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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Small Dry Sink in original blue paint, Pennsylvania, circa 1870, square nails, original hardware, excellent condition. 38 1/2" wide x 17 1/4" deep x 36" tall.

SOLD

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Wicker Writing Desk and Matching Chair, original white paint. Desk has a space for stationery or mail. Original tag on underside reads: "Michigan Seating Company, Jackson, Michigan, January 25, 1916." Nice form and small size, perfect for a laptop in a nook in a sun room or lake house. Excellent sturdy condition.
32 1/2" wide x 20 1/4'" deep x 29 1/2" tall to writing surface.

$250

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Demilune Table circa 1830-50 with scrubbed top, original painted base, tapered and pinned legs.
35" wide x 23 3/8" deep x 30 3/4" tall.

$445

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Small Red Painted Blanket Chest with gutsy base, 1830-50, original hinges, square nails, never had a till, stable split on lid near one end.
25 1/2" wide x 12 1/2" deep including base x 16 7/8" 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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Three-legged stool, circa 1870, hand-chamfered legs, burl seat, original surface. Seat 8" diameter x 12" tall.

SOLD

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Screened Corner Cupboard, circa 1870, square nails, original screens, scraped down to original blue.
84 1/2" tall x 31" deep x 45" wide. Needs a 33" corner.

SOLD

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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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Small Blue Hanging Cupboard, pine, late 19th-early 20th century, original blue paint, nice cornice, single plank door, 2-board back. 18" wide x 25" tall x 6" deep.

$685

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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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Large Tin Trunk in original red over black paint decoration, circa 1930, 35 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep x 19" tall.

$295

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Early Dry Sink in original rich gray paint, circa 1870, two corner drawers over two paneled doors, square nails, remnants of old wallpaper on back outer edges. 43 1/2" wide x 18 3/4" deep x 36 1/4" tall.

$1585

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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.

$1175

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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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Child-sized Step Back Cupboard in old blue over white paint, circa 1870-80, square nails, original glass, good working condition.
40" tall x 20 1/2" wide x 10 1/4" deep.

$425

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Pair of Victorian cast iron urns with lids, each comprised of three pieces plus lids with ring pulls, all original, marked 62 and 46, dark green paint. Bases measure 10" square, top diameter 15", height overall 20".

$895 pair

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Pennsylvania Dutch Cupboard, circa 1830-50, two piece, in original blue/grey paint with original salmon interior, pie shelf with bread board ends. Square nails, hand chamfered panels, pegged doors, nice cornice, lamb's tongue edge detail.
7'4" tall x 43 1/2" wide x 17 1/2" deep.

$1350

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Queen Anne tap table, 1750-1800, New Hampshire, original red painted base and scrubbed top, pegged construction, shaped skirt, button feet, good overhang, 36" x 24" x 26 3/4' tall.

$1650

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