Philadelphia Federal slant front desk, signed Joseph W. Lyndall and dated 1812, mahogany with poplar secondary. Fall front opens to reveal fitted interior with figured mahogany prospect door, enclosing 2 bird's eye maple veneered drawers and two open cubbies, flanked by 2 vertical drawers and 8 small bird's eye maple veneered drawers over 8 cubby […]
Lot 130: Pair of Federal Period Girandole Mirrors
Rare pair of American Federal Period Girandole Convex Looking Glasses, white pine (pinus strobus, by microanalysis) and composition ornament, with iron armature, gessoed and gilded; each convex mirror plate with ebonized surround, surmounted by a carved gilt eagle on plinth flanked by acanthus leaves, giltwood balls on metal chains suspended from the eagle’s mouth, two […]
Lot 126: Inlaid Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers
Exuberantly inlaid and veneered late Sheraton chest of drawers, probably Northern Kentucky or Ohio; tiger maple, burl maple and cherry primary woods with poplar secondary wood, mortise and tenon, square nail and pegged construction. Rectangular top with curved, veneered and inlaid edges, surmounted by an arched dovetailed backsplash and two glove drawers, over a large […]
Lot 127: 2 Mid Atlantic Miniature Classical Chests of Drawers
Two (2) Mid-Atlantic miniature mahogany chests. 1st item: Mid-Atlantic Classical miniature chest, mahogany primary, white pine and poplar secondary. Comprised of an overhanging top drawer with bone escutcheon, over three graduated drawers flanked by reeded stiles, over a plain plinth base raised on bun feet. All drawers dovetailed, with round wood pulls. 16 7/8" H […]
Lot 124: 3 19th c. Wood Boxes & Foot Warmer
Three (3) 19th Century Wood Boxes and Foot Warmer. 1st item: 19th century American wood dome top storage box with iron hardware, tack decoration and inner till. 6 1/4" H x 11 1/2" W x 6 3/4" D. 2nd item: Miniature English oak chest of drawers, comprised of a molded top and four rows of […]
Lot 125: 19th c. Painted Wall Cupboard
Mid Atlantic or Mid Western stepback cupboard or hutch, blue-green paint on mixed woods. Two piece form with pegged and cut nail construction. Top section comprised of an ogee cornice with three doors, each with four glass panes, above three drawers with wood pulls; plain sides with medial molding. Base section comprised of three paneled […]
Lot 122: Collection of 12 Wood Boxes, incl. Shaker
Assembled collection of twelve (12) wood boxes, including five (5) graduated oval Shaker style boxes – each with two fingers fastened with nails; two (2) miniature pill boxes with one retaining the original "Ayer's Pills" label; one (1) folk art box with a brass bail handle, mother of pearl heart and diamond inlay and the […]
Lot 123: 4 19th Cent. Burl & Treenware Items
Group of four (4) 19th century treenware items including a large figured burl wood dough bowl; tiger maple scoop; figured burl wood turned bowl with wood top and a carved maple butter mold with carved eagle and shield design. Ranging in size from 3 1/2" H to 5" H x 19" W x 15 3/4" […]
Lot 120: Gaspare Ruffalo, O/C, African American Banjo Player
Gaspare J. Ruffolo (American/Illinois, 1908-1997) oil on canvas painting depicting a black man playing a banjo and wearing a white shirt, overalls, and hat against a brick background. Signed "Gaspere Ruffolo" lower left. Housed in a black painted frame. Sight – 25 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed – 28 1/4" H x 22" […]
Lot 121: Gaspare Ruffalo, O/B, African American Young Man w/ Straw Hat
Gaspare J. Ruffolo (American/Illinois, 1908-1997) oil on board painting depicting a young African American male in a straw hat and work clothes, cotton field with figures in the background. Signed "Gaspere Ruffolo" lower right. Housed in a painted composite frame. Sight – 19 3/4" H x 15 5/8" W. Framed – 25" H x 21" […]