Shaker Auction 2015 2015-10-12 Auction - 250 Price Results - Willis Henry Auctions Inc. in MA
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SISTER'S SEWING DESK Butternut, pine secondary, varnishRARE SPIRIT LEAF GIFT MESSAGE Blue ink on paper,RARE MEETING HOUSE BENCH Birch and pine, traces of
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Pittsfield, MA, United States
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Shaker Auction 2015

Willis Henry Auctions Inc.

Willis Henry Auctions Inc.

Shaker antiques: Several painted cupboards and chests; fine trestle tables; Enfield meeting house bench and others; counters; chests; many outstanding drop leaf tables; work stands and wash stands; sets of dining chairs; tilt chairs; Elder's rockers; many oval boxes; a very rare bright red round box, carriers and pails, all in an array of colors; baskets; Shaker textiles; and more, including a rare collection of 1840's inspirational messages from Mt. Lebanon.
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SPIT BOX Maple and pine, light yellow tinted varnish: SPIT BOXMaple and pine, light yellow tinted varnish finish, three fingers, round head copper tacks on top rim and bottom circumference, excellent condition, 4" h, 11 1/2" dia, (ex. Don Emerich
0001: SPIT BOX Maple and pine, light yellow tinted varnishEst. $1,000-$3,000
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DRYING RACK Pine, original natural finish, two: DRYING RACKPine, original natural finish, two rectangular pine bars, and three vertical posts with lambs tongue carving, pegged and mortised, carved pine feet with posts through mortised and splined,
0002: DRYING RACK Pine, original natural finish, twoEst. $800-$1,200
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BLANKET Wool, hand woven, blue and white checkered: BLANKETWool, hand woven, blue and white checkered pattern, hand sewn hem, initialed "B" in blue, c. 1830-1840, very fine condition, 78" x 66" (with 33" loom width).
0003: BLANKET Wool, hand woven, blue and white checkeredEst. $400-$600
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OVAL CARRIER Pine and maple, original orange painted: OVAL CARRIERPine and maple, original orange painted finish, very finely shaped fixed hoop handle attached with five copper head tacks on both sides, two fingers, c. 1830-1840, found near Enfield, NH,
0004: OVAL CARRIER Pine and maple, original orange paintedEst. $3,000-$4,000
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WASH STAND Pine and birch, original yellow and red: WASH STANDPine and birch, original yellow and red stained finish, tall back with gently sloping sides, interior with left hand corner shelf, and carved and cutout circle for wash bowl, squared legs
0005: WASH STAND Pine and birch, original yellow and redEst. $7,000-$10,000
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ARMCHAIR Maple, original high ochre stained varnish: ARMCHAIRMaple, original high ochre stained varnish finish, four shaped slats, curvilinear arms terminating with flattened mushroom tenon caps, original woven rush seat, Second Family Chair Factory,
0006: ARMCHAIR Maple, original high ochre stained varnishEst. $1,000-$2,000
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WORK BASKET Black ash splint, heavy single wrapped rim,: WORK BASKETBlack ash splint, heavy single wrapped rim, carved side handles, round to square form with three inserted carved skids on the bottom raising the basket 1/2" to 1" off the floor, probably
0007: WORK BASKET Black ash splint, heavy single wrapped rim,Est. $600-$900
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OVAL BOX Maple, pine and cherry, original chrome yellow: OVAL BOXMaple, pine and cherry, original chrome yellow painted finish, three fingers, lid is cherry wood, small age line around left side of lid rim, small copper tacks, 1 3/4" h, 4 1/2" l.
0008: OVAL BOX Maple, pine and cherry, original chrome yellowEst. $3,000-$5,000
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OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark forest green: OVAL BOXMaple and pine, original dark forest green painted finish, two fingers, small copper tacks, painted green on the bottom, good patina, great wear on rim lid where a Shaker would grasp it to
0009: OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark forest greenEst. $2,000-$3,000
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WORK TABLE Walnut, original darkened red stain, single: WORK TABLEWalnut, original darkened red stain, single dovetailed drawer with small leather stops on the back, finely turned hardwood pull in ebony finish, square to turned and tapered legs, overall
0010: WORK TABLE Walnut, original darkened red stain, singleEst. $5,000-$7,000
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WORK BOX Figured birch and pine, original red stained: WORK BOXFigured birch and pine, original red stained varnish finish, overhung lipped rim (not applied, each side was cut with the rim intact), very fine dovetailed construction, interior fashioned
0011: WORK BOX Figured birch and pine, original red stainedEst. $1,000-$1,500
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SMALL WORK STAND Pine, original pumpkin red/orange: SMALL WORK STANDPine, original pumpkin red/orange stained finish, single drawer, dovetailed, single cherry turned pull, double pegged skirt to legs, classic tapered and turned legs, Enfield, CT, c.
0012: SMALL WORK STAND Pine, original pumpkin red/orangeEst. $3,000-$5,000
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OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original light lime green: OVAL BOXMaple and pine, original light lime green painted finish, three fingers, good overall patina, c. 1840, cinnamon fragrance inside, 2 3/4" h, 5 3/4" l.
0013: OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original light lime greenEst. $2,500-$3,500
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OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original cherry red painted: OVAL BOXMaple and pine, original cherry red painted finish, four fingers, good patina, medicinal herbs fragrance inside, 4 1/4" h, 11 1/8" l.
0014: OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original cherry red paintedEst. $3,000-$5,000
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ROCKING CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, traces of red with: ROCKING CHAIRMaple and tiger maple, traces of red with old refinish, tall elegant finials, four tiger maple graduated slats, rush seat, tiger maple rockers fixed to the stiles with bolts, flat
0015: ROCKING CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, traces of red withEst. $4,000-$6,000
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POPLARWARE BOX Trimmed in kid leather, tied with yellow: POPLARWARE BOXTrimmed in kid leather, tied with yellow silk ribbons, yellow silk lined interior with a separate pink silk tomato pincushion, stamped on bottom "Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine
0016: POPLARWARE BOX Trimmed in kid leather, tied with yellowEst. $500-$700
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BOTTLE CARRIER Walnut, original natural finish, finely: BOTTLE CARRIERWalnut, original natural finish, finely dovetailed rectangular form, sectioned to hold 28 small bottles, raised middle board with carved hole for carrying, a few sections have carved
0017: BOTTLE CARRIER Walnut, original natural finish, finelyEst. $1,000-$1,500
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RARE FOLDING LADDER Walnut, original varnish finish, on: RARE FOLDING LADDERWalnut, original varnish finish, on both sides are three matching shaped steps mortised through the vertical sides at the top and bottom steps, and thumbnail molded on the inside
0018: RARE FOLDING LADDER Walnut, original varnish finish, onEst. $1,500-$3,000
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CHILD'S SIDE CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained: CHILD'S SIDE CHAIRMaple, original dark walnut stained finish, three slats, red and green stripe taped seat, tilt chair (missing tilters), Mt. Lebanon, NY community chair, c. 1820-1830, 10 1/2" seat
0019: CHILD'S SIDE CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stainedEst. $1,000-$2,000
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RARE SPIRIT LEAF GIFT MESSAGE Blue ink on paper,: RARE SPIRIT LEAF GIFT MESSAGEBlue ink on paper, painted green on one side and natural white on opposite, "A Word of Love and blessing from Abraham of Old, the Father of the Faithful To Eliza Sharp,
0020: RARE SPIRIT LEAF GIFT MESSAGE Blue ink on paper,Est. $10,000-$20,000
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RARE SPIRIT CARD Blue ink on white paper, double sided,: RARE SPIRIT CARDBlue ink on white paper, double sided, "A card of love and notice from Blessed Mother Ann, to Eliza Sharp. January 25th 1843" on one side, and on the opposite side "A card of Love and
0021: RARE SPIRIT CARD Blue ink on white paper, double sided,Est. $4,000-$6,000
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RARE SMALL SPIRITUAL BOOKLET Aqua green colored cover,: RARE SMALL SPIRITUAL BOOKLETAqua green colored cover, with the edges of the pages and the inside covers tinted chrome yellow, and blue ink on white paper, "A Farewell Word or Parting notice from our
0022: RARE SMALL SPIRITUAL BOOKLET Aqua green colored cover,Est. $3,000-$5,000
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RARE SPIRITUAL "COPY OF A ROLL" Comprising 13 pgs, pink: RARE SPIRITUAL "COPY OF A ROLL"Comprising 13 pgs, pink cover with woven binding and thin pages, some chipping to outer pages of cover, pages moderately toned with some minor foxing, "A Copy of a Roll
0023: RARE SPIRITUAL "COPY OF A ROLL" Comprising 13 pgs, pinkEst. $3,000-$5,000
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RARE SPIRITUAL "COPY OF A LITTLE ROLL" Three pages,: RARE SPIRITUAL "COPY OF A LITTLE ROLL"Three pages, written on P&S embossed paper folded to make a booklet and folded in half, minor toning with soft edges and some small fold separations, "...brought
0024: RARE SPIRITUAL "COPY OF A LITTLE ROLL" Three pages,Est. $3,000-$5,000

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