The Cobbs Auctioneers
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Antique and Fine Art Auction Saturday January 5th 2008 at 11AM
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, Peterborough NH
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7. Portsmouth, NH, Sheraton Mahogany Card Table,
elliptical front with cookie cutter corner conforming top having
lunette edge inlays, the front apron divided into 3 panels of tiger
maple and the central one with inlaid conch shell all set on 4
reeded legs, 36" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 29 1/2" tall, old refinish,
small repairs. Provenance: A mid-Atlantic collection.
Estimate $7,000-12,000
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17. Levi & Abel Hutchins Tall Clock,
maple case scrolled top and carved rosettes, (missing finials),
silver brass dial signed in the arched top, “Levi & Abel Hutchins,
Concord,” time/strike and calendar, old refinished case with
replaced base, 87 1/2" tall, appears to have original weights and
pendulum.
Provenance: Jaffrey, N.H. collection.
Estimate $7,000-10,000 |
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27. Salem Mahogany Federal Card Table,
serpentine case and conforming top with rare cock beaded central
drawer, turned reeded legs with star punch and carved corners over
leaf carvings, 38" wide x 18 1/4" deep x 29 1/2", old varnish
finish, early 19th century, school of Samuel F. McIntyre.
Provenance: A New Ipswich, New Hampshire estate.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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34. Pair Of Boston Classical Side Chairs,
rosewood, brass inlaid crest rail and medial slat, a continuous cast
brass flower petal string inlay set into the stiles, seat rail and
saber legs, cane seats, (also modern slip in upholstered seats,) 32
1/2" tall x 18" wide. A single matching side chair was donated to
the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and is in their permanent collection.
These are pictured in Jonathan Fairbanks’ book, “American Furniture
1620-To Present.” Some repairs, early 19th century. Provenance: A
New Hampshire and Delaware collection.
Estimate $4,000-6,000 |
 
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37. English Hepplewhite Bow Front Server,
a banded edge top over a case with 2 drawers flanking a central
drawer over a serpentine inlaid apron. All set on 6 tapered legs
ending in spade feet. Each drawer front is banded, the side drawers
have an inlaid oval with corner half round leaf inlays on a green
ground and the top of each leg has oval inlays on a green ground.
Appears to be early 19th century, 48" wide x 23"
diameter, 36" tall. A Jackson, NH collection.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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47. English Campaign Chest Of Drawers,
mahogany 2 part chest of 2 over 3 drawers, brass corners, side bands
and carry handles on each section side, set on a bracket style base,
40" x 20" diameter x 39 1/2" tall. Good overall condition, old
refinish, appears to be mid 19th century. Provenance: A Jackson, N.H collection.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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50. Regency Mahogany Music Stand,
rectangular lift top with music stop, with adjustable ratchet lid
support over a wallpaper lined and inlaid box, over a turned shaft
supported by 3 inlaid out swept legs ending in brass toe castors,
20" x 14 3/4" x 30" tall, early 19th century, English. Provenance: A
Jackson, New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $400-700 |
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55. English Oak Chippendale Slant Front Desk,
William and Mary style stepped interior with cubby holes over
drawers, 4 cock beaded graduated drawers, case set on an applied
bracket base, 35 1/2" wide x 20" deep x 39" tall, brasses are old
but not original, restoration, old refinished condition. Provenance:
A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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57. Marquetry Inlaid English Tea Table,
serpentine case with conforming dish top, central cock beaded drawer
and opposing candle slides, set on 4 cabriole legs ending in pad
feet, top inlaid with central oval of a compote with flowers and
birds, vine inlaid case and legs, probably 19th century, old varnish
finish, 32 1/2" wide x 22 1/2" deep x 28 3/4" tall. Provenance: A
Jackson, NH collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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67. English Mahogany Georgian Style Partners’ Desk,
double banks of 3 drawers on each side supporting a green tooled
leather top with 3 side by side drawers set into each side, applied
bracket base, 48" x 72" x 30 1/2" tall, early 20th century.
Provenance: A
Jackson, NH collection.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
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68. Twentieth Century Leather Desk Chair,
green leather with tufted back and seat, open shaped wooden arms, 5
legs (castors) swivel base, 41" tall. Provenance: A Jackson, NH
collection.
Estimate $150-250
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69. Twentieth Century Leather Desk Chair,
green leather with tufted back and seat, rolled arms on a 5 leg
(castors) swivel base, 44" tall. Provenance: A Jackson, N.H
collection.
Estimate $150-250
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75. Cherry And Mahogany Empire Server,
rectangular top over 3 graduated drawers flanked by 4 drawers, 2 are
bottle drawers over 4 cupboard doors all set on turned legs. Appears
to have the original brass pulls, 49" x 20 3/4" D. x 46" tall,
mid-Atlantic area Ca. 1810-20, an old refinished surface.
Provenance: A Hollis New Hampshire estate.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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77. Labeled Mahogany “Cheval” Mirror,
carved, reeded posts and rails form a frame for a swivel mirror set
on 4 carved & molded swept out legs ending in brass toe castors,
original paper label on back of mirror, “John Mayler, Suffolk
Street, London,” England, 70" tall x 31", early 19th century.
Provenance: A New Hampshire and Delaware collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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78. Painted Oval Tray On Stand,
early 19th century tray with reticulated edge, later decoration of a
pheasant, 30" long x 23 1/2" wide x 19 " tall, 20th century
mahogany stand with tapered legs. Provenance: A Jackson N.H.
collection.
Estimate $300-500
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82. New York Mahogany Federal Work Table Attributed To George W.
Miller of New York City,
cabinet maker 1821-1831, (see reference material available for
virtually identical one shown in the magazine
Antiques,
May 1973 pg. 964). Rectangular banded top over 3 flush fitting
drawers (the top fitted for inks etc.). Carved and turned pedestal
supported by 4 carved legs with paw feet (castors replaced), 18" x
22" x 30" tall. Provenance: A Southern collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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83. Set Of Five New York Classical Side Chairs,
mahogany paneled veneered crest, molded stiles and rails with
pierced & carved splat, upholstered slip seats (poplar secondary
wood), front saber legs, 18" x 20" x 33" tall, some restoration,
early 19th century. Provenance: A Peterborough, N.H collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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85. Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair,
high arched bow with 7 spindles, splay arms with turned arm
supports, a saddle seat supported by 4 turned legs with an “H”
stretcher, old worn varnish finish, 36" tall x 26 1/2" wide x 15"
seat height, 18/19th century, New England. Provenance: A
Peterborough, NH collection.
Estimate $400-600
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86. Curly Maple Federal Candle Stand,
cloverleaf shaped tip top, urn turned shaft set on 3 out swept legs
with curled up toes, early 19th century New England, 17" x 21 1/2" x
29 1/4" tall, old refinish. Provenance: A Southern collection.
Estimate $400-600 |
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87. Federal Mahogany Breakfast Table,
rectangular drop leaf top with rounded corners, top supported by a
case with double swing out supports and set on a turned pedestal
base. Four molded out swept legs with brass paw castored feet, 44" x
53" open x 29" tall, Boston/New England, early 19th century, old
finish with some stains on the top. Provenance: A Jackson NH
collection.
Estimate $400-700 |
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87A. Mahogany Federal Candle Stand
- Rounded corner mahogany tip top, acanthus carved shaft set on 3
carved paw feet, old varnish finish, 24" x 18 3/4", 27" tall, N.E.
19th century. Prov. A Mass collection.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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88. Walnut Veneered English Chippendale Mirror,
gilded pierced and carved phoenix bird crest over a mold edge with
gilded liner, scalloped base, a rare size, 26" tall x 28" wide, the
back has an early 19th century newspaper “The Antigallican Monitor”
pages attached to the back boards, old refinish & re gilding.
Provenance: A Jackson NH. collection.
Estimate $700-1,000
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90. Red And Black Painted Blanket Chest,
rectangular top enclosing a till over 2 flush fitting drawers over a
French footed base, 40" wide x 18" deep x 38" tall. Appears to have
the original brasses, some wear & scratches. Provenance: A New
Hampshire and Delaware collection.
Estimate $700-1,000
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91A. Chippendale Bow Front Chest
with writing slide, mahogany molded edge single board top over a
rare beaded edge pull out writing slide over 4 graduated cock beaded
drawers set on an applied bracket base with flaring feet, replaced
brasses, old refinish, Massachusetts late 18th century, 40" case 24"
deep x 35 1/4" tall. Prov. a Mass collection.
Estimate $3,500-4,500 |
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97. Boston Mahogany Chippendale Slant Front Desk,
a divided interior with drawers over cubby holes, 4 graduated
drawers with a cock beaded case, all set on 4 large ball & claw feet
with a center drop, dirty old color, old replaced brasses, 41" wide
x 20 1/2" deep x 33" tall, writing surface, Massachusetts ca.
1780-90. Provenance: Descended from the Col. Edward L. Bailey (Civil
War veteran,) Estate. Bailey resided in the original farm house of
Theodore Goffe & his family, South River Rd. in Bedford, NH.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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103. Hepplewhite Tavern Table,
rectangular breadboard end 2 board top set on a beaded edge 4
tapered leg base with a shaped apron in the old red paint, 40 1/2" x
27 1/2" x 26 3/4" tall, New England, 18/19th Century. Provenance: A
New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $600-1,000 |
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105. Scalloped Back Sheraton Dressing Stand,
double deck top (1 over 2 drawers,) with strong scalloped backsplash
over wide drawer set on 4 turned legs, 26 1/4" wide x 15" deep x 36
1/2" tall, Vermont or New Hampshire, early 19th century, birch and
pine in old refinished condition. Provenance: A Vermont collection.
Estimate $500-1,000
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118. Sheraton Mahogany Banquet Table,
2 part “D” shaped with center drop leaves, each section set on 4
rope turned legs ending in cup castors, 90" open, 48" wide, 29"
tall, banding added, early 19th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $1,800-2,500
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127. Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest,
4 drawers, mahogany top above a conforming case, turret tops to
fluted & turned legs, cock beaded drawers, 38 1/2" case x 17 3/4"
top depth x 36 3/4" tall, damage to beading, 19th century New
England. Provenance: A New Hampshire and Delaware collection.
Estimate $600-1,200
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132. Mahogany Sheraton Campaign Day Bed,
a wooden folding frame with a carved back, seat, leg rest, set on 4
Sheraton legs resting on wooden & brass castors, adjustable back
rest, 73 1/2" long x 23 3/4" wide, 19th century English. Provenance:
A New Hampshire and Delaware collection.
Estimate $700-1,000 |
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149. Brace Back Fan Back Windsor Side Chair,
7 spindle back with turned posts, saddle seat (crack) over turned
leg “H” stretcher base, red and blue paint over black, 38" tall, New
England circa 1790. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $400-700 |
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157. Pineapple Carved Empire Chest Of Drawers,
deck top with 2 drawers over 4 drawers with cookie corner and carved
column corners, all set on 4 turned legs, New England early 19th
century, 39 3/4" case width x 20" deep x 44" tall, old Chippendale
brasses are replacing a center knob pull. Provenance: A Jackson, NH
collection.
Estimate $300-500
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160. English Hepplewhite Chest Of Drawers/Server,
rectangular banded edge top over 2 over 3 graduated banded drawers,
set on a bracket base, 47 1/2" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 43 1/2” tall,
Chippendale brasses replace a center pull knob, 19th century,
England. Provenance: A Jackson, NH collection.
Estimate $500-1,000 |
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162. English Hepplewhite Card Table,
“D” form, line inlaid, molded edge top set on a conforming line
inlaid case with a central panel with inlaid rooster, green wood
background, supported by 4 square tapering inlaid cuffed legs, (2
swing) ending in brass cup castors, 35 1/2" wide x 17 1/2" deep x
29" tall, 18/19th century, English. Provenance: A Jackson, NH
collection.
Estimate $600-1,000 |
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164. Mahogany Hepplewhite Card Table,
a fold over cut corner top with rope inlaid edge resting on a
conforming rope inlaid case upheld by 4 square tapering legs, one
swing, 37" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 29" tall, probably 19th century
English. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH collection.
Estimate $400-600
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187. “Stroud” Baby Grand Player Piano,
mahogany case with center roller action, electric driven, plays but
needs some tuning and servicing, 55" wide case x 61" long. Has
numerous paper rolls in the box. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $500-1,000 |
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195. Paint Decorated Blue Blanket Chest,
with linked red ovals, a central heart & corner spandrels, shaped
bootjack ends, applied molding at the lower case, 39 1/2" long x 15
3/4" deep, 20 1/2" tall, paint loss to top, red decoration possibly
later, 18/19th century, New England. Provenance: A Massachusetts
collection.
Estimate $600-1,000 |
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196. Red Paint Blanket Chest,
shaped bootjack ends, applied molding to the bottom of the case,
interior till, butt hinges, 37 1/2" long, 15 1/4" deep, 20" tall,
19th century American. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection.
Estimate $300-500
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197. Gray Painted Sea Chest,
applied beckets for old rope handles, canted front, 2 interior tills
& shelf, molded lid, 3 strap hinges, 50" long, 18" deep, 17" tall,
paint loss to top, 18th century American. Provenance: A New Ipswich,
NH collection.
Estimate $300-500
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202. New Hampshire Maple Chest On Chest,
top section has 5 graduated lipped drawers, a bottom section with 4
graduated lipped drawers, set on an applied bracket base, married,
refinished, restored and replaced brasses, 18th century. Provenance:
A Hancock, NH estate.
Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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205. Mahogany Empire Card Table,
serpentine molded edge top, conforming case with 4 reed turned legs,
the front legs with spool & leaf carving, 37 1/4" wide x 17" deep x
30" tall (closed), old refinished condition, MA or NH, circa 1810.
Provenance: A Hancock,
NH estate.
Estimate $400-700 |
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206. Pine Chippendale Chest Of Four Drawers,
4 drawers tall with split drawer top. 3 lower drawers flanked by
fluted pilasters, replaced brass, restored bracket base, refinished,
38 1/2" wide x 20" deep x 33 3/4" tall, 18/19th century American.
Provenance: A California collection.
Estimate $400-600
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230. French Louis XVI style Desk & Side Chair,
mahogany & rosewood, top with 5 herringbone veneered drawers flanked
by carved pilasters, lower section with fold over tooled leather
writing surface, over a single wide central drawer set on a turned
medial stretcher base, 36" wide x 23" x 38" tall. Both
English/French 19/20th century. Provenance: A Boston collection.
Estimate $600-1,000 |
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245. Hepplewhite New Hampshire Card Table,
rectangular fold over top and case with a wide lipped drawer, all
set on 4 tapered legs, 36" wide x 17 1/4" deep x 28 1/2" tall
(closed), refinished, water stain on top, maple & pine, late 19th
century. Provenance: A Hancock NH collection.
Estimate $400-700 |
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267. Bow Back Windsor Side Chair,
bamboo turned, 17 1/2" tall, leather upholstered seat, chipping to
black paint, 19th century American. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $300-500
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268. Mahogany Late Chippendale Side Chair,
arched back, carved splat, stretcher base, over upholstered seat,
back repair, 38" tall x 22" wide (seat), 18th century American.
Provenance: A New Hampshire estate, Melbourne House, Newport, RI.
Estimate $200-300
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277. Set of 4 Mahogany Ribbon Back Side Chairs,
Chippendale style, stretcher base, beaded legs, 37 1/2" tall, 20th
century. Provenance: A Jackson, NH collection.
Estimate $300-500
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287. Walnut Queen Ann Style Wing Chair,
pink damask upholstery, front and rear cabriole legs ending in
platform pad feet, 45" tall, 20th century English/American.
Provenance: A Jackson, NH estate.
Estimate $200-300
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295. William And Mary Butterfly Table,
oval drop leaf top supported by 2 swing out butterfly wings over an
end drawer, splay leg, base block stretchers and vase ring turnings,
old refinish maple & pine, restored, 25 2/4" tall x 12 1/4" wide,
top opens to 33 1/3" long x 23 1/2" wide, 18th century, New
Hampshire or Massachusetts. Provenance: A Southern collection.
Estimate $400-700
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300. Mahogany Chippendale Style Tea Table,
pierced galley & legs ending in blocks, a mid shelf, 27 3/4" long x
14 1/4" wide x 27 3/4" tall, 20th century. Provenance: A New
Hampshire collection.
Estimate $200-300
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