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34-B Maine Antique Digest, December 2016
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The Louis XV-style ormolu-mounted tulipwood and kingwood commode
dates from the early 20th century. The serpentine case features veneer and
inlay patterns that frame the extensive ormolu decoration. There are three
drawers over two long drawers. The center drawer in the top row is very
narrow and centers over matching inlay patterns on the lower drawer faces.
The top is a conforming liver and gray marble slab with a shaped edge. The
commode measures 35" x 57" x 23½" and sold to a telephone bidder for
$1125 (est. $1000/2000).
This swing-leg drop-leaf table is Dutch and constructed of mahogany. The
table dates from the late 19th or early 20th century and features extensive
marquetry with flowers flowing from a footed vase within a geometric frame
outline. The design theme continues on both the apron and the outward
faces of all of the square-section legs. The legs rest on brass casters. The
table measures 29" x 61" x 48" when open. This table sold to an Internet
buyer for $218.75 (est. $400/600).
Here is a pair of early Victorian hall chairs. They are mahogany with
rounded wooden backs and flat plank seats. The backs feature bold
decorative scroll carving. The chairs are raised on ring-turned legs. There
was extremely active bidding for these chairs, which ultimately sold to a
telephone bidder for $4375 (est. $300/500).
The circa 1860 five-piece American silver tea set is marked for Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, and consists
of a coffeepot, teapot, hot milk jug, covered sugar bowl, and a waste bowl. The coffeepot stands 11"
high. The body of each piece is decorated with Classical medallions, and there are similarly styled
figureheads on the handles. The finials are in the form of Roman-inspired helmets. The catalog
suggests that the set is likely in the Medallion pattern, designed by John R. Wendt. The set sold to an
Internet buyer for $3125 (est. $2000/4000).
The hanging scroll is an ink and color image
on silk of two stems with chrysanthemum
blossoms. The 48" x 24" scroll is inscribed with
a poem by Zhang Boxi (1847-1907) describing
chrysanthemums. There are a total of six seals,
including four of the Empress Dowager Cixi
(1835-1908). This circa 1902 scroll sold to a
telephone bidder for $12,500 (est. $10,000/15,000).
The Rococo-style giltwood mirror measures 39½" x
33½". The mirror plate is rectangular and is fitted into
the elaborately decorated frame. The carvings feature
scrolls, swags, and numerous floral-inspired designs.
The mirror sold for $1500 (est. $800/1200).
Here is a Connecticut Chippendale cherry
secretary. The case features a bonnet top
with a molded swan-neck cornice and a large
urn-form finial. The upper case is enclosed by
arched panel doors and opens to reveal an array of shelves. The lower portion features a fall-front
desk with a fitted interior and four graduated drawers below. The piece is raised on a molded base
with bracket feet. It appears that the feet have been trimmed and that several of the shelves within
the interior of the upper case have been removed. The secretary measures 88" in overall height and
sold for $5312.50 (est. $3000/5000).