Shaker Auction 2015 2015-10-12 Auction - 250 Price Results - Willis Henry Auctions Inc. in MA - Page 10
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

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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WOOD BOX Pine, original orange painted finish, brass: WOOD BOXPine, original orange painted finish, brass hinged lid, pair of cleats under the lid attached with three countersunk screws, interior with appropriate wear for wood used for stoves, c. 1850,
0217: WOOD BOX Pine, original orange painted finish, brassEst. $1,000-$2,000
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LINEN CHEST Pine, original red painted finish, nailed: LINEN CHESTPine, original red painted finish, nailed leather hinges with symmetrically placed rosehead nails (loose), interior is partitioned into three separate storage units, three shaped cleats
0220: LINEN CHEST Pine, original red painted finish, nailedEst. $1,500-$2,000
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WOODENWARE COLLECTION Cherry, maple and other: WOODENWARE COLLECTIONCherry, maple and other hardwoods, finely carved kitchen spoon, tongs, large spool with brown thread, two wood ball strikers (possibly for a xylophone), cherry hat stretcher,
0223: WOODENWARE COLLECTION Cherry, maple and otherEst. $400-$600
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SMALL STORAGE CUPBOARD Maple and pine, single board: SMALL STORAGE CUPBOARDMaple and pine, single board pine top, over two inset vertical panel doors, brass pull, two removable breadboard shelves, inset vertical panel ends, molded base, Watervliet, NY,
0225: SMALL STORAGE CUPBOARD Maple and pine, single boardEst. $700-$1,000
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TWO SILHOUETTES Framed and glazed, originally: TWO SILHOUETTESFramed and glazed, originally cut by Helen and Nat Laughton, Richmond, VA, signed in ink "Bertha Lindsay and Penny", 4 3/4" x 6 3/4", and "Gertrude M. Soule", 6 3/4" x 4 3/4" (sight),
0226: TWO SILHOUETTES Framed and glazed, originallyEst. $400-$600
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OVAL BOX Pine and maple, chrome yellow stained finish,: OVAL BOXPine and maple, chrome yellow stained finish, small and finely shaped four fingers, symmetrically placed copper tacks, 3 3/8" h, 9" l, 6" d.
0234: OVAL BOX Pine and maple, chrome yellow stained finish,Est. $1,500-$2,500
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CANDLESTAND Cherry and maple, original varnish finish,: CANDLESTANDCherry and maple, original varnish finish, square top (19 3/4" x 20"), tall turned shaft, four peg legs with large oblong central ball, square beveled cleat attaching shaft to top with
0235: CANDLESTAND Cherry and maple, original varnish finish,Est. $1,500-$2,500
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WORK STAND Birch, original red stained finish,: WORK STANDBirch, original red stained finish, rectangular top with rounded edges, full length dovetailed drawer at one end, (never had a pull as it was notched underneath to grasp), square tapered
0237: WORK STAND Birch, original red stained finish,Est. $1,500-$2,500
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WORK TABLE Cherry and pine, traces of original red: WORK TABLECherry and pine, traces of original red stained finish, breadboard top, single dovetailed drawer with original brass pull, two small brass knobs, one on each side, probably to hold scissors
0240: WORK TABLE Cherry and pine, traces of original redEst. $1,500-$2,500