1.

RARE WEAVER'S CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, original red stained varnish finish, two beveled slats, rush seat, Harvard, MA, c. 1830-1840, a rare form from Harvard, MA, 22" seat h, 41 1/2" overall h.

2.

SHAKER DRESSED DOLL Porcelain head, marked "Hch 11/OH", kid body, blue eyes, open mouth, dressed in white wool pleated dress, fringed bib, white wool cape with satin ribbons, satin fringed palm leaf bonnet, excellent condition, 13" h.

3.

CLOAK Red dyed wool, red satin ribbons, labeled inside Mt. Lebanon, with cherry wood hanger, 53" h to shoulder.

4.

WORK CHEST Butternut and pine, original varnish finish, six-drawer arrangement with three over two over one stepped down, Enfield, NH, c. 1850, history of it belonging to Sister Fannie Fallon, originally purchased from  Doug Hamel, 13 1/4" h, 19" w, 12" d.

5.

RARE CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, three slats, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, original green and red taped seat in exceptional condition, #0, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1870-1880, original decal impression on back of bottom slat, 8 1/2" seat h, 23 1/2" overall h, (Ed Clerk collection).

6.

SISTER'S WORK BASKET Black ash, two carved side handles, single wrapped rim, old brown patina, three runners on base, possibly used in laundry room, 34" h, 21" w, 16 1/2" d, (ex. WHA, 1986, Lot 132).

7.

SISTER'S SIDE CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, red stained varnish finish, three slats, sharply defined acorn finials, original woven cane seat, canted back, tilters, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1860-1870, 14 1/2" seat h, 35" overall h.

8.

PEG RAIL Pine and maple, eight finely turned pegs, original finish, two rectangular hanging vertical bars for attaching to a joist or rafter, pencil initials above pegs "B", "L", "D", 5' 5" l, beveled bars 20" l, (Ed Clerk collection).

9.

WORK BASKET Rectangular form, black ash, single wrapped rim, lined with mattress ticking, attached paper tag "Basket made by the Shakers at E. Canterbury, NH, Used for shavings or kindling, authenticated by Bertha Lindsay", unusual wrapped footing, a few minor breaks in body, 17 1/2" h, 22" w, 15 1/2" d, (Ed Clerk collection).

10.

BOTTLE HOLDER & FOOTSTOOL Pine holder, natural finish, eight circular holes, four large and four small, bootjack ends, 8" h, 12" l, 11" w; Slanted footstool, maple, original dark walnut varnish finish, small turned feet with turned stretchers, Mt. Lebanon trademark decal under top, 6 1/2" h, 12" l, 11 1/2" w.

11.

FIVE SPOOLS Cherry and maple, original finish, largest (2") with black thread is initialed "A.E.C." (Anna Case, Watervliet, NY); smallest spool is 3/4" h; one is marked with an "X", (Hazel Hamilton collection).

12.

FANCYWORK SEWING BASKET Ash, kittenhead form, tall teardrop side handles, single wrap rim, openwork bottom, rose pink silk bows, felt needlecase, strawberry emery, beeswax, tomato pincushion, Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, from splint produced by Ministry Elder Daniel Boler, c. 1890, basket given to an employee of the Watervliet Shakers by Eldress Anna Case, (see Shaker Baskets, Wetherbee and Taylor, page 119), 4" h, 6 1/2" dia.

13.

FANCYWORK FAN Ash basketry work with maple handle, rare quadrifoil center, finely turned handle with two scribe lines towards end. Included with fan is a letter from Sister Frances Carr, Trustee The United Society of Shakers, that certifies that this "Quadrifoil Fan", "was produced in the Shaker Community at Mount Lebanon New York during the fourth quarter of the nineteenth century. It is most likely the work of Sister Cornelia French (1840-1917)".  11 1/2" l, 8" dia.

14.

FIVE FANCYWORK BASKETS Finely woven black ash, inverted bottom with wide splint central cross, spiral weave from center to the middle, each initialed "MR" and "RE", 1 1/4" h, 4 3/4" dia.

15.

ROCKING CHAIR Maple, bird's-eye maple back posts, original red/brown stained finish, three slats, natural rush seat, Shaker sewn rug seat pad, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, 18" seat h, 41" overall h, (Ed Clerk collection).

16.

TWO BOXES Glass and paper fancywork rectangular box, glass panels, marbleized paper over a pasteboard frame, hinged lid with interior silk ribbon straps, blue and white interior paper with small rectangular mirror, Alfred, ME, c. 1860, purchased at Sabbathday Lake from Brother Arnold Hadd in the 1980's, 2 7/8" h, 6 1/2" l, 4 1/4" d; Fancywork domed paper box, Canterbury, NH, c. 1860, glossy green paper over pasteboard frame, interior lined with light pink paper and salmon-colored paper raised rim, small brass ring handle attached with pink satin/silk ribbon/bow, 4" h, 5 5/8" w, 4 1/8" d.

17.

FANCYWORK BASKET & BOX Black ash square-lidded fancy basket, finely woven, 5" sq; and a paper box "manufactured by the Canterbury Shakers, East Canterbury, New Hampshire".

18.

RARE SEWING BASKET Black ash splint, two finely carved heart-shaped side handles, cat's head form, nine small attached interior baskets to hold sewing materials, 4 3/4" h, 16" dia.

19.

REVOLVING SPOOL HOLDER Walnut, original varnish finish, two circular tiers, top tier with five spools and bottom tier with ten Shaker spools, all in maple and cherry, strawberry emery and pincushion top, 11" h, 8 1/2" dia.

20.

RARE ELDER'S ROCKING  CHAIR Maple, figured birch rockers, natural finish, five slats, natural rush seat, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1835-1845, 16" seat h, 48" overall h.

21.

BUTTER STAMP Maple, two-part, cylindrical holder, handled circular stamp with a deep cut  "S", 5 3/4" h, 3" dia, ( Hazel Hamilton collection).

22.

RARE BOX & BONNETS Pine, blue and white paper covered storage box, interior lined with "Hampden Agricultural Society Fair" broadsides, Springfield, Mass. Oct. 1845, paper label under hinged lid "Eldress Miriam, Sewing Shop, Conveniences" in script, original yellow painted top with brass hinges, 18" h, 19" w, 18 1/2" d; a rare label "From N.L. Johnson manufacturer of Palm Leaf Hats and Shaker Hoods, Dana, Mass.", framed; a paper sign stamped in black on brown paper "Shaker Bonnets", 7" x 12"; and a dozen (12) Shaker poplar bonnets, numbers 5, 6 and 7, from Enfield, CT, c. 1840-1850.

23.

SISTER'S BONNET Finely woven poplar covered in purple silk with black dots, all covered with black taffeta secured with black round headed pins, black silk ribbons, 7" h, 8" w.

24.

BONNET PATTERNS Pine carved pattern, marked on back "No 7", with hole for hanging on peg, 18" l, 8 1/2" d; poplar carved pattern for bonnet back, marked in pencil "Small N.Y.", 9 1/2" h, 8" w.

25.

RARE WORK STAND Butternut and cherry, pine secondary wood, original varnish finish, single dovetailed drawer with turned walnut knob, unusual turned leg with swell and accelerated taper, written in pencil under drawer "This table is from Jonas Nutting dressing room in the Shirley Shakers Brick Office. Bought by Mr. Crum Oct 8, 1908", 27 1/4" h, 32" w, 22 1/2" d, (Rev. Malcolm Eckel collection - Chaplain and Asst. Headmaster of Darrow School 1946-1948, see Lot 45).

26.

OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original green painted finish, four short fingers right to left, original paper label on top, Maine origin, c. 1830, 3 3/4" h, 10 1/2" l, 7 1/2" d.

27.

PAIR OF DINING CHAIRS Birch, pine seats, old varnish finish, canted crest rail with six spokes, splayed turned legs with box stretcher, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, 16" seat h, 25 1/2" overall h.

28.

RECTANGULAR SISTER'S WORK BOX Butternut, original red stained varnish finish, finely dovetailed, hand-fashioned clip and button locking mechanism, lined in sky blue paper with pink and black outlined border, with label "RULED", 4 1/4" h, 15 3/8" l, 5 3/4" w.

29.

GATHERING BASKET Woven black ash, double wrapped rim, carved heart-shaped side handles, inverted base, old brown patina, 15" h, 21" dia, (ex. WHA, 1987, Lot 300).

30.

ROCKING CHAIR & FOOTSTOOL Maple rocking chair, original dark walnut stained finish, four slats with shawl bar, original green and red taped seat, rare red plush covers on back, seat and stool, #7, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 17 1/2" seat h, 41 1/2" overall h; Stool, original walnut stained finish, transfer label under top, 8 1/2" h.

31.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original red cherry stained finish, pink cotton oval pincushion applied to top, four fingers, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, 4 1/4" h, 8" l, 5 1/4" d.

32.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark red cherry stained finish, four fingers, inscribed on bottom "To Sara from Mabel", 5" h, 11 3/4" l, 8" w.

33.

SMALL OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original darkened mustard yellow stained finish, three fingers, dated inside lid in pencil "August 1, 1862", 1 5/8" h, 3 3/4" l, 2 1/2" w.

34.

ELEVEN SHAKER EXTRACT LABELS Printed on colored paper, green, teal blue, yellow, white, orange, "Horehound, Thorn Apple, Sarsaparilla, Wolf Bane, Motherwort, Red Clover, Butternut, Garden Lettuce", "D.M. New Lebanon, NY", framed, 12" x 14", (Ed Clerk collection).

35.

WORK STAND  Koster, Old Chatham, NY, in the 1970's, 42 1/2" h, 32 1/2" w, 22 3/4" d, (Ed Clerk collWalnut, cherry, pine and poplar, original dark stained finish, six small drawers on upper portion with black stained cherry pulls, two full drawers below the work surface, top drawer is sectioned on the right side for possibly knitting needles or pens, attributed to Orren Haskins (1815-1892), Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1860-1870. In the year 1823 Brother Orren entered the children's order at New Lebanon Church Family at the age of seven. In 1832 he worked under the guidance of Amos Stewart, cabinetmaker and elder brother. For the next 50 years he applied his Shaker views to his extraordinary cabinet work so that today he is considered one of the foremost classical Shaker cabinetmakers of New Lebanon. His fundamental Shaker belief is embodied in the forms of furniture he created. This creed is nevermore so evident than in this exceptional work stand. Exhibited at the Whitney Museum, NY, and the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, DC; pictured in Shaker Design, J. Sprigg, pages 50-51; exhibited Nov. 1975 Women's Auxiliary of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Hartford, "The Shakers", No. 30, in the catalog; exhibited in 1997 "Making His Mark: The Work of Shaker Craftsman, Orren Haskins", page 26, Shaker Museum and Library, Old Chatham, NY; originally purchased from Ed and Celesteection).

36.

REVOLVER CHAIR Maple, pine and hickory, original red/brown stained finish, curved rail, eight spindles, circular pine seat, original iron cuff and brace underneath, four arched and shaped feet, turned wedge centered under the finely turned shaft to add support, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1840, similar to revolver chair shown in Illustrated Guide to Shaker Furniture, R. Meader, page 32; Shaker Design, J. Sprigg, page 80; and The Book of Shaker Furniture, J. Kassay, page 103; (Note: This rare chair was used by Ed for almost 40 years with the Orren Haskins work stand - see Lot 35); 17 1/2" seat h, 14 3/4" dia seat, 28" overall h, (Ed Clerk collection).

37.

SIDE CHAIR Maple, old stained finish, three slats, original rush seat, early Mt. Lebanon community chair, finely turned finials, c. 1830, 16" seat h, 41 1/2" overall h, (Ed Clerk collection).

38.

FOOTSTOOL WITH PLUSH Maple, original walnut stain, Mt. Lebanon transfer decal under top, rare orange and white wool plush covering stuffed with wood shavings and sawdust, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 7 1/2" h, (Ed Clerk collection).

39.

POPLARWARE Three fancywork Sister's poplarware goods: Bifold sewing basket, with silk ribbon handles, satin lined, furnished with strawberry emery, beeswax cake, needle book and a pincushion (very good condition), stamped "Alfred, Me, Shaker Goods" on bottom, 8" l; Octagon, mauve satin lined sewing box, furnished with needlecase, tomato shaped pincushion, strawberry emery, beeswax ball, kid trimmed, stamped on bottom "Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine", 5 1/2" sq; Stud box, partitioned gray velvet interior, fitted on inside of lid for collar stays, trademark stamped on bottom "Shaker Goods, Alfred, Me", 5" w, 3 1/4" d.

40.

ELDER'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original walnut brown stained finish, exceptional patina, appears to be original rush seat showing traces of original yellow paint indicative of the Harvard community, rivets are original, "Rivets were commonly used to fasten Rocker blades to posts on Harvard chairs" (The Shaker Chair, Muller, Reiman, Canal Press, 1984, page 67), Harvard, MA, c. 1820-1845, probably from the workshop of Elder Brother Thomas Hammond (1791-1880). In 1839 a Harvard Shaker journal recorded that "Elder Brother Thomas Hammond has put four new chairs into the Ministry's kitchen & taken the old ones. He has made all the chairs for many years." Another journal entry dated "January 28, 1843" noted that "Elder Thomas was the foreman of the chair-making operation." (Shaker Furniture Makers, Grant and Allen, University Press of New England, 1989, page 66). Number "1" is impressed in back of top slat more than likely indicating the room number in which the chair was located, probably at the Ministry referred to in the journal entry mentioned above, exceptional condition,  16" seat h, 50 3/4" overall h, (Pat Hatch collection).

41.

TUB Pine and ash, original red painted finish, worn white interior, three interlocking bands of ash, extended carved cut-out handles, c. 1850, (deaccessioned from a Massachusetts museum), 12 1/2" h to top of handles, 18 1/2" dia.

42.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original lipstick red painted finish, original yellow painted interior, four fingers, c. 1820-1830, 3 1/8" h, 8 1/2" l, 5 5/8" w.

43.

SIDE CHAIR Tiger maple and maple, original varnish stain, fine patinated surface, possibly original rush seat (missing small portion), tiger maple back posts and three tiger maple slats, Harvard, MA, c. 1840-1845, excellent overall condition, 17 1/2" seat h, 42" overall h, (Pat Hatch collection).

44.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, early gray/green painted finish over red, three fingers, c. 1840, excellent condition, 3" h, 7 3/4" l, 5 3/4" w.

45.

RARE CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Butternut and poplar, original ochre varnish finish, single inset panel doors opening to a small cupboard interior (probably for bonnets) over six dovetailed and lipped drawers, inset panel sides, three vertical board inset chamfered panel back, all up on an arched foot in front and sides, signed twice in pencil inside on back vertical boards "J. Munson", Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1840-1850, 63 1/2" h, 43" w, 20" d. (Note: "The Shakers were very much a part of the life of our family, as my sister, my brothers, and I were growing up in Pittsfield. On the weekends we would go 'over the mountain' to New Lebanon to play with our friends in the Shaker village, to explore the old buildings and scavenge for pegs, bottles, and old tools. On Sundays after church, my father and I would drive out to Hancock to visit the last remaining Shaker sisters who had moved to Hancock when the New Lebanon community finally closed. My mother and father had immense respect for the simplicity and spirituality of Shaker life. The Shaker presence was symbolized for us by the few restrained, functional, and elegant pieces of Shaker craftsmanship that filled the house: the Shaker rocking chairs, the oval carriers and boxes, and especially the cupboard over drawers and Shirley table." (Lot 25), (as recalled by David Eckel, son of Rev. Malcolm Eckel).

46.

SIDE CHAIR Maple, original stained varnish finish, original rush seat (missing small portion in front), tilters on back posts (right one is missing), impressed number "11" on back of top slat referring to room number, Harvard, MA, c. 1830-1845, 16 1/2" seat h, 41" overall h, (Pat Hatch collection).

47.

RARE SHAKER HOOKED SEAT PAD Multi-color red, gray, blue and orange in center with 1" border in mottled green, sewn holes to accommodate front stiles, fitted with braided tie and cutout for back posts, 16" d, 20" w, (Pat Hatch collection).

48.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original ochre stained finish, oval red pincushion top, tape binding, three fingers, pencil inscription under lid "Elizabeth Durgin - 1793", "Knife found, Spring 1829", hairline fracture in back and side of body, 2 1/4" h, 3 5/8" l; along with a 1 1/2" pocket knife encased in mother-of-pearl, rolled paper "This knife was found in the brook by Ira Lovern's farm in the year of 1829".

49.

WALL CANDLE SCONCE Tin, chrome yellow paint, rectangular back with hole for hanging, circular candle holder, New Lebanon or Watervliet, NY, c. 1850, 11 3/4" h, 4 1/2" dia, (ex. Corey Daniels).

50.

RARE SEWING TABLE Birch, pine secondary woods, three drawers and case sides appear to be in original brown/red stain, and are lipped and dovetailed with original turned walnut pulls, single board scrubbed birch top, 23 1/4" d, 35 1/2" w, 6" overhang from the case on both ends, case is pegged at the drawer supports on the front and double pegged at the tenon on the pine sides, turned and tapered legs, 12 1/2" from the turned position to the floor, Enfield, NH, c. 1840, excellent condition overall (backboard shows a split), 28 1/2" h, 35 1/2" w, 23 1/4" d at top; 18 3/4" d at case; 23 1/2" case width, (Pat Hatch collection).

51.

RARE SMALL OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark chrome yellow finish, three fingers, excellent condition, 1 1/2" h, 3 5/8" l, 2 3/8" w.

52.

RARE SMALL OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark ochre finish, pincushion top, three fingers, 2 3/8" h, 3 3/16" l, 2 1/8" w.

53.

SEWING BASKET Fancywork open weave, hexagonal lidded basket, top is decorated with small light blue and olive green ribbon, made and used by Sister Olive Hatch, Harvard, MA, c. 1880, (extra ribbon inside basket), and lot includes a matching poplar needle case signed "Olive hatch 88, September.." inside the cover, 2 3/4" h, 5 3/4" dia;

54.

TWO SMALL BASKETS Black ash, round to square kittenhead form, smallest with interior thimble holder, (1 3/4" h, 4" dia), larger with two handles, (2 3/4" h, 5" dia).

55.

RARE TRANSITIONAL ARMED ROCKING CHAIR Maple, old refinished condition, shawl bar, over four shaped slats, curvilinear arms with early modified turned cap, light pencil inscription on back of top slat "Shaker Chairs, stable shed 1779, Made at Mt. Lebanon by John Lockwood, 1840", Mt. Lebanon, NY, 15" seat h, 43 1/2" overall h.

56.

WORK BASKET Black ash, double wrapped rim, two carved side handles, old brown/gray patina, three runners on base, basket woven round to square, c. 1850, possibly used in laundry room, 17" h, 22" dia.

57.

STORAGE BOX Pine, original mustard green painted finish, lid with handmade tin hinges, handmade spring loaded clasp, marked in pen under lid "Box F", dovetailed case, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, 9 1/2" h, 29 1/2" l, 9 1/2" d.

58.

WATERCOLOR & OVAL BOX Cora Helena Sarle landscape with river at sunset, framed, with note from Bud Thompson authenticating it to Sister Sarle, 3 1/4" x 5 1/4"; Very small oval box, maple and pine, varnish finish, with painted sleigh and horse on top, 3 1/4" l.

59.

TABLE TOP OR LAP DESK Butternut and pine, original light red walnut stained finish, one lipped long drawer for paper or journal on left side, canted lift lid, breadboard construction, ink drawer on back of right side, interior compartment, signed inside in pencil and ink "John F. Osborne", c. 1840-1850, 5 3/4" h, 22 1/2" l, 14 1/2" d, (Milt Sherman Group collection).

60.

RARE DROP LEAF WORK TABLE Cherry, birch and pine, wood pegged, rectangular cherry top and rectangular leaves, single dovetailed drawer, finely turned cherry pull, lipped thumbnail molded drawer, finely dovetailed, rare butterfly leaf supports, turned and tapered legs, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840, 26 1/2" h, 34" l, 13" d, 7 1/2" leaf.

61.

PIPE BOX Pine, original salmon red stained finish, drawer with dark stain and chrome yellow sides, extended fish tail back with hole for peg, nailed construction, 14 1/4" h, 4 1/4" w.

62.

SHAKER DRESSED DOLL Bisque head, marked "Germany" on the back, pink satin dress, pleated, mother-of-pearl buttons, palm leaf bonnet with kid trim, 17" h.

63.

TWO SHAKER DRESSED DOLLS Finely painted porcelain heads, both dressed in pleated purple Shaker-made fabric, both with palm leaf bonnets, (broken feet), originally sold at Sotheby's, New York, Lassiter Collection, Lot 83, Nov. 13, 1981, (these dolls were dressed for Wm. Lassiter by Sister Jennie Wells, Watervliet, NY), 11" h.

64.

SPOOL HOLDER Cherry, original dark stained finish, two-tier, finely turned knob top carrying handle with four wire hooks, 13 finely turned spools (two in chrome yellow with original colored thread), stamp initialed "BH" on bottom tier with tag that reads "Betsey Hastings, Born Nov. 3 1804, Admitted Oct 28 1828, Died May 15, 1844", 9" h, 6" and 8" dia, (Ed Clerk collection).

65.

RARE SEWING DESK Butternut, walnut, birch and pine, original varnish finish, small inset panel door cupboard flanked by sets of three drawers on either side, over a work surface of heart wood birch above a sliding breadboarded surface with brass pull, all over three vertical panels in the front, four graduated drawers on the right side with walnut pulls, arched footed base, 39" h, 26" w at the case, 29" at the writing surface, 24" d, a rare small size in excellent condition, Canterbury, NH, c. 1870, attributed to Henry Blinn (1824-1905), descended in the Bumpus Family of Duxbury, MA, Herman Carey Bumpus, Director of the Marine Biology Laboratory of Woods Hole, MA, Professor of Brown University, and first Director of the American Museum of Natural History, etc. The book Herman Carey Bumpus, Yankee Naturalist, 1947, is included with this desk.

66.

SACRED SHEET An extremely rare visionary pictoral manuscript inspirational drawing, blue ink on paper, one of very few known to be in existence, attributed to Semantha Fairbanks and Mary Wicks, depicting two hearts point to point, flanked by large circles above columns, a large diamond and other floral forms all filled with scriptural code, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1843, 15" h, 16 1/4" w, originally in the collection of Mr. Charles (Bud) Thompson, see page 119, Visions of the Heavenly Sphere, Andrews, The Univ. Press of Virginia, 1969.

67.

RARE GIFT DRAWINGS Scrapbook pages with four watercolor "Gifts": the first drawing depicts a Shaker red Brick Dwelling with a yellow star above and green grass below, titled "A Gift of Love and Blessings to Sister Mary Wicks"; the second drawing depicts a Sacred Tree separated into four parts, each with a verse beginning "Upon the green grass,...", a central yellow diamond within, the tree surrounded with branches and all encircled with yellow dots, a mound of green grass below the trunk with six red tulips; the third drawing depicts a Sacred Tree with central red heart and branches with 12 creeds listed such as "Faith, Hope, Honesty, Continence...", (this drawing shows minor tears and a small piece missing at top right); the fourth drawing depicts branches with blue berries flanked by red tulips, on top of an upside down triangle filled with a poem "I hear the voice of Mother whisper worship God this day...", the poem above three branches with red berries, flanked outside with two facing red birds, both on leafed branches. All pages measure 12" h, 14" w. The scrapbook is a leather style cover embossed and gilded, tied with a twilled cord, c. 1880-1900. It was found in a group of Shaker objects from an estate. These Shaker pieces were acquired in the Pittsfield area in the early 1900's. (Note: the pages were removed from the scrapbook for ease of viewing.) See page 208 The Shaker Holy Land, E.R. Horgan, 1982, Harvard Common Press, for a revival of Mother's Work "as late as the 1880's, the Shaker Sisters in Harvard customarily gathered in their rooms during long winter evenings, and joining hands while seated in a circle would receive from a medium among them communications from the departed." If this was happening in the 1880's in Harvard one would assume it was also happening in the other communities, especially Mt. Lebanon and Hancock. The scrapbook is included in the lot. These are possibly unique examples of late 19th c. Shaker gift drawings and poetry still within the spirit of the 1840 drawings, by an as yet unknown Sister.

68.

PICTORIAL WREATH Late Shaker inspirational drawing/watercolor, "Wreath of Flowers", inscribed inside "Loved Ones, I watch and guard you yet," in blue and green ink, flowers are in red, blue, green and yellow, framed and glazed, very similar in design to a floral wreath exhibited and cataloged in 1976 at the Museum of American Folk Art, and pictured in the catalog "The Paper of the State", N.F. Karlins, Curator, 15 1/2" x 20", c. 1870-1880.

69.

SHOE LASTS AND STRETCH, HAMMER & RAZOR Two Sister's maple shoe molds; Iron and oak hammer, 11 1/4" l; Straight razor in a tin and wood case, 13 1/2" l, with Alden B. Lyman history, Enfield, CT; Maple shoe stretcher, Hazel Hamilton collection).

70.

COBBLER'S BENCH Pine, oak and birch, dovetailed case, small drawer at top, large drawer under, signed under case "Made by Erastus Rude, for Benjamin Stow Jan 13, 1819", (Mt. Lebanon), turned legs, 24 1/2" h, 27" l, 23 1/2" w.

71.

TWO RARE SHADOW BOX WATERCOLORS Sister Cora Helena Sarle landscapes, Canterbury New Hampshire Shakers: tree and stonewall, decorated with 23 rare buttons depicting owls titled "OWLS" on the reverse, with paper label signed "Helena C. Sarle" and initialed on front on a rock "CHS", 11 3/4" x 8 3/4"; and another watercolor of a country lane with gate and a tree, decorated with 17 applied metallic buttons of birds with nests, eggs, houses, etc., titled on reverse "Bird Nests and Houses", landscape by Helena C. Sarle; "Landscape painting by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, Canterbury New Hampshire Shakers", 11 3/4" x 8 3/4".

72.

GLASSES CASE Embroidered linen, with a central bird on a branch, and red and pink blossoms, brown velvet interior, initialed "BL" (Eldress Bertha Lindsay, Canterbury, NH), 6 3/4" l.

73.

FOUR PAINTED OBJECTS Cora Helena Sarle, Canterbury, NH: Hinged, lidded, silk lined dovetailed box with floral embroidered hanky inside, lid painted with snowy river landscape with setting sun, 4" x 5 1/2"; Academy board oil landscape, river with birch trees, purple and orange sky, 6" x 8"; Two silk and velvet pincushions, 2" dia.

74.

FOUR WILLIAM WINTER PHOTOGRAPHS A. Infirmary Scene; B. High Pine Desk used by Trustees; C. Work Stand with Brother's Rocker and Pipe Rack; D. Community Dining Table and Early Chairs. All pictured in Shaker Furniture, The Craftsmanship of an American Communal Sect, Andrews, 1937; all cherry framed and glazed; all pictured in the Photographs of William F. Winter, Jr. 1899-1939, David A. Schorsch.

75.

RARE WRITING ARM ROCKING CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, original brown/red stained finish, exceptional patina, original woven ash splint seat (as is), tiger maple shaped writing surface, mushroom capped left arm, four slats, Watervliet, NY, c. 1820-1830, (Note: "Worn out rocker blades were replaced by Tim Rieman approximately 20 years ago. This chair is probably one-of-a-kind" Ed Clerk), 14 1/2" seat h, 45" overall h, (Ed Clerk collection).

76.

PAIL Pine, original red/ochre stained finish, bent hickory swing handle, original iron bands, 15" h to top of handle, 11 1/4" dia, (Ed Clerk collection).

77.

SPIT BOX (Converted to a carrier by the Shakers), Maple and pine, original red/orange stained finish, four fingers, iron handle with turned birch wood grip, diamond-shaped iron bail plates, Tyringham, MA history, bought at the auction of the Estate of Lawrence Salzmann, Tyringham, auction catalog accompanies this lot, 13" h to top of handle, 13" dia, (Ed Clerk collection).

78.

LAPBOARD & STORAGE BOX Variegated walnut and maple lapboard, cut out for waist, Enfield, CT, c. 1880, 29 1/2" l, 23" d; Lift lid box, variegated top, walnut and maple, round bone escutcheon, sectioned interior, Enfield, CT, c. 1880, 3 1/2" h, 11" w.

79.

BROTHER'S HATS Finely shaped, gray/brown fur, edged in beige silk and beige silk band, Harvard, MA, c. 1850, 6" h, 16 1/4" l, 15" w; Finely shaped black beaver, black silk edge and wide silk band, Harvard, MA, c. 1880-1900, 5" h, 14" l, 13" w, (Pat Hatch collection).

80.

DROP LEAF WORK TABLE Cherry, maple and figured cherry, old reddish stained varnish finish, pegged one-board top, hinged drop leaves, boxed  rectangular leaf supports, square tapered legs, Canterbury, NH, c. 1820-1830, 26 1/2" h, 36" w, 16 1/2" d, 8" leaf.

81.

OVAL CARRIER Maple and pine, original chrome yellow painted finish, fixed handle finely carved, three fingers, copper points, exceptional condition and patina, (one of the best examples of this rare form), 7" h to top of handle, 9 1/8" l, 6 1/2" d.

82.

RARE CHILD'S ARMCHAIR Maple, original dark walnut varnish finish, wool upholstered seat in green check design, stamped "1" on back of second slat, Shaker transfer decal on back of bottom slat, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 11" seat h, 28" overall h.

83.

TWO WORK BASKETS Black ash, both with carved inset side handles, double wrapped rims, both pencil signed on bottom, one signed "Sept 27, 1901, Nell", 15" h, 19" dia; other signed "D.E. Nichols", 15" h, 20 1/2" dia.

84.

ELDER'S ROCKING CHAIR Rare maple and bird's-eye maple, original dark walnut stained finish, rust and beige tape seat, curvilinear flat arms, Watervliet, NY, c. 1850, (second slat shows old repair), purchased from Elizabeth Babcock, 16 1/4" seat h, 46" overall h, (Karl Mendel collection, sold WHA, 1988, Lot 180).

85.

HANGING CUPBOARD Pine, original pumpkin painted finish, single board top with simple curved molded edge, single door with four inset vertical panels, through mortised and pegged, original turned walnut pull, four interior shelves, with inset bottle holder with spaces for 10 bottles, Harvard, MA, c. 1840, possibly used in infirmary, 43" h, 28 3/4" w, 11" d, (Pat Hatch collection).

86.

CHILD'S CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, natural varnish finish, two slightly beveled slats, early caned seat, number "1" impressed on back of top slat, Harvard, MA, c. 1840, 12" seat h, 28" overall h.

87.

CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original ebony finish, shawl bar, three-slat, mushroom capped arms, marked number "1" on back of top slat, early split cane seat, Mt. Lebanon transfer decal on back of bottom slat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 13" seat h, 28 1/2" overall h.

88.

SCOOP Maple, finely carved from one piece of wood, shaped handle with a formed hook on the end, 12" l, (ex. WHA, 1987, Lot 166).

89.

CONTEMPORARY BASKET COLLECTION Four graduated hoop handle Shaker style utility baskets, kitten and cat's head formed bottoms; cheese style, open weave, hexagonal bottom basket, 9" dia; and a small rectangular sewing basket with two side handles, 6 1/2" l. All initialed on bottom "MW" (Martha Wetherbee).

90.

PAIR OF SIDE CHAIRS Cherry and birch, three beveled slats, early rush seats, tilters, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840, exceptional pair in excellent condition, 16" seat h, 41 1/2" overall h, Milt Sherman Group collection).

91.

TALL CHEST Pine, hand rubbed varnish finish, simple molded top board, over seven full length lipped and dovetailed drawers, cherry pulls are replaced, canted feet, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1840-1850, 5' 10 1/2" h, 45" w, 21 1/2" d.

92.

SISTER'S ITEMS Small basketry handled cradle, 3 1/4" l; penwipe doll; two shell pincushions, one clam and one scallop, with velvet cushions.

93.

SMALL STORAGE CHEST Pine, old refinished condition, backboard forms a backsplash, three small dovetailed drawers beside three similar drawers, all above three larger drawers, original hardwood pulls, finely dovetailed case, Harvard, MA, c. 1850, 27" h, 17 1/4" w, 9 1/2" d.

94.

TWO OVAL BOXES Pine and maple, natural finish, three fingers, 1 3/4" h, 4 1/2" l and 2 1/4" h, 5 3/4" l.

95.

STORAGE CHEST Walnut and poplar, natural varnish finish, hinged lift lid compartment, over small inset panel door cupboard on left, two dovetailed drawers on right, arched sides, Union Village, OH, c. 1840-1850, 30" h, 36" w, 17" d, (ex. WHA, 1987, Lot 307).

96.

GATHERING BASKET Black ash, double wrapped rim, finely carved hoop handle, two original runner reinforcements on bottom, 14" h, 19 1/2" w, 11" d.

97.

ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original ebony stained finish, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, taped seat in blue, red and black stripe, "6" stamped on back of top slat, transfer decal "Mt. Lebanon NY, Shakers" on bottom slat, c. 1880, 16 1/2" seat h, 42" overall h.

98.

VITRINE/DISPLAY BOX Glass and paper cardboard, bottom side labeled in yellow paper "Brown's Shakers' Vegetable Depurative Syrup, United Society of Shaker's, Enfield, NH.", 5" h, 14" l, 14 1/2" w.

99.

SIDE CHAIR Maple, original ebony finish, four-slat, green and gray stripe taped seat, #6, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1870, rare size, 14" seat h, 41 1/4" h.

100.

WOOD BOX Pine, old hand-finished condition, sectioned for kindling and logs, back extends above the box, finely dovetailed, arched feet, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, 26 1/2" h, 40 1/2" w, 16" d.

101.

SIDE CHAIR Birch, red painted finish, caned seat, tilters, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, 16" seat h, 41" overall h.

102.

DRYING RACK Pine, original finish, old patina, hinged, three sections with four rails, through mortised and pegged, carved rounded tops, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, 66" h, 36" w (one section).

103.

SISTER'S SEWING GOODS Satin sewing bag with green silk drawstring, attached beeswax ball and green strawberry emery; Three large satin strawberry pincushions, decorated with white round head pins; Satin and velvet needlebook/pincushion; Scallop shell pincushion; Ribboned needlebook initialed "C".

104.

PAIL Pine, original red painted finish, wire and wood bail handle, stamped on bottom "NF Shakers, Enfield, NH.", 13" h to top of handle, 9 1/2" dia.

105.

ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, shawl bar, four graduated slats, curvilinear arms with large mushroom caps, rush seat, "7" stamped on back of upper slat, early production style, Mt. Lebanon, NY, 14" seat h, 41" overall h.

106.

RARE WASH STAND Pine, original light ochre red stained finish, rectangular form with half-round corner shelf over a deep well, sloping sides to a front with small drawer and a finely turned cherry pull, inset square tapered legs fitted with a shelf below, Watervliet or Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1850-1860, purchased from William Lassiter in the 1960's, 32" h, 31" w, 17" d,  (Rev. Thomas Phelan collection).

107.

MINIATURE BASKET Black ash, hoop handle, kittenhead form, 3" h to top of handle, 2 1/2" dia.

108.

WOOD BOX Pine, old finish to clear wood, dovetailed, Watervliet, NY, c. 1850, purchased from William Lassiter, 19 1/2" h, 29" l, 20" d, (Rev. Thomas Phelan collection).

109.

STOVE Cast iron, super heater, lipped front and canted sides, forged iron curlicue door latch, four peg feet, excellent condition, Watervliet, NY, c. 1830, 23" h, 30" l, 12" w; and a small Shaker flat iron, (Rev. Thomas Phelan collection).

110.

STORAGE OR KINDLING BOX Pine, original mustard yellow painted finish, fitted lid, dovetailed case, cast iron handles, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840, includes copy of 1985 letter of authenticity from R.H. Meader, (ex. WHA, 1986, Lot 294).

111.

BOOKS & PAMPHLETS Collection of 23 Shaker reference books, and 12 extra pamphlets, postcards and magazines, includes Shaker Furniture, J. Kassay; The Complete Book of Shaker Furniture, T. Rieman; Hands to Work, M. Klamkin, etc.

112.

ROPE BED Birch, maple and pine, old finish, fitted rails, cast iron cuffs with maple turned wheels, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1840-1850, excellent condition, 37 1/2" h, 80" l, 30 1/2" w.

113.

DOMED BOX & TIN Pine box, original gray painted finish, finely dovetailed, brass ring lift on lid, interior sectioned and fitted for bottles, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, 6 1/2" h, 13" l, 6 3/4" d; Handled tin cream jug, wood stopper, initialed "C.E.M.", Sabbathday Lake, ME, 6 1/2" h; Tin pitcher, applied handle and spout, initialed "MA" next to handle, Canterbury, NH, 10" h, 6 1/2" dia at bottom.

114.

OVAL BOX, SANDER, DARNER, PINCUSHION Maple box, black ash lid, original varnish finish, three fingers, 2" h, 4 5/8" l; Maple sander, 2 1/2" h; Maple turned darning egg with handle, 5" l; Poplar and velvet tomato top pincushion, 2" dia.

115.

HANGING CUPBOARD Pine, original gray/green painted finish, single board top with simple overhung molded edge, single hinged door with two tall inset vertical panels over two smaller inset panels, four-shelf interior, single board simple molded base, six vertical backboards symmetrically nailed, Harvard or Shirley, MA, c. 1850, 41" h, 36" w, 13 1/2" d.

116.

MIRROR Tiger maple, beveled glass, original finish, 14 1/2" l.

117.

UTENSIL CARRIER Maple, original varnish finish, finely dovetailed, cutout heart handle, canted sides, symmetrically nailed, c. 1850, 5" h, 13 3/4" l, 7" w.

118.

STACK OF OVAL BOXES Eight fingered oval boxes, assembled in graduated order, smallest in original red/ochre stained finish, three fingers, 3 1/2" l; reds, green, brown, to a varnish finish, 15" l, 7" h, six fingers, all in very fine condition. Box 3rd from the top is signed and also has a poem under the lid with a pin prick. " Beware of (desprate?) steps the darkest day (give?) till tomorrow will have passed away. June 23 1837". Box next to last ( dark red) is inscribed under the lid in pencil " Sewing Room 1843 "

119.

HERB CARRIER Poplar, original red/brown stained finish, fixed ash handle, slightly canted sides, copper angle braces on corners, small copper backing braces for handle, Watervliet, NY, purchased from William Lassiter, 10 3/4" h, 11 1/4" l, 10" w, (Rev. Thomas Phelan collection).

120.

ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, shawl bar, four slats, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, taped seat in blue, black and green stripe, stamped #7 on back of top slat, Mt. Lebanon transfer decal on back of bottom slat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, excellent condition, 14 1/2" seat h, 41 3/4" overall h.

121.

SEWING ITEMS Chrome yellow darning egg with handle; darning mushroom; cherry mold for beeswax cakes; two polka dot strawberry emeries with note "This needle emery was made by Eldress Gertrude M. Soule, Purchased from her on a visit to Canterbury, Oct. 1980".

122.

SEWING ITEMS Darning egg with an interior two-part spool; beeswax with turned wood handle; turned cherry string holder; ball of blue and white twilled wool yarn; darning mushroom; painted silk pincushion with butterfly decoration.

123.

OVAL SEWING CARRIER Maple, original varnish finish, swing handle, four fingers, light green silk ribbons, turquoise green interior, with strawberry emery, poplar needlecase, beeswax cake, tomato pincushion, stamped on bottom "Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine", 7 1/2" h, 9 1/4" l, 6 1/2" w.

124.

POPLARWARE BOX & PINCUSHION Sewing box, octagonal form, trimmed in kid, light green silk interior with pincushion, wax, emery, and poplar needlecase stamped "Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine, 6 3/4" w; Purple velvet pincushion, kid trimmed paper, stamped "Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine", 2" dia.

125.

SET OF FOUR SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original varnish finish, three slats, original rush seats, Sister Lillian Barlow/Brother William Perkins, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1920-1925, 18" seat h, 41" overall h.

126.

ARMCHAIR Maple, original varnish finish, four slats, mushroom capped arms, original rush seat, Sister Lillian Barlow/Brother William Perkins, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1920-1925, 18 1/2" seat h, 45" overall h.

127.

RARE SEWING BOX WITH SPOOL TRAY Walnut, original finish, dovetailed box, bone heart escutcheon, interior tray with seven sections fitted with steel pegs for spools, includes 36 maple 1 1/8" spools in pumpkin, ochre/mustard, dark red and light red, and 9 maple 1 1/4" spools in red, ochre/mustard, pumpkin and chrome yellow; interior well includes many Shaker sewing articles such as two maple darning mushrooms, tomato pincushions, strawberry emeries, thread spools, braid, needle books, leather scissors case, and other sewing pieces, interior is lined in floral wallpaper, with original key, 5 3/4" h, 16" l, 12" d (box); 1 3/4" h, 14 3/4" w, 10 3/4" d (tray).

128.

ABACUS Maple, original varnish finish, red, white and blue beads (144), 12 per line, turned handle with scribe lines, Maine origin, c. 1870, 15" h to top of handle, 12" w.

129.

SCALES Walnut, cherry and poplar, carved wooden platform, with two vertical carved arms, double pegged to platform, holding a finely carved balance bar with weight holders (possibly old replacements), four dovetailed peg feet, Union Village, OH, c. 1840-1860, descended in the Phillip Tillman family, 11" h, 36 1/2" w.

130.

WORK STAND Walnut, original varnish finish, two small drawers in top section over a work surface with a large drawer below, brass pulls, square tapered legs, Union Village, OH, c. 1850, 33" h, 25 3/4" w, 22" d.

131.

WORK CHEST Pine, original old red stained finish, with varnish over, breadboarded top with slightly raised backboard, over five full length dovetailed drawers, top two drawers are sectioned, original turned pulls, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 30 1/2" h, 40 1/2" w (at top), 21 3/4" d.

132.

FOUR SEWING BOXES Walnut, maple, tiger and bird's-eye maple, hinged lid, with fitted interior trays, Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1900, 3 1/2" h, 11 1/2" l, 8" d.

133.

OVAL CARRIER Pine and maple, original light stained varnish finish, swing handle, four fingers, c. 1880, 7" h to top of handle, 9 1/4" l.

134.

HERB BOX Pine, original orange varnish finish, dovetailed, slide lid, labeled "Cellandine Garden" on paper on one end, inside container original package of herbs with label "Cellandine Garden, 'Chelidonium Majus', United Society, South Groton, Mass.", 3" h, 10" l, 5" w, (Pat Hatch collection).

135.

STORAGE CHEST Cherry and pine, red varnish finish, six dovetailed drawers, turned walnut knobs, c. 1850, excellent condition, 32" h, 47 1/2" w, 17 1/4" d, (ex. WHA, 1986, Lot 123).

136.

DISPLAY BOX & SEWING ITEMS Paper covered poplar box with glass top and hinged lid, 3" h, 9 1/4" w; Leather sewing box with wax, thimble, needle, felt, scissors; One poplar needlecase, two miniature pincushion baskets, three strawberry emeries, green leather and silk web foot pincushion; Small cloth covered sewing box.

137.

DOLL'S BONNET & TWO MIRRORS Poplar bonnet, pink silk lined with pink ribbon, 2" h, tagged "Shaker bonnet made of straw, Lebanon, NY, Year 1919"; and Two miniature handled oval mirrors, 4 1/4" and 3 7/8" l.

138.

THREE DOLL'S CLOAKS Wool, two red and one gray, minor moth holes, 12" l.

139.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original sky blue painted finish, five fingers, copper tacks, rare color attributed to the Shaker Ministry, c. 1840-1850, 5 3/8" h, 13 1/4" l.

140.

STORAGE CHEST Poplar, original red painted finish, hinged lid, six-board construction, arched bootjack ends, Harvard, MA, c. 1830, 21" h, 45 1/2" w, 16" d.

141.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original cherry red painted finish, five fingers, copper tacks, excellent condition, 5 3/4" h, 13" l.

142.

CANDLESTAND Maple, original red painted surfaces, adjustable threaded arm with two brass candle cups, one on either end, adjustable threaded circular lipped top, fine thin turned shaft threaded into a circular disc, with turned peg legs, paper tagged under top "Mrs. John Chase - 1785-1871", 34" h, 15" dia.

143.

TWO-STEP STOOL Pine, original red stained finish, "X" cross brace in back, footed with slight curve on ends, inset hand held cut into center of top step for ease in moving, Watervliet or Mt. Lebanon, NY, purchased from William Lassiter, 20" h, 17" w, 16" d, (Rev. Thomas Phelan collection).

144.

TWO CHAIRS Rocking chair, maple and tiger maple, original rush seat with original yellow finish, rockers are riveted into stiles, Harvard, MA, c. 1830, 16" seat h, 39" overall h; Side chair, maple, original red painted finish, excellent patina, brown and beige tape seat, Harvard, MA, c. 1840, 15 1/2" seat h, 40" overall h.

145.

STOVE Cast iron, canted sides, lipped base, on four peg legs, original door with turned round cherry handle, Watervliet, NY, c. 1830-1840, 20" h, 29" l, 12 1/2" w, (Ed Clerk collection).

146.

KINDLING BOX Pine, original dark cranberry red painted finish, cast iron and turned birch handle attached with iron diamond-shaped bail plates, c. 1840-1850, 20" h to top of handle, 20" l, 14" w.

147.

BOXES, FANS, SANDER Two lidded cardboard boxes, "manufactured by the Canterbury Shakers, East Canterbury, New Hampshire", 5 3/4" sq; Paper and cherry wood fan, stamped "Shakers, Shirley, Mass.", 8" l; Poplar fan in the shape of an apple, wood handle (small piece missing); Maple turned sander, 3" h.

148.

TWO STORAGE BOXES Pine, green paint, dovetailed case, 5" h, 9" l; Pine, original gray paint, dated inside lid "1876", finely dovetailed, small molded base, 9 1/2" h, 18" w.

149.

CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original walnut stained finish, old taped seat stuffed with sawdust with wear in front, stamped "0" on back of top slat, original trademark "Shakers, Mt. Lebanon NY" on inside of right rocker, 8 1/2" seat h, 24" overall h.

150.

TWO MATCHING SHAKER BEDS Pine, maple and cast iron, original ochre stained finish, carved maple teardrop-shaped covers for bed bolt holes, up on wheels, Hancock, MA, c. 1840, (only one is pictured), 75" l, 30" w, (Ed Clerk collection).

151.

SEED BOX Pine, original red painted hinged lid, with black painted inscription "120 paper", six-section interior, front with paper label "Shakers Seeds, Genuine Garden, Mount Lebanon, NY", c. 1860, 3 1/2" h, 23 1/2" l, 11 1/2" d.

152.

PANTRY BOXES & WATER BARREL Ash and pine boxes, nailed laps, one initialed on lid "M.E.C.", 3 1/2" h, 4 1/2" dia; 3 1/2" h, 5 1/2" dia; Pine and oak lidded barrel, interwoven laps, hole for spigot at base, 17" h, 15 1/2" dia.

153.

THREE PEG RAILS Pine, 10 pegs, early white paint, Harvard, MA, 11 1/2" l; Pine, with five cherry threaded pegs, 10' 6" l; Pine, with long pegs finely turned, 5' 9" l.

154.

TWO OVAL BOXES Maple and pine, original natural varnish finish, both are four fingers high, top box is Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, top rim shows split, 2 1/8" h, 4 3/4" l; Large box is possibly Canterbury, NH, c. 1860, top possibly drilled for a pincushion, 2 3/4" h, 6 3/8" l.

155.

STOVE Cast iron, turned wood knob on door, lipped front, stepped down back, four dovetailed legs, numbered, excellent condition, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840, 17" h, 29 1/2" l, 13 1/2" w (at lip).

156.

FOUR BOOKS Peculiarities, The Shakers, NY 1832; Two Years Among the Shakers, 1848, David R. Lamson, West Boylston, 212 pages, somewhat inflamatory anti-Shaker book; The Shakers, Charles Edson Robinson, E. Canterbury, NH, 1893; Christs First and Second Appearing, Albany, 1850.

157.

TWO BOOKS Sacred Role, 1843, Canterbury, NH, 404 pages, labeled inside front cover "East House, South East Room, third story. Dec. 14, 1843"; Testimony of Christ's Second Appearing, Fourth Edition, Albany 1850, "gifted to NE Historic Genealogical Society from John Whiteley, Shirley, Mass, Sept. 1883" on inside front cover, spine is missing.

158.

TWO PAILS & PANTRY BOX Pine pails, one red, the other blue with white interiors, iron bands and bail handles; Lidded pantry box, pine, in blue painted finish, with bail handle, 15" dia.

159.

TWO BOOKS Two Years Among the Shakers, 1848, David R. Lamson, West Boylston, 212 pages, somewhat inflamatory anti-Shaker book, dark cloth binding; Shakerism Exposed, 1847, Mary M. Dyer, Concord, NH, anti-Shaker book.

160.

APOTHECARY CHEST Pine case, early white paint, butternut drawer fronts with original dark stained finish, original white porcelain pulls, dovetailed case, small paper labels on dovetailed drawers "Alum, Dr. Green's Pills, Tea Pills, Salt Petre, Epsom Salts, Shaving Soap", and later hardware labels such as "Nails, Brass Hinges and Screws, Lead Washers for Roof", etc., c. 1840-1860, 44 1/2" h, 8" d, 40" w, (Ed Clerk collection).

161.

TWO PAILS Pine with iron bands, interior painted white, exterior salmon red, 7 1/2" dia; Blue, with iron swing handles, diamond bail plates, 5 1/2" dia.

162.

FOUR HANGERS 19th c. wood bar clothing hangers, one initialed "WR", and one paper labeled "Ida B. Rich", 13 1/2" to 17".

163.

DRYING BASKET Black ash, early patina, single wrap rim, open weave bottom, carved side handles, carved 3" feet attached to four corners, 11 1/2" h, 16 1/2" l, 11" w.

164.

PAIL Rare oak pail with extended ears, original white paint, "Corn" in black script, 12 1/2" h, 11 3/4" dia, (Pat Hatch collection).

165.

TRESTLE TABLE Pine, maple and birch, original pine top and maple and birch base, old color, through mortised and double pinned, chamfered leg, arched base, shortened from a larger community dining table, possibly c. 1840, 28" h, 6' 5" l, 38" w.

166.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original light red painted finish, three fingers, 3 1/2" l.

see above photo

166A.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original cherry red painted finish, four fingers, 3 3/8" h, 8 5/8" l.

see above photo

166B.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original pumpkin red stained finish, four fingers, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, 4" h, 10 1/4" l.

167.

STORAGE CUPBOARD Pine, old finish, simple cove molded top, large single door, four vertical panels, through mortised with multiple pins, seven-shelf interior, grooved and numbered for sections, signed "Arthur J" inside door, Harvard, MA, c. 1850, 5' h, 2' 11 1/2" w, 9 1/2" d.

168.

TWO SAMPLERS Cotton muslin back, simple line and "V" borders, alphabets and numbers in two separate sizes, blue and red, work of  two sisters, blue sampler signed "Agnes Thorby", red sampler signed "Ellen Thorby, December 13, 1849.", 10 1/2" x 12" and 11 1/4" x 12".

169.

TWO SQUARES Maple, original yellow stained finish, hand numbered 24" and 36", old break at corner with a Shaker tin repair, Canterbury, NH, c. 1830-1840; Poplar, original red stained finish, hand-numbered 24", four small copper rivets at junction, copper straight edge, 20" l; (purchased at the Jordan Auction, Sept. 27, 1968, Concord, NH, Lot 64).

170.

CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, older hand-rubbed finish, simple molded top, over a central single cupboard door, molded, inset panel, frame is double pinned on the diagonal, two-shelf interior, all over six lipped and dovetailed drawers, two walnut knobs per drawer, applied and molded base, Mt. Lebanon or Watervliet, NY, c. 1850, 7' 3/4" h, 37 1/2" w, 20" d.

171.

WORK BOX Pine, varnish over original red stain, rectangular form, sectioned interior, cut-in handles on ends, dovetailed construction, initialed "LD" on side, c. 1850, 5 1/2" h, 15 3/4" l, 9" w.

172.

DRYING RACK Pine, white painted finish, folds accordion style, four bars tall, three sections, finely molded edges, sold from Hancock, MA, originally in the Upton collection, with tag signed "James M. Upton".

173.

INFIRMARY BED Pine and maple, natural varnish finish, roped, headboard and foot posts are detachable for transporting, finely turned legs, Hancock, MA, c. 1850, 33 1/2" h, 5' 5" l, 27 1/2" w.

174.

TALL SIDE CHAIR Cherry, appears to be original varnish finish, cane seat, (one side rail shows split), tilters, Harvard, MA, c. 1850, 20" seat h, 42 1/2" overall h.

175.

WORK TABLE Cherry and pine, round top with dovetailed drawer under, walnut pulls, turned shaft, cherry snake legs, one foot repaired, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, (deaccessioned from a Massachusetts museum), 27 1/2" h, 36" dia.

176.

PINCUSHION STAND & EMERY MOLD Maple, original varnish finish, pink velvet tomato cushion, hanging poplar needlecase, beeswax cake and strawberry emery, 6" h; Maple strawberry emery mold, original red paint, turned handle, (this mold is a rare form, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850), 10" l.

177.

HANGING CUPBOARD Pine, original gray painted finish, two tin hangers affixed to top back, single door opening to an original yellow painted interior, four shelves, original turned maple peg on left side, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 45" h, 19 3/4" w, 12 1/2" w.

178.

THREE-STEP STOOL Pine, early gray painted finish, arched sides with three stretchers, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 24" h, 18 1/2" w, 23 1/2" d.

179.

SECRET BOX Walnut, original varnish finish, two dovetailed drawers, with original small walnut pulls, both drawers have medial slides that slant towards the front of the drawer and are accessed from the back of the drawer. Used to hide valuable items in the space beneath each slide and probably used during the period after the Civil War when the Shakers took in many of the World's people, c. 1870, a pull attached to the top for carrying, 6" h, 8 3/4" sq.

180.

DRAWERS OVER CUPBOARD Walnut and pine, natural finish, simple applied molded top over four dovetailed drawers, original turned walnut threaded pulls, two-by-two thumbnail molded edges, over two double vertical panel doors through mortised and pinned, on a slight arched and squared foot, original key for cupboard doors, Union Village, OH, c. 1850, (deaccessioned from a Massachusetts museum), 57" h, 53" w, 18 1/2" d.

181.

CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, old red painted finish, early brown and brown stripe tape seat, three slats, Alfred, ME, c. 1840, 12" seat h, 30" overall h.

182.

BONNET CARRYING BOX Poplar, original bittersweet red painted finish, fitted with leather strap for carrying handle, brass hinged lid, four maple pegs inside for bonnets, 13 1/2" h, 19 3/4" w, 18" d.

183.

WORK BENCH Pine, original red painted finish, rectangular top, bootjack ends, two inset diagonal braces, 16" h, 43" l, 9 3/4" w, (originally in the John Williams collection).

184.

STORAGE CHEST Walnut, butternut and poplar, original dark walnut stained finish, four dovetailed flush drawers, round walnut knobs, top drawer is larger than bottom three, tall canted foot, Union Village, OH, c. 1860, 47 1/2" h, 19" d, 42 1/2" w.

185.

TRAVELING BONNET BOX Poplar, original dark walnut stain, original coffin-shaped bone escutcheon, molded one-board top, unique double hinged lid (to keep from breaking hinge when open), finely dovetailed case, molded base, three-pegged interior, side handles are removed, c. 1850, 20" h, 20 1/2" w, 19 1/2" d.

186.

NIDDY-NODDY & STOOL Finely carved niddy-noddy, oak or ash, mortise construction with very fine pegs, 19" l; Maple stool, original red painted finish, turned splay legs, chamfered top, probably New Lebanon, NY, c. 1840, 6 1/2" h, 17" l, 8" w.

187.

OVAL SEWING CARRIER Maple and pine, original varnish finish, light blue satin lined, swing handle, filled with strawberry emeries, 3 1/2" h, 9 1/2" l, 6 1/4" w.

188.

TWO BOOKS Susanna and Sue, K.D. Wiggin, Houghton Mifflin Co., Cambridge, MA, Shaker novel, 225 pages; Morning Star Bible Lessons, Part I, Mt. Lebanon, NY, signed inside "Edith Green, 1899".

189.

THREE DRY MEASURES Oak with iron bands, stenciled "United Society, Sealed, W. Gloucester, Me." in oval, "1/2 Deka - 5L.", 7 1/2" h"; "1 Deka - 10L", 9" l; and "2 Deka - 20L.", 12" h.

190.

BLANKET CHEST Butternut and chestnut, original red/brown stained finish, lift lid, plain interior, single dovetailed drawer with cherry turned and threaded pulls, cant foot on sides, arched bracket in front, c. 1850, 32" h, 41 3/4" w, 18" d.

191.

TWO TOOLS Saw vice, pine, shaped clamps, iron thumbscrews, 45" h, 26" w; Lumber gauge, cherry, drilled hole at one end for hanging on peg, 41" l.

192.

LEATHER WORKER'S DEVICE Pine and cast iron, tray platform, pedal for opening cast iron jaws to hold leather, from Tyringham, MA Shaker colony, 31" h, 14 1/2" w, (Ed Clerk collection).

193.

ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original walnut stained finish, shawl bar, rush seat, number "2" stamped on back of top slat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, rare small size, 16" seat h, 33 1/2" overall h.

194.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, early mustard brown paint over red, four fingers, copper tacks, c. 1840, 4 7/8" h, 11 1/2" l.

195.

BLANKET CHEST Pine, poplar, old hand-rubbed varnish finish, snipe hinged lift lid, single dovetailed and lipped drawer, turned early style drawer pulls, dovetailed and arched base, early homespun blanket found in chest accompanies the lot, possibly Enfield, CT, c. 1820-1830, 34" h, 36" w, 19" d.

196.

SPOOL, ADVERTISING CARDS & HERB PESTLE Maple spool with original salmon red paint, blue twill Shaker thread, 2" h; "Shaker Extract of Roots, Siegel's Syrup" and "Shaker Family Pills", A.J. White, NY; Small maple herb pestle, two deep incised scribe lines, 3" h.

197.

CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR Birch or maple, early gray paint over original red, two beveled slats, early stripe taped seat, early repair to back of left post at back stretcher, child's pencil inscription on second slat "Chair Rocking", Canterbury, NH, c. 1820-1830, 14" seat h, 32" overall h.

198.

CARRIER, SEWING WRAP & CLOTHESPINS Maple and pine carrier, swing handle, red stain, three fingers, 7 1/2" h, 9" l; Green leather wrap, blue silk, brown velvet needlecase; Four maple clothespins, 4" and 6" l.

199.

WORK BASKET Black ash splint, single wrap rim, finely carved side handles, unusual interior till/shelf, "$1.50" in pencil on bottom, 6 1/2" h, 17 1/2" l, 13" w.

200.

LIGHT STAND Pine, original red painted finish, square top, turned leg, Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, 27 1/2" h, 17" sq top.

201.

FAN & BOOKMARK Woven palm leaf fan, 13 1/4" l; White silk fringed bookmark, advertising "E.J. Neale & Co, Mount Lebanon, NY, Shaker Cloak", 8" l.

202.

SMALL OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original orange varnish finish, four fingers, copper tacks, excellent condition, 2 1/8" h, 4 5/8" l, 3" d.

203.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original light red stain, four fingers, fashioned right to left, copper tacks, Alfred or Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1860, 3" h, 8" l, 5 3/8" w.

204.

THREE BRUSHES Maple and pine, horsehair and bristle, long brush, black with white "PURE", 9" l; Two paint brushes, one in original red paint, 12 1/2" l, the other a flat brush with tin binder, 11" l, 3" w.

205.

SPINNING FLAX WHEEL Maple, tiger maple and oak, natural varnish finish, very good condition, very similar to Samuel Ring wheels but unmarked on the table, excellent distaff form, Sabbathday Lake, ME, 43" h (to top of distaff), 34" l.

206.

PAIL Ash and pine, carved flat hoop swing handle, extended ears, three interwoven hoops, original brown color, 14 1/2" h to top of handle, 11" dia.

207.

STANDING WOOL WHEEL Maple, gray finish, pewter collar at flyer, marked "JH" on table (John Holmes, Deacon of the Church Family, Sabbathday Lake, ME, 1821-1830), 58 1/2" h, 45" l.

208.

TWO-STEP SISTER'S STOOL Pine, original red paint under traces of a darker red, arched bootjack sides, chamfered supports under lower step (each with three inset screws), Harvard, MA, c. 1860, 21" h, 15" w, 15" d, (Pat Hatch collection).

209.

OIL PAINTING Oil on canvas, depicting two sailboats with shore in background and gulls in foreground, painted by Sister Eva Larkin (1862-1913), Watervliet, NY, for Sister Ann Offord (1842-1926), inscribed on reverse of wooden stretcher in pencil "With Love and Merry Xmas" and "Sister Ann Offord Church Family", and "Painted by Sister Eva Larkin for Sister Ann Offord of Watervliet, NY/authenticated by (Sister) Aida Elam.", c. 1890-1900, in a carved and gilded frame, 6" x 12" (canvas), 8 3/4" x 14 1/2" (frame).

210.

TRESTLE TABLE Pine, scrubbed single board 24" wide top, on an arched foot double trestle base, painted red, under fitted brackets for extra support, pegged and mortised construction, 30" h, 7' 7" l.

211.

FOUR SEWING ITEMS Three-section satin lined tray, kid trimmed, stamped "Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine", 9 1/2" l; Two-tier maple sewing spool stand, pincushion top, wood and iron spool holders, 6" h; Lidded poplar box, red satin lined, 3" sq; Maple pincushion, ebony finish, 2" h.

212.

SEWING BOX Figured maple and pine, original varnish finish, four fingers, satin lined, filled with sewing implements, appears to have had a handle, 11 3/4" l.

213.

CHILD'S CHAIR Maple, original ochre stained varnish finish, two slats, original brown and blue stripe taped seat (under gray corduroy), Shaker iron ring repair to back left stile, Alfred, ME, c. 1830-1840, 11 1/2" seat h, 29 3/4" overall h.

214.

FEATHER FAN Turkey feathers, silk ribbon, Shirley, MA, c. 1880, made for sale in Fancy Goods Shop, 20" h.

215.

STORAGE CHEST Pine, old hand-rubbed varnish finish, four drawers, turned walnut knobs, smallest drawer at the base, originally from an early Harvard, MA collection, 36" h, 36" w, 14 1/2" d.

216.

YARN SWIFT & LOOM Maple swift, original yellow stained finish, Hancock, MA, c. 1880, 22" h; Tape loom, cherry and pine, natural finish, 18" l.

217.

FLAX WHEEL Maple and oak, original finish, old patina, stamped on the table "SRAL" (Samuel Ring, Alfred, ME), 34" h, 37 1/2" l.

218.

CHEESE BASKET LADDER Oak and ash, original red painted finish, 20 carved spokes with a circular rim, latticework base, possibly New Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 6 1/2" h, 33 1/2" l, 21" dia.

219.

CANDLESTAND Rare and unusual form, round "blistered" poplar top, turned cherry shaft over four arched spider legs, fitted into an octagonal block with turned knob below, originally in Amy Bess Miller collection and exhibited at Hancock Shaker Village, pictured on cover of Hands to Work, M. Klamkin; The Shaker Way, C. Muller, page 74; The Shakers, E. Ray Pearson, page 108; City of Peace, A.B. Miller, page 64, 27 1/2" h, 21 1/2" dia.

220.

ADD-ON DESK TOP Walnut, cherry and bird's-eye maple, long drawer over three small flanking drawers, above five cubbyholes, signed under right hand drawer at front "John Pine for Rachel West", Alfred, ME, c. 1890, 16" h, 29 1/2" w, 15 3/4" d.

221.

COLLECTION OF MANUSCRIPT LISTS 25 handwritten lists of antiques and crafts purchased at Canterbury, NH, 1944-1948-1952, from individuals, and other Shaker communities, "Mr. Williams (Old Chatham), "Sales at School House", "Straight chair to Mrs. Belfit", etc.

222.

HANGING CUPBOARD Cherry, old varnish finish, thumbnail molded top, dovetailed case, inset panel door double pinned on the diagonal, cherry knob also used as door closure, NY, c. 1840-1850, 31" h, 11 3/4" d, 24" w.

223.

TIN COLLECTION Dipper, mugs, lidded container, lidded batter pourer with handles, (five pieces).

224.

STOVE Cast iron, rectangular form, straight sides, removable peg legs, large extended circular front with lip, from a Shaker home in Harvard, MA, 18 1/2" h, 36" l, 16 1/4" w.

225.

LIGHT STAND Maple and poplar, refinished condition, single drawer, dovetailed, turned legs, purchased from Molly Hamilton, Lee, MA, 25 3/4" h, 16 1/2" sq.

226.

TWO WORK BASKETS Black ash laundry basket, side handles, single wrap rim, openwork bottom with three applied skids, 18" h, 25" l; Gathering basket, black ash, carved hoop handle, double wrap rim, two skids on openwork weave bottom, signed "Simonson", 12" h, 19 1/2 l.

227.

TWO ROCKING CHAIRS Maple, original red stained finish, three-slat, red and blue tape seat, transfer decal on inside of rocker, #3, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1890; Maple, original walnut stained finish, green stripe tape seat and back, transfer decal inside rocker, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 15" seat h, 34" overall h.

228.

FOUR RUGS Confetti style throw rug, multi-color earth tones, patchwork backing, 40" x 26"; and three braided mats, multi-color, tied backing.

229.

19TH C. CARPENTER'S TOOL CARRIER Pine, original gray painted finish, medial cutout carrying handle in central tool separator, saw blade secure plank inset on one end, canted sides with thin tin bands nailed on edges, carefully initialed "C.S." on both ends in black, possibly Charles Stewart (brother of Amos), New Lebanon, NY, 10" h, 33" l, 10 3/4" d.

230.

SHAKER BED Pine and maple, old natural finish, turned and squared posts, mortised headboard, pegged and mortised side rails, 14 fitted slots screwed to rails for slats to hold mattress, turned legs, Hancock, MA, c. 1850, 34" h, 68" l, 31" w.

231.

SEWING CARRIER Maple, original varnish finish, swing handle, red silk interior, with tomato pincushion, poplar needlecase and strawberry emery, three fingers, some fading at top, 8" l.

232.

WORK LIGHT, SCISSORS, SANDER & LAPBOARD Tin three-wick Shaker work lamp; Collapsible pewter scissors; Maple sander with star/flower cutout; Sister's lapboard, pine, original red stain, hole for peg.

233.

WORK TABLE Cherry and pine, original dark red stained finish, top with hinged drop leaf, single drawer with cherry turned pulls (rebuilt), square turned and tapered legs, c. 1840, 28" h, 45" w, 27" d, 8 1/2" leaf.

234.

SHAKER SALT BOX, THREE SALT CONTAINERS, SIX BOTTLES "Diamond" salt box, dovetailed, 11" h, 16" l; Three cardboard salt containers with Shaker Sisters, Enfield and Canterbury, NH; Bottles.

235.

CUPBOARD Pine, old dark red painted finish, five-shelf interior painted gray, bootjack ends, single door with brass pull and brass door closure, found in a Shaker house in Harvard, MA, 68" h, 29" w, 16" d.

236.

DRYING RACK Cherry and birch, four turned ladders, tapered upright bars, arched cherry feet, through mortised and pinned construction, Watervliet, NY, purchased from William Lassiter, 45" h, 17" w, (Rev. Thomas Phelan collection).

237.

CANDLESTAND Cherry, original varnish finish, square top, heavy turned shaft, four peg legs, central oblong form at base, originally purchased from Maria Brooks, Watervliet, NY, c. 1870, 30 1/2" h, 20" sq top.

238.

18TH C. DOCUMENT Brown ink on paper, Desire Turner's Will, (signed the covenant in 1788 at New Lebanon), turning over her worldly possessions to the Shakers under the direction of David Meacham, Jonathan Walker and David Osborn, dated "1797".

239.

18TH C. DOCUMENT Brown ink on paper, Deed from Daniel Wood to the Shakers of Enfield, CT, "...in consideration of the sum of ten dollars and for the love and good will I have and do bear to the Church and Community of Christians called Shaking Quakers...", "To Elias Pease and Samuel Ely, 1799".

240.

PIE SAFE Pine, early light purple painted finish over blue, dovetailed case, hinged door with inset screen, three-shelf interior, found in a shed at the Harvard, MA home where the cupboard (Lot 235) was found, 34" h, 26 3/4" w, 19" d.

241.

ROCKING CHAIR & ARMCHAIR Shawl bar rocking chair, maple, original ebony finish, rush seat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1860, 15 1/2" seat h, 33" overall h; Maple, original walnut stained finish, beige taped seat and back, curvilinear arms with mushrooms, transfer decal on inside back leg, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 15 1/2" seat h, 41" overall h.

242.

FOLDING HERB DRYER Cherry, original finish, four major rectangular poles, with four smaller poles, hinged together with rivets, iron hook at top for hanging, all connected with twine, Harvard, MA, c. 1860, 4' 8" h, 3' 6" w (open).

244.

TRUSTEE'S TABLE TOP DESK Pine, old walnut stained finish, backsplash with envelope and paper holder, and pen and ink space, canted hinged lid, sectioned interior, Enfield, CT, c. 1860, 12" h, 17" w, 15" d.

245.

SEWING TABLE Pine, later white and black painted finish, two dovetailed flush painted drawers, painted porcelain pulls, square tapered legs, pegged and mortised construction, on casters, Alfred, ME, c. 1850, 27 1/2" h, 36 1/2" w, 21 1/2" d (top).

246.

TWO ROCKING CHAIRS Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, black and olive taped seat, shawl bar, stamped "2" on top slat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 15 1/2" seat h, 32 1/2" overall h; Armchair rocker, taped back and seat, red with black and green stripe, #4, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 15" seat h, 37" overall h.

247.

TWO ROOMSIZE RUGS  Loom woven, multi-color stripe cotton, fringed, 6' x 9' 8" and 10' x 16'.

249.

ARMCHAIR Maple, black painted finish, beige and purple taped seat, four slats, Lillian Barlow/William Perkins style, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1920-1930, 18" seat h, 46" overall h.

250.

CHILD'S TILT CHAIR Maple, old refinished condition, three slats, early brown and beige taped seat, tilters (one replaced), Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1860, 9" seat h, 24" overall h.

OVAL BOX Maple and pine, early chrome yellow painted finish over original blue/gray, four fingers, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850-1860, 3 1/2" h, 10" l.

252.

WORK TABLE Maple and cherry, chrome yellow base (remnant), scrubbed top, turned legs, c. 1840, 28" h, 24 1/2" sq top.

TWO PEG BOARD Pine,with 16 threaded maple pegs, 6' 7" l; Pine, with eight maple pegs, Mt. Lebanon, NY, purchased from Greenwillow Farm Antiques, 5' 6" l.

255.

DESK Cherry, maple and poplar, two-piece, stepped top molding, over two panel doors in bird's-eye maple, slanted breadboard lid, opening to a well with a full-length drawer, over a dovetailed drawer, on square tapered legs, c. 1850, 64" h, 31" w, 24" d.

TWO PEG BOARDS Cherry and pine, 10 finely turned pegs, 92" l; Small pine board, with two pegs, white paint with threaded birch pegs, 32" l, (Ed Clerk collection).

257.

THREE SIDE CHAIRS Maple, old refinished condition, three-slat community chairs: Canterbury, NH, c. 1840, with tilters, green stripe tape seat, 13" seat h, 39" overall h; Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, with tilters, red and blue tape seat, 14" seat h, 38" overall h; Watervliet, NY, c. 1850, green stripe tape seat, 16" seat h, 40 1/2" overall h.

BROOM & TWO SIEVES Small maple handled broom, in original red paint, 31" l; Two horsehair sieves, 3 3/4" and 9 3/4" dia; all in excellent condition.

WALL BOX Pine, original red/ochre  carved tall back with hole for peg,finish, short pocket possibly used for pipes, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840, 24" h, 7" w.

260.

FOLDING SEWING TABLE Pine, original finish, carved cherry legs, chamfered, on casters, c. 1890, 26" h, 36" w, 19 1/2" d.

261.

COLLECTION OF TIN Dippers, strainers, colander, handled cheese strainer, dust pan, conical strainers with handles, (14 pieces).

SWIFT & YARN WINDER Maple swift, yellow stained finish, adjustable, Hancock, MA, c. 1870, 22" l; Bird cage yarn winder, maple, original natural finish, sculptural form, 20" l, (Ed Clerk collection).

263.

ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, taped back and seat in blue and tan checkerboard pattern, curvilinear arms, #6, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1870, 16" seat h, 41" overall h.

264.

SISTER'S CLOAK Black wool, inside pockets, no lining, labeled "The Dorothy, Shakers, E. Canterbury, N.H., Hart & Shepard", minor moth holes, 4' l to the shoulder.

265.

BOOKCASE-DESK Maple, poplar and tiger maple, old refinish, two-section, simple molded top, inset panel doors, three-shelf interior, with three small drawers below, bottom with hinged writing surface above four long dovetailed drawers, walnut pulls, turned feet in front, dovetailed case, North Family, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1860, 6' 7 1/2" h, 41" w, 19 3/4" d, (William L. Lassiter collection, sold #171, Sotheby's, Nov. 13, 1981).

MOLDS Pine, adjustable molds for making oval boxes, Canterbury, NH, c. 1870, 6 3/4" and 8" l.

267.

PAIR OF SCHOOL CHAIRS Birch and maple, pine plank seats, rectangular slat back, with four turned spindles, shaped plank seat, turned heavy column on a shaped plank, revolving seats, possibly New Lebanon, NY, c. 1860, 16" seat h, 30" overall h.

OVAL CARRIER Maple, original red varnish finish, swing handle, four fingers, top is old but not original to base, inscribed in pencil on bottom "Lotte (Charlotte) Byrdsall, North Family, Mt. Lebanon, NY.", 9" h to top of handle, 11 3/4" l.

COLLECTION OF TIN Side handle coffee pot, sugar and creamer, two dippers, two skimmers, two ladles, two colanders, dustpan, (12 pieces).

270.

TWO ROCKING CHAIRS Maple, light finish, early split cane seat, #4, shawl bar, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 15" seat h, 33" overall h; Maple, original dark walnut stain, #4, shawl bar, three-slat, transfer decal inside rocker, tape seat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 15" seat h, 34" overall h.

BONNET, NIDDY-NODDY & CHEST Woven palm leaf bonnet, #5 on paper label inside, splits; Maple yarnwinder, 14 3/4" l; Storage chest, pine, original dark walnut stained finish, small applied bracket base, Watervliet, NY, c. 1850, 12 1/2" h, 27 1/2" l, 12" d.

TWO OVAL BOXES Maple and pine, original dark varnish stain, four fingers (right to left), 4 1/4" h, 10 1/8" l; Maple and pine, original dark varnish stain, four fingers, 5" h, 11 1/2" l.

SIDE CHAIR & ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stain, three slats, stamped "2" on back of top slat, gray and beige taped seat, 14" seat h, 35" overall h; Maple, original walnut stained finish, curvilinear arms, mushroom caps, green stripe taped seat, #3; both Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880.

SHAKER LIBRARY Approximately 40 books on Shaker including a signed and numbered copy (2/100) of The Shaker Chair, Muller and Rieman; and approximately 50 copies of the "Shaker Messenger" magazine.

SPOOL HOLDER & POPLARWARE BOX Cherry spool holder, original varnish finish, tomato top pincushion, two spools with red and pink thread, 6 1/2" h; Poplarware box, kid trimmed, pink ribbons and pink silk lining, 6 1/2" sq.

SMALL OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original varnish finish, copper tacks, three fingers, excellent condition, Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, 1 5/8" h, 3 5/8" l, (Pat Hatch collection).

FANCYWORK BOX Walnut, original finish, intricately cut sides and top, pin hinged lid, cut with leaf and star motif, attributed to Brother Washington Jones, c. 1890, 4 1/2” h, 11 1/2” w, 8” d.

ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original varnish finish, four slats, curvilinear flat arms, beige and tan stripe seat, transitional pre-production rocker, "6" on back of top slat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1860-1870, 15 1/2" seat h, 44 1/2" overall h.

AWL & AWL HOLDER Maple, original red painted finish, apple core shaped awl holder, turned handle steel awl, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, 5" h.

AWL & AWL HOLDER Maple, original natural varnish finish, finely turned apple core shaped awl holder, turned handle steel awl, Watervliet or Mt. Lebanon, NY, 4", 4 1/2" overall h.

TWO SMALL OVAL BOXES Maple and pine, original natural varnish finish, copper tacks, three fingers, excellent condition, 1 1/2" h, 3 5/8" l; Maple, cedar top, original varnish finish, copper tacks, three fingers, excellent condition, 1 7/8" h, 4 1/4" l.

GATHERING BASKET Black ash, early red painted finish, cat's head arched base, 10" h, 15 3/4" l.

SORTING TABLE Pine, early blue painted finish over salmon red, raised sides 3 1/4" h, with raised corner blocks 8" h, four canted legs carved on octagonal sides, nailed construction, c. 1880, 34 1/2" h, 7' 1" l, 20 1/2" d.

SMALL SEWING BOX Butternut, original varnish finish, brass handle on lid, small diamond-shaped bone escutcheon, very finely dovetailed construction, filled with green tape rolls, lined with blue and white floral wallpaper, Canterbury, NH, c. 1860, 3 1/4" h, 6 1/8" w, 3 1/2" d.

TWO PAILS, SOAP DISH & SCOOP Maple and pine pails, swing handles, nailed lap construction, one with lid, 8 1/2" and 9" dia; Oval walnut turned soap dish, 2 1/2" h, 7" l; Tiger maple handled scoop, carved from one piece of wood, 9 1/2" l; (Belfit collection).

RULE, STAMP & SHOE LAST Birch rule, original red varnish finish, 10" straight edge; Copper cut engravers stamp, "Shaker Sarsaparilla Lozenges", 4 1/2" l; Child's carved maple shoe last, 5" l, (Belfit collection).

HANGING CUPBOARD Pine, old red painted finish, hanging corner style, single door hinged, three shelves, originally purchased from Hazel Hayes, 23 1/2" h, 20" w, 12" d, (Chuck Muller collection).

TWO MAPS Framed survey of plot of land, Harvard and Ayer, for Harvard Shakers by J.E. Maynard, 1912, 24" x 21 1/2"; Framed map of Harvard, MA, showing the Shaker Village, from a 19th c. County Atlas, 14 1/2" x 12".

CANDY BOXES, BRUSHES & DARNING EGG Three cardboard "Home Made Candies, Shaker Society, Sabbathday Lake, Maine", 5 1/2" l; Two brushes, whisk and black and white horsehair clothes brush; Turned handled darning egg, with interior compartment spool, 8" l.

CARRIER, RUG, SAP BUCKET & PESTLE Swing handle maple carrier, with pink satin lining, tomato pincushion, finely dovetailed, 8" h, 7 1/2" l; Blue and white cotton stripe fringed rug, 6' l, 42" w; Pine sap bucket, yellow, signed "Enfield, NH. Shakers"; Maple kitchen pestle.

TWO BERRY BASKETS, BOX & TIN LADLE Pine slat round baskets, both initialed "SDD" and "MAB" on bottom, 6 1/2" dia; Small pine square box, 3 1/4" sq; Tin handled scoop, 12" l, (Ed Clerk collection).

CHEST OF DRAWERS Pine, early red paint over beige, carved backsplash over four drawers, bottom drawer is an add-on, with rounded bottom, backsplash is signed on back "Elihu Nye, May 10, 1843", 41" h, 30 1/2" w, 15 1/2" d.