Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 52
Rare New England Pipe Rack in Old Surface, Ex. Feldman Collection
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$11,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 18th century, white pine with fine and probably original dark brown stained/varnished surface, slots for four pipes, together with two antique clay pipes, also with copper wall mount, rack 17 x 13 x 6-1/4 in., longest pipe 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, American Folk Art Collection of Howard and Catherine Feldman, June 23, 1988, lot 17; Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, April 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $14,000); The Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
Literature: Rack illustrated in "Living with Antiques: A Folk Art Collection in Pennsylvania" by Susan Klein and Cynthia V.A. Schaffner, The Magazine Antiques (September, 1984), p. 573, fig. 12.
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Sotheby's, New York, American Folk Art Collection of Howard and Catherine Feldman, June 23, 1988, lot 17; Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, April 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $14,000); The Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
very fine condition and largely untouched, typical wear to historical finish with alligatoring and loss, proper left bin front corner with repair to break； pipes with wear from use, the longer pipe with crack to stem held by wire Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
