Olde Hope Antiques » Furniture

New England ‘Dotted’ Chest

editor — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:24:24 +0000

Retains the original red and black, dot and squiggle decoration on a yellow ground. Mold base with two iron handles and an interior till with drawer.

Apothecary Chest with Folding Table

editor — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:26:03 +0000

Occasionally a unique form surfaces within a relatively common form of furniture. Such is the case with this apothecary cabinet, the only one we have seen with an original attached convertible table. One can imagine the druggist lowering the table to create his concoctions off to the left side.
It has been a favorite piece of ours since we first laid eyes on it just to the right of Helaine and Burt Fendelman’s kitchen door.

Decorated Dressing Table

editor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:00:08 +0000

There is an eloquent simplicity to this dressing table accented with minimal stenciled decoration.

Six Board Chest

editor — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:16:04 +0000

Dower Chest “Embroidery Artist”

editor — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:56:50 +0000

One of a large group of chests coined the ‘Emboidery Artist’ noted for the large hearts with stylized wrigglework border, lacy vines & flowers along with ornate script . The patterns of the vines and tendrils appear like the needlework of the period hence the above name was assigned to an unidentified maker. This chest was made for “Elisabeth Beinhauer” in 1797.