The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique Estate Auction Saturday
July 11th at 10am
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, 50 Jaffrey Road, Peterborough NH
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6 Continental Marquetry Inlaid
Server, top section with 2
shelves supported by scrolled sides and mirrored back, bottom
section with 2 drawers over 2 oval paneled doors, all set on 4 ball
feet, all over fruitwood inlays of baskets of flowers with vines, 67
1/2"tall x 47 1/2" wide x 21" deep, mid 19th c. Provenance:
Descended in a Keene, NH family. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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10 English Mahogany Breakfront,
dental molded crown molding over a 3 part glazed door bookcase upper
section with adjustable shelves, sitting on a 3 part lower section
with paneled cupboard doors enclosing set of drawers, 90" tall x 92"
wide, lower section also has pull out slides in each section, the
center one flanked by candle slides, 18/19th c. Provenance: Wilton
Center, NH collection, the Cobbs Auctioneers lot 58, March 2003,
(label on reverse, Max Webber, Inc.,) Spofford, NH collection.
Estimate $8,000-12,000 |
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12 English Chippendale Tambour
Commode, scalloped tray top
with side handles over a tambour compartment (as is), over a pull
out seat which appears as 2 drawers, 31" tall x 20 1/2" wide x 18
1/2" deep, 18/19th c, mahogany, potty seat has been removed.
Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate
$200-300 |
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19 Philadelphia Chippendale Card Table,
rectangular molded edge lift top over a conforming case with a wide
drawer over a carved gadrooned edge, molded straight legs with
carved brackets, 31" case width, 30" tall x 15 3/4" deep (top),
brasses appear to be original, old refinish. Provenance:
Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate
$7,000-10,000 |
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23 Mahogany Floral Inlaid Candle
Stand, serpentine shaped
top inlaid in the center and corners with a flower and line inlaid
edge over a reeded urn shaped shaft set on 3 cabriole legs ending in
pad feet, probably Nantucket, MA, origin circa 1800, good old
finish, 21" wide top x 30 1/2" tall. Provenance: Peterborough , NH
and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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27A
Dunlap
New Hampshire Candle Stand,
19th century paint decoration over the original red paint, octagonal top
over an urn shaped shaft with hexagonal blocks at the top and base, 3 cabriole
legs with double pegged tennons, top 13 1/4" wide x 26 1/2" tall, see #95, "The
Dunlap's and Their Furniture," for a stand with the same base, Major Dunlap
Cabinet Maker late 18th century,
NH.
Provenance: A
Peterborough , NH collection,
Skinner auction. Estimate $15,000-25,000 |
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27B Paint Decorated Dome Top Box, yellow and
brown paint decoration, each side including the back has a painted panel and
border, old untouched surface, 25 3/4" wide x 14" deep x 11 1/2" tall, NH, VT or
ME, early 19th century. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $4,000-6,000 |
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29 Oval Maple Splay Leg Tea Table,
oval 2 board maple top set on a rectangular case with 4 way splay
vase and ring turned legs, stretcher base over 4 ball, ring and
spade feet, old refinished color, New England c. 1750, 32" wide x 27
1/2" deep x 27" tall. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ,
Americana collection.
Estimate $6,000-9,000 |
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38 Cherry Queen Ann Lowboy,
molded edge rectangular top on a 30" wide case containing 1 wide
drawer over 3 small drawers, the center one being shell carved over
a shaped apron with acorn drops, all supported by 4 cabriole legs
ending in pad feet, appears to have the original batwing brasses,
southern Massachusetts, c. 1750, refinished, top, 22" x 35" x 30"
tall. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection.
Estimate $7,000-10,000
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39 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair,
arched bow back with 7 spindles, bulbous turned arm supports and
splay legs supporting a saddle seat, 37 1/2" tall x 15 1/2" seat
height, older overall red/brown finish with wear, New England circa
1800. Provenance: Concord , NH estate collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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48 Mahogany Hepplewhite 2 Drawer Stand,
delicate form, 14 1/2" x 14 3/4", x 28" tall split top, 19th century
New England . Provenance: A New Jersey collection. Estimate $400-600 |
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55 Florentine Style Settee,
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. Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection,
California estate auction. Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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56 Pair
of Florentine Style Arm Chairs, matching lot 55, 37" tall x 31" wide, 20th
century. Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection, California estate auction.
Estimate 1,000-1,500 |
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58 Mahogany Queen Ann Tray Top Tea
Table, applied molded tray
top with indented corners set on a rectangular case with an applied
scalloped edge apron supported by 4 cabriole legs ending in pad
feet, New England c. 1750-60, old refinished condition, cracks, 28"
x 18 1/2" x 27" tall. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ,
Americana collection. Estimate $15,000-25,000 |
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63 Ladies Chippendale Slant Front
Desk, curly maple case just
29" wide, divided interior with shell carved prospect door flanked
by pull out storage boxes and cubby holes over drawers, 4 lipped
graduated drawers set on an applied bracket base with a central
drop, replaced brasses, refinished and a 29" writing surface.
Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $2,500-3,500 |
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64A
Connecticut Cherry
Chippendale Linen Press, top section with 2 flat paneled doors
flanked by a champhered fluted corners with lambs tongues over a 2
drawer base (split top drawer), set on a ball and claw front feet
and ogee back feet base, lower Connecticut River area, late 18th
century, 45 1/2" lower case x 83 1/2" tall, old refinish, replaced
brasses. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate
$3,000-5,000 |
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74 Chickering Rosewood "Cocked Hat"
Grand Piano, manufactured in 1859 serial #21973, 82" long, 58"
wide, rare and unusual canted keyboard, in unrestored condition,
ivory keys, small veneer losses. Comes with a piano report by
William Faller of Temple , NH . Provenance: A Lyndeborough, NH
estate. Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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74A "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 $1,000-1,500
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75 Steinway and Sons Baby Grand
Piano, refinished mahogany case, "Model M, serial #222893," a
condition report on the piano is available, good playing condition,
comes with a mahogany bench, 57" x 67" long. Provenance: Used at
Rivermead Retirement Community, Peterborough , NH until recently.
Estimate $9,000-12,000 |

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82 Tray Top Snake Foot Candle Stand,
rectangular cherry top with applied tray edge over a baluster shaped
shaft supported by 3 cabriole legs with snake feet, refinished,
Connecticut area circa 18/19th century, 17 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 27"
tall. Provenance: A Pennsylvania collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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83 Pair of Queen Ann Shell Carved
Side Chairs, mahogany shell and leaf carved crests over parrot
beak splats, spooned posts, slip seats supported by shell carved
cabriole legs terminating in ball & claw feet, refinished, corner
blocks replaced, 39 1/2" tall x 22" wide knees, appears to be from
New York, mid 18th century, a similar pair are pictured #132 page
114 in "American Chairs" by John T. Kirk. Provenance: Peterborough
, NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $12,000-18,000 |
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97 New England Federal Candle Stand,
molded edge mahogany coffin shaped tip top over a ring turned
baluster shaped shaft set on 3 tall cabriole legs terminating in
padded snake feet, late 18th century, refinished, 21" x 16" x 29
1/2" tall. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana
collection. Estimate $400-700
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98 Set of Four Mahogany Chippendale
Side Chairs, shell carved Cupid's bow crest over a bow back with
solid parrots beak splat, slip seat supported by front cabriole legs
ending in ball and claw feet, through tennon seat rails, 18th
century Philadelphia , old refinished condition. Provenance:
Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection, Ginsberg & Levi
label on inside of the front seat rail. Estimate $15,000-25,000
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107 French Wrought Iron Garden Bench, 19th century
bench with scrolled arms and legs, 60" wide x 28" deep x 33 1/2" tall, outdoor
condition with traces of white and green paint. Provenance: A Southern, New
Hampshire collection, NH and French collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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108 Chippendale Chest of Four Drawers, molded edge
rectangular top over a case with reeded 1/4 columns having 4 graduated cock
beaded drawers set on 4 ogee feet, Pennsylvania area, late 18th century, 38 3/4"
case width x 21 1/2" deep x 39" tall, old refinished condition, replaced
brasses, walnut primary wood. Provenance: Hancock , NH collection, Pennsylvania
estate. Estimate $3,000-4,000 |
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108A
Pennsylvania
Chippendale Tall Chest, 6 drawers tall (3 over 4), flanked by
fluted 1/4 columns and set on 4 ogee feet, walnut, 40" wide x 64
3/4" tall x 22 1/2" deep, 18th century, old refinish, replaced
brasses and small repairs. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire
collection. Estimate $4,000-6,000 |
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109 Hepplewhite One Drawer Stand, swirled mahogany
top over a 1 drawer case supported by 4 tapered legs, New England c. 1810, 15" x
18" x 29 1/2" tall. Appears to have the original brass pull, old refinished
color. Provenance: A central Massachusetts collection. Estimate $200-300 |

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124 Pair of
Rosewood Arm Chairs, bamboo carved frame, pagoda form crest above a
carved back splat inset with velvet cushion, 20th century Chinese.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $400-700
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126 Dressing Stand, ornately carved crest with
gilded round carved medallion of house, with4 panels, the top a mirror, the
carved and gilded panel of warriors, the third a carved and gilded panel and the
fourth carved sliding doors revealing a cubby, set on a square leg stretcher
base with a drawer, 65 1/2" tall, 19th century Chinese. Provenance: A
Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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130 French Carved Armoire, arched crown molding
over a conforming arched case and double paneled doors over a scalloped apron,
the interior has divided shelves and drawers, 63" wide (top molding) x 95 1/2"
tall x 23" deep, 18/19th century France. Provenance: A New Hampshire , Paris ,
France collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000 |
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131 French Prayer
Desk, walnut or fruitwood, canted lift top with applied molding for
a holding a book above a pinned case with ornately paneled
door and sides, 34 1/2" tall x 25 1/2" deep, 18/19th century
Continental. Provenance: A Milford , NH estate. Estimate $500-900
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132 15/16th Century Continental Oak Coffer, stile
and rail construction, the front having 4 carved vertical panels of busts of
people, 69 1/2" wide x 27" deep x 35" tall; the top appears to be a 19th century
replacement, the feet were worn or cut off some time ago. Provenance: An
Arizona/NH estate collection. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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133 Pair Of English Wing Chairs, mahogany frames
with rope molding outlining the wings and back with 4 carved cabriole legs
terminating in a scrolled French style foot, appears to be custom made in
the late 19/e. 20th century, 43 1/2" tall x 31 1/2" wide. Provenance: A Dublin ,
NH and Washington D.C. estate. Estimate $700-1,000 |
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134 Provincial
Louis XV inlaid Fruitwood Poudreuse, country, a lift up top and
sides opening to reveal a central mirror above a writing slide &
drawer, the right side reveals an open compartment above a drawer,
the left side reveals a cover fitted compartment covered with blue
fabric above a false drawer, supported by 4 cabriole legs, minor
chips, 18/19th century, probably French. Provenance: A Hancock, NH &
France collection. Estimate $300-500
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135 French Paint Decorated Tall Clock, rectangular
bonnet top housing a brass face with enamel numerals. Time, strike and calendar
movement, original brass pendulum, floral paint decoration on a red ground, the
lower panel has an oval painted scene of a man and a woman fleeing some danger,
95 1/2" tall x 22" wide all base, 8 1/2" deep, early 19th century.
Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection, California estate auction. Estimate
$3,000-5,000 |
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138 Pair of 17th Century Style Italian Arm Chairs,
over sized, ornately hand carved, upholstered backs and seats, pierced carved
crests and bases, 20th century, 60" tall x 28" wide seat. Provenance: A
Peterborough collection. Estimate $400-700 |
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140 Pair of Walnut Chairs, overall carved with
shaped backs, sunflower carved seat, gargoyle faces on the medial stretcher,
trestle type base, 19/20th century Continental. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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142 Pair of Rosewood Tables, bamboo carved, 22" x
17" tall, 20th century Chinese. Provenance: A Peterborough collection. Estimate
$150-250 |
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144 Rice Paper Screen On Stand, 2 panels, cherry
blossoms above a stream, screen 60" square, black lacquer base, 10" tall,
19/20th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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145 Kimono Rack, 4 central carved panels and
dragon head finials on either side of crest, 79" wide, 65 1/2" tall, 19/20th
century Chinese. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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149 Birdcage Windsor Chairs, assembled set of 6
including the armchair, old refinish, stretcher repair to one, some roughage
overall, 19th century American. Provenance: An Arizona/NH collection. Estimate
$500-700 |
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149A
Mahogany
Serpentine Top Candle Stand, swirled mahogany shaped tip top,,
urn shaped shaft set on 3 cabriole legs with pad feet, old
refinish, 20" x 20" x 28 3/4", North Shore, MA c. 1780. Provenance:
A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $2,000-2,800 |
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150 Country Queen Ann Maple
Corner Chair, scrolled arm rests over 2 slats, rush seat supported by 4 block
and vase turned posts with double stretcher, front Spanish foot, old refinished
condition, MA/NH mid 18th century, 30" across arms x 28 1/4" tall x 18 1/2" seat
height. Provenance: A Southborough, MA collect estate. Estimate $600-1,000
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152 Set of Four Bow Back Windsor Side
Chairs, dark stained refinish, one split seat, bamboo turnings,
one repaired bow, minor imperfections, 18/19th century American.
Provenance: A Concord , NH estate. Estimate $300-500 |
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153 Two Mahogany Chippendale Mirrors,
one 27" tall with applied Sheaf of wheat and 29" tall with
applied eagle finial, both with carved crests and bases, 18/19th
century. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection.
Estimate $200-400 |
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154 Mahogany Birdcage Tip Top Tea Table,
a 34" diameter figured round top supported by a birdcage with
turnings supported by an urn turned shaft resting on three carved
cabriole legs with an interrupted carved curve to each leg ending in
pad feet. 18th C. American. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ.
Estimate: $800-1200 |
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155 Windsor Foot Stool, turned
scribed legs supporting a shaped upholstered top 18" wide, 8 1/2"
tall c. 1810, New England . Provenance: Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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156 Hepplewhite Mahogany Card Table,
a fold over ovolu shaped inlaid edge top set on a conforming case
inlaid around the bottom, a central light wood inlaid diamond panel
and a rectangular light wood panel atop each front rectangular
double tapered cuffed inlaid leg, old refinish, 35" wide, 29 1/2
tall. 18th/19th C. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection.
Estimate $1000-1500
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158 Mahogany Ball and Claw Foot Oxbow
Slant Font Desk, the fall front lid opens to reveal two sets of
drawer over valanced cubby sections flanking a central space with
valanced drawer over a cubby and plain drawer, above four shaped
front drawers in a conforming case set on four ball and claw feet;
44"wide, 45" overall height; branded on the back boards "W.
APPLETON," appears to have original post and ball brass, 18th C.
Boston. Provenance: A Massachusetts Collection. Estimate $2000-3000
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159 Cherry Hepplewhite Stand, 18"
wide top over a conforming one drawer case, supported by 4 square
tapering legs, 18/19th century, New England . Provenance: A New
York collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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164
Queen Ann Style High
Boy, fan carved top section 3 over 3 drawers, lower section 1
over 3 drawers with central fan, 36" wide x 19" deep x 65" tall,
20th century bench made.
Provenance: A
Connecticut estate. Estimate
$800-1,200 |
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178 Mahogany Paw Foot Book Case,
glass front doors with line and fan inlay, 6 panes with applied
shaped decoration, adjustable shelves, 58 1/2" wide x 57" tall, 19th
century American. Provenance: A Gardner , MA estate. Estimate
$600-900 |
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179 Cherry Snake Foot Candle Stand,
a 15" x 15 1/4" square top over a turned urn shaft, 18/19th century
American. Provenance: A Southborough, MA collect estate. Estimate
$300-500 |
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193 Cherry Snake Foot Tip Top Tea
Table, champhored edge top supported on a vase turned shaft
resting on 3 cabriole legs, 30" diameter, 18th century American.
Provenance: A Massachusetts estate. Estimate $500-700 |
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194 Sheraton Bow Front Chest, 4
mahogany veneered drawer fronts, carved eared back splash, turret
corner top supported by turned and reeded front legs and turned back
legs, 37" case width, old brass, 1810, New England. Estimate
$400-700 |
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195 Queen Ann Snake Foot Candle Stand,
19" diameter top, round chestnut cleat, cherry, vase and ring turned
shaft, one replaced pad foot and minor imperfections, no finish,
probably 18th century Connecticut . Provenance: A Dublin NH estate.
Estimate $200-400 |
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196 Two Side Chairs: A Boston form
upholstered back and seat vase and ring turnings, bulbous front
stretcher, pierced Spanish feet and a refinished banister back with
rush seat, both 18th century American. Provenance: A Southborough,
MA estate. Estimate $100-200
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197 Walnut Tapered Leg Farm Table,
3 board top pins onto conforming rectangular base set on 4 tapered
legs, 44 1/2" long, 30" wide x 29" tall, old surface, c. 1800
Pennsylvania. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection, Pennsylvania
family estate. Estimate $400-700 |
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197A
Pennsylvania
William and Mary Tavern Table,
pinned on 3 board pine top over a case with 2
side by side drawers supported by
vase double ring turned legged stretcher base, 47 1/2" wide x 29
1/2" deep x 30 1/2" tall, a red wash on the base.
Provenance: A southern
New Hampshire collection. Estimate
$1,200-1,800 |
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202 Pine Jelly Cupboard, molded
edge tray top above 2 paneled doors set on an arched bracket base,
60" tall x 42" wide, 19th century American, replaced hinges.
Provenance: A Vermont , and Salem , MA collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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203 Rosewood grained Dressing Table,
Sheraton Empire, 2 drawer deck top with carved back splash, a curved
long drawer and 4 turned legs, 42" tall x 33" case width, c. 1830
American. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $200-300
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204 Red Painted Pine One Drawer Blanket
Chest, shaped cutout sides applied front bracket and 39 1/2"
wide, 31" tall, 19th century American. Provenance: A Peterborough ,
NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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205 18th Century NH Batten Door, in
old surface, 77 1/2" tall, 34 1/2" wide. Provenance: A Lyndeboro,
NH, 18th century farm. Estimate $100-200 |
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212 Pine Set of 15 Drawers in
a rectangular case, 33" wide x 31" tall, refinished, nailed drawers, 19th
century American. Provenance: A New York State collection. Estimate $200-400
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213 Cherry Hepplewhite Card Table,
a fold over top with ovolu corners above a rectangular case
supported by tapering legs, 36" wide x 29 1/2" tall, old refinish,
19th century American. Provenance: A Southboro, MA estate. Estimate
$300-500
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215 William and Mary Tavern Table,
pine bread board top above a conforming one drawer box stretchered
vase and a ring turned leg base, 37" long x23" wide, 25" tall,
patches to 2 board top, 18th century American. Provenance: A
Southboro, MA estate. Estimate $700-1,000 |
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221 Hepplewhite Mahogany Server, 2
stepped back shelves over a base with a cross banded top over a wide
drawer over 2 metal latticework panel doors set on French style
feet, 38 1/2" wide x 13 1/2" deep x 54" tall, England early 19th
century. Provenance: Rivermead, Peterborough , NH collection.
Estimate $600-900 |
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222 Mahogany Sheraton Stand, molded
edge top above a 2 drawer mid-shelf and 4 turned legs, 23" wide x 28
1/2" tall, 18/19th century England. Provenance: Rivermead,
Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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230 Walnut Sheraton Chest of Four
Drawers, paneled sides, 4 turned feet, 40" wide x 39" tall x 20
1/2" deep, refinished, replaced brass, 19th century American.
Provenance: An Arizona collection. Estimate $400-700
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236 Mahogany Queen Ann Massachusetts
Style Slipper Chair, shape upholstered back and seat, carved
shells on the knees, 20th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate 100-200 |
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237 Birch Tip Top Candle Stand, cut
corner top, urn turned shaft, multi wood inlays around bottom,
arched legs ending in spade feet, legs repinned, a break to one leg,
c.1810, NH. Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection. Estimate $200-300
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238 Walnut Queen Ann Pennsylvania Style
Highboy, a 5 drawer top, the top being split, set on a trifid
foot base, 42 1/2 " wide x 69" tall, 20th C., A gift to Lila and
Frances Stokes in 1912. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection.
Estimate $400-700.
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240 Red Painted Pine Corner Cupboard,
an open top over 2 board doors, 78" tall, 38" wide, 19th century
American, restoration. Provenance: A New York State collection.
Estimate $400-600 |
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247 Birch Hepplewhite Drop Leaf Table,
rectangular shaped corner top over a conforming case supported by 4
slender square tapering legs, 37 1/4" long x 28 1/2" tall, 19th
century American. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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249 Maple and Poplar Empire Tall Post
Bed, a shaped headboard and a blanket rail at the foot, 57" x
80" overall size, 68" tall, width extended, 19th century American.
Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $200-400 |
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252 "Riley Whiting" Tall Clock,
refinished pine case with heart cutout waist door, (probably later
cutout); 88" tall, Connecticut River Valley . E. 19th century.
Provenance: A Heartland, Vermont collection. Estimate $600-1,000
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