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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.
An unusually bold, oversized 18th c. American cast and wrought iron waffle iron.
38 1/2” overall length; heart itself 6 1/2” x 6 1/2”.
SOLD.
A finely wrought 18th c. steel fork surmounted by two hearts; probably made as a token of love or as a celebration of marriage.
England, 2nd half of the 18th c.
22 1/4” l.
SOLD.
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.
A rare English sheet iron tobacco box engraved with an unusual scene of a gentleman shooting at a flying bird with his musket (precariously close to a house!) This type of draw box, with patterned pierced holes on the reverse (whose function remains obscure), has variously been called a "boot powderer” or a “hand warmer”, but the recent discovery of one with the saying “Good Virginia Within I have…” makes clear that they were made as tobacco boxes. Often made in Birmingham, dating from the 1730s to the 1780s, they were often signed by the maker, in this case by "T (Thomas) Shaw”.
Birmingham, England, c. 1760-75.
4 3/4” x 2 1/8"
For illustrations of other boxes of this form, and for much more information about their manufacture, use and history, cf. Fennimore, Iron at Winterthur, pp. 330-339.
SOLD.
An imaginative cherry Connecticut Queen Anne highboy, with square carved Spanish feet, knees carved with hearts, carved shells and rosettes on the body, fluted and canted quarter columns, and original finials
Woodbury/Southbury area, CT, c. 1760.
83” h., x 35 1/4” w. (upper case), 38 1/4” w. (lower case).
SOLD.
An unusual pair of 18th c. Queen Anne brass candlesticks with distinctive balusters and sockets.
England, c. 1740.
In excellent condition with minor solder tightening in base of one.
7 3/4” h.
SOLD.
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.
A beautifully carved maple scoop with heart handle.
New England, early 19th c.
10” l.
SOLD.
A lovely pair of 17th c. English needlework pictures featuring two ladies; in fine color and condition.
England, c. 1650-75.
7” x 9.”
SOLD.
Left:
Miniature 17th c. Westerwald flagon with marked pewter lid, in very fine condition.
Germany, c. 1600-25.
5 ¼” h. overall, 4 ½” h. (stoneware).
SOLD.
Right:
Miniature Westerwald ewer with excellent detail and in superb condition.
Germany, c. 1650.
5 ½” h.
SOLD.
A lovely William and Mary one drawer blanket chest with unusually well laid out double arch molding design and especially elegant turned ball feet. Chest is one of a group with similarly distinctive ball feet.
New England, early 18th c.
39” w. x 35 ½” h. x 17 ¾” d.
Excellent condition, in untouched red painted surface with evidence of slightly later faint yellow decoration. Escutcheons original, two brasses on drawer replaced.
SOLD.
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.
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.
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.
SOLD.
An exceptional New England pine settle in untouched red surface and excellent condition.
New Hampshire, late 18th c.
Reputedly from the Erving family of Dover, NH.
59 1/2” x 60 1/2”.
SOLD.
A beautiful 17th c. Dutch brass heemskerk with lovely tulip-shaped socket, in superb condition.
Netherlands, c. 1670.
7 3/4” h
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An extremely charming New England needlework and watercolor picture illustrating a tale from John Bunyan’s allegorical Pilgrim’s Progress (1678). In the narrative Prudence, a damsel who lives in the House Beautiful, asks Christiana if she can cathechise Christiana’s children James, Joseph, Samuel, and Matthew. She speaks to the children in order of their age.
Connecticut or Massachusetts, c. 1800-20.
Silk and watercolor on silk.
20” x 17 ½”
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Two exceptional late 15th c./early 16th c. brass candleholders in superb condition.
L: A beautifully balanced candlestick with opposing pear-shaped teardrops and balanced by three discoidal knops. Northwest Europe, c. 1500; 9 1/4” h. SOLD.
R: An extremely fine, unusually elegant, candleholder with corrugated baluster. Nuremberg, Germany, c. 1500; 9 1/8” h. SOLD.
A wonderfully charming early 18th c.needlework pastoral riff on the story of Cupid and Psyche—a determined Cupid about to “smite” the unaware object of his affections.
England, 1st quarter 18th c.
In great color and condition.
9” x 8 1/2” (needlework); 12 3/4” 12 1/2” (framed).
SOLD.
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