A charming antique cast iron hook sash lift, c. 1880’s, with a stylized floral design. This piece of Eastlake window hardware is in very good antique condition with a  More »

A charming antique cast iron hook sash lift, c. 1880’s, with a stylized floral design. This piece of Eastlake window hardware is in very good antique condition with a nice patina; the window lift measures 1 5/8” wide by 1 ½”. NSL9   « Less

George II Style mahogany wood corner chair recently reupholstered with gorgeous stripe silk textile. vase shape splat, pierced decoration. Characteristic of Chippendale, with  More »

George II Style mahogany wood corner chair recently reupholstered with gorgeous stripe silk textile. vase shape splat, pierced decoration. Characteristic of Chippendale, with cabriolet legs. lower legs and feet exhibit signs of wear. The seats rail in primary wood. Ball, paw feet. Added plastic stopper for balancing. very good condition overall, 33" h. form the center back, 29" w. from one handle to the other. 20" seating.   « Less

A graceful pair of antique sconces, c. 1910, in their original silver plate over brass. These single-arm sconces feature an elegant oval backplate with volute detail at top  More »

A graceful pair of antique sconces, c. 1910, in their original silver plate over brass. These single-arm sconces feature an elegant oval backplate with volute detail at top and bottom. A smooth, J-shaped arm extends from the center of the backplate, accented with a baluster finial at the top and a sleek bobeche at the lower end. These wall lamps are in excellent condition. They have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. We kept the original nonfunctioning turn switches for nostalgia’s sake; however, we will gladly replace them with new ones if desired. The sconces measure 9” tall, 4 ½” wide, and project 5 ¾” from the wall. NSP553   « Less

A fabulous antique three-light brass chandelier, dating from the 1920’s. This pan light begins with a volute loop finial atop a simple brass body; acanthus arms  More »

A fabulous antique three-light brass chandelier, dating from the 1920’s. This pan light begins with a volute loop finial atop a simple brass body; acanthus arms project from the fixture, each supporting a brass bobeche. The chandelier ends in an elegant brass finial with a draped cloth design. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 16” wide and 13” tall, and the fixture is 27” long overall. NC945-RW   « Less

A wonderful antique five-light brass chandelier, dating from the 1920’s. This pan light begins with a volute loop finial. The chandelier arms are ornamented with  More »

A wonderful antique five-light brass chandelier, dating from the 1920’s. This pan light begins with a volute loop finial. The chandelier arms are ornamented with volutes; each arm supports a simple brass bobeche with a dangling tassel finial. The center of the chandelier is ornamented with stylized leaves and finishes in a brass tassel. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 19 ½” wide and 13” tall, and the fixture is 32” long overall. NC946-RW   « Less

A fabulous pair of antique brass and cast iron sconces, dating from the 1920’s. Each sconce features a hammered cast iron backplate with volutes at the top and  More »

A fabulous pair of antique brass and cast iron sconces, dating from the 1920’s. Each sconce features a hammered cast iron backplate with volutes at the top and acanthus leaves at the bottom. A reeded brass arm, ornamented with leaves on both ends, supports a brass bobeche subtly ornamented with a leaf outline border. These wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The sconces measure 8 ¾” tall, 4 1/8” wide, and project 5 ¾” from the wall. NSP554-RW   « Less

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale An American Empire Signed Hitchcock Alford Cane Seated Chair C. 1832-1843 A black and gold painted and stenciled,  More »

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale An American Empire Signed Hitchcock Alford Cane Seated Chair C. 1832-1843 A black and gold painted and stenciled, cane-seated American Empire period chair stenciled: “Hitchcock Alford & Co., Hitchcocks-ville, Conn. Warranted”. The L. Hitchcock Co. company went through receivership and was re-named “Hitchcock Alford & Co.” in 1832. Alford was Hitchcock’s brother in law. This company was dissolved in 1843, when Hitchcock started a new chair company in Unionville, CT. • The cane seat is in wonderful shape. It is appropriately concavely curved front to rear, terminating in a scrolled front seat rail. (see profile view photo). • The turned and reeded top crest rail has the distinctive Hitchcock pillow or bolster shape in the center. • The wide, curving center slat of the back has a classical gold stencil composed of a basket of peaches, grapes, poppies, bell flowers and leaves. The stenciled slat is somewhat clouded and flaked. • The back is nicely flaired; the stiles descend in a continuous arch to form the rear legs. • The rounded stiles are flattened on the front to hold more decorative stenciling of bell flowers. • The legs and front stretcher are turned and reeded, with the reeding accented in gold and yellow ochre paint. • The front legs are rather aggressively bulbous. • The crest rail height is 34” from the floor. • The seat sits 18 1/4” from the floor. • The seat is 17 1/8” wide at the front, narrowing to 14 1/4” wide at the rear. • The seat depth is 15 1/4”. • The crest rail width at the top is 16 ½”. This chair is in as found condition. The surface patina is nicked, worn and flaked, as expected in a chair approaching 180 years of age. There are some faint white paint splashes on the lower legs. The chair is in reasonably sturdy shape for this delicate style of chair. The stencil on the back slat of this chair is almost identical to that pictured on the back slat of an early Hitchcock chair featured on page 129 of “American Painted Furniture” by Schaffner & Klein. The front legs and stretcher are also almost identical. This chair may be picked up in Boylston, MA. We can arrange for delivery within 100 miles Please e-mail for a delivery estimate with your location and particulars. All items are sold "as is" and all sales are final. This is an antique piece of furniture; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. Payment via PayPal preferred. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.   « Less

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale An American Federal Hitchcock Cane Seated Chair C. 1826-1843 A black painted and yellow ochre stenciled, cane seated  More »

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale An American Federal Hitchcock Cane Seated Chair C. 1826-1843 A black painted and yellow ochre stenciled, cane seated “Hitchcock” style Federal period chair. Paint appears to be original, as much wear has occurred over the years. The seat has been re-caned and is in wonderful shape. • The turned and reeded top crest rail has the distinctive Hitchcock pillow or bolster shape in the center. • The wide, curving center slat of the back has a plain yellow ochre rectangular stencil on the front, it has been grain-painted on the rear. The front of the slat is slightly clouded. • The back is flaired; the stiles descending straightly from the flair to form the rear legs. • The rounded stiles are flattened on the front. • The legs and front stretcher are turned and reeded. The front legs are wonderfully bulbous. • The legs terminate in button feet. • The crest rail height is 34 1/4” from the floor. • The seat sits 18” from the floor. • The seat is 17 1/8” wide at the front, narrowing to 14 1/4” wide at the rear. • The seat depth is 14 ½”. • The crest rail width at the top is 16 ½”. • There is a vintage screw repair to the right rear facing crest rail joint. This chair is in as found condition. The surface patina is nicked, worn and flaked, as expected in a chair approaching 180 years of age. There are a few faint splotches of white paint here and there. The chair is in reasonably sturdy shape for this delicate style of chair. This chair may be picked up in Boylston, MA. We can arrange for delivery within 100 miles Please e-mail for a delivery estimate with your location and particulars. All items are sold "as is" and all sales are final. This is an antique piece of furniture; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. PayPal preferred. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.   « Less

Spectacular Ray of Hope Stained Glass Cross by The Franklin Mint, with booklet. excellent condition, gorgeous colors, ornate jewels, four beautiful red glass cabochons,  More »

Spectacular Ray of Hope Stained Glass Cross by The Franklin Mint, with booklet. excellent condition, gorgeous colors, ornate jewels, four beautiful red glass cabochons, cobalt glass, black metal wire, hanging reverse. 11" x 8" and fabulous!   « Less

Stained Glass, wood window panel, crafted by artisan in vintage era. ornate, adorn colored glass by hand. natural dark brown wood frame. excellent aged, 31.5" h. x 18" w.  More »

Stained Glass, wood window panel, crafted by artisan in vintage era. ornate, adorn colored glass by hand. natural dark brown wood frame. excellent aged, 31.5" h. x 18" w. Glass 29" x 15.75", frame 2.5" depth. Metal wire, symmetrical hanging hooks. Endless design possibilities.   « Less