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The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique, Fine Art and Sporting Auction Saturday October 17th at 10am
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, 50 Jaffrey Road,  Peterborough NH
 

 

 

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6              Mahogany Queen Ann Breakfast Table, oval drop leaf top, 4 turned legs (2 swing), ending in pad feet, 39" long x 41" open x 28 1/2" tall, 18th c. England, some edge repairs. Provenance: A Troy, NH estate. Estimate $400-700  
12             Carved Empire Style Settee, panel upholstered back with carved and turned crest rail, carved scrolled arms terminating in an inlaid and carved front rail supported by wing carved hairy paw feet, 80 1/2" wide x 25" deep x 33 1/2" tall back, late 19th c. American. Provenance: A Swansey, NH estate. Estimate $400-700
18             Canterbury, NH Shaker Rocker, 3 slat ladder-back side chair, remains of old taped seat, grungy old surface, crack/break in left stile at the seat, also damage to front tip of one rocker, 42" tall, mid 19th century, NH. Provenance: A Southern NH attic.
27             English Regency Pier Table, mahogany veneer on pine with painted lion figural front columns, resting on a shaped plinth base, 50 1/2"w x 25 1/2" d x 34 1/4" tall, old mahogany top appears to have been changed in the 19th century, some losses.  Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $1,200-1,600.
35             Connecticut Cherry Oxbow Chest, shaped conforming molded edge top over oxbow case with blocked sides, fluted 1/4 columns & 4 drawers, gadrooned apron flanked by 4 ogee feet, old grungy surface, original brasses, 44" w x 21 1/2" d x 37 1/4" tall, late 18th century, probably the Hartford area of CT, some base restoration. Provenance: A southern NH, collection. Estimate $10,000-15,000
46            Queen Ann Drop Leaf Table, a square maple top above a conforming base supported by 4 straight shaped legs ending in raised pad feet, old finish, 18th century Eastern, MA. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $600-1,200
52            Philadelphia Chippendale Card Table, a rectangular molded edge fold over top above a single wide drawered conforming case encircled by carved gadrooned skirt supported by 4 molded square legs with carved bracket, old drawer bases, 31" case width x 30" t x 14 3/4" top depth, old refinish, done in the "Affleck," manner. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH & NJ estate. Estimate $5,000-8,000

55            Cherry Serpentine Top Candle stand,  a molded edge tip top above a turned ball form shaft supported by 3 cabriole legs ending in snake feet, 27" tall, 18th century CT, refinished. Provenance: a Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $500-800

63            Boisselot Grand Piano, rosewood and Mahogany, serial #34003, some restoration, 6' 5" circ 1870, Marseille, France, report by William Faller Piano Service included. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $700-1,000
67            Mahogany Sheraton Sofa, straight back sloping arms ending in turned carved reeded arms, all supported by 3 shaped turned legs, 78" long, ca. 1800, Massachusetts. Provenance: A Manchester, NH estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500
69            Mahogany Double Pedestal Banquet Table, molded edge top over a stacked ring form shaft supported by 4 sabu form legs ending in brass toe casters, 44 1/2" wide x 77 1/2" long including antique leaf, additional plywood leaf 44" wide, 28 1/2" tall, 19th century English. Provenance: A Dublin, NH estate. Estimate $2,500-3,500

77            Peter Stretch Tall Clock, 8 day brass works, signed on the lower edge of the brass dial, " Peter Stretch, Philadelphia," time, strike & calendar movement, walnut case with old finish and a bulls eye window, fine condition overall. Peter Stretch was the second fully corroborated clock maker in Philadelphia in 1702, 92 1/2" tall. Provenance: A Hershey, PA collector, Pook & Pook Auctioneers, exhibited at the "Lancaster County Tall Clocks," March 1993, #4. Estimate $18,000-24,000

81            French Paint Decorated Tall Clock, rectangular bonnet top housing a brass face with enamel numerals. Time, strike & calendar movement, original brass pendulum, floral paint decoration on a red ground, the lower panel has an oval painted scene of a man & a woman fleeing from danger, 95 1/2" tall x 22" wide base, 8 1/2" deep, early 19th century. Provenance: A n Amherst, NH collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000

82            Pair of Walnut Backed Stools, shaped crest over upholstered backs & seats, vase & ring turned legs connected by turned front and medial stretchers  ending in ball feet, some worm damage & break to one leg, hand made crewel upholstery by C. Morgan, Amherst College Art Department Head, 17th Century Continental. Provenance: Sawyer's Tavern Keene, NH. Estimate $400-600
87            French Fruitwood Server, a bread board ended top above a conforming case with 2 horizontal drawers above 2 shaped panel cupboard doors above a shaped carved apron supported by 2 front carved cabriole legs, original hand weave, old refinish. Provenance: A Chesterfield, NH collection. Estimate $2,500-3,500
92            Mahoganized Grain Painted Corner Cupboard, 2 part, carved dental molded crest above 2 arched paneled doors with a keystone arch molding surround and flanked by fluted pilasters top and base, above a 2 raised panel door base, top doors open to reveal red painted shaped shelves, 61 1/2" w x 25" deep x 86" high, 18th century PA. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,800-2,500
98            Maple New Hampshire Tall Chest, 6 drawers tall with the top drawer divided in 3 parts, the center having a fan carving, older finish, crown molding has original dark surface, base repainted to match, replaced brass, 35 1/2" case width x 56 1/2" tall, good tall base, 18/19th century. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $2,000-4,000
104          Maple Queen Ann Tall Chest, 5 drawers tall split top drawer, 36" case width, 51" tall, old finish, replaced brass, some lip damage, 18th century New England. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $1,500-2,500
105          Queen Ann Tavern Table, a pine mitered bread board end top supported by a conforming maple base with shaped front and side aprons supported by 4 cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 47 3/4" long top x 25 3/4" high, 18/19th century American. Estimate $900-1,200
110          Curly Maple Slant Front Desk, a fold down lid opens to reveal cubby over drawer interior above 4 drawers supported by Hepplewhite cut out bracket base, lip damage to cleats & bottom drawer, 37 1/2" wide x 41" 1/2" tall, replaced brass, refinished, early 19th century New England. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,800-2,500
112          Mahogany Sheraton Three Part Secretary, double glazed door upper section over double blind door center section with stacked drawer interior over a banded 3 drawer base with fold down writing surface, all set on 4 turned legs, New England ca. 1810, brasses have been changed, 44 1/4" w x 86 1/2" t x 19 1/4" deep, older refinished condition. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $800-1,200
124          Six Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, 4 sides, 2 arms, carved swag & tassel shield backs, over upholstered black leather seats, beaded tapering front legs ending in 2 spade feet, 19/20th century, American or English. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $600-900
127          Oak Armoire, arched cornice molding above a 2 door case, doors with shaped panels, carved shaped skirt flanked by country shaped feet, 63" wide X  95 1/2" tall, 19th century French. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $500-900  
136          Hepplewhite Chest of Four Drawers, cherry case 38 3/4 "w x 35 1/2" tall, set on flaring French feet, refinished, period brasses, Southern New England, ca. 1800. Provenance: A Southern NH Collection. Estimate: $1,500-2,000
138          Portsmouth Sheraton Chest of 4 drawers, bow front with 4 mahogany veneered drawers set in a maple case, turned columns and legs, shaped back splash, 41 1/2" x 20" d x 38 1/4" h, pencil signed on back boards, "W. Drake, Portsmouth, NH," old refinish, appears to have the original brasses. Provenance: A Cape Cod, MA collection. Estimate $800-1,200
140          Sheraton Maple Tall Post Bed, 4 reeded posts, 44" tall, rope rails, replaced flat tester, 73" x 44" rail lengths, NH ca. 1800, old refinished condition. Provenance; A Boston, MA and Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $600-1,000
145          Hepplewhite 4-Way Splay Stand, maple & pine stand with a single drawer, tray top and 4 tapered legs, probably NH ca 1800, old refinish, 28 1/4" tall. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $400-600
146          Vermont Hepplewhite 4 Drawer Chest, cherry & mahogany case with solid Birdseye maple drawers, unusual cutout apron connecting an applied bracket base, probably the northern Vermont area ca. 1800-1815, replaced brasses, refinished, 38" width x 20" deep x 38" tall. Provenance: A northern NH estate. Estimate $1,200-1,500
148          English Mahogany Chippendale Chest, molded edge serpentine top over a conforming case with 4 drawers flanked by stop fluted canted corners set on an applied bracket base, the top drawer is fitted with a writing slide and divided compartments, old post & rosette brasses are replaced, 36" case width x 22 1/2" deep x 33 1/2" tall, late 18th century, London, England. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,200-1,800
150          " Baker" Mahogany Banquet Table, banded top edge over a turned shaft ending in a platform with 4 reeded saber legs ending in brass toe casters, 107" long including single leaf, 50" wide x 29" tall, 20th century, stamped, "Baker." Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200
159          Mahogany Tip Top Breakfast Table, a molded edge top over a cone shaped turned shaft supported by 4 saber legs ending in brass toe castors, 52" wide, 40" deep, 29" tall, 19th century English. Provenance: A Wilton, NH collection. Estimate $400-700
177          Maple Queen Ann High Boy, 5 drawer top section with split top drawer, has a newer bracket base and top board added, the bottom section has had a newer top board Added as well, 1 wide drawer over 3 drawers, the center one is scooped in the Massachusetts style, 39 1/2" w x 20" deep x 90 1/2" when together, overall refinishing, brasses replaced. Provenance: A Manchester, NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200
180          James C. Cole, 1791-1867, Rochester, NH, Tall Clock, broken arch bonnet with 3 brass finials, painted iron dial with conk shell decorated corners signed , "J.C. Cole, Rochester," birch case with applied bracket base and remains of the old red paint, 7' 5 1/2" tall, 8 day time & strike works with old weights and pendulum. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $10,000-12,000
183          Mahogany Cheval Mirror, oval swivel mirror with bow tie carving on the crest set in a cabriole leg stand & rotating paw feet, 6' 2" tall, early 20th century, old finish. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate. Estimate $300-500
184          Mahogany Dressing Table with mirror, oval swivel mirror matches #183, lower lowboy section has 3 side by side drawers supported by cabriole legs ending in paw feet, 57" tall x 36", early 20th century, old finish. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate. Estimate $200-300
185          Mahogany Carved Swan Arm Chair, barrel back, a carved crest rail, carved leaf design arm supports terminating in swan heads, cabriole legs ending in ball & claw feet, old brown upholstery, early 20th century. Provenance: A Swanzey, NH estate. Estimate $400-700
191          "Boisselot," 6' 5" Grand Piano, rosewood and mahogany piano made in Marseille, France, in the 1870's, serial #34003, some restoration, see full piano report by William Faller, Temple, NH. Provenance: A Southern, NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000
197          Pair of William and Mary style side chairs: Tall caned backs with pierced and carved crests, caned seats over carved front stretchers and legs, block and turned stretchers, old finish, 55" tall, C1900. Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $400-600.
198          18th century Style Pewter Cupboard with two sections, top section with scalloped sides and crest, containing two shelves, set on a base with three drawers over two cupboards. Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $1,200-1,600.
198A       Pair of Southern Turned Side Chairs, these are in the 17th century style but were produced in the early 19th century in Eastern Virginia region, old red stained finish, 43" tall. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $400-600
198B        Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair, a tall bowed back, knuckle arms, turned arm supports, saddle seat over a bulbous turned stretcher base, old refinish, southern New England, late 18th century. Provenance: A Southern NH collection. Estimate $900-1,200
204          Mahogany Oxbow Slant front Desk, Massachusetts, late 18th C, 41 1/2" w x 41" writing height x 24" d, interior with drawers over cubby holes, four cock beaded drawers over an ogee footed base, refinished, old but replaced brasses. Provenance: A Southern NH collection.  Estimate: $1,200-1,600.
227          New Hampshire Mahogany Bow Front Chest, molded edge top over 4 cock beaded drawers set on French feet, refinished, replaced brasses, 40" wide. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,200-1,600
232          French Style Decorated Vitrine, arched carved crest over a single conforming bowed glass door, 4 glass shelves inside, set on 4 cabriole legs, 25" wide x 15 1/4" d x 68 1/2" high, ca.1900-1920. Provenance: A Lyndeboro, NH estate. Estimate: $300-500
234          Sheraton Cherry Chest of 4 drawers, a paneled end case set on 4 turned legs, 39 1/2" wide, 45 3/4" tall, refinished, replaced brass, early 19th century PA. Provenance: A Peterborough, collection. Estimate $600-900
237          Stretcher Base Tavern Table, single board, pine bread board end top, over a case with a wide lipped drawer, vase & ring turned legs with blocked stretchers and remains of a ball foot, 24 1/2" x 40" x 26 1/2" tall, newer green paint on the base. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,200-1,600
242          Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Front Bombay Desk, 3 horizontal drawers above a polychrome inlaid cylinder, the Bombay base has 3 horizontal drawers all supported by 4 cabriole legs, ornate brass mounts, 46 1/2" wide x 23 1/2" deep x 48 1/2" tall, veneer damage, 20th century France. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $400-800
245          Pine Chippendale Butler's Desk, a slant front lid opens to reveal 3 drawers on either side of central prospect door flanked by reeded tall drawers, over a 4 drawer split top drawer case supported by bracket base, with a bow back Windsor side chair with extended legs, 38 3/4" wide x 48 1/4" tall, 19 1/2" deep, refinished 18th century England. Provenance: A Boston, MA & Dublin, NH collection. Estimate $600-900


 


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