Joan Palmer AntiquesCase pieces

Sheraton bookcase-china cabinet with burl walnut

JoanPalmer — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:16:20 +0000

Elegant in it’s simplicity, this handsome bookcase on Sheraton reeded leg with button foot, measures less than 16″deep, is 51″wide and 60″h. It is walnut with inset panels of walnut burl and astragal moldings to the traditional 13 panel glazed door. There are adjustable shelves, and paneled ends. A rich edition to any library or office, but could serve as well as a china cabinet , or for collections of any kind. Probably a custom piece, 1880-1920.

Hepplewhite china-bookcase

JoanPalmer — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:12:55 +0000

Handsome pedimented 2 pc Federal style bookcase over case piece with 2 pull out writing or serving slides over 2 drawers and cupboards below. Hepplewhite tapered legs. Baltimore style stringing, tiger maple cross banding, panels of rich mahogany crotch veneers, and astragal molding to the 13 pane glazed doors make for a lovely and practical piece for any room. Mahogany with pine and poplar secondary woods. 85″h x 47″w x23″d. adjustable shelves.

Transitional Federal-Neoclassical chest

JoanPalmer — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:09:11 +0000

Transitional Federal-Neoclassical four drawer chest in the Hepplewhite style on high French foot . Crossbanding on the larger top drawer. All cockbeaded and with beautiful pencil point dovetails. Solid ends, one with the foot. Mahogany, with flame mahogany veneers. C. 1830. Elegant in it’s simplicity, this is the perfect gentleman’s chest! Great condition, but for a stubborn shrinkage crack to the top. Measures 45″w x 48″h x22″d

American Sheraton mahogany chest

JoanPalmer — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:07:18 +0000

An American Sheraton period mahogany chest consisting of four graduated beaded drawers with original brass pulls, reeded stiles, and charming vase, ring and ball feet. The secondary woods are pine and poplar. Lavish use of crotch mahogany veneers. Mid Atlantic region, probably Pa. c.1820 Rich patina, minor repairs, and one or two mice exits! 44″w x 42″h x 19″d.

Asian 18th century rosewood shrine

JoanPalmer — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:04:47 +0000

A large and handsome household shrine which appears to be rosewood, certainly of the mahogany family of woods, with an incredible patina to its paneled surface. The interior consists of a shelf to support the diety over a second shelf and drawers to house ritual items, etc. The interior painting appears to be of a later date, and is of strange birds and florals. From an estate in northern Va, I suspect it was last used to house a large tv, or as an entertainment center. It would serve beautifully as a wardrobe as well. Dimensions are 102″h x 54″w x 23″d.

High Chest of Drawers

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:37:07 +0000

This splendid carved mahogany high chest of drawers in the Philadelphia Chippendale style is by Potthast Bros. of Baltimore, Md 1892-1975. In superb condition and color, it measures 81″ h. x 42″w , and is labeled twice, c. 1910-30. Potthast pieces are fantastic replicas , often of famous historical pieces. See “The True Antiques of Tomorrow- Furniture by the Potthast Bros. of Baltimore 1892-1975″ in “American Furniture 2000″ published by the Chipstone Foundation.

American sideboard

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:07:22 +0000

Outstanding Federal style sideboard by the Potthast Bros. of Baltimore, 1892-1975. It bears a Potthast label c. 1930. There is a center bowfront of two drawers with cupboards on either side, six tapered line and bellflower inlaid legs terminating in spade feet . In mahogany , with beautifully figured mahogany veneers, this sideboard showcases the extraordinary detail and variety of Baltimore inlay used in the Federal period,
the stringing, paterae in olive and satinwood, bookend panels and oval panel in cartouche center to the top drawer.Dimensions are 63″ x39″h x23″d.

American marble-top dresser-

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:04:53 +0000

American Gothic Revival bureau of walnut and curly walnut veneers, with two over three drawers, turned quarter column pilasters terminating in ball feet, marble top, and a delightful Gothic arch mirror supported by beautifully turned columns. Gothic revival is not commonly found, and especially not signed by the maker. This ante bellum charmer is signed twice in pencil by John Jellife, preeminent cabinetmaker from New Jersey, as follows: from J.Jellife and co. 301 + 303 Broad St Newark, N.J.. And again, in a penciled flourish, “J.Jellife and Co.”
From Westover Farm, Greene County, Va. Dimensions: cookie corner white marble {original}
top is 43″x19″d. Overall height, top of finial, is 76″. Secondary wood is poplar.Excellent condi-
tion.

Dressing table-Washstand

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:01:23 +0000

This gentleman’s dressing table or washstand bears the label of Brining and Bast Furniture and Undertakers Shop of Boonsboro, Md and is ex the estate of John H. Bast Jr., heir to,
and collector of fine antiques, and a cabinetmaker himself. The washstand is attributed to Captain John Brining, cabinetmaker, founder of the original shop, and leader in the local militia! The fine American classical dressing table with ogee mirror is of richly figured mahogany with poplar secondary, a single drawer with original brasses and beautiful pencil fine dovetails. The legs are turned and terminate in ball feet. It measures 36″hx37″wx19″d. Add
25″ for the pillar supported mirror. Elegant Empire, c. 1830

French petite armoire

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:58:54 +0000

This provincial small armoire or kitchen cupboard fitted with shelves is of square peg construction in fruitwood and oak, with single beautifully paneled door and paneled sides. Wonderful color, rich patina, with deep varied moldings providing strong architectural
detail. Stile foot. Shows evidence of repair and old refinish, but clearly early 18thc, and a knockout storage piece for any room in the house. Size: 60″hx34″wx20″d. Provenance :Estate of Samuel Morrow, Middleburg, Va.