An early fractur, ink and watercolor on paper. The fractur has a heart issuing flowers and with birds above. It is framed in a lovely period frame and in very good condition. Dated 1809, Pennsylvania.
Dimensions: 10½” x 9”; Viewed Area: 4½” x 3”
Item No. 250117
Price: $650.
Portrait of Isaac Sheldon, o/c, painted by John Bisbee. The portrait depicts a young boy dressed in a red tunic with brass buttons, holding a riding crop. It is framed in an ornate lemon gold frame. The reverse is inscribed, “Isaac Sheldon/Painted by John Bisbee Jan. 12,1849/Restored by Conrad F Haessler/Jan. 20, 1931/ Phila., PA”. The Sheldon family was one of the earliest to emigrate from England and settle in 17th century New England.
Dimensions: 42” x 38”; Viewed Area: 30” x 26”
Item No. 250119
Price: $1,450.
Early step-back two-part pewter cupboard, poplar. The upper section sports an applied cornice molding over a cutout scalloped frieze, and three beaded shelves, one of which has spoon slots, two with plate rails and all three with multiple plate grooves, making this an excellent display piece. The lower section has three small drawers over two paneled doors that open onto interior shelving and is supported by turned tapered legs. The cupboard is in very good condition with wear commensurate with age. Circa 1800-1820, New England.
Dimensions: 81½” high x 54” wide x 19” deep.
Item No. 250024
Price: $2,900.
Hepplewhite one-drawer night stand, cherry. The stand has a rectangular top, a single drawer with thumbnail molding and wide dovetails, original brasses and straight tapered legs. It is in good condition, structurally sound, but with plugged screw holes in the top and wear and tear commensurate with age. Circa 1800, Mid-Atlantic.
Dimensions: 27½” high x 19” wide x 16¼” deep.
Item No. 250092
Price: $550.
Federal carved mahogany tilt-top candlestand. The candlestand sports a shaped top with a reeded pedestal on reeded spider legs. It is in very good condition, save for repairs to the underside of the legs. Circa 1800-1820, New York.
Dimensions: 28¾” high x 28” wide x 18” deep.
Item No. 250032
Price: $650.
Rare coastal Rhode Island banister-back armchair. The chair sports old red paint, a triple arched crest with beehive finials, scrolled open arms, a rush seat and reverse tapered legs. It is in good condition, considering its age, with paint wear, a repair to the proper back left foot, and some shrinkage cracks. Early 18th century, coastal Rhode Island.
Provenance: The Jerrilee Cain Collection
Dimensions: 46” high x 22” wide x 21” deep; 16” seat height.
Item No. 240128
Price: $1,900.
Painted wooden trencher. The trencher sports original red paint and is in good condition with paint wear as expected. Early 19th century, New England.
Dimensions: 4½” high x 19¾” long x 12” wide.
Item No. 250018
Price: $675.
Federal chest of drawers, cherry. The chest sports four graduated drawers, an attractive bracket base and a soft old finish. It is in very good condition with age-appropriate wear and tear. Circa 1800-1820, probably New England.
Dimensions: 37¾” high x 42¼” wide x 18½” deep.
Item No. 250126
Price: $1,700.
Federal paint decorated blanket chest, poplar and pine. The blanket chest sports original grain painting with three compass rose decorations and original strap hinges. It is in very good condition with expected paint wear on the lid. Attributed to John Flory, (1754 - after 1824), Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Dimensions: 24” high x 51½” wide x 23” deep.
Item No. 250118
Price: $1,900.
Vintage Navajo woven wool blanket. The blanket has a geometric design in red, gray, tan and cream on a gray field with black and red borders. It is in good condition, with some wear to the edges, moth damage and color bleed.
Dimensions: 5’ long x 2’10” wide.
Item No. 250071
Price: $1,500.
