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THBThe Conover Family Federal Candlestands
Lot 31
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Nye & Co.
20 Beach Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
United States
At Nye & Company, what you like is all you need to know. Knowledgeable, helpful staff members, as well as nationally-known experts, work together to find the antiques and collectibles that will become your children’s heirlooms, all within your budget. John and Kathleen Nye acquired Dawson’s after hi...Read more
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By Nye & Co.
Jan 21, 2026
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2026-01-21 10:00:00
2026-01-21 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Property from the Collection of Leslie and Peter Warwick, Middletown, NJ: Unreserved
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/nye/property-from-the-collection-of-leslie-and-peter-warwick-middletown-nj-unreserved-21860
Discover a remarkable offering from the Collection of Leslie and Peter Warwick of Middletown, New Jersey. This unreserved auction presents an opportunity to acquire pieces selected over decades of thoughtful collecting. Join us on January 21, 2026, for a sale rich in character, craftsmanship, and charm. Nye & Co. info@nyeandcompany.com
Discover a remarkable offering from the Collection of Leslie and Peter Warwick of Middletown, New Jersey. This unreserved auction presents an opportunity to acquire pieces selected over decades of thoughtful collecting. Join us on January 21, 2026, for a sale rich in character, craftsmanship, and charm. Nye & Co. info@nyeandcompany.com
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- Lot Description
The Conover Family Federal Candlestands
Probably Freehold, New Jersey, 1800-1810.
Both with repairs to legs, losses.
One owned by Tunis and Rebecca Crawford Conover of Marlboro, NJ. On the back is written, “Old Candle Stick and table which belonged to Rebecca C. Conover Great Grandmother of Kenneth Rodney Baird. Table is in possession of Rodney Baird given to him by his Mother Marion Baird.†Stamped on the back of the photo is “Mrs. L. H. Conover, Marlboro, N.J.†Tunis and Rebecca Crawford Conover lived on their farm in Marlboro, NJ See paintings of the Tunis, Rebecca & their son, William Conover which are owned by Monmouth County Historical Association. We own paintings of their two other children, Anne and Hendrick Conover.
Conover Family Freehold Area Candlestand: Simple candlestands of this particular form appear frequently among the old families of Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ. Details that tie the group together are the legs made from boards of uniform thickness that are then chamfered on their upper edge, the articulation of the simple vase-shaped pedestal turning, deep decorative notches in the pedestal base between the legs, and the fixed top that does not swivel or tilt.
Provenance: The candlestand as well as most the furniture descended in the Conover family of Freehold, NJ
Ebenezer Conover (1782-1857) m. Mary Lefferson and he was establishing his family at the time the furniture was made. Then it passed down to his son,
William E. Conover (1815-1891) m. Charlotte Baker, lived in Freehold;
to his son Ebenezer Conover (1842-1868) m. Evalina Hartshorne, lived in Freehold. However Ebenezer died the same year his son, Warren H., was born. The furniture was not inherited by Ebenezer but passed from William E. directly to Warren H. who was raised by his grandfather, William E. Conover;
Warren H. Conover (1868-1955) married Annie B. Conover and was the architect of MCHA Headquarters, then it passed down to his daughter;
Eleanor Conover Millard, it passed on to her daughter;
Mary “Suzie†Millard Sprankle, a friend of ours. Two photographs of the candlestand on the front porch of 2 Yard Ave., Freehold. A birthday cake on the candlestand as “Suzie†Mary Conover Millard Sprankle sits in her highchair as she celebrates her first day on August 13, 1941. Suzie Sprankle sold candlestand to;
Joseph Hammond in March 2002 and gave him two photographs
28 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (73 x 44.5 cm.), and 27 1/2 x 16 3/4 in. (69.9 x 42.5 cm.)Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.Condition
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