Armoire
Louis XVI mahogany armoire, 3 paneled doors, paneled sides, reeded decorations down the front sides, molded crown, shelved interior, turned feet, Trinidad, c. 1800, est. value $3,000-$4,000
Philip Sturm, author and expert on West Indian antique furniture, has gathered an impressive array of furniture for the 2012 auction. About a dozen are in the live auction, but the rest will be in the silent auction. These will include larger, highly collectible pieces as well as smaller items.
Louis XVI mahogany armoire, 3 paneled doors, paneled sides, reeded decorations down the front sides, molded crown, shelved interior, turned feet, Trinidad, c. 1800, est. value $3,000-$4,000
Mahogany butler's tray, on turned, collapsible X-framed stand, tray has carved backsplash and handles, Trinidad, est. value $1,000-$1,500
Mahogany wagonette with turned supports, legs and finials, 3 shelves, middle shelf with 2 drawers, carved back, scroll and leaf motif, Trinidad, c. 1850 and later, est. value $1,500-$1,750
Round mahogany center table with apron, on turned and carved pedestal on shaped quadruple platform, four carved paw feet, Trinidad, c. 1840, est. value $3,500-$4,500
Mahogany and mahogany-veneered plantation sideboard, carved and shaped front legs with leaf motifs, 5 drawers with wooden knobs, turned drop finials and carved brackets, shaped bottom shelf and shaped, carved leaf and scrolled design on backsplash, Trinidad, 1840, est. value $6,500-$8,500
Mahogany commode with porcelain bowl and cover, top opens with arm rests, shaped Bombay front, turned legs, Edwardian, Trinidad, c. 1910, est. value $550-$650
Mahogany and caned rocking chair, reversed scrolled arms, caned seat and splat, shaped crest with cabriole legs ending with paw toes, Barbados, c. 1880, est. value $1,500-$1,750
Cedar blanket/clothes chest, raised diamond decorations on front, bracket feet, Trinidad/Bermuda?, c. 1880, est. value $1,200-$1,500
Round mahogany center table with apron, on turned and carved pedestal on shaped quadruple platform, four carved paw feet, Trinidad, c. 1840, est. value $3,500-$4,500
Rare French Creole double-size stump post bed, carved and turned posts, elaborately carved and incised headboard with pierced and carved crest and carved appliqués, Trinidad, c 1850, est. value $6,500-$7,500
Sewing box, mahogany with inlaid decorations in ebony and satinwood, 4 splayed legs, top opens, secret drawer, made in Trinidad by Kacals, c. 1900-10, est. value $650-$750
Square mahogany occasional table, turned and splayed legs, bottom shelf, St. Thomas, c. 1910, est. value $550-$650
Sheraton mahogany cabinet, 2 doors, 1 drawer, veneered and inlaid with mahogany, ebony and satinwood, fine urn design on doors, silver-plated escutcheons, shelved interior, bracket feet, English, c. 1800, est. value $1,800-$2,500
Art Deco round table, mahogany, cross stretcher, hoof feet, 24" h x 24" diam, Trinidad, c. 1930s, est. value $350-$450 (Note: there is a similar, but slightly smaller, table in the silent auction as well.)
Art Deco round table, mahogany, cross stretcher, hoof feet, 20" h x 23" diam, Trinidad, c. 1930s, est. value $350-$450 (Note: there is another slightly taller table.)
Antique Persian carpet, wool, central design in red with cream, brown and blues, early 20th century, 86" x 63"
Antique Persian carpet, wool, central design in dark blue, floral patterns, multi-colors, early 20th century, 84" x 52"
Sheraton Revival single chair, mahogany with satinwood inlaid decorations, splayed back, turned legs with stretcher, English, c. 1900, set. value $200-$250
Set of 6 Sheraton chairs, 4 singles, 1 matching armchair, 1 similar armchair, carved back splats, shaped crests, straight legs, drop-in tapestry-covered seats, American, c. 1780-1800, est. value $1,800-$2,200
Triangular/circular occasional table, rosewood with stained wood, satinwood and ivory inlays, cabriole legs, porcelain casters, inlaid bottom shelf, Sheraton-Revival, English, c. 1890-1900, set. value $750-$1,000
Cedar pie safe, 2 drawers, 2 cupboards, netting on doors, sides and rounded breadbox top, 56" x 30" x 15-1/2", Trinidad, c. 1900, est. value $1,200-$1,500
