93   An English hanging wall cupboard, early 19th century. Primary wood mahogany with pine as secondary. Having a cornice over two paneled doors with matched graining opening to an interior with two shelves and a bank of five graduated and cross-banded drawers. Width at cornice 30 ¼ inches; Height 26 inches; Depth at cornice 91/2 inches. Most brass original and nice old finish. Minor repair. Mouse over for a view of interior. h a lot of fine AA

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      A late 18th to early 19th century wall cupboard, New England. Having a nicely developed cornice (just the front piece remains) over a single door with nine panes of glass and a small molding at the base. The brick colored interior features three adjustable cupid's-bow shaped shelves. Old dry surface, pit sawn backboards, and original butterfly hinges. Width 27 3/4 inches; Height 35 1/2 inches; Depth 10 1/2 inches.

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97    An outstanding painted two piece corner cupboard, circa 1820-1840, probably Berks County, Pennsylvania. Although difficult to see in the photograph, this pine and poplar cupboard exhibits architecturally inspired design which is shown by the use of various types of moldings, angles , and trims. The upper section having a stepped multi level cornice trimmed in large match-stick edging over two blind doors with unusual iron spring hardware, flanked by inset panels with molding. The lower section having a stepped waist molding over a two paneled single door flanked by inset panels with molding, all on a molded base with stepped, flaring French bracket feet. Old varnish over bittersweet paint. Interior color appears to be completely original. Great condition with typical signs of use and wear. Replaced lower latch. Height 81 1/2 in. Takes 33 inch corner. Mouse over for detailed photos of the cornice and foot.

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     A child's bed with hinged sides to allow easy access but safety during the night from falls. This is not a crib and should not be used as such for infants or very young children, but a transitional bed for a child perhaps over the age of three. As the child grows both sides may be left down to be used as a standard child's bed. Made predominately of mahogany, and probably southern in origin, circa 1850-1880. Bed uses bed bolts but has indications it was made during the time when mechanization in furniture making had begun. Sheraton rope bedstead with testor, New England, circa 1800-1810. Having turned figured maple head< and foot posts with a slightly curved poplar
headboard. Bed bolt covers are not original and
testor may be an old replacement. Inside length is 6
feet; Inside width is 42 inches. Over all
measurements: Height 85 1/2 inches; Width 48
inches; Length 78 1/2 inches . A Sheraton rope bedstead with testor, New England,
circa 1800-1810. Having turned figured maple head
and foot posts with a slightly curved poplar
headboard. Bed bolt covers are not original and
testor may be an old replacement. Inside length is 6
feet; Inside width is 42 inches. Over all
measurements: Height 85 1/2 inches; Width 48
inches; Length 78 1/2 inches.

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43A Federal three-part dinning table circa 1800-1810, probably mid-Atlantic origin. Mahogany and mahogany veneers as primary woods with pine and cedar as secondary woods. Having two D ends, each with a single drop leaf and swing leg and a center section with two drop leaves and two swing legs. The apron and tapered legs have double string inlay. Multiple part dinning tables were expensive and made to customers specifications and prices varied according to number of sections ordered, number of drop leaves, inlay and rule joints. Due to the number of movable parts surviving examples of three part dinning tables are a rarity. Repairs to due to age and use. Length when fully extended 12 feet; Width 48 inches; Height 29 inches.

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     A Pennsylvania pine and poplar dower or blanket chest, circa 1780-1790. Having a molded top with original strap hinges above a dovetailed case with waist molding over three drawers flanked by quarter columns all on a molded bracket base. The dower chest retains it's original crab or grab lock and till. Traces of the original red surface are visible. Some brasses are replaced and minor repair. Length 50 inches; Height 30 inches; Depth 23 inches

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      A Sheraton rope bed with testor, New England, 1800-1810. Having turned head and foot posts with slightly curved poplar head board. Bed bolt covers are replaced. Inside length between posts is 6 feet. Inside width is 42 inches. Overall measurements : Height 85 1/2 inches; Length 78 1/2 inches; Width 48 inches.

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      A rush seat Hitchcock settee, American, circa 1815-1830. Having a turned crest rail with three pillow-back sections over two horizontal slats terminating in scrolled arm rests, above a deep rush seat all on flaring turned legs ending in ball feet joined by a conforming stretcher. The finish is several layers of colored shellac applied over the previous old surface and the rush seat appears to be the original. The design follows the lines of pillow-back Hitchcock type chairs, however, it appears never to have been decorated but was instead finished with a colored shellac giving the appearance of a formal wood. Length to outside of arms is 73 1/2 inches. Seat height 18 inches. Maximum depth including top crest rail is 24 inches. Height to top of crest rail is 33 inches. The simple design has style and grace.

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      A rare China trade cane and bamboo settee, second half 19th century. The piece is original in materials and surface and in remarkably good condition, however, if it were to be used it should probably be restored. The styling and shape of the back are very graceful and the settee would be a spectacular centerpiece in a garden room or museum setting.

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