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COUNTRY AMERICANA
September 10, 2016
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COUNTRY AMERICANA Painted Furniture • Stoneware • Folk art Saturday, September 10, 2016 Lots 1-563 beginning at 10:00 AM F Eaturing i tEms
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The Fifty-one Year Collection of an Indiana Gentleman; The Lifetime Collection of Patricia Hershey; The Collection of Edward & the Late Jane Martin of Moreland Hills, Ohio; Property from the Collection of William A. Norton, Marissa, Illinois; A Couple From Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; The Collection of a Connecticut Lady; and Select Consignments from Oregon, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Virginia,Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Arizona
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PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Second half -19th century. Stenciled cobalt label with star and roses “Hamilton & Jones, Star Pottery, Greensboro, Pa. 8”. 20”h. $1,200-$1,800
PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CANNING JAR. Mid 19th century. Stenciled cobalt label with stars “Hamilton & Jones, Greensboro, Greene Co., Pa.” Minor rim flakes. 10”h. $250-$450
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AMERICAN HUTCH TABLE. Mid 19th century, pine. Cleaned down to existing surface of yellow paint. Lift top seat, dovetailed front and back on base. Three-board scrubbed top with applied battens. Extra plugs in top from screws. 29.75”h. 52.5”w. 35.5”d. $600-$800
PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Mid 19th century. Brushed cobalt bands and “3”. Impressed “...Boughner, Greensboro, 3”. Two handles. Faint hairline. 10.75”h. $150-$300
AMERICAN STONEWARE CROCK. Probably Pennsylvania, mid 19th century. Brushed cobalt vines and “4”. Two handles. 13.5”h. $300-$600
AMERICAN SLIDE LID BOX. Mid 19th century, poplar. Dovetailed box with original red paint and “E. Fleming” in yellow on one side. Beveled edge slide lid has wear to red. Divided interior. 6”h. 16”w. 8.5”d. Ex Washington, D.C. collection. $250-$450
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TWO AMERICAN STONEWARE CANNING JARS. Second half-19th century. Cobalt stenciled labels. “Palatine Pottery...W.Va” with pear, 8.75”h., and “New Geneva Pottery”, 9.5”h. Rim flakes. $150-$300
PENNSYLVANIA DECORATED APPLE BOX. Attributed to Jacob Knagy (Pennsylvania, 17961883), pine and poplar. Turned posts with stenciled gold stars on original red paint. Added square nail. 8.25”h. 10” x 10”. $400-$800
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TWO PAINTINGS OF FLOWERS. American, mid 19th century, watercolor on paper. Potted flowers. Framed. Fuchsia, 8.25”h. 6.5”w., and poppies, 9.75”h. 6.5”w. Stains. $400-$800
INLAID DOCUMENT BOX. American or English, 1st half-19th century, pine with mahogany veneer. Canted sided and banded inlay. Brass handles and paw feet. Interior lined with paper. Imperfections. 6.5”h. 12”w. $150-$250
10 PAINTED BLANKET CHEST. American, pine. Square nailed, dark blue/green paint and till. Marked, “John Bellinger” 1814. Vine and leaf decoration around name. Base molding and early strap hinges. 18.75”h. 43.75”w. 18.75”d. $200-$400
11 AMERICAN BURL BOWL. Late 19th century. Petal shaped bowl with alligatored varnish. 2.25”h. 7.5”d. $200-$400
13 NEEDLEWORK PURSE. American or English, mid - late 18th . Wool flamestitch on linen, divided interior lined with several different woolen fabrics. Loss. 8.5”l. $200-$400
14 TWO PIECES OF AMERICAN STONEWARE. Mid 19th century. Simple brushed cobalt decoration. Milk pan, 4”h. 9.5”d., and cake crock with two handles. 5”h. 9”d. $150-$350 15
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AMERICAN STEPBACK CUPBOARD. Mid 19th century. Poplar, two-piece cupboard with twelve panes and two dovetailed drawers over two raised panel doors; chamfered corners and inset panels. Dovetailed upper case in an old repaint and a lift off crown. Base, 41”h. 60”w. 21”d. Top, 46.5”h. 64“w. 15”d. $800-$1,200 www.GARTHS.com | 3
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AMERICAN FOLKSY HOOKED RUG. Early 20th century. Rug has hearts, stars, horseshoe, and dogs, “Bob” and “Rose” and is professionally mounted with some areas of loss. 27”h. 64”w. $500-$750
LANDSCAPE BY AUGUST LUNDBERG (OHIO, 1878-1928). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Study of a waterfall in the woods. Repairs. 18”h. 20”w., late frame, 26”h. 28”w. $400-$600
17 PORTRAIT OF A GIRL. American or English, mid 19th century. Seated girl with cap and basket of flowers. Rosewood frame, 8.75”h. 7.75”w. $250-$450
18 AMERICAN ADVERTISING DISPLAY. Early 20th century. Broom display with a tin double sided King Oscar Cigar point of sale sign. In yellow paint with two color lettering. Along with two brooms. 33.5”h. 21.5”w. 22”d. $750-$1,000
19 FARM SCENE (AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Farm buildings and well with two men husking corn. Late restoration. 19”h. 26”w., framed, 23”h. 30.5”w. $100-$300
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NEW ENGLAND DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. Early 19th century, pine. Six-board chest with shaped ends and original snipe hinges and red and black paint. Wear. 27”h. 42”w. 18”d. $300-$600
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22 TWO AMERICAN BELLOWS. Nineteenth century. Original paint. Turtleback with stenciled fruit, 18”l., and green ground with stenciled pears. 18”l. Imperfections. $150-$350
23 TWO PAINTINGS (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 2ND HALF-19TH CENTURY). Oil on artist board. Signed landscape with stream, boat and cottage. And a moonlit scene of boats in a choppy sea. Unsigned. Both in matching gilt frames, 18.5”h. 15”w. overall. $100-$250
24 ENTERPRISE CAST IRON COFFEE MILL. American, late 19th century. Counter top model with tin hopper and worn original paint. Wood drawer has “No. 4”. 22”h. $200-$400
25 TWO AMERICAN SUGAR BUCKETS. Second half-19th century. Stave construction with original paint. Green with bale handle, 7.75”h., and red with bentwood handle. 8.25”h. $100-$300
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26 AMERICAN MINIATURE BLANKET BOX. Mid 19th century, pine. Dovetailed with original red painted ground and dotted trim. Old white paint on the interior. Turned legs. Glued bottom, minor wear. 6.5”h. 9.5”w. 6”d. $300-$600
27 AMERICAN DECORATED DUTCH CUPBOARD. Nineteenth century, pine. Two-piece cupboard with three dovetailed drawers over two doors and a twelve-pane upper cabinet. The case has been cleaned to existing surface, yellow chrome and sienna splashes. Molding is new around pie shelf area of upper cupboard and hardware is replaced. Base, 36”h. 54.5”w. 18.5”d. Top, 46”h. 58”w. 15.75”d. $1,200-$1,800
28 AMERICAN REVERSE PAINTED MIRROR. Mid 19th century, mahogany veneer. Applied carved half turnings and cornice with acorn drops. Reverse painted panel with building and mirror appear original. Age splits and loss to one corner. 40.25”h. $100-$250
29 AMERICAN DECORATED JEWELRY BOX. Mid 19th century, pine or poplar. Dovetailed case with original floral and scroll painted decoration on brown ground. Interior lined with velvet and gilt framed mirror in lid. Good dry surface. Some wear and age separations. Added feet. 6.5”h. 13.25”w. Ex Gary Ludlow (Ohio). $100-$300
30 AMERICAN EMPIRE BED. Second quarter-19th century, curly and bird’s eye maple. Turned posts with acorn finials, double paneled headboard, and extended original side rails, 46.5”h. 49”w. 82”l. $200-$400
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AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL FAN LIGHT. Second half-19th century, pine. Arch with carved flower petals or wavy rays. Remnants of old white paint. 31.5”h. 57”w. 6”d. $400-$800
AMERICAN STEPBACK CUPBOARD. Mid 19th century, cherry with poplar secondary. Two-piece cupboard with dovetailed drawers above two doors in the base. The top has reeded molding and two doors with six panes each of old glass, and dovetailed spice drawers. Imperfections. 86”h. 51.5”w. 18.75”d $1,200-$1,800
QUEEN ANNE BIRDCAGE TILT-TOP TEA TABLE. Chester County, Pennsylvania, ca. 1800, mahogany. Dishtop, turned column, and tripod base with pointed pad feet, 28”h. 33”d. $600-$900
AMERICAN SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET. Early 20th century, sheet iron. Clown with bell and clapper behind target hole. Original paint has several areas of touch up from use. 19”h. including modern stand. $1,000-$2,000
32 AMERICAN HANGING CUPBOARD. Nineteenth century. Small yellow-painted cupboard with faded decoration and blind dovetailed case with one interior shelf. Original surface, minor wear, and knob replaced. 19”h. 15.5”w. 10”d. $175-$350
36 PORTRAIT OF A BOY (AMERICAN SCHOOL, EARLY 20TH CENTURY). Pastel on paper, unsigned. Profile portrait with blue ground. Small tears. Framed under glass, 15.5”h. 12”w. overall. $100-$300
38 AMERICAN SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET. Early 20th century, sheet iron. Man in top hat. Traces of old white paint. 14”h. including modern base. $600-$800
39 AMERICAN SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET. Early 20th century, sheet iron. Pig with curlique wire tail and traces of old yellow paint with “Porky Pig”.9.75”h. $400-$600
33 THEOREM BY DAVID ELLINGER (AMERICAN, 1913-2003). Gouache on paper, signed. Parrot on branch with heart. Backing paper has sketch and second signature. Painted frame. 8”h. 7”w. overall. $350-$450
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TWO AMERICAN MINIATURE PAINTINGS OF CHILDREN. Mid 19th century, gouache on paper. Full-length portraits of young children. One dressed in red with a hoop. Maple frame, 9”h. 7.75”w. And one dressed in blue with a whip. Rosewood frame, 6.5”h. 5.5”w. $400-$800
AMERICAN HOODED DRYSINK. First half-19th century, poplar. Single small drawers flanking two large center doors. Cutout feet and sides, full-length open well and beaded doors. Surface has been cleaned down to the powder blue. Light wear around feet and some loss on the sides. 42”h. 48.5”w. 21.75”d. $700-$900
41 AMERICAN BIRDHOUSE. Late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Large hexagonal, threetiered birdhouse. Posts with acorn finials and paneled roof with ball finial. Weathered surface. 37”h. 26”d. $400-$600
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44 LARGE AMERICAN REDWARE JAR. Mid 19th century. Two applied handles. Manganese daubs. Rim chips. 12.5”h. $100-$250
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OHIO SEWERTILE PLANTER. Early 20th century. Tree stump planter with main opening 15”diameter. One hairline on a branch with a chip, minor wear. 29”h. 32”w. overall 27”d. $400-$800
SET OF SIX NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE CHAIRS. Eighteenth century, walnut. Pierced splats, molded legs, and rush seats. Refinished. 17”h. seat, 38”h. overall. $400-$800 43 www.GARTHS.com | 7
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AMERICAN ADVERTISING SIGN. Late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Single sided board with original paint. “Sanitary Groceries A.J. Eustice...”. Age splits, added hanger. 23”h. 33.5”w. $400-$800
OHIO BLOWN GLASS FLASK. Second quarter-19th century. Amber with eighteen swirled ribs. Minor imperfections. 6.25”h. Ex Alberta Rodgers Patterson, sold at Garth’s. $150-$350
THREE HOGSCRAPER CANDLESTICKS. Probably American, 19th century. Tall candlesticks with lip hangers and push ups. 12.25” to 12.5”h. $250-$450
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ENGLISH DELFT PLATE. Eighteenth century. Polychrome flower basket, scalloped edges. Edge flakes. 10”d. $200-$300
THREE HOGSCRAPER CANDLESTICKS. Probably American, 19th century. Two chambersticks with brass wedding rings, 4”, 4.75”h., and a later candlestick. Imperfections. 7.5”h. $400-$600
47 FOLK ART ROOSTER BY EDWIN MEADERS (B. 1921). Signed on the underside. Blue glaze. 16”h. $900-$1,200
53 48 “SUGAR PUFF WAFFLES” TRADE SIGN. Early 20th century. Four-board construction with bold red and yellow lettering on a grey background. 38.75”h. 65.5”w. $400-$700
NEW ENGLAND REDWARE JUG. Second quarter-19th century. Diminutive with applied handle. Shades of green with manganese. Glaze flake on lip. 8.25”h. $600-$800
54 49 AMERICAN GAME STAND. Ca 1830-40, pine. Two-drawer drop leaf stand with a gameboard top. Two dovetailed drawers, turned legs, yellow chrome and black in old paint. 28.5”h. 15.25”w. 17”d. 30.75”w. with leaves up. $175-$350
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SOUTHERN STONEWARE CROCK. Nineteenth century. Two handles and brown glaze. Chips. 13.5”h. $200-$300
55 PEASEWARE COVERED JAR. Ohio, 2nd half-19th century. Turned jar with urn finial. 6”h. $250-$450
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58 THREE AMERICAN WINDSOR CHAIRS. First quarter-19th century. Brace back with old oxblood red paint, 18” seat, 38.5”h. overall, sack back with old grained paint, 17.75” seat, 38”h. overall, and a sack back with old black paint, 16”seat,37.5”h. overall. $400-$700
59 AMERICAN TRADE SIGN. Ca. 1900-20. Double sided trade sign with “C.W. Common” in black and white. 9.75”h. 96”w. $175-$275
60 NEW ENGLAND MULE CHEST. Early 19th century. Snipe hinges, applied beaded case and bracket base. Foot restoration, old red paint and dovetailed drawers. Imperfections. 42.5”h. 40”w. 19.25”d. Ex Marjorie Stauffer (Ohio). $450-$750
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61 PENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD COVERLET. Washington and steamboat corners “Hail 1869”. “Made by Philip Schum, Lancaster Pa”. One-piece tied Biederwand. Some staining. 76” x 80”. $250-$500
62 AMERICAN SILHOUETTE. Second quarter-19th century, ink on paper. Portrait of a woman with gold detailed hair in ringlets and coral bead necklace. Papier mache frame, 5”h. 4.25”w. $200-$400
63 SEVEN SHAKER BOXES. Late 19th-20th century. Three have Harvard-type fingers, 3.5” to 5”l., three have arched fingers, 4.75” to 6.25”, and the largest is labeled “Sabbathday Lake”, 9.5”l. $300-$500
64 SHAKER SEWING BOX. Early 20th century. Arched fingers with copper tacks and swing handle. Pink silk lining. Stamped “Shaker Goods, Alfred Me.” Lining is torn. 10.5”l. $200-$400
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65 TWO AMERICAN REDWARE PIE PLATES. Mid 19th century. Good yellow slip designs. Small edge flakes. 9”d. $400-$600
66 AMERICAN HANGING CUPBOARD. First half-19th century, pine. Hanging cupboard with an old painted salmon surface. Brass inset latch, small butt hinges, and two fitted interior shelves. Square nailed. 36”h. 24”w. 7.5”d. $250-$450
67 AMERICAN INDIAN WEATHERVANE. Late 19th-early 20th century. Large sheet iron weathervane of an Indian shooting a bow with arrow and two dogs in the weight below. Good painted surface on both sides. Vane, 50”h. With rod, 71.5”h. $600-$900
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EUROPEAN SMOOTHING BOARD. Second half-19th century. Wooden board with inset handle in the form of a horse with two heads. Carved date of 1860 is later. Original blue paint. Some wear. 23”l. $100-$300
TWO AMERICAN STONEWARE PITCHERS. Second half-19th century. Applied handles. Similar forms and brushed cobalt decoration. Imperfections. 9.5”, 14”h. $250-$450
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THREE AMERICAN PAINTED BASKETS. Late 19th-early 20th century. Two woven splint with bentwood handles and original paint. Slate blue.12”h. 9.5” x 11”. and buttocks with brown, 11”h. Together with a vine gathering basket with two rim handles and traces of blue over brown paint. 13”h. 20”d. Varying loss. $100-$250
TWO TEA CADDIES. American and English, 19th century. Divided interior. Tole with paw feet. Traces of original decoration. 5”h. And pine with faux tortoise-shell paint. Imperfections. 4.5”h. 7”w. $275-$500
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FOUR SILHOUETTES. American or English, 2nd quarter19th century. Three hollow cut of man, woman with hair comb and young boy, all with inked details. The man and woman have brass sheet frames. 5”h. 4”w. to 5.75”h. 4.5”w. Together with an inked portrait of a woman with cap. Papier mache frame. 5.25”h. 4.5”w. $150-$250
73 AMERICAN PANTRY BOX. Second half-19th century. Oval bentwood box with lapped seam on bottom and single finger seam on lid. Original red paint. Imperfections. 3”h. 6.5”l. $100-$200
73A THREE AMERICAN FANBACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS. Nineteenth century. Bamboo turnings and old mustard over early yellow paint. Varying wear. 17.5" seat, 35"h. $200-$400
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AMERICAN POTTERY DOG. Second half-19th century, white clay. Reclining spaniel with molded features. 7”h. 9”l. $200-$300
TWO AMERICAN STONEWARE CROCKS. Second half-19th century. Applied handles and brushed cobalt birds. 9”h., and impressed label “Whites, Utica”. Hairline. 9.75”h. $100-$200
75 OHIO SEWERTILE DOG. Attributed to George Bagnall (Newcomerstown, Ohio, 2nd half-19th century). Seated spaniel with freestanding front legs. 9.25”h. $1,000-$2,000
81 AMERICAN STONEWARE CROCK. Mid 19th century. Dark with cobalt flowers. 7.75”h. $75-$125
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AMERICAN DRYSINK. Ca. 1840-50, pine. Four dovetailed drawers flanking two doors below an open well. Cutout feet, some enhancement to salmon paint, and worn paint. Imperfections. 36”h. 48”w. 20.5”d. $500-$750
TWO AMERICAN ADVERTISING SIGNS. Late 19th century, pine. Single sided board with original paint “Pork & Flour”. 12.25”h. 40”w. And an old board with later ruler markings. 56.5”l. Both have weathered surface. $300-$600
77 OHIO POTTERY DOG. Mid 19th century, attributed to Limaville (Stark County), yellow clay. Molded seated spaniel with freestanding legs. Minor flakes. 10.5”h. $150-$300
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FOLKSY AMERICAN WHIRLIGIG. Twentieth century. Carved wooden figure of an African American man. Paddles are watermelon slices. Original paint. 15.5”h. overall. $250-$450
78 OHIO SEWERTILE LION. Early 20th century. Modeled after Mogadore pottery lions. Unglazed. 9.5”h. 14”l. $300-$600
83A TWO AMERICAN WARDROBE DOORS. Late 19th century. Two doors with old white paint. 60"h. 19.5"w. $100-$150
79 AMERICAN WEATHERVANE. Second half-20th century, fiberglass. Large cat holding directionals. From an amusement park in Geauga County, Ohio. Applied faux verdigris surface. 50”h. 60”w. 56”d. $400-$600
83B TWO STILL LIFES (AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY). Pastel on paper, signed. Both of fruit. "Hobbs". Framed, 18.5"h. 32.25"w. And "Lovell" in oak frame, 18"h. 30"w. $150-$300
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AMERICAN HANGING WALL BOX. Late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Probably a scouring box with original chrome yellow paint. Imperfections. 17”h. 7”w. $100-$300
TWO LARGE AMERICAN KRAUT CUTTERS. Nineteenth century. Largest has lollipop crest and cabbage holder. Scrubbed surface. 59.5”h. 15.5”w. And walnut with scalloped crest. Missing cabbage holder. 39.5”h. 13.5”w. $200-$400
AMERICAN PAINTED TREENWARE BOWL. Nineteenth century. Heavily turned with original Spanish brown paint. 5.5”h. 15”d. $100-$300
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DOUGH SCRAPER BY PETER DERR (PENNSYLVANIA, 1793-1868). Iron and brass. Stamped “PD 1860”. 3.75”l. $600-$1,200
86 THREE AMERICAN FOOD CHOPPERS. Nineteenth century. Figural iron blades and wooden handles. Two with heart cutouts, 11”l., and a horse with inset copper eye. 12”l. $400-$800
87 AMERICAN LOLLIPOP BUTTER PRINT. Mid 19th century. Carved American eagle and turned handle. 8.25”l. $350-$650
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TWO KRAUT CUTTERS. American, 4th quarter-19th century. Maple with tombstone top and heart cutout, 18”l., and walnut with long blade and heart cutout, 20”l. $200-$350
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90 AMERICAN BUTTER PADDLE, SLATE, AND PANTRY BOX. Second half-19th century. Paddle with impressed name “DH Foot”, 9”l., and a bentwood pantry box with lapped seams and copper tacks. Original red paint. 4.25”h. 8”d. Together with a hinged double school slate. 12.5”h. Imperfections. $75-$150
91 TWO AMERICAN LOLLIPOP BUTTER PRINTS. Mid 19th century. Star and petals, 8”l., and compass star, 10”l. $300-$600
92 AMERICAN KITCHEN ITEMS INCLUDING BUTTER PRINTS. Nineteenth century. Seven butter prints including swan and cow; pestle, 8”l., and heart cookie cutter. Together with a wrought iron spatula/fork dated “1839” with heart. 17.5”l. $150-$350
94 SEVEN MARKED KITCHEN UTENSILS. Late 19th century, iron and brass. All stamped “FBS Canton, O.” with patent date. Spatula, three ladles, two skimmers, and a fork. 14.5” to 19.5”l. $300-$600
95 TWO LIGHTING DEVICES AND SET OF SKEWERS. American and European, 19th century. Barn lantern with wooden frame and old glass panels. 11”h., and a wrought iron extending sticking tommy, 29”l. overall. Together with wrought iron skewers and hanger. 11”h. $250-$450
96 TWO AMERICAN HANGING BOXES. Nineteenth century, pine. Large salt box with square nails and lollipop hanger. Original red paint. 15”h. 11.5”w. And a later scouring box with old red paint. 15.75”. Both have wear. $100-$300
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PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Second half-19th century. Stenciled label “G.A. Glass, Braddocksfield, Pa.” Two handles. 7.5”h. 11”d. $200-$400
PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE JUG. Second half-19th century. Brushed and stenciled cobalt decoration with roses, eagle, banner and “Star Pottery”, “3”. Applied handle. 16”h. $800-$1,200
AMERICAN STORE COFFEE BIN. Late 19th-early 20th century, tin. Original blue with stenciled label “Martin L. Hall & Co., Boston”. Removable label on lid “Preferred Stock” and additional labels on the sides and back. Wear. 17”h. 18”w. 14”d. $150-$350
EUROPEAN BRIDE’S BOX. First half-19th century. Oval bentwood box with laced seams and original paint of well —dressed woman with braided hair on the lid and tulips around the sides. Imperfections. 6”h. 18”w. $150-$350
98 PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Second half -19th century. Stenciled cobalt label with double eagle and “A. Conrad, New Geneva, Fayette County, Pa. Lion Pottery, 12”. Double handles. 21”h. $2,500-$4,500
99 AMERICAN STONEWARE PITCHER. Mid 19th century. Applied handle and brushed cobalt tulips. Edge chips. 9.5”h. $150-$300
100 NEW YORK STONEWARE CROCK. Mid 19th century. Covered jug with brushed cobalt “2” and spotted deer. Impressed “T. Harrington, Lyons”. Two handles. Rim flakes. 11.5”h. $2,500-$3,500
102 AMERICAN DOUGH BOX. First half-19th century, pine. Original red paint. Dovetailed box resting on a splay leg Hepplewhite base. Single board top with battens. Top has an age split. 29”h. 36.25”w. 22.5”d. $350-$700
103 AMERICAN MINIATURE DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. Mid 19th century, poplar. Dovetailed case with original mustard vinegar graining. Interior till and turned feet. Wear. 10”h. 15.5”w. 9”d. $400-$600
104 TWO TRENCHERS AND A TREENWARE PLATE. American and European. Two similar oblong trenchers with yellow paint, 23”l., and green paint, 19”l. Together with a thick wooden plate. Splits. 12”d. $100-$300
105 DOUGH SCRAPER BY PETER DERR (PENNSYLVANIA, 17931868).. Steel and brass. Blade stamped “25 P.D. 1853”. Split at handle and blade. 4”l. $200-$300 98 - 104
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AMERICAN TABLETOP DOUGH BOX. Mid 19th century, pine. Old yellowish over paint. Canted, square nailed with a bead board lid. 11”h. 25.5”w. 17.25”d. $200-$400
AMERICAN BLANKET CHEST. Early 19th century, yellow pine. Six-board chest with square nails and cutout feet. Lid has thumb molded edge and staple hinges. Old red paint has wear. Interior till with drawer. 22.75”h. 44”w. 16.5”d. Ex Helen Marlen. $200-$400
AMERICAN CUPBOARD. Mid 19th century, yellow pine. One-piece open cupboard with three shelves and scalloped sides. Cleaned down, dark red stain. Some imperfections. 66”h. 28”w. 20”d. Ex Linda Bruckhiemer. $350-$650
AMERICAN COUNTRY HEPPLEWHITE TABLE. Early 19th century, curly maple. One-board top and tapered legs. Base has dry surface, top refinished. 27.75”h. 24”w.18.75”d. $250-$450
109 “BUCHANAN THE TAILOR” TRADE SIGN. American , 19th century. One-board panel sign with chamfered frame surrounding. Original paint and surface, green gone to black. 24.5”h. 81.75”w. $600-$900
112 110 AMERICAN MULE CHEST. First half-19th century, curly maple and chestnut secondary. Staple hinges, single dovetailed drawer. Refinished with replaced brasses. 43.5”h. 44.75”w. 18.5”d. $400-$600
AMERICAN COUNTRY HEPPLEWHITE STAND. Early 19th century. Splay leg stand with dovetailed drawer and original red paint. Twoboard top. Some wear. 29.75”h. 20.25”w. 20”d. $250-$450
113 NEW ENGLAND WASHSTAND. Mid 19th century, pine. Turned and straight legs, dovetailed gallery and one dovetailed drawer. Reconfigured for washbowl cut out. Old paint with ship and “‘Marie’ J. Fulks, Captain”. Age splits. 35.5”h. 35.5”w. 16.5”d. Ex Fertig Collection. $250-$450
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118 115 FARMSTEAD (AMERICAN SCHOOL, MID 20TH CENTURY). Oil on heavy cardboard, unsigned. Naive scene with farmhouse and buildings at sunset. Ink pen note on back “Painting #19 (Dow), American Box/Medcalf”. Corner creases. 20.25”h. 25.25”w., framed, 24”h. 29”w. $100-$300
116 AMERICAN DECORATED GAMEBOARD. Early 20th century, pine. One-sided checkerboard with original paint and “L. Harris Fly Creek, Otsego County, NY” on back. Wear and hinge marks from previous life. 16” x 16”. $400-$600
THREE AMERICAN CANDLE SCONCES. Nineteenth century. Pair of mirrored sconces. Some damage to mirror segments. 6.5”d. And a tin sconce with double candle arms and crimped crest. 14.5”h. 9”w. $400-$600
119 AMERICAN TRAIN ENGINE. Late 20th century. Folksy wooden steam locomotive with original paint and metal wheels. 13.5”h. 26”l. $100-$200
120 AMERICAN WINDSOR ARMCHAIR. Nineteenth century. Plank bottom high back , made to be a “potty” chair. Original green paint and decoration with a lift lid. Expected wear. 18”h. seat, 22”w. 20”d. 49”h. overall. $175-$350
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TWO AMERICAN BOOKPLATES. First half-19th century, watercolor on paper. Both are tulips. Earlier one on laid paper is dated “1816”. Stains and foxing. Framed. 5.5”h. 4”w., 4.75”h. 3.75”w. $250-$450
OHIO CHILD’S SLED. Late 19th century. Wood sled with iron runners and original red paint. Edge chip. 36.5”l.
AMERICAN FOLK ART WALKING STICK. Early 20th century. Carved wooden stick in the form of a tree branch with leaves and a handle in the form of a hand holding a bottle. Old black paint. Some imperfections. 35”l. $150-$250
122 AMERICAN INLAID SEWING BOX. First half-19th century, mixed woods. Inlays consisting of diamonds, an American shield and heart with “EW”. Chamfered lid has applied molding. Fitted interior with lift out tray including green velvet pincushions. Replaced mirror on the inside lid. Some imperfections. 6.5”h. 13”w. 7”d. $300-$600
Made by Charley Berkircher for his nephew, Clarence Berkircher of Centerton (Huron County), Ohio, February 1896. Included is letter written by Clarence F. Berkircher that describes daily happenings in Centerton, Ohio, and also mentions the fine sled that his uncle Charley made for him. $100-$300
123 TWO AMERICAN MINIATURE PORTRAITS OF GIRLS. Mid 19th century, watercolor on paper. Girl in blue with basket of flowers,7.25”h. 5.75”w., and girl in red plaid dress and pantaloons. 10”h. 7.25”w. Framed sizes. $350-$650
128 AMERICAN THEOREM AND PRINT. Second half-19th century. Oil on velvet still life of flowers including morning glories and peonies. Stains. Decorated frame. 14.25”h. 18.5”w. And an engraving by Kimmel & Voigt of “View on the Hudson Near West Point”. Gilt frame, 13.5”h. 18.25”w. overall. $150-$350
124 AMERICAN SHERATON SOFA. First quarter-19th century, curly maple. Early finish, reupholstered sofa with graceful arms and turned posts. $1,500-$2,000
125 TWO ARCHITECTURAL PIECES. American or European, late 19th century. Oak panel from a door with relief carved crane. Stripped surface. 25”h. 22.5”w. And a carved walnut Minerva head crest from a piece of furniture. Dark varnish surface. 15”h. 36”w. $150-$350
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TWO AMERICAN MINIATURE PORTRAITS. Mid 19th century, watercolor on paper. Bearded blond man, 6.5”h. 5”w., and woman wearing a cap and red and blue dress. 6.75”h. 6”w. Framed sizes. $400-$800
AMERICAN QUEEN ANNE DROP LEAF TABLE. Late 18th century, walnut with oak secondary. Pad foot with splices to all four pads. Refinished. 27.75”h. 12.75”w. 36.25”d. 40”diameter with leaves extended. $200-$400
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GEORGE M. PATCHEN PRINT BY CURRIER & IVES. Handcolored lithograph, published in 1860. Large folio racing print of the trotter with a high wheeled sulky. C# 885. Faint toning. Gilt frame, 26”h. 35”w. $600-$900
AMERICAN STONEWARE BATTER JUG. Mid 19th century. Tin lid and spout cover, bale handle. Brushed cobalt decoration. 10”h. $100-$300
AMERICAN TREENWARE BOWL. Nineteenth century. Original green paint on the exterior. 5”h. 16”d. $150-$300
COURTING MIRROR. Probably European, 1st half19th century. Reverse glass painted frame set in a larger one-piece pine frame with old blue paint. Glass damage. 17.75”h. 12.5”w. $200-$400
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AMERICAN TREENWARE BOWL. Nineteenth century. Dark blue exterior paint appears original. 4.5”h. 16.5”d. $150-$350
PORTRAIT OF A CHILD. Watercolor on paper. Appears to be signed “JH Coupland, 1854”. Notation in two places “Ester (?) Crafts, aged 4 year and 7 mos. 25 Oct. 1854”. Child in red dress with flower basket. Overall toning. Rosewood veneer frame, 13.25”h. 10.75”w. $250-$450
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AMERICAN BOAT HULL MODEL. Ca. 1900. All wooden model with original paint. Wear. 8”h. 28”l. on modern base. $600-$900
138 PORTRAIT OF TWO SIBLINGS (AMERICAN SCHOOL, MID 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Young children, one dressed in brown with a riding crop or cane, the younger child holds perhaps a hat. Behind them is an agricultural scene with dark skies. Restoration. 25’h. 30”w., late frame, 30.5”h. 35.5”w. Ex Van Dusen/Schuman Antiques (Michigan/California). $3,000-$4,000
139 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL LANDSCAPES (AMERICAN SCHOOL, MID 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Wonderful pair of atmospheric landscapes done by the same hand. Both feature farmers and animals with a dramatic view of the river in the distance. Late notation on the frames “Mill—-berg + Millersberg” (Millersburg, Pennsylvania?). Restoration. 24”h. 32”w., late grain painted frames, 28.75”h. 36.75”w. Ex Martin J. Conlon American Antiques (Rhode Island). $4,000-$6,000 138
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HISTORICAL BLUE STAFFORDSHIRE ARMS OF GEORGIA VEGETABLE. England, 2nd quarter-19th century. Dark blue transfer with “Georgia”. Impressed “T. Mayer” on the underside. Knife scratches. 2.5”h. 12”l. $2,000-$3,000
PAINTED SHERATON TAVERN TABLE. American. Original red surface, painted tavern table with a batten top, dovetailed, asymmetrical drawers, molded apron and turned legs. Twoboard top has a scrubbed surface. 29.5”h. 45.25”w. 31.75”d. $600-$800
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DELFT TOBACCO JAR. Netherlands, 17th century. Ovoid with tin glaze and blue “Maryland Taback”. Wear. 8.5”h. $900-$1,200
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ENGLISH FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER. Late 18th-early 19th century. Pistol grip flintlock lighter with brass support and candle holder. Walnut grip. Marked “Hinde” (Leicester). 6.5”l. $800-$1,200
TWO SANDWICH GLASS BOTTLES. American, mid 19th century. Paneled cologne bottles. Teal green and cobalt, 9.5”h. $150-$350
144 THREE SANDWICH GLASS BOTTLES. American, mid 19th century. Paneled cologne bottles. Amethyst, cobalt and teal green, 5”h. $150-$350
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THREE WOODEN ITEMS INCLUDING SHELF. Late 19th-20th century, mixed woods. Two American pieces. Hanging shelf with two wire nailed drawers. Yellow over green paint. 12”h. 21”w., and a hanging towel holder with old grey paint. 6”h. 20”w. Together with an herb grinder with original dark green paint. 21”l. Varying wear. $100-$300
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TWO AMERICAN HANGING BOXES. Second half-19th century, pine. Double wall pocket with scrolled crest. Old red paint. 16”h. 12”w., and a later spice box with six over one drawers. Cleaned to old robin’s egg blue paint. 19”h. 13”w. Imperfections. $250-$450
148 NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY HEPPLEWHITE DROP LEAF TABLE. Early 19th century, birch and pine. Tapered legs and scalloped apron. Age splits and worn top. 28”h. 37”w. 17”d. with 10” leaves. $200-$400
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THREE AMERICAN TREENWARE BOWLS. Nineteenth century. Original paint has some wear. Red, blue and green. Average size 3”h. 12”d. $300-$600
FOLKSY AMERICAN STAND. Ca.1880-1910. Original black paint and crazed surface. 30.5”h. 13”w. 13”d. $150-$300
150 AMERICAN SUGAR BUCKET. Second half-19th century. Stave construction with bentwood swing handle. Original green paint with “Sugar”. 12.5”h. 11.75”diameter. $200-$300
151 PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Second half -19th century. Stenciled roses “James Hamilton & Co., Greensboro, Pa. 20”. Double handles. 24”h. $1,000-$1,500
152 BUTTER CHURN. American, 19th century. Blue butter churn, iron banded and original surface and lid though the dasher is repaired or may be replaced. 23.5”h. without dasher. 11”diameter. $175-$350
153 AMERICAN DOUGHBOX. Mid 19th century, yellow pine. Canted dovetailed doughbox in original red paint. Clean interior, bottom has wooden pins and rests on a Hepplewhite base with a scrubbed one-board top. 28.5”h. 35.5”w. 20”d. $500-$700
155 THREE AMERICAN TIN COOKIE CUTTERS. First half-20th century. Man, 14”h., standing figure, 8”h., and circle with card suits, 7.25”d. $150-$300
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157 THREE AMERICAN LIGHTING DEVICES. Nineteenth century. Wrought iron taper jack, 9”h., and a pair of tin sconces with mirrored centers. 6.25”d. $250-$450
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REBECCA FRY FRAKTUR BY THE EHRE VATER ARTIST (CAROLINAS, VIRGINIA, AND PENNSYLVANIA, ACTIVE 1782-1828). Watercolor on paper with pen and ink. Birth certificate for Rebecca Fry, daughter of George and Elizabeth Fry, born September 25, 1809, in Rowan County, North Carolina. Decorated with polychrome parrots, tulips, and a heart, with a poem reading, “Some things are good, which are not pleasant, other things are pleasant, that are not good, but to live in peace is both good and pleasant.” Foxing. 13.75”h. 11.75”w., modern frame, 15.5”h. 13.5”w. Together with a youth instruction book that came into Rebecca’s possession in 1830. Descended in the family.
BENJAMIN THOMAS ESSEX FRAKTUR BY THE EHRE VATER ARTIST (CAROLINAS, VIRGINA, AND PENNSYLVANIA, ACTIVE 1782-1828). Watercolor on paper. Records the birth of Benjamin Thomas Essex in 1807, and dated 1812. Decorated with tulips, geometric designs, a heart, and a male face. Imperfections. Unframed. 12.5”h. 7.5”w.
Rebecca married Benjamin Thomas Essex, also born in North Carolina, in September, 1831 and they moved to Indiana in 1834. His fraktur follows this one as lot 160. Documentation of Rebecca and Benjamin’s life along with images of the couple are included with both lots. $4,500-$6,500
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AMERICAN PAINTED GRAIN BIN. Late 19th-early 20th century, poplar. Slat board lid and canted body with interior divided into two sections. Cutout side feet and old blue-green paint. Handle has been moved and expected wear. 33”h. 49.5”w. 19”d. $175-$350
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163 AMERICAN STONEWARE CREAM POT AND MILK PAN. Second half-19th century. Both with two handles and brushed cobalt accents. Pot, 8”h. Pan with spout, 4”h. 12”d. $200-$400
164 AMERICAN GRAIN-PAINTED BIN. Mid 19th century, pine. Original grain decoration in imitation of bird’s-eye maple. Two lift lids with breadboard ends, turned feet. Two interior compartments. Edge wear. 20.5”h. 72.75”w. 19”d. $300-$600
165 BUCKET BENCH. American, 19th century. Two shelf bucket bench with mortised and wedged shelves and old crazed blue paint over original red. Wear throughout and stable. 44”h. 36”w. 11”d. $300-$600
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AMERICAN DRY SINK. Second half-19th century, pine. Single door and nailed drawer. Cleaned down to original red paint. Refinished well and replaced pulls. 29.5”h. 29”w. 22.5”d. $400-$600
AMERICAN TOBACCONIST FIGURE AND ELEPHANT. Late 20th century. Carved wooden Native American chief with original paint, 53”h. And a circus elephant wall plaque. Signed “Ken Holzer”. 16”h. $250-$450
167 MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A BOY. Probably American, mid 19th century, watercolor on paper. Full-length portrait of a boy with whip and dog. Cut out and placed on backing paper. Late frame, 7.5”h. 4.75”w. $100-$300
168 THREE AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVINGS. Twentieth century. Wood with original paint. Tall man in top hat, 14.75”h., man from whirligig with tin hat. Enhanced paint. 9.75”h. And a silhouette of jockey on horse. 13”h. 15”w. $250-$350
169 AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVING OF WOMAN. First half-20th century. Nude woman with wide eyes and articulated arms. Imperfections. 18.5”l. $250-$450
172 AMERICAN ADVERTISING SIGN. Late 19th-early 20th century. Tin lithographic sign of boy in kitchen “Stoneware the best Food Container...”. Edge wear. 19”h.13”w. $100-$300 165
173 SPANISH WROUGHT IRON CHANDELIER. Late 19th-early 20th century. Six candle sockets on ring with chain hanger. 21.5”h. 24.5”d. Purchased in Toledo, Spain in 1965. $400-$600
174 170 AMERICAN HIGH CHAIR. Mid 19th century, maple. Ladderback with canted posts. Old refinishing and rush seat. Missing foot rest. Ex Jon Graeter (Ohio). 37.5”h. $250-$450
AMERICAN CONESTOGA WAGON BOX. First half-19th century, pine. Weathered box with wrought iron hardware and slant lid. Interior shelf. 14.5”h. 36”w. 14.5”d. $300-$600
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AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN. Ca. 1775. Carved map of “Boston” with buildings and “Shoreline” and the surrounding area including “Roxbury”, “Castle William” and “Cambrige” (sic). Also a cannon “Boston Artilry (sic) 1775”. Age splits and minor end loss. 13.5”l. $2,500-$4,500
AMERICAN WRITING ARMCHAIR. Mid 19th century, mixed woods including poplar. Arrowback armchair with original green paint and faint stenciled designs on crest. Removable drawer with grain painting on front. Wear. 17.5” seat, 33.5”h. $250-$450
176 AMERICAN POWDER HORN. Inscribed “David Frye, Albany New York, Made by James Templeton, 7 April Anno 1804”. On the other side is an image of an American Indian shooting a bow. Minor loss at one end. 9”l. $900-$1,200 178
180 TWO REVOLUTIONARY WAR TREASURY NOTES. Connecticut, dated 1781. Printed on laid paper with inked notations. One for Augustin Austin, the other for Isaac Chidney, both with punched cancellation holes. In matching frames with additional receipts. 18”h. 14”w. overall. $150-$300
181 177 AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN. Carved horn with buildings, cannon and “Philedelphia (sic) Benj. Worrell Cap 1778”. Small hole. 7.25”l. Records for Captain Worrell included. $1,000-$2,000
THREE HANDWRITTEN VERSES. Philadelphia, 1st quarter-19th century, watercolor and pen and ink on paper. Two with wreath borders, titled “The Heart” and “Resignation”, are by “R. McMullon, Philadelphia” and are dated May 19th, 1819 and April 28th, 1819. The third verse has grapevines and lyre and is also marked “Philadelphia” but is not by the same hand. Stains. Matching frames, 11”h. 9”w. $250-$450
178 NEW JERSEY LAND SURVEY. Pen and ink on laid paper. Dated “26th May 1784”. It shows three properties for Edward Crawford, Thomas Ball and William Moore, bordered by the Pine Barrens and Vermont. Watermarked paper. Framed so both sides show. 19.5”h. 15”w. $400-$600
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182 THREE EUROPEAN BRASS CANDLE HOLDERS. Eighteenth-19th century. Chamberstick, 11”l., tinder box with handle and tooled design. Flint and steel included. Loose candle socket. 9.5”l. And a candlestick with seamed construction and threaded post. Tooled designs. 10.5”h. $300-$600
183 PORTRAIT OF THE SANDERSON CHILDREN BY WILLIAM MATTHEW PRIOR (MASSACHUSETTS/MAINE, 1806-1873). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Full- length portrait of the brother and sister holding a bouquet of flowers and standing near a column and drapery. He wears brass buttoned pants and shirt while she wears a bright pink dress. Restoration. 36”h. 26.5”w., later frame, 42.5”h. 35”w. Ex C.L. Prickett Antiques (Pennsylvania) $20,000-$30,000
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EUROPEAN SAMPLER. Eighteenth century, silk on linen. Precisely stitches motifs include geometric bands, birds, flowers, and eagles, some double headed. Framed, 33”h. 23”w. $250-$450
TWO SAMPLERS. Silk and wool on linen. Found in Eastern Pennsylvania. Alphabets and “Mary Lippencott, Sampler made in the 1811”. 11.75”h. 9.25”w. And silk on cotton, possibly English. Precise stitches. Double alphabet, verse and “Anne Acott Decr. 1865...” 12.25”h. 8.5”w. Frame sizes. $250-$450
185 TWO SAMPLERS. Canada, wool on linen. Done by two sisters “Jeannie E. Fraser, Aged 8, 1882” and “Mary Ann Fraser”. Alphabets and symbols including crowns. Late matching frames, 19.25”h. 14.25”w. The 1881 Charlottenburg, Ontario, Canada lists Jennet Fraser born 1854 and Mary Ann Fraser born 1857 living with their father, Peter Fraser. $300-$400
186 FARMSTEAD (AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Attributed to Eliza Good, Lewisburg, Ohio. Folksy scene with Victorian house and a barn with a banner windmill reading “Climax”, possibly for Climax, Michigan. Surface wear and small tear. Unframed, 16.5”h. 28.5”w. Ex David Good, Ohio. $800-$1,200
189 TWO AMERICAN SAMPLERS. Nineteenth century, silk and wool on linen. Alphabets and trees with “1851 Susannah Overton”. 15.5”h. 13”w. And one with strawberry border and alphabets. “Martha J. Black wrought this. 6. Ma. 1846”. Framed with a brass hook. 12.5”h. 19.25”w. Possibly Illinois as both names were located in Illinois. $250-$500
190 SAMPLER. Silk on linen. Colorful thread depicting an altar with alphabets and verse and “Margaret Barry’s Sampler Finished this year of our Lord 1830 Aged 11 years”. Some thread loss. Framed, 18”h. 13.5”w. $150-$350
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SAMPLER. American or English, silk on linen. Finely stitched with alphabets, verse and “Mary Crissell’s __ 1799”. Imperfections. Framed, 20.5”h. 16”w. $100-$300
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THREE AMERICAN REDWARE FOOD MOLDS. Mid 19th century. One with mottled tan glaze, 3”h. 10”d., and two with manganese, 7”, 8”d. $200-$400
193 AMERICAN FOLK ART WHIRLIGIG OF NATIVE AMERICAN. Early 20th century. Well-carved figure of an American Indian standing in a canoe. Original paint and paddles with symbols painted on them. 26.5”h. including modern base. Ex Austin Miller, ex Robert Miller who purchased it from Kenneth Hammitt of Woodbury, Connecticut. See American Folk Art Sculpture by Robert Bishop for similar piece. $2,000-$3,000
194 AMERICAN TIN WEATHERVANE PATTERN. Late 19th-early 20th century. Cutout silhouette of an American Indian with bow and tomahawk. Rust. 24”h. $250-$450
196 TWO AMERICAN STONEWARE PITCHERS. Mid 19th century. Smaller is possibly by Remmey. Applied handles and brushed cobalt designs. Impressed “1” and “2”. Larger has repaired rim. 13.5”. 10.5”h. $250-$450
197 TWO TREENWARE COVERED CONTAINERS. Second half-19th century. Cherry with edge repair. 8”h. 8”d., and figured wood with reeded edge. 10”h. 9”d. $150-$300
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198 AMERICAN TREENWARE BOWL. Nineteenth century. Natural surface with old mellow refinishing. 7”h. 21”d. $75-$150
199 TWO AMERICAN STONEWARE CROCKS. Second half-19th century. Smaller with cobalt stripes, 8.5”h., and larger with two handles and brushed flourishes and “4”. Space left for label. 15”h. $150-$300
200 AMERICAN STONEWARE CAKE CROCK. Second half-19th century. Two handles. Brushed cobalt accents. Chips. 7”h. 12.5”d. $100-$250
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TWO INDIANA JACQUARD COVERLETS. Wool and cotton. Two-piece in blue and natural. Floral design with lily border and corner block for Samuel Graham “Newcastle, Henry County, Indiana 1851”. 74” x 88”. And geometric with corner block for the Craig family “1848”. 74” x 88”. $300-$600
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202 PENNSYLVANIA DECORATED CORNER CUPBOARD. Ca 1840-50. Two-piece cupboard, pine. Sixteen panes with shaped shelves, two dovetail drawers, double inset panel, beaded doors. Original paint. Expected wear. Base, 37.5”h. 50.5”w. 20.75”d. Top, 52.5”h, 56”w, 24.5”d. $1,500-$2,500
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WEST VIRGINIA STONEWARE JAR. Mid 19th century. Stenciled cobalt label “From A & S Thistle, Sistersville, W.Va.” Crow’s foot. 10”h. $350-$450
209 204 AMERICAN PAINTED CANTEEN. Stave construction with metal bands and wooden plug. Stamped “WD 1861”. 7.5”d. $600-$800
FOUR AMERICAN BASKETS. Late 19th-20th century, woven splint. Bentwood handles. Melon rib, 7.5”h. and two buttocks baskets, 3”, 5”h. Together with a round basket with two rim handles, 4”h. $100-$300
205 AMERICAN TRENCHER. Nineteenth century. Rough hewn wood with worn old red and green paint. Age split. 4.5”h. 20”w. $100-$200
206 AMERICAN DECORATED BUCKET. Second half-19th century. Stave construction with metal bands and bale handle. Original red and black grain painting. Rim wear. 7”h. $100-$300
210 AMERICAN PAINTED BASKET. Late 19th-early 20th century, woven splint with bentwood handle. Square to round, original olive green paint. Wear. 10”h. 9.5”d. $100-$300
211 TWO AMERICAN TREENWARE BOWLS. Nineteenth century. Old blue paint, 5”h. 17”d., and original red paint, 5.5”h. 18”d. Varying wear, more to blue. $200-$400
207 AMERICAN WALL BOX. Nineteenth century, curly maple. Dovetailed with chip carved heart crest. Refinished. 8’h. 12.5”w. $100-$250 202 26 | GARTH’S Country Americana: September 10, 2016
212 THREE AMERICAN TREENWARE BOWLS. Nineteenth century. Original red paint with white interior, 4.5”h. 15”d., footed with original grey (may be European), 5.5”h. 17.5”d., and grey over red, 6”h. 22”d. $250-$450
213 AMERICAN PANTRY BOX. Late 19th century. Round bentwood box with lapped seams. Scratch carved “EAW” with Masonic compass. Natural surface. 2.5”h. 6.25”d. $150-$300
214 AMERICAN DECORATED PANTRY BOX. Late 19th century. Round bentwood box with lapped seams and old paint in a swirl design on the lid. 3”h. 6.75”d. Ex Tom and Carolyn Porter. Sold at Garth’s, November 2004, lot 363. $400-$800
215 AMERICAN POST OFFICE MAIL SORTER. Early 20th century, pine. Two-tier sorting tray with open shelf area below. Original surface and lettering. 27”h. 18”w. 10”d. $200-$400
216 AMERICAN WOOD BIN. Twentieth century, pine. Scalloped top and sides with picture frame molded front. Old mustard paint. Round nails. 32”h. 28.25”w. 16.75”d. $175-$350
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218 AMERICAN GAMEBOARD. First half-20th century. Single board of figured wood with parcheesi and checkerboards. Applied edge. 19.5” x 22.5”. $200-$400
219 TWO AMERICAN GAMEBOARDS. Mid 20th century. Folding two-sided board with checkers and parcheesi. Imperfections. 18” x 18.5”. And thick single sided board with old painted parcheesi board. 17” x 17”. Together with a box with cups and dice, 5” x 5”. $100-$300
220 AMERICAN FOLDING GAMEBOARD. First half-20th century. Original painted parcheesi and backgammon boards. Wear and yellowed varnish. 20” x 24”. $100-$300
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223 PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Second half-19th century. Stenciled cobalt decoration with roses and “Jas. Hamilton & Co. Greensboro, Pa, 2”. 11.75”h. $100-$200
224 PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Second half-19th century. Stenciled cobalt decoration with roses and “W.D. Cooper & Bro. No. 7 Diamond, Pitts”. Two handles. Edge flakes. 13”h. $200-$300
225 PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CHURN. Second half-19th century. Freehand and stenciled cobalt label “Hamilton & Jones. Star Pottery” with roses. Two handles. Stains. 17.5”h. $250-$450
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WEST VIRGINIA STONEWARE JUG. Mid 19th century. Brushed cobalt decoration with stenciled merchant’s label “John Reid Jr. Grocer...Wheeling, W.Va. 4”. Two handles. 17.5”h. $200-$400
PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CHURN. Mid 19th century. Freehand and stenciled cobalt decoration “Hamilton & Jones, Greensboro, Pa. 6”. Two handles. 19”h. $250-$450
PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE JUG. Second half-19th century. Brushed and stenciled cobalt decoration with eagle, banner and “Star Pottery”, “2”. Applied handle. 14.5”h. $400-$800
TWO AMERICAN PANTRY BOXES. Late 19th century. Round with lapped seams. Shaker carrier “Nutmeg” with original green paint, copper tacks and bale handle. Imperfections. 5”d. And a box with original yellow paint. 1.75”h. 3.25”d. $400-$800
TWO AMERICAN STONEWARE CANNING JARS. Second half-19th century. Cobalt stripes. One with stenciled label “From James Hamilton, Greensboro”. Rim flakes. 9”, 9.5”h. $100-$250
230 THREE AMERICAN PANTRY BOXES. Late 19th century. Lapped seams. Old light green paint, 2.25”h. 6.5”d., old brown, 3.5”h. 8”d., and old green, 4.25”h. 9”d. Some edge loss and wear. $150-$300
231 AMERICAN BENTWOOD CARRIER. Late 19th century. Round with lapped seams and bale handle. Old blue paint. Minor wear. 5.25”h. 9.5”d. $150-$300
232 NEW ENGLAND FOOTSTOOL. Mid 19th century, pine. Beaded edges and cutout feet with square nails. Original green paint. Tack holes from old upholstery. Minor wear and edge chip. 7.25”h. 9.5”w. 6”d. $100-$250
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234 PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CHURN. Second half-19th century. Stenciled cobalt label with fuchsia “Jas. Hamilton...4”. 16.25”h. $150-$300
234A AMERICAN COUNTRY HEPPLEWHITE WORK TABLE. First half-19th century, pine. Breadboard top and original red paint. 28”h. 41”w. 27.75”d. $550-$750
235 TWO AMERICAN STONEWARE CHURNS. Mid 19th century. Double handles. Brushed cobalt tulips. “5”, 16.5”h. and “6” with rim loss. 17”h. $200-$400
236 AMERICAN WINDSOR ARMCHAIR. Nineteenth century, mixed woods. Signed “S. Tracy”. Continuous arm bowback with bamboo turned legs and stretcher. Refinished. 17” seat, 36.5”h. $150-$350
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CONNECTICUT FAMILY RECORD SAMPLER. Silk on linen. Records the births and marriage of John and Elizabeth Plumb and names and births of their five children from 1807 to 1820. “Wrought by Harriet Plumb 1826” which is also the memorial year for the deaths of her parents. Floral arch supported by columns with a brick house, sheep, and memorial along the bottom edge. Late frame, 13.5”h. 12.5”w.
OHIO STONEWARE CANNING JAR. Mid 19th century. Stenciled cobalt label “I. McGurdy, Newcastle, Ohio”. Rim flakes. 8”h. $150-$300
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240 AMERICAN CUPBOARD. Mid to late 19th century, pine. Non-traditional corner cupboard with worn blue paint cleaned down to existing surface. Square nailed with large iron butt hinges. Asymmetrical face frame and corner. 72”h. 35”w. 22”d. Takes a 26.5” corner left and a 23” corner right. $400-$700
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PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE JAR. Mid 19th century. Stenciled cobalt label with roses “Hamilton & Jones...” 10”h. $100-$200
244 AMERICAN HOOKED RUG. First half-20th century. Graphic design in strong colors. Repairs. 29” x 52”. $100-$200
245 AMERICAN REDWARE LOAF PAN. Mid 19th century. Deep pan with yellow slip linear designs. Edge chips. 12” x 15”. $200-$300
246 AMERICAN FOLK ART JALOPY. Early 20th century. Wooden body with tin fenders, cloth top and rubber tires on nail spoke wheels. Moving front axle. Old paint. Imperfections. 13”h. 20”w. $100-$300 240 www.GARTHS.com | 29
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STANDING ANGEL BY ERNEST “POPEYE” REED (OHIO, OHIO, 1919-1985). Sandstone, signed on base. Standing angel with outstretched wings, holding a baby in her arms. 23”h. 17”w. $3,000-$6,000
CARVED FROG BY ERNEST “POPEYE” REED (OHIO, 1919-1985). Sandstone, signed on the base. Large frog with added green paint. 6.5”h. 10”l. $250-$450
FOLK ART STONE CARVING BY CHRIS COOK (OHIO, 2ND HALF20TH CENTURY) . Mid 20th century. Natural sandstone boulder with relief carvings very similar to Ernest “Popeye” Reed (Ohio, 1919-1985). Images include fish, American Indians and deer. 18”h. 31”w. $450-$750
FOLK ART STONE CARVING BY CHRIS COOK (OHIO, 2ND HALF20TH CENTURY) . Mid 20th century. Natural sandstone boulder with busts of American Indians and an eagle. Very similar to Ernest “Popeye” Reed (Ohio, 1919-1985). $400-$600
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AMERICAN FOLK ART PIPE STAND. Early 20th century, limestone. Figural piece with two women and a cat seated near a basket (or weaving the basket) which doubles as a match safe. Log shaped rack on top. 6”h. 9”w. $600-$900
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253 251 FOLK ART STONE CARVING BY CHRIS COOK (OHIO, 2ND HALF20TH CENTURY) . Mid 20th century. Natural sandstone boulder with carved portrait of an American Indian. Very similar to Ernest “Popeye” Reed (Ohio, 1919-1985). 14”h. $250-$450
COTTON PICKERS BY CLEMENTINE HUNTER (LOUISIANA, 1887-1987). Oil on canvas, monogrammed lower right. Two figures and ducks. Framed, 13.25”h. 17.25”w. overall. $2,000-$3,000
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FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF EMILOU HARRIS BY RICKY BARNES (OHIO, B. 1959). Signed and dated ‘86 on the bottom, titled on the back. Carved wooden bust with original paint, tin eyelashes and a glitter earring. 12”h. $300-$600
255 TWO PORTRAITS BY REVEREND HOWARD FINSTER (GEORGIA, 1916-2001). Mixed media on plywood, signed and dated. “Hank Williams” dated 1990, 14”h., and “Leanoro Divincy” (sic) dated 1991. 14”h. $250-$450
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CAMEL AND WOLF BY REVEREND HOWARD FINSTER (GEORGIA, 1916-2001). Mixed media on plywood, both signed and dated 1990. On bases with printed paper verses. Giraffe, 18”h. Wolf, 8”h. $200-$400
257 FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF WILLIE NELSON BY RICKY BARNES (OHIO, B. 1959). Signed, dated and titled ‘87 on back. Carved bust of the singer with guitar. Original paint. 18”h. $400-$800
AMERICAN CARVED FOOTSTOOL. Late 19th century. Footstool with boot feet, carved leaves, vase with stylized flowers, and original finish. 10”h. 12.5”w. 14”d. $150-$300
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STANDING FIGURE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Unsigned. Standing figure with original marker coloring. Face drawn on the back of the piece. Original price written on the bottom. 8.5”h. $200-$400
THREE WORKS BY REVEREND HOWARD FINSTER (GEORGIA, 1916-2001). Mixed media on plywood, signed and dated. Yellow eagle, 10.5”h., and church, 9”h. both on bases with printed paper verses and dated 1991. Together with a camel “Desert Taxi” dated 1990. 8.5”h. $300-$600
263 SEATED FIGURE BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Unsigned. Wood carving with original paint. Man or child in oversize chair. 5.5”h. $100-$200
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265 CAT BY ELIJAH PIERCE (COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1892-1984). Signed and dated “1981” on the bottom. Stylized seated cat with original paint and glitter. 3.5”h. $100-$200
268 THREE WORKS BY MICHAEL FINSTER (GEORGIA, B. 1969). Paint on plywood, signed and dated. Standing shelf pieces. “Mermaid”, 1990. 7”h. 10.5”w., and “Loveiloons”, 1991. 5.5”h. 10.75”w. Together with “Zackabar Dragon”, 1990. 10.5”h. 14”w. Michael Finster is the grandson of Reverend Howard Finster. $300-$600
269 SUCCESS RICE BY MARY LOUISE PROCTOR (FLORIDA, B. 1960). Mixed media on panel, signed and dated 2003 front and back. Mother and son with “Success Rice” labels forming the bodies on a painted ground. Unframed. 30”h. 17”w. $300-$500
266 TWO PAINTINGS BY REVEREND HOWARD FINSTER (GEORGIA, 19162001). Marker on wood and masonite, both signed and dated. “Easter Message” dated 1991. 10”h. 11.5”w. And “Podsialo” dated 1993. 7”h. 9”w. $250-$500
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BIRD BY MOSE TOLLIVER (ALABAMA, 1919-2006). Oil on plywood, signed lower left. Triangular board with stylized bird with dots and elongated crest. 14.5”h. 37”w. $300-$600
ELVIS AT 3... BY REVEREND HOWARD FINSTER (GEORGIA, 1916-2001). Signed and dated “Jan. 4, 1988” on the back. Wooden panel cutout with original paint. Elvis dressed in red with wings. 24”h. $250-$450
AMERICAN FOLK ART STORK. Late 19th-early 20th century. Carved wooden stork with original paint and crazed surface. 32”h 14.5”w. $400-$600
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BATSTOOL NIGHTLIGHT BY RICKY BARNES (OHIO, B. 1959). Signed, titled and dated “4.1986” on the bottom. Articulated wooden bat with winding gear. Electrified with light bulb eyes. Small repair. 18”h. $400-$800
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PORTRAIT OF A THAI MAN, BANGKOK, BY EMERSON BURKHART ( (OHIO, 1905-1969). Oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated ‘59 lower left. Brightly colored portrait of a man with a village in the background. 20”h. 18”w., framed, 24.5”h. 22.5”w.
278 SELF PORTRAIT BY EMERSON BURKHART (OHIO, 1905-1969). Oil on canvas, signed and dated ‘61 lower left. Titled “Malaga, Spain, Jan. 3, 1960”. Colorful image of the smiling artist at sea on a ship deck. 26”h. 20”w., framed, 29”h. 23”w.
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Exhibition stickers on the back for the “International School of America” and “Paintings by Emerson Burkhart 1905-1969, A Retrospective Exhibition at the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, Nov. 1970-Jan. 1971”. The International School of America sold many Burkhart paintings at a storage unit sale February 8, 1986. This painting was also pictured on page 139 of Emerson Burkhart, An Ohio Painter’s Song of Himself by Michael D. Hall. $1,000-$2,000
280 AMERICAN FOLKSY FENCE. Mid 20th century. Cutout tin silhouettes of standing, sitting and jumping cats forming a fence. Old white paint is worn. Forty sections, each 14”h. 14”w. $150-$350
281 FOUR AMERICAN FOLK CARVERS. Second half-20th century. Amish family by Jailhouse Carvers. Repair. 5” to 2.5”h. Ex Macheimer Sale. $100-$300
282 FOLKSY BENCH. Late 19th-early 20th century. Folksy bench with shelf and cutout feet in original grey paint. Minor wear to the top. 24”h. 30”w. 21”d. $150-$250
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283 PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN ATTRIBUTED TO EMERSON BURKHART (OHIO, 1905-1969). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Study of a brunette. 29”h. 23”w., framed, 31.5”h. 26”w. Included is a letter stating the painting was purchased at a sale of Emerson Burkhart items in Columbus, Ohio. $600-$900
284 SELF PORTRAIT BY EMERSON BURKHART (OHIO, 1905-1968). Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1968 lower left. 18”h. 12”w., framed, 20.5”h. 14.5”w. $1,200-$1,800
285 TWO AMERICAN BILLBOARD SIGNS. Mid 20th century. Color prints on sheets of paper. Nine-sheet sign in blue, green and silver for Beechnut Chewing Tobacco. Each sheet is 49”h. 69e”w. And eight-sheet sign for “Coney Island Sunlite Pool” (Cincinnati, Ohio). Each sheet is 58”h. 64”w. Some tears. $600-$800
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288 SEASCAPE BY EDWARD TRENCHARD (PENNSYLVANIA, 1850-1922). Oil on canvas, monogrammed lower right. Sailing ship off shore. Restored. 12”h. 22”w., framed, 18”h. 28”w. $300-$600
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WORLD WAR II CARVED CANE. Mid 20th century. Snake shaft. Scratch carved "Tola Papua NG, Labu" probably a memento carved by World War II soldier. 36.5"l. $150-$300
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FOLKSY AMERICAN FISH WEATHERVANE. Twentieth century, pine. Cutout silhouette with nail eyes. Weathered surface. 25”h. on newel post base. 25”l. $150-$300
292 AMERICAN CAROUSEL HORSE. Late 20th century, basswood. Replica by Ken Holzer of a Loof jumper for the Charles Dare Carousel Company. Original paint, horse tail and glass eyes by Nick Del Matto. Saddle separate. With brass pole, 71”h. overall, 56”l. $400-$800
294A HORSE WEATHERVANE AND ROCKING HORSE. Early 20th century. Sheet tin silhouette of a horse. 45"h. 35"l. overall on tall post. And a carved wooden horse form off a rocker base. Old white paint. Some edge loss. 20"h. 36"l. $400-$600
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295 SQUIRREL ATTRIBUTED TO FRED ALTEN (OHIO, 1871-1945). Unsigned. Folk art carving of a seated squirrel. Original paint. Damaged ear. 7.5”h. $400-$600
296 HORSE ATTRIBUTED TO FRED ALTEN (OHIO, 18711945). Unsigned. Standing spotted black horse with original paint. 7.25”h. $400-$800
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298 AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVING OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Mid 20th century, pine. Lengthwise piece of pine pole roughly carved in likeness of Lincoln with top hat. Original paint. 112”h $400-$800 300
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AMERICAN FOLK ART WHIRLIGIG. Early 20th century. African American woman either at a well or churn. Original alligatored paint. Weathered surface with some replacements. 16.5”l. $250-$450
300 AMERICAN DANCING MAN TOY. Second half-19th century. Carved wooden figure of an African American man in uniform. Flocked body and articulated limbs and a papier mache face. Pith helmet may be early addition. Base has stenciled decoration and “Patented September 27th, 1864”. Some wear. $800-$1,200
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302 ORIENTAL RUG. Ca. 1930-40. Roomsize Malayer. Heavy wool carpet with ivory field supporting all-over floral design, surrounded by midnight blue and red borders. 11’11” x 9’. $600-$1,200
303 TWO AMERICAN RUGS. Third quarter 19th century mat or rug composed of narrow wool and cotton strips sewn to coarse backing. 23” x 41” And late 19th-early 20th century blue and red diagonally striped hooked rug. 26” x 38” . Loss to both. Mounted on stretchers. $150-$350
304 AMERICAN HOOKED RUG. Second quarter-20th century. Central flower on striated ground. 30.5”h. 50.5”w. $100-$350
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AMERICAN KRAUT CUTTER. Mid 19th century, walnut. Large with “1833” inscription. Hand wrought screws on the box. Good patina, wear from use. 44”h. $100-$300
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AMERICAN WROUGHT IRON CHANDELIER. Early 19th century. Simple form with hooks on a rod and eight arms with candle sockets. 24”h. 23”d. Ex Weld Collection. $400-$800
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FIVE AMERICAN BLOWN GLASS CANISTERS. Mid 19th century. All with tin lids. Four are clear, 7”h. 5”d. to 6.5”h. 3”d. And one has an amethyst tint, 7.5”h. 4”d. $150-$350
308 LANDSCAPE WITH LAKE (AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Idyllic scene with boaters on a lake and deer in the background. Patches. 17”h. 27”w., framed, 22”h. 31.5”w. $300-$500
313 FIVE AMERICAN BLOWN GLASS CANISTERS. Mid 19th century. All clear glass with tin lids. 6”h. 4”d. to 12”h. 6”d. Two have painted apothecary labels. 8”h. 3.5”d. and 7.75”h. 3.5”d. $150-$300
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314 AMERICAN CAST IRON ANTIQUES SIGN. First half-20th century. “Antiques” in gothic letters. From the Whiskey Run Antiques shop, Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. Old black paint. 77”l. $200-$400
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NEW ENGLAND BLANKET CHEST. Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 18th century. Bootjack end blanket chest decorated with pinwheels, large trees, vine and leaf. Snipe hinges removed, small butt hinge, top has added wood cleats due to split and it has original surface. 27”h. 43”w. 16.5”d. $400-$600
316 AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVING OF A MAN. Mid 20th century. Caricature of a rotund man in tails. Original painted details. 10”h. $100-$300
317 AMERICAN FRUIT BASKET. Late 19th-early 20th century. Tall slatted basket with original blue paint and dry surface. Wooden handles. 27.5”h. 19” x 19”. $150-$300
319 SILAS HOADLEY TALL CASE CLOCK. First half-19th century, pine. Sponge decorated case in yellow ochre and burnt sienna. Quarter columns and an eagle motif on the works with molded waist door. 84”h. 18.5”w. 10.5”d. $800-$1,200
320 AMERICAN TIN MEGAPHONE. Late 19th century. Large conical megaphone reputedly from a racing course. Old green paint with flowers. Some dents and wear. 65”h. $200-$400
321 TWO AMERICAN ROCKING HORSES. Late 19th century. Wooden horses with original paint. Smaller is probably by Crandall. 22”h. The other is on a glider base. 26”h. Imperfections. $200-$300
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323 AMERICAN SLANT LID APOTHECARY. Ca. 1850, mixed woods. Eighteen drawer apothecary with original surface. Square nailed drawers. Splits from nails and age splits. 30.25”h. 16”w. 8.5”d. $600-$800
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326 AMERICAN HORSE WEATHERVANE. Late 19th century. Full-bodied copper running horse with zinc head. Probably Ethan Allen. Verdigris patina with traces of gilding. 22”h. 33”l. on modern base. $1,000-$2,000
327 AMERICAN HORSE WEATHERVANE. Late 19th-early 20th century. Two sheets of tin with flat tin head. Old putty colored paint with patched repairs. 34”h. 43”w. 1”d. on modern base. $800-$1,200
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331 AMERICAN HAT TRADE SIGN. Late 19th century. Iron store display sign of a top hat in an old blue painted surface. Pitting and paint loss to both sides. 40”h. 46”w. $300-$600
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333 AMERICAN SERVER. Mid 19th century, walnut. Four paneled doors arranged two over two. Refinished. 59”h. 46”w. 16”d. $400-$600
334 AMERICAN FOLK PAINTED DOOR. Nineteenth century. Door painted with an eagle and shield dated 1876. Well-executed eagle with an advertisement “Please Call & Settle...”. Reverse side painted with a scroll. Wear. 78.5”h. 35.75”w. $300-$600
335 AMERICAN FOLKSY WINDOW SUPPORT AND STOOL. Late 19th-early 20th century. Carved wooden support in the form of a man’s bust with glass eyes and original paint. 5”h. And a footstool with shaped top and worn original paint. 7”h. 16”w. $100-$250 333
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336 DRAWING OF OHIO FARMSTEAD BY E.L. OTT (OHIO, LATE 19TH CENTURY). Pen and ink on paper, signed lower right. Precise image of the prosperous “Residence of C. Smith, Southington, O.” by “E.L. Ott, Doylestown, O. Jan 1897”. Stains on left edge. Framed, 27”h. 38.5”w. $600-$1,200
337 PASTORAL SCENE BY JOHN W. BELL (OHIO/NEW YORK, 1846-1895). Watercolor on paper, signed lower right. Cattle at a stream. Framed under glass, 23”h. 31”w. overall. $300-$400
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339 TWO OHIO DRAWINGS OF FARMSTEADS. Hancock County, mixed media. Signed “W.J. Kahley 1910”. House, barns and surrounding fields. Framed, 14”h. 20”w. And farmhouse with windmill. Framed, 9.5”h. 11.5”w. $100-$300
340 PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG CHILD (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Full-length seated portrait of a child dressed in white and holding a rose. A landscape shows through a window in the back. Restoration. 34”h. 28”w., framed, 42”h. 35”w. $600-$900
341 MAINE CHILD’S BENCH. Ca 1840s, pine. Small settle bench with shaped arms and square nails. Imperfections. 25.5”h. 26.5”w. Ex Newsome, Berdan. $300-$600
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AMERICAN QUEEN ANNE DRESSING TABLE. Second half-18th century, pine. Cabriole legs, single dovetailed drawer, multiple board top. Imperfections. 30”h. 44”w. 22”d. $300-$600
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PORTRAIT OF A MAN (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Gentleman holding a pair of calipers. Restoration. 30”h. 25”w., framed, 39.5”h. 34.5”w. $300-$600
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TWO AMERICAN ODD FELLOWS CATALOGUES. Early 20th century, soft cover. Each has illustrations and prices for ordering lodge paraphernalia. One published by Ihling Bros. Everard Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan. The other by The C.E. Ward Co., New London, Ohio. Minor tears. $300-$600
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345 PAIR OF PORTRAITS (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 2ND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Husband and wife both formally dressed in black. Clouds show in the windows in the back. Restoration. 36”h. 30.25”w., gilt frames, 39”h. 33”w. $600-$800
AMERICAN CAST IRON GARDEN URN. Late 19th-early 20th century. Classical style twopiece urn on plinth base with Minerva head handles. Old black paint is worn. 47”h. 25”d. $150-$300
AMERICAN INLAID HEPPLEWHITE SHAVING MIRROR. Late 18th-early 19th century, mahogany veneer, pine. Bowfront with two dovetailed drawers. Brass urn finials on tapered posts. Some imperfections. 23”h. 18”w. $150-$350
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AMERICAN FRUITS AND FLOWERS BOOK. Late 19th-early 20th century. Combination of handcolored, stenciled and chromolithographic images of fruit from varying issues of “D.M. Dewey’s Series, Colored from Nature”. Most are handcolored stencils. Forty-five images. Foxing and stains. 9” x 11”h. $300-$600
AMERICAN HEPPLEWHITE TALL CASE CLOCK. Early 19th century, mahogany and pine. Dial with original paint, broken arch bonnet with shell and tassel finials and freestanding columns. Case has French feet and fluted quarter columns. 116”h. $1,000-$1,500
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EUROPEAN SEWING COMPENDIUM. Late 18th century, probably German silver. Needle holder, thimble, thread spool and wax compartment. All parts screw together into one piece. 3”l. $600-$1,200
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356 AMERICAN PAPER CUTOUT WITH PORTRAIT. Late 19th century, lined paper. Well-done cutout with exceptional detail including cherubs, birds, flower pots, deer, clasped hands, squirrels and an American Indian fighting an alligator from a canoe. Below “God Bless My Home” is “August Both” with a photograph of the man. Placed on velvet in a grain decorated frame. 14”h. 14.5”w. August Both was born in 1855 and lived in Plau, Mecklenburg, Germany. He became a cabinetmaker and immigrated to New York in 1879 aboard the ship Frisia at the age of 24. He was married and widowed by age 45 according to the 1900 New York census. $300-$500
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AMERICAN INLAID SHERATON CHEST. Midwest, 1st half-19th century, cherry with poplar secondary. Two over three dovetailed drawers with glass pulls, The top two with inlaid initials “EW”. Scalloped apron and turned legs with old black paint. Purchased from a Wooster, Ohio estate. 49.5”h. 42.5”w. 22”d. $600-$1,200
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AMERICAN LEAPING STAG WEATHERVANE. Late 19th century. Full-bodied copper stag with zinc head and antlers. Verdigris patina. 23”h. 30”l. on modern base. $4,000-$6,000
AMERICAN SHEEP WEATHERVANE. Late 19th century. Copper full-bodied sheep. Verdigris patina. 24”h. 30”w. on modern base. $4,000-$8,000
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PORTRAIT OF A GIRL (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 2ND HALF-19TH CENTURY). Pastel on paper, unsigned. Young girl in blue dress, holding ball. Laid down on backing board with some wrinkles. Framed, 27”h. 20.5”w. $100-$350
AMERICAN COUNTRY CHIPPENDALE BLANKET CHEST. Late 18th century, pine. Dovetailed case, bracket feet and two drawers. Wrought iron strap hinges. Pulls appear original. Old red paint. Imperfections. 30”h. 49”w. 21”d. $400-$800
AMERICAN SHERATON STAND. Midwest, 2nd quarter-19th century, curly maple. One dovetailed drawer, two-board top. Refinished. 28.5”h. 22”w. 20.5”d. $150-$300
361 NEW HAMPSHIRE SAMPLER. Carroll or Strafford County, silk on linen. Alphabets, short verse and several names including “Adeline Elisabeth Pike Davis Sampler Aged 5 years, born October 1, 1822”. Daughter of Captain David E. Davis and Sally Sarah Pike. Stains and holes from removed nails. Framed, 27”h. 18.5”w. $300-$600
364 AMERICAN QUEEN ANNE DESK ON BASE. Eighteenth century, pine. Two piece with slant front desk on base with cabriole legs and dovetailed drawers. Top has applied molding and fitted interior. Old red paint. Imperfections. 51”h. 37”w. 19”d. $400-$800
365 362 AMERICAN COUNTRY HEPPLEWHITE BLANKET CHEST. Early 19th century, cherry with pine secondary. Dovetailed case, interior till. Refinished. 21”h. 43”w. 17.5”d. $200-$400
FOUR SOUTH UNION SHAKER LADDERBACK SIDE CHAIRS. Kentucky, 2nd half-19th century, maple. Woven splint seats, old blue paint. 38”h. $150-$350
367 AMERICAN DRY SINK. Mid 19th century, pine. Sturdy construction with high back including a shelf, two dovetailed drawers and two doors. Layers of black and green paint. Wear. 52.5”h. 60”w. 22.75”d. $300-$600
368 AMERICAN STAND AND PAIR OF WINDSORSTYLE SIDE CHAIRS. Late 19th century pine stand. Three dovetailed drawers, two-board top and old blue paint. 28.5”h. 23”w. 20”d. And a pair of Windsor-style chairs by William Wallick. Distressed layers of green paint. 36”h. $300-$600
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PAIR OF PORTRAITS (ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY). Oil on artist board, unsigned. Colonial husband and wife. London preparer’s label “R&C Faulkner”. Inpainting. 7.5”h. 6.5”w., framed, 11”h. 9:w. $200-$400
AMERICAN MINIATURE EMPIRE CHEST. Mid 19th century, mahogany veneer and poplar. Four dovetailed drawers, one over three graduated. Scroll pilasters and feet. Light stains on top. 15”h. 15.5”w. 10.25”d. $400-$800
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AMERICAN SALESMAN’S SAMPLE CLASSICAL SOFA. Second quarter-19th century, mahogany veneer. Turned legs, applied oval medallions. Original horsehair covering. 6.75”h. 11.25”l. $900-$1,200
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AMERICAN HOOKED RUG. Early 20th century. Two horses facing each other with a checker board patterned border. Mounted on stretcher. 20.25”h. 40”h. $100-$300
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AMERICAN MASONIC APRON. Early 19th century. Kid skin front with monochromatic ink symbols. Marked “Edmund Chase, Raised in St. John’s Lodge, Newburyport, Mass. Apr. 11th, 1808”. Silk backing and remnants of fringe. Wear. 13”h. $300-$600
MASONIC FRAME BY JOHN BELLAMY (AMERICAN, 1836-1914). Late 19th century, black walnut. Elaborately pierce carved frame with various symbols and columns on the side. Gilt liner with mirror. Small repair. 30.5”h. 21.5”w. $2,000-$3,000
AMERICAN GAME TABLE. First half-19th century curly maple. Gate-leg game table with highly crazed surface, hinge break on top. Refinished and top leaf has cup. 28.5”h. 36”w. 17.75”d. $550-$750
POLAR SEASCAPE (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 3RD QUARTER-19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Mostly monochromatic image of a ship wreck in the Arctic. Some flaking. 24”h. 34”w., gilt frame, 33”h. 43”w. $500-$700
380 SLANT LID DESK. American, maple and poplar. Dovetailed case with graduated dovetailed drawers and dovetailed applied bracket base. Refinished. 43”h. 38”w. 20”d. $600-$1,200
381 AMERICAN EXTENSION TABLE. Mid 19th century, pine. Base has tapered legs and original red paint. Two-board top with breadboard ends. 30”h. 42”w. 30”d. with two 12” leaves. $300-$600 379 380 www.GARTHS.com | 47
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AMERICAN TIN CANDLESTAND. Early 19th century. Floor standing with weighted conical base and adjustable pan on iron post with two candle sockets. 42”h. Ex Nina Fletcher Little, ex Colette Donovan. $600-$1,200
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386 TWO PAINTED SIGNS. Late 19th century. Sand painted single sided signs, “Piano”, “Daywood Elyria, O”, and a painted black and gold single sided sign, signed, “Parlors”. Worn areas of surface. $175-$350
387 AMERICAN WALL CUPBOARD. Mid 19th century, pine. One-piece cupboard with two pair of blind doors. Traces of old red paint. Wear with hole in back. 71.5”h. 46”w. 21.5”d. $300-$600
388 PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART WEATHERVANE. Early 20th century. Wooden cutout silhouette of an American Indian with tomahawk and rifle, followed by a dog. Old stenciled decoration including “Chief” on man and “Tip” on dog. Made to fit on a pole. Weathered surface. 51”h. 52”w. See ad in Maine Antique Digest 1996. $2,000-$4,000
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391 AMISH PIECED QUILT. Early-mid 20th century. Wool. Diamonds in green, red and black. Cotton burgundy backing. Hand quilted in a grid. 69.5” x 76.5”. $400-$800
392 SAMPLER. Possibly American, wool on linen. Alphabets, Adam and Eve and “Martha Fawcett Wrought this in the twelve year of her age 1838”. Stitch loss. Gilt frame, 21”h. 16.5”w. $250-$400
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TWO BURL BOWLS. European, 19th century. Larger has open imperfection. 3”h. 10”d. Smaller has old red paint on the exterior, 3”h. 9”d. $200-$400
393 SIX AMERICAN NEEDLEWORKS. Five contemporary samplers. Average framed size, 17”h. 13.75”w., and an earlier unframed needlework with alphabets and partial date. 6.5”h. 10”w. $75-$125
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DUCK CARVING BY K. WILLIAM KAUTZ (VERMONT, 20TH/21ST CENTURY). Signed and dated “2002”. Stylized merganser with original paint and glass eyes 25.5”l. $150-$300
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FOUR AMERICAN DUCK DECOYS. Mid 20th century. Old working paint and glass eyes. Varying wear. 12” to14”l. $100-$200
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FOUR AMERICAN FOLK ART BIRD CARVINGS. Twentieth century. Cardinal and parrot by the same hand with original paint. 5.25”, 6”h. with bases and a quail with chicks on driftwood base. Original paint. 10.5”h. 15”w. Together with a plump eagle. Varnished surface. 5.5”h. 21”w. $200-$400
397 FOUR AMERICAN DUCK AND FISH CARVINGS. Second half-20th century. Working mallard hen decoy. Shot scars and old paint. 18”l. and two later duck carvings. “Green Wing Teal by Will Schroeder”. 10”l. and mallard drake by “M. Wayne Baldwin, ‘83”. 16”l. Together with a rainbow trout on stand. Unsigned. 15”l. $250-$450 396 50 | GARTH’S Country Americana: September 10, 2016
399 FOUR AMERICAN DUCK DECOYS. Mid 20th century. Old working paint and glass eyes. Two stamped “Evans Decoy”. Varying wear. Average 14”l. $100-$250
402 TWO AMERICAN MINIATURE DECOYS. Second half-20th century. Original paint. Both impressed “BBD” for Back Bay Decoy Company. Some wear. 6.5”, 9”l. $150-$350
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OHIO DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. Made by Jacob Werrey (1838-1893). Wonderful graining with a stenciled date "October 22, 1867" and initials. Field of burnt umber and brown with green molding. Penciled "German Township, Fulton County Ohio, October 1867, made by J Werrey". Top has scratches and some paint loss. 25"h. 43.5"w. 18.75"d. $1,500-$2,000
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AMERICAN THEOREM. Attributed to Pennsylvania, mid 19th century, oil on velvet. Floral still life including morning glories, roses, carnations, etc. Overall toning. Lined with gold foil. Octagonal frame, 13.5”h. 17.25”w. $400-$600
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408 TWO PAIR OF SHAKER SIDE CHAIRS. Watervliet, New York, late 19th century, maple. Low ladderback chairs, two with cane seats, two with splint seats. 17.5” seat, 28”h. $400-$600 404
409 PAIR OF AMERICAN TABLES. Late 19th century, pine. Paneled with chamfered legs. Old chrome yellow paint. Wear and age splits. 29”h. 55.5”w. 29”d. each. $400-$800
410 AMERICAN PATRIOTIC PEDESTAL. Mid 20th century, plywood. Large table or pedestal with original paint and cushion top. 28”h. 34”d. $100-$350
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FOLKSY AMERICAN BOOT SCRAPER. First half-20th century. Sheet metal silhouette of a rooster mounted on a turned base with worn green paint. Age splits in base. 17”h. overall. $200-$300
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AMERICAN BUCKET BENCH. Nineteenth century. Bucket bench with old blue paint, square nail construction and gallery. Original surface on shelves and backboards. Back left foot needs attention but otherwise sturdy. 40.5”h. 41”w. 15”d. $650-$950
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AMERICAN HUTCH TABLE. First half 19th century, pine. Chair table with old red wash/paint with original red on bottom side of the top. Seat is a mortised and pinned construction and stretcher base. Four-board scrubbed top with splice done on top in the middle. 28”h. 47.5”x 48.75“ top. $600-$900
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418 AMERICAN CAST IRON STAG. Late 19th century. Yard stag in a grey painted surface. Minor areas of rust showing through the paint. 58”h. 40.25”w. 16.5”d. $1,000-$2,000
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CARVED SPOON RACK. American or European, 19th20th century, pine. Spoon rack and lidded box with carved pinwheels and sunburst stars. Retaining a crackled paint surface. 28.5”h. 12”w. $125-$250
AMERICAN HERB DRYING RACK. Nineteenth century, pine. Mortised joints and footed. Original mustard paint. 43”h. 42”w. 12”d. $150-$300
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AMERICAN SWAN CARVING. Attributed to Maryland, ca. 1950s. Swan folk art carving/decoy. Distressed original paint. 22”h. 32”w. Ex John Malchione. $200-$400
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NAVAJO THIRD PHASE CHIEF’S BLANKET. Ca. 1890s. Banded design with Germantown purple stripes in four corners. 52” x 56”. $600-$800
427 NAVAJO GERMANTOWN SADDLE BLANKET. Ca. 1890. Single saddle blanket with diamond design and good color. Minor imperfections. 26.5” x 29.5”. $400-$600
428 LARGE AMERICAN INDIAN BASKET. Ca. 1890. Coiled Pima basket with well woven dark geometric design similar to Anasazi pottery motifs. Minor wear. 6”h. 18”d. $400-$800
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430 NAVAJO KACHINA DOLL. Arizona, 2nd half-20th century. Carved wooden dancer with original paint and fur, leather and shell details. Signed on the underside “Brown Buffalo Dancer by Denny ___”. 14”h. $100-$400 427
431 COCHITI POTTERY FROG AND LIZARD. Late 20th century. Animated frog and lizard signed “Lisa Holt, Cochiti Pueblo”. Repaired. 6”, 6.25”h. $150-$300
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AMERICAN ADVERTISING SIGN. Late 19th century, pine. Single sided board with applied molding. Original blue and yellow paint “Milton B. Gibson” painted by “B.F. Demaree, Newport”. Weathered. 16.5”h. 119”w. $250-$450
434 PAIR OF BEADED AMERICAN PLAINS INDIAN LEGGINGS. Late 19th century. Leather with geometric beaded designs in blue, white, yellow and white heart red. Framed under glass with plaque “Cheyenne/Sioux, ca. 1880”. Leggings, 16.5”h. Late frame, 24”h. 20”w. $800-$1,200
437 OHIO ADVERTISING SIGN. Late 19th century, pine. Double sided “New Bremen” sign in original gold on black sanded ground. Some touch up. Weathered. 14”h. 76”l. $250-$450
438 435 AMERICAN PAINTED STEPBACK CUPBOARD. Ca 1840-50, pine. Two-piece cupboard with raised panel construction with square nailed drawers. Large ogee crown molding, inset brass latches and iron butt hinges. Later pink-salmon paint. Very high pie shelf. Top, 49.5”h. 52”w. 15.25”d. Base, 36”h. 47.5”w. 21.5”d. $600-$900
AMERICAN TRADE SIGN. Late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Single sided “G.S. Withers Marble & Granite Works”. Scalloped ends, original paint. Some weathering. 18.5”h. 108”l. $300-$400
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AMERICAN EAGLE WEATHERVANE. From a barn near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ca 1880s. Possibly by Harris & Co. Small full-bodied copper eagle with zinc head and verdigris patina. Wear. 15”h. on modern base. $1,000-$2,000
INLAID AMERICAN DOCUMENT BOX. Second half-19th century, mahogany. Inlaid with star and American shield keyhole escutcheon. Refinished. 5”h. 13”w. 9.5”d. $150-$300
AMERICAN WHALE WEATHERVANE. Twentieth century. Full-bodied copper sperm whale with verdigris patina. 36”l. on modern base. $600-$900
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TWO AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVINGS. Twentieth century. Full-length nude woman with dark patina, 13.5”h., and a “pull toy” of a face with original paint. “Labor Toy” by Harry Folsom. 9.75”h. $200-$400
443 OHIO MAILBOX. First half-20th century, pine. Hanging wall box with original grey/green paint and stenciled label “Ohio Cloverleaf Dairy Co., Adams, 1281”. Some wear. 15”h. 18.5”w. $100-$250
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THREE WOODEN HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Second half-19th century. Wall hanging drying rack. Old blue paint. 32”l., hanging wall pocket (probably scouring box). Old red paint. 23”h. And a stave constructed bucket with worn original yellow paint and “B. Flour”. Lid and swing handle. Worn. 11”h. $150-$300
446 AMERICAN FOLKSY HALF HULL. Late 19th-early 20th century. Boat with two types of wood and alligatored varnish. 5.5”h. 20”w. $100-$300
447 FOUR ITEMS. American, late 19th-20th century. Windsor stool with old black paint and upholstered top.,14”h., stand with red repaint, 14”h., and wire planter, 20”l. Together with a folk art broom, 54”l. Imperfections. $150-$300
448 INDIANA JACQUARD COVERLET. Wool and cotton. Two-piece in four colors. Floral design with flower corner block for Sarah and Henry LaTourette, dated “Year 1858”. 78” x 84”. $500-$800
449 AMERICAN JACQUARD COVERLET. Blue wool and natural cotton. Two-piece Beiderwand coverlet with eagle and Independence Hall borders. Corner block “Agriculture & Manufactures are the Foundation of our Independence. July 4, 1825” with “M. Wilkinson=Genrl. Lafayette” along the edge. 72” x 102”. $400-$600
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450 AMERICAN PIECED QUILT. Late 19th-early 20th century. Hand quilted. Red and yellow/green star medallions. Some staining. 88” x 88”. $100-$300
451 OHIO JACQUARD COVERLET. One-piece coverlet in red, blue and natural. Urns of flowers with side-wheel steamboats and “B. Lichty, Briston, Wayne Co. Ohio 1844. The Propert (sic) of E. Spidle”. Imperfections. 66” x 86”. $300-$500
452 OHIO JACQUARD COVERLET. Two-piece coverlet in red and natural. Flowers with building border and corner block “P.J. Hartman, Wooster, Ohio 1839”. Stains and folded edge. 72” x 74”. $100-$300
453 OHIO JACQUARD COVERLET. Two-piece coverlet in blue and natural with grapevines and bird border. Corner block “Ohio 1855 G. Engel Weaver”. 74” x 82”. $150-$300
454 AMERICAN EMPIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS. Second quarter-19th century, curly maple and cherry with poplar secondary. Dovetailed drawers, one over three graduated, applied half turned pilasters and turned feet. Bone escutcheons. Old refinishing. 56.5”h. 42.5”w. 22”d. $800-$1,200
455 THREE ITEMS. American, 20th century. Cutout of a girl with graniteware pan (plant stand), 25”h., and a rabbit pull toy, 9”h. Together with a swan-shaped half of a rocker. 25”l. Imperfections. $100-$250
456 THREE AMERICAN BIRD RELATED ITEMS. Twentieth century. Wooden bluebird whirligig. Repair. 29”h. Birdhouse, 15”h. Together with a metal folk art bird signed “R. Gossner”, 13”h. $100-$300
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ENGLISH TEA CADDY. Late 18th-early 19th century, fruit wood. Pear shaped tea caddy with inlaid escutcheon and foil lined interior. Refinished. 7”h. $400-$600
TWO GERMAN NOAH’S ARKS. Late 19th-early 20th century, pine. Original paint with stenciled windows. Larger has wire staple roof hinges, smaller has tape hinges. 7.25”, 18”l. Together forty-nine assorted animals. Some loss to both arks and animals. $200-$400
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459 AMERICAN POTTERY BANK. Possibly Southern, late 19th century. Fantasy figure, part fish, part pig. Green glaze. Minor flakes. 6.5”l. $100-$300
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AMERICAN SAMPLER. Silk on linen. Strawberry border, alphabets, verse and “Anne Preston’s Sampler the 18th of Decber. 1783”. Modern frame, 19.5”h. 19”w.
THREE AMERICAN PANTRY BOXES. Late 19th century. Lapped seams and old paint. Brown, 4”h. 8.5”d., dark green, 3.5”h. 8.5”d., and light green, 2.75”h. 6.75”d. Imperfections. $100-$300
462 AMERICAN CANDLE STAND. First half-19th century. Curly maple and bird’s-eye maple birdcage candle stand with two-board, tilting top and dovetailed feet into a gracefully turned pedestal. Refinished. $400-$600
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AMERICAN BASKET. Late 19th-early 20th century, woven splint. Two crossing bentwood handles. Original slate blue paint. Some wear. 19”h. 12”d. $150-$300
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AMERICAN GRAIN-PAINTED HANGING SHELF. Mid 19th century. Shaped sides with old grain painting. Dovetailed bottom shelf. Some imperfections. 16.5”h. 17”w. $100-$300
THREE AMERICAN PANTRY BOXES. Late 19th-20th century. Lapped seams. Old green paint, 4.5”h. 9.5”d., and old olive paint. Impressed “E. Kenn...Winchenton, Mass.” 5.5”h. 10”d. Together with a later box with laced seams and branded designs. Possibly European. 3”h. 6.25”d. $100-$300
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468 AMERICAN STONEWARE CANNING JAR. Second half-19th century. Stenciled cobalt label “J.A. Franz, Groceries & Liquor, Head of Steamboat Landing, Pomroy, Ohio”. Rim flakes. 8.25”h. $250-$450
469 AMERICAN STONEWARE CAKE CROCK. Probably Pennsylvania, 2nd half-19th century. Brushed cobalt tulips. Two handles. Close fitting lid. Flakes. 6”h. 9”d. $150-$300
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471 PENNSYLVANIA STRAP HINGES. Late 18th- early 19th century. Pair of split tulip strap hinges. 15”h. 26”w. $150-$300
472 PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN BY EMILY EASTMAN (NEW HAMPSHIRE, B. 1802/1804). Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Woman with hair in ringlets, wearing a tiara with feathers and lace scarf. Imperfections. Gilt frame, 22.25”h. 19.25”w. overall. $800-$1,200
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473 FOUR PLANK BOTTOM SIDE CHAIRS. American, ca. 1850-70. Set of four plank bottom, half spindle, decorated chairs with birds and floral motif. Original paint and decoration. Expected wear from use and two front lower stretchers replaced. 16.75”h. seat, 33”h. overall. $400-$600
474 AMERICAN LOLLIPOP BUTTER PRINT. Nineteenth century, curly maple. Compass star. 9”l. $150-$300
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AMERICAN STONEWARE PITCHER. Mid 19th century. Brushed cobalt flowers and impressed “2”. Applied handle. Edge flakes on bottom. 13”h. $150-$350
AMERICAN DIMINUTIVE BLANKET CHEST. Attributed to Pennsylvania, 2nd quarter-19th century, mixed woods including walnut. Dovetailed case with turned feet and interior till. Penciled name “Lydia Ann Wolf”. Imperfections. 11”h. 22”w. 10.5”d.
476 AMERICAN STONEWARE CROCK. Second half-19th century. Brushed cobalt “5” and laurel wreath. Two handles. Edge flakes. 12.5”h. $200-$400
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AMERICAN STONEWARE CROCK. Second half-19th century. Brushed cobalt flowers and “4” with impressed label “White’s Utica, NY”. Two handles. Burst pot stone. 13”h. $150-$300
AMERICAN BLANKET CHEST. Nineteenth century, walnut. Blanket chest with old refinish, strap hinges, inlaid initials and keyhole, molded lid, blind dovetails and applied bracket base. 20.75”h. 42”w. 18”d. $350-$700
479 LEHNWARE EGG CUP. Joseph Long Lehn, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1798-1882. Original salmon paint with strawberries. Edge wear. 2.5”h. $600-$900
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482 AMERICAN TABLETOP GAME WHEEL. Early 20th century. Wooden wheel with original paint and stenciled numbers. Nails for spinner pegs. Wear. 25”h. $200-$350
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AMERICAN FOLK ART CANE. Early 20th century. Carved shaft with heart details. 39”l. Ex Tim Hill, Michigan. $300-$500
AMERICAN FOLK ART CANE. Early 20th century. Carved handle in the form of a man’s head. Original red stain. 32”l. Ex Don Walters, Massachusetts. $200-$300
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ENGLISH ADVERTISING WAGON SEAT BOARD. Late 19th century, pine. Original paint with dairy cow “Butter & Cream, Devonshire Cream to Order”. Cut down brackets. 6.25”h. 36”w. $150-$350
PAINTED DRYSINK CUPBOARD. American, ca 1880-1910. Onepiece cupboard with zinc well, beaded case with nine nailed drawers, old robin’s egg blue paint, raised panel doors. Some edge wear, minor paint loss to face and sides. 89”h. 65.5”w. 25.5”d. $2,500-$4,500
487 TWO AMERICAN DOCUMENT BOXES. Mid 19th century. Birch with original mahogany grain painting and stenciled initials “DHB”. Some wear. 4”h. 12”w. And dovetailed walnut box. 7.5”h. 12.25”w. $100-$300
490 BROILER AND BOTTLE. Eighteenth-19th century. American wrought iron rotary broiler, 24”l. And a Dutch glass onion bottle in dark green with high kick up. Residue. 7”h. $150-$350
488 AMERICAN DOCUMENT BOX. Mid 19th century, curly maple with poplar bottom. Dovetailed with brass escutcheon. Added chain. 5”h. 10”w. 5.5”d. $100-$300
491 AMERICAN STILL LIFE. Late 19th century, watercolor on paper. Theorem-style basket of fruit. Framed, 12” x 12”. $100-$250 489
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PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE CROCK. Mid 19th century. Ovoid with graphic cobalt brushed flowers and impressed label “Hamilton & Co. Greensboro, Pa. 6”. Two handles. Some imperfections. 16”h. $200-$400
FIVE PIECES OF SAMUEL ROUTSON STONEWARE Wooster and Doylestown, Ohio, mid 19th century. Four have Albany slip, all have impressed labels. Three jars, bottle, and pitcher (missing handle). Edge chips. 6.5” to 9”h. $100-$300
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AMERICAN CAKE BOARD. Stamped for James Y. Watkins, New York, late 19th century. Floral medallion with man on horseback (Washington?). Also stamped “J. Conger” on two sides. 11” x 11”. $600-$900
FIVE PIECES OF SAMUEL ROUTSON STONEWARE. Wooster, Ohio, mid 19th century. Two jars, bottle, and jug with handle. All have impressed labels. Flakes. 7.25”h to 9.5”h. $150-$300
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AMERICAN ROCKING HORSE ATTRIBUTED TO BENJAMIN CRANDALL. Late 19th century. Stylized wooden horse with original dapple grey paint. Cloth covered saddle and horsehair tail. Imperfections. 21”h. 45”l. $400-$600
THREE STONEWARE PIECES BY SAMUEL ROUTSON. Wooster, Ohio, mid 19th century. Impressed labels. Crock, 9.5”h., and two jugs, 9.5”h., and one with later painted hummingbird, 11”h. Flakes. $150-$350
495 ENGLISH SETTLE BENCH. Early 19th century, pine. Arched and canted back in old dark grey-brown painted surface. Three dovetailed drawers, beaded face frame, and beaded back. Curved seating area with scrolled armrests and usual wear to paint from use. 63”h. 61.5” w. 16”d. $900-$1,500
496 AMERICAN STONEWARE CROCK. Mid 19th century. Brushed cobalt vining flowers and “6”. Two handles. Rim flakes. 16”h. $150-$350 495 62 | GARTH’S Country Americana: September 10, 2016
500 TWO STONEWARE JUGS BY SAMUEL ROUTSON AND A BOOK. Wooster, Ohio, mid 19th century. Strap handles and impressed labels. Imperfections. 12.75”, 14”h. And The Late Great S. Routson and his Pottery by Paul Locher. $100-$300
501 OHIO PEASEWARE JAR. Late 19th century. Turned jar with lid and urn finial. Good patina. Age split in lid. 6.5”h. $150-$300
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PENNSYLVANIA SAMPLER. Silk on linen. Double alphabets, deer and flower basket with verse and “Elizabeth Walley, her Work 18018” (sic). Modern frame, 16.5”h. 13.5”w. Included is genealogy for Elizabeth Walley, born 1808, a member of one of one of the founding families of Toby Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. $300-$600
EUROPEAN LAP DESK AND BUTTER MOLD. Eighteenth-19th century, pine. Dovetailed case with square nails. Slant lift lid. Paint on front remains with name and “AR 1853”. Missing interior drawer. 6.5”h. 13”w. 16”d. And a hinged Norwegian butter mold in the form of a house. Carved interior and initials and date 1788 on roof. 6.5”h. $100-$350
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MASSACHUSETTS SAMPLER. Silk on linen. Alphabets and verse with “Salem, 1833. Sarah E. Perkins Aged 9”. Minor loss. Framed. 15.5”h. 14.5”w. Ex Amy Finkel.
EUROPEAN PORTRAIT OF SISTERS. Mid 19th century, watercolor on paper. Young girls, one with a horn, one with a bird. Identified on the back as “Tante Louise (the elder) & Granny Kelsall (Louise & Marie Brutzer ca. 1846)”. Foxing and fading. Bird’s-eye maple veneer frame. 11.5”h. 10”w.
Included is genealogy for Sarah, born April 21, 1824, to Jeremiah and Sarah (Millett) Perkins. $300-$600
504 THREE ENGLISH BRASS CANDLESTICKS. Eighteenth century. Seamed construction. Pair with petal bases, 6.75”h., and a single. Small hole at seam. 6.25”h. $300-$600
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AMERICAN PAINTED STEPBACK CUPBOARD. Ca. 1820-40. Beaded, dovetailed case with molded panels and dovetailed bracket base and dovetailed drawers. Interior has spoon notches and plate grooves in the shelves. Exterior retains a later grained surface over the original red with wear to surface on doors and drawers. Top, 45”h. 45”w. 19.5”d. Bottom, 36.5”h. 44.25”w. 19.5”d. 81.5”h. overall. $800-$1,200
AMERICAN TURTLEBACK BELLOWS. Nineteenth century. Original smoked design on yellow with cornucopia design. Releathered. Minor wear. 17.5”l. $200-$350
510 LABELED AMERICAN BELLOWS. Nineteenth century. Original ivory ground with stenciled fruit. Shaped handles, brass nozzle. Maker’s label “Henry Porter...Philadelphia”. Releathered. Some imperfections. 20”l. $150-$350
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513 TWO ALE BOOTS AND A LADLE. American or English, 19th century. Two copper boots for warming ale. One with lid, the other with a brass handle. 11”, 12”l. And a brass ladle with wooden handle. Traces of black paint. Illegible mark. 13”l. $200-$400
514 TWO AMERICAN PAPER CUTOUTS. Late 19th-20th century. Basket of fruit, 8”h. 6.25”w., and later heart with birds and watercoloring. 7.5”h. 7.75”w. Both framed. $150-$350 508 64 | GARTH’S Country Americana: September 10, 2016
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AMERICAN PICTURE FRAME AND TREENWARE CONTAINER. Second half-19th century. Original paint. Frame with grain painting and a late mirror. Some flaking. 15" x 22.5". And a lidded container with vinegar sponging. Worn lid. 5.5"h. $100-$350
TWO AMERICAN REDWARE PIE PLATES. Nineteenth century. Yellow slip decoration and coggled rims. One has flaking and hairline. 10”d. $300-$500
AMERICAN CORNER CUPBOARD. Second half-19th century, pine. Small size one piece cupboard with paneled door and old yellow paint. Two interior shelves with slate-grey paint. Reconstructed. 64”h. 42”w. 30”d. $400-$800
515A BOX, HATCHEL, AND MEASURES. American and European, 19th-early 20th century. Dovetailed box with rosewood graining, 5.5"h. 13.5"w., and a decorated hatchel. Wear. 27"l. Together with three small tin measures. $100-$300
515B FIVE AMERICAN BLOWN GLASS CANISTERS. Mid 19th century. Clear with tin lids. 9"h. 4"d. to 12.5"h. 5"d. $250-$450
520 THREE AMERICAN PANTRY BOXES. Second half-19th century. Oval bentwood boxes. Two have Harvard-type Shaker fingers with copper tacks. Original red paint. 3.75”, 6”l. And one has lapped seams with original green paint. 2.25”h. 6.5”l. Varying wear. $250-$450
523 FOUR AMERICAN LIGHTING DEVICES. Nineteenth century. All have turned wooden bases. Two wrought iron rush light holders, 8.5”, 10”h., and a candlestick with spiral push up. 7”h. Together with a make-do candle socket in base. 5.5”h. $250-$450
521 LANTERN AND HOGSCRAPER CANDLESTICK. American or English, 19th century. Brass wedding band candlestick with push up, 12.75”h., and a folding candle lantern. 5”h. closed. $300-$600
516 WOODLANDS BASKET. Late 19th century, woven splint. Red, blue and yellow splint. Missing rim stitches. 4.5”h. 9” x 9”. $100-$250
517 PENNSYLVANIA STONEWARE JUG. Second half-19th century. Applied handle. Brushed cobalt flower, impressed label “Cowden & Wilcox, Harrisburg, Pa. 2”. 14”h. $200-$300
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524 AMERICAN HEPPLEWHITE STAND. First quarter-19th century, mahogany and pine. Original black paint and gold decoration, one-board top, dovetailed drawer, and pinned construction. 26”h. 20.25”w. 18.5”d. $200-$400
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AMERICAN CARVED EAGLE PLAQUE. First half-20th century, pine. Bellamy-type eagle with American flag and banner. Original gilding and paint. 27”l. Ex Chuck White. $200-$400
AMERICAN FLAG. Thirty-seven star flag. Red wool, white cotton and blue wool and silk mix. Double sided stars, thread appears early. Hand stitched with machine stitched repairs. Inked name “Whitten”. Imperfections. 57” x 78”.
526 AMERICAN CHILD SIZE CUPBOARD. Attributed to Pennsylvania, late 19th century, pine. Two-door kitchen cupboard with gallery back. Edge wear. 17.5”h. 22”w. 10.5”d. $350-$450
The thirty-seven star flag became official on July 4th 1867 following the admission of Nebraska on March 1st , 1867 and remained the official United states flag for ten years. $600-$1,200
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AMERICAN FLAT WALL CUPBOARD. Ca. 1840-1850, pine. Pantry cupboard with original dark mustard paint. Beaded case and beveled crown molding. Original painted surface. 81.5”h. 43.25”w. 20.5”d. $400-$800
TWO AMERICAN FOLKSY PAINTINGS. Mid 19th century, watercolor on paper. Certificate or bookplate with angel and heart. Faint verse with “1824”. 7.5”h. 9.25”w., and a pink and yellow rooster. Small tears with hole. 9”h. 6.5”w. $250-$450
528 AMERICAN WATCH HUTCH. Made by S.W. Benedict, New York, 19th century, flame grain mahogany. Lined interior. 4.25”h. 3.25”w. Elgin pocket watch included. $200-$400 527 66 | GARTH’S Country Americana: September 10, 2016
531 FIVE SMALL AMERICAN BASKETS. Late 19th-early 20th century, woven splint. Bentwood handles. Buttocks and melon rib. 4” to 5.5”h. $100-$300
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SIX MINIATURE AMERICAN BASKETS. Late 19th-20th century, woven splint and cane. Bentwood handles. Buttocks with original paint, 2”h., and one dated 1931. 1.5” to 4”h. $100-$300
533 AMERICAN SAMPLER. Silk on linen. Well-done brick house in center surrounded by floral bouquets, grapes and baskets. “August 14th Harriet Cooper 1835”. Framed, 23.5”h. 21.5”w. Ex Amy Finkel. More then one Harriet Cooper of the correct age were living in Ohio and Illinois in 1835. $600-$1,200
534 AMERICAN MINIATURE SHERATON CHEST OF DRAWERS. Mid 19th century, curly maple with pine secondary. Four graduated dovetailed drawers with beaded edges, paneled sides and turned feet. Some imperfections. 14.5”h. 14.5”w. 9”d. $600-$1,200
535 AMERICAN WALL CUPBOARD. Mid 19th century, pine. One-piece with two paneled doors, molded crown cornice and scalloped apron. Old green paint, stripped on left facing side. 76.5”h. 59”w. 24.5”d. $600-$1,200
537 AMERICAN CHESTNUT ROASTER AND EMBER TONGS. Nineteenth century. Brass punched chestnut roaster with wrought iron handle. 34”l. And a pair of ember tongs with brass finial. 22”l. $150-$300
538 HANGING WALL BOX AND BARN LANTERN. American and European, mid 19th century, pine. Dovetailed box with dovetailed drawer and lift lid. Old blue paint. Wear. 9”h.10”w. And a barn lantern with old blue paint. 11”h. $100-$300
539 TWO AMERICAN SUGAR BUCKETS. Second half-19th century. Stave construction with bentwood swing handles. Both with old blue paint. 8.25”, 12”h. $150-$300 535
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AMERICAN SUGAR BOWL. Nineteenth century, possibly lignum vitae. Lid and base have carved bands and lid has carved holes for leather ties attached at base with brass rings. Ties are incomplete, age split in base. 7”h. $1,000-$1,500
PAIR OF AMERICAN PEDESTALS. Early 20th century, poplar. Pedestals in a modeled gold finish with raised panels, molded base and crown. 34”h. 19” x 19”. $200-$400
TWO CONTINENTAL FRIESIAN CARVED FOOT WARMERS. Eighteenth-20th century. Heavily carved with brass bale handles and lift doors. One is lined with tin, 8.5”h. The other has a tin coal pan. Removable door is marked “MT VZ Anno 1771”. 7”h. Refinished. $300-$600
545 541 NEW YORK STONEWARE CHURN. Second half-19th century. Brushed cobalt flower and impressed label “Hart Bros. Fulton, NY 5”. Two handles and lid. 17.5”h. $150-$350
FOUR AMERICAN TIN COOKIE CUTTERS. Twentieth century. Three heart in hand and one American shield. 3.5” to 5”l. $100-$250
546 542 AMERICAN DRY SINK. Ca 1840-60. Painted drysink in an old grey surface with three dovetailed drawers that flank two doors. 32”h. 55”w. 17.5”d. $600-$900
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THREE EUROPEAN COOKIE BOARDS. Nineteenth century. Two are single sided with a cavalryman, 11”h., and a woman, 13.5”h. One is double sided with metal edges. Swaddled baby and drummer. 14.5”h. Refinished. $250-$450
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549 AMERICAN CROCK BENCH. Nineteenth century, pine. Square nail construction including gallery. Old grained surface lightly remains. Graduated shelves and full back. 46.25”h. 37”w. 14”d. $400-$600
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AMERICAN DECORATED BOX. Second half-19th century. Dovetailed box with a red wash, strap hinges and iron handles. The interior of the lid has a folksy painted tugboat named “SARA”. 12”h. 22”w. 11.5”d. $200-$400
ENGLISH DARNING SAMPLES. Doll clothes, button holes and darning samples with “Mary Stoppard Lea School 1834”. Modern frame, 18”h. 16”w. overall.
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PORTRAIT OF A MAN (AMERICAN SCHOOL, MID 19TH CENTURY), Oil on canvas, unsigned. Welldone image of a bearded man. Restoration. 30”h. 24”w., late frame, 34.5”h. 28”w. $350-$450
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Partial genealogical records included. $200-$400
557 OHIO SEWERTILE PIGGY BANK. Early 20th century. Standing pig. Imperfections. 7.5”h. 12.5”l. $200-$300
558 555 AMERICAN FLOUR BIN. Mid 19th century, pine and poplar. Lift lid opens to bin with sliding cover. Two square nailed drawers. Worn old white paint. 30”h. 44”w. 20”d. $300-$600
TWO OHIO SEWERTILE PLANTERS. First half-20th century. Tree trunks. Larger of the two has three limbs and little to no damage. 22”d. The smaller with four limbs has damage to limbs. 23”d. $300-$600
554 553
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559 AMERICAN SANDPAPER DRAWING. Found in Connecticut, late 19th century. Detailed house near a lake complete with screened porch. Details include children playing and a rocking horse with boats in the background. Inked note on the back “Mamas work before she was married and has always been in the house framed just as it is.” Framed, 14”h. 20”w. $200-$400
560 AMERICAN SINGLE-HORSE DRAWN OPEN SLEIGH. Ca. 1900. Black body with maroon leatherette seat, tacked edge decoration, shaped dashboard, red framing and rails with black pinstripe accents, and boot scrapers on rails. Drop heel shafts hold three graduated bells on either shaft. Old paint. 46.5”h. 37”w. Sleigh, 77”l., shafts, 89”l. $600-$900 559
561 HOUSE IN WINTER (AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Naive monochromatic house with fence. Imperfections. Unframed, 27”h. 39”w. $75-$150
562 PAIR OF PAINTED PLANT STANDS. Early 20th century. Bamboo-style legs retaining an old blue-green paint. 56.25”h. 15.5”w. 15.5”d. $150-$300
563 THREE CONTEMPORARY WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS. Late 20th century. Country-style wingbacks. Wood exterior with upholstered seat and back. Distressed blue paint, 53”h., and Hepplewhite-style with tan upholstery, 46”h. Together with a red painted base and rope supports. Red upholstery. 47”h. $300-$600
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ARTIST and MAKER INDEX Alten, Fred
295-297
Finster, Michael
268
Alvarez, David
259
Holzer, Ken
171, 292
Barnes, Ricky
257, 258
Hunter, Clementine
253
Bellamy, John
378
Kautz, K. William
398
Burkhart, Emerson
277-279, 283, 284
Lundberg, August
21
Cook, Chris
250-252
Moses, Mary Ann "Grandma"
394
Crandall, Benjamin
494
Ott, E.L.
336
Currier & Ives
130
Pierce, Elijah
262-265
Eastman, Emily
472
Prior, William Matthew
183
Ehre Vater Artist
159, 160
Proctor, Mary Louise
269
Ennis, Richard
290
Reed, Ernest "Popeye"
247-249
Finster, Howard
255, 256, 266, 267, 274
Tolliver, Mose
254, 270-272
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GARTH’S POLICY GUARANTEE: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. continues to be committed to providing thorough descriptions that reflect our belief in service through honesty, integrity and attention to detail. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. guarantees the authenticity of origin as stated in the first bold line of the catalogue description, with the exception of amendments by any oral or written notices or announcements at the time of the auction. “Origin” is defined as the creator, period, culture, or source, as set forth in the first bold line of a lot in the catalog. Exclusions – Notwithstanding any other provision of these Terms of Guarantee, Garth’s Auctions, Inc. does not guarantee the names or patterns of any Oriental rugs. All rug dimensions are approximate. Garth’s does not guarantee the authenticity of any item created before 1500. Regarding all jewelry, all weights, grades, sizes, and metal content(s) are approximate. Regarding colored stones: purchasers are reminded that colored stones and diamonds may be enhanced by using one or more techniques, including but not limited to: clarity enhancements, resins, and heat treatment. Garth’s makes no warranty express or implied to the buyer as to whether a natural stone has been enhanced. Additionally, antiques, by the very nature of their age, have wear that reflects their years of use. As a result, honest wear earned from use is to be expected and is sometimes the proof that an item is an antique. Normal wear will not be listed. Buyers who would like to know the fine points regarding condition should call prior to the auction. We would prefer that you examine the items before you place a bid. All other guarantees of authenticity of authorship, expressed or implied, are hereby disclaimed. There is no other warranty, express or implied. Each and every lot is sold “as is”. BUYING FOR OUR ACCOUNT: The owners and employees of Garth’s Auctions, Inc. never have, nor ever will buy any item at our auction for ourselves. LIABILITY: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. guarantees the authenticity of origin of a lot for a period of twenty-one days from the date of the auction and only to the original purchaser of record at the auction. If it is determined to Garth’s Auctions, Inc.’s satisfaction that the first bold line is incorrect, the sale will be rescinded provided the lot is returned to Garth’s Auctions, Inc. in the same condition in which it was at the time of the auction. It is also Garth’s Auctions, Inc.’s policy to have the purchaser obtain, at the purchaser’s expense, the opinion of one (or two in some cases) recognized experts in the field, mutually acceptable to Garth’s Auctions, Inc. and the purchaser, before Garth’s Auctions, Inc. determines whether to rescind the sale under the above guarantee. The purchaser’s sole remedy in the event of disputed authenticity of origin of any lot shall be the rescission of the sale and return of the original purchase price and premium paid by the purchaser. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts no liability of any kind for an item after the gavel has fallen. WITHDRAWN LOTS: Garth’s Auction, Inc. reserves the right to withdraw any property before the auction and shall have no liability whatsoever for withdrawal of the property. SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS: The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer is the buyer. The auctioneer is the sole determinant as to who is the successful bidder. Once the auctioneer’s gavel falls, the successful bidder immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased lot. DISPUTED AND REJECTED BIDS: The auctioneer reserves the right to re-open the bidding on the disputed lot. The auctioneer also reserves the right to reject nominal bids and to withdraw from the auction items that do not receive a bid reflective of an item’s worth. We make every attempt, for the benefit of both seller and buyer, to create lots that reflect the quality of our cataloged merchandise. Therefore, any lot not receiving an opening bid of at least $50.00 will be passed. ESTIMATES & RESERVES: Presale estimates are intended as guides and may not be reflective of actual gavel price. Some of the items in this auction are subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Garth’s Auctions, Inc. The reserve will not be higher than the low estimate. DEFINITIONS OF STATEMENTS: a) “Attributed to” – work is of the period of the named artist and may be the work of that artist, but not definitely so. b) “Circle of” – work of the period closely associated with the artist or from his studio. c) “School of” – work by a pupil or follower of the artist, in his style. d) “After” – in our opinion, a copy of the work of the artist. e) “Signed” – has a signature that in our opinion is the signature of the artist. f) “Bears signature” – has signature that in our opinion might be the signature of the artist. PREVIEWS: We encourage our clients to come and examine the items before each auction. Preview times are listed in the forward of each catalog. The stage is closed during the auction. CONDITION REPORTS: Absentee bidders should call for an updated condition report. This report supersedes the catalog description. Our staff will take a list of the items you would like examined and give you a time to call back for a detailed report. 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GARTH’S POLICY (continued) ABSENTEE BIDS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts absentee bids including internet bids. These bids are given to an experienced bidder to execute competitively. All absentee items are purchased as inexpensively as possible. Although our absentee bidding system is 100% honest, it is not foolproof and Garth’s Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for failing to execute any absentee bids. A $50.00 minimum bid is required on all lots. Absentee bids must be submitted in (a minimum of) $5.00 increments. Increments less than $5.00 will not be observed. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. also accepts telephone and live auction internet bids. For phone bidding it is to your advantage and we strongly recommend placing a “back up bid”. BIDDING INCREMENTS Absentee and saleroom bidders should be aware of the following bidding increments, to which our auctioneers adhere: $0-500 $500-1,000 $1,000-3,000 $3,000-5,000 $5,000-10,000 $10,000-30,000
$25 $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 or Auctioneer’s discretion
$30,000-50,000 $50,000-100,000 $100,000-300,000 $300,000-500,000 $500,000 & up
$2,500 or Auctioneers discretion $5,000 or Auctioneer’s discretion $10,000 or Auctioneer’s discretion $25,000 or Auctioneer’s discretion Auctioneer’s discretion
BUYERS PREMIUM: A buyer’s premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. The buyer’s premium (for bids made in person, or absentee bids placed through garths.com, or by phone, fax or email) is 20% of the successful bid price of each lot up to and including $250,000, and 12.5% on any amount in excess of $250,000. Note* Buyer's Premium for all bidding through garthslive.com, invaluable.com, eBay.com or any other online bidding service is 25% of the successful bid price of each lot up to and including $250,000, and 17.5% on any amount in excess of $250,000. SALES TAX: Buyers are required to pay state and local sales tax unless exempted by law. If exempt, buyers must file a tax exemption form with Garth’s Auctions, Inc. before any exemption can be made. PAYMENT: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. accepts cash, personal and certified checks or VISA® and MasterCard® as payment for items purchased. Current identification (valid driver’s license) may be required. Garth's accepts payment in USD only; any currency-conversion fees are at the expense of the buyer. Wire transfer information is available by contacting our office. Items may not leave the premises until payment is made. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise until a check has cleared. A fee of $50 will be assessed on all returned checks. If payment has not been initiated within 10 days after the auction, Garth's reserves the right to charge the credit card on file. A fee of 1.5% per month of the total invoice, in addition to storage charges, will be charged (minimum finance charge $10) on all invoices not paid by the 28th day after the auction. PACKING AND SHIPPING: Clients are invited to pick-up purchased items at our auction location during regular business hours or have items shipped by a company of their choosing. Should you require shipping assistance, please call us or visit the shipping concierge page on our website for a list of suggested shipping contractors. If you plan to pick-up your items, please let Garth's know as soon as possible, so that we may have items accessible for you. Purchasers utilizing shipping services will be charged by the company selected for packing, handling, postage and insurance. Garth's Auctions, Inc. is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent contractors, packers or carriers of purchased merchandise. *Note: Regarding the shipment of firearms: please be aware that many restrictions apply to the international shipment of firearms, antique or otherwise. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the USA. Your winning bid will not be canceled, rescinded, or retracted due to an international shipping limitation. It is your responsibility to resolve shipping issues PRIOR to bidding in this (or any other) auction. STORAGE: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. requires that purchased items must be removed from the premises within 15 days of the auction unless other arrangements have been made. A notice of 24 hours must be given before items are picked up. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to charge a fee of $5 per day, per item, if not removed within the requested time frame. Items not removed after 60 days may, at the discretion of Garth’s Auctions, Inc., be sold without notice to the original purchaser, to cover the cost of the merchandise and storage charges. Items are stored at the buyer’s risk.
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GARTH’S POLICY (continued)
ONLINE BIDDING: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. may offer online bidding on specific catalogued auctions. For availability and online bidding policies visit our website garths.com.
FIREARMS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. follows all Federal Firearms Regulations. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS: Bidding on any item indicates the bidder’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of Garth’s Auctions, Inc.’s policy. We would like to thank you for your interest and participation.
OTHER INFORMATION FOR OUR CUSTOMERS CATALOG SUBSCRIPTIONS: $165.00 per year. All catalogues. (Includes complimentary subscription to Garth’s Eclectic Auction Brochures, $15.00 value). We are now accepting VISA® and MasterCard® for subscriptions and catalogue orders. Call 740.362.4771 or email info@garths.com.
CONSIGNMENTS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. will assist you by selling one item, a collection or an entire estate. For consignment inquiries and appointments call one of our representatives: Jeff Jeffers, Steve Bemiller, Andrew Richmond or Jared Wells. Garth’s Auctions, Inc. is also licensed to sell real estate.
TRUSTS AND ESTATES: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. often works with bankers, trust officers, lawyers and others with the responsibility for dispersing estates. We will work with you and your representative to discuss your estate planning needs.
APPRAISALS: Garth’s Auctions, Inc. provides appraisal services for insurance, estate tax, family division and other purposes.
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DIRECTIONS TO GARTH’S AUCTIONS, INC. 2690 Stratford Road, P.O. Box 369, Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: 740-362-4771 • Fax: 740-363-0164 Website: www.garths.com • E-Mail: info@garths.com Garth’s is located north of Columbus, Ohio approximately thirty minutes from the Columbus International Airport. FROM THE CINCINNATI AREA: Take I-71 North to Columbus. Then take Rt. 315N to 270E to 23N. Follow 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass a golf club on your right and the Methodist Theological Seminary. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the buildings on your left. FROM THE CLEVELAND AREA: Take I-71 South to Route 36/37 (Delaware/Sunbury exit 131). Take this route into Delaware, and turn left on Route 23 South. Turn left onto Stratford Road (at the sixth traffic light). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM COLUMBUS AIRPORT: Take I-670 East to I-270 North (or West) to Cleveland. The first exit past I-71 s Route 23 North—Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass a Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM THE DAYTON AREA: Take I-75 North to I-70 East to Columbus. Take I-270 around Columbus to the Delaware/Worthington exit (Route 23 North). Take 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM INDIANAPOLIS: Take I-70 East to Columbus. Take I-270 around Columbus to the Delaware/Worthington exit (Route 23 North). Take 23 North to Delaware. We are approximately 10 miles North on Route 23. You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. FROM PITTSBURGH: Take I-79 South to I-70 West to Columbus. Take I-270 to I-71 North to the Polaris Exit (Route 750). Turn left and follow 750 to Route 23 North (turn right). You will pass Dornoch golf club and the Methodist Theological Seminary on your right. At the traffic light turn right (Stratford Road). We are the red buildings on your left. www.GARTHS.com | 75
NOTES
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Inviting Quality Consignments:
FINE & VINTAGE JEWELRY and COUTURE Auction: december 1, 2016 Contact: deborah Shub, Graduate Gemologist deborah@garths.com cell 740.919.9101 | office 740.362.4771 Consignment deadline: October 3, 2016 Sold $390
Sold $1,560 Sold $940
Sold $3,960
Sold $6,300
Sold $469
Inside Back Cover: 253 Back Cover: 384, 550, 16
Front Cover: 139 Inside Front Cover: 159
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