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Early 19th Century, turned treenware covered container, early yellow paint over original red paint. This original surface is beautifully worn and dry. With the finial, the height is about 6".
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Late 18th or early 19th Century, New England turned bowl in worn red paint, measuring 15" in diameter and 5 1/2" high
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Maine or Canterbury, 19th Century Shaker, oval finger lapped box secured with copper nails. The box, made of maple and pine, retains its original surface. It is 9" wide and 3 1/2" high.
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Early 18th Century, New England bible box, all pine in old dry surface, rosehead nails, incised decoration enhanced with colored wax on the front panel. The lid is thumbnail molded and measures 24" wide and 12" deep. This bible box is 8 1/2" high. Provenance: Henry Francis du Pont. |
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A masterfully executed, circa 1830-40 Hudson River Valley oil painting on canvas in its original frame. The frame measures 27" wide by 21" high. |
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Two 19th Century, American hooked runners; the rug on the left measures 12' 4" long by 26" wide and is made with hemp and wool. The runner on the right with an overall fleur de lei pattern measures 17 1/2' long by 26" wide.
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| 19th Century American salt and pepper casters, attributed to the Meriden Britannia Company. Provenance: Swain Collection |
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18th Century pewter beaker made by Thomas Danforth II of Middletown, Connecticut, an important figure in American pewter history. This beaker measures 5 1/2" high and the touchmark is on the interior bottom. Provenance: Swain Collection |
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| Circa 1800 foot stool in original red paint, having its wonderful, original needlework cover with a flower and fruit motif. 7" high, top: 11" wide by 8 1/2" deep |
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| A braced back, continuous-arm, Windsor chair in worn green paint, made in New York City by John Sprosen (working in NYC from 1789-98). This chair has retained its full 18" seat height. |
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A charming, very folky country sampler in its original frame and red paint. Josey Thom(as?) 1851 included her dog, St. Romy, as well as, her house, a heart, her ABCs, etc., all worked in wool on burlap. The glass, also appears to be original. The frame measures 14" by 9 1/2".
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| A fine portrait of a lady in a lace bonnet with black ribbons wearing a black dress with lace. Oil on wood panel, American School, circa 1800. 26" high by 21" wide. |
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| Magnificent and all original, Charles II stumpwork picture with coil work and sequins, circa 1660 depicting a woman and flute, flanked by a leopard and lion in a floral border in a gilded, 18th Century frame. Approximately 18 x 14 including frame. |
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For more detailed photos or further information contact Gail Lettick at Pantry & Hearth
phone: 203.263.8555/203.232.4331 e-mail: gail.lettick@prodigy.net
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