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Interesting oak lock box with secret compartment Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes: Pre 1800 item# 1018234 (stock# 2721)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $75.00
Hand made oak safe box. An early either 17th or 18th century box with fittings for paper and stationery storage as well as a secret compartment. Although somewhat crudely or roughly made(the hasp was added later)the style etc assures us this is very early. 15" X 10" X7 1/2". Rather roughly made, and with nicely patinated wood box.

17th or 18th century oak cellarette Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Furniture: English: Early: Pre 1800 item# 1018233 (stock# 3409)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $640.00
A solid oak cellarette with diamond carved frontispiece and interior with sectioned areas for the storage of your favorite vintage wines. Standing on squared legs, the stand possibly a later replacement. 30" X 20" X 16 1/2"

American Empire clock Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks: Pre 1837 VR item# 1018232 (stock# 2716)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $700.00
An American shelf clock labeled "Mitchell & Atkins" of Bristol, Ct., dating about 1830-1840. Has original wooden clockworks, but weights are lacking. The reverse painting, like most of this era, was scraped off except for the border, and now replaced by the glued-in print you see. An interesting case, with a carved gilt eagle crest, finials and paw feet. All-in-all a desirable case with original clockworks whose reverse painting needs restoration. Call for more details and informa ...click for details

Still life oil on canvas by Antouin Hudecek Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1940 item# 1018227 (stock# 8237)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $3,800.00
Antouin Hudecek, a Czechoslovakian, lived 1872-1941. This full use of the artist's palette makes for a lively still life. The style typical of this well-listed artist. 39" X 31".

Horses an oil on board by outsider artist Purvis Young Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Pre 1980 item# 1018224 (stock# 8168)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $3,200.00
Purvis Young (B. 1943) has been called the "one of the best- if not the best- pure painters of the 20th century," He was discovered by the art community of "Good Bread Alley", the economically depressed section of Miami known as Overtown. Here he painted on the walls of Goodbread Alley in the ghetto, working with found objects, plywood boards, upholstery fabric, curtains, poster board and house paint. He often sketches in cast-off books, painting directly over the printed wo ...click for details

Sailboats, an oil on board by Elisha Wetherill Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Pre 1920 item# 1018221 (stock# 7926)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $2,200.00
An oil on board attributed to Philadelphia born artist Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill (1874-1929) of sailboats by the shore. Wetherill led the impressionist movement in the United States, studying under Thomas Anschutz (1851-1912)and, in Paris, under James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) and Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921). He attended the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Much of Wetherill's painting and etching work included portraits, landscapes, and seascapes, and ...click for details

French ebonized wall clock Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1900 item# 1018212 (stock# 7824)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 2200
A handsome French made wall clock with a reverse painted glass dial and brass inlay decorated surround, striking the hours and half hours. The clock is late 19th century. The dial restored.

Two Edwardian era solid oak trays Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1920 item# 1017228 (stock# 2216)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $225.00
Two hand made Edwardian oak trays. One 27" X 19" ; the other 21" X 15". Priced for both.

Snow White and her seven dwarfs Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American: Pre 1950 item# 1017227 (stock# 2213)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $1,250.00
Vintage terra cotta figures of Snow White and her seven dwarfs, all painted. Most of the original paint is with these figures, some restoration of paint. One dwarf has been repaired. The flag was added by the last patriotic owner.

" Extraordinary trotting match against time" Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Pre 1900 item# 1017207 (stock# 2220)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $450.00
A hand colored print published in 1839 by J. F. Herring,in a plain gold leaf frame. Engraved by Charles Hunt. Outside frame measures 28" X 36". Some water stains at the bottom of the mat and frame.

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