Shaker Auction 2015

SISTER'S SEWING DESK Butternut, pine secondary, varnish

RARE 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.

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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RARE SPIRIT COMMUNICATION, "LOVELY VINYARD" "from: RARE SPIRIT COMMUNICATION, "LOVELY VINYARD""from Blessed Mother Ann to her Faithful Child, Eliza Sharp" of three pages, written on P&S embossed paper and Turkey Mill watermark, folded to make a

0025: RARE SPIRIT COMMUNICATION, "LOVELY VINYARD" "fromEst. $3,000-$5,000

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SHAKER EPHEMERA Collection of four pieces: two fully: SHAKER EPHEMERACollection of four pieces: two fully filled out Chantauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (1888-89 and 1889-90) tests taken by Sister Anna Dodgson of Mt. Lebanon, NY (the community

0026: SHAKER EPHEMERA Collection of four pieces: two fullyEst. $1,000-$2,000

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RARE SPIRIT POEM "From Mother Lucy to Eliza Sharp March: RARE SPIRIT POEM"From Mother Lucy to Eliza Sharp March 27th 1867" on two sides of a single page, soft corners with minor toning along edges, minor tear on right edge, one hole on top edge possibly

0027: RARE SPIRIT POEM "From Mother Lucy to Eliza Sharp MarchEst. $3,000-$5,000

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HANDWRITTEN NOTES BY SHAKERS Four notes involving other: HANDWRITTEN NOTES BY SHAKERSFour notes involving other Shakers and Worldly People, short note authored by an unidentified "Sister" to another Shaker about a meeting led by "El. P" and mentioning Paul

0028: HANDWRITTEN NOTES BY SHAKERS Four notes involving otherEst. $1,500-$2,000

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19TH C. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SISTER AND BROTHER Dated: 19TH C. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SISTER AND BROTHERDated March 17th 1875, and written on Carson's Congress stamped paper, between Sister Eliza Sharp of Mt. Lebanon and Brother D.A. Buckingham of

0029: 19TH C. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SISTER AND BROTHER DatedEst. $1,000-$2,000

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TRIPOD STAND Cherry, original varnish finish, round top: TRIPOD STANDCherry, original varnish finish, round top slightly beveled, rectangular chamfered cleat, inset screws appear to be unmoved, a smaller oak cleat added by the Shakers to give extra height

0030: TRIPOD STAND Cherry, original varnish finish, round topEst. $15,000-$25,000

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RARE SMALL MEDICINAL SIEVE Maple, original natural: RARE SMALL MEDICINAL SIEVEMaple, original natural finish and patina, very fine hand sewn silk screen intricately pieced, three-fingered side construction with small copper tacks, round tag on side

0031: RARE SMALL MEDICINAL SIEVE Maple, original naturalEst. $2,000-$3,000

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SMALL MORTAR AND PESTLE Burl maple, original natural: SMALL MORTAR AND PESTLEBurl maple, original natural finish and patina, footed, 3" h, 3 1/2" w; maple pestle with three scribe lines at the thickest part of the shaft, c. 1830-1840, probably used with

0032: SMALL MORTAR AND PESTLE Burl maple, original naturalEst. $1,000-$2,000

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ARMCHAIR Maple, original dark varnished walnut stained: ARMCHAIRMaple, original dark varnished walnut stained finish, acorn finials, four slats, curvilinear arms with mushrooms, original wide red and black taped seat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, early production

0033: ARMCHAIR Maple, original dark varnished walnut stainedEst. $1,000-$2,000

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SHAKER EPHEMERA Collection of six pieces of ephemera:: SHAKER EPHEMERACollection of six pieces of ephemera: Booklet "The Lebanon Shakers 1780-1929: An Unfamiliar Chapter in American History and A Possible Future Development", 5 pgs, minor toning to

0034: SHAKER EPHEMERA Collection of six pieces of ephemera:Est. $1,000-$2,000

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SISTER'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and ash, old cranberry red: SISTER'S ROCKING CHAIRMaple and ash, old cranberry red painted finish, bulbous finials with central scribe lines, three arched slats, original stripe tape seat in blue, red, green and mottled white,

0035: SISTER'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and ash, old cranberry redEst. $1,000-$2,000

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OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original green painted finish,: OVAL BOXPine and maple, original green painted finish, four fingers facing right to left, secured with symmetrically nailed copper tacks, c. 1820-1830, Sabbathday Lake or Alfred, ME, normal in-use

0036: OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original green painted finish,Est. $800-$1,000

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ADD-ON DOUBLE STACKING FILE SHELF Pine and cherry,: ADD-ON DOUBLE STACKING FILE SHELFPine and cherry, original varnish finish, dovetailed case, four vertical inset panel sliding doors, five interior shelves, a rare and possibly unique piece, c.

0037: ADD-ON DOUBLE STACKING FILE SHELF Pine and cherry,Est. $1,500-$2,500

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CARRIER Poplar, original dry finish, thin stock, canted: CARRIERPoplar, original dry finish, thin stock, canted sides are dovetailed, slight extended base, fixed with symmetrically placed square head nails, cut out shaped handles at ends, 9 1/4" h, 22" l,

0038: CARRIER Poplar, original dry finish, thin stock, cantedEst. $1,000-$1,500

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KINDLING BASKET Black ash splint, with lengthwise: KINDLING BASKETBlack ash splint, with lengthwise carved hoop handle, lined with mattress ticking and used to carry and store kindling for stoves, "1" in black paint probably indicates a room number,

0039: KINDLING BASKET Black ash splint, with lengthwiseEst. $700-$1,000

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RARE WASH STAND / BLANKET BOX Pine, refinished (this: RARE WASH STAND / BLANKET BOXPine, refinished (this was originally painted chrome yellow), top with shaped sides, raised front and backsplash, circular cutout for wash bowl, and a corner shelf on

0040: RARE WASH STAND / BLANKET BOX Pine, refinished (thisEst. $5,000-$7,500

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SIDE CHAIR Birch, traces of original red stain finish: SIDE CHAIRBirch, traces of original red stain finish with natural varnish, three graduated slats, exceptionally turned flame shaped finials, early woven caned seat, marked "10" (room number) on top

0041: SIDE CHAIR Birch, traces of original red stain finishEst. $1,500-$2,500

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RARE ROUND BOX Pine and maple, original bright red: RARE ROUND BOXPine and maple, original bright red bittersweet painted finish, single lap secured with 12 copper head tacks pinned in a straight line, three corresponding copper tacks secure the rim

0042: RARE ROUND BOX Pine and maple, original bright redEst. $5,000-$7,000

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THREE MAPLE SYRUP PAILS Pine, original yellow painted: THREE MAPLE SYRUP PAILSPine, original yellow painted finish, two steel hoops with shaped ends, diamond shaped steel hangers, stamped on bottom "NF Shakers, Enfield, N.H.", c. 1860-1880, 9" h, 12" w

0043: THREE MAPLE SYRUP PAILS Pine, original yellow paintedEst. $500-$700

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STORAGE BOX Pine, original light brown stained finish,: STORAGE BOXPine, original light brown stained finish, lift lid with finely shaped and molded side cleats, symmetrically nailed, original twisted wire hinges, original lock and key, finely dovetailed

0044: STORAGE BOX Pine, original light brown stained finish,Est. $2,000-$3,000

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SET OF SIX SIDE CHAIRS Mixed woods, birch, maple and: SET OF SIX SIDE CHAIRSMixed woods, birch, maple and cherry, three slats, original finishes, three in red stain, two chairs had tilters (missing), all with early rush seats, one chair is initialed

0045: SET OF SIX SIDE CHAIRS Mixed woods, birch, maple andEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

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CARRIER Maple and pine, original chrome yellow painted: CARRIERMaple and pine, original chrome yellow painted finish, fixed carved handle with five copper nails on each side, three fingers, c. 1830-1840, excellent overall condition and patina, 3 3/8" h

0046: CARRIER Maple and pine, original chrome yellow paintedEst. $5,000-$7,000

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PAIL Oak, old gray wash finish, two heavy iron bands: PAILOak, old gray wash finish, two heavy iron bands riveted, tall extended ears with early handmade rope handle, originally a water pail, and reused as a corn carrier, marked "CORN" on side, c.

0047: PAIL Oak, old gray wash finish, two heavy iron bandsEst. $1,500-$2,500

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OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original dark olive green: OVAL BOXPine and maple, original dark olive green painted finish, three fingers, bottom is painted in original green, signed in ink under lid "Rowina Allen and Hannah C. Newell" (?), and "8 5-7" in

0048: OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original dark olive greenEst. $1,000-$2,000

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