Sign of the Whale Antiques

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630-469-5320
558 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
info@signofthewhaleantiques.com

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Convertible Lift Lid Bench/Bed in Original Green Paint, pine, mid 19th century. One-board plank seat lifts to reveal storage; the seat can be removed and the body of the bench can be extended to accommodate a mattress. A rare form of practical and convertible furniture. Comfortable seating, sturdy, all original. 6' long x 20 1/2" deep x 28 3/4" tall.

$575

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Tilt Top Candlestand circa 1780, beautifully shaped top with cut out corners. Delicate form with tiger maple top, cherry column, maple feet, original latch.

$750

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Unusual Small Windsor Bench, early 19th century, old dry red paint with a great stippled surface in places over original black, plank top with chamfered edge, legs mortised into top. Possibly used as a pail bench.
27" long x 10 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" tall.

$595

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American Corner Cupboard, 1800-1825, poplar, two-piece with waist molding, half pilasters, two raised panel doors, turned front feet, 12 lights with all original glass. Two small repairs to doors, early oyster white paint over red.
86" tall x 48.5" wide x 25" deep. Takes a 36" corner.

$3450

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Dough Box Table, c1850-70, in original blue paint, splayed legs, battened top, dove-tailed, square nails.
35 3/4" long x 19" deep x 29 1/4" tall.

SOLD

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Hanging or Standing Shelf with shaped dividers, nicely molded edge. The bottom two cubbies once had drawers, which did not survive. These two interiors have been painted to match the original.
28 �� 28 1/2" wide x 6 �� deep x 22 �� tall.

$495

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19th Century Crock Bench in old yellow paint. Inset shelving, square nails, and dovetailed cross bars.
3' wide x 44" tall.

$365

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Diminutive Wall Cupboard, first half 19th century, with traces of original red paint, square nails, lower raised panel door, shaping of opening probably later addition.
65 1/2" tall x 40" wide x 15 1/2" deep.

$1575

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Chair Table in old blue paint with finished top, 3rd quarter 19th century, from Plank estate, Belleville, Pennsylvania--grandson of Samuel Plank who specialized in salt boxes, one of which is in the Smithsonian. Mortised and dovetailed construction. 30" tall, top is 45" x 31 3/8".

$795

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Early Pine Bench in original worn red paint, circa 1880, square nails, dovetailed, chamfered apron, half moon ends. 47 1/2" x 11 1/2' x 18" tall.

$425

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Small Chest of Drawers in original paint decoration, early 1800s Pennsylvania. Excellent condition.
37 1/2" wide x 17 1/2" deep including knobs x 34 1/8" tall.

$875

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Pine Two-Piece Cupboard circa 1830-50, with pie shelf, 3 drawers, paneled doors, 12 lights, plate grooves and spoon holders, detailed cornice, and bracket base. Beautiful construction including mortise and tenon, hand chamfering, square nails, lamb's tongue and beaded details, and cock beaded dovetailed drawers.
54 1/2" wide x 21" deep x 83 5/8" (6' 11 5/8") tall.

$1475

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Paint Decorated 6-Board Blanket Box, 1820-50, original black over red paint decoration, original hinges, square nails, missing till.
37 1/4" wide x 17" deep x 23" tall.

SOLD

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Blanket Chest in Original Blue Paint, mid 19th century, Pennsylvania origin, dovetailed case with till and bracket feet, impressive scrolled apron. Expected wear.
43 1/8" wide x 18 1/4" deep x 21" tall.

$850

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Small Rectangular Country Stand in strong original blue paint, lip edge to top.
18" tall x 13" x 10 1/4".

$348

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Dough Box in original blue-gray paint, handles, square nail construction, minor wear, clean interior.
32" long x 17 1/2" deep x 10" tall.

$395

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Ladderback Armchair, 18th century, with four slats, nicely shaped finials, rare arm design. Original surface with replaced seat and restored feet.
45 1/2" tall to finial top x 24 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep.
Seat: 17 1/2" height x 19 1/2" wide at front x 17 1/2" deep.

$950

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