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Painted Jam CupboardPennsylvania jam cupboard in original oxblood red painted surface. The cupboard is made of pine with poplar secondary wood. The case is dovetailed with two dovetailed drawers over two doors and a nicely shaped backsplash. The wooden drawer knobs and the hinges are also original to the piece. Height - 49" to top of the backspash, Width - 42", Depth 19".
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Miniature Blanket ChestLancaster County Pennsylvania miniature walnut blanket chest with original mustard paint decorated surface. The case is dovetailed and the turned feet are original. The piece was constructed without a till. The lock and keeper have been replaced with period hardware. Excellent overall condition with punchy paint. Width - 16", Height - 8", Depth - 7". |
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PA Child's SeteePennsylvania child's setee with original paint decorated surface. Excellent overall condition. Probably of Lancaster County origin. Width - 24", Depth - 9".
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Red Candle StandMid nineteenth century pine candle stand with unusual snake and ball feet, and original red painted surface. Probably of Connecticut origin. Excellent size and form. Top - 13 1/2" square, Height - 27".
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Miniature Walnut Blanket ChestMid to late nineteenth century miniature or child's size walnut blanket chest exhibiting fine dovetailing, applied moldings and square nail construction. This nicely proportioned chest retains it's original till, turned feet and hardware to include hinges, lock, keeper and escutcheon. The surface was refinished approximately forty years ago. Length - 20", Depth - 9", Height - 12 1/2".
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PA Bucket BenchUntouched PA pine bucket bench with the best dry grained painted surface over original blue paint. Dovetailed well with boot-jack cutouts on the sides. Circa 1830. Excellent for displaying stoneware or redware. Width - 31", Height - 30", Depth - 16". |
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Miniature Walnut Sugar ChestRare miniature walnut sugar chest of Virginia or Maryland origin. Excellent overall condition with original hardware (lock, keeper and hinges) and delicately turned 4" tall feet. Single dovetailed drawer with original pull. Pine and poplar secondary woods. Height - 17", Width - 17", Depth 11.5". |
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Philadelphia Windsor ChairUnmarked Philadelphia bowback Windsor armchair with the best
early red painted surface over the original dark green. This
chair exhibits excellent form as evidenced by the shaped seat
and bold reverse curves on the arms and arm supports. Circa 1785-1800.
The crest rail is either hickory or oak; the spindles, arm supports,
legs and stretchers are maple; and the seat is poplar. Expected
wear to legs. Reference The Windsor Style in America by
Charles Santore, Vol I, page 124 and Vol II, pages 120 and 121
for similar examples.
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Paint Decorated Jelly CupboardLancaster County jelly cupboard with original vibrant flame-grained paint decorated surface. Two dovetailed drawers over to doors with original hardware. Excellent smaller size with wonderful scalloped skirt and ends. Circa 1850. Height - 35", Width - 35", Depth - 19". |
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Adirondack Twig StandLate 19th century twig stand with a heart and horseshoe on
the base section. Original untouched surface with remnants of
blue paint. The top is perfectly level and would be perfect for
displaying a whirligig or weathervane. Height - 28", Top
- 20" x 15".
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Berks County Federal Walnut Tall ChestCirca 1800 Berks County, PA tall chest with old refinish and
truly outstanding form. The piece exhibits a dovetailed case,
a flat cove molded cornice, chamfered quarter columns, graduated
overlapping drawers with thumbnail molding and 9 1/2" tall
french feet. The figured walnut on the three over five drawer
fronts demands your attention. Poplar secondary wood. Replaced
brasses. |
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Rupp Paint Decorated ChestPine chest of drawers attributed to John Rupp of Hanover,
PA. Vibrant original black and reddish-brown faux birdseye maple
paint decoration with Rupp's signature white porcelain drawer
pulls. I have seen many faux mahogany decorated pieces by Rupp
but this is only the second faux birdseye maple piece I have
ever seen. The painted surface is in excellent condition showing
only very minor as expected wear. Circa 1880. Height - 49",
Width - 41", Depth - 22".
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Paint Decorated Blanket ChestPaint decorated blanket chest from Lancaster County, Pa. in
original vibrant flame feather graining. Circa 1850. The nicely
proportioned chest is made of softwood with a dovetailed case,
an interior till and original grabber lock and turned feet. Length
- 39 1/2", Height - 25", Width - 19". |
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PA Cherry Slantfront DeskPennsylvania Federal cherry slantfront desk with a dovetailed
case, four graduated drawers, a fitted interior and French feet.
Drawers have line inlay around the perimeter in the form of a
cartouche. The cartouche inlay is repeated on the desk lid along
with a two-handled urn. Circa 1810. Refinished with replaced
brasses. Height - 42", Width - 43", Depth - 21". |
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Chippendale Walnut Chest18th century walnut Chippendale chest with three over four
graduated over-lapping drawers and ogee bracket feet. Dovetailed
case with good figuring on the drawer fronts. Replaced brasses
and restoration to the feet and one drawer lip. Refinished. Height
- 43 1/2", Width - 39", Depth 21". |
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NE Paint Decorated ShelfMid-nineteenth century New England pine hanging shelf with
brown and black paint decoration. The paint appears to date to
around the turn of the century. Square nail construction with
wonderful scalloped sides and plate grooves on each shelf. This
piece is an excellent size for the display of smalls. Height
- 36", Width - 25". The shelf's are 8, 7 and 6"
in depth. |
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Chester County Walnut WorktableChester County, Pennsylvania walnut work table with splayed
legs, a single dovetailed drawer and a desirable overhang. Original
dry grunge finish. Circa 1850. |
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Lancaster County Child's ChairSigned and dated on bottom of seat in chalk -"Made for
C..... M. Ch....." (illegible) 1820. Child's initials appear
on crest rail with wonderful flower. |
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Cherry & Maple CandlestandProbably New England - Circa 1820. Rectangular top with scalloped
corners on a ring turned vasiform pedestal on a gracefully formed
tripod base. Old refinish. |
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Walnut Splayed-Leg StandWalnut splayed-leg stand with single dovetailed drawer and
turned legs. Probably Pennsylvania. Old refinish with remnants
of old red wash. Nice proportions and smaller size. Circa 1830. |
