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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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 Lot Number and Description Images and Close-ups
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
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
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
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
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
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

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

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
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
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

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

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
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
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
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
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

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

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

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
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  
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
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

122. Mahogany Serpentine Front Hepplewhite Style Card Table, with line inlay & panels, 36” wide, 20th century. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection.
Estimate $200-400

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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
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

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 Ύ”D. (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

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
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

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

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

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

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
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  

181C. Yellow Pine Corner Cupboard, original built in, (architectural) with back boards added later by,” Sotheby’s  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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

199. Pair of Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Chairs, mahogany over upholstered saddle seats, 37” tall. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection.
Estimate $200-300

200. Chippendale Centennial Wing Chair, shaped wings set on a ball & claw front feet. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $200-400

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

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
204. Country Queen Ann Style Arm Chair, Spanish feet, black paint, 43” tall, 20th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $400-600

208. Three Pieces Of Painted Country Furniture: Red 6 shelf hanging shelf, 39” tall; a gray child’s seat & step stool; a green cut out end bench, all 19th century American. Provenance: A Southern collection.
Estimate $300-500

210. Queen Ann Style Side Chair, stretcher base, ball & claw foot. Provenance: A Nashua, NH collection.
Estimate 200-300

 

 


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