Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers New England States, c. 1810 Featuring solid mahogany planks making up the sides and top of this fine case,  More »

Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers New England States, c. 1810 Featuring solid mahogany planks making up the sides and top of this fine case, dovetailed into the pine secondary woods of the bottom, nailed at the top, this beautiful chest of drawers from the first quarter of the 19th Century has delightful petite proportions that make it convenient for most rooms. The bow front drawers are built up of strips of pine, covered with a flamed mahogany veneer and inlaid in an ovular shape from side to side, framing the Hepplewhite style replaced hardware and wooden keyhole escutcheons (also probably replaced). The drawers are hand dovetailed front and back, somewhat rebuilt as noted in the condition statement below, and in smooth operating condition, flowing easily in and out of the case for a fully functional appeal. These are divided with a yellow pine backed and mahogany veneered bar, presumably dovetailing into the side of the case behind the veneers. A fine inlay encases the drawers and sides, with diamond form cut in satinwood and ebonized wood to bring clean lines to the case. A softly scalloped apron curves gracefully between the splayed French feet, each fully original including all blocking and interior support. The back is made up of three pine boards, each connecting to the next with tongue-and-groove joinery, nailed along the sides, entirely original. This is an absolutely gorgeous work of Early Americana of the Federal Period, the delicate proportions being one of the most desirable aspects of this fine chest. In simply outstanding visual condition, with full strength and function in all parts, clean and well preserved, this is a wonderful compliment to any fine home. You will treasure this beautiful work of art and it will certainly become a family heirloom, passed down through the generations to come and fully enjoyed in your home. Measurements: 37" wide x 20 1/8" deep x 38 1/4" high Condition: Visually Outstanding Condition 1. Finish is early, but not original; some dripping to finish, notable beneath the hardware 2. Drawers are somewhat rebuilt - blocking along the underside of bow front of drawers securing the bottom to the front is replaced on many. Runners on the drawers are replaced. Also, the drawer bottoms are somewhat curious, possibly adjusted or replaced when the runners were added and blocking - the nails at the back of the drawer bottoms are 20th century. 3. Top of chest with some finish flaws - a few scratches, a few scars and one area with some water spots 4. Oval pull hardware is replaced, locks are replaced and third drawer lock is absent. No key available. 5. Keyhole escutcheons are wooden and are probably replacements 6. Some patching to the bottom drawer and around the veneer rim 7. Some veneer loss - the bottom drawer on the left side veneer separated but retained in a small bag for later restoration. Loss of veneer to rim. 8. Minor chipping to apron and around the feet, along with minor paint marks and scuffs throughout. 9. Feet are entirely original - outstanding overall structural condition. Full photo archive and details on this piece are available on our website at: http://www.sillafineantiques.com/servlet/the-412/american-antique-bowfront-chest/Detail   « Less

This listing is for a Rare Pennsylvania Lowback Windsor Arm Chair, circa 1750-80. Historically derived from the Queen Anne Period Corner Chair, it features flattened sawed  More »

This listing is for a Rare Pennsylvania Lowback Windsor Arm Chair, circa 1750-80. Historically derived from the Queen Anne Period Corner Chair, it features flattened sawed arms, each curving outward to form handholds. The arm crest at the back rests over the arms with a lap joint, separating the inner ends of the arm rail, originally screwed and pegged from the underside, screws now absent. The spindles are straight and short, forming a gallery around the seat of the chair, each tenoned through the arm rail and locked in place with a split-wedge. The D-shaped (almost certainly Poplar) seat is flawlessly formed, with a carved channel around the inside and outside of the spindles (also known as a "rain gutter"), a soft slope in the middle and cresting at the front-center. The legs join through the surface of the seat using X-split wedge joints. The underside around the edges of the seat are heavily chamfered, the underside cracking joined with butterfly dovetail joints. The turned maple ring- baluster turned legs are maple, each joining through the seat with a split-wedge locking each in place. They are heavily turned with deep voluptuous proportions, uncharacteristically heavy for Philadelphia, almost certainly a provincial interpretation of the Philadelphia design in other parts of the state. An H-form stretcher locks each leg firmly in place, carefully turned bulbous along the asymmetrical side stretchers, a thick turned medial stretcher with a bulb flanked by tight rings, flanked by balusters, flowing into a short turned shaft before very uniquely swelling again at each end of the medial stretcher - not a feature typical in Philadelphia. The finish is a very early Green paint over what appears to be the original Red painted surface - we've found no other colors beneath these layers. It is a crusty and wonderful surface with a deep worn patina in every square inch. This is the most beautiful Windsor we've ever carried, original in every square inch of the chair, uniquely carrying it's original surface protected beneath the green paint. With strength in all joints, this chair will easily last many generations to come, treasured carefully in your home and enjoyed by your family. It is a collector grade piece, a rare find and a beautiful work of art. Woods: Due to the painted surfaces, some of the woods we cannot positively identify; we also have not had any woods micro analyzed and are just using our eyes to identify each wood. Arm crest, legs and stretcher: Maple (we also believe the turned arm supports are Maple, but they are covered in paint and difficult to clearly see) Curved arms: Oak (appears to be Red Oak) Spindles: Hickory Seat: Appears to be Poplar Measurements: 28" wide x approximately 24" total depth; 29 1/8" high (to the arms, the highest point); seat is 17 1/2" above the ground. Condition: Visually Outstanding Condition Original red paint below a later (but very early) green surface. Significant wear throughout. Five dovetail joints repair cracks to the seat from the underside. Screw holes beneath crest are empty; pegs are still in place. Slightly uneven leg surface, one with a tiny metal button lift. For a large archive of pictures on this piece, visit our website at: http://www.sillafineantiques.com/servlet/the-356/American-Pennsylvania-Lowback-Windsor/Detail   « Less

Chippendale 20th Century Benchmade Shell Carved Block Front Chest of Drawers over Ball and Claw Feet, after Massachusetts examples of Newport. This is an absolutely  More »

Chippendale 20th Century Benchmade Shell Carved Block Front Chest of Drawers over Ball and Claw Feet, after Massachusetts examples of Newport. This is an absolutely stunning work of art with attention shown in every detail of the case. The entire case is solid mahogany, with carefully selected grains that produce a glowing fire throughout. The rim is ruled around the front and sides over a top drawer with a gallery of three carved shells over the blocked encasements below. The two outmost shells are convex, carved out of solid mahogany, each flanking the concave central shell with a keyhole in the middle. The drawer has an incredible thick facade and, uniquely, no hardware - the key is meant to act as the pull hardware, the craftsman not wanting to distract from the shell carvings by adding hardware. The three following drawers feature incredible blocking over shaped molding that flows with the outline of the chest. Each drawer is hand dovetailed at the front and back, the top drawer having a single solid board bottom, each other drawer being two board construction. The case rests over incredible hand carved ball and claw feet, each flawlessly formed with detail in every joint, muscle and stretched nail. The back two feet are carved only in the front, much in the nature of the period chests, where an absence of any mechanical device meant everything was crafted by hand - the craftsman would regularly look for ways to reduce finishing work without detracting from the overall result of the case, as our craftsman did in this chest by leaving the back of the back feet unformed. This is one of the most precise and beautiful block front reproductions we've come across. An original block front is unattainable by all but the most affluent of collectors; this is the closest most of America will get to the real block front, with attention shown in every detail throughout. It is hand crafted and will surely be treasured in your family for many generations to come. Measurements: 42" wide x 20" deep x 36 1/2" high Condition: Visually Outstanding Condition Top is very slightly loose, more at the front - just be careful not to lift by the top of the chest (case pieces should never be lifted by their top anyhow, but especially when there is looseness); it is still 100% stable and functional, but worth noting. Minor scratches and nicks here and there throughout, all noteworthy dings in the pictures below. Some chipping and loss to top of top drawer above keyhole. Original key, original hardware and original locks. Structurally flawless. For a full archive of pictures, visit our website at: http://www.sillafineantiques.com/servlet/the-215/Block-Front-Chest-Drawers/Detail   « Less

Fannie Burr impressionist landscape oil painting c1878. Estate inventory number 113. Signed on back Burr 1878. The frame measures 23.25 x17.25 and the painting 18 x 12  More »

Fannie Burr impressionist landscape oil painting c1878. Estate inventory number 113. Signed on back Burr 1878. The frame measures 23.25 x17.25 and the painting 18 x 12 inches. There is an old Connecticut Gallery label on the reverse a 940 inventory number. Fannie Burr (1858-1931) was born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Her father was a very successful farmer. She attended and graduated from Mt Holyoke College and the Yale School of Fine Arts, and studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. Listed in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting was acquired directly from an heir to the estate If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at PriceMyItem.com.   « Less

A fabulous antique industrial schoolhouse light. This pendant light features a glass globe in a simple fitter, hung by a chain from an understated canopy. This light  More »

A fabulous antique industrial schoolhouse light. This pendant light features a glass globe in a simple fitter, hung by a chain from an understated canopy. This light fixture is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the rim; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The pendant body measures 16” wide and approx. 15” tall, and the fixture is approx. 40” long overall. NC1183-RW   « Less

A magnificent, hard-to-find antique cast bronze figural “Empire” entry door plate by P. & F. Corbin, marked with an 1889 patent date. This doorplate features  More »

A magnificent, hard-to-find antique cast bronze figural “Empire” entry door plate by P. & F. Corbin, marked with an 1889 patent date. This doorplate features mythical beasts at both the top and bottom, surrounded by acanthus leaf detail. The plate has a dummy lock cylinder above the doorknob opening. This unusual door plate is in excellent condition, and measures 2-7/8” wide and 10-1/8” tall. NDP89-RW   « Less

A gorgeous reclaimed antique 32-inch door with carved pinwheels or sunbursts, dating from the 1880’s and featuring a stained glass border. The door features a panel of  More »

A gorgeous reclaimed antique 32-inch door with carved pinwheels or sunbursts, dating from the 1880’s and featuring a stained glass border. The door features a panel of clear glass surrounded by a variety of stained glass. The stained glass has a few hairline cracks as shown, and one corner of the stained glass has been replaced with a piece of textured Plexiglas-type material (pictured). This salvaged Eastlake door measures 31-7/8” wide, 77-1/4” tall, and 1 3/8” thick. A matching door is also available, item NED92-RW. NED91-RW   « Less

A stunning antique door with its original figural acid-etched glass, dating from the 19th Century. The door features an exquisite etched design with a bouquet of buttercups.  More »

A stunning antique door with its original figural acid-etched glass, dating from the 19th Century. The door features an exquisite etched design with a bouquet of buttercups. Below the flowers are two addorsed birds, framing an oval picture in the center of a blue heron fishing, with a face below. The glass is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks. The door is 31 ¾” wide, 78” tall, and 1 3/8” thick. NED93-RW   « Less

Artist "Clara Stroud" Antique,Vintage, American paintings,A fanciful oil painting, view of Nantucket Island by artist Clara Stroud,Oil on linen panel, circa 1920. Painter,  More »

Artist "Clara Stroud" Antique,Vintage, American paintings,A fanciful oil painting, view of Nantucket Island by artist Clara Stroud,Oil on linen panel, circa 1920. Painter, designer, block printer, teacher. Born 1890 New Orleans, Louisiana.Address: Herbertsville, NJ. Studied: Pratt Inst. (B.A., M.F.A.); Gustave Cimiotti; Winhold Reiss; Jay Hambidge; Ralph Johonnot; Ringling School of Art, Sarasota, FL; Eliot OHara, Yale School of FA. Member: Natl. Assn. of Women Painters & Sculptors; NYWC Club; Amer. WC Soc.; Manasquan River Group of Artists; Amer. Artists Prof. League; Asbury Park Soc. FA; Sarasota AA; St. Augustine AA; Shore Points AG; Allied Artists of Venice, FL; NJ WC Soc.; Essex (NJ) WC Soc.; Newark Keramic Soc.; Guild of Creative Art. Exhibited: Arch. League NYC; Peabody Inst., Baltimore; Am. Inst. of Arch.; Edison Shop, E. Orange, NJ; Soc. of Independent Artists; Ardsley Gal., Brooklyn; Brooklyn Soc. Artists; Brooklyn WC Club; Salons of Am.; Brooklyn Mus.; Arts Club, Wash., DC; Ringling Mus. of Art; Argent Gal., NYC; Phila. WC Club; PAFA; Balt. Mus. of Art; Rochester Mus.; Amer. Artists Prof. League; AWCS; Montclair Art Mus.; Monterey Art Fest., CA.Please see Who Was Who in American Art, volume 3, page 3207. Excellent condition in a hand carved gold leaf frame. Painting measures 19 inches by 20 inches, frame measures 27 inches by 28 inches.If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at PriceMyItem.com.   « Less

Italian Renaissance wood sculpture of nude man dating from the late 17th to early 18th century. This European carved wood figure of a nude man retains its deep rich original  More »

Italian Renaissance wood sculpture of nude man dating from the late 17th to early 18th century. This European carved wood figure of a nude man retains its deep rich original patina. Skillful carving showing fine musculature and facial detail. Measures 22 and one half inches high. Please click on the other images to obtain different views of this lovely Continental artifact. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less