Joan Palmer Antiques

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

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.

Victorian settee-

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:08:43 +0000

An exceedingly light and graceful example of French Rococo Revival. The serpentine frame is beautifully carved light walnut, and despite the sumptuous, robust foliate design and sinuous
curvaceous form it takes, it seems to strike the perfect balance, separating itself from the
overdone Victorian settees of this period. Someone has chosen the perfect fabric in white on
white repeating the pattern of the foliage. It was said to have been sold by M.S. Rau in New Orleans to the former owner. I don’t know who made it, but I give it an A. 72″l x38″h

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

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.

Hearth Screen

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:02:39 +0000

A lovely Louis XV style three part folding fire screen. The mahogany ribband carved frame encloses three needlepoint canvases, each with pastel designs of trailing ribbons, swags, leafage and flower arrangements on a soft yellow ground. The central panel features a mandolin,with sheet music, suggesting that this may have been created for a music room. The center panel is 43″x18″, the side panels, 35″ x 17″ each.

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

Georgian Fireplace Screen

JoanPalmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:03 +0000

An English oak handsomely carved warm weather fireplace screen with bright cheerful, and beautifully hand wrought needlepoint inset of a bouquet of roses, lilies and delphinium. The needlepoint does not appear to be as old as the frame, although it is old. It is in very good
condition, as is the screen except for a tiny chip to the carving at the upper right, which you can see. Take note of the carving , especially the legs and padded feet. This piece was wonderfully conceived, aesthetically, as well as structurally. 36″h x 22″w