the american antiques show gala preview january 19, 2011 - Skinner

277.
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Demilune Card Table, probably Rhode
Island, c. 1795, the top with inlaid edge on conforming case
joining string-inlaid legs topped with bookend panels, refinished,
(imperfections), ht. 29 1/4, wd. 38, dp. 18 1/2 in.
$400-600
278.
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table, Rhode Island, c. 1790,
the oval top outlined in stringing on four square tapering legs inlaid
with bookend panels ending in brass cuffs on casters, old replaced
pull, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 28, wd. 30 3/4, dp. closed 20
3/4 in.
$800-1,200
279.
Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Corner Chamberstand,
Massachusetts, early 19th century, the quarter-round pierced top
with shaped gallery above a conformingly shaped medial shelf with
drawer, on outward flaring square legs, old brass pull, refinished,
(minor imperfections), ht. 42 3/4, wd. 22 1/2, dp. 16 in.
Note: Underside of drawer inscribed “OE Adams, Boston,” possibly
referring to the family of John Adams.
$300-500
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280.
Brass and Mahogany Wheel Barometer, probably Scotland, mid-
19th century, mahogany veneer, bordered with light wood string
inlay, peaked top over “dry/damp” window above a thermometer,
small round mirror, barometer, and level window inscribed “RUICKBIE
INNERLEITHEN,” (one barometer indicator hand loose), ht. 37 1/4 in.
$300-400
281.
Two Sets of Brass and Iron Fire Tools, early 19th century, all with
belted ball-top brass finials; a set of three with shovel, tongs, and
poker; a pair with tongs and shovel, ht. 25 1/4-28 in.
$300-500
282.
Pair of Brass and Iron Belted Ball-top Andirons with Two
Matching Tools, J. Davis, Boston, c. 1800, the ball tops on faceted
columnar shafts above spurred cabriole legs and slipper feet, curved
log supports with conforming finials on the log stops and the tools,
impressed “J DAVIS BOSTON” on the log supports, (minor wear), ht.
18 1/4, wd. 12 1/2, dp. 23, tool lg. 33 in.
$1,500-2,500
282A.
Pair of Brass and Iron Steeple-top Andirons, New York, early
19th century, the steeple tops on beaded belted balls and faceted
columnar shafts, cabriole legs and ball feet, ht. 23 1/4, wd. 10 1/4,
dp. 20 in.
$800-1,000
283.
Pair of Iron and Brass Double Lemon-top Andirons, New York,
first quarter 19th century, beaded belted double-lemon tops on
faceted columnar shafts supported on spurred cabriole legs with ball
feet, ht. 21, wd. 10, dp. 17 1/4 in.
$300-500
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