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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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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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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Dry Sink, circa 1870, unusual and useful drawer configuration, porcelain pulls. Old varnish appears to have aged to give this piece a warm caramel color.
45 1/2" x 19 1/2" x 36 1/2" to top of back splash

$465

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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.

$495

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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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25-Drawer Apothecary, circa 1880-90, in old blue-gray over original green paint, nailed construction, drawer bodies shaped and chamfered (4 corner drawers are shorter; the other 21 are full depth). Note: Original pull for the bottom left drawer is back in place.
33" wide x 18" deep x 31" tall.

SOLD

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Stand in original green paint, circa 1850, turned legs, ring pull, working lock and key, dovetailed drawer, with expected wear to top.
20 3/4" x 17 1/4" x 28 1/4" tall.

$285

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