One of the finest examples we have seen—an unusually bold and tall “three kings” candlestick.
Flemish/Netherlands, c. 1500.
17 1/4” h. In superb condition.
For similar examples, cf. Brons en Messing, pp. 31-2.
SOLD.
German Stoneware Jug
An unusually small 17th c. German stoneware Bellarmine jug with an unusually well-defined large mask.
Prob. Frechen, c. 1650.
5 3/4” h.
17th C. Painted Hourglass
A very fine late 17th century painted hourglass in the original black paint, with the original wrapping.
Netherlands, c. 1690-1700.
In excellent condition.
"In Memory of Levi and Simon Davis” by Rebecca Davis Patrick (1797-1835), Worcester County, Massachusetts, c. 1815
A stunning watercolor memorial depicting a mourning woman clad in blue next to a tomb under a willow tree, the row of buildings in background including a view of Boston's Faneuil Hall likely copied from an illustration printed in the March 1789 issue of Massachusetts Magazine; the tomb inscribed: "In Memory of Levi Davis Who was Born Feby 1 and died Feby 4 1796 & Simon G Davis Who Was born Jany 10 1813 and Died June 20 1815."
Original eglomisé mat signed "Rebecca Davis" (lower right).
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper decorated with silver thread with an eglomisé surround and original frame(15 x 16 3/4 in).
Illustrated in Nina Fletcher Little, Little by Little: Six Decades of Collecting American Decorative Arts, (New York: E.P. Dutton, 1984), fig. 187, p. 142.
Provenance: Important Americana: The Bertram K. Little and Nina Fletcher Little Collection, Part I, Sale 6526, Sotheby's, New York, New York (29 January 1994), Lot 192. Collection of Thomas D. Williams, Litchfield, Connecticut, 1954.
Exhibitions: Land and Seascape as Observed by the Folk Artist, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection, Williamsburg, Virginia, January 13 - May 11, 1969. Illustrated in the catalogue as fig. 40, p. 25.
“M.H.E. 1844”
A spectacular folk art yarn sewn hearth rug, signed and dated by the maker. Dated only 20 years after the earliest known dated yarn sewn rug, this rug stands out for its rarity, its originality of design, its charm, and its vibrant palette.
64” x 28 1/2.
Brass Waxjack
A wonderful 18th century brass waxjack with elaborate scrolled base and feet and finial depicting a youth holding a wine bottle in one hand and a glass in the other.
Dutch, 1st half 18th c.
Brass Carrying Lantern
An elaborately decorated carrying lantern with hinged handle to hold extra candle, and reflector sconce in the interior. On unusual “shell” shaped ridged feet, with cut-out tulips, and repoussee decoration. In excellent condition.
Dutch, late 17th - early 18th c.; 10 ¼” h.
SOLD.
New England Tea Table
A lovely 18th century New England oval-top tea table in exceptional historic red paint; the apron with shaped 3-step corners.
Probably CT, c. 1760.
Maple throughout, 27 1/2” h.
In great condition; all 24 wooden pegs in place and original.
Charming Diminutive Mirror
A charming, diminutive pine mirror, the carved rectangular frame with shaped crest and triangular pendant.
Probably New England, c. 1800.
11 1/2" h. x 5” w.
Venetian Brass Candlestick
Exceptional 16th c. Venetian brass candlestick with complex engraving showing Moorish influence.
In excellent condition save for minor solder tightening on underside.
5 1/2" h.
Steel Fork with Heart Motif
Exceptional late 17th c. steel fork with multiple hearts and scrolls.
English, c. 1680-1700.
17 1/2” h.
Mangle Board
No doubt intended as a love token or marriage gift, this elaborately decorated oak mangle board incorporates a crest with six carved rosettes and six carved roundels with start motifs flanking a central heart with the initials of the married couple "MSL."
Netherlands, early 18th c.
37 " l.
Sugar Cutters
A truly special pair of sugar cutters engraved with a lady and gentleman on one side, and a love poem on the other. The inscription reads: “For love is of, A truer Kind, When they are, With virtue entwined. There is no flower, That lovelier Blooms, Than when two hearts, Have but one mind.”
Germany, probably, Nuremberg, early 18th c.
SOLD.
18th C. Needlework Picture
A very finely worked eighteenth century needlework picture of a shepherd and shepherdess that derives firstly, from scenes of courtly love, and then, from earlier 17th c. pictures of courting couples amid a pastoral landscape.
England, c. 1740.
Silk and wool on canvas.
In excellent color and condition; 20 3/4” x 18 3/4” framed.
Wrought Iron Trammel
A bold and unusually large wrought iron trammel with scrolled hearts and a snake "finial"—no doubt used in a cooking fireplace.
French or Flemish, late 17th -early 18th c.
In excellent condition.
46” l.
Inlaid 1705 Pipecase
A wonderful dated “1705” pipecase with copper hearts, and inlaid salmon, blue, black and white circles.
From the Wynkoop-Lansing house, Stone Ridge, NY.
Probably Hudson Valley, possibly Dutch
Small loss to one side of end of stem.
6 1/2” l.
Silver Pique Snuff Box
A delightful silver pique snuff box depicting a festive scene of musical entertainment.
English or French, c. 1725.
3” x 2 1/4”
Marriage-Themed Tobacco Box
An unusual Dutch brass tobacco box commenting on the consequences of power-sharing in a marriage: with a monkey orchestrating chaos, the inscription reads (roughly):
”Where the woman (wife) rules and wants to be guardian over the house..there things are already wrong..there is no bigger cross."
Signed under the monkey, “A.V. Houte."
Both sides are identical.
Netherlands, c. 1700.
3 3/4” diam.
Queen Anne Taperstick
A superb 18th c. English Queen Anne taper stick with exceptional detail, in excellent condition. Underside shows evidence of original gilding.
England, c. 1740-5.
4 3/4” h.
For related stick, cf. Gentle and Feild, English Domestic Brass 1680-1810, p. 117, fig. 27.
Lovely Utensil Rack
A lovely wrought iron utensil rack with a central floral element surrounded by a play on a floral/fleur de lys motif.
In excellent condition.
France, 18th c.
18” w. x 10 3/4” h.
For a related rack, cf. H R D’Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork, fig. 340
