Sign of the Whale Antiques

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630-469-5320
558 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
info@signofthewhaleantiques.com

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Chippendale candlestand, circa 1780, in very old red and black paint decoration.
Top 16 1/2" x 17" x 25 1/2" tall.

$1275

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Bucket bench, walnut, circa 1850, Pennsylvania, three shelves (bottom two are walnut for a couple of inches and then pine).
40" wide x 12 3/4" deep at deepest point x 31" tall including shaped backsplash.
Top shelf 11 3/4" deep, lower two each 10 1/2" deep.
Excellent condition.

$495

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Left: Ladderback side chair with original paint decoration and pin-striping, mid 19th century, nice patina. New black Shaker tape seat.
39" tall x 19 1/4" wide, seat height 16".

$265

Right: Ladderback side chair in original red paint with four graduated ladders and turned front feet, mid 19th century. Replaced rush seat.
40" tall x 18 1/4" wide, seat height 17".

$250

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6-board box in original blue wash, Hartford, Maine origin, 3 hinges, square nails, all original. 24" x 13 3/4" x 11 1/4" tall.

$485

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Blanket chest in original paint decoration, circa 1830, dovetailed case and feet, six boards, original hinges, bracket feet. Super small size: 32" long x 17 1/2" deep x 19 1/2" tall. Excellent condition.

$795

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Early mirror in gold painted decorated frame, circa 1830, corner blocks with rosettes, square nails, all original including backboard and glass, excellent condition, 17" x 21".

$275

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Walnut Windsor candlestand, 18th century, rosehead nails, octagonal gallery, octagonal post, Pennsylvania. Normal wear.
27" tall x 16 1/2" diameter.

$695

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Rotating book stand in original red paint, mid 19th century. Handmade with cut-out book supports and a three legged base. 20 1/2" x 20 3/4" x 32" tall.

$625

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Rare Queen Anne Pennsylvania tiger maple herb/hat rack, 68" tall with 16 spindles emanating from the turned column, tripod base ending in snake feet, American, circa 1800. Excellent condition with minor repairs.

$2200

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19th century hanging shelf in original pale leaf green paint, dovetailed case, square nailed, shaped sides.
36" wide x 28" tall x 11" deep.

$695

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Four-drawer chest, Pennsylvania, 1780-1800, walnut case with cherry drawer fronts, pulls are old replacements. Excellent condition.
41 1/2" wide x 18" deep x 40 1/4" tall.

$1450

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Clothespin Windsor side chair, 1814-1818, original white paint and charming floral decoration on the crest, bamboo turnings, carved spindles, no repairs or restorations. Attributed to Quaker Samuel Moon, noted chair maker, Fallsington, Bucks County, PA. Probably made for a bride.
36" tall, seat height 17 1/2", seat 16 3/4" wide x 15 3/4" deep.

$595

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Hepplewhite bowfront four-drawer cherry chest with Sandwich glass knobs, cock-bead molding around drawers, French feet with valanced skirt, circa 1785-1800. Feet are carved from one piece of wood. Original locks and escutcheons, one back plate replaced, repair to left front foot.
40" wide x 38" tall x 21" deep at its deepest.

$2800

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Paint decorated cupboard, 1840, in red over black, doors mortised and pinned, square nailed, wonderful wide boards, original hinges, replaced knobs. Clean interior, never painted. Ex collection Anita Gold.
39 1/2" wide x 19 1/2" deep x 64" tall.

$2850

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19th century pin-top table with finished top and base in old blue paint, turned legs pegged into apron, dovetailed drawers. Pins replaced.
53 1/2" wide x 34 1/4" deep x 28 1/2" tall.

$950

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English pine corner cupboard, circa 1820, with 16 lights, nicely shaped shelves and cornice, square-nailed.
80" tall x 43" wide including cornice, takes a 29" corner.

$2850

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Hanging cupboard in original paint decoration, Pennsylvania, circa 1830, with lock and key. Excellent condition.
37" wide x 26 1/2" tall x 12 1/4" deep.

$865

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Windsor youth chair, circa 1830, in original apple green/sage green paint with black pin-striping, excellent condition with no repairs or restoration.
34" tall x 16" deep x 15" wide, 22 1/2" to seat.

$395

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Pennsylvania lift-top two-drawer blanket chest, circa 1800. Refinished poplar, square nailed, dovetailed drawers, original hinges (tight), bootjack ends, clean.
44 3/4" x 40 1/4" x 18".

$950

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Small Pennsylvania cupboard, circa 1850, original dove grey paint, hand chamfered plate grooves, shoe feet, square-nailed, two-board back. Great size.
33" wide x 72" tall x 13" deep.

$1350

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Chippendale country armchair, 1760-90, Connecticut or New Hampshire. Original red paint, replaced rush seat, pierced splat, shaped arms ending in ram's horn, block and turned front legs, wonderful bulbous turnings on front stretcher, chamfered posts, curving crest rail with projecting ears.

38 3/4" in height, 26" wide at widest point; seat is 22" across the front, 16" across the back, and 16" high.
Retains original height.

$945

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Plank seat half spindle settee, circa 1840-60, Pennsylvania, original yellow paint. 78" long x 24" deep. Excellent original condition.

$1495

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Old Hickory settee and rocker, comfortable for a good summer evening, circa 1930. Stamped "Old Hickory, Martinsville, Indiana." Splint seats and backs are replaced. Both are 36" high x 23" deep x 15" seat height. Settee is 48" wide, rocker is 24" wide.

$1395 for both

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Thumb back Windsor side chair, circa 1810, old green paint over original apple green. 33" high, seat 16 1/4" high, seat 15 3/8" wide x 14" deep. Great condition, unusual form.

$645

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Birch one-drawer stand in original red wash with flame birch drawer, circa 1840. Wonderful tulip and ball turned legs, original cut glass and brass knob. 28 1/2" tall x 18" wide x 17 1/2" deep.

$745

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