LATE 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TIGER OAK HALL TREE
WITH RIBBON CARVED CREST & BEVELED GLASS MIRROR

With our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this wonderful late 19th century antique hall tree. We are always in search of rare and unusual antique hall trees as we have owned many throughout the years and always found the homes where these are featured to be among our favorites to furnish. This example was constructed at the height of the Victorian period with the highest regard for premium quality and craftsmanship. The entire frame of this hall tree is solid oak with quartersawn tiger oak grain strongly present throughout the entire surface. This hall tree has a commanding presence with six antique cornucopia form coat hooks projecting off the frame on either side of the original beveled glass mirror. A beautiful ribbon carved element is adorned on the top center of the frame and features trailing ends centered by a floral pinwheel motif. The top of the frame is defined by curved foliate designs which are carved and applied to enhance the overall form. In the center of the hall tree a raised panel section with four carved fleurs-de-lis elements are featured upon the corners all situated in opposed mirroring positions. 

This hall tree has a lift top bench seat which is hinged and opens to reveal an interior storage cavity. To either side of the seat are well formed and curved bench arms that provide additional comfort to the sitter resting on the bench seat. The base section features double curved scrolled ends in the manner of two Grecian urn elements with an inflection point created by the construction of the two boards comprising the base below the seat. The front of the hall tree is raised on two well carved paw feet and overall the piece is quite sturdy being completely reliable for daily use. The piece is in exceptional condition having been well cared for throughout a century and a half of continued enjoyment. The back features period stenciling numerating the hall tree as No. 93 which was likely a production design identifier which many of the leading furniture manufacturers were known to do. It is possible that this piece was built in New York City for a firm such as R.J. Horner or perhaps in Boston by a premium maker like Paine's Furniture. We can only speculate as the hall tree is quite unlike any other we have had before and is so well made that many of the best furniture makers of the era could lay claim to this exquisite offering. The hall tree measures 36 3/4" wide from the farthest coat hook on the left side to the absolute opposite righthand side. It is 17" deep measured at the carved feet from front to back. The seat is 18" tall off the ground and the arm height is 28 3/4" tall while the overall height is 81 3/4" tall.

WELCOME

We are a wholly owned family business in our third decade of continuous operation. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. All the items we offer to the general public are high quality estate pieces. We do not offer goods with significant flaws or defects. We completely avoid items with issues. You can expect the items we sell to have reasonable wear and tear. Due to the large volume of goods we deal in we cannot describe items in minutia. We do our best to give you an accurate condition report in our description of the items. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. Please ask all questions, including, but not limited to, shipping costs prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and from their location. If you would like to find out about any number of our services, including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. 

SHIPPING & DELIVERIES

     We deliver within a 250 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate. We specialize in New York City and Boston deliveries at extremely reasonable rates. For items requiring shipping beyond our delivery zone, we offer freight or “Ground Services” shipping, depending on the size of the items. We ship anywhere within the Continental United States. Items will require packaging and palletizing for freight shipments. The buyer is responsible for the cost of materials only for this service. We perform this service without the cost of labor as an appreciation for your patronage. Freight class shipping is the fastest and most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days. We buy materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our “volume shippers” discount creates a substantial lower cost for you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with freight carriers. They are not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases, but you are responsible for telling us you require them and for the extra cost of these services, if you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries. We are responsible for any additional services and charged for these services. We absolutely maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for. 

MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGE

All our customers are welcome to come to our facility to pick up their purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly help in loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks. We also do not desire to charge storage fees, but we are holding some purchases for over three years now and are under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.

ON-LINE SALES/TERMS OF USE

All Massachusetts residents are subject to the 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding sale and subject to the conditions herein. Massachusetts General Law applies to all sales. Bidding on and purchasing any item is under the acknowledgment of the buyer and is consent to the contractual agreement set forth herein. This agreement is in full force and effect on any item purchased through our Ebay store and on items purchased through us and our gallery. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.