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SPIT BOX
Maple and pine, original chrome yellow painted finish,
three fingers with symmetrically placed copper tacks,
c. 1840, (note: one of the finest examples of this form
of Shaker Cooper's work we've ever sold, its
exceptional condition without tobacco stains shows
that it was probably never used as a spittoon, but
possibly as a measure or to hold yarns or soft goods),
4 1/4" h, 11" dia.
$2,000-3,000
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TWO BRUSHES
Delicately turned maple brush, with white horsehair
bristles, 8" l; and an angled clothing brush, neatly
formed and wire wrapped, 12 1/2" l, "Now we will be
united and brush off pride and stiff, Come brush, yea
brush and brush again till limber as a withe.", Index IV,
By Shaker Hands, June Sprigg, 1975, A.A. Knopf, Inc.
$200-400
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PEG BOARD
Pine board (7 1/2" w) in original brown stain, with
three 2" maple pegs, and four 1" small cherry pegs,
excellent condition, (note: possibly used for Sister's
cloaks and bonnets), 35 1/2" l.
$400-600
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BERRY BOX
"Shakers made sturdy wooden berry boxes for their
home grown berries; the boxes stacked neatly and
had air holes to let the berries dry", p. 207, By Shaker
Hands, June Sprigg, 1975, A.A. Knopf, Inc., pine,
original finish, canted sides, "T" head nails, excellent
condition, 5 1/8" h, 4 1/2" w.
$200-400
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TIGER MAPLE TILT CHAIRS
Three graduated maple slats with beveled tops, early
varnish finish, cream and black woven seats (over
earlier woven splint seats), room numbers on tops of
front stiles, "12" and "10" (initialed V.E.D.), Watervliet,
NY, c. 1840, tilters, excellent condition, (note: rare to
find numbers and in tiger maple), 16 1/2" seat h, 41"
overall h.
$1,000-2,000
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HANGING UTILITY BOX
Poplar, original varnish finish, shaped back with hole
for hanging on a small peg, 3 1/2" deep well, single
dovetailed drawer with small turned walnut pull,
symmetrically "T" head nailed construction on bottom
and sides, fine condition, 7 1/4" h (front), 10" h (back),
13 1/2" w, 6 3/8" d.
$400-600
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OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original bittersweet red painted finish,
four fingers right to left, attached with small copper
tacks, wood pegged lid and base, very fine condition,
found in Maine, 2 1/8" h, 4 5/8" l (at bottom).
$2,000-3,000
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DIPPER
Oak and maple, original dark varnish with patina, rare
long handle (11 1/2"), measure is 3" h, 7" dia.
$300-500
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PAIL
Maple and pine, wire swing bail with wood handle,
original green paint, stamped on base "NF Shakers,
Enfield, NH", 7 3/4" h, 9 1/2" dia.
$400-600
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WASH STAND
Tiger maple, pine and poplar secondary woods, original varnish
finish, top part canted with graduated and dovetailed gallery, 2 3/4"
h, over a tiger maple skirt, with finely dovetailed drawer, with a
beveled and lipped tiger maple front, and a very fine turned cherry
pull, tapered and turned legs, with evidence of Sister's wet mop at
foot, c. 1830, 28" h, 18 3/4" w, 15 3/4" d. [Note: This stand, in our
opinion, is one of the finest classic Shaker wash stands that we
have ever had the honor of representing at auction. See p. 189,
Complete Book of Shaker Furniture, Rieman, #128, Attributed to
Brother Abner Allen (1776-1855), Enfield, CT.]
$15,000-20,000
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FIVE SHAKER STYLE BASKETS
Kittenhead styles, four with hoop handles and one
with double side handles, all made by Martha
Wetherbee (MW - '83), 6 1/4" to 4 1/4" h (to handle).
$400-800
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SHAKER WINDOW HOLDER
Rectangular tiger maple block, symmetrically drilled
holes on all four sides, separate cast iron "L" shaped
window support, used to adjust the height of the open
window, (note: another Shaker inspired utilitarian use
of tiger maple), (sold WHA 10-14-07 lot 369), 19 1/2"
h.
$300-500
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OVAL BOX
Maple with ash lid, original nut brown patinated finish,
three fingers, very good condition, small size - 1 1/2"
h, 3 1/2" l.
$500-1,000
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OVAL BOX
Maple and pine, very light, original yellow varnish
stain, rare interior Shaker label "Janett Angus,
Watervliet, N.Y.", with handwritten ink "Miriam P.
Taylor. Presented this Box to me in 1847 when living
in Alfred", also signed on bottom "Miriam Taylor,
Alfred, Maine", excellent condition, 1 3/4" h, 4 1/2" l.
$1,000-2,000
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SIDE CHAIRS
Rare pair of tilt chairs with original pewter tilters, (one
pair unattached), cherry with original brown stain,
three slats, cane seats, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-
1840, excellent condition, 16 1/2" seat h, 40 3/4"
overall h, (ex. Dr. Sprowls collection; ex. Doug Towle
collection, lot 144; ex. John Broome collection, New
Lebanon, NY).
$2,000-4,000
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THREE FRAMED LEAF IMPRINTS
Made by Elder Henry Blinn, Canterbury Shakers,
N.H., authenticated by Sister Bertha Lindsay (in her
handwriting on label on the back), original green
imprints with black ink descriptions in Latin and
English, including: Vervain, Trumpet Milkweed,
Panicled Elder, Pea Vine, Burdock Milkweed, (sold
Northeast Auctions, #730), 10 1/2" x 7 3/4" w (sight),
14 3/4" x 11 3/4" (frame).
$500-700
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TIN HERB CANNISTER
Rare unopened cannister, tall, cylindrical and lidded,
original Shaker black painted wraparound label
"Bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara, D.M. Prepared in
the United Society, New Lebanon, N.Y.", impressed
"Y" on bottom, (note: Isaac Youngs was a New
Lebanon tinsmith, among his many other
occupations), 8 1/2" h, 2 3/4" dia.
$200-400
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OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original chrome yellow varnished
wash/stain, inscribed in pencil under lid "Amy P.
Bowers, February 13, 1881.", (note: Sister Amy
Bowers, a Shaker weaver, was born in 1861 and was
living with the Shakers at the Canaan, NY Shaker
community, and was listed in the U.S. Census of 1880
as a Shaker member), 1 3/4" h, 5 1/8" l.
$2,000-4,000
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RARE PAMPHLET: THE SHAKERS' MANUAL
(David Parker, Trustee), "Shaker Village, Merrimack
Co., N.H. 1852", 24 pages intact, shows edge wear,
some stains, stitched binding, back page shows some
tears, 9 1/2" x 5 1/2", (see From Shaker Lands and
Shaker Hands: A Survey of the Industries, M. Stephen
Miller, 2007, p. 74).
$300-400
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SISTER'S SEWING TABLE
Exceptional tiger birch legs, skirt and drawers, original varnish,
pine top (single 25" wide board), in original bright red stain, with
applied raised and beveled rim, (to secure sewing items from
falling off), finely dovetailed drawer with very fine classic Shaker
cherry pull, medial poplar wood shelf, with applied raised edge
on back and sides for extra fabrics and yarns, tapered square
legs terminating in original brass casters, pegged and nailed
construction, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, (sold WHA, 10-14-07, lot
55), 24" h, 36" w.
$8,000-12,000
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TWO 19TH C. SHAKER SCATTER RUGS
Cotton scraps woven on a rug loom, multicolor with
darker ends, overall good condition, (some minor
unraveling on one end of darker rug), 46" l, 23" w.
$300-500
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RARE TWO-SLAT CHILD'S CHAIR
Maple, original light brown varnished stain, original
multicolor woven tape seat, Shaker hand-forged iron
sleeve to repair split in back left foot, old Boston
moving label on back left stretcher, Canterbury, NH, c.
1840, overall good condition (in-use wear), excellent
patina, 11 1/2" seat h, 30" overall h.
$1,000-2,000
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RARE SISTER'S FOOTREST
Maple and walnut, original red/brown painted finish,
two levels, upper and bottom sections with molded
rectangular boards, supported with turned legs,
medial scribe lines, bottom signed in black ink/script
"B. Elizabeth, 1810", WHA auction tag from 1980's, 9
1/4" h, 13" l, 7" w.
$400-600
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FOUR SISTER'S POPLARWARE BOXES
Lidded and edged with kid leather, tied with blue and
purple silk ribbons, long rectangular box with blue silk
lined interior is ink stamped "Sabbathday Lake
Shakers, Maine" on bottom, 2 1/4" h, 9 3/4" l, 5" d,
overall good condition.
$400-600
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BLANKET CHEST
Pine, original red painted finish, six-board in the
classic style, dovetailed case, dovetailed base, butt
hinges, interior till, original key, Watervliet, NY, c.
1840, good condition, 23 1/4" h, 34 3/4" w, 18" d.
$2,000-4,000
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UNIQUE SHAKER CRUTCHES
Oak and cast and wrought iron, shaped arm cups,
pegged onto octagonal shaped tapered shaft, with
retractable spikes for walking on icy surfaces,
(museum quality condition), from a New Lebanon, NY
collection, shows Shaker ingenuity and craftsmanship,
c. 1880, (sold WHA, 9-4-05, lot 359), 49" h.
$400-600
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RARE TALL TILT CHAIR
Cherry wood, original dark red walnut stained finish,
two-slat back with beveled top edge, caned seat,
double stretchers front, back and sides, probably used
in weaving, good overall condition, Harvard, MA, c.
1840, 22" seat h, 41" overall h.
$1,000-2,000
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OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original cherry red painted finish, four
fingers, excellent overall condition, c. 1830-1840,
painted on base, very finely carved fingers, 2 1/2" h, 6
3/8" w.
$2,000-4,000
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OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original dark blue painted finish,
three fingers (right to left), small nick out of rim on left
front, overall good condition, Sabbathday Lake, ME, c.
1840, painted on base, 2 3/4" h, 7 3/4" w.
$2,000-4,000
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OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original varnished chrome yellow
finish, four fingers (right to left), finely carved with top
finger 1/4" shorter, overall good condition, c. 1830-
1840, 3 1/2" h, 8 5/8" l.
$3,000-6,000
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OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original sky blue painted finish, four
fingers, 1 3/4" l, some minor inpaint on lid, overall
good condition, c. 1840, 3 1/4" h, 8 7/8" w.
$2,500-5,000
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OVAL BOX
Maple and pine, original heavy dark green painted
finish, four fingers (right to left), possibly Sabbathday
Lake or Alfred, ME, partial paper label on back, 3 3/4"
h, 10 1/2" w.
$2,000-3,000
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OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original light mint green painted
finish, four fingers (right to left), 2 1/2" l, excellent
overall condition, c. 1840, 4 3/4" h, 11 3/8" w.
$2,000-3,000
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RARE CHILD'S "0" ARMCHAIR
Brother Robert M. Wagan & Co., Mt. Lebanon Chair
Factory, c. 1880, maple, original dark stained finish,
original beige and cranberry red tape back and seat,
acorn finials, overall good condition with some normal
wear, c. 1870-1880, 7 1/4" seat h, 23" overall h.
$600-1,000
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SHAKER VEGETABLE STORAGE COUNTER
Cherry wood, 12 graduated and dovetailed drawers,
four banks of three drawers, each stenciled in yellow
letters, yellow, red and white onions, flat and long
turnip, ruta baga, yellow tomato, original turned wood
pulls, (note: original built-in on left side),
breadboarded top, Tyringham, MA, c. 1850-1860, 33"
h, 81" w, 39" d.
$6,000-9,000
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DIPPER
Maple burl, finely turned and carved from one piece,
exceptional patina, small numbers under the handle -
probably collector's numbers, Hancock, MA, c. 1830-
1840, (note: the only Shaker dipper we've ever seen
in burl), 5 3/8" l, 3 3/4" dia.
$1,000-2,000
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ROLLING PIN
Turned maple, finely turned handles, with double
medial scribe lines, (note: the longest Shaker rolling
pin we've seen), 34" l, 2" dia.
$300-500
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THREE BOTTLES
"Mother Siegels Curative Syrup...A.J. White", labeled
with contents and cork, 5" h; Amber bottle embossed
"Shaker Hair Restorer", 7 3/4" h; "The Shaker
Digestive Cordial...A.J. White", with contents and cork,
4 1/4" h.
$300-500
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THREE BOOTSCRAPES
Forged and cast iron, flat scrapes, turned and curled
tops, 15 1/2" h, 11" w; 9" h, 11 1/2" w; and 6" h, 9 1/2"
w.
$200-400
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WOOD BOX
Pine, original gray over red primer finish, hinged lid
with beveled edge, dovetailed case, brass pull/hanger
on upper left side for brush or shovel, sectioned
interior for kindling and stove logs, c. 1850, 22 1/4" h,
32 5/8" w, 15 3/4" d.
$1,000-2,000
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THREE SCOOPS AND THREE SHOVELS
Maple, large carved handle from single board, 14" l, 6"
w; Wood stirring paddle with open carved handle for
hanging on peg, 17" l; Carved scoop with shaped
maple handle, dark patina, 11 1/2" l; Three shovels,
probably for Sister's kitchen use, 29" l, 23 1/2" l in old
blue/gray paint, 7 1/2" l for measuring; (ex. Doug
Towle collection).
$300-400
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CARRIER
Maple, pine and hickory handle, original dark pumpkin
red/orange painted finish, finely carved hoop handle,
four well defined fingers, handle has a smooth patina
and good condition, 4" h (to rim), 7" h (to top of
handle), 11 1/8" l, 7 1/2" d.
$3,000-4,000
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THREE SHAKER STYLE BASKETS
Kittenhead, hoop handle (cherry), and a cherry wood
double wrapped rim, signed on base "JEM, 86", 4" (to
top of handle), 3 7/8" dia (at rim), string holder, Two
separate fitted baskets with loop ring hanger, signed
"JEM"; Kindling carrier with tall hoop handle, lined with
blue striped mattress ticking, stamped "JEM" on base,
17 1/2" h (to top of handle), 19 1/2" l, 13" w.
$300-500
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BUTTER CHURN
Pine, original red painted finish, three entwined wood
laps, wood dasher and beveled lid, (some splits with
wire repairs at rim), fitted wire band at base, 43 1/2" h,
9 1/4" dia (at top), 12" dia (at bottom).
$1,000-1,500
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TWO DRAWER BLANKET CHEST
Pine, original blue painted finish, dovetailed drawers,
turned wood pulls, bootjack ends, found in NY state,
possibly Watervliet, NY, c. 1830-1840, 45" h, 42" w,
18 3/4" d.
$4,000-6,000
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WOVEN RUG
Bar pattern with documented twisted design, 44 1/2" l,
26" w, (ex. Dr. Sprowls collection; ex. Doug Towle
collection, sold by WHA 9-4-05, lot 299).
$300-500
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RARE SHAKER CANE
Hickory branch with bark, peg attached, carved and
bent handle, stamped on both sides "Jas. X Smith,
New Lebanon." (James X. Smith, 1806-1888), 36 1/2"
l.
$1,000-2,000
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SHAKER WALKING STICK
Tiger maple, octagonal carved tapered shaft, c. 1840-
1850, see By Shaker Hands, June Sprigg, 1975, A.A.
Knopf, Inc., 36" l.
$300-500
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LOG MEASURE
Cherry wood, two vertical measures, both double
pinned and lambs tongue chamfering, one stable and
one slides across a carved and hand number stamped
horizontal board, exceptional Shaker craftsmanship
and patina, museum quality, 19 3/4" h, 38 1/2" l.
$600-1,200
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GRAIN BIN
Pine, original dark strawberry red painted finish, four
sections, each butt hinged and breadboarded, single
board sides with tall arched cutout foot, c. 1860,
(found in New Hampshire - Canterbury or Enfield), 27
1/2" h, 54" w, 18" d.
$1,500-2,500
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GARDEN WINNOWING BASKET
Black ash splint, openwork bottom, 4" shallow sides,
braided hemp, corner tie for hanging on a peg, 34" l,
30 3/4" w.
$500-700
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ANGLED SEED DISPLAY UNIT
Pine, original dark stained finish, 35 sections for seed
packets, lower front board painted "Shaker Seeds" in
black script, c. 1880, (note: used in a country store for
seed sales - a rare form), 15 1/2" h, 24 5/8" w, 3 1/2"
d.
$600-900
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SEED PACKET STORAGE CABINET
Pine, original light pumpkin orange stained finish, three
graduated drawers, lipped edges, original finely turned pulls,
advertising paper lined drawers, "Garden Seeds Are The Best.
If You Want a Splendid Garden Buy Them. Put up by the
Shaker Seed Co., D.M. Mount Lebanon, N.Y.", second drawer
lined with colorful wallpaper, third drawer lined with colorful
vegetable Shaker lithograph, "Mt. Lebanon, N.Y. Garden
Seeds", lock and tin diamond escutcheon plate, 12" h, 16 1/2"
w, 16 3/4" d.
$1,500-2,500
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FRAMED BROADSIDE
Colorful lithograph, "Shakers Dried Green Sweet
Corn", showing an ear and cornstalk in a Trademark
shield, "Prepared by D.C. Brainard, Shaker Village,
Mount Lebanon, N.Y.", "Crump Label Press, NY &
Chicago", 13 3/4" x 11" (sight).
$300-600
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SMALL ROUND WORK TABLE
Butternut top, cherry wood base, square tapered legs,
with separate leg for leaf support, double pegged legs
into skirt, stamped on top "CHH, A1", c. 1830, good
condition, (sold WHA, 10-14-07, lot 172), 28" h, 27
3/4" dia top.
$2,000-4,000
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MORTAR AND PESTLE
Tiger maple, footed mortar, 7" h, 5 1/2" dia; finely
turned pestle, 10 3/4" l, c. 1850.
$300-500
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BOTTLE FILLER
Maple, tin funnels, adjustable horizontal platform,
carved for four funnels, threaded thumbscrew,
rectangular beveled base, good patina, New Lebanon,
NY, c. 1840, 17" h, 15" w (base), 5" d.
$500-700
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BOTTLE
Aqua, hand blown, broken pontil base, contains
original dark liquid, labeled "Tinct. Rhubarb",
"Prepared in the United Society by D.J. Hawkins, New
Lebanon, N.Y.", waxed cork with hinged tin pull,
separate top label reads "...fluid ounce of this
Preparation contains grains of CODEINE.", 5 1/2" h.
$200-400
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DOLL'S BONNET AND PINCUSHION
Oval wallpaper box, with fitted lid, poplar doll's ware
bonnet, lined in soft gray silk, green silk ribbon, 1 3/4"
h, 2" l; and a woven sweetgrass and splint basket,
with inset tomato pincushion, 1" h, 1 1/4" dia.
$200-400
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CHILD'S CRADLE
Pine, original red painted finish, two brass carrying
handles, ends rounded, Watervliet or New Lebanon,
NY, 22" overall h, 41 1/2" l, 23" w (at rockers), 13 3/4"
w (inside).
$500-700
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TWO EXCELLENT SHAKER DRESSED DOLLS
Very fine carved wood with painted features, black painted
hair, blue eyes, long cotton dress, pleated in small black and
white stripe, six buttoned "Bertha" with white trim, dark
purple silk bonnet with white silk interior and ribbon, 13" h;
19th c. porcelain doll, with brown eyes and open mouth,
blonde hair with straw bonnet trimmed in kid leather, gray
wool pleated dress with matching "Bertha" trimmed in white,
matching gray hooded Shaker cloak, 12" h.
$600-900
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CUPBOARD OVER CASE OF DRAWERS
Pine, refinished with traces of original red stain, cornice molded top
over two raised panel doors with separate cupboards, left hand with
cut out recessed shelf, over two small drawers, over five graduated
and dovetailed drawers, Hancock Bishopric, probably Enfield, CT, c.
1840, (note: drawer and dovetail detail associated with Abner Allen,
Grove Wright school of craftsmanship), small repair to back left
side, 77 1/2" h, 38 3/4" w, 19" d. [Note: From the estate of Professor
John Fairey (Texas A&M University). He purchased the cupboard in
the 1950's in Philadelphia upon his graduating from PENN.]
$9,000-18,000
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TWO SHAKER DRESSED DOLLS
Armand Marseille, bisque head, in blue dress, blue
wool cape, poplarware bonnet, 12" h; German doll,
bisque head and hands, pink satin dress and bertha,
lace and white pearl buttons, poplarware bonnet with
pink ruffle (sold WHA, 7-30-06, lot 62), 16" h; (note:
both found in Maine).
$700-1,000
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THREE SHAKER DRESSED DOLLS
Shaker made navy cotton pleated dress, edged cuffs and
bertha, poplarware bonnet, 14 1/2" h; Composition doll with
taupe pleated dress, bertha with tiny white button beads,
summer woven cloth bonnet, 10" h; Composition doll, light
brown pleated dress, lace trimmed bertha, large poplarware
bonnet with kid trim (some missing), 16" h; Overall very
finely dressed dolls, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1930.
$800-1,200
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EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE ELDER'S CHAIR
Maple and birch, original dark stained finish, five
graduated and beveled slats, finely shaped arms
pegged into delicately turned stiles, early natural rush
seat, original carved rockers, Canterbury, NH, 1820-
1840, 17 1/2" seat h, 50" overall h. [Note: Best patina
and in-use wear on arms and back, matching rocker
at Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA; very
comfortable!]
$10,000-15,000
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FOUR SISTER'S WOVEN KERCHIEFS
Shades of blue and white, striped and checkerboard
patterns, one converted later to a laundry bag with
embroidered initials "SA.", North Family, New
Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, (note: from an early collection
of the late James H. Bissland, Jr., who primarily
bought from the North Family Shakers, New Lebanon,
NY, in the 1950's).
$300-500
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OVAL BOX
Maple and pine, with a cedar top, original natural
finish, three finely shaped fingers, c. 1850, excellent
condition, 5 7/8" l, (ex. Courcier/Wilkins collection).
$300-500
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TWO SIDE CHAIRS
Cherry wood, three graduated slats, cane seats, both
with tilters, Harvard, MA, c. 1830-1840, 20" seat h, 42
1/2" overall h (right side rail shows split, stable
condition); smaller chair 17 1/2" seat h, 40" overall h
(good condition).
$1,000-2,000
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RARE PAIR OF BROTHER'S BREECHES
Linen, tagged "Linen Breeches made from Shaker
woven cloth and used by Shaker brothers for summer
wear, Given by Sister Grace Dahm", New Lebanon,
NY, initialed "GW", (note: from an early collection of
the late James H. Bissland, Jr., who primarily bought
from the North Family Shakers, New Lebanon, NY, in
the 1950's).
$300-500
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TRIPOD STAND
Cherry wood, original red stained finish, round top, bulbous
turned shaft, on three arched legs, with tin plate underneath
with original screws, "No 1" painted on the cleat in white
refers to the room number of the Shaker Dwelling,
Watervliet, NY, c. 1840, 26 3/8" h, 18 3/8" dia top. [Note:
see The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture, Rieman/Burks,
fig. 316-316A, p. 229; and an oral history of being used at
Watervliet by Sister Anna Case (1855-1938).]
$8,000-12,000
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THREE SISTER'S FABRIC PIECES
Linen kerchief, tagged "woven by Eldress Anna Case
at Watervliet, 1860. Owned by Eva Larkin, (initialed "E
L" in blue), caretaker of Grace Dahm"; Silk kerchief,
beige, "woven from home raised silk"; "Shaker woven
linen Towel, given by Jennie M. Wells."; (note: from an
early collection of the late James H. Bissland, Jr., who
primarily bought from the North Family Shakers, New
Lebanon, NY, in the 1950's).
$300-500
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THREE SISTER'S FABRIC PIECES
Woven red and black wool plush chair back, tagged
"woven at second family, New Lebanon, from effects
of Sarah Collins", 11" x 22"; Pair of woven cotton
stockings, marked "A D", 20" l; Finely woven cotton
sheet, marked "S H, No. 13.", New Lebanon, NY;
(note: from an early collection of the late James H.
Bissland, Jr., who primarily bought from the North
Family Shakers, New Lebanon, NY, in the 1950's).
$300-500
73
LEAF CARVED FANCY WORK BOX
Bird's-eye figured maple, original light brown stained
finish with patina, wood pinned, hinged lid, (note:
made completely without nails or screws by Brother
Thomas Fisher, Enfield, CT, c. 1900), 4" h, 11 1/4" l, 6
3/4" d.
$400-600
74
SISTER'S 19TH C. WOVEN BLANKET
Light wool blanket, fringed blue and light beige, 1/2"
square pattern, 62" x 64".
$300-500
75
LAUNDRY BENCH
Pine, original brown stained finish, six slat runners,
54" l, on six lamb's tongue chamfered legs, 17" h, 15
1/4" w, through mortised and wood pegged, possibly
used for baskets of wet laundry, as it shows evidence
of drip along sides.
$1,000-1,500
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BONNET BOX
Maple and pine, original varnish finish, iron tacked
closure, single finger on lid, 10 3/4" h, 14 1/2" dia.
$400-600
77
LAUNDRY CARRIER
Pine, original unfinished patina, half round form, with
handles at top for two Sister's to carry wet laundry, 19
turned and carved slats mortised through the sides,
10 1/2" h, 23 1/2" l (handle to handle), 13 1/2" w.
$400-600
78
LAUNDRY CARRIER
Pine, original light gray/green painted finish, square
form (20" at top) with canted sides, carved handles
attached on bottom for two Sister's to carrry wet
laundry, intricate checkerboard laced bottom with nine
3" squares, nailed support boards at corners, 8 1/2" h,
26 1/4" l (handle to handle), 15" sq bottom.
$400-600
79
HANGING DRYING RACK
Bird's-eye maple, expanding arms, with ten finely
turned and figured maple pegs, original varnish finish,
square head nails used in construction, (note: a rare
and fine Shaker form, c. 1850-1870), 25 1/2" l, 4" d in
folded form, 3" pegs, mortise through each arm.
$600-900
80
THREE DRAWINGS, AND A BOOK
Original John Kassay detailed drawings of Shaker
furnishings, for The Book of Shaker Furniture, along
with a copy of the book signed and inscribed "to
Vernon and Virginia Squire by John & Mary Kassay,
1996", finely framed and matted pictures include
"Rocking Chair", p. 94, "Mirror and hanging rack", p.
165, and "Candle Sconce", p. 189, 23" x 16" (sight),
26" x 18 1/2" (frame).
$600-900
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HANGING MIRROR RACK
Tall pine back with hole for peg, lipped shelf for mirror,
original stained varnish finish, c. 1830-1850, small
brush peg at base is missing, otherwise excellent
condition, 25 3/4" h, 18" w.
$800-1,200
82
TWO PEG RAILS
Pine, original yellow painted finish, 8' 5" and 7' 3" l, 2
3/4" w, 2 1/4" pegs finely turned cherry or stained
maple, eight pegs in longer rail, and six pegs in
shorter rail, Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-
1840.
$600-900
83
TREE OF LIFE
20th c. printed and colored reproduction of the Shaker
Spirit watercolor of the Tree of Life by Hannah
Cahoon, originally in the collection of Ed Clerk, 22" x
27" (sight), 30 1/2" x 36" (frame).
$300-500
84
TOWEL RACK
Pine, original dark varnish stained finish, two
rectangular bars, through mortised into the
rectangular vertical sides, extending and mortised
down into the carved and slightly arched feet, 27" h,
18" w.
$300-500
85
WAGON BENCH
Maple, old gray/green painted finish, double oak slats,
double pegged into heavy central stile, black ash
splint seat, turned arms, pegged, 10 stretchers,
Watervliet, NY, c. 1840, overall good condition, 14"
seat h, 32" overall h.
$1,500-2,500
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DRYING RACK
Ash and pine, original patinated finish, double rectangular bar
top, through mortised and pinned, vertical bars with two
horizontal pieces mortised and wood pinned, slightly arched
trestle foot, through mortised and pinned, paper label "10" on
one end. [Note: An exceptional and rare classic Shaker form,
with the room number on one end, and from the Kitty Haas
collection, who had purchased many pieces at The Shaker
Collection Auction of the late George and Gladys Jordan of
Epping, NH, held in Concord, NH, 9/27/68.]
$2,000-4,000
87
STANDING DUST PAN
Turned long maple handle with knob top, original
brown stained finish, crimped sheet tin pan in dark
japanned finish, double scribe lines on handle, c.
1850, (Kitty Haas collection), 31 1/4" h, 13" w, 9" d.
$500-800
88
PAIL
Pine, original red painted interior and yellow exterior,
diamond shaped bail plates, two steel bands with
pointed ends, signed twice on bottom in black "Berry"
and "No. 9", purchased at the Jordan Auction,
Concord, NH, 9/27/68, (Kitty Haas collection), 6" h, 8"
dia.
$1,000-2,000
89
PAIL
Pine, original chrome yellow interior and dark
raspberry red exterior, bail handle with teardrop
shaped tin bail plates, two bands with pointed ends,
"#3" on bottom, (one stave shows a split), gray
attached tag with auction lot 375 from the Jordan
auction, Concord, NH, 9/27/68, (Kitty Haas collection),
6" h (to rim), 7 3/4" dia.
$1,000-2,000
90
LARGE BEAN PAIL
Pine, original dark yellow stained finish, "Beans." in
black paint at front, heavy wire bail handle with turned
maple grip, double riveted rectangular bail plates, two
double riveted steel bands with pointed ends, overall
good used condition, c. 1850, purchased at the
Jordan Auction, Concord, NH, 9/27/68, with original
auction tag lot 76, (Kitty Haas collection), 11 1/4" h (to
rim), 12" dia.
$2,000-4,000
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CANDLESTAND
Walnut, original dark varnish stained finish, one board
circular top, with original small rounded, rectangular
cleat and wood pegged into shaft, attached to top with
six screws, tall slender shaft, three snake legs,
dovetailed and held with tin plate, overall good used
condition, c. 1820-1840, (Kitty Haas collection), 26
1/2" h, 16 1/4" dia.
$3,000-5,000
92
LIDDED PAIL
Pine, original ministry blue painted finish, turned lid
with raised circular section, double riveted metal rim
with half circle end, wire bail handle with turned maple
grip, oval bail plate, two steel bands double riveted
with half round ends, purchased at the Jordan
Auction, Concord, NH, 9/27/68, with original auction
tag, (Kitty Haas collection), 9 1/4" h, 11 5/8" dia.
$1,000-2,000
93
LIDDED STORAGE CONTAINER
Pine and poplar, original natural finish, poplar bands
with elongated fingers secured with large head copper
tacks, wood pinned construction, (Kitty Haas
collection), 9" h, 11" dia.
$600-900
94
LIDDED PAIL
Pine, original red/brown stained finish, turned lid with
raised circular section, double riveted metal rim with
slight half circle point, diamond bail plates, metal bail
with black painted birch grip, two steel bands with
pointed ends, stamped on bottom "NF Shakers,
Enfield, N.H., 2", 9 3/4" h, 12" dia.
$600-900
95
TWO SIDE CHAIRS
Maple and birch, original dark brown and original light
brown stains, elegant elongated flame finial, Enfield,
NH, c. 1840-1850, both with cane seats, both had
tilters (buttons are missing, and top slat is missing a
section on darker chair), 17 1/2" seat h, 40 1/2" overall
h, and 16" seat h, 40 1/2" overall h.
$1,000-2,000
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SLIDE LID WORK BOX
Highly figured birch, finely dovetailed rectangular
form, double inset lids with carved finger notches,
partitioned interior, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, c.
1830-1840, 3 1/2" h, 9 5/8" l, 7 3/4" w.
$400-600
97
RARE DOUBLE LID SIEVE
Pine and maple, original natural finish, symmetrically
nailed copper tacks, woven silk interior sieve, finely
repaired split on rim of lid, exceptional construction, c.
1840-1850, 4" h, 7" l, 5 1/8" w.
$600-900
98
LARGE OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original natural finish, five fingers, c.
1850, overall good condition, copper tacks, 6 1/4" h,
14 5/8" l.
$1,200-1,800
99
SMALL OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original natural varnished finish,
three fingers, c. 1840, overall good condition, small
nick off end of rim finger, copper tacks and wood
pegs, 1 3/8" h, 3 1/2" l.
$600-800
100
SISTER'S SEWING DESK
Pine, traces of original red finish, two drawer top section,
single board sides with sloping top section, interior well, four
graduated T-head nailed and lipped drawers below, with
sliding work shelf with breadboard ends below the top
drawer, original Shaker hardwood drawer pulls, each with
central dimple (characteristic of Canterbury, NH), two
drawers have locks with brass diamond shaped escutcheon
plates, gently sloping cut out front and side feet, overall
good condition with minimal wear, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850,
36 1/2" h, 23 1/4" w, 19 1/4" d.
$6,000-9,000
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TWO ROUND PANTRY BOXES
Maple and pine, original finish, painted lids by Sister
Cora Helena Sarle, summer landscape with trees and
dirt road leading across a covered bridge, 2 1/4" h, 5
1/2" dia; blue background with daisies and cherry
blossoms, 2" h, 4 1/2" dia; Canterbury, NH, (ex. Doug
Towle auction, 9-4-05, lot 179).
$600-800
102
SMALL OVAL BOX
Maple and pine, three fingers, natural finish, c. 1840,
lid painted mid 20th c., with red rose bud and forget-
me-nots bouquet tied with a blue ribbon bow, by Sister
Cora Helena Sarle, Canterbury, NH, and a colored
"M" on inside of lid in tarragon and red berries,
(probably gifted to a Shaker Sister by Sister Cora),
(sold WHA, 10-10-04, lot 106), 1 1/4" h, 3 3/8" l.
$800-1,200
103
CORA HELENA SARLE PAINTING
Oil on panel, framed (small part of silver missing lower
right), pond and paper birch trees at sunset, (sold
WHA, 10-10-98, lot 73C), small watercolor card on
back with New Hampshire mountains, initialed
"C.H.S.", 20" x 16" (sight).
$500-700
104
OIL ON CANVAS
Stretched on a window screen frame, landscape with
tree and pond at sunset, pink sky, signed in pencil on
back "Helena Sarle, Canterbury, N.H.", (sold WHA,
10-10-04, lot 109), 32 1/2" h, 9 3/4" w.
$500-700
105
HANGING CUPBOARD
Pine, traces of original red stain, inset panel door, through
mortised and double pinned frame on the diagonal, half
round molded top board, plank sides, half round molding
applied at base, original walnut classic dimpled Canterbury
pull, small inset rectangular piece of bone on door frame,
and a wire and button door closure, four shelf yellow and
beige interior, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840-1860, good
condition, excellent proportions, (sold WHA, 6-28-03, lot
115), 31 1/2" h, 18 1/2" w, 11 1/2" d.
$1,500-2,000
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106
SHAKER MEETING HOUSE
Oil on circular board, showing the Meeting House at
Canterbury in the fall, with a white banner at the
bottom "Shaker Meeting House 1792.", signed "C.H.
Sarle", framed and matted, 13 1/2" dia, (ex. Doug
Towle collection, 9-4-05, lot 262).
$1,000-1,500
107
CHILD'S DUST PAN, SISTER'S PINCUSHION
Both with scenes painted by Sister Cora Helena Sarle,
tin dust pan with oil painting of red house with
chimneys on a pond, 4" h, 4 1/4" w; and a Sister's silk
ribboned round pincushion, with oil painting of a tree
lined snowy path to a church with tall spire, 4 1/4" dia;
(sold WHA, 10-10-04, lot 107).
$500-700
108
LARGE OIL BY CORA HELENA SARLE
Oil on early 19th c. chestnut raised panel board,
winding road through a grove of leafy birch trees, with
a sunset pink and white cloudy sky, (sold WHA, 5-29-
11, lot 117), 42 1/2" h, 17 1/2" w.
$1,000-1,500
109
PAINTED TINS AND BOX
Two typewriter ribbon tins with painted landscape
scenes by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, summer with
early house flying an American flag, 2 5/8" dia, and a
winter scene with house in a snowy landscape with
mountain backdrop, 2 1/4" dia, (sold WHA, 10-12-92,
lot 137); and a paper covered rectangular box, with a
watercolor blue floral bouquet painted on lid, 4" l, 3" d,
stamped "GAM" on base (Dr. George A. Marks was a
great New Hampshire friend and collector).
$400-600
110
SISTER'S WORK STAND
Single board tiger maple rectangular top, 18 1/4" x 25
1/4", (note: slight bevel around rim underneath), single
drawer below with three dovetails, classic cherry
Canterbury dimpled drawer pull, elegant turned and
tapered legs, with a medial circular scribe line,
Canterbury, NH, c. 1840-1850, 26" h, (sold Doug
Towle auction, 9-4-05, lot 305).
$3,000-6,000
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LIDDED PAIL
Pine, original ministry blue painted finish, (exceptional condition), wire
bail handle with turned birch grip with red varnish stain, oval double
riveted bail plates, circular lid with raised central section, metal rim
double riveted with half circle ends, two metal hoops clasped in the
same style, (tight as a drum), turned base dated in black script "1855",
tag under lid "This pail belonged to Aunt Lucy Andrews - I knew it in the
1885 year", also signed in pencil inside "This pail was a wedding gift to
Lucy Welch Andrews in the year 1885", (sold WHA, 8-2-87, lot 27, and
also 6-28-03, lot 27), certainly one of the finest pails in very fine
condition, 7 1/2" h (to rim), 9 1/2" dia (at top).
$1,000-2,000
112
TWO SISTER'S OVAL SEWING CARRIERS
Pine and maple, natural varnish finish, swing handles,
four fingers, small carrier with red silk, fitted with
tomato pincushion, wax, strawberry emery, felt
needlecase, 3 1/4" h, 9 1/4" l; large carrier tied with
light brown silk, interior with tomato pincushion, 3 3/4"
h, 11" l; both made by Brother Delmar Wilson,
Sabbathday Lake, ME.
$600-800
113
ADD-ON SISTER'S SEWING CABINET
Bird's-eye maple, cherry and pine, turned walnut pulls,
double hinged lid with storage for yarns and knitting
supplies, three finely dovetailed and lipped drawers,
bird's-eye maple veneered strips in front, (small piece
missing lower left), exceptional construction and
choice of woods, c. 1860, (sold WHA, 11-19-00, lot
100I), 15 1/4" h, 16 3/4" w, 10 1/4" d.
$1,500-3,000
114
APPLE TRAY
Cherry and poplar, original natural finish, canted and
dovetailed sides, single bottom board, symmetrically
nailed to sides, curved ends, c. 1850, 4 3/4" h, 19 1/4"
l, 11 1/2" w.
$400-600
115
SISTER'S TRIPOD SEWING STAND
Birch single board top with shaped corners, over two
underslung sliding drawers, with Shaker turned and
threaded walnut pulls, turned maple shaft with three
inset cherry wood legs, overall good condition, (note:
two Sister's could sit across from each other and the
drawers would slide each way, exceptional and rare
design), Hancock, MA, c. 1840-1860, (sold WHA, 9-6-
14, lot 60), 23" h, 19 1/2" w, 19 1/4" d.
$5,000-7,000
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CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR
Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, acorn
finials, three shaped slats, early taped woven stripe
seat in dark and light browns, with taped on history
inside left stile "Shaker child's rocker #1...Bought from
Sister Jennie Wells at West Pittsfield, Mass, 1947.",
stamped "1" on back of top slat, and trademark decal
inside right rocker, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, (sold
WHA, 10-14-07, lot 93), 12" seat h, 28 3/4" overall h.
$1,000-1,500
117
RARE CHILD'S NEEDLEWORK SHAKER
SAMPLER
"Jesse Patte (Patten), Remember me, when this you
see, For it is from one, that loves the (Thee)", lightly
sewn to a cloth covered backing, blue cross stitch on
white background, tiny border surround, 2 3/4" x 3
5/8", (ex. Richard Schneider).
$1,000-1,500
118
CHILD'S NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER
Blue thread needleworked on white muslin, single
alphabet in capital letters and numbers 1 through 9,
dated "1826 1827", (note: Shaker samplers are rare -
this one was sold by WHA, 10-10-04, lot 52), 3 3/4" x
7" (sight), in a much later silver painted frame, 4" x 7
3/4".
$1,000-1,500
118A
VERY RARE NEEDLEWORK SHAKER SAMPLER
Brown and blue alphabet, "Sally Greenfield her
sampler Hancock September 24, 1809" and blue
numbers 1 through 10; and "Polly E. Cranston", "Eight
Sand Yers", "1811, Enfield, C. ABC.", 7 1/2" h, 7 3/4"
w. [Note; Two young girls, one at Hancock, and one at
Enfield worked on the same line in background, very
early in Shaker history.]
$1,500-2,000
119
STOVE BELLOWS
Pine, shaped tin nozzle, original blue painted finish,
symmetrically nailed, with lozenge shaped wood strips
reinforcing the handles, exceptional design, leather
portion has deteriorated, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-
1840, (sold WHA, 9-22-91, lot 62), 28" l, 5 1/2" w.
$500-700
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STORAGE CABINET
Poplar, brown stained finish, hinged lift lid opening to
a deep storage well on left side with sliding
breadboard work surface, rectanglar till on right, with
two exterior drawers, on slightly curved cut out base,
three inset panel back and double inset panel sides,
32" h, 40 1/4" w, 19" d.
$2,000-3,000
121
THREE STACKED OVAL BOXES
Maple and pine, original light red/brown stain, interior clipped
newspaper "Vol. III - No. 8, Shaker and Shakeress, Mt. Lebanon,
NY Aug 1873" to fit the bottom, lid cracked on left rim, 3 3/8" h, 9
1/8" l; Original dark brown stain finish, four fingers, 4" h, 10 1/8" l;
Maple and pine, original putty yellow painted finish, four long
shaped fingers right to left, interior with green paper covered
bottom, c. 1840, 4" h, 12 3/8" l. [Note: from an early collection of the
late James H. Bissland, Jr., who primarily bought from the North
Family Shakers, New Lebanon, NY, in the 1950's.]
$1,500-3,000
122
SMALL EARLY OVAL BOX
Maple and pine, original brown stained finish, three
small carved fingers left to right, small old nick on lid
with patina, found in New Hampshire, c. 1820-1830, 1
1/4" h, 3 5/8" l.
$600-900
123
SHAKER WHISK BROOM
Maple handle, with twine for hanging on peg, 15" l,
pictured on page 116 Hands to Work: Shaker Folk Art
& Industries, by Marian Klamkin, (ex. Belfit collection).
$400-600
124
BONNETS, NEEDLECASE, BASKET, TOOL
Two poplar doll bonnets; Woven poplar needlecase,
with multicolor felt interior and Victorian pins; Rare,
hexagonal, woven poplar lidded fancy work basket,
with tiny Shaker woven blue silk ribbon on lid, (some
missing weavers), (sold WHA, 7-30-06, lot 53), 2 3/4"
h, 5 3/4" dia; Walnut and brass hand tool, used for
cutting straw or palm leaf into tiny weavable strips for
bonnets, baskets and needlecases, 5" l, 1/2" w.
$400-600
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RARE TRESTLE FOOT SWINGING CHILD'S
CRADLE
Poplar, original red stained finish, canted sides, triangular
shaped ends, suspended from turned legs through vertical
rounded side boards, that are through mortised into arched
trestle feet, supporting rectangular rod below, (Kitty Haas
collection), 24" h, 32" l, 14" w. [Note: A rare Shaker form for
babies and children brought into the community from the
outside world.]
$500-700
126
FOUR SHAKER CLOTHES HANGERS
Maple and cherry, bentwood, original finish, two
signed with labels "Amy Reed.", and "J. Neal", New
Lebanon, NY, c. 1840-1850, (Kitty Haas collection),
13" to 15" l.
$300-500
127
SISTER'S SEWING CASE
Walnut, original natural varnish finish, fitted and dovetailed
interior case, with five lidded compartments with inset dark
stained diamonds, and turned bone pulls, interior note
"Made for Keziah Lyman", Enfield, CT, c. 1880, excellent
craftsmanship, crack at front of hinged top, original key and
inset diamond escutcheon in dark stained wood, (sold WHA,
10-10-04, lot 273), 6 3/4" h, 12" w, 8 3/4" d; 2 3/4" h, 11" w,
8" d (interior box).
$700-900
128
SPOOL HOLDERS AND PINCUSHIONS
Maple, walnut and cherry, two tomato top cushions, each
with turned base and steel pins for spools, 6" h, one
stamped "Trademark - Shaker Goods, Alfred, Me." on base,
two double tiered velvet cushions, spool holders, with
threads, 7 1/2" h, and a walnut case with pincushion top,
with interior steel pin spool holders, drawer below, 7 1/2" h,
6 3/4" w; (sold WHA, 11-19-00, lot 171).
$500-750
129
SISTER'S SEWING CASE
Walnut and tiger maple, hinged lid with inset
rectangular tiger maple panel, opening to a separate
sectioned inset box, with five open compartments,
interior mirror in lid, dovetailed drawer below with tiger
maple veneered front, turned pull, (note: used as a
jewelry case by the consignor), overall good condition,
c. 1890-1920, possibly Sabbathday Lake, ME or
Enfield, CT, 7 1/2" h, 11 3/4" w, 8 1/4" w.
$500-750
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SISTER'S SEWING TABLE
Pine and maple, original dark varnish red stained
finish, underhung full-length drawer with walnut turned
pull, splayed legs with octagonal stretchers on brass
castors, reportedly from Union Village Ohio Shaker
community, once owned by Clark Garrett, famous
Fairhaven, Ohio dealer, (sold WHA, 7-13-19, lot 125),
25" h, 20 3/4" w (at top), 13" d.
$2,000-4,000
131
LARGE OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original varnish finish, five fingers,
copper tacks and tiny brads, excellent condition, slight
crackled varnish on lid, c. 1840-1860, 5 1/2" h, 13 1/4"
l.
$1,500-2,000
132
EXCEPTIONAL SHAKER DRESSED DOLL
Porcelain, marked with numbers and "Germany" on
back of neck, hazel eyes, open mouth, blonde hair,
Shaker net hair bonnet and woven palm leaf bonnet
with red polkadot lining, with brown silk ribbon and
cowl, light brown pleated dress, pantaloons and white
cotton underliner, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1900, 16" h.
$500-700
133
TWO VERY FINE SHAKER DRESSED SISTER
DOLLS
Porcelain, marked "Germany" on back of neck, brown hair
and eyes, woven poplar bonnet with light green silk, light
green finely woven wool dress, pleated, bertha with fancy
trim, kid leather body, appropriate undergarments, 14" h;
Porcelain with brown hair and eyes, marked "Germany",
pink cotton pleated dress, appropriate undergarments and
buckled shoes, (sold WHA, 10-14-07, lot 3), 12 1/2" h.
$500-700
134
DRAWERS OVER CUPBOARD
Pine and poplar, yellow painted finish, six dovetailed
drawers, over a plank door with two-shelf interior, two
walnut turned pulls on each drawer, with porcelain
and cast steel door closure, appears to have been
built-in on right side, 66 1/2" h, 19" w, 16 1/2" d.
$1,000-2,000
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CHEESE PRESS
Maple, original red painted finish, rectangular posts
supporting a heavy block above, with a central large
wood turnscrew to press the liquid from the curds,
rectangular red painted pine box, carved base with an
open trough for the runoff, c. 1840-1850, (Kitty Haas
collection), 32" h, 29" l, 18" w.
$600-900
136
CHEESE LADDER AND CHEESE CONTAINER
Oak and fruitwood, through mortised and pegged, 23"
l, 9 1/2" w; Chestnut and pine cheese pail, three
interwoven laps, and a nailed top finger lap, c. 1850,
8" h, 15 1/2" dia; (Kitty Haas collection).
$400-600
137
CHEESE BASKET
Black ash splint and maple, round double wrapped
rim, hexagonal base, c. 1840-1850, 5 1/2" h, 26" dia.
$400-600
138
CHOP BOWL, SMALL DIPPER, SHAKER BUTTER
MARKER
Maple, natural finish and patina, finely turned with
slight raised base, (small 2" crack at one edge of rim),
in-use chopping marks, 3 3/4" h, 14 1/2" dia;
Cooking/measure dipper, maple, natural finish, (sold
WHA, 10-10-04, lot 71), 1 3/4" h, 2 5/8" dia, 6 3/4" l;
Rare cased butter stamp, carved "S" (Shaker), finely
turned handle, (sold WHA, 7-30-06, lot 21), 5" l, 2 3/4"
dia.
$400-600
139
LIDDED PANTRY BOX
Maple and poplar, lid lapped and nailed, inside written
in ink a recipe for "Shaker Apple pancakes,
Canterbury Shakers", swing handle with heavy wire
bail and turned birch wood grip, diamond shaped steel
bail plates, nailed lap body, typed sheet provenance:
"...from Mary Carson,...who bought them at the
Watervliet sale", 5 3/8" h, 10 1/2" dia.
$400-600
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RARE SISTER'S SEWING DESK
Pine and maple, original dark red painted finish,
separate top section with four drawers for sewing
objects, bottom stand with applied raised gallery and a
full-length side drawer, side stretchers on tapered and
turned legs, 38 1/2
" h (to top), 26 1/4" h (to work
surface), 26 1/2
" w, 22 1/2" d, top is 11" d.
$8,000-12,000
141
TWO 19TH C. SHAKER SEED BOXES, AND TINS
Pine, sectioned interiors for Shaker produced seed packets,
yellow label "Shakers Choice Vegetable Seeds, Shaker
Seed Co. D.M. Mount Lebanon N.Y.", with names of
vegetables on top of front rim, (Beet, Beans, Corn,
Cucumber, Carrot, Parsnip, etc.), sans lids, 4 1/2" h, 22" w,
9 1/2" d; along with ten 20th c. labeled herb tins from
Sabbathday Lake Shakers, (Peppermint, Camomile,
Blackberry root, Comfrey, etc.), 2 1/2" h, 2 3/4" dia.
$1,000-1,500
142
STORAGE PAIL
Pine, original red painted finish, circular lid with long
finger closure affixed with symmetrically lined tacks,
slat body with interwoven hoop closures, overall good
condition, (note: a very fine small barrel with lid, from
the Kitty Haas collection), 14" h, 14 1/2" dia (at lid).
$600-900
143
SEED SPREADER
Pine and tin, original dark cranberry red painted finish,
iron/wood handled crank, cloth strap (diamond shaped steel
plates hold the strap), c. 1870, "Shakers saved time and seed
with a 10-foot wooden seeder...hung from sower's
neck...balanced in front with curved iron waist band. As he
walked, the sower moved the lever...forcing the seeds through
holes in the tin strip on the bottom..." June Sprigg, page 42, By
Shaker Hands, A.A. Knopf, Inc., 1975; 4" h, 10' 2" l, 4" d, (ex.
Doug Towle, 9-4-05, lot 89A).
$600-900
144
BERRY PAIL
Pine, original raspberry red painted finish, creamy
yellow interior, with white underneath, wire bail handle
with turned birch grip, black painted diamond bail
plates, two black painted bands, c. 1840-1850, very
fine condition, minor in-use wear on inside, 4 1/2" h, 5
1/2" dia.
$500-700
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WORK COUNTER
Maple and pine, original red painted finish with a scrubbed
top, four tongue and groove board top affixed to the case
with large handmade screws, over four full-length lipped
drawers, dovetailed, original pulls are later replaced with half
spools painted red, over two and two full-length drawers,
baseboard shows Sister's use of wet mop cleaning, sides of
case are dovetailed, (Tim Rieman describes this technique
in The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture), Tyringham, MA,
c. 1830, 30" h, 77 1/2" w, 33 1/2" d.
$3,000-5,000
146
SHAKER TINSMITH PIECES
Rectangular warming pan, attached handle, on top tagged
"Made at the Canterbury N.H. Shaker Colony, Roll warmer
fits over early Shaker stove, Purchased from the Shakers
here", 3 1/2" h, 12 3/4" l, 7" d; Sausage stuffer, with maple
plunger, 14" l; Oil lamp filler, shaped spout and side handle,
7 1/2" h; Dust pan, with copper ring for hanging on peg, 12"
h, 11 1/4" w; (Kitty Haas collection).
$300-600
147
DECALS AND FOOTSTOOL
Uncut sheet of 12 Mt. Lebanon decals for production
chairs, #0, #1 and #3, 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" sight; Mt.
Lebanon production footstool, original black painted
finish, with a decal trademark underneath, 6 3/4" h, 11
1/2" sq top.
$300-600
148
THREE FRAMED ADVERTISING SILK
BOOKMARKS
Two gray/black and one rose/red, fringed, 3" x 8",
"E.J. Neale & Co, Mt. Lebanon, N.Y., Shaker Cloak",
16 1/2" x 23 1/2" (frame).
$300-600
149
SIX WOODEN OBJECTS
Maple donut cutter, 4 1/2"; Two Sister's darning
mushroom shaped work, one in chrome yellow; Maple
darning ball in a box; Small turned sander, 2" h; Finely
turned maple handled cone and ball children's toy, 10"
l.
$300-600
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BLANKET CHEST
Pine, original red stain, excellent condition, hinged
one board top, dated in pencil "April 12, 1827" under
lid on right, molded edge, three-section till, dovetailed
case, tall dovetailed base in front, nailed back, (left
back foot reinforced, no key latch is connected to front
lock), Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, 23 3/4" h, 42"
w, 18" d.
$2,000-4,000
151
SIFTER, WOODEN PEGS, DISH, SPLINT CUTTER
Small, Shaker silk and maple herb sifter, copper
tacked, single finger on base, 1 1/4" h, 4" dia;
Rectangular pine open top box with slanted sides,
filled with thousands of small wood carpenter's and
shoemaker's pegs, 4" h, 6" w, 5" d; "Syracuse China"
ashtray, with image of a Shaker Sister in blue, 4" dia;
Cherry and brass splint cutter, marked "#12", 5 1/4" l.
$300-600
152
COLLECTION OF RARE MINIATURE BASKETS
Hoop handle with double wrap rim, 1 1/2" h, 3" dia; Inverted
bottom, double wrap rim, old patina, 2" h, 3 1/4" dia; Very
small basket with tall hoop handle, single wrap rim, 1 1/8" h,
1 3/4" dia; Pair of very fine round baskets, with openwork
bottoms, edged in kid leather, lidded, attached with silk, 1"
h, 2" dia; Rectangular basket, 1" h, 5" l; Oval double wrap
rim, with open weave bottom, old patina, 1 1/2" h, 5 1/4" l;
Doll's basket, hoop handle and variegated weavery, 1/4" h,
in a cardboard box.
$400-800
153
HOOP HANDLE BASKET
Round top, single wrap rim, square open weave
bottom, initialed "AA", tagged "Canterbury Shaker, ex.
Stokes collection", signed for "Abigail Appleton" of
Canterbury, c. 1870, 6" h, 9 1/2" dia.
$300-600
154
TWO BASKET MOLDS
Pine, cone shaped, with nailed slats, round pine
boards on top and bottom, rope loop handles, 12" and
10" h, 11" and 9" dia at top.
$400-700
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DROP LEAF WORK TABLE
Pine, traces of original red stained finish on base, 7"
drop leaves with pull out supports, double pegged
skirt, two drawers (one on each end) hung off the
skirt, turned tapered legs, on cuffs pegged into raised
arched runners, (possibly had castors at one time), c.
1860-1870, (Kitty Haas collection), 29" h, 29 3/4" l, 26
1/2" w.
$1,000-2,000
156
TRIPLE HANGER
Pine, original dark patina, three shaped bars with
rounded edges, attached to the flat vertical bar with four
copper tacks and a central screw, two holes for hanging
on pegs to facilitate length of garment, c. 1830, (note:
tagged lot 255, Kitty purchased the "Unusual three-part
clothes hanger (HD)", Harvard, it sold for $15.00 at the
landmark Jordan Auction in 1968), (Kitty Haas
collection), 15" l, 14" w.
$600-900
157
BROTHER'S COTTON WORK FROCK
Yoke at chest, double buttoned collar, gathered full
sleeves, buttoned at the waist, initialed in red "F B" on
right at the open seams, 32" l. [Note: found in New
York so very likely Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY.
Quite rare to find in great condition.]
$300-600
158
SHAKER DRESS AND NECKERCHIEF
Cotton, dyed dark wine purple, long sleeves with three
black buttons on the cuffs, double row of black round
buttons down the front (one button missing), five
pleats on each side of central apron, gathered at the
waist, Canterbury, NH, c. 1870, 43" l, 11" at waist;
along with a black silk neckerchief (two small tears),
(see p. 168, fig. 92 Shaker Textile Arts, Beverly
Gordon, 1980).
$300-600
159
FOUR SHAKER HANGERS
Maple, fruitwood and birch, two are inscribed with
Shaker's initials, "EB" and "TN", c. 1850, 14" to 17" l.
$400-700
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SHAKER DINING TABLE
Pine, two board top, early scrubbed finish, cleats
underneath fix the top to the skirt and legs, skirt is
thumbnail molded at the bottom, heavy birch legs,
double pegged into skirt, square to turned, Shaker
hand forged wrought iron "L" braces at each end, 29"
h, 11' 11" l, 26 1/4" d.
$3,000-5,000
161
CUTLERY CARRIER AND ROLLING PIN
Tiger maple, turned birch handle, attached to central
partition, canted sides dovetailed into gently rounded
ends, (note: central partition is double through
mortised into the ends), good condition, 3" h, 13" l;
Tiger maple rolling pin, small turned knob ends, 22" l.
[Note: Excellent examples of Shaker craftsmanship in
everyday used objects, and in tiger maple.]
$400-700
162
HOT PLATE MAT, CORK SETTER, AND ROLLING
PIN
Oval variegated strips, held together with felt (replaced),
Enfield, CT, c. 1880-1900, 12" l, 9" w; Rare wood tool for
placing corks in Shaker medicine and herbal extract
bottles, two handles with hand carved serrated notches
for gripping two sizes of cork, fastened with nailed
canvas, 10" l; Heavy dark wood rolling pin, with finely
turned knob ends, 14 1/2" l.
$300-500
163
FOUR MINIATURE CHEESE STYLE BASKETS
Small black ash splint, openwork design, round tops,
hexagonal bottoms, all are in good condition with a
few minor breaks, 1 3/4" to 3" h. [Note: The Shakers
made these fancywork small baskets for many
purposes. Usually as inserts into other larger sewing
baskets to hold thimbles and other small sewing
objects.]
$300-500
164
SISTER'S SEWING STEPS
Yellow pine, traces of original varnished red stained finish,
5" w tread top board over the 9" inset bottom step, high
arched sides, Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, c. 1840-
1860, good condition, with nail holes on back edge showing
a possible later covering now removed, 10" h, 14 1/4" w, 9"
d. [Note: Shaker Sister's used steps like these to elevate
their feet as they worked, and also to reach up to tall
cupboards and chests of drawers. Inspired Innovations, M.
Stephen Miller, p. 122.]
$300-500
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WORK STAND
Pine, original dark red painted finish, applied raised
edge, single board top, (note: possibly used in a barn
to sort seeds), large single drawer with original carved
maple pull, plank sides with high arch extending to
feet, found in Maine (Alfred or Sabbathday Lake), c.
1860, 22" h, 24" w, 16 1/2" d.
$800-1,200
166
SHAKER TABLE TOP BUTTER WORKER
Fruitwood and maple, original varnish finish, triangular
shaped with a swinging wood double blade for
smoothing, drainage hole in large end, counter sunk
screw construction, very finely made, (possibly
missing a top handle, but still very usable), (Kitty Haas
collection), 7 1/2", 25" overall l (from handle).
$400-600
167
TWO NEW HAMPSHIRE TILT CHAIRS
Birch and maple, original red stained finish, with an
early (possibly original) Shaker woven taped seat in
reds, gray and green, wonderful patina and color, 15"
seat h, 41" overall h; Birch and maple, old refinish,
mid 20th c. taped seat, fine condition, 16 1/2" seat h,
41" overall h, (sold WHA, 10-3-09, lot 69; Canterbury,
NH, c. 1830-1840.
$600-900
168
TABLE TOP APPLE PEELER
Pine and maple, pegged construction, swivel arm with
adjustable steel blade, prong fork to hold apple,
extending to a finely turned handle, large carved
clamp below to attach to a bench or table top, c. 1840-
1850, (exceptional Shaker ingenuity and
craftsmanship), 16" h, 9" l, 6 1/2" w.
$300-500
169
APPLE SORTING TRAY
Walnut and pine, original finish with patina,
rectangular form, canted sides and dovetailed,
beveled edge, symmetrically nailed bottom board, c.
1850, 3" h, 15 3/4" l, 8 1/2" d.
$300-500
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CHEST OF DRAWERS
Butternut and poplar, single board top, seven
dovetailed drawers, with turned and threaded pulls,
and each with a lock, two vertical board paneled, back
with a medial board central connector, 52" h, 32" w,
15 3/4" d.
$2,000-4,000
171
THREE FRAMED SHAKER EPHEMERA PIECES
Colored A.J. White advertising cards "Shaker Extract of
Roots, Siegel's Syrup, Shaker Family Pills and Shaker
Soothing Plasters", oak frame, 11" x 13"; Black and white
printed label "Superfine flour of Slippery Elm,...D.J.
Hawkins, New Lebanon, N.Y.", 5 1/4" x 3 1/4"; "The
Shaker Vegetable Remedy for Sick Headache,
Constipation, Torpid Liver, etc....", 8" x 5" (sight).
$300-500
172
YARN WINDER
Pine and maple, original red/brown stained finish,
used for winding yarn into skeins, four slat arms,
mortised and pegged into slightly curved yarn holders
at each end, peg for turning wheel, lollipop top sliding
board for access to gears, all pegged into a
rectangular baseboard with four carved and canted
feet, (Kitty Haas collection), 37 1/2" h, 29 1/2" w.
$400-600
173
FLAT BROOM
Metal holder for broom corn fibers, tall turned pine
handle, original varnish finish, clip at top for hanging
on peg, (sold WHA, 9-4-05, lot 358), good condition,
54" h. [Note: Invented by Brother Theodore Bates of
Watervliet, NY in the first half of the 19th century.]
$300-600
174
STACK OF FIVE SHAKER BOXES
Birch, maple and pine, variable shades of original red paint and
stain, bottom box is labeled inside "Rosetta Cummings",
Enfield, N.H., (note: the consignors great-grandmother was a
very good friend of Sister Cummings and other Enfield Sisters),
five finger construction, 4 1/4" h, 11 1/4" l; Four finger box, 3
3/4" h, 9 1/8" l; Four finger box, very good orange/red stain, 3
1/4" h, 8 1/8" l; Three finger box, (lid possibly from another box,
some interior stains, otherwise good), 2 1/2" h, 2 5/8" l; Top
box, three fingers, overall good with a few interior stains, 2 1/8"
h, 5 1/4" l.
$4,000-7,000
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CANDLESTAND
Birch, traces of original red stain with varnish over,
round top (18" dia), carved and turned shaft, pegged
into a rectangular cleat, with symmetrically aligned
handmade screws, high arched tripod base with small
pad feet, early leg double pegged into shaft, (Kitty
Haas collection), 25" h.
$2,000-3,000
176
YARN SWIFT AND BRUSH
Maple, original yellow stained finish, adjustable
tension with screw clamp, attached "C" clamp with
thumbscrew for table top use, turned cup on top for
yarn, (note: 19th c. made and sold at Hancock, MA),
21" h; Brush, maple handle finely turned, scribe marks
at midpoint, original red stained finish, gray horsehair
brush, 13" l.
$300-600
177
TWO TILT CHAIRS
Birch and tiger birch, original dark red stain with
varnish, three slats graduated upwards, very early
green taped seat, over ticking filled with horsehair or
sawdust, original tilters, Alfred, ME, excellent
condition, 15" seat h, 40 3/4" overall h; Birch, light
varnish over light red stain, three graduated slats,
early rush seat, original tilters, Enfield, NH, good
condition, 15 1/2" seat h, 41" overall h.
$700-1,000
178
OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original gray painted finish, three
fingers, very finely formed and clasped with small
copper tacks, c. 1830, 2" h, 6 3/8" l.
$500-800
179
TWO OVAL BOXES
Pine and maple, natural original finish, three fingers
(offset to the right), small copper tacks, tiny wood
pegs holding top and bottom, good condition, small
crack at top finger, 2 1/4" h, 5 1/4" l; Pine and maple,
four fingers, traces of original red finish, overall good
condition, light in-use wear, (note: paper saying it was
from a barn in Watervliet, NY), 4" h, 10 1/4" l.
$800-1,200
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SHAKER TALL CHEST
Pine, original yellow stain finish, originally built-in, free
standing, original finely turned cherry pulls, eight
drawers, finely dovetailed and lipped, one spaced for
a divider, as these were used by two Shakers, c.
1840, (sold WHA, 10-14-07, lot 200), 6' 10" h, 33" w,
21 1/4" d.
$2,000-5,000
181
TWO MEASURING STICKS
Yardstick with hand stamped numerals, and lined with
quarter inches, maple, original varnish finish, and a
finely shaped cut out for hanging on a peg; Double
edged yardstick, with hand stamped numerals right
and left, dated "1851" and initialed "J.A.T.", maple,
original varnish. [Note: One of the first challenges a
young Shaker apprentice carpenter would make.]
$400-600
182
BABY MITTENS
White spun wool, tied with light purple silk ribbon, and
knotted with a bow, card with history "Knit by Eldress
Emma B. King, March 1960", (sold WHA, 10-12-92, lot
137), 3 1/2" l.
$200-400
183
COLLECTION OF SHAKER MINIATURE
FURNITURE
Includes approximately 25 pieces made by Gus and
Alice Schwerdtfeger of Maine: Mt. Lebanon taped
rockers, pine chests, tables, wood box with wood, stove
brush and dust pan, mirror and holder, trestle footed
towel rack with hand towels, braided rug (possibly made
by June Sprigg), bowl, firkin, peg board, etc., c. 1960's,
(sold WHA, 9-6-14, lot 247).
$400-600
184
SHAKER DRESSED DOLL, CLOAKS, MINIATURE
BLANKET CHEST, ETC.
Doll with navy blue pleated dress, bertha with three blue
buttons, navy blue cape, and poplarware bonnet; Miniature
one-drawer blanket chest; Four-slat armed rocker with blue
and white taped seat; Penwipe doll, marked on tag "Sabbath
Day"; Miniature Sister's sewing desk, with workable drawers
in walnut stain; Rocking chair with taped seat in the "Wilkins
Weave" design; Two cloaks, one navy blue, one cranberry
red.
$400-600
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BROOM VISE
Pine and maple, original finish, exceptional
construction, mortise and pinned, heavy base and
legs, holds broom corn to be tied onto a handle, c.
1840, (sold WHA, 10-14-07, lot 380), 54" h (to top of
handle), 29 1/2" l, 12 1/2" w.
$500-700
186
SHAKER SEWING PIECES
Rectangular sewing carrier, with maple swing handle,
dovetailed, with attached pincushion and needle book,
10 1/4" l, 7 1/2" w; Fitted octagonal poplarware sewing
box, pink lined, Canterbury, NH, and a pink
pincushion; Polkadot cushion and needle book; Maple
spool holder, green tomato cushion with wax and
strawberry emery, 6 1/2" h.
$400-600
187
FOUR ROUND MEASURES
Maple and pine, copper tack seams, on with maple
and walnut alternating slats, walnut base, Enfield, CT,
3" h, 4 1/4" dia; Two small round measures, 2 1/4"
and 1 3/4" h; Larger coopered measure, 2 3/4" h, 6
1/2" dia.
$300-500
188
CUTLERY CARRIER AND ROLLING PIN
Bird's-eye maple and oak, rectangular form with
canted sides, single piece carved oak divider forming
the handle, symmetrically nailed baseboard, 5" h, 14
1/2" l; Thin maple rolling pin, with finely turned
handles, 21" l.
$300-500
189
SISTER'S BENCH
Pine top, cherry legs, original clear varnish finish,
signed under top in chalk "Canterbury", and a Shaker
printed green label "Leah Taylor.", also tagged with a
postcard note from June Sprigg to "Gerry" [McCue],
saying that Sister Taylor was an Eldress at North
Family from 1854 to 1923, (note: great provenance),
10" h, 30" l, (ex. J.J. Gerald McCue collection).
$400-800
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INFIRMARY BED (COT)
Pine and maple, original green/blue painted finish,
shaped Shaker headboard fastened to rails with
handmade screws, heavy cotton canvas nailed to rails
(5' 5" l), "59" in ink on canvas near headboard,
(modern pillow and mattress), four turned and carved
legs (unpainted), with original pegged wheels, 24 1/2"
h (to top of backboard), 27" w, 15" h (to canvas).
$1,200-1,800
191
COLLECTION OF SHAKER REFERENCE BOOKS
AND PHOTO ALBUMS
Nine large binders of photographs taken by Ginny and
Vernon Squire on their many trips to Shaker Villages
spanning over 30 years, including notes from the
Shaker Seminars; also many Shaker reference books,
magazines and pamphlets.
$500-700
192
SHAKER WOODEN OBJECTS
Pair of stocking stretchers, poplar, original finish, (purchased
at the Jordan Shaker Auction, 9-27-68, lot 73), "C"
(Canterbury, NH Shakers), 18" l; Sister's maple hoop,
possibly used as an embroidery hoop, (sold at the Jordan
Auction, 9-27-68, lot 528, for $5), 12" d; Hand carved
wooden clothespin, maple, original finish, (Jordan Auction,
9-27-68, lot 552), 5" l; Hand numbered maple rule, 18" l, in
original varnish, numbered on both sides; (Kitty Haas
collection).
$300-500
193
STORAGE BOX
Pine, original dark green/black painted finish, hinged
lid, intact lock, dovetailed case, applied molded
baseboard, in-use wear around bottom front edge,
Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, (note:
possibly used for the storage of Sister's bonnets), 17
1/2" h, 16" w, 14" d.
$400-800
194
SHOVELS AND PITCHFORK
Large maple and tiger maple snow shovel, blade rimmed
with sheet metal, carved from one piece, initialed "G.M.W.",
c. 1840-1850, (sold WHA, 9-4-05 Doug Towle auction, lot
357), 44" l; Narrow bladed shovel, maple and tiger maple,
carved from one piece, possibly for grains, 36" l, 8 1/2" w;
Oak pitchfork, three tines, carved maple separators, long
tapered handle, (sold WHA, 9-4-05 Doug Towle auction, lot
371), 59" l; (ex. John Broome collection).
$300-500
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BLANKET CHEST
Poplar, original blue painted finish, lift lid opening to
deep well, over two graduated, dovetailed, full-length
drawers, original turned and threaded hardwood
capped mushroom pulls, half round footed base, c.
1840, (sold WHA, 10-14-07, lot 100), 42" h, 41 1/2" w,
17 1/2" d.
$2,000-3,000
196
SISTER'S CARRIER, AND BOTTLES
Rectangular shape, double swing handle, very thin
maple sides, assembled with round head brass tacks
symmetrically aligned, thin poplar wood bottom,
original dark stained varnish finish, 4 1/4" h, 18" l, 8
3/4" w; along with six herb and rose water bottles,
from Sabbathday Lake, and "Summer Savory" tin with
green/blue, New Lebanon label, (ex. Bissland
collection).
$400-600
197
TWO OVAL SEWING CARRIERS
Maple, original varnish finish, swing handle,
"Sabbathday Lake Shaker" Trademark on bottom,
fitted with needlebook, beeswax, strawberry emery
and tomato pincushion, rosebud decorated fabric
interior (mint unused condition), 2 1/2" h, 7" l.
$500-700
198
TWO SPOOL HOLDERS
Red velvet tomato sewn top, turned cherry wood (6" h)
base with five spools, three yellow, two signed "Hanna
T.", and "B" paper label, 2 3/8" l; and a patterned brown
silk cushion with turned base, with beeswax and
strawberry emery, unusual shaft, three turned knobs, and
two exceptional spools, chrome yellow, 1 1/8" l, and
bright red with blue thread, 1 1/4" l.
$1,000-2,000
199
FIVE SHAKER WOODEN OBJECTS
Template for a hay press, pine, rectangular board with
hole for peg; Template for a Shaker rocker, pine with
peg hole; Shaker bootjack; "T"-square for carpentry
work and a square, the two pieces are pegged
together at the joint, (peg board not included). [Note:
from the Bissland collection, and most were
purchased from the North Family, New Lebanon, NY,
in the 1950's.]
$400-800
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STORAGE CUPBOARD
Pine, early brown stained varnish finish, two door
front, each with two raised vertical panels, pinned
through mortise, carved door closures, six-shelf
interior, two vertical board back, c. 1840-1850,
originally a "built-in", (Kitty Haas collection), 78" h, 30
1/2" w, 14 1/4" d.
$1,500-2,500
201
HANGING TOWEL RACKS
Two Shaker cherry wood towel racks, each with three
turned, pivoting arms and brackets for attaching to a
wall or peg board, (sold at the Jordan Auction, 9-27-
68, lot 557), "C" (Canterbury, NH), (Kitty Haas
collection), 15 1/2" l, 13 1/4" l
$200-400
202
DOMED TOP STORAGE BOX
Pine, original red stained finish, lined with blue paper,
dovetailed, cast iron carrying handles on each side,
lock and key, tagged "Shaker chest - Trunk (wood)
from my room" (Gladys Jordan), (sold at the Jordan
Auction, 9-27-68, lot 339), "C" (Canterbury, NH), (Kitty
Haas collection), 10 1/2" h, 24" l, 13" d.
$400-600
203
COMMUNITY ROCKING CHAIR
Birch, original red stained finish, three graduated
slats, rush seat, inset and pegged rockers, tall finials,
c. 1830 (pre-production), good condition, (sold at the
Jordan Auction, 9-27-68, lot 228 as "3 slat rush seat
rocker"), (Kitty Haas collection), 15" seat h, 38" overall
h.
$400-600
204
SIX SHAKER POPLARWARE SHOP ITEMS
Sabbathday Lake, ME, half round kid trimmed jewelry
box, with red velvet interior, pink ribbons, 2" h, 8" l, 5"
d; Canterbury, NH, box with pink cloth lined interior,
rose decorated paper bottom, kid trimmed, 2" h, 4" w;
Pink silk tomato pincushion, with emery and wax, 2" d;
Canterbury, NH, three velvet pincushion topped
poplar sewing pieces, pink, purple and blue velvet, 1
3/4" dia; (all in excellent condition).
$300-500
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SISTER'S SEWING DESK
Pine, traces of original red stain, good old patina, two
small drawers in top section above a work surface
well, three full graduated drawers on right side,
thumbnail molded lips, dovetailed, second drawer with
lock with diamond escutcheon plate, carved foot front
section with pull-out sliding work surface, Canterbury,
NH, c. 1840, 32 1/2" h, 22 1/2" w, 18 1/2" d.
$3,000-6,000
206
TWO SHAKER MADE FANCY GOODS
Woven storage basketry box, ash, single wrapped lid,
overall fine condition, bowed sides, extremely thin
weavers, 2 3/4" h, 4" sq; Exceptional leather covered
sewing box, leather wrapped with brown silk ribbon
ties, pink silk interior with pocket for sewing utensils,
embroidered needle leaves, interior box for thread and
spool holder, excellent condition, fitted in a cardboard
box, 2 1/2" h, 4" l.
$400-600
207
FIVE WEAVING SHUTTLES
Maple, natural finish, carved open tops and forked
bottom, (the Bissland collection, purchased from North
Family, New Lebanon, NY), c. 1840-1850, 22 1/2" l.
$300-500
208
BLANKET CHEST
Pine, original deep red painted finish, six board style,
thumbnail molded lid, intact lock and plate, lid missing
interior side cleats and till lid, tall arched bootjack
base, c. 1820, possibly Harvard or Shirley, MA Shaker
made, (purchased by the consignor from Pat Hatch in
the 1980's), 25" h, 47" w, 18" d.
$1,000-1,500
209
TABLE TOP SPINDLE WINDER
Pine open top box, two large wheels with turning
handle, pegged, metal spindle for spun wool, New
Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 12" h, 26" l, 12" w.
$400-600
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SISTER'S FOLDING SEWING TABLE
Single board chestnut top, original brown stained
varnish finish, hand numbered and inked yardstick on
the top, (note: the Brother used a shadow effect for
the numbers), a half round cutout for a Sister's easy
access to the table, breadboarded ends, thin tapered
oak legs, with hook and eyes for sturdiness,
completely folds to three inches, c. 1880, 25" h, 36" w,
22" d.
$400-600
211
SHAKER TOWELS AND BAGS
Cotton, initialed, "MM", "JF" and "NFE", purchased at
the Jordan Shaker auction in 1968, lot 469, different
sizes as laundry bags, handkerchiefs, hand towels,
(Kitty Haas collection).
$300-500
212
THREE SHAKER MADE BRUSHES
Cherry and maple, black horsehair, cloth bound tops,
New Hampshire collector, 8", 9" and 9" l.
$300-500
213
TWO SHAKER MADE DUST MOPS
Turned maple handles, in original black painted finish,
dyed orange, yellow and beige wool mop heads, one
marked "No. 4, Genuine Wool", sold in Shaker shops,
19" l.
$200-400
214
TWO FINE SHAKER BRUSHES
Turned maple handle, one with exceptional turned
handle, silver/white flat horsehair, 8" l; Turned maple
handle, dark stain, purple velvet top with black
horsehair, 9 1/2" l; sold in Fancy Goods Shaker shop.
$300-500
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SHAKER TRUNK
Pine, original cranberry red painted finish, six board
style, hinged lid, with finely carved side cleats, Shaker
made lock and clasp, original key and large metal
diamond shaped escutcheon plate, interior papered
with 1877 newspaper "The Shaker.", 14" h, 27 1/2" w,
15 1/2" d.
$500-700
216
SPOOL HOLDER AND TOMATO CUSHION
Green velvet cushion, cherry turned shaft and base,
original varnish finish, two spools, maple, in original
painted red finishes with white silk and blue threads,
strawberry emery, 6" h, 5 1/4" base dia.
$400-600
217
RARE SMALL MIRROR AND HOLDER
Cherry and pine, original varnish finish, silvered glass,
three brass tack buttons at bottom for brushes,
shaped vertical back board with hole for peg, 17 1/2"
h, 10 1/2" w; mirror - 11 1/2" h, 8 1/2" w.
$1,000-1,500
218
SISTER'S SEWING CUSHIONS
Rare scallop shell pincushion, with red velvet interior and light
brown silk ribbon, with certification of being made at "North
Family or Gathering Order" at Sabbathday Lake Shaker
community, signed Sister Frances Carr, and a tomato cushion
made by Sister Eva May Libby, "it measures 3" across and still
retains its original price tag of 50 ", also with a letter of
certification from Sister Frances Carr of Sabbathday Lake, and
other tomato cushions, poplarware pin leaf and pincushion,
purple needlecase with silk signed "From Phoebe Wilcox", 9
pieces altogether.
$500-700
219
LARGE COLLECTION OF SHAKER SEWING ITEMS
Including leather covered cloth sewing cases, 3" h, 6" l; Spool
holder, signed W/"H", 6 1/2" l; Fancy case with bright yellow silk
interior; Square pincushion with yellow velvet top and bottom,
buttons, pins and crochet hooks; Sabbathday Lake poplar and
velvet cushion, 1 1/2" h; Palm leaf edged red velvet cushion
with pink silk ribbon bowls; Octagonal sewing box with
"Tapestry cloth" covering, with blue silk interior and filled with
sewing items; "Dolly" penwipe, 2 1/2" h; 8 pieces altogether.
$500-700
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SIX DRAWER COUNTER
Pine and poplar, yellow wash, single board top with
rounded corners, over two side-by-side sets of three
graduated and dovetailed drawers, bottom left drawer
with lock, c. 1850, 32" h, 63" l, 23 1/2" d.
$2,000-4,000
221
TWO SILVER SPOONS
Tablespoon and teaspoon, both inscribed "Mt.
Lebanon", and dated on back of handle "Oct. 6, '05",
made by "Rogers & Bro A1", 8 and 6" l.
$200-400
222
TWO TABLETOP SWIFTS
Rare large adjustable maple swift, with green, red and
yellow slats, yellow cup at top, excellent condition, 23"
h; Smaller yarn swift with adjustable slats, in original
yellow stain, excellent condition, 18 1/2" h.
$300-600
223
TRIPOD STAND
Tiger maple and maple, old refinish, rectangular top
(13 1/2" x 15 3/4"), rectangular cleat screwed to top,
octagonal carved shaft, carved legs pegged into shaft,
(note: see By Shaker Hands, June Sprigg, Alfred A.
Knopf, Inc., 1975, 1990, p. 105 for identical stand), 26
1/2" h.
$800-1,200
224
DOUGH BOX
Pine, original red painted finish, lid with raised central
handle, canted sides with handles on both ends,
Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 13" h, 36" l,
18 1/4" w.
$500-700
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RARE INVALID'S ARMCHAIR
Maple, early varnish finish with patina, three slat back,
curved arms, rush seat, fitted with a footrest and extra
support bar bolted underneath, with casters, New
Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 15 3/4" seat h, 40" overall h.
$500-700
226
COLLECTION OF 19TH C. HAND TOOLS
Gauges, planes, cutters, small clamp, poplar splint
cutter with shaped handle, mushroom shaped darner,
seven pieces, (from the collection of John McGuire,
contemporary teacher and basket maker, and used in
the making of splint baskets).
$300-500
227
DINNER TRIANGLE
Wrought iron triangular shape, with exceptional
curlicue shaped ends, would be struck with a mallet or
small hammer to call Believers to a meal, 12 1/2" l,
12" w. [Note: A rare and wonderful 19th c. Shaker
blacksmith made piece of hand wrought iron with
shaped ends.]
$300-500
228
COLLECTION OF GARDEN TOOLS
Includes two pitchforks, one with iron and one
wooden; a rare double hand-numbered measuring
stick, (extending 36" and 36"); wood tine rake; a hoe;
wood shovel with tin wrapped top and shaped handle,
(sold WHA); and a flail for thrashing grain, (flax), with
a 1968 Jordan Auction tag, lot 71, "wooden flail",
Canterbury, (Kitty Haas collection), 7 pieces, (peg
board not included).
$400-600
229
DOROTHY CLOAK
Wool, dark maroon in color, labeled "The Dorothy,
Hart & Shepard, Shakers, E. Canterbury, N.H.",
capelet is 11 1/2" l, unlined hood, missing silk ribbons,
(consignor purchased from the estate of a wealthy
Pittsburgh, PA businessman who died in 1919), 52" l.
$500-700
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WORK TABLE AND MEASURE
Pine and maple, old refinish with patina, two board top
with breadboard ends, pegged and nailed, square
tapered legs, large overhang, 28" h, 56" l, 37" w,
(note: Mr. Helmut Lang was a collector of early
american and Shaker antiques); along with an oak
measure with reinforced metal rim at top, old patina,
7" h, 11" dia; (ex. Helmut Lang collection).
$1,000-1,500
231
SHAKER STORAGE BOX
Pine, original red painted finish, leather hinged lid,
shaped side cleats with original screws, original lock
and diamond lock plate escutcheon, original key with
early tag written in ink script, "Hardware Miscellany",
cast iron side handles, molded baseboard, 12 3/4" h,
19 1/2" h, 13 1/4" d.
$400-600
232
SIDE CHAIR WITH TILTERS
Maple, original dark red painted surface (patinated),
elliptical finials with rounded tops, three slats with
beveled top edges, early rush seat, early tilters tied
with leather strips, Watervliet, NY, c. 1830-1840,
(note: exceptional color), 15" seat h, 38" overall h, (ex.
NH private collection; ex. Northeast Auctions 3/20/99).
$400-600
233
BENCH
Pine, original dark green painted finish, plank top 1
1/2" thick, rounded corners, splayed and turned legs,
fitted into rectangular cleats, at bottom of the plank,
stretcher base, (one stretcher missing, possibly
removed so a Shaker could sit and use it as a work
surface), (Kitty Haas collection), 23 1/2" h, 47 1/4" l,
15" w.
$500-700
234
MINIATURE FURNISHED SHAKER ROOM
Made by Gus and Alice Schwerdtfeger, 20th c.,
includes room lined with peg rails, chairs, trestle table,
stove, wood box with wood, candleholders, hogscrape
candles, mirror and holder, clock, bonnets and holder,
candlestand, rocking chairs, carriers, measure, rugs,
bed on wheels, etc., comes with custom plexiglass
cover and base, 9" h, 28" l, 11" d; (ex. Scott DeWolfe).
$700-1,000
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CURD SINK
Pine, old finish, originally purchased from a private
collector who purchased this piece from the
Groveland, NY Shaker auction, c. 1900, (Groveland
Community closed in the 1890's), cheese cloth was
used and the curds would drain from the hole in the
bottom, squared legs, 32 1/2" h, 38" w, 19 1/4" d, (ex.
John McGuire and Chester Freeman).
$600-900
236
SHAKER STORAGE BOX
Pine, original deep red painted finish, deep hinged lid,
dovetailed lid and case, lock (missing hasp), from a
Boston collection, 8" h, 28 1/2" w, 13 1/4" d.
$400-600
237
OVAL BOX
Maple and pine, original red/orange painted finish, five
fingers (including lid finger), signed under lid in pencil
"From Olive Libby", (sold WHA, 6-30-84, lot 18), 4 1/4"
h, 11 1/8" l. [Note: Sister Libby (1821-1892) was at
Canterbury, NH, and the box was a gift to a Shaker at
Alfred, ME. The floral decoration was by Fred Lord, a
handyman at Alfred according to Sister Mildred
Barker.]
$800-1,200
238
TWO BAKED GOODS DRYING RACKS
Pine, one in original oranged painted finish, three rails
on triangular end boards, square nailed dovetails, 6"
h, 34" l; Larger rack with three rails, old brown stain
(natural), missing corners, square nailed dovetails,
plank ends, 4 1/2" h, 29 3/4" l.
$200-400
239
SHAKER STORE CABINET
Butternut and poplar, original red stained finish,
canted and dovetailed top, slanted hinged lid,
dovetailed back section, three circular 4" and 5"
windows cut into sides and back, full-length dovetailed
drawer in the bottom of the back, small brass pull and
lock, c. 1840-1850, (sold WHA, 6-28-03, lot 143), 23"
h, 20" w, 14 1/4" d.
$500-700
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SHAKER ROPE BED AND BED WRENCH
Pine and maple, old refinish, through mortised and
pinned into headboard, low turned square posts with
round tops, terminating into large wheels so that the
Sister could move bed easily for cleaning purposes,
interwoven rope, traces of original green painted
finish, 70" l, 40" w; Bed wrench for tightening rope,
good condition; (Kitty Haas collection).
$700-1,000
241
THREE SHAKER WOODEN OBJECTS
Pine, folding sweater stretcher, brass hinged, rounded
edges, mortised with small brass screws, 13 1/2" h,
24" w (open); Maple niddy-noddy, mortised and
pegged, finely carved, red stained patinated finish, 18
1/2" l; Shaker short hanger, walnut with brass cap and
hook, exceptional carving, (note: possibly Harvard,
MA, ex. Pat Hatch), 17" l, 15" w.
$300-500
242
CHILD'S PRODUCTION ROCKING CHAIR
Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, acorn
finials, three shaped slats, curvilinear arms with large
mushroom caps, unusual paisley covered seat filled
with sawdust, #0 Shaker Trademark on back of
bottom slat, 9" seat h, 23" overall h.
$700-1,000
243
TWO SISTER'S LAP BOARDS
Pine, original natural finish, both with breadboard
ends, 35" and 37" l, 19 1/2" and 21" single board
depth, both with half moon cutouts for sitting, sewing
wheel marks are evident, c. 1850.
$300-500
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SHAKER DANCE PRINT
"Shakers near Lebanon", hand-colored, depicting
Shaker Sister's and Brother's dancing at a Sunday
meeting, with worldly woman sitting on a bench at
lower left, framed and matted, 8 1/2" x 12 1/2" (sight),
18 1/4" x 21 1/4" (frame).
$400-800
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DROP LEAF WORK TABLE
Pine and maple, natural finish, one board top (17" w),
two leaves (10" w), turned and tapered legs, finely
carved just below the skirt, boxed leaf supports with
pull-out leaf holders, top shows evidence of Sister's
sewing wheels, (Kitty Haas collection), 29 1/4" h, 42"
w.
$1,200-1,800
246
OVAL CARRIER
Pine and maple, original chrome yellow painted finish,
four fingers, bentwood ash handle with copper tacks
(professionally replaced), good condition, c. 1840-
1850, 4" h (to rim), 8" h (to top of handle), 10 7/8" l, 7
1/2" w.
$300-500
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FANCYWORK SEWING ITEMS, AND HERB LABEL
BOOK
Sewing bags, needleholders, sewing rollups, Sister's belt with green
silk and scissors, emery, needlebook and more, embroidered
needlebook gift "From Cora, Jeanni M. Peases", with silk ties,
embroidered cotton sewing kit with attached strawberry emery and
pockets, silk ties, blue tomato cushion, needlebook and strawberry
emery, two dolls, gold silk ribbons with embroidered needleholders,
and small porcelain Shaker dressed doll in blue, in a Canterbury
box, and small Shaker herb book, Cynthia Elise Rubin, Catawba
Press, 1984, with four tipped-in 19th c. labels from Watervliet, NY,
(12 pieces).
$400-700
248
SHAKER SISTER'S ROLLUP SEWING KITS
Leather, brown silk ribbon ties, spool holder with
embroidered needleholder, brown silk bow ribbon pin
with bag, needle heart, scissor sheath, needlebook,
embroidered rollups, (7 pieces).
$300-600
249
THREE SHAKER CLOTHES HANGERS
Pine and maple, straight hanger dated "1823", and
initialed "D+A", curved hanger with steel hook initialed
"IBR".
$300-600
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STANDING BUTTER WORKER
Maple and pine, original gray/green stained finish,
triangular shaped slanted shelf, 4" sides, octagonal
roller (34" l) with turned handle (5" l), cross-stretcher
support at base, c. 1880, 35" h, 18" w, (Kitty Haas
collection).
$300-500
251
STONEWARE JUG
Brown glazed top part with applied handle, blue
stenciled letters "Shaker Brand Ketchup, E.D.
Pettengill Co., Portland, ME", (ex. Howard and Flo
Fertig).
$200-400
252
LARGE OVAL BOX
Maple and pine, waxed yellow painted finish, five
fingers, light blue floral wallpapered interior, (similar
examples from Canterbury, NH and Sabbathday Lake,
ME), 6" h, 12 7/8" l, 9 1/2" w, (ex. Howard and Flo
Fertig).
$800-1,200
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VERY SMALL OVAL BOX
Pine and maple, original natural finish, three fingers,
pencil script notations on top and bottom "Alice...July
1, 1856" and "Alberts weight, 68, size...May 10, 1885",
excellent condition, 1 1/8" h, 3 1/4" l.
$800-1,200
254
DOOR LATCH AND SHOP ENTRY BELL
Classic form, cast iron Shaker door latch, with spade
shaped top and bottom, 10" h; and a rare Shop Bell,
cast iron on a spring mechanism, attached to a
rectangular pine board, (note: used to alert a Shaker
Sister that customers have entered the Fancy Goods
Shop), (Kitty Haas collection), 19 1/2" l board, 6" w.
$300-500
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BENCH
Pine, original weathered gray painted finish, plank top
with rounded edge on one end, and flat on opposite
end, shaped skirt, bootjack ends, (note: probably used
in a Shaker barn setting), (Kitty Haas collection), 18"
h, 60" l, 11" d.
$300-500
256
SISTER'S STORAGE BOX
Pine, original yellow stained finish, hinged lid,
breadboard top, brass hook and eye closure, six
board construction, signed under lid on right side
"Property of Alice Howland (1884-1973), Shaker
Village", (note: small mouse hole in upper right corner,
and small part of left hand breadboard missing), 12
3/4" h, 28" l, 15" d.
$300-500
257
MECHANICAL CHOPPING DEVICE
Revolving tin tub with interior blade, with multiple
levers and gears, and a handle which controls the
chop blade, all mounted on a pine plank, (note:
possibly to chop apples and other fruit), (Kitty Haas
collection), 13"h, 8" dia.
$200-400
258
FRAMED PRINT
"East View of the Brick House, Church Family,
Hancock", with Shaker figures in a horse drawn
carriage and walking in the community, molded frame
painted black, 22 1/2" x 27 1/2" (sight), 26 3/4" x 31
1/2" (frame).
$200-400
259
SISTER'S GLOVE AND DOLL CLOTHING
Framed white wool, stitch initialed in blue "AR", along
with pieces of doll undergarments.
$100-300
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EARLY SHAKER WORK TABLE
Pine and maple, original red stained finish, large
single board top (31" d), (shows a split with filler), over
a full-length dovetailed drawer with original turned
pull, deep skirt (with some repairs), all over square to
turned legs with a medial swell, c. 1820-1830, 27" h,
50 1/2" l, 31" d.
$700-1,000
261
BRUSHES
Three maple scrub brushes, with natural horsehair
bristles, 7", 6 1/4" and 4" l; Two oval shaped, long
handled clothes brushes, one with black bristles, 12
1/4" l, one with very fine white bristles, 12" l; (Kitty
Haas collection), note: old auction tag "Shaker Brush".
$200-400
262
SHAKER BUCK SAW
Maple, natural patinated finish, curved ends with
tightening wing nut, blade with finely turned
adjustments, (Kitty Haas collection), 11" h, 26" l.
$200-400
263
CUTLERY BOX
Tiger birch, original varnish finish, central divider has
finely cutout handle, dovetailed sides, symmetrically
placed screws on bottom board, Canterbury or
Enfield, NH, c. 1850, very good condition, 4 3/4" h
(sides), 7" h (to top of handle), 13 3/4" l, 8 1/4" w.
$400-600
264
SISTER'S SLIDE LID BOX
Poplar and pine, original reddish stained varnish
finish, used to store knitting needles, Sister's paper
label inside the end board "Mary Page", labeled inside
"G.A.M.", c. 1850, 3 3/8" h, 12" l, 3 1/2" w, (ex. the Dr.
George A. Marks collection; note: Dr. Marks collected
pieces primarily from Canterbury and Enfield, NH).
$300-500
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APPLE SORTING BOX
Maple, original varnish finish, canted sides,
completely held together with symmetrically placed
screws all sides and bottoms, shows a split to bottom
board, smooth patinated finish, 6 3/4" h, 23 3/4" l, 15"
w.
$400-600
266
SHAKER SAP BUCKETS
Pine, yellow painted finish, side clips for nailing to
sugar maple tree, larger pail is stamped on bottom
"N.F. Shakers, Enfield, N.H.", 11 1/2" h, 12" dia,
smaller pail is 9 1/2" h, 12" dia; also including a steel
tree tap for running the sap into the pails.
$300-500
267
SIDE CHAIR
Maple, original light red/brown finish, tall flame finial
with medial scribe line, three finely shaped ladders,
striped green and black tape seat, Enfield, NH, c.
1840, 16 1/2" seat h, 41" overall h.
$600-800
268
CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR
Maple and birch, extended acorn finials, three
graduated slats, gray tape seat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, 13"
seat h, 36" overall h.
$400-600
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NIDDY-NODDY AND FOOTREST
Carved oak, original varnish finish with patina, old silk
ribbon for hanging on peg, very finely carved and
shaped, through mortised and wood pegged, 17 1/2" l,
13" w; Pine and hardwood, original black painted
finish, slanted front with turned legs and side
stretchers, "Mt. Lebanon" decal on bottom
(scratched), 11 1/2" sq, 5" and 7" h; (Kitty Haas
collection).
$300-500
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF SHAKER SISTERS, AND
POSTCARD
Two framed photographs, one of Sister Bertha
Lindsay and Sister Gertrude M. Soule decorating a
Christmas tree, 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" (sight), 8 3/4" x 10 1/2"
(frame), the other of Sister Jennie Wells holding a
Shaker dressed doll, tagged "With all my Love,
Lovingly, Sister Jennie M. Wells
", matted and framed,
4 1/2" x 3 1/2" (sight), 11" x 8 3/4" (frame); along with
a postcard of Sister Cora Helena Sarle painting, c.
1955.
$100-200
