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The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique and Fine Art Auction Saturday January 9th at 11am
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, 50 Jaffrey Road,  Peterborough NH


 

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14   Rosewood Continental Work Table, rotating swivel top with interior felt work surface over a case with a divided drawer over 4 fluted and turned medial stretcher base, 15 1/2" x 21" x 31" tall, late 19th century. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $200-300

19   Hepplewhite Tambour Secretary, 2 part mahogany case, the top section having 2 tambour doors which reveal 4 drawers over cubby holes, the bottom section with a fold over writing surface over 2 wide drawers all set on 4 tapered legs with spade feet, mid Atlantic area ca. 1800, 37" wide x 51 1/2" tall. Provenance: A Temple , NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000

30   Japanese/Chinese Export Carved Dressing Table, top section bird and dragon carved, has 3 carved mirrors, the side ones fold and the center one swivels, the lower section has 3 stacked side drawers, carved case and top edge, all set on 4 cabriole legs with dragon head carving, 74" tall x 56" wide x 31" deep. Appears to be late 19th century or early 20th century. Provenance: An old Peterborough , NH family, who purchased it on a trip to Japan around the turn of the 20th century. Estimate $800-1,200
41   Gilded baroque Mirror, heavily carved with pierced crown adorned head supported by multiple leaf grape, putti and animal carved sides supported by a later flat base, appears to be Spanish or Italian, 17/18th century, some restoration to the surface, 65" tall x 40" wide. Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500
43   Queen Ann Tip Top  Tea Table, 32" diameter round top over an urn shaped shaft supported by 3 cabriole legs supported by pad feet, old color, 25" tall, New England, late 18th century. Provenance: A Temple , NH estate. Estimate $400-700
51    Chippendale Chest of Drawers, rectangular top over 4 graduated drawers with a cock beaded case set on an applied bracket base, replaced brasses, repairs, New England ca. 1780-1800, 42" c. width x 38" tall x 20" deep. Provenance: A Northern Massachusetts collection. Estimate $700-1,000

73         Florentine Style Settee & 2 Chairs, serpentine front 3 cushion seat with paint decorated arms, legs and crest, 20th century, quality upholstery with down cushions, 84" wide x 33" deep x 43" tall, matching chairs are 37" tall x 31" wide . Provenance: An Amherst, NH collection, California estate auction.  Estimate $1,000-2,000


86         French Gilded Mirror, arched crest with a pierced carving of a basket of fruit supported by pierced and scroll sides over a leaf adorned base, 18/19th century, 40 1/2" tall, in good overall condition with 2 cracks in the crest. Provenance: A southern, NH collection. Estimate $600-1,000

92         Pair of Empire Style Side Tables, 26 1/2" diameter, molded edge top over a brass banded apron set on 3 turned legs set on a triangular platform base, 24" tall. Provenance: An Amherst, NH collection. Estimate $250-400

105       Sheraton Chest of Four Drawers, cherry bow front case with edge inlaid top over 4 banded Birdseye maple drawers over a scrolled apron with central inlaid oval supported by 4 spool turned columns and legs, in the manner of , "Spooner & Fitts" of Athol, MA, ca. 1800-1810, 41" wide x 21 1/2" deep x 40 1/2" tall, old refinished condition, replaced oval brasses. Provenance: A Boston, MA & Jaffrey, NH collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000

115       Gessoed Girandole Mirror, spread wing eagle crest set on a convex mirror surrounded by balls with applied leaf form decoration, 36 1/2" tall, restoration and gold over paint, English early 19th c, made for the American market. Provenance: A Dublin, NH estate collection. Estimate $800-1,200

130       Eldred Wheeler Queen Ann Banquet Table, comprised of 2 "D" end cherry wood tops with snake foot pedestal bases, having 2 rectangular leaves, supported by horizontal slides, 42" x 100" x 29 1/2" tall.  Provenance: A Peterborough, New Hampshire estate collection. Estimate $800-1,200
135       Chinese Six Panel Screen, carved & gilded lacquer on composition double sided screen, one side depicting a floral garden with birds, the other numerous homes with people & warriors, 72" tall x 96" wide, 19/20th century, some losses & repairs. Provenance: A Boston, MA & Jaffrey, NH collection. Estimate $600-1,000
142A  Classical Paint Decorated Server, 2 side by side drawers over a wide drawer over 2 flat paneled doors flanked by full turned columns set on block feet, poplar wood, western New England ca. 1835, original turned brasses, 45" wide x 44 3/4" tall x 19" deep. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection, Carol & Ted Hayward. Estimate $8,000-12,000
168     Cherry Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest/Server, banded bowed top over 4 graduates banded mahogany drawers over a shaped apron supported by flaring French feet, period oval plate brasses with new posts, southern New England/mid Atlantic area, 44" case width x 25 3/4" diameter x 39 3/4" tall, ca. 1800. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $800-1,200
188   Rhode Island Chippendale Tall Chest, molded top over 2 lipped drawers over 4 drawers set on an applied bracket base, 35 1/4" case width x 46 1/2" tall x 18" deep, 18th century maple with chestnut secondary wood, old refinished condition, replaced brasses. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $1,000-2,000
189    Oval Top Queen Ann Candle stand, cherry on top set on an urn shaped shaft over 3 cabriole legs with snake feet, old refinish, 28" tall x 22 3/4" wide, MA ca. 1780. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $300-500
190     Serpentine Top Pembroke Table, maple, slender square tapering molded legs & a rectangular case, 35" long, repair to top, 19th century American, 3 board top, old scratched refinish.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $300-500
195    Sheraton Mahogany Banquet Table, consisting of 2 "D" ends each with a single swing leg supporting a rectangular leaf, reeded legs ending in brass castors, In the manner of Nehemiah Adams, Salem, MA, 48" wide x 94" long (open), ca. 1800-1810, old refinished condition. Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000
196   Birch Dish Top Candle Stand, 16" diameter top above an urn shaped shaft supported by 3 cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 26 1/4" tall, 18th c. NH or North Shore, MA.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $400-700
200    Two Chinese Marble Top Low Tables, carved wooden frames, one 16 1/2" diameter x 16" tall, the other 28" long x 19 1/2" wide x 16" tall, 19/20th century Export, worn finish.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $400-600
221     "Eldred Wheeler" Canopy Bed, 4 maple vase turned posts with scalloped head board and arched canopy with urn finials, takes a box spring & mattress 76" x 54" (inside rails) wide, original label on back of headboard, 85" tall. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000 
222    Pair of Tiger Maple Work Tables, Sheraton style, reeded legs with cookie corner tops, 17 3/4" wide x 28 1/4" tall, 20th century New England . Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $400-600
225     Sheraton Mahogany Work Table, inlaid & veneered top & case, tooled leather rectangular top supported by a conforming case with 3 simulated & one real drawer with fitted interior supported by 4 tapering reeded legs ending in cone feet, bag-slide, 20" deep, 30" tall, 18th century England. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $900-1,200
226     Hepplewhite Tambour Side Table, a rectangular molded banded edge top above a conforming case with mixed wood sliding tambour door, supported by 4 delicate tapering legs ending in spade feet, 18 3/4" wide, 30" tall, 18/19th century England . Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300
232     Mahogany Hepplewhite Captains Desk, the upper front section folds down to reveal a canted writing surface with lift up compartment and 3 drawers over a case with a wide drawer set on 4 double tapered legs with cuffs, 30" wide x 16" deep (closed) x 35 1/2" tall, brass side carrying handles, North Shore, MA ca 1790. Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
240     Mahogany Nesting Tables, set of 4, feather banded inlay on the tops, trestle bases, 30" tall, Regency, 18/19th century England . Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $300-500
241     Two English Joint Stools, one a revival, 18" wide x 21 1/4" tall, the other cutout apron & a 4 way splay, 20" wide, 22 1/2" tall, some restoration, 18/19th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $300-500
242     English Kneehole Desk, mahogany 3-part desk, top section with tooled leather top and 3 drawers, each side pedestal with a stack of 3 drawers on a castor plinth base, 22 1/2" x 45 1/2" x 29 3/4" tall (including castors), 19th century English, some losses/repairs. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200
246     Federal Mirror, split columns, carved panel over a reverse painted panel above reflecting glass, 39 1/2" tall,19th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300
249     Two French Pieces, a cabriole leg stool with carved floral design & slip seat, 17" tall, and a pair of 9" brass sconces, 19 or 20th century.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300
251     Sheraton Two Drawer Stand, indented corner top above a conforming case of 2 tiger maple fronted drawers, supported by 4 turned & carved legs, 21" wide x 27 3/4" tall, restoration, 19th century American.  Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $200-300
252     Mahogany Tip Top Stand, coffin shaped veneered top with inlaid band and central conforming panel, supported by a boldly fluted & turned shaft and saber legs, 19th century New England .  Provenance: A southern, NH collection. Estimate $200-300
252A  Maple Pad Foot Candle Stand; a 23" diameter top above a baluster turned shaft over 3 cabriole legs ending in snake feet, 26 1/2" tall, 18/19th century American.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $300-500
253     Comb Back Stick Back Windsor Rocking Chair, old black paint, arms metal braced, 40" tall, 19th century American.  Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection. Estimate $200-400
254     Cherry Chapin School Shaped Top Candle Stand, urn shaped shaft supported by 3 cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 18th century, CT.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-400
260     "Baker" Mahogany Banquet Table, banded top edge over a turned shaft ending in a platform with 4 reeded saber legs ending in brass toe castors, 107" long including single leaf, 50" wide x 29" tall, 20th century, stamped "Baker,". Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $700-900
261A  Hepplewhite Style Mirror, inlaid mahogany, basket of flowers finial, 44" tall.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300
276     Queen Style Wing Chair, carved cabriole legs, flaring arms, good upholstery, 19/20th century.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300
278     French Day Bed, a carved fruit wood frame, upholstered head & foot boards, 81" long, 34" wide, probably Louis XVI.  Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $300-500

 


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