Rare folk art, marquetry pedestal table with two drawers that swing out from a side hinge, also rare is the original finish and absence of restoration, the marquetry consists of stars, diamonds, pin wheels, and circles on every exposed surface and is composed of maple, mahogany and birch, American, circa 1900. For related example, see "American Folk Marquetry, Masterpieces In Wood" Publ. by The Museum Of American Folk Art, New York, 1998. Height 29", 24"x24". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ... Click for details
Bench Table with rectangular top of two boards braced by battens and attached to base by wooden rods slipped through holes in the bench sides allowing top to swing up and down, thick pine boards make up top and base, Chair Tables were made throughout the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries for country settings and they were designed as space savers since they could be folded up and put out of the way, this is an unusually large example, first half of the 19th century, probably New England, old refinis... Click for details
With elegant scrolled cornice and applied carved anthemion, American examples are quite scarce, this one appears to be of Connecticut origin, circa 1790-1810, condition is excellent, keyhole escutcheons may be original, drawer pulls are replaced with correct style brasses, solid cherry, pine and poplar secondary wood. Height 94", Width 48", Depth 20". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VA... Click for details
Good looking handpainted old silverware box lined with silvercloth, possibly original. This interesting, early 20th Century box was likely converted in 1940s or 1950s to its present state as a useful storage box. The original stained wood finish has been overpainted in green, with outlining in gold; the American Eagle motif is a transfer design. No visible marks beyond a style number "1213" on the base. It measures 16" x 11.5" x 3.5" (40.64 x 29.21 x 8.89 cm). Some wear to the gold trim, but... Click for details
A fine American Late Eighteenth century walnut candlestand, probably Philadelphia, circa 1790. The round top with a molded edge above an urn turned standard over three cabriole legs ending in snake feet. The table retains a fine old surface with rich color and patina. Condition is very good. Dimensions: Height 27 3/4", Width 19".
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Dropleaf, extension table with four original leaves on five turned legs, on replaced solid brass casters, solid walnut, American, circa 1870, in excellent condition, seats up to eight people. Height 29-3/4", Closed 24"x41-1/2", Fully extended 99"x41-1/2", Leaves 12" wide. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
Swivel top with ribbed edges and figured mahogany apron on a ribbed vase pillar and Classical Greek curved legs with original cast brass lion paw toe cap casters. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, mahogany secondary wood, Baltimore. For a related example see "Classical Maryland 1815-1845", Maryland Historical Society, 1993, pg. 126, fig. 153. In excellent condition. Height 29", Width 37", Depth 18", Open 36"x37". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQU... Click for details
Mayflower marked "Eastern Specialty MFG. CO., Mayflower #52, original paint, in very good condition. Height 8-1/4", Length 9". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
