Joan Palmer Antiques

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.

Sporting Art, Adirondack photograph

JoanPalmer — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:54:32 +0000

A crisp, clear original photo, probably silver gelatin, 10.5″x14″, laid down on board, of Paul Smith. In fine condition, it is autographed and dated Oct.5, 1904. I am told this image has not been seen before. Smith was a fabulously successful entrepreneur who purchased and developed that area of the Adirondack Mountains that now bears his name. A far sighted real estate genius, he committed to creating recreational facilities which offered luxury accommodations, fine dining, boating, hunting,entertainment and every convenience, all in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains.Guests at Paul Smith Hotel were many of the rich and famous of the day and included four presidents. His amazing story is told in “The Biography and Funny Sayings of Paul Smith” by Geraldine Collins, a Librarian of Paul Smith”s College. The photographer could be Henry M.Beach.

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.

Dining table-Federal

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:35:08 +0000

Three part American Federal dining table in the Hepplewhite style consisting of a center dropleaf supported by four stable and two swing legs.Two half round tables complete the table. This design first appeared in England, became popular for it’s versatility, and continued in use in America and England well into the 19thc. There is extensive string inlay along the edge and the perimeter of the top as well as in the veneered panels of the skirt. Because of this, and the lavish use of pictorial inlays , the shape of the line inlay on the leg, and the secondary woods, one tends to attribute it to Maryland, perhaps Baltimore, The table has an old refinish. There are repairs to shrinkage in the skirt, leg, and minor mahogany loss at a hinge point on a rule joint. Hinges are original. c 1790-1820. Size center 48 1/4 w.
59″l. each board panel measures 20″. Each half round table is 26 1/2″ x 48″w.

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.

Pair of Marble-top consoles

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:06:06 +0000

A fine pair of continental fruitwood consoles in the Louis xv style with Spanish marble Rojo Alicante tops.French provincial apron with scallop shell carving , reticulated lattice work
and sweeping cabriole leg . 44 1/2″w x 22 1/2″d. x37 1/2″ h