Shaker Auction 2015 2015-10-12 Auction - 250 Price Results - Willis Henry Auctions Inc. in MA - Page 6
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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

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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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WOOD BOX Cherry, original light red/orange stained: WOOD BOXCherry, original light red/orange stained finish, rectangular form, dovetailed construction, sides extend beyond rim and are cut out with rectangular hand grips, (one side shows a repair at
0121: WOOD BOX Cherry, original light red/orange stainedEst. $2,000-$4,000
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STENCIL PRINT 20th c. limited edition by Constantine: STENCIL PRINT20th c. limited edition by Constantine Kermes (Pennsylvania, USA, 1923-2009), of a Shaker woman holding two four-fingered boxes with rocking chair, stove and wood box in the background,
0122: STENCIL PRINT 20th c. limited edition by ConstantineEst. $400-$600
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RARE LIDDED PAIL Pine, original blue painted finish,: RARE LIDDED PAILPine, original blue painted finish, beveled lid rim, turned handle and steel straps are painted black, white porcelain pull, signed on splines under lid "Aurelia G. Mace." and
0123: RARE LIDDED PAIL Pine, original blue painted finish,Est. $2,000-$4,000
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ELDRESSES ROCKING CHAIR Maple, old natural varnish: ELDRESSES ROCKING CHAIRMaple, old natural varnish finish, four graduated slats, flat side scroll arms with a heavy beveled edge underneath, with an upward lift at the ends, tall slender arm supports
0124: ELDRESSES ROCKING CHAIR Maple, old natural varnishEst. $2,000-$4,000
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HANGING STORAGE CUPBOARD Maple and pine, original red: HANGING STORAGE CUPBOARDMaple and pine, original red stained finish, crown molded top, over two inset panel doors, with single molding around circumference, through mortise and double pinned on the
0125: HANGING STORAGE CUPBOARD Maple and pine, original redEst. $800-$1,200
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EGG CARRIER Thin stock pine, bent maple handles,: EGG CARRIERThin stock pine, bent maple handles, natural patina, tin hinges, cardboard egg separators, space for two dozen eggs, nailed construction, front tin latch, c. 1890-1910, 5 3/4" h, 9" h (to
0126: EGG CARRIER Thin stock pine, bent maple handles,Est. $600-$800
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RARE SISTER'S SEWING CUSHION Red velvet cover on round: RARE SISTER'S SEWING CUSHIONRed velvet cover on round wood base, red silk edging, green silk on bottom, set on three finely turned maple feet, central inserted round woven basket in the middle of the
0127: RARE SISTER'S SEWING CUSHION Red velvet cover on roundEst. $800-$1,200
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OVAL CARRIER Maple and pine, bright cherry red painted: OVAL CARRIERMaple and pine, bright cherry red painted finish, "meeting house" blue interior, fixed handle, three fingers right to left, 3" h (to rim), 7" h (to top of handle), 11" l.
0128: OVAL CARRIER Maple and pine, bright cherry red paintedEst. $3,000-$5,000
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WORK BENCH Pine, gray over original red painted finish,: WORK BENCHPine, gray over original red painted finish, arched sides, slight overhung top, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, c. 1820-1840, 18" h, 30 1/4" l, 12" d.
0129: WORK BENCH Pine, gray over original red painted finish,Est. $800-$1,200
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SISTER'S SEWING STAND Pine, original bittersweet red: SISTER'S SEWING STANDPine, original bittersweet red painted finish, original meeting house blue painted interior, triangular shaped backsplash, over two small stepped back flanking dovetailed
0130: SISTER'S SEWING STAND Pine, original bittersweet redEst. $10,000-$15,000
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RARE OVAL CARRIER Maple, pine, bent hickory handle,: RARE OVAL CARRIERMaple, pine, bent hickory handle, original deep red stained finish on all surfaces, exceptional patina, four finely shaped fingers with symmetrically placed copper tacks, tagged in
0131: RARE OVAL CARRIER Maple, pine, bent hickory handle,Est. $5,000-$7,000
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DOLL BONNET AND MOLD Poplarware, trimmed in kid: DOLL BONNET AND MOLDPoplarware, trimmed in kid leather, pleated blue silk necking, 2" h, 2 1/4" l; Carved oak bonnet mold, excellent condition, 2 1/4" h, 2 1/4" l.
0132: DOLL BONNET AND MOLD Poplarware, trimmed in kidEst. $400-$600
SIDE CHAIR Maple, light varnish finish, acorn finials,: SIDE CHAIRMaple, light varnish finish, acorn finials, three slats, bird's-eye maple top slat, birch bottom slat, original Shaker ash splint seat, tilters (missing left tilter), Mt. Lebanon, NY, c.
0133: SIDE CHAIR Maple, light varnish finish, acorn finials,Est. $500-$700Lot Passed
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OVAL BOX Maple, pine and walnut lid, original: OVAL BOXMaple, pine and walnut lid, original bittersweet varnished finish, bottom also is stained, five fingers, symmetrically nailed copper tacks, "2" stamped under the lid, excellent condition, 5
0134: OVAL BOX Maple, pine and walnut lid, originalEst. $2,000-$4,000
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CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, old refinish, remnants of: CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERSPine, old refinish, remnants of original yellow and red stained finish, applied cove molded top, two vertical double inset panel doors with applied molding, through mortise
0135: CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, old refinish, remnants ofEst. $12,000-$18,000
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SUNDIAL AND FOUR RARE SHUTTER TIES Copper,: SUNDIAL AND FOUR RARE SHUTTER TIESCopper, "Commemorating the Existence of the Shaker Society founded in the Wilds of Niskayuna in Albany County, N.Y.", "September 1776 to October 1938", "Put your
0136: SUNDIAL AND FOUR RARE SHUTTER TIES Copper,Est. $600-$800
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TWO WATERCOLORS Separately framed and matted: Green: TWO WATERCOLORSSeparately framed and matted: Green horse drawn sleigh in snow heading towards a large red house and barns, with mountains in distance, 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" (sight); Birch trees next to a
0137: TWO WATERCOLORS Separately framed and matted: GreenEst. $1,200-$1,500
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TWO WATERCOLORS Framed and matted together: Winter: TWO WATERCOLORSFramed and matted together: Winter scene of trees next to a stream, with red house in the distance, 4 5/8" x 3 5/8" (sight); Trees with a white house and red roof, next to a meandering
0138: TWO WATERCOLORS Framed and matted together: WinterEst. $1,200-$1,500
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TWO TYPEWRITER TINS Hand painted in oils by Sister Cora: TWO TYPEWRITER TINSHand painted in oils by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, Canterbury, NH, c. 1940-1950, one in light blue with bright pink flowers and yellow and green leaves, with a decorative scalloped
0139: TWO TYPEWRITER TINS Hand painted in oils by Sister CoraEst. $1,000-$1,500
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WORK TABLE Pine, birch and tiger birch, original red: WORK TABLEPine, birch and tiger birch, original red stained varnish finish, breadboard pine top, single drawer with tiger birch front, double partition interior, finely dovetailed, original hardwood
0140: WORK TABLE Pine, birch and tiger birch, original redEst. $5,000-$7,000
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BUTTONS AND NAPKIN Fifteen round cloth buttons sewn to: BUTTONS AND NAPKINFifteen round cloth buttons sewn to a thin ribbon, all hand-painted with wild flowers and herbs by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, 17" l; Sister's meeting house linen napkin, possibly
0141: BUTTONS AND NAPKIN Fifteen round cloth buttons sewn toEst. $500-$700
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FOUR RARE SILK RUGS Rectangular, bold black borders,: FOUR RARE SILK RUGSRectangular, bold black borders, confetti bright multicolor central section drawn through a knitted or crocheted backing, patchwork and sewn-on cloth backs, found at Canterbury,
0142: FOUR RARE SILK RUGS Rectangular, bold black borders,Est. $1,500-$2,000
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ADD-ON STORAGE DRAWERS Cherry, pine, original stained: ADD-ON STORAGE DRAWERSCherry, pine, original stained varnish finish, finely dovetailed case, brass hinged breadboard lift lid storage compartments, with four interior sections, all over three
0143: ADD-ON STORAGE DRAWERS Cherry, pine, original stainedEst. $1,500-$2,500
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OVAL BOX Pine and maple, dark cherry red painted: OVAL BOXPine and maple, dark cherry red painted finish, four finely shaped fingers, c. 1830-1840, 4 7/8" h, 12 3/8" l.
0144: OVAL BOX Pine and maple, dark cherry red paintedEst. $1,500-$2,500

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