Skinner American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Saturday, November 19,
at 10AM
63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
Preview:
November 17, 12–5PM
November 18, 12–8PM
Sale 2961B
508.970.3200
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MA LIC. 2304
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1 Ammi Phillips (Connecticut/New York, 1788-1865), Portrait of a Young Woman
2 Historical Blue Transfer-decorated Staffordshire, from private collections
3 Small Paint-decorated Child’s Blanket Chest, possibly Pennsylvania, early 19th century
4 Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Grecian Side Chairs, Boston, c. 1815-25, Descended in the Fales family of Boston
5 Mahogany Patent Alarm Timepiece, William Grant, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1820-25
6 Thomas Chambers (New York/England, 1808-1869), Undercliff, near Coldspring [The Seat of General George P. Morris], from the Collection of Howard P. Diamond
7 Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Sofa Table, attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York, c. 1825
8 Carved Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, attributed to the cabinet shop of John Townsend, Newport, Rhode Island, c. 1780
9 George Hartwell (Massachusetts, 1815-1901) Portrait of a Sea Captain, Reportedly Rufus S. Fales, Esq. (1812-1858)
10 Painted Pine and Maple Desk on Frame, probably southeastern Massachusetts, early 18th century
11 Painted “JOHN FRANKS LICENSED TO RETAIL BEER” Trade Sign, America, 19th century, from the Janie & Peter Gross Collection
12 Five Mocha-decorated Pepper Pots, England, early 19th century
13 Paint-decorated Bird’s-eye Maple Box, Amelia Spooner, Philadelphia, 1826
14 Paint-decorated “Ready Mixed PAINT.” Trade Sign, America, late 19th century
15 Painted Windsor Fan-back Armchair, New England, late 18th century, early surface of salmon red paint with date in yellow “1776”
16 Thomas Chambers (New York/England, 1808-1869), American Shore Scene, Possibly a View of Nahant, Massachusetts
17 Carved and Painted Eagle Plaque, America, c. 1886, the back with painted inscription “The Property/of/Sergt A.M. Reininger/1886”
18 Ruth Whittier Shute (New Hampshire, 1803-1882) Portrait of a Brother and Sister with Their Dog
19 Rare Gilt-gesso and Mahogany Veneer Presentation Patent Timepiece, Lemuel Curtis and Joseph Dunning, Burlington, Vermont, c. 1825
20 Paint-decorated One-drawer Stand, labeled “David Rhein Cabinet Furniture 52 West Penn St Reading Pa.,” early 19th century
21 Painted “BOILD EGGS BEANS PIES TEA AND COFFEE…” Shop Sign, America, late 19th century
22 Oak Chest over Drawer, probably Massachusetts, c. 1650-80
23 Paint-decorated Blanket Chest, Centre County, Pennsylvania, early 19th century
24 Salesman’s Model Brass and Wood Horse-drawn Aerial Hook and Ladder Truck, E.B. Preston & Company, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1890
25 Carved Cherry Tall Case Clock, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, late 18th century
26 Reverse-painting of George Washington, probably northern Europe, early 19th century
27 Carved Walnut Side Chair, Pennsylvania, last half 18th century
28 Glazed Carved Pine Barrel-back Corner Cupboard, probably Connecticut River Valley, last half 18th century
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