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American Furniture
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Early 19th century Wedgwood basalt bust of George Washington after Houdon.


Paris porcelain service by Pochet-Derochet in the Vintage pattern ordered by Rufus King for the American Legation in London 1825.


Group of six large 19th century brass curtain tie backs.

Large Philadelphia Federal carved gilt wood wall bracket in the form of a cornucopia with fruit.


Very large 18th century Queen Anne pier mirror with carved gilt wood crest.

Federal silhouettes in verre eglomise frame - early 19th century.

Federal neoclassical column back mahogany side chair 1795 - 1805.
American Empire classical mahogany library stand c. 1820.

18th c. Philadelphia carved mahogany side chair c. 1795. Workshop of John Aitken. Similar chairs at Mount Vernon.

Still life oil painting on board showing a basket of apples c. 1830.


Salem, Massachusetts Federal serpentine mahogany dressing table c. 1800 - 1810 with pleasing old surface. Molded top edge and extruded turret corners. School of William Hook.
Large pair Chinese export porcelain mantle garniture urns for the American market decorated en grisaille in sepai tones with salmon bands.
Bronze portrait bust of George Washington after Houdon.

American classical mahogany library canterbury with rosewood cross banding and brass cap ball feet. Attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York 1825. Perfect caddy for organizing file folders beside a desk or keeping favorite books close to hand.

19th c. theorem painting on velvet - basket of flowers.
Pair 18th century American Queen Anne colonial wrought iron andirons with cast brass finials.
American Federal classical gilt pier mirror with acorn finials and continuous oak leaf garland. Ball stops at the base. Original surface. Measures 32" x 21 1/4".

New York Federal lyre base card table c. 1815.
Two pairs Federal brass mirror supports or tie backs.

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New York Chippendale Drop Leaf Dining Table in Walnut with highly figured boards, shaped apron, delicately proportioned legs and NY claw feet and knuckles c. 1780.
Measurements: 27.5" tall x 43.25" x 42" fully extended
Wedgwood jasperware portrait bust wall plaque of George Washington in deep relief - 19th c. - 8 1/2" in diameter.

Federal cherry four poster bed - early 19th century.
Early 19th c. American Federal bamboo turned Windsor stool with original surface.
Philadelphia Chippendale pretzel back side chair - 18th century.
Federal / Classical paint decorated chair with lyre motif - c. 1820.
19th c. Wedgwood jasperware portrait plaque of George Washington in an ebonized frame.

Federal mahogany what not or stand - five shelves are fully reeded on all sides with turned upright supports terminating in urn finials - c. 1800.
Measurement: 54 3/4" tall.

Federal mahogany arm chair with shaped skirt and stiles - large scale and good old surface - circa 1790.

Pair Federal Gate Post Finials - urn form with flame tops. Each measures 17" tall
Chippendale Corner Cabinet with raised panel door in the "Connecticut Cross" pattern below 30-lite glazed door. Paneling and front facade all original 18th c.
Back boards added in the 19th c. when built-in cabinet was removed from its original site. Wonderful painted surface.
Measurements: 95" tall x 53" wide x 19" deep
Federal Mirror with eglomise pannel and silver gilt frame - c. 1835.
Chippendale Mahogany Tea Table with single drawer, moulded top and line inlay throughout. Massachusetts c. 1780.
Measurements: 28" high; top is 24" x 18".

Federal Eglomise Pier Mirror with classical scene in original surface - c. 1810.
Fine Federal Paint Decorated Armchair with design of grape clusters and rush seat - c. 1810.
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Fine New York Classical Recamier with full eagle carvings and feathers, canted back, highly figured mahogany and claw feet c. 1815. Museum quality. Measurements: 30.5" high x 92" long x 24" deep |
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Fine New York Marble Top Commode fully reeded - a true classical masterpiece c. 1810.
Measurements: 32" high x 24 " wide x 25" deep

PAIR paint decorated bamboo Windsor Chairs with carved cushion seats. Similar to those at Monticello c. 1810.
Measurements: 34" high
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Chippendale Side Chair Rhode Island c. 1765 with exceptional back splat and ears in mahogany.
Measurements: 39.5" tall
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Classical New York Work Table and Deskwith fitted interior, extending side flaps, acanthus leaf support and reeded legs on castors c. 1815.
Measurements: 28.5" high
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Philadelphia Federal Pier Table with original highly figured marble top, reeded legs and gilt brass trophies all on castors c. 1810.
Measurements: 28.25" tall x 39.5" wide x 23.25" deep
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Federal Mahogany Demilune c. 1810.
Measurements: 28.25" tall x 42" across the back x 20.5" deep

19th c. hanging cupboard.

E. F. Caldwell bronze & marble table lamp - young Hercules - New York City, 19th c.

New York mahogany side chair in the manner of Duncan Phyfe, 1810.

Large 19th century library plaster bust of George Washington after Houdon.

Early 19th century Federal memento mori mourning watercolor.

19th c. parian portrait bust of Senator John C. Calhoun after Hiram Powers.

19th century wallpaper hat or band box with coaching scene of horses and chickens.


Pair Boston carved mahogany classical bench stools c. 1830.

Selection of McKenney & Hall Native American Indian prints.

American Empire salesman's sample mahogany side chair with horse hair slip seat 1830.


Very large Federal pier mirror with divided panels. Measures 69" tall x 44" wide.

Duncan Phyfe New York Federal mahogany chair with full reeding, balloon caned seat, x back and carved sheaves of wheat c. 1810.
Selection John James Audubon large folio hand colored lithographs from "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America." Images include Canada Otter, Wolverine, Collared Peccary and White American Wolf. Printed & Colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia 1840 - 1845. Handsomely framed alike.

Eight Federal classical carved mahogany dining chairs decorated with cornucopia, reeding and acanthus leaf. Highly figured mahogany. Duncan Phyfe school, New York 1815 - 1820.

PAIR American Classical Sofas - New York c. 1815. Provenance - Sullivan Dorr House, Providence, RI thence Society of the Cincinnati, Washington, DC. Covered in red silk damask with classical wreaths. | |
Measurements: 91" long x 35.5" tall at back x 28" deep |
Pennsylvania chip carved & paint decorated pine eagle after Whilhelm Schimmel - late 19th c.

Federal candle stand in red paint with octagonal top, turned baluster support and snake feet. Coastal Maine c. 1800.
F. A. Walker & Co. Boston double candle nickel banquet or library desk lamps with green tole shades - 19th century.

Chippendale Cherry Carved and Cherry Veneer Bowfront Bureau, Connecticut River Valley, 18th century. The overhanging top with molded edge on a conforming case of four cockbeaded graduated drawers flanked by quarter-engaged turned and reeded columns, all on ogee bracket feet. Wonderful octagonal brasses.
Measurements: 34.5" high x 41.25 wide.

New York Classical Breakfast Table with two drawers, fine acanthus carving on legs, highly figured mahogany, fitted claw castors and original hardware c. 1810.
Measurements: 29" high; top is 38" x 52" extended.

New York Federal pembroke table with reeded legs in highly figured mahogany c. 1810.
Art Deco brass cigar box by Rockwell Kent for A.G. Spalding c. 1928. Image depicts Kent's wife Sally.

Classical two drawer stand with foliate carved legs.
Good pair American Classical paint decorated fancy chairs - early 19th c.
American Classical mahogany card table with canted corners - New York.

Federal brass jamb hooks with urn finials - mounted on the mantel and used to hold fire tools.
Collection paint decorated apple boxes in a giant treen bowl.


Early 19th century waxed printed silk bed cover measuring 108" x 96"

Early 19th c. New York Classical mahogany stool with animal paw feet and acanthus leaf carving c. 1820.
Diminutive American Federal pier mirror - c. 1820 - surrounded by gilt spheres - measures 23" tall.

Classical mahogany stool with needlework cover and brass mounts.
Federal Pembroke Table with highly figured mahogany, tapered Marlboro legs, x-base stretcher, beaded drawer with bail handle. A nice example of this form with good surface.
Selection of Federal / Classical / Empire drapery tie backs - extra large sizes (5.5" in diameter x 6" from wall) - early 19th c.

Early 19th c. paint decorated tole.
New York Lemon Top Federal Andirons with octagonal shaft, ball feet and great patina.
Measurement: 15.25" tall.
Federal Andirons with round shaft, spire tops and snake feet.
Measurement: 15.25" tall.
Fine Classical New York Footstool with brass cap feet, fully reeded c. 1810. Refer to the furniture collections at Boscobel.
Connecticut Paint Decorated and Stenciled Dressing Table in chrome yellow c. 1830 with original spun brass pulls.
Fine Federal Shaving Stand with three drawers, line inlay, cross banding and inset escutcheons. c. 1800.

New York Classical Mahogany Pier Table with white marble top, columns and pilasters. Matched crotch mahogany veneers. Canted corners. c. 1815.
Measurements: 38" tall x 48" long | |
Diminutive Massachusetts Drop Leaf Table with compressed pad feat - c. 1780. Provenance: with Jess Pavey. Measurements: 26.5" tall x 28" diameter of top
PAIR Baltimore Classical Parlor Chairs with round hair seats, highly figured mahogany and full reeding c. 1810. Measurements: 33" high
Bookcase Cabinet with original glass mullioned doors, elegant proportions and classical pediment c. 1830. Measurements: 86.5" tall x 51.5" wide Baltimore Paint Decorated Klismos Chair c. 1810. Measurements: 32" high |
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New York Chippendale Side Chair with wide seat, unique architectural back splat, winged knees and NY claw feet c. 1780.
Measurements: 36" high
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Federal Shield Back Side Chair with interesting construction in maple. Connecticut c. 1800.
Measurements: 39" tall
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Boston Classical Footstool with highly figured mahogany, nail head trip and reeded legs c. 1815.
Measurements: 9" tall x 12.5" wide x 8.25" deep
Fine Federal Mahogany Sofa. Fully reeded with giant eagle form brass castors - c. 1810.. A similar sofa with identical castors is in the collection of The Chicago Art Institute.
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15 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
ph: 860-567-2411
david