Portraits of Sea Captain and his Wife - Lamont

210094L

Pair of portraits of a sea captain and his wife, o/c, unsigned. The captain is shown holding a spyglass. His wife is holding a bouquet of flowers. Behind her are flowers in a window box and a window looking out at mountains in the background.

A brass plaque affixed to one frame attributes the portraits to George Kennedy, (1818-1870), but experts who have subsequently examined the portraits have attributed them instead to Daniel G. Lamont, (1817-1883). The portraits are in good condition with some repair. Mid-19th century.

Provenance: Peter Tillou

Dimensions: 39” x 31½”; Viewed Area: 33½” x 26”

Price: $23,000.

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Blue Cupboard

240254L

Early blue cupboard, pine. The cupboard sports original blue paint with some enhancements, the top with stepped and cove molding over a surround molded mortise and tenon frame with raised panel doors and sides, the interior with three beaded shelves. The cupboard is in very good condition, with a replaced lock and wear expected from age and usage. Late 18th century, New England or Canadian.

Dimensions: 67½” high x 49” wide x 18” deep.

Item No. 240254

Price: $6,300.

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Paint Decorated Chest of Drawers

240200L

Paint decorated chest of drawers. The chest sports four drawers, attractively turned legs, a nicely scrolled apron, and the original paint decoration. It is in very good condition, with one drawer lip repair and minor paint wear from age and usage. The brasses are old replacements. Circa 1830, New England.

Dimensions: 38¾” wide x 18¾” deep x 38½” high.

Item No. 240200

Price: $1,800.

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Hanging Candle Box

240259L

Hanging candle box. The box sports a lollipop top, an old dark finish and dovetailed construction. It is in good condition for its age, with a repair to the lollipop, an age crack in the sliding cover and the wear and tear expected from age and usage. Late 18th or early 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 22” high x 6¼” wide x 4¾” deep.

Item No. 240259

Price: $450.

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Long Sawbuck Farm Table

240279L

Long sawbuck farm table, pine. The table sports a two-board top with rounded corners and breadboard ends, having its original surface with a very pleasing patina. It is very good condition, structurally sound, with only the normal wear and tear from age and usage. Seats 10 people comfortably. 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 7’8½” long x 32” wide x 29” high.

Item No. 240279

Price: $3,900.

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Portrait of a Boy Holding a Hammer

240247L

Portrait of a boy holding a hammer, o/c, unsigned. This pleasing portrait with an unusual pose is in very good condition, having been professionally conserved. Circa 1820-1830, New England.

Provenance: Washburn Gallery, New York.

Dimensions: 35” x 29”; Viewed Area: 30” x 24”

Item No. 240247

Price: $3,800.

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Federal Cherry Corner Cupboard

240250L

Federal two-part cherry corner cupboard. The upper section has a glazed door opening onto a blue painted interior. The lower section has two paneled doors and rests on a scrolled base. The cupboard has a nice, warm color and is in very good condition. The side waist moldings may be replacements. Circa 1800, probably New England.

Dimensions: 7’2” high; Requires a 32” corner.

Item No. 240250

Price: $1,650.

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Decorated Bone Box

240231L

Decorated bone box. The box sports incised decorations on all sides, including an eagle, the American shield, sailing ships, etc. It is in good condition, showing only the wear associated with age and usage. 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 6” x 4½” x 3” high.

Item No. 240231

Price: $675.

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Reproduction Colonial Chandelier

130051L

Reproduction colonial style two-tier tin chandelier, copper. The chandelier has 14 arms, is not electrified, and is in very good condition. It was made by Jerry Martin, a Pennsylvania blacksmith, and hung in our living room for many years. 20th century.

Dimensions: 31” wide x 28” high

Item No. 130051

Price: $2,500.

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Federal Schoolmaster's Desk

240221L

Federal schoolmaster’s desk. The desk sports original red paint, original brasses and an attractive fitted interior with drawers and cubbies. It is in very good condition, displaying only the expected degree of wear from age and usage. Circa 1820, New England.

Dimensions: 41½” high x 36” wide x 21” deep.

Item No. 240221

Price: $975.

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