The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique, Fine Art Auction and
Sporting Auction
Monday October 13th
2008
First Session Begins at 10AM
Second Session (Sporting) begins at 2:30PM
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, Peterborough NH
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15. Connecticut Cherry 4 Drawer
Chest, rare small size, 30 case width, molded edge shaped top over
4 graduated molded edge drawers, fluted canted corners with lamb
tongues top & bottom, ogee bracket base, old finish and original
post & rosette brasses, late 18th century. Provenance: A
Keene, NH & Boston estate.
Estimate $20,000-30,000 |
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17. New England Mahogany
Hepplewhite Secretary, top section with 2 blind banded doors set on
a base with fold over writing surface and 3 banded drawers set on 4
tapered legs. Appears to have the original oval brass, old varnished
finish, NH or Maine, ca. 1790-1800,41 wide x 48 ½ tall x 20 ½
deep, along with a Gardner, coat of arms and an 1855 Gardener
passport. Provenance: Gardner family, Maine; Florida collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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20. English Mahogany Pediment
Top Linen Press, the top section has a removable pediment set on a 2
oval inlaid blind door case. The bottom section has 3 cock beaded
drawers, set on an applied bracket base, 40 ½ lower case width x 86
½ tall, 19th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $1,200-1,600 |
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24. New Hampshire Pantry
Cupboard, an unusual form with 2 opposing batten doors with a
stepped grain storage area with lift lid and front batten door, 64
Ύ x 84 ½ x 23 depth of grain bin section, (which is made to be
removed separately), over painted in 2 coats of white paint on all
but the right side, the left side has a rolling pin towel holder, NH
ca. 1840-70. Provenance: Taken from the kitchen of a New Ipswich, NH
farm house.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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25. Federal Tiger Maple Candle
Stand, heavily figured, an indented corner top above a turned shaft
supported by 3 saber legs resting on balls, 28 tall, top 22 x 18
Ό, 19th century, New England. Provenance: A Milford, NH
collection.
Estimate $1,800-2,200 |
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35. Rosewood Classical Sofa
Table, banded drop leaf rounded corner top over a case with 2 side
by side ripple molded drawers supported by a hexagonal shaft on
platform base with 4 inlaid scrolled legs, with brass paw feet
castors, 55 ½ with leaves extended x 25 ½ deep x 29 tall, 19th
century England.
Provenance: A
Lexington, MA collection.
Estimate $2,000-3000 |
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37. English Carved Oak
Secretary, a glazed door top with the carved case & door stiles, set
on an inlaid veneered fall front desk with William & Mary well
interior, compass star on lid, over simulated long drawer above
animal carved cupboard doors.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
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46. Walnut Renaissance Revival
Arm Chair, carved flaring crest with central female medallion
upholstered back & seat, shaped arms ending in female bust supported
by turned conical legs with brass castors. Attributed to John Jeliff,
Newark, NJ, mid 19th century American. Appears to have
original finish. Provenance: A Florida collection.
Estimate $500-700 |
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48. Federal Tip Top Table, round
burl veneered & banded having a central round panel with floral
inlay, set on a turned shaft supported by 3 scrolled legs, 19th
century Continental, patches to top, small missing edge veneer, 35
tall, 25 diameter. Provenance: A Florida collection.
Estimate $500-700 |
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51. Pair Of French Style Arm
Chairs, shield backs surrounded by wooden frames topped with carved
crest, shaped arms with carved knuckles, cabriole legs with carved &
cone feet, 20th century, good beige upholstery.
Provenance: A Florida collection.
Estimate $600-800 |
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53. Stickley Shoe Foot Table,
oak, mid-shelf pinned through trestle base, rectangular square edge
top, L & SG Stickley Handcraft, red form of cabinet makers clamp
decal, 54 long, 29 Ύ wide, 28Ύ tall. Provenance: A Massachusetts/
Jaffrey, NH estate.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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66. Chippendale Mahogany Blocked
End Oxbow Chest, 4 graduated drawers set into a cock beaded case, a
conforming molded edge top & conforming applied molded base set on 4
ogee feet, 32 ½ case width, 33 Ύ tall, 19 ½ deep, possibly
original post & rosette brass, some drawer repairs. Provenance: A
Keene, NH & Massachusetts estate.
Estimate $10,000-20,000 |
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67. Painted Sheraton Wash Stand,
white painted with green lines, back splash with scrolled sides and
shelf, original top & mid shelves, delicate legs, 39 tall, 18
wide, 19th century New England. Provenance: A New
Hampshire collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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71. Tavern Table, pine top with
bread board ends set on a case with single drawer supported by 4
maple legs connected by cherry H stretcher base, 40 Ό wide , 27
Ό wide, 28 tall, refinished, bread board ends that are possibly
replaced, 18/19th century New England. Provenance: A
Dublin, NH collection.
Estimate $400-700 |
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78. Regency Mahogany Sofa Table,
inlaid drop leaf top, medial stretcher set on a conforming case with
2 side by side carved front drawers, supported by an arched reeded
base with brass paw foot castors, 64 open length, 25 deep, 26 ½
tall, 19th century England.
Provenance: A Boston,
MA collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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79. Two Similar Carved Oak Arm
Chairs, leather backs & seats fastened with brass studs, stretcher
bases, 17/18th century European. Provenance: A Jaffrey,
NH & Massachusetts estate.
Estimate $200-400 |
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91. Blue Painted Step Back
Cupboard, a crown molded 2 glazed door top set back over 2
horizontal drawers over 2 paneled doors supported by a shaped
bracket base, 80 tall, 45 Ύ wide, 18 deep, 19th
century American. Provenance: A New York collection.
Estimate $3,200-4,000
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106. Queen Ann Walnut Arm Chair,
balloon seat, carved crest with central webbed shell with upside
down mustache curlicue above a vase form splat, scrolled arms
underneath out turned hand holds & curved supports attached to the
seat rail, block & turned stretcher base, front cabriole legs ending
in pad feet, old refinish, carving added to knees & feet & applied
to splat, 18th century MA. Provenance: A Keene, NH & MA estate.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
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108. Philadelphia Chippendale
Style Mahogany Side Chair, with ball & claw feet & slip seat,
probably Centennial period 41 tall. Provenance: A Florida
collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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110. Hepplewhite Mahogany
Tambour Top Secretary, inlaid veneered central door flanked by
sliding reeded doors, over a 3 drawer base, a shaped skirt flanked
by French feet, 19/20th century. Provenance: A New
London, NH collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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114. Sheraton Mahogany Drop Leaf
Table, a shaped corner top over a 1 drawer case supported by 4 rope
turned legs, 36 deep, 28Ύ tall, 10Ύ leaves, 21 center, 19th
century American.
Provenance: A Boston,
MA collection.
Estimate $200-400 |
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117. Mahogany Chippendale Style
Hunt Table, drop leaf with double swing legs on each side, 4
stationary center legs, 83 long, 53½ wide open, 20th century
English. Provenance: A Milford, NH collection.
Estimate $500-700 |
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122. Mahogany Serpentine Front
Hepplewhite Style Card Table, with line inlay & panels, 36 wide,
20th century. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection.
Estimate $200-400
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126. Chippendale Tiger Maple
Tall Chest, 6 drawers tall, a dovetailed molded top, heavily figured
drawer fronts, applied bracket base, 36 case width, 48 ½ tall, 17
½ case depth, replaced brass, 18th century New England.
Provenance: A Milford, NH collection.
Estimate $4,000-6,000 |
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128. Tiger Maple Tip Top Tea
Table, a round figured top above an urn turned shaft supported by 3
cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 32 diameter, 26 Ύ tall, 18/19th
century New England. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $800-1,200
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130. Queen Ann Cherry Lowboy, a
rectangular molded top over a conforming case with a single long
drawer over 3 side by side drawers, supported by 4 cabriole legs
ending in platformed pad feet, 23Ύ case width, 28½ tall, 15½
deep, old varnish finish, 18th century upper Connecticut
River Valley. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $6,000-9,000 |
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131. Mahogany Queen Ann Pad Foot
Candle Stand, a square top over a turned urn form shaft supported by
3 cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 17 ½ square top, 26 Ύ tall,
probably 18th century Connecticut. Provenance: A New
Hampshire collection.
Estimate $800-1,200
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141. Walnut Italian Cassone,
molded edge lift top with strap hinges, front carved panel, flanked
by applied female busts at the corners, all set on 4 carved feet,
66 wide x 22 tall, wrought iron carrying handles at either end,
appears to be 17th century or earlier Italian, some
restoration. Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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142. Thomas Eastland, London,
England, Tall Clock, pagoda bonnet top with a glazed arched door,
silvered dial signed, Tho Eastland, London, with brass spandrels,
silent & strike brass 8 day movement, oak grain painted pine case
with chinoiserie painted door panel and base front set on an applied
molded base, 7 10 tall. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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143. Sixteenth Century French
Carved Oak Cupboard, a deep carved cornice dated 1579 at the center
over a case with carved stiles & rails, paneled doors & drawers,
supported by a stepped base molding supported by restored feet,
paneled sides, 61½ wide, 66Ό tall, forged polished steel hinges
etc Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection. Restored in France, then
shipped to U.S.
Estimate $2,000-3,000 |
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147. Sheraton Mahogany Pembroke
Table, rectangular top with elliptical drop leaves set on a
conforming case, with a single drawer supported by fluted turned
legs ending in elongated feet, 19th century Salem, MA,
probably Nehemiah Adams. Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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162. Walnut Step Back Cupboard,
2 part, cornice molded 2 glazed door top section above a 2 drawer
over 2 flat paneled door base set on a shaped bracket base, 47Ό
wide, 86½ tall, probably 19th century Pennsylvania.
Provenance: A New Hampshire collection
Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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162B.
Vermont/New Hampshire Maple Tall Chest, fan carved central drawer
flanked by 2 over 2 small drawers over 6 graduated lipped drawers,
all supported by an applied bracket base. Appears to have the
original post & rosette brasses, 38 case width x 60 ½ tall x 19
ΎD. (at molding), old refinished condition, late 18th
century. Similar base to #42, from The Best Country Affords,
Vermont Furniture, page 80. Prov: A NH/NY collection.
Estimate $5,000-7,000 |
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164. Margolis Mahogany
Chippendale Tea Table, a piecrust top over a carved & turned bulbous
shaft supported by 3 shell carved cabriole legs ending in snake
feet, 24 diameter, 27 tall, 20th century Connecticut,
branded Margolis in cleat under top. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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166. Sheraton Secretary, 2 part
cherry case, crotched birch veneer front with mahogany banding, the
upper section having 2 doors each, inlaid with columns opening to
reveal a drawer & cubby interior, the base having a fold over
writing surface above a long drawer above 2 horizontal drawers,
flanked by divided bottle drawers, set on 4 turned legs ending in
ball feet, 40 wide x 50: tall, minor veneer patches, ca.1810, North
Shore, Portsmouth, NH. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $4,000-7,000 |
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167. Mahogany Tilt Top Tea
Table, serpentine molded edge, a shaped top over an urn turned shaft
supported by 3 cabriole legs with carved knees ending in ball claw
feet, 19th century, MA.
Provenance: A New
Hampshire collection.
Estimate $600-1,400
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176A. Pine Corner Cupboard, one
part, upper open top with 3 U shaped shelves above a blind door
base section, over painted, 76 ½ tall x 38 wide, a later door was
added to enclose the open top, now removed, 18th century New
England. Provenance: An Amherst, NH collection.
Estimate $600-900
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178. Mahogany Empire Sofa,
rolled crest above an upholstered frame, flaring carved rolled arms
supported by cornucopia carved front legs ending in 4 carved
paw-feet, 90 long, 19th century American. Provenance: A New
Hampshire collection.
Estimate $600-900
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179. Mahogany Sheraton Work
Table, rectangular top with 2 drop leaves over 3 fitted drawers and
lower wooden bag slide, (originally covered with fabric), all
supported by 4 spiral carved legs ending in brass castors, New
England early 19th century, 28 Ό tall x 17Ύ deep x 18½ wide,
leaves down, old finish. Provenance: A Dublin, NH estate collection.
Estimate $600-900 |
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179A. New York Mahogany Pembroke
Table, rectangular top with 2 clover edge drop leaves over a case
with 1 end drawer set on 4 turned & reeded legs, early 19th
century, old refinished condition. Provenance: A New Hampshire & New
York collection.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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181C. Yellow Pine Corner Cupboard,
original built in, (architectural) with back boards added later by,
Sothebys Restoration, see label on verso, open top with inlaid
shell over 2 shaped shelves flanked by reeded & fluted pilasters
over 2 raised panel doors, possibly eastern shore Maryland or
Virginia see Chrysler Museum book Raised-Panel Furniture
1739-1830, 18/19th century. Prov: A NH/NY collection.
Estimate $2,500-3,000
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188. Mahogany Hepplewhite Beau
Brummell, a fold open top over a cabinet door, over an open shelf
supported by 4 square tapering legs ending in brass cup castors, 21
square, 36 tall, 19th century English. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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190A. Set
of 6 Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs, set of 5 side chairs with a
similar arm chair. A foliate carved crest over a pierced splat over
slip seats (old needlework upholstery), over 4 molded edge straight
legs, old refinished condition, 18/19th century, English,
37 ½ T x 20 D x 23 Wide (armchair). Provenance: A New Hampshire &
New York collection.
Estimate $1,200 |
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191. Mahogany Octagonal Tip Top
Table, a molded edge line inlaid tip top supported by a carved stop
fluted column & 3 cabriole legs with carved legs & pad feet, 30
diameter, 28 tall, probably 18th century England. Provenance: A New
Hampshire collection.
Estimate $700-900
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192. Mahogany Camel Back Sofa,
stretcher base carved in Chinese manner, red Damask upholstery,
minor wear, 75 wide. Provenance: A Florida collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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195. Mahogany Double Pedestal
Dining Table, with 2 leaves, inlaid & banded top, reeded saber legs
ending in square brass toe castors, 108 extended length, 46 wide,
29 ½ tall, 20th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $900-1,200
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195B. Set of 8 Hepplewhite Style
Dining Chairs, (6 side, 2 arm), arched crest over a pierced splat
with over upholstered seats set on tapered front legs ending in
spade feet, mahogany, 19/20th century American/English,
38 T x 20 D x 24 W (arm chair). Provenance: A New Hampshire & New
York collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,000 |
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198. Queen Ann Style Wing Chair,
maple stretcher base, with carved shell knees, chintz upholstery, 45
½ tall. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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199. Pair of Chippendale Style
Ribbon Back Chairs, mahogany over upholstered saddle seats, 37
tall. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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200. Chippendale Centennial Wing
Chair, shaped wings set on a ball & claw front feet. Provenance: A
New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $200-400
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202. Painted Blanket Box and One
Drawer Stand, box is line and red blotch painted, 43 wide; stand
has turned legs, 21½ tall & is refinished, 19th century, New
England.
Estimate $200-400
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203. Hepplewhite Curly Maple One
Drawer Stand and Shaped Top Candle Stand, 1 drawer stand, 29 tall
and has a cracked top; 28 tall candle stand with old restored top,
18th century New England. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection.
Estimate $200-400 |
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204. Country Queen Ann Style Arm
Chair, Spanish feet, black paint, 43 tall, 20th century.
Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $400-600 |
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208. Three Pieces Of Painted
Country Furniture: Red 6 shelf hanging shelf, 39 tall; a gray
childs seat & step stool; a green cut out end bench, all 19th
century American. Provenance: A Southern collection.
Estimate $300-500
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210. Queen Ann Style Side Chair,
stretcher base, ball & claw foot. Provenance: A Nashua, NH
collection.
Estimate 200-300
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