Fieldcrest Presents
the Antique Furniture Gallery
This 19th Century French Country Pine Bench is in excellent condition. It is 66” long, 16” wide, and 24” high. The pottery wine jars, from left to right, are 18” high by 35” circumference; 17 1/2” high by 34” circ.; 18 1/2” high by 36” circ.; 18 1/2” high by 36” circ.; 15 1/2” high by 37” circ. Four of the five decorated jars are in perfect condition. Jar #4 has a concealed glue repair, which was done years ago.
This walnut armchair, like much American Gothic Revival Furniture, owes more to the vocabulary of architecture than to traditional furniture making. New York City Cabinetmaker Gustave Herter (1830-1898) is renowned for his craftwork creating this distinctive style. This particular chair with its fine quality suggests that it’s likely Herter’s work. It stands 54” high by 25” wide by 23” deep. Because the original silk damask upholstery for the seat, arms and back was in tattered condition, in 1964 we had a Portland, Oregon professional upholsterer re-upholster these areas with a black leather-like vinyl cloth using the original brass tacks.
This mahogany Secretary Bookcase with raised panels, shaped and incised with typically scroll-like Moorish designs, shows an 18th century influence. There are three lower drawers, two upper doors, and behind the pull-down writing surface are six small drawers, all with handmade wrought iron pulls. The dimensions are 86” high (at the crest of the arch) by 29” wide by 18” deep (at lower portion), slanting to 11” deep (at the top).
This is one item in the 12-piece collection of Antique Spanish Revival Furniture circa 1900, handcrafted by Provincial Mexican artisans. We will be happy to email you a folio presentation of the entire collection, detailing descriptions, dimensions and conditions.
The vintage of this double-lock chest, described as a Bible Box, may be the Jacobean Period (1603-1625). The chest is attached to a hand-carved oak base, which may have been added a hundred years later. We note the base was constructed with square nails. The chest has deep symmetrical carvings on three sides, and the metal lock plates and hinge straps are hand-forged. The dimensions are 15” high by 28” wide by 21” deep. On the bottom side of each of the chest’s floorboards the initials E. S. have been branded upon the wood. The condition is excellent, having survived the centuries.
This vintage pair of Leather Sofas circa 1920, featuring brass nailhead trim with brass corner plates, handles and foot guards, show comforting signs of wear. Dimensions for each are: 30” high by 34” deep by 85” wide.
