Pair of plank bottom chairs, original stenciled and grain-painted decoration, both branded on bottom "W Smith Warranted" (possibly William V. Smith, Brooklyn, New York, American, second quarter 19th century). 33"H x 19"W x 20"D. See Nancy Goyne Evans, [American Windsor Chairs], Winterthur, 1996, page 280, "William V. Smith, who manufactured fancy and Windsor chairs in […]
Lot 294: American Classical Cheval mirror
Cheval mirror in the French taste, highly figured mahogany with flat cornice over a crest with applied gilt bronze swan decoration, finely cast ormolu mounted columns, tilting rectangular looking glass, curule form base. Back of mirror covered with pleated silk (possibly not original). French polished. 72 1/2"H x 38 1/2" W x 24" D. American, […]
Lot 291: Pair of Classical period footstools, signed
Pair of Classical highly figured mahogany veneered footstools, signed "K Hay, York". Rectangular with black poly/silk upholstered foot rests, accented with brass tacks at edge, molded exposed wood skirts on demilune feet.. H 6" x W 14" x D 10". Mid 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Survives in […]
Lot 292: Classical Boston Dressing Bureau
Classical mahogany veneered dresser or dressing bureau, mahogany, poplar, and white pine secondary. Looking glass supported by turned posts with carved capitals, atop a bank of two recessed drawers, the lower case with two projecting drawers over three graduated drawers flanked by tapering columns with carved capitals. Drawers are dovetailed and fitted with brass ring […]
Lot 289: Southern painted Hepplewhite stand
Hepplewhite stand, yellow pine and poplar, with old blue and red paint surface and tapered Hepplewhite legs. 28" H x 23 1/2" W x 25" D. Southern, first half of 19th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition with ware to painted top.
Lot 290: Marion, Ohio Two-Drawer Stand, Signed
Stamped Ohio cherry two drawer stand, poplar secondary. Pegged top with figured, scratch beaded and dovetailed drawers, fronts, with replaced glass knobs, resting on ring and rope turned legs and ball feet. Stamped on inside top drawer "Harry Benedict, Marion, Ohio" 28 7/8" H x 19 1/2" W x 17 3/8" D. 2nd Qtr. 19th […]
Lot 287: Early Southern mirror
Primitive Southern yellow pine and poplar mirror with Queen Anne style shaped crest. Old surface and hand forged chain hanger. Overall: 44" H x 26" W, Mirror: 25 1/2" H x 19 3/4" W. Mid 19th century. Provenance: found by the consignor in an 19th century log cabin in Byrdstown, TN, near the central Tennessee-Kentucky […]
Lot 288: 3 Chairs: southern corner chair & pair ladderbacks
1ST ITEM. Southern corner chair, probably Washington Co., VA., later rush seat. 30"H x 15" W x 15" D. Late 19th century. 2ND & 3RD ITEMS: Pair of blue painted folk art mule ear ladderback with notched finials. 19th century. Probably TN. 33 1/2" H x 19" W x 14" D. Provenance: estate of A. […]
Lot 286: Southern walnut press or server
Press or server in dark varnish finish with a gallery above two dovetailed drawers with paneled spacer between, over two doors, on turned tapered legs. Walnut with poplar secondary. Southern, possibly Georgia. First half of 19th century. 55 1/4" H x 46 1/2" W x 20 1/4" D. Provenance: The Estate of A. Welling LaGrone […]
Lot 284: East TN One Drawer Work Table, orig. surface
East Tennessee one drawer work table with cherry primary and poplar secondary woods, original surface. Square nail constructed piece on turned legs. 28 1/2" H x 24" W x 19 3/4" D. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN. Condition: Good condition in orginal surface