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Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.

Pair of Restoration Rosewood Grecian Recamier Couches, circa 1835-1840
Offered By Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.
Pair of Restoration Rosewood Grecian Recamier Couc...
Duncan Phyfe
Antique 1830s American Federal Chaise Longues
Rosewood
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1770-1854) or D. Phyfe & Sons (active 1837-1840),
New York, 1835-1840.
Each with undulating veneered crest rail terminating in two scrolls with concentri...
Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight
U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Company
Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Fantastic piece of Americana! Halladay H37 cast iron red windmill weight made by the U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Company between 1880-1916 in Nebraska. Please note: Only the red windmill ...
East Meets West Antiques

Rare Patriotic Presidential Applique Quilt from 1925
Offered By East Meets West Antiques
Rare Patriotic Presidential Applique Quilt from 19...
Early 20th Century American Quilts
Cotton
This is such a fine example of Americana at its best. This fantastic applique quilt has the profile of George Washington and Abe Lincoln along with the Uncle Sam hat and the Patriotic s...
Continuous Brace-Back Windsor Armchair
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
New York, circa 1785-1795. Having a hoop-back supported by spindles and a brace back with a shaped saddle seat supported by bulbous turned legs.
Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques

Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches
Offered By Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
PAIR OF ROBIN'S EGG BLUE-PAINTED BENCHES FROM A PORTICO ON AN 1890'S HOME IN CANAAN, NEW YORK:
Rare pair of matching high-back settle benches, made circa 1890, found on the front porch...
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Benjamin Greenleaf Portrait of Mrs. Nancy Wyman-Houghton
Offered By Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
Benjamin Greenleaf Portrait of Mrs. Nancy Wyman-Ho...
Antique Early 19th Century American Paintings
Portrait of Mrs. Nancy Wyman-Houghton.
Unsigned, circa 1810-1815.
Reverse painting on glass.
Measures: 19 1/2" x 14 1/2" framed
Condition: Some lifting of paint on glass, some paint...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Hepplewhite Mahogany, Birch Inlaid Chest of Drawers, New Hampshire, circa 1815
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Hepplewhite Mahogany, Birch Inlaid Chest of Drawer...
Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Draw...
Birch, Mahogany
This is an interesting chest with the full complement of inlays seen on the highly developed school of Portsmouth chests that usually have French feet. (See image below from Levy’s in s...
Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques

Elaborate Silk Banner with Gilded Text of George Washington
Offered By Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques
Elaborate Silk Banner with Gilded Text of George W...
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
ELABORATE SILK BANNER WITH GILDED TEXT, SPECTACULAR BULLION TRIM, AND A BEAUTIFULLY PAINTED RENDITION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FAMOUS "PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE", MADE FOR THE PATRIOTIC ORDE...
Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.

Pair of Restauration Lotus Carved Rosewood Side Chairs by Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Offered By Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.
Pair of Restauration Lotus Carved Rosewood Side Ch...
Duncan Phyfe
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Attributed to Phyfe & Sons (1837-1840) or D. Phyfe & Son (1840-1847),
New York circa 1835-1840.
The oxbow shaped crest rail above a vertical central carved and pierced splat above a...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Mahogany Sheraton or Federal Upholstered Open Armchair, New England, circa 1810
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Mahogany Sheraton or Federal Upholstered Open Armc...
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Mahogany
This is a Provincial example of the lolling chair form and is delicately executed throughout. Note the baluster shaped front legs and the stylized arm supports which lend a feeling of g...
New Hampshire Settee
Antique 19th Century American Settees
NEW HAMPSHIRE SETTEE, FOUND IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE TOWN OF DOVER, CA 1800:
This marvelous, country windsor settee was recently found in the basement of the public library in Dove...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Rare Carved Mahogany Upholstered Classical Armchair, Possibly Southern
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Rare Carved Mahogany Upholstered Classical Armchai...
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Mahogany
This is an interesting chair. The wood is heavy, dark, dense mahogany and is very heavy. The arms and their supports are beautifully crafted, as are the legs. Of particular interest is ...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Classical Mahogany Settee, Brass Inlay, Dolphin Feet, Philadelphia, 1825
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Classical Mahogany Settee, Brass Inlay, Dolphin Fe...
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Settees
Brass, Mahogany
This settee is an absolute knockout. It is a tour de force of the classical motifs of the day, hand-carved and fully embellished. Starting from the top, note the beautiful carved scroll...
Golden & Associates Antiques

American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston, Circa 1860
Offered By Golden & Associates Antiques
American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. ...
Antique 1860s American American Empire Clocks
American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door conce...
Portrait Attributed to Mary E. Yorke
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Paintings
Portrait of the Sloop Yacht "Defyer" Sailing in New York Bay.
Unsigned, New York, late 19th century.
Oil on canvas, original carved gilt and gesso shadow-box frame.
Dimensions: 20 1/...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Cherry Federal Tilt-Top Table with Shaped Top, New England, circa 1810-1820
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Cherry Federal Tilt-Top Table with Shaped Top, New...
Antique 19th Century American Federal Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Cherry
This table has beautiful lines with feet that seem to go on forever. The shaft is a slender baluster form and the top, in general oval form. This is a very delicate table with cherry th...
American Architectural Wood Carved Eagles
Unknown
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Terrific find! A wonderful pair of carved architectural American eagles. Found on the east coast and were said to have originally been part of a circa 1876 Federal building in St. Louis...
Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.

Classical Carved and Gilt Stencilled Mahogany Center Table
Offered By Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.
Classical Carved and Gilt Stencilled Mahogany Cent...
Antique 1820s American American Classical Center Tables
Mahogany, Marble
With figured marble inset top,
New York, circa 1825.
The circular top with dark figured marble inset held by a wood frame, above a conforming apron with three large foliate gilt-ste...
Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.

Carved Mahogany Mechanical Armchair, circa 1830
Offered By Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.
Carved Mahogany Mechanical Armchair, circa 1830
Thomas Cook
Antique 1830s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Possibly by Cook & Parkin (active1819-1833).
Philadelphia, circa 1830.
The lotus-carved arched crest rail above a beaded frame holding an upholstered back, hinged at the base, allow...
American Primitive Gallery

Wood Cut-Out Hand Pointing to the Heavens
Offered By American Primitive Gallery
Wood Cut-Out Hand Pointing to the Heavens
Unknown
Antique 1890s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Wood
Unusual architectural piece with a cut-out pointing hand in a heart. This architectural piece hung down from the peak of a Victorian house with a form sometimes referred to as a Hand of...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Fine Carved Lyre Mahogany Window Seat, NY, Earnest Hagen, circa 1885
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Fine Carved Lyre Mahogany Window Seat, NY, Earnest...
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Mahogany
As Peter Kenny talks about in his recent book on Duncan Phyfe: Without Hagen, we wouldn't know of Phyfe and his work. It seems Hagen bought Phyfe's tools, etc. and continued to make Phy...
Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Armchair
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Hepplewhite Armchairs
circa 1790-1795.
A fine Hepplewhite shield back mahogany armchair having carved stiles and rolled arms on tapered legs with spade feet.
American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Femal...
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood carving with great old white painted surface. Presented on a custom marble museum stand.
Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques

American Federal Period Cast Iron Eagle
Offered By Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques
American Federal Period Cast Iron Eagle
Antique 1810s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
This cast iron eagle is one of the earliest sculptural forms that one will encounter in the marketplace. It is also one of the most attractive and iconic depictions of what some America...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Federal/Hepplewhite Mahogany Mirror, Flowered Urn Finial, Probably, NY
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Federal/Hepplewhite Mahogany Mirror, Flowered Urn ...
Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Wall Mirrors
Mahogany
This mirror, retaining its early glass, is in a fine state of preservation and is complete in all its parts. These mirrors are very delicate and often lose their embellishments. The sur...
Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques

Pennsylvania Backgammon Board, Signed "Wise"
Offered By Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques
Pennsylvania Backgammon Board, Signed "Wise"
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
PENNSYLVANIA BACKGAMMON BOARD, SIGNED "WISE" WITH IMAGES OF A WAGON WHEEL AND A STAR OF DAVID, 1850-1880
Found near the town of Milford, in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, is on...
Antiquario Villas and Cottages

SIX Philadelphia Klismos Dining Chairs
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Offered By Antiquario Villas and Cottages
SIX Philadelphia Klismos Dining Chairs
Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Padouk
Six gadroon crested padauk klismos sabre-legged dining chairs, with hand-stitched needlepoint slip seats in mint condition. Attributed to Antoine Gabriel Quervelle, French trained Phila...
Garden Maze Quilt with Wild Goose Chase Border
Antique 1850s American Quilts
Cotton
This early garden maze quilt is done with the richest of colors. The deep indigo is beautifully offset by the wonderful and unusual rose printed fabric. It is nicely quilted with circle...
Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.

Restoration Grecian or Recamier Couch, circa 1835
Offered By Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.
Restoration Grecian or Recamier Couch, circa 1835
Duncan Phyfe
Antique 1830s American Federal Chaise Longues
Mahogany
New York, circa 1835.
The undulating veneered crest rail terminating in a scroll with a characteristic rimmed disk boss above an upholstered back and seat with a scrolled arm at one ...
Antique Hooked American Rug
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial North and South American Ru...
Wool
Antique Hooked Rug, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: Early 20th Century - This spectacular antique American hooked rug features a grand latticework frame with beautifully execute...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Tiger Maple Queen Anne High Chest with Bonnet Top, Massachusetts
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Tiger Maple Queen Anne High Chest with Bonnet Top,...
Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawer...
Maple
This highboy is of a small-scale with a width of only 35 in. and has a very delicate, fine appearance, with a beautifully formed pediment, which flanks its original urn and finial. Whil...
Mid-19th Century Native American Splint Basket
Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Ash
Square covered basket.
Region / Tribe: Northeastern Woodlands - Connecticut / Mohegan (?).
circa mid-19th century.
Material: Ash splint, natural pigments.
Dimension: L. 19” ...
Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.

Federal Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, circa 1820
Offered By Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc.
Federal Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, circa 182...
Duncan Phyfe
Antique 1810s American American Classical Secretaires
Brass, Glass, Mahogany
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1770-1854),
New York, circa 1820.
Comprised of two parts: The projecting pediment top above a veneered frieze above a pair of glazed cabinet doors with G...
The Great Republic

Rare 81-Star "1776-1876" Centennial American Parade Flag
Offered By The Great Republic
Rare 81-Star "1776-1876" Centennial American Parad...
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
This is an extremely rare 1876 U.S. Centennial celebration parade flag design, that was popular at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876 and was sold in a number of different s...
East Meets West Antiques

Amazing 19thc Set of Four Firehouse Windsor Captains Chairs
Offered By East Meets West Antiques
Amazing 19thc Set of Four Firehouse Windsor Captai...
Unknown
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Walnut
This wonderful matching set of four walnut captains chairs are from the state of Maine and in pristine ,sturdy condition . The surface is all original with a mellow worn patina .These c...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Painted Tall Case Clock, Eight-Day Moon Dial Works
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Painted Tall Case Clock, Eight-Day Moon Dial Works...
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Clocks
This clock is in its original red paint and retains its original finials and unique rosettes, signed "Josiah Smith, Reading." The face is quite beautiful and untouched and the hands bea...
Parc Monceau Antiques, Ltd.

19th Century Chest on Chest, Two Shells Style of Dunlap, circa 1820
Offered By Parc Monceau Antiques, Ltd.
19th Century Chest on Chest, Two Shells Style of D...
Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th century chest on chest, two shells style of Dunlap, circa 1820.
Paint Decorated Blanket Chest
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Wood
American. Schoharie or Albany County, New York, circa 1815-1830.
Pine, paint decorated, iron hinges.
Condition: Minor imperfections such as abrasions with very minor in-painting. The ...
Federal Corner Cupboard
Antique 19th Century American Federal Corner Cupboards
Mahogany, Poplar, Maple
Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1820.
The top portion of the two-part diminutive size corner cupboard is fitted with shelves and a glass panel door below a cove molded cornice, all nestin...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Large School or Church Bell with Mounting Base, New England
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Large School or Church Bell with Mounting Base, Ne...
Antique 19th Century American Balustrades and Fixtures
Metal
This bell was in a Greek Revival home in a cupola in the Framingham - Sudbury area of Massachusetts, 1830-1850. This bell is complete with supports and original mounting board and bolts...
Dean & Company Environmental Design Associates LLC

19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
Offered By Dean & Company Environmental Design Associates LLC
19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
R.J. Horner & Co.
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Bedroom Furniture
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Maple and bird's-eye maple (Aesthetic Movement) faux bamboo bed, New York City, circa 1885. Fits standard full size mattress.
Note: Martha Stewart owns a similar bed, and this 19th cen...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Pair of Walnut Queen Anne Side Chairs with Shell, Philadelphia, circa 1740-1760
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Pair of Walnut Queen Anne Side Chairs with Shell, ...
Antique 1750s American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Pairs of these chairs are hard to find and these have no breaks or alterations. They have the beautiful style that many consider the finest of American Queen Anne chair design. They hav...
Antique Quilt, "Robbing-Peter-to-Pay-Paul"
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Cotton
Skilfully pieced and elaborately quilted, a superb example of a very difficult design to execute. A less ambitious quilter might have been content to create all of those perfect, never-...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Small Mahogany Queen Anne Oval, Drop-Leaf Table with Six Legs
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Small Mahogany Queen Anne Oval, Drop-Leaf Table wi...
Antique Mid-18th Century British Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
This table is composed of three solid unjoined boards, the top, and two drop leaves. The mahogany is a deep red-brown, with deep figure throughout (see detail). The legs are a very deli...
Antiquario Villas and Cottages

FOURTEEN American Queen Anne Revival Dining Chairs
Offered By Antiquario Villas and Cottages
FOURTEEN American Queen Anne Revival Dining Chairs...
Antique 1870s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Circa 1875 Virginia bench-made walnut matched set of two armchairs and 12 side chairs; with shell carved knees, slippered front feet, wavy back splats, and distinctive flat serpentine c...
Vintage Painted Metal Miniature Train Depot
Vintage 1930s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Sheet Metal
Vintage painted metal miniature depot from 1930s for toy train set.
American 18th Century Child's Chair with Original ...
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Charming child's chair in pine with original hickory woven seat. This slat back chair is very likely Shaker. Mushroom button top on arm. The turned finial on the back is of good proport...
Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Cotton
Elegant version of the always desirable Mariner's Compass quilt pattern. It is an extremely difficult pattern to execute with the numerous fine points and this is particularly well done...
The Great Republic

Map Plan of the City of Washington in the Territory of Columbia
Offered By The Great Republic
Map Plan of the City of Washington in the Territor...
Antique Late 18th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Plan (Map) of the City of Washington in the Territory of Columbia Published 1796, in the American Atlas by John Reid
Published in 1796, this map is by John Reid, and was part of one ...
Black Rock Galleries

Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
By George Hunzinger
Offered By Black Rock Galleries
Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented ...
George Hunzinger
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Fine form and condition, with one broken strap and geometric moulding at upper right missing. The back with the wire webbing flanked by bamboo form frame, and bold swirled arms with inv...
Friendship Sampler Quilt
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Cotton
This unique Sampler Quilt has both traditional and original blocks, many with hearts as an indication of the affection with which it was made. Written in ink it says "Presented by Lydia...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Classical Gilt and Paint Decorated Games Table, Maryland, circa 1815
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Classical Gilt and Paint Decorated Games Table, Ma...
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Game Tables
Paint
The following is the text of an extensive report on this piece done by Philip Zimmerman, Ph.D. The full report, including footnotes and images, is available upon request.
An importa...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Classical Painted Armchair, Baltimore, circa 1820
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Classical Painted Armchair, Baltimore, circa 1820
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Of grand proportions, this painted chair in Baltimore painted furniture, page 67 (see scan below). It appears that the center was a defining place for individual embellishment, i.e. Clo...
Bonnin Ashley Antiques Inc

American Empire Side Table with Writing Surface in Mahogany, circa 1825
Offered By Bonnin Ashley Antiques Inc
American Empire Side Table with Writing Surface in...
Antique 1820s American American Empire Side Tables
Mahogany
A fine Empire work table in mahogany on foliate-carved, baluster-turned pedestal resting on quatre-form base and terminating with winged carved lions' paw feet. Top opens to baize-lined...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchair, Mahogany, New York, circa 1790
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchair, Mahogany, New Yo...
George Shipley
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Attribution is based on a labelled chair, antiques April, 1961, page 374, George Shipley: His Furniture and His Label.
The arched crest in this example centers on a finely carved Pr...
Stanley Weiss Collection

Mahogany Chippendale, Six Leg Claw and Ball Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Offered By Stanley Weiss Collection
Mahogany Chippendale, Six Leg Claw and Ball Drop-L...
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Six-legged dining tables are very desirable and relatively rare. They offer an obviously greater stability than the four-legged form and cost a good deal more.
The mahogany is beauti...
Patriotic Crib Quilt
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Velvet, Satin
The construction of this Patriotic Crib Quilt is as unusual as the combination of motifs. Each of the black background areas is actually made of thin strips of satin (about 1/4" wide),...
American Painted Rocking Chair
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Painted and stenciled rocking chair
George Hunzinger Mechanical Rocker
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
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Lauren Stanley Silver

RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY ca 1850 Decanter Stand 4 Bottles Coin Silver ORIG. GLASS
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Offered By Lauren Stanley Silver
RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY ca 1850 Decanter Stand 4 Bott...
Lincoln Lighting Company
Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Glass
Please visit Lauren Stanley in New York City - telephone for an appointment -- convenient Midtown location!
Coin silver four-bottle decanter stand by Lincoln & Foss of Boston, Mass., c...