An 18th-century Italian walnut dressing or writing table featuring an inset mirror, single frieze drawer, and raised gallery with a shaped crest and narrow shelf. The table is supported on turned legs joined by a boldly shaped crossed stretcher, with beaded molding providing additional decorative detail.

 

The wood retains a warm, richly aged patina with visible wear, staining, scratches, and patination consistent with age and use, giving the piece considerable character.

A fantastic early 20th Century Bradley & Hubbard cast-iron figural doorstop, modeled as a woman in period yellow dress carrying a basket of flowers. The figure is richly detailed with a bonnet, shawl, full skirt, and floral motifs, retaining an appealing polychrome painted surface in yellow, white, green, and darker tones.

 

In original paint, mounted on a substantial rectangular base with incised geometric decoration, the doorstop displays minor paint loss, rubbing, and surface wear consistent with age and use. American.

An oil on board folk art cat painting by American artist Warren Kimble, depicting a large black-and-white cat resting on a colorful patchwork cushion. The simplified form, flattened perspective, and warm, muted palette are characteristic of Kimble’s distinctive American folk art style.

 

Signed “Warren Kimble 1990” at the lower right, the work has a charming graphic quality with intentionally rustic surface texture and decorative detail.

A rare, cylindrical English William IV Bedside Commode in mahogany, with inset leather top and a hinged circular lid, incorporating a removable white ceramic chamber pot with molded and relief-decorated cover. The compact form features richly figured mahogany veneer and a projecting front section with a tooled leather inset.

The mahogany retains a warm, aged surface with attractive grain and patination, along with minor wear and surface variation consistent with age and use. Second quarter 19th Century.

A wonderful American cast-iron rabbit doorstop, realistically modeled as a seated hare with upright ears, alert expression, and finely textured fur. The simple sculptural form gives the piece an appealing traditional garden and country character.

 

Finished in repainted white paint, the surface displays minor wear and irregularities consistent with age and use. Early 20th Century.

A 19th century English papier-mâché serving tray with a black lacquered ground, decorated around the border with delicate gilt floral sprays, blossoms, and trailing foliage. The rectangular form features rounded corners and a gently raised molded edge.

 

The surface displays light scratches, rubbing, and minor wear consistent with age and use, while retaining much of its attractive gilt decoration.

A fanciful pair of cast-iron dog-form andirons, each modeled as a stylized seated hound with long neck, drooping ears, and broad chest. The simplified silhouettes give the pair a distinctive folk-art character.

 

The iron retains a dark, naturally aged surface with areas of oxidation, wear, and patination consistent with age and fireplace use. Probably American. Early 20th Century.

A carved and painted Canadian goose canvas decoy with a hollow-bodied form, upright neck, and stylized carving. The surface is painted in gray, black, and white, with the distinctive white cheek patch and dark head characteristic of the Canadian goose.

 

The decoy has a pleasing folk-art quality, with visible seams, paint wear, small losses, and surface irregularities consistent with age and use. Portsmouth area, 2nd quarter 20th Century.