Shaker Auction 2019 2019-07-13 Auction - 241 Price Results - Willis Henry Auctions Inc. in MA
RARE SISTER'S SEWING DESK Cherry, butternut, maple, andLIDDED PAIL Pine, original mustard yellow paintedCUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS OVER CUPBOARD Pine and butternut,
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Pittsfield, MA, United States
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Shaker Auction 2019

An exceptional auction of antique Shaker furniture and accessories featuring the Pat Hatch collection of Harvard, MA, and a large collection from the Enfield, CT Shakers with provenance. Rare Sister's sewing table signed "OH" (Orren Haskins); Mt. Lebanon desk (Amos Stewart); Early work counters in original red stained finish; Sister's sewing cabinets; Tripod stands; Four cupboards over drawers; Elder's and children's chairs; Trestle dining table; Two sets of side chairs; Tall clock; Sister's tripod double drawer sewing stand; Yellow wash stand; Desk boxes; Painted pails; Baskets; Rare oval boxes; "Fancy Goods"; Textiles; Shaker clothing; Sewing items; Tools; Seed boxes; Dolls; Gift drawings; Labels; Postcards.
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SISTER'S SPIT BOX Maple and pine, original yellow: SISTER'S SPIT BOXMaple and pine, original yellow painted finish, copper nailed reinforced rim, three fingers, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840, 3 1/4" h, 7 3/8" dia.
0001: SISTER'S SPIT BOX Maple and pine, original yellowEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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LIDDED PAIL Pine, original mustard yellow painted: LIDDED PAILPine, original mustard yellow painted finish, birch handled wire bail with original red stain, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, pinpricked script on bottom "Infirmary, North Family", 10 1/2" h to
0002: LIDDED PAIL Pine, original mustard yellow paintedEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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GATHERING BASKET Black ash, very fine patina on handle: GATHERING BASKETBlack ash, very fine patina on handle and rim, single wrapped round rim, squared bottom, finely shaped hoop handle, with small carved notches at top possibly for hanging with twine,
0003: GATHERING BASKET Black ash, very fine patina on handleEst. US$800-US$1,200
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WORK BASKET Black ash, single carved hoop handle,: WORK BASKETBlack ash, single carved hoop handle, finely shaped double wrapped rim, inverted base, overall excellent condition, c. 1850, 14" h to top of hoop handle, 14 1/2" dia.
0004: WORK BASKET Black ash, single carved hoop handle,Est. US$400-US$600
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WORK BOX Pine and poplar, original brown stained: WORK BOXPine and poplar, original brown stained varnish finish, chamfered sliding lid with small brass pull, fitted to slot in top edge of box, early repairs on side of lid, finely dovetailed case,
0005: WORK BOX Pine and poplar, original brown stainedEst. US$600-US$800
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SISTER'S OFFICE DESK Pine, original dark stained walnut: SISTER'S OFFICE DESKPine, original dark stained walnut finish, slant hinged lid with raised catch for pens, dovetailed case, opening to a compartment with four finely dovetailed drawers and a bottom
0006: SISTER'S OFFICE DESK Pine, original dark stained walnutEst. US$1,200-US$1,800
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LIDDED PAIL Pine, original ochre/orange stained finish,: LIDDED PAILPine, original ochre/orange stained finish, three steel wrapped bands, wire bail with birch handle and steel diamond bail plates, decorated on lid in green painted circle "Elsie A. Bell",
0007: LIDDED PAIL Pine, original ochre/orange stained finish,Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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DESK BOX Pine, varnish finish, slanted breadboard lid,: DESK BOXPine, varnish finish, slanted breadboard lid, brass hinges, shaped gallery edged top, found with four wooden pens fitted with steel nibs and a small brass case, 4 1/4" h, 9 5/8" w, 11 1/4" d.
0008: DESK BOX Pine, varnish finish, slanted breadboard lid,Est. US$700-US$900
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DOUBLE LIDDED CARRIER Pine, original varnish finish,: DOUBLE LIDDED CARRIERPine, original varnish finish, carved and shaped hoop handle attached with brass screws, double lid, each with inset brass hinges, both finely breadboarded on end, rectangular
0010: DOUBLE LIDDED CARRIER Pine, original varnish finish,Est. US$1,500-US$2,500
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KINDLING BOX Poplar, oak with maple handle, original: KINDLING BOXPoplar, oak with maple handle, original varnish finish, rectangular form, secured with "L" shaped steel brackets, signed in pencil script next to the handle "Brethren Lewis...2 N House",
0011: KINDLING BOX Poplar, oak with maple handle, originalEst. US$800-US$1,200
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THREE OVAL BOXES Original natural finish, three: THREE OVAL BOXESOriginal natural finish, three fingers, 2" h, 5 1/8" l; Four fingers, (originally purchased from Richard and Betty Ann Rasso), 3 1/2" h, 8 1/2' l; Four fingers, (originally purchased
0012: THREE OVAL BOXES Original natural finish, threeEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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SISTER'S KERCHIEFS Six finely woven kerchiefs, four: SISTER'S KERCHIEFSSix finely woven kerchiefs, four with Sister's initials "EC", "JD", "KL" and "LM", (ex. Pat Hatch collection).
0013: SISTER'S KERCHIEFS Six finely woven kerchiefs, fourEst. US$700-US$900
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PAIL Original yellow painted finish, overpaints: PAILOriginal yellow painted finish, overpaints professionally removed, extended wooden ears with oak carved swing handle, North Family, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1820-1830, minor insect damage to handle,
0014: PAIL Original yellow painted finish, overpaintsEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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GATHERING OR LAUNDRY BASKET Black ash, round top, with: GATHERING OR LAUNDRY BASKETBlack ash, round top, with single wrap rim, carved side handles, square openweave bottom with three carved runners, excellent old patinated finish, polished handles, New
0015: GATHERING OR LAUNDRY BASKET Black ash, round top, withEst. US$600-US$900
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BENCH AND BOOTSCRAPE Pine, original walnut stained: BENCH AND BOOTSCRAPEPine, original walnut stained finish, rounded on one end, bootjack cutout legs, c. 1860, (sold WHA, 1994, Lot 249; and 2011, Lot 187), 10" h, 36" l; Bootscrape, hand-forged iron,
0016: BENCH AND BOOTSCRAPE Pine, original walnut stainedEst. US$300-US$500
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EARLY WORK COUNTER Butternut, pine and poplar, original: EARLY WORK COUNTERButternut, pine and poplar, original red stained finish, two board breadboard top, secured to the base with rosehead nails, exceptional overhang, single board pine sides, with high
0017: EARLY WORK COUNTER Butternut, pine and poplar, originalEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
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TWO BUTTER CHURNS Pine, original red, and original: TWO BUTTER CHURNSPine, original red, and original yellow, both with interlocking wood laps, yellow one is missing its dasher and lid, red one has original lid and dasher, small piece missing at rim,
0018: TWO BUTTER CHURNS Pine, original red, and originalEst. US$400-US$600
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THREE MEASURES Maple, birch and pine, original natural: THREE MEASURESMaple, birch and pine, original natural finish, large measure/carrier with swing handle, finely nailed bentwood construction, 9", 6" and 4 1/2" dia, (Stranahan collection; ex. WHA
0019: THREE MEASURES Maple, birch and pine, original naturalEst. US$500-US$700
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LIDDED PAIL Pine, original bittersweet red stained: LIDDED PAILPine, original bittersweet red stained finish, wire bail with birch handle, diamond bail plates, three steel wrapped bands (one on lid), stamped on bottom "NF Shakers, Enfield, NH", 9 3/4"
0020: LIDDED PAIL Pine, original bittersweet red stainedEst. US$800-US$1,200
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COUNTER Butternut and pine, original brown and yellow: COUNTERButternut and pine, original brown and yellow stained finish, two board butternut top, with connecting spline over two inset butternut panel doors, pine frames and pine sides, door with brass
0021: COUNTER Butternut and pine, original brown and yellowEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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TABLE TOP DESK Cherry, natural varnish finish, canted: TABLE TOP DESKCherry, natural varnish finish, canted front pull-down writing surface, framed construction, white porcelain pull, interior storage compartments and cubbyholes, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c.
0023: TABLE TOP DESK Cherry, natural varnish finish, cantedEst. US$600-US$800
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STEP STOOL Walnut, original varnish finish, classic: STEP STOOLWalnut, original varnish finish, classic arch design, shaped back legs, bottom step fitted into dadoed sides, 24 1/2" h, 16 1/2" w, 18" d, (ex. WHA, 1994, Lot 204; WHA, 2011, Lot 18).
0024: STEP STOOL Walnut, original varnish finish, classicEst. US$800-US$1,200