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In the Mandarin palate with red and gold painted floral sprays against a crème ground; cylinder shape with flared rim and base, 8 ½” h. < Back Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps First Floor - Parlor Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu In the Mandarin palate with red and gold painted floral sprays against a crème ground; cylinder shape with flared rim and base, 8 ½” h. Condition is good; presumed pierced bases for lamp mounts; ca. 1800-1825. Previous Next

268 mi S of Salt Lake City, UT < Back Bryce Canyon 268 mi S of Salt Lake City, UT 1928 Established: Size: 35,835 acres Visitors: 2,354,660 in 2022 Summary Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southern Utah, is renowned for its breathtaking landscape of intricate rock formations known as hoodoos, carved by erosion over millions of years. The park's main amphitheater, Bryce Amphitheater, showcases a mesmerizing array of colorful spires, arches, and cliffs, illuminated by the ever-changing light of dawn and dusk. Visitors can explore the park's network of trails, which wind through pine forests and along the canyon rim, offering panoramic views of the otherworldly scenery below. Beyond its geological wonders, Bryce Canyon is also a haven for wildlife, with opportunities to spot mule deer, mountain lions, and a variety of bird species. Whether marveling at the surreal rock formations, stargazing under the vast desert sky, or hiking among ancient bristlecone pines, Bryce Canyon National Park offers a truly unforgettable experience amidst the wonders of the American Southwest. Wildlife Bryce Canyon National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife that thrives in its unique high desert ecosystem. Among the park's inhabitants are mule deer, often seen grazing in meadows or wandering along the canyon rim, while elusive mountain lions roam the more remote areas. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including California condors, peregrine falcons, and Steller's jays, soaring above the hoodoos or nesting in the park's ponderosa pine forests. Smaller creatures such as golden-mantled ground squirrels and chipmunks scurry among the rocks, while reptiles like the plateau lizard bask in the sun. As visitors explore Bryce Canyon's trails and overlooks, they are treated to glimpses of the park's rich and diverse wildlife, adding to the allure of this spectacular natural wonder. Sounds of the Park Things to Do Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, stargazing, and more. In the winter months, activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are available as well. When to Visit Bryce Canyon National Park has a dry continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Precipitation is relatively rare year-round. The park is typically busiest during the summer months (June-August). For mild temperatures and lower crowd levels, visit during the late spring (May) or fall (September-October). Ties to Stephen Mather Bryce Canyon National Park has a Stephen Mather plaque just outside the park's main visitor center. Bryce Canyon was designated as a national park in 1928, during Mather's directorship of the National Park Service. Despite this, Stephen Mather initially wanted Bryce Canyon to be a state park given its small size. Fun Fact Though hoodoos can be found on every continent, Bryce Canyon National Park has the largest density of hoodoos on earth. Previous Next

Cherry; 1790-1810. New England; 28” h. x 16” w. x 15 ¼” d. < Back Square-Top Candlestand Second Floor - W Bedroom (Ted's Dressing Room) Furniture and Hard Furnishings Cherry; 1790-1810. New England; 28” h. x 16” w. x 15 ¼” d. Square top over a ring-and-vase turned pedestal over plain (or snake) feet. Condition is good with old refinishing leaving a honeyed color. Previous Next

New York or New England, 1835-1865. Cherry, tulip poplar; 26 ¾” h. x 16 ½” l. x 20 ½” w. < Back One drawer stand First Floor - Entrance Hall Furniture and Hard Furnishings New York or New England, 1835-1865. Cherry, tulip poplar; 26 ¾” h. x 16 ½” l. x 20 ½” w. A slightly overhanging top, over one drawer with a replaced Chippendale-style brass; standing on turned tapered legs with rings above and below, and tapered feet. Fair condition. Previous Next

7 ¼” h. x 5 ⅛” w. Framed and glazed. < Back Framed 1824 Needlework Bible Cover, Wool-on-Linen Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Furniture and Hard Furnishings 7 ¼” h. x 5 ⅛” w. Framed and glazed. Polychrome work in flame stitch bargello needlework; center section with signature in black yarn: Margaret W Henderson’s / Bible <> 1824. Condition is fair given age and use; cleaning and conservation should be considered. Previous Next

Maple, rush seat. New England; 41 ½” x 22” x 16”; circa 1750-1780, and later. < Back Queen Anne Armchair First Floor - Dining Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Maple, rush seat. New England; 41 ½” x 22” x 16”; circa 1750-1780, and later. Yoke crest rail over a Queen Anne solid splat, woven rush seat; ring-and-ball front stretcher, Spanish (or brush) feet. Condition: Considerable restoration: new front feet; rear feet have been ended-out. Shape of arms is inconsistent with the form, and thus determined to be replacements. Previous Next

Lecture featuring Keith Simpson: Our Changing Landscape over 400 years < Back Keith Simpson - Feb. 8, 2023 Lecture featuring Keith Simpson: Our Changing Landscape over 400 years Previous Next

Probably England, 1780-1810. Mahogany, mirrored glass; pine; 31 ½" h. x 18" w. < Back Looking Glass Second Floor - SW Bedroom Other Decorative Arts Probably England, 1780-1810. Mahogany, mirrored glass; pine; 31 ½" h. x 18" w. An ornately scalloped mahogany-veneered crest with gilded phoenix bird in the pierced center; and ornately scalloped base. Molded cross-banding surrounds the glass. Backboards are replaced. Previous Next

Southwestern Connecticut, 1750-1825. Maple, ash, tulip poplar, rush seat; 43 ¾" h. x 18 ⅜" w. x 15 ¼" d. < Back “York” Side Chair Second Floor - SW Bedroom Furniture and Hard Furnishings Southwestern Connecticut, 1750-1825. Maple, ash, tulip poplar, rush seat; 43 ¾" h. x 18 ⅜" w. x 15 ¼" d. The turned chair, known in the period as a York chair, has a shaped tulip poplar crest above a solid splat (“fiddle-back) and stay rail. Maple rear posts with elongated balusters, truncated at the bottom, and above smaller balusters. Posts terminate in urn-and-ball finials. Turned front legs with double “sausage” turned front stretchers. Ash double side and a single rear stretcher joins the legs. Condition: All four feet have been ended-out by 2”; finials restored. Previous Next

Southern New England, 18th and 20th centuries Cherry, pine < Back One Drawer Table First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Southern New England, 18th and 20th centuries Cherry, pine An overhanging top with single wide drawer, turned-wood pull; baluster-turned legs and ball feet with box stretchers. Condition notes: A written note accompanying the table states that it was “found in attic with no top.” In addition to the new top, now held on by screws in newly cut screw pockets, the entire drawer and drawer slides attached inside the frame are also new. All parts have been refinished. Previous Next

New England, 1790-1810. Birch; 43" h. x 31 ¾" w. x 26" d. < Back Easy (or Wing) Chair First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings New England, 1790-1810. Birch; 43" h. x 31 ¾" w. x 26" d. Upholstered easy chair with ‘wings’ that curve to cone-shaped arm supports. Legs joined by H-stretchers and a rear stretcher. Front Marlborough legs are replacements; rear block legs are additions. Frame was not examined because upholstery was not removed. In good restored condition. Previous Next

Edward Walker (1803-1879); Sophia Ann Shedel Walker (1802-1871). Parents of Bertha Jemima Walker Mather. Oil on canvas; 26 ½” h. x 21 ½” w. (sight size). Circa 1840-1845. < Back American School, Pair of Portraits, Edward Walker & Sophia Walker First Floor - Dining Room Fine Art Edward Walker (1803-1879); Sophia Ann Shedel Walker (1802-1871). Parents of Bertha Jemima Walker Mather. Oil on canvas; 26 ½” h. x 21 ½” w. (sight size). Circa 1840-1845. Finely executed half length portraits of a rosy-cheeked gentleman in black waistcoat and cravat; and of his wife, modestly attired in a black and brown gown with pink and white lace at the neck and kerchief. She wears a gold necklace, garnet brooch, and pink shell buttons on her bodice. Neither is signed. In matching gold-painted period-style frames. Condition is good. Previous Next