Folk Art Mirror

A charming paint-decorated mirror depicting three generations of “fashionable menfolk" surrounded by familiar everyday sights. Painted on leather, the silvery/white painted ground may have been intended to simulate the white silk needlework that is on occasion seen as a background on 18th embroidery.
A rare and charming piece.
Probably English, 2nd half 18th c.
18” x 25”

 

The Finding of Moses

 

A very folky and charming needlework picture depicting the finding of Moses, with little Moses being particularly endearing.
English, late 17th-early 18th c.
In excellent color and condition. Period yellow pine frame and early backboard. 
14” x 18 1/4”

Diminutive Country Cupboard

A simple but sophisticated country cupboard with high beautifully arched base and picture frame molding surrounding the entire front with two shelves in the interior.
New Jersey, c. 1820.
Came out of the original house in New Jersey.
In old taupe paint over the original salmon.
39” w. x 59” h. x 19” d.

Three Very Fine Goffering Irons

L to R: 

Unusually large steel goffering iron in excellent condition. 10 1/4” h. SOLD.

Beautifully “turned” delicate steel goffering iron in excellent condition and color. 8 1/2” h.

Probably the earliest of the group; wrought iron in a great design. 9 1/4” h. SOLD.

While it’s difficult to find agreement among scholars on both precise origin and age, these are likely British/Welsh and 18th-early 19th c.