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Small Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Wing Chair, Philadelphia, Israel Sack
Small Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Wing Chair, Philadelphia, Israel Sack

Small Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Wing Chair, Philadelphia, Israel Sack

Located in Providence, RI

retain an old surface, with line inlay. This chair was handled by Israel Sack (see American Antiques, vol

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Antique 1780s North American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815
A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

Unavailable

H 29.625 in W 41.5 in D 36.75 in

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

Located in New York, NY

turnings. Provenance: Israel Sack, New York, 1977

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800
Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 42.75 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

Provenance: Israel Sack, Illustrated in American Antiques in the Israel Sack Collection, Vol. II

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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Mahogany Fire Screen, Salem, circa 1760-1790
Queen Anne Mahogany Fire Screen, Salem, circa 1760-1790

Queen Anne Mahogany Fire Screen, Salem, circa 1760-1790

Located in Providence, RI

Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, and another example is illustrated by the Israel Sack Collection (shown below

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century New England Cherry Carved Fall Front Desk
18th Century New England Cherry Carved Fall Front Desk

18th Century New England Cherry Carved Fall Front Desk

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in

18th Century New England Cherry Carved Fall Front Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

inches deep Provenance: Israel Sack.  

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Antique 1750s American Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Cherry

Rhode Island Games Table ca. 1800
Rhode Island Games Table ca. 1800

Rhode Island Games Table ca. 1800

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Rhode Island Games Table ca. 1800

Located in Woodbury, CT

top when opened. Rhode Island, ca. 1790-1810. With 1981 provenance from ISRAEL SACK, INC., included

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Hepplewhite Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Federal Mahogany Work Table with Reeded Legs, New York
Federal Mahogany Work Table with Reeded Legs, New York

Federal Mahogany Work Table with Reeded Legs, New York

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 20.75 in D 19 in

Federal Mahogany Work Table with Reeded Legs, New York

Located in Providence, RI

preservation. A related card table is illustrated in American Antiques in the Israel Sack Collection, Vol

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Diminutive Mahogany Work Table, Philadelphia, circa 1800
Diminutive Mahogany Work Table, Philadelphia, circa 1800

Diminutive Mahogany Work Table, Philadelphia, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 12 in

Diminutive Mahogany Work Table, Philadelphia, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

of the best Americana. We have owned this for almost 30 years, acquired from Israel Sack, (see

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Antique Early 1800s American Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table with Marlborough Leg, Pennsylvania
Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table with Marlborough Leg, Pennsylvania

Walnut Chippendale Pembroke Table with Marlborough Leg, Pennsylvania

Located in Providence, RI

. A related example to this, in cherry, is illustrated as cat. no. 1458 in American Antiques in Israel

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Walnut

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire
Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Located in Providence, RI

illustrated in Sack’s American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection: Volume II, p.350. circa 1790. The use

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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Chippendale Stop Fluted Serpentine Seat Easy Chair
Monumental Chippendale Stop Fluted Serpentine Seat Easy Chair

Monumental Chippendale Stop Fluted Serpentine Seat Easy Chair

Located in New York, NY

Historical Society. Literature: Similar examples featured in American Antiques from the Israel Sack

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. Provenance in the Israel sack collection and in a single collection since 1931 This unusually fine

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Armchairs

Rhode Island Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard attr. Goddard and Engs
Rhode Island Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard attr. Goddard and Engs

Rhode Island Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard attr. Goddard and Engs

Located in Milford, NH

, Newport furniture makers. Closely related examples are illustrated in American Antiques from the Israel

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table circa 1750
Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table circa 1750

Queen Anne Figured Walnut Dressing Table circa 1750

Located in Manhasset, NY

"Removable Legs" please see sotheby's selection from Israel Sack Inc. sale 7761, Lot 1229 and the collection

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Vanities

American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788
American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788

American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788

Located in Shippensburg, PA

please even the most particular connoisseur. Literature: American Antiques from Israel Sack

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Antique 1780s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

in a single side chair offered in the early 1970's by the firm of Israel Sack [American Antiques from

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Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fabric, Mahogany, Pine

Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790
Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790

Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

early 1970's by the firm of Israel Sack [American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, Vol. III, p

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

side chair offered in the early 1970's by the firm of Israel Sack [American Antiques from the Israel

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Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

offered in the early 1970's by the firm of Israel Sack [American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection

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Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790
Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790

Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

be found in a single side chair offered in the early 1970's by the firm of Israel Sack [American

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Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

in a single side chair offered in the early 1970's by the firm of Israel Sack [American Antiques from

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Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Chippendale Slant and Block Front Antique Desk, Newburyport, MA
American Chippendale Slant and Block Front Antique Desk, Newburyport, MA

American Chippendale Slant and Block Front Antique Desk, Newburyport, MA

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, Massachusetts circa 1770 Provenance from the Israel Sack Collection with original label signed by Israel Sack

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790
Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790

Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

firm of Israel Sack [American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, Vol. III, p. 619 f. 1404

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends
Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends

Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends

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H 28.82 in W 19.5 in D 20.13 in

Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends

By Rufus Pierce

Located in New York, NY

Antiques from Israel Sack Collection II, p. 380 no. 1349 illus.), and which was subsequently published by

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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers
American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers

American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers

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H 71.13 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in

American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. I p. 269 [American Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut c. 1740-60

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests...

Pair of Card Tables with Trestle Bases and Eagle Mounts
Pair of Card Tables with Trestle Bases and Eagle Mounts

Pair of Card Tables with Trestle Bases and Eagle Mounts

By Thomas Seymour

Located in New York, NY

the present pair of tables have appeared, including one published by Israel Sack, Inc., in American

Category

Antique 1810s Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard, New York circa 1815
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard, New York circa 1815

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard, New York circa 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

sideboard of related inlay, leg and stringer inlay form is documented in American Antiques from the Israel

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Antique 1810s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Poplar

American Chippendale Walnut Antique Dining Table w/ Drop Leaves c. 1750
American Chippendale Walnut Antique Dining Table w/ Drop Leaves c. 1750

American Chippendale Walnut Antique Dining Table w/ Drop Leaves c. 1750

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Literature: American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection vol. I, Highland House, p. 86 f. 263 - a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pemb...

Materials

Oak

American Chippendale Oxbow Antique Chest of Drawers, Connecticut c. 1780
American Chippendale Oxbow Antique Chest of Drawers, Connecticut c. 1780

American Chippendale Oxbow Antique Chest of Drawers, Connecticut c. 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

from Israel Sack Collection, Highland House, p. 1958 Condition: Brasses are period replacements

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Mahogany

"American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection, " Six Volume Set
"American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection, " Six Volume Set

"American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection, " Six Volume Set

Located in valatie, NY

American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection, Volumes I-VI. Washington D.C.: Highland House

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

2 Nathan Margolis Sheraton Federal Style Inlay Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Tables 2
2 Nathan Margolis Sheraton Federal Style Inlay Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Tables 2

2 Nathan Margolis Sheraton Federal Style Inlay Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Tables 2

By Nathan Margolis Shop

Located in Dayton, OH

. It is interesting to note that the famed Israel Sack was also an apprentice in Yanova. Upon his

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Mid-20th Century Federal End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bewitchingly Beautiful Boston Card Table
Bewitchingly Beautiful Boston Card Table

Bewitchingly Beautiful Boston Card Table

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H 29.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in

Bewitchingly Beautiful Boston Card Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

. The other sold by the firm of Israel Sack and can be found in the book "American Antiques from Israel

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Antique 19th Century American Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Dish-Top Candle Stand
Chippendale Dish-Top Candle Stand

Chippendale Dish-Top Candle Stand

Located in Litchfield, CT

condition report. Provenance: Private collection, Israel Sack, New York, 1970s, Illustrated: American

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

American 18th Century Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Two Part Dining Table
American 18th Century Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Two Part Dining Table

American 18th Century Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Two Part Dining Table

Located in Great Barrington, MA

sold by the firm of Israel Sack and illustrated in their published brochure #7, April, 1969 and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

A Chippendale Mahogany Over-upholstered Compass-Seat Side Chair
A Chippendale Mahogany Over-upholstered Compass-Seat Side Chair

A Chippendale Mahogany Over-upholstered Compass-Seat Side Chair

By John Pollard

Located in New York, NY

Philadelphia Museum of Art and displayed at Mount Pleasant and two were advertised by Israel Sack (see Israel

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American Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Inlaid Document Box
Hepplewhite Inlaid Document Box

Hepplewhite Inlaid Document Box

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H 9.75 in W 20 in D 11 in

Hepplewhite Inlaid Document Box

Located in Litchfield, CT

inlaid borders. Provenance: Israel Sack, Inc. New York 9 3/4"h x 20"w x 11"d

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Rare Figured Maple Desk on Frame, Rhode Island
Rare Figured Maple Desk on Frame, Rhode Island

Rare Figured Maple Desk on Frame, Rhode Island

Located in Providence, RI

, Israel sack, who illustrates just such a desk. The cabriole leg on ours is very straight, indicative of

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks

A Federal Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Eagle, Boston, c.1810
A Federal Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Eagle, Boston, c.1810

A Federal Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Eagle, Boston, c.1810

Located in Providence, RI

Schiffer (see image). Another example appears in vol.III of Israel Sack's American Antiques (see image

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

American Federal Period 18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Period 18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

American Federal Period 18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, brochure #24, volume 4, page 1039

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Exquisite Chippendale George II Mahogany Side Chair, England, circa 1780
Exquisite Chippendale George II Mahogany Side Chair, England, circa 1780

Exquisite Chippendale George II Mahogany Side Chair, England, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

. Provenance: Israel Sack, Inc., Colonial Williamsburg. Measures: Height: 37 in, seat height: 18 in. Width

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Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Painted Country Low Post Bed, New England, 1st Half of 19th Century
Painted Country Low Post Bed, New England, 1st Half of 19th Century

Painted Country Low Post Bed, New England, 1st Half of 19th Century

Located in Providence, RI

bed handled by the Israel Sack Company. Note Sack's example does not have the side scrollwork, nor a

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Carved Federal Mirror, Classical Panel by Robert Welford, PA
Carved Federal Mirror, Classical Panel by Robert Welford, PA

Carved Federal Mirror, Classical Panel by Robert Welford, PA

Located in Providence, RI

Boston and was part of the Elizabeth Daniel estate, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It was handled by Israel

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood High Chest of Drawers
Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood High Chest of Drawers

Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood High Chest of Drawers

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H 75.25 in W 43.75 in D 22.75 in

Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood High Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

, October 1975, Israel Sack Inc., New York

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Classical Mahogany Chest
American Classical Mahogany Chest

American Classical Mahogany Chest

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H 38 in W 42 in D 21 in

American Classical Mahogany Chest

Located in Oaks, PA

illustrated in Antiques vol. CIII, no. 3 (March 1973) and Sack, American Antiques from the Israel Sack

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror
George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror

George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror

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H 53.5 in W 25.5 in D 7 in

George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror

Located in Great Barrington, MA

design is in the Henry Ford Museum. Other examples are illustrated in American Antiques From The Israel

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cherry Corner Chair, Probably New Hampshire, Late 18th Century
Cherry Corner Chair, Probably New Hampshire, Late 18th Century

Cherry Corner Chair, Probably New Hampshire, Late 18th Century

Located in Providence, RI

contemporary of Israel Sack and others.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Corner Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-Top Tea Table, MA, circa 1770-1780
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-Top Tea Table, MA, circa 1770-1780

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-Top Tea Table, MA, circa 1770-1780

Located in Providence, RI

found in American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection,Vol. I.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Dessert Tables and Tilt-t...

Materials

Mahogany

A Sheraton mirror back bureau, likely Nathaniel Appleton, Salem.
A Sheraton mirror back bureau, likely Nathaniel Appleton, Salem.

A Sheraton mirror back bureau, likely Nathaniel Appleton, Salem.

By Nathaniel Appleton Jr.

Located in Sharon, MA

/> Illustrated: Israel Sack Inc. New York, NY, "American Antiques in the Israel Sack Collection” Volume VIII

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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Secretary Bookcase, MA.
Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Secretary Bookcase, MA.

Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Secretary Bookcase, MA.

Located in Providence, RI

, Israel Sack. For a related secretary, from New Fine Points of Furniture, by Albert Sack. Of

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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Carved Classical Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Feet, Salem
Rare Carved Classical Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Feet, Salem

Rare Carved Classical Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Feet, Salem

Located in Providence, RI

from Israel Sack's American Antiques vol. IV for an example of the standard form, and to see that leg

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas

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