Federal cherry inlaid high chest of drawers, likely Western Pennsylvania. Cherry veneer with white pine and poplar secondary. Overhanging molded cornice with barber pole inlaid edges, above a frieze with alternating light and dark sawtooth or half diamond over reed inlay. Case with six dovetailed drawers, the top tier with two narrow drawers (left drawer […]
Lot 153: Chippendale Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
American or English Chippendale mahogany camel back sofa, arched back with scrolled arms, straight seat over four square tapered bead-molded legs to the front and four slightly flared legs to the back, all connected by stretchers. Modern blue damask upholstery with one long down seat cushion. 37 1/2" H x 93" L x 31" D. […]
Lot 151: PA Early Sheraton Corner Cupboard
Pennsylvania Early Sheraton corner cupboard, two-part construction, figured cherry and mahogany with mahogany and tiger maple veneers, poplar and pine secondary woods. Upper case with broken-arch pediment and ebonized turned finials, over an arched glazed door with turned tiger maple stiles. Blue painted interior and three fixed shelves. Lower case with wide convex drawer having […]
Lot 150: Painted PA Blanket Chest, late 18th c.
Pennsylvania German, possibly Heidelberg Township/Berks County or Lancaster County. Painted lift-top blanket chest, pine, poplar, and possibly other softwoods. Comprised of an overhanging molded top with breadboard ends, dovetailed case with polychrome painted and stenciled tulips and geometric floral designs and simulated barber pole inlay on a red painted ground; base molding along three sides, […]
Lot 149: PA Sponge Painted Dower Chest
Pennsylvania sponge painted pine dower chest. Comprised of a lift top with breadboard ends and iron rattail hinges, exposed dovetailed chest with interior till and two drawers, medial molding over three drawers, carved skirt with central circular cutout and tall shaped bracket feet. Allover blue/green sponge paint decoration with red stenciled potted tulip, heart, comma […]
Lot 148: Group 3 PA German Frakturs
Group of three (3) Pennsylvania-German Frakturs, 2 period. 1st item: Pennsylvania German ink and watercolor on paper birth announcement, dated 1810, with tulip and floral border in red, gold and blue. Housed in a plain black frame. American, early 19th century. Sheet – 7 3/4" H x 13" W. Framed – 11 1/2" H x […]
Lot 146: Blousy Angel Artist Fraktur Baptismal Certificate
Blousy Angel Artist Fraktur, (Pennsylvania, active 1780-1811) baptismal certificate of Maria Barbara, daughter of Michel and Maria Barbarine Seborne, born 10 June 1805, in Lowhill Township, North Hampton County, (now Lehigh County) Pennsylvania, watercolor and ink on laid paper. Swan at top of wreath and heart at base. Sight: 12 5/8" x 15 5/8". Stained […]
Lot 147: 1818 PA School Fraktur with Eagle
Pennsylvania German fraktur birth certificate, watercolor and ink on paper, dated 1818, written in German, the top center decorated with American Federal eagle holding shield, laurel sprig and quiver of arrows, flanked by tall tulip plants and floral spray at base. Housed in a faux painted frame. Sight – 11 1/4" H x 15" W. […]
Lot 145: Reverend Henry Young Fraktur
Rev. Henry Young (American, 1792-1861) Pennsylvania German baptismal and birth announcement fraktur, watercolor and ink on paper, Decker family, Centre County, PA, dated 1843, decorated with architecturally detailed mantle with Corinthian columns with dentil molding and deep frieze inscribed Geburts und Taufschein, supporting a pair of large urns. Two female figures flank the mantle, each […]
Lot 144: Folk Art Painted Box
Folk art painted pine box, green and black with freehand red and yellow scroll designs to side and cartouche on top. Brass lock. 8″ H x 22 1/2″ W x 9 1/2″ D. Probably European, mid 19th century. Provenance: a Nashville, TN, estate. CONDITION: Overall good condition with some wear and losses to paint edges, […]