Fine American Antiques 1780-1900 - Flomaton

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Fine early 1800 three piece Argand lamp mantle set, single double arm, pair of single arm, two tone
gilt finish, solid brass, boldly reeded pedestal base and tank, turned arms, molded drip cups, interior
frosted tulip shades, ribbed edge, double arm 20"t 19"w 7" diameter base, singles are 19"t 14"w 6
1/2" base. Good original finish, electrified, later shades.
Exceptional circa 1800 Hepplewhite cylinder roll secretary, beautiful fiddleback and flame
mahogany, 9'1"tall, possibly John Aitkin, Philadelphia, or by a Baltimore cabinetmaker,
mechanically opening cylinder rolls as writing slide is pulled, drawered and fitted interior, ivory
pulls, three drawers, shaped skirt, great 8"t flaring French bracket feet, three drawers above cylinder,
inlaid ebony corners on base, unusual triple arch and drape mullions on double glass doors, fine book
matched frieze panel, reeded pilasters on draped crest, poplar secondary woods, 46"w 9'1"t 24"d 31"
writing surface, 13 1/2"d interior. NEW PHOTOS
This fine piece came out of the Baltimore area. A comparable desk ordered by G Washington for
Mt Vernon in 1797 from J Aitken, Phila can be seen at this webpage (with crest) another site
(without crest), about halfway down the page.
There is also a comparable desk with eglomoise panels displayed at the Westervelt Warner
museum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama www.WarnerMuseum.org (that desk is not displayed on their
website but is discussed in the book An American Odyssey, pg 171/1).
Restored old finish, repairs to original feet, one replaced 17"w backboard, three original adjustable
shelves, original glass.
Large 19th century print of landing of Columbus, Indians and ships in back ground, original gilt and
grained frame with incised decorations, 33 1/2"w x 24"t, 38"w x 28"t frame. Good condition.
Excellent centennial period Federal coat rack, solid mahogany, large turned fluted pedestal with
acanthus leaf carved rings, pineapple finial, platform base, heavy brass cane or umbrella hook, 6'6"t
23" base. Good original finish/condition.
Pair mid 1800 triple arm girandole set, solid brass, Spirit of 76 model, NY or Philadelphia,
gentleman with wooden leg with child holding cane and stick as firearms by tree, double step white
marble base, scrolled arm, morning glory vine, prism rings, 18"t 17"w. Brightly cleaned, some
remnants of original gilt, finely cast.
Fine Centennial Chippendale desk, solid mahogany, deep shell carved slant lid writing surface with
scrolled leaves, fitted interior, triple shell carved block front, nicely molded, open base with leaf
carved cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, reticulated solid brass pulls, solid oak secondary woods, a
fine handmade piece in the quality of R J Horner, NYC, 35"w 41"t 20"d 31" writing surface. Good
original finish/condition.
Four piece Colonial Revival sterling teaset, Gorham, anchor mark, retailed by Bigelow Kennard &
Co., beautiful block ribbed shaped body, ebony handles and finials, 12"t water pot on stand with
warmer, 9"t coffee pot, 6"t teapot, 6" covered sugar. Good condition.
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