Fine Delft marriage plate, initialed and dated “1692."
17th c., probably English, possibly Dutch.
In excellent condition with very minor glaze flakes.
Whimsical Utensil Rack
A beautifully designed utensil rack, the sheet-iron plate with a cut out star motif flanked by cut out hearts, topped with an exuberant floral motif centering on a single iron and copper flower.
Flemish or French, 18th c.
For related racks, cf. H R D’Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork, p. 340.
Bold Bannisterback Armchair
A bold and unusual 18th c. bannister back armchair with cut-out heart in dome-shaped crest, acorn finials,”sausage” turned stretchers, and complex molded bannisters; in fine old, painted surface.
Prob. coastal Connecticut or New York / Long Island; c. 1760.
Maple and ash; 44 1/2” h., 17” sh.
No repairs or restoration.
Rare Standish
A very fine and rare brass and iron standish with original red fabric wind shield/penwipe in the shape of a flame.With adjustable candleholder on an iron shaft topped by a brass finial in the shape of a dog, four bird finials atop the elaborately embossed brass standish top, ending in four brass claw feet holding up a shaped iron base.
Continental, prob. French or Italian, first half 18th c.
In excellent condition with only a small bit of ribbon trim missing from the flame-shaped shield.
Provenance: Kindig collection.
"AJ 1742"
A characterful oak lever action nutcracker, signed and dated “AJ 1742” in the shape of a stern bearded man.
Probably English.
11 1/2” l.
Kneeling Monk
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.
Rhode Island Windsor Armchair
An excellent continuous-arm Windsor armchair with full height and in superb condition. In early 19th c. black with striped decoration over the original gray.
Rhode Island, c. 1780.
37” OH; 18 1/4” SH.
Rare Boston William & Mary Daybed
A very fine early 18th c. maple William and Mary Boston daybed with period, though not original, 18th c. crewel flame stitch upholstery. The crest mirrors the best of the related leatherback arm and side chairs found in Boston in the early 18th c. This rare example is in excellent condition.
Boston, MA, c. 1725; 37 3/4” l. x 21” w. x 70” l.
Provenance: New York Historical Society, Mrs. J. Insley Blair
For related Boston daybeds; cf. Nutting, Furniture Treasury, pl. 1603; Lockwood, Colonial Furniture in America, p.145, fig. 641.
"BY THE NAME OF SYLVESTER"
This heraldic watercolor illustrates, by means of sylvan imagery, the family name of “Sylvester.” More complex and artful than most of these family crests attributed to the Massachusetts heraldic painter John Coles (1749-1809), the crest is surmounted by a fifteen star American flag. The fifteenth star was added to our flag on Jan. 13, 1794, and we assume that to be the approximate date of the watercolor.
Massachusetts, c. 1794.
In excellent condition; 12” x 16” framed.
Charming Circular Hooked Rug of a House
A crisp and charming circular hooked rug depicting a house with red doors, surrounded by a stylized wreath of flowers.
American, c. 1920.
In excellent condition.
37” diam.
Large Gothic Candlestick
An extraordinary oversized late Gothic brass candlestick in fine condition.
Netherlands, c. 1500-25.
13 ¼” h
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.
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”
Exceptional Pieced and Appliqued Bed/Table Cover
A very charming early 19th c. pieced and appliquéd bed/table cover in great color and very fine condition. Signed “SLS” below basket of flowers.
New England, c. 1820.
61” x 92” (inc. fringe)
Minor repair-one small patch (1/2” x 3 1/2”) in brown background of one square.
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 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.
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.
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. SOLD.
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.
