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AMERICAN FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS

100 96* An American Pine Corner Chair, with rush seat, together with a similar side chair. Height of first 31 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

97* An American Mahogany Flip-Top Games Table, the rectangular top with rounded corners and banded edge over the plain frieze, raised on square tapering legs. Height 27 3/4 x width 36 x depth 17 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

98* A Chippendale Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Mirror, the rectangular plate under a crest with carved ho-ho bird. Height 22 1/4 x width 13 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500

99* A Silhouette of an Interior Scene, depicting a young girl at a reading lesson with a lady seated before her, writing on the back of the picture reads “Old Mrs. Ruttwen with little Helen Waterton (Mrs. Deane) Boston, circa 1840.” Height 11 1/2 x width 14 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500

100* A Silhouette of a Lady Upon a Horse, Aug. Edouart, the figure holding a whip, dated 1831. Height 12 x width 9 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $400-600

101* A Pair of Sand Paintings, each depicting a waterscape, set in period parcel gilt frames. Height 7 1/2 x width 10 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

102* Two Mourning Lithographs, each depicting members and relatives of the Rev. Charles Thorp family, printed and published by N. Currier. Height of largest 13 1/4 x width 9 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

103* An American Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, having a rectangular top with rounded ends over D-shaped leaves, the frieze set with a single drawer, raised on square, tapering legs. Height 28 x width 191/2 x depth 33 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500

104* An American Maple Chest of Drawers, the superstructure with two doors, the case set with three drawers flanked by columns. Height 48 3/4 x width 39 1/4 x depth 21 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $600-800

105* An American Mahogany Queen Anne Style Highboy, in two parts, the superstructure with molded cornice over five graduated drawers, the base with one long and three short drawers raised on cabriole legs. Height 69 1/2 x width 41 x depth 20 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $2,000-4,000

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109 106* An American Pine Tall Case Clock, having a broken arch pediment over the painted dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes. Height 85 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $1,500-2,500

107* An American Maple Chest of Drawers, having a rectangular top with bow front set on a conforming case fitted with four drawers flanked by reeded columns. Height 42 1/2 x width 47 1/4 x depth 21 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $800-1,200

108* A Set of Four American Maple Side Chairs, each with vertical vasiform splats and rush seats over turned legs and stretchers. Height 34 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

109 A Silhouette of Two Gentleman, Checkmate, the églomisé panel depicting two men playing chess set in a bird’s eye maple and parcel gilt frame. Height of panel 6 1/2 x width 8 1/2 inches. $300-500

110* A Silhouette of a Lady, G. Atkinson, depicted in a standing pose with a parasol at her side having gold and lightly colored accents, the watercolor background of a bridge over a stream surrounded by trees, dated 1832. Height 10 3/8 x width 7 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

111* Two Silhouettes, Frith, the first of a lady in a standing pose with arms crossed at her waist, dated 1844, the second of a gentleman in a standing pose with top hat in hand, both having watercolor additions to base of background and set in bird’s eye maple frames. Height of first 10 1/4 x width 8 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500

112 A Reverse Painted Silhouette on Glass, Attributed to William Hamlet, of oval form, depicting a gentleman, with wax backing. Height 3 3/8 x width 2 5/8 inches. $150-250

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113 A Group of Four Silhouettes, depicting members of the Ball family, purportedly the Ball family related to George Washington, comprising three gentleman and a lady, each set in a giltwood frame. Height 4 1/2 x width 3 5/8 inches. $300-500

114* A Silhouette of a Lady, Day, set in an ornate giltwood frame. Height 7 1/2 x width 5 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

115* An American Cherry Drop-Leaf Table, having rectangular top and leaves over a plain frieze raised on turned legs. Height 28 1/2 x width 19 3/4 x depth (closed) 45 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $400-600

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116* An American Cherry Chest of Drawers, having a rectangular top set on a conforming case fitted with four graduated drawers with bail handles, raised on turned legs. Height 38 1/2 x width 42 x depth 19 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $1,000-2,000

117* An American Poster Bed, with turned posts joined by side rails. Height 41 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

118* A Set of Four American Pine Side Chairs, each with vertical vasiform splats and plank seats over turned legs and stretchers. Height 32 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

119* An American Mahogany Chest of Drawers, having a rectangular top set on a conforming case fitted with four graduated drawers with wood pulls, raised on turned legs. Height 39 3/4 x width 41 1/4 x depth 18 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $700-900 120* A Silhouette of Mr. Duff Green, W. H. Brown, the Editor of the U.S. Telegram, depicted in a standing pose wearing a top hat and holding a walking stick at his side with naturalistic watercolor additions to base of background, dated 1833, further information inscribed on verso. Height 9 1/2 x width 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

121* A Silhouette Profile Bust of a Young Girl, dated 1843, together with a full length silhouette of a lady and a chair, having brown and gold painted accents. Height of first 15 1/8 x width 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

122* Two Silhouettes, Samuel Metford, the first depicting a seated gentleman with pipe in hand dated 1840, the second depicting Dr. Edward Cooper of New Haven, Connecticut, standing with book in hand dated 1841, each with watercolor additions to base. Height of first 7 1/2 x width 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400 123* A Watercolor of a Gentleman, in a seated pose, inscribed “Sketched by William Attison 1822,” set in a gilt frame. Height 7 1/4 x width 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

124* A Silhouette of a Gentleman, in a standing pose with walking stick having watercolor additions, impressed mark “Taken at the Hubbard Gallery” further impressed with Greswick Patent and crest, set in a bird’s eye maple frame. Height 10 1/2 x width 6 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

125 An American Maple Candlestand, the octagonal top over a turned standard raised on a tripartite base. Height 28 3/4 x width 20 3/4 x depth 15 1/2 inches. $200-400

126* An American Ebonized Side Chair, having vertical vasiform splats over trapezoidal woven seat raised on turned legs joined by stretchers, ending in pad feet. Height 39 1/4 inches. Property from the High Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund $300-500

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127 An American Drop-Leaf Table, having a rectangular top over shaped leaves and a plain frieze, raised on turned legs. Height 26 3/4 x width 48 x depth 18 1/2 inches. $400-600

128 An American Maple Slant Front Desk, the rectangular top over a fall front having a fitted interior above six drawers over a carved apron raised on cabriole legs. Height 40 3/8 x width 28 1/4 x depth 18 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000 129 An American Maple Lowboy, the rectangular top over one long drawer above three short drawers over a carved apron, raised on cabriole legs. Height 30 1/2 x width 36 1/4 x depth 18 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

130 An American Maple Highboy, in two parts, the superstructure with broken pediment and three finials, above a central carved drawer flanked by two short drawers all over three long drawers, the lower section with one long drawer over three short drawers, on cabriole legs and pad feet. Height 74 x width 28 3/4 x depth 19 1/4 inches. $5,000-7,000 131*

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A Silhouette, Ingalls Kittridge, We Are One, in an églomisé frame. Height 4 3/4 x width 7 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

132* A Silhouette of a Family, W. Seville, depicting a mother and father and seven children, bearing artist stamp. Height 10 7/8 x width 16 7/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois Provenance: Purchased at Shreve, Crump & Low, 1956. $600-800

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146 133* A Silhouette Scene of a Family, depicting a mother seated in an open back chair at a round table with books, the father leaning against the piano with hand placed on daughter’s shoulder, having polychrome decoration throughout. Height 12 1/2 x width 16 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $400-600

134* A Silhouette of Two Ladies, one depicted with a parasol, names and further information on verso, Weston N.Y. 1839. Height 9 3/4 x width 7 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500

135* A Silhouette of a Young Boy, Aug. Edouart, depicted with dog and whip, inscribed “Stephen Matlock & Rush,” dated 1840. Height 9 5/8 x width 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $400-600

136* A Silhouette of a Young Girl, depicted with a watering can and tulips, “Rebecca Morris Age 13 yrs,” having watercolor additions to background, Flemington N.Y. 1840, set in an oval frame. Height 8 3/8 x width 6 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

137* A Needlework Sampler, 1827, Polly Moro, woven with a prayer. Height 16 3/4 x width 12 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

138* A Needlework Sampler, 1839, Martha Wright, displaying plants and roses. Height 16 x width 17 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

139* An American Assembled Glass Punch Bowl Set, Fostoria, in the American pattern, comprising a punch bowl and base, 24 single handled cups, 2 double handled cups, 1 cup without handles and a nappie. Height 12 1/2 x diameter 18 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

140* A Collection of American Blown and Pressed Glass Articles, 18th/19th century, comprising a cordial decanter with twist pattern, a marbleized glass tumbler, a pair of goblets and two saucers. Height of first 5 1/4 inches. Property from the High Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund $200-400

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141* An American Cut Overlay Fluid Lamp, Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., second half 19th century, having stepped marble base with gilt metal mounts supporting the blue cut to clear column holding the conforming font. Height 16 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $1,000-2,000

142* An American Cut Overlay Fluid Lamp, Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., second half 19th century, having stepped marble base with gilt metal mounts supporting the blue cut to clear column holding the conforming font. Height 20 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $2,000-4,000

143* A Pair of American Cut Overlay Fluid Lamps, Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., second half 19th century, having stepped marble bases with gilt metal mounts supporting the white cut to green columns holding the conforming fonts. Height 19 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $8,000-12,000 144* A Needlework Sampler, 1848, Helen Gentle Peebles, displaying trees, wildlife and peafowl. Height 17 x width 16 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

145* A Needlework Sampler, 1821, Elisabeth Gill, age 12, the center depicting Adam and Eve underneath the apple tree with a snake wrapped around the trunk. Height 16 x width 14 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500

146 An American Needlework Panel, depicting a standing gentleman with plow, anvil, flag and globe, set in a giltwood and églomisé frame. Height 33 1/2 x width 27 3/4 inches (visible). $800-1,200

147* Two Bennington Toby Pitchers, together with a Bennington dog door stop. Height of first 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

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148* A Collection of Six Bennington Bowls, of graduated scale. Diameter of largest 12 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

149* A Collection of Bennington Articles, comprising a lidded pitcher, a basin, a jar and three bowls. Height of first 9 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

150* A Collection of Bennington Pottery, comprising five pitchers and a bowl. Height of tallest 9 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500 151 A Set of Twelve Lenox Dinner Plates, Retailed by Marshall Field’s and Company, Chicago, having double gilt border with cobalt band around a cobalt reserve with gilt trellis and interspersed polychrome floral cartouches, having pattern number 1830/0.55 on underside. Diameter 10 3/8 inches. $300-500

152* Two Color Lithographs, Currier and Ives, “Wooding Up” On the Mississippi and A Home on the Mississippi. Height of first 26 3/4 x width 35 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $500-700

153* A Pair of Lithographs, Currier and Ives, comprising The American Fireman: Rushing to the Conflict and The American Fireman: Always Ready. Height of each 21 x width 16 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $600-800

154* A Pair of Color Lithographs, Currier and Ives, comprising Beauty of the Atlantic and The Bride of the West. Height of each 13 1/2 x width 10 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $200-400

155 Two Currier and Ives Prints, Camping Out and Camping in the Woods. Height 19 x width 27 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

156 A Victorian Bird Diorama, comprising twelve full mounts set in naturalistic surroundings displayed in a custom case with two glazed panels. Height 43 x width 27 x depth 17 inches. $1,000-2,000

157* A Pair of American Carved Figural Pedestals, each having a shaped top over a figural standard, one carved as male, the other a female, raised on tripartite bases centered with a finial. Height 34 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Ronald Knox, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $300-500

158 An American Carved and Polychrome Decorated Tobacco Store Indian, the standing female figure with full feather headdress, clutching one dagger to her chest the other raised in striking position, set on a rectangular plinth base. Height 65 inches. $2,000-4,000

159* A Model of a Ship, handmade of wood with intricate rigging, displayed in a glazed mahogany case. Height of case 17 inches x width 25 1/4 x depth 9 5/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $100-200

159A* Two Hopi Carved Cottonwood Root Kachinas, Koyala Tewa Clown, depicted catching a bird, signed Regina Naha and a Kokopelli of typical form, signed Va Lalo, each having having polychrome decoration. Height of tallest 10 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Ronald Knox, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $300-500

159B* Two Hopi Carved Cottonwood Root Kachinas, each exhibiting detailed carving with a wood stain, paint accents and further signed comprising Black Bear, Fred Chapella 1992 and a Ram depicted dancing with a dog carved in the base, Ivan Wytewa. Height of tallest 10 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Ronald Knox, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $400-600

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161 160 A Navajo Germantown Eyedazzler, 1880s to 1890s, comprised of various materials including variegated yarns, raveled flannel and indigo and synthetic dyes, comprised of a repetitive geometric pattern with repetitive border. 4 feet 5 inches x 82 feet 10 inches. $5,000-7,000

160A* Two Hopi Carved Cottonwood Root Owl Kachinas, each with polychrome accents further signed and dated, Joseph M. Torivio Jr. 1993 and N. Jacob 1995. Height of tallest 11 inches. Property from the Collection of Ronald Knox, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $400-600

160B* Two Hopi Carved Cottonwood Root Kachinas, each with polychrome accents, comprising Sun Kachina, signed Dana Colleen Talahytewa 1994, Hano Mana, signed L. Sockyma, together with a covered Kachina gourd vessel by Robert Rivera 6/3/96. Height of tallest 11 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Ronald Knox, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $300-500

161* An American Figural Weathervane, depicting a rooster, set on a base with the cardinal directions. Height overall 39 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $800-1,200

162* A Group of Two Scrimshaw Whale’s Teeth, the first depicting Lady Liberty with flags and shield decoration, having a ship on reverse, the second depicting young girls at play on each side. Height of first 5 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $300-500

163* A Carved Ivory Scenic Diorama, depicting a fisherman and polar bears in an arctic setting. Width 5 inches. Property from the Private Collection of W. G. Freudenberg III, Lincolnshire, Illinois $200-400

164* A Glass Presidential Campaign Flask, of circular form, the reverse having impressed U.S. Height 5 1/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Joan Yunker, Park Ridge, Illinois $200-400

165* A Collection of Civil War and Later Articles, comprising a cased set of buckles and pins, reportedly found at the Shiloh Battlefield, including a cased buckle, bullet, button set, five veteran’s ribbons and two painted wood naval articles. Length of longest 30 1/2 inches. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation For the Benefit of the University Museum, SIUE $300-500

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166* A Brass, Walnut and Iron Muzzle Loading Pistol, of typical form, with engraved decoration, fitted with conforming ramrod. Length overall 13 1/8 inches. Property from the High Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund $600-800

167* A Collection of Ten Examples of Early Photography, comprising five sixth plate and two ninth plate daguerreotypes including one S. Broadbent, together with three ninth plate ambrotypes, all of female subjects. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $150-250 168* A Collection of Ten Examples of Early Photography, comprising married couples, paired gentlemen and paired women, one quarter plate tintype, eight sixth plate tintypes and one sixth plate daguerreotype. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $200-400

169* A Collection of Eight Examples of Early Photography, each of family scenes, comprising one quarter plate tintype, one sixth plate ambrotype, one sixth plate daguerreotype and five sixth plate tintypes. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $300-500

170* A Collection of Sixteen Examples of Early Photography, each of sixth plate size, depicting female subjects, comprising thirteen tintypes and three ambrotypes. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $200-400 171* A Collection of Fifteen Examples of Early Photography, each of gentlemen in bow ties, comprising five sixth plate tintypes, seven ninth plate tintypes and three ninth plate ambrotypes. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $200-400

172* A Collection of Twenty-One Examples of Early Photography, twelve of female subjects, comprising four sixth plate and four ninth plate tintypes, one sixth plate and three ninth plate ambrotypes; together with nine of male subjects, comprising one quarter plate, one sixth plate and two ninth plate ambrotypes and five ninth plate tintypes. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $300-500

173* A Collection of Eleven Examples of Early Photography, each of men with facial hair, comprising five quarter plate tintypes including one of soldier, two quarter plate ambrotypes, two sixth plate tintypes and two sixth plate ambrotypes. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $150-250

174* A Collection of Seven Daguerreotypes, each of male subjects, comprising five sixth plates and two ninth plates. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $150-250

175* A Collection of Ten Ninth Plate Tintypes, each depicting children. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $200-400

176* A Collection of Ten Examples of Early Photography, each depicting children, comprising six sixth plate tintypes, one ninth plate ambrotype and three ninth plate daguerreotypes. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $200-400 177* A Collection of Three Sixth Plate Union Cases, comprising The Hunter, in brown with ambrotype of a gentleman and two Fireman examples, one in brown having ambrotype of a gentleman, the other in black having ambrotype of a seated lady with tree backdrop. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $200-400

178* Two Sixth Plate Union Cases, each depicting The Farmer’s Dream in brown, having double interiors, one with male and female daguerreotypes, the other with tintype of a gentleman and A. P. Crtichlow & Co. information. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $150-250

179* A Collection of Three Union Cases, each in black, with foliate decoration, comprising a quarter plate example with ambrotype of a married couple and two ninth plate examples with ambrotypes of male subjects. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $100-200

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180* A Collection of Four Ninth Plate Union Cases, each with foliate decoration, comprising three brown and one black example, including one tintype of a female and one ambrotype of a male. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $200-400

181* Two Union Cases, comprising ninth plate U.S.S. Monitor at the Fort in black with gentleman and green velvet lining and quadruple sixth plate Spray of Strawberries in brown. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $400-600

182* A Collection of Three Union Cases, comprising a ninth plate in black, with tintype of a male subject, framed on front and with two tintypes to the interior of a male and female, a sixth plate in black, with tintype of a child in a chair and a sixteenth plate in brown, with tintype of female subject. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $150-250

183* A Collection of Early Photography and Related Articles, comprising a full plate tintype of two girls with added color, a celluloid roundel with printed tintype of a soldier, a quarter plate tintype of a female in a case, together with other various cases and accessories. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $150-250 184* A Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Daguerreotype Case, of book form, with two daguerreotypes, one of a male, the other of a female, together with a collar box with union case lid and a leather bound photo album comprising pictures and tintypes. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $150-250

185* A Collection of Five Books, each pertaining to collecting early photography and cases. Property from the Private Collection of Janice Strain, Huntley, Illinois $80-120

186* An American Mahogany Ogee Mantle Clock, Seth Thomas, the dial with Roman numerals, over an églomisé panel, depicting a snake attacking a bird’s nest. Height 25 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $150-250

187* An American Pillar and Scroll Clock, Seth Thomas, the painted dial with Arabic numerals, under three brass urn form finials, the door set with an églomisé panel depicting a landscape, flanked by columns. Height 31 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Fred J. Funk, Jr., Elgin, Illinois $600-800

191 188 An American Camera and Tripod, Polmer Graflex Corporation, of typical form, on adjustable base with some accessories. Height 50 1/2 inches. $600-800

189 A Mason and Hamlin Baby Grand Piano, the mahogany case raised on tapering square legs, together with a matching bench. Height 39 x depth 64 inches. Property of a Lady, Oakbrook, Illinois $3,000-5,000

190* An American Gilt Metal Mantle Clock, Ansonia, modeled as a Cavalier with his sword drawn standing next to the clock, with circular dial and Arabic numerals, having allover ebonized metal base with incised decoration. Height 20 3/4 inches. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation For the Benefit of the University Museum, SIUE $400-600

191 An Oak and Gilt Metal Mounted Bracket Clock, 19th century, of rectangular form, with gilt metal handle at top with four pineapple form finials at the corners, the main body with pierced foliate panels on the sides, with circular dial at front with Arabic numerals above a winged putti, raised on oak bracket with matching bracket trimmed with bronze banding. Height overall 52 inches. $20,000-30,000 192* An American Gilt Metal Figural Mantle Clock, Ansonia, modeled as an explorer looking off into the distance with his sword over the circular dial with Arabic numerals, having time and strike movement. Height 25 1/4 inches. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation For the Benefit of the University Museum, SIUE $400-600

193 An American Empire Mahogany Sofa, in the style of Duncan Phyfe, having a straight ogee crest rail over the upholstered back, arms and seat, the arms with carved foliate decoration, the whole raised on scrolling eagle feet. Width 79 inches. $2,000-4,000

194 An American Mahogany and Needlepoint Inset Firescreen, having an opposing serpentine crest over a rectangular screen, depicting a courting couple within a scrolling border, flanked by barley twist columns raised on twin supports. Height 43 3/4 x width 32 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

195* An Empire Mahogany Veneered Secretary Bookcase, having a broken arch pediment centered with an urn form finial above a glazed door over the fall front writing surface opening to a fitted interior above four graduated bow front drawers with glass pulls. Height 88 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $600-800

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196 An American Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Parlor Suite, comprising a settee, an armchair and two side chairs, each with square backs decorated with female masks over the upholstered back and seat, raised on scrolled feet. Height of first 52 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

197 An American Carved Mahogany Bookcase, R. J. Horner, circa 1900, having a rectangular top over three glazed doors flanked by columns ending in dolphin form bases, the whole raised on flattened ball feet, having a tag reading “From R. J. Horner & Co., Furniture Makers, 61, 63, & 65 West 23rd Street, New York.” Height 60 x width 70 1/2 x depth 19 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

198* A Pair of Victorian Walnut Side Chairs, having upholstered tapering backs over hinged seats, raised on tapering fluted legs. Height 46 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

199* A Set of Six Victorian Oak Chairs, each with upholstered back and seat raised on carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet. Height 37 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

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200* An American Victorian Oak Side-by-Side, having a rounded vitrine door to the left, with shelf and drawers to the right. Height 73 1/2 x width 46 x depth 23 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

201* A Victorian Walnut Settee, having upholstered back and seat, with ball and spindle arms, ending in casters. Width 18 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

202* A Victorian Oak Bookcase, having a stepped cornice over two glazed doors flanked by carved columns. Height 54 x width 54 x depth 15 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

203* An American Oak Side Table, the rectangular top with carved border raised on square, carved legs joined by a medial shelf ending in claw feet. Height 29 x width 42 x depth 24 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

204* An American Oak Display Cabinet, the shelved superstructure over two glazed doors, raised on carved cabriole legs joined by a medial shelf. Height 66 x width 54 x depth 21 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

205* An American Oak Side Table, late 19th/early 20th century, having a square top above the brass spindle gallery, the legs joined by a medial shelf with drawer, ending in casters. Height 29 1/2 x width 24 x depth 24 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

206* A Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Suite, comprising a settee, two armchairs and three side chairs. Width of first 62 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

207 An American Carved Side Chair, late 19th century, having an open back with draped vasiform splat over the upholstered seat, raised on fluted, tapering legs. Height 36 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Valparaiso, Indiana $300-500

208 An American Ebonized Vitrine Cabinet, late 19th century, having a pierce carved crest over a rectangular beveled mirror flanked by shelves above a beveled glass door flanked by additional shelves, with incised decoration throughout. Height 64 1/4 x width 36 1/2 x depth 13 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Valparaiso, Indiana $1,500-2,500 209 An American Marquetry and Porcelain Set Sofa, late 19th century, the peaked crest set with Sèvres style portrait plaque over upholstered back, arms and seat, raised on turned legs ending in casters. Height 44 3/4 x width 73 x depth 29 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Valparaiso, Indiana $1,000-2,000

210 An American Ebonized and Carved Three Piece Parlor Set, late 19th century, comprising a settee and two slipper chairs, each having pierce carved galleried frame set with rosettes, with upholstered backs and seats, raised on turned legs ending in casters. Height 38 x width 60 x depth 30 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Valparaiso, Indiana $1,000-2,000

211 An American Marquetry and Bronze Mounted Settee Frame, late 19th century, having maple leaf inlays throughout, further set with conforming leaf, decorated bronze disks at the joints. Height 37 x width 85 x depth 28 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Valparaiso, Indiana $800-1,200

212 An American Ebonized, Marquetry and Parcel Gilt Armchair, late 19th century, having a pierce carved crest over the upholstered back, arms and seat, the arms with further leaf on gilt ground decoration, raised on turned legs ending in casters, with incised decoration throughout. Height 40 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Valparaiso, Indiana $500-700

213 An American Four Piece Parlor Suite, late 19th century, comprising a sofa, an armchair and two side chairs, each with pierce carved frames in various foliate motifs, with upholstered backs and seat, having further incised decoration. Height of first 37 1/4 x width 65 x depth 31 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Valparaiso, Indiana $2,000-4,000

214 A Victorian Walnut Occasional Table, having an inset marble top raised on twin supports centered with an urn form finial joined by a stretcher. Height 28 x width 35 3/4 x depth 22 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

215* A Victorian Walnut Bedroom Suite, comprising a bed, chest with mirror and side cabinet. Height of headboard 104 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-4,000 216* A Victorian Walnut Three Piece Parlor Suite, comprising a settee, an armchair and a side chair, each with conforming pierced and carved decoration. Width of first 61 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

217* A Victorian Walnut Dresser with Mirror, the superstructure set with rectangular mirror flanked by candle shelves over glove boxes, the base set with two drawers. Height 90 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

218* A Victorian Walnut Bed, with spindle and carved crest, having clover and acanthus decoration. Height 79 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $700-900 219* A Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Dressing Mirror, the superstructure with swing mirror and glove boxes over the rectangular white marble top with canted corners set on the case fitted with three drawers having carved pulls. Height 90 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

220* A Victorian Walnut Chest with Mirror, with carved and spindle decoration, the rectangular reddish-brown marble top over three drawers raised on four feet. Height of chest overall 82 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

221 A Pair of American Metal and Rippled Glass Lanterns, each with pyramid top over rectangular body. Height 27 inches. $300-500

222* A Collection of Iron and Iron Decorative Articles, comprising an iron rush light, an iron toast rack, an iron rotating trivet, an iron hook, an iron eagle, a brass bell and a brass chamberstick; 7 items total. Height of the first 11 3/4 inches. Property from the High Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund $300-500

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223* A Group of Two Architectural Elements, mounted back to back and fitted with a later marble top to form low table. Height 19 1/2 x width 73 1/4 x depth 24 inches. Property from the Estate of Alva B. Maxey-Boyd, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

224 A Set of Cast Iron Garden Furniture, in the grapevine pattern, comprising a settee, three chairs, two tables and a hanging planter; 7 items total. Height of first 28 inches. $1,000-2,000

225 A Pair of Cast Iron Eagle Form Architectural Mounts, from the First National Bank, Chicago. Height 24 inches. $1,000-2,000 226 A Set of Elk Antlers, having weathered patina. Approximate width 44 1/2 inches. Property of a Private Collector, Palm Springs, California $300-500

227 A Set of Moose Antlers, having weathered patina with part of skull at center. Approximate width 49 inches. Property of a Private Collector, Palm Springs, California $300-500

228* Two Middle Eastern Pottery Vessels, each of baluster form, one with polychrome decoration depicting animals in a landscape, the other having traces of original decoration. Height of first 10 inches. Property from the High Museum of Art Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund $200-400 229* A Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Headdress, of conical form, with three appendages, decorated with stylized faces and geometric patterns, mounted on a later steel stand. Height 16 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Hortense Singer, Rancho Mirage, California $300-500

230 An African Tchokwe Carved Hardwood Side Chair, in the Shaba or Kwilu-Kasai style, having mask decoration throughout. Height 42 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

231 An African Carved Ivory Tusk, Congo, 19th century, Luango Coast (Republic of Congo and Angola), having spiral carving and depicting figures throughout. Length 12 inches. $1,000-2,000