WHA Shaker 2015 Catalog by Willis Henry

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SHAKER AUCTION 2015 of several collections

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1 | SPIT BOX Maple and pine, light yellow tinted varnish finish, three fingers, round head copper tacks on top rim and bottom circumference, excellent condition, 4” h, 11 1/2” dia, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

2 | DRYING RACK Pine, original natural finish, two rectangular pine bars, and three vertical posts with lambs tongue carving, pegged and mortised, carved pine feet with posts through mortised and splined, 39” h, 76” l. Note: A rare sculptural form, c. 1840-1850, probably Mt. Lebanon, NY.

3 | BLANKET Wool, hand woven, blue and white checkered pattern, hand sewn hem, initialed “B” in blue, c. 1830-1840, very fine condition, 78” x 66” (with 33” loom width).

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4 | OVAL CARRIER Pine and maple, original orange painted finish, very finely shaped fixed hoop handle attached with five copper head tacks on both sides, two fingers, c. 18301840, found near Enfield, NH, 2 1/4” h (to rim), 6” h (to top of handle), 10 3/4” l, 8” d,. Note: This rare Shaker pumpkin color was one of Ed Clerk’s favorite painted finishes.

5 | WASH STAND Pine and birch, original yellow and red stained finish, tall back with gently sloping sides, interior with left hand corner shelf, and carved and cutout circle for wash bowl, squared legs with midway storage shelf over finely turned and tapered legs, with label “Shaker washstand from Canterbury, N.H. Colony”, 37 1/2” h, 33 1/4” w, 16” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection). WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS, INC

6 | ARMCHAIR Maple, original high ochre stained varnish finish, four shaped slats, curvilinear arms terminating with flattened mushroom tenon caps, original woven rush seat, Second Family Chair Factory, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1930, 19” seat h, 45” overall h, (ex. Don Emerich collection). Note: A very fine example of a rare form from the workshop of Sister Lillian Barlow and Brother William H. Perkins.

7 | WORK BASKET Black ash splint, heavy single wrapped rim, carved side handles, round to square form with three inserted carved skids on the bottom raising the basket 1/2” to 1” off the floor, probably used in the laundry, 9 1/2” h, 27” dia.

8 | OVAL BOX Maple, pine and cherry, original chrome yellow painted finish, three fingers, lid is cherry wood, small age line around left side of lid rim, small copper tacks, 1 3/4” h, 4 1/2” l.

9 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark forest green painted finish, two fingers, small copper tacks, painted green on the bottom, good patina, great wear on rim lid where a Shaker would grasp it to open, and the box is air tight, carved initials under lid “JW”, 1 3/8” h, 5 7/8” l. Note: A rare low profile Shaker oval box with only two fingers.

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10 | WORK TABLE Walnut, original darkened red stain, single dovetailed drawer with small leather stops on the back, finely turned hardwood pull in ebony finish, square to turned and tapered legs, overall very good condition with a few minor blemishes, labeled inside “pictured (No. 23) ‘The Shakers’ Hartford Cerebral Palsy Assoc. Publication”, also see “similar to one on page 244 The Book of Shaker Furniture, Kassay”, and on page 331 The Complete Book of Shaker Furniture, Rieman and Burks”...” The table is either Union Village Ohio or Pleasant Hill, Ky.”, and a small older label “Walnut Shaker table from Lebanon, Ohio”, 28 1/2” h, 32” w, 25 1/2” d (top), (ex. Charles Muller collection; ex. Ed Clerk collection).

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11 | WORK BOX Figured birch and pine, original red stained varnish finish, overhung lipped rim (not applied, each side was cut with the rim intact), very fine dovetailed construction, interior fashioned with a till container at one end, possibly a Sister’s box used for sewing utensils, c. 1840, 5” h, 14 1/2” l, 7” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

12 | SMALL WORK STAND Pine, original pumpkin red/orange stained finish, single drawer, dovetailed, single cherry turned pull, double pegged skirt to legs, classic tapered and turned legs, Enfield, CT, c. 1830, stamp signed under drawer “G.C. Jones”, purchased by Ed Clerk from Hazel Hayes, 27” h, 16” sq, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

13 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original light lime green painted finish, three fingers, good overall patina, c. 1840, cinnamon fragrance inside, 2 3/4” h, 5 3/4” l.

14 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original cherry red painted finish, four fingers, good patina, medicinal herbs fragrance inside, 4 1/4” h, 11 1/8” l.

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15 | ROCKING CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, traces of red with old refinish, tall elegant finials, four tiger maple graduated slats, rush seat, tiger maple rockers fixed to the stiles with bolts, flat curvilinear arms with large mushroom caps, right finial restored, Enfield, CT, c. 1820, stamped “9” on top of left mushroom cap, some minor repairs at rockers, 16” seat h, 45” overall h. Note: Very early form, and number “9” probably refers to the community room number.

16 | POPLARWARE BOX Trimmed in kid leather, tied with yellow silk ribbons, yellow silk lined interior with a separate pink silk tomato pincushion, stamped on bottom “Sabbathday Lake Shakers, Maine trademark”, 2” h, 3 5/8” sq. Provenance: With gift card “Made by Sister Eva Libby of Sabbath Day Lake Shaker Community”, “Gift to Mrs. Helen Amanat, Gift from A. Hayward Benning, Niskayuna”. Note: Probably a gift to Hayward from Edward and Faith Andrews.

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17 | BOTTLE CARRIER Walnut, original natural finish, finely dovetailed rectangular form, sectioned to hold 28 small bottles, raised middle board with carved hole for carrying, 3 3/4” h, 12” l, 7 1/2” w. Note: A few sections have carved notches, possibly to help retrieve slippery bottles.

18 | RARE FOLDING LADDER Walnut, original varnish finish, on both sides are three matching shaped steps mortised through the vertical sides at the top and bottom steps, and thumbnail molded on the inside corners of the vertical sides, c. 18301840, 35” h, 20” width (base), 31” depth. Note: A rare architectural form of step ladder that folds for storage, probably used by Sisters to reach the top of tall cupboards.

19 | CHILD’S SIDE CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, three slats, red and green stripe taped seat, tilt chair (missing tilters), Mt. Lebanon, NY community chair, c. 1820-1830, 10 1/2” seat h, 27 1/4” overall h.

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20 | RARE SPIRIT LEAF GIFT MESSAGE Blue ink on paper, painted green on one side and natural white on opposite, “A Word of Love and blessing from Abraham of Old, the Father of the Faithful To Eliza Sharp, June 12th, 1844”, by Polly Ann Reed, (1818-1881), Shaker Sister, Visionist and Artist, New Lebanon, N.Y., c. 1844, slight creasing, two small dents at bottom left edge under stars, otherwise very good condition, 6 3/4” l, 3 3/4” w. Note: Other similar leaf cutouts dated June 12, 1844 are listed in Daniel W. Patterson Gift Drawing and Gift Song, 1983, United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Maine, see pages 82 and 83.

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21 | RARE SPIRIT CARD Blue ink on white paper, double sided, “A card of love and notice from blessed Mother Ann, to Eliza Sharp. January 25th 1843” on one side, and on the opposite side “A card of Love and Notice from the Holy Saviour to Eliza Sharp. January 25th 1843”, by Sarah Bates, Mount Lebanon, NY, ending in “Jesus Christ and Mother Ann forever evermore, Amen.” fold line in the middle, soft edges but crisp paper, slight fox spot, overall very good condition, 5” x 7 7/8”.

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22 | RARE SMALL SPIRITUAL BOOKLET Aqua green colored cover, with the edges of the pages and the inside covers tinted chrome yellow, and blue ink on white paper, “A Farewell Word or Parting notice from our Heavenly Parents to Eliza Sharp January 7th 1842.”, with words from Father James, Mother Ann, Father William, Elder Sister Olive, Mother Lucy, “And says Father Joseph I have a present too; it is a Cluster of Fine Grapes and a Box of Raisins: this I present to Eliza Mother’s dutiful child with my love and blessing says Father Joseph”, 28 pgs, excellent condition, 2 7/8” sq. See Addendum for full copy

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23 | RARE SPIRITUAL “COPY OF A ROLL” Comprising 13 pgs, pink cover with woven binding and thin pages, some chipping to outer pages of cover, pages moderately toned with some minor foxing, “A Copy of a Roll written by Mother Ann, and brought by Father William for her faithful and beloved child Luther. Read by a Holy Angel and copied May 10th 1841.”, with words from Father William and Mother Ann Lee, “Now receive ye this roll that I have written and unto you with any everlasting love and blessing and let it be a comfort and strength unto thee while on thy journey thro time.”, very good condition, 6 1/2” x 4 1/4”.

See Addendum for all pages

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24 | RARE SPIRITUAL “COPY OF A LITTLE ROLL” Three pages, written on P&S embossed paper folded to make a booklet and folded in half, minor toning with soft edges and some small fold separations, “...brought by Eldress Ruth and given to Elder Sister Eliza Sharp Sabbath Morn December 13th ‘57.”, very good condition, 8” x 10” (folded).

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25 | RARE SPIRIT COMMUNICATION, “Lovely Vineyard” “from Blessed Mother Ann to her Faithful Child, Eliza Sharp” of three pages, written on P&S embossed paper and Turkey Mill watermark, folded to make a booklet and with sixfold, minor toning and foxing with soft edges and some small fold separations, “O my little one, my well beloved; a shield, a helmet & sword did I give unto thee when I sent thee forth, to enable thee to go forth conquring & to conquer.” [sic] Dated June 1st, 1853, very good condition, 8” x 10”.

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26 | SHAKER EPHEMERA Collection of four pieces: two fully filled out Chantauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (1888-89 and 1889-90) tests taken by Sister Anna Dodgson of Mt. Lebanon, NY (the community teacher after Sister Polly Reed), minor toning and some fold separations along outer and inner edges, three small pieces missing along lower central fold, 10 1/2” x 7 3/4” (folded); a short poem about meeting department Shakers in Heaven, written on a Mt. Lebanon Road Warrant in pencil, one stanza consisting of nine lines, author unknown, Road Warrant signed “Orin Haskins”, paper toned and a few small tears along edges (less than 1/2”), 3” x 8”; and an unused Shaker printed “Reward of Merit” titled “Honorable Testimony” for use in writing exercises, moderately toned, 3” x 5”. See Addendum for more pages

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27 | RARE SPIRIT POEM “From Mother Lucy to Eliza Sharp March 27th 1867” on two sides of a single page, soft corners with minor toning along edges, minor tear on right edge, one hole on top edge possibly from a thumbtack, poem consists of four stanzas with eight lines in each, 8” x 5”.

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28 | HANDWRITTEN NOTES BY SHAKERS Four notes involving other Shakers and Worldly People, short note authored by an unidentified “Sister” to another Shaker about a meeting led by “El. P” and mentioning Paul Kingston, Elder ?’s “confidential aide-de-camp”, saying that Paul “...is living the old way, we should judge, having his 6th Baby”, a postscript infers the receiver will burn the note after reading; a note on Shakers’ Medicine Department Mount Lebanon, N.Y. letterhead, dated June 16 1884, and authored by H. Clough to Br. Benjamin about a Brother J. Hallock who has been limping but “...forgets to limp occasionally when he is not walking the door-yard”, later mentioning goods shipped from Bridgeport, CT and other goings-on; a note written on the back of a Genuine Shaker Dried Sweet Corn Sears & Stone advertisement, dated Jan 7 1884, authored by Brother James to Brother B. mentioning Tom Gamble, a lawyer for Elder Peter, mentioning a legal matter involving $10,000 and being upset with the other party; and a letter from M. Catherine Allen of Fancy Goods Antiques in Mt. Lebanon, NY to a Mr. Rosenthall of Pittsfield, MA regarding the sale of small pieces of fabric, dated January 3, 1919, 9 1/4” x 5 1/2”; all in very good condition, with soft edges and strong folds.

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29 | 19TH C. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SISTER AND BROTHER Dated March 17th 1875, and written on Carson’s Congress stamped paper, between Sister Eliza Sharp of Mt. Lebanon and Brother D.A. Buckingham of Watervliet, NY, folded in half and with further tri-fold, minor toning along edges, some small fold separations along outer and inside edges, Brother Buckingham is commenting on Sister Sharp’s “instructive Testimony of faith and good works”, and mentions that they “...will ever continue to lift every truly humble and penitent soul out of nature’s loss, who are willing to embrace and walk in simple obedience thereto.”, very good condition, 9 3/4” x 7 3/4” (folded). See Addendum for more pages

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31 | RARE SMALL MEDICINAL SIEVE Maple, original natural finish and patina, very fine hand sewn silk screen intricately pieced, three-fingered side construction with small copper tacks, round tag on side reads “1830”, 2” h, 3 1/2” dia. Note: This is a very fine sieve with rare finger construction in exceptional condition.

32 | SMALL MORTAR AND PESTLE Burl maple, original natural finish and patina, footed, maple pestle with three scribe lines at the thickest part of the shaft, c. 1830-1840, probably used with herbs for the Shaker medicine industry, 3” h x 3 1/2” w mortar, 4” l pestle.

30 | TRIPOD STAND Cherry, original varnish finish, round top slightly beveled, rectangular chamfered cleat, inset screws appear to be unmoved, a smaller oak cleat added by the Shakers to give extra height is attached with screws to the rectangular cleat, it is pegged into the top of the shaft, which is finely turned and terminating in three exceptionally shaped snake legs, with the original cast steel plate secured with original screws, very fine condition, 24 1/4” h, 14 5/8” dia, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection). Note: This is a classic Shaker tripod stand in the original finish. The second small Shaker cleat adds an inch to the overall height.

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33 | ARMCHAIR Maple, original dark varnished walnut stained finish, acorn finials, four slats, curvilinear arms with mushrooms, original wide red and black taped seat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, early production chair from Brother Wagan’s Chair Factory, c. 1880, 15” seat h, 41” overall h.

34 | SHAKER EPHEMERA Collection of six pieces of ephemera: Booklet “The Lebanon Shakers 1780-1929: An Unfamiliar Chapter in American History and A Possible Future Development”, 5 pgs, 8” x 6”; “The Shaker Vegetable Remedy...Price 30 Cents Per Package. Prepared by the Society of Shakers...D. C. Brainard, Mount Lebanon, Col. Co., N.Y.”, 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; “Table Monitor.”, “Gather Up the Fragments That Remain, That Nothing Be Lost.”, 9” x 7”; “A Letter of Information to Persons Desirous of Becoming Members of the Order of Shakers.” on one side, and “Works on the Shakers, or United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing” on the other, 6 9/16” x 4”, along with “The Shaker.”, 6 9/16” x 3 7/8”, both “Progressive Library and Spiritual Institution, Southampton Row, London”; Booklet “Translated.” by Elder Giles B. Avery, Mount Lebanon, N.Y. 1890, account of funeral service at Watervliet, NY, Dec. 30, 1890, 34 pgs, 9 1/8” x 5 7/8”; “Advent of the Christ in Man and Woman.”, by Henry G. Blinn, published in E. Canterbury, N.H., Aug. 1896, 16 pgs including the back, 9 1/8” x 5 3/4”.

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35 | SISTER’S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and ash, old cranberry red painted finish, bulbous finials with central scribe lines, three arched slats, original stripe tape seat in blue, red, green and mottled white, carved oak rockers, pegged into stiles, some minor repairs, Alfred or Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 18201840, 12” seat h, 35” overall h. Note: This lot includes a cotton cloth remnant of “Shaker Mills Flour Sack, New Gloucester, Maine”, (used as stuffing for the seat).

36 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original green painted finish, four fingers facing right to left, secured with symmetrically nailed copper tacks, c. 1820-1830, Sabbathday Lake or Alfred, ME, normal in-use wear, small identification tag under lid “115”, 4” h, 10” w, 7 3/8” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

37 | ADD-ON DOUBLE STACKING FILE SHELF Pine and cherry, original varnish finish, dovetailed case, four vertical inset panel sliding doors, five interior shelves, a rare and possibly unique piece, c. 1850-1860, overall good condition, 14 1/2” h, 19 3/4” w, 9 1/2” d. Note: Constructed so that two Shakers, probably Trustees, sitting across from each other could use the file at the same time.

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38 | CARRIER Poplar, original dry finish, thin stock, canted sides are dovetailed, slight extended base, fixed with symmetrically placed square head nails, cut out shaped handles at ends, 9 1/4” h, 22” l, 15 1/2” d.

39 | KINDLING BASKET Black ash splint, with lengthwise carved hoop handle, lined with mattress ticking and used to carry and store kindling for stoves, “1” in black paint probably indicates a room number, (breaks and some splint loss on bottom), “X” carved on top of handle, old tag at handle reads “Basket made and used by Shakers of Canterbury, N.H.”, c. 1830-1840, 18 1/2” h (to top of handle), 20” l, 16” d.

40 | RARE WASH STAND / BLANKET BOX Pine, refinished (originally painted chrome yellow), top with shaped sides, raised front and backsplash, circular cutout for wash bowl, and a corner shelf on left side, above an inset panel door with applied molding, door is through mortised and double diagonal pegged, paneled ends with applied molding, all on a turned leg, with unique pine attached blanket box with single breadboard lid (25 1/2” h, 27 3/4” l, 20 1/2” d), supported on turned legs, (originally painted red on interior), chamfered interior corner extensions develop into the turned feet, finely dovetailed construction on right side of blanket box, Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1840, 32” h (wash stand), 51 1/2” l (overall), 21” d.

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41 | SIDE CHAIR Birch, traces of original red stain finish with natural varnish, three graduated slats, exceptionally turned flame shaped finials, early woven caned seat, marked “10” (room number) on top of front right stile, original tilters, overall very good condition (one tilter is loose), Enfield, NH, c. 1830-1840, 16” seat h, 41” overall h, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

42 | RARE ROUND BOX Pine and maple, original bright red bittersweet painted finish, single lap secured with 12 copper head tacks pinned in a straight line, three copper tacks secure the rim lap, the bottom is painted red, excellent condition, Enfield, NH, c. 1850, faint pencil inscription under lid, believed to have been made by Elder Joseph Johnson (1781-1852) Enfield, N.H., (see Shaker Design, June Sprigg, pg. 111, #55, for a signed round box with the same dimensions and color), 3 3/4” h, 6” w, (ex. Don Emerich collection). Note: This is one of the finest boxes of this rare style.

43 | THREE MAPLE SYRUP PAILS Pine, original yellow painted finish, two steel hoops with shaped ends, diamond shaped steel hangers, stamped on bottom “NF Shakers, Enfield, N.H.”, c. 1860-1880, 9” h, 12” w (at top of pail).

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44 | STORAGE BOX Pine, original light brown stained finish, lift lid with finely shaped and molded side cleats, symmetrically nailed, original twisted wire hinges, original lock and key, finely dovetailed case, c. 1830-1840, 5” h, 14 3/4” w, 9 3/4” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

45 | SET OF SIX SIDE CHAIRS Mixed woods, birch, maple and cherry, three slats, original finishes, three in red stain, two chairs had tilters (missing), all with early rush seats, one chair is initialed “R.S.” on back of top slat, deaccessioned from a Massachusetts Historical Museum, Harvard, MA and Canterbury, NH, c. 1830-1840, 16” to 17” seat h, 39 1/2” to 40 1/2” overall h.

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46 | CARRIER Maple and pine, original chrome yellow painted finish, fixed carved handle with five copper nails on each side, three fingers, c. 1830-1840, 3 3/8” h (to top of rim), 7” h (to top of handle), excellent overall condition and patina, 11 1/4” l, 7 1/2” w.

47 | PAIL Oak, old gray wash finish, two heavy iron bands riveted, tall extended ears with early handmade rope handle, originally a water pail, and reused as a corn carrier, marked “CORN” on side, c. 1820-1840, 11” h (to top of ear), 10” dia.

48 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original dark olive green painted finish, three fingers, bottom is painted in original green, signed in ink under lid “Rowina Allen and Hannah C. Newell” (?), and “8 5-7” in yellow chalk, purchased from Hazel Hayes in 1975, Enfield, CT, c. 1830, 3 1/2” h, 8 3/4” l. Note: Along with Ed Clerk, Hazel Hayes of Somers, CT, was one of the most respected Shaker antique dealers of the 1950’s-1990’s.

49 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original dark gray/green painted finish, three fingers, small copper tacks, purchased from Hazel Hayes in 1976, probably Enfield, CT, c. 1830-1840, 2” h, 5 1/8” l.

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50 | STANDING BONNET MOLD Maple, original natural finish, cylindrical shaped wood mold with scribe lines, fixed to a rectangular shaft with lambs tongue chamfering, supported on an “X” base, split to one foot with 19th c. Shaker nailed repair, a rare form, possibly New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840, 35” h, 13” l (mold).

53 | MINISTRY FOOTWARMER Cherry wood, original blue painted finish, small symmetrically drilled pattern of holes on five sides in diamond shapes, heavy wrought wire bail handle, sliding front vertical door, dovetailed construction, Harvard/Shirley, MA, 6 3/4” h, 11” h (to top of handle), 12 1/4” l.

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51 | SISTER’S BONNET & RARE BONNET CRIMPER Woven poplar, light and dark strips, paper labeled “9” inside back, very fine condition, probably Enfield, CT, c. 1880, 5 3/4” h, 9” l, (ex. Hazel Hayes). Tiger maple and cut steel, original varnish finish, very finely carved “L” shaped hand tool used by the Sister’s in shaping the backs of poplarware bonnets, purchased from Hazel Hayes mid 1970’s, 5” l, 1” w. Note: The steel plate is fashioned to fit the toe end of the slightly curving base. A rare sculptural piece of tiger maple, probably made at the Enfield, CT community.

52 | RARE SMALL SISTER’S HUMILITY MIRROR Pine, original very light red tinted varnish, original silvered glass, lightly beveled frame, splined on the diagonal on each corner, pine backboard with four original iron tacks, original brass staple at top with crimson red ribbon hanger, purchased from Hazel Hayes in the 1970’s and described to her as a “Humility Mirror” as told to her by the Shakers, Enfield, CT, c. 1850, 5 3/4” sq.

55 | CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, original yellow stained finish, stained interior, cornice molding over single double panel door, with turned walnut pull, open interior with space for larger objects as hats or bonnets, over a horizontal molding, over two by two flanking, lipped and dovetailed drawers, over four full-length graduated drawers, over a cutout swag base, half-round vertical thumbnail molding serving both sides down the front of the cabinet, 6’ 11” h, 39 1/2” w, 21” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection). Provenance: Written “Purchased in 1946 from Hancock Shaker Village by Mrs. Elizabeth Morford of Houston, Texas. 1984 purchased from Mrs. Morford’s estate by Mrs. Elsa Kaim and sold to Robert Kinnaman, dealer.”

54 | CHILD’S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, original green tape seat, three slats, acorn finials, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, Mt. Lebanon production chair, “1” stamped on back of top slat, “Shakers Trademark” decal on back of bottom slat, very fine condition, 12 1/2” seat h, 28 1/2” overall h.

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56 | STONEWARE KETCHUP CONTAINER AND BROOM Glazed white and light brown handled jug, with blue stencil lettering “Shaker Brand Ketchup. E.D. Pettengill Co. Portland, Me.”, 13 1/2” h, 9” dia; Broom, turned oak handle, nailed metal binder, cotton stitched, separate shaped wire hanger, 55 1/2” l.

57 | BUTTER BELL Maple, original dark patinated finish, small turned handle with turned ball top, and terminating in a bell shaped butter mold at the base, three small holes on top for helping to extract butter, (a single scribe line is at the median of the ball handle), 3 1/4” h, 1 1/2” dia.

58 | ROLLING PIN Maple, original natural finish, turned as one piece, including handles, 3 3/4” dia, 32 1/2” l. Note: The largest community rolling pin we have ever sold. Found in Harvard, MA, c. 1850.

59 | THREE PESTLES AND THREE ROLLERS Maple, original natural finish, turned handles with small knob tops, median scribe lines, round curved bases with concentric circular grooves, 6 1/2” h, 4 1/2” dia; Three handled kitchen rollers with grooved natural finish, (all with scribe lines on the handles), 10”, 11” and 12 1/2” l.

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60 | STORAGE BOX Pine, original green painted finish, single board lid, with shaped halfround side cleats, cast iron side handles, dovetailed case, on brass castors, front fitted brass latch, faintly dated “1829” in yellow partially obscured (probably used for Harvard Shaker records for that year), Harvard, MA origin, 19” h, 20” l, 14 1/4” d.

61 | RARE MEDICINE SIEVE Maple with woven silk, original light green/yellow painted finish, two fingers (one right to left, and the top finger left to right), handmade copper tacks, c. 1820, a rare and early form in original painted finish, 1 1/2” h, 2 1/2” dia.

62 | MORTAR AND PESTLE Maple, original natural finish and exceptional patina, pestle with a tiger maple handle and curved circular herb masher, 4” h, circular footed mortar with scribe lines around circumference, 3” h, 5” dia, pestle with tag “for Amer. Dec. Arts bought 1939 from Canterbury School sale, maybe made at Enfield, $195”.

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63 | FOLDING TABLE Cherry, poplar and oak, original light brown stained finish, rectangular top, two side skirts held in place with oak staves when table is in an upright position, delicate turned legs with medial swell terminating into button feet, Canterbury, NH, c. 1870-1880, 32” h, 46 1/2” l, 28” d. Note: Possibly used as a Shaker fancy goods display table, and taken by Bro. Henry Blinn on his sales trips to Hampton Beach and other tourist areas. A rare table in excellent condition.

64 | FOUR SEED BOXES Pine, original front paper labels, interiors with seed pack dividers, “Shakers Choice Garden Seeds, Mount Lebanon, N.Y.”, “Always produce Splendid Vegetables, Shaker Seed Co. D.M. Mount Lebanon, NY.”, one with replaced pine lid, 5” h, 22” l, 9 1/2” d.

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65 | RARE STEPBACK CUPBOARD Pine, traces of original brown stained finish, two vertical raised panel doors, with original finely turned cherry wood pulls, through mortise and pin construction, brass door closures, thumbnail molding on corner sides and either side of the doors, three-shelf interior with plate rails, bottom section with similar raised panel doors through mortised and pinned, “Mt. Lebanon N.Y. stepback cupboard c. 1830, purchased from a New Lebanon, N.Y. antique shop in the 1980’s, Ed Clerk Estate Collection.”, 6’ 11” h, 39 1/2” w, 8 1/2” d (top), 18 1/2” d (base), (ex. Ed Clerk collection). Note: Triple pins at the bottom, brass spring loaded closures with brass pulls.

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66 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original bittersweet red painted finish, two fingers, bottom is painted in bittersweet red, purchased by the consignor from Ed Clerk in 1974, and was sold as a “box that never had a lid”, (the paint history and wear appears to confirm that supposition), 2 1/2” h, 6 1/2” l.

67 | STORAGE BOX Pine, original red painted finish, single board lid with shaped and fitted side cleats, dovetailed case, symmetrically nailed base, Harvard or Shirley, MA, c. 1830-1840, 9” h, 17 1/2” l, 10” d.

69 | FOUR OVAL BOXES Maple and pine, original light stained brown/red finish, graduated sizes: Three fingers, with a tag on the bottom typed “ANDREWS”, very fine condition, 2 1/2” h, 5 3/4” l; Four fingers, with a paper glued four stanza hymn inside lid “asleep in Jesus!”, very fine condition, 3 1/2” h, 8 3/4” l; Four fingers, small copper tacks, small splits on lid rim, otherwise very good condition, 4” h, 9 7/8” l; Four fingers, small copper tacks, minor dark stains on top, very fine condition, 4 1/2” h, 11 5/8” l. 32 WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS, INC 2015

68 | SISTER’S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and figured maple, original light red stained varnish finish, finely turned finials with medial scribe line, three graduated slats, early caned seat, wood pegged short rockers, (note: was originally conceived as a tilter chair but made into a rocker by the Shakers), Canterbury, NH, c. 1830-1840, very fine condition, 14 1/2” seat h, 38 1/2” overall h, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

71 | HANGING PEG RAIL Pine rail, original darkened stain finish, turned hardwood pegs on both sides, with turned collar at each base, hung between two beams in an attic, possibly for drying herbs, c. 1840-1850, minor chips on some peg tops, 4’ 2 1/2” l, 3 3/4” pegs, 2 1/2” rail.

70 | RARE MEETING HOUSE BENCH Birch and pine, traces of original red stained finish, canted back with 19 finely turned spindles on a shaped seat, on four turned and splayed legs, with turned side stretchers and rectangular front and back stretchers, Enfield, NH, c. 1830-1840, 34” h, 59” w, 13 3/4” d.

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74 | ELDER’S ROCKING CHAIR Maple and tiger maple, original varnish finish, bold tiger maple stiles and curvilinear arms, original early Shaker mottled tan/cream colored tape seat, (some wear in front), four 3” maple slats, top slat was split and repaired, paper tag written in Ed’s handwriting on back of second slat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 18301840, 16 1/2” seat h, 45” overall h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection) 72 | TABLE TOP DESK Butternut and pine, original light red walnut stained finish, one lipped long drawer for paper or journal on left side, canted lift lid, breadboard construction, ink drawer on back of right side, interior compartment, signed inside in pencil and ink “John F. Osborne”, c. 1840-1850, 5 3/4” h, 22 1/2” l, 14 1/2” d, (ex. M. Sherman collection; ex. New York private collection).

73 | WASH STAND Cherry, poplar with oak legs, original dark cherry red painted finish, dovetailed gallery with slightly peaked backsplash, sides display an “S” curved front, single board cherry top, single drawer, symmetrically nailed, with original turned walnut, mushroom-shaped pull, finely shaped square tapered legs, c. 1840-1850, 30 1/2” h, 18” w, 18 1/2” d.

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75 | TWO RULES Square, maple, lapped construction with two polished brass rivets at the corner, hand stamped numbers, 7” and 9”, dated “1857”, (numbered and dated on both sides); Sister’s rule, 6”, with hand stamped numbers on one side, (ex. Fertig collection).

76 | STORAGE CHEST Butternut, original red stained finish, sixboard, symmetrically nailed construction, shaped and beveled side cleats fixed to lid with rosehead nails, interior till, lock intact, arched sides, 21 3/4” h, 39” w, 17” d.

77 | WORK STAND Walnut and poplar, varnish finish, two board top, single drawer, thumbnail molded lip, finely dovetailed, original turned walnut mushroom shaped drawer pull, square tapered leg, double pegged into skirt, c. 1830-1840, Ohio community, probably taken to Canterbury, NH when community closed, signed on top of left side of drawer “John Jefferson (?) 1835.”, (ink stains in drawer), 29 1/2” h, 28” w, 24” d.

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78 | RECTANGULAR BOX Pine, original dark red painted finish, brass hinged lift lid, interior has 15 separations with name labels of individual Shakers from Enfield, CT, such as Lucy Bowers, Kezia Lyman, Elder Gilbert Avery, and Alden Lyman, c. 1830, Enfield, CT, top is slightly warped, 4” h, 17” l, 9 1/2” d, (ex. Fertig collection).

79 | TWO PHOTOGRAPHS Leather cased daguerreotype of a Shaker brother, Daniel Orcutt, Enfield, CT, 2 1/2” x 2” (sight), and M. Catherine Allen, North Family, Mt. Lebanon, NY, (a photographic postcard by H.M. Gillet, Lebanon Springs, NY), along with a seated Shaker Sister “Martha”, (note: on an accompanying card she is identified as Marietta Estes); (ex. Fertig collection).

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80 | CHEST OF DRAWERS Cherry, old natural finish, four drawer high chest, two flanking drawers at top, finely dovetailed, pegged and mortised construction, square canted legs, inset vertical panel sides, Ohio community, c. 1840, minor water stains on top, 49 3/4” h, 38” w, 19” d.

81 | SQUARE CARRIER Walnut, original dark varnish stained finish, finely carved fixed handle with smooth patina attached to the sides with two original inset screws, canted sides, beveled base with four original small 1” wood disk and brass button feet, c. 1840-1850, 4” h (to top of rim, 9” h (to top of handle), 9” sq.

82 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original brown/red stained finish, five fingers, excellent condition, 5 3/4” h, 13” l, 9 3/8” w, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

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83 | THREE SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original shades of walnut stain, tilter chair, tall finials, three shaped slats, blue and gray checkerboard tape seat, 16” seat h, 41 1/2” overall h; Tilter chair, acorn finial, striped tape seat, 17” seat h, 36 1/2” overall h; Tall finial, three shaped slats, blue and cream checkerboard tape seat, 15” seat h, 40 1/2” overall h; Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1830-1840.

84 | STORAGE BOX Poplar, original dark walnut stained finish, single board lid with applied moldings, brass hinges, finely dovetailed, applied molding around base, “purchased from the Shakers by Faith And Edward Deming Andrews and given by Faith to Don Emerich for his work on the exhibition and catalog, ‘Shaker: Furniture and Objects from the Faith and Edward Deming Andrews Collections’, Renwick Gallery-Smithsonian Institution, 1974”, 10 1/4” h, 16” w, 9 1/2” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

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85 | SISTER’S SEWING DESK Butternut, pine secondary, varnish finish, two banks of three dovetailed drawers on upper section, small central cupboard with arched inset panel door, sliding breadboarded sewing surface, over three small drawers on left, three full-length dovetailed drawers on right side, original locks and key, inset panel ends on left, square tapered legs, thumbnail beaded, original porcelain knobs, 41 1/2” h, 31 1/2” w, 24” d, (ex. Edwin Hibarger collection; ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection purchased Willis Henry Shaker Auction, 2003, Lot 35).

86 | TABLE CLAMP PINCUSHION Birch, original varnish finish, light gray/blue silk cushion cover with sewn cobalt blue border, red wool undercover, superior turned shaft, threaded thumbscrew, purchased from Hazel Hayes in 1977, 8” h.

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87 | SMALL SISTER’S WASH STAND Pine, refinished with traces of original red, enclosed gallery top, dovetailed, curved sides and back, single dovetailed drawer under with turned cherry wood pull, square accelerated tapered legs, double pinned into skirt, c. 1830-1840, 30 1/2” h, 22” w, 15” d.

88 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark brown/red stained varnish finish, bottom is stained, four fingers, unusual fitted leather insert, excellent condition, 4” h, 10 1/2” l, 7” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

89 | DRYING RACK Pine, original natural finish, two rounded rectangular bars, pinned and through mortised into the two vertical rectangular sides, arched feet through mortised and pinned, 32” h, 24 1/4” w, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

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90 | LINEN CHEST Pine, original walnut stained finish, graduated and dovetailed drawers with two walnut pulls per drawer, was partially built-in on sides, Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1850, minor in-use wear as few chips on drawers, etc., 60” h, 60” w, 16” d.

91 | GLOVES, STOCKINGS, NEEDLECASE Sister’s hand knit cotton gloves, both initialed in cross stitch “M E”, with card that identifies them as from North Family, New Lebanon, 8” l; Sister’s cotton hand knit stockings, both initialed “A S”, 20” l; Poplarware needlecase trimmed in kid leather, alternating dark and light horizontal design, tied with green silk ribbon, 2 1/2” w; (ex. Bissland collection; ex. Willis Henry Auctions, 1982; ex. Fertig collection). WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS, INC

92 | STORAGE CHEST Pine, original blue painted finish, symmetrically nailed construction, single board top with finely shaped side cleats, dated in pencil underneath lid “1867/1876”, inside front “George Miller” in pencil, simple applied molded base, Watervliet, NY, c. 1860-1870, 12 1/2” h, 36” w, 11 3/4” d, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

93 | SISTER’S CLOAK AND HANGER Black wool, with gathered hood, black silk ribbons, finely stitched, label inside printed on red silk “Shaker Cloak, L.M. Noyes, Agent, Sabbathday Lake, Me.”, 46” l; along with a hanger, long maple shaft turned and carved.

94 | DESK BOX Pine, original chrome yellow painted finish, slant lid with symmetrically nailed breadboards, brass hinges, c. 1840, (sold by Willis Henry Auctions, 2007, Lot 6), 7 1/2” h, 15” w, 11” d, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

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95 | PAIR OF SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original red painted finish, taped seats in red stripe, Watervliet, NY, c. 1840-1850, 16” seat h, 40 1/2” overall h. 97 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original natural finish, three fingers, pinprick signature on lid “R B” (also under lid), and a carved house underneath resembling a meeting house, good condition, 2 1/2” h, 6” l, 2 3/4” w (at bottom).

96 | WORK SURFACE EXTENDER Poplar, original natural finish, three drilled finger slots on top and bottom, rectangular board at seat or rung height, through mortised, double splined, found near Harvard/Shirley, MA, 14” h, 25 1/2” l, 10” w.

98 | SISTER’S BOX Butternut, turned walnut fixed handle, original varnish finish, rectangular form, hinged double lift lid opening to two sections, matched grained top with nailed molded edges, intricately turned walnut handle on pin of exceptional turned columns, finely dovetailed case, molded edge surrounding base, (this is an exceptional Sister’s sewing box, probably shared by two Sisters, c. 1870, possibly Enfield, CT), 9” h (to top of column), 4 3/4” case, 16” l, 8 1/4” w.

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99 | ROCKING CHAIR AND STOOL Maple, original black walnut stained varnish finish, shawl bar, four shaped slats, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, stamped “6” on back of top slat, Shaker Trademark decal on back of second slat, brown and beige taped seat, given to Don Emerich by Sister Olive Hayden (1896-1987), excellent condition, 14” seat h, 41 1/2” overall h; Stool, maple with dark walnut stain, turned legs with double stretchers, taped seat in mauve and tan checkerboard design, Shaker Trademark decal inside a leg, minor wear at sides, 15 1/2” seat h, 13 1/2” sq; (ex. Don Emerich collection).

100 | WORK COUNTER Pine, original red/brown painted finish, tongue and groove two-board top, nailed drawers, two black painted pulls per drawer, square legs, slightly arched side on left, found in Harvard, MA, c. 1850, 31” h, 53” w, 24 1/4” d.

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101 | SMALL SISTER’S STORAGE BOX Butternut, original light stained varnish finish, very fine dovetailed construction, beveled edged lift lid, small brass hinges, small lock and unusual brass shield-shaped escutcheon plate, baseboard is inset into the case with small exterior slight lip, (very intricate and delicate construction), 4” h, 9” w, 6” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

102 | BLANKET CHEST Poplar and pine, original brown/red stained varnish finish, iron hinged single board lid with applied half-round molding at sides of lid, single lipped and dovetailed drawer with hardwood pulls, canted and squared foot, baseboard double dovetailed into side of facing above the feet, c. 1840-1850, 34 3/4” h, 41” w, 18” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

103 | CHILD’S STORAGE BOX Pine, original yellow stained finish, six board construction, hinged lid with carved and shaped side boards symmetrically nailed, hand formed steel wire latch closure, “Made by a Shaker Brother at Hancock for Sister Olive Hayden (1896-1987), Given to Don Emerich by Sister Olive”, 13 1/2” h, 25” l, 13 3/4” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection)

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104 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original orange shellac finish, four fingers, finely shaped, lid secured with symmetrically nailed brass tacks, very fine condition, 4 3/4” h, 11 5/8” l, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

105 | CHEST Pine, old varnished natural finish, nailed top board, over three graduated and dovetailed drawers, double walnut pulls, (top drawer is partitioned), bootjack ends forming the tall boot, Alfred, ME, c. 1830-1840, 31 3/4” h, 31” w, 12” d.

106 | RARE CHILD’S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original dark walnut stained finish, original Shaker taped seat in red and cream, acorn finials, three arched slats, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, original “Shaker’s Trademark, Mt. Lebanon, N.Y. #0” on back of bottom slat, “0” impressed on back of top slat, 9” seat h, 23” overall h.

107 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original white painted finish, four fingers, secured with hand forged iron tacks, Sabbathday Lake or Alfred, ME, c. 1820-1830, 5 1/2” h, 11” l, ex. Wadleigh/ Wombolt collection).

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108 | SISTER’S SEWING STAND Tiger maple, tiger birch and pine, square single board top with cookie corners, pair of flanking underhung dovetailed drawers with yellow/red wash, ebonized stained hardwood pulls, turned tiger maple shaft with arched tripod base, original nailed circular steel plate on bottom, c. 1840, rare classic sewing stand made to be used by two Sister’s together, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, 2007, Lot 40, 27 1/2” h, 21 1/2” w, 20 1/2” d, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

109 | TWO SIDE CHAIRS Maple, original light brown stained varnish finish, three shaped slats, top slat pinned into back stiles, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830, 16” seat h, 41” overall h; Cherry wood, original brown stained varnish finish, three shaped slats, top slat pinned into back stiles, original tilters on back, New Lebanon, NY, 16” seat h, 42” overall h; Both with red taped seats with green and yellow stripe; (ex. Don Emerich collection).

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110 | SCHOOL DESK Cherry, original natural varnish finish, raised and slightly arched back, slanted lift lid, original lock is intact, interior well, tapered and turned legs, minor ink stains, Harvard or Shirley, MA, c. 1840, 24 1/2” h (writing), 29 1/2” h (to top of back), 21 1/4” w, 18 1/2” d, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

111 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original dark cherry red painted finish, five finely shaped fingers, secured with small handmade copper tacks, very fine condition, 5 1/2” h, 13 1/4” l, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

112 | TWO PEG BOARDS Pine, original brown/red stain, ten finely turned pegs, 7’ 7” l, 2 1/2” pegs; Pine, natural finish, beveled edges, seven long cherry pegs, 4’ 3” l, 3 1/2” pegs.

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113 | DESK BOX Pine, original yellow varnished stain, brass hinged lift lid opening to an interior with three small dovetailed drawers, each with a brass ring pull, (one drawer has four Shaker herb labels and a seed envelope “Summer Crookneck Squash, 6. F.W.”), early lock and key, two exterior side drawers, dovetailed with brass ring pulls, c. 1840-1850, 8” h, 17 1/2” l, 11 1/4” d. 114 | TWO SHAKER FRAMES OF PRINTED LABELS Fifteen labels and a tape printed “I Grew at the Home of the Lebanon Shakers”, 16” l, surrounded by blue, orange, yellow and white extract and herb labels, including “White Hellibore”, “Low Chamomile”, “Rhubarb Chutney”, “Parsley Root”, Sweet Marjorum”, “Motherwort”, and others, 14 1/2” x 18 1/2” (frame); and another group of framed labels including “Shaker’s Apple Sauce”, “Peppermint” in green, “Alcohol.” in yellow, “Carb. Ammonum.” also in yellow, and others, 12” x 10” (frame), (ex. Ed Clerk collection). 115 | TRESTLE DINING TABLE Cherry and figured maple, old varnish finish, two board top, trestle base, through mortised stretcher, triple-pinned, mortised and tenon double-pinned arched foot, possibly Hancock, c. 1840, (sold at Willis Henry Shaker Auction, 1986, Lot 106), 28” h, 9’ 1” l, 38” w.

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116 | CANDLESTICK Steel, soldered bobache, sliding thumb latch to advance the candle, circular base, signed under thumb latch “Bill”, see p. 153 Work and Worship, Andrews, 1974, “1819, Steel Candlesticks Made by Aaron Bill, New Lebanon.”, 12 1/2” l, 5 1/2” dia.

117 | CANDLE SCONCE Oak and brass, original varnish finish, gray/white painted brass secured to a half-round oak candle holder with triangular oak support, three counter sink screw holes at the top, with attached tag in Ed Clerk’s handwriting “Shaker Wooden Candle Sconce” dating to the mid-19th century, Mt. Lebanon, NY...purchased from Celeste Koster, Old Chatham, N.Y. and 1980”, and also a label on back “Shaker 118 | SHAKER DRESS AND HANGER wall sconce and candle holder Canterbury Shaker dress, circa mid 19th c., made of cotton in from the North Family, Mt. a linear herringbone pattern with small green dots on purple Lebanon, NY (ex Bissell [sic background, Bertha, machine sewn except for lace accents, Bissland] collection)”, 19” h, 4 three-quarter length sleeves, set-in waist, flared skirt falling 1/2” w, (ex. Bissland; ex. Koto mid-calf, and a pine hanger initialed in pencil “CK”(?). ster; ex. Ed Clerk collection).

119 | SHAKER HANGER AND TWO-STEP STOOL Large pine hanger in old brown stain, large hole for peg, wear appropriate to use, 9” l, 23 1/2” w; Sister’s steps with two steps in pine, probably used for sewing, in old brown stain, old split on sides of bottom step held by an old wooden Shaker nailed patch, 9” h, 9 1/2” w, 9 3/4” d.

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120 | STOVE Cast iron, rectangular fire box (repaired), extended front coal catcher, pin hinged door with cast circle pull, four scrolled legs, c. 1850, includes sections of stove pipe, 17 1/2” h, 31 1/2” l, 14 3/4” w (at lip), (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

121 | WOOD BOX Cherry, original light red/orange stained finish, rectangular form, dovetailed construction, sides extend beyond rim and are cut out with rectangular hand grips, (one side shows a repair at top), 11 3/4” h, 17 1/2” l, 14” d.

122 | STENCIL PRINT 20th c. limited edition by Constantine Kermes (Pennsylvania, USA, 1923-2009), of a Shaker woman holding two four-fingered boxes with rocking chair, stove and wood box in the background, signed and dated l.l. “ed. 1000 Constantine Kermes ‘78”, (biography of Kermes on reverse), 15” x 9” (sight), 21” x 15” (frame).

123 | RARE LIDDED PAIL Pine, original blue painted finish, beveled lid rim, turned handle and steel straps are painted black, white porcelain pull, signed on splines under lid “Aurelia G. Mace.” and “Sabbathday Lake, Me.”, 12 1/2” h (to rim), 18” h (to top of handle), 13” dia, (ex. Robert Wheaton collection).

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125 | HANGING STORAGE CUPBOARD Maple and pine, original red stained finish, crown molded top, over two inset panel doors, with single molding around circumference, through mortise and double pinned on the diagonal, door hinges have been moved, chip on upper right corner of molding, lock is missing, 38 1/2” h, 34 1/2” w, 9” d, (ex. Upton collection). Provenance: Purchased at the Albany Auction Gallery, August 22, 1993, Lot 109. 124 | ELDRESSES ROCKING CHAIR Maple, old natural varnish finish, four graduated slats, flat side scroll arms with a heavy beveled edge underneath, with an upward lift at the ends, tall slender arm supports extending into the front posts, woven rush seat, Alfred/Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1830, 13” seat h, 40 1/2” overall h, (Flo and Howard Fertig collection). 126 | EGG CARRIER Thin stock pine, bent maple handles, natural patina, tin hinges, cardboard egg separators, space for two dozen eggs, nailed construction, front tin latch, c. 1890-1910, 5 3/4” h, 9” h (to top of handles), 12” l, 5 1/4” d. 127 | RARE SISTER’S SEWING CUSHION Red velvet cover on round wood base, red silk edging, green silk on bottom, set on three finely turned maple feet, central inserted round woven basket in the middle of the cushion, possibly used to hold thimbles and spools, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830, 3 1/2” h, 6 1/2” dia.

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128 | OVAL CARRIER Maple and pine, bright cherry red painted finish, “meeting house” blue interior, fixed handle, three fingers right to left, 3” h (to rim), 7” h (to top of handle), 11” l.

129 | WORK BENCH Pine, gray over original red painted finish, arched sides, slight overhung top, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, c. 1820-1840, 30 1/4” l, 18” h, 12” d.

130 | SISTER’S SEWING STAND Pine, original bittersweet red painted finish, original meeting house blue painted interior, triangular shaped backsplash, over two small stepped back flanking dovetailed drawers, flat work surface, inset molded panel cupboard door, through mortised and pinned, over square tapered legs, Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1820-1830, 42” h, 23 1/2” w, 17” d.

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131 | RARE OVAL CARRIER Maple, pine, bent hickory handle, original deep red stained finish on all surfaces, exceptional patina, four finely shaped fingers with symmetrically placed copper tacks, tagged in Ed Clerk’s handwriting “Mt. Lebanon, NY Shaker carrier in completely original condition, c. 1840.”, (note: a classic Shaker oval carrier and one of the best), 8 1/2” h (to top of handle), 14” l, 10 1/2” w, (ex. Ed Clerk).

132 | DOLL BONNET AND MOLD Poplarware, trimmed in kid leather, pleated blue silk necking, 2” h, 2 1/4” l; Carved oak bonnet mold, excellent condition, 2 1/4” h, 2 1/4” l.

133 | SIDE CHAIR Maple, light varnish finish, acorn finials, three slats, bird’s-eye maple top slat, birch bottom slat, original Shaker ash splint seat, tilters (missing left tilter), Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1860-1870, minor imperfections, 16 1/2” seat h, 36 1/4” overall h.

134 | OVAL BOX Maple, pine and walnut lid, original bittersweet varnished finish, bottom also is stained, five fingers, symmetrically nailed copper tacks, “2” stamped under the lid, excellent condition, 5 1/2” h, 13 1/4” l, 9 1/2” d.

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135 | CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, old refinish, remnants of original yellow and red stained finish, applied cove molded top, two vertical double inset panel doors with applied molding, through mortise construction, original hardwood pulls with mortise and pinned Shaker door closures, three-shelf interior, over two flanking dovetailed drawers over three full dovetailed drawers on a cut out base, arched sides, c. 18201830, 78” h, 42” w, 19” d.

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136 | SUNDIAL Copper, “Commemorating the Existence of the Shaker Society founded in the Wilds of Niskayuna in Albany County, N.Y.”, “September 1776 to October 1938”, “Put your Hands to Work and Give your Hearts to God”, also signed “William L. Lassiter, del., 940.”, (note: William Lassiter was the former curator of the New York State Museum Shaker Collection), 13 3/4” dia.

137 | TWO WATERCOLORS Separately framed and matted: Green horse drawn sleigh in snow heading towards a large red house and barns, with mountains in distance, 4 3/4” x 3 3/4” (sight); Birch trees next to a river with red sky sunset, 4 5/8” x 3 3/4” (sight); both in oak frames and done by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, Canterbury, NH, c. 1950, (note: consignor purchased from relative of employees of the Shakers and these were gifted to them by Sister Sarle).

138 | TWO WATERCOLORS Framed and matted together: Winter scene of trees next to a stream, with red house in the distance, 4 5/8” x 3 5/8” (sight); Trees with a white house and red roof, next to a meandering country road with mountains in the background, 4 5/8” x 3 5/8” (sight); done by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, Canterbury, NH, c. 1950, from the same family provenance as Lot 137.

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139 | TWO TYPEWRITER TINS Hand painted in oils by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, Canterbury, NH, c. 1940-1950, one in light blue with bright pink flowers and yellow and green leaves, with a decorative scalloped red edging, and another in red with a scene of birch trees next to a stream, both 2 1/2” dia.

140 | WORK TABLE Pine, birch and tiger birch, original red stained varnish finish, breadboard pine top, single drawer with tiger birch front, double partition interior, finely dovetailed, original hardwood pull (small piece missing), delicate square tapered leg, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, 1990, Robert’s Collection, Shaker Farm, Canaan, NY, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1820-1830, 27 1/4” h, 36 1/2” w, 23 1/2” d.

141 | BUTTONS AND NAPKIN Fifteen round cloth buttons sewn to a thin ribbon, all hand-painted with wild flowers and herbs by Sister Cora Helena Sarle, 17” l; Sister’s meeting house linen napkin, possibly draped over the forearm while dancing, Canterbury, NH, acquired from Marguerite Frost, Oct. 1959, 9 3/4” l. WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS, INC

142 | FOUR RARE SILK RUGS Rectangular, bold black borders, confetti bright multicolor central section drawn through a knitted or crocheted backing, patchwork and sewn-on cloth backs, found at Canterbury, NH, 22” x 34” (2), 28” x 47”, and 25” x 40”.

143 | ADD-ON STORAGE DRAWERS Cherry, pine, original stained varnish finish, finely dovetailed case, brass hinged breadboard lift lid storage compartments, with four interior sections, all over three flanking dovetailed drawers over two larger flanking dovetailed drawers, all with small turned brass pulls, c. 1840-1850, (note: a fine use of lighter cherry heart wood on front of lid), 11” h, 31” l, 9” d, (ex. Wadleigh/ Wombolt collection).

144 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, dark cherry red painted finish, four finely shaped fingers, c. 1830-1840, 4 7/8” h, 12 3/8” l.

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145 | TRESTLE TABLE Pine, original dark brown painted finish, two board top with central tongue in groove 3” central section, rounded corners, rectangular shaft mortised into arched trestle, central support board mortised into columns, shaped flat cleats with added vertical cleat for support as this table was possibly used with marble top at one time, 29” h, 7’ l, 40 1/2” w. 146 | THREE ROUND MEASURES Oak and pine, original brown and red painted finishes, heavy banded rims attached with screws, largest measure stamped in three places “O H” (Brother Orren Haskins), c. 1850, 8” h, 15 1/2” dia; 6” h, 13” dia (shows some insect damage at base); and 4 1/2” h, 11” dia.

147 | DINING CHAIRS Poplar and oak, original dark red stained varnish finish, single slat mortised into two turned stiles, three spindles, shaped poplar seat, turned legs and boxed stretchers, Western community origin, c. 1840-1850, repair on one chair at top of spindles, possibly Whitewater or North Union, OH, 15” seat h, 27 1/2” overall h.

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148 | SCATTER RUG Fabric remnants developed into a multicolor shag rug, with subtle design of a colorful central diamond, and corners outlined in black, with an attached semi-circular dark brown felt border, sewn to a black cloth covered wood frame for hanging, c. 1870-1880, 25 1/2” x 41”.

150 | CHAIR TAPING BENCH Maple and birch, original natural finish, two turned and threaded screw clamps through a rectangular platform, splayed and turned legs, eight turned stretchers, deaccessioned from a Massachusetts Historical House/Museum, Canterbury, NH, c. 1830-1840, 28 1/2” h (to platform), 36” h (to top of screw clamp), 17” w (platform), 7 3/4” d.

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149 | BASKET MOLDS Four pine molds, natural finish, made for Martha Wetherbee, signed “Martha Wetherbee”, named and dates: Plump bottom mold, 1983, without handles, 3 1/2” h; The Mushroom mold, 1983; Teaspoon mold, 1985, 2” h; Peach bottom mold, 1982, without handles, 1 1/2” h; also a small book on Martha Wetherbee baskets.

151 | DINING CHAIR Pine, maple and birch, original red painted finish, low carved slat with six turned spindles, carved pine seat, turned and splayed legs with four stretchers, very fine condition, (sold at Willis Henry Shaker Auction, 1990, Lot 365), Canterbury, NH, c. 1840-1850, 17 1/2” seat h, 24 1/2” overall h. Note: an excellent rare example of a chair made to slide under a trestle dining table.

152 | SEVEN PENCIL DRAWINGS Original artist illustrations for By Shaker Hands by June Sprigg, 1975, Alfred A. Knopf Inc., NY, framed and matted, five of the drawings are artist signed and dated, measuring 7” x 5” to 10” x 7” (sight). 153 | PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Maple, original ebony black finish, acorn finials, three slats, back of top slat is stamped “5”, bottom slat on back shows Mt. Lebanon oval Trademark decal on both chairs, light tan stripe tape seat, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, very fine patinated finish, excellent condition, Mt. Lebanon, NY, Brother Wagan Chair Factory, c. 1880, (note: rare to find a pair of #5 armchairs in this condition), 15 1/2” seat h, 37” overall h.

154 | RARE ROUND BOX Pine and maple, original red/brown painted finish, bottom is also painted, two fingers, excellent patina and condition, c. 1820, 2 1/2” h, 4” dia.

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155 | DOUBLE CUPBOARD OVER DRAWERS Pine, early Meeting House blue painted finish over a light blue base coat, with additional blue paint finish enhancement added over the years, two vertical inset paneled doors, through mortised and double pinned on diagonal, sliding brass and iron spring loaded door closures, two-shelf interior over five drawer high double flanking drawers with single pulls, lipped, dovetailed and slightly graduated, originally built in on sides, simple baseboard, 6’ 5” h, 5’ 9” w, 24 1/2” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection). Note: This is an early Shaker double cupboard over drawers, and the only one we know in the blue painted color.

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156 | STORAGE BOX Butternut, original varnish finish, brass hinged lift lid with molded edge, held in a vertical position with Shaker tape on left side interior, very finely dovetailed case, original lock and key, applied molded base, 2 3/8” h, 9 1/2” overall h, 13 3/4” w, 9 1/2” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

157 | HANGING CUPBOARD Pine, original yellow painted finish, single vertical raised panel door, through mortise construction, original turned walnut pull, brass triangular escutcheon plate, cast iron door closure, interior holes for wall mounting, three shelves, c. 1840-1850, half molded boards top and bottom, 37 1/2” h, 36” w, 13 1/4” d.

158 | ROCKING CHAIR WITH ARMS Maple and tiger maple, old refinish, ball finials, four slats, blue and red stripe taped seat, flat curvilinear shaped arms wood pegged into back stiles and front delicately turned arm supports, c. 1830-1840, 15” seat h, 43” overall h, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

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159 | FOUR PIECE FLATWARE SILVER PLACE SETTING “Rogers & Bro, Waterbury, CT.”, marked on handles “Mt. Lebanon, Oct 6, ‘05”, dinner fork, dinner knife, tablespoon, teaspoon.

161 | RARE UTENSIL CARRIER Cherry and pine, original red stained finish, rectangular handle slightly canted and fitted to sides, finely dovetailed box fitted with five partitioned sections, slightly extended pine base attached with symmetrically placed brass screws, interior shows water stains, c. 1830-1840, (probably used for bringing flatware to community dining room), 18 3/4” x 15”, 7 1/2” h (to top of handle).

160 | WORK TABLE Pine and maple, fruitwood drawer front, old refinish, rectangular top, pinned and mortised skirt into a square leg, turned cuff, turned legs, tall turned button foot, a few repairs indicative of age, 27 1/2” h, 39 1/2” l, 25” d (top), (ex. Upton collection). Provenance: Purchased at the Albany Auction Gallery, August 22, 1993, Lot 94.

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162 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original deep thick cherry red painted finish, four fingers, small copper tacks, signed on bottom “Marjorie Whittimer”, a few minor blemishes at base sides, otherwise good condition, c. 1820-1830, 4 3/4” h, 11 1/4” l, 7 3/4” d.

163 | ELDER’S ROCKING CHAIR Tiger maple, cherry and maple, original red stained varnish finish, bulbous acorn finials, four slightly arched slats pegged into back stiles, curvilinear cherry wood arms pegged into front stiles, rush seat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1850-1860, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, October 10, 2004, Lot 128, 14 1/4” seat h, 43” overall h.

164 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original thick forest green painted finish, four small fingers, small copper tacks, overall very good condition, c. 1820-1840, 4” h, 10 3/8” l, 7 3/8” d.

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165 | THREE-DRAWER BLANKET CHEST Pine, original red stained finish, single board carved and molded lid, original forged strap hinges (cleaned), over three graduated, lipped and dovetailed drawers, with original turned hardwood pulls, applied molded and dovetailed base, (some parts of drawer lips show damage), c. 1830, 47” h, 43” w, 18” d. Provenance: Purchased at Fontaine’s Auction gallery in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. 166 | OVAL BOX AND LIDDED CARRIER Maple and pine, original light brown stained finish, three fingers, small copper tacks, very good condition, c. 1850, purchased from Hazel Hayes in 1974, 2 5/8” h, 7 1/4” l; Maple and pine, original light brown stained varnish finish, shaped swing handle attached with copper rivets, four fingers, excellent condition, c. 1870, purchased from Hazel Hayes in 1977, 3 1/2” h (to top of box), 7” h (to top of handle), 9 1/4” l.

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168 | WORK TABLE Pine and oak legs, original red/brown painted finish, two board top double splined to retard warpage, central dovetailed, beveled and lipped drawer with original turned wood pull, two smaller drawers, one on each end, finely dovetailed, beveled and lipped, left side drawer with original turned pull, right drawer with lock and cast iron locking device to lock central drawer, possibly Enfield, NH, c. 18301840, 29 1/2” h, 38” w, 26 1/4” d. 167 | TALL STORAGE BOX Pine, original bittersweet painted finish, hinged lift lid with deep storage compartment over two small drawers with brass pulls, thumbnail molded circumference, left drawer is partitioned, case is finely dovetailed, Hancock, MA, c. 1840-1850, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, October 2007, Lot 132, 13” h, 14 1/2” w, 10” d, (ex. Tom Queen; private collection; ex. Wadleigh/ Wombolt collection).

169 | PAIL Pine, original chrome yellow painted finish, two wrapped iron bands with triangular shaped ends, steel bail with red stained turned birch handle, black diamond shaped bail plates, c. 1830-1850, 6 1/2” h, 11” h (to top of handle), 8” dia.

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170 | CUPBOARD Walnut, original stained varnish finish, applied top molding over a vertical raised panel door, original hardwood pull, through mortised and pegged, three interior shelves, original carved door closure, similar but smaller bottom door, two interior shelves, c. 1850, age related wear with small repair at bottom left, overall good condition, 74” h, 46” w, 17 1/2” d.

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171 | HANGING CANDLE BOX Figured fruitwood, light stained varnish finish, beveled and chamfered sliding lid, finely dovetailed box, shaped back extending to a circular top with hole cut for small peg, symmetrically lined, square nailed backboard, 16” h, 5 1/2” w, 4 1/4” d.

172 | WORK STAND Birch and figured birch, figured elm, cherry wood and pine secondary, original darkened varnish finish, single board birch top, dovetailed full length drawer with beveled lip, finely turned walnut pull, all on delicately turned cherry wood legs, with a single scribe line on upper section, 19th c. Shaker repair to right back leg (with small brass screws), (note: central circular dimple in drawer pull ascribes this table to Canterbury, NH, c. 1840), 26” h, 25 3/4” w, 18” d (top).

173 | TWO SMALL OVAL BOXES Pine and maple, early chocolate brown painted finish, three fingers, very small copper tacks, initialed “M.J.S.” on back, paper on inside of lid with 19th c. ink inscription “To Henry from Jane with my heart’s best wishes.”, small age line at base on right, 1 1/2” h, 3 1/2” l; Pine and maple, original red/tan stained finish, three fingers, small copper tacks, signed in pencil under lid “Nancy Martha Ann”, sold Northeast Auctions, 2 1/4” h, 5 3/4” l.

174 | SHAKER CARRIER Cherry, original natural finish, traces of brown paint on handle, forged steel hoop handle with applied carved wood interior, hand-hold fastened with screws, dovetailed construction, symmetrically nailed cherry bottom, 9 3/4” h (at side), 14 3/4” h (to top of handle), 21” l, 12” d.

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175 | CHEST OF DRAWERS Pine case with original light red painted finish, butternut drawer fronts with dark stain, two walnut pulls per drawer, each finely dovetailed and lipped, six graduated drawers, (three show minor lip repairs), 53” h, 42” w, 19” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

176 | STORAGE BOX Cherry, original dark stained varnish finish, brass hinged lift lid, sectioned interior with two small partitions on left side, dovetailed construction, original lock and key, c. 1850, 5 3/4” h, 13 1/2” w, 8 1/2” d.

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177 | REVOLVER STOOL Pine and maple, original black painted finish, round pine seat (13” dia), cast iron conical shaft and support bracket fitted into a cross stretcher, four turned and splayed legs with three sets of turned maple box stretchers, 30” h.

178 | SISTER’S SEWING TABLE Cherry wood and pine, original dark varnish finish, rectangular single board top with applied and raised rim, full length drawer, finely dovetailed with turned brass pull, on square tapered legs, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, Lot 25, signed underneath in chalk and in 19th c. script “Anna Gates died Christmas night ‘74”, 26” h, 27 1/4” l, 20” w.

179 | SHAKER NECKERCHIEF Raspberry red dyed silk, with four rows of six small white squares with red centers, and diagonal lines of single white squares with red centers, found in New Hampshire, c. 1870-1890, (note: similar tie-dyed kerchiefs remain at Sabbathday Lake, see p. 171 Shaker Textile Arts, Beverly Gordon, Hanover, NH, 1980), 32 1/2” x 35 1/2”.

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180 | TRUSTEE’S DESK Walnut and poplar, flat top with rounded corners, and walnut edged front and back, five small drawers stacked on right side, dado joined, carved half-round pulls, full length central drawer over smaller inset panel cupboard door, flanking a larger inset panel door on left, back side with five small stacking drawers on left next to two inset panels, both sides with two vertical inset walnut framed poplar panels, all on a curved simple molded base, c. 18701880, possibly a Western Shaker community such as Whitewater, Ohio, (the contrast of using the light poplar, the dark walnut door frames, and the dark pins creates a design the Ohio Shakers used), 29” h, 39 1/2” w, 24” d.

181 | OVAL CARRIER Maple and pine, original chrome yellow painted finish, fixed bentwood hickory handle secured to the carrier with symmetrically placed small round steel tacks, four very finely carved fingers lined from right to left, very small copper tacks, very good condition, small age line at top of back rim, Alfred, ME, c. 1820-1840, 4” h (to rim), 8” h (to top of handle), 11” l.

182 | SEED BOX Pine, original red painted finish, Shaker paper label on front “Shakers Genuine Garden Seeds, Mount Lebanon, N.Y.”, small handwritten label on top in pencil “J Hay, Easton”, (probably the merchant who sold the seeds), interior label under lid is missing, sectioned interior with labels for seed packets “Beets, Carrots, Sage and Pepper, Tomato Flowers, Corn” are intact, wire hinged lid, overall good condition, 3 1/2” h, 23 3/8” w, 11 1/2” d, (ex. Fertig collection).

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183 | TWO EARLY SEED BOXES Pine, Shaker printed label on front “Shaker’s Genuine Seeds. Raised at New Lebanon, N.Y.”, 6” h, 14 3/34” w, 7” d; Pine, Shaker printed label on front “Garden Seeds, Raised and put up by United Society of Shakers, West Gloucester, Me., For Sale Here.”, c. 1820-1830, 5 1/2” h, 15” w, 7 1/2” d, (ex. Joan Alpert Antiques; ex. Fertig collection).

184| TWO SMALL OVAL BOXES Maple and pine, original red stained finish, three shaped fingers secured with small copper tacks, sold Willis Henry Auctions, 1996, Lot 34, 2” h, 5 1/8” l; Pine and maple, original ochre stained finish, three fingers, copper tacks, signed in pencil under the lid in pencil “From Sister Esther”, 2 1/2” h, 5 3/4” l; both boxes in excellent condition, c. 18301840, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection). 185 | PAIR OF BEDS Poplar, chestnut, cherry and pine, original light varnish finish, original slats, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1840, 33 1/2” h, 71” l, 32 1/4” w, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, 1990, Lot 245.

186 | EARLY STORAGE CHEST Original dark patinated finish, snipe hinged lid (loose), dovetailed construction with hand forged nails, sectioned interior for two Believers, unique construction with three carved encased wooden wheels and long single turned pull for under bed storage, c. 1810, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, 12 3/4” h, 32 1/4” w, 16” d, (ex. Jordan Auction, 9/27/68, Lot 563; ex. WHA 2002, Lot 124; ex. WHA, 2004, Lot 244). WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS, INC

188 | BROOM AND DUST PAN Pine and broom corn, tall turned handle (44” l), natural finish and patina, with 10” wide bristles, original rare tin sleeve for broom head, 55” overall l; Large tin flared edge dust pan, with ring for hanging on peg board, marked at top of handle “xx”, (note: brooms and dust pans were sold in Shaker Shops), 15 1/2”.

187 | SCHOOL BENCH Pine, early gray over original red painted finish, single slat, double screwed into sloping side with arched foot, pine plank seat through mortised into each side, would seat four to five children, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1830, 19” seat h, 38” overall h, 4’ 6 1/2” l. 189 | HANGING CUPBOARD Pine, original red painted finish, backboard extends beyond the top in a half-round shape with two holes for hanging, dovetailed case, single breadboarded drawer with turned cherry wood pull, with carved twist for door catch (replaced the original lock), double thumbnail molding around the door frame, three-shelf interior, 24 3/4” h, 16” w, 5 1/2” d.

190 | THREE PEG BOARDS Pine, red painted finish, 16 pegs, thumbnail molded top and bottom, 9’ 8”; Pine, original white paint, 12 pegs, thumbnail molded top and bottom, 8’ 5”; Cedar, natural finish, five long pegs, 6’ 4” l.

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192 | BROTHER’S STRAW HAT Waterproofed, black cotton lining, Alfred, ME, 5” h, 13 1/4” dia.

191 | CHEST OF DRAWERS Pine, original dark red painted finish, six dovetailed drawers, original turned hardwood pulls, dovetailed case, two board back, stenciled “H.N. Morse”, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, 2013, Lot 105, 48” h, 35” w, 12” d.

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193 | CHILD’S ROCKING CHAIR Maple, original walnut stained finish, acorn finials, curvilinear arms with mushroom caps, brown corduroy back and seat, (one cherry rocker replaced), Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880-1890, 13” seat h, 28” overall h. 194 | OVAL BOX Maple and pine, original thick forest green painted finish, three fingers, small copper tacks, overall good condition, c. 1820-1840, 2 3/4” h, 7 3/8” l.

195 | DROP LEAF TABLE Bird’s-eye and tiger maple, original varnish finish, rule joints intact, leaf supports are central pullouts with carved notches on ends, separate carved guide support attached with screws, bold tiger maple turned and tapered legs with short cuff at top, 29” h, 36” l, 11” w, 15 1/2” center.

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196 | FLIGHT OF SHELVES Walnut, original stained varnish finish, five graduated shelves, two hanging support boards on back notched into shelves and attached with symmetrically aligned screws, Canterbury or Enfield, NH, c. 1860, 44 3/4” h, 35 1/2” w, 7” d (at top), 8 1/2” d (at base). 197 | ROCKING CHAIR AND SIDE CHAIR Maple, old natural finish, acorn finials, tiger maple slat over beige and green taped back and seat, birch curvilinear arms with flattened mushroom caps, Shaker oval Trademark inside left rocker “7”, “Mt. Lebanon, N.Y.”, 15” seat h, 40” overall h; New Lebanon community side chair, maple, original rust brown stained finish, three shaped slats, tilters on back stiles, beige and green taped seat, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1840-1850, 16 1/2” seat h, 36” overall h. 198 | CANDLESTAND Cherry, old varnish finish over traces of original red stain, round top, square beveled cleat attached with screws, turned shaft, terminating in a cup and ring base, each snake leg double wood pinned into each leg, tin plate on bottom with symmetrically nailed tiny forged

steel tacks, c. 1820, possibly Watervliet, NY.

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199 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original blue painted finish, (oxidized to a shade of green), five fingers, bottom painted blue, replaced lid by Shaker scholar/writer/cabinetmaker Ejner Handberg, 5 1/2” h, 13 1/4” l, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

200 | CHEST OF DRAWERS Pine, original orange/ brown painted finish, six drawers high with two split top drawers, dovetailed with hardwood pulls, lipped, bottom drawer with lip repair, overall good condition, 53” h, 38” w, 20” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

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201| SISTER’S SEWING SATCHEL Tan linen, fancywork with brown wool yarn embroidered design outlined in brown tape border, on all sides including a double sewn cloth handle and external side pouch, three motherof-pearl buttons at top closure, Sabbathday Lake, ME, c. 1870-1880, 6” h, 20” l, 9 1/2” w. 202 | TABLE Cherry and pine, original darkened stained varnish finish, rectangular top with beveled edge, single dovetailed drawer, dovetailed skirt, on four turned and octagonal carved legs with medial swell, on fancy carved trestle feet with carved octagonal stretcher, c. 1860-1880, Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, (note: a Victorian style Shaker table with great Shaker construction and choice of woods), 29 1/2” h, 32 1/2” w, 19 3/4” d. 203 | EPHEMERA Labels, seed packets, original book “Price List of Shakers’ Chairs”, yellow covers, R.M. Wagan & Co., Mount Lebanon, N.Y., complete in good condition; Seed packs: black print on orange paper “Shakers’ Fine Mixed Lawn Grass. S.F. New Lebanon, N.Y.”; brown paper “Shakers’ White Marrowfat Bush Beans...N.F. New Lebanon, N.Y.”; yellow paper label “Sarsaparilla...medicine...J. Adams New Lebanon, NY; “Shakers’ White French Stone Turnip S.F. Mount Lebanon, N.Y.”, four labels.

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204 | MEETING HOUSE BENCH Birch and pine, traces of original red stain, spindle back (31), shaped pine seat reinforced in the back with four large hand forged screws, three pairs of turned legs, each with turned stretchers, Enfield, NH, c. 1830, 18” seat h, 33” overall h, 7’ 8” l. Note: A rare Enfield bench that was possibly modified/shortened in length and possibly by the Shakers.

205 | FLAT FILE STORAGE CABINET Pine case in original burgundy red painted finish, twelve cherry wood drawers, pine drawer bottoms symmetrically nailed, single cherry wood pulls, single board sides terminating in a canted foot, lower facing and rear boards through mortised into each side, c. 1840-1850, 36” h, 26” w, 19” d. Note: Possibly used as storage for paper or flat documents in the print shop.

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206 | DOUGH BOX Pine, original forest green painted finish, single board fitted top, canted sides, finely dovetailed construction, a carved rounded handle on each end, single board base with slight bevel extending from the case, marked “North 12”, Enfield, CT, c. 1850, 11 1/2” h, 20 1/2” l, 16” d.

207 | WORK TABLE Pine, original lemon yellow painted finish, rectangular two-board top, shows in-use wear as it was possibly used in the communal kitchen, central long drawer, dovetailed with turned maple pull, small drawer on right side added by the Shakers later, (has a small hidden space in the back), all on square tapered legs, Ed Clerk’s tag in central drawer reads “Enfield CT. Shaker Table, 19th c., purchased from Hazel Hayes”, 29” h, 36” w, 24” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

208 | TABLE TOP DESK Pine, original red painted finish, with simple outlines in chrome yellow, slanted lid, fitted drawer on right side with turned hardwood pull, printed Shaker label on inside of drawer front “Myra A. Bean, Canterbury, N.H.”, from the Andrews collection, 2 1/2” h (front) to 4 1/2” h (back), 18 1/2” w, 13 1/2” d. Note: Sister Bean joined the Shakers at 11 years old in 1827 at North Family and then Church Family, and was an Eldress Teacher in 1850 at Canterbury.

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209 | THREE ANGLED BRUSHES Broom corn, wire and green velvet wrapped handle on larger brush, smallest brush was used as a clothing brush “which was easier to use on the back and shoulders, as Shakers practiced literally what they sang: ‘Now we will be united and brush off pride and stuff, Corn brush, yea brush and brush again Til limber as a withe’”, By Shaker Hands, June Sprigg, Index 18; 16”, 11” and 9” l, (ex. Fertig collection).

210 | SINGLE DOOR CUPBOARD Pine, early Shaker mauve colored painted finish, door with raised vertical panel over a smaller raised vertical panel, with half-round molding around the circumference of each panel, door is through mortised and double pinned on the diagonal, six shelves, unfinished on right side, 6’ 6” h, 23” w, 16” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

211 | SQUARE BOX WITH SPOOLS Paper covered box in blue with brown marbelized paper reinforced corners, fitted lid, with stick label “560”, filled with approximately 35 Shaker spools (3” to 8”), some with white silk thread, North Family, New Lebanon, NY, c. 1850, 6” h, 11” sq, (ex. Bissland collection).

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212 | RARE MEASURE AND DIPPER Maple and pine, original ministry blue painted finish, small copper tacks, 3” h, 7” dia, (ex. Karl Mendel Auction, WHA, 9/25/88, Lot 5); Maple and oak, original natural finish, six round head copper tacks secure the lap, finely turned handle fixed with two handmade copper rivets, 3 3/4” h, 11 1/2” l, 5 3/4” dia. 213 | FLOUR BIN Pine, yellow stained finish, slanted single board lid with two shaped splines to impede warping, opening to a deep well on the right and a shallow well on the left, finely dovetailed case, all on four turned feet with wood rollers, single cast iron side handle on left, turned peg on upper right, (possibly to hold a flour scoop), c. 18401850, 39” h, 37 1/2” w, 22” d.

214 | FIVE PEG BOARDS Pine, single dark cherry peg with blue painted board, 15 1/2” l; Walnut board with five walnut pegs, 32” l; Birch board with thumbnail molded edge, five large maple pegs, 35” l; Pine board, original brown stain, five long pegs (4 1/2”), 47” l; Pine board, white paint, thumbnail molding, eight tall pegs with round heads (4”), 64” l.

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215 | WOOD BOX Pine, old refinish, rectangular form with raised single board backboard, finely dovetailed construction, curved foot, applied and glue blocked, interior with section for kindling, c. 18401850, appropriate wear, sold in previous Willis Henry Shaker Auction, 26 1/2” h (includes backsplash), 40 1/2” w, 16” d.

216 | SPIT BOX Pine and maple, original yellow painted varnish finish, four fingers, small copper round head tacks, repaired split at base in back, c. 1830, possibly New Lebanon, NY, 5 3/8” h, 11 3/8” dia.

217 | WOOD BOX Pine, original orange painted finish, brass hinged lid, pair of cleats under the lid attached with three countersunk screws, interior with appropriate wear for wood used for stoves, c. 1850, 19 1/2” h, 24 3/4” w, 13” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

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218 | DONUT CUTTER, BRUSH, DARNING MUSHROOM Maple, original yellow varnish stain, double scribe lines on handle, 4 1/2” h, 2 1/2” d; Brush, turned birch handle, blue velvet cover and black horsehair, original red varnish stain, 8 1/2” l; Darning mushroom, yellow stained finish, extremely fine turned and threaded handle with interior needle compartment, 3 1/2” h; (an exceptional example of Shaker craftsmanship).

219 | BALL IN CUP, DUSTER HANDLE, JAR OPENER 19th c. child’s toy, maple with walnut ball, turned cup and holder with peg to hold ball, 2” dia ball, 9”l; Finely turned maple handle for duster, Canterbury, NH, 11” l; Bent steel and maple handled canning jar opener, 8” l

220 | LINEN CHEST Pine, original red painted finish, nailed leather hinges with symmetrically placed rosehead nails (loose), interior is partitioned into three separate storage units, three shaped cleats inside lid, Watervliet or New Lebanon, NY, c. 18201830, 21 3/4” h, 5’ l, 24 3/4” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection). 221 | SISTER’S KERCHIEF Pink dyed silk, with light blue and mauve border edging, finely sewn, (note: silk was first produced in South Union, KY in 1822 after raising the silkworms and growing the necessary Mulberry trees, and then sold to the Eastern Shaker communities), 35” sq, (ex. Mr. and Mrs. R. Belfit collection).

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Note: Sister Bates wrote the Divine Book of Holy and Eternal Wisdom, 1849, written during the “Era of Spirit Manifestations”, and also a very popular Shaker song “Come to Zion” in 1864.

222 | TWO STORAGE CHESTS Mid 19th c. worldly dome top trunk, leather and decorated oil cloth, and round brass head tacks, initialed on top “P.A.B.” on a paper label, and labeled (partially torn) inside lid “Paulina...Bates, Watervliet (West Albany) N.Y. given to Car...1930”, missing hinges (8” h), 17” l, 10 1/2” d; Pine, original orange painted finish, molded edged lid with steel hinges, nailed construction, 10” h, 13 1/2” w, 12” d, (passed down through the family of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Belfit, who bought directly from the Shakers at Mt. Lebanon, NY).

223 | WOODENWARE COLLECTION Cherry, maple and other hardwoods, finely carved kitchen spoon, tongs, large spool with brown thread, two wood ball strikers (possibly for a xylophone), cherry hat stretcher, mortised and pegged, 8 1/4” l, (ex. Mr. and Mrs. R. Belfit collection).

224 | TINWARE COLLECTION Butter churn, conical shaped with two applied side handles, turned wood dasher, 18” h, 38” overall h; Footed cream pan, with side ring for hanging one peg, 11 3/4” dia; Handled dipper, 13” l.

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225 | SMALL STORAGE CUPBOARD Maple and pine, single board pine top, over two inset vertical panel doors, brass pull, two removable breadboard shelves, inset vertical panel ends, molded base, Watervliet, NY, c. 1880-1900, 30” h, 21” w, 19 1/2” d.

226 | TWO PAINTED SILHOUETTES Framed and glazed, originally cut by Helen and Nat Laughton, Richmond, VA, signed in ink “Bertha Lindsay and Penny”, 4 3/4” x 6 3/4”, and “Gertrude M. Soule”, 6 3/4” x 4 3/4” (sight), mid 20th c., Canterbury, NH.

227 | SHAKER STOVE Cast iron, canted sides, extended lipped and curved front to catch ash and embers, hinged cast iron door with metal closure and hooked handle, all on four peg legs, c. 1830-1850, 17 1/2” h, 29” l, 12 1/2” w.

228 |OVAL BOX Pine and maple, original brown stained finish, four fingers, small symmetrically placed copper tacks, stamped on bottom “S.G.”, excellent condition, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, c. 1820-1830, 4 3/4” h, 11 3/4” l, (ex. William Moore collection).

229 | FAN AND SIEVE Palm leaf, sewn strips in dyed blue and natural with wrapped handle, 13” h, 10 3/4” w; Pine and woven horsehair, sewn palm leaf construction, 4 1/2” h, 10 1/2” dia.

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230 | TWO EARLY CUPBOARDS Pine, original enhanced red painted finish, (taken down from a white overpaint), double raised panel door with vertical double panels, original “H” hinges with rosehead nails, original turned maple pulls, threeshelf interior, (cupboards were originally built-ins and one was reconstituted), c. 1800-1820, 51 1/2” h, 23 3/4” w, 17” d, and 54 1/4” h, 23” w, 14 1/2” d.

231 | SAP BUCKET WITH LID Pine, original dark painted finish, two finely shaped steel hoops, diamond shaped hanger, stamped “NF Shakers, Enfield, NH” on bottom, 9 1/2” h, 11 3/4” dia. Note: This rare 19th c. pail has the original conical shaped tin lid, patent dated “Aug 17, ‘99”, and a “Certificate of Authenticity from the Society of Shakers, New Gloucester, Maine”.

232 | SHAKER WORK BENCH Pine, traces of original red stain, rectangular pine top, over sides with arched base, full shelf below, c. 1850, 19 1/2” h, 33 1/2” l, 16 3/4” d, (ex. Upton collection; ex. Don Emerich collection).

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233 | APPLESAUCE MAKER Pine, tin cover, cast iron, pine conical apple chute, tin covered drum device with double wooden paddle, exterior iron crank and turned oak handle, punched tin interior, sloping wood shelf for the applesauce, c. 1870, 14” h, 24” l, 8” w.

234 | OVAL BOX Pine and maple, chrome yellow stained finish, small and finely shaped four fingers, symmetrically placed copper tacks, 3 3/8” h, 9” l, 6” d.

236 | CANDLE DRYER Pine, original natural finish, seven carved hardwood candle holders, pine frame through mortised and pinned, c. 1830, purchased from Bill Clerk (Ed’s older brother), 23” l, 9 1/2” w.

235 | CANDLESTAND Cherry and maple, original varnish finish, square top (19 3/4” x 20”), tall turned shaft, four peg legs with large oblong central ball, square beveled cleat attaching shaft to top with inset screws, c. 1850, sold in previous Willis Henry Shaker Auction, 30 3/4” h.

237 | WORK STAND Birch, original red stained finish, rectangular top with rounded edges, full length dovetailed drawer at one end, (never had a pull as it was notched underneath to grasp), square tapered legs, ink stains in drawer as was probably used as a writing table, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, c. 1850, sold by Willis Henry Auctions, 2007, Lot 228, 28 3/4” h, 23” l, 17 1/4” w. WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS, INC

238 | THIRTEEN SHAKER BOTTLES Nine embossed and four with paper labels, “Shaker Tin Restorer” in amber glass, 7 3/4” h; “Shaker Pickles”, 7” h; “Shaker Digestive Cordial”, four bottles, one with “AJ White, N.Y.” paper label, 5 1/2” to 9”; “Shaker Fluid Extract Valarian” (2), one with paper label “United Society of Shakers”; Shaker Anodyne with original paper labels “Shaker Cherry Pectoral Syrup”, Canterbury, NH, No. 1.

239 | CHILD’S CHAIR Maple, original walnut stained finish, acorn finials (restored), three slats, back of top slat marked “1”, blue and gray taped seat, Mt. Lebanon, NY, c. 1880, 11” seat h, 28” overall h.

240 | WORK TABLE Cherry and pine, traces of original red stained finish, breadboard top, single dovetailed drawer with original brass pull, two small brass knobs, one on each side, probably to hold scissors or other sewing utensils, top shows a repaired line in front, Hancock, MA, c. 18301840, 25 1/2” h, 30 1/4” w, 18 1/2” d, (ex. Don Emerich collection).

241 | LARGE STORAGE BOX Poplar, original gray on front, two board hinged top, applied molded edge, dovetailed case, four inset cast iron handles (one partial), all on runners, interior with notched lid support, 18” h, 73” l, 24” d.

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242 | DROP LEAF TABLE Pear or apple wood, pine secondary wood, refinished condition, swing leg leaf supports, dovetailed and double pegged skirt, chamfered glue blocks, square to turned legs, three rings at top with medium swell and double scribe lines, appears to have been fitted for casters at one time, c. 1850, possibly a Western Ohio community.

243 | SET OF SIX CHAIRS Maple, original dark and light red stained finishes, tall flame finials, three slats, natural rush seats, Ohio or Kentucky community, c. 1840, 15” median seat h, 38” overall h, (ex. Wadleigh/Wombolt collection).

244 | FOUR SHAKER CUPBOARD DOORS Pine, three in chrome yellow painted finish, and one in white paint, heavy raised panels double pegged on the diagonal, one door with paper label handwritten in script “List of Names in this drawer...”, Enfield or Canterbury, NH, c. 1820-1830, 33”, 43 1/2”, 39 1/2” (white), and 38 3/4” h, (ex. William Moore collection).

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245 | WORK TABLE Pine and maple, refinished, breadboard two-board top, hand forged screws symmetrically placed to secure top to base, finely dovetailed single drawer with turned cherry pull, and beveled lip, two small pegs on right side and small brass pin on left side, purchased from Ed and Celeste Koster, Old Chatham, NY, 28 1/4” h, 38” w, 26 1/4” d, (ex . Don Emerich collection).

246 | SHAKER TIN COLLECTION Milk pan with five low round feet, flared sides, 3 3/4” h, 14” dia; Mixing bowl, 2 1/2” h, 7” dia; Three small graduated oval bowls, 4 3/4”, 3 1/2” and 3 1/4” l; Harvard, MA, c. 1850. Note: Consignors purchased this collection from Todd and Ed Case, Harvard Shaker dealers, in 1980.

247 | RECTANGULAR CARRIER Pine, original natural finish, shaped hickory bentwood handle copper riveted and nailed, nailed construction, slightly canted at the ends, c. 1870-1890, possibly used for kindling for stoves, (purchased from Hazel Hamilton), 7 1/2” h (to rim), 12” h (to top of handle), 18 3/4” l, 10 1/2” w.

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248 | FRAMED LABELS “Extract of Butternut, D.M., Prepared in the United Society, New-Lebanon, N.Y.” (2); “Rosewater, D.M.,...New Lebanon, N.Y.” on yellow paper, and “Sarsaparilla...Prepared in the United Society, New Lebanon, N.Y.” on white paper; Green on silk advertising bookmark, “E.J. Neale & Co of Mount Lebanon, N.Y., Shaker Cloak”, 20th c. printed saying: “Put your hands to work and your hearts to God.”

249 | SHAKER STORE SIGN 20th c., pine, white paint with black painted block letters, with a black painted arrow, holes for screws or nails, 1” frame, 30 3/4” l, 9” h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).

250 | TWO OVAL SEWING CARRIERS AND BROADSIDE Maple, oak and pine, three fingers, swing handle, silk lined interior with attachments, blue crocheted needlecase, strawberry emery, tomato pincushion and blue ribboned conical bees wax, 3” h, 7 3/4” l; Oak carrier, original varnish finish, four fingers, swing handle, silk lined interior with matching attachments, needlecase, emery, pincushion, and wax, stamped on bottom “Alfred, Me.”, 3 3/8” h, 10 1/2” l, (note: both of these carriers were fitted by Flo Fertig in the 1980’s); Broadside “For Flo Miss You!!! Love From Us.”, signed by the Sabbathday Lake Shakers as “Sr. Minnie Greene, Love Sr. Frances, Sister Mildred Barker, ‘Bless the Souls connecting bond’, Br. Theodore Johnson”, and others, hand set and printed at the Shaker Press by Howard Fertig and Brother Arnold, October 22, 1982, (ex. Fertig collection). WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS, INC

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“A Farewell word or Parting Notice from Our Heavenly Parents to Eliza Sharp January 7th 1842

receive this as a token of my love and remembrance and do not forget me.

Father James’s Word.

Father William.

Stop stop! Don’t go so fast thus morning just stop a moment and read this the last and parting word of your Heavenly Parents to you.

I have a present says Father James. It is a Gold Ball, this you can open and it will be Two Gold Bowls. One is filled with Manna and the other with Honey. Don’t be stingy of this sweet bit from Me Father James. And says Father Joseph I have a present too; it is a Cluster of fine Grapes and a Box of Raisins: this I present to Eliza Mother’s dutiful child with my love and blessing says Father Joseph.

When you read this remember it was written by the hand of your beloved Father James. But I fear I shall not have a chance to say any thing to you again. So receive with this my everlasting love and richest blessing. Mother’s Word. O come says Mother Ann, Thou worthy child of mine, Come gather near to me, And hear for the last time, My parting kind address, My last word unto thee, Untill[sic] we meet again, In a sweet Eternity. O yea, my beloved child hearken to this my last word unto thee. For lo! the time is near, when we must all be called to leave you. But remember I shall never leave you forsaken; for through crosses and trials, tribulation and sorrow, you have never forsaken me your Mother, neither have you denied my name, nor my gospel. But many are the times that I have viewed you, with pleasing delight, in the midst of back sliders and reprobates, who sought not the honour and glory of my gospel. Yea, I say beloved, thro these days of thick darkness I have seen thee stand fast and mantain[sic] thy integrity.

And here says Elder br. John is my present. Do just look and see this Gold Cage of Birds. Surely I will give it to Eliza, for she is a good hand to feed and take care of them, and she will not forget and neglect them. And Father David has given me a Decanter of fine Wine and a Gold drinking cup for her, and I think this will please her. From Elder Br. John. See says Mother Lucy, I shall give this to Eliza. It is a purple satin Mantle embroidered with needle work[sic]. I have never worn it myself, since Holy Mother gave it to me, for I have laid it by to give to some good child. And more over Mother Ruth has given me for her a pair of Silver Shoes and a pair of White Silk Gloves on which is pictured the Prophets Jonah, Joel & Zephaniah. I am sure a notice from Mother Ruth will be acceptable for Eliza has ever been a good child and she has dearly loved and ever honoured her Father and Mother and surely they love her, says Mother Lucy. But says Elder S. Olive Here is a large glass containing some flowers, gathered from the garden of Heaven; and the water they are in I dipped this morning from the Pool of Eternal Life. And heres[sic] is a silver plate with a large Sweet cake upon it that was baked to day[sic]. O yea, says Mother Ann; all these lovely presents Dear child have been gathered by thy Heavenly Parents on purpose for thee.

And know all the crosses and trials that you have encountered in various ways to mantain[sic] the gospel in its purity, has not passed unnoticed by me at any stage of your past life.

Receive them a[sic] a reward for thy already well proved obedience, zeal & integrity also to encourage thee to press on in well doing my worthy and dutiful well beloved little child.

And oft are the times that the Angels of Tidings have wafted to the Throne of Holy Wisdom glad tidings and pleasant news concerning thee.

O my little one, tho’ this is the last and parting word of your Mother, get rest assured, I shall never forsake nor forget you. But when I see you in trouble, I will draw near, I will hear your cries as I have done and I will be your Mother, as I have been in times that are passed by.

And as a reward for thy faithfulness Holy Mother has prepared A Choice Pearl and on this she has set 12 stars of astonishing beauty. And the Savior has printed thy name in letters of gold. Holy Mother has placed on thy head, with the love and blessing of the Saviour, as a reward of true faithfulness. But listen again to my word O my beloved child. I will leave with you an Angel of Care, that shall bear on its peacful[sic] wings comfort and consolation from my Heavenly abode, to cheer your spirit and comfort your soul on your journey thro this dark vale of time. I will also put about thy neck a Gold Necklace, which was given me by the Holy Angel of Wisdom. Keep this dear child for in time to come it will be of great use to thee, and a treasure highly prized. But Father William has come with a Gold Bracelet for thee to bind upon thy lame wrist. The band is of fine linin[sic] enterwoven[sic] with gold thread and lined with fur; and the clasp is of beaten gold. This is from Father William. And he has printed his own name instead of yours upon the clasp, for fear you will forget him; and say he

Gather to your visible Lead, take courage, and persevere in Well doing. And know you are owned loved and blessed of me your Mother Ann. So receive with this the never ending blessing, and ever increasing Love of, Mother Ann. Father William. Father James. Father Joseph. Mother Lucy. Elder Br John. and Elder Sister Oive. And now beloved child in peace love and blessing we bid thee a long and loving farewell. From Mother Ann To Eliza Sharp.”

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