A beautifully carved and designed treen snuffbox in the form of a kneeling tonsured monk.
England, c. 1800.
In excellent condition.
3 1/4” h., 1 3/4” d.
“17AJ73"
An elaborately carved 18th c. box with lovebirds, flowers, and vines, and an inscription on the top bearing the date 1773, with a heart surrounded by the initials of the loved one. While no doubt made by a maker of footwarmers, this appears to have its original velvet lining and shows no sign of a conversion or prior use. It was probably intended as a box to hold jewelry or a love token.
Netherlands, 1773.
9” square, 8 3/4” h.
Beautifully Designed Chopper
A beautifully designed steel and wood food chopper, probably intended as a betrothal or wedding gift, with the blade surmounted by two lovebirds.
England, 2nd half 19th c.
In excellent condition, with the brass head of one pin missing on one side.
10 1/4” h. x 8 3/4” w.
Great Color, Great Design
A stunning paint decorated hanging Native American hanging basket in excellent condition.
Algonquin, c. 1820.
11” w. x 10 3/4” h. x 4 1/4” d.
"M.H. 1790"
Extremely rare signed and dated 18th c. quillwork mirror.
American or English, 1790.
11 1/2” x 12 1/4”.
Stamped on the reverse “John S. Walton Inc.”
For similarly dated and initialled (“LH 1737”), though much more elaborate, work by Lydia Hutchinson, cf. Women’s Work, Embroidery in Colonial Boston, p. 16, fig. 7. The simplicity of the border and the late 18th c. date may suggest further research into a possible American origin.
Fine Brass Goffering Iron
A rare nicely turned tripod-base brass goffering iron with paw feet.
England, c. 1780-1820.
In excellent condition.
9” h.
The Steel Menagerie
A group of four steel choppers in the shape of different animals. French, late 19th c.
Elephant - a very rare form with incised details; 11” l. SOLD.
Horse - a beautifully shaped form in fine finish; 12” l.
Fox with inlaid copper eye; 10 1/2” l.
Bird with inlaid copper eye and inlaid handle; 10” l.
Rare 17th c. Dutch Sconce Arm
A scarce and beautifully crafted brass arm in excellent condition.
Netherlands, 17th c.
Turned baluster period but not original.
14 1/2” l., 6“ h.
Country Life
An exceptional hand-painted tray depicting a very active village scene.
English, c. 1820.
Excellent condition.
21 ¼” x 30 ¼”
Window Grille with Shutters
A rare survivor—a complete early window set with elaborate heart decorated ironwork grille, shutters, and frame.
Spain/Spanish provincial, 16th c.
31 3/4” w. x 38 1/2” h.
Very Fine and Rare Courting Mirror
America, prob. CT, and northern Europe, 2nd half 18th c.
An unusually sophisticated courting mirror with carved broken-arch pediment and scalloped bottom surrounding reverse-painted glass. The elaborate cherry carved frame appears to have been made here to encase a simple European courting mirror.
In excellent condition, missing two tiny pieces of glass from interior eglomise frame.
19 ½” h. x 13” w.
Provenance: Israel Sack, Inc., New York, Sotheby’s, Sale 6483, Oct 24, 1993, Lot 283.
Exhibited: Museum of American Folk Art, 1983, ”The Keene Eye,” fig. 69.
Dated and Signed Maritime Cutlery Box
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.
