Furniture

The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique and Fine Art Auction Saturday April 12th 2008
First Session Begins at 10AM
Second Session of Antique Toy Blocks & Games begins at 2:30PM
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, Peterborough NH

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Lot Number and Description	Images and Close-ups
304. Tiger Maple Queen Ann Tea Table, round tip top over an urn turned shaft set on 3 cabriole legs terminating in snake feet, 28 1/2” diameter top, 29” tall, New England. Top refinished, old finish on base. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $400-700
312. Carved Chinese Wardrobe/Kitchen Cabinet, 4 pierced carved doors over a carved raised panel base section set on 4 square legs, old red, gold & green surface, 50”W x 23” D x 72 1/2” T, shelves & interior drawers, 19th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire Oriental collection. Estimate $800-1,200
325. New Hampshire Hepplewhite Card Table, bowed front lift top over a conforming case with a single swing leg, central crotch (birch) panel, with smaller panels over the front legs, tapered legs, old finish, circa 1800-1820, 1 veneer chip, 30” T (closed) x 17” D x 36” W. Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $700-1,200
326. Korean Cabinet On Cabinet, 2 folding mirrored doors in the top section with Nichol silver hinges and corners over a base with 4 drawers over 2 folding cupboard doors set on an applied bracket base, also with Nichol silver hinges & corners, 37 1/2” W x 17 1/2” D x 60” T, appears to be 19th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire Oriental collection. Estimate $700-1,000
345. Red Painted One Drawer Blanket Chest, molded edge lift top with cotter pin hinges over a blanket compartment over a flush fitting drawer. All supported by a boot jack side base, 37” case width x 37 1/2” T x 18” D. Dry old surface repairs, 18th century, N.H. Provenance: The Fanny Hillsmith Estate, Jaffrey, NH. Estimate $400-600
348. New Hampshire Federal Four Drawer Chest, rectangular top over 4 drawers with banded Birdseye maple fronts over a scalloped apron with 4 tapered legs inset with Birdseye maple panels, appears to have the original red wash & oval brasses, in as found condition, 36” tall x 40” case width, probably early 19th century. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $7,000-9,000
349. Queen Ann Side Chair, spoon back, rush seat, bulbous turned front stretcher supported by front Spanish feet, 18th century, New England, old refinish, 42” tall. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $600-900
352. New England Mahogany Queen Ann Kettle Stand, dish turned round top with 3 leaf carved & scrolled spills, under the top is a pull slide for a spirit lamp (this appears to have been added at a slightly later date), the turned pillar is very columnar, similar to some Newport examples (see New England furniture by Jobe and Kaye page 300 #74). The cabriole leg is a classical New England form with padded snake feet, leg repairs, crack in top, 18th century, 23 1/2” tall. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000
360. Serpentine Top Queen Ann Tea Table, molded edge 3 board cherry top over an urn shaped shaft, set on 3 snake feet, 18th century RI/CT, old refinish, 31 1/2” x 32 1/2” top x 27 1/4” tall, late 18th century. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $2,500-3,500
362. Chinese Carved Low Coffee Table And Marble Top Stand: A - Rectangular mitered corner hardwood top over a pierced & carved apron connecting 4 cabriole legs with paw feet, 28” x 48” x 15” T, some sun bleaching to top. B - Rectangular top with marble insert. Both probably early 20th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire Oriental collection. Estimate $400-700
364. Korean Rice Storage Box And Cabinet: A - Pine & zelkova paneled wood box with lift off lid secured by an iron lock, 35” T x 22 1/2” D x 36” W, 19th century, old oiled finish. B - Two door cabinet. Provenance: A New Hampshire Oriental collection. Estimate $300-500
379. Red Painted Two Door Cupboard/Shrank, heavy molded crown section, 2 flat paneled doors (crab lock), exposing a shelved interior. All set on a molded base, early red paint on yellow pine, 18/19th century, probably Pennsylvania/Virginia, area, 72 1/2” tall x 25” deep x 50 1/2” wide top molding, disassembled. Provenance: A Connecticut collection. Estimate $1,200-1,800
382. American 17th Century Four Drawer Chest, stile & rail construction with 4 side hung drawers with paneled fronts, maple, pine & oak, old refinish, restored feet, 36” wide x 22” diameter x 38 1/2” tall. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $3,500-5,000
385. 17th Century New England Blanket Chest, thumbnail molded 3 board top with wrought iron strap hinges (originally had cotter pins), over a molded stile & rail construction case with the original partial red & black paint decoration, some restored panels on side & back, 24” D. x 50” wide x 25 1/2” tall. Provenance: Fanny Hillsmith Estate, Jaffrey, NH Estimate $800-1,200
426. Fruitwood Bench, an over upholstered seat over a base of 6 fluted legs with carved flowers at the top, 50” long x 14” tall x 17” deep, 18/19th century Continental. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection. Estimate $900-1,200
427. White Painted Mahogany Bedroom Set, in the French manor with caned head & foot boards, stepped dressing table & 2 chairs with caning. Beds 45 1/2” W x 81” L x 55” tall, dressing table, 45” W x 44” T, 20th century white paint on an early 20^th century set. Provenance: An Amherst NH collection. Estimate $900-1,200
428. French Style Shaped Bench, a carved back above a caned seat over a carved conforming skirt, set on 4 cabriole legs ending in raised scrolled feet, early 20th century. Provenance: An Amherst NH collection. Estimate $500-700
430. Mahogany Federal Work Table, attributed to George W. Miller, NYC, a rectangular banded top over 3 flush drawers, the top drawer fitted for inks etc., carved round pedestal supported by 4 carved legs ending in paw feet, replaced castors, 18” x 22” x 30” tall. Provenance: A Southern collection. Estimate $300-500
433. Louis XVl Style Desk & Arm Chair, mahogany & rosewood; top section has 5 herringbone veneer drawers flanked by carved pilasters; lower section has fold over & tooled leather writing surface over a single wide drawer set on a turned medial stretcher base, 36” wide x 23” x 38” tall, 19/20th century Europe. Provenance: A Boston collection. Estimate $600-900
435. Pair Of Painted French Style Settees, each with a scrolled back over a shaped seat supported by cabriole legs ending with scrolled feet, green painted with like new floral upholstery, each 38” W x 32”T x 31” D, appears to be early 20th century. Provenance: A Connecticut collection. Estimate $600-1,000
452. New England Federal Candle stand, cut corner tip top with intricately inlaid edge over an urn shaped shaft set on 3 spider legs terminating in spade feet, old varnish finish over a red stain, small repair to tip block and some inlay, mahogany or birchwood, circa 1800. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000
457. Chippendale Cherry Chest Of Drawers, rectangular top over 4 graduated drawers with original brasses, set on an ogee footed base, appears to have the original red wash, 36 1/2” wide x 18” deep x 37 3/4” tall, probably the Connecticut River Valley area, circa 1785-95, fine as found condition. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $7,000-9,000
458. Hepplewhite Style Arm Chair, mahogany with light wood line and panel inlay, square back, saber legs, 20th century. Provenance: A Dublin, New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-300
460. Red Painted Blanket Chest, pine lift top with cotter pin hinges over a blanket box with a till, hidden drawer under the till with inscription, boot jack sides, 38 3/4” wide x 16” deep x 19 1/2” tall, very good surface, 18th century New England. Provenance: A Connecticut collection. Estimate $300-500
460A. Chippendale Bow Front Chest, with writing slide, mahogany molded edge single board top over a rare beaded edge pull out writing slide over 4 graduated cock beaded drawers set on an applied bracket base with flaring feet, replaced brasses, old refinish, Massachusetts late 18th century, 40” case 24” deep x 35 1/4” tall. Provenance: a Massachusetts collection. Estimate $3,000-4,000
473A Korean Pine Chest on Chest, top section with 2 wide drawers over a bottom section with 1 drawer on 3 drawers. Wrought iron corner braces & hardware, 37 1/2" wide x 16 1/2" deep x 40 1/2" tall, 18/19th century, old color, loss of escutcheon. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-400
475. Mahogany Sheraton Sideboard, rectangular top with 4 turrets over each reeded leg & applied columns, 3 cock beaded drawers over 4 cupboard drawers & 2 bottle drawers, inscribed in the back of the top drawer, “This sideboard first owned by Thomas Shepard Esq. on Round Hill, Northampton, Mass 1810,” he was a descendent of General Perth Pomeroy, 74” wide x 23” deep 41 1/2” tall, restored. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $1,700-2,200
480. Maple Queen Ann Tea Table, curly maple round tip top over an urn shaped shaft set on 3 snake feet, refinished circa 1800, small repair to top, 33” diameter, 28” tall. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $200-300
510. New England Queen Ann Highboy, restored bonnet 4 drawer top with fan carved center drawer, triple arched base with 2 carved fans set on 4 cabriole legs, maple with pine secondary wood, 80 1/2” tall (top finial) x 37 1/4” lower case width x 21 1/2” D, restored, period Queen Ann brasses were added at a later date. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000
512. Green Painted Blanket Box, lift top exposing a till with a drawer underneath, wrought iron side tilt handles, dovetailed case, molded applied base, 36” wide x 16” deep x 18 1/2” tall, original condition with small stains on top, early 19th century New England. Provenance: A Connecticut collection. Estimate $200-300