Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 590
Fine Early American Pewter Cupboard in Old Red Wash, Ex. Henry Ford
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for
$4,750
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably New Hampshire, 18th century, early red/brown surface, rosehead nails, original iron H hinges and wrought iron catches, white pine throughout, 75 x 49-1/4 x 17-1/4 in.
Provenance: ex. Henry Ford Collection; ex. Oliver Williams Collection, whose collection is pictured in Russell Kettell's book Early New England Pine Furniture (this cupboard was purchased after he wrote the book); sold Withington Auction of Oliver William's Pigeon Cove estate, 1966; Hollis Brodrick, sold December, 2009; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
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ex. Henry Ford Collection; ex. Oliver Williams Collection, whose collection is pictured in Russell Kettell's book Early New England Pine Furniture (this cupboard was purchased after he wrote the book); sold Withington Auction of Oliver William's Pigeon Cove estate, 1966; Hollis Brodrick, sold December, 2009; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
old surface with traces of paint over early reddish brown (was probably dry scraped), original iron hinges and hardware (left door catch has been moved up, but appears to be original), wear and distress throughout consistent with age and use, joints are somewhat loose
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