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The following is a list of the 27 available items
most recently added to the Stanley Weiss Collection.
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A Figured
Maple Chippendale 6-drawer Dishtop Tall Chest with Fan on Dovetailed
Bracket Feet, Rhode Island, c.1770
The fan, the dishtop, and the beautifully bracketed feet set
this chest apart from the ordinary, the fan is a classic Rhode
Island form, and here it is good size and sharp carving. The
dishtop is another added feature highly sought after by collectors.
Note the beautifully figured wood top with the wood grain swirl
and knot. Also, note the dovetails on the ends of the dishtop
which, of course, are the sides of this piece.sw01407
- $14,000
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A Figured
Mahogany late Sheraton Secretary Essex County, c.1810
This is an interesting secretary retaining its original first
surface, which over the years has turned a warm golden color
and patina. Athough, at first glance, one might consider this
an Empire secretary, it has many elements of earlier and current
styles. For example, it has its original swan's neck pediment
with original brass buttons reminiscent of Hepplewhite and Sheraton
secretaries of the time. sw01405 -
$11,000
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A Queen
Anne Mahogany Kneehole Desk, England, c.1760
This mahogany kneehole desk is like many of those that were
produced in its era. Generally, these are reasonably priced,
although many have major elements that have been replaced over
the years, e.g. bracket feet and especially the tops. This desk
has its unquestionable period front bracket feet and top. It
is pure, with the exception of replaced period brasses. The
top is crossbanded, as is the door below. sw01399
- $7,500
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A Mahogany
Chippendale Straight Front Bureau on Tall Bracket Feet, New
England, c.1780
This bureau is composed of exceptionally beautiful solid boards
of highly figured mahogany, and that's the essence of this beautiful
Chippendale period. Small chests were made of everything from
poplar to cherry, mahogany, birch, etc. But, the most expensive
were those made of imported Santo Domingo and/or Cuban mahogany.
This is one of those chests, with its original side pulls, and
beautifully sculptured mahogany bracket feet. sw01282
- $5,900
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A Fine
Classical Mahogany Dressing Table, North Shore, c.1825
This table is in a fine state of preservation
with acanthus carving reminiscent of the McIntyre School in
the North Shore of Massachusetts. The craftsmanship is evident
throughout and the richness of the mahogany gives this piece
an especial quality. There are many of these forms, some with
spiral legs, some reeded, some thicker, and some thinner. But,
their statuesque nature of these legs, with reeds, turning,
and the special North Shore Leaf common and often identified
with Salem, and Essex County furniture is clearly evident.
sw00025 - $6,500
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An Early
Diminutive Cherrywood Queen Anne Highboy, Rhode Island, c.1750
This highboy is of small scale, only
36 inches wide, and is in pristine condition. The small Queen
Anne brasses are all original and the secondary woods are chestnut,
indicative of its Rhode Island origin. This highboy is indeed
a lady
it has very fine long legs with a small scale chest
above, and a traditional embellished skirt with scrolls on the
side and drop finials, et al on the front, see details below.
The construction throughout is finely crafted, indicative of
Rhode Island craftsmanship. sw01340
- $26,000
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A Carved
Mahogany Dishtop candlestand with Claw and Ball feet c.1780,
Massachusetts
This is a very practical sized table
with a desirable dishtop. The mahogany is very beautifully figured.
Using highly figured woods like this in the top is explanation
for the very slight curvature of the top as these woods often
have a life of their own. For most antiquarians, this adds to
the charm. See details for the wood figure. The column is of
a baluster form with a number of ring turnings and the feet
have classic Boston "rat's paw" claw and ball design..
sw01344 - $6,500
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A Tiger
Maple and Maple Octagonal Candlestand, New England, c.1780
This is a small-scale candlestand with a rarely seen
octagonal top and probably from Connecticut, although location
is indeterminate. Its unusual tiger maple top makes this a very
desirable candlestand. It has an old surface and is completely
original with no breaks or alterations, retaining its original
metal spider, etc.. See details below. sw01343
- $3,400
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A Mahogany
Sheraton Workstand, Salem, c.1890
This is an extremely fine copy of a Salem sewing table executed
probably at the turn of the century. We have this piece because
of its superior craftsmanship throughout. The only thing that
seperates this from the original is time. The reeding and acanthus
carving in addition to the quality of the mahogany is of the
highest order. Indeed, a professional would have to start examining
drawers to determine oxidation levels to discern its true age.
Its quality level is far better than many period ones. It is
a faithful reproduction of the famous Salem masterpiece by the
McIntyres.
sw01342 - $3,800
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A Fine
Sheraton Carved Mahogany Side Chair, England, c.1790
While only a single chair, this is a beautifully crafted chair
in the finest Sheraton tradition. Note the magnificent carving
on the crest, splat and chair stiles. Also, note the bowed front
seat and the stop-fluted legs. It is upholstered in an old tapestry,
which is in good condition. As a single hall chair or bedroom
chair, this is a fabulous late 18th century chair with an old
surface, probably first, in fine condition. sw01339
- $3,200
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A Queen
Anne Black Japanned Tall Case Clock, England, 18th century.
Clock works by Henton Brown, London
This is a good sized Queen Anne tall
case clock retaining an early Japanned surface in the Chinese
motif. The case was restored some time ago, and is in fine condition.
The movement is an 8 day brass works by a good recognized English
Clock maker. Brittan's Clock Directory lists the maker
as follows: "Henton Brown - Borough. Admitted C.C. 1726;
Master, 1753; Livery, 1766; A maker of fine watches; 58 Lombard
St. in 1754". sw01297 - $9,500
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A Serpentine
Rosewood Gaming Table, China, 19th century
This gaming table is a relatively rare form and composed of
all solid rosewood with beautiful dovetailing, and hand carving
throughout. Note the cabinetry on the top apron of this table.
The sides of the apron are all of the solid, as is the whole
table, with hand-shaped panels applied to serpentine sides.
It retains all four of its small "chip drawers". sw01325
- $6,500
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A Figured
Mahogany Classical Serving Table with Original Brasses, Baltimore,
circle of John Needles, c.1820
This is a striking server of small size featuring beautifully
figured mahogany throughout. We attribute this piece to Baltimore
on the basis of its reeded legs. For a related casepiece with
additional examples, see sw00809, A Carved and Reeded Mahogany
Winged Wardrobe, Baltimore, c.1830. This table was obviously
treasured and used very carefully through the years and has
retained its original brasses. It is in fine condition. sw01323
- $9,500
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A Chippendale
Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table with Marlborough Feet, c.1780,
New England
This is a beautiful small scale drop
leaf table, retaining its original cross stretcher and Marlborough
feet. The top is composed of beautifully aged mellow mahogany
and is in perfect condition throughout. The legs, stretchers,
drawer, etc are all original and unaltered, with no repairs
or restorations. sw01318 - $8,500
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A Federal
Mahogany Carved Card Table, Salem, c.1820
This is a beautifully crafted
card table with a wonderfully carved fluted vase which sits
on a small circular base with gadrooning. All is supported on
fluted saber legs which are embellished with their original
brass rosettes on top and paw brass feet below. The apron is
figured crotch mahogany and the solid board top is striped mahogany
with fluted edging. sw01313
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A Hepplewhite
Satinwood Pembroke Table with Rosewood Inlay, England, c.1800/1810
This is a small-scale Hepplewhite
table with glorious satinwood throughout that has mellowed through
the years. It is in superb condition with its original casters.
the satinwood is embellished with line inlay on top and crossbanded
at the edges with rosewood and satinwood at the top. Line inlay
is also used on the drawer and feet, the legs of which, interestingly,
are all solid satinwood, which is rarely seen. At the top of
each leg are beautiful rosewood inlays, also banded with line
inlay. sw01311 - $12,500
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A Pair
of Classical Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, New York, c.1800-1810
These chairs retain an old probably
first surface, and have large well-developed carved crest panels.
These chairs have beautifully reeded stiles and have a backsplat
of interesting semi-circles meeting with a carved oval rosette
panel. The legs are in the French style, and we have reupholstered
the seats with a Chinese style fabric. These chairs are in perfect
condition throughout. sw01308
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A Cherry
Queen Anne Tall Case Clock with Silver Dial, Rhode Island, Squire
Millard, c.1750
This is a tall country clock produced
by Squire Millard, whose listing indicates he fought in the
revolutionary war. The dial is a beautifully-engraved silver
over brass, and indicates Millard resided in Warwick, which
is about 10 miles South of Providence, RI. The cherry has turned
a beautiful lemon yellow/brown, and movement and case are original
in every way. This clock came out of a local Rhode Island estate
auction. sw01304 - $18,500
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A Queen
Anne Mahogany Candlestand, with Conical Shaft, Newport, c.1780
This candlestand has a typical
Rhode Island, Newport, conical shaft which relates to the nautical
aspect these Newport pieces are known for. This candlestand
in particular has a very pronounced conical shaft which distinguishes
it from many others. It is in perfection condition with an old,
probably first surface and has a beautifully developed bracket
under the top typical of the fine work these Newport, Rhode
Island are known for. It is all original, and in perfect condition
with no breaks or alterations. sw01300
- $4,500 Click
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A Cherry
Federal Tilt-top Table with Shaped Top, New England, c.1810-20
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 that has turned an orange/brown color
over time. sw01183 - $2,800
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A Classical
Gilded Wood Mirror with Clam Shell Carving and Spiral Columns,
Boston, c. 1820
This is a large scale mirror with
original gilt and old glass. It retains its original backboard.
What makes this mirror special is the wonderful shell in the
upper tablet. These shells are rare, and make this a very special
piece. sw01152 - $6,200
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A Classical
Gilt Mirror w/ Carved Panel, American, c.1820
This mirror retains its original
glass and backboard, the gilding is original and the carved
panel is quite uncommon. It is in excellent condition, and of
good size. sw01296 - $2,400
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An Edwardian
Painted Hepplewhite Satinwood Secretary England, c.1890
This is a superb example of the great work coming out of England
at this time. This piece is in absolutely superb mint condition
with its original finish and painting. Over time, the surface
has developed a very beautiful craquelure and amber color. The
painting is of the highest quality and embellished throughout.
This is a very light piece in concept and fitted with glass
shelves as a wonderful display cabinet for fine things. The
lopers (drawer pulls) are fitted with turned ivory, as are some
of the elements of its interior. Browse the additional images,
and you will see a delicacy and the extraordinarily fine work
for which these pieces are known. sw01280
- $12,000 Click
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A Carved
Mahogany Chippendale Kneehole Desk, New York, c.1890, labeled
"Sypher & Co."
Sypher and Company was like the
Hagen Brothers at the turn of the century in New York, producing
the finest cabinetwork in New York, and perhaps anywhere else
in America. Ernest Hagen actually bought Phyfe's tools, etc.
and was a follower in his tradition. This desk retains a portion
of its original label, though we were unable to decipher the
maker until we found a matching complete label, shown below.
sw01279 - $22,000
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A Mahogany
Classical Card Table on "Cannon Ball" Base, Boston/Salem, c.1820
From a design point, this is
an exceptional card table with rarely seen columnar base. The
design statement is striking with a "cannon ball"
shaped base below a tapered column that terminates in a series
of rings. The saber legs are typical Boston/Salem form, all
of which support a top with solid mahogany leaves which are
beautifully edged and the apron, a very deep, convex shape.
sw01276 - $7,500 Click
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A Mahogany
Banjo Clock, New England, c.1820
This clock is in original untouched condition.
It came out of a local estate sale and has its first glasses
and untouched grunge surface on all mahogany parts, including
its original finial. It was obviously used and cared for, as
we found two cards by local Rhode Island clockmakers who serviced
it, and were based where the estate sale took place in Rhode
Island. sw01273 - $3,200 Click
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A Large
Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Demi-lune Sideboard, England, c.1800
This is a large-scale demilune
sideboard in pristine condition with beautiful mahogany figuring
throughout. It retains an early, probably original finish, which
has been overlaid through the years with shellac and wax. We
have cleaned it and built up the beautiful surface which reveals
an amber colored mahogany of deep figure. sw01267 - $24,000
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