- STAINED POPLAR & PINE MINIATURE BRACKET
STAINED POPLAR & PINE MINIATURE BRACKET FOOTblanket chest ca. 1810-1830; blind dovetail constructed chest with dovetails revealed on side panels, scroll-cut high bracket feet in similar form, the trim cased single plank poplar wood lid on iron butt hinges and interior with poplar and pine till, retaining original chest lock, 21 3/4"x 12"x 13"; Condition: simple original stain and light varnish finish
- FINE FOLK ART POLYCHROME PAINTED PUZZLE
FINE FOLK ART POLYCHROME PAINTED PUZZLE OPEN PENCIca. 1854 dated; oak and softwood crafted trick open box for pencils or sewing, chip carved solid wood two-compartment box with wooden pin hinged lid with slide through dovetails on either end and two part construction on lid with star carved stop block, the box with colorful polychrome black over red with blue/green on slide bars and floral accents, 9 1/2"x 1 3/4"x 2 1/4"; Condition: one stop noted as replacement on one end, other is correct; possible continental (?); interior compartment small reservoir has bees wax in it - possibly used as sewing box (?)
- LIGHT GREEN PAINTED COUNTERTOP MILL
LIGHT GREEN PAINTED COUNTERTOP MILL DESKca. 1830-1870; pine dovetail constructed narrow mill desk with slope hinged lid and sloped customer non-operating desk with cut-nail mounted bottom and baseboard trim, in an old light sage paint, 14 3/4"x 27"x 13 1/4"; Condition: dovetails are secondary mounted with cut-nails, good
- RUSTIC PRIMITIVE TREE TRUNK CABINETRustic
RUSTIC PRIMITIVE TREE TRUNK CABINETRustic primitive tree trunk cabinet or end table. 19th century. Tree trunk fitted with iron handles, hinges and sliding hinge lock. One fitted shelf in interior. Staining and water damage to wood on top. Chips and small separations to dovetails and top. Natural splits and cracks to wood throughout cabinet. Losses and wear to wood along bottom edges and feet. Doors do not lock and close flush.
19 1/2" W x 15 3/4" D x 29" H. 61 lbs.
- TWO 19C APOTHECARY CABINETS WITH REVERSE
TWO 19C APOTHECARY CABINETS WITH REVERSE PAINTED LABELSThe matching cabinets are each configured with eight large drawers below twelve smaller drawers, all having cock beaded moldings framing the flame mahogany fronts which are set with a thick, gold foil reverse-painted glass identification label. The sides, backs, top and bottom of each case are unfinished. Each drawer is constructed with hand cut dovetails and hand chamfered bottom boards confirming the date as mid 19th century or earlier.Each measures 24 x 53 x 9.5 inches.Very good condition as shown, noting that six labels are chipped or crack, all are present and original as are the glass knobs on each drawer.Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado.
- Jacob Fry Walnut Chippendale Tall Clock,
Jacob Fry Walnut Chippendale Tall Clock, Woodstock VA, documented on p. 282 -285 in Early Virginia Clockmakers and Silversmiths, James Biser Whisker and John R. Coe, a copy included. Broken scroll bonnet with acorn finials and carved rosettes, rosette below the center plinth, the arched door with H-hinges, with painted steel dial signed Jacob Fry Woodstock, the waist with an arched overlapping door flanked by inset quarter columns raised on a base with straight bracket feet, with cast iron weights and original pendulum, 102 1/2"H, from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Shenandoah Valley Clocks by Phillip Whitman matches signature on another Fry clock, the book is included in the purchase of clock, 10 years in a private collection, the dial is in excellent condition, the brass face hinges appear to be original, the surface is old but not the first. The lower right and left side of the molding on the bonnet have losses, there is separation in the dovetails on top of the bonnet, see photos, the center plinth is possibly replaced, there is a 5” horizontal age split in face board below arch, the upper right corner of the mask has been replaced, see interior photo, the finials are old/appropriate, (1) has split, see photo, cannot say If they are original, rosettes appear original, there is a vertical age split in the face of the lower part of the case, the feet are appropriate old replacements.
- WORK TABLEA good Canadian flamed walnut
WORK TABLEA good Canadian flamed walnut work table. The solid figured top opens on recessed supports. The veneered drawer fronts constructed with pine secondary wood, fine dovetails, original pulls (three restored), rosehead nails, two false drawers seen verso, raised on a nicely turned base with well shaped scrolling supports. New Brunswick, circa 1860. The Larry Foster Collection.
- SPANISH CARVED SINGLE BOARD TOP TABLESpanish
SPANISH CARVED SINGLE BOARD TOP TABLESpanish carved mixed wood table, 17th/ 18th c., having rectangular top fashion from a single board, above center frieze drawer with oversized dovetails, featuring carved floral motif to drawer front, rising on turned legs joined by box stretcher, approx 31"h, 45.25"w, 25.5"d
- STICKLEY STYLE OAK TRESTLE TABLE. Super
STICKLEY STYLE OAK TRESTLE TABLE. Super quality with butterfly dovetails and great patina and custom made by Ottavio of New Rochelle NY. From a Scarsdale NY estate. Dimensions: 30"h x 35" x 62" Condition: Good light surface scratches.
- A PAIR OF WOOD STOOLS WITH BUTTERFLY
A PAIR OF WOOD STOOLS WITH BUTTERFLY DOVETAILS ON Seat. From an Atlantic City New Jersey location. Dimensions: 19" h x 18" dia Condition: Good.
- ANTIQUE MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT DESK. A
ANTIQUE MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT DESK. A nice 18th Century desk with dovetails on top. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: 41" h x 18" w x 36" d. Condition: Scuffs, scratches, stains piece of pull missing.
- PERCIVAL BAXTER'S SLANT LID DESK 18th
PERCIVAL BAXTER'S SLANT LID DESK 18th c. Country Chippendale Desk, red stained maple surface, top with exposed dovetails, molded edge lid with breadboard ends, interior fitted with six drawers and six pigeon holes, case with four graduated drawers with cockbeaded edge molding, brass oval drop bail pulls, set on a shaped bracket base, pine secondary wood, 42" high, 43" x 21 1/2". Old repairs.
Percival Proctor Baxter (1876-1969) served terms in the Maine State Senate, Maine House of Representatives and was elected the 53rd governor of the State of Maine (1921-1925). He also donated significant land for public use, including Baxter State Park (in Piscataquis County), Baxter Woods (in Portland), and Mackworth Island State Park (in Falmouth).
- PRIMITIVE WALNUT SLIDE LID CANDLE BOXca.
PRIMITIVE WALNUT SLIDE LID CANDLE BOXca. 1900-1930; primitive construction with hand cut non-uniform dovetails, pin nail mounted chamfer molded bottom and rabbit molded edge slide lid with mounted rail, walnut stain and tung oil finish, 11 3/4"x 6 1/2"x 5"; Condition: nice primitive form bench made box
- An antique dovetailed candle box with
An antique dovetailed candle box with a sliding lid and shaped top. 16.5”H x 5”W x 3.5”D Condition: some shrinkage to dovetails CT Transfer Fee $10
- Antique 19th C English Salesman Sample
Antique 19th C English Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Front Sideboard Buffet. Finely crafted with locking doors, a wine bottle caddy inset, dovetails and tapered panels under drawers. Brass rail gallery. Dimensions: H: 11.25 inches: W: 18.75 inches: D: 6.5 inches ---
US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred.
Condition: Chip to front corner. Scratches to the surfaces. Door lock hardware is broken. Top is warped.
- Solid Tree Stump Natural Wood Glass
Solid Tree Stump Natural Wood Glass Top High Top Table. Three metal tube legs. Inlaid dovetails to top.
Dimensions: H: 40 inches: W: 36 inches ---
Condition: Light wear.
- TIGER OAK CANDLE BOX WITH DOVETAILS,
TIGER OAK CANDLE BOX WITH DOVETAILS, MID-19TH C.A beautifully constructed tiger oak candle box, very finely dovetailed, with tombstone shaped hanger and slide front. Circa 1840.
Measures 17 x 5.5 x 3.75 inches.
Condition
Exceptional condition for the age.
- PINE WALL BOX, PERTH COUNTY, CA. 1850A
PINE WALL BOX, PERTH COUNTY, CA. 1850A blue-painted pine wall box with drawer from North Easthope Township in Perth County. The face of the box and drawer are decorated with hand painted coral and white flowers with green stems inside a fine white pinstripe rectangle, while the box is constructed with large dovetails and the lid is affixed with original brass hinges. Top edge of drawer front restored. Illustrated in "A Splendid Harvest" by Michael Bird, plate 195 and in "Folk Treasures of Historic Ontario", plate 190. Ex Gerald Fagan collection. Ontario, circa 1850. H: 8.5"; W/L: 12"; D/P: 6.5". FRANCAIS: Boitier mural en pin peint en bleu avec tiroir, canton de North Easthope dans le comté de Perth. La façade et le tiroir sont décorés de fleurs corail et blanches peintes à la main avec des tiges vertes à l'intérieur d'un rectangle à fines rayures blanches, construction à larges queues d'arondes, couvercle fixé à charnières en laiton d'origine. Bord supérieur de la façade du tiroir restauré. Illustré dans "A Splendid Harvest" de Michael Bird, planche 195 et dans "Folk Treasures of Historic Ontario", planche 190. Ex-collection Gerald Fagan. Ont., circa 1850.
- 18TH C. FRENCH PROVINCIAL TABLEA good
18TH C. FRENCH PROVINCIAL TABLEA good 18th century French Provincial walnut work table, the rectangular single board plank top with a large overhang over two frieze drawers, each drawer showing a thick walnut drawer front with two large dovetails assisted by exuberant large rosehead nails and pine secondary wood. The barley twist legs and stretcher with pinned construction. A fine example. Repair to top.
Measuring, 27.5" high x 41.5" wide x 23.5" deep.
- A CONTEMPORARY STUDIO FURNITURE STYLE
A CONTEMPORARY STUDIO FURNITURE STYLE STORAGE CABINET A Contemporary Studio furniture style storage cabinet, in the manner of Nakashima Studios, the highly figured case with exposed dovetails, and having a hinged drop front single door with raised butterfly accents, and opening to the fitted interior with four drawers, overall 16.5"h x 70.5"w x 17"d
- 18TH C. HUDSON VALLEY WALNUT FOOT STOOL18th
18TH C. HUDSON VALLEY WALNUT FOOT STOOL18th C. Hudson Valley Walnut Foot Stool with Roses Head Nail Construction, Wide Dovetails, and Spring Lock Drawer. 10 1/4"h x 10 1/2"w x 11"d. Condition: : Good with cracks to the wood.
Condition:
Condition: : Good with cracks to the wood.
- DRUM STYLE GAME TABLE WITH GILT AND
DRUM STYLE GAME TABLE WITH GILT AND TOOLED LEATHER TOP4 leg pedestal with brass claw feet, carved urn, brass hardware.
Knees and hips inlaid with maple. Claw feet are castered with solid metal rollers. 4 lockable drawers with brass pulls compliment 4 faux drawers in between. A rich pale green leather top, impressed with concentric rings of scroll and scallops, features gilding and texture. The entire top spins smoothly about the carved solid wood urn. Drawers are of oak, straight grain, with narrow dovetails. Leather, parts of the inlay, and various surfaces show wear consistent with age and use. Total approx. weight 80lb.
Issued: early to mid 20th c.
Dimensions: 39"D x 30"H
Condition:
Age and use related wear
- HEPPLEWHITE STYLE 19TH C. NEOCLASSICAL
HEPPLEWHITE STYLE 19TH C. NEOCLASSICAL WRITING DESKRevivalist writer with leathered top and twin side leaves.
4 pullout side drawers and center drawer, 3 of which lock (key long since misappropriated). The oak-lined drawers feature slim, hand-sawn dovetails and it is replete with Greco-roman fluted legs, lots of fine brass furniture with inlay and crowning in the Federalist style.
Issued: late 19th to early 20th c.
Dimensions: 50.5"L x 28"D x 30.5"H
Condition:
Age and use related wear
- EAST TN HEPPLEWHITE ONE-DRAWER TABLE
EAST TN HEPPLEWHITE ONE-DRAWER TABLE & BASKETKnox County, Tennessee Cherry one drawer Hepplewhite table and a Knox County buttocks basket. 1st item - Knox County cherry one drawer table with tapered legs. Drawer with scratch beaded front, wedged dovetails, medial support. 28 3/8" H x 25" W x 18 1/2" D. Circa 1820. 2nd item - Large Knox Co. buttocks basket in the old surface. 19" W x 14" H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Descended through the family of Revolutionary War soldier, Colonel John Sawyers.
Condition:
1st item - top with stains, replaced pull. 2nd item - approximately 3-4 weavers with breaks to the bottom.
- KENTUCKY CHERRY JACKSON PRESSKentucky
KENTUCKY CHERRY JACKSON PRESSKentucky cherry press, possibly Bardstown area. Two part construction, poplar secondary. Shallow ogee molded cornice over two long paneled doors with a base having two dovetailed drawers over two deep beveled paneled doors. Full pilaster turnings with ionic carved capitals transitioning to tall elaborately turned feet. Round wooden pulls and base with paneled sides. Dovetails in the top of the upper section match the dovetails of the drawers on the lower section. 88 1/4" H x 42 1/2" W x 19 1/2" D. Circa 1835.
Condition:
Older refinish, later locks, lower section with interior shelf modification with half the shelf raised to a higher level.
- PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHESTPaint decorated
PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHESTPaint decorated blanket chest with faux graining in a sine wave pattern. Chest with hinged top, case with exposed dovetails, two lower dovetailed drawers with canted lipped fronts, case rests on four turned legs. Tulip poplar primary, white pine secondary wood. 28-3/4" H x 50" W x 22-1/2" D. Mid 19th century, Mid Atlantic.
Condition:
Some surface wear, mostly to edges and feet. Split, approximately 12" L, lower left side.
- TIGER MAPLE STAND OR WRITING TABLETiger
TIGER MAPLE STAND OR WRITING TABLETiger maple one drawer stand or small writing table, plain figured cherry or maple top over a single dovetailed drawer with poplar secondary wood; plain sides; tiger maple figuring on drawer front, back of case, and on the four legs. Legs are round with incised rings at top of mid-section, tapering to a narrow foot. 27 3/4" H x 29 3/4" W x 22" D. Possibly Southern, circa 1840. Provenance: estate of James R. (and Mary B.) Packard, Huntsville, Alabama. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some scattered shrinkage cracks to top, sides and back, longest 6" L; repair to one drawer side covering dovetails on that side, some minor staining to top and inside drawer.
- KENTUCKY CHERRY BIRD CAGE CANDLESTANDKentucky
KENTUCKY CHERRY BIRD CAGE CANDLESTANDKentucky cherry bird cage candlestand in the original surface. Circular top above fixed birdcage support, over turned ring and baluster standard transitioning to a tripod base. Circular top with rectangular support chamfered at each corner. bird cage with support columns in the Doric style, Tripod slipper feet with chamfered knees, legs secured to standard with dovetails underside. Script in white chalk underside top, "Elizabeth Reynolds June 18th 19--" and "I want Elizabeth to have this when I am gone Mollie". Found in Louisville, KY. 29"H x 19"Dia. Provenance: Lexington, Kentucky area collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall excellent condition. Old stains to top, white paint spots to side of top.
- FIGURED CHERRY TWO PIECE CUPBOARD, OHIO
FIGURED CHERRY TWO PIECE CUPBOARD, OHIO RIVER VALLEYOhio Valley cupboard press of two piece construction, highly figured cherry primary, poplar secondary. Cove molded cornice over two flush hung paneled doors, simple quarter round molding below doors, interior with three fixed shelves. Lower section with visible dovetails showing sides attached to top, one long dovetailed drawer over two paneled doors over tapering bracket feet with side returns having lobed cutouts, interior with one fixed shelf. 86"H x 17 5/8"W x 17 3/4"D. 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Ohio or Kentucky. Provenance - Lexington, Kentucky area collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Refinished, overall very good condition with minimal abrasions to case.
- INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS, ATTR. TEXASLate
INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS, ATTR. TEXASLate Classical chest of drawers, possibly Texas. Plain cherry top over a pine or hickory body with fluted molded frieze, two short drawers and three long drawers, all constructed with wedged dovetails, and having cherry veneered fronts with horizontal oblong line inlay, terminating in darts, around the wooden knobs. Pine fluted pilasters with repeating vertical ogee curves and ogee feet; serpentine skirt and plain sides. No locks. 50"H x 48"W x 20 1/2"D. Provenance: the estate of Capt. L. Bush Cole, Nashville, Tennessee (formerly of Texas). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Top is a 20th century replacement. Drawer fronts have extensive crazing. The interior side of the right front foot has been replaced. Drawer runners possibly replaced. Scattered abrasions and small stains.
- SOUTHERN WALNUT BLANKET CHESTEast Tennessee,
SOUTHERN WALNUT BLANKET CHESTEast Tennessee, Greene County blanket chest, walnut primary and yellow pine secondary, rectangular lid with molded edge, exposed dovetails on case and bracket feet and shaped center foot. Interior till with wrought iron strap hinges. 21 1/4" H x 47" W x 18 3/4" D. Late 18th/Early 19th century. Note: Featured in the book "Art & Furniture of East Tennessee" by Namuni Hale Young on page 4, Figure 1. This piece also relates to Figure 291 on page 222 in the book "The Art & Mystery of Tennessee Furniture" by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Older refinish. Restored side moldings to top of chest. Old repair to spur return on left side. Age crack to left rear foot.
- KY SHERATON CHERRY SUGAR CHESTKentucky
KY SHERATON CHERRY SUGAR CHESTKentucky Sheraton cherry sugar chest, poplar secondary, having a rectangular post and panel case with three-quarter depth hinged top with breadboard ends and molded lip, single dovetailed drawer with wooden pulls, and brass keyhole escutcheons, all on tall turned feet. Interior divider is missing. Found in the Lexington, KY area. 36 1/4" H x 28 1/4" W x 16 7/8" D. Second quarter of the 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Older refinish and original divider lost. Drawer sides with some buildup, losses to dovetails on right drawer side. Top with some stains and losses to underside edge. Hole drilled in back of case. Back right leg has repair. General wear to case with some age cracks to wood.
- PA PAINTED CHILD'S CHEST ATTR. "SCRAGGLY
PA PAINTED CHILD'S CHEST ATTR. "SCRAGGLY ARTIST"Child's polychrome paint-decorated pine blanket chest, attributed to "the Scraggly Artist," Montgomery-Berks County, Pennsylvania border. Molded, hinged top with blue-green sponge painted decoration, surrounding a central cartouche decorated with a spray of tulips, free-hand painted in dark blue, red and yellow, and outlined in a salmon border. The tulip decoration is repeated in two side-by-side painted panels on the front of the dovetailed case, which sits atop a lower section with two drawers, and a base having ochre sponge painted decoration extending onto dovetailed bracket feet. Back is plain and unpainted. Case sections and base are divided by applied bands of molding in solid salmon paint. Interior well has lift top till. Drawers are constructed with wedge-pin dovetails, and one is dated "1800" in salmon paint on the exterior side. 19 1/4" H x 28" W x 14" D. Provenance: Private Tennessee collection, found in Alabama. This chest is attributed to the so-called "Scraggly Artist," a term coined by Monroe Fabian in his book "The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest," to describe an unknown artisan whose paint decoration is executed in a similar "disheveled, yet controlled" style (for similar examples see figs. 150 & 151). For a similarly decorated miniature chest, attributed to Lehigh Valley, refer to the sale of the Richard and Rosemarie Machmer collection, Pook and Pook Auction, Oct. 24-25, 2008, lot 608. Another similarly decorated miniature chest, attributed to Berks County, was sold in Sotheby's auction of American Folk Art from the Sandy and Julie Palley collection, Jan. 18, 2002, lot 931. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Extensive analysis of paint samples by conservator / historic paint analyst Susan L. Buck, Ph.D., revealed numerous areas of original paint, including a few small areas on the feet and drawers, some of the top, and all of the front and both sides. Buck noted that some repainting has been done (refer to blacklight photos), but the presence of original paint allowed the colors and patterns to be restored to accurately reflect the original design. Feet of chest are original with minor repair, as are the iron butt hinges, lock, and glue blocks. Early replacement of lid molding and front mid molding, small repairs to drawers, missing latch.
- A LARGE INDIAN BRONZE MOUNTED AND CARVED
A LARGE INDIAN BRONZE MOUNTED AND CARVED HARDWOOD STORA...A LARGE INDIAN BRONZE MOUNTED AND CARVED HARDWOOD STORAGE CHEST, 19TH CENTURY, the rectangular hinged lid opening to an interior fitted with a lidded storage compartment, within conforming sides mounted with reticulated floral vinery bronze corner guards centering a frontal bronze ruyi shaped escutcheon with nicely engraved details, flanked by heavy bronze side bale handles with backplates, above a base molding with waved skirt centering a lotus bloom carved in relief and concealing large wood wheels. Height: 33 1/4" Width: 50 1/4" Depth: 22 1/2"
Condition:
Normal condition antique wood chests including but not limited to age cracks, marks, scratches, age warping, old repairs, restorations, spots and surface buildup throughout. The wood is possibly teak and the construction is done with nice big dovetails. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY FIVE DRAWER
GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY FIVE DRAWER CHESTBritish, 18th century, highly figured mahogany, five dovetailed drawers with oak linings, rococo brass pulls, ogee bracket feet, rich dark color, 36 x 38-1/2 x 22 in.
Provenance: Private Georgia Collection
Condition:
good condition overall, original feet and most blocking, one front foot with pieced facings, probably original brasses, stains and finish distress to top and case sides, typical bumps and wear to feet, other typical surface distress, some verdigris to drawer pulls, minor water damage at bottoms of feet, well constructed and with tight dovetails
- AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE FIGURED WALNUT
AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE FIGURED WALNUT TALL CHESTprobably Pennsylvania, late 18th century, seven dovetailed drawers flanked by inset fluted quarter columns, set on ogee bracket feet, 58 x 44 x 20 in.
Provenance: Georgia Estate
Condition:
brasses replaced, some later nailing at dovetails, probably once fitted with an additional cornice molding now removed, other scattered patches and distress to cornice molding, one foot facing original, others appear to be early replacements, some later glue, two foot facings ended out with some later color