Frank & Barbara Pollack Antiques

An Extraordinary Two-Tier Sixteen-Light Tin Chandelier

American, from a church in New York state, circa 1800. A large primitive chandelier with eight double-arms terminating on a metal shaft consisting of a series of cones. A dynamic statement in tin. Minor losses to two of the candle cups.
H. 27", W 43"
Provenance: Collection of James R. Marsh, author of
“The Colonial Chandelier Supplement” in Colonial and Early American Lighting.
Illustrated: Colonial and Early American Lighting by Arthur Hayward, p. 184, plate 31.

A Sack-Back Windsor Chair with Exaggerated Knuckle Arms

Connecticut; pine or chestnut, maple, and hickory, circa 1780. Wonderful form in old black paint with yellow line decoration over old blue-green, over the original green. There are minor areas of wood loss on each knuckle arm.
32¼" OH, 16" SH

An Exceptional Wool Embroidered Bed Cover

American, possibly Baltimore, circa 1850. Surrounding a central urn of stylized flowers is a grape and vine motif, very similar to ones found on Baltimore quilts, and an elaborate floral border. All worked in red, olive, indigo, and white wool on a wool ground. The artist has created a “painting” on fabric with imaginative designs and choice of colors.
91" x 84" mounted.