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A distinctive Sheraton mahogany and inlaid games table, Nashua, NH
A distinctive Sheraton mahogany and inlaid games table, Nashua, NH
This attractive table has a serpentine shaped and figured mahogany top with outset corners. The flip over top is supported by a rear swing leg and opens to form a playing surface. The top rests above a shaped apron veneered with richly grained mahogany panels at either side of a lighter flame birch central panel. The apron is framed with mahogany cross banding. The mahogany legs have ring turned t...
A rare and important early American tall case clock, by Nicholas Blasdel, Amesbury, Massachusetts, circa 1760.
A rare and important early American tall case clock, by Nicholas Blasdel, Amesbury, Massachusetts, circa 1760.
This important clock was produced by a member of one of Americas first families of clockmakers, Nicholas Blasdel or Blaisdell [1743-1800]. The Blaisdell family, centered in North coastal Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Maine, were responsible for producing at least twelve clockmakers over three generations. Their clocks were among the first examples produced in Colonial America and are...
A rare Hepplewhite tall case clock with pagoda top by Effingham Embree New York City, circa 1800.
A rare Hepplewhite tall case clock with pagoda top by Effingham Embree New York City, circa 1800.
This high style tall case clock is an exceedingly rare example produced in New York City. Only a handful of clockmakers produced any tall case clocks in the city and this clock is one of a small group to survive. The hood features a molded pagoda top inlaid with a spreading eagle and a mariners star. This motif is commonly found on Embree's tall case clocks. The painted dial has floral spandrels a...
A Sheraton mahogany two drawer side table, New Bedford, Mass, Circa 1830
A Sheraton mahogany two drawer side table, New Bedford, Mass, Circa 1830
This attractive side table or work stand is constructed of dense high quality mahogany throughout. The richly figured top has rounded drop leaves that when extended provide a generous work surface. The case has two full length drawers with vibrant mahogany panels and subtle decorated press brass knobs. The turned legs have ring and vase decorated shafts with ball feet. The central portion of the l...
English Silkwork
English Silkwork
English silk embroidery and watercolor of a young boy playing the flute with a dog in a landscape setting, unrestored with no splits in the silk and minor toning of the fabric, now backed with archival back board, the verre eglomise mat is restored, the apparently original frame has been touched up and shows minor wear, early 19th century, 11-3/4" X 14-1/4" frame size, 6" X 8-1/4" oval sight size....
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