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Miniature Chest
Three drawer chest of drawers with two glove boxes, original paint decoration on pine typical of American cottage furniture of the 1850's which was popularized in "The Architecture Of Country Houses" by A.J. Downing, originally published in 1850. Downing was a well known tastemaker of the day who set out to form the taste of his fellow Americans. In excellent condition, American, circa 1850. Heigh...
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Sconces
Solid cast and gilded on all surfaces with urn flanked by two dolphines, original bevelled mirrors (silvering shows some deterioration) marked 'B&H', presumably Bradley & Hubbard of Meriden, Conn., (1852-1940), manufacturers of all manner of high quality brass accessories, these date from the last quarter of the 19th century. Frame dimensions 8"x19-1/2", 10-1/2" wide at widest point.
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Humidor
A box for loose tobacco or cigars, sailor made, solid mahogany, decorated with a mariner's compass, rope, monogram and three bands of dots and diamonds of ivory and ebony inlay, mid 19th century, American, in excellent condition. Height 6-1/4", Diameter 5-1/2".
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RUNNING STAG WEATHERVANE
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RUNNING STAG WEATHERVANE
Attributed to Cushing & Sons.
mid-19th century.
For an identical example, please see Miller's book on weathervanes, Dorothy Kaufman Collection.
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