Shaker Auction 2015 2015-10-12 Auction - 250 Price Results - Willis Henry Auctions Inc. in MA - Page 5
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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SISTER'S BOX Butternut, turned walnut fixed handle,: SISTER'S BOXButternut, turned walnut fixed handle, original varnish finish, rectangular form, hinged double lift lid opening to two sections, matched grained top with nailed molded edges, intricately
0098: SISTER'S BOX Butternut, turned walnut fixed handle,Est. $1,000-$2,000
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ROCKING CHAIR AND STOOL Maple, original black walnut: ROCKING CHAIR AND STOOLMaple, original black walnut stained varnish finish, shawl bar, four shaped slats, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, stamped "6" on back of top slat, Shaker Trademark decal
0099: ROCKING CHAIR AND STOOL Maple, original black walnutEst. $2,000-$3,000
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WORK COUNTER Pine, original red/brown painted finish,: WORK COUNTERPine, original red/brown painted finish, tongue and groove two-board top, nailed drawers, two black painted pulls per drawer, square legs, slightly arched side on left, found in Harvard,
0100: WORK COUNTER Pine, original red/brown painted finish,Est. $5,000-$7,000
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SMALL SISTER'S STORAGE BOX Butternut, original light: SMALL SISTER'S STORAGE BOXButternut, original light stained varnish finish, very fine dovetailed construction, beveled edged lift lid, small brass hinges, small lock and unusual brass shield-shaped
0101: SMALL SISTER'S STORAGE BOX Butternut, original lightEst. $1,500-$2,500
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BLANKET CHEST Poplar and pine, original brown/red: BLANKET CHESTPoplar and pine, original brown/red stained varnish finish, iron hinged single board lid with applied half-round molding at sides of lid, single lipped and dovetailed drawer with
0102: BLANKET CHEST Poplar and pine, original brown/redEst. $3,000-$5,000
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CHILD'S STORAGE BOX Pine, original yellow stained: CHILD'S STORAGE BOXPine, original yellow stained finish, six board construction, hinged lid with carved and shaped side boards symmetrically nailed, hand formed steel wire latch closure, "Made by a
0103: CHILD'S STORAGE BOX Pine, original yellow stainedEst. $1,000-$2,000
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OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original orange shellac: OVAL BOXMaple and pine, original orange shellac finish, four fingers, finely shaped, lid secured with symmetrically nailed brass tacks, very fine condition, 4 3/4" h, 11 5/8" l, (ex. Don Emerich
0104: OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original orange shellacEst. $1,000-$2,000
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CHEST Pine, old varnished natural finish, nailed top: CHESTPine, old varnished natural finish, nailed top board, over three graduated and dovetailed drawers, double walnut pulls, (top drawer is partitioned), bootjack ends forming the tall boot, Alfred,
0105: CHEST Pine, old varnished natural finish, nailed topEst. $2,000-$4,000
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RARE CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut: RARE CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIRMaple, original dark walnut stained finish, original Shaker taped seat in red and cream, acorn finials, three arched slats, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, original
0106: RARE CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnutEst. $2,000-$3,000
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SISTER'S SEWING STAND Tiger maple, tiger birch and: SISTER'S SEWING STANDTiger maple, tiger birch and pine, square single board top with cookie corners, pair of flanking underhung dovetailed drawers with yellow/red wash, ebonized stained hardwood
0108: SISTER'S SEWING STAND Tiger maple, tiger birch andEst. $10,000-$15,000
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TWO SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original light brown stained: TWO SIDE CHAIRSMaple, original light brown stained varnish finish, three shaped slats, top slat pinned into back stiles, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830, 16" seat h, 41" overall h; Cherry wood, original
0109: TWO SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original light brown stainedEst. $1,000-$2,000
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SCHOOL DESK Cherry, original natural varnish finish,: SCHOOL DESKCherry, original natural varnish finish, raised and slightly arched back, slanted lift lid, original lock is intact, interior well, tapered and turned legs, minor ink stains, Harvard or
0110: SCHOOL DESK Cherry, original natural varnish finish,Est. $1,500-$2,000
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OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark cherry red: OVAL BOXMaple and pine, original dark cherry red painted finish, five finely shaped fingers, secured with small handmade copper tacks, very fine condition, 5 1/2" h, 13 1/4" l, (ex. Ed Clerk
0111: OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark cherry redEst. $1,500-$2,000
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TWO PEG BOARDS Pine, original brown/red stain, ten: TWO PEG BOARDSPine, original brown/red stain, ten finely turned pegs, 7' 7" l, 2 1/2" pegs; Pine, natural finish, beveled edges, seven long cherry pegs, 4' 3" l, 3 1/2" pegs.
0112: TWO PEG BOARDS Pine, original brown/red stain, tenEst. $800-$1,200
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DESK BOX Pine, original yellow varnished stain, brass: DESK BOXPine, original yellow varnished stain, brass hinged lift lid opening to an interior with three small dovetailed drawers, each with a brass ring pull, (one drawer has four Shaker herb labels
0113: DESK BOX Pine, original yellow varnished stain, brassEst. $2,000-$3,000
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TRESTLE DINING TABLE Cherry and figured maple, old: TRESTLE DINING TABLECherry and figured maple, old varnish finish, two board top, trestle base, through mortised stretcher, triple-pinned, mortise and tenon double-pinned arched foot, possibly
0115: TRESTLE DINING TABLE Cherry and figured maple, oldEst. $40,000-$60,000
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CANDLE SCONCE Oak and brass, original varnish finish,: CANDLE SCONCEOak and brass, original varnish finish, gray/white painted brass secured to a half-round oak candle holder with triangular oak support, three counter sink screw holes at the top, with
0117: CANDLE SCONCE Oak and brass, original varnish finish,Est. $1,000-$1,500