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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.

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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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OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original dark gray/green: OVAL BOXPine and maple, original dark gray/green painted finish, three fingers, small copper tacks, purchased from Hazel Hayes in 1976, probably Enfield, CT, c. 1830-1840, 2" h, 5 1/8" l.
0049: OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original dark gray/greenEst. $1,000-$2,000
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STANDING BONNET MOLD Maple, original natural finish,: STANDING BONNET MOLDMaple, original natural finish, cylindrical shaped wood mold with scribe lines, fixed to a rectangular shaft with lambs tongue chamfering, supported on an "X" base, split to one
0050: STANDING BONNET MOLD Maple, original natural finish,Est. $600-$900
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SISTER'S BONNET AND RARE BONNET CRIMPER Woven poplar,: SISTER'S BONNET AND RARE BONNET CRIMPERWoven poplar, light and dark strips, paper labeled "9" inside back, very fine condition, probably Enfield, CT, c. 1880, 5 3/4" h, 9" l, (ex. Hazel Hayes); Tiger
0051: SISTER'S BONNET AND RARE BONNET CRIMPER Woven poplar,Est. $600-$900
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RARE SMALL SISTER'S HUMILITY MIRROR Pine, original very: RARE SMALL SISTER'S HUMILITY MIRRORPine, original very light red tinted varnish, original silvered glass, lightly beveled frame, splined on the diagonal on each corner, pine backboard with four
0052: RARE SMALL SISTER'S HUMILITY MIRROR Pine, original veryEst. $900-$1,200
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MINISTRY FOOTWARMER Cherry wood, original blue painted: MINISTRY FOOTWARMERCherry wood, original blue painted finish, small symmetrically drilled pattern of holes on five sides in diamond shapes, heavy wrought wire bail handle, sliding front vertical
0053: MINISTRY FOOTWARMER Cherry wood, original blue paintedEst. $1,000-$2,000
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CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut: CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIRMaple, original dark walnut stained finish, original green tape seat, three slats, acorn finials, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, Mt. Lebanon production chair, "1" stamped
0054: CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnutEst. $1,500-$2,500
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CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, original yellow stained: CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERSPine, original yellow stained finish, stained interior, cornice molding over single double panel door, with turned walnut pull, open interior with space for larger objects as
0055: CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, original yellow stainedEst. $15,000-$20,000
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STONEWARE KETCHUP CONTAINER AND BROOM Glazed white and: STONEWARE KETCHUP CONTAINER AND BROOMGlazed white and light brown handled jug, with blue stencil lettering "Shaker Brand Ketchup. E.D. Pettengill Co. Portland, Me.", 13 1/2" h, 9" dia; Broom, turned
0056: STONEWARE KETCHUP CONTAINER AND BROOM Glazed white andEst. $600-$800
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BUTTER BELL Maple, original dark patinated finish,: BUTTER BELLMaple, original dark patinated finish, small turned handle with turned ball top, and terminating in a bell shaped butter mold at the base, three small holes on top for helping to extract
0057: BUTTER BELL Maple, original dark patinated finish,Est. $300-$500
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ROLLING PIN Maple, original natural finish, turned as: ROLLING PINMaple, original natural finish, turned as one piece, including handles, 3 3/4" dia, 32 1/2" l.Note:The largest community rolling pin we have ever sold. Found in Harvard, MA, c. 1850.
0058: ROLLING PIN Maple, original natural finish, turned asEst. $400-$600
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THREE PESTLES AND THREE ROLLERS Maple, original natural: THREE PESTLES AND THREE ROLLERSMaple, original natural finish, turned handles with small knob tops, median scribe lines, round curved bases with concentric circular grooves, 6 1/2" h, 4 1/2" dia;
0059: THREE PESTLES AND THREE ROLLERS Maple, original naturalEst. $400-$600
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STORAGE BOX Pine, original green painted finish, single: STORAGE BOXPine, original green painted finish, single board lid, with shaped half-round side cleats, cast iron side handles, dovetailed case, on brass castors, front fitted brass latch, faintly
0060: STORAGE BOX Pine, original green painted finish, singleEst. $1,000-$2,000
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RARE MEDICINE SIEVE Maple with woven silk, original: RARE MEDICINE SIEVEMaple with woven silk, original light green/yellow painted finish, two fingers (one right to left, and the top finger left to right), handmade copper tacks, c. 1820, a rare and
0061: RARE MEDICINE SIEVE Maple with woven silk, originalEst. $1,500-$2,500
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MORTAR AND PESTLE Maple, original natural finish and: MORTAR AND PESTLEMaple, original natural finish and exceptional patina, pestle with a tiger maple handle and curved circular herb masher, 4" h, circular footed mortar with scribe lines around
0062: MORTAR AND PESTLE Maple, original natural finish andEst. $800-$1,200
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FOLDING TABLE Cherry, poplar and oak, original light: FOLDING TABLECherry, poplar and oak, original light brown stained finish, rectangular top, two side skirts held in place with oak staves when table is in an upright position, delicate turned legs
0063: FOLDING TABLE Cherry, poplar and oak, original lightEst. $2,000-$4,000
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FOUR SEED BOXES Pine, original front paper labels,: FOUR SEED BOXESPine, original front paper labels, interiors with seed pack dividers, "Shakers Choice Garden Seeds, Mount Lebanon, N.Y.", "Always produce Splendid Vegetables, Shaker Seed Co. D.M.
0064: FOUR SEED BOXES Pine, original front paper labels,Est. $2,000-$4,000
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RARE STEPBACK CUPBOARD Pine, traces of original brown: RARE STEPBACK CUPBOARDPine, traces of original brown stained finish, two vertical raised panel doors, with original finely turned cherry wood pulls, through mortise and pin construction, brass door
0065: RARE STEPBACK CUPBOARD Pine, traces of original brownEst. $8,000-$12,000
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OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original bittersweet red: OVAL BOXPine and maple, original bittersweet red painted finish, two fingers, bottom is painted in bittersweet red, purchased by the consignor from Hazel Hayes in 1977, and was sold as a "box that
0066: OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original bittersweet redEst. $800-$1,200
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STORAGE BOX Pine, original red painted finish, single: STORAGE BOXPine, original red painted finish, single board lid with shaped and fitted side cleats, dovetailed case, symmetrically nailed base, Harvard or Shirley, MA, c. 1830-1840, 9" h, 17 1/2" l,
0067: STORAGE BOX Pine, original red painted finish, singleEst. $600-$900
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SISTER'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and figured maple,: SISTER'S ROCKING CHAIRMaple and figured maple, original light red stained varnish finish, finely turned finials with medial scribe line, three graduated slats, early caned seat, wood pegged short
0068: SISTER'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and figured maple,Est. $2,000-$4,000
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FOUR OVAL BOXES Maple and pine, original light stained: FOUR OVAL BOXESMaple and pine, original light stained brown/red finish, graduated sizes: Three fingers, with a tag on the bottom typed "ANDREWS", very fine condition, 2 1/2" h, 5 3/4" l; Four
0069: FOUR OVAL BOXES Maple and pine, original light stainedEst. $1,000-$2,000
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RARE MEETING HOUSE BENCH Birch and pine, traces of: RARE MEETING HOUSE BENCHBirch and pine, traces of original red stained finish, canted back with 19 finely turned spindles on a shaped seat, on four turned and splayed legs, with turned side
0070: RARE MEETING HOUSE BENCH Birch and pine, traces ofEst. $20,000-$30,000
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HANGING PEG RAIL Pine rail, original darkened stain: HANGING PEG RAILPine rail, original darkened stain finish, turned hardwood pegs on both sides, with turned collar at each base, hung between two beams in an attic, possibly for drying herbs, c.
0071: HANGING PEG RAIL Pine rail, original darkened stainEst. $600-$800
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TABLE TOP DESK Butternut and pine, original light red: TABLE TOP DESKButternut and pine, original light red walnut stained finish, one lipped long drawer for paper or journal on left side, canted lift lid, breadboard construction, ink drawer on back of
0072: TABLE TOP DESK Butternut and pine, original light redEst. $4,000-$6,000

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