A charming diminutive 18th c. American mirror with veneered crest and original finish.
New England, 3rd quarter 18th c.
12 1/2” x 6 3/4”
SOLD.
“Thomas Porter His Book Denvers (sic Danvers ) . January Ye 21 1772"
A very rare Salem, MA embossed leather wallet marked “Salem R.D.” on both exterior sides, with the interior marked on both sides as above.
7 15/16” l. x 4.75 h. folded.
SOLD.
Snuffbox with King George I Portrait
A very rare English horn snuffbox inscribed with a portrait of King George I, surrounded by the initials “GR," a crown, and a pair of trumpeting angels, possibly made on his accession to the kingship in 1714. In excellent condition with traces of gilding.
3” w.
SOLD.
“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.
SOLD.
American Indian Basket
A 19th c. Native American basket in extraordinary color and condition.
Eastern Woodlands, New York State.
SOLD.
Exceptional Warming Pan
Extremely fine 17th c. Dutch brass warming pan depicting the spies Joshua and Caleb returning from Canaan carrying a pole with a large bunch of grapes as a disguise.
Possibly original heart shaped hanger.
In superb condition.
SOLD.
Commemorative Bottle
A very fine painted Dutch bottle commemorating the 1673 naval Battle of Kykduin, (also known as the Battle of Texel) under the Admirals Tromp and De Ruyter.
In very fine condition, with very minor chips to paint.
13” h.
SOLD.
"DS 1709"
A rare and exceptional two drawer studded leather trunk, made for David Stoddard of Boston in 1709. David Stoddard(1685-1723), the son of Mary and Simeon Stoddard, was a London and Boston merchant. Descended in the original family till quite recently, the trunk is accompanied by extensive family history, including the line of descent.The history includes not only much genealogical information, but also pictures of the piece in situ in the Loring-Greenough in Jamaica Plain where it had descended through the female line. With magnificent intact studded brass decoration and hardware, as well as the unusual addition of two drawers, this unusually well-documented piece gives us a glimpse into the material culture of Boston in the first decade of the 18th c.
Probably made in Holland or London, 1709.
In very fine condition with minor damage to the original leather on the two sides.
38 1/2” w. x 19 3/4” h. x 20” d.
SOLD.
Rare Folding Bookstand
An ingeniously crafted, carved folding oak bookstand, initialed and dated “JW 1742.”
England, 1742 or possibly earlier, with initials and date added in 1742.
In excellent condition.
12 3/4” h. (open) x 10 1/2” w.
SOLD.
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.
SOLD.
Diminutive Leather Costrel
A rare 17th c. English leather costrel in an unusually small size.
In excellent condition.
5 1/2” h. x 4” d. x 5” l.
SOLD.
Oak Footwarmer
A deeply carved early 18th c. foot warmer with chip-carved corners, in original red wash; with original handle, and hardware.
Probably American, possibly English or Dutch.
7 1/4” sq. (body).
In very fine condition with small chip to edge of one corner of top molding.
SOLD.
Charming Watercolor Schoolgirl Box
For those who love New England architecture—a charming watercolor schoolgirl box of unusual form and design. Said to have come from a house in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, this box is on original turned feet, and has a compartmentalized interior.
Vermont, c. 1820-30.
In excellent condition.
9” l. x 4 1/4” h. x 6 3/4” d.
SOLD.
Dated Hourglass
A documentary 18th c. turned and carved hourglass with pinwheel decoration on one end, and the date “Anno 1760” on the other.
Probably Dutch; 10 1/2” h.
In fine condition with no repairs or replacements. In later black paint over the original salmon.
NB. 1760 is the year when the single or unitary “bulb” began to replace the earlier two-part bulb that had been conjoined by a combination of fiber and sealant.
SOLD.
Early Hourglass
A very fine early hourglass with carved columns and superb patina. This piece has never been painted except for a dark gold circle on the top, probably originally done to simulate brass decoration.
Probably Dutch, c. 1650-1700.
7 1/4” h., all original.
For a related glass, cf. Delalande, Sabliers d”Autrefois (Hourglasses of the Past), pp. 292-5 and pp. 214 -15.
SOLD.
Finely Wrought Churchwarden’s Pipe
An elegant 18th c. steel churchwarden’s pipe with unusual barrel-shape turned detail on stem.
England, mid. 18th c.
In excellent condition. 21” l.
SOLD.
Lignum Vitum Mortar & Pestle
A beautifully turned lignum vitae mortar and original pestle in great condition and wonderful patina.
England, 18th c.
Signed “J. Salisbury” on the underside of the mortar and on the pestle
Mortar 7 1/2” h., pestle 10 1/4” l.
SOLD.
Maple Scoop
A beautifully carved maple scoop with heart handle.
New England, early 19th c.
10” l.
SOLD.
Engraved Tinder Pistol
A very fine engraved brass, steel and wood tinder pistol with oversized and finely detailed candle holder; in excellent condition.
England, 2nd half 18th c.
7” l.
SOLD.
Rare Traveling Churchwarden's Pipe
A fine and unusual steel churchwarden’s pipe that unscrews into three separate parts for ease while traveling.
Prob. England, mid-18th c.
18 ½” l.
SOLD.
