DRESSING CABINET

Great small gentleman's dressing cabinet or commode in original black grain paint on mixed woods including pine, maple and poplar.  The cabinet has a two board top over a slide-out shelf over a single raised panel pegged door on cut-out base.  The brass hinges, iron sliding latch and turned wood knob appear to be original.  The slide-out shelf has a variety of names, most frequently, Will Baldwin and Illinois.  This piece is probably  midwestern and dates to approximately 1840-1860.  28 3/4" wide x 16 1/2" deep x 30 1/4" high.

STORE DISPLAY TABLE

Store display table possible from a florist's shop, with one rounded corner, galvanized tin top with a rolled edge on square turned legs.  The table retains its appropriately worn and aged mustard paint.  The top also exhibits minor wear and water damage to the medal.  #155 and "Patent Nov. 27, 1893" are stenciled on underside of top.  This table is American and dates to the late 19th century.

 NATURAL MAPLE BUCKET BENCH

Very unusual maple 3 shelf bucket bench with gallery and boot jack ends.  It retains a fantastic natural, unfinished and untouched surface with expected and natural wear to the top shelf.  This appears to be a farm-made piece which was assembled with round nails throughout and which has its shelves supported by molded wood brackets.  This bucket bench was found in western PA and dates to the last quarter of the 19th century.  41" wide x 10 1/2" deep x 46" high.

HANGING APOTHECARY CHEST

9 Drawer hanging apothecary or case of drawers with applied molding on the case and drawer fronts and original brass knobs.  The case has 4 different size drawers which are nicely balanced within the facade of the case.  The drawers are constructed from wooden shipping crates.  The red and Spanish brown paint is old and original to this piece which is constructed with round nails.  This piece was found in Day's Ferry, Maine and dates   to   approximately   1880.     18 1/4" w x 6 1/2" d x 19 1/4" h.

$1,095.

WALNUT HEART BENCH

This is a most unusual bench found in its original crackled varnish finish on walnut.  The splayed legs have old cut-out hearts and nicely shaped tombstone or Queen Anne style cut-out feet.  This unusually high bench was found in Northeast Indiana and is constructed with early round nails and probably dates to approximately 1890.  48" long x 12 1/4" wide x 23" high.

$275.

APPLE GREEN STORAGE BIN

Storage box or bin in original apple green paint on pine.  This piece may have been used originally as a vegetable bin or simply as a storage box.  Now, this would make an excellent re-cycling bin or an inconspicuous trash can.  There is some minor loss to the bottom of the bin which does not substantially detract from the integrity or appearance of the piece.  The piece was found in Ohio and dates to approximately 1880.  16 1/2" deep x 14 1/4" wide x 28" high.

$425.

GOTHIC HANGING CUPBOARD

Gorgeous gothic small cabinet with fabulous figured mahogany veneer on white pine.  The crest is nicely scalloped, the door has a single light gothic arch with a round ivory escutcheon and the interior has a single shaped shelf.  The piece appears to have been made in New England and dates to approximately 1840.  22 1/4" high x 10 1/4" wide x 9 7/8" deep.

$295.

RED PA. STAND

Unusual one drawer stand with exceptional depth in original red paint and in 100% original condition.  This square tapered leg stand features an unusually thick one board top over one full length drawer with great early dovetails.  The primary wood is cherry and the secondary wood is chestnut. Probably eastern PA. c. 1840.

$895.

 CONVERTIBLE COT TO GO

Unusual American campaign bench/cot.  Hardwood frame in original surface with original caned seat and back.  All components are latched together as a bench.  The seat lifts and the base expands outward from the back forming the cot.  The piece is marked with a brass tag which indicates that it was  made by the Millville Manufacturing Co. in Millville, PA and has a patent date of May 27, 1869.  Closed size- 17" deep x 28 1/2" wide x 31" high.  Open size-28 1/2" wide x 68" long.

$525.

 RED MAINE STAND

New England stand with a scrubbed top over one dovetailed drawer on square tapered legs in very old or original red paint.  The original scrubbed top is naturally worn.  Its glue blocks are missing though the shadows are present and the top has been secured with nails or screws.  The drawer has great early dovetails with  expected  oxidation on the bottom.  This stand was found in Maine and dates to approximately 1820.  19 3/4" W x 19 1/8" D x 29 1/4" H.

$885.

NEW ENGLAND DRY SINK

Unusually small size dry sink in original chrome yellow paint on white pine.  Open well with small applied shelf over 2 single board plank doors on bun feet.  The doors retain their original hardware and have minor repaired hinge break-outs which are not distracting.   Found in Maine. c. 1820-1840.  30 1/4" W x 16 1/4" D x 31 1/2" H.

GRAIN PAINTED LAP DESK

This is a very nice and desirable New England lap desk in original grain paint on a white pine dovetailed box.  The desk is complete including the fitted pen, ink and sander section, both interior lids and the original lock and key.  The cloth interior writing surface has been replaced with a black felt.  This is a very nice box, in an excellent state of preservation.  The lap desk originated in Maine and dates to approximately 1830-1840.  22" w x 10 7/8" d x 7 3/4" h.

$325.

VERMONT DOCUMENT BOX

Small document box in an unusual original apple green paint with red stripe decoration on bass wood.  This neat little box exhibits applied molding, square nail construction, original iron hinges and original lock.  Apparently this little box has had a full life and has had multiple uses but it retains its unusual and bright green paint. Found in Vermont. c. 1840.  14 3/4" W x 6 1/8" D x 6 1/2" H.

WASH STAND

New England white pine wash stand in original putty paint with green striping.  This stand has an arched and shaped dovetailed gallery surrounding the rectangular top over a medial shelf with one dovetailed drawer on bold bamboo turned front legs and square tapered rear legs.  Apparently, it originally was marked by the maker/painter with bold initials in the green striping paint on the glue blocks.  Only the 1st initial "W" and a geometric design remain.  At this time, the maker/decorator remains a mystery.  Northern NE. c. 1820.  24 7/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 36 7/8" high.

$825

 A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

Great farm made 2 shelf bucket bench with boot jack ends, in original gray and red paint.  This piece exhibits square nail construction to secure the back boards and shelves.  The latter are further supported by molded trim pieces.  The surface is dry and appropriate to the age.  Found in rural Kentucky. c. 1860-1870.  32" w x 14 1/2" d x 38 3/4"h.

SCRUBBED TOP TABLE

This elegantly simple stand exhibits refined details in the simplest of woods.  The white pine stand has a molded tray top over a single dovetailed drawer raised on thumbnail molded square tapered legs.  The surface was cleaned down to its original blue-gray paint and the top retains its dry, natural surface.  New England. c. 1810.  20 1/4" w x 20" d x 29 1/2" h.

CHILD'S WICKER MORRIS CHAIR

Wicker Morris chair for the little one.  This reduced version of an early recliner is in very good condition.  It retains early or original white paint and old upholstery on the cushions.  Metal brackets have hooks which hold a cross-rod that supports the back and allows for the adjustment of the back.  The wicker, paint, and upholstery are all in good condition.  This chair is unmarked and dates to approximately 1900.  16 5/8" w x 18" d x 27 1/2" h.

$550.

SHAKER STOOL

Shaker foot stool in original dark blue paint with old blue and beige tape seat over original hickory seat.  Found within a few miles of the Pleasant Hill Shaker Community in Kentucky . c. 1870.  14 5/8" w x 12" d x 13" h.

$475.

PENNSYLVANIA WORK TABLE

PA work table with a single long dovetailed poplar drawer, a two board scrubbed pine top and maple square tapered leg.  This table is in it's original mustard paint which exhibits honest and expected wear. c 1820.                    41 3/4" wide x 27" deep x 29 " high (23" at apron).

$2,850.