Furniture

The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique and Fine Art Auction July 5th 2008 at 10am
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, Peterborough NH

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5. English Mahogany Queen Ann Wing Chair, arched upholstered back with shaped wings & cone arm supports set on a horseshoe shaped seat; front cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carved knees terminating in slipper feet, repair to right rear leg, old refinish, 18th/19th century, 45 1/2” T by 36 1/2” W (at arms) by 26” D with 16 1/2” seat height. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500
17. Two # 4 Shaker Ladder Back Rockers, both in old refinish, one with the old worsted lace seat, the other with a splint seat, marked on the back of the top slat #4. Provenance: A NH & Delaware collection. Estimate $600-1,000
18. Green Painted Shaker Wood Bin, it has dovetailed corners both front & back, unusual flat paneled upper back section, poplar wood construction, mid 19th century, 46 1/2” W by 20 1/2” D by 37 1/2” T; top board is refinished, interior has a second coat of green paint. Provenance: A NH & Delaware collection. Estimate $1,000-2,000
20. Shaker Three Drawer Server, rectangular top with arched back splash over 2 side by side flush fitting drawers over a wide drawer, open sides next to the lower drawer, all set on 4 tapered legs, old refinished pine, 32” W by 33” T by 19 3/4” deep, appears to be mid 19th century. Provenance: A NH & Delaware collection. Estimate $800-1,200
21. Pair Of Half Round Chinese Export Tables, each with a paneled top set on a pierced carved apron over 4 molded shaped legs with pierced carving and a curved stretcher base. All Chinese hardwood with top quality construction, 19/20th century, 32 1/2” W by 17“ D by 33 1/2” T, some of the old surface. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $1,200-1,800
32. 18th Century Oval Top Splay Leg Tea Table, light green over white paint, 2 board maple top with horizontal cleat, molded apron with maple turned splay legs, stretcher base set on ball feet, New England, 30” W by 20 1/4” D by 24” T. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500
35. Canted Corner Hanging Shelf, 3 curved shelves with scalloped fascia sides, wrought iron hoop at top for hanging, 19th c. American, 38 3/4” T, 19 1/4” corner depth at the bottom, remains of the old red/brown paint. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $400-700
36. Shaker Tailoring Table, rectangular 3 board top over a case with 3 drawers (offset) over 2, champhored corner posts ending in turned legs, double paneled sides, 19th/20th c.; yellow shellac finish, metal pulls appear original, we found no exact reference for this table form, so the “Shaker” construction is an attribution, 68 1/2” by 28 1/2” 32 1/2” (Incl. castors). Provenance: A NH & Delaware collection. Estimate $800-1,200
37. Pair Of Shaker # 3 Chairs, 3 slat ladder-back with worsted web seats, stencil label on rear leg, “Mt. Lebanon No. 3,” gold on red, the other yellow, probably the original surface & condition. Provenance: A NH and Delaware collection. Estimate $400-700
71. Hepplewhite Card Table, maple & pine with swirled old red paint, a fold over rectangular bread board top over a conforming case with a single long drawer with antique brass, set on 4 tapered legs, 19th century, 29” tall, 32” case width. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $400-700
75. Joseph Mulliken, 1765-1802, Concord, MA, Hepplewhite cherry tall case clock, eight day, time & strike movement, the arched bonnet with pierced fret & brass ball & spike finials above fluted columns with brass capitals and bases centering on astragal glazed line inlaid door, painted iron dial with floral decoration, signed, “J. Mulliken, Concord,” marked behind the dial support plate, “Osborne’s Manufactory, Birmingham,” waist with brass capped fluted quarter columns and on inlaid banded door, set on a banded & oval inlaid base with ogee feet, 92”Tall. Provenance: A Jaffrey NH estate. Estimate $7,000-10,000
86. Mahogany Queen Ann Candle Stand, round tip top over a baluster turned shaft set on 3 cabriole legs ending in snake feet, 18^th century, MA or RI, 19 1/2” diameter top by 28 1/2” T, imperfections. Provenance: A western NH collection. Estimate $600-1,000
88. NH Chippendale Card Table, rectangular 2 board fold over top set on a conforming case having a central lipped drawer supported by 4 molded straight legs, 1 swing, cherry, good old color, some staining, L.18th c. 34” by 16 1/2” D (top) by 29” T. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
89. Chippendale Canted Glazed Door Cabinet, mahogany dovetailed case with double doors set on applied bracket base, pine secondary wood, New England E. 18/19th century, interior has been lined with fabric & 2 fluorescent lights mounted on the inside top & sides, 25” T by 22 1/2” W by 15 1/2” D at base. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
90. Blind Door Corner Cupboard, 1 piece cupboard with a flat paneled door at the top & bottom, scrolled apron & feet, New England circa 1840-50, 78 1/2” T by 26 1/2” corner depth, old refinished condition. Provenance: Pepperell MA collection. Estimate $ 1,000-1,500
117. Two Shaker Slant Top Foot Stools, one mahogany & one ebony stain, both labeled, “Mt. Lebanon, NY,” 19/20th century. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $300-500
118. Two Shaker Style Rocking Arm Chairs, one Bentwood with taped back & seat; the other with mushroom topped arms and taped back & seat. Provenance: A NH and Delaware collection. Estimate $300-500
120. Two Shaker Rocking Chairs, one 3 slat ladder-back & the other taped back, both labeled, “Mt. Lebanon, NY,” 19^th century. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $400-800
121. Two Sets Of Shaker Steps: A - Step stool, refinished poplar wood, 12 1/2” T, 16 3/8” W, (see page 220, John Kasay, “Shaker Furniture,” for similar one), missing sliver on top step. B- Smaller set in red over salmon, 9 1/4” T, 11 3/*” W, 19th century. Provenance: A NH & Delaware collection. Estimate $300-500
121A. Four Drawer Tapered Leg Stand, rectangular pine top over 4 dovetailed drawers set on 4 tapered legs. Made in the Shaker style, restored & refinished condition. Provenance: A NH & Delaware collection. Estimate $300-500
122. English Blocked Front Partners Desk, mahogany Chippendale desk with carved canted corners, tooled leather top with gadrooned edge over 3 wide drawers set on 2 stacks of drawers on one side & cupboard doors on the other, all set on an applied bracket base with leaf carved molding, 53” W by 35 1/2” D by 29 1/2”T, a hard to find size, a removable conforming glass top is available to the purchaser. Provenance: A Lexington, MA collection. Estimate $5,000-8,000
123. Stephen Rimbault Shelf Clock, 1760-1781, London, a mahogany Hepplewhite tall case style shelf clock with brass 8 day spring driven movement, silver dial signed, “Stepn Rimbault, London,” on the face & the back of the works. Comes with a mahogany inlaid shelf of a later period, 27 1/2” by 7 3/4” W by 5” D. Provenance: A Lexington, MA collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000
124. English Chippendale Pie Crust Top Tea Table, circular one board top supported by a birdcage resting on leaf carved baluster form shaft set on 3 cabriole legs with leaf carved knees & ball & claw feet, 34 1/2” D top by 27 1/2” T. Provenance: A Lexington, MA collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
126. English Classical Rosewood Sofa Table, banded drop leaf round corner top over a case with 2 side by side ripple molded drawers supported by a hexagonal shaft & platform base with 4 scrolled inlaid legs with brass paw foot castors, 55 1/2” W (leaves up) by 25 1/2” D by 29” T. Provenance: A Lexington, MA collection. Estimate $3,000-4,000
128. French Walnut Bedroom Set, consisting of 7 pieces. A - Three part armoire, central beveled mirror door with carved crest, 99” T by 78” W. B - Pair of marble top bed side tables, 22” W by 29 ½” T. C - Two single beds with carved crest headboards, 59” T. D - Marble top dressing table with beveled glass mirror, 39” W by 61” T. E – marble top chest with beveled glass mirror, 51’ W by 86 1/2” T. Provenance: A Pepperell MA collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000
129. Bamboo Chinese Armchair, lattice work back and arm supports, plank seat with pierced apron, straight legs with a stretcher base, appears to be 19th C., 37 ½” tall x 21 ½” wide, old worn surface. Provenance: A NH and Delaware collection. Estimate $150-250
180. Regency Mahogany Plant Stand, circular open basin with molded brass rim and copper liner set on a leaf carved and reeded shaft supported by an inlaid platform base with four castored ball feet, 40 1/2” tall by 25” width of top. Provenance: A Cooperstown, NY collection. Estimate $500-1,000
181. Alfred Dunhill Mahogany Humidor, double sided fold over top, one side with a lined drawer and the other with a fold down side revealing a stepped interior, all supported by four tapered legs, white plaque attached inside “Alfred Dunhill”, E 20th c. English, 39 1/2 tall by 20” depth by 21” with, old crackle and scratched surface. Provenance: A MA collection. Estimate $400-700
185A. Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Armchairs, scrolled back and arms with caned back rest and over upholstered slip seats, English E. 20th c., 33” tall by 22” Width. Provenance: A Lexington, MA collection. Estimate $500-800
186. Large Deco Rattan Porch Set, 7 pieces: A – Settee & 2 arm chairs & 1 footstool. B - Coffee table with 4 corner planters. C - Rectangular side table & 2 arm lamp. Most cushions as is, some wrapping loss. Provenance: A Western NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000
193. Large Deco Rattan Porch Set, 8 pieces: A - Six piece sectional sofa & matching armchair & corner table. B - Carved Oriental style side table. C - Three wheel Teacart (rare). Provenance: A Western NH collection. Estimate $500 - 1,000
200. Deco Rattan Porch Set, 7 pieces: A - Settee & 2 matching armchairs. B - Two round corner side tables, & foot stool. C - A boomerang shaped bench/table. Provenance: A Western NH collection. Estimate $400-600
204. Hepplewhite Red Painted Server, pine & poplar wood, 2 drawers over 2 doors, wooden knobs, brass drawer escutcheons, set on a cutout shaped base, 44 1/4” W by 44 3/4”T, ca. 1810, New York or Pennsylvania. Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. "Estimate $2,000-3000
207. Queen Ann Mahogany Tea Table, round tip top over an urn form shaft supported by 3 cabriole legs ending in snake feet with pads, 32” diameter by 28 1/2” tall, 18/19th c., New England. Provenance: A Jaffrey, NH collection. Estimate $200-400
208. Two Door Cupboard, white paint over red, iron “H” hinges, adjustable interior shelves, cut out base in front, 36 1/2” W by 75 1/2” tall, “T” head nails, probably 18th c., American. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $300-500
258. Cherry One Drawer Stand, drop leaves, Bennington drawer pull, slender turned tapering legs, 16” case width, 28 3/4” T. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $200-400
259. Sheraton/Empire Deck Top Chest, 4 large drawers, in a bow front case supported turret top turned legs ending in castors, a conforming 2 drawer deck with back splash, 19th c., New England. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $300-500
261. Ladder-Back Child’s Chair & Mammy Doll, the chair, old finish chamfered slats, 23 1/2” T; the doll dressed in wool, silk & velvet, damage to attire, 18 1/2”T, 19th c., American. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $200-400
262. Salmon Painted Pine Cupboard, small size 43” T, 19” W by 13” D, one door, cutout base, square & “T”, head construction, cut out base missing 1 piece side molding & hinge, 19th c., American. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $400-700
272. Black Painted Rocking Youth Arm Chair, remains of yellow striping & shadow of stenciling, 18th c., worn finish. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $100-200
275. Three Slat Ladder-back Arm Chair, turned posts, finials, arms & stretcher, red second paint, 18/19th c., American, 16” seat height. Provenance: A NH collection. Estimate $200-300.