American antiques and antique furniture, silver, glass, paintings, American folk art Nathan Liverant and Son Antiques has been actively dealing in 18th and 19th Century American furniture, paintings, silver, glass and related accessories since 1920
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Woman in black with a blue book. Attributed to the artist, “J.S.E. pt” for James Sanford Ellsworth (1802-1874), painter. Watercolor on paper Original frame of mahogany veneer on eastern white pine secondary wood. Inscription on reverse reads
Pair of portraits with a woman in blue and a man with nearly shoulder length hair. By the artist, “J.S.E. pt” for James Sanford Ellsworth (1802-1874), painter. Watercolor on paper. Inscribed on the reverse notes about James Ellsworth and old family labels from the Armstrongs of Hartford, Connecticut. Original frames of mahogany veneer on eastern white pine secondary wood.
A rare and important group six portraits of the Atkins Family of Plainfield, Massachusetts, 1840 - 1850. Signed by the artist, “J.S.E. pt” for James Sanford Ellsworth (1802-1874), painter. Watercolor on paper Original frames of mahogany veneer on eastern white pine secondary wood. Dimensions: double portrait outside dimensions - 4 1/2” x 7 1/4”, single portraits outside dimensions - 4 1/2” x 4” SORRY, THESE PORTRAITS HAVE BEEN SOLD.
Portrait of the Schooner Adeline Townsend of Forked River, New Jersey Signed by the artist lower right - “Wm. Hare, pinxt” - for William Hare (1815-1865) Oil on Canvas 1820 - 1845 Retaining the original molded pine and gilt decorated frame. In fine condition with minor repair to a puncture hole approx. 1/2” in diameter.
Portrait of a Sea Captain holding a telescope and with a whaling scene in the background. Singed and dated on the reverse by Isaac Sheffield (1793 - 1845) of New London, Connecticut. Dated on the reverse 1833. Oil on Tulip Poplar Panel Replaced period molded pine and gilt frame. Dimensions: panel size - 30” x 24 1/2”, outside of frame - 36 1/2” x 31”
A rare and important Dressed Miniature Portrait showing a Woman in a White Dress, with a Watercolor on Ivory showing a Classical Woman fishing on the reverse. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD. Attributed to Mary Way (1769-1833) of New London, Connecticut and New York City. Dressed Miniature featuring watercolor on paper and silk fabric, with a watercolor on ivory Classical scene on the reverse with eglomese decorated glass matte. Both held in the original oval gold frame with the original beveled glass front and back. Dimensions: outside - 3 1/8” x 2 1/2” THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.
An important Classical birdseye maple veneer sewing box featuring a history of ownership by Maria Gansevoort Melville (b.1791), the mother of the author Herman Melville (1819-1891). New England, probably Boston or Coastal Massachusetts. Dated October 1814. Birdseye maple veneer on pine, figured maple cross banding, mahogany or walnut inlaid stringing with a mahogany, leather and bone interior. The secondary wood is pine throughout. Dimensions: height - 5 1/2”, width - 14 1/4”, depth - 10 1/4”
A miniature Classical mahogany chest of drawers featuring gilt brass hardware and an inscription of “S.L. Torrey, June 1830.” Massachusetts, possibly Worcester area, 1825 - 1835. Mahogany with eastern white pine secondary wood. Dimensions: height - 11”, width of top - 11 3/4”, depth of top - 6 1/2”
Assembled set of nine Queen Anne walnut side chairs featuring balloon seats and cabriole legs. Boston, Massachusetts 1745-1770. In fine condition with excellent color and patina. Various minor repairs and a few replaced knee returns. THESE CHAIRS HAVE BEEN SOLD.
Matched set of five Chippendale walnut dinning chairs with “owl eye” splats. Massachusetts, 1750-1780. Original construction. Reupholstered in Russia leather.
Pair of Gouache on paper paintings of Naples Bay with Mount Vesuvius erupting in the background. English or American, 1845-1870. In fine condition showing normal wear and age throughout. Retaining the original molded and gilt wood frames.
Queen Anne maple blanket chest over three drawers. Base with cyma scrolled apron. Chest retains the original red wash surface and color. Signed on reverse by Abijah Chapin, AD, 1766. Probably Connecticut origin or Connecticut River Valley. Most original Queen Anne brass handles

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