod or islands, Massachusetts,
ca. 1785-95. Mixed woods,
maple legs. Excellent condition,
full height, later 19th-c. brown
painted surface.
36”H x 25”W x 16”D
Seat 16”H
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WINDSOR SACKBACK CHAIR
Sack-Back Windsor Armchair,
probably Maine, ca. 1795-1800.
Mixed woods. Fine condition,
full height, Victorian painted
surface. Wonderful form with a
tall stance. Finely shaped arms
and seat also give this chair
sculptural appeal.
37.5”H x 20”W x 15”D
Seat 18.25”H
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CHILD’S HIGHCHAIR
Ladder-Back Child’s Highchair,
Pennsylvania, ca. 1770-80.
Maple, rush seat. Fine condition, replaced front step, refinished. Quite developed for a
child’s chair, featuring serpentine splats flanked by turned
posts with finials. The front
stiles have finely turned posts
under the arms, and wonderful
turned feet.
38.25”H x 16”W x 16”D
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WINDSOR FAN-BACK CHAIR
Rare Fan-Back Windsor Armchair,
Philadelphia, ca. 1750-65. Mixed
woods. Fine condition, full height
to the feet, filled-in seat crack,
traces of several painted surfaces.
A fully developed Philadelphia
Windsor, with carved volute ears
on the crest rail above a brace
back and spindles; and center
spindle and stiles turned to match
the bulbous turnings of the arm
supports. The serpentine arms
add to the curvilinear lines of the
seat and crest rail. The chair is
supported by bulbous turned legs
ending in blunt arrow feet.
41”H x 26.25”W x 21”D
Seat 15.5”H
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CHILD’S PAINTED
HIGHCHAIR
Ladder-Back Child’s Highchair,
New England, ca. 1800-10. Mixed
woods, splint woven seat. Original
yellow and ochre painted surface.
The untouched qualities of this
chair and the simplicity of its form
make it very desirable to highcountry collectors, especially those
who love original painted surfaces.
37”H x 16”W x 14”D
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WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
Carved Knuckle-Arm, Windsor
Hoop-Back Chair, western
Connecticut, ca. 1780-95. Mixed
woods with original red paint and
varnished surface. This chair
exhibits great form, and is in
excellent condition. The turned
spindle back, above a shaped seat,
is supported by delicate turned
legs which are slightly splayed.
38.5”H at crest
17.5”H at seat
16.5”W x 17.75”D
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WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
Comb-Back Windsor Armchair,
New England, probably
Connecticut, ca. 1785. Mixed
woods, chestnut seat, maple legs.
Excellent condition, old varnish
with natural color. The form of
this chair exemplifies the traits of
a great Windsor chair maker,
among them the finely shaped
crest rail with carved volute ears,
the barrel form of the back of the
chair, and the shaped saddle seat
supported by tall turned legs.
Great condition.
47”H x 27”W x 17”D
Seat 18”H
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APPLE-GREEN PAINT
PLANK-SEAT CHAIRS
Set of Six Plank-Seat Chairs in
Apple-Green Paint, probably
Pennsylvania, ca. 1830-50. Pines,
various woods with painted surface. Unlike most paint-decorated
chairs from this period, the floral
decoration on the crests is painted
freehand, not stenciled. Customary wear, original paint
and decoration.
34.5”H x 18”W x 14.5”D
Seat 18”H
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DARK MUSTARD PAINT
PLANK-SEAT CHAIRS
Set of Six Plank-Seat Chairs in
Mustard Paint, Pennsylvania, ca.
1850-60. The paint decoration and
stenciling are of exceptional quality. The painted surface was protected by a varnish now showing
craquelure; hence the virtually
untouched paint decoration. Each
chair has an equally fine surface.
Excellent overall condition.
33.5”H at back, 17.5”H at seat
15”W x 15”D seat
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CHIPPENDALE MIRROR
Chippendale Mirror with Carved
Phoenix, English, ca. 1770-90,
label on verso reads “George
Kemp & Sons, London.” Pine
with mahogany veneer, parcel gilt
and gesso. A classic design for a
fully developed Chippendale mirror, with a scrolled arch pediment
surmounted by a carved eagle on a
plinth above the original glass
plate, and applied foliage carving
above a shaped drop panel.
Absent a label, it can be difficult
to distinguish American mirrors
from their English counterparts
without wood analysis. Fine condition, minor repairs, restoration to
gilt rosettes.
53.75”H x 25.25”W
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FEDERAL MIRROR
Federal Mirror with Eglomisé
Tablet, probably New York, ca.
1790-1800. Carved giltwood and
gesso. This well-developed formal
Federal mirror has a few added
embellishments which make it
more important. The gesso above
the tablet; the quality of the
reverse painting; the carved
capitals above the rope-twisted
columns; and the tapered, applied
columns are its most notable
features. Gilt restoration on
carved capitals only; tablet and
glass are untouched.
43”H x 24”W x 5”D
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GIRANDOLE MIRROR
Girandole Mirror with
Candlearms, English or American,
ca. 1800-20. Appears to be eastern
pine, giltwood and gesso. A rare
and possibly unique form
distinguished by a carved-rope,
twisted liner; double candlearms
with carved bobeches; and drip
plates, which are not commonly
seen. Most notably, the carved
eagle surmounted on the carved,
gilt foliage is of the highest caliber. The unique features and the
quality of the carving set this
example apart. Excellent condition, customary touch-ups to gilt,
repainted eagle, original bull’s-eye
mirror plate and backboards.
47.5”H x 47”W
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FEDERAL MIRROR
Tablet, Massachusetts, probably
Boston area, ca. 1810-20. Giltwood and gesso, eastern white
pine. The tablet draws the viewer
into a serene scene of two figures
fishing. The quality of the reverse
painting is this mirror’s strongest
attribute, along with its excellent
overall condition. Virtually no
restoration to gilt surface, minor
in-painting to the border.
38”H x 21.5”W x 4.5”D
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FEDERAL MIRROR
Panel, New England, ca. 1810-20.
Giltwood and gesso over white
pine, pine secondary. Excellent
condition, minor touch-ups. The
panel depicts a mother and child
in conversation around a tea table
from the early classical period,
and is surrounded by an intricate
border that is quite pleasing.
These panels often depict genre
scenes from the period, giving us
a glimpse of what life was like at
the time.
39.5”H x 21.5”W x 4”D
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FEDERAL MIRROR
Panel, New England, probably
coastal Massachusetts, ca.
1810-20. Giltwood and gesso on
eastern white pine. Great form
for an impressive size. Perfect
proportions to hang over a Federal
chest. The tablet has a more
provincial feel to it, yet the quality
of the construction of the mirror
frame, i.e. the cove moldings, is
quite sophisticated. These tablets
were obviously outsourced to
different artists from different
places. Very minor gilt restoration,
minor in-painting on the tablet,
otherwise all original.
41.5”H x 19.5”W
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FEDERAL MIRROR
Tablet, Massachusetts, ca. 1810-20.
Giltwood and gesso on white pine.
In addition to its diminutive size,
the preservation and overall condition of this mirror make it a special piece. Pleasant scene depicted in the reverse painting.
Untouched, original condition.
23.75”H x 15.5”W x 3”D
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FEDERAL MIRROR
Panel, American, probably
Massachusetts, ca. 1800-15. Giltwood and gesso. Original tablet
and looking glass, minor restoration
to gilt. The mirror has a tabernacle
top with balls above, and an
eglomisé panel depicting a figure
in a boat with a house and church
in the background. The looking
glass is flanked by columns with
applied rope decoration.
32.5”H x 19”W x 3.75”D
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WORKS OF ART
I.
American Paintings,
Watercolors & Needlework
II.
Continental Paintings
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LANDSCAPE VIEW
Landscape View with Rowers on
a Lake. Daniel Folger Bigelow
(1823-1910), American, ca. 186575. Oil on canvas. Fine condition,
lined, with minor in-painting.
Wonderful luminosity. Bigelow
was a landscape and still life
painter from Clinton, NY. He
studied with Hiram Powers, later
moved to Chicago, and was one of
the founders of the Chicago
Academy of Design.
21”H x 36.25”W framed
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CLIPPER SHIP
DREADNOUGHT
The American Clipper Ship
Dreadnought. Unidentified artist,
New England, ca. 1860-70. Mixedmedium oil paints, gesso and gold
foil on woven paper on linen,
mounted to a white pine strainer.
Period frame. The 1,412-ton
Dreadnought was built by Currier
and Townsend, and launched from
Newburyport, MA, in 1853.
Captained by Master Samuel
Samuels, she saw service as a swift
and highly reliable packet between New York and Liverpool,
England. She was wrecked in a
storm in 1869, but her crew was
rescued after 14 days adrift.
34.75”H x 45”W framed
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LANDSCAPE VIEW
WITH TOWER
Landscape View of a River and
Tower Ruins. Attributed to
Thomas Chambers, New York,
ca. 1850-60. Chambers worked
primarily in New York, Boston,
and later Albany. Oil on canvas.
Excellent condition, original
stretcher, with minor in-painting
along edges. Chambers’ work is
distinguished by its fanciful manner, use of bold colors and shadowing effects. The construction of
the stretchers and the stingy
application of the canvas to the
stretchers also serve as his signatures. This virtually untouched
example exemplifies all of these
characteristics.
23.75”H x 29.5”W framed
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STILL LIFE OF FRUIT
Still Life of Fruit in a Cut-Glass
Compote. Signed and dated
“D.D. Robertson, 1860,”
American. Oil on canvas. Fine
condition, with minor in-painting.
The juxtaposition of the fruit
and plate of nuts with the
compote, knife and cordial glass
creates a striking composition.
15.25”H x 18.25”W framed
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STILL LIFE OF
FRUIT AND GAME
Still Life of Fruit and Hanging
Game Arranged on a Ledge.
Signed “Balle,” American, ca.
1890. Oil on canvas. Excellent
condition, in the original frame.
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PASTORAL LANDSCAPE VIEW
Pastoral Landscape View with
Cows and Figures. Signed and
dated “J.M. Culverhouse, 1868.”
Johannes Mongels Culverhouse
(1820-1891) was a native of
Rotterdam, Holland. He worked in
his native land and then in
America, primarily New York, from
1849 until 1891. Oil on canvas.
Excellent condition, original white
pine stretcher, lined, with minor
in-painting along edges, in original
American gilt frame. Provenance:
Lynden Institute, Vermont.
Culverhouse was an occasional
exhibitor at the National Academy,
the American Art-Union, and the
Boston Athenaeum.
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MOUNT VERNON
Landscape View of Mount Vernon.
Signed “Bartley,” American, ca.
1860-80. Oil on canvas. Old
varnish surface, with minor inpainting, and original carved and
gilt frame (gilt worn).
31”H x 39”W framed
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LAKE GEORGE
View of Lake George and
Townscape with Boats and
Figures. Unidentified artist,
American, ca. 1865-75. Oil on
canvas. Excellent condition, with
very minor touch-ups. Lake
George, NY, is one of the most
notable places Hudson River
School artists painted. This
particular example includes views
not only of the town, but also of
life on the lake. The artist captures the ambience of the period
by including the paddle wheel
boat carrying passengers and other
vessels commonly seen in the
mid-19th century.
14”H x 20.75”W unframed
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PATRIOTIC EAGLE
Eagle Clasping American Flags in
a Landscape Setting with the
Rising Sun in the Background.
Signed “Peter,” probably New York
(found in central New York state),
dated 1889 on verso. Oil on canvas. Canvas mounted on original
homemade stretcher, paint in
untouched condition. A superb
example of patriotic art from the
late 19th century. The eagle with
outstretched wings clasping
crossed American flags, and the
rising sun behind it, symbolize the
rebirth of our nation after the
Revolution. Such details make this
work unique, both visually and
iconographically.
32”H x 40”W unframed
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PORTRAIT OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Three-Quarter Profile Portrait of
George Washington. Signed and
inscribed “R Street, 1844,” on
verso. Robert Street was originally
from Philadelphia, and worked
from Baltimore to Boston during
the first half of the 19th century.
Oil on canvas. Lined, with minor
restoration. Very reminiscent of
how Gilbert Stuart painted
Washington. This painting was
commissioned for the founder of
the medical school at Washington
University the year that institution opened.
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PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Portrait of a Lady Wearing a
Bonnet. Attributed to Noah
North or M.W. Hopkins (both of
whom painted in New England
and New York), ca. 1830-40. Oil
on a poplar panel. Excellent condition, with virtually no restoration. In some cases, it is difficult
to determine the difference
between the two hands, since
they often worked together.
27.75”H x 24.5”W framed
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PORTRAIT OF
ENOS ADAMS
Portrait of Enos Adams (b.1816,
d. 1896), of Heath, MA. Attributed
to Erastus Salisbury Field (18051900, active in the Connecticut
River Valley and eastern New
York), ca. 1830. Oil on canvas, in
original gilt and wood frame. The
sitter, Enos Adams, was one of the
four children of Enos and Sarah
Dickenson Adams, according to
the inscription on the stretcher.
Field, who was born in Leverett,
MA, painted the rural society of
the Connecticut River Valley from
the 1820s through the 1850s.
Often considered an itinerant
artist, Field is known for his portraiture but also embarked on
other subject matter, including
landscapes and important historical themes.
40.5”H x 34.5”W framed
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PAIR OF PORTRAITS
Pair of Portraits: Husband, and
Wife and Child. Unidentified
artist, probably Vermont, ca.
1830-40. Oil on canvas, grainpaint decorated frames, lined, old
varnish, with minor in-painting in
background areas. Very charming
pair of portraits. The posing of
the hands, the composition of the
portraits as a pair, and the stylization of the faces are all appealing
features to find in true folk art
portraiture.
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PORTRAIT OF
CHILD WITH DOG
Portrait of a Child Seated on a
Carpet with a Dog on a Leash.
Artist unidentified, New England, ca. 1820-30. Oil on white
pine panel. Fine condition, with
minor in-painting, in a period
lemon gilt frame.
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PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
HOLDING A BOOK
Portrait of a Gentleman Holding
a Book. Attributed to William
Matthew Prior (who worked in
New England and New York state),
ca. 1840-50. Oil on canvas. Fine
condition, lined, with scattered inpainting in the background, in a
contemporary frame.
32.25”H x 27.5”W framed
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PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN
WILLIAM BROOKS
Portrait of Connecticut Whaling
Captain William Brooks. Attributed to Issac Sheffield, New
London, CT, ca. 1820-30. Oil on
white pine panel. Fine condition,
with minor in-painting, in a period
frame. Brooks was active in the
whaling industry in the early 19th
century. He later moved to
Bridgeport, CT, where he died.
Further details of Brooks’ life are
written on paper applied to the
back of the panel.
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PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN
SEATED IN A FANCY CHAIR
Portrait of a Woman Seated in a
Fancy Chair Wearing a Tortoiseshell Comb. Artist thought to be
Jonas Holman (cf: Watercolors,
Prints and Paintings at Winterthur,
Anne Verplank), probably New
York state or Massachusetts, ca.
1825. Other examples by this hand
originated in these areas. Oil on
poplar panel. Excellent condition,
with minor, scattered in-painting
to the background; in a period
frame. Provenance: Reg French,
Massachusetts; Kinnamen &
Ramachers, New York. Illustrated:
Architectural Digest, June 2003;
American Painted Furniture, Cynthia
V.A. Schaffner and Susan Klein.
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HOLDING A TOP HAT
Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a
Top Hat and Wearing a Coat with
Tails. Attributed to Jacob Maentel,
Pennsylvania, ca. 1810-20. Maentel (1763-1863) immigrated from
Germany to Pennsylvania in the
early 19th century, and was based
in Lancaster and environs. Watercolor on paper. Excellent condition,
in a period frame.
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PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN
HOLDING A PURSE
Portrait of a Woman Holding
a Purse. Attributed to Jacob
Maentel, Pennsylvania, ca.
1810-20. Watercolor on paper.
Excellent condition, in the original
tiger maple frame. Provenance:
Peter Tillou, 1972; Private collection, Philadelphia. Exhibited at
several museums.
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FAMILY RECORD
Family Record of John Giles and
Susan Baldwin, Married on
March 15th, 1787. Inscribed
“Drawn by J. Pool,” American,
probably New York state, ca.
1790-1800. Watercolor on paper.
Good condition, with some bleeding and staining from moisture.
13.5”H x 10.25”W unframed
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THE HORRID MURDER
CAPTAIN CARSON
OF
“The Horrid Murder of Captain
Carson, Willfully Committed by
Richard Smith, Late of the U.S.
Army, Philadelphia.” Richard Smith,
Philadelphia, ca. 1816-17. Watercolor
on paper. Ann Carson, one of the
most beautiful women in early 19thcentury Philadelphia, was also one of
the most notorious. Believing her
husband, Capt. John Carson, to be
lost at sea, Mrs. Carson married Lt.
Richard Smith of the 23rd Infantry.
Following the unannounced and
rather tardy return of Carson, an
argument ensued, and Carson was
shot by Smith, who was sentenced to
death by hanging. A series of events
thence transpired whereby Mrs.
Carson attempted to coerce Pennsylvania’s governor to free Smith;
one effort involved a failed plan to
kidnap the governor himself. Mrs.
Carson was incarcerated; her lover
was hanged. During her imprisonment, she contrived to escape, and
as a result, served a full term without parole. Upon her release, she
returned to Philadelphia, became
involved in counterfeiting, and was
again imprisoned. She fell ill with
typhoid fever while nursing other inmates at the city’s Walnut Street Prison, and died there on April 24, 1824.
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ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH
A View of Aloysius Church,
Nashua, NH. Signed “Drawn by
WM Brodeur, St. Aloysius Academy,” probably New Hampshire,
ca. 1865-80. Watercolor, pen and
ink on paper. Great condition, in
original frame.
21.5”H x 21.25”W framed
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PAIR OF PORTRAITS
Pair of Miniature Profile Portraits,
King and Katie Clark. Both signed
“Ellsworth,” ca. 1840-50. James
Sanford Ellsworth (1802-1874)
painted in Connecticut and
Massachusetts. Mixed medium
on paper. Excellent condition, appears to be original frame. Great
examples of Ellsworth’s work.
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A PRAYER FOR SALVATION
A Prayer for Salvation Depicting
a Gentleman Holding a Book.
Unidentified artist, probably
New York state, ca. 1830-50.
Known examples of this artist’s
work, which are few but nearly
identical, indicate a New York
provenance. Watercolor, pen and
ink on paper. Excellent condition,
with minor foxing.
16.5”H x 16.75”W framed
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RESIDENCE IN
KITTERY, MAINE
Landscape View of a House in
Kittery, Maine. Signed and dated
“Harry Remick, 1868.” Pastel on
paper. Excellent condition,
matted and framed in a period
walnut frame.
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BIRTH RECORD
Birth Record of John McIntire,
with one banner inscribed “John
McIntire was born in the year of
our Lord, December 13th, 1825,”
and the other banner “Liberty.”
Massachusetts, ca.1825-50. Watercolor on paper. Great condition,
minor staining; in a period, blackpainted frame.
16.25”H x 20.5”W framed
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COLLECTION OF
WORKS BY J.S. BOWER
Collection of Landscapes and Still
Lifes. All works signed or labeled
“Bower,” J.S. Bower, Stoughton,
MA, ca. 1870-1900. Pastel on
paper. All in great condition, a few
with minor touch-ups.
Various sizes, all framed
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98
PAIR OF SPORTING
PAINTINGS
Pair of Sporting Paintings of a
Jumping Trout and Birds. Signed
and dated “Bower, 1888,” J.S.
Bower, Stoughton, MA. Pastel
on paper. Excellent condition, in
original frames bearing the labels
of Cabot Brothers, Boston.
23.5”L x 18.25”W framed
71
99
STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS
Still Life of Flowers in a Basket
Placed on a Pedestal Table
Flanked by Drapery, American or
English, ca. 1850-75. Embroidered
needlework on a white pine
stretcher. Excellent condition, in
a period American gilt frame.
100
TYLER FAMILY SAMPLER
Tyler Family Sampler Depicting
Two Houses Below Script.
Wrought by Ester Tyler, 1825.
Tyler was taught that year by
Maria M. Street of East Haven,
CT, where they both lived.
Embroidered needlework on wool.
Fine condition, with a few areas of
staining, slightly faded, in an
exceptional grain-painted frame.
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101
STILL LIFE
Important Old Master Still Life
Painting of Bread, Plates and Fruit
on a Tabletop. Attributed to Oaias
Beert the Elder (1580-1623),
Flemish, ca. 1615-20. Oil on wood
panel. Fine condition, with scattered in-painting and minor cupping to panel. Provenance: Private
collection, Connecticut. Illustrated in Les Peintres Flamands de
Nature Morte an XVII Siecle, Edith
Greindl; pl. No. 10.
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102
EQUESTRIAN
SPORTING PAINTING
Equestrian Sporting Painting
Depicting Hunters Jumping a
Fence. Signed “GD Rowlandson,”
George Derville Rowlandson
(1861-1928), British, ca. 1880-95.
Oil on canvas. Fine condition,
lined, with minor in-painting
to areas of craquelure.
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PAINTED TRAY
Painted Tray of a Battle Scene.
Unidentified artist, British, ca.
1830-50. Painted after W.J.
Higgins. Inscription on verso
reads: “Capture of the American
Schooner Gypsy by the British
Frigates Homer and Bella Roule 30
April 1812.” Oil on hard board
tray. Excellent condition, with
some craquelure to the surface
and minor touch-ups.
24”H x 29.5”W
74
104
COPENHAGEN HARBOR
Copenhagen Harbor Scene with
Danish Ships. Signed and dated
“Bille,” Carl Ludwig Bille (18151898), Danish, ca. 1856. Oil on
canvas. Fine condition, lined, with
minor in-painting. Provenance:
Private collection, London.
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105
STILL LIFE
Sumptuous Italian Still Life of
Fruit on a Ledge. Attributed to
Giovanni Paolo Castelli (16591730), who was also known as
Spadino; Rome, ca. 1710-20. Oil
on canvas. Fine condition, lined,
on original stretcher, with scattered in-painting, in a carved
period frame.
30”H x 38”W unframed
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106
PORTRAIT OF
YOUNG MAN
A
Full-Length Portrait of a Young
Man Holding a Kite in a Landscape Setting. Unidentified
artist, British, ca. 1740-50.
Oil on canvas. Fine condition,
lined in the 19th century, with
scattered in-painting; retains an
old varnish surface.
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107
Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing
a Blue Jacket with Tails. Unidentified artist, British, ca. 1720-30.
Oil on canvas. Good condition,
wax-lined, with scattered in-painting to areas of craquelure, in a
period frame which is probably
original. Provenance: Private
collection, Boston.
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PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN
Portrait of a Young Man Wearing a
Breasted Jacket and Yellow Vest.
Unidentified artist, British, ca.
1755-75. Pastel on paper. Excellent condition, in original frame
with original glass backboard.
21.25”H x 17.5”W framed
78
DECORATIVE ARTS
I.
Sculpture & Folk Art
II.
Asian Art & Ceramics
III.
Weathervanes
IV.
Andirons & Blown Glass
109
CIGAR-STORE FIGURE
Cigar-Store Figure of an Indian
Maiden. American, possibly New
York or Midwestern States, ca.
1860-80. Carved pine with polychrome paint. The figure is totally
intact, with restoration to the
painted surface and replacement
moldings on the base. The symmetrical carving and quality of this
piece, in particular the superbly
detailed maiden’s face, suggest
that it was produced by an accomplished artist. As with most examples of cigar-store figures, the
original surface was repainted due
to continuous outdoor use. Fortunately, the over-paint on most of
this piece was carefully removed,
leaving traces of the first painted
surface with some original colors
strengthened.
62.25”H x 15.5”W x 19”D
81
110
CARVED STONE TORSO
Carved Stone Torso of a Bust of a
Figure. American, probably Ohio,
ca. 1820-40. Granite. Fine condition, aged and worn from the elements, great surface and patina.
This example is one of a group
of similar stone carvings found in
the Ohio area.
26.75”H x 16.5”W x 8.75”D
39”H x 19.25”W x 13”D with stand
111
MARBLE STONE FIGURE
A Carved, Full-Length Figure of a
Young Girl Standing by a Tree
Stump. American, ca. 1850-75.
Granite. Excellent condition, with
uniform wear and patination from
the elements and a wonderful surface as well. Provenance: Found
in Ohio.
28.5”H x 10”W x 10”D
82
112
CARVED EAGLE
Rare Large-Size Carved Eagle.
New England, probably coastal
Eastern white pine. Old repair to
beak, traces of other gilt surfaces
and gold paint, most of which has
been removed. Provenance:
Private collection; originally found
in Newport, RI. The eagle, with
its full body, outstretched wings
and pronounced talons, perches on
a ball. The gesso and gilt surface
was commonly applied over carved
pieces intended for outdoor use.
37”H x 29.5W” at wings x 12.5”D
83
113
BARBER POLE
A Turned Barber Pole Trade Sign.
American, ca. 1850-65. White pine
with red, white and blue paint.
Wonderful condition, with the
painted surface evenly worn from
weathering, and minor areas of
paint loss. Although the original
painted surface is initially the
sign’s strongest feature, its rare
large size and well-defined turnings are the sculptural elements
that make this example so
aesthetically pleasing.
68”H
114
SWAN DECOY
Carved and Painted Swan Decoy.
American, probably New England,
ca. 1850-60. Eastern white pine
with white paint, probably an early
repainted surface.
13”H x 22”L x 10.25”D
84
115
CAST EAGLE
Cast Pilothouse Eagle with
Outstretched Wings. American, ca.
1860-80. Cast iron with traces of
original gilt surface. Excellent,
untouched condition. Found in
New York state and removed from
a public building, but originally
made for the pilothouse of a boat.
13.5”H x 30.5”W
116
SHIP MODEL OF
THE WHALER NIGER
Fully Developed Model of the
Whaling Ship Niger. Massachusetts,
ca. 1860-68. Pine, mixed woods
with painted surface. The ship was
built in, and sailed out of, New
Bedford, MA.
31.25”H x 38”L x 11.5”D
85
117
UMBRELLA STAND
Carved Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand. Swiss, early 20th
century. Carved walnut with glass
eyes. Wonderful condition, with
original pickax, great patina, and
original varnish surface. Earlier
examples like this one have more
sophisticated and detailed carving.
34”H x 29”W x 18”D
118
SAILOR’S VALENTINE
Sailor’s Valentine Entitled “Think
of Me.” Barbados, late 19th century.
Seashells and crab legs in an
octagonal wood case. Excellent,
untouched condition.
9.5”H x 18”W open
86
119
BEADED VEST
Indian Beaded Child’s Vest
Depicting American Flags on
Both Sides. Plains Indians, probably Sioux, ca. 1890-1910. Leather
hide with painted glass beads.
Fine condition, with only minor
losses of some white beads.
Original vest liner.
17”H x 17.5”W
120
FIRE BUCKET
Fire Bucket Inscribed “Calais F.
Club. S.F. Barker,” and Stamped
“J Boyd, Boston, 1833.” Leather
with polychrome paint and gilt.
Excellent condition, with original
handle and painted decoration.
The Calais Fire Club was located
in Calais, Maine.
13.75”H x 8.25”W
87
121
FISHERMAN
COD
WITH
Carved Fisherman
Hauling His Catch.
Probably English,
ca. 1790-1810.
Carved hardwood
with polychrome
paint. Fine condition, virtually untouched, with great
surface. An outsize
carving that was
probably used as a
trade sign in the
cod-fishing industry.
66.25”H x 24”W
88
122
BODHISATTVA
Carved Bodhisattva Figure.
Chinese, found in Peking, late18th into the 19th century. Carved
wood with gesso and polychrome
paint. Wonderful state of preservation, with some losses of paint
and gesso, later paint removed.
Because these figures were made
by the Chinese for thousands of
years, and because they were situated outdoors, authenticating their
age is often a challenge. This
example could be earlier, judging
by the thinner waist of the figure,
the execution of the carving, and
the pigment of the paint.
70”H x 41”W x 31”D
123
LOKAPALAS
Two Lokapala Figures. Chinese,
Tang Dynasty, ca. 613-901 A.D.
Earthenware with polychrome
paint. Great condition: Figures are
fully intact, with some restoration;
and original paint with some losses.
Left figure 19.25”H
Right figure 21.5”H
89
124
DELFT CHARGER
Adam and Eve Delft Charger
with the Tree of Life and
Snake. English, probably
London, ca. 1680-1700.
Ceramic, lead glaze on back,
white tin glaze and polychrome on front. Excellent
condition, with minor
restoration to the foot ring.
13.5”Diameter
90
125
POLO PLAYER
Polo Player Weathervane Modeled
After Thomas Hitchcock Jr. New
York, ca. 1920. Hitchcock (190044) was considered one of the
greatest polo players of all time.
Full-body copper. Excellent condition, traces of black paint with
verdigris surface, and minor areas
of re-soldering. Provenance:
Presumed removed in the 1950s or
’60s from a stable formerly owned
by Kentucky Gov. Luke Blackburn.
Purchased from the subsequent
owners, who later moved to Ohio.
Provenance: Private collection.
36.75”H x 46”L
37.5”H with stand
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BANNER
Banner Weathervane with
Scrollwork and Spire Finial.
Attributed to Washburne
Company, New York, ca. 1875-90.
The reticulated center scroll is
referred to as the “Tiffany”
design. Copper, iron arrow.
Excellent condition, retaining the
original painted surface. For an
identical example, see E.G.
Washburne’s Catalogue, p. 23.
41”H x 60.5”L
127
BANNER
Banner Weathervane with Initials
and Scrollwork. American, New
England or New York state, ca.
1875-90. Copper, iron arrow.
Untouched, original condition,
including the verdigris surface.
32.25”H x 43.25”L
33.5”H with stand
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128
UNUSUAL COW
Cow Weathervane with Horns and
Pronounced Udders. Probably an
early example from either
Cushing or White (both from
Massachusetts), before they
incorporated, ca. 1870-85. Fullbody copper, cast zinc head.
Untouched condition, superb
verdigris surface with a great
mottled effect. Rare diminutive
size with an unusual textured
body, which is typically smooth
on cows.
13.75”H x 24”L
14.5”H with stand
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129
BLACK HAWK WEATHERVANE
Black Hawk Horse Weathervane.
Attributed to Cushing & White,
Waltham, MA, ca. 1880-90. Fullbody copper. Excellent condition,
in old yellow paint. A perfect form
for a Black Hawk weathervane.
17.5”H x 24”L
18.5”H with stand
130
OFFICER ON A HORSE
Weathervane of an Officer
Mounted on a Horse with His
Sword Drawn. American, probably
New England, ca. 1860-80. Sheet
iron with polychrome paint. Excellent condition, with traces of
the original painted surface and
minor areas of re-soldering on
structural elements. This is a
unique example of an individual
craftman’s work. Unlike factorymade weathervanes, we would categorize this piece as folk art. Illustrated: The Art of the Weathervane,
Steve Miller.
19.75”H x 18”L
20.75”H with base
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HORSE AND JOCKEY
Smuggler Horse and Jockey
Weathervane. Probably Cushing
& White, Waltham, MA, ca.
1890-1900. Full-body copper,
cast zinc rider’s head. Fine condition, old gilt surface with some
verdigris showing.
16.5”H x 32.75”L
17.5”H with stand
132
LEAPING STAG
Leaping Stag Weathervane in a
Rare Diminutive Size. Attributed
to Cushing & White, Waltham,
MA, ca. 1890. Full-body copper,
cast zinc head and antlers. Great
condition, old gilt surface worn,
with verdigris showing through.
17.75”H x 17.5”L
18”H with stand
95
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PATCHEN
Patchen Horse Weathervane in an
Imposing Size. American, probably
New England, ca. 1880-95. Fullbody copper, cast iron head. Fine
condition, some traces of original
surface with verdigris, cast head
with traces of over-gilt.
21”H x 44.75”W
134
BASS
Rare Cast and Molded Bass
Weathervane. American, possibly
New York state, ca. 1865-75. Cast
iron, two-piece mold. Excellent
condition, with traces of original
surface. This weathervane comes
with its original directionals.
7”H x 21”L
75.5”H with directionals
96
135
URN-TOP ANDIRONS
Pair of Hepplewhite Urn-Top,
Column-Form Andirons. Pennsylvania, probably Philadelphia, ca.
1780-95. Brass with some copper,
iron. Excellent condition. Superb
form for a stately pair of andirons.
26.75”H x 11.75”W x 21.5”D
97
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137
ANDIRONS
ANDIRONS
Pair of Federal Steeple-Top
Andirons with Matching Log
Stops. American, probably New
York, ca. 1800-15. Brass and iron.
Excellent condition.
Andirons with Unusual Faceted
Plinths. American, probably New
England, ca. 1800-15. Brass and
iron. Excellent condition.
21.5”H x 10”W x 18”D
19.5”H x 9.5”W x 19.5”D
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139
ANDIRONS
ANDIRONS
Pair of Transitional, Left and
Right Ball-Top Andirons with Log
Stops. American, ca. 1795-1810.
Brass and iron. Fine condition.
Andirons. American, ca. 1800-15.
20.75”H x 10”W x 18”D
19.75”H x 11.5”W x 20.75”D
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141
ANDIRONS
ANDIRONS
Pair of Federal Ball-Top Andirons
with Matching Log Stops. American, ca. 1800-20. Brass and iron.
Excellent condition.
Pair of Federal Urn- and Ball-Top
Brass and iron. Minor imperfections.
23”H x 10.75”W x 21”D
20”H x 9.5”W x 24.25”D
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143
ANDIRONS
ANDIRONS
Pair of Federal Double-Lemon-Top
Andirons with Unusual Urn-Form
Plinths. American, probably New
England, ca. 1800-20. Brass and
iron. Excellent condition.
Pair of Federal Double-Lemon-Top
19.5”H x 10”W x 18.5”D
21”H x 9.75”W x 17.25”D
144
145
ANDIRONS
ANDIRONS
Pair of Federal Double-Urn-Top
Andirons. American, probably
New York, ca. 1795-1810. Brass
and iron. Fine condition.
Pair of Federal, Modified Ball- and
Urn-Form Andirons with Lemon
Tops. American, ca. 1800-20. Brass
and iron. Excellent condition.
20.5”H x 9.75”W x 19”D
21”H x 11”W x 19”D
146
147
ANDIRONS
ANDIRONS
Pair of Federal Acorn-Top Andirons.
ca. 1800-20. Brass and iron. Fine
condition, with restoration to the
end of one dog.
Pair of Federal Acorn-Top Andirons
with Delicately Turned Columns.
ca. 1800-20. Brass and iron. Excellent condition.
16”H x 9”W x 16”D
18.25”H x 9”W x 17”D
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148
GROUP OF BLOWN GLASS,
TO INCLUDE: FLASKS,
GLOBULAR BOTTLES
AND STORAGE JARS
Group of Blown Glass, to Include:
Flasks, Globular Bottles and
Storage Jars. American, primarily
New England and Midwest, first
half of the 19th century.
149
GROUP OF BLOWN GLASS
MOLD-BLOWN GLASS,
TO INCLUDE: OIL LAMPS,
WITCH BALLS AND VASES
AND
Group of Blown Glass and MoldBlown Glass, to Include: Oil
Lamps, Witch Balls and Vases.
American, primarily Sandwich
and Pittsburgh glass companies,
second half of the 19th century.
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150
GROUP OF BLOWN GLASS
THREE-MOLD BLOWN
GLASS, TO INCLUDE:
DECANTERS AND CORDIALS.
AND
Group of Blown Glass and ThreeMold Blown Glass, to Include:
Decanters and Cordials. American,
19th century.
151
GROUP OF BLOWN GLASS,
TO INCLUDE: COPPER
WHEEL-ENGRAVED GLASS
(FLIPS), AND PAINTENAMELED FLASKS
Group of Blown Glass, to Include:
Copper Wheel-Engraved Glass
(Flips), and Paint-Enameled
Flasks. Continental, 18th and
19th centuries.
Please direct requests for individual
descriptions, condition reports, measurements and prices of the glass to
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques.
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SEATED:
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39 West Street, on The Green
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
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