VERY SCARCE DIMINUTIVE DOUBLE-SIDED CAKE BOARD SOLD
American, possibly New York City, ca. 1840.  Carved from heavy mahogany, this cake board (called cake print in period) was likely carved by John Conger or one of his contempories.  It would have geen used to decorate the top of a cake on a holiday, such as New Year's Day.  Heavy mahogany held up well with repeated washings.  Similar carving and weight to signed Conger boards I have owned, yet this example is only 7 5/8" x 6 1/8" x 1" thick, and is imaged on both sides, with a horse carved on one side, and a complicated nest with birds scene on the reverse.  Carved on the edge in period initials "FLB".  Excellent condition, dry surface.

PLEASING PAINTED STILL LIFE WATERCOLOR, DATED 1847 $1150
American, dated 1847 on back of watercolor painting on paper.  Likely New York State.   Housed in a appropriate period but not original to the painting frame.  Attractively rendered glass compote overflowing with fruit, flowers, and foliage.  The compote rests on a marble table-top.  Overall size
14 3/4" wide x 16 3/4" tall.  Excellent condition.

BALLOT BOX IN BEST BLUE PAINT $1950
American, ca. late 19th century, this is an honest a piece of Americana as one can find. It tells a story of a small town or small organization simply voting for or against a proposition or person. In very dry blue paint, worn from use with great patina, with a shallow well and holes to place white and black marbles (for and against), respectively. 8 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/2 inches tall.

Beautiful Notched-Corner Queen Anne Candlestand SOLD
Probably New England, possibly coastal Massachusetts, ca. 1795-1815. Just as tight and clean as one can find. Cherrywood top, legs, and block, with birch column. Old, dry, refinish. Notched corners undoubtedly inset in period. Superb condition with no breaks or repairs, just a shrinkage crack in the block under the top that is invisible unless turned over. One board top is14 7/8" x 14 5/8".Height is a diminutive 24 5/8". Note in the inset photo the wonderfully turned column.

RARE ASH BURL MASTER SALT $3450
American, ca. 1760-1780, exceptional surface and patination.  Excellent condition with smooth burnishing wear from from handling and use.  These are highly coveted by burl or Americana collectors when occasionally found.  4” diameter x 3” tall.  

FANTASTIC AMERICAN FANCY PAINT DECORATED BOX SOLD
American, New England, ca. 1825-1830, with exciting snappy paint decoration in fine original condition, including the brass bale. As much color-contrast as one can find in a period box. Decorated on all four sides. 15 7/8 inches wide x 9 3/4 inches deep x 6 3/4 inches tall. See Fales, Painted American Furniture, and Priddy, American Fancy, for reference.

VIBRANT PAINT-DECORATED DOME-TOP BOX SOLD
American, ca. 1870-1880. Likely rendered by a coach/sign/gameboard painter, this wonderful box has the best mustard panel on the lid, highlighted by black, red, and yellow borders. The star-bursts in the corners are particularly successful. Tight alligatoring to the surface. Fine condition. 15 3/4 inches wide x 8 1/4 inches tall x 10 inches deep.