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Cornelius Allen Chest on Chest; Circa 1780-1800 Signed: Cornelius Allen New Bedford, Massachusetts For a long time this tall chest and a..
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Collecting With Passion – Biedermeier and Neoclassical Antiques 1790-1830; It has been said that antique furniture is like an old book, a collection of sorts just waiting to be discovered and shared.&..
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What makes an English lowboy outstanding? ; What makes an English lowboy outstanding? By Helen Meserve Running Battle Antiques www.running-battle.com The lowboy,..
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WELSH DRESSERS MAKE A HOUSE A HOME ; WELSH DRESSERS MAKE A HOUSE A HOME by Helen Meserve, Running Battle Antiques At every antique show we do, at least half a do..
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ENGLISH OAK TWO-PART CUPBOARD ; One of the more charming aspects of English country furniture is the adaptation of the styles which were in favor in the Lond..
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ENGLISH CHESTS ; Among the most enduring and useful pieces of English antique furniture are chests or coffers. The terms 'chest' and 'coffer' ..
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ENGLISH BIBLE BOXES ; The term bible box is loosely applied to any small portable oak box of sixteenth and seventeenth century England. These smal..
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THE OLIVER SPICER CORNER CUPBOARD ; A statement of sophistication and whimsy, this Queen Anne architectural corner cupboard illustrates the divergent styles used..
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE WRITING DESK IN THE AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD ; Throughout most of the eighteenth century in America the writing desk was a scarce and expensive piece of furniture. ..
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THE DUNLAP FAMILY OF CABINETMAKERS ; Working in New Hampshire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Dunlap family produced fine pieces of furniture in a ..
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SET OF SIX BIRDCAGE WINDSOR CHAIRS ; This is a set of six birdcage or chicken coop windsor side chairs. Today, it is rare to find a large set still in tact. Many ..
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PORTSMOUTH FEDERAL SHERATON CARD TABLE ; Exceptional Sheraton carved and inlaid mahogany serpentine card table, the tops and base of the apron with dart inlaid edges ..
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PAINT DECORATED COMB-BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR CONNECTICUT, Circa 1790 ; Fine Connecticut comb-back Windsor armchair with folky, exaggerated spiral volute ears, oversized knuckle hand-holds carved f..
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DUNCAN PHYFE CANDLESTAND ; Furniture from the workshop of Duncan Phyfe has certain characteristics not found on pieces made in other contemporary cabine..
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CONVEX OR “GIRANDOLE” MIRRORS ; Terminology: Convex Mirror, “Girandole” Mirror, or Bulls-Eye MirrorConvex mirror is the generic term for a reflective glass s..
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A FEW NOTES ON THE ENGLISH WINDSOR CHAIR; The following is a brief look into a subject which when extensively examined can easily become book length. The remarks are ..
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COLLECTING PAINTED FURNITURE: THE RARE MILK CUPBOARD ; For the entirety of my adult experience in collecting and selling antiques, painted American furniture in original or early s..
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HIGH BACK SETTLES KEPT THE COLD WIND AWAY; Most English cottages of the 16th century had only a few essential pieces of furniture. Upstairs would be a loft or room with..
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