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WILLIS HENRY AUCTIONS
FOLK ART AUCTION Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 12 noon Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH Preview: Fri. July 31st 10am-5pm; Aug. 1st & 2nd 9:30-11:30am
Lot 83
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Karel & Willis Henry
Antiques and Estates appraised, purchased or sold on consignment WHA 1
Conditions of Sale The property listed in this catalogue will be offered and sold subject to the following terms and conditions. 1. Willis R. Henry, herein known as “The Company”, has exercised reasonable care to catalogue and describe correctly the property to be sold, but does not warrant the correctness of description, genuineness, authenticity or condition of said property. 2. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of the sale, all bids are to be for a single article even though more than one article is included under a numbered item in the catalogue. If, however, the articles under any one numbered item are designated as a “Lot” then bids are to be for the lot irrespective of the number of articles described in such item. 3. The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, auctioneer may reoffer and resell the article in dispute. 4. Any bid which is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid, may be rejected by the auctioneer, in his discretion, if in his judgment such bids would be likely to affect the sale injuriously. 5. The name and address of the buyer of each article or lot shall be given to the Company immediately following the sale thereof and payment of the whole purchase price, or such part thereof as the company may require, shall be immediately made by the purchaser thereof. If the foregoing condition or any other applicable condition herein is not complied with the sale, at the option of the Company, may be cancelled and the article, or lot, reoffered for sale. 6. Except as herein otherwise provided, title will pass to the highest bidder upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer and thereafter the property is at the purchaser’s sole risk and responsibility. 7. Articles sold and not paid for in full and not taken by 5 p.m. the day of the sale may be turned over by the Company to a carrier to be delivered to a storehouse for the account and risk of the purchaser, and at his cost. If the purchase price has not been paid in full, the Company may either cancel the sale, and any partial payment already made shall thereon be forfeited as liquidated damages, or it may resell the same, without notice to the buyer and for 8. The Company, subject to these Conditions of Sale and to such terms and conditions as it may prescribe, but without charge for its services, will undertake to make bids for responsible parties approved by it. Requests for such bidding must be given with such clearness as to leave no room for misunderstanding as to the amount to be bid and must state the catalogue number of the item and the name or title of the article to be bid on. If bids are to be made on several articles listed as one item in the catalogue, the request should state the amount to be bid on each article, unless the article contains the notation “Lot” in which case the request should state the amount to be bid “for the Lot”. 9. Conditions of Sale cannot be altered except in writing by the auctioneer at the time of the sale. 10. Not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. 11. TERMS: Cash, good check, MC/Visa. All items sold “as is”. A premium of 20% will be added to all property sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.
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Marjorie Ellis was an accomplished editor, photographer, and journalist. Throughout her life, Marjorie wrote and published many short stories and poems and loved to entertain people with wonderful anecdotes. Ed Clerk was the top Shaker dealer in the 1980’s, and into the 1990’s exhibiting at Russell Carrell’s Winter Antiques Show in New York. Ed became a consignor later in his life and he consigned a Shaker desk that we sold for him that brought almost $500,000 – a Shaker furniture world record at auction that still remains. Ed passed away at the beginning of March of last year, and he stipulated that we were to auction his collection, which includes many fine examples of Americana. Tony Geiss was an incredibly talented man who entertained generations of children by putting words in the mouths of Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Elmo and other characters on “Sesame Street”, helping the show win twenty-two daytime Emmys for scriptwriting and songwriting. His father was Alexander Geiss, an animator and painter. William (Bill) M. Moore had an international flair which he tempered with his Vermont up-country roots. He married Nina Seidenman, and they both taught at Milton Academy. Bill taught French and English Literature at Milton Academy in Milton, MA for thirty years. They traveled extensively in Hawaii, France, United Kingdom, China, Cambodia and various places around the world. One of Bill’s last trips was a cruise around South America through the Straits of Magellan. During his retirement he cultivated a love of traditional gardening. Bill and Nina filled their lovely turn of the century Victorian with carefully selected Americana, which they supplemented with Chinese and Japanese prints and objects. Their home exuded an aesthetic intensity as visitors would in turn be excited by Shaker and early American furniture, 19th century American paintings, Japanese prints, etc. He amassed a wonderful collection of furniture and accessories in original condition and paint. Robert Wheaton of Cumberland Foreside, Maine was a widely known expert antique picker and dealer known for a very keen eye. Mr. Wheaton helped build a number of collections in southern Maine.
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1 19TH C. STONEWARE JUG Three-gallon jug, “Ottman Bros., Fort Edward, N.Y.”, large cobalt blue design “M.J. Madden, w/flower, Roundout”, 17 1/2” h, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
5 GATHERING BASKETS Three early swing handle baskets, Taghkanic style, double wrapped rim, graduated sizes, 6”, 7 1/2” and 9 1/2” h; 11”, 12” and 13 1/2” dia, all in good condition, (ex. Curry collection). 2 19TH C. STONEWARE JUG Two-gallon jug with bold cobalt flower, “F.A. Gale, Gales-Ville N.Y.”, 14 1/2” h, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA). 6 EARLY 18TH C. TRENCHER New England, maple, old patinated finish, 5 1/4” h, 24 1/2” l, 16 1/2” w. 3 19TH C. STONEWARE CROCK AND JUG Three-gallon jug, “Troy, N.Y. Pottery” stamp, and bold cobalt stylized “3”, 17” h; Twogallon crock, cobalt wreath encircling “2”, no stamp, 11” h; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA). 4 18TH C. ANDIRONS Double lemon top brass andirons, with ball feet, overall good condition, 21 1/2” h.
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7 19TH C. OVOID JUG Three-gallon jug with cobalt blue flowers, marked “Norton & Fenton, Bennington, VT”, (chip on front of spout), otherwise in good condition.
8 18TH C. SPOON RACK Walnut, three tiers of six spaces for spoons, finely carved top and base, 10 1/2” h, 15” w, 5” d.
9 LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. WOODEN SIGN Gold lettering on black asphaltum, beveled, “Post Office, Northeast Harbor”, ME, 9 1/2” h, 49” l. 10 HANGING CUPBOARD 19th c. pine hanging display cupboard with glazed door, original dark blue painted finish, porcelain pull, threeshelf interior, 36” h, 31” w, 14” d. 11 19TH C. WEATHERVANE Pierced copper banneret weathervane with a crown, a wheel and a comet, with four flowers on the shaft and a copper ball on top, traces of gilding, covered with green verdigris, 25 1/2” h, 30 1/4” l.
12 TWO 19TH C. GAME BOARDS Pine, mustard with gray and black squares, outlined in navy blue, raised edging with hand painted creeping vine design on each side, 101/2” sq; Ochre and black squares, board surface trimmed in gold, molded cherry frame in brown finish, 13 1/2” sq. 13 19TH C. CHECKERBOARD Black and brown game surface and squares trimmed in mustard, 2” extended border, applied mitered border edging with old red under black paint, (game piece keeper in back, no lid), 16” sq.
14 19TH C. WEATHERVANE Pierced copper banneret with original gilt finish, floral design with floral and leaf cutout pattern at corner, rod and ball support, 28” h, 29” w.
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15 BLANKET BOX Pine, original sponge grained paint finish in ochre with dark brown, green/olive accent on molding, interior with till, single pine board lid with applied moldings, molded base with sculptural drops on front and sides, dovetailed construction, overall good condition, found in Charlotte, VT, c. 1840, 21 1/2” h, 43 1/2” w, 19” d. 16 19TH C. WHALE OIL LAMPS Pair of glass whale oil lamps, cable rope pattern, 11 1/2” h.
18 19TH C. NEW ENGLAND OIL ON CANVAS Landscape attributed to Charles Beckett (Portland, ME, 18141866) with river in foreground and cows on bank, haystacks with homes and barn in center of painting, hay wagon with oxen and farmers in the field, snow topped mountains in the background, blue water reflecting a pink sunset, 12” x 18” (sight), 21” x 26 1/2” (frame).
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17 EARLY 19TH C. TOLEWARE TRAY Coffin shape, hand painted floral motif in red, with mustard stems and petal, two indistinct green leaves, crimped edge, 1/2” h, 9” l, 6” w.
19 THREE EARLY WOODEN BOXES Grain painted with red background and black graining, mustard outlining with decorated corners, lift lid with keyhole escutcheon missing, 4 1/2” h, 13 1/4” w, 4 1/4” d; Early slide lid candle box, quartered oak, 2 3/4” h, 12” l, 4” d; Pine slide lid box, dark red/brown with gilt outline on sides, signed under lid “Albert...Columbia N.Y.”, 3” h, 5 1/2” l, 3 3/4” d.
20 LARGE FRAMED PASTEL ON PAPER “Horse Heaven”, “These are the race horses of Diamond Jim Brady and the English Bull Dog who is said to have snatched a Diamond from Jim’s Sandal”, signed l.r. “Dan W. Smith, 1905”, 39 1/2” x 74 1/2” (frame), (ex. Ed Clerk collection). 21 LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. GAME BOARD Pine, in bittersweet red, light green and gold checkerboard outlined in black, breadboarded, overlapping red and green half circle edge design, found in Bridgeport, VT, 18” l, 11 1/2” w.
22 19TH C. PINE CANTEEN Round canteen in original blue painted finish, with black painted steel bands, raised tin cone stopper with cork, extra hole in base, 4” h, 6” dia.
23 19TH C. CHOPPING BLOCK AND CHOPPER Forged iron, 10” sq maple base, supporting a hinged iron blade terminating in an oak handle, a standing male figure with hinge mounted on his head with another head surmounted on the blade, traces of orange paint on the iron portion, 16” l. WHA 7
24 19TH C. PINE APPLE PEELER Original paint in black and light salmon/reddish brown, pegged construction, signed on side of wheel “A. Mosher”, found in Vermont, (possibly was longer at one end), 13 1/2” h, 11 1/4” l. 26 19TH C. OIL ON CARD, “DOWNERS LANDING”, HINGHAM Primitive landscape and shore line scene of a military encampment, tents and lean-tos flying an American flag at Downers Landing, Hingham, Mass., on back “painted while in Prison Camp of Confederate Army during Civil War”, also a paper label with pencil inscription “George B. Edmands first Ulula at Downer’s Landing Hingham”, showing nine soldiers in red jerseys and broad brimmed black hats, two soldiers in a rowboat, sailboats in the background, condition shows crackle, wrinkles and minor scrapes in the middle of sky and in water, wood frame, (note: Edmands was with the 1st Mass. Cavalry and was a private; consigned from the Edmands family), 13 1/2” x 17” (sight).
27 19TH C. SCHOOL BOY’S CHALKBOARD Slate and hardwood frame, with original black and yellow painted finish, “Geo. B. Edmands.” in black on yellow background at top, very small chip at bottom right of slate, (consigned from the Edmands family), 101/2” x 7 3/4” w.
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25 20TH C. BAS RELIEF CARVING In walnut, of a grandfather and his grandson on his shoulders holding a flag, on a white painted background, titled “Parade” after Norman C. Rockwell, 5’ 3 1/2” (figure), 6’ (board), 19 1/2” w.
29 EARLY 20TH C. AUTO TOUR GOUACHE Oil and gouache on card paper, an advertisement titled “Royal Touris, 1905”, and “Five Colors by Burbank Phila., for Center Double Page Auto Catalog, For The Winton Automobile”, with a family seated having a summer picnic with the chauffeur opening a bottle of champagne, and a faded photograph lower right of gentlemen seated in the vehicle, including “Lord Sterling, Shurtlif - Moses, 7th Reg, Robertson - Winship”, in a deep set wood frame, some wear spots in the oil, (consigned from a Edmands/Winship family member), 12” x 19” (sight), 19” x 23” (frame).
28 19TH C. MINIATURE OVAL PORTRAIT Gentleman with blue eyes and light brown hair, in a black dress coat, passed down through the Edmands family and said to be George E. Edmands (the father of George B. Edmands), c. 1840, wooden frame lined in purple velvet, 2 1/4” x 1 3/4” (sight), 6” x 5 1/2” (frame).
29A 19TH C. OIL ON CANVAS STILL LIFE Signed “Laning 1854” (William Laning, American, SC, 1837 - 1860) l.r., Laning was well known for his still lifes, this features three fish in a blue-rimmed Leeds bowl with crackers and an onion, minor touch up in the shadow of the onion, reverse stamped in ink “Wm. A Wisong’s Baltimore”, written in ink about stamp “$5.00 for picture 3.00 do frame”, unframed, 12” x 16”, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
30 EARLY 19TH C. DROP LEAF TABLE Cherry top, tiger maple tapered legs, refinished but excellent condition, (19 1/2” central board with two 11 1/4” leaves), 28 1/4” h, 42” l, 36 1/4” d.
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31 OVAL TOLEWARE TRAY Hand painted fox hunting scene with hounds, hunters in red coats on horses, farms and fences in background, oak leaf and floral border, with fox head at top, artist signed on back “M. Lenore Haynes, 1954”, 19” x 24” (tray).
32 19TH C. TOLEWARE BASKET/TRAY Bread basket or fruit tray with square center, four lobed sides with band of green leaves, red fruit with black and yellow, swirled decorations, 2 1/2” h, 12 1/2” w, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
31A 20TH C. LITHOGRAPH Rider to Hounds, in top hat and red tails on horseback holding a trumpet, signed in pencil l.l. “Gordon Ross”, printed Oct. 15, 1924 by Earnest R. Gee 442 Madison Ave, NYC, depicting John “Mad Jack” Mytton (1796-1834), Halson Hall, Whittington, England, quartered oak frame, 22”x 15 1/2” (sight).
33 FIVE BASKETS Small New England woven baskets, all with hoop handles, all in good condition, 2 1/2” x 2 1/4” dia (smallest) to 8” x 4” dia (largest), (ex. Curry collection).
34 FIVE BASKETS Openwork woven New England baskets, one with carved hoop handle and blue accent paint, 3 1/4” h, 5” dia (smallest) to 3 1/2” x 11” dia (largest), some minor imperfections, one with early string repairs, (ex. Curry collection). 10 WHA
35 18TH C. BLUE CHEST Good original color, hinged top with wooden edges, heartshaped footed sides, signed on back “G. Moore, Hartford, 130”, (note: old repair, small strip at back of top replaced to strengthen hinge), 22” h, 43” w, 17” d, (ex. Tony Geiss estate, NYC).
36 19TH C. HANGING SPICE BOX Three drawers, two top drawers with hand painted linear design, on lighter gold/brown painted background, curved arched top with nail hole, nailed construction, original wooden knobs, missing corner left square two inches from top, 6” h, 9 1/4” w, 6” d, (ex. Tony Geiss estate, NYC).
37 19TH C. MINIATURE PORTRAIT Young lady with blue eyes, in a black dress with white lace, tartan shawl, black ribbon necklace, gold necklace attached to a cameo brooch, landscape in the background, signed near the left shoulder “G L Saunders 1845” (1774-1846), found in the church rectory in Stockbridge, MA, piece comes with detailed provenance of artist and names the subject as Susan Coombs Dana, born July 16, 1817, in a closed wooden frame, 4 1/4” x 3 1/4” (sight), 5 1/2” x 4 1/2” (matte).
38 FIVE GATHERING BASKETS New England country baskets: two with swing handles, round baskets, both 7” h, 9” and 11 1/2” dia; Three hoop handles, two round top, one with double wrap rim, 4 1/2” h, 7 1/2” dia, openwork square bottom, 6” h, 9 3/4”; Rectangular red painted hoop handle, single wrap rim painted red, some minor imperfections, 5 1/2” h, 22 1/2” l, 14 1/2” w, (ex. Curry collection). 39 19TH C. WATERCOLOR ON PAPER Still life “The Vase of Flowers”, “Drawn by H.G. Stevens” on back “Grisaille - a style of painting using only gray tints and giving the effect of sculpture in relief ”, “6/88”, (ex. Fertig collection).
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40 18TH C. QUEEN ANNE BLANKET CHEST New England, pine, original dark crimson red painted finish, applied molded lid, snipe hinges, simulated five drawer tall chest, (top two faux drawers), original brass hardware, lipped and dovetailed drawers, interior lined in newspaper “The N.Y. Observer 1834”, cutout front with drops, applied molding above base, flat sides extended to form base, (small chip on right front), dated twice on back in red “1797”, and signed “Wm. Middleton”, 50 1/2” h, 38 1/2” w, 18” d.
41 C.H. GIFFORD WATERCOLOR 19th c. watercolor on paper, signed l.l. “C.H. Gifford ‘89” (1839-1904), beach scene depicting two men with boats in background and on shore, 12 3/4” x 8 3/4” (sight), 10” x 14” (frame).
41A 19TH C. LANDSCAPE BY C.H. GIFFORD Oil on canvas, early fall Maine coastal landscape, inlet cove with schooner on right, finely detailed sky with billowing clouds, signed l.r. “C.H. Gifford, 1869” (1839-1904), (purchased Nov. 2003 from CRN Auctions, Cambridge, MA, Lot 20), heavy carved gilt frame with some plaster loss, 17” x 26 1/2”.
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42 C.H. GIFFORD WATERCOLOR 19th c. watercolor on paper, signed l.r. “C.H. Gifford / 88” (1839-1904), depicting sailboats on water, grassy hill with conifers on left, 10” x 14” (sight), 15” x 19 1/4” (matte).
43 19TH C. WATERCOLOR ON PAPER Attributed to C.H. Gifford, harbor scene with whalers, building on a wharf, and sailboats, probably New Bedford, very finely painted with a rose wash to the piece, indicating sunrise, 12” x 8” (sight), 15” x 20” (frame).
44 C.H. GIFFORD MINIATURE OIL 19th c. miniature oil on academy board, signed l.r. “C.H. Gifford 1877” (1839-1904), landscape with water and blazing red sunset, deep gold leaf frame, 5 1/2” x 3 3/4” (sight), 8” x 10” (frame).
45 19TH C. LANDSCAPE BY W.P. PHELPS Oil on canvas, late fall New England landscape, forest with light snow on the ground, signed l.r. “W.P. Phelps” (William Preston Phelps, NH, 18481923), lined, good condition, 15 1/2” x 23 1/2”.
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45A 19TH C. LANDSCAPE BY W.P. PHELPS New England landscape with cows in a stream, signed l.r. “W.P. Phelps” (William Preston Phelps, NH, 1848-1923), minor blistering in small section of lower center, 12” x 18”.
47 TWO EARLY FARM SCENES Oil on board, signed l.l. “T.M. L...” (illegible last name), one has two cows grazing in a pasture, 3 1/2” x 6” (sight); the other has horse drawn cart with farmer and pumpkins within, and a collie watching, 3 1/2” x 6” (sight).
48 WATERCOLOR BY W.A. WALL 19th c. watercolor on paper, signed l.r. “W.A. Wall” (William Archibald Wall, NY, 1828-1875), oxbow river scene with grassy landscape and trees in foreground and background, some toning to the top where paint used was lightest, 10 3/4” x 15 7/8” (sight), 16 3/4” x 21 3/4” (frame). 14 WHA
46 STILL LIFE BY L.W. WHITAKER Early oil on academy board, still life of grapes, peach, partially peeled orange, signed l.r. “L.W. Whitaker” (Lethea Whitaker, NJ, 1891-1985), overall good condition, deep gold leaf frame, 8” x 10” (sight), 13 1/2” x 15 1/2” (frame).
49 TROLLEY SIGNS Pair of early 20th c. trolley car wooden signs, black type and cream background, one flips between “E. Fairhaven” and “School Car”, the other flips between “Fairhaven” and “New Bedford”, some loss proper to age, 27 1/4” x 4 1/4”.
50 19TH C. DROP LEAF TABLE Birch, original red paint, mid-Sheraton turned legs, c. 1840’s, overall good condition, (17” central board with two 13” leaves), 28” h, 43” l.
51 FOUR REDWARE HANDLED POTS Brown ovoid shaped pot with pour spout, two incised lines on shoulder, 6 3/4” h; Early ovoid shaped pot with green glaze and brown stripes, decoration at shoulder, large old chip out of back of rim, 9” h, Brown glazed ovoid shaped pot, double line at shoulder, marked at left of top of handle “32”, 8 1/4” h; Redware pitcher with applied handle, rising spout, light brown with dark spots, 8” h; (ex. Curry collection). 52 EARLY 19TH C. PINE BOX Original color blue oxidized to green, six-board box with chamfered edges, chest with newspaper interior, Boston, July 17, 1826, with leather hinges and iron latch, 13” h, 21 1/2” w, 10” d, (ex. Tony Geiss estate, NYC). WHA 15
53 19TH C. HANGING COMB BOX Tiger maple, varnish finish, scalloped front and sides, intricately carved back with upside down heart for hanging, constructed with square head nails and screws, 10” h, 7” w.
55 18TH C. WINDSOR ARMCHAIR Bowback, early brown painted finish, two cracks in bow, 16” seat h, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). 56 FOUR SMALL REDWARE POTS Classic New England forms: Green with orange spots, rolled lip, 5” h, 4 1/2” dia; Very light green with orange spots, raised lip, “Gonic”, (includes a sales slip Robt. W. Skinner, 1973, #140), 6 1/2” h, 4” dia; Straight side with dark greenish/brown glaze, medial double coggle lines, 6 1/2” h, 5” dia; Light green with orange spots, (some glaze loss spots at bottom), chipped rim, 4 3/4” h, 4” dia; (ex. Curry collection). 16 WHA
54 OVAL PORTRAIT OF GENTLEMAN Early oil on canvas, three-quarter portrait of a gentleman with blue-gray eyes, powdered wig, and tan suit with white cravat, unsigned and unframed, on period stretcher, 13 3/4” x 11 3/4”.
57 THREE PAINTED PANTRY BOXES New England, oval pantry boxes: Light green painted finish, 1 1/2” h, 4 3/4” l; Mauve painted finish, 2” h, 5 1/2” l; Dark green painted finish, 2 3/4” h, 6 1/2” l; (ex. Curry collection).
58 FOUR NEW ENGLAND REDWARE POTS Gonic, NH, straight sided pot with raised lip and cover, green and orange, rough glaze loss on one side, 8” h; South eastern MA pot, light brown with dark brown specks, 8 1/2” h, 4 1/2” dia; Orange pot with brown manganese spots, with lid, 8” h, 4 1/4” dia; Small brown pot with lid, red/orange spots, 6 1/4” h, 4” dia; (ex. Curry collection).
59 18TH C. BOWBACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR Early red painted finish over an older green, heavy carved saddle seat, turned vase and ring splayed legs, “H” stretcher, found in Newton, NH, 17” seat h, 36 1/2” overall h.
58A THREE 19TH C. SPONGEWARE CERAMIC PIECES Two pitchers and a “butter” crock with original lid, larger pitcher is in excellent condition, 9” h, smaller pitcher with age line down right front to base, 6 1/2” h, “butter” crock in very good condition, 4 1/2” h, 6 1/2” dia.
60 18TH C. CORNER CUPBOARD New England, yellow pine, original red painted finish, three-shelf open top, simple molded board, battened double door base with brass hinges, 76” h, 35 1/2” w, 24 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
60A TWO EARLY 19TH C. REDWARE JUGS New England, both with dark brown glaze, (one shows a kiln mark on side), 7 1/2” h. WHA 17
61 20TH C. CLOTH BLACK DOLLS Doll with crocheted hair, sewn facial features, print dress, 17” l; Doll holding a baby girl doll, crocheted hair, sewn facial features similar to mother; Doll holding a baby doll with print dress. 61A TWO EARLY DOLLS Black cloth doll, with white eyes, red sewn lips, and light green hair, (part of cloth on face is missing), 15” l; 19th c. china head doll with brown coat and red dress, 15” l, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). 62 LATE 19TH C. FRAMED WATERCOLOR Black child reaching for a chicken through the barn wall, mother and cabin in the background, signed l.l. “Geo. S. Payne”, molded walnut frame with gilt liner, titled on back “I’se done lost my Christmas Dinner.”, 13 3/4” x 20 3/4”.
64 PAIR OF 19TH C. CAST IRON ANDIRONS In the form of black male figures, period costume, (possibly sailors), 17” h.
63 THREE BLACK DANCING DOLLS Two wood with articulated limbs, painted features in red, black and greens; Larger tin doll with smiling face, yellow shirt and green pants, 17 1/2” h. 18 WHA
65A 19TH C. CHILD’S PORTRAIT Pastel and pencil, signed under the portrait “Willie” with blue eyes, attributed to James Sanford Ellsworth (1803-1874), (Ellsworth’s son was named William born in 1829, Hartford, Ct), c. 1831-1833, original frame, small tears at top, 14 1/2” x 11”.
65 18TH C. TALL CHEST Original red painted finish, five drawers, graduated, lipped and dovetailed, exceptional scrolled base, older replaced brass pulls, 49 1/2” h, 38 3/4” w, 18 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). 66 FOUR NEW ENGLAND REDWARE JUGS Ovoid handled jugs: Green with orange speckles, 9” h; Gray/green, 8 1/4” h; Brown, Maine origin, 8 1/4”; Brown, (note: handled attached to upper body), 8 1/2” h; (ex. Curry collection).
67 FOUR NEW ENGLAND REDWARE CROCKS Straight sided, orange/red glaze with brown splashes, 8” h, 5” dia (at lip); Light green glaze with orange spots, minor glaze loss at lower edge, 8 1/2” h, 5 1/2” dia (at lip); Light brown glaze, minor chipping at the top edge, 10” h, 4 1/2” dia (at lip); Light brown with dark manganese splashes, small chip at base, 10 1/2” h, 5” dia (at lip); (ex. Curry collection). WHA 19
68 FIVE NEW ENGLAND REDWARE PIECES Two pitchers, two crocks, and a baby feeder; Light mustard brown glazed pitcher, cracked handle, age line at lip, 5 1/4” h, 3 1/2” dia (at lip); Early orange and green glaze with manganese splashes, formed spout, chipping around lip and age line 1 1/2” into body, 6” h, 4” dia; Orange pot with brown manganese striations, minor glaze spot loss at base, 7 1/4” h, 4” dia (at lip); Ovoid shaped crock, light brown/green with brown manganese striations, some chipping at lip; Orange feeder with brown manganese, missing handle, minor chipping, 4 1/2” h, 4 1/4” dia; (ex. Curry collection). 69 FOUR REDWARE BOWLS Yellow glaze with green and brown daubs, footed, overall good in-use condition, 4” h, 11” dia; Reddish/brown glaze, central flower in yellow center, some glaze loss and crazing, 11 1/2” dia; Deep bowl, green swag edge, incised central flower with green leaves, small chip at rim, 3” h, 10 1/2” dia; Charger, light brown, with brown manganese splashes, yellow slip designs, stylized ram’s heads, central glaze loss and a crack at rim to base, 2 1/2” h, 15” dia; (ex. Curry collection). 69A TWO 19TH C. STONEWARE JUGS Both two-gallon, depicting cobalt birds, one with polka dots on flower, one with long tail on branch, minor repairs on both and some glaze loss, 14 1/2” h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
70 EARLY 19TH C. TALL POST BED New England, maple and pine, original light salmon red stain, turned post terminating in acorn finials, sold with arched tester, original rails, 6’ and 6’ 6” post to post. 20 WHA
71 THREE TURKS HEAD REDWARE MOLDS New England: Green with brown manganese spots, fluted interior cone, 2 3/4” h, 9” dia; Dark green with dark manganese stripes, 6 1/2” dia; Gray/green with orange interior, small chips at rim, 2” h, 6 1/2” dia; (ex. Curry collection).
71A EARLY 18TH C. BLANKET CHEST New England, pine, early red/orange stain, Connecticut origin, single board lift lid with original forged iron strap/snipe hinges, double arch molded five-drawer tall (three simulated drawers) with original brass, applied stack molding around the base, double drop-in front, bootjack ends, overall good condition, 40 1/2” h, 39” w, 17 1/2” d.
72 TWO NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY SPLINT BASKETS Rectangular shape, original red and original green painted finishes, carved side handles, 3 3/4” h, 11 3/4” l, and 6” h, 13” l (green); (ex. Curry collection).
73 REDWARE AND YELLOWARE Eight ceramic pieces including a redware black glazed teapot with lid, 6” h; Three handled teacups, light tan with brown spots, 2 1/4” h; Small yellow glazed dish, 6” dia; Larger bowl in a salmon color glaze, 10” dia; Contemporary mustard pot and a creamer from Old Sturbridge Village; (ex. Curry collection).
73A 19TH C. STONEWARE CROCK Four-gallon with broad stroke flowers and leaves in cobalt blue, four incised lines at handle, large mouth, 74 some kiln burn at bot- LARGE ROUND SIEVE tom, 14” h, 10” dia. Pine, bean or grain sieve, open weave splint bottom, overall good condition, 7” h, 34” dia, (ex. Ed Clerk collection). WHA 21
75 19TH C. ORNAMENT WEATHERVANE New England, copper with traces of original gold leaf, depicting a comet with arrow, found on an early barn in Hanover, MA, 14” h, 4 1/2” l.
76 19TH C. TOLEWARE DOME TOP DOCUMENT BOX Original decoration in red, yellow and green, with red berries and draped red flowers, wire ring handle, good condition, (note: decoration continues on sides and back), 3 1/2” h, 7” l.
77 19TH C. WEATHERVANE Flying eagle, spread wings, copper with lead head standing on a ball, excellent condition with finely detailed feathers, 12” h, 18” w, (ex. Fertig collection). 78 19TH C. OIL ON CANVAS “International Order of Odd Fellows”, with symbols of the secret organization, “All Seeing Eye”, sword and scales, heart in hand, hourglass, beehive, dove of peace, moon and stars, etc., signed l.l. “M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus, O. M. Sievers”, P/T on l.r., (restretched and some water stain at bottom center). 22 WHA
79 EARLY 20TH C. HOOKED RUG New England scenic stair runner, with Cape Cod house, swans, blue and gray cape, two black cats, flowers, a boy fishing, and walking home with his dog with a fish on the pole, multicolor striping between the scenes, black edge, 16’ 7” l, 2’ 1” w
80 19TH C. HORSE WEATHERVANE Very fine running horse copper weathervane, excellent patina with verdigris and traces of yellow paint, spindle on a copper tube on top of the ball, stamped on both sides, “J. Harris & Son Boston”, excellent condition, 20 1/2” h, 30 1/2” l.
81 EARLY CARVED DANCING MAN Painted yellow/white with black hat, hands and tall boots on a light green painted board, arms and legs are jointed to facilitate movement, on a spring board, 9” h, 2’ 1” (board).
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82 PRIMITIVE HUDSON RIVER PAINTINGS Two landscapes: early fall scene with an island in a back stream, with castle like structure and trees, wooden bridge spanning a cart path, red roofed houses and trees on both sides, sailboats in background, two small patches on back of canvas, walnut frame, 17 1/2” x 23 1/2”; 19th c. oil on canvas, red roofed castle turret overlooking a river landscape with sailboats, snow capped mountain in background, original gilt frame, 21 1/2” x 13 1/2”; (ex. Fertig collection).
83 18TH C. SLANT LID DESK New Hampshire, tiger birch, pine secondary, dovetailed case, three-board back dovetailed into sides, drawers are dovetailed, lipped and molded, older replaced brass hardware, old refinish, dovetailed carved bracket base with central carved pinwheel, found in Newton, NH, 44” h, 36” w, 19” d.
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84 19TH C. CHILD’S SLED Original lemon yellow painted finish, with red and black stripes, hand forged iron reinforcements and runners, pegged construction, 8” h, 32 1/2” l, 17 1/4” w.
85 19TH C. HANGING FOOD SAFE New England, pine, early green painted finish, punched tin decoration on four sides, in concentric circles, three-shelf interior, 32 1/2” h, 28” w, 20” d.
86 19TH C. FOLK ART GAME BOARD Cream color paint with black squares for checkers, and the reverse with black on cream for Parcheesi, hand lettered “HOME”, (missing one edge), 25 1/2” sq.
87 EARLY 20TH C. CARVED LION Hardwood folk art male lion with carved mane, black eyes, and carved teeth, 5 1/2” h, 12” l.
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88 18TH C. BURL BOWL Original red painted finish, good condition, 5” h, 12 1/2” dia.
88A EARLY BURL SCOOP Scoop with shaped handle carved from one piece of wood, smooth patinated finish, 9” l, 6” w.
89 FLAGON AND MORTAR & PESTLE 18th c. maple wood flagon, with original red painted finish, handle and body carved from single piece, probably had a lid, 6 1/2 h; Tall early maple mortar and pestle, in original light blue painted finish, excellent surface condition, 8 1/2” h (pestle), 10” l.
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90 19TH C. OVAL PORTRAIT OF BOY Holding a writing utensil and book, wearing a brass buttoned navy blue coat with white collar, landscape background, oval carved and gilded rope turned frame, overall good condtiion, with touch-ups in hairline and left collar, has similarities to Wm. Jennys, 28 1/4” h, 23” w.
92 MID 19TH C. LOOKING GLASS Cherry, in original dark varnish finish, ornately carved openwork crest, side pillars, basket of flowers and fruit at the base, 34 1/2” h, 20” w, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
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91 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE HIGHBOY Chest of drawers, maple and tiger maple, pine secondary wood, applied tiger maple molded top, over three small flanking drawers, over four full length drawers in top section, three-drawer base with fan carved center section, finely carved fishtail base, with four cabriole legs (replaced), from a Northampton, MA estate, 6’ 7” h, 38 1/2” w, 19 1/2” d.
93 EARLY 19TH C. STORAGE CHEST Dome top, red and black grain painted striping, original lock and key, dovetailed case, crack in top, heart-shaped side handles, Maine origin, 15 3/4” h, 30 1/4” l, 15 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
94 19TH C. POWDER HORN Very finely carved, round maple end decorated with eagle and shield and stars above, signed “James Smith, Aug 1, 1816”, school of speckled fish along the base, dogs chasing deer, whale and three-masted ship, 10 1/2” l.
95 20TH C. SCALE MODEL OF “CHALFONTE” HOTEL Exceptional model of the “Chalfonte” Hotel, of Pinehurst, NC, opened in 1927, was built as a southern style mansion with six white columns in front supporting a third floor balcony, small balconies on both sides, glazed windows, overall good condition, in original paint with sectional shingles in cedar, mock brick, right side shows repairs to upper shingles, unfinished in the back, 26” h, 44” w, 28” d. 96 PRIMITIVE HUDSON RIVER PAINTINGS Two landscapes: island and pine trees on academy board, small canoe with two figures, purple mountains in background, signed “Florence Harrington, ‘87”, gilt frame, 12” x 9” (sight); River landscape with two men in a canoe, near a waterfall, mountains in background, mahogany veneered frame, label on back of a picture framer from “Auburn”, 16 1/2” x 10”; (ex. Fertig collection). WHA 27
97 19TH C. OVOID JUG New England, three-gallon jug with cobalt 5” cod fish with scales and a smile, chip on spout, handle is decorated with spots and swags, 14 1/2” h.
98 18TH C. CANDLE MOLD Pine and pewter, with 10 pewter molds, 17” h, 20” w, 7” d, 9 1/4” molds, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). 100 19TH C. CONNECTICUT KEYHOLE CUPBOARD Pine, old red stain with period cut nails, five drawers, reverse is rought cut four-board pine, plate rail/groove on all shelves, 68 1/2” h, 37 3/4” w, 14 1/4” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
99 TWO 18TH C. SIDE CHAIRS New England, early rush seats, old refinish on maple, one with bulbous front stretcher, carved backsplat with ears, 17 1/4” seat h, 39” overall h; the other with solid backsplat, turned legs, old repair to back of stile, 17 1/4” seat h, 39 1/2” overall h, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
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101 TWO 19TH C. STONEWARE PIECES Both with cobalt blue bird decoration: jug with pouring spout, 2-gal, (chips on spout); and a 2-gal crock with lid, “Ottman Bros, Fort Edward, N.Y.”, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
103 TWO 19TH C. STONEWARE CROCKS “L H Yeager & Co, Allentown, Pa”, ovoid shape with ears, blue leaf with graduated dots; and an unmarked blue floral crock; both in good condition, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
102 TWO 19TH C. STONEWARE CROCKS Large blue bird on a branch, signed “Black and Tan Arsdale, Cornwall, Ont”, 5-gal, (glue repaired cracks); and a 4-gal pecking chicken, (shows two cracks); (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
104 TWO 19TH C. STONEWARE CROCKS Jug with incised swan, and a carved wooden stopper; and a 4-gal incised crock with cow on grass, with cobalt blue “4”, (3” crack in back); (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
105 TWO 18TH C. ARMCHAIRS New England, maple and oak (ended out), four slats, rush seats, both 17” seat h, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
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106 18TH C. BUTTER CHURN Barrel shaped, original old red with rare inset lid, (possibly to prevent splashing), four staves on churn, two staves on inner bucket, 22” h, 9 1/2” dia, 39 1/2” overall h.
107 CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK “Jonah and the Whale”, “Pat. July 15, 1890”, probably made by Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, N.Y., mechanism seems to work, appears to be original paint, with a key, 5” h, 10 1/2” l, 3 1/2” w.
108 CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK “Punch and Judy”, remnants of original paint, mechanism needs work but seems to be intact, 7” h, 5 3/4” w, 3 3/4” d.
110 19TH C. LANDSCAPE OIL Oil on canvas, Hudson River style landscape, sailboats and two figures in capes and bowlers, memorial monument on upper left, original gilt carved frame, good condition, two small repairs in sky and below sailboat in water, relined, 24 1/2” x 29 1/4” (sight).
109 19TH C. CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK “Speaking Dog”, remnants of original paint, girl has a red dress with blue ribbon and white collar, bottom missing the money cover, “Pat, July 14, 1885”, 7 1/2” h, 8” l, 3 1/4” w.
111 CAST IRON STILL BANKS Eight banks including six dogs and two cats: Fido and Fido with a bee, 5” h; Dog on a pillow, 7” l; Boston Bull Terrier, 5” l; Seated Bulldog, 4” h; St. Bernard with a backpack, 8” l; Seated cat and cat with a ball, 5 1/2”; all show rust.
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112 THREE MECHANICAL BANKS “I always did ‘spise a Mule”, boy kicked by mule, trigger is unattached, rust and a little paint loss, 10” l; “Monkey Bank” organ grinder, paint loss and rust; “Trick Dog” with clown, dog and red barrel, (missing hoop), rust and paint loss, 8” h.
113 MECHANICAL CAST BRASS OWL BANK Yellow glass eyes, head turns to open slot for coins, old color, “Pat. Sept ?”, 7 1/4” h.
114 THREE CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANKS Lion and two monkeys, on tree trunk feeding the lion, “Pat. July 17, 1883”, brown glass eyes on lion, 10” h, 9” l; Eagle and Eaglets bank, “Pat Jan 23, 1883”, glass eyes, fox in grass and snake lever, (eagle missing right wing), 6” h; Creedmoor style hunter with crossbow and tree stump, (variation of William Tell), trigger is in right foot, rusted condition, 6 1/2” h, 9 1/2” l.
115 18TH C. ARMCHAIR English, Queen Anne Windsor style, carved heart backsplat, semicircular stretcher, 17” seat h, 38 1/2” overall h, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). WHA 31
116 TWO MECHANICAL CAST IRON BANKS “Uncle Bank”, Uncle Sam standing on a platform with eagles, holding an umbrella, hand drops coin into trap bag “U.S.”, “Pat. June 8, 1886” on bottom, rusted condition, 11” h; “Tammany” with brown pants, seated in a red chair, some paint loss but overall good condition, “Pat’d Dec 23, 1873” on back, (top of orange chair rail), 5 3/4” h.
117 19TH C. WASH STAND Pine, painted in burnt orange, green and yellow sponge, and grain chamfered top, painted yellow backsplash with brown grape leaf decoration, drops missing, drawer with mahogany pulls, turned and beaded legs terminating to thin pedestal feet, 35” h, 31 1/2” w, 16” d. 118 19TH C. OCULIST’S SIGN Hand-colored lithograph on paper, with bloodshot eye, framed with gilt and walnut, 9” x 12”, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
118A CARICATURE PORTRAIT Oil on board, smiling gentleman in a striped shirt and tie, pine frame with white liner, 23” x 17 1/2” (sight).
119 19TH C. SQUEAK TOYS Four papier-mache squeak toys, (originally in the collection of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Hepburn, Carlisle, PA), stork, female cardinal, male cardinal, and a rooster on wire spring legs, (wear to squeak box of the stork), none of them squeak, 7” to 4” h.
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118B 19TH C. OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD Depicts a snake and a bird in a floral landscape with cat tails and hanging flowers, carved ear of corn wooden frame, 13” x 13” sight, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
118C 19TH C. SHIP MODEL Three-masted schooner in a shadow box, with handpainted seascape and lighthouse in the background, dark painted gilt plaster frame with pine back, 16” x 29” (sight). 120 19TH C. STEPBACK CUPBOARD New Hampshire, pine, in early light blue painted finish, appears to have been cut at the stepback, three-shelf open top with plate rails, three-shelf base with raised panel door, wood twist door closure, tagged on inside of door by Ed Clerk “19th c. New Hampshire step back cupboard in original paint”, wear appropriate to age with patina, (Ed’s cat bit bottom right corner), 6’ 3 1/2” h, 29 1/2” w, 14 1/2” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection). 121 19TH C. PINE SHELF Country whale end shelf, original dark red painted finish, scrolled front on top shelf, four shelves, good condition, normal wear, 35” h, 24” w, 8 1/4” d (at base), (ex. Curry collection).
122 EARLY 19TH C. DROP LEAF TABLE Maple, original red stained finish, tiger maple square tapered legs, c. 1810, found in the Boston area “according to Ed Clerk”, feet up on brass casters, minor stains otherwise excellent condition, 29” h, 42 1/4” w, 13” (leaves), (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
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123 19TH C. PINE SLIDE LID CANDLE BOX NE, grain painted, with dark gray on lighter gray diagonal brushed streaks, carved finger notches in lid, 3 3/8” h, 14” l, 3 1/2” w.
125 18TH/EARLY 19TH C. TALL CHEST New Hampshire six-drawer chest, birch and tiger birch, pine secondary woods, lipped and dovetailed drawers, dovetailed case, cove molded top, molded bracket base, shows some repairs to drawers and to the original base, old refinish, found in Newton, NH, 4’ 5 3/4” h, 36” w, 18 1/4” d.
124 19TH C. STAND UP SLANT LID DESK Pine, early green painted finish, gallery top, lift lid with sectioned interior, square legs, drawer under (added later), found in Maine, 43” h, 32 1/2” w, 20 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). 126 19TH C. OVAL BRIDE’S BOX “Spanschachteln”, pine, original painted finish, with the top of the lid depicting a stork with leg pointing towards a swaddling wrapped baby in a tree, German writing around the upper edge, large floral tulip designed sides, in reds, greens and cream, (small piece missing around top of lid rim), 6 1/4” h, 14 1/4” l, 8 1/2” d.
127 19TH C. OVAL BRIDE’S BOX Pine, with light red background, stylized tulip decoration in dark red and cream, with black and white dot decoration, (small piece of interior rim missing), sewn construction with reed, 4 3/4” h, 14” l, 8 1/4” d.
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128 19TH C. OVAL BRIDE’S BOX “Sevpask”, probably Scandinavian, painted in a deep aqua blue background, delicate floral decorated lid in red and cream, red tulips along the rim and sides, (some minor breakage at inside rim), 6 1/4” h, 16 1/2” l, 10” d.
130 19TH C. CABINET Painted pine split drawer cabinet, with tiger maple and mahogany secondary, split drawers with tiger maple veneer and original pulls, label inside reads “George Dewey, Litchfield”, mahogany rope turned columns on either side of tiger maple cabinet, doors with old brass pulls, opening to two-shelf interior, terminating in nicely vase and ring turned feet, some minor veneer repairs on split drawers, 43 1/2” h, 45” w, 20 1/2” d.
129 19TH C. STONEWARE CROCK Three-gallon crock, with large cobalt blue floral branch, stamped “Evan R. Jones, Pittston, Pa.”, good condition, 11” h, 10” dia.
131 EARLY 20TH C. QUILT Star pattern, yellow background, scalloped edge, purple border, red, pink, blue and purple, finely quilted, good condition, 7’ x 7’ 4”. 132 EARLY 20TH C. QUILT Geometric flower and petal design with diamonds, in light blue, dark blue and white, good condition, 6’ 8” x 8’ 1”.
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132A EARLY 19TH C. PINE CUPBOARD Original red and black grain paint, single board hinged door opening to a three-shelf interior, thumbnail molded edge at corners and on sides of door frame, arched base three-board back, (condition is good with smoke damage on lower right front and side, which blends into the grain paint), 54” h, 42” w, 13” d.
133 EARLY 20TH C. QUILT Red and yellow geometric flowers with green centers, in a red squared pattern, all on white, finely quilted in diamonds and flowers, 6’ 4” x 6’ 1”.
134 19TH C. CHILD’S QUILT Wreaths with central pair of facing yellow birds with orange wings, flower pots with floral bouquets and birds, vines with red and orange flowers, single bird on branches, left has appliqued “S. and W.”, 38” x 46”.
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135 EARLY HALF ROUND TABLE Pine, old red paint, semicircular top on three chamfered leg base, triangular stretcher pegged into legs, 26” h, 27” w, 14 1/2” d.
135A EARLY 19TH C. DROP LEAF TABLE Country Hepplewhite table, birch, in original red painted finish, square swinging tapered legs, Portsmouth, NH history, “a wedding gift to Jemina Mower from Captain Samuel Randlett for their June 5th, 1837 wedding, purchased by consignor from the Mower Family Home in November 2000”, 28 1/2” h, 41 3/4” l, 14 1/2” (leaf).
137 NINE CAST IRON BANKS Four cast iron figural elephant banks: two small matching gold painted elephants with howdah, 3” h; Circus elephant on a pedestal, gold paint, 5” h; and a larger elephant with howdah, 7” l; along with Five cast iron animal banks: buffalo, painted white and brown, 8” l; two deer, a buck and a doe, 4” l; standing bear, gold paint with red eyes and mouth, 5 1/2” h; standing lion, gold, 4 1/2” l.
136 TWO BENTWOOD CHILD’S/DOLLS CHAIRS Walnut with decorative punch designs on seat and back, “PET”, rocker and straight chair, 8” seat h, and 16” and 18” overall h, (ex. Fertig collection).
138 CAST IRON FARM ANIMAL STILL BANKS Eight banks: Sheep, white with black face, 5” l; Seated pig, white with black spot, ears and tail, 3” h; Donkey with saddle, 4 1/2” l; Horse in gold paint, with right leg raised, 5” l; Seated gray rabbit with pink ears, nose and tail, 5” h; Standing duck advertising “Red Goose Shoes”, 3 3/4” h; Rooster with red comb and waddle, gold color body, 5” h; Rusty chicken, 6” h.
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139 SIX CAST IRON BANKS Hexagonal carousel in red and browns, turns on a green base, 5” h, 4” w; “Halls Excelsior Bank”, original paint, c. 1875, top flips up with monkey at a counter, 5 1/2” h; Domed Bank Building, 5” h; Building with chimney at side in silver paint, 4” h; “State Bank” with red chimney, 3 1/2” h; Bank Building with clock and red roof, 3” h.
142 TREENWARE TEA CADDY Finely turned hardwood, pear with stem, light golden yellow and red stained finish, 6” h, 4” dia, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
140 19TH C. NANTUCKET BASKET Round gathering basket, carved wooded ears with copper rivets, finely carved swing handle with old patinated finish, double wrapped rim, finely woven cane, from a Massachusetts collection, 8” h (at rim), 14” h (to top of handle), 12” dia.
141 TWO EARLY NANTUCKET BASKETS Round baskets, finely shaped, carved hoop swing handles, copper riveted, both with single wrapped rim, (some rewrap on rim), round wood bottoms, from a Massachusetts collection, 4” and 3 3/4” h (to rims), 7 1/4” and 4 3/4” dia.
142A TWO EARLY 19TH C. BOWBACK WINDSOR CHAIRS New England, nine-spindle armchair and side chair, bamboo turned saddle seats, “H” stretchers, overall condition is good, old refinish, wear appropriate to age, descended from the Solomon Lincoln family of Hingham, MA, both 17” seat h, 37” overall h.
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142B NEW ENGLAND SAWBUCK TABLE Pine, in light blue painted finish, scrub top, constructed with square head nails and screws, 29 1/2” h, 4’ l, 30” w, (not pictured - see online catalog).
143 19TH C. FRAMED AND GLAZED SAND PAINTING Meeting house with central chimney, two staircases on either side of entrance, lattice work windows, small figure in a top hat at lower right next to tree stumps, purchased by consignors from Russell Carrell collection at Northeast Auction, 1998, walnut frame with gilt liner, 15” x 20” (sight).
144 19TH C. STORAGE BOX Pine, original smoke grain painted finish, dark gray on gray, (also on back), dovetailed construction, lock plate, 10 3/4” h, 27” l, 13 1/4” d. 144A TWO SMALL 19TH C. GRAIN PAINTED STORAGE BOXES Poplar/white wood, dark brown figuring on a cream ground, dovetailed case, slightly raised, rectangular-shaped sculpted lid, 4 1/4” h, 11” w, 8” d; Poplar with tiger maple graining, flat lid with slight overhang, wire snipe hinges, 2 5/8” h, 13 1/4” w, 8” d.
144C EARLY 19TH C. FANBACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR New England, serpentine carved crest, seven spindle back, shaped seat, splayed vase and ring turned legs, 17 1/2” seat h, 35 1/2” overall h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
144B 19TH C. NEW ENGLAND STORAGE BOX Poplar, original black on red grain painted finish, dovetailed construction, had leather side handles replaced with Victorian cast iron, 9 1/2” h, 24” l, 13 3/4” d. WHA 39
145 18TH C. TALL CHEST Birch and maple, old refinish, six drawers, dovetailed case, original brasses, Dover/Foxcroft, 53” h, 41 3/4” w, 19” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
146 19TH C. HINGHAM FIRKIN Pine, in original green paint, stamp signed on lid “G. Wilder, So Hingham, Mass.”, 11” h, 10 1/2” dia.
148 RARE EARLY 19TH C. SUGAR TUB Pine, original red stained finish, four overlapping wood wraps, stamped on bottom “H.A. & A. So.” (Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society) and “D. Bartlett” (Daniel Bartlett), “a 19th c. Hingham woodenware craftsman”, the tub also has hand carved initials “F D”, and a carved maple plug in a round hole, “Hingham Massachusetts was once famous for its woodenware. In Richard Henry Dana’s classic Two Years Before the Mast, Hingham is referred to as ‘Bucket Town’”.
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147 EARLY 19TH C. FIRKIN Pine, in original light blue paint, with three overlapping wood wraps, swing bail handle with square carved “ears”, fitted lid, good patina, 11 1/2” h, 10 1/2” dia.
149 EARLY 19TH C. TRENCHER Maple, in original light green painted finish, good condition, 4” h, 20 1/2” l, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
149A 18TH C. CHILD’S CHAIR Three slat ladderback, maple, original red painted finish, straight turned arms ending in capped posts, early rush seat, 8” seat h, 27” overall h.
149B EARLY 19TH C. CHILD’S CHAIR Oak with old dark patina, three shaped slats, rush seat shows wear, turned front stretcher, 7” seat h, 16” overall h, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
150 LATE 18TH C. SLANT LID DESK New England, maple and tiger maple, old refinish, dovetailed case, older replaced brass, old base replaced, four graduated drawers, dovetailed construction, five-drawer interior with seven cubbyholes, replaced hinges, 42 1/2” h, 36 3/4” w, 18 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
151A HOOKED RUG With white cat and two gray kittens, on a diamond pattern gray and red oval background, floral border, 26 1/2” x 53”.
151 19TH C. PANTRY BOXES Set of three graduated round pantry boxes, in original light green painted finish, 3 3/4”, 3” and 2 1/2” h and 5 1/2”, 6 1/2” and 7 1/2” dia.
151B TWO EARLY 20TH C. OIL PAINTINGS Oil on oak panel, white ducks in a pond, signed l.r. “Verstraeten”, 7 1/2” x 9”; Oil on canvas, three rabbits in a field of flowers in a gilt frame, signed l.r. “W. Stern”, 12” x 18”. WHA 41
152 TWO 19TH C. DOME TOP BOXES Pine, with original grain painted decoration in brown/ochre on light tan, initialed “EC” on lid in brass tacks, small chip out of front left, 12” h, 24” w; Pine, leather covered, iron side handles, interior lined with newsprint “The Binghamton Courier 1840”, initialed “ED” on lid in brass beads, 12” h, 22” w; (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
153 FIVE ROUND PANTRY BOXES Original painted finishes, orange, red, green, gray, and dark red, 4 3/4” to 7 1/4” dia, (ex. Curry collection).
155 LATE 18TH C. CHIPPENDALE CHEST Maple, old refinish, four graduated drawers, oval brasses replaced, thumbnail molded lid, dovetailed and thumbnail molded drawers, 34” h, 38 1/2” w, 19” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
154 18TH/19TH C. WOODEN TREENWARE Five finely carved and turned painted bowls, three with dark stain over natural wood, two with a nice crimson red paint, condition appropriate to age and moderate use, 9” to 12” dia, (ex. Curry collection).
156 19TH C. CAST IRON HORSE Bobbed tail, mounted in a wooden block, “58G” on side, 15” h, 17 1/2” l, (ex. Fertig collection).
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156A CHILD’S AMISH QUILT Diamond in the square, hand quilted in the central blue diamond with hearts, a wreath, and a star, Amish colors of cranberry, blue, olive green, and black, framed under plexiglass, 44” sq, (Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
157 CHILD’S SLED Stencil labeled “Paris MFG Co. South Paris, ME”, with black stenciled horse on front on a blue field, bordered with white flowers and gold lines, pine seat, maple runners, 3 1/2” h, 30” l, 9 1/4” w.
156B CHILD’S VICTORIAN CRAZY QUILT Silk with mixed colored threads, 49 separate squares with ladies fans, birds, butterflies, flowers, signed “LMF” in one corner, 43” x 44”, framed under plexiglass, (Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
158 WOOD BOX Pine, with painted country scene of a crowing rooster at sunrise standing on a fence with pecking chickens and chicks, chicken coop on the right side, 25” h, 23” w, 20 1/4” d, (ex. Tony Geiss estate, NYC).
159 NATIVE AMERICAN ITEMS Two small wood Northwest Coast totem poles, both in color, ravens and eagles, 12” and 7” h; Northwest Coast
Makah round lidded trinket basket; Small Pomo round basket, with black feathers woven into sides and rim, 2” dia; (ex. Curry collection).
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159A ESKIMO CARVED WOOD DOLL With sealskin snowsuit, and painted facial features, 12 1/2” l.
160 WORK BENCH Bench over three drawers and one cupboard, solid maple, “maker C. Christiansen, Chicago, U.S.A.”, side vise and front vise, original key, eight chisels and two dogs on work surface, 37” h, 55” w, 28 1/2” w, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). 160A PAIR OF KHYBER FLINTLOCK RIFLES Khyber Valley origin, Caucasus mountains, extensive brass tooling, silvered barrel with some oxidation, one marked “Gio Batta” (Italian gunsmith), the other “JG” and unidentifiable stamp, typical upswept stocks, in working condition, 61” and 57” l respectively.
161 THREE STORAGE BOXES Pine, all with applied decoration: Largest with colored hearts, diamonds, stars and flowers, chip carved vine and leaf decoration, shows some damage, 7 3/4” h, 19” w, 9 1/4” d; Pine with green sponged background, applied diamonds, felt lined interior, top box with hinge damage, 6 1/2” h, 18” w, 10 1/4” d; 19th c. sailor made lift lid box, butternut and poplar, with applied golden cod and initials “J Y” on front, applied raised star flower on lid, old black alligatored to a red stained box underneath, molded base, with original key and lock, 6” h, 10 3/4” w, 7 3/4” d; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
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162 THREE 18TH/19TH C. TIN LIGHTING DEVICES Iron tinder box chamberstick with striker, flint, cloth, and candleholder lid, 3 1/2” h, 4 1/4” dia; Tin candle and match holder with original spring, in oval cylindrical case, 3 1/4” h; Tin candleholder and match safe, rectangular form, domed top, 3” h; found in New Hampshire. 163 FOUR 19TH C. FLUID LANTERNS Tin and glass, one patented “June 1878 A. Ferguson”, with place for handle or hand hold, 10 1/2” h; Pyramid lantern marked “Archer & Pancoast Pat’d March 1864”; one signed “Dietz Police” with original burner, rare adjustable shutter and bull-eye glass, 7 1/2” h; Sliding glass lantern with single burner, found in New Hampshire, 6 1/2” h.
163A FOUR 19TH C. LANTERNS Glass and tin; one marked “B&W RR” on glass with original burner, 12” h; one octagonal sided lantern, no base, 12” h; one small globular lantern with ring top, 11” w; and one kerosene lantern marked “Adlake”; all have been electrified, passed down from Solomon Lincoln family, Hingham, MA. 164 THREE GLASS AND TIN LANTERNS Octagonal glass with punched tin stars and ring, 10” h; Globular glass (cracked) fluid lantern with candle, punched tin with stars, 10 1/2” h; Tin sided, glass front, pyramidshaped lantern, “Archer & Pancoast”, c. 1863, 9” h; Four chambersticks, includes one pewter, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
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164A THREE 19TH C. WALL SCONCES Two unusual folding tin candle holders with crimped semi-circular tops, 9 1/2” h; Tole decorated sconce, with red swirl decoration and crimped top, black is worn, 13” h; (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
166 TWO CARVED WATCH HUTCHES In the form of grandfather clocks: Walnut and maple with diamond geometric inlaid door, carved walnut crest, Westclox Scotty pocket watch, 12 1/2” h; Mahogany inlaid with mother-of-pearl and four pearl buttons, with Elgin gold plated watch, carved base, (sans finials), 12” h; (ex. Fertig collection).
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165 LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH C. PENCIL POST BED Pine headboard and maple posts, repainted in red, with pegged and mortised canopy, octagonal posts built in two sections, known as a summer-winter bed because the posts are made in two removable sections, lambs tongue carved base, 69 3/4” l, 52 1/2” w, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
167 THREE CARVED WATCH HUTCHES Painted pine and mahogany door and sides, black and gold, simulated door, dated on reverse “Dec 22, 1893”, 14 1/2” h; Small walnut carved case, with inset watch, 7 1/2” h; Carved oak case, quarter sewn oak front, watch face signed “Leonard Earl”, 12” h; (ex. Fertig collection).
168 TWO CARVED WATCH HUTCHES Cherry case with carved fretwork, simulated door, hinged top to access watch, labeled on back “Chelsea, Mass”, 14” h; Chippendale carved pine case, painted black with fitted clock works, hinged back, 13 1/2” h; (ex. Fertig collection).
169 EARLY 19TH C. WATCH HUTCH Walnut, with finely carved accents on three sides, hand carved from one piece of wood, rear chamfered panel slides opens to an “Equity Watch Co.” pocket watch, size 12, in a gold filled case, crest possibly missing, 11 1/4” h.
170 EARLY BOWFRONT BUREAU Mahogany with mahogany veneers, four drawers, rope turned columns with carved vase and ring tops, bowfront drawers have oval brasses, featuring a bald eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branches surrounded by stars, ring and ball turned feet, 41 1/4” h, 42 1/2” w, 20 1/4” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
171 THREE 19TH C. OUTSIDER PAINTINGS Depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden; one with black Adam and Eve holding an apple with yellow snake on a tree, 7 1/2” x 9 1/2” (sight); another with peacock on fence and both figures holding an apple, 11 3/4” x 15 3/4” (sight); both signed “Carolyn J. Hopf ” (Maine and California); and a large painting on board of Adam and Eve, holding apples underneath a Tree of Knowledge and a snake wrapping around the trunk, signed “Miriam Wilharm”, 35 1/2” x 22 1/2” (sight); (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
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171 THREE 19TH C. OUTSIDER PAINTINGS (cont’d)
171A 19TH C. SAND PAINTING Landscape farm scene with a farmhouse and attached windmill in the background, steer grazing along the bank of a small river, grassy hills with various trees melding into a country lane, birds flying in the distance, minor staining along upper right edge, small scuffs along bottom edge, on Boston labeled academy board, unframed, 12 1/2” x 18 1/2”.
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172 FOUR MATCHING CERAMIC YELLOWARE PIECES Three mixing bowls and a lidded crock, all central cream band outlined in brown, with a green seaweed decoration within the bands, all have raised foot, large bowl has a rim chip, middle bowl shows a small rim line, 7” h, 14 1/2” dia (large bowl), 6” h, 12 1/2” dia (middle bowl), 5 1/2” h, 11 3/4” dia (small bowl), 6 3/4” h, 8 1/2” dia (crock); (ex. Fertig collection)
172A 19TH C. WATERCOLOR MEMORIAL In faux eglomise with corner stars painted on the matte, weeping willow with church in the background, monument with urn, sacred to the memory of three young children of the Baker Family, exhibited at the Morris Museum, NJ Collector Series, April-June 1991, The Fertig Folk Art Collection, 15 1/4” x 12 1/4” (sight), (Provenance: sold at Skinner’s, Auction #1350, Lot #153), (ex. Fertig collection).
172C 19TH C. NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Probably South Shore, MA, with embroidery decoration below alphabet in a circular house with trees and pond with wild fowl, phrase underneath “Wrought by Lucy Clapp aged 8 yrs 1816” underneath “Betsy Bates” (probably her teacher), exhibited at the Morris Museum, NJ Collector Series, April-June 1991, The Fertig Folk Art Collection, 16 3/4” x 11 1/2” (sight), (ex. Fertig collection).
172B 19TH C. WATERCOLOR MEMORIAL With weeping willow, monument with urn and weeping figure, sacred to the memory of members of the Willis Family, written on reverse in ink “Painted for Mrs. Ruth Willis by her...Emmaline Butt...”, exhibited at the Morris Museum, NJ Collector Series, April-June 1991, The Fertig Folk Art Collection, 11 1/2” x 14 1/2” (sight), (ex. Fertig collection).
172D 19TH C. NEEDLEWORK MEMORIAL Willow tree cascading over urn, inscription “In Memory of Miss Lucy Chamberlain who died Feb or Sept. 16 1840, Aged 31 years”, stepped pedestal beneath, 8 3/4” x 6 3/4” sight, (ex. Fertig collection).
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173 18TH C. CHILD’S POTTY CHAIR Pine, original dark brown paint, carved canted back, sloping sides, cutout skirt forming base, overall good condition, found in NH, 27 1/2” h, 13” w, 10 1/2” d.
175 19TH C. CONNECTICUT FIREPLACE MANTLE Pine, original old olive green paint, crown molded top, intricately carved side panels in geometric designs, label on top reads “...from the Stuart Leland house on Day St., Granby, Conn.”, 48 1/2” h, 58 1/2” l, 6 1/4” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
174 THREE OLD 20TH C. WHIRLIGIGS Man cranking his Model T engine at an Esso gas station, old green and black paint with white, red, blue and yellow accents, white pole on end leading to two tin signs that read “Next Time Try Esso”, brass propeller blades mechanically move the man’s arms in a cranking motion, 26 3/4” x 14 1/2”; Fisherman in a boat with large fish on his line, old blue, gray and white paint with yellow and red accents, silver painted propeller blades mechanically move boat and fish up and down, (purchased at Brimfield in the 1970’s), 14 1/4” x 29 3/4”; Clown with a blown out umbrella (serving as the main propeller) and a pig with a metal twisted “tail”, old white paint with red and black accents, attached to a wooden graduated pedestal base with a large bolt, (purchased at Brimfield in early 1970’s), 21” x 34 3/4”; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
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176 EARLY WHIRLIGIG OF FARMER Farmer with a hoe, articulated arms, white bearded man with brown derby hat, red scarf and black vest, mounted on metal base, 24” h, 16” l.
177 EARLY WHIRLIGIGS, SEESAW AND BOXERS Two chinamen on a seesaw raft, old green and red paint with black and blue accents, wooden propeller blades mechanically move seesaw, on wooden stand with pedestal base, (purchased from Avis Howells Antiques, Rockport, ME, in 1974), 24” x 15 3/4”, Two boxers fighting in a ring, old silver and red/yellow paint, alternating propeller blades that mechanically move the boxers arms, on wooden stand with trunk base, 23” x 14 1/2”; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
177A 19TH C. HANGING CUPBOARD Poplar with red stain, simple applied top boards, two doors opening to four shelves, 38” h, 36” w, 9” d.
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178 THREE EARLY WHIRLIGIGS Men cutting blocks of wood on sawhorses, nice old white, red and green paint with blue and black accents, largest measures 16 1/4” x 19 1/2”, (the “Uncle Sam” was purchased by the consignor Marjorie Ellis from Betty Berdan in Hallowell, ME, in 1974; the Amish or Menonite was purchased near Lancaster, PA); (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
179 THREE EARLY WHIRLIGIGS Two of chickens: a chick ‘n egg purchased in Maine, and a fierce rooster from “early Brimfield Days”; and one of a Stork carrying a baby in a bundle, old white and yellow paint with black and red accents, on metal stand with trunk base, (purchased from a dealer at “the Pier” show by Bill & Marjorie Ellis in 1986 for $100.),31 1/2” x 26”; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
180 19TH C. PLANK TABLE Applewood, Connecticut provenance, plank supported by hand carved and chamfered oak legs, some staining and worm damage visible and appropriate to age, 19 1/4” h, 84” l, 21” d, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
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180A EARLY 20TH C. APPLE ORCHARD TOY Wooden dynamic action toy with painted paper of a French apple picker dressed in a blue coat, cap and clogs, green tree with painted fruit and colored clay marbles, reverse marked with the Les Jouets Migault stamp and trademark, found in New Hampshire, 15 3/4” h.
182 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND RUSH LIGHT Wrought iron, lambs tongue shaped shaft, spiral turned handle, on a small wooden block with exceptional patina, fat drippings on top of base, found in New Hampshire, 9 1/2” l
181 18TH C. CHIPPENDALE SIDE CHAIR Walnut with serpentine front, molded legs and molded “H” stretcher, carved scrolling floral back, modern reupholstered embroidered seat, 17 1/4” seat h, 38” overall h.
182A CANDLE LANTERN Wood, tin and glass, with very early handmade candle, shaped flame guard top, handmade turned door catch, one glass shows crack, descended from the Solomon Lincoln family of Hingham, MA, 11 1/2” h.
182B 18TH C. DOUBLE BETTY LAMP With twisted wrought iron hanger and early wick, found in New Hampshire.
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183 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND TOASTER Wrought iron, shaped handle and double fence with curlicue bread holders, small iron feet, 5” h, 18” w.
184 HEARTH TOOLS Set of six 18th and 19th c. iron hearth tools, includes match safe, grape leaf design, tri-foot cauldron, ladle with rat tail handle, turning fork with double rat tail end, swing arm handled toaster, and griddle with rat tail handle, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
184A 19TH C. AUDUBON QUADRUPEDS POLAR BEAR After J.W. Audubon, “The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America”, No. 19, Plate XCI, depicting a male polar bear on a rocky outcropping with lichen and an iceberg in the distance, marked “Lith. Printed & Col. by J.T. Bowen, Philad. 1846” l.r., in excellent condition with minor stain in far left corner, 21 1/8” x 27 1/8”, (ex. Archibald estate, Powder Point, Duxbury, MA).
184B 19TH C. AUDUBON QUADRUPEDS FAWN After J.J. Audubon, “The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America”, No. 17, Plate LXXXI, depicting a fawn Common American Deer resting in a field with deer grazing int he distance, marked “Lith. Printed & Col. by J.T. Bowen, Philad. 1845” l.r.,minor foxing on right edge, otherwise good condition, 21 1/8” x 27 1/8”, (ex. Archibald estate, Powder Point, Duxbury, MA). 54 WHA
184C 19TH C. AUDUBON QUADRUPEDS SKUNK After J.W. Audubon, “The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America”, No. 21, Plate CII, depicting a Large Tailed Skunk with tail erect on grass, marked “Lith. Printed & Col. by J.T. Bowen, Philad. 1846” l.r.,some foxing along back stripe, otherwise good condition, 27 1/8” x 21 1/8”, (ex. Archibald estate, Powder Point, Duxbury, MA).
184D 19TH C. AUDUBON QUADRUPEDS SHREW After J.W. Audubon, “The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America”, No. 25, Plate CXXV, depicting two male American Marsh Shrews in a swamp setting with trees and flowers at sunset, marked “Lith. Printed & Col. by J.T. Bowen, Philad. 1847” l.r.,minor toning along outer edges, otherwise good condition, 21 1/8” x 27 1/8”, (ex. Archibald estate, Powder Point, Duxbury, MA).
185A 18TH C. LOOKING GLASS Mahogany, original silvered mirror glass, phoenix carved crest, gold painted liner and phoenix, some minor repairs, 35” h, 18” w, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
184E 19TH C. AUDUBON QUADRUPEDS MOLE After J.W. Audubon, “The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America”, No. 29, Plate CXLV, depicting three male Townsend’s Shrew Moles playing amongst a riverbank with grassy foliage, marked “Lith. Printed & Col. by J.T. Bowen, Philad. 1848” l.r., minor water stains on left and bottom edges, minor foxing throughout, small indent along left center edge, laid on academy board, 21 1/8” x 27 1/8”.
185 18TH C. TALL CHEST Pine, early brown/red stained finish, five drawers (split top drawer), dovetailed case, original bracket base, small chip on right side, rosehead nailed vertical back boards, 46” h, 44” w, 19 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
186 EARLY HOOKED RUG Scene of a man and wife in a chicken coop with chickens and red stars over head, “We are roosting on a perch, Don’t envy us our lot, inlaws are taken over again, It’s the only spot we got.”, 31 1/2” h, 52” w.
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187 EARLY 20TH C. PRIMITIVE LANDSCAPE Oil on board, shore line landscape with figures on a sandy beach with rock outcroppings, a dock with figures and a sailboat with American flag, many other sail and steamboats in a harbor, gold painted frame, small ding center up, 20” x 24 1/2” (sight), (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
189 REVERSE GLASS PICTURES, AND PAINTING Two framed reverse glass pictures of roosters with tinsel tails, 16 1/2” x 12 1/2” (sight); Painting on black cloth of a dog with gray cat on his back, surrounded by yellow and white daisies, (not pictured), 9” x 12 1/2” (sight); (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
190A 19TH C. STONEWARE CROCK Two-gallon, with bold cobalt blue pecking chicken, with polka dots and in a polka dot field, good condition with small kiln burns on base, (ex. Fertig collection).
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188 PRIMITIVE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING Log cabin on the right, and two hunters and a dog relaxing after the hunt, decorated frame, 15 1/2” x 19 1/2” (sight), (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
190 18TH C. WINDSOR ARMCHAIR Bowback, black finish, saddle seat, electrical tape repair on right arm, 18” seat h, 39” overall h, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
191 18TH C. FLAX HATCHEL Pine board with multiple nails, tin base is punch decorated with initials “I B” and “1792”, 2 3/4” h, 12” l, (ex. Fertig collection).
192 18TH C. BLANKET CHEST Pine, old refinish, one-board top, one drawer, original snipe hinges, interior till, old repair to back foot, arched base, 29 1/4” h, 43” w, 18” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
193 NANTUCKET BASKET 19th c. oval Nantucket basket, with rotating handle and exceptional weaving, base has a sticker that reads “221/120A”, slight wear on rim, good patina, 8” h, 8” w, 5 1/2” d. 193A PALACE SIZE KUBA RUG Circa 1930, Afshan pattern, red field with geometric and stylized floral decoration, in light green, cobalt blue, pinks and reds, seven borders, central border with alternating mountains and geometric designs, 10’ 4” x 17’.
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193B KUBA RUG Rare interlocking design, bold red field with blue, yellow and cream geometric designs, small holes and wear on edges, 5’ x 9’ 6”.
193C KHORDJIN SCATTER RUG Possibly Kurdish, with three medallions, cobalt blue and central cream medallion, shows repair on central red field, 5’ 7” x 8’ 10”.
193D ORIENTAL KAZAK RUG Cobalt blue field with bold cream, red and green central motifs, brown border with bright blue, red and orange design, depicting birds and other figures, shows wear and some 2” circular holes, small repairs present, 6’ 7” x 9’ 9”.
194 EARLY 19TH C. HOGSCRAPERS Set of five candlesticks, original old paint, Connecticut origin, various sizes from 5 3/4” to 7 1/2” h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
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194A ROOMSIZE AFGHAN BOKHARA RUG Browns, blues and rust red colors, in good condition with minor wear, 7’ x 10’.
194B FOUR CAUCASIAN RUGS All with various geometric designs and colors; 5 ‘6” x 3’ 11”; 6’ 1” x 3’ 9”; 8’ 1” x 3’ 1”; Bokhara (not pictured) in browns, blues and reds, 8’ 6” x 11’ 3”; all show moderate signs of wear, as is, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
194C GENDJE BOTEH RUNNER With reds, blues and cream, brown geometric designs throughout, in good condition with minor wear, 3’ 4” x 12’ 1”.
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194D SERABAND ROOMSIZE RUG Circa 1920, with red and white guls on a cobalt to light blue field (abrage throughout), twelve borders, moderate wear to one corner, otherwise good condition, 9’ 2” x 15’ 1”.
195 18TH C. SEA CHEST Pine, dark stain, molded top, original snipe hinges, canted and dovetailed case, chip in lower left corner, 16 1/2” h, 45 1/2” w, 16 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME). 196 REVERSE GLASS PAINTED MIRROR 19th c. Sheraton mirror, depicting house with two ponds and grass, rope turned columns and acorn drops in mahogany, found in Maine, 31 3/4” h, 16” w, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
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197 REVERSE GLASS PAINTED MIRROR 19th c. mirror depicting famous opera singer, thin rope turned in concave molding, and ball drops painted in gold, minor chips to plaster, 30 3/4” h, 18” w.
197A 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND SAWBUCK WORK TABLE Pine, single board top attached with wrought iron nails, end shows chew marks (possibly horse), dovetailed stretcher base attached with large forged nails, found in New Hampshire, 33” h, 5’ l, 21” w.
198 19TH C. LANDSCAPE OIL Oil on canvas landscape scene, depicting a man with a red vest and brown hat in a small boat, looking towards a grassy field and a mountain in the distance, some damage to center left and trees on the right, unsigned, finely carved gilt frame, 8” x 12” (sight), 12” x 15 3/4” (frame).
199 TWO 19TH C. LOW BENCHES Pine, one in old red, 36” l, 6 3/4” w, and the other in black and red sponge, 32 1/2” l, 6 1/2” w.
200 EARLY 19TH C. SEA CHEST Dovetailed case, canted side, no hinges, molded lid, replaced rope beckets, Maine origin, 15” h, 41 3/4” w, 15 1/2” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
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201 19TH C. STONEWARE JUG Tall 4-gal jug with cobalt vertical flower, marked “E.E. Hall & Co, 171 Blackstone St, Boston, Ma.”, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
201A 19TH C. PINE BLANKET CHEST Original feather grain paint in original brown and reddish ochre, alligatored one-board lid, poplar wood till, dovetailed case, applied molded arch base, oval brass escutcheon plate, overall good condition, 23” h, 38” w, 19 1/2” d.
202 TWO 19TH C. STONEWARE JUGS Both decorated with cobalt blue birds, both stamped “White’s Utica”, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA). 204 19TH C. STEPDOWN WINDSORS Set of six New England dining chairs, original black over red paint, reeded stretcher and leg construction, 17 1/2” seat h, 35” overall h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
203 EARLY BAROMETER Mahogany, with “Summer/Winter” paper label face, reverse stamped “4862” and pencil reads “Packard. E. 20 Hudson St.”, mercury present but separated by air gaps, some paper loss on label face, 37 1/4” h, 6 1/4” w.
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204A 19TH C. RAG RUG Double width, coral, cranberry, green, gray and cream colors, minor stains and wear appropriate to age, 12’ 8” x 5’ 4”.
204B THREE 19TH C. RAG RUGS Two striped and a watermelon style cotton, all have minor stains and fading, 41” loom w x 14’, 36” loom w x 14’, 43” loom w x 12’ (watermelon).
205 BANNISTER BACK ARMCHAIR Carved crest, turned ball finials, repainted with fruit on crest, rush seat, 15” seat h, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
204C 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. HOOKED RUG Rug with bull’s eye in salmon, black, gray, cream and purple, minor wear and fading appropriate to age, 30” x 42 1/2”.
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206 TWO CARVED WOOD DUCK DECOYS Old paint (probably in-use repaint), shot over, early 1900’s at Burgess Point, Wareham, MA, head loose on larger decoy, 12” and 17 1/2” l.
207 PRIMITIVE WATERCOLOR UNDER GLASS Two draft horses with their tack, on a country road, in a painted contemporary frame, 11 3/4” x 21 1/2”, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
209 VICTORIAN OAK WATCHMAKERS CABINET Gold decal “Imperial Mainsprings”, drawer interiors stamped “W. Green & Co., 6 Maiden Lane, New York”, 20 drawers, hinged lid opening to 56 numbered partitioned wells for springs, etc., c. 1910, 9 1/2” h, 15 1/2” w, 5” d, (ex. Fertig collection).
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208 TWO PRIMITIVE LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS Oil on canvas, country road with farmer and cart, man on horseback jumping the fence, man fishing on right, couple with dog on a picnic with cows, crazed, needs cleaning, 18” x 23 1/2” (sight); Oil on academy board, camp landscape with man in a rowboat, boy on causeway splashing stones, tent, hammock and yellow shed in center back, titled “the Family Camp” on the back, “P. Alfred Dollard”, “Schram Lake”; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
210 EARLY 18TH C. ARMCHAIR Walnut and oak, older brown painted finish, caned seat and back, ended on all four legs, floral carved crest, ball finials, rope turned stiles, front “H” stretcher, foliate carved arms, found in Hingham, MA, the Solomon Lincoln collection, 15 1/2” seat h, 45 1/2” overall h.
211 FALL LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas, on back “The Old Mill, New London, CT, done Sarah A. Crampton 1890”, water wheel on a river with 18th c. house in the upper central background, carved and gilded frame, small puncture by waterfall, some in-painting, 20” x 26”.
213 18TH C. ROUND TOP CANDLESTAND Cherry and pine, old refinished condition, splayed legs with button feet, turned shaft, 28” h, 15 1/2” dia, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
212 19TH C. BLANKET BOX Pine, original gray/green painted finish, six-board dovetailed construction, lidded till with dovetailed drawer under, lock set intact, dovetailed case, molded top with side cleats, found in New Hampshire, 15 1/4” h, 44” l, 15” d.
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216 EARLY 19TH C. WAG ON WALL CLOCK Brass works, signed on reverse “Sidal Jobarti”, two iron pine cone weights, decorated face, faded Roman numerals, 14” h, 10” w (face), (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
214 BASKET AND COLLECTION OF WOODENWARE Original red finish, hoop handled basket, 14” h; Two spoons, one slotted; three treenware sanders; one lidded cylindrical container; one muddler; and an early pine scrub box, 10”; (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
217 19TH C. HANGING SHELF Cherry wood, scalloped sides, step graduated shelves, center 2” backboard dadoed in place, with screw holes for hanging, found in Newton, NH, 44” h, 30” w.
215 19TH C. VICTORIAN STORM SHUTTER Pine, radiating fan top with gingerbread cutout corners, in salmon painted finish over green, double door louvered base, (one door is missing a pin hinge), some scroll missing top left, 3’ 7” h, 2’ 9 1/2” w.
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218 19TH C. PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN White beard and green eyes, wearing a Masonic pin, overall good condition, 27” x 20”, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
219 TWO 19TH C. NEW ENGLAND PINE STORAGE BOXES Original red painted finish, dovetailed construction, inside lid in pencil “Sarah P. Winship, Sept 1837”, 4” h, 10” l; Original light green painted finish, cut nailed construction, (missing lock), 4 3/4” h, 12” l.
220 19TH C. BUGGY SEAT Pine, spindle back and sides with bentwood arm rests, original red paint with black line decoration, tagged on back Pennsylvania, c. 1830/40, 15” h, 43” w, 17” d, (ex. Fertig collection).
220A TWO SMALL WATERCOLORS White rabbit with a strawberry in its mouth, 3 3/4” x 4 1/4”, and a yellow, gray, and red bird on a school math workbook page, signed “John Berry”, 4 1/2” x 6 1/2”.
221A 19TH C. SHADOW-BOX SCHOONER Early carved wood New England four-masted schooner, with complete carved sails, finely painted hull, blue background with sky, lighthouse painted in far right background, carved and painted waves, walnut frame with gilt liner, good condition, 22 1/2” x 32” (sight), 28 1/2” x 37 3/4” (box).
220B 19TH C. PAINTING ON ACADEMY BOARD Rooster and chickens in a barn setting with one hen chasing a fly, in a gilded frame, 9 3/4” x 12”.
221 THREE 19TH C. STONEWARE PIECES Batter jug with corked spout, tin lid and wire swing handle; small pickle crock with flared lip; and a jug impressed “F.T. Wright & Son Stoneware, Taunton, Ma.”; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
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222 EARLY 20TH C. QUILT Pink/red and white checkerboard pattern, good condition, 6’ 10” x 5’ 9”.
223 19TH C. MAPLE GRAIN SHOVEL Hand-painted scene of a New England winter landscape, snow covered house and barns, repaired split, 36 1/2” l.
224 EARLY 20TH C. WOODEN TRADE SIGN “Benet Gardens”, gilt lettering on a black asphaltum background, in a black and gold molded frame, 12” h, 26” l, (ex. Fertig collection).
225 EARLY 19TH C. PINE BENCH Single board top, through mortised baseboard, secured with hand forged nails, two diagonal cross braces in back, corners rounded in front, Pennsylvania origin, 18” h, 7’ 9” l, 12” d.
226 19TH C. GRAIN PAINTED STORAGE BOX Pine, black on red simulated mahogany, faint decorative framing stripe on all sides, dovetailed, external cast iron lock set and latch, oval brass bail plate without bail, 7” h, 15” l. 68 WHA
227 19TH C. STONEWARE JUG Three-gallon, with bold cobalt flower design, stamp marked “N.A. White & Son Utica, NY”, 16 1/2” h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
228 19TH C. WRITING/SEWING TABLE Pine, country Hepplewhite, old pumpkin stain, drop leaf and swing leg, pegged and mortised construction, dovetailed drawer with original Sheraton brass pull, four-bead outer edging, tapered legs, leather pull for interior storage compartment, two side compartments with shaped lids and turned wooden pulls, two-board top, 29 1/2” h, 26” w, 19 3/4” d, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
230 19TH C. JELLY CUPBOARD 20th c. mustard yellow over original red, two-board single door with three chamfered battens, built-in on right side, three-board vertical back, hand plane marks on door, found in Maine, 72 1/2” h, 44” w, 15” d.
229 20TH C. FOLK CARVING Sculptural woman (“Emma”) holding the Holy Bible, and sitting on a carved chair with Eastlake designs, signed on bottom of figure, 16 1/2” h, 6 1/2” w, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
230 19TH C. JELLY CUPBOARD 20th c. mustard yellow over original red, two-board single door with three chamfered battens, built-in on right side, three-board vertical back, hand plane marks on door, found in Maine, 72 1/2” h, 44” w, 15” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
231 20TH C. CARVED WOODEN SEAGULL On a driftwood piling with iron ring, glass eyes, detailed wing and tail feathers, signed on bottom “G. Mirando”, 16” (seagull), 22 1/2” overall h, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
232 20TH C. CARVED WOODEN CANADIAN GOOSE On three rustic branch legs, glass eyes, detailed open mouth with tongue, back and tail feathers, signed on bottom “R.C. Orcutt”, 16 1/2” h, 35 1/2” w, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
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233 19TH C. WORK STAND Pine, remnants of old refinish, 17 1/2” sq top, with one drawer on a 4” sq shaft with four squared spider legs, probably Canadian origin, 28 1/4” h, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
234 THREE 20TH C. WOODEN FOLK ART PIECES Gold and silver painted obelisk, with four carved graduated balls inside, 14” h; Doll’s chest with applied mirror, dark stain and simulated marble top paint, 17 1/2” h; Detailed doublestacked sewing box, with columnar top and white porcelain decoration, 23” h; (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
235 18TH C. SIDE CHAIR Oak, old black painted finish, scalloped crest with carved central heads, concentric spirals, drop acorns, pegged construction, plank seat, sausage turned stretchers, ended 4”, 18 1/2” seat h, 39” overall h, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
236 18TH/19TH C. PEWTER COLLECTION Ten pieces including a coffee pot marked “Dunham”, 11” h; lidded sugar bowl with two handles, 5” h; creamer marked “James Dixon & Sons, 1726”, 4” h; inkwell with porcelain insert; salt and pepper; master salt; 10 1/2” basin; charger (as is); and pitted plate marked “Wheaton & Howett”, 9 1/4” dia., (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
70 WHA
237 19TH C. HANGING SHELF Pine, old black painted finish, five shelves, gingerbread/sawtooth decoration along edges, and shelves throughout, solid back with screw holes, some repairs to back, 50 1/2” h, 22 1/2” w, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
238 EARLY 19TH C. WOOD BOX Pine, in old red paint, two board back, handle on left side, single board sides, single board front with curved edge, wear appropriate to age and use, 25” h, 20” w, 16” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
239 EARLY WOODEN BOAT MODEL Original paint and old patina, on an oak stand, found in Maine, 9” h, 11” h (on stand), 30 1/4” l, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
241 COLLECTION OF 18TH/19TH C. FIREPLACE IRON Trivets, keys, two scales, mortar and pestle, handled pot, various hooks, soapstone warmer, footed pot, cannon ball and musket balls, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
240 GATE LEG TABLE 17th c. style Jacobean gate leg table, oak, painted black, drop leaf with fancy carvings along the top and leaves, c. 1900’s, turned legs, 28 1/2” h, 41” w, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
WHA 71
242 EARLY 19TH C. ROCKING ARMCHAIR Maple, early black over bittersweet red, tall bishop shaped finials, four arch-shaped slats, early splint seat, sculptural shaped rockers resembling early sled blades, 15 1/2” seat h, 44 3/4” overall h, (ex. Marjorie Ellis estate, Sandwich, MA).
243 TWO EARLY NEW ENGLAND REDWARE CERAMIC PIECES Milk pan, 3 1/2” h, 16 1/2” dia; and a tall jar with red glaze, 10” h, 4” dia; both in good condition, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
245 COTTAGE PINE WASH STAND Yellow, one drawer, turned legs, signed “G. Custes” on back of gallery, 33” h, 16 1/2” w, 15” d, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
244 TWO 19TH C. FOOTSTOOLS One in old red, and one in yellow, with splayed bootjack ends, found in Maine, 15 1/2” and 19 3/4” l, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
72 WHA
246 LATE 19TH C. TIGER MAPLE STAND Trestle base, inset raised ebony beaded border, with hand-painted roses, primroses and leaves, 28 1/2” h, 17 3/4” l, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
247 19TH C. BLUE SPATTERWARE; SPRIGWARE Collection of spatterware includes sugar bowls with peafowl decoration; shallow bowls with flowers; three covered tea bowls and octagonal sugar with cover, small chip on rim; and collection of 19th c. sprigware, sugar bowls and creamer, etc., (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
249 19TH C. LANDSCAPE ON TIN Hudson River scene, with sailboats and fisherman, gilded frame with wear, 12” h, 15 3/8” w, 3” frame.
WHA 73
248 ROSEVILLE AND ROZANE WARE Roseville handled bowl, water lilies, 17 1/2” l; Roseville bowl; Rozane ware ceramic vase with portrait of a boy, age line on rim, 8”; Turnwein Austrian creamer, “Eat Good, Drink Good, Do Good!”, age line; Four glass shades, (all show damage), Tiffany, Quezel, etc., 4 1/2” h; Glass overlay vase, with applied flowers; and a Hummel figure, (ex. Robert Wheaton estate, Cumberland Foreside, ME).
250 20TH C. FRENCH CANADIAN COCA COLA SIGN Plywood, stenciled “Coca Cola, Buvez” in white lettering with a yellow border, shows signs of weathering as it was used outside, 21 1/2” h, 64” l, (ex. Ed Clerk collection).
74 WHA
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