BEIGE FLORAL BROCADE UPHOLSTERED SOFA BY CHAPEL HILL FURNITURE CO., W: 86 INCHESBeige Floral Brocade Upholstered Sofa by Chapel Hill Furniture Co., W: 86 inches
An American Rococo Carved Mahogany Étagère Cabinet mid-19th c. Philadelphia urn and scroll carved crest mirror back with festoons four flanking shelves rocaille stiles and ivy scroll brackets; bowfront cabinets with gadrooned lift tops deep frieze and paneled doors with appliqué cartouches flanking inset white marble top apron fitted with drawer inset cabinet floral scroll stiles conforming plinth paw feet height 90 in. width 64 in. depth 21 1/2 in. Note: The flower-filled urn on the crest of this étagère is a distinctive decorative motif on a variety of furniture from the mid-19th c. most notably the rosewood bed at Lansdowne in Natchez from New Orleans purveyor Prudent Mallard (Sevres/New Orleans 1809-1879). Reference: The Lansdowne bed is illustrated in Otto. American Furniture of the 19th Century pl. 289. Other related furniture offered by Neal Auction Company includes several beds (lot 754 on June 27 2009 and lot 382 on April 18 2009) a dresser and an armoire (lots 894-895 September 27 2008).
Very Fine American Carved Rosewood Bedroom Suite , mid-19th c., labeled A. (Alexander) Roux, incl. bed, armoire, dressing chest, commode; pierced figural bust crests, floral, foliate, shell and scroll accents, lobed finials, cabochons, molded panels, casters , bed h. 82 1/2 in., l. 78 1/2 in., w. 60 in., dresser h. 101 in., w. 52 in., d. 21 1/2 in., armoire h. 107 in., w. 52 in., d. 23 1/2 in., night stand h. 31 1/2 in., w. 18 in., d. 18 in. Note: The rare suite of furniture by Alexander Roux, New York, (1813-1886) offered here (Lot # 393) incorporates the Rococo form within a very sophisticated design with a clear French influence. For related examples by Roux, see: An important, labeled, closely related dressing table referenced in New York Furniture at the New York State Museum, fig. 95 pgs. 96-97. An attributed Roux etagere published in Art & Enterprise, New York, 1825-1861, fig. 46, pg. 92. A labeled Roux etagere in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and illustrated in Art and the Empire City, New York, 1825-1861, fig. 246, pg. 532. See also an interesting discussion on labelled Roux furniture, New York in Art &Enterprise pgs. 92-93. Ref: Pierce, Donald C. Art & Enterprise, American Decorative Art, 1825-1917, High Museum of Art, 1999, pgs. 92-93. Voorsanger, Catherine Hoover et al. Art in the Empire City New York, 1825-1861, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000, pg. 532. Scherer, John L. New York Furniture At the New York State Museum, New York, 1984, pgs. 96-97.
An American Renaissance Carved and Burl Walnut Bedroom Suite c. 1860 Mitchell & Rammelsberg Cincinnati Ohio comprising a bedstead and princess dresser; the bedstead and mirror with cartouche crest floral and burl panels and headboard bracketed rails; arched rounded footboard; the dresser with pendant drops and candle shelves marble top center above two drawers flanked by marble top pedestal ends containing four drawers carved foliate pulls blocked base back of mirror stamped; cast iron hardware stamped dresser height 101 in. width 57 in. depth 22 in.; bed height 109 in. length 80 in. depth 60 in. Note: The interplay of burl veneers boldly carved adornments and large proportions on this suite are typical of bedroom furniture known from Mitchell and Rammelsberg in the years surrounding the Civil War. Scholar Ulysses Dietz notes that mid-western furniture makers worked on a "larger than life" scale to appeal to the less tradition-bound society of the West. A bedroom suite consisting of bedstead dresser and armoire with a Mitchell and Rammelsberg label identical to that offered here was sold as lot 435 by Neal Auction Company February 11 1991. Reference: Dietz A Century of Revivals p. 37 pl. 29. and Dubrow. American Furniture of the 19th c. 1840-1880 p 210.
NINE-PIECE MAHOGANY AND WALNUT DINING FURNITURE SENINE-PIECE MAHOGANY AND WALNUT DINING FURNITURE SET, Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1920's, comprising: rectangular dining table with three original leaves; six chairs with floral needlepoint seat covers; two-drawer silverware buffet; long eight-leg sideboard with painted Adamesque drawer face. Table dimensions: 30"H x 42"W x 60"L + three 12" leaves = 96" extended length.
Antique Pullman Victorian Carved Walnut Sofa
Produced by "Pullman - Makers of Fine Living Room Furniture - Pullman Couch Company" ca.1930 (1920-1940). Pullman began in 1906 and changed names in 1954, lasting as Pullman Couch Co. only 48 years. The sofa has a Rococo Revival - Victorian style carved walnut frame with floral and scroll details. The sofa has an inner spring seat base with heavy - thick cushioned seats and cushioned back. The upholstery appears to be all original as is the liner with the Pullman tag - however, it may have been reupholstered if so they reapplied the Pullman tag. Based on the history of Pullman Couch Company the sofa is of fine quality manufactured between 1910-1940 and in very good to excellent condition. Has a matching chair also listed for those interested.
Era or Time Period: ca.1925 (1910-1940)
Color: baige & walnut
Size Dimensions: 75" long
Manufacturer: Pullman Furniture Company
Lot of furniture. (6) Pcs. black wooden furniture with floral design. Chairs, settee, table. (4) Pcs. 1974 Victorian style bedroom furniture.
AN HISTORIC AND EXTENSIVE GROUPING CONSISTING OF A PRESENTATION GRADE U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD AND COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER BOTH INSCRIBED TO THE COL. OF THE 21ST CONNECTICUT Inf. WITH RANK EPAULETS, SWORD BELT AND SASH, COMMISSION AND BINOCULARS. This sword shows hard wear and tear and must have seen long and arduous service in the field during numerous engagements. The sword is a regulation style U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword, several grades higher than standard and of European manufacture. It has a 32” single edged, lightly curved blade deeply etched and once, containing extensive gold wash. The etched decoration is generally generic and floral with a prominent “U.S.” on one side. There is also the French motto: “Je Maintiendrai Le Droit” which, roughly translated means: “We shall maintain the right”. The hilt is of regulation style with “US” cast into the counter guard. The scabbard is of steel with fancy engraved brass furniture. Inscribed on the reverse counterguard of the sword’s hilt is: “Col. Hiram B. Crosby”. The inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, SN 324913 (all matched-loading lever is unmarked), has a 4” bbl with a New York address, 6-shot cylinder and brass back strap and trigger guard. The back strap is inscribed “Col. H. B. Crosby” by, what appears to be, the same engraver who did the sword. The accompanying sword belt is of folded black Russian leather with a brass keeper and two sword carrying straps with brass spring clips. The belt plate is an officer’s style M1851 eagle plate with its wreath cast integral with the plate. Also with the sword is Crosby’s red silk sash of standard form with tassels, his Smith Patent style Col. rank shoulder straps, Crosby’s orig military commission to rank of Col. dated June 28, 1860 and signed by the Gov. of CT, William A. Buckingham and, finally, Crosby’s Civil War period binoculars remain with this group being a pair of French manufactured brass bodied and leather covered binoculars. At the time of the Battle of Cold Harbor, Hiram B. Crosby was commanding the 21st CT Inf. as Maj. Later promoted to full Col. he led the regiment until he was discharged for a medical disability on September 14, 1864. Organized at New Haven in August 1862, this Regiment went to the Defenses of Washington, D.C. then off to the front participating in the battles of Fredericksburg, Va., "Mud March," and the Siege of Suffolk prior to moving to provost and guard duty at Portsmouth, Norfolk and Newport News until February 1864. Expedition up James River to Fort Powhatan, thence to Newberne February 12, and duty there, at Plymouth and at Washington, N. C. they then joined Butler's operations on South Side of the James River and against Petersburg and Richmond, operations against Fort Darling, Battle of Drewry's Bluff and Bermuda Hundred. Battle of Cold Harbor, siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond then onto Chaffin's Farm, New Market Heights and Fair Oaks. After doing duty in the trenches before Richmond, they became a part of the City’s occupying forces. The Regiment was mustered out June 16, 1865 with losses totaling 175. Copies of his pension, military records and history of the regiment accompany the sword. CONDITION: Fair. Heavy wear from tip to toe, likely a battlefield carried sword. Gilt decoration on the blade has all but faded away in dark patina and surface rust. Quillon is fractured but remains attached. All of the brass furniture and the scabbard have been heavily cleaned at some time. Leather and wire wrap are missing from the grip. Colt revolver is quite good with traces of blue on the bbl and frame. Sword belt is worn but flexible with some losses to stitching. Crosby’s sash is faded to a reddish-brownish hue with a few minor frayed areas. Rank shoulder straps are very nice and the binoculars very good. 4-59211 (5,000-10,000)
AN AUSTRIAN GILT BRONZE AND ENAMEL MOUNTED TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDING KINGWOOD INLAID SECRETARY CABINET-ON-STAND, VIENNA, LATE 19TH CENTURY, : AN AUSTRIAN GILT BRONZE AND ENAMEL MOUNTED TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDING KINGWOOD INLAID SECRETARY CABINET-ON-STAND, VIENNA, LATE 19TH CENTURY, with a gilt bronze reticulated crest cast as two swans flanking a classical vase, on a molding topped cornice with blossoming foliage mounts above a frieze with three enamel plaques of classical mythology, over paired doors partitioned by ebonized pilasters with similar bronzes and panels of matching enamel plaques, opening to a single shelf interior above an exterior slant front door continuing with painted mythological enamels, opening to a tulipwood crossbanded kingwood inlaid interior with two side drawers suspending spade form bronze pulls flanking an open compartment, over an exterior long drawer with classical figure detailed plaques centering a stylized leafy modeled escutcheon and alternating pierced lozenge form floret mounts, raised on turned tapering circular legs with conforming painted grotesque enamel plaques ending on bun feet and connected by an "H" form stretcher with undulating foliage bronzes centering a parcel-gilt porcelain putto holding a gilt bronze floral garland, three plaques were removed and each verso revealed hand-inscribed brown ink "2" and "P. V. , " includes one key. Height: 71" Width: 41 3/4" Depth: 27 3/4" Note: A closely related Austrian enamel mounted bureau cabinet was sold Christie's London, The Collector: Silver, 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture & Works of Art, November 14, 2019, lot 590 for GBP 42, 500 and another closely related Austrian cabinet but with more plaques and gilt bronze figures sold Christie's London The Collector: Silver, 19th Century Furniture. November 16, 2017, lot 485 for GBP 65, 000. Until further discoveries are made in the research of Austrian enamel plaques the identity of P. V. found on the reverse will remain a mystery. Condition In good restored condition and normal wear associated with furniture of this age, use and materials including but not limited to surface buildup, gilding wear, and buildup, the two grotesque plaques on the legs have restored spots, some plaques have faint crazing, some expected age cracks, light marks, scratches and dings scattered throughout. The gilt porcelain putto is damaged and possibly associated. 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. " NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
A pair of silver-mounted continental double barreled percussion conversion pistolslate 18th century
Each with 11 1/2 inch tapered round barrels in .63 caliber. Silver fore-sights. Sighted tangs. Unmarked lock professionally converted. Silver furniture, the triggerguard bow, wrist escutcheon and spurred buttcap cast and chased with floral scrolls, the buttcaps incorporating helmets a la antique. Full walnut stocks relief-carved with simple panels framing the furniture and locks and with scrollwork at the barrel tang and ramrod troughs.
Condition: Very good. Barrels with mottled grey metal showing traces of engraved decoration. Locks with dark grey patina and some light pitting; left lock on each gun in need of adjustment. Stocks showing wear to relief carving, scattered marks and repaired hairline cracks.
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McGUIRE RATTAN SEATING FURNITURE SET, McGuire Furniture Co., San Francisco, c. 1978, the set comprising: 3-seat sofa, pair of armchairs and an ottoman, the four with matching blue floral back and seat cushions and brass McGUIRE emblems. Sofa length - 80 inches.
19TH C. MOP ORNATE INLAID TILT TOP TABLE: A mid 19th c. English Ornate MOP inlaid Tilt Top Table / Candle Stand. The table with scalloped edge, turned post and shaped base with scrolled feet all with gilt accents. The scalloped papier mache top with MOP inlay of a Bird with Florals. The top is also edged with additional MOP floral inlay and gilt accents. Partial label on back. Measures 23x23x31". PROVENANCE: A Private Charleston SC Estate. **Pickup only or Shipping on furniture offered through the UPS store 843-406-9400, AJ & Sons Shipping 843-442-0462 or Eshipify 702-715-0168. Please contact them or your own choice of shipper directly. All furniture must be removed or arrangements made by the seller by 5 days of end of auction. Condition good, antique
George III Mahogany Marquetry Tray In the manner of Ince & Mayhew, circa 1775 The galleried oval tray with ebonized outside edge, centered by a floral patera within a crossbanded border, decorated with bow tied ribbons with pendent husks, within a berried interlaced motif on an harewood ground, the sides mounted with outscrolled brass handles, the conforming later stand with brass edge, raised on molded flaring legs. Length of tray 31 inches (78.7 cm), width 21 inches (53.3 cm), height overall of stand 20 3/4 inches (52.7 cm). The attribution to Mayhew and Ince is based on the firm's documented and attributed use of motifs related to the present tray such as the oval patera, draped husks suspended from ribbons and berried laurel leaves. Additionally, the edge of the tray is ebonized; see G. Beard and C. Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, Leeds, 1986, pp. 589-598; 'Moulded borders of commodes, tables and chests, especially when free of ormolu mounts, were often strengthened by ebonizing, a highly unusual device perhaps unique to the firm'. A demilune games table with similar bow tied swags was sold in these rooms, January 23-24, 2008, lot 1372, for $5,000 and a Pembroke table wth related marquetry was sold, Christie's, London, February 10, 1212, lot 762 for 27,500 pounds. See also, Marquoid and Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, 1983, vol. III, p. 348, fig. 8, for a similar tray. C
RARE ALBANY COUNTY, NEW YORK BLUE-PAINTED AND DECORATED MINIATURE BLANKET CHEST, CIRCA 1830.
This dovetailed chest belongs to a school of New York German painted furniture made in the region of Albany County. Examples are characterized by exuberant floral and foliate borders surrounding a central basket or urn with lush flower arrangements. Height 8 inches, width 18 inches, depth 7 inches.
Provenance: Kinnaman & Ramaekers, Inc., Long Island, New York; Corey Daniels Antiques, Wells, Maine; The Robert E. Crawford Collection.
Literature: Illustrated and discussed in New York-German Painted Chests, by Mary Antoine De Julio, The Magazine Antiques (May, 1985), p. 1165, pl. xi; and in Cynthia Schaffner, American Painted Furniture, p. 149, pl. 6.27.
CHIPPENDALE STYLE "DEERFIELD" CAMEL BACK SOFA BY SOUTHWOOD FURNITURE CO., HICKORY NC, "CONNOISSEUR" COLLECTION, ROSE FLORAL, BLUE AN...Chippendale style "Deerfield" camel back sofa by Southwood Furniture Co., Hickory NC, "Connoisseur" collection, rose floral, blue and yellow striped upholstery, serpentine back, roll arms, one removable seat cushion, upholstered base and sides, raised on four block front feet and two rear saber, stretcher bars, wear consistent with age and use, 37 1/2" h. x 82 1/2" w. x 30" d. [PROVENANCE: Consigner purchased pair from The Dovetail, Avon, CT in 1994 for $1000.][PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE]
A FAMILY OF SWORDS! PRESENTATION GRADE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1851 U.S.NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD INSCRIBED TO PAUL H. KENDRICKEN, U.S. NAVY, A LATER NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO KENDRICKEN COMMANDING THE KEARSARGE ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS IN 1889 AND A U.S. MODEL 1902 OFFICER’S SABER BELONGING TO KENDRICKEN’S GRANDSON. Two important presentation swords belonging to a Civil War navy engineer and the U.S. Model 1902 Army saber of his grandson, a full legacy of family swords. The first is a Civil War period presentation grade U.S. Model 1851 Naval Officer’s sword. The slightly curved, single edged, wide blade is 28 3/4" long. The blade is exuberantly etched with fouled anchors, trophies, "U.S.N." and scrollwork. The sword is styled according to regulation with cast brass, gold plated hilt, grip of beautiful gold mesh over wood with triple twisted brass wire wrap. The scabbard is of leather with fancy brass mounts incorporating the regulation square knot on the carrying rings. Both sides of the scabbard mounts are engraved with floral decorations and the drag is engraved with "U.S.N." On the reverse side of the top mount is the presentation: "Presented to/Paul H. Kendricken/by the/Members of the/St. James Sunday School/September 19, 1862", also named on top of handguard. A photocopy of a letter accompanies this sword from the members of the St. James Sunday School dated September 19, 1862 presenting the sword to Kendricken. The second sword is a nice, high-grade presentation post-Civil War U.S. Model 1872 Naval Officer’s sword presented by the officers and shipmates of the Kearsarge Naval Veterans’ Association. The sword is a standard regulation model with a 31" single edged blade, 3/4" wide. 75% of the blade surface is covered with etching and etched panel presentations which read: "Presented to Commodore Paul H. Kendricken, commanding Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans" on one side and "by his brother officers and Shipmates, December 26, 1889" on the reverse. The sword is marked "G.W. Simmons & Co. /Boston" on the ricasso. The hilt is of gilt cast brass according to regulation, cast in high relief. The grip is of sharkskin, triple wire wrapped over wood. The scabbard is of leather with brass furniture. The scabbard mounts are engraved with scrollwork and a fouled anchor and square knot. The sword retains its original gilt cloth sword knot. Accompanying is a letter presenting Kendricken with this sword from the Kearsarge Association, and an additional letter from Kendricken to his grandson, Captain Paul K. Thomas, presenting him with this post Civil War sword in 1912. The third sword is a decorated version of the regulation "sword for all army officers" which was authorized in 1902. The single edged curved blade is 31-1/2" long with etched panels covering 60% of the blade. The etching is profuse with scrolls, the Great Seal of the United States, "U.S." and floral decoration. The blade is etched with the presentation in a rectangular panel near the ricasso reading: "Capt. Paul K. Thomas/Presented by 1103 Command/C.C.C." The hilt is of nickeled steel with a three branch knuckle guard, bird’s head pommel and backstrap. The hilt is highly decorated with stars, laurel leaves, and an eagle at the base of the grip. The pommel and backstrap are, likewise, decorated. The grip is of hard rubber and the scabbard nickeled steel. Paul H. Kendricken was born in Galway, Ireland on December 26, 1834. He immigrated to the United States and was employed as a steam fitter. On June 20, 1862 he was appointed Acting Third Assistant Engineer in the U.S. Navy assigned to the U.S.S. Conemaugh a dbl ended side paddle wheel steamer which served in both the Atlantic and Gulf Blockading Squadrons. On November 6, 1863 he was promoted to Acting Second Assistant Engineer. Toward the end of the war he served aboard the U.S.S. Circassian, an iron screw steamer serving the Gulf Blockading Squadron and U.S.S. Nausett a Casco-Class light draft Monitor. Following the close of war he returned to service on the U.S.S. Conemaugh and was honorably discharged on September 3, 1866. The sword is accompanied by Kendricken’s pension record along with some information on the ships he served. CONDITION: Excellent, the Civil War presentation sword retains much of its factory finish. The blade is very fine with frosty etching. The brass furniture has a mellow patina and the scabbard is very good. The post Civil War naval officer’s sword is equally as nice. The U.S. Model 1902 sword belonging to Capt. Thomas is bright with slight signs of age and minor wear. 4-53183 CW2 (8,000-10,000)
Lot. 1930's Painted wooden furniture. (7) Pcs. Yellow bedroom furniture with green detail. (1) Plant stand (damaged). (5) Pcs. aqua bedroom furniture with floral design. (2) Drawers missing. Also, lot of flowers in vases, pots.
PEM-KAY FURNITURE PINK FLORAL UPHOLSTERED SOFA The two loose seatback cushions above similar loose seat cushions, flanked by outscrolling arms, with skirted base and four matching throw pillows; 'Pem-Kay' furniture tag beneath seat cushions - h:31 w:89 d:39 in.
Provenance : Ford's Landing Waterfront Townhouse, Alexandria
Four Piece Metal Faux Bamboo Outdoor Furniture Lot in White Paint, to include a sofa, loveseat, and two side tables having custom floral outdoor cushi: Four Piece Metal Faux Bamboo Outdoor Furniture Lot in White Paint, to include a sofa, loveseat, and two side tables having custom floral outdoor cushions, sofa length 72 inches. Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
Three Piece Lot of Louis XVI Style Furniture, to include two armchairs, one having faux cheetah upholstery, along with a bench having green floral uph: Three Piece Lot of Louis XVI Style Furniture, to include two armchairs, one having faux cheetah upholstery, along with a bench having green floral upholstery and bow form carving to the frame, bench length 43 inches. Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
RARE AND IMPORTANT BOSTON FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY AND FLAME BIRCH VENEERED SABRE LEG SIDE CHAIR, ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF JOHN AND THOMAS SEYMOUR, CIRCA 1805.
The reeded crest rail centering a figured birch tablet crest above reeded elliptic slats centering a diamond form joined by floral rosettes, the reeded stiles with scrolled ears, the whole raised on canted frontal sabre legs with flame birch veneer panels and reeded feet, the rear legs splayed. Research to date indicates chairs of this sophisticated design were made in Boston only in the shop of Thomas Seymour, either in his Boston Furniture Warehouse or after 1811, in its successor, the Boston Furniture Manufactory. Its basic form and detailing is based directly on English Regency precedents at a period when Seymour introduced numerous adaptations of other Regency furniture to wealthy Boston buyers- tables, sofas, sideboards and chairs. It is ironic that their local manufacture to British patterns coincided with the period of intense American-British conflict leading up to and during the War of 1812. A number of sets have been found with several variations in the design. All feature the basic back design seen here with square overall format; crest rail with central tablet inlaid with crotch birch or satinwood veneer flanked by off-center turned and reeded ends, back stiles and horizontal stay-rails inlaid with figured curly mahogany veneer, a lower back fitted with reeded curving bars based on a published British design for glazed bookcase door bars, terminating with carved leafage, and four carved florets at the corners of the back let into the leg stiles. The design was apparently flawed, as a number of other examples have extensive repairs to the delicate curving bars or replaced bars (as in the present example). Upper portions of the back stiles are reeded on most examples, and two short curving and carved reeded "brackets" of 3 variant designs support the central tablet. The chair employs one of five basic combinations of leg and seat shapes. Here, out-curving saber legs are reeded on lower portions, inlaid with crotch birch veneer and fitted at a 45 degree angle to straight side rails, slightly bowed front rail and curving corners. Other sets employ turned and reeded legs, or saber legs set at a 90 degree angle, or trapezoidal shaped seats. Some feature fully reeded back stiles, other back stiles and stay rails inlaid with crotch birch instead of fancy mahogany veneer. Provenance: According to the silver plaque mounted on the rear seat rail: "George Washington's Headquarters, Craige House. Cambridge, 1775." Literature: A similar example illustrating one of a pair at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, is illustrated in "John & Thomas Seymour, Cabinetmakers in Boston, 1794-1816." by Vernon C. Stoner. Fig. 209, pg. 312. Nearly identical examples in The Winterthur Collection are illustrated in "American Furniture, The Federal Period 1788-1825," pp. 91-92, Figs. 37-39.
Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Inlaid Kingwood and Tulipwood Commodes a Vanteaux After a model by Antoine-Robert Gaudreau, late 19th/early 20th century Each with either a serpentine Belgian Rouge Royale or Moroccan onyx marble top with a molded edge, above a conforming case fitted with a pair of ogee doors opening to four drawers, each door with an oval reserve depicting either Ariadne riding a panther or a bacchante riding a goat, suspended from a ribbon knot, further decorated with floral garlands and medallions inscribed Augustus, Constantine, etc., and centering a relief plaque depicting a female mask, raised on cabriole legs with rams' head knees and ending in scrolling feet. Height of taller 36 3/4 inches, width 68 3/4 inches, depth 28 inches.. The pair of commodes offered here are copies of an exceptional commode-medaillier, a medals cabinet in the form of a commode, created to hold Louis XV's collection of medals that commemorated great events of his reign. The commode-medaillier was designed by the Slodtz brothers and made by Antoine-Robert Gaudreau (b. about 1680, Paris; d. May 6, 1746, Paris). The commode-medaillier is now in the collection of the Cabinet des Medailles at the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris. For an illustration of this model with signed mounts by Henri Dasson, see Christopher Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, p. 86, no. 147 This model was popularized by Parisian furniture makers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. For recent auction sales of this model, see: Freeman's, Philadelphia, The Collection of Robert & Barbara Safford, Sept. 25, 2013, lot 106. Christie's, New York, The Opulent Eye, Apr. 18, 2013, lot 238 Sotheby's, London, Arts of Europe, Dec. 4, 2012, lot 535 Bonhams, Los Angeles, Fine European Furniture & Decorative Arts, Dec. 3, 2012, lot 130 C
An American Innovative Carved Walnut Armchair, late 19th c., branded Hunzinger (George Hunzinger), swagged anthemion crest with finials and floral drops, incised spindled padded back, scrolled sides, shaped low boss arms, seat rail, canted legs ending in hoof feet connected by spindled stretchers, height 41 in., width 21 in., depth 17 in. $1500/2500 Note: Chairs included in two known Hunzinger suites, nearly identical to this lot, are conserved by the Strong Museum, Rochester, New York and the New York State Museum, Albany. The distinctive ornamented design of this chair has been described as resembling a machine works by some scholars and is considered to be the apogee of Hunzinger's oeuvre. Reference: Flint, "Hunzinger Furniture," Victorian Furniture, Ames, ed. Pp. 122-123, pl. 6; Johnson, 19th Century America: Furniture and Other Decorative Arts, pl. 186.
Y KING LOUIS-PHILIPPE'S AMBOYNA, WALNUT, IVORY AND EBONY MARQUETRY CENTRE TABLE, ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE BLAKE & CO.
CIRCA 1848 The circular tilt top with a central marquetry panel with two interlocking L's and lilies under a crown, within a wide band of floral marquetry, raised on a concave triform column with additional crown and interlocking L's marquetry to all sides, continuing to scrolled feet with castors73cm high, 118cm diameter Provenance: Most likely supplied by Queen Victoria's Board of Works to Claremont, Surrey, circa 1848Note: The present table bears the crown and interlaced L’s cipher of Louis-Philippe, King of France, who reigned from 1830-1848. After abdicating in 1848, Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amelie moved to England, taking up residence at Claremont, Surrey, where they remained living in exile for the rest of their lives. Claremont was owned by Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, who had lent it to his niece Queen Victoria, who subsequently lent it the exiled French royal family. This table was probably commissioned through the Board of Works in the late 1840's and supplied to Claremont for the French ex-sovereign. A near identical table was sold at Christie's, Important English Furniture and Carpets, 23 November 2006, The Property of a Lady, lot 123.The table relates to a group of similar marquetry tables with triform concave-sided pedestals profusely inlaid with floral marquetry on an ebony ground in the Dutch style made popular from the 1820s by Robert Blake, whose firm operated from premises on Tottenham Court Road. A ‘Cabinet inlayer and Buhl manufacturer’, by the 1840s the firm was trading as ‘Blake, Geo. & Brothers, inlayers, etc’ and eventually as George Blake & Co. by the end of the decade. The design is most likely based on one for a 'Grecian style' table by the architect Richard Hicks Bridgens with a triform pedestal base and in-scrolled feet, featured in his Furniture with Candelabra and Interior Decoration, 1st e. 1825 & 1838, pl. 16.There is also a strong link between the Blake manufacturers and Edward Holmes Baldock, who supplied a similar table bearing his cipher EHB to the Dukes of Buccleuch, now in the collection of Temple Newsam, see C. Gilbert, Furniture at Temple Newsam and Lotherton Hall, Vol II, London, 1978, no.395. Baldock appears to have operated in the manner of a marchand-mercier, rather than maker, supplying luxury goods of all sorts to a list of distinguished clients. A discussion on the relationship between Baldock and the Blake family can be found in E.H.Baldock and the Blake Family: Further Evidence, Martin Levy, in Furniture History Society Newsletter No. 158, May 2005, p.1.
LARGE GROUP OF FURNITURE, TO INCLUDE THREE FLORAL UPHOL...Large Group of Furniture, to include three floral upholstered side chairs, a chinoiserie style cart, two small side tables, an inlaid demilune table, two contemporary mirrors, along with several other pieces, cart height 29 inches, top 18 1/2" x 28".
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A continental flintlock holster pistol for the eastern marketprobably French, late 18th century
The 11 14 inch tapered round three-stage barrel in .60 caliber smoothbore. Breech section and lock chiseled with floral scrolls on a gilt ground. Furniture cast with florals and panoplies. Full stock relief-carved with panels and florals.
Condition: Very good. Barrel showing light pitting and wear to decoration. Lock very good and showing some minor pitting. Furniture retaining generous amounts of gilt finish, the triggerguard a replacement. Fore-end capucine missing. Stock with light marks and sliver missing to left side of fore-end.
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A pair of silver-mounted French flintlock pistols bearing the arms of the Dukes of Noaillesby Antoine Berthaut, Paris, first quarter 18th century
Each with 9 inch .56 caliber tapered round barrel decorated with gold overlaid banding at muzzle, leafy scrolls framing the silver fore-sights, strapwork and banding at the breeches and on the sighting ribs signed Berthaut A Paris. Tangs engraved with lion masks. Locks engraved with dentate borders, the stepped tails with cupids and hounds. Lockplates signed Bertaut/A Paris and marked under the cocks F. Tivet/Lecadet. Hallmarked silver furniture: triggerguards with acanthus finials; pierced, scrolling sideplates incorporating monster heads; spurred buttcaps molded with masks and scrollwork with central panel of a female warrior a la antique; wrist escutcheons surmounted by ducal crowns and bearing the coat-of-arms of Noailles, gules, a ben or. Full walnut stocks relief-carved with floral scrolls and inlaid with silver wire scrollwork. Ramrods with steel caps.
Condition: Very good to fine. Barrels with grey metal showing light pitting and some wear to gilt decoration. Locks have been cleaned but show generally sharp engraving, one with replaced cock, the action in need of adjustment. Silver furniture showing wear from cleaning. Stocks sound and showing scattered light marks. One pistol showing more wear to furniture and stock than the other.
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Lot. 1930's Painted wooden furniture.(4) Pcs. ivory bedroom furniture with floral design. Ivory fireplace. (5) Pcs.ivory kitchen furniture. Also (4) chenille animals.
TWO BRITISH/CONTINENTAL JASPERWARE TABLE OBJECTScomprising: 19th century, two horn handles, body with classical figures within oval surrounded by floral garlands, lid with acorn form finial, base marked "Wedgwood/H", 17 x 7-1/8 in.; German, 19th century, small Villeroy and Boch jasperware cup, with silver painted floral and vine design, four panels with classical figures, base with stamp like accent reading "10/VB", 4-5/8 x 3-7/8 in.
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Background on Important Private Collection from Boston:
I have been working with this collector for over 25 years, both in the initial acquisition of the objects and overseeing their conservation as needed. With a keen eye for quality and design, and a deep passion for all things classical, he has quietly amassed a top-notch collection of American furniture and decorative arts. The collection encompasses outstanding examples from the leading cabinetmakers of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, representing excellence in form and proportions, condition, wood quality, and carving. It also includes rare objects that are among the best of their kind. Now, with the downsizing of one of his properties, the offerings in this catalog are coming to market to find new owners who share a love for this remarkable period in American furniture history.
Clark Pearce,
Advisor and Consultant to Collectors and Institutions
Provenance: Property from an Important Boston Collection
Condition:
larger piece with surface accretion, discoloration on base near stand, on rim, and handles (fluoresces under blacklight, may be indication of retouch), small chip to underside of lid, small cracks to design on top of body near shoulder, base loose; cup with chip and large crack through body, loss to paint, small hairline on edge
A Pair of American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Méridiennes mid-19th c. attributed to John Henry Belter New York in the pattern known as "Fountain Elms" each with cornucopia floral fruit and nut carved crest scrolling stiles serpentine backs cabriole legs casters "original state" height 38 7/8 in. width 38 7/8 in. depth 24 3/4 in. Provenance: Furnishing John Breckenridge Castleman's (1841-1918) Louisville Kentucky area mansion Unulata then installed in the Manger Penthouse of the Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City by descent to the consignor. Note: High-style Rococo Revival furniture such as the méridiennes seen here had particular historic appeal to plantation owners like Castleman in the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. The style simultaneously evoked 18th-century estate living and robust 19th-century innovation that appealed to agrarian society. The crest on this pair of méridiennes relates to those on parlor furniture from J.H. Belter installed in the drawing room of Fountain Elms Utica New York now conserved by the Munson Williams Proctor Institute (acc. 59.199). Rosewood méridiennes attributed to Belter from the Service Collection and the Brindley Collection respectively and identical to those seen here are illustrated in Dubrow American Furniture of the 19th c. p. 114-115. Reference: D'Ambrosio. Masterpieces of American Furniture from the Munson Williams Proctor Institute. p. 20 fig. 16 and p. 78 fig 24. For more on high end New York Rococo Revival makers in the South see Harrison. "Nineteenth-Century Furniture Trade in New Orleans" Magazine Antiques (May 1997) pp. 748-759 and Busch. "The French Rococo Revival Along the Mississippi River" Magazine Antiques pp. 83-93.
A Louis XV-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Leather Tulipwood and Kingwood Parquetry Cartonnier with Clock mid-19th c. the circular clock with elaborate pierced case with reticulated panels backed with silk lining floral roundels and fruit cluster finial elaborate cast face with blue and white enamel Roman numerals resting on a serpentine cartonnier base fitted with shaped gilt-tooled leather drawers extensive bronze mounts with attractive gilt surface height 47 in. width 36 in. depth 14 in. Note: The cartonnier or "papers" cabinet represents a very popular form in the history of French furniture and design from the time of Louis XIV through the First Empire and revived in the 19th c. by cabinet makers such as Francois Linke and Paul Sormani. The form traditionally was mounted to a bureau plat and was intended to contain writing materials adjacent to the desk. In some instances the cartonnier was a separate entity sitting on the writing surface itself as seen here. Reference: Payne. Nineteenth-Century Furniture. p. 128 no. 301 & 302. Payne. Francois Linke 1855-1946 the Belle Époque of French Furniture pl. 231 p. 212.Pradere. French Furniture Makers the Art of the Ebeniste from Louis XIV to the Revolution pl. 139 p. 163.
Rare and Important American Rococo Revival Laminated Rosewood Swivel Piano Chair, mid-19th century, attributed to John Henry Belter, New York, in the "Rosalie with Grapes" pattern, the corset-form back with a fruit- and floral-carved crest, the seat frame carved in floral relief and mounted to an acanthus-carved standard and further supported by a four-legged base with conjoined scrolled legs, h. 32" (adjustable), w. 14", d. 16". For a similar example see The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival", pg. 67, by Schwartz, Stanek and True. Provenance: Purchased by Sophia Catherine Littlewood (1807-1878) in 1850 from John Henry Belter's workshop; given to her daughter Elizabeth Sophia Milbank (1833-1912) in 1855 as a wedding gift; given to her daughter Caroline Bishop Cauldwell (1870-1955); given to her daughter Ruth Phillips (b. 1910 - d.?); and passed to her daughter, the current owner, Sarah Phillips Foote (b. 1942). Family documents and inventory include two parlor suites ordered from the Belter workshop in 1850. Descriptions and illustrations of these suites are featured in Muzz's article on Belter furniture in "The Christian Science Monitor", August 19, 1933, and in Joseph Down's article on Belter furniture in "Antiques Magazine", September 1948. Interestingly, more family documents from 1947 describe that when Grandfather Cauldwell bought 129 Lexington Avenue, New York City, for Elizabeth Sophia Milbank as a wedding present, Grandmother Milbank gave them a set of Belter furniture for their parlor. She had two other sets, one in her front parlor and one in her back parlor. She believed that one had "arrived" socially if one owned a set of Belter furniture. In September 1912, five months after Elizabeth Sophia Milbank died, her family house at 16 West 54th Street, New York City, was purchased by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Additional provenance and family history available to the purchaser.
An American Rococo Carved Mahogany Duchesse, mid-19th c., shaped mirror with flower-urn crest, cornucopia-carved bracket uprights with acanthus and scrolls, the original white marble top, serpentine frieze drawer centered by a cartouche, fitted interior, floral-carved C-scrolled legs, scrolling medial stretchers with finial, height 68 in., width 45 1/2 in., depth 22 in. $5000/7000 Provenance: Acquired by Miss Ima Hogg from Kane's Antiques, New Orleans, LA, 1957; thence to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg; accompanied by a copy of a letter from Frank Kane, 600 Royal Street, to Miss Ima Hogg, dated April 25, 1957, describing the origins of the dressing table as from (Francois) Seignouret and as being "presented to Miss Octavie Ramon, niece of Governor of Louisiana (1831-1835, 1839-1841) upon her marriage to Philip Buchanan, son of Judge Buchanan; the original owners of Oak Alley Plantation in St. James Parish at Vacherie Louisiana". Note: The Rococo Revival dressing table or "duchesse" form is rare and was a specialty form made by a variety of American cabinetmakers generally for the Southern market. Interestingly, this form is seen fairly often in lower Mississippi River Valley collections (including Herman-Grima and Gallier Houses, the Louisiana State Museum, and Lansdowne in Natchez; another example from a New Orleans family sold in these rooms as lot 307, October 6, 2007). The carved urn of flowers on the crest of the duchesse offered here echoes those on the well-known bed and armoire at Lansdowne in Natchez. The mirror shape, mirror supports, and lobed stretcher finial on this duchesse are similar to those on a dressing table labeled by Alexander Roux conserved by the New York State Museum. Reference: Otto, American Furniture of the 19th c. pl. 286, 282, 291 and Scherer. New York Furniture at the New York State Museum, pp. 96-97, fig. 95.
Y LOUIS XV STYLE ROSEWOOD, TULIPWOOD AND FLORAL MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT, IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD HOLMES BALDOCK
19TH CENTURY applied with gilt bronze mounts, the shaped top with moulded edge and scalloped cartouche corner mounts, the burr walnut centre panel within a marquetry border of scrolling strapwork, acanthus scrolls and floral garlands, above a central single frieze drawer, the sides with similar marquetry and the ends with male masks, on cabriole legs headed by acanthus scroll and harebell cast full mounts trailing to scroll sabots158cm long, 78cm high, 87cm deepProvenance: The Ashley Hall Collection: By order of The Trustees of the J. Porter Trust & The Executors of the late Leonard RawcliffeNote: Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845) is listed in London Trade Directories of the period in various capacities. He first appears listed at 7 Hanway Street, London in 1805 described as a '...dealer in china and glass' and by 1821 as '...an antique furniture and ornamental furniture dealer'. By 1826 the various facets of the business included '...buying and selling, exchanging and valuing china, cabinets, screens, bronzes etc'. He is known to have repaired, re-modelled and adapted furniture, often 18th century pieces, but he also designed furniture both in the 18th century style and in more contemporary styles. The fashion for this type of inlay was popularised by the Tottenham Court Road inlayer and buhl manufacturer Robert Blake in the 1820s. By the 1840s the firm were trading as Blake, Geo. & Brothers, inlayers, etc' in Tottenam Court Road and Mount Street, Mayfair and were renamed George Blake & Co. sometime in the late 1840', and it is now generally assumed that pieces previously attributed to Baldock were in fact produced by the Blake family but sold under Baldock's name.Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
McGUIRE RATTAN SEATING FURNITURE SET, McGuire Furniture Co., San Francisco, c. 1978, the set comprising: 3-seat sofa, pair of armchairs and an ottoman, the four with matching blue floral back and seat cushions and brass McGUIRE emblems. Sofa length - 80 inches.
An American Aesthetic Carved Cherrywood Writing Table late 19th c. attributed to Herter Bros. New York top with inset leather carved frieze drawer on one side floral-carved tablets blocked and turned legs connected by spindled stretchers height 30 in. width 41 1/8 in. depth 23 5/8 in. Note: The turned spindles on this library table are very similar to those on a library table bearing the Herter Brothers stamp sold by Neal Auction Company as lot 458 in September 1995. The scrolled apron is clearly related to that on a cabinet also stamped Herter Brothers sold in these rooms as lot 631 February 1993. The India rubber casters found on this table are similar to those found on other furniture made by Herter Brothers notably a side chair made for Happy House the Darius Ogden Mills residence in Millbrae California. Reference: Howe Frelinghuysen Voorsanger. Herter Brothers Furniture and Interiors for a Gilded Age p. 150 fig. 11.
An Exceptional American Rococo Carved Rosewood Étagère, mid-19th c., attributed to John Henry Belter, New York, the crest centered with a Federal shield, floral garlands and C scrolls, the scalloped graduated shelves flanking an arched mirror, scroll supports on the upper tiers, lotus carved and fluted supports below, original serpentine marble top, conforming plinth base with foliate carved cartouche, tall anthemion carved feet, height 91 1/2 in., width 60 in., depth 15 1/2 in. $15000/25000 Note: This étagère exhibits an overall form and specific ornament related to several well-known examples attributed to John Henry Belter. The shelves, carved supports, and shaped plinth are very similar to those in the "Rosalie" étagère in the Service Collection. The mirror moldings are identical to those on a console conserved by the New York State Historical Society. The broken pediment which is the underlying form for the unique carved crest is similar to that in a figure and bird carved étagère, also in the Service Collection. The Federal shield and laurel wreath centering the crest on the étagère is a singular motif in Belter's oeuvre, and recall the "Founding Fathers" busts adorning an important ebony and ivory center table in the New York Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1853 and later in the Manney Collection. The exceptional proportions, finish, and subject matter incorporated into this lot suggest this étagère was a notable commissioned piece, either for a government officer, a public building, or an international exhibition. Reference: Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century 1840-1880, pp. 145-150; Schwartz, et. al. The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival, p. 73, pl. 52, 52a.
A Rare American Rococo Carved and Laminated Rosewood Center Table, c. 1850-60, attributed to John Henry Belter, New
York, later circular Montoussé marble top, elaborate apron extensively carved with clusters of fruit, flowers and grapes, cabriole legs with floral
clusters and trailing vines, scrolled stretchers with central basket of flowers, acanthine feet, casters, height 29 in., diameter 38 in.
$25000/40000
Provenance: “The Service Collection”, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH.
Illustrated: Dubrow, Richard. American Furniture of the 19th c., Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2000, p. 128; Barnes, Jairus. “Rococo Revival Furniture at the Western Reserve
Society”, Magazine Antiques. (October, 1978), p. 791.
Note: The proportions and robustly carved apron on this table appear identical to those features on the center table by John Henry Belter in the “Lincoln” bedroom at the
White House and also on a center table attributed to Belter installed in the Rococo Revival period room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Reference: Leish, Kenneth. The White House. New York: Newsweek, 1972. and Davidson, Marshall. The American Wing, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York: Harrison House, 1985, pp. 82-83.
Japanese Assembled Sword Set (Daisho) Edo Period (1603-1867) Consisting of: A. Katana Configuration (sugata): curved with longitudinal ridge line (shinogizukuri), shallow peak back (iorimune), and medium point (chukissaki) Forging pattern (jihada): strong dense wood grain (itame) Tempering pattern (hamon): notare midare Tang (nakago): tapering with curving end (ubu), with dry brown patina; holes (mekugiana): one; signature (mei): Yukisada Furniture (koshirae): scabbard (saya), undecorated textured black lacquer, fitted with matching gold and textured copper-alloy kurikata, koiguchi, kojiri, and fuchi-kashira; a pair of ho-ho bird menuki, and a gold and shakudo takazogan four-lobed iron plate tsuba of paulownia crests. B. Ko-Wakizashi Configuration (sugata): curved with longitudinal ridge line (shinogizukuri), shallow peak back (iorimune), and medium point (chukissaki) Forging pattern (jihada): strong dense wood grain (itame) Tempering pattern (hamon): notare midare Tang (nakago): tapering with curving end (ubu), with dry brown patina; holes (mekugiana): one; two signatures and dated (mei): Tsuda Echizen (no) kami Sukehiro and Enpo 7th year, 8th month (August, 1680) Furniture (koshirae): scabbard (saya), aogai nashiji, roiro kurikata and koiguchi; a gold and shibuichi takazogan shakudo kozuka of a Buddhist fiery pearl on a ribbon, the blade signed and with Tokugawa mon; and iro-e takazogan fuchi-kashira, of a blooming plum tree; a pair of rogin of a dragon coiled around a mace menuki, and a gold-inlaid round iron plate pierced with a floral design tsuba. Katana length (nagasa): 21-1/4 in (54 cm); Ko-Wakizashi length (nagasa): 15-5/8 in (39.6 cm) A. Katana: the skin or blade surface has scattered abrasions to both sides; the shine is blotchy with some small rusting areas; the lacquer scabbard is cracked at top edge with scattered losses; pin to handle missing. B. Ko-Wakizashi: skin or blade surface has scattered abrasions and shallow rusting to both sides; cutting edge has a few nicks towards and on the blade point; lacquer scabbard is cracked at the top and bottom with some losses.
Fangdeng, 17th/18th c.
Square frame with ice-plate edge, enclosing a soft mat seat, above a narrow waist, supported on elegantly curved cabriole legs with outward-turning scrolled feet, the cusped apron finely carved with a pair of confronted dragons flanking intertwined scrolling tendrils, the flattened animal masks on the shoulders extending down towards pendant floral motifs, the humpback stretchers terminating on either end in gaping mythological beast heads, one stretcher partially replaced. Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture label is present on the underside of one stool.
Purchased from Christie's, September 19, 1996, Lot 104
21" H x 20 1/4" W x 20 1/2" D
Literature
Sarah Handler, "Outstanding Pieces in Private Rooms: Chinese Classical Furniture in New American Collections", Orientations, January 1993, p. 50, fig. 11
Sarah Handler, "The Ubiquitous Stool", JCCFS, Summer 1994, p. 15, figs. 19 and 19a
Wang et al., Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, p. 36, no. 17
Lot Notes
There is a group of nine of these stools known to be in existence, including this pair, although the latter are unusual in that they are almost entirely original. Another example with replaced feet and added floor stretchers belonging to the Beijing Hardwood Factory Collection is illustrated by Wang Shixiang in Classic Chinese Furniture,
p. 67, no. 24, and again by him in Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture, vol. II, p. 24, A22
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Kittinger WIlliamsburg Authentique Mirror 20th C. : For your consideration is this Kittinger Distinctive Furniture Mirror, circa mid 1900's. Established in 1866, Kittinger Furniture owners, George and Oliver Colie, started with a paper factory and opened their first furniture factory in 1885, producing beautiful hand crafted furniture in classic 18th century styles. This mirror, capturing small similarities to other Kittinger neoclassical styles of decorations, displays a painted hardwood frame with copper adornments showing floral design and decoration. The condition of this mirror is good, with very little wear to the painted hardwood frame and no obvious signs of damage to the mirror itself. The measurements of this framed mirror are 37" x 25".
An American Late Classical Carved Mahogany Armoire, mid-19th c., bearing label “H.S. Shryock & Son, Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Manufacturers, No. 6 S. Calvert St., Baltimore.... Ship’s Cabins & Steamboat Furnish....”, having an arched acanthus carved pediment, paneled doors with floral carving, fitted divided interior, scalloped bracket feet, height 101 in., width 58 in., depth 21 in. ]Note: Henry S. Shryock (1808-1882) began his career as a maker of fine Classical furniture in Baltimore in the late 1830’s and evolved with Renaissance styled works dating as late as the 1870’s. Shryock’s son, William, was installed as partner 1852-1870, and the 1856 Baltimore city directory lists the workshop address as No. 6 South Calvert Street near the intersection of Baltimore Street. Shyrock competed with other well known Baltimore cabiniet makers such as Robert Renwick and Oliver Merryman. Shryock’s firm was so successful he became prominent in the Baltimore business community as president of the Third National Bank and trustee for the Maryland Institute.Reference: Gregory Weidman, Furniture in Maryland 1740-1940, p. 208.
A Pair of American Rococo Carved Rosewood and Laminated Armchairs, attributed to J. & J. W. Meeks, New York, in a variation of the pattern known as "Hartford" with reticulated crest, floral cartouche, scrolls and grapes in high relief, with shaped seats, cabriole legs, upholstered in striated velvet, height 43 1/2 in. $10000/15000 Note: The Hartford pattern is perhaps the most rare of the Rococo Revival seating furniture patterns produced by the Meeks firm. Period catalogues described armchairs such as this lot as "gentleman's chairs" and the smaller chairs as "lady's chairs". A similar parlor suite is in the Newark Museum and a méridienne in this pattern is part of the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. Reference: Dietz, A Century of Revivals, 26-28, pl. 17-19; Otto, American Furniture of the 19th c., pl. 324.
TWO PIECES OF DOLL FURNITURE. Wonderful pieces of wooden carved doll furniture. 1) Wardrobe or cabinet with carved detail on the door as well as open work above the door with a fabric backing. Door has open circle, which is backed with a brocade fabric. Sides of the cabinet are impressed with a stylized floral design. Interesting hinge is long brass rod with pointed ends. 2) Hinged box, which is carved with similar detail to cabinet. Box stands on four turned wooden feet. SIZE: Cabinet is 10-1/4” t x 5” w x 3-1/4” d. Box is 5-1/2” w x 4” d x 2-3/4” t. CONDITION: Cabinet has minor chips to front corners of top. Box has repaired break on the bottom interior of box, not visible when closed. Otherwise very good. 1-2728
SET OF SIX CENTURY FURNITURE COMPANY, BLACK PAINTED AND FLORAL UPHOLSTERED DINING CHAIRSSet of Six Century Furniture Company, Black Painted and Floral Upholstered Dining Chairs,
A Rare American Carved and Laminated Oak Armchair c. 1850-1860 attributed to John Henry Belter in a variant of the pattern known as "Cornucopia" the carved and reticulated cartouche-form back with elaborate scrolls roses fruit and cornucopiae all within the distinctively gadrooned outer frame floral-carved knees and seat rail on cabriole legs casters. Note: The present lot relates closely to the small group of highly carved sofas and chairs commonly referred to as "Cornucopia". The use of oak as primary wood as seen here is a rare occurrence within Belter's oeuvre. Rosewood and mahogany were more often employed. It should be noted that there are several references to the usage of oak in the early definitive Belter text Schwartz Marvin et al. The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival pp. 1 5 and 20. Interestingly the consistent employment of oak leaves acorns and oak flowers in almost every form of Belter furniture appears quintessential in this finely carved example.
New York Federal inlaid mahogany butler's desk attributed to Michael Allison circa 1810 rectangular top over conforming case fitted with large secretary drawer and fallfront opening to reveal prospect door flanked by small drawers and pigeonholes over three graduated drawers on flaring French feet; the secretary drawer with large satinwood diamond paterae encompassing a floral spray atop an urn. The silver drawer pulls and backplates appear to be original. H45 3/8'' W46'' D22'' Provenance: Charlotte North Carolina private collection. Other Notes: This desk relates closely to a group of chests retaining labels of Michael Allison. Two examples are in the collection at Boscobel illustrated in Tracy Barry B. FEDERAL FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS AT BOSCOBEL. New York: Abrams 1981. pp.94-5. Another example is in the New York State Museum and is illustrated in Scherer John. NEW YORK FURNITURE AT THE NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM. New York: NYS Museum 1984. p. 32. refinished; minor blemishes and minor ink stains around writing surface; otherwise very good condition with wear consistent with age. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
A Rare American Rococo Carved Rosewood Banquette, mid-19th c., probably John Henry Belter, New York, serpentine seat, floral cartouche and flowering vine carved frame, scrolled legs to the front and turned legs to the rear, height 16 1/2 in., width 83 in., depth 18 in. $2500/3500
Note: The banquette is a rare form in American furniture. The sophisticated quality of the piece offered in the current lot suggests the work of a New York City furniture maker such as John Henry Belter. The fluid serpentine outline and carved naturalistic decoration of the seat rail of the banquette here are reminiscent of details found on seat rails of sofas and méridiennes made by Belter.
References: Marvin Schwartz et al., The Furniture of John Henry Belter and the Rococo Revival (New York, 1981); Richard Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century, 1840-1880 (Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2000).
TOY FURNITURE - Three pieces of early 20th c. painted furniture. #1 - Three drawer dresser with applied mirror, brass hardware with floral painted highlights, 23" x 8" x 15 1/2". #2 - Five drawer tall chest, applied shaped backsplash with loop finger pull
An American Rococo Carved Rosewood Duchesse, mid-19th c., attributed to J. & J.W. Meeks, New York, shield-shaped, floral-carved mirror flanked by graduated fretwork shelves with finely turned spindle supports, original pure white marble top with serpentine front, floral carved skirt with maple-lined divided drawer, on floral and acanthus carved, C-scroll legs connected by scrolled stretchers centered by a floral plinth containing a later carved basket, height 74 in., width 54 in., depth 25 in. $15000/25000 Note: A nearly identical dressing table also attributed to the Meeks firm is in the original furnishings at Stanton Hall, Natchez, Mississippi. Both the Stanton Hall dressing table and the lot above have turned elements and a distinctive serpentine top similar to a labeled Meeks etagere in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (see Tracy, 19th c. America, Furniture and Other Decorative Arts, pl. 126.) The rococo dressing table or "duchesse" form is rare in the body of work from the Meeks firm of New York and was probably a specialty item for the Southern market. Interestingly, this form is seen fairly often in lower Mississippi River valley collections (one attributed to Mallard in the collection at New Orleans' Herman-Grima Gallier House, one at the Louisiana State Museum and one at Landsdowne in Natchez, and a third example from a New Orleans family sold in these rooms as lot 307 October 2007). Reference: see Otto, American Furniture of the 19th c. pl. 286, 282, 291.