An Important Chippendale Mahogany Bonnet Top Chest on Chest, the Bonnet Lined with Original Period Newsprint from Norwich, Connecticut circa 1785. This impressive chest on chest has a wonderful mellow color and superb proportions. The upper case has a broken-arch pediment and fluted pilasters flanking graduated drawers and three short drawers with a radiant fan carving at center. The entire interior of the roof boards are lined with period news print from the "Norwich Packet". The bottom case has graduated drawers above ogee bracket feet and a detailed shell-carved drop. The importance of this chest is further elevated by the terrific set of original brass hardware. Height 90 1/2" Width 45; Depth 21 ¾".
Inventory # 9025

A rare and important Queen Anne turret top games table, Boston circa 1750. This early games table has rounded out-set corners referred to as turrets, a form refined during the Baroque period and popularized in Boston games tables and tea tables of the mid 18th Century. The dramatic diminutive form is complimented by the exceptional wood selections as found in the folding games top. The conforming top opens to a playing surface that is carved a each corner with scoops for playing chips and circular recesses for candlesticks. The shaped apron is fitted with a single long drawer set with original period Queen Anne brass hardware. The broad shaped knees with scrolled returns are above gently curved cabriole legs with delicate pad feet. Height 28 7/8"" Width 30; Depth 16 1/2".
Inventory # 9030

A fine Chippendale mahogany block front chest of drawers, Boston Massachusetts origin, circa 1770. The shaped top with bold molded edge, above a conforming case with four graduated drawers, rests on blocked bracket feet with center drop pendant. The chest possesses the restrained elegance found in the best Boston blocked furniture . The drawers retain the original brass hardware. Consistent with it's Boston origins, the top board is dovetailed to the sides, with a molding applied to the ends of top in order to hide this joint. Case width 33 ¼”, width of top 35 3/8”, depth 19 3/4, height 31 7/8”" Inventory # 9043

Two Important Federal Lolling Chairs, One Bearing the Label of Lemuel Churchill, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1805. These masterfully proportioned lolling chairs represent the most refined examples produced in Boston during the Federal era.  The flared lines of the back, the delicately shaped arms and subtle molding at the edge of the legs and arm supports epitomize the restrained flamboyance of Boston tastes.  One of these chairs bears a nearly perfect label from the cabinetmaker, Lemuel Churchill. Only two other lolling chairs bearing the label of Lemuel Churchill are known.  This labeled example has the most complete label known.  These armchairs feature the same overall design as the two other chairs labeled by Lemuel Churchill: one is illustrated in Charles F. Montgomery, American Furniture: The Federal Period in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1966, figure no. 116 and another advertised by Leigh Keno American Antiques, in The Magazine Antiques, October 1991, page 472 Height 41" Width 25" Depth 24" Inventory # 8052

A Handsome Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Desk and Bookcase, attributed to Mark Pitman, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1810. This handsome desk, with a raised gallery and cross-hatched glazed cabinet, is a form associated with examples produced in Federal Salem, Massachusetts.  In fact, a related example of the same dimensions and nearly identical layout bears the label of Salem cabinetmaker, Mark Pitman (born 1779).The desk is mounted with a gallery form crest comprised of two outer plinths framing an arched mahogany splat, centering a large central plinth, each which is mounted with turned urn form finials.  The central plinth has a rosewood cross-banded border around a brilliantly figured flame birch frieze. Width 41; Depth 18 ¾"; Height 81”.
Inventory # 9027

A terrific Hepplewhite mahogany games table, by John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1810.This handsome games table features the dynamic contrasting inlays and agreeable proportions of the Seymour shop. The conforming top has outset corners with distinctive lunette inlay above an apron with a frieze of three flame birch panels above an inverted apron of lunette inlay. The outset legs join a boxed end with ring tops that incorporate the lunette inlay of the apron. The legs have crisp vase turnings with delicate tapered and reed shafts. This table employs some distinct Seymour construction characteristics, including horizontally laminated rails, neatly cut screw pockets securing the legs to the apron and a spacer between rear rails.  35 7/8 W X 17 5/8 D X 29 ½ H Inventory # 9041

A Fine Federal Mahogany Octagonal Tilt-top Candle Stand, probably Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1790.  This nicely proportioned candle stand has a vibrant mahogany top with a rosewood cross-banded edge and a central flame birch panel within a geometric border.  The octagonal top rest above a ring turned posts with a delicate central vase carved with a laurel leaf decoration.  This specific leaf decoration is a motif used by Salem carvers including Samuel McIntire. The post joins three delicate slender tapering scrolled spider legs. Height with top up 41" Top size 22 x 14 7/8” Height with top down 29 " Inventory # 8049

A Fine and Rare Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sofa, New York City, circa 1800-10.  This handsome Hepplewhite eight leg sofa has superb proportions and is in amazing original condition.  The mahogany frame, which has wonderfully detailed lightwood inlays, has  flowing serpentine arms and square tapered legs.  The crest rail has line inlay with bellflowers at the corners and a central panel decorated with draped links of chains and graduated bellflowers.  The front legs have line inlaid edges and banded cuffs with graduated bellflowers at center.  The outer two legs are additionally decorated with an inlaid classical urn with tropical foliage.  The rear four legs have gentle reverse curves.  Inlaid Federal sofas of this quality are exceedingly rare.  Height to top back: 41”; Width 74 ¼” ; Depth 30”
Inventory # 9014

A Very Good Sheraton Carved Mahogany Games Table, In the Manner of Samuel McIntire, Salem, circa 1815. This attractively proportioned games table is a form famously produced in the Salem, Massachusetts area at the beginning of the 19th Century.  The serpentine form with ovolo corners, coupled with richly carved foliate and reeded legs, is a motif used by those cabinetmakers and carvers associated with the successful workshop of Samuel Field McIntire (1757-1811). The hinged serpentine top has a serpentine front and sides with outset ovolo corners.  The top rests above a conforming apron with a vibrantly grained mahogany panel.  Richly carved and turned legs flank each corner of the apron and the proper right rear leg, swings out to support the flyleaf top.  The legs are carved with  foliate and disk tops above a draping water leaf knee which transitions to a broadly reeded and tapered leg, terminating in multiple rings and cupped brass casters.  Height 29 ⅝" Width 36 ¼" Depth 19".
Inventory # 8027

An Extremely Rare American Painted and Gilded Barrel Back Wing Chair In The Manner of Louis XVI. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1810  This chair demonstrates the prevailing influence of French styles in Federal America.  The carved legs, which are painted green with gilt foliage and highlights, echo the Louis XVI styles fashionable at the end of the 18th century.  It is acknowledged that Philadelphia produced the finest examples of these French forms in a number of it’s prominent cabinet shops.  This rare example handsomely combines the French and Sheraton tastes of the day, into a form which is uniquely American.  Height: 45 ¾”; Width 33 ½” ; Depth at seat  26”
Inventory # 8045

The Colonel Samuel Bullard Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Front Chest of Drawers, Boston Massachusetts, circa 1770. This nicely proportioned, small sized chest, features wonderfully grained mahogany and a mellow old surface. The bold ball and claw feet are carved from dense mahogany and center a fan carved center drop pendant. The chest is accompanied with a provenance from a Sherborn, Massachusetts family. Case width 33 ⅝" Depth 22 ½"; Height 33 ¼ Top Width 36 ½”.
Inventory # 8037

An Exceptional Queen Anne Mahogany Candle Stand, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1760. This attractive candle stand has a pleasing old surface and agreeable proportions. The table, which is constructed with a dense mahogany top and legs, has a shaft turned from solid casuarina often referred to as "she-oak". The unprecedented use of this exotic tropical wood in a solid component, speaks to the importance of this rare object. The circular top, which has a rounded edge, is of dense, high quality mahogany with rich grain. This shaft joins three cabriole legs with round tops and pointed slipper feet. The legs are joined to the shaft with a long vertical dove-tail which is reinforced with an original iron spider. Height : 26 ¼”; Diameter of Top 20 ¼”
Inventory # 8055

       

An Excellent Sheraton Mahogany and Inlaid Games Table, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1810-15. This nicely proportioned games table has a wonderful old surface with a mellow patina.  The shaped top has serpentine sides and a bowed front.  The central apron has two birds-eye maple panels flanking a central frieze with an oval flame birch panel.  Height 29 ½”  Width 39”  Depth 19”
Inventory # 8050

An important Sheraton mirror back bureau, attributed to Nathaniel Appleton, Salem circa 1810-15. This finely carved mahogany chest has a raised dressing mirror with shaped supports painted to resemble lyres. The upper case is fitted with three short drawers each having figured crotch veneered fronts to match the lower case. Both cases have richly carved outset corners, the top with a sheaf of wheat and the lower with acanthus leaves transitioning into turned and reeded legs. Height 71" Width 38" Depth 31" Provenance: Estate of Benjamin Flayderman, American Art Association Anderson Galleries, April 17-18th, 1931 Sale 3908 item 399, Illustrated. Israel Sack Inc. New York, NY,. Illustrated in "American Antiques in the Israel Sack Collection Volume VIII 1986 page 5581. The Magazine Antiques, September 1933, Page 91 & February 1962, Page 189.
Inventory # 6007

A Rare and Important Southern Chest and Bookcase, Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1785-95. This impressive bookcase has wonderful size and proportions with superb wood selections and inlays found on the best furniture examples from the Charleston cabinet shops.  The handsome cornice has a swan neck pediment with inlaid pinwheels centering a raised plinth with an inlaid mahogany frieze.  The molded edge of the cornice is carved with a dentil molding above an inlaid mahogany panel with line and bellflower inlays.  The bookcase rests on a chest with an inlaid top edge over two short drawers and two long drawers.  A nearly identical crest and inlay motif can be found on a clothes press illustrated in “Charleston Furniture, 1700-1825” E. Milby Burton, figures 15 & 44.  Another identical cornice is found on a cabinet with a book case top and a single long drawer on square tapered legs at figure 67.  Height 93 1/4”; Case width 50 ¾”; Depth 25 ½”
Inventory # 9015

A very fine Sheraton mahogany two drawer work table, attributed to Thomas Seymour Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1815. This high quality table features richly grain mahogany veneers and an pleasing mellow historic surface. The rectangular top has outset corners above two long drawers with original lion mask pulls.. The sides of the case are fitted with candleslides at each side. The outset legs have reeded tops which begin at the corners of the case and extend into a tapered shart resting on brass castors. Height 28 3/8”; 22”; Depth 15 ½”
Inventory # 9048

A Federal mahogany and inlaid Tambour writing desk, attributed to John & Thomas Seymour, Boston circa 1810. This fine example of a tambour front writing desk features delicate proportions and detailed inlay. The tambour doors conceal two banks of cubbies and short drawers flanking a locking center door with a finely inlaid conch shell. The fold down writing surface has a band inlaid border above two long drawers with cross-banded dividers. The square tapered legs have inlaid pilasters with beehive terminators above a graduated husk and seed motif with banded cuffs. For nearly identical examples see Northeast Auctions, August 6, 2006, lot 1722, page 241 & John & Thomas Seymour, V. Stoneman, Plate 41. Height 43 1/8" Width 36 5/8" Depth 19 1/2"
Inventory # 7048

A fine Sheraton mahogany and inlaid basin stand, Boston, circa 1805. This elegant stand features the exceptional figured mahogany and wonderful proportions associated with Boston's best cabinet making shops of the early 19th Century. The high shaped back splash has a single shelf and frames a top with cutouts for a basin and three bottles. The shaped apron has a vibrant mahogany panel above a shelf with three line inlaid drawers and a geometric border. The gently curved legs are joined by a cross stretcher with shelf at center. Height 46" Width 28"
Inventory # 8016

An excellent Federal mahogany and inlaid serpentine and bow front games table, Boston Massachusetts, circa 1790. The table has a serpentine form top of figured mahogany with a satinwood inlaid edge and a bow front, all on a conforming frame with a finely inlaid apron.The central panel of the apron has three friezes of figured mahogany, the outer two have satinwood cross banded borders and the center contrasting with rosewood and geometric inlay. The square legs have a double tape with inlaid tops and banded cuffs. Height 28 5/8" Width 36 1/4" Depth 17 3/8"
Inventory # 8029

An excellent Queen Anne mahogany tray-top tea table, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1750-70. This finely proportioned tray-top tea table is a form distinctive to the cabinet shops of the Goddards and Townsends of Newport, Rhode Island. The rectangular tray top has an applied convex molding with a beaded outside edge. This molding rests atop a one-piece mahogany board and a flat apron with a convex molded skirt. The skirt joins conforming molded returns and cabriole legs with squared knees. The delicate cabriole legs terminate in slender slipper feet. Identical tables can be found in:"Master Craftsmen of Newport, The Townsends & Goddards"; Michael Moses. Americana Press, 1984, Page 73, "The Arts & Crafts of Newport, RI"; Ralph Carpenter. Preservation Society of Newport County, 1954, Page 102. Height 25 3/8"; Width 32 1/2"; Depth 21 1/8".
Inventory # 8015

An attractive pair of Boston Classical mahogany games tables, the school of James Vose, circa 1815-20. Each table features wonderfully figured mahogany hinged tops. The aprons have flat molded scrolls with carved foliate edges around a frieze of vibrant mahogany veneer. The rectangular posts have acanthus carved and stepped base moldings on a platforms with Boston style reverse scrolled feet. Height 30" Width 35 1/2" Depth 18" Depth open 36"
Inventory # 7041

A fine and important Chippendale mahogany lowboy, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1770. This impeccably proportioned Salem masterpiece is constructed of high quality figured mahogany throughout. The case has a single long drawer above three short drawers, the center with a delicate concave shell carving. The dramatically shaped apron has a conforming concave center framed with matching pinwheel drops. This motif found in the apron is a distinct Salem treatment. The case is carried on beautifully curved cabriole legs with shaped returns all on carved ball and claw feet.  Height 31 Width 35 Depth 21. Inventory # 9044

A rare small size Sheraton mahogany bow-front server, Salem, circa 1815-20 . This handsome piece possesses the characteristics associated with the highly sought after diminutive servers produced in Salem, Massachusetts. The shaped top has a molded and cross banded edge around outset corners, applied with decoratively turned disks. The top is set above a pair of center cabinet doors flanked by two deep bottle drawers and two long lower drawers. Elaborately turned columns frame the case and feature broad reeded tops above fluted knees between multiple ring turnings, all on reverse trumpet legs with ball feet. Height 42 1/2" Width 45" Depth 22".
Inventory # 7053

A very fine Chippendale mahogany pie crust tilt top candle stand in old surface, probably New York, circa 1770. This diminutive stand has a wonderfully gadrooned pie crust edge top on a bird cage swivel hinge. The ring turned and tapered post features a rope twist urn above an egg and dart carved tripod base. The shaped cabriole legs have richly carved foliate knees on oblong ball and claw feet. Top diameter 23 ¾" Height with top up: 40 ¼. Height with top down 27 ½"
Inventory # 7046

An important Queen Anne mahogany wing chair, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1760. This wing chair exhibits appealing proportions together with boldly shaped cabriole legs, to create a handsome overall form. The arched crest joins shaped wings which flow into rolled arms with canted bases. The trapezoidal seat rest upon beautifully executed cabriole legs with broad pad feet. The flared and chamfered rectangular rear feet are joined by a turned stretcher and to the front legs by an "H" form blocked and turned stretcher. Secondary woods are walnut and maple. For a very similar example see "American Furniture a the Metropolitan Museum", M. Heckshire, jacket photo & Plate 72. Height 46"; Width 31 ¾"" Depth 25 ½".
Inventory # 7054

A fine and important Chippendale mahogany block front chest of drawers, Boston, circa 1760. This finely proportioned diminutive block front chest is constructed of the finest figured mahogany in a pleasing small size. The rectangular molded overhanging top has a rounded blocked front, conforming with the lower chest of drawers. The richly figured drawer fronts are mounted with original Chippendale "bat wing" brass pulls and matching lock escutcheons. The conforming step molded skirt joins four handsomely carved and proportioned ball and claw feet with shaped returns. Original throughout. Case width 32 5/8"; Case depth 19"; Height 30 1/8"; Top width 35 1/8"; Top depth 21 9/16". Reference: A nearly identical example, likely made by the same cabinetmaker, was sold at Sotheby's "Important Americana, Sale # 7420, January 21-22, 2000 Lot 708.
Inventory # 7014

A distinctive pair of mahogany balloon back dining chairs, probably Newport, circa 1770. These chairs are constructed of very high quality mahogany with rich grain. This can be seen in the intricately shaped splats which are framed by broad yoke crests and scrolled balloon sides stiles. The side stiles have shaped profiles which gracefully join the raked back rear legs. The molded seats have shaped aprons joining cabriole legs on slipper feet. The original slip seat frames are constructed of maple. Height to crest 40 1/4" Height to seat 18" Width of seat 20" Depth of Seat 16"
Inventory # 7038

An important Chippendale mahogany tilt top tea table, Philadelphia, circa 1770. This impressive tea table has a wonderfully grained one piece mahogany top with a dish molded edge. The top is joined to the tripod base by a bird cage with nicely turned balusters. The tapered post is ring turned with an elliptical ball and a step molded base. The graceful cabriole legs have acanthus carved knees and delicate ball and claw feet. Top diameter 32" Height with top up: 45 ½ . Height with top down 28 ¼"
Inventory # 7047

A Boston Chippendale mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers, circa 1770. This wonderfully shaped and proportioned chest features choice grained mahogany throughout. The conforming top has a molded edge and shaped sides. The four graduated drawers have cock beaded dividers above a molded apron and short cabriole legs on boldly carved ball and claw feet. Width 39 1/2" Depth 21 "; Height 31 7/8".
Inventory # 7021

A rare Nantucket Chippendale tilt top candle stand, circa 1800. This provincial example exhibits wonderful regional characteristics and a mellow red stained birch surface. The terrific rounded tilt top with exaggerated pointed corners, is typical of Nantucket tables. The urn form post and cabriole legs are executed with pleasing proportions and crisp detail. See "Harbor & Home, Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts", pg. 218 & "The Decorative Arts and Crafts of Nantucket", Carpenter & Carpenter, pg 62. Height open 42 1/4" Height closed 27 1/4" Width of top 28"
Inventory # 7037

A Chippendale cherry slant front desk with fitted interior, Rhode Island probably Providence, circa 1780. This desk features a finely carved block and shell interior above a chest of four graduated drawers all on ogee bracket feet . The slant front opens to a writing surface fitted with drawers and letter cubbies framed with shell valances. Height 43" Width 38" Depth 25"
Inventory # 7005

An attractive Chippendale mahogany oxbow chest of drawers, Coastal Massachusetts, circa 1775. This chest which is in diminutive proportions has a molded oxbow front and a top with dramatic overhang above four conforming graduated drawers with period pine tree brass pulls. The stepped and molded apron joins four short cabriole legs with ball and claw feet each with nicely carved returns. Case width 35 1/2" - Top Width 40" Depth 20 3/4" Height 32 7/8".
Inventory # 6037

A very handsome Chippendale mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers, Newport Rhode Island, circa 1780. This chest features extraordinary figured mahogany in the case and matched drawer fronts. The choice construction materials and refined proportions are indicative of the Newport cabinet shop of John Townsend. The shaped overhanging top has a molded edge and a matching applied under molding where the top joins the conforming serpentine case. A molded skirt joins handsome ogee bracket feet. The two center drawers are marked on the back of the drawer "Back" and the drawers are enumerated on the inside of the drawer back with "{A}, B, C, D". This method of cabinet makers notation is closely associated with the work of John Townsend- See "John Townsend Newport Cabinetmaker", Morrison Heckshire, New York MET, pg 92-3. Width 38" Depth 21"; Height 31 1/8"
Inventory # 7031

A fine Chippendale mahogany pole screen with oval panel, probably of British origin, but possibly American circa 1770. This handsome pole screen has a smooth column with an urn form finial on a tripod base with an elaborately turned and carved post. The post has ring turnings with a fluted and bead decorated shaft above a rope twist urn with a foliate cuff. The shaft is joined to three cabriole legs with carved foliate scroll knees and foliate carved slipper feet. The column and base retain a wonderful dark old finish. The column is fitted with a glazed oval screen panel having a cross banded frame . The panel is set with a polychrome silk embroidered long stitch needlework of a cornucopia with an elaborate bouquet of assorted floral blossoms on a black silk ground. Height of base: 53". Needlework panel 20 1/8 x 17 1/2"
Inventory # 7025

Pair of Kinnan & Mead Classical games tables. This pair of figured mahogany and brass inlaid tables each bear the stenciled label of Alexander Kinnan and States Mead, Broad St. New York. (Partners 1823-30) Height: 30 1/2" Width 32 1/2" Depth: 16 1/4".
Inventory # 1010

A wonderful Sheraton figured mahogany candle stand, Boston, circa 1815. This attractive stand displays the constrained proportions of the Boston form along with the Sheraton flair of both rope and ring turnings. The rounded rectangular top is constructed of vibrantly grained mahogany. The graceful saber legs rest upon turned knob feet. Height open 40" Height closed 28 1/2" Top 20 1/4 x 17"
Inventory # 7039

A Classical mahogany reclining armchair with pull out foot rest, Boston circa 1820. This innovative chair is equipped with a locking lever under each of the Classically scrolled and foliate arms which enable the sitter to recline. The ring turned and carved front legs frame a sliding foot rest with hinged cushion The flat molded "C" scrolled arm supports identify this chair as having a Boston origin.. Height {upright}:42 1/2 Width 33" Depth 24".
Inventory # 6025

Unusual Hepplewhite mahogany demi-lune card table, probably New Hampshire origin, circa 1800. Having line inlaid edge and apron with multicolor inlaid tree at top of the square tapered legs. Height:28 1/2 Width 34 1/8" Depth 16".
Inventory # 1018

Hepplewhite mahogany "Thirteen panel"bow front chest of drawers. This exceptional chest of drawers was made in Portsmouth, New Hampshire circa 1810. The drawer fronts exhibit beautifully figured birch panels.
Inventory # 1007

Fine Chippendale mahogany oxbow chest of drawers, of Salem or Boston, Massachusetts origin, circa 1770. The molded overhanging top above four beautifully grained and graduated drawers all on short cabriole legs with bold ball and claw feet. Height 34" Width 41" Depth 21 1/4".
Inventory # 1027

Hepplewhite walnut slant lid desk, made and signed by Samuel Robbins of Cabbagetown, New Jersey, dated 1815.
Height: 42 1/2 Width 37 3/4" Depth 22 3/4".
Inventory # 1014

Chippendale mahogany drop leaf table, of Salem, Massachusetts origin, circa 1770. This table with beautifully shaped cabriole legs and bold ball and claw feet, retains a fine old surface.
Inventory # 1015