A truly exceptional pair of signed brass trumpet sticks with rare stepped base.
England, c. 1650-60.
In superb condition with no repairs or losses.
8 5/8” h., 6 3/8” diameter base.
SOLD.
Charming Delft Plate
A very rare, and amazingly charming delft plate, depicting a domestic scene of children happily greeting their father as mother sets the table for noontime lunch. Inscribed and dated on the reverse with the following explanation: “When the clock strikes 12, then the children are happy when father comes home. 1809.”
Dutch, probably northern Holland, 1809.
In excellent condition.
8 7/8” diam.
SOLD.
Exceptional Bannisterback Armchair
A very special provincial bannisterback armchair with the best “ram’s horn” arms, four robustly turned stretchers, and original seat; in what appears to be original rosewood graining, with later muted yellow pinstriping.
Probably coastal MA, c. 1720.
In excellent condition with no restoration.
45” h.
Provenance: Katharine Prentis Murphy Collection; John Walton.
SOLD.
Brass Candlesticks
A fine pair of 17th c. Nuremberg bell-base brass candlesticks in a very nice small size.
In excellent condition.
Nuremberg, Germany, c. 1680.
5 7/8” h.
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.
Unusual Lighting Device
A rare and highly unusual iron combination push-up candlestick and spring action rushlight holder.
British, c. 1800.
In excellent condition.
9” h.
SOLD.
Rhenish Stoneware Face Jug
An extremely rare late 15th-early 16th c. Rhenish stoneware face jug in excellent condition.
Probably Aachen/Raeren, c. 1470-1520.
For related pieces, cf. Unger, Steinzeug and Ostkamp And Skip, Baardman Kruiken.
SOLD.
American Indian Basket
A 19th c. Native American basket in extraordinary color and condition.
Eastern Woodlands, New York State.
SOLD.
17th C. English Needlework Picture
An extremely fine 17th c. English needlework picture depicting the story from the Old Testament of Elijah meeting the widow of Zarepath and her son, saving them from starvation, and subsequently raising the son from his deathbed - 1 Kings 17.
England, 2nd half 17th c.
Signed “AS”, the piece is in excellent color and condition.
12” w. x 9” h.
SOLD.
Beyond Necessity
A beautifully designed large wrought iron griddle in excellent condition.
Scottish, late 17th c.-early 18th c.
SOLD.
Child's Bonnet
Vibrant 18th c. crewelwork child’s bonnet in excellent color and condition, together with period stand.
Probably American.
Wool on linen, with only very minor thread loss.
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.
A Friendly Fox
A wonderful carved stone head of a fox.
England, probably early 18th c.
In fine condition.
16” l. x 9 1/4” h. x 8 1/2” w.
SOLD.
Charming Needlework Picture
A lovely Charles II needlework picture depicting a colorful vase of flowers.
English, c. 1660-80.
11 1/2” x 11 1/4."
In fine condition, in period, probably original, frame.
SOLD.
Bannisterback Corner Chair
An exceptional large, and very rare, New England “roundabout” or “corner” chair with unusual bannisterback “crest."
New England, c. 1760-80.
In original mellow red paint.
Maple throughout.
SOLD.
Rare Miniature
An extremely rare 17th c. Dutch brass heemskerk taper stick.
Netherlands, c. 1680.
4 1/4” h.
Minor original “blow” to one side of socket.
SOLD.
Rare Raeren
An unusually diminutive Rhenish stoneware flagon with figural portraits.
Raeren, Germany, c. 1590.
6 3/4” to top of finial.
In excellent condition.
SOLD.
“Job B. Coffin”
A very fine New York State continuous arm Windsor.
Signed under the seat “Job B. Coffin”.
Coffin is listed in Santore, The Windsor Style in America, vol. II, p. 248, as having worked in Fishkill, NY , c. 1780. He is buried in Hudson, NY.
In old black paint over original green; in excellent condition.
36 3/4” OH, 18” SH.
SOLD.
Brass Footwarmer
A very fine 18th c. sheet brass footwarmer with beautifully engraved top. Of sextagonal form, with pierced, engraved and repoussee decoration, the top designed with a fruit-filled basket surrounded by leafy scrolls.
Dutch, c. 1730-40.
In excellent 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.
