Maritime, 1880.
A beautifully conceived oak cutlery box with bold rope carving, signed and dated “EY 1880."
18 ¾” l. x 8 ¼” d. x 4 ¾” h.
Set of Hudson Valley Side Chairs
Prob. mid-Hudson River Valley, NY, c. 1770.
A fine set of five New York State Queen Anne side chairs with tiger maple posts, some tiger maple legs, and beautiful original patina.
Three chairs are perfect; one has part of one foot restored, and one has 2” restoration to one splat.
40” OH, 17” SH.
Rare Adjustable Waxjack
Continental, prob. Scandinavian, late 18th c.
A large and very unusual cast and sheet iron adjustable wax jack in fine condition.
9” h.
Stone Carving
Italian, 16th c.
Unusually sensitive marble carving of Moses.
9” h.
Set of Four 18th C. Brass Candlesticks
Augsburg, Germany, c. 1730-40.
A rarely found set of four silver-form brass candlesticks in mint condition and excellent color.
8 1/8" h.
For a nearly identical form in silver, by the Master Johann Philipp Heckenauer, cf. Baur, Metal Candlesticks, pl. 207, p. 120.
Unusual Tilt-Top Candlestand
New England, prob. NH, c. 1800-25.
A rare and imaginative cherry candlestand with an elaborately shaped top and unusual carved baluster in wonderful old finish and excellent condition.
28 1/4" OH (top down).
Candle Snuffer with Tray
France, c. 1740.
A very fine cast brass snuffer and boldly-shaped and molded tray with scrolled handle.
8" l.
In excellent condition.
Needlework Picture: "A Gift from Mary Blades"
Probably American Midwest, possibly Ontario, c. 1830.
A unique and unusually artful needlework picture in great color.
Wool and silk on linen.
14" x 14 1/4"
A small, pea-sized hole upper left; in period, but not original frame.
Bannister-Back High Chair
Hudson River Valley, New York. c. 1720.
Descended in the Morris family.
35 1/2"h.
Exceptional, undisturbed painted finish, full height, replaced rush seat.
Applique Table Cover
New England, c. 1845.
Wool applique on wool ground.
40" x 75"
In excellent condition.
Pictured in Joel and Kate Kopp, American Hooked and Sewn Rugs, Folk Art Underfoot, pl. 218, p. 125.
Crewel-Embroidered Table Cover
New England, c. 1830-40.
Wool and silk on wool.
31" x 31"
In excellent condition.
Patriotic Bedcover Embroidered with American Eagle and Shield
New England, probably southern CT, c. 1820-30.
Wool on wool.
83" x 93".
Very minor repairs to foundation.
Applique and Embroidered Table Cover
New England, mid 19th c.
Wool and glazed cotton on wool.
In excellent condition.
42" x 24"
Hooked Rug
American, probably Pennsylvania, last quarter 19th c.
Cotton and wool on burlap.
54" x 35 1/2"
In very good condition.
Two Cats Rug
American, 4th quarter of 19th c.
Cotton on burlap.
32" x 50"
Minor scattered repairs.
Bell-Metal Candlestick
Northwest Europe, Flanders, c. 1500.
10 1/2"h.
Minor dents to base.
Wrought Iron Lighting Stand
England, late 18th c.
Adjustable standing rushlight and candleholder.
Finial and top edge of candle cup are notch-decorated, with barrel shaped stop, and chamfered, pointed feet.
46 2/4" h.
1" x 1/4" loss to edge of drip pan.
Pair of Candlesticks / Candelabra
French, c. 1730.
Elaborately chased and engraved with matching five-light detachable candelabra arms.
11 1/4"h (w/o candelabra). 17 5/8"h (w/ candelabra).
In fine condition.
Watercolor Portrait of a Young Lady
New England, c. 1820.
Charming portrait on a heart-shaped board, no doubt given as a token of love.
Iznik Dish
Ottoman Turkey, c. 1680.
Iznik dish decorated with peonies, tulips, and saz leaf within brown rock and wave border.
11 3/4" diameter.