August Americana | Skinner Auction 2922m

August Americana

Sale 2922M

August 14 & 15, 2016

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August Americana

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American & European Works of Art Auction 2704B 02/07/2014 4:00 PM EST Lot 632 Of 689 - Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Red Circus Horse

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Session I: Lots 1–365

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Session II: Lots 400–807

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Weather vanes THREE CENTURIES OF A PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART TRADITION

March 13 - December 31, 2016 A weathervane is as unique as the rooftop it graces, and Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum has gathered more than forty exceptional and historic examples in this exhibition. Weathervanes and weathervane patterns rarely seen by the public, including one of the earliest American weathervanes known to exist, will showcase the evolution of this imaginative and useful art form. Fraktur, land draughts, engravings, drawings, powder horns, and other artifacts showcasing weathervanes will round out the display.

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Please visit our website to see related talks and workshops that will be offered throughout the year.

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Descendants of Reverend W. Brooks Rice, Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Francestown, New Hampshire A Massachusetts Antiquarian A New Hampshire Antiquarian The Estate of Ruth Troiani, Southbury, Connecticut The Estate of Judith Cogswell Fiske Gross, Exeter, New Hampshire A Framingham, Massachusetts, Family A Washington, DC, Collection The Estate of Jean Curtin, Georgetown, Maine The Towner Family, Williamsburg, Massachusetts An Educational Institution Three Small New England Non-profit Organizations Descendants of Charles Goddard Weld, Brookline, Massachusetts Private Collections in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, California, England, Holland, and South Africa.

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Session I: Sunday, August 14th, 10AM Lots 1–365

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1 1976 Mercedes Benz 450 SL Roadster, VIN #10704412032314, mileage at time of cataloging 99,999, 2-door, automatic, exterior acetate gray with red leather, recent inspection, new tires, accompanied by hard top with storage carrier and a tonneau cover, convertible top patched, garaged, runs smoothly, very well maintained, maintenance records, owner’s manual, wrench set and instruction booklet for hard top will go to the buyer. $13,500-15,500

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2 Miniature Paint-decorated Six-board Box, New England, early 18th century, painted blue with dark blue and red squiggle line decoration, the molded top with pintle hinges opening to a compartment with till, on a chamfered base, rosehead nail construction, old surface, (wear), ht. 4 1/8, wd. 7 1/2, dp.

4 in. $1,500-2,500

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3 Carved and Blue-painted Pine Box, New England, early 18th century, the lid with cleat and pin hinges on a rosehead nail-constructed box decorated on the front with carved geometric and punchwork decoration, the inside of the lid with carved red and blackpainted compass rose device, (imperfections), ht. 10 3/4, wd. 24 7/8, dp. 12 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

4 Large Red-painted Canteen, America, early 19th century, staved construction with ash bands, and iron strap attachments, dia. 11 in. $400-600

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5 Child’s Red-painted Six-board Chest, southeastern Massachusetts, early 18th century, molded lid secured to the box with snipe hinges, sawtooth cutout ends, the inside with divided till and drawer below with carved pull, the inside of the lid with faint chalk inscriptions and checkerboard, old surface, ht.

16 1/4, wd. 19 5/8, dp. 11 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

6 Red-painted Pine Box, America, late 18th century, dovetail construction with snipe hinges and twisted iron hook, ht. 6 1/2, wd.

12 5/8, dp. 8 1/4 in. $600-800 7 Grain-painted Candle Box, America, mid-19th century, slide-lid box, the top with grain painting, the sides and ends with lattice design, old surface, (surface craquelure), ht. 5 5/8, wd. 6 3/4, dp. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

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8 Brown-stained Pine Slant-lid Tabletop Desk, New England, early 18th century, the lid opens to an interior of eight valanced compartments, four fitted with the drawers, with three thumb-molded drawers below, the case with single long drawer on molded base, replaced engraved brasses, original wrought iron butterfly lid hinges, ht. 17, wd. 24 1/2, dp. 13 in. $800-1,200

11 Needlework Picture, England, 17th century, possibly depicting the Old Testament story of Esther Pleading to King Ahasuerus, the figures surrounded by a variety of birds and beasts, worked in silk threads and seed pearl highlights on canvas, (fading and minor imperfections), 10 1/4 x 15 1/4 in., in the likely original black-painted frame and textured gilt liner. $3,000-5,000

9 Three-window Wood Lantern, America, late 18th/early 19th century, tall form with chamfered top and handle, three sides with rectangular glass windows set between vented wood side plates, and molded corners, access through the back via a wooden lift door, single sheet iron candle socket inside, (one pane of glass cracked and missing pieces), ht. 16, wd. 8, dp. 8 1/4 in. $800-1,200

12 Flame-stitch Wall Pocket, America, c. 1774, stitched patterns in bright yellow, blue, and red, the front of the pocket embroidered “R W 17 74,” interior lined with striped linen, (some loss to stitching), ht. 7 3/4, wd. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

10 Queen Anne Looking Glass, early 18th century, beveled glass with basket of flowers, refinished, (cracked), ht. 13, wd. 18 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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13 Needlework Pocketbook and Pincushion, America, late 18th century, embroidered with strawberries on a green background, the pocketbook interior with four pockets and related compartments lined with light blue silk, ht. 4 1/4, wd. 6 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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14 Flame-stitch Pocketbook, possibly Newbury, Massachusetts, c. 1766, the exterior stitched with multicolored zigzag pattern, bound on the edges with green wood twill-woven tape, opening to four pockets lined in green linen, the flap of one embroidered “Ieremia Pearson 1766,” ht. 4 1/4, wd. 8 in.

Note: Genealogical research indicates that there was a Jeremiah Pearson who lived in Newbury, Massachusetts, born February 4, 1740, and died December 11, 1816. $3,000-5,000

15 Needlework Sewing Kit, late 18th century, diamond pattern on the exterior in various hues of blue, red, and green worsted wool threads, interior lined in woven pattern silk cloth with pocket and swatches of woolen cloth to hold pins, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 3 3/4 in. $300-500 16 Embroidered Linen Pocket, 18th century, the front with floral and vine embroidery, pocket opening bordered by blue and white twist decoration, ht. 16 3/4, wd. 13 1/4 in. $600-800

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17 Crewelwork Apron, 18th century, the front embroidered with worsted wool threads forming flowers, a bird and a lion, bordered with light blue silk tape and lined with linen, (imperfections), ht. 25, wd. 24 in. $400-600 18 Needlework Sampler “Harriet Smith,” Danvers, Massachusetts, c. 1825, worked in silk threads on a linen background, the center block with the title “SAMPLER” over five lines of alphabet, a block of verse, and “Harriet Smith Aged 12 Danvers May 11th 1825,” surrounded by a floral and sawtooth border, mounted on a wood stitching frame, (fading), ht. 20, wd. 20 in. $400-600 19 Red-painted Watch Hutch, America, late 18th century, the hutch with rectangular hanger, the door with glazed circular window and chip-carved decoration, opening to an interior lined with red woolen broadcloth in the back, old surface, (wear and crack in the glass), ht. 8 1/2, wd. 5, dp. 2 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

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20 “A Plan of the Compact Part of the Town of Exeter, at the head of the southerly branch of the Piscataqua River,” drawn by P. Morrill, printed 1802, with streets, landmarks, residents, merchants, and Exeter Academy identified, the backboard with ink inscription “W. Dudley,” (moisture stains and holes, toned overall), 13 1/2 x 13 in., in early molded blackpainted frame. $800-1,200

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21 Blown Mallet-form Sealed Beer Bottle, England, c. 1785, with applied string rim, sand pontil, and seal marked “HH/1785,” ht. 9 1/2, dia. 4 1/2 in. $400-600

24 Blown Two-quart Sealed Wine Bottle, England, c. 1775, with applied string rim, sand pontil, and seal marked “Richd./Lidstone/S. Huish/1775,” ht. 11, dia. 5 7/8 in. $600-800

27 Large Blown Olive Green Bottle, America, late 18th century, bulbous form with applied string rim, and open pontil, ht. 15 3/4, wd. 15, dp. 11 in. $600-800

22 Blown Sealed Bottle, 18th century, the tall neck with a flared rim on a bulbous body with ring pontil and seal marked “IG,” ht. 6 1/2, dia.

4 3/4 in. $400-600

25 Miniature Blown Green Glass Chestnut Bottle, 18th century, bulbous body with pontil on base, tall neck with applied string rim, (small rim chip), ht. 2 3/8 in.

28 Blown Onion-form Sealed Wine Bottle, England, c. 1731, with applied string rim, sand pontil, and seal marked “Modtonham/1737,” ht. 7 1/4, dia. 5 7/8 in. $600-800

Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1980. $500-1,000 23 Large Blown Sealed Bottle, England, c.

1762, bulbous form with string rim, sand pontil, and seal marked “H./Littledale/1762,” ht. 13 1/2, wd. 10 1/2, dp. 9 in. $800-1,200

26 Blown Sealed Beer Bottle, England, late 18th century, straight sided, with applied lip and string rim, sand pontil, seal with a hand above “H.C.,” ht. 10 1/4, dia. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

29 Bear-decorated Pearlware Jug, Staffordshire, England, c. 1798, the sides of the jug painted with a brown bear, “P/1798” below the spout, (imperfections), ht. 8 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500

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30 Slip-decorated Redware Plate, America, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (minor chips on the rim), dia. 9 in. $200-250

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31 Two Redware Slip-decorated Plates, America, early 19th century, dot and wave yellow slip design in the center with coggled rim, dia. 9 3/4 in. $300-500

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32 Large Slip-decorated Redware Trencher, Pennsylvania, early 19th century, lozenge shape with coggled rim, wavy slip border, and abstract foliate and flag design, (restoration), lg. 23, wd. 15 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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33 Pair of Wrought Iron Heart-decorated Andirons, 18th century, arched legs supporting a faceted shaft with heart decoration and mushroom tops, (oxidized surface), ht. 20 1/2, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 16 in. $300-500 34 Cast Iron General Wolfe Fireback, 18th century, tombstone form with bust of General James Wolfe within a medallion surrounded by the inscription “In Memory of Maj Genl IAMES WOLFE Killed At Quebec Sept 13 1759” above a panoply of arms, (oxidized surface), ht. 26 1/2, wd. 23 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

35 Pair of Wrought Iron Swan-form Andirons, 18th century, double arched feet supporting a square shaft with roasting hooks and swan’s head finial, (oxidized surface), ht. 23, wd. 8, dp. 15 1/2 in. $300-500 36 Wrought Iron Door Handle and Latch, America, late 18th century, with large plates and pointed finials, decorated with punchwork starbursts, the thumbpiece with initials “PW,” with latch hardware, ht. 18 in. $600-800

37 Black-painted Lidded Wall Box, America, c. 1760, thumb-molded case, lid, and single drawer with shaped back and hanger, old black paint over original green paint, the inside painted red, the back with painted inscription “DM TO/march/ye 17 1760,” indistinct chalk inscription on back of drawer, ht. 18 1/4, wd.

11 1/2, dp. 7 in. $1,500-2,500

38 Early Painted Pine Chest over Two Drawers, Massachusetts, late 17th century, with molded and cleated lift-top opening to a well above a single arch-molded case of two faux and two working drawers, outlined in molding in differing patterns, on molded base, sides extending to a flat end with chip-carving on the bottom edge, original cast brass teardrop pulls and escutcheons, original surface of black-painted moldings and red case with dark brown graining in swirl, (imperfections), ht. 35 1/4, wd. 39 1/8, dp. 20 1/8 in.

Provenance: Mary M. Sampson, Wellesley, Massachusetts; Rev. W. Brooks Rice, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts; W. Brooks Rice Jr., Francestown, New Hampshire; by descent to the present owners. $6,000-8,000

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39 Rare Oak Joined Table with Drawer, Massachusetts, late 17th century, the overhanging rectangular pine top on channelmolded rails, the drawer with turned wooden knob and channel-molded scalloped rail below, the ring-turned columnar legs on blocks continuing to turned feet joined by square stretchers, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 27 1/4, wd. 37, dp. 24 in.

Provenance: Rev. W. Brooks Rice, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts; W. Brooks Rice Jr., Francestown, New Hampshire; by descent to the present owners. $30,000-50,000 40 Turned Stool, possibly Massachusetts, early 18th century, the rectangular top with rounded edge on splayed block-, vase-, and ringturned legs ending in turned feet joined by a beaded frame and stretchers, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 15 1/8, wd. 28, dp. 15 in. $3,000-5,000

41 Small Cherry and Pine Table, New England, 18th century, the rectangular breadboard top on a straight skirt and blocked, bulbous, vaseand ring-turned legs ending in turned feet, joined by vase- and ring-turned stretchers, (imperfections), ht. 24 1/4, wd. 20 1/4, dp. 19 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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42 Oak and Pine Joint Stool, Massachusetts, c. 1700, the rectangular top on block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs ending in turned feet, joined by straight frame and box stretchers, repairs, ht. 20 1/8, wd. 18, dp. 10 in. $1,000-1,500

46 Maple Lightstand, New England, late 18th century, the circular top on a slightly swelled ring-turned support and “T� base, (minor imperfections), ht. 25 1/2, dia. 16 in. $1,500-2,500

43 Oak Joint Stool, late 17th century, the rectangular top on molded frame joining splayed block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs ending in turned feet with box stretchers, ht.

20, wd. 17, dp. 10 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

47 Rare Cherry Drop-leaf Table, possibly western Massachusetts or upstate New York, late 17th century, the circular drop-leaf top supported by sliding supports on beaded apron, joining splayed block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs ending in turned feet with conforming turned stretchers, old surface with red-painted base, (minor imperfections), ht. 25 1/2, dia. 42 1/2 in.

44 Turned Maple Armchair, Massachusetts, c.

1700, with three shaped slats joining vaseand ring-turned stiles with finials, flat shaped arms, knob handholds, and conformingly turned supports continuing to legs joined by double turned stretchers, refinished, (restored), ht. 43, seat ht. 17 in. $800-1,200

45 Cross-base Lightstand, New England or Canada, early 18th century, the octagonal top with chamfered bottom edge on a complex vase- and ring-turned support and shaped cross base, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 25 1/4, wd. 17 1/4, dp. 16 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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Provenance: Rev. W. Brooks Rice, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts; W. Brooks Rice Jr., Francestown, New Hampshire; by descent to the present owners. $15,000-25,000

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48 Red/Brown-painted Mirror, probably England, early 18th century, the shaped and beaded frame with two-part beveled glass, the upper tablet with cut scrolling design, (imperfections), ht. 42, wd. 19 in. $1,000-1,500

49 Red-painted Table, probably Pennsylvania, late 18th century, circular top on tripod base of splayed vase- and ring-turned legs ending in turned feet, joined by double stretchers, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 27, dia. 23 1/2 in.

Provenance: Rev. W. Brooks Rice, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts; W. Brooks Rice Jr., Francestown, New Hampshire; by descent to the present owners. $6,000-8,000

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50 Paint-decorated Dome-top Lidded Box, Pennsylvania, c. 1838, the yellow-painted dovetailed poplar box with red tulip, star, and squiggle border decoration, and Germanic script, the domed lid painted brown with finger touch decoration, the ends painted yellow with red birds, old surface, ht.

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51 Fine Pair of Painted Fan-back Windsor Side Chairs, probably Massachusetts, c. 1795, the concave crest rails with scroll-carved terminals above eight spindles, vase- and ring-turned stiles on carved saddle seats, splayed vase- and ring-turned legs joined by swelled ring-turned stretchers with original surface of green paint and early 19th century black and red graining with yellow striping, ht. 37 1/4, seat ht. 18 1/4 in.

Provenance: Rev. W. Brooks Rice, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts; W. Brooks Rice Jr., Francestown, New Hampshire; by descent to the present owners. $8,000-12,000

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52 Pair of Hollow-cut Silhouette Portraits of a Man and a Woman, attributed to Moses Williams (1777-c. 1825), early 19th century, the portraits with ink wash hair and clothing details, backed in silk, blind stamp signature “WILLIAMS” below the portraits, in spongepainted frames with ring hangers, ht. 6 1/2, wd.

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Note: Moses Williams was an African American silhouettist who cut portraits in the profile gallery of Charles Willson Peale’s Philadelphia museum. $800-1,200

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53 Two Hollow-cut Silhouettes, attributed to Anson Newell, Ellington, Connecticut, 19th century, each in a red-washed frame, the silhouette in the brighter frame inscribed in pencil on the back of the frame “SH Shepard From H Carpenter,” (toned), ht. 5 1/4, wd. 4 in. $400-600

54 Upholstered Walnut and Maple Easy Chair, Massachusetts, mid-18th century, with arched back, shaped sides, and outward flaring arms, the seat on frontal cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms joined to the raking rear legs by vase- and ring-turned stretchers, ht. 45 1/4, seat ht. 17 in.

Provenance: Israel Sack; Rev. W. Brooks Rice, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts; W. Brooks Rice Jr., Francestown, New Hampshire; by descent to the present owners. $4,000-6,000

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55 Upholstered Mahogany and Maple Easy Chair, Massachusetts, mid-18th century, with arched back, shaped sides, and outward scrolling arms, on frontal cabriole legs on platforms, joined to the raking chamfered rear legs by block-, vase-, and ring-turned stretchers, (imperfections), ht. 45 1/8, wd. 37 1/2, dp. 26 in. $3,000-5,000

57 Small Polychrome Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, decorated on one side with a three-masted sailing ship, the other with a yellow ribbon reading “GOD SPEED THE PLOW” above farming implements and the phrase “He that by the plow would thrive/Himself must either hold or drive,” and inscribed below the spout “James Barr/ Salem,” (minor chips on spout and base), ht.

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56 Liverpool Transfer Polychrome-decorated Creamware Jug, England, early 19th century, with American sailing ship on one side, woman in a rowboat watching a departing ship on the other, and spreadwing eagle below the spout with inscription “Peace, Commerce, and honest Friendship, with all Nations Entangling Alliances with none JEFFERSON Anno Domini 1804,” (short hairline at spout), ht. 10 1/4 in. $800-1,200

Note: According to an old note with the pitcher, Captain James Barr of Salem was born in 1754 and died in 1848. $800-1,200

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58 Tin and Iron Adjustable Lighting Device, America, 19th century, the single candle socket supported on a thin iron rod mounted on a weighted conical base, ht. 34 3/4 in. $600-800

59 Tin Reflecting Sconce, America, 19th century, circular body with starburst-pattern reflectors mounted behind glass, and single candle socket mounted on the base, (imperfections), sconce dia. 9 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500

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60 Red-painted Fire Bucket, 19th century, with simple banner and medallion on the front inscribed “1809” and “AGILE,” the back inscribed “J. CHICKERING./No 1.,” (minor paint loss), ht. 12, dia. 8 1/4 in. $400-600

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61 Pewter Sundial, late 18th century, round plate, dotted exterior border with roman numeral scale and simple triangular gnomon, pierced with three mounting holes, ht. 5/8, dia.

1 3/4 in. $200-250 62 Pewter Plate, Edmund Dolbeare, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1671-1711, reeded rim, a shield shaped cartouche lettered “ED” over four stars, struck on the rim four times, along with old punched ownership initials “AC,” dia.

8 3/4 in. $300-400 63 Pewter Plate, John Skinner, Boston, Massachusetts, 1760-90, beaded rim, the back marked with rampant lion between pillars and “IOHN/SKINNER,” four cartouches below, one with “IS,” (knife cuts), dia. 8 1/2 in. $200-250 64 Pewter Basin, Richard Austin, Boston, Massachusetts, 1792-1817, beaded rim, the inside of the bowl marked “RICHARD AUSTIN” surrounding a dove and a fox, ht. 2, dia. 8 in. $300-500 65 Pewter Plate, David Melville, Newport, Rhode Island, 1755-93, beaded rim, the back marked “MADE IN NEWP/BY D: MELVI” with flower and stars below, and four cartouches, one with “DM,” (knife marks), dia. 8 1/4 in. $200-250 66 Pewter Plate, Gershom Jones, Providence, Rhode Island, 1774-1809, beaded rim, the back marked with two oval cartouches composed of stars above a shield with a fouled anchor and “G. JONES PROVIDENCE,” along with four small cartouches, one with “GJ,” dia. 8 1/4 in. $200-250

67 Pewter Plate, Joseph Danforth, Middletown, Connecticut, 1780-88, beaded rim, the back with two hallmarks consisting of “JOSEPH DANFORTH” with a rampant lion between two columns, and cartouches below, (minor imperfections), dia. 7 7/8 in. $200-250 68 Three Pewter Beakers, Ashbil Griswold, Meriden, Connecticut, 1802-42, and James Weekes, New York, New York, 1820-35, a pair with double ring-turnings marked on the base “A.G” in a rectangular cartouche; and a single with molded turnings and marked on the base “J.WEEKES.N.Y.” in a rectangular cartouche, ht. to 3 1/4, dia. to 3 in. $200-250 69 Pewter Plate, Frederick Bassett II, New York, New York, 1754-99, beaded rim, the back marked with two cartouches consisting of a crowned rose and “FREDERICK/BASSETT,” a mark composed of “F.BASSETT/NEW.YORK” over a shell, four small cartouches, and inscribed “1774,” (knife cuts), dia. 9 in. $200-250

70 Pewter Plate, Frederick Bassett II, New York, New York, 1754-99, beaded rim, the back marked with a cartouche composed of a crowned rose and “FREDERICK/BASSETT,” a mark composed of “F.BASSETT/NEW.YORK” over a shell, and two circular cartouches with rope border surrounding “FB,” (knife cuts), dia.

8 1/2 in. $200-250 71 Pewter Deep Dish, Thomas Danforth III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1807-1813, beaded rim, the back marked “TD” over a spreadwing eagle and “T.DANFORTH/ PHILADA” in a sunken cartouche, dia. 11 1/2 in. $300-500 72 Pewter Plate, Benjamin and Joseph Harbeson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 17651800, beaded rim, the base marked with a round cartouche reading “HARBESON PHILADA.,” dia. 8 3/4 in. $200-250

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73 Four Pewter Porringers, America, late 18th century, two with heart and moon handles marked on the reverse “R”; one with a crown handle marked on the reverse “IC”; and one with a shield and scroll handle, ht. to 1 3/4, wd. to 7 1/4 in. $400-600

74 Two Mold-blown Glass Flasks, America, mid-19th century, a dark olive green flask with embossed horse and cart on track lettered “SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD,” with a spreadwing eagle on the other side, a second light green flask with spreadwing eagle and ribbon with stars on both sides, ht. to 8 1/4 in. $300-500

75 Two Zanesville Swirl Pattern Bottles, Zanesville, Ohio, early 19th century, the light aqua and amber bottles with bulbous body, narrow neck, and rolled rim, (open bubble on each bottle), ht. to 8 1/8 in. $800-1,200 76 Blown Olive/Amber Flask, America, early 19th century, finely swirled body with short neck, (base wear), ht. 5 1/4 in. $400-600

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77 Two Blown Flasks, America, early 19th century, an aqua flask with ribbed body, and an amber mold-blown flask with cornucopia and flower basket design, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-400

78 Two Blown Glass Flasks and a Bottle, America, early 19th century, two spiral decorated flasks and a small chestnut bottle, ht. to 7 in. $250-350 79 Early Aqua Blown Glass Bowl, early 19th century, folded flared rim, the body decorated with shaped wave decoration, on a wide foot, (minor imperfections), ht. 6, dia. 11 3/4 in. $400-600 80 Nine Colorless Glass Mold-blown Table Items, America, early 19th century, three decanters with diamond diaper and sunburst pattern; a decanter with diamond diaper pattern; a pitcher with diamond diaper, sunburst, and zigzag pattern; two small tumblers with diamond diaper and sunburst pattern; a toy hat salt with diamond diaper pattern; and a diamond diaper salt; (imperfections), ht. to 10 1/4 in. $600-800

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81 Eight Early Glass Items, 19th century, two blown tumblers and a bottle with enamel floral, town, and figural motifs; a blown colorless glass tumbler with reeded decoration; a blown colorless glass with rolled rim; a colorless glass bowl and small pitcher with blue glass rims; and a colorless glass bottle with stopper, ht. to 7 1/2 in. $300-500 82 Fifteen English Pottery Items, early 19th century, two blue mocha-decorated pearlware pitchers; a small mocha-pearlware cup with mottled decoration; a pearlware pepper pot; two Staffordshire Dalmatians; three Staffordshire spaniels; a Staffordshire cat; a Staffordshire lamb; a Staffordshire cow; a small red transfer-decorated creamware cup with a bird inscribed “FOR A FAVOURITE”; a blue spatterware cup and saucer with peafowl decoration; and a small Boston State House Staffordshire plate, ht. to 5 1/8, dia. to 6 1/2 in. $400-600

83 Red Japanned Wool Winder, probably England, 18th century, wheel with hand crank mounted on a rectangular base with apparatus for winding wool, ht. 12, lg. 21, wd.

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84 Queen Anne Mirror, England, 18th century, the shaped, incised, and beveled glass silvered in the center, bordered with reverse-painted and gilt chinoiserie designs, and mounted to a conformingly shaped backboard, (imperfections), 23 3/4 x 12 in. $400-600 85 Small Queen Anne Walnut Veneer Mirror, England, 18th century, rectangular with shaped upper corners and gilt liner, early glass, old surface, 12 1/2 x 10 in. $300-350

86 Needlework Sampler “Ann Dobinson,�

England, dated 1810, worked in silk threads and thick wool yarn on a fine linen ground, composed as a central pictorial register with Adam and Eve seated near the apple tree and serpent, below a pious verse, and above the maker’s name, age, and date within a geometric device flanked by birds and trees, all within a flowering vine border, (scattered stitched repairs), 16 x 13 in., in a blackpainted and parcel-gilt frame. $800-1,200

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87 Needlework Sampler “Mary Frewer,” probably England, dated 1798, finely worked in silk threads on a fine linen ground, composed as a central tall basket of strawberries surrounded by ten crosses showing a variety of needlework techniques, maker’s name and date along lower edge, (fading and minor discoloration), 13 x 11 in., in a carved giltwood frame. $300-500 88 Needlework Sampler, England, 1793, worked in silk threads on a fine linen ground, composed of registers of flowering vines and potted flowers, above the lower register with central house flanked by trees, floral devices, and figures including Adam and Eve around the tree of life, the top register with indistinct maker’s name and “Aged 9 1793” followed by three sets of initials, presumably those of family members, all within a border of flowering vine, 15 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (sight), in a period molded black-painted frame and textured and incised gilt liner. $800-1,200

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89 Near Pair of Needlework Pictures of Fruiting Grapevines, probably England, late 18th century, each worked in silk and metallic threads on linen ground, the vines issuing from blue bowls with scalloped edges, (slight fading and water staining) 12 x 9 3/4 in. (sight), in period molded black-painted and parcel-gilt frames.

Provenance: According to tags affixed to the reverse, these pictures have history in the Swift family of Virginia. $600-800 90 Seven-light Brass Candelabra, Holland, 18th century, straight candle sockets with wide drip catchers supported on “S” branches connecting to a central stem of ring-turned knops on a circular base, each candle branch separated by a rosette, ht. 21, dia. 14 in. $400-600

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91 Two Pair of Early Brass Candlesticks, England, mid-18th century, a pair of petalbase candlesticks, and a pair of canted corner push-up ejector candlesticks, (wear), ht. to 7 5/8 in. $300-500 92 Pair of Brass Candle Sconces, Holland, 18th century, wide oval dishes with single candle socket supported on a pierced and punchdecorated foliate sconce, ht. 7 3/4, wd. 7 1/2, dp. 5 3/4 in. $300-500

93 Pair of Tin-glazed Delft Chargers, Bristol, England, late 18th century, blue and white decoration with central basket of flowers and crosshatched border, (rim chips), dia. 13 1/2 in. $400-600

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95 Tin-glazed Earthenware Delft Serving Tray, Holland, late 18th century, handled lozenge form, decorated with fishing and bridge scene, lg. 17, wd. 11 3/4 in. $400-600 96 Eight Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Items, England and Holland, 18th century, two plates with shaped rims and sailing scenes, a small plate with horse and rider image, a small blue plate with yellow flowers, a covered butter dish, and three small jars, (imperfections), dia. to 9 1/8 in. $400-600

97 Two Delft Bird-form Whistles, Holland, 18th century, ht. to 3 1/2 in. $400-600 98 Two Polychrome Decorated Delft Birds, 18th/early 19th century, with green and yellow feathers and perched on a green base, ht. 3 in. $400-600 99 Pair of Blue and White Delft Snuff Jars, 18th century, with seahorse inside a floral wreath, one marked “No 2,” the other “No 14,” with brass lids, ht. 11 in. $800-1,200

100 Two Adjustable Turned Wood Lamp Stands, 19th century, maple and fruitwood platforms on turned shafts and bases, ht. 9, dia. 5 3/4 in. $300-500

101 Early Hand-crank Butter Churn, early 19th century, turned walnut posts with urn finials, and blown glass jar, ht. 17 1/4, wd. 9 1/4 in. $400-600

102 Carved Polychrome Painted Head of a Lady, 19th century, with floral headband and hair in curls extending down the sides, old surface, ht. 6, wd. 5 1/2, dp. 5 1/2 in. $400-600

103 Two Engraved Metal Snuff Boxes, England and Holland, mid-18th century, an oval brass box with engraved drinking scene on lid and “Thos Barnet/1756” in a rococo cartouche, and an oval copper box with scenes of lovers and people engaged in leisure activities, the inside of the lid stamped “IOHN HALE” above an “IH” cartouche, wd. to 4 1/2 in. $400-600

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104 Five Early Brass and Copper Snuff Boxes, England, 18th/19th century, a round, threedial combination brass box engraved on the bottom “John Crafter/Robert Rouen/1706/ TWYFORD”; a brass, oval, three-dial combination box engraved on the front “May 14th 1809” and on the back “Martha Susanah Sugden/KIGHLEY” with a dog pointing at two birds in tall grass; a brass, rectangular, four-dial combination box with punched inscription on the back “J HARKER/POLICE/ WHITEHAVEN/JUNE 28/1847”; a lozengeshaped box with floral-engraved spring-loaded double-slide lid; and a copper heart-shaped box with a George II halfpenny on the lid, wd. to 3 5/8 in. $400-600

105 Early Brass Dog Collar, England, 18th century, collar with rolled edge, leather interior, and three adjustment slots, engraved on the exterior “T.W. HARTCUP. ESQR. BILDELSTON SUFFOLK,” dia. 3 in. $200-400

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106 Battersea Enamel Patch Box with Dog and Nursing Pup Motif, England, late 18th century, the dogs with painted fur and facial details, the lid with painted flowers and silver hinge mount, ht. 1 1/2, wd. 2 1/8, dp. 1 1/2 in. $300-500 107 Eight Carved and Inlaid Items, 18th/19th century, five small boxes, an oval box with inlaid patera on lid, one in the form of a pair of bellows with brass pin inlay reading “FORGET/ ME NOT,” a shoe with carved buckle and flower decoration, a round rosewood box with brass diamond and dot inlay, a round box with carved boudoir scene on lid, a small tortoiseshell-decorated bowl, a carved spoon, and an octagonal game board with turned bone pegs, wd. to 11 1/2 in. $300-500

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108 Staffordshire Creamware Covered Tobacco Box, England, c. 1776, round box with threaded lid decorated with lattice border, in imitation of Chinese porcelain, the lid inscribed in blue on the exterior: “John Claytons/ Tobackah Box/Hudersfield” and on the interior “Noone of this box/shall be partaker/ unless some cucold [sic]/or some cuckold/ maker/1776,” (minor hairline crack in side), ht.

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109 Mechanical Tinder Lighter and Candle Sconce, Europe, mid-18th century, the square base decorated with engraved birds, hunting scenes, and floral scrolls mounting a flintlock mechanism, inkwell, and sander, supporting a single-light candle sconce, ht. 12, wd. 4 1/4, dp. 4 1/4 in. $800-1,200

110 Wrought Iron and Brass Pincushion with Bird, Europe, 18th century, the silk-covered pincushion mounted on the lid of an iron box with brass decoration, above an iron cage housing a bird, all attached to a wrought iron and brass table clamp, with custom stand, ht.

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112 Wrought Iron Hand-crank Adjustable Trammel, Europe, 17th/18th century, crank mechanism with wooden handle, the trammel body with heart finials, closed lg. 48 in. $600-800

113 Wrought Iron Ember Shovel, probably England, late 18th century, handle with acorn finial and elaborate applique work of a basket of flowers on a flared shovel, lg. 12 3/4 in. $200-400

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116 Three Colorless Blown Glass Salvers, England or Europe, 18th century, circular forms on flared feet, ht. to 6 1/4, dia. to 11 in. $300-500

117 Twenty Colorless Jelly Glasses, England or Europe, 18th century, most with reeded bowls on plain feet with broken pontils, ht. to 4 1/2 in. $400-600 118 Six Blown Glass Table Items, 19th century, a mold-blown diamond and reed pattern flip glass, a blown flip glass with reeded base, a diamond and reed pattern dish, a sweetmeat glass with pointed petal rim, a footed glass with turned wood muddler, and a blown covered glass with blue rim and finial and etched body, ht. to 7 1/4 in. $300-400

114 Pair of Hall Lights and Brackets, early 19th century, light green glass globes with copper hanging straps and iron chain hangers, ht. 12, dia. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

119 Six Early Colorless Blown Items, England or Europe, 18th century, five sweetmeat dishes and an oil lamp, ht. to 6 in. $600-800

115 Adjustable Two-arm Brass Lighting Device, possibly France, early 19th century, a central post supports two folding arms and candle sockets on a circular base, ht. 20 1/4 in. $600-800

120 Etched Glass Mug, Europe, 18th century, straight-sided with applied handle, the front of the mug etched with an elaborate monogram crest, ht. 6 3/4 in. $300-500

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121 Enamel Twist-decorated Sweetmeat Glass, England, mid-18th century, ogee bowl with crenellated rim, double spiral white enamel twist stem on a high base with folded foot rim, ht. 5 3/4, dia. 4 in. $400-600 122 Large Etched Glass Goblet, Europe, late 18th century, the bowl with wheel-etched barley and floral swag and tassel decoration, ht. 7 1/8 in. $300-350

123 Eight Early Wineglasses, England and Europe, 18th century, three tall colorless glasses; one enamel twist stem glass with wheel-etched bowl; one colorless Masonic or firing glass etched on the bowl “THE FRIENDLY HUNT�; one Masonic or firing glass with enamel twist stem and rising sun motif etched on the bowl; and two small colorless cordial glasses with etched grapevine decoration, ht. to 6 7/8 in. $400-600 124 Blown Glass Footed Bowl, Compote, and Punch Bowl, England or Europe, 18th/19th century, ht. to 8 3/4, dia. to 14 1/2 in. $600-800

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125 Four Colorless Blown Glass Sweetmeat Dishes, England or Europe, 18th century, with broken pontils, ht. 6 7/8 in. $400-600 126 Six Early Colorless Blown Glass Table Items, England or Europe, 18th century, three jelly glasses, two large sweetmeat glasses, and a wineglass, ht. to 7 in. $400-600 127 Six Colorless Blown Jelly Glasses, England or Europe, 18th century, four with handles, ht. to 4 1/4 in. $200-300 128 Three Pressed Glass Vases, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, Boston, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, c. 184565, two elongated loop and circle vases: one amethyst and one citron, and a green pressed ball and groove vase, ht. to 7 1/2 in. $600-800 129 Brass Cherub Sconce, Holland, 18th century, the repoussé sconce with cherubs above a central medallion flanked by foliate waves and fouled anchors below, supporting a double branch and candle sockets, (minor repair), ht.

13 1/2, wd. 13 1/2 in. $400-600 130 Five Copper Food Molds, England and France, 19th century, round geometric forms, ht. to 9 1/4 in. $300-500 131 Eight Copper and Brass Food Molds, England and France, 19th century, in the forms of a fish, peacock, porcupine, pineapple, and three geometric molds with grapes, flowers, and stars, ht. to 7 1/2, lg. to 17 in. $400-600 132 Pewter Three-light Chandelier, early 19th century, the three branches supported by a spherical ball with tapered spire and decorative link chain, ht. 13 in. $300-500 133 Pair of Silver-plated Candlesticks, France, mid-18th century, with detachable bobeches, ht. 9 in. $300-500

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134 Relief-carved Polychrome Panel, late 19th century, depicting a man, possibly a 17th century policeman from New York (according to a faint pencil inscription at lower edge), holding a poleaxe and walking next to an ox, on a stippled background, (minor losses), overall 15 x 17 in. $400-600 135 Ship’s Stern Hull Model, 19th century, laminated construction, hollow carved interior, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 5 3/4, dp. 11 1/4 in. $300-500 136 Export Porcelain Footed Serving Dish, China, 19th century, oval, with shaped rim and shell-form feet, (minor imperfections), ht. 3 1/4, lg. 12 1/4, wd. 10 1/8 in. $300-500 137 Two Large Famille Rose Platters, China, 19th century, oval, with central social scene surrounded by orange and brown goldfish, the rim with stags, dragons, birds, sheep, butterflies, and trees, wd. to 17 5/8, dp. to 15 in. $400-600 138 Two Blue and White Export Porcelain Vases, China, 19th century, baluster form, ht.

7 1/2 in. $300-500 139 Pair of Blue and White Export Porcelain Platters, China, 19th century, each rectangular form with canted corners, (minor rim chips), wd. 15 1/2, dp. 11 1/4 in. $400-600 140 Two Nanking Export Porcelain Teapots, China, 19th century, ht. to 6 1/4 in. $300-500 141 Carved and Painted Elmwood Royal Navy Shipboard Plaque, England, 18th century, with three anchors inside a laurel, (imperfections), ht. 22 1/2, wd. 14 in. $800-1,200 142 Brass and Carved Wood Nautical Wall Plaque, 19th/early 20th century, the wooden plaque with floral scrolls mounting a brass directional indicator and clinometer, ht. 14, wd. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

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143 Twelve Apotheosis of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin Printed Textile Fragments, England, c. 1785-1800, redprinted on cotton, six fragments depicting George Washington with a figure of an Indian princess supporting a shield reading “AMERICA/INDEPEND/ANCE [sic]/1776” in a leopard-drawn chariot behind two Native Americans blowing trumpets, and six fragments depicting Benjamin Franklin and “Liberty” holding a banner reading “WHERE LIBERTY SWELLS THERE IS MY COUNTRY,” with one other fragment from a different textile depicting a woman and cherub, (minor staining), approx. ht. to 21, wd. to 31 in. $2,000-3,000 144 Reverse Painting on Glass of George Washington in a Patriotic Architectural Setting, probably China, early 19th century, Washington stands on a plinth in a window through which are seen symbols of American military prowess, under an eagle with “E PLUR-- UNUM.” swag and sixteen state names, the plinth on which he stands above a globe, military trophies, and flags, (crack to lower right, losses), 22 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. $800-1,200 145 Edward Preble and John Paul Jones Comitia Americana Medals, Paris, France, 19th century, an 1804 Edward Preble medal struck in bronzed copper, a relatively early striking with no die rust present but the reverse rim shows a large cud from 10:00 to about 12:00 with associated filing, (chocolaty brown with traces of luster in the tight areas and a small obverse rim dent at 3:00), approx. dia. 64 mm; and a 1779 John Paul Jones medal restrike in bronzed copper from the original dies at the Paris mint between 1845-1860, with minor die rust on reverse rim around 9:00 and marked “CUIVRE” on the rim, (mahogany brown toning), approx. dia.

57 mm. $1,000-1,500 146 Bone and Glass Prisoner of War Cribbage Box with Dominoes, early 19th century, with watercolor drawings of houses, flowers and British flags under glass panes, ht. 2 3/4, wd.

7 1/2 in. $400-600 147 Small Paint-decorated Chest of Drawers, probably England, early 19th century, case of five graduated drawers on turned feet, original black-painted wooden knobs, mustard yellow-painted surface, ht. 41 1/8, wd. 26, dp.

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148 Two Carved and Paint-decorated Noah’s Ark Models with Animals, Germany, 19th century, a large ark with white slide-open structure, red roof and hull, a small ark with drab-colored building, red roof and hull, and approximately 165 carved and painted animals, lg. to 25, ht. to 15 in. $800-1,200

149 English or Continental School, 19th Century Man Repairing a Decorated Bowl Unsigned.

Watercolor and gouache on paper, the man operating a bow drill, presumably to prepare the cracked bowl for a staple repair, 9 x 6 3/4 in., in a beaded giltwood frame.

Condition: Paper toned, minor losses, possibly laid down, not examined out of frame. $200-300 150 Turned Bannister-back Armchair, New England, late 18th century, with vase and ring turnings, seven split bannisters and double stretchers, refinished, ht. 43, seat ht. 16 in. $400-600

151 Needlework Sampler “Mary Shillaber,” Danvers, Massachusetts, c. 1776, worked in silk threads on a linen background with four lines of alphabet and numbers above a verse reading: “Accept The Call And Turn Unto Thy God/Fear Not The Tyrants Yoke Nor Cruel Rod/The Lord Our Lawgiver Our Judge And King/Shall In The Mount Appear & Succour Bring/Mary Shillaber Her Sampler Aged 14 1776/When This You See Remember Me,” with a scene composed of a large central flowering bush flanked by a woman in a red and yellow striped gown and a man in a red faced green military coat, with trees, birds, and animals around the edges, ht. 15, wd. 12 3/4 in.

Literature: This sampler is discussed and illustrated in Betty Ring Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850, Vol. I (Alfred A. Knopf: New York, 1993) p. 111, fig. 121. $10,000-15,000

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152 Needlework Sampler “Sally Ayer,” Haverhill, Massachusetts, c. 1791, work in silk on a linen background composed of seven lines of alphabet and numbers, above the text “Haverhill August the 11 Sally Ayer/Born in the Year of our Lord 1780/This wrought in the 11 Year of age” and “Far Sooner could i/Reckon oer the sand/upon the ocan shore/each morn revising/what ive done i find/the account but new begun,” edged with strawberry vines and geometric border on the sides and top, the bottom with trees, flowring bushes, birds, animals, a man and a deer, and a man and a woman, ht. 16 5/8, wd. 12 1/2 in.

Literature: This sampler is discussed and illustrated in Betty Ring Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850, Vol. I (Alfred A. Knopf: New York, 1993) p. 142, fig. 126. $8,000-12,000

153 Needlework Sampler “Sally Woodbery,” probably Massachusetts, late 18th century, worked in silk threads on a linen ground, the central rectangular reserve with two alphabets and the maker’s name, age, and year of completion, with border of meandering flowering vine, the upper center with a figure on horseback and a shepherd and five sheep flanking a tree, the lower center with a man and woman in profile also flanking a tree, (toned, maker’s information indistinct), 16 3/4 x 16 in., in a molded wood frame. $1,500-2,500

154 Large Needlework Sampler “Sally Sawyer,” Methuen, Massachusetts, early 19th century, with a rhyming verse atop fourteen alphanumeric lines, with the maker’s name, age, date, and vital records of her family below, the lower register with an oak tree, a cherry tree, a horn of plenty, and a rose bush, all labeled by the maker, sawtooth lower edge, and meandering foliate vine border, (toned, faded), 33 1/2 x 18 in.

Note: Sally Sawyer was born in Methuen, Massachusetts, December 23, 1793. She married Amos Morse (1793-1865) on November 17, 1814, and died about 1850. $2,000-4,000 155 Needlework Sampler “Nancy Phippen,” Beverly, Massachusetts, 1808, stitched in wool threads on a linen background, seven lines of alphabet, the third line numbers, stitched inscription at bottom reads: “Nancy PhiPPen her/SamPler She wrought/It in the ninth year of/Her age Beverly/August the 16, 1808,” stitched to cotton backing, (toned), ht.

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156 Three Needlework Samplers and a Hollowcut Silhouette, Beverly, Massachusetts, early 19th century, one with twelve lines of alphabet worked in wool threads, a small sampler with two lines of alphabet and two lines of stitched patterns, and a sampler with nine lines of alphabet and numbers, stitched inscription reading: “Hannah Standley [sic] Aged 9 1811” and accompanying hollow-cut silhouette of Hannah Stanley in a black frame, all samplers stitched to cotton backing, (toning, one sampler with hole), ht. to 10 3/8, wd. to 8 in.

Note: According to a note on the back of the silhouette, Hannah Stanley was born June 30, 1802, was married to Captain Jonathan Batchelder, and died April 27, 1882. $300-500

157 Needlework Sampler “Judith Cogswell,” probably Canterbury, New Hampshire, c.

1789, worked in silk threads on a linen ground, with six alphanumeric lines interrupted by flowering vines, and the maker’s name and inscription “her sampler wrought in the fourteenth year of her age AD 1789,” all above the classic Canterbury “bird and basket” design with peacocks and trees, (toned, text faded), 19 1/2 x 17 in., framed.

Provenance: From the Estate of Judith Cogswell Fiske Gross (1923-2015). Judith was the only child of Winthrop Edwards Fiske (1868-1963) and Mabel Cilley Fiske (18781972) of Exeter, New Hampshire. Many of the items in her estate were inherited from her mother, who lived her entire life at 15 Elliot Street in Exeter. Mabel’s father Bradbury Longfellow Cilley (1838-1899) was the wellknown professor of classical languages at Phillips Exeter Academy.

Both of Judith’s parents were descended from many of the first settlers of Newbury, Massachusetts, including at least seventeen of the men listed on the “Newbury Lower Green” monument: Aquila Chase, Robert Adams, Giles Badger, John Bayley, Thomas Brown, John Cheney, Nathaniel Clark, Tristram Coffin, William Gerrish, John Edmund Greenleaf, Thomas Hale, Abel Huse, John Emery, John Kelly, Richard Knight, Percival Lowell, Henry Lunt, William Marston, John Osgood, Richard Pettengill, Henry Short, and Thomas Whittier.

Literature: For three stylistically similar examples and a discussion of the “Bird and Basket Samplers of Canterbury,” see Betty Ring, Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850, pp. 230-237, figs. 267-269. $800-1,200

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158 Needlework Sampler “Rebecca Adams,” New Ipswich, New Hampshire, 1788, stitched in silk or wool threads on a linen background, five lines of alphabet, single line of numbers with flowering bush, tree, heart, bird and cat, inside black border, stitched inscription reads: “Rebecca Adams/born July the 27th/1767/ New Ipswich/September 13/1788,” in a gilt frame, (lightly toned, minor spots), ht. 7 1/4, wd. 7 1/4 in.

Note: Rebecca Adams was born July 27, 1767, in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, to Deacon Ephraim Adams (1724-1797) and Rebekah Locke Adams (1735-1822). She married Abel Shedd (1769-1819) on October 22, 1793, and together they had six children.

Rebecca died in Ringe, New Hampshire, on September 11, 1823. $400-600

159 Needlework Sampler “Susanah Fox,” Newport, Rhode Island, c. 1749, worked in silk threads on a linen background composed of nine lines of alphabet and numbers over “Susanah Fox Her Sampler Made/In The 12 Year of Her Age 1749” and additional lines of verse, lines divided by flowers, and foliate devices, strawberry border at bottom edge, in a molded black frame, (fading), ht. 14, wd.

7 in. $3,000-5,000

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160 Needlework Picture After Edward Savage “Liberty in the Form of the Goddess of Youth,” America, early 19th century, stitched in silk on a painted silk background, with eglomise mat titled in gilt “LIBERTY,” in original molded gilt-gesso frame, ht. 35 3/4, wd. 29 1/2 in.

Note: Artists and propagandists in the late 18th and early 19th centuries often drew from a standard set of images, figures, and symbols chosen for their connections to revolutionary ideology and republican values. In fact, it is almost impossible to find any image created during the American or French Revolutions that does not contain several of these icons.

This particular work represents an example of how artists were able to integrate many these symbols into a single, allegorical image.

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Here, we see Lady Liberty as Hebe, the Goddess of Youth, dressed in a flowing classical robe, giving sustenance to the American eagle descending from the heavens with an approving sunburst blessing his wings.

In this moment, Liberty is literally bringing light to a darkened world. It is not a coincidence that she stands before a partially obscured Doric column; artists were not subtle when connecting the new republican age to the classical one. At Lady Liberty’s feet are additional symbols of the era’s revolutionary sentiments: a royal garter, a key, chains and a broken scepter, signifying the destruction of the tyrannical bonds that once had given the British monarchy power over the Americans.

Behind Liberty is the port of Boston, home of the legendary Tea Party and the target of the “Intolerable Acts.”

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Finally, towering above the entire image is the American flag, with fifteen stars (this was the case between 1794 and 1818), attached to a pole topped by the liberty cap that appears in almost all contemporary, revolutionary images.

Considered together, these images unite to convey optimism during the early years of the latest, and greatest, republican experiment, optimism that Lady Liberty would be able to thrive in the “city upon a hill.” $15,000-25,000

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161 Needlework Mourning Picture “Wrought by Susanna Richmond 1806,” probably Westport, Massachusetts, c. 1806, worked in silk threads on a silk ground, a woman stands over the marker inscribed “To the Memory of Perez Richmond,” with a small round temple visible beyond, the eglomise mat with the maker’s name and date embellished with gilt scrolls, (very minor rippling to background), overall 20 1/2 x 17 in., including the molded giltwood frame. $1,500-2,500

162 Watercolor of a Woman Overlooking a Harbor, America, early 19th century, the woman in a yellow dress awaits a dove carrying an olive branch on a hillside, above a harbor with ships below and an architectural mass on the distant shore, oval within an eglomise mat, (imperfections), 16 x 13 1/2 in., in a molded frame. $800-1,200

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163 Watercolor Memorial, Massachusetts, c. 1817, a central inscribed monument with the name of “Anderson Dana Stockwell” flanked by grieving parents, with trees in the background, unframed, ht. 10 1/2, wd. 11 7/8 in.

Note: According to genealogical sources, Anderson Dana Stockwell was born December 20, 1815 in Sutton, Massachusetts to Stephen and Betsey Stockwell. $700-900

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166 Needlework Sampler “Catharine Eckman,” probably Pennsylvania, dated 1842, worked in cotton threads on a coarse linen ground, composed of a central urn with rose above a brick church and churchyard with animals, inscribed with a poem, the maker’s name, date, and the names of her parents, all surrounded by flowering vines, and bordered with sawtooth-cut satin and needlework corner blocks, (moisture staining to edges), 19 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (sight), in a period frame with applied molded edge. $800-1,200

167 Carved Mahogany Nine-shell Desk/ Bookcase, Wallace Nutting, Framingham, Massachusetts, 1930, of the “Goddard School,” ht. 104, wd. 39 1/8, dp. 24 in.

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Note: Labeled “Wallace Nutting 46 Park St. Framingham Mass.... No. 933 ??? 1930 “Best Goddard desk.” Branded “Wallace Nutting.”

Shown in “Wallace Nutting Final Edition Furniture Catalogue 1937 plate 733 $1,000.” $6,000-8,000

164 Needlework Sampler “Mary Winne,” Albany, New York, c. 1812, worked in silk threads on a coarse linen ground, four alphanumeric lines above a pious verse and the maker’s name, age, location, and date (year indistinct), pictorial reserve below with shepherdess, sheep, and cow, all within a border of flowering vines, (toned, minor losses), 17 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. $600-800

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165 Needlework Sampler “Elizabeth Winne,” Albany, New York, c. 1810-20, worked in silk threads on a coarse linen ground, three alphanumeric lines above a pious verse above a pictorial register with buildings and figures and the maker’s name, age, location, and date (year indistinct), (toned, minor losses), 17 x 16 in. $400-600

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168 Small Mahogany Tray-top Tea Table, probably Salem, Massachusetts, mid-18th century, the rectangular top with applied molded edge on a conforming molded frame joining delicate cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, refinished, mellow patina, (minor repairs), ht. 25 1/8, wd. 25, dp. 18 in.

Provenance: John Walton, Inc.; private collection; Leigh Keno Inc.; private collection. $4,000-6,000

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169 Mahogany Oxbow Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the molded overhanging top above a cockbeaded case of baize-lined slide and four graduated drawers, all on ogee bracket feet, original brass bail pulls, refinished, ht. 93 1/8, wd. 33 3/4, dp. 21 1/8 in. $3,000-5,000

170 Carved Mahogany Side Chair, probably Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1770-80, with serpentine scroll and foliate carved crest rail above a pierced Gothic splat with raking beaded stiles on slip seat, and square beaded legs joined by stretchers, refinished, ht. 36 3/4, seat ht. 16 in. $300-500

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171 James Brown (Massachusetts, act. 18061808) Pair of Portraits of General William Towner and His Wife Laura Chadwick Towner, of Williamstown, Massachusetts General Towner signed and dated “J. Brown Pinxt/ Oct 10th 180-” on the reverse, Laura Towner signed and dated “Ja. Brown Pinx [month obscured] 25, 1807” along the top edge of the reverse.

Oil on canvas, the General in full military dress seated in a sack-back Windsor chair, Laura in a blue-gray Empire-waisted dress seated in a Windsor side chair holding a book, a column behind her, 33 x 28 in., in modern frames.

Condition: Repairs and inpainting.

Provenance: Descended through the Towner family, and then to the current owners from their aunt Betty Schwinn, whose mother Ruth Freed married John F. Towner late in life. A copy of the Genealogy of the Towner Family as well as other documents accompany the lot; they give context to the Towner family in general, as well as to the link between Betty Schwinn and the family specifically.

Note: The artist, who produced at least seven signed works, was largely unknown until an article by Elizabeth V. Warren called “The Mystery of J. Brown” was published in the Fall 1998 issue of Folk Art magazine, pp. 54-63.

There is speculation that Ammi Phillips studied under Brown in the early 19th century. $20,000-30,000

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172 Early Mourning Effigy, possibly Massachusetts, 18th century, the painted leather and sewn wig head wearing a goldtrimmed cocked hat mounted on a black silk ribbon with tassel, lg. 12 1/2 in.

Note: The effigy may depict Anglican minister Reverend George Whitefield (1714-1770).

Rev. Whitefield was instrumental in “The Great Awakening” in Great Britain and the American colonies. $400-600 173 Watercolor Miniature Portrait of a Military Officer, first half 19th century, the man with dark hair and sideburns wears a red uniform coat with blue collar and gilt epaulets, 3 x 2 3/8 in., in a beveled mat with cut corners and gilt frame. $300-500

174 American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of Captain George Waugh (c. 17601814) Subject’s name and date “1781” inscribed in paint on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, the subject shown bust length with his property beyond, 30 x 25 in., in a giltwood frame.

Condition: Two old patches, minor inpaint.

Note: According to the consignor, Captain George Waugh is listed in the History of Orange County, Virginia, as having served in the Revolutionary War, and having died in Virginia in 1814. Despite the inscription on the reverse, this painting must have been completed in the early 19th century. $1,000-1,500 175 Wax Portrait of Richard Austin Newell, attributed to John Christian Rauschner, America, early 19th century, finely detailed, depicting the subject wearing a black overcoat with white ruffled shirt, painted facial and hair details, in a molded giltwood frame with eglomise mat, ht. 5, wd. 4 in. (sight). $800-1,200

176 Framed Portrait Miniature of Reverend Richard Mansfield, 18th century, pen and ink wash on paper of a man dressed in black robe with white cravat, framed with a 1769 receipt signed by Mansfield, and a 19th century albumen photograph of his house, (imperfections), portrait ht. 3 1/2 in.

Note: Reverend Richard Mansfield (17241820) was the first resident Church of England minister in Derby, Connecticut. He served as rector of the church for seventy-two years, the longest served by a minister in the United States. $400-600

177 Erastus Salisbury Field (Massachusetts, New York, 1805-1900) Portrait of a Young Woman in a Black Lace-trimmed Dress Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the woman wears a large comb in her hair and suite of gold and cabochon gemstone jewelry, 25 1/2 x 22 1/2 in., in a molded wood and gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Laid down, inpainting $3,000-5,000

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178 Erastus Salisbury Field (Massachusetts/ New York, 1805-1900) Portraits of a Gentleman and Lady Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the man resting his hand on a yellow-painted chair, the woman holding a white kerchief, 35 x 28 in., in modern paintdecorated frames.

Condition: Relined, retouch. $3,000-5,000

179 Early Cutwork Picture of an Urn of Flowers, probably America, with cutwork initials and date “JB/1760,� the white paper very finely cut and applied to a black ground, (minor imperfections), overall 12 1/4 x 16 in., including the black-painted and parcel-gilt frame. $300-500 180 Mourning Pendant, America, late 18th century, depicting a woman dressed in black standing in front of a memorial, with floral and tree background, the glass cover reverse painted with a willow, in a gold case with woven lock of hair set into the back, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 2 1/4 in. $400-600

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181 Framed Watercolor Pictorial Love Token, America, early 19th century, drawn on laid paper, composed of a central eight-line verse, compass work decoration in the corners, hearts, and trees arranged in a star pattern inside a circular vine with blue leaves and red berries, mounted in an old mahogany and mahogany veneer frame with single hanging loop at top, (paper toned, minor water staining at corners), ht. 12, wd. 10 1/8 in. $600-800 182 A Metamorphosis, America or England, 18th century, watercolor and ink on paper depicting Adam and Eve, and a lion changing into a griffin, framed together, ht. 4, wd. 3 1/4 in. (each). $1,500-2,500 183 Silhouette of the Berti Family, Auguste Edouart, New York, dated October 20th, 1839, depicting the young gentleman holding a singing book, a small girl, and the young woman playing the piano, signed and dated in watercolor l.l., and dated and inscribed on the reverse with the subjects’ names, 8 1/4 x 11 1/4 in., matted and framed. $400-600

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184 Redware Jar, probably New Hampshire, early 19th century, wide mouth over rounded shoulder, with green and orange glazed body, ht. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

185 Redware Jar, Bristol County, Massachusetts, early 19th century, wide mouth over angular shoulders and green-glazed body, ht. 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

186 Small Redware Jug, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, green-glazed bulbous body with rolled lip and applied strap handle, ht. 6 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

187 Redware Stew Pot, New England, early 19th century, ovoid form with reeded rim, pouring spout, applied strap handle, double line tooled shoulder, lead glazed with orange, green, and manganese splotches, (minor rim chips), ht.

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188 Four Flint-glazed Bennington Candlesticks, America, early 19th century, three with straight stems, one knopped, ht. to 8 in. $600-800 189 Two Bennington Pottery and Two Redware Items, America, 19th century, a cylindrical Bennington wine cooler with leaf handles, a Bennington pitcher with floral decoration, a small lead-glazed redware jar, and a small lead-glazed redware pitcher, (imperfections), ht. to 7 1/2 in. $300-500

190 Two Mocha-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pots, England, c. 1820, a baluster-shaped pot with cable decoration on an orange slip background, and a straight-sided pot with white trailed lines, and tan dots on a dark brown background, ht. to 5 in.

Provenance: The baluster-shaped pot from The Jonathan Rickard Collection. $400-600

191 Two Mocha-decorated Creamware Bowls, England, late 18th century, decorated with marbled surface and sprigged swags, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 6 in. $600-800

192 Mocha-decorated Creamware Pint Mug, England, late 18th century, straight-sided with applied strap handle, the body decorated with marbled surface and sprigged swags, ht. 4 3/4 in.

Provenance: The Kahn Collection. $300-500

193 Two Mocha-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pots, England, c. 1820, with cable decoration and blue slip tops, (imperfections), ht. 4 1/2 in. $500-700

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194 Mocha-decorated Pearlware Salt Cellar, England, c. 1820, the exterior with dark brown bands and cable decoration, ht. 2, dia. 3 in. $300-500 195 Mocha-decorated Pearlware Jug, England, early 19th century, with applied strap handle, the body decorated with alternating bands of orange, blue, and brown slip interrupted by incised vertical lines, ht. 6 1/2 in. $400-600 196 Mocha-decorated Creamware Cream Jug, England, c. 1780, the body with marbled decoration, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500 197 Mocha-decorated Jug and Mug, England, early 19th century, the creamware jug with spout and applied strap handle, decorated with alternating bands of brown, dark brown, and blue slip interrupted by incised vertical lines; the half-pint pearlware mug with applied strap handle and decorated with green ribbing bordering an engine-turned body exposing red interior, (imperfections), ht. to 4 1/4 in.

Provenance: Jug, William Lewan Collection; mug, Jonathan Rickard Collection. $400-600

198 Child’s Green Spatterware Tea Service, England, c. 1820-50, with peafowl decoration, teapot, sugar bowl, and five cups and saucers, (minor imperfections), teapot ht. 4 1/4 in. $300-500 199 Mocha-decorated Pearlware Pitcher, England, c. 1830, with molded spout, applied strap handle and raised foot, the body decorated with a brown slip band with multicolored cable decoration at the neck, the body with multicolored cable decoration between blue bands with herringbone rouletting, (imperfections), ht. 9 1/4 in.

Provenance: D.H. & S.E. Miller Collection. $800-1,200

200 Mocha-decorated Pearlware Tureen, England, c. 1820-30, with applied molded handles, the bowl with green-glazed herringbone rouletting, above an orange slip band with multicolored cable decoration, (imperfections), ht. 5 1/2, dia. 11 1/2 in. $800-1,200

201 Mocha-decorated Pearlware Quart Mug, England, c. 1820-30, with applied strap handle and molded base, the body decorated with alternating blue, black, and gray/green bands with cable and dot decoration, ht. 6 in.

Provenance: William Lewan Collection. $500-700

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202 Two Blue Spatterware Plates, England, c. 1820-50, with red coxcomb decoration, (wear), dia. 8 1/2 in. $250-350 203 Delft Pitcher, early 19th century, the sides decorated with yellow, blue, and red flowers on green stems, (imperfections), ht. 8 in. $300-500 204 Mahogany Elliptical-front Bureau, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the molded top above a case of four cockbeaded graduated drawers on ogee bracket feet, original brasses, (imperfections), ht. 33, wd.

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Provenance: Dr. James Woodward Wallace, Cambridge, Massachusetts. $1,000-1,500 205 Cherry Chest of Drawers, New England, c. 1800-10, the rectangular top above four scratch-beaded graduated drawers and flaring French feet, original beehive pulls, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 34, wd. 36 1/2, dp.

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206 Cherry and Birch Inlaid Oxbow Serpentine Bureau, probably New Hampshire, c.

1790, the shaped overhanging top above a cockbeaded case of four string-inlaid graduated drawers, all on carved ball-andclaw feet, original oval brasses, original red washed surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 35, wd. 41 1/4, dp. 19 1/2 in.

Provenance: Winthrop Edwards Fiske, Mabel Cilley Fiske, Exeter, New Hampshire, to their daughter Judith Cogswell Fiske Gross.

Mabel’s father, Bradbury Longfellow Cilley, was the professor of classical languages at Phillips Exeter Academy. $400-600

207 Carved Cherry Dressing Table, Connecticut or Massachusetts, last half 18th century, the overhanging molded top above a case of long thumb-molded drawers and central fan-carved drawer flanked by drawers on valanced skirt and cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, replaced brasses, refinished, ht. 32 1/2, wd. 32 3/4, dp. 17 1/8 in. $700-900 208 Cherry Candlestand, probably Massachusetts, late 18th century, the square top on a vase- and ring-turned post and tripod cabriole leg base ending in pointed pad feet on platforms, old surface, ht. 26, wd. 12 7/8, dp. 12 1/2 in. $400-600

209 Tiger Maple High Chest of Drawers, possibly Middlesex County, Massachusetts, c. 1760-80, the molded scrolled cresting with pinwheel terminals above a pinwheelcarved thumb-molded short drawer flanked by conforming drawers and four long drawers below, set into lower case of long drawer, central pinwheel-carved short drawer flanked by drawers, on valanced skirt joining cabriole legs ending in pad feet, old replaced brasses, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 80, wd.

38 3/4, dp. 20 in. $2,500-3,500

210 Cherry Oxbow Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the shaped and molded overhanging top on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers and ogee bracket feet, replaced brasses, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 32 1/8, wd.

36, dp. 22 in. $1,000-1,500

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211 Maple and Pine Table, New England, 18th century, with rectangular overhanging breadboard top on a straight skirt with drawer joining blocked and bold vase- and ring-turned legs ending in turned feet joined by square stretchers, painted red, (minor imperfections), ht. 26, wd. 51 1/8, dp.

28 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

212 Salmon-painted Pine Chest over Two Drawers, possibly Connecticut, 18th century, the hinged molded top opens to a well above a case of two thumb-molded false drawers and two working drawers, on tall, deeply valanced cutout base, old brasses, old surface, ht. 50 3/4, wd. 34 1/4, dp. 16 in. $2,500-3,500 213 Red-painted Slat-back High Chair, New England, mid-18th century, with three slats joining stiles with finials, above turned arms and bulbous knob handholds on splayed legs joined by turned double stretchers, old surface, ht. 39 1/2, seat ht.

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214 Incised and Painted Bentwood Box, Scandinavia, c. 1849, oval box with stitched joint, the lid and sides decorated with carved and painted houses, trees, and animals, the top of the lid carved “No 1849,” and the edge carved “”MOB” and “SBR,” (minor wear), ht. 7 3/4, wd.

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215 Paint-decorated Slant-lid Writing Box, Scandinavia, c. 1862, dark blue box with painted floral device on the lid, the front lettered “JBSDV” and “1862,” the interior painted white with polychrome floral decoration on the inside of the lid and drawer, ht. 9 1/2, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 216 Reverse-painted Glass and Molded Walnut Courting Mirror in Frame, northern Europe, late 18th century, the crest centering a basket of flowers, the sides inset with orange and white marbleized glass, all set into a conformingly shaped backboard frame, (losses), overall ht. 18 3/4 in.

Note: A clipping attached to the back from the Winter 1974 issue of The Bulletin from Johnny Cake Hill describes courting mirrors, and is inscribed in pen in part “This mirror was found in one of the upstairs ‘blind’ bedrooms of the Grinnell house.” $600-800

217 Two Polychrome-decorated Oval Bride’s Boxes, 19th century, a light blue box with stitched bentwood sides and floral decoration, and a dark blue box with stitched bentwood sides, floral decoration, red edging, and an applied lithograph of a laundry scene on the lid, (wear), ht. to 7 1/2, wd. 18 1/8 in. $400-600

220 Small Painted-decorated Comb Box, America, 19th century, green-painted rectangular box with convex sides painted with descending border of green, red, and blue bands, the inside of the box inscribed in pencil “Melissa M. Townes” and on bottom of box “George Lawton,” and containing a boxwood comb, ht. 1 1/4, wd. 4 1/2, dp. 2 in. $800-1,200

218 Small Framed Mirror, America, early 19th century, rectangular, with black-stained, reeded frame, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 4 3/4 in. $200-250

221 Small Watercolor on Velvet Theorem with a Compote of Fruit, America, early 19th century, in an arch-molded mahogany veneer frame, (toned, faded, frame with shrinkage cracks), 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $400-600

219 Small Carved and Paint-decorated Mirror, America, early 19th century, rectangular frame with salmon-, red-, and white-painted geometric design and hanging loop, (mirror cracked), ht. 5, wd. 3 1/4 in. $600-800

222 Three Framed Watercolor en Grisaille Folk Art Scenes, mid-19th century, one with manor house and steamboat, two with manor house and tree, in molded gilt frames, ht. to 9 1/2, wd. 13 in. $800-1,200

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229 Pair of Pewter Whale Oil Lamps, Freeman Porter, Westbrook, Maine, c. 1835-60, the fonts with whale oil burners on a tall knopped stem and round base, the underside marked “F. PORTER WESTBROOK, No. 1,” ht. 8 1/4 in.

Provenance: Property from Kennedy Family Homes, part of Lot 192, Sotheby’s, February 15, 2005. $500-700 230 Set of Six Pewter “Haystack” Graduated Measures, Joseph Austen & Son, Cork, Ireland, c. 1828-33, capacities range from 1/2 gill to gallon, most bear Austen’s mark on the bottom with the 54 North Main Street address, ht. to 10 in. $600-800

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231 Pair of Pewter Candlesticks, early 18th century, wide drip-catcher on acorn knop stem and wide turned base, the base marked “NR” in a sunken cartouche, crown over “X,” and a lion/griffin head in a cartouche, (one broken), ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

223 Large Charcoal Sandpaper Picture of Niagara Falls, America, 19th century, small figures on one shore, small buildings across the gorge, a steamboat approaches the falls from below, (creases, abrasions, and losses), 19 1/4 x 28 1/2 in. (sight), in a modern mat and frame. $800-1,200

224 Red-painted Hat Rack, New England, early 19th century, the turned tapering shaft with bulbous finial, vase and ring turnings, and twelve knobtop spindles on a tripod base of turned, tapering legs, old surface, ht. 69 1/2 in. $800-1,200 225 Green-painted Fireboard, New England, first half 19th century, composed of four blind panels on scrolling trestle feet, old green paint, ht. 33 1/2, wd. 38 in. $400-600

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226 Cast Iron Pictorial Fireback, possibly Siegerland region of Germany, c. 1696, arched rectangular form with floral borders and scrollwork top, central pictorial scene of a phoenix emerging from flames below a glowing sun, inscribed in an arc above scene “EX.MORTE.IMMORTALITAS” and “N 1696 L” at base, (oxidized surface), ht. 22 1/4, wd.

15 1/2 in. $300-500 227 Wrought Iron Door Handle, America, c.

1787, round handle with circular plates and long wavy finials, the upper plate with punched date “1787,” ht. 20 1/2 in. $600-800 228 Two Pewter Porringers, Gershom Jones, Providence, Rhode Island, c. 1774-1809, the pierced handles stamped on the top with Jones’s mark, on one consisting of a lion flanked by “GI” in a circle, the other consisting of a fouled anchor on a shield in an oval cartouche, ht. to 2, dp. to 8 in. $1,500-2,500

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232 Pair of Brass Candlesnuffers, Nuremberg, 16th/17th century, each with long handles with turned brass decoration, square box with embossed rampant lion, the snuffer blade marked “GP” with a bird in a sunken shieldshaped cartouche, lg. 9 in. $400-600 233 Brass Book Stand, possibly England, 19th century, rectangular back pierced with star and geometric designs, fitted with an adjustable rest on the back, ht. 7, wd. 9 in. $300-500

234 American School, 19th Century African Americans in a Cottage Interior Monogrammed and dated indistinctly “E.W./...” l.l.

Oil on beveled panel, 4 7/8 x 6 3/4 in., unframed.

Condition: Scattered abrasions, surface grime, with small ink sketches of animals on the reverse. $500-700

235 Dark Green-painted Double-handled Splint Basket, New England, 19th century, the rounded rim with carved protruding handles, all above the rectangular bottom, (imperfections), ht. 7 1/4, lg. 13 3/4 in. $300-500 236 Six Paint-decorated Woven Splint Baskets, made by an Eastern Woodland Indian tribe, late 19th century, a round-over-square basket with fixed handle and salmon-painted bands, one rectangular with two carved handles and salmon and yellow-painted bands, a covered round-over-square basket with red, blue, green, and yellow painted bands, a round basket with out-curving rim, upright handle, and bands of red, green, and blue; two square baskets each with two carved hardwood handles, one with red and yellow bands accented with blue vegetable stamp designs, the other accented with red, green, yellow, and white bands, (minor imperfections), ht. 4 5/8 to 14 in. $600-800

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237 Large Woven Splint Laundry Basket, early 20th century, ash splints with bent ash handles secured to the rim with iron staples, the outside edge of the rim inscribed “Colca(?)

Sisters,” ht. 12 1/2, dia. 18 1/2 in. $800-1,200 238 Jacob Maentel (Pennsylvania, Maryland, Indiana, 1763-1863) Portrait of an Elderly Woman Holding a Rose Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 15 x 10 1/2 in., floated in a modern frame.

Condition: Foxing, tear from left edge 1 1/2 in., minor edge and corner losses. $1,000-1,500

239 Rufus Porter (Connecticut, Massachusetts, c. 1792-1884) Miniature Profile Portraits of Three Members of the Hardwick Family: Sarah Peck Hardwick, Daughter Elizabeth Hardwick, and Josiah Hardwick Inscribed and dated on a note affixed to the reverse with the subjects’ names and “painted 1820.”

Watercolor on paper, each 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in., matted and framed together.

Condition: Minor foxing, repaired tears to Elizabeth’s portrait. $3,000-5,000

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Profile Portrait of a Sylvester Norton, of Suffield, Connecticut Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject bust-length, with red-striped waistcoat, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (sight), in an eglomise and gilt mat and period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Toning and minor staining to paper, not examined out of frame.

Portrait of Two Children Unsigned.

Watercolor on heavy paper, 7 3/4 x 6 5/8 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Craquelure and paint loss, frame losses.

Note: The children may be connected to the Freeman family of Boston. $800-1,200

Note: The reverse bears the label of Burr and Smith, “Looking-glass Manufacturers” from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Inscribed in pen, also on the reverse, is a note indicating that the subject of this miniature was born in 1789, and died at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1825. $800-1,200

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242 Watercolor and Pen Rich Family Record, Justus Dalee (New York/Wisconsin, 1793-1878), dated 1838, drawn in red, blue, yellow, green, and black, composed as a keystone arch above double columns festooned with floral garlands, the columns surmounted on one side with a man and an anchor, and on the other with a mourning woman, the keystone with birds and hearts, all above the marriage and vital statistics of the family of Josiah Rich and his children from two wives, Hannah Skinner (1785-1820) and Polly Brookins (1792-1874), (laid down onto card, toned, trimmed, losses, large repaired tear), 14 x 12 in., unframed. $1,000-1,500 243 Justus Dalee (New York/Wisconsin, 1793-1878) Double Miniature Portrait of a Man and Woman Unsigned.

Pen, ink and watercolor on paper, 3 x 5 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Paper toned and stained. $600-800 244 American School, Mid-19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Man in a Black Overcoat Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 in., in a blackpainted molded frame.

Condition: Paper toned, glass cracked, not examined out of frame. $300-500

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245 English School, Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman Watercolor on paper, the subject wearing a black coat, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (sight), in an oval aperture within an embossed mat and molded giltwood frame.

Note: A pen inscription on the backing reads: “William Eyre/Second Son/of/Th-- & Eliz--/Eyre/10 October/.1784.� A genealogical search finds record of a William Eyre, born to Thomas and Elizabeth, who was baptized in 1784 in Surrey, England. $300-500 246 American School, Early 19th Century

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Watercolor and gouache on paper, 3 x 2 1/2 in., in a painted and mother-of-pearl-inlaid frame.

Condition: Minor toning, frame with craquelure and missing two pieces of inlay. $300-500

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Three-quarter Length Miniature Portrait of a Boy in a Black Suit Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper of a boy leaning on a round table with urn of plants in the background, 4 1/2 x 4 in. (sight), in a black lacquer frame with gilt liner.

Condition: No obvious damage or repair, not examined out of frame.

Portrait Miniatures of John and Caroline Hicks Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 3 x 2 1/2 in., in pasteboard cases.

Condition: Lid separated from John’s case. $600-800

Note: Back panel inscribed with the name “William Henry Charpentier.” $600-800 248 American School, Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Boy Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the boy wearing a dark brown textured gown and blue and white striped stockings, holding a blue hat, with a field and wooded landscape behind, mounted in a wood grain-painted frame with gilt inner border, frame ht. 8 3/4, wd. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

250 Watercolor, Ink, and Gilt Paper Applique Family Group, England, 19th century, the gentleman in military regalia holding a rose and a cane, the lady in a rust-colored dress holding a parasol, and the child between them wearing a checked dress, all above a written verse, with gilt paper applique highlights to the gentleman’s hat and plate, the child’s hat, and the border surrounding the verse, (cracking to some pigment, minor fading, minor moisture staining), 8 1/2 x 7 in. (sight), in a rosewood veneer frame with gilt liner. $400-600

251 Paint-decorated Pine Dome-top Trunk, possibly Rhode Island, c. 1827, the hinged top centering stylized red, yellow, and green flowers with panels of wavy lines and leaf and vine border, the front with symmetrical floral and leaf designs bordered by wavy lines, similar decoration on the sides, all framed in red banding, (minor imperfections), ht. 12 3/4, wd. 24, dp. 11 3/4 in.

Note: Lined with newspapers including Providence Patriot and Columbian Phoenix from 1827. $3,000-5,000

252 Fancy Blue Paint-decorated Dome-top Box, attributed to Moses Eaton (1753-1833), Massachusetts and New Hampshire, early 19th century, dovetail-constructed rectangular box with wire hinged lid, iron latch, with allover shaded blue putty painted decoration with brown borders, (minor imperfections), ht. 7 1/2, wd. 18 1/8, dp. 9 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Meryl and Jay Weiss, Skinner, February 18, 2007, Lot 11. $1,500-2,500

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255 Paint-decorated Six-board Chest, probably Schoharie County, New York, early 19th century, with molded lift-top on dovetail-constructed box and bracket feet, grain-painted to resemble exotic wood, the front panel with polychrome depiction of flowers in a vase and the script initials “GL” all bordered by scrolling leaves and flowers, (imperfections), ht. 20 1/2, wd. 41 3/4, dp.

17 in. $1,000-1,500 256 Salmon/Red and Grain-painted Card Table, New England, early 19th century, the folding rectangular overhanging top with ovolo corners on a straight apron joining square tapering legs, original surface with incised lines suggesting stringing, (minor imperfections), ht.

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257 Paint-decorated Poplar Box, probably Maine, mid-19th century, the top stenciled “E.J.C.” below a foliate sprig, allover decoration of yellow-green with stamped areas and spots in two sizes, bordered in red pinstriping and black, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 9 1/2 in.

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258 Small Paint-decorated Pine Box, New England, first half 19th century, rectangular box painted green overall, the top centering a stylized shell, embellished on all sides with yellow and black foliate sprigs and yellow pinstriping, (minor imperfections), ht. 4, wd. 8 3/4, dp. 5 1/4 in.

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253 Blue Sponge-painted Pine Dome-top Trunk, School of Moses Eaton, New Hampshire, early 19th century, painted all over in blue with red-brown bordering, incorporating fans and repeating designs, (paint wear to extreme edges), ht. 14, wd. 32, dp. 16 3/4 in. $800-1,200

254 Paint-decorated Dome-top Box, Worcester County, Massachusetts, c. 1828, painted dark blue with red edging, green and yellow leaf and swag decoration, lined with newspaper The Massachusetts Spy for November 12, 1828, old surface, ht. 12, wd. 23 3/4, dp. 12 in. $1,500-2,500

Provenance: Don Walters. $800-1,200

259 Miniature Grain-painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, New England, mid-19th century, the rounded backsplash above the rectangular top, which overhangs the case, all on cutout base, ht. 17, wd. 14, dp. 8 in. $400-600 260 Small Paint-decorated Lift-top Box, possibly Maine, mid-19th century, the top lettered “EC.,” overall green putty paint bordered in yellow striping and red, on turned black-painted feet, (top loose with remnants of fabric hinges), ht. 6, wd. 10, dp. 5 in.

Provenance: Jewett Berdan, Newcastle, Maine. $1,000-1,500

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261 White-painted Cutout Pine Trotting Horse Weathervane, America, late 19th century, the head with inset weights, wrought iron bridle, and iron strap supports to legs, weathered surface, on stand, (minor loss to one foot), lg.

30 1/2, ht. 18 in. $800-1,200 262 Carved and Painted Whirligig, 19th century, in the form of a man wearing a red jacket, black trousers, and a black cap, old weathered surface, ht. 22 in. $600-800

263 Red-painted Cherry Tall Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, late 18th century, the cove-molded cornice above seven thumb-molded graduated drawers on bracket feet, never had brasses, original surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 61, wd. 37 1/2, dp. 17 in. $3,000-5,000

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Profile Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Book Signed and dated “By Mary B. Tucker 1842” l.l. and inscribed “Addison G. Randall Ag’d” l.r.

Pastel and pencil on tracing paper, 19 3/4 x 15 3/4 in., in a modern frame.

Condition: Trimmed, toned, minor losses and tears, signature strengthened with pen. $1,500-2,000 265 American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Girl in a Blue Dress Seated in a Painted Chair Signed, dated, and inscribed “Painted by/J.K. Phillips/March 1854./Clayville R.I.” Oil on canvas, 27 x 22 in., in the likely original gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Surface grime. $1,500-2,000 266 American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Child in a Pink Dress and Blue Shoes Holding a Leopard Toy Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, 29 x 24 in., in a modern blackpainted and gilt-beaded frame.

Condition: Relined, repaired tears with associated inpainting, and other areas of inpainting. $1,200-1,800

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267 Red Woolen Linsey-Woolsey Coverlet, America, late 18th/early 19th century, lined with yellow wool and quilted in geometric and floral patterns, (stains), ht. 82, wd. 73 in. $1,000-1,500

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268 Pine Six-board Chest, New England, c.

1700-20, the lift-top opens to an interior of three compartments, the box with cutout ends, old surface with later varnish, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 56, dp. 16 in. $800-1,200

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269 Printed Cloth Black Girl Doll, America, late 19th/early 20th century, wearing a plaid dress and bonnet, red head scarf, shoes, and stockings with printed facial details, (imperfections), ht. 14 1/2 in. $300-500

270 Oak Leaf Pattern Quilt, America, c. 1875, hand-stitched with machine finishing, constructed applique blocks forming large green leaves and red flowers, (minor staining), approx. lg. 80, wd. 78 in. $600-800 271 Amish Geometric Pattern Quilt, c. 1900, deep red with blue borders and blocks composed of black, pink, and blue cloth swatches, lg. 80, wd. 70 in. $400-600 272 Red-painted Child’s Slat-back Rocking Chair, New England, late 18th century, turned stiles with finials, two slats and scrolled arms on vase and ring-turned supports, old surface, ht. 24 3/4, seat ht. 8 in. $300-500 273 Large Blue-painted Splint Basket, New England, 19th century, of rectangular form with integral handles below the rim, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 12 3/4, wd. 28, dp. 19 in. $400-600 283

274 Large Rectangular Double-handled Splint Basket, New England, 19th century, with integral handles below the rim, old natural color, ht. 13, wd. 33, dp. 21 1/2 in. $300-500

275 Red-painted Maple and Pine Table, New England, early 18th century, the overhanging breadboard top on a beaded apron joining block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs, ending in turned feet and joined by square stretchers, original surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 26, wd. 48, dp. 31 3/4 in.

Provenance: Stephen Douglas Antiques. $4,000-6,000

276 Set of Eight Black-painted Windsor Fanback Side Chairs, James Chapman Tuttle, Salem, Massachusetts, c. 1795, the shaped serpentine concave crest rails above eight spindles with vase- and ring-turned stiles, shaped saddle seats on splayed vase- and ring-turned legs joined by stretchers, most chairs marked “J.C. TUTTLE” or “JCT,” ht. 36, seat ht. 17 in.

Provenance: Mark and Marjorie Allen; then to a private collection. $8,000-12,000

277 Red-washed Pine Settle, 18th century, the overhanging cornice board on canted sides continuing to cutout handholds joined by a plank seat, old surface, ht. 63, wd. 74, dp.

22 in. $1,500-2,500

281 Painted Tinware Coffeepot, Pennsylvania, c.

1830-40, the body with white painted bands decorated with red flowers, green, orange and red leaves, with a band of yellow flowers above, ht. 8 1/2 in. $500-700

278 Hollow Tree Trunk Barrel, New England, 18th century, weathered surface, ht. 31, dia. 20 in. $400-600

282 Porcelain Charger with Pennsylvania Coat of Arms, mid-19th century, the center with eagle on a shield with a ship, plow, and hay stacks, flanked by two black horses above a ribbon inscribed “VIRTUE LIBERTY INDEPENDENCE,” gilt floral border, blue rim with portrait medallions of Martha and George Washington, and medallions with a locomotive and plow, (chip on foot ring, old staple repair to bottom edge of rim), dia. 15 1/2 in. $400-600

279 Red-painted Pine and Oak Table, New England, early 19th century, with overhanging rectangular breadboard top, single drawer, and straight apron, joining square tapering legs, original turned wooden pulls and surface, ht. 28, wd. 45, dp. 28 in. $800-1,200 280 Four-light Tinned Sheet Iron Chandelier, America, 19th century, four branches each holding a single candle socket and eightpointed star-form drip-catcher, attached to a cone-shaped central support with iron wire hook, ht. 9 3/4, wd. 22, dp. 22 in. $800-1,200

283 Pine Slant-back Cupboard, Pennsylvania, 18th century, the beaded canted sides joined by a beaded backboard and three shelves on a projecting base, with shaped sides and a hinged door, with brass “H” hinges, refinished, ht. 77 1/2, wd. 41 1/2, dp. 19 in. $1,500-2,500

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287 Shaker Yellow/Brown-painted Wood Box with Covered Shelf, Canterbury, New Hampshire, 19th century, pine, iron hinges and screws, yellow-brown paint, tall joined case with single-board sides, lid to wood storage compartment is a single thin board with two cleats on the underside, upper shelf has a door hinged at the top which fits into rabbets on the case, ht. 69, wd. 48, dp. at base 20 1/2, dp. at top 13 3/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased at Canterbury, New Hampshire.

Note: A similar wood box is in the collection of Hancock Shaker Village. $2,500-3,500 288 Small Yellow-painted Maple, Pine, and Cherry Shaker Box, 19th century, with unusual cherry top, original chrome yellow paint, (crack to lid rim), lg. 4 5/8 in.

Provenance: Auction, Willis Henry, October 12, 2015, Lot 8. $2,000-3,000 289 Walnut and Pine Eleven-drawer Spice Cabinet, signed and dated “T. Fisher 1887,” two rows of four small drawers over a row of three larger drawers, all within a rectangular nail-constructed case, ht. 11 1/4, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 5 1/2 in., sold with a framed sheet with seven to-scale pencil sketches of the chest drawn and signed by Shaker scholar John Kassay. $800-1,200

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284 Turned High Chair, Pennsylvania, 18th century, with three arched slats joining splayed stiles with ball finials and turned arms on vase- and ring-turned supports continuing to splayed legs joined by double stretchers, old surface, ht. 39 1/8, seat ht. 22 1/2 in. $600-800 285 Large Walnut Table, Pennsylvania, 18th century, rectangular top on a beaded apron with two thumb-molded drawers, joining block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs, continuing to turned feet and square stretchers, replaced brasses, refinished, (restoration), ht. 30, wd.

59 1/4, dp. 33 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

286 American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Girl from Easton, Pennsylvania Unsigned.

Oil on panel, the girl wearing a white dress and black apron, red drapery behind her left shoulder, 43 x 28 1/2 in., in a period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Scattered inpainting including small spots to face and a long thin line through apron downward to hem of dress. $3,000-5,000

290 William and Mary-style Maple Desk on Frame, Wallace Nutting, c. 1930s, the slantlid opening to an interior of a rosette-carved prospect door flanked by compartments and two drawers, thumb-molded drawer below, on block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs joined by stretchers, natural finish, branded “Wallace Nutting,” ht. 38 1/8, wd. 42 3/4, dp. 20 in.

Literature: Wallace Nutting Final Edition furniture catalog, p. 42, plate 701, illustrates a very similar desk. $1,000-1,500 291 Set of Six Bow-back Windsor Side Chairs, Wallace Nutting, c. 1930s, with braced bowed crest rails, bulbous vase and ring turnings, and shaped saddle seats, natural finish, branded “Wallace Nutting,” ht. 38, seat ht. 18 in.

Literature: Wallace Nutting Final Edition furniture catalog, 1937, p. 85, plate 301. $800-1,200

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292 Delaware River-style Slat-back Side Chair, Wallace Nutting, c. 1930s, with five arched slats, tapering stiles, bulbous turned feet and stretcher, branded “Wallace Nutting,� natural finish, ht. 44 3/4, seat ht. 17 in. $300-500 293 Turned Slat-back Armed Rocking Chair, Wallace Nutting, c. 1930s, with five arched slats, ring turnings and shaped arms on canted supports, natural finish, ht. 48, seat ht. 16 in. $300-500

294 Large Pine Chair Table, New England, early 19th century, the rectangular top on demilune and bootjack cutout ends joined by a box with hinged lift-top, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 30, wd. 70, dp. 41 in. $1,000-1,500

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295 Set of Four Brown-painted Windsor Side Chairs, New England, c. 1810, the pierced tablet crest rails painted with oak leaves and acorns, with shaped seats, and bambooturned, swelled legs and stretchers, ht. 35, seat ht. 17 1/8 in. $600-800 296 Windsor Fan-back Applied Armchair, probably New England, c. 1800-10, the serpentine concave crest rail with upswept shaped terminals on eight spindles, with turned and blocked stiles, scrolling arms, and bamboo turnings, old refinish, ht. 38, seat ht.

16 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 297 Black-painted Sack-back Windsor Armchair, New England, c. 1790, with vase and ring turnings and shaped saddle seat, original surface, ht. 38, seat ht. 17 in. $400-600

298 Carved Mahogany Cake Board, John Conger and James Y. Watkins, New York, mid-19th century, depicting the coat of arms of the State of New York inside a wreath border, the left and right edges of the board stamped “J. CONGER,” and the u.l. and l.l. corners stamped “J.Y. WATKINS,” ht. 10 1/2, wd. 11 1/8, dp. 1 1/8 in. $1,500-2,500

299 Carved Mahogany Cake Board, James Y. Watkins, New York, 19th century, depicting a dove surrounded by flower, wreath, and scalloped border designs, stamped “J.Y. WATKINS/N.Y.” in the u.r. and l.l. corners, (crack at top), ht. 8 1/4, wd. 8 3/4, dp. 1 in. $600-800

300 Four Crescent Blade Choppers, early 19th century, two with blades with upturned ends and wooden handles, one with sculpted blade and turned wood handle, one with sculpted blade and turned whale’s tooth handle, ht. 8 1/2 in. $500-700

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301 Steel Food Chopper with Sculpted Handle, 19th century, crescent blade with sculpted scroll top edge and handsaw handle, ht. 10, wd. 7 7/8 in. $500-700

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302 Two Sculpted Blade Food Choppers, late 18th/19th century, both with turned handles and wide blades with filework scroll decoration, ht. to 6 1/2, wd. to 9 in. $600-800

305 Eight Food Choppers, 18th/19th century, two double blade choppers with oak handles, and six single blade choppers with wood or antler handles, ht. to 6 3/4 in. $400-600

303 Five Crescent Blade Food Choppers, late 18th/19th century, three double handled choppers, one marked “ICK” in a sunken cartouche, and one marked “12/GE BRUDER”; and two single handle choppers, one indistinctly marked “HP” and the other marked “CAST STEEL,” wd. to 19 3/4 in. $500-700

306 Paint-decorated Bureau, possibly South Paris, Maine, with scrolled backboard, three short drawers on case of projecting long drawer and three drawers below, with flanking turned columns continuing to block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs on ball feet, with red and black graining and yellow striping and green banding, original brass pulls, (minor imperfections), ht. 51, wd. 41 3/4, dp. 22 1/2 in.

304 Six Food Choppers and a Cutting Board, 19th century, a straight blade chopper marked “R. VAUGHAN/T. STEEL” with an arched handle repaired with sheet brass, a curved blade chopper with a wrought iron and wood handle; a make-do chopper with antler handle; a make-do chopper with an oak handle; a chopper with a circular hole in the blade and turned wood handle; a multi-bladed chopper with a turned wood handle; and a maple cutting board, lg. to 13 1/8 in. $500-700

Literature: See Simple Form and Vivid Colors (Maine State Museum, 1983), plate no. 12, p.

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308 Wooden “Stock List” Paddle, America, 19th century, rectangular board with lollipop handle and three columns listing various goods, possibly a store inventory, ht. 13 7/8, wd. 4 3/4 in. $300-500 309 Eight Covered Pantry Boxes, America, 19th century, one round and seven oval boxes including one painted gray, with maple bentwood sides secured with mostly iron tacks, (one box lacks lid), ht. to 3, wd. to 7 7/8 in. $300-500 310 Seven Round Covered Pantry Boxes, America, 19th century, three blue/greenpainted, three unpainted, and one with wallpaper decoration, bentwood sides secured with iron and copper tacks, ht. to 3 1/2, dia. to 7 7/8 in. $300-500

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311 Large Oval Ash Pantry Box, 19th century, bentwood sides joined by four fingers secured by domed brass tacks, ht. 5 3/4, wd. 18 in. $500-700

315 Large Carved Ash Burl Bowl, America, late 18th/19th century, round form with carved handles, approx. dia. 20 in. $3,000-5,000

312 Turned Ash Burl Mortar and Pestle, America, 19th century, ht. 7, dia. 6 5/8 in. $400-600

316 Small Turned Burl Bowl, America, 19th century, narrow collar rim and low turned foot, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 7 3/4 in. $300-500

313 Turned Tiger Maple Mortar and Pestle, America, 19th century, with stepped base, ht.

6 3/4, dia. 6 in. $400-600

314 Small Turned Burl Bowl, America, 19th century, with collared rim and low foot, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 6 7/8 in. $300-500

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317 Large Turned Ash Burl Bowl, America, 19th century, tall sides with short lip and foot, and old wire repair in side, ht. 7, dia. 13 3/4 in.

Literature: Illustrated in Devere A. Card, The Use of Burl in America (Munson-WilliamsProctor Institute, 1971), plate 7. $600-800 318 Carved Burl Bowl, probably Native American, 18th/19th century, oblong thin-walled bowl with remnants of blue paint on the exterior, lg.

10 1/4, wd. 9 1/4 in. $500-700

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319 Tiger Maple Slant-lid Desk, probably Pennsylvania, late 18th century, the lid opens to an elaborate interior of a prospect door flanked by document drawers with engaged fluted pilasters, four blocked serpentine valanced drawers, four compartments and four additional drawers, the case with long thumb-molded drawer, two short drawers, and two additional long drawers all on bracket feet, replaced brasses, refinished, ht. 43 3/4, wd. 37, dp. 21 1/2 in.

Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Son, Colchester, Connecticut, 1970, to the present owner. $3,000-5,000

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320 Tiger Maple Slant-lid Desk, possibly Pennsylvania, late 18th century, the lid opening to an interior of a prospect door flanked by document drawers, four small drawers, and valanced compartments, above a case of four cockbeaded graduated drawers on ogee bracket feet, replaced brasses, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 45 1/2, wd. 40 1/8, dp. 21 in. $2,000-4,000 321 Tiger Maple Tall Post Bed, probably Pennsylvania, early 19th century, the four vase- and ring-turned posts ending in tapering feet joined by a shaped pine headboard, refinished, ht. 88, wd. 52, lg. 74 1/2 in. $500-700

322 Double Weave Coverlet, America, mid-19th century, red, white, and blue woven cotton with floral and star pattern, the border with buildings and fringe, approx. lg. 87, wd. 73 in. $400-600 323 Blue and White Jacquard Coverlet, J. Van Ness, Palmyra, New York, 1848, floral pattern, the edge with woven inscription “Sally Newell WOVEN AT PALMYRA N.Y. BY J. VAN NESS 1848,” approx. lg. 91, wd. 84 in. $300-500 324 Pair of Shaker Dark Brown-stained Side Chairs, Enfield, New Hampshire, maple, leather thongs, early cane seats, (tilters are replacements), ht. 41 1/2, wd. 17 7/8, dp. at seat 13 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Mrs. Robert Treat Paine III’s mother, Mrs. Birkhoff. $1,500-2,500

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325 Shaker Salmon-painted “Clothespins” Pail with Wire Handle, America, late 19th century, staved construction with iron bands, inscribed “Cloths Pins” below the rim, old paint, ht. 11, dia. 12 1/2 in. $600-800 326 Shaker Bittersweet-stained Covered Oval Maple and Pine Box, four elongated fingers on box, copper points and tacks, unusual nailing pattern, ht. 3 3/4, lg. 10 5/8, dp. 6 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000 327 Blown Olive Glass Flask, America, early 19th century, with flattened sides and applied string rim, ht. 8 5/8 in. $200-300

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328 One Free-blown and Three Mold-blown Tumblers, America, early 19th century, the first in plain glass, the mold-blown include two with diamond diaper and reeded sides and one with diamond diaper and sunburst side, ht. 6 1/8 in. $400-600 329 Pair of Mold-blown Diamond Diaper Decanters, America, c. 1825-40, ht. 10 in.

Provenance: Shreve, Crump & Low. $200-250 330 Three Mold-blown Nappies, America, c.

1825-40, with diamond diaper, sunburst, and reeded pattern, and folded rim, dia. to 6 in. $200-250

331 Eleven Early Glass Bottles and Decanters, 18th/19th century, a pressed colorless glass diamond and scroll flip glass, a small pressed colorless glass reeded bottle, an inkwell, a small olive green bottle, two blown beer bottles, an olive green case bottle with applied lip, two early wine bottles with applied string rims, and two colorless decanters, ht. to 9 3/4 in. $250-350 332 Three Mold-blown Decanters, America, early 19th century, one with diamond diaper and sunburst pattern, one with sunburst and twisted rib pattern, and one with diamond diaper pattern, (one lacks stopper), ht. to 11 in. $200-250

333 Inlaid Walnut Tea Caddy, c. 1853, the box with applied shaped figured hardwood molding, the lid inlaid with heart-in-hand motif, the front of the box inlaid “GR,” on four low turned feet, the bottom inscribed “1853 GRAWLINS,” ht. 6 1/2, wd. 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200

334 Friesian Carved Box, c. 1683, lid and sides carved with complex geometric and heart patterns, the lid with carved inscription “TOMAS/TEVNISE” and “ANNO/1683,” with turned front feet, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 7 1/2, dp. 5 in. $300-500 335 Mother-of-pearl-decorated Tea Caddy, late 18th century, the body decorated with crushed mother-of-pearl with red stripe and white bellflower border, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 4, dp.

3 in. $300-350 336 Hide-covered Trunk, early 19th century, domed lid with brass handle, edged with black leather and brass tacks, ht. 8, wd. 15, dp. 8 in. $400-600

337 Early Hinged-lid Bentwood Box, 19th century, ht. 4 1/4, dia. 5 3/4 in. $400-600

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338 Attributed to Sheldon Peck (Illinois, Vermont, 1797-1868) Portrait of a Black-haired Man Wearing a Brown Coat Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the subject wears a pin and rests his right arm over the back of a chair, 30 x 26 in., in a black-painted frame.

Condition: Two small patches u.r., cleaned and varnished. $2,000-3,000 339 American School, 19th Century Pair of Portraits of a Husband and Wife Unsigned.

Ink and ink wash on paper, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in., in period stamped brass frames.

Condition: Toned, water stains on the portrait of the woman. $600-800 340 Serab Long Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, 14 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $700-900 341 Serab Long Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, 9 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $400-600 342 Kurd Long Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, 13 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $300-500 343 Kurd Pillow and a Flatwoven Mafresh, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, the pillow, 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 7 in., the mafresh, 4 ft.

4 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $300-400 344 Karadja Long Rug, Northwest Persia, $400-600 345 South Persian Long Rug, late 19th century, 9 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $700-900

346 Baluch Rug, Northeast Persia, late 19th century, 5 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 11 in. $400-600

358 Yoruk Prayer Rug, Eastern Turkey, c. 1900, 5 ft. x 3 ft. 3 in. $400-500

347 Heriz Carpet, Northwest Iran, c. 1930, 9 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 4 in. $1,000-1,200

359 Luri Rug, Western Iran, c. 1900, 9 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. $600-800

348 Heriz Carpet, Northwest Iran, c. 1920, 11 ft.

7 in. x 8 ft. 9 in. $1,000-1,200

360 Karabagh Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 8 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $600-800

349 Heriz Carpet, Northwest Iran, c. 1930, 11 ft. x 8 ft. 5 in. $600-800

361 Soumak Carpet, North Caucasus, c. 1910, 13 ft. x 8 ft. 2 in. $1,000-1,200

350 Heriz Carpet, Iran, c. 1920, 14 ft. x 10 ft. 2 in. $1,000-1,500

362 Kuba “Chi-Chi� Rug, Northeast Caucasus, early 20th century, 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. $800-1,000

351 Heriz Carpet, Northwest Iran, c. 1930, 10 ft.

9 in. x 7 ft. 7 in. $600-800 352 Karadja Rug, Northwest Iran, c. 1920, 6 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. $500-600 353 Karadja Rug, Northwest Iran, c. 1920, 4 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $400-500 354 Afshar Rug, Southwest Iran, c. 1910, 4 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $400-600 355 Afshar Rug, Southwest Iran, c. 1920, 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $500-600 356 Afshar Rug, South Persia, early 20th century, 6 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $400-600 357 Baktiari Carpet, Southwest Iran, c. 1930, 14 ft. x 10 ft. $700-900

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363 Two West Turkestan Chuvals, late 19th century, an Ersari, 2 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 8 in., and a Kizil-Ayak, 3 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 1 in. $300-400 364 Yomud Chuval, Central Asia, late 19th century, 2 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $600-800 365 Malatya Kilim, East Anatolia, 19th century, 10 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. $600-800

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400 Painted Tinware Coffeepot, Pennsylvania, c.

1830-40, the sides decorated with red, yellow, and blue flowers with green leaves with yellow leaf border at the top and bottom, the lid decorated with yellow leaves, ht. 8 1/2 in.

Provenance: Olde Hope Antiques. $5,000-7,000

401 Painted Tinware Bread Basket, attributed to the Harvey Filley workshop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1825-35, rectangular, the bottom decorated with gold crystalline center, white border with red, blue, green, and yellow flowers, lg. 12 3/4, wd. 8, dp. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: J. Harlan Miller Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $4,000-6,000

402 Red-painted Tinware Bread Basket, probably Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 182535, rectangular, the bottom decorated with copper crystalline center, white border with red, blue, green, and yellow flowers, lg. 12 1/2, wd. 8, dp. 2 3/4 in.

Provenance: Esther H. Ludwig Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $8,000-12,000

403 Red-painted Tinware Child’s Cup, Pennsylvania, c. 1825-35, decorated with yellow and green leaf design, ht. 2 in.

Provenance: Tom and Carolyn Porter Collection. $600-800

404 Painted Tinware Syrup Pitcher, Pennsylvania, c. 1825-35, with red flower and yellow leaf decoration, ht. 4 in.

Provenance: Edward and Isabel Freehafer Collection. $400-600

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405 Painted Tinware Cann, Pennsylvania, c.

1825-35, decorated with an elaborate red, green, and yellow floral design within a circle of yellow leaves, ht. 5 3/4 in. $800-1,200

406 Painted Tinware Mug, Pennsylvania, c.

1825-35, the top with white band decorated with red and yellow flowers and green leaves, ht. 4 3/8 in.

Provenance: Clyde and Betty Youtz Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $600-800

407 Painted Tinware Cann, Pennsylvania, c.

1825-35, decorated with red and yellow starburst design, ht. 5 3/4 in.

Provenance: Herb and Lorena Ader Collection; J. Harlan Miller Collection; Olde Hope Antiques.

Literature: Illustrated in Margaret and Charles Coffin, Painted Tinware We’ve Seen, Vol. 1, Pennsylvania and New York (Bird and Bottle Publishing, 1974), p. 11. $1,500-2,500

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Provenance: Clyde and Betty Youtz Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $800-1,200

409 Clarissa Peters Russell (Massachusetts, 1809-1854) Pair of Portrait Miniatures of a Mother and Daughter Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor paint loss at top and right side of woman’s bonnet. $4,000-6,000

410 American School, c. 1830-40 Portrait Miniature of a Girl in a Blue Dress Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in., in a gilt-metal frame with a lock of hair on the reverse.

Condition: Good. $1,500-2,500

411 American School, Probably Southern United States, c. 1830-40 Portrait Miniature of a Boy in a Blue Dress Holding a Sprig of Cotton Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 in., in an oval gilt-metal frame with lock of hair on reverse.

Condition: Good. $800-1,200

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412 Possibly Ezra Wood (act. New England, 1830-31) Hollow-cut Silhouette of a Lady in a Blue Dress, with red-painted necklace and black and green hat details, in a wood frame with a pressed brass mat, ht. 5 3/8, wd. 4 1/2 in.

Note: A similar example is illustrated in Marna Anderson A Loving Likeness, American Folk Portraits of the Nineteenth Century, 1992, p.

51. $1,000-1,500 413 Hollow-cut Silhouette Lady in Blue, America, c. 1820-30, with watercolor dress details, in a molded giltwood frame, ht. 6, wd.

5 in. $600-800

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414 Hollow-cut Silhouette of Lady in a Dark Blue Dress, America, c. 1820-30, the dress with light blue watercolor highlights and ribbon, in a wood frame with pressed brass mat, ht. 5 1/4, wd. 4 1/2 in. $400-600

415 Polychrome Painted and Turned Covered Spice Jar, Pennsylvania, c. 1860, elaborately turned, on pedestal foot and painted red with green and yellow banding, ht. 8 3/4, dia. 4 3/4 in.

Provenance: Connie Hayes Antiques; Olde Hope Antiques. $1,500-2,500

417 Lehnware Saffron Covered Box, Joseph Long Lehn (Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, c. 1798-1892), cylindrical form painted with pomegranates and strawberries on a salmon background, ht. 5 in.

Provenance: J. Harlan Miller Collection; Richard Godshall Collection. $800-1,200

418 Lehnware Saffron Jar with Lid, Joseph Long Lehn (Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, c. 1798-1892), on pedestal base, salmonpainted with yellow pomegranate flowers and strawberries, signed on the base “B.S. Brubaker,” ht. 5 5/8 in. $800-1,200

416 Pair of Lehnware Saffron Cups, Joseph Long Lehn (Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, c. 1798-1892), on tall feet with pomegranate flowers on a salmon-painted ground, the interiors painted yellow, ht. 2 7/8 in.

419 Lehnware Egg Cup, Joseph Long Lehn (Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, c. 17981892), with wide foot and painted strawberries on a salmon background, ht. 2 3/4 in.

Provenance: Walters/Benisek Antiques; Jeremy L. Banta Collection. $1,500-2,500

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $600-800

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420 Lehnware Egg Cup, Joseph Long Lehn (Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, c. 17981892), with wide foot and painted strawberries on a blue background, ht. 2 3/4 in.

Provenance: Don and Trish Herr Antiques. $1,500-2,500

421 Watercolor and Pencil on Paper Baptismal Certificate Fraktur for Ludwig Dauberman, attributed to Daniel Otto, the “Flat Tulip Artist” (Center Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, c. 1770-1822), c. 1817, executed in red, green, yellow, and black, designed as a central shaped reserve with vital statistics, surrounded by four parrots, seven tulips, and small floral devices, (imperfections), 13 x 15 3/4 in., in a black-painted frame.

Provenance: David Wheatcroft; Collection of Anthony Picardio; Olde Hope Antiques.

Literature: Country Living Collecting, premiere edition, 2005, p. 61, illustrated. $8,000-12,000

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422 Fraktur of Two Women with Birds, southeastern Pennsylvania, c. 1800, the two women wearing red and white diamond pattern dresses holding blue leafed flowers, three birds above, in a molded black frame, ht. 6 3/4, wd. 7 1/2 in. (sight). $4,000-6,000

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423 Small Bookplate Fraktur, attributed to David Kulp, the “Brown Leaf Artist� of Deep Run School, Bedminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, c. 1810, large red, yellow, and black flower on a yellow and black stem sprouting smaller red, yellow, and black tulips; above a block of text, all in a checkered border, in a black molded frame, ht. 5 3/8, wd. 2 7/8 in. (sight).

Provenance: J. David Miller Collection, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. $2,000-3,000

424 Small Fraktur of Man and Woman, attributed to Friedrich Krebs (1749-1815), probably Berks County, Pennsylvania, c. 1795-1805, depicting a large plant with yellow and red flowers growing out of a vase, flanked by a man and a woman in colorful late 18th century clothing, in a molded black frame with a gilt liner, ht. 4, wd. 6 in. (sight).

Literature: For a related example see Jean Lipman and Alice Winchester, The Flowering of American Folk Art (1776-1876), 1974, p. 115. $4,000-6,000 424

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425 Watercolor Birth Fraktur for Anna Showalter, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1838, three pairs of birds perched in a tulip bush painted red, blue, yellow, and green, emanating from a heart and vase with verse in Germanic verse, (trimmed at top and bottom), in a bird’s-eye maple veneer frame, ht. 11 1/4, wd. 7 3/4 in. (sight).

Literature: Cover image of Frances Lichten’s Fraktur: The Illuminated Manuscripts of the Pennsylvania Dutch (The Free Library of Philadelphia, 1958); Ellie Hoover Walker Collection, Skinner, August 9, 2015, p. 19, Lot 1057, shows a fraktur made for Anna Showalter’s sister Elizabeth in 1838.

Note: Anna Showalter was born May 24, 1838, married George Stief August 8, 1858, and died May 24, 1896. $4,000-6,000

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426 Watercolor Birth and Baptismal Fraktur for Christina Boshor, attributed to York County, Pennsylvania, c. 1781, in red, green, and sepia ink with the girl’s name, her parents’ names, and her baptismal sponsors’ names, surrounded by foliate bordering decorated with birds, and a winged angel bust at top center, 7 1/4 x 12 in., mounted in a period grain-painted frame.

Provenance: Inherited by the heirs of Dr. John Meisenhelter of Berlin, Pennsylvania, and Mary Elizabeth Shirk of Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Note: The attribution to York County came from June Lloyd of the York County Heritage Trust. $1,200-1,500 427 Child’s Yellow-painted Windsor Arrow-back Chair, Pennsylvania, c. 1830, the crest painted with a red rose and green leaves, the arrow center splat with green foliate design, green lining on seat, legs, and stretcher, ht. 16, seat ht. 7 3/4, wd. 8 in.

Provenance: Steven Still Antiques. $600-800

428 Painted Tinware Waiter Tray, Pennsylvania, c. 182535, the center with copper crystalline decoration surrounded by a white band with red and yellow flowers with green leaves, lg. 12 3/8, wd. 8 1/2 in.

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Provenance: Harry Hartman Antiques. $1,500-2,500

429 Red-painted Tinware Waiter Tray, Pennsylvania, c.

1825-35, the center decorated with a large spray of blue flowers with yellow and green leaves, lg. 12 1/4, wd. 8 3/8 in.

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Provenance: George Lorimer Collection; Hattie K. Brunner Antiques; Mrs. Alfhild A. Brickbauer Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $4,000-6,000

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430 Large Tinware Dome-top Box, probably Pennsylvania, c. 1840-50, decorated on the front and sides with red pomegranates with yellow and green leaves; the front with two yellow birds, (retouch), ht. 8 1/2, wd. 13 5/8, dp. 6 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000

433 Painted Tinware Tea Canister, Pennsylvania, c. 1825-35, the front with white circular device decorated with red and yellow flowers with green leaves, the top with yellow leaves, ht. 4 1/4 in.

431 Painted Tinware Lidded Sugar Bowl, Pennsylvania, c. 1825-35, decorated with red and green flowers flanked by yellow and green leaves, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 in.

Literature: Illustrated in Margaret and Charles Coffin, Painted Tinware We’ve Seen, Vol. 1, Pennsylvania and New York (Bird and Bottle Publishing, 1974), p. 14. $600-800

Provenance: Edward and Isabel Freehafer Collection. $1,000-1,500

432 Pair of Painted Tinware Oval Boxes, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, c. 1850, the lids with red and yellow flowers with green leaves, the sides of the boxes decorated with yellow wavy line and dot decoration, wd. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: J. Harlan Miller Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $600-800

Provenance: Clyde and Betty Youtz Collection.

434 Painted Tin Tea Canister, Pennsylvania or Connecticut, c. 1825-35, with red-painted flowers and yellow leaves, ht. 4 1/8 in.

Provenance: Clyde and Betty Youtz Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $800-1,200

435 Painted Tinware Tea Canister, Pennsylvania or Connecticut, c. 1825-35, with red-painted flower and yellow leaf decoration, ht. 5 1/4 in.

Provenance: Clyde and Betty Youtz Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $800-1,200

436 Painted Tinware Tea Canister, Pennsylvania, c. 1825-35, the body with white band decorated with red and yellow flowers and green leaves, the top with yellow leaves, ht. 4 1/8 in.

Provenance: Esther H. Ludwig Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $800-1,200

437 Red-painted Tinware Tea Canister, Pennsylvania, c. 1825-35, decorated with red and yellow flowers and green leaves, ht.

5 1/8 in.

Provenance: Martha Star Lewis Collection; Olde Hope Antiques; Richard Godshall Collection. $1,500-2,500

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438 Oval Wallpaper Box, Berks or Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, c. 1826, blue paper with white and black floral pattern, lined with German language newsprint referencing Berks County and Northampton with the date 1826, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 7 5/8 in.

Provenance: Richard and Rosemarie Machmer Collection. $400-600 439 Orange/Turquoise Oval Wallpaper Box, Berks County, Pennsylvania, c. 1829, with foliate design, the bottom lined with German language newsprint, (replaced lid), ht. 4 1/4, wd. 8 5/8 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $400-600

440 Small Oval Wallpaper Box, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1820-30, blue paper with black and white square pattern, the inside lined with newsprint advertisement for John Wind piano-fortes, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, ht. 1 3/4, wd. 3 1/8 in.

441 Oval Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, ca. 1840, blue paper with black and white geometric pattern, ht. 2 1/4, wd. 3 5/8 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $400-600

442 Small Oval Wallpaper Box, possibly Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1832, red paper with blue and white foliate pattern, interior lined with German language newsprint with the date 1832, signed on the interior of the lid “John Landis Reist...,” ht. 2 1/4, wd.

4 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $400-600

445 Lozenge-shape Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c. 1840, blue paper with yellow and black floral pattern, ht. 3, wd. 6 in. $400-600

Provenance: Greg Kramer Antiques. $400-600

443 Small Lozenge-shaped Wallpaper Box, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1830-40, white paper with blue and red foliate pattern, ht. 2, wd. 4 1/4 in. $400-600

Note: John Wind began his piano-forte business in 1809. $400-600

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444 Lozenge-shaped Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c. 1841, blue paper with orange and yellow floral and geometric pattern, lined with early newsprint referencing Maryland and Pennsylvania locations and date 1841, ht. 5 1/8, wd. 9 in.

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446 Lozenge-shaped Wallpaper Box, possibly Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1820-30, blue paper with red floral pattern, the interior lined with German language newsprint, ht. 1 5/8, wd. 5 1/4 in.

Exhibitions: By and For the People: American Folk Art from a Private Collection, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, October 3– November 14, 1976. $400-600

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447 Small Oval Wallpaper Tack Box, Lancaster County or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 186780, blue with red and yellow flower pattern, the top of the lid with a printed commercial paper label reading “6 oz. TACKS/made for/ Lloyd Supple & Walton/Philadelphia, Pa.,” inside of lid inscribed in ink “Israel B. Shreiner,” ht. 1 1/2, wd. 2 1/2 in.

450 Chalkware Rooster, Pennsylvania, c. 186070, with yellow, red, and green painted feather and facial details, ht. 8 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection.

451 Pair of Chalkware Boy and Girl Figures, Pennsylvania or New England, c. 1850-60, seated figures with yellow, red, and brown painted details, ht. to 10 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

Note: Israel B. Shreiner was born in 1838 and died in 1911. $400-600 448 Oval Pincushion-top Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c. 1830-40, orange and blue floral scroll pattern paper on the exterior, the lid with white dot pattern pincushion, the interior lined with early German language newsprint, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $1,000-1,200 449 Large Robin’s Egg Blue-painted Splint Gathering Basket, New England, c. 1885, rectangular form with bent ash handles, ht.

10, wd. 30, dp. 18 in. $800-1,200

Provenance: Erma Barnsville Collection; Russell and Corinne Earnest Collection. $3,000-5,000

452 Chalkware Cat, Pennsylvania, c. 1850-60, with red and black polka dot pattern and painted facial details, ht. 5 5/8 in. $800-1,200

453 Chalkware Lovebirds, Pennsylvania, c. 185060, yellow-painted birds with green feathers and red breasts on a fluted pedestal, ht. 6 5/8 in.

Provenance: M. Austin and Jill R. Fine Collection. $400-600

454 Chalkware Squirrel, Pennsylvania, c. 1850, yellow/brown-painted with red and brown mottling, ht. 6 1/2 in. $400-600

455 Pair of Chalkware Roosters, Pennsylvania, c. 1850-60, painted yellow with red and black feather and body details, on gold banded bases, ht. 7 1/4 in.

Provenance: Clyde and Betty Youtz Collection; Olde Hope Antiques. $3,000-5,000 456 Carved and Polychrome Painted Parrot, probably Pennsylvania, c. 1900, green figure with yellow wings and head, and red and blue highlights, yellow-painted cord and iron wire feet, on a turned pedestal, ht. 11 in. $600-800 457 Paint-decorated Noah’s Ark with Animals, Germany, c. 1880, orange- and green-painted structure with hinged roof and brown-painted hull, with approximately sixty-three carved and painted wood animals and figures, ht. 10 3/4, lg. 18 in. $1,500-2,500

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458 Three-gallon Peacock-decorated Stoneware Crock, T. Harrington, Lyons, New York, c. 1852-72, straight sided, with rolled rim and applied lug handles decorated with cobalt peacock on the front, marked beneath the rim “T. HARRINGTON/LYONS,” (repair), ht.

10 1/2, dia. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: Olde Hope Antiques. $3,000-5,000

459 Cobalt-decorated Cake Crock with Lid, attributed to Richard Clinton Remmey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1880, straightsided body and flat lid with flat knob handle, both decorated with cobalt leaf sprays, ht. 7 1/2, dia. 13 in. $800-1,200

460 Three-gallon Stoneware Jug with Standing Deer Decoration, attributed to J. and E. Norton, Bennington, Vermont, c. 1850-59, cylindrical form with rounded shoulders, wide band collar and applied strap handle, cobalt decoration of a deer and a fence line, marked on the shoulder “S.W. CLIFFORD,/16 SUDBURY & 404 COMMERCIAL ST/ BOSTON.,” ht. 14 3/4, dia. 9 1/2 in.

Provenance: Barry and Lisa McAllister Antiques. $4,000-6,000

461 Two-gallon Stoneware Jug with Lamb Decoration, N. Clark & Co., Rochester, New York, c. 1841-52, tall ovoid form with wide band collar and applied strap handle and cobalt lamb, marked on the shoulder “N. CLARK & Co/ROCHESTER N.Y.,” ht. 14 3/4, dia. 9 in.

Provenance: Olde Hope Antiques; Joseph D. and Janet M. Shein Collection. $3,000-5,000

462 Round Wallpaper Box, possibly Pennsylvania, c. 1830-40, blue paper with light blue floral pattern, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 4 1/4 in. $1,000-1,200

463 Round Wallpaper Box, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1806, blue paper with orange and black leaf pattern, the interior bottom lined with German language newsprint dated 1806 with references to Earl Township, Lancaster County, the interior sides, lid, and exterior bottom lined with parts of early handwritten pages, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 4 1/2 in.

Provenance: Greg Kramer Antiques; Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $1,000-1,200

464 Round Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c.

1830, blue paper with orange and red leaf pattern on the sides and orange and yellow geometric pattern on the lid, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 5 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $1,000-1,200 465 Round Pincushion Wallpaper Circular Box, attributed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c.

1870, turquoise paper with applied yellow and dark blue leaves and metallic foil geometric devices, the top with blue fabric pincushion, inscribed in pencil on interior “Harrisburg,” ht.

2 3/8, dia. 4 in. $400-600

466 Round Wallpaper Box, southeastern Pennsylvania, c. 1830-40, brown changing to green paper with white geometric pattern, lined with German language newsprint referencing Washington and Philadelphia, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 1/4 in. $400-600

467 Small Round Wallpaper Box, Berks County, Pennsylvania, c. 1830-40, blue/green paper with red and yellow floral design, the interior lined with Pennsylvania German newsprint, ht.

2 3/8, dia. 3 3/8 in.

Provenance: Richard and Rosemarie Machmer Collection. $1,000-1,200

469 Small Round Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c. 1830, blue paper with red and yellow floral decoration, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: H. Robert Leese Collection. $400-600 470 Round Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c.

1830, blue with white and black floral and geometric pattern, ht. 2, dia. 3 1/2 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $400-600

471 Small Round Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c. 1846, blue with light blue and white geometric pattern, interior lined with early newsprint listing Pennsylvania state senators from 1846, ht. 2, dia. 2 5/8 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joane Smith Collection. $400-600

472 Round Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c.

1830, blue paper changing to dark red with white floral pattern, the interior lined with early German language newsprint, ht. 3 5/8, dia. 4 1/4 in.

Provenance: Richard Flanders Smith and Joan Smith Collection. $400-600

473 Slip-decorated Redware Dish, southeastern Pennsylvania, c. 1830, round with coggled rim, decorated with wavy trails of yellow slip on either side of a central yellow slip and green-glazed line, (hairline), dia. 10 1/4 in. $4,000-6,000 474 Mauve-painted Pantry Box, New England, c. 1850-75, bentwood box secured with iron tacks, (wear), ht. 4 1/2, dia. 9 in. $200-300

468 Round Blue Wallpaper Box, Pennsylvania, c. 1830-40, signed on the side “Nancy Jane Fox/March the 13 1906,” underside of box bears the name “Miss Nancy Jane Fox,” inside the box are early newspaper clippings, one referencing Pennsylvania, and several handwritten recipes with the name “Fannie Fox,” dated 1896, ht. 2, dia. 4 1/4 in.

Provenance: H. Robert Leese Collection. $400-600

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475 Pair of Wrought Iron Tulip Hinges, southeastern Pennsylvania, c. 1800, wd. 10 1/4 in. $400-600 476 Hooked Rug with Deer, probably New England, c. 1920-30, the deer standing against a red background and multicolored border, lg. 33, wd. 19 in. $400-600 477-478 No lots.

479 Demarest (act. New Jersey or Maryland, c.

1820-25) Portrait Miniatures of a Husband and Wife Unsigned.

Watercolor and graphite on paper, 3 x 2 1/2 in., in black frames with brass liners.

Condition: Toned, smudges in the background on the portrait of the man. $600-800

480 American School, c. 1830 Girl in an Orange Dress Signed “E.T.” l.l.

Watercolor on paper, 5 x 5 in., in a bird’s-eye veneer frame with a gilt liner.

Condition: Minor toning. $400-600 481 Watercolor Reward of Merit from A.S. Harris to William Jackson, Portland, Maine, April 10, 1866, issued by a teacher at the Portland Institute, designed as two perched peafowl above the inscriptions below, indicating that the student, William Jackson, received “Perfect Marks,” was “a very obedient little boy,” and “merits the love of his teacher,” (moisture stains and small tear l.r.), 10 x 10 in., in a period rosewood-grained frame. $800-1,200 482 Collage Portrait of George Washington, America, c. 1820-40, cut-out early engraving of George Washington by Read, with applied cloth and metallic trim details set on a red cloth background with a red velvet curtain, in a molded gilt frame, ht. 6 3/4, wd. 5 1/4 in.

Note: Read engraving published by George Willis, Great Piazza, Covent Garden, London. See The Engraved Portraits of George Washington, by William Spon Baker (Philadelphia: Lindsay and Baker, 1880), #154, p. 94. $400-600

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483 Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Campaign Textile Panel and Carte-de-visite, America, c. 1868, printed textile with repeating starbordered medallion featuring a bust of Grant and the motto “LET US HAVE PEACE” on a brown background divided by vertical borders with the phrase “U.S. GRANT FIRST IN PEACE AND FIRST IN WAR,” with an albumen carte-de-visite photograph titled “GRANT & COLFAX” mounted in the center, in a modern wood frame, ht. 13, wd. 11 in.

Note: The phrase “Let us have Peace” was first uttered by Grant during his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican convention in May of 1868. $400-600

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484 Watercolor of a Courting Couple, America, early 19th century, the man holding a pamphlet and the woman holding an umbrella, both depicted in profile, exchanging a peach under a tree, a park bench behind them holding a shawl, a top hat, a cane, and a small volume, a balustrade beyond, and a large house atop a hill in the background, 13 1/2 x 17 1/4 in., in a period black-painted, reeded frame. $6,000-8,000

485 Birth Certificate Fraktur by Reverend Henry Young (1791/92-1861), Centre County, Pennsylvania, c. 1809, for Sarah Stout, watercolor and ink on paper, depicting a young husband and wife with clasped hands, the gentleman holding a wine glass, a candlestand with decanter between them, with ink inscription above commemorating the girl’s birth on the 3rd of May, 1809, flanked by eight-pointed star devices, (toning), 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in., in a molded black-painted frame. $1,500-2,500

486 Jacob Maentel (American, 1763-1863) Portrait of a Boy Holding a Parrot Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (sight), in a figured maple veneer frame.

Condition: Minor toning, scattered short tears and creases, not examined out of frame.

Note: Pencil inscription on backboard appears to read “Mother Bretech’s/ Grandfather,/George Etchferger/Grandmother Duffer’s/father.” $4,000-6,000

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487 Jacob Maentel (American, 1763-1863) Portrait of a Gentleman Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 12 x 8 in., in a red-painted frame.

Condition: A few repaired tears, areas of paper restoration along right and left edges, and u.r. corner. $4,000-6,000

488 Jacob Maentel (American, 1763-1863) Portrait of a Girl Holding Roses Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 9 x 7 in., in a black reeded frame.

Condition: Minor toning and fading, not examined out of frame. $3,000-5,000 488

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489 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Girl in a Salmon-colored Dress Holding a Book Unsigned.

Oil on card, the girl holding a book with red and gilttooled cover lettered “A. PRESSE-/M.A.C.,” 14 x 10 in., in a period grain-painted frame.

Condition: Minor scattered inpainting. $4,000-6,000

490 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Boy with a Bow Tie Signed, inscribed and dated “Painted by Wm M. Prior/of Boston. formerly of Portland Me./Painted in Lynn Mass/March 12 1842.” on the reverse.

Oil on board, the boy wearing a black jacket with a white collar ruffle, 14 1/8 x 10 1/4 in., in a grainpainted frame.

Condition: Small spots of retouch at a few areas near the frame.

Provenance: Department of Arts and Sciences International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, New York. $6,000-8,000 489

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491 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Man with an Earring in Front of a Window Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the man wears a gold hoop earring, black tie, red-brown jacket, and jeweled gold fob, a green tablecloth and red books behind him, and seascape visible through the open window ornamented with fluted column and red tasseled drapery, 27 x 22 in., in a black-painted and gilt frame.

Condition: Patch at lower center near two small areas of inpaint, spots of inpaint to background and at some edges. $8,000-12,000

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492 Carved, Painted, and Glazed Barrelback Pine Corner Cupboard, probably Connecticut River Valley, late 18th century, with molded and dentiled cornice centering a carved pinwheel on molded plinth, above the paneled arched door opening to fan-shaped shelves flanked by ring-turned half-columns and arched glazed canted corners; the lower section with two tombstone raised panel doors flanked by fluted pilasters and raised panels, all on flat molded base, old surface, ht.

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493 Red-painted Cherry Roundabout Chamber Chair, New England, late 18th century, with shaped backrest and scrolled handholds, on vase- and ring-turned stiles flanking vasiform splats in molded shoes, the rush seat on square, beaded legs joined by straight seat frame, original surface, ht. 31 3/4, seat ht. 18 in. $800-1,200

494 Yellow Paint-decorated One-drawer Stand, Norway, Maine, c. 1820-30, the grain-painted stand with a polychrome floral-decorated drawer bordered by green and red banding, leaf- and vine-decorated square tapering legs, old brass pulls, ht. 28 1/8, wd. 18, dp. 16 1/4 in. $4,000-6,000

495 Yellow Paint-decorated One-drawer Stand, Maine, early 19th century, the overhanging square top bordered by pinstriping and green meandering vines with red buds, the drawer with green and red spatter design centering a floral device and a brass pull, all bordered by green pinstripes and red wavy lines on square tapering legs with green and red pinstriping, (minor imperfections), ht. 24 3/4, wd. 20 1/8, dp. 20 in.

Note: A box with nearly identical paint is known to have come from Livermore Falls, Maine. $3,000-5,000 496 Yellow Paint-decorated One-drawer Stand, probably Maine, c. 1825-30, the scrolled backboard and rectangular top on vase- and ring-turned legs, painted with polychrome stylized flowers and leaves with green striping, (imperfections), ht. 33, wd. 20, dp. 17 in. $3,000-5,000

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497 Set of Six Yellow Paint-decorated Dining Chairs, Maine, c. 1830-40, each with shaped tablet back with central fruit and foliate composition flanked by petals and wavy lines, raking stiles, and shaped seats on bambooturned legs and stretchers, original surface with gilt stencil design and green and black banding, (minor imperfections), ht. 33 3/4, seat ht. 17 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 498

498 Nautical Watercolor and Cutwork Picture, America, 19th century, the watercolordecorated cutwork paper applied to white paper, a schooner under full sail at lower center surmounted by an eagle, union shield, and banner “E Pluribus Unum.,” flanked by trumpeting angels, American flags, flowering vine, and bellflower chains, (minor losses and imperfections), 12 1/4 x 15 in. (sight), in a period molded giltwood frame. $1,500-2,500

499 Nautical Cutwork Picture, America, early 19th century, elaborate cutwork applied to blue paper, the center with circular reserve containing cupids above the initials “G.W.S.,” surrounded by quarter-round spandrels showing sailing vessels, figures of “Hope,” and battlements, all delineated by elaborate cutwork borders and flowering vines, the lower margin inscribed in pen in Gothic script “God bles the Saeman [sic] on the Sae [sic] & the Landsman on the Land,” (stains, toning, minor losses and tears), 9 1/4 x 12 1/4 in., in a period black-painted frame with turned corner bosses. $1,500-2,500 499

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500 Carved and Painted Shadow Box Diorama of a Steam/Sail Vessel, probably America, late 19th/early 20th century, the vessel sails on a blue-painted putty “sea,” in a canted blackpainted shadow box frame, (losses to frame paint, nail coming through backboard at right edge), overall 21 x 40 in. $600-800

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501 American School, Early 19th Century Miniature Portraits of a Man, Woman, and Two Children of the Ellis Family Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in., in painted frames with eglomise mats.

Condition: Minor toning to images.

Note: A note in pencil on the back of the portrait of the girl indicates the family names as father, Thomas; mother, Bethsheba; daughter, Betsy. Betsy Ellis was born in Middleborough, Massachusetts, August 31, 1796, and died in Turner, Maine, September 28, 1867. $8,000-12,000

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504 Sack-back Windsor Chair with Comb, Massachusetts, late 18th century, with vase and ring turnings, shaped saddle seat, old black-painted surface, (imperfections), ht. 44, seat ht. 16 in.

Note: Handwritten label on the seat bottom reads: “one of set made to order by greatgrandfather Thomas Snell for house at North Brookfield Mass.� $800-1,200

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505 Green-painted Comb-back Windsor Armchair, New England, c. 1790, with serpentine cresting and carved terminals, saddle seat and vase- and ring-turned legs, old surface, ht. 39 3/4, seat ht. 17 in.

Note: An old handwritten label notes that the chair belonged to a Geo. J. Kingman. $1,000-1,500

506 Black-painted Fan-back Windsor Armchair, New England, c. 1790, the serpentine crest rail and shaped arms on vase and ring-turned stiles and saddle seat on splayed vase- and ring-turned legs, old surface, ht. 38, seat ht.

18 in. $600-800

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Pair of Folk Portraits of a Man and a Woman Unsigned.

Oil on paper, 7 x 5 in., in refinished wood frames.

Condition: A few tears and creases, minor paint loss, not examined out of frames. $1,000-1,500

Portrait of a Father and Son Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (sight), in a molded grain-painted frame.

Condition: Toned, not examined out of frame. $1,500-2,500

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507 Green-painted Comb-back Windsor Armchair, New England, c. 1790-1800, the serpentine crest rail with scroll terminals above shaped handholds, carved saddle seat and splayed bamboo-turned legs and stretchers, old surface, ht. 40, seat ht. 17 in. $800-1,200

508 Windsor Bow-back Side Chair with Comb, New England, c. 1810, with serpentine cresting and bamboo turnings, later white paint with blue decoration and pinstriping, ht.

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509 Brown-painted Windsor Cradle, New England, early 19th century, the arched paneled hood above two tiers of spindles all joined by dovetailed rails on scroll-shaped rockers, old surface, (repairs), ht. 28 1/2, wd. including rockers 23, dp. 36 1/2 in. $400-600

510 Yellow and Green Paint-decorated Chest over Drawer, New England, early 19th century, the molded lift-top opens to a well and a case of two drawers all on cutout base of canted feet, old brass pulls, original surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 37 1/8, wd. 40 1/8, dp. 17 3/4 in.

Note: Inscribed “Chest of S. Larson N. Lincoln.� $4,000-6,000 511 Grain-painted Chest over Two Drawers, probably Maine, early 19th century, the molded lift-top above two drawers on cutout base, old brass pulls, original red and black painted surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 38 1/8, case wd. 42, dp. 17 1/8 in. $800-1,200

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513 Paint-decorated Pine Tall Case Clock, New England, early 19th century, the hood with scrolled cresting and glazed tombstone front with wooden gilt and polychrome dial with a Connecticut state seal-inspired device, floral spandrels and pull-up wooden movement, the waist door flanked by blocked quartercolumns on base with cutout feet, original painted surface resembling exotic woods and inlays, (minor imperfections), ht. 88 in. $6,000-8,000

512 Paint-decorated Pine Six-board Chest, New England, late 18th century, the molded lift-top on a dovetail-constructed box with wrought iron handles, the front painted with a village scene showing a meetinghouse and a house on a hilly terrain with trees, old surface, ht. 16, wd. 41, dp. 17 in. $800-1,200

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514 Blue-painted Dome-top Chest, New England, early 19th century, the top and front with panels and leafy swags above a floral device in red, yellow, and green, (imperfections), ht. 11 3/4, wd. 32, dp. 14 in. $300-500

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515 Paint-decorated Pine Six-board Chest, probably New England, early 19th century, with molded lift-top on a dovetail-constructed box, with flat molded base, original surface, putty-painted pea green and yellow quarterfans on a yellow and rust stippled field, (imperfections), ht. 16 1/8, wd. 41 1/2, dp. 17 1/8 in. $1,200-1,500

516 Grain-painted Pine and Poplar Six-board Chest, probably Pennsylvania, early 19th century, with lift-top on dovetail-constructed box with applied molding on base and cutout bracket feet, painted salmon/red and orange to resemble exotic wood, (minor imperfections), ht. 22 1/4, wd. 47 3/4, dp. 18 1/8 in. $800-1,200

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517 Paint-decorated Dome-top Trunk, New England, early 19th century, the brilliant yellow box centering the fancy letters “B.F.B.” within a border of meandering vine and lines in red and green, flanked by cut red flowers and on leafy stems, the front panel with red flowers and leafy stems, all sides bordered by green and red striping and green ovolo banded borders, interior lined with classical floral rosette wallpaper, (minor imperfections), ht. 13 3/4, wd. 32, dp. 16 in. $4,000-6,000 518 Paint-decorated Dome-top Trunk, New England, early 19th century, the dovetailconstructed box painted red with brown freehand tree decoration on the top and sides, (minor imperfections), ht. 13 1/2, wd. 27 1/2, dp. 13 1/4 in. $300-500

519 Ruth W. Shute (1803-1882) and Dr. Samuel A. Shute (1803-1836) Portrait of Electa Snow Pierce Inscribed on the reverse “Drawn by R.W. Shute and Painted by Samuel S.A. Shute, February 20th 1832,” and in another hand “This is portrait of Electa Pierce, sister of my grand-mother Marshall, who was Mary Bowers Pierce, lived in Dunstable and Hudson, N.H.” Watercolor and pencil on paper with gold foil, the subject shown half-length wearing a tortoiseshell comb, a translucent light blue scarf, and a black dress with elaborate lacework, against a bright royal blue background, 23 1/2 x 18 1/2 in., in the likely original black-painted frame with gilt liner.

Provenance: By descent in the family of the sitter; sold Sotheby’s, The American Folk Art Collection of Frank and Karen Miele, January 1984, Lot 50; Bert & Gail Savage; sold Northeast Auctions, The Collection of Susan and Raymond Egan, August 5, 2006, Lot 799.

Literature: A Loving Likeness, p. 37, illustrated.

Exhibitions: A Loving Likeness, The Gallery at Bristol-Myers Squibb, 1992.

Note: Electa Snow Pierce (1817-1849) was born in Merrimack, New Hampshire. In 1832, when this portrait was painted, she was working in the mills at Lowell, Massachusetts. $100,000-150,000

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520 Joseph Davis (act. Maine/New Hampshire, 1811-1865)

522 Joseph Davis (act. Maine/New Hampshire, 1811-1865)

Portrait of Emily J. Dockum Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, depicting a woman in a long black gown with blue ribbon holding a book, standing on a polychrome floral rug, titled “Emily J. Dockum. Aged 16 May 31st 1837,” 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (sight), in a molded black-painted frame.

Condition: Minor toning, not examined out of frame. $6,000-8,000

Portrait of a Young Family Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the couple facing each other across a grain-painted table on an ingrain carpet, a banjo timepiece on the wall above them and calico cat below, 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., in a period black-painted, reeded frame.

Condition: Toned, water damage to lower edge, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Skinner, Inc., March 1, 2015, Lot 83. $10,000-15,000

521 Joseph Davis (act. Maine/New Hampshire, 1811-1865) Portrait of James Butler Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, depicting a man in a black overcoat and blue trousers holding a top hat, standing on a polychrome floral rug, titled “James Butler Jr Aged 17 years & 5 months 1834,” 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (sight), in a reeded blak-painted wood frame.

Condition: Minor toning, foxing, and paint loss, not examined out of frame. $3,000-5,000

523 Paint-decorated Painter’s Cabinet, Maine, early 19th century, the blue-painted case of twenty drawers with scrolled red and brown designs, identifying contents such as “Rose Pink,” “Gum Shellac,” and “Indigo: Beng:,” etc., all bordered with red, ht. 24, wd. 48, dp.

11 1/8 in.

Provenance: Hanna P. Buxton, an artist and reclusive potter in the early 19th century; Buxton Family, Bethel, Maine; Barry Freeman, Patricia Struble; Jean Curtin. $1,500-2,500

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Miniature Portrait of Two Girls and a Cat Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 3 x 2 1/2 in., in a black lacquered frame.

Condition: No obvious damage or repair to image, l.r. corner of frame chipped. $2,500-3,500

Miniature Portrait of an Elegant Lady Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 in., in a molded and carved wood frame with velvet liner.

Condition: Minor paint loss in the drapery, liner worn. $300-500

Girl in a Blue Checkered Dress Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 5 3/4 x 4 5/8 in., in a black-painted frame with gilt liner.

Condition: Small spots in the background, minor toning. $400-600

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Miniature Portrait of a Girl with a Cat Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 in., in a black lacquered frame.

Condition: No obvious damage or repair on image, frame has chipped corners. $1,500-2,500

Girl in a Blue and White Dress with a Basket of Flowers Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., in a dark brown-stained frame.

Condition: Paper toned, minor abrasions/ losses in upper corners. $400-600

Miniature Portrait of a Boy and Dog Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in., in a metal frame.

Condition: Minor spots of paint loss at edges close to frame. $300-500

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Miniature Portrait of Two Children Unsigned.

Gouache on ivory laid down on card, 3 3/4 x 3 in. oval, in an embossed rectangular leather frame Condition: Diagonal crack in ivory through child in blue, laid down on card to stabilize long ago. $800-1,200

Miniature Portrait of a Girl with a Basket Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in., in a black frame.

Condition: Good. $400-600

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Portrait of a Boy in a Black Coat Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 5 1/2 x 4 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Lightly toned, minor staining at left edge. $300-500

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533 American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Boy in a Red Dress Holding a Riding Crop and a Ball Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Light toning, a few small spots in the background. $200-250

534 Sturtevant Hamblen (Maine, Massachusetts, fl. 1837-1856) Portrait of a Boy in a Blue Dress with His Dog Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the subject full-length holding a riding crop in one hand and a pink ribbon in the other, standing in front of his brown dog, 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Lined, possibly trimmed and laid down, repaired tear from right edge with associated retouch, inpaint to other small areas. $8,000-12,000

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535 Painted and Glazed Pine Corner Cupboard, probably late 18th century, with elaborate dentilmolded broken pediment cornice above the glazed door with four tombstone arches, opening on the base with two raised panel doors and ogee bracket feet, later painted red and black brushwork, ht. 95 1/8, wd. 49, dp. 27 in. $5,000-7,000

536 Yellow Paint-decorated Dressing Table, probably Maine, c. 1825-30, the scrolled backboard and two short drawers on projecting top with long drawer on vase- and ring- turned legs, the case and legs with green pinstriping, the drawers with mustard brown putty-painted decoration, (minor imperfections), ht. 24 1/8, wd.

28 3/4, dp. 14 3/4 in. $800-1,200

537 Yellow Paint-decorated and Stenciled Dressing Table, probably Maine, c. 1825-30, the stenciled and freehand fruit- and foliatedecorated backboard above two short drawers with rounded fronts on projecting top with chamfered stenciled edge and long drawer centering an arrangement of fruit, on vaseand ring-turned legs and block feet, the case, drawers, and legs with black and gilt pinstriping and banding, (minor imperfections), ht. 39 1/8, wd. 33 3/4, dp. 17 1/8 in. $1,500-2,500

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538 Paint-decorated One-drawer Stand, New England, c. 1800-10, with rectangular overhanging top, a scratch-beaded drawer and square tapering legs, the top, drawer, and sides painted mustard yellow with red and green brushstrokes, bordered by black and red pinstriping, (imperfections), ht. 29, wd. 19, dp. 18 in. $1,200-1,500 539 Paint-decorated Card Table, Maine, c.

1825-30, the rectangular folding top turns on a conforming skirt joining vase and ring-turned legs, original red and black grain-painted surface, the top opens to reveal a gray-black smoke-decorated surface, ht. 30, wd. 36, dp.

17 1/2 in. $600-800

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540 Red-painted Cabinet, probably Maine, c.

1800-10, the hinged lift-top opens to a well and case of two drawers below on square tapering legs, old surface, case ht. 26 1/8, wd. 19 1/8, dp. 18 1/4 in. $800-1,200 541 Watercolor Basket of Fruit Theorem on Velvet, reportedly from the Smith Family of Bangor, Maine, c. 1830, the basket with scrolled handles on a bed of greenery, (imperfections), 14 x 16 in. (sight), in a molded black-painted frame.

Note: According to a previous owner, this theorem was found folded in a drawer and had never been framed. $1,200-1,500

542 Chalkware Figure of a Seated Cat, America, 19th century, mustard-painted body with dark spots, red ears, and painted facial and claw details, ht. 10 1/4 in. $1,200-1,500 543 Large Chalkware Cat, America, mid-19th century, with molded fur and painted facial details, (crack in base), ht. 13 1/4 in. $800-1,200 544 Chalkware Figure of a Nodding Cat, America, 19th century, with cast fur details, painted with mustard and black stripes, red collar, and facial details, ht. 3 3/4, lg. 6 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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545 Chalkware Nodding Rabbit, America, 19th century, with painted collar and facial details, ht. 5 1/4 in. $400-600

546 Pair of Chalkware Fruit in Compotes, America, mid-19th century, with lovebirds perched atop oranges, apples, and lemons, in a pressed glass-style compote, (paint loss), ht. 11 1/2 in. $400-600 547 Pair of Chalkware Pinecone Ornaments, America, mid-19th century, yellow-painted pinecones with red and green highlights on a pedestal base, ht. 9 in. $400-600

549 Chalkware Figure of a Whippet, America, 19th century, the gray/brown body with dark spots on a rectangular brown base, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 11, dp. 4 1/2 in. $600-800 550 Wallpaper Hat Box with Squirrel Pattern Decoration, America, 19th century, rectangular with rounded corners, (imperfections), ht. 12, wd. 17, dp. 13 1/4 in. $800-1,200 551 Wallpaper Band Box, America, 19th century, decorated with a house scene on a blue background, (imperfections), ht. 11, wd. 15 1/4, dp. 12 1/2 in. $300-500

548 Chalkware Figure of a Ram, America, 19th century, the body with molded fur details, painted face, breast, and base, ht. 7 1/2 in. $600-800

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552 Sheldon Peck (Illinois, Vermont, 1797-1868) Portrait of a Girl in a Pink Dress Holding a Rose Branch Unsigned.

Oil on panel, the girl wears a yellow beaded necklace and a colorful lace ribbon, 21 1/2 x 16 1/2 in., in a black-painted molded frame.

Condition: Scattered retouch, including to two worn areas, and small lines and spots in face. $10,000-15,000

553 Sheldon Peck (Illinois, Vermont, 1797-1868) Portrait of a Gentleman Unsigned.

Oil on panel, 27 x 22 in., unframed.

Condition: Minor inpainting mostly in small lines, concentrated at his shoulders and outer arms. $6,000-8,000

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554 Small Paint-decorated Wood Box with Key, America, 19th century, each surface with painted panels, the lid depicting a scene of a house, yard, and trees; the front and back with a lightly wooded landscape; the sides with fern decoration, all against a red-stained background, old surface, (craquelure), ht. 6 3/4, wd. 14 5/8, dp. 8 in. $300-500

555 Green-painted Low-back Windsor Armchair, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, with shaped back rest, scrolling arms, saddle seat, and vase and ring turnings, repainted green, (minor imperfections), ht. 28 1/2, seat ht. 16 1/2 in. $400-600

556 Brown-painted Tall Windsor Stool, New England, c. 1810-15, with circular, slightly concave seat on splayed bamboo-turned legs joined by double stretchers, old surface, ht.

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557 Windsor Continuous Armchair, Ebenezer Tracy Jr., Lisbon Township, New London County, Connecticut, early 19th century, with bowed crest rail and shaped handholds, swelled spindles and swelled ring-turned supports, saddle seat and swelled splayed legs and stretchers, early surface of several worn layers of paint, ht. 37 1/2, seat ht. 17 1/8 in.

Note: Branded on seat bottom “EB. Tracy.” $1,500-2,500

558 Green-painted Sack-back Windsor Armchair, New England, c. 1780-90, with vase and ring turnings and saddle seat, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 35, seat ht.

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559 Brown-stained Sack-back Windsor Armchair, New England, c. 1790, with vase and ring turnings and saddle seat, (imperfections), ht. 36, seat ht. 16 in. $400-600

560 Joseph Davis (act. Maine/New Hampshire, 1811-1865) Portrait of Lydia Pierce Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, depicting a woman in a long black gown holding a basket and a book on a polychrome rug, titled “Lydia Pierce.

Aged 16 years 1835,” 10 1/8 x 7 1/2 in. (sight), in a molded black wood frame.

Condition: Minor toning and water staining in u.l. corner, not examined out of frame. $4,000-6,000

561 Joseph Davis (act. Maine/New Hampshire, 1811-1865) Portrait of John Caverly and His Grandson Seth W. Caverly Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, depicting a man dressed in a black overcoat and trousers holding a book and a peach with a young boy dressed in a red dress holding a riding crop, all on a polychrome floral rug, titled “John Caverly.

Aged 84. May 11th, 1836. Seth W. Caverly.

Aged 21 Months. July 22d 1836,” 8 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (sight), in a grain-painted frame.

Condition: Minor toning, spots of possible retouch on dress, short tear on right edge of page, not examined out of frame. $5,000-7,000

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562 Jane A. Davis (Connecticut/Rhode Island, 1821-1855) Portrait of a Woman in a Black Dress Holding a Rose Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject seen waistlength, 4 3/4 x 4 in., in a period black-painted frame.

Condition: Minor stains and fading. $600-800 563 Jane A. Davis (Connecticut/Rhode Island, 1821-1855) Portrait of a Woman in a Black Dress Holding a Red Book Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject seen threequarter-length, 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (sight), in a period black-painted frame.

Condition: Paper toned and foxed, adhesive residue to edges of reverse. $400-600 562

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564 Jane A. Davis (Connecticut/Rhode Island, 1821-1855) Profile Portrait of a Boy in a Green Jacket Unsigned, inscribed “Painted July 8 1854� along lower edge.

Watercolor and graphite on paper, 6 x 5 1/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Paper inconsistently toned, minor foxing. $300-500

565 William Kennedy (Massachusetts/ Maryland, 1817-1871) Portrait of a Sister and Brother Wearing Blue Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the girl seated in a red upholstered chair, a riding crop in one hand, the other hand resting on the shoulder of her brother, who holds the string of the crop in one hand and a rosebud in the other, 22 x 27 in., in a giltwood frame.

Condition: Relined, retouch especially to child in darker blue. $30,000-50,000

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566 American School, 19th Century Baby in a Crib Unsigned.

Watercolor and oil on paper, the baby, in a floral patterned dress, lies in a crib on a table, 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Small loss l.l. $800-1,200

567 American School, 19th Century Girl in a Red Dress with a Dog Unsigned.

Watercolor and gouache on paper, 5 x 4 in., in a stained oak veneer frame with gilt liner.

Condition: Minor toning and spots in background. $600-800 567

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568 Paint-decorated One-drawer Stand, probably Maine, c. 1825-30, the scrolled backboard above a rectangular top and single drawer, vase- and ring-turned legs with red and brown grained surface, the backboard with a stenciled and freehand painted potted plant, the top centering seashells, all bordered by red and yellow banding, old brass pull, ht.

36 3/4, wd. 19 3/4, dp. 15 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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569 Salmon Smoke and Freehand Decorated Stand, possibly Maine, c. 1825-30, the rectangular top centering a red and green floral device, bordered by red striping and green leafy vines, on square tapering legs with red pinstriping, (minor imperfections), ht. 28, wd. 18 1/8, dp. 20 in. $1,500-2,500

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570 Paint-decorated Chamber Stand, possibly Maine, c. 1825-30, the scrolled backsplash continuing to cutout sides on the top and medial shelf below with drawer, joined by block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs, original yellow smoke paint, and faux burnt sienna mahogany graining with green borders, (minor imperfections), ht. 33 1/4, wd. 17 1/4, dp. 17 1/4 in. $800-1,200

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571 Set of Six Painted Fancy Chairs, New England, c. 1825-30, the chairs with rosewood graining and gilt striping, each with splats showing an American ship of war, harbor scenes with a castle, lighthouse, a cottage and a village with a meeting house, and a figure passing two houses, (minor paint loss), ht. 34 3/4, seat ht. 18 in. $800-1,200

572 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Boy in a Red Dress with His Toy Wagon Signed, dated, and inscribed “East Boston Trenton St. 3rd Sep [obscured]/W.M. Prior 1849/$--.00,� on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, the boy seen full-length in an interior, both hands holding the string to his toy wagon which carries his hammer and basket, a seashell on the ground at his feet, 29 1/2 x 25 1/4 in., in an ogee molded mahogany veneer frame.

Condition: Relined, areas and spots of retouch, frame with losses. $15,000-25,000

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573 Molded Sheet Copper and Cast Iron Cow Weathervane, America, late 19th century, fullbodied form with cast iron head, horns, and ears, old surface, no stand, (seam separation, losses, break to tail), lg. 27 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500 574 American School, 19th Century

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Farmyard Scene with Livestock and Barn Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the yard populated with pigs, cattle, sheep, and two farmers, and outbuildings including a red barn and a well house, more buildings and a red sunset beyond, 24 x 32 in., in a black-painted and gilt bordered frame with projecting corner blocks.

Condition: Lined, scattered spots, small areas, and lines of retouch throughout. $3,000-5,000

575 Sheet Metal Rooster Weathervane, possibly French Canada, late 18th century, stylized full-bodied form with wide riveted flattened joined area, applied sheet metal comb, wattle, and ridged tail, weathered surface, (surface imperfections), no stand, ht. 24 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000

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576 Gilt and Black-painted Sheet Copper Grasshopper Weathervane, America, early 20th century, with wire antennae and iron bracket mount, weathered gilt surface, with some verdigris to copper and rust to iron bracket, mounted to square black-painted wood stand, lg. 42, overall ht. 21 1/2 in. $200-300 577 Carved and Painted Figure of an Owl, America, 19th century, with an iron mount holding a ring and chain, glass eyes, (imperfections), on stand, ht. with stand 27 in. $4,000-6,000

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578 Carved and Painted Pine Locomotive Weathervane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, with turned smokestack, bell, and black-painted details, weathered whitepainted surface, lg. 40 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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579 American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Blonde Girl in a Blue Dress Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the girl standing in a landscape wearing one stocking and one shoe, the other stocking, shoe, and a bouquet of flowers at her feet, a cabin and small harbor scene with lighthouse visible beyond, 40 x 30 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor inpaint, varnish fluoresces greenish. $12,000-15,000

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580 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Young Woman in a Black Dress in Front of a Window Unsigned.

Oil on card, with a harbor view out the window and a bird perched on a branch, 14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., in a dark red-painted frame.

Condition: Edge abrasions, inpaint in lines at u.r., l.l., and through center of body. $5,000-7,000 581 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Woman with a White Bonnet Unsigned.

Oil on board, 13 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (sight), in a mahogany veneer frame.

Condition: Very minor scuffs and associated paint loss. $1,000-1,500

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582 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Bearded Young Man Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in., in a grainpainted frame.

Condition: No evidence of inpainting, subtle rippling to canvas. $1,000-1,500

583 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Child in a Blue Dress Holding a Riding Crop Unsigned.

Oil on board, 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in., in a tiger maple grain-painted frame.

Condition: Minor losses, abrasions through face, scattered minor inpainting.

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Provenance: A typed note on the backing cardboard indicates that this painting came from “the most important early collection of American primitives that was ever assembled. It was known as the Halliday-Thomas collection.

They lived in Sheffield, Massachusetts, and a number of illustrations from their collection appear in some of the books on primitives. Not too long ago, the collection in its entirity [sic], around 1,000 paintings was purchased by Williamsburg. There were many duplicates, of course, and Williamsburg later sold those that they did not need to a friend of ours from New England, from whom we purchased this...� $2,000-3,000

584 William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts, Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Child in a Red Dress Holding a Floral Sprig Unsigned.

Oil on board, 12 x 9 3/4 in., in a giltwood frame.

Condition: Craquelure, minor inpainting including in craquelure to face. $2,000-4,000

585 Yellow Paint-decorated Dressing Table, probably Maine, c. 1820-25, the scrolled backboard above a rectangular top and straight skirt with drawer, joining square tapering legs, gilt stencil and black freehand painted designs of grapevines bordered by rust banding and black pinstriping continuing on the legs, (minor imperfections), ht. 32 1/2, wd. 32, dp. 17 in. $1,500-2,500

586 Tiger Maple Grain-painted Pine Dressing Table, New England, c. 1820, with scrolled backboard and shaped overhanging top on a straight skirt with drawer, joining square tapering legs, original mustard yellow surface bordered in green pinstriping, ht. 30 3/4, wd. 29 1/2, dp. 17 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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587 Compass- and Fan-carved and Polychrome Paint-decorated Pine Wall Box, Maine, 19th century, the compass top continuing to ram’s horn scrolls and a carved fan, above the box with canted front and similar carved fan flanked by diamond-carved sides, old surface, (imperfections including paint loss), ht. 19 3/4, wd. 11 1/2 in.

588 Paint-decorated Bentwood Box, America, 19th century, painted green with red and yellow flower and vine decoration, ht. 11 1/2, wd. 18 1/2, dp. 15 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

Provenance: According to a previous owner, this box was purchased from a resident of Lincolnville, Maine. That Lincolnville resident said that it had been passed down in her family, and that it had been made by a family member. $800-1,200

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589 Large Red-painted and Putty-decorated Covered Oval Box, America, 19th century, bent ash band secured with iron tacks, the exterior with subtle putty decoration, ht. 15 3/4, wd. 23 1/4, dp. 18 in. $600-800

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590 Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884)

592 Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884)

594 Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884)

Profile Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a Blue Dress Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject bust-length, with white frilled collar and Empire-waisted dress, 4 x 3 in. (sight), in an eglomise and gilt mat and period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Toning to paper, losses to eglomise, not examined out of frame. $1,000-1,500

Profile Portrait Miniature of a Young Woman Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject bustlength, with backswept hair, a red scarf and red dress, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in., in an eglomise, green-painted and gilt mat and period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor toning to paper, imperfections to red pigment. $800-1,200

Profile Portrait Miniature of a Woman Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject bustlength, with blue dress, pearl necklace, and tortoiseshell combs, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (sight), in an eglomise and gilt mat and period giltwood ropetwist-carved frame.

Condition: Minor toning to paper. $800-1,200

591 Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884) Profile Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject bust-length, with sideburns and a yellow-striped collar, 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (sight), in an eglomise and gilt mat and period giltwood ropetwist-carved frame.

Condition: Minor toning to paper, not examined out of frame. $1,000-1,500

593 Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884) Pair of Profile Portrait Miniatures of a Husband and Wife Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subjects bust-length, 3 3/8 x 2 in. (sight), in an eglomise and gilt mat and gold-painted frame.

Condition: Minor toning to paper, abrasion to man’s jacket, not examined out of frame. $3,000-5,000

595 Rufus Porter (Connecticut/Massachusetts, 1792-1884) Profile Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl “Harriet Mansu--” Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, the subject bust-length, her hair back in a shell comb and a red dress, inscribed on the reverse with the sitter’s name and the date 1825, 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (sight), in an eglomise and gilt mat and period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor toning to paper, paper rounded at corners. $600-800

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596 Ruth W. Shute (1803-1882) and Dr. Samuel A. Shute (1803-1836) Portrait of a Woman Unsigned.

Watercolor and pencil on paper with gilt foil applique, the subject shown halflength wearing a tortoiseshell comb, a white ribbon around her neck, and a black dress with elaborate lacework, seated in a paint-decorated chair, against a light blue background, 22 x 18 in., in a period ripplemolded frame.

Condition: Alterations.

Provenance: American Folk Art Gallery, New York; David A. Schorsch and Eileen M. Smiles, Woodbury, Connecticut. $20,000-30,000

597 Pair of Watercolor and Gouache on Paper Portraits of a Man and Woman in Their Parlor, America or England, 19th century, the man with his hand on the back of a side chair on which sits a cat, with houses visible out the window behind him, the woman holding a small blue book, a garden pathway out the window behind her, and decorative items including a pottery stag on the mantelpiece; (imperfections), 11 3/4 x 9 in., in rosewood veneer frames. $3,000-5,000

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598 Nine Silhouettes of Members of the Ellis Family of Sangerville, Maine, early 19th century, all of the subjects identified, framed together with a piece of correspondence addressed to Eunice Ellis and a small hairwork braid, overall 17 x 23 1/2 in., including the giltwood frame. $1,500-2,500

604 Large Painted Oval Tin Tray, 19th century, central image of boys loading barrels onto a ship flying the French flag, surrounded by a border of gilt flowers and vines, gold band edge with handles at each end, (imperfections), lg. 29 3/4, wd. 23 1/2 in. $600-800

605 Red-painted Tin Tray, 19th century, rectangular, with green- and gold-painted fruit border, lg. 30 1/2, wd. 21 3/4 in. $400-600

599 Martha Ann Honeywell (American, c.

1787-after 1848) Silhouette Portrait of a Woman Signed “Cut with out Hands by M.A. Honeywell” below the image.

Black paper on a white paper backing, 3 x 2 3/4 in., in a giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor damp-staining at l.l. edge. $200-250 600 Double Silhouette of a Boy and a Girl, America, 19th century, ink wash hair and clothing details, with a cutwork figure on a black silk background between, in a molded giltwood frame, ht. 7 3/4, wd. 10 1/2 in. $500-700 601 Full-length Hollow-cut Silhouette of Lady, America, 19th century, facing right, with red and blue colored clothing details, in a mahogany veneer frame, ht. 6 3/4, wd. 4 3/4 in. $400-600

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602 Watercolor, Gouache, and Pencil Record of the Glasser Children’s Birthdays, early 20th century, in red, green, black, blue, and gold pigments, with foliate border surrounding columns, eagles above flags, a shaped reserve lettered “BIRTH DAY OF CHILDREN,” and further pictorial and foliate motifs, all above the names and birthdays of five Glasser children born from 1889 to 1910, 21 1/2 x 27 1/2 in., in a black-painted frame. $1,500-2,500 603 Cutwork Picture with Birds and Hearts, America, 19th century, the paper cut while folded in quadrants, composed of a central circular reserve with eight birds and four hearts, flanked by heart and vine spandrels, all with geometric and foliate border, 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (sight), in a giltwood frame. $600-800

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606 Paint-decorated Oil Lamp, S.N. & H.C. Ufford, Boston, Massachusetts, mid-19th century, painted white with gold highlights, red rose on the shade and reservoir, cast iron base, (surface grime), reservoir ht. 8 1/4, shade dia. 6 in. $400-600

607 American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Woman in a Gray-green Dress Holding a Book Under Tasseled Drapery Signed “j.gilbert/PANter.[sic]� on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, 31 x 25 in., in a period giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor inpainting to small repaired tear and very small spots elsewhere. $5,000-7,000

608 American School, 19th Century

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Portrait of a Brother and Sister Unsigned.

Oil on panel, the blond-haired boy wearing a yellow waistcoat, his sister beside him wears a pink dress, 30 x 23 in., in a walnut frame.

Condition: Cloudy varnish. $3,000-5,000 609 American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Child in a Blue-ribboned White Dress Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, 12 x 10 in., in a period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Very minor inpainting. $1,500-2,000 610 American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Mother and Her Two Sons Unsigned.

Oil on white pine panel, the woman in a brown dress holding a book and seated in a white-painted bamboo-turned Windsor chair, the smaller of the two children holding a thistle, 21 1/4 x 16 in., framed.

Condition: Inpainting in small areas and lines. $4,000-6,000

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611 Attributed to Ruth W. Shute (1803-1882) and Dr. Samuel A. Shute (1803-1836)

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Portrait of a Woman in a Black Dress Holding a Book Unsigned.

Pastel laid onto card, the woman wears a tortoiseshell comb, a suite of jewelry, and has her thumb between the pages of a small book, with vibrant blue background, 24 x 19 in., in a black-painted molded frame with gilt liner.

Condition: Very minor moisture staining, spots of foxing most noticeable in background. $15,000-25,000

612 American School, Mid-19th Century Portrait of Ellen Haynes Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper of a girl in a mauve dress holding a doll, titled “Ellen Haynes Aged 6 Years, 1860,� 7 x 5 1/4 in. (sight), in a molded black-painted wood frame.

Condition: Minor toning, crease/tear extending in from l.r. corner, not examined out of frame. $800-1,200

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613 American School, 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Girl in a Blue Dress Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 4 x 2 3/4 in. (sight), in a maple veneer frame with gilt liner.

Condition: Minor staining to the left of the girl, not examined out of frame. $800-1,200 614 Five Historical Blue Staffordshire Plates, England, early 19th century, a 10 1/4-in. “Pine Orchard House, Catskill Mountains” plate by Enoch Wood & Sons; a 10-in. “Lafayette at Washington’s Tomb” plate by Thomas Mayer; a 9-in. “Nahant Hotel Near Boston” plate

by Joseph Stubbs; an 8-in. “States Design” plate with low two-storey structure in center

by James and Ralph Clews; and a 6 5/8-in.

“Landing of Lafayette at Castle Garden, New York” plate by James and Ralph Clews, (imperfections). $800-1,000 615 Red Spatterware Teapot with Peafowl Decoration, England, 19th century, (minor repair), ht. 7, wd. 9 3/4, dp. 6 in. $400-600 616 Spatterware Chamber Pot, Pitcher, and Plate, England, 19th century, a blue chamber pot with rose decoration, a red and green pitcher with red dot decoration, and a blue plate with star decoration, (minor imperfections), ht. to 9 1/4 in. $300-600 617 Four-gallon Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Crock, Germany, 18th/19th century, rolled rim with two cobalt bands over an elaborate rooster and floral image, two applied handles, and turned wood lid, (restoration), ht. 15, dia.

11 in. $800-1,200 618 Silk and Beadwork Pincushion, England, 17th/early 18th century, alternating blue and white sections of silk with inset mirrors highlighted with bead and gold wire and lace decoration, in a custom frame, lg. 16 1/2, wd.

4 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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619 Needlework Picture of a Girl, probably England, early 19th century, silk backing with painted face and figural details and needlework clothing, (fading), dia. 3 3/4 in. $300-500 620 Large Hooked Rug of a Lion, America, early 20th century, the recumbent animal on a patchwork floor, 39 x 60 in., edge with twill and mounted to a stretcher. $600-800 621 Hooked Rug of a Small Sailboat, America, early 20th century, edged in cotton twill and mounted to a stretcher, (minor losses and repairs), 29 x 37 1/2 in. $300-500 622 Hooked Runner with a Sailboat and Girl with Parasol, America, early 20th century, the sailboat at one end, and the girl at the other, joined by a multicolored field, all surrounded by a gray border with red and pink diamonds, 112 x 35 in. $300-500 623 Large Floral Hooked Rug, America, late 19th/early 20th century, worked in a variety of colors, and incorporating a technique simulating stuffed work in the flowers and foliate bordering, 30 1/2 x 55 in., mounted to a stretcher and backed with aluminum. $400-600 624 Needlework Picture of a Red House, Barbara Copeland Wentworth, Cushing, Maine, c. 1880, stitched inscription “Is No Place Like/My Fathers House. Built 1831,” with a photograph of the artist on the back of the frame, ht. 8 1/2, wd. 12 in. (sight). $400-600 625 Carved and Painted “Schoenhut’s Humpty Dumpty Circus” Set, America, late 19th century, the wood set with a red- and blue-painted wheeled cage, with stamped inscription “SCHOENHUT’S/HUMPTY DUMPTY CIRCUS/THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH,” a turned and painted barrel and stand, a ladder, and twelve articulated figures: two clowns, two performers, a ringmaster, two elephants, a lion, a hippopotamus, a horse, a camel, and a donkey, (imperfections), cage ht.

12, wd. 7 1/4, lg. 12 in. $1,000-1,500

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626 Two Carved and Engraved Swordfish Daggers, 19th century, one with flat counterguard, the blade with engraved heart, flower, and fish; the other with carved figure of a gentleman and a whale, the back carved “SAMUEL,” lg. to 18 1/2 in. $300-500 627 Inlaid Mahogany Three-part Banquet Table, probably England, c. 1795-1810, two D-shaped ends and center drop-leaf section bordered by contrasting deep band and line inlay, all on square, tapering legs with inlaid dies, stringing, and cuffs, refinished, (restoration), ht. 29 1/4, wd. 50, dp. 104 3/4 in. $800-1,200

628 Leander Allen Plummer II (Maine, Massachusetts, 1857-1914) Striped Bass Signed and dated “L.A. Plummer 1911” l.r.

Deeply relief-carved and painted wood, depicting a large bass framed by swirling waters above four smaller fish, all amongst kelp, crustaceans, and other sea life, 33 x 59 1/2 in., mounted in a deep black frame.

Condition: Good.

Provenance: According to a statement from the consignor, this carving comes from the collection of Dr. Charles Goddard Weld, a native of Brookline, Massachusetts, and a contemporary of the artist. Dr. Weld was a man of science, a sportsman, a traveler, an art collector, and a philanthropist. He most likely commissioned the carving himself with a visit to the artist’s studio in New Bedford. Plummer completed this work in the same year (1911) that Dr. Weld died. The carving hung in a home built by Dr. Weld on the coast of Maine for over a century. $40,000-60,000

629 Leander Allen Plummer II (Maine, Massachusetts, 1857-1914) Swimming Fish Signed and dated “L.A. Plummer 1905” l.r.

Deeply relief-carved and painted wood, depicting a fish framed by swirling waters and kelp, 11 1/2 x 18 in., in an oak frame with rounded edges.

Condition: Good. $4,000-6,000

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630 Nine Chromolithographs After Samuel A. Kilbourne (American, 1836-1881) from Game Fishes of the United States, published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1879, including a cover for “Part Six.,” and another title page, the nine prints of varied game fish including trout and pike, and several pages of G. Brown Goode’s text, five printed matted and under plastic, four loose, (minor margin imperfections and moisture staining), sheet sizes 25 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

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631 American School, Late 19th Century Fisherman’s Hut, Coast of Maine Signed “JW Welch” l.l. (indistinct), titled by the artist and bearing signature and date on the reverse “...J.W. Welch/1886.”

Oil on canvas, 12 x 18 in., in the likely original giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor inpaint to pasture area. $800-1,200

632 Gerard Hardenbergh (New Jersey, 18551915) Three Ruffed Grouse Signed and dated “Gerard R. Hardenbergh/1896” l.l.

Watercolor and gouache on paper, 25 1/2 x 30 1/2 in., in a parcel-gilt and parcel-ebonized walnut frame.

Condition: Edge abrasions, scratch l.c. $1,000-1,500 633 Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Chickadee, Jess Blackstone (Peterborough, New Hampshire, 1909-1988), scratch-carved feathers, white breast, brown and black wings with gray highlights, mounted on a rock-form base, titled “ROBIN,” numbered “463,” and signed with “JB” monogram on underside of base, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-250 634 Large Laminated Half-hull Model of a Sailing Yacht, America, early 20th century, the vessel with keel mounted to a mahogany backboard with applied rounded frame, (shrinkage crack at upper left of backboard), 14 x 72 1/4 in. $500-700

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635 Folk Art Model of the Paddlewheel Steamer Diamond, America, early to mid-20th century, the hull carved from a single block of wood and superstructure with painted windows and doors, flying a forty-eight-star United States flag, the inside fitted with clockwork motor to operate the wheels and boom, likely intended to propel itself on water, in a custom glass case, model lg. 38, ht. 13, wd. 9 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

636 Scrimshaw Whale’s Tooth with Paddlewheel Steamer, mid-19th century, the steamer flying a United States flag, the other side engraved with a portrait of a woman, both images inside an oval cartouche, ht. 5 3/4 in. $400-600

637 Ship Owner’s Pennant, America, late 19th/ early 20th century, large pennant with a white “C” stitched to a blue field at the hoist and red end, (minor stains and fraying), approx. ht. 97, lg. 184 in. $400-600

637A William Gay Yorke (New York/New Brunswick/ England/Canada, 1817-1892) Portrait of the Bark Monrovia of New York Signed and dated “WG Yorke/1878” l.r.

Oil on canvas, the vessel shown under full sail traveling from right to left in New York Harbor, Castle William off its starboard bow, a steam/ sail vessel off its starboard stern, the vessel identified on a pennant and quarterboards, 26 x 36 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Relined, restretched, inpainting.

Note: A gilt plaque affixed to the frame indicates that the Monrovia, under Captain Henry Rogers, made fifty-four round trip voyages to Sierra Leone and Liberia, liberating slaves. $10,000-15,000

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638 William John Huggins (United Kingdom, 1781-1845) Portrait of the Seringapatam, Pioneer Ship of Green’s Black Wall Line Signed and dated “WJ Huggins/1840” l.l.

Oil on canvas, the three-masted vessel sailing left to right in choppy water, a smaller vessel beyond, 32 x 49 1/4 in., in a molded blackpainted and parcel-gilt frame.

Condition: Laid down on Masonite, scattered spots and areas of inpainting, frame with losses. $8,000-12,000

639 Frederick Tudgay (United Kingdom, 18411921) Portrait of the Mary McNear Signed “FJ TUDGAY” l.l.

Oil on canvas, the three-masted vessel sails left to right under partial sail and unsettled skies, white cliffs visible beyond, 29 1/4 x 47 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Lined, two large repaired punctures in sky just above rigging, scattered inpaint elsewhere. $4,000-6,000

640 American School, 19th Century Portrait of the Three-masted Vessel Harry Bailey Unsigned.

Watercolor and gouache on paper, the vessel identified on a pennant and boards at the bow and stern, sailing left to right and flying an American flag, a land mass visible off her port bow, 22 1/2 x 33 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Several repaired tears with associated discoloration. $1,500-2,500 641 Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey/Denmark, 1850-1921) Portrait of the Steamship Antilles Signed, dated, and inscribed “Antonio Jacobsen 1907/31 Palisades Av. West Hoboken NJ” l.r.

Oil on artist board, 22 x 36 in., in a wide oak frame.

Condition: Surface grime, minor losses at left edge. $2,000-4,000

642 Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey/Denmark, 1850-1921) Portrait of the Aryan Signed and dated “Antonio Jacobsen/1916” l.r.

Oil on artist board, 22 x 36 in., in a giltwood frame.

Condition: Wear to edges, two spots of loss in sky u.r. $3,000-5,000 643 Reverse Painting on Glass “H.M.S. VERNON 50 GUNS,” probably England, 19th century, the three-masted vessel identified in the eglomise at lower margin, flying the Union Jack off the stern, cliffs and additional ships off her starboard bow, a sail steamer off her starboard stern, 14 1/2 x 21 in., in a molded and beaded mahogany veneer frame. $800-1,200

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644 George H. Craig (Canada, act. Late 19th/ Early 20th Century)

649 Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 18571907)

Arrival of a British Naval Vessel at Halifax, Nova Scotia Signed and dated “G.H. Craig 92” l.r.

Oil on canvas, showing the steam-powered Naval cruiser arriving to the bustling harbor, 27 x 35 1/2 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: No evidence of inpainting or repair, frame losses. $3,000-5,000

THE YACHT “REBECCA” 75 TONS. Titled and credited below the image within the plate.

Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, 17 1/2 x 27 in. (image), in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Visible margins at least 2 1/4 in., minor staining and foxing, repaired tear in margin r.c. (not into image). $1,000-1,500

645 Charles Henry Gifford (Massachusetts, 1839-1904) Montauk Point Signed and dated “C.H. Gifford/73” l.l.

Oil on board, 4 1/8 x 8 1/8 in., in a molded gilt frame.

Condition: Very small paint spot to the left of the sail, areas of retouch along edges. $700-900 646 Frederick W. Smith (Maine, Massachusetts, b. 1885) Boston Light Signed in initials “FWS” l.r., titled on a label affixed to the reverse.

Oil on artist board, 6 x 12 in., in a giltwood and gesso frame.

Condition: Surface grime, losses to frame embellishments. $600-800 647 American School, 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Man with a Lighthouse and Sailing Ships Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 3 x 2 3/8 in., mounted in a leathercovered pasteboard case.

Condition: Minor paint loss on corners. $400-600

648 Attributed to Robert Salmon (Massachusetts and England, 1775-1848) Early Morning on a Calm Bay Unsigned.

Oil on panel, two figures wearing red caps, and another fishing, with distant ships and a windmill visible under the rising sun, 8 x 10 in., in a later molded and gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Minor inpaint to upper edge and in u.r. quadrant concentrated above figures. $4,000-6,000

650 Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 18571907) THE YACHT “MALLORY” 44 TONS. Titled and credited below the image within the plate. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, 17 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. (image), in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Visible margins approximately 2 to 2 1/2 in., minor staining. $1,000-1,500 651 Whaling Lance, Ambrose J. Peters, New Bedford, Massachusetts, late 19th century, wrought iron with steel blade lance mounted on an octagonal shaft, the head stamped “A.J.P.” and “CAST STEEL,” lg. 115 1/2 in.

Note: Ambrose J. Peters worked as a blacksmith in New Bedford in 1879. He began working for James D. Driggs on Merrill’s Wharf in 1893 and took over the business in 1902.

Peters’ shop survives as a exhibit at Mystic Seaport. $1,000-1,500 652 Toggle-head Whaling Harpoon, America, 19th century, wrought iron and steel head on a branch pole, lg. 94 1/2 in. $800-1,200 653 T. Sutherland, engraver, After William J. Huggins (English, 1781-1845) South Seas Whale Fishery, London, 1825.

Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Handcolored lithograph on paper, depicting a scene with many whaling activities, 13 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (image), matted and framed. $300-500 654 J.H. Buffords, publisher (Boston, 19th Century), After Benjamin Russell (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, 1804-1885) SPERM WHALING WITH ITS VARIETIES. Titled and credited within the plate.

Lithograph on paper, 15 3/4 x 32 in. (image).

Condition: Lightly toned, minor acid staining. $2,000-3,000

655 Engraved Powder Horn, America, c. 1842, surface engraved with whaling scenes featuring ships, three whales, figures in a long boat, and a tropical landscape, the spout engraved with geometric designs and “FEB 15/1842,” lg. 11 in. $300-500 656 Carved Eagle Plaque, America, 20th century, carved and gilt eagle with red, white, and blue shield and ribbon reading “DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP” mounted on a blue painted chamfered edge panel with plaque reading “CAPT JAMES LAWRENCE/USS CHESAPEAKE/BOSTON HARBOR 1813,” ht.

12 3/4, wd. 35 3/4 in. $800-1,200 657 Carved and Painted Wooden Half-hull Model of the Boston Pilot Boat Hesper, T.D. Conlon, West Barnstable, Massachusetts, late 20th century, the model on a rectangular mount, identified in several places, stamped by the maker l.r., model lg. 38 1/4 including bowsprit, 11 x 42 in. overall.

Note: According to information on the reverse of the mount, the Hesper was designed by Dennison Lawlor in 1884, and built in Chelsea, Massachusetts. $400-600 658 Diorama of War Ship, America, late 19th century, the sailing steamship with rigging, railing, and gun details, on sculpted waves, mounted inside a custom glass enclosure with mirror back, ht. 13 1/2, wd. 17 5/8, dp.

6 1/2 in. $600-800 659 “WAYMOUTH” Carved Sternboard, America, 19th century, black-painted ribbonform with carved and gilt border, stars, and lettering, old surface, (imperfections), lg. 45 1/2 in. $600-800 660 Blue-painted Six-board Sea Chest, New England, late 18th century, the molded lift top on a canted dovetailed box with becket brackets, ht. 14 1/2, wd. 34, dp. 14 in. $400-600 661 Pair of Cast Brass Lighthouse-form Lamps, Rostland Manufacturing Company, Milford, Connecticut, 20th century, with internal lamps, ht. 18 1/2 in. $600-800

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662 Deep Oval Swing-handled Nantucket Basket, early 20th century, the shaped carved swing handle pivots on sheet brass “ears,” hardwood base, (minor imperfections), ht. with handle extended 10 1/2, lg. 11 in. $600-800 663 Oval Swing-handled Basket, attributed to Captain Andrew J. Sandsbury, Nantucket, Massachusetts, late 19th century, finely woven basket with oak swing handle, partial paper label on bottom, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 10 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 664 Nantucket Lightship Basket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 19th century, turned base and bentwood handles, ht. 4 1/4, dia. 11 1/8 in. $300-500

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665 Embossed and Polychrome Painted Leather Folding Screen from Thomas W. Lawson’s Dreamworld Estate, Scituate, Massachusetts, early 20th century, composed of three panels joined by iron hinges the front of each, leather, with embossed and painted three masted sailing ships above a pair of baluster columns divided by circular medallions, the top of each screen with depictions of towers on Lawson’s estate, the back of the panels composed of brownpainted cloth, all bordered with brass tacks, ht. 69, wd. 75 in.

666 Embossed and Polychrome Painted Leather Folding Screen from Thomas W. Lawson’s Dreamworld Estate, Scituate, Massachusetts, early 20th century, composed of three panels with arched tops joined by iron hinges, the front of each leather, the upper sections with embossed and painted figures of a horse head, Pegasus, and a cow’s head inside a scrolled and fruit-decorated medallion, the lower portion painted iridescent green, the back of the panels composed of brownpainted cloth, all bordered with leaf and vine pattern and brass tacks, ht. 74 1/2, wd. 75 in.

Note: Thomas W. Lawson (1857-1925) a prominent and sometimes controversial Boston businessman and stock promoter.

Lawson’s 300-acre Dreamworld estate was intended to be composed of residential and farm buildings constructed to the highestpossible standards. A visual focal point of Lawson’s estate was a 15th centurystyle watchtower built in 1902 housing a 276,000-gallon municipal water tank. The tower still stands today as a prominent Scituate landmark. $3,000-5,000

Note: See Lot 665. $2,000-3,000

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667 American School, Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Woman and Child Unsigned.

Oil on ivory, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in., in a black lacquer frame.

Condition: Minor paint loss at lower edge of image. $1,000-1,500 668 Watercolor Miniature of a Gentleman, Possibly Josiah Lyttleton, probably America, early 19th century, the subject wearing a black jacket, the background painted light gray with flecks of black and red pigment, (old crack with loss at extreme right edge), 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 in., oval format, in a black lacquer frame and pressed brass thistle hanger.

Note: An old label on the backing reads “Josiah Lyttleton.” $300-500 669 English School, Early 19th Century A Country Manor Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 8 1/2 x 11 5/8 in., in a black-painted wood frame.

Condition: Minor toning, small loss to left edge. $400-600

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670 Two Pairs of Blue Battersea Enamel Mirror Posts, England, early 19th century, round, one pair with flowers, the other with white and gilt dot pattern, in brass frames on turned brass posts, lg. 2 3/4, dia. to 1 7/8 in. $300-500 671 Pair of George Washington Battersea Enamel Mirror Posts, England or America, early 19th century, round, with transfer-printed images of George Washington in military uniform below a ribbon that reads “GENL. WASHINGTON,” in brass frames on turned brass posts, (minor imperfections), lg. 2 7/8, dia. 2 in. $600-800

672 Two Pairs of Urn-decorated Battersea Enamel Mirror Posts, England, early 19th century, round, one pair with white urn on a blue, pink, and white background, the other pair with blue urns filled with flowers on a white background, mounted in brass frames on turned brass posts, (imperfections), lg. to 3 3/4, dia. to 1 7/8 in. $400-600 673 Two Pairs of Transfer-printed Portrait Battersea Enamel Mirror Posts, England, early 19th century, the oval pair with a portrait of a woman in a large hat, the round pair with a with a portrait of a man and a portrait of a woman, in brass frames on turned brass posts, (imperfections), lg. 2 5/8, wd. 1 5/8 in. $400-600

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674 Two Pairs of Urn-decorated Battersea Enamel Mirror Posts, England, early 19th century, a round pair with white urns on a blue background, and an oval pair with white urns on a blue background, in brass frames on turned brass posts, lg. 2 3/4, wd. to 2 in. $400-600 675 Hand-painted “Les Mysteres De Paris” Wallpaper Panel, France, second half 19th century, worked in pastel and gouache showing a multi-figural scene from the renowned serial novel by Eugene Sue, (minor creasing and losses), 51 1/2 x 17 3/4 in., framed.

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Note: The Mysteries of Paris was one of the first novels published serially in France, and was a huge success. It spawned countless imitations throughout Europe and America, and has been adapted for the stage and screen. $250-350 676 Fifty-one-piece Spode Creamware Table Service, England, early 19th century, decorated with green and brown grapevine borders, includes fourteen soup plates, fourteen dinner plates, two large dinner plates, six vegetable dishes, two condiment trays, two tureens with undertrays, two round serving platters, a large round serving platter with strainer, five oval platters, a large oval bowl, an oval serving bowl, and a fruit basket, most marked “SPODE” on the back, (minor imperfections). $2,000-4,000 677 Large Carved and Painted Stone Apple, America, late 19th century, marble, painted yellow with patches of red, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 5 1/2 in. $400-600 678 Collection of Stone Fruit in a Wirework Basket, 19th century, stained and painted fruit: two bunches of black grapes, two bananas, a lemon, a green fig, an apricot, two oranges, two bunches of white grapes, a peach, a strawberry, two apples, two pears, a nectarine, a tangerine, and a walnut, basket ht. 5, dia. 10 1/2 in. $400-600

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679 Chinese School, 19th Century Tea Cultivation Scene with Figures Sorting Tea Leaves Unsigned.

Gouache on paper, sight size 13 1/2 x 19 in., in a period black-painted molded wood frame.

Condition: Minor light stains and scratches, not examined out of frame. $800-1,200 680 China Trade Export Lacquer Jewelry Chest, China, 19th century, molded overhanging top on a case with two doors opening to four wide and two short drawers on stepped feet, the black lacquered case with gold-painted floral and convivial scenes, ht. 16 1/4, wd. 15 1/4, dp. 8 3/4 in. $500-700 681 Two Pairs of Canton Export Porcelain Vegetables Dishes with Covers, China, 19th century, two rectangular and two oval, all with pomegranate finials, ht. to 5 1/4, wd. to 10 1/4 in. $400-600 682 Two Canton Export Porcelain Serving Platters, China, 19th century, both rectangular, with canted corners: a well and tree platter, and a platter with drain insert, lg.

17 in. $400-600 683 Canton Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Undertray, and Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Bowl, China, 19th century, bowl dia. 10 1/4 in. $200-300 684 Pair of Canton Export Porcelain Covered Serving Dishes, China, 19th century, oval, with shaped rims and pomegranate finials, ht.

4, wd. 10 3/4, dp. 8 3/8 in. $200-300 685 Pair of Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Covered Vegetable Dishes, China, 19th century, rectangular, with pomegranate finials, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 9 3/4, dp. 8 3/4 in. $300-500

686 Canton Export Porcelain Fruit Basket and Undertray, China, 19th century, ht. 4 3/4, wd.

11 1/8 in. $600-800 687 Sixteen Nanking Cargo Export Porcelain Plates and Bowls, China, c. 1750, nine dinner plates and three soup plates with shaped rims, and four round bowls, (imperfections), dia. to 8 3/4 in. $400-600 688 Inlaid and Glazed Mahogany Desk/ Bookcase, probably Massachusetts, c.

1800-10, the shaped gallery centering a wavy birch crossbanded panel and flanking plinth, above Gothic glazed doors opening to shelves, on base with fold-out crossbanded writing surface and case of three cockbeaded, crossbanded drawers on string-inlaid legs continuing to spade feet, replaced brasses, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 82, wd. 39 1/4, dp. 22 in. $3,000-5,000 689 Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Worktable, possibly the work of Thomas or Thomas and John Seymour, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1810, rectangular top with cut ovolo corners above a conforming beaded case of two drawers bordered in checkered stringing and mahogany “bag” drawer below, the checkered stringing duplicated on the sides and back, all flanked by ring-turned halfcolumns continuing to ring-turned, reeded, tapering legs ending in casters, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 29, wd. 18 3/4, dp. 14 in. $800-1,200 690 Carved Mahogany Worktable, possibly Massachusetts, c. 1820-25, the drop-leaf top above two drawers flanked by fluted panels on vase- and ring-turned spiral-carved legs, old brass pulls, ht. 28 3/4, wd. 18 1/8, dp. 17 3/4 in. $250-350 691 Mahogany Inlaid Desk, probably Massachusetts, c. 1805-10, the top section with three cockbeaded doors, the central door with inlaid patera, all opening to drawers and compartments, the projecting fold-out writing surface above three cockbeaded drawers flanked by tiger maple and string outlined panels repeated on the square tapering legs on casters, refinished, ht. 46, wd. 39, dp. 21 in. $800-1,200

692 Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Desk, probably Massachusetts, c. 1800-10, the top section with inlaid Greek key edge above three short drawers, two tambour doors opening to an interior of four drawers and four valanced compartments, the projecting case with fold-down writing surface, three crossbanded dart-inlaid drawers on inlaid square, tapering legs, old eagle brasses, refinished, ht. 58, wd.

41 3/4, dp. 20 in. $600-800 693 Upholstered Carved Mahogany Lolling Chair, probably Massachusetts, c. 1790, the serpentine cresting and rectangular back flanked by shaped arms on molded concave supports continuing to legs joined by stretchers, refinished, ht. 44 1/2, seat ht.

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694 Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1810-15, the shaped top with lunette-inlaid edge on conformingly shaped and inlaid base, joining inlaid vaseand ring-turned and reeded legs, refinished, ht. 29 3/4, wd. 35, dp. 17 1/8 in. $500-700 695 Mahogany Carved and Wavy Birch Inlaid Card Table, probably Massachusetts, c.

1805-10, with elliptical front, square corners and half-serpentine ends, the edge with tiger maple crossbanding on conforming wavy birch frame centering an oval panel within a mitered rectangle and bordered by crossbanding, all on vase- and ring-turned slightly swelled legs, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 29 1/4, wd. 36 1/4, dp. 17 3/4 in. $400-600

696 Inlaid Cherry Bureau, New Hampshire seacoast, c. 1805-15, the rectangular top and ovolo corners above a case of four graduated, mahogany veneer, cockbeaded drawers with bird’s-eye maple banded borders and stringing, flanked by quarter engaged, ringturned, reeded posts, continuing to legs joined by a scalloped skirt centering a wavy birch panel bordered by mahogany crossbanding and stringing, original brasses, refinished, (minor restoration), ht. 41, wd. 39 3/4, dp.

19 in. $2,000-3,000

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697 Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, c. 1805-15, the shaped top with elliptical front, inlaid serpentine sides and string-inlaid edge on conforming crossbanded apron with flame birch and string-inlaid panels above the vase- and ringturned, reeded legs, refinished, ht. 30, wd. 35 1/8, dp. 17 in. $400-600 698 Inlaid Cherry Tilt-top Candlestand, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, early 19th century, octagonal top with mahogany crossbanded border on a vase- and ringturned support and tripod base of shaped legs ending in spade feet, refinished, ht. 27, wd. 14 3/4, dp. 20 1/4 in. $600-800

699 Mahogany and Wavy Birch Veneer Card Table, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, c.

1810-15, with shaped top and ovolo corners on an apron centering an oval panel in mitered frame, all on vase- and ring-turned tapering legs, refinished, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 37, dp. 18 in. $500-700

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700 Maple and Hardwood Inlay Folding Desk, 19th century, figured maple case with mahogany border and ebony diamond inlay, opens to a writing surface and compartments, closed ht. 7, wd. 16 3/4, dp. 11 1/4 in. $300-500 701 Inlaid Mahogany Tilt-top Candlestand, probably New England, c. 1800-10, the octagonal top centering an inlaid bird’s-eye maple oval panel bordered by stringing and crossbanding and inlaid beaded edge, on a vase- and ring-turned reeded support and tripod base of shaped string-inlaid legs ending in spade feet, refinished, (minor restoration), ht. 28 1/4, wd. 13 1/8, dp. 17 3/4 in. $400-600 702 Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table, probably New York, c. 1790-1800, the oval string-inlaid drop-leaf top on a conforming apron with working and faux drawers inlaid with large oval panels and mitered surround bordered by stringing, joining square tapering legs with floral-inlaid panels, bellflowers, and stringing, original brass hardware, (imperfections), ht. 28 1/2, wd. 32, dp. 22 1/4 in. $800-1,200

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703 Mahogany Dressing Mirror, probably New York, early 19th century, the oval mirror framed in crossbanding and stringing on scrolled supports and string-inlaid case of two short drawers, all on ogee bracket feet, old brass pulls, ht. 18 1/2, wd. 13, dp. 7 1/4 in. $150-250 704 Mahogany Tilt-top Candlestand, New England, c. 1790-1810, the octagonal top tilts on a vase- and ring-turned support and tripod cabriole leg base ending in arris pad feet on platforms, old surface, ht. 27 1/4, wd. 18 1/8, dp. 23 1/4 in. $400-600 705 Carved Mahogany Candlestand, New England, c. 1800-10, with molded octagonal tray top on a fluted vase- and ring-turned support on tripod cabriole leg base ending in pad feet, refinished, ht. 27 1/2, wd. 17 1/4, dp. 17 1/2 in. $400-600

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706 Mahogany Shelf Clock, J.C. Brown, Bristol, Connecticut, the door with eglomise mat and reverse-painted tablet showing the White House, opens to a painted zinc dial signed “JC Brown, Bristol CT. US,” the spring-driven brass movement marked “Forestville Mfg, Bristol, CT,” the base with applied ripple molding, ht. 15, wd. 9, dp. 4 in. $500-700

707 Attributed to Victor De Grailly (New York/ France, 1804-1889) View of the Oxbow from Mt. Holyoke Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, with figures on a precipice overlooking the expansive Connecticut River landscape below, 20 1/2 x 27 1/2 in., in a modern giltwood frame with gesso spandrels.

Condition: Relined, several spots and minor lines of retouch. $8,000-12,000

708 Attributed to Victor De Grailly (New York/ France, 1804-1889)

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Sailboats on the Hudson River Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, 21 1/4 x 25 1/2 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Laid onto Masonite, scattered retouch. $3,000-5,000

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709 William Rickarby Miller (New York, 18181893) Old Cromwell Farmhouse Signed, dated, and indistinctly inscribed “W.R. Miller 1855...” l.l.

Oil on canvas, the farmstead surrounded by grazing cattle and a body of water, 18 x 25 in., in the likely original giltwood frame.

Condition: Patch to reverse to large tree at left, to address a small puncture. $1,000-1,500

710 American School, Mid-19th Century

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Mount Vernon Bears signature and date “E.C. Cotes [sic] 1866” l.l.

Oil on canvas, Washington’s residence shown in a typical view, with sheep and figures on the hillside, and sailing vessels on the river beyond, 25 x 30 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Laid down on a new canvas, surface grime. $3,000-5,000

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711 George Frank Higgins (American, b. 1850)

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Farm Landscape Signed “G.F. Higgins” l.r.

Oil on canvas, 17 1/4 x 25 1/2 in. (sight), in a molded gilt-gesso and acid-etched frame.

Condition: Good. $2,000-3,000

712 John Henry Dolph (American, 1835-1903) Pals Signed “JHDolph” l.l.

Oil on wood panel, 5 x 9 3/4 in., in a giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor retouch, frame repainted. $800-1,200

713 Howard Hill (New York, England, d. 1870) Chickens in a Farmyard Signed “Howard Hill” l.l.

Oil on canvas, 12 x 16 in., in an elaborate Victorian gilt-gesso frame embellished with roses and outer edge of scalloped arches interrupted by triangles.

Condition: Good. $1,000-2,000 713

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714 Pair of Classical Carved Columns, America, early 19th century, with well-detailed carved Ionic capitals with scroll, egg-and-dart, and floral detail above the fluted columns on molded circular bases, old paint, ht. 95 1/2 in. $2,000-4,000 715 Carved and Polychrome Painted and Marbleized Mantelpiece, Maryland, c. 1810, with deep molded carved cornice above a frieze composed of carved circular fans and quarter-fans flanked by vase- and ring-turned urns bordered by circle and sawtooth blind fret, all supported by pairs of ring-turned reeded freestanding columns on plinths, old surface, overall ht. 63, wd. 84 1/2, firebox ht.

41, wd. 49 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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716 Classical Carved Mahogany Footstool, New England, c. 1880, the arched cresting centering a flower with flanking scrolls, acanthus leaves, and reeded panel, the slip seat with outward flaring ring-turned arms on reeded supports, joined by floral and foliate panel, reeded sides, and ripple-molded lower edge, (repairs), ht. 17, wd. 22, dp. 13 in.

Note: The underside of seat with note reading “Hand carved by my great-grandfather- Ward Cotton Copeland. He was a wood carver and cabinetmaker by trade. Carved in 1821.� $700-900 717 Classical Carved Mahogany Tilt-top Lightstand, probably New York, c. 1825, the shaped top on vase- and ring-turned support carved with acanthus leaves and sawtooth detail on a tripod base of waterleaf-carved scrolling legs, ht. 29, wd. 19 1/4, dp. 26 1/2 in. $400-600

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718 American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Man with His Compass and Globe Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, the man seated in a blackupholstered sofa and wearing a cameo pin, 28 x 23 1/2 in., in a molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Patch repair in hand l.l. with associated inpainting, other scattered inpainting. $1,000-1,500

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House Portrait with Family in Front of White Picket Fence Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, a white house with green shutters behind the family of six and an early motorcycle (which the artist never finished), 21 x 28 in., framed.

Condition: Minor inpainting, particularly to sky.

Portrait of a White-painted New York State House Unsigned, the artist identified as “J. Madison Topping” on a note affixed to the reverse.

Oil on canvas, the white house with the family including man in top hat seen at front, 11 x 16 in., in a black-painted and beaded frame.

Condition: Scattered spots of inpainting throughout.

Portrait of a White Mansard-roofed House with Family in Front Flying Kites Signed and dated “E. Kelly 1876” l.r.

Oil on canvas, one family member successfully flying his kite, two others attempting to get theirs airborne, and a small girl content with her wagon, 23 3/4 x 34 in., in a silvered molded wood frame.

Condition: Relined, minor inpainting to sky. $2,500-3,500

Provenance: Peter Tillou. $2,000-3,000

Provenance: Peter Tillou. $1,000-1,500

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722 American School, Early 20th Century Indiana Rail Scene Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, depicting a trolley car, a railside inn, and a farmstead beyond, 36 x 54 in., in a modern gilt frame.

Condition: Restretched. $1,500-2,500 723 Watercolor, Pen, and Pencil on Paper “Residence of William H. Ball,” South Kingston, New Hampshire, 1884, depicting the modest home and outbuildings, as well as split rail and other fences demarcating the land and pastures, titled, dated, and inscribed at the lower edge in part “Drawn and Presented to him by his Son, Albert H. Ball,” (paper rippled and very toned), 16 1/2 x 23 1/2 in., in a period marbleized frame. $400-600

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724 Large Sheet Copper Spreadwing Eagle Weathervane, America, late 19th century, full-body eagle with fine feather and body details on a sphere with arrow directional, on custom stand, (possible regilding), approx. ht.

42, wd. 64 in. $4,000-6,000

727 Large Gilt and Polychrome Decorated Carved Spreadwing Eagle Architectural Plaque, America, late 19th/early 20th century, the eagle stands on a hemispherical plinth above crossed flags incised and painted with the stars and stripes, ht. 21 1/4, wd. 74 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

725 Carved Pine Eagle on Stand, America, 19th century, spreadwing eagle with intricately carved feather and body details, on custom stand, (shrinkage cracks, minor losses), ht. 12, wd. 29 1/2 in. $600-800

728 Carved Eagle Hat Rack, 19th century, the intricately carved spreadwing eagle perched on a branch with three hooks, ht. 18, wd. 29 1/2 in. $600-800

726 Carved and Painted Eagle, America, 19th century, full-body eagle with boldly carved feather details, old weathered surface, on custom stand, ht. 15, wd. 15, dp. 21 in. $2,000-3,000

729 Carved Pine and White Painted Eagle Plaque, America, late 19th century, spreadwing eagle clutching a flag and a shield marked “No 2,” (imperfections), wd. 27 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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730 Carved Deer Hoof Coat Rack, late 19th/early 20th century, five carved fruitwood hooves mounted on a rectangular walnut board with molded edge, (minor repair), lg. 43 1/2 in. $600-800

731 Small Sheet Copper and Zinc “Index Horse� Weathervane, J. Howard & Company, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, c. 1855, flattened full-body horse with zinc forward body and crimped tail, on custom stand, weathered surface, ht. 14 1/4, lg. 18 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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732 Sulky and Rider Weathervane, America, late 19th century, sheet copper with cast lead head on the rider and ears on the horse, on custom stand, lg. 32, ht. 20 in. $4,000-6,000

733 Sheet Copper Running Horse Weathervane, America, late 19th century, flattened full body with cast zinc head, on custom stand, lg. 29, ht. 18 in. $2,000-3,000

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734 Gilt Sheet Copper Rooster Weathervane, Harris & Company, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1880, full-body rooster mounted on sphere with two additional spheres and directional below, weathered gilt surface, on iron stand, rooster ht. 34 in.

Literature: A similar weather vane is pictured in the Illustrated Catalogue of Boston Copper Weathervanes, by Harris & Co., which was reproduced in Steve Miller The Art of the Weathervane (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pennsylvania, 1984), p. 155. $6,000-8,000

736 Anglo/American School, Late 19th Century Portrait of a Bull Signed indistinctly, possibly “E. Horner,� l.r.

Oil on canvas, the bull standing in a landscape, 20 x 24 in., unframed.

Condition: Scattered spots and small areas of inpainting, especially in l.r. corner. $800-1,200 737 Sheet Copper Pig Weathervane, America, late 19th century, flattened full-body pig, verdigris surface, on custom stand, ht. 20 lg.

33 in. $2,000-4,000

735 Molded Sheet Copper Cow Weathervane, possibly Cushing & White, late 19th century, flattened full-body form with applied ears, regilt, with custom stand, lg. 40 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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738 Molded Copper Grasshopper Weathervane, attributed to L.W. Cushing & Sons, Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th century, molded full-body sheet copper figure with copper antennae and legs, original weathered verdigris surface, with custom stand, lg. 37 in.

Literature: A similar grasshopper weathervane is illustrated in the 1883 Catalogue of Weather Vanes Manufactured by L.W. Cushing & Sons, p. 17. $4,000-6,000

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739 Gilt Sheet Copper Cricket Weathervane,, America, early 20th century, flattened full-body cricket with textured legs and facial details, gilt surface, on custom stand, lg. 31, ht. 12 in. $1,200-1,800

740 Large Copper Rooster Weathervane, America, 19th century, flattened full-body form with embossed feather and body details and cast zinc arrowhead, on custom stand, ht. 36, wd. 36 in. $3,000-5,000

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741 Sheet Copper Running Horse Weathervane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, flattened full-body horse with sheet copper mane, on custom stand, verdigris surface, ht. 15 1/4, lg. 25 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

742 Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Spreadwing Eagle Weathervane, attributed to A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th century, the flattened full-body form with cast zinc head and feet perched on a hemisphere, verdigris surface with traces of original gilt, (imperfections), ht. with stand 24 3/4, lg. 26 in. $3,000-5,000

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743 Bronze Architectural Lamp, early 20th century, hexagonal body with six textured amber glass windows, divided by twisted columns, supporting a top with a floral frieze and tall spire, all mounted on a scroll and acanthus leaf base, ht. 79, wd. 21 1/2 in.

Provenance: This lamp was originally mounted on the facade of the First National Bank of Boston on Federal Street. It was removed when the building was demolished in the late 1960s. $4,000-6,000

744 Sheet Copper Architectural Finial, America, 19th century, pointed spire and belted ball finial on a pyramid-form with scalloped edge roof mount, verdigris surface, approx. ht. 42 in. $800-1,200

745 Sheet Copper Architectural Finial, America, 19th century, diamond spire with scroll and foliate body and sphere at base, verdigris surface, (imperfections), approx. ht. 59 in. $400-800

746 Sheet Copper Architectural Finial, America, 19th century, diamond and foliate spire above a circular cage with club finals and foliate elements below, verdigris surface, approx. ht.

59 in. $800-1,200

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747 Andrew Clemens Sand Art Bottle with Eagle and Flag, McGregor, Iowa, c. 1890, worked in multicolored sand depicting an eagle grasping a United States flag on one side and a dove over an arrangement of flowers on the other, printed label on the bottom of the bottle reads: “PICTURED ROCKS SAND/PUT UP BY/A. CLEMENS/ DEAF MUTE/McGREGOR, IOWA.,” ht. 7 1/8 in. $8,000-12,000

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748 Folk Carved Cane-back Folding Chair with Anti-Silverite Inscription, late 19th century, maple frame opening to a “V”-shaped back and horseshoe-shaped cane seat, carved allover with figures of well-dressed Victorian men and women and a variety of animals, inscribed on the back of the frame “Ho ye Silverites, silver is pretty & useful in many ways, but in circulation as cash, money, silver should be limited. Due you from Bank $100,000, you demand payment of banker.

Banker sits out daddy dollars. $100,000 lawful money in United States you then have 6000lb weight. Run down in your breeches 6000 lb weight. Tis provable that you would feel a little lame mentally Brother Silverite what Say you Hah,” ht. 32, seat ht. 15 1/2, wd. 12 1/4 in.

Note: The Silverites were members of a late 19th century American political movement that argued silver should continue to be a monetary standard along with gold at a rate where sixteen ounces of silver would be equal in value to one ounce of gold. Long-running Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan was a leading proponent of Silverites’ philosophy. $200-400

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749 Printed Linen Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Campaign Flag, America, c. 1868, designed as a thirty-six-star flag printed with the words “FOR PRESIDENT,/U.S. GRANT/For VicePresident,/SCHUYLER COLFAX,” (faded, losses), 17 x 22 in. (sight), in a black and gilt frame. $800-1,200 750 “Defeat of the British Army, 12,000 strong under the Command of Sir Edward Packenham, in the attack of the American lines defended by 3,600 Militia commanded

by Major General Andrew Jackson January 8the 1815, on Chalmette plain, five miles below New Orleans on the left bank of the Mississippi. Drawn on the Field of Battle and painted by Hthe Laclotte archt. and assist Engineer in the Louisiana Army the Year 1815.” Dessine par Hthe. Laclotte.

Grave par PL Debucourt. Drawn by Laclotte, engraved by Debucourt, France, c. 1817, titled and credited below the image, etching and aquatint, (repaired tears, trimmed, foxing, losses), 18 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (sheet), in an eglomise mat and molded frame. $300-500

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751 American School, 19th Century Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Trio of Musicians, one with a violin, two with brass horns, in an embossed leather case, velvetlined cover, and shaped gilt mat. Condition: Minor wear to leather case, dust accumulated under glass, minor imperfection in image to left of one horn. $800-1,200 752 Daguerreotype Photograph of Captain Thomas Valentine Sullivan and a Watercolor en Grisaille of Private Valentine O. Sullivan, Tyler & Company, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1855, Thomas dressed in a top hat with dark overcoat, Valentine depicted wearing a high collar overcoat, (minor imperfections), ht. 2 1/2, wd. 2 in.

Note: Thomas Valentine Sullivan (18001859) started the first YMCA in America, which was housed in the Old South Church, Boston. Valentine O. Sullivan was Thomas’s grandfather. $300-500

753 Frame with Twelve Ambrotype and Tintype Photographs, America, c. 1880, carved and molded frame compartmentalized for twelve photographs of men and women, ht. 11 3/4, wd. 12 1/2 in. $300-500 754 Paint-decorated Steel House-form Lockbox, England, c. 1912, red-painted house with brass door and windows, graypainted roof, and black fence, roof pivots open to access inside, key escutcheon reads “F.J. DURNALL/1912,” ht. 19 1/2, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 13 in. $300-500 755 Red-painted Tin Toy Locomotive and Tender, America, late 19th century, the locomotive with gold stripe decoration, cast iron wheels and weighted flywheel, the tender with pressed metal wheels and wooden bed, (imperfections), overall lg. 20 1/2 in. $300-500

756 Black-painted Cast Iron Duck Andirons, 20th century, full-body ducks on heavy iron billet bars marked “OUR SEASONS SHOP MEMPHIS TEN,” ht. 14, dp. 29 in. $800-1,200 757 Cast Iron Biplane Doorstop, c. 1920, greenpainted biplane with red, white, and blue tail, ht. 8 1/2, wd. 18 in. $300-500

758 Painted Cast Iron Owl Doorstop, Bradley & Hubbard, early 20th century, realistically cast and painted mostly in white, the figure perched on a green/gray-painted pedestal, old surface, (minor losses), ht. 15 3/4 in. $300-500 759 Cast Iron Clown Door Stop, early 20th century, dressed in a red and white-painted costume with blue had and shoes, ht. 10 1/4 in. $400-600

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766 Five Gold-painted Cast Iron Arms from Opera House Seats, second half 19th century, designed as grotesque bird heads, four fixed to one mount, one fixed to a smaller mount, lg. of each 22 1/2 in., ht. as displayed 67 in. $600-800 767 Cast Iron Paint-decorated Patriotic Architectural Fragment, America, late 19th century, eagle, flag, an foliate device above a plate with cut out slots and racks of pins, plate painted with foliate designs, on custom stand, ht. 28, wd. 26 in. $800-1,200

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768 Cast Iron Railroad Mail Bag Sign and Bracket, America, 20th century, circular sign lettered “CAUTION/LOOK OUT/FOR/MAIL BAG/WHEN/TRAIN PASSES,” with mounting socket at base, (repainted), dia. 14 3/8 in. $600-800 769 Cast Iron Tree Trunk-form Hitching Post, America, late 19th century, painted brown with green-painted vines winding up the post, approx. ht. 48 in. $400-600

760 Cast Iron Eagle Gallery Target, America, late 19th/early 20th century, eagle-form with painted body details, and red, white, and blue bull’s-eye target in center, on custom stand, old paint, ht. 26 1/2, wd. 12 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000 761 Large Polychrome Painted Owl Target, late 19th/early 20th century, with bull’s-eye holes in the eyes and chest, with custom stand, ht. 19 3/4, wd. 10 3/4 in. $800-1,200

762 Three Steel Plate Animal-form Gallery Targets, early 20th century, in the form of a duck, squirrel, and goose, each on hinged base, ht. to 6 5/8 in. $300-500

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763 Rosette-decorated Iron Plate, late 19th century, with thirty-one attached iron rosettes, (oxidized surface), ht. 19 5/8, wd. 15 5/8 in. $400-600 764 Steel Steam Locomotive Gallery Target, mid-20th century, black painted with bull’s-eye holes in the wheels, on custom stand, lg. 21 in. $400-600 765 Ten Bird Gallery Target, 20th century, ten white-painted birds with red centers hinged to a rack and reset mechanism, with custom mounting brackets, lg. 51 in. $600-800

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770 Illustrated J.W. Fiske Iron Works Stable Fixtures Catalog, New York, New York, c.

1930, 71-page catalog marketing all manner of hardware for stables including three pages of weathervanes, ht. 11, wd. 8 1/2 in. $250-350

771 Two-sided “Union House” Tavern Sign, New England or New York, mid-19th century, spreadwing eagle with shield and flag panoply within an oval lettered with “UNION HOUSE” with foliate spandrels housed in a molded frame with wrought iron brackets, the reverse showing a brown horse against a landscape within an oval lettered “UNION HOUSE” with banded spandrels, (later varnished surface), ht. 38 1/2, wd. 53 in. $8,000-12,000

772 Paint-decorated “Meat Market” Trade Sign, America, late 19th century, the black letters with gray shadowing on a white ground, with foliate embellishments at u.l. and l.r., signed “C’RIDDLE” l.r., (paint wear), 15 1/2 x 43 in. $400-600

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773 Painted “UNDERTAKER” Double-sided Trade Sign, America, late 19th century, lettered in gold and bordered in white on a black smalt ground, with applied blackpainted molding, (paint wear, losses to molding), overall 48 x 12 1/2 in. $400-600 774 “AW FLYE” Carved and Painted Jeweler’s Sign, America, 19th century, in the form of a pocket watch, the copper dial with gilt numbers and letters, (old repaint), ht. 27 1/4, dia. 19 1/2 in. $600-800 775 Painted Wood Watch-form Trade Sign, America, 19th century, two sided, old weathered surface, ht. 29, wd. 21 in. $600-800

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776 Two-sided “JOHN PHELAN” Tavern Sign, America, late 19th century, shaped sign with concave cut edges, centering a polychrome depiction of a frothy mug of beer against a tan background with gilt banded border flanked by vertically lettered “JOHN PHELAN,” with wrought iron hanging brackets, (weathered surfaces), ht. 42 1/4, wd. 61 1/4 in.

777 Carved and Polychrome-painted “Punch” Figure, England or America, 19th century, full-body figure with realistically carved facial and clothing details, wearing a clown suit and hat, mounted on a square base, old surface, (minor paint loss, scattered repaint), ht. 51 in. $8,000-12,000

Provenance: Collection of the Goyette Museum of Americana, Peterborough, New Hampshire, sold by Richard W. Withington, 1977. $1,500-2,500

778 Polychrome Decorated Oak Parcheesi Game Board, America, early 20th century, brown and red borders surrounding the playing surface of dark green, yellow, red, and blue, (paint wear), 19 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. $600-800 779 Painted Wheel of Fortune Gaming Wheel, late 19th/early 20th century, with wheel with red, white, and blue segments and numbered sections, wheel dia. 14 1/2 in. $300-500

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780 Polychrome Decorated Two-sided Game Board, 19th century, one side painted with a Parcheesi playing surface in red, puce, and black, the home square with a foliate design within a geometric surround, the other side with a checkerboard in black and puce, all with border applied with square nails, (minor paint wear and imperfections), 18 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. $600-800 781 White, Red, and Green and Gold-painted Whimsy, attributed to Joan Scholl, composed of five uprights with geometric motifs supporting turned finials, on a green-painted base, (paint wear and loss), overall ht. 33, base 13 in. square. $400-600

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782 Tramp Art Mirrored and Carved Vanity, America, late 19th century, the carved cutout crest removes to allow the mirrored lid to be opened to an interior, all above four drawers, on a projecting shaped top with paneled front and side-mounted drawers, on chamfered tapering legs, original surface with gilt and decoupage floral decoration, ht. 40, wd. 30, dp. 17 1/2 in.

783 Tramp Art Mirrored Bureau, America, late 19th century, the elaborately notch-carved and layered frame with beveled mirror and serpentine cresting on a case of two short drawers, two long drawers and case sides, all with finely detailed decoration, old surface, ht.

56 1/2, wd. 28 1/2, dp. 15 in. $800-1,200

Literature: Tramp Art: One Notch at a Time, p.

168, illustrated. $1,200-1,800

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784 Large Gilt Tramp Art Frame, possibly Buffalo, New York, late 19th century, of deep layered construction, with fifteen apertures housing a variety of late 19th century photographs of American Presidents and Civil War Generals, signed “Made by Knife by Dad William H. Harris” and “Made by Pen Knife William Harris,” overall 33 3/4 x 31 1/2, middle aperture 12 x 14, others 5 1/4 x 4 in. $600-800

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785 Tramp Art Frame with Two Apertures, reportedly Sparrow Bush, New York, c. 1880, the shaped and floriform frame composed of individually shaped and applied pieces, the apertures canted and projecting, 19 1/2 x 26 in. $500-700

786 Tramp Art Church, late 19th century, of generally Gothic form and layered construction, composed of one arched section and a taller tower, on a canted plinth with stairs leading to the doors, embellished with fleur-de-lis-decorated sections of glass, ht. 24 1/2, base wd. 22 3/4, base dp. 11 in. $600-800

787 Tramp Art Pedestal Box with Red- and Green-painted Highlights, c. 1920, ht. 10, wd. 8, dp. 8 in. $400-600

788 Tramp Art House-shaped Shelf Clock, c. 1890, with pressed glass inserts, carved columns, and a balcony, houses a standard German clock movement in the center tower, ht. 21 in.

Literature: A Legacy in Tramp Art, p. 200, illustrated. $600-800 789 Tramp Art Bank with Shells and Mirrors, attributed to John S. Bender, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1900, ht. 6, wd. 8, dp. 8 in. $600-800 790 House-shaped Tramp Art Clock Case, c. 1920, embellished with seashells, small stones, fabric, and a heart-shaped mirror, ht.

14, wd. 17, dp. 5 in.

Literature: A Legacy in Tramp Art, p. 156, illustrated. $400-600 791 Tramp Art Pedestal Sewing Box with Drawer, c. 1910-16, with pincushion at top center, the drawer with a carved handle, the tax stamps visible on the cigar boxes used for construction narrow the date to the range above, ht. 9, wd. 12, dp. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

792 Carved and Pierced Tramp Art Mirror, America, dated “1896,” the shaped crest and dated lower section incorporating scalloped edges, the layered frame with heart-pierced corner sections, the mirror glass flanked by layered diamond and geometric designs, ht.

31 1/2 in. $500-700 793 Arthur E. Levenseller 12-foot Canoe with Two Canoe Paddles. $1,000-1,500 794 Arthur E. Levenseller 20-foot Canoe with Two Canoe Paddles. $1,000-1,500

795 Carved and Stained Pine Laurel & Hardy Sign, America, c. 1930, carved from a single plank of maple, depicting the relief-carved faces of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy framed within a theater stage above the carved inscription “THIS WEEK LAUREL AND HARDY,” ht. 15 7/8, wd. 24 in. $800-1,200

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796 Horse-drawn Covered Carriage Pull Toy, 19th century, black horse with fabric hair mounted on a red-painted platform pulling a blue-painted carriage with yellow wheels, (minor paint and fabric loss), ht. 10 1/2, lg.

26 in. $300-500

802 Set of Eight Red-painted and Giltdecorated Odd Fellows Chairs, America, late 19th century, with shaped back rests, downward-bowed arms, turned spindles and legs with plank seats, old surface, ht. 29, seat ht. 17 in. $2,000-3,000

797 Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 18571907)

803 Round Marquetry Inlaid Masonic Bentwood Box, late 19th century, the three-part box with maple sides joined by iron tacks, a second tray on the bottom, and a slide-out drawer on the side, ht. 5 1/4, dia. 7 in. $300-500

CENTRAL PARK IN WINTER. Titled and credited below the image within the plate.

Small folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, 8 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (image), in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $1,500-2,500 798 Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 18571907) Four Prints from the AMERICAN HOMESTEAD Series. Each titled and credited below the image within the plate.

Lithographs with hand-coloring on paper, each 8 x 12 1/2 in. (image), in wood frames.

Condition: Visible margins approximately 1 1/2 in. $800-1,200 799 Plaster Anatomical Statue of a Man, 19th century, cast showing the muscular structure, on a round base, ht. 28 1/2 in. $800-1,200 800 Cotton Grenfell Mat, Newfoundland, early 20th century with label, six ducks in flight, (very minor wear), 22 x 17 in. $600-800 801 Grenfell Anorak and Two Grenfell Scarves, Grenfell Labrador Industries, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1930s, the anorak constructed of blue cotton cloth trimmed in white cotton binding and fur, the scarves woven from red wool with blue and white banding, all with Grenfell labels, anorak ht. 34, scarves lg. 82 in. $300-500

804 Three Lithograph Masonic Posters, Pettibone Brothers Manufacturing Company, Fraternity Publishers, Cincinnati, Ohio, late 19th century, each displaying various tinted Masonic symbols, (splits and losses due to rolling), ht. 46, wd. 31 in. $1,000-1,500 805 Four Framed Prints of American Cities: Mobile, Alabama; Richmond, Virginia; Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and CharlesTown [sic], South Carolina, England or America, mostly late 18th and early 19th century, Portsmouth from J.F.W. Des Barres’ The Atlantic Neptune, c. 1777; Charles-Town engraved by Sam Smith after Thomas Leitch c. 1776. $500-700 806 T.M. McLean, publishers (London, England, Early 19th Century) BEATING SUGAR CANES FOR A HOG. Titled in English and French, dated, and credited below the image within the plate.

Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, 12 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. (image), in a mat and modern black frame. Condition: Imperfection in margin u.c., not examined out of frame. $400-600 807 Eight Miniature Books, America and England, early to mid-19th century, including bibles and “dew drops,” some with engravings, (bindings in generally fair condition), ht. to 2 1/2 in. $200-250

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12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law).

The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 21, 2015

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Absentee Bid Form Sale Title

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check if change in address

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Zip Code email

I wish to place the following bids in the sale listed above. I understand that Skinner, Inc. will execute bids as a convenience, and will not be held responsible for any errors or failure to execute bids. I understand that my bids are executed and accepted as per Conditions of Sale as printed in the catalog of this sale.

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FOR OFFICE USE Marlborough

Boston

Phone

63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429

Fax

274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100

Employee:

www.skinnerinc.com

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Directions to the Marlborough Gallery

SKINNER

From Boston and Points East: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) West to Route 495 North at exit 11A. Proceed on Route 495N to exit 23C, Simarano Drive. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. At the bottom of the exit ramp take a left at the lights onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.

From Points North: Take Route 495 South to exit 23C, Simarano Drive. Stay left at the fork in the ramp, and turn left onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.

From Points West: Take 290 East toward Marlborough. Merge onto Route 495 South via exit 26A, toward Cape Cod. Take the Simarano Drive exit, 23C. Stay left at the fork in the ramp, and turn left onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.

From Points South: Take Route 495 North to exit 23C, Simarano Drive. At the bottom of the exit ramp take a left at the lights onto Simarano Drive. Take a right at the next light onto Cedar Hill Street. Skinner is at #274 on the left.

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Board of Directors

Departments

Chairman of the Board

20th Century Design

Discovery Auctions

Jane D. Prentiss

Carly Babione

20thcentury@skinnerinc.com

Kyle Johnson

508.970.3253

Melanie Trottier-Mitcheson

Stephen L. Fletcher Richard Albright

discovery@skinnerinc.com

John Deighton

508.970.3202

Karen M. Keane

American & European Paintings & Prints

Andrew Payne

Robin S.R. Starr Elizabeth C. Haff Michelle Lamunière

Executive Management

Martina Tanga paintings@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3206

Karen M. Keane

Stephen L. Fletcher Chris Barber Christopher D. Fox americana@skinnerinc.com

Chief Financial Officer Don Kelly

Executive Vice President

Stuart G. Slavid Stephanie Opolski Gwendolyn L. Smith european@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3203

American Furniture & Decorative Arts President/Chief Executive Officer

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Historic Arms & Militaria Joel Bohy militaria@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3215

508.970.3200

Jewelry American Indian & Ethnographic Art

Victoria Bratberg

Douglas Deihl

John Colasacco

indian@skinnerinc.com

Kaitlin Shinnick

Stephen L. Fletcher

508.970.3254

jewelry@skinnerinc.com

Managing Director

Antique Motor Vehicles

Marie Keep

617.874.4313

Jane D. Prentiss antiquemotorvehicles@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3253

Kerry Shrives Stuart G. Slavid

Asian Works of Art Judith Dowling Helen Eagles Suhyung Kim

Vice Presidents

asian@skinnerinc.com

Gloria Lieberman

508.970.3216

Devon Eastland

rugs@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3293

508.970.3247

Photographs

Robin S.R. Starr

Ceramics

Michelle Lamunière

Stuart G. Slavid

photographs@skinnerinc.com

ceramics@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3264

508.970.3203

Western Massachusetts:

Silver

George Thomas Lewis

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments

413.727.2721 glewis@skinnerinc.com

Robert C. Cheney Jonathan Dowling

New York: Katie Banser-Whittle

Paul Dumanowski

212.787.1114 kbanser-whittle@skinnerinc.com

clocks@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3201

305.503.4423 florida@skinnerinc.com

music@skinnerinc.com

Lawrence Kearney

Jane D. Prentiss

Florida: April L. Matteini, G.G.

Adam Tober

Oriental Rugs & Carpets

books@skinnerinc.com

Regional Directors

Musical Instruments

Books & Manuscripts

Carol McCaffrey

L. Emerson Tuttle

judaica@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3263

Victoria Bratberg Eric Jones

Kerry Shrives 508.970.3256

Senior Vice Presidents Marie Keep

Judaica

Stuart G. Slavid silver@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3203

Wine, Whisky & Ale Marie Keep Joseph Hyman Anna Ward finewines@skinnerinc.com

Maine: Bruce Buxton 207.772.6979 bbuxton@mainerr.com

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508.970.3296

Auction Services Consignments

Marketing, Media & Communications

Appraisal & Auction Services LaGina Austin Christine E. Finn Katie Fitzgerald Rachel Kingsley Elizabeth Zwicker

Exhibitions & Property Boston:

Marketing

Laura V. Sweeney

L. Emerson Tuttle

Sarah L. Collins

Linsey MacDougall

Benjamin Evans

Jenna Nastri

Jessica R. Lincoln

Jessica Pratas

508.970.3299

Subscriptions

Institutional Relations

Linsey MacDougall

L. Emerson Tuttle

Receptionist Emily Gerling 617.350.5400

508.970.3240

508.970.3130

Advertising/Production

Consignment Services

Pamela Van de Houten

Patricia Walker King

Jeffrey R. Antkowiak

Rebecca Hamel

Stanley P. Bystrowski

Carol Zeigler

John Cornelius

508.970.3204

Kristina M. Harrison

Marlborough: Warehouse Frederic Trottier 508.970.3209 Samatha Heighton

Kathleen Jones

Customer Relations/Human Resources

Cheryl Richards Photography

Carol McCaffrey

Skinner Online

508.970.3252

Kerry Shrives

Receptionist Lindsay White 508.970.3000

Daniel Bar

Accounting

Judie Ochsner

Transportation

Lizz Webber

Eric Jones

online@skinnerinc.com

508.970.3229

508.970.3279

Denise Johnson

Absentee & Telephone Bidding

508.970.3269

William Madden

Boston: 617.874.4318

508.970.3266

Marlborough: 508.970.3211 Discovery: 508.970.3208

Kevin Rota 508.970.3283

Auctioneers Chris Barber, John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie Keep, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney

63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429

www.skinnerinc.com

274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100

130 Miracle Mile, Suite 220 Coral Gables, FL 33134 305.503.4423 Fax 305.709.2143

415 Madison Avenue, #1418 New York, NY 10017 212.787.1113 Fax 646.893.0179

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Asian Works of Art

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