Shaker Auction 2015 2015-10-12 Auction - 250 Price Results - Willis Henry Auctions Inc. in MA - Page 4
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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WASH STAND Cherry, poplar with oak legs, original dark: WASH STANDCherry, poplar with oak legs, original dark cherry red painted finish, dovetailed gallery with slightly peaked backsplash, sides display an "S" curved front, single board cherry top, single
0073: WASH STAND Cherry, poplar with oak legs, original darkEst. $1,200-$1,800
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ELDER'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, original: ELDER'S ROCKING CHAIRMaple and tiger maple, original varnish finish, bold tiger maple stiles and curvilinear arms, original early Shaker mottled tan/cream colored tape seat, (some wear in front),
0074: ELDER'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, originalEst. $3,000-$5,000
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STORAGE CHEST Butternut, original red stained finish,: STORAGE CHESTButternut, original red stained finish, six-board, symmetrically nailed construction, shaped and beveled side cleats fixed to lid with rosehead nails, interior till, lock intact, arched
0076: STORAGE CHEST Butternut, original red stained finish,Est. $1,000-$2,000
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CHEST OF DRAWERS Cherry, old natural finish, four: CHEST OF DRAWERSCherry, old natural finish, four drawer high chest, two flanking drawers at top, finely dovetailed, pegged and mortised construction, square canted legs, inset vertical panel sides,
0080: CHEST OF DRAWERS Cherry, old natural finish, fourEst. $3,000-$6,000
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SQUARE CARRIER Walnut, original dark varnish stained: SQUARE CARRIERWalnut, original dark varnish stained finish, finely carved fixed handle with smooth patina attached to the sides with two original inset screws, canted sides, beveled base with four
0081: SQUARE CARRIER Walnut, original dark varnish stainedEst. $2,000-$3,000
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OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original brown/red stained: OVAL BOXMaple and pine, original brown/red stained finish, five fingers, excellent condition, 5 3/4" h, 13" l, 9 3/8" w, (ex. Don Emerich collection).
0082: OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original brown/red stainedEst. $2,000-$3,000
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THREE SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original shades of walnut: THREE SIDE CHAIRSMaple, original shades of walnut stain, tilter chair, tall finials, three shaped slats, blue and gray checkerboard tape seat, 16" seat h, 41 1/2" overall h; Tilter chair, acorn
0083: THREE SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original shades of walnutEst. $1,200-$1,800
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STORAGE BOX Poplar, original dark walnut stained: STORAGE BOXPoplar, original dark walnut stained finish, single board lid with applied moldings, brass hinges, finely dovetailed, applied molding around base, "purchased from the Shakers by Faith And
0084: STORAGE BOX Poplar, original dark walnut stainedEst. $2,000-$4,000
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SISTER'S SEWING DESK Butternut, pine secondary, varnish: SISTER'S SEWING DESKButternut, pine secondary, varnish finish, two banks of three dovetailed drawers on upper section, small central cupboard with arched inset panel door, sliding breadboarded sewing
0085: SISTER'S SEWING DESK Butternut, pine secondary, varnishEst. $20,000-$30,000
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SMALL SISTER'S WASH STAND Pine, refinished with traces: SMALL SISTER'S WASH STANDPine, refinished with traces of original red, enclosed gallery top, dovetailed, curved sides and back, single dovetailed drawer under with turned cherry wood pull, square
0087: SMALL SISTER'S WASH STAND Pine, refinished with tracesEst. $2,500-$4,000
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LINEN CHEST Pine, original walnut stained finish,: LINEN CHESTPine, original walnut stained finish, graduated and dovetailed drawers with two walnut pulls per drawer, was partially built-in on sides, Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1850, minor in-use wear as
0090: LINEN CHEST Pine, original walnut stained finish,Est. $5,000-$7,000
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STORAGE CHEST Pine, original blue painted finish,: STORAGE CHESTPine, original blue painted finish, symmetrically nailed construction, single board top with finely shaped side cleats, dated in pencil underneath lid "1867/1876", inside front "George
0092: STORAGE CHEST Pine, original blue painted finish,Est. $1,000-$2,000
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SISTER'S CLOAK AND HANGER Black wool, with gathered: SISTER'S CLOAK AND HANGERBlack wool, with gathered hood, black silk ribbons, finely stitched, label inside printed on red silk "Shaker Cloak, L.M. Noyes, Agent, Sabbathday Lake, Me.", 46" l; along
0093: SISTER'S CLOAK AND HANGER Black wool, with gatheredEst. $800-$1,200
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DESK BOX Pine, original chrome yellow painted finish,: DESK BOXPine, original chrome yellow painted finish, slant lid with symmetrically nailed breadboards, brass hinges, c. 1840, (sold by Willis Henry Auctions, 2007, Lot 6), 7 1/2" h, 15" w, 11" d, (ex.
0094: DESK BOX Pine, original chrome yellow painted finish,Est. $3,000-$5,000