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Folk Art Portrait of the Clipper Ship SOVEREIGN
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New England, probably Massachusetts, ca. 1852.

ELEVATED CONSIDERABLY BY THE BOLD LETTERING.
 

Sovereign of the Seas, a clipper ship built in 1852, was a sailing vessel notable for setting the world record for the fastest sailing ship......MORE

 
 

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Especially Nice Pantry Box in Dry Painted Surface. Signed.
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New England, ca. early 19th century. Original very dry patinated/oxidized sage green paint. Intaglio stamped underneath with the initials AC. About 7 inches diameter x 2 ¾ tall. A common form yet elevated by a superb surface and signature. 

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Shaker Box
in Black Paint

American, ca. mid 19th century.

Original black paint on maple side walls and white pine top and bottom. Joinery by copper nails. Fingers finely cut with chamfered edges. Often used wear to the paint as shown, dings to the lid, structurally excellent.

About 9 1/8 inches x 6 deep x 3 ½ tall. Pencil inscription under the lid reads, in part ,“Love is ___fair Brockport N.Y. H_____” .  

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Early Lace Maker's
Ball Box  
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New England, discovered decades ago in Massachusetts. Early 18th century
(ca. 1720-1730).


Pine and linen, the top and bottom panels profusely carved, with untouched rich natural patina, the two panels joined by a circle of long wooden pins about the perimeter. The top panel is centered by a leather-hinged door, the leather held by rose-head nails (the leather long ago worn through. Also retains the original carved turnbuckle clasp and final. The wooden pins form the structure around which the thick linen (and likely cotton batting) are wrapped. The linen wrap is the foundation upon which the lace is crafted with pins holding the lace in place while working. The inside of the ball functions as a box, holding carved wooden tools (two present) that provided tension to lace-threads. The door is decorated with an elaborate floral design that is repeated under the base.

A substantial piece of about 8 ½ inches diameter x 5 tall, and weighty in-hand. This is an exceedingly rare Americana survival with only several known.

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Derr-Family
Paint Decorated Oval Box
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Pennsylvania, probably Bucks County, ca. 1820-1840.

Attributed to Salome Derr. Original dry paint of blue and white foliate decoration on deep salmon ground. Oval, with dimensions of about 5 ¾ inches long x 3 ½ wide x 2 ½ tall.

Interior retains the label of Betty L. Dorow, a long ago antiques dealer from Milan, Ohio. Excellent condition.


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Watercolor Memorial
Dated 1827

Watercolor and iron-gall ink on paper.

Drawn for Caroline Tufts by S.E? Moore, April 23, 1827. A sweet drawing and verses in remembrance of Caroline above a symbolic weeping willow. Near the tree bottom is the expression "A trifle shows respect". Unobtrusive crease lines from folding, yet the folding kept the colors strong for all these years. Good overall condition with minor toning. Early frame. Frame size about 11 5/8 inches x 10. 

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Exquisite and Exceedingly Rare Broad-Rimmed Burl
Deep Serving Dish
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New England
ca. 1720-1740.
 
 

Ash burl. Of impressive size, masterfully lathe-turned with a dramatic broad-rim, relating to pewter examples of the period.

While most burl bowls were utilitarian in nature, this serving dish stands out with its refined form, meant not only to be functional but to be prominently displayed and admired, and served from at the table.

Excellent condition with delightful undulation to the bowl and rim. High polish/burnish to the shellac surface. The interior bears intriguing stains, including what appear to be traces of ink, and a small split (or cut) to the rim’s edge, all bearing witness to its usage. About 16 ½ inch diameter x 3 ½ deep.

Provenance: From the 1950s to the 1970s.....
 

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