Joan Palmer AntiquesCase pieces

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 maho-
gany 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.

Tiger maple dressing table-New Hampshire

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:56:06 +0000

New Hampshire tiger maple decked top dressing table consisting of three over two drawers , a dressing mirror with scrolled supports, and a shaped lower gallery. In very bold tiger maple and tiger maple veneers, with white pine secondary wood. American Sheraton period, c.1820-30 Old refinish, replaced hardware.Size: 35″hx18″dx37″w. add 21″ for mirror.
Purchased Plainfield, New Hampshire.

Egyptian Revival Fallfront Desk

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:54:47 +0000

An elegant Egyptian Revival fall front desk from New York, possibly made by Horner . In mahogany, with wonderful signed hardware by the famous, still extant, P.E. Guerin Hardware. {see The Magazine Antiques, May 2002} Last quarter of the 19thc. 29″ to the writing surface, 40 1/2″ w. and 41 1/2″h. Found in Chester, Pa. Restored, minor loss to narrow brass trim to the sides at top edge. Great condition , color and patina. A practical accent piece to bring style and character to any room!

Corner cupboard

JoanPalmer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:37:17 +0000

Pine 2 piece architectural corner cupboard in Queen Anne style with robust projecting cornice, keystone arch, fluted pilasters and butterfly shelves with double plate grooves. The fluting continues on the lower piece which has two recessed panel doors and rests on a well moulded base. C. 1800, probably Lancaster or Lebanon County, Pa. 7′ 4″ x 52″ w. A 36″ corner is required.

Rococo Revival mirrored console table

JoanPalmer — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:02:49 +0000

A really outstanding rosewood “petticoat” mirrored console table. School of John Henry Belter. Beautifully shaped and carved, probably using his lamination process. If not by Belter, probably by one of the New York makers who furnished “plantation” pieces to Charleston and a booming cotton-rich southern market prior to the Civil war. Secondary wood is pine. Vermont marble top

Renaissance Revival Chamber set ~ dresser

JoanPalmer — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:24:57 +0000

A Renaissance Revival Chamber suite consisting of bed, dresser and cabinet . The 2 part dresser is complete with candle holders, glove drawers and tall mirror with pedimented top. The pcs. are walnut with lavish use of burl, and design elements influenced by Greek architecture. These include columns, pilasters, floral scrolls in high relief, and bronze plaques depicting putti and ladies in Greek attire. 4 drawers include one hidden at base. 91″h, 51″w, 24″d. 1860-1885