New England, ca. 1800-1825. This is a remarkable piece! Rare combination of highly figured tiger maple and paint decoration of salmon, green, and black. Finely dovetailed. Seldom encountered tiny size of just 4 1/4 inches x 2 3/4 x 2 3/8. Obviously well used in period as evidenced by the wear on the chamfered sliding lid. Base joinery is square wooden pegs. Superb structural condition. .....Shown for scale is a fine ca. 1740 petal-base brass candlestick.

William Mathew Prior or contemporary, ca. 1830's. One of my favorite portraits by the Prior School. This girl evidentally did not want her portrait taken, as her facial expression makes that clear. Who hasn't seen that face on a 13 year old. Dry surface, likely original frame. Overall frame size of 16 3/8 x 12 3/8 inches. Nice auburn hair and lacey dress with clasp.

Oil on canvas. Painted during the period of the Rebellion (ca. 1863) while memories of Gettysburg, one of the most important events in American history, remained fresh. Depicted is the dramatic infantry assault known as Pickett's Charge. Little Round Top and Big Round Top are seen in the ethereal distance. The artist has painstakingly portrayed remarkable details of the horrific struggle, including life and death hand-to-hand fighting, exploding shells, proudly held flags, upright musket loading, and much more. Rays of sunlight shining down symbolize divine presence. Super condition/very minor in-painting in one small spot. Original frame and stretcher.

New England, ca. 1740-1760. Oval overhanging top of generous proportion on a molded apron resting on turned and splayed legs joined by molded box stretcher raised on button feet. Early 19th century in-use BLUE paint, now oxidized over original mid-18th century red. Paint has a very dry even patina. Two two board top has a crack following the grain. Height 25 1/2 inches; top 25 1/4 x 34 1/4. Rare and wonderful to find an early tavern baluster table with original paint history.

Possibly beechwood, American, ca. 1790-1825. One side of Chief Pontiac (c. 1720-1769), centering an oval medallion with elaborate headdress, tomahawk, dance wand, bow & arrows, earrings, armbands, cross- the full regalia. The other side is a bit more mysterious and compelling, another Native American (presumably), with earrings, armbands, face-paint (or scars), tomahawk and a large bird sitting on his head (bizarre!). The words KANNA TEGOI title the image. Below him is a bird. Deeply chip carved ends. Unusually thick at 1 1/2 inches. Initialed MFY and Y (owner?/carver?). Untouched surface. About 10 1/4 inches L x 5 3/8 inches W. Included are photos of two plaster impressions.

American, oil on board, ca. late 19th century. Gray and white cat wearing a red bow in a traveling crate. Signed lower right "Gaylord". Superb detail, down to the taunting fly and iron nails on the crate slats. Overall size about 14 by 14 inches. Sight size 9 x 8 1/2 inches. Housed in an appropriate period walnut frame. This painting sold at Skinner's on July 11, 2000 Americana Auction, lot 107 for over $13,000! From a fine collection of Americana and Folk Art.