Canadiana, Québécois & Folk Art Sale - May 6, 2023 @ 10AM - Pridham's Auctions

Canadiana, Québécois and Folk Art Sale

Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM

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Canadiana, Québécois and Folk Art Sale

Pridham’s

is pleased to present our spring Canadiana, Québécois and Folk Art sale to be held at our galleries, 2615 Lancaster Road, in Ottawa. This sale will feature a wonderful selection of 18th and 19th century pine furniture from Québec, many of which are featured in Palardy’s “The Early Furniture of French Canada” including a good Louis XIII commode, a diamond point cupboard, a wonderful 18th century buffet-bas in original blue paint to name a few, furniture from Ontario, including a spectacular Wilno dining table from the Renfrew area in original paint, along with other good examples from Nova Scotia. Small objects to include carvings by Gaston Bergeron, Hubert Klatt, Georges Desmeules, Wilfrid Richard, Charlie Tanner, and Joseph Lajoie to name a few, hooked rugs, Beaver preserve jars, weathervanes, game boards, rare silver by Savage & Lyman, miniatures by Willard Mitchell, rare coloured lithographs of Québec, folk art paintings, good boxes, early scenic transfer plates along with many other rare and unusual objects. Plan to attend this well curated sale.

Robin Andrew Pridham – President, Pridham’s Auctions & Appraisals; Auctioneer / Encanteur

Josée Bonneville – Chief of Operations / Chef d’administration

François Guenet – Director of Operations / Directeur des opérations

Cassia Jager – Gallery Coordinator & Social Media / Coordinatrice & Réseaux sociaux

Bianca Buyson – Administrative Assistant / Assistante administrative

Shaun Markey – Catalogue Author / Texte du catalogue

Andrew Rashotte – Photographer / Photographe

Helen Rimmer – Design / Mise en page

BEAVER HOOKED RUG

A large hooked rug with the image of a beaver and 3 maple leaves inside a multi coloured border. Signed “ANNA” lower left for Anna Allensen (Ontario, b. 1897 - ). Affixed to a wooden plaque. Measuring, 38” x 21”.

Estimation 300-500 $

NOVA SCOTIA UMBRELLA STAND

A coat rack / umbrella stand in as found condition. Hardwood. Decorative cut outs. One of the 14 hanger / spindles replaced. Note repair to the front left curved return. Nova Scotia, circa 1900. Measuring, 80.5” high x 26” wide.

Estimation 200-400 $

UNUSUAL CLOCK SHELF

An unusual pine multi-tiered clock shelf with a narrow drawer fitted under the top front edge. Light brown painted surface. Square nailed construction. Good condition. Some paint loss to the drawer front. Minor loss of wood at the right, rear edge. Québec, circa 1860. Measuring, 24” long x 8” high x 7” deep.

Estimation 300-400 $

HEART SHAPED TRIVET

A wrought iron trivet in the shape of a heart with a second inverted heart in the middle of the larger heart. Also equipped with a continuous handle and three feet. To quote from the book, Folk Hearts, A Celebration of the Heart Motif in American Folk Art: “The heart - a universal symbol of secular and religious love, courage and friendship, hospitality, loyalty and fidelity - is one of the most enchanting”. Québec, circa 1840. Measuring, 13.5” long. Ex Lebaron Collection.

Estimation 150-200 $

FRAMED HOOKED GRENFELL MAT

A large framed Grenfell Industries hooked mat from Labrador & Newfoundland, with igloo, iceberg, teepees, kayaker, whale, etc. Overall good condition. Remnant of Grenfell label found verso, lower left. Measuring, 33.5” x 25.5” with oak frame.

Estimation 400-700 $

THOMASSSIAPIK SIVUARAPIK (b. 1941 - ) Puvirnituq

A black stone carving of a caribou & fox, signed, syllabics & artist number (E9-1462). Measuring, 9” high x 12” wide.

Estimation 600-1,200 $

QUINTS HOUSE PAINTING

“Where the Quints Were Born”, watercolour, label verso “When Irene Bell was 15 years old”, signed & dated 1936 lower right. Artist information label verso. Measuring, 12.5” x 14.5” with frame.

Estimation 300-400 $

TWO-PIECE OPEN DISH DRESSER

A two-piece pine open dish dresser in blue paint. (According to consignor, when found, the piece had lower doors that were clearly not the original and were removed. It is possible the piece never had lower doors.) Two raised panels in the middle of the lower section. Top section has beaded opening and beaded shelves. Repairs or replaced returns on the upper section. Hand forged nail construction. Found in Nova Scotia, early 19th century. Measuring, 71” high x 51” at the wide bottom section, 51” wide top section, 16” deep bottom section, 11” deep upper section.

Estimation 600-1,200 $

CHARLIE MCKENZIE (1933 - 2019) Canadian

A folk art painting of a black bird standing on a branch, executed on birch bark, signed Charlie McKenzie (1933 - 2019), and dated 1987 lower right. Measuring, 14” x 16.5” with frame.

Estimation 150-200 $

BEAVER SHAPED TOBACCO CUTTER

An iron tobacco cutter in the shape of a beaver on a refinished, hardwood base. Old welded or braised repair to the iron (2 inches below the wooden handle). Québec, circa 1870. The board is 12” long.

Estimation 150-300 $

BEAVER PRESERVE JARS

Two half gallon preserve jars both with the image of a beaver chewing a branch embossed on the front with the word BEAVER embossed directly below. One jar clear, the other in green glass (Beaver 5). Both in excellent condition. Larger measuring, 9” x 4.25” in width. Smaller is 8” x 2.25”.

Estimation 200-300 $

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TIN ROOSTER

A tin rooster / chanteclair in original white with touches of red paint around the head. Québec, circa 1940. Measuring, 35” high x 17.5” wide.

Estimation 200-300 $

PINE CANDLE BOX

A pine candle box with sliding lid in original burnt orange, crackled paint. Square nailed construction with butt joints. The lid extends over the front edge and acts as a “pull” to slide open the lid. Measuring, 6.75” high x 11” long x 7 wide.

Estimation 300-500 $

14 QUÉBEC PINE WASH STAND

A pine wash stand, grain painted and stenciled decoration. In original condition. Gallery around three sides. False drawer front with original pull and turned legs. Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, circa 1860. Measuring, 35.5” high x 25” wide.

Estimation 300-500 $

WRITING ARM WINDSOR CHAIR

A very rare writing arm Windsor chair in black overpaint. The chair with an arrow back, box stretcher base and an ample, shaped seat. Pictou, Nova Scotia, circa 1850. Measuring, 36” high x 37” wide. Ex Ray Clark Collection.

Estimation 500-800 $

16

FOLK ART BIRD TREES

A pair of small folk art bird trees with two small painted birds on each tree. The birds are nicely painted in yellow & green, with speckled wings and striped tails. Circa 1930. Each bird measuring, 4.5” long. Trees, 7” high.

Estimation 300-500 $

CARVED PINE CRUCIFIX

A carved wooden crucifix in pine, in original black paint mounted on a pine base. The carved Corpus of Christ in original varnish. Condition noted, portion of left hand missing, some separation between arms & torso. Québec, circa 1910. Measuring, 26.75” high x 10.25” wide.

Estimation 300-500 $

TAVERN TABLE

A charming little tavern table. This one boasts a pine one-board top with bread board ends. The nicely turned legs and the stretcher base are made from maple. All fastened with wooden pegs. Still as attractive and practical now as the day it was made in the mid 19th century. In old refinished condition. Measuring, 23.5” high x 31.5” long x 22.5” wide.

Estimation 300-400 $

WASHSTAND

A small pine washstand in an old, if not original, dark reddish / brown paint. With a shaped gallery. A single lapped drawer. The door below has a framed panel as do each of the sides. Front bottom edge and side edges have shaped cut-out designs. Some cracks in the rear gallery supported by an old repair to the back of the board. Surface mount hinges. Square nail construction. Circa 1840. Measuring, 32” high x 25” wide x 14” deep.

Estimation 300-500 $

QUÉBEC PINE TABLE

A small pine table with curved legs. A single drawer crosses almost the entire width of the table. The replaced drawer pull is flanked by matching raised panels. The apron of the table sports a decorative trim across the front and the 2 sides. Single board top. Wooden pegged construction. Refinished many years ago with old repair to bottom front edge of drawer. Note scratches to the rear legs and other superficial marks. Québec, late 18th century. Measuring, 25” high x 36” wide x 21” deep.

Estimation 400-600 $

LAURENTIANS LOGGING SCENE PAINTING

An oil on board painting depicting a two-horse sleigh pulling logs through the snow in what appears to be the Laurentians. The little dog is keeping things moving. Signed W.R. Damant 1948 lower right. Measuring, 25” x 34” with the original frame.

Estimation 500-700 $

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GAME BOARD

A game board in original painted surface. Crackled yellow paint with black squares and reddish brown pronounced moulding around the perimeter of the board. Round nail construction. Separation crack down the length of the board, otherwise in good condition. A nice example. Circa 1910. Measuring, 30.5” x 18.25”

Estimation 200-300 $

COW WEATHERVANE

A sheet metal weathervane in the form of cow on a contemporary copper metal stand. In fair condition with some loss to the metal on the edge of the vane. Circa 1950. Vane is 19” long x 16.75” wide.

Estimation 150-250 $

24 RENFREW COUNTY DOUGH BOX

A large pine dough box with lid from the Renfrew County, Ottawa Valley in yellow paint. Shaped legs with cut out ends. Round nailed construction. Likely the work of a Germanic cabinet maker. Circa 1900. Measuring, 34” high x 32” wide x 16.75” deep.

Estimation 300-500 $

BEAVER PRESERVE JAR

A preserve jar with a Beaver chewing on tree branch. Quart size. Also, the number 7 embossed on the bottom of the jar. Very pale green in colour. Measuring, 7.25” high x 3.5” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $ 26

QUÉBEC PINE BONNET CHEST

A pine bonnet chest from Québec in the Sheraton style. French feet and shaped front skirt. Ebonized drawer pulls with reeded quarter columns on the front edges of the case. Cock beaded drawer openings. Shaped cut outs at the bottom of the sides. Good overall condition. Overpaint removed down to an orange / salmon colour. Note old split in wood on left side at the rear. Mid 19th century. See “Antique Furniture of Quebec”, Plate 412 for a similar example. Measuring, 50.5” high x 47.5” wide x 19” deep.

Estimation 400-600 $

BEAVER PRESERVE JAR

A preserve jar with embossed image of a beaver chewing a branch with the word BEAVER embossed directly beneath. The glass top has an embossed image of a crown. Clear glass. Measuring, 9” high x 4.25” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

28

COPPER WEATHERVANE COW

A swell bodied copper weathervane of a cow. Provenance: originally from a barn on Prince Edward Island. Went into the collection of Bill & Pauline Hogan. Then purchased by J.C. Miller Antiques at the auction of the Bill & Pauline Hogan Collection (April 2, 1988). Polished condition. Document included. Measuring, 17.25” high x 28” wide x 3” deep (at the widest, hips).

Estimation 400-700 $

NOVA SCOTIA PINE DRESSER

A pine chest of drawers. Two drawers over 3 graduated drawers. Attractive cut out across the base and the sides. Antique, brass drawer pulls possibly original. Hand forged nails. Painted at some point fairly recently in a dark blue paint. Nova Scotia, early 19th century. Measuring, 39.5” high x 42.75” wide x 18.25” deep.

Estimation 500-700 $

30 TOM HERBERT HALL (1885-1972) Canadian

“Maple tree at Piedmont”, oil on board, signed lower right, Art Association of Montreal 54th Spring Edition 1937 label verso, original hand carved frame. Measuring, 20” x 24”.

Estimation 300-500 $

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TOM HERBERT HALL (1885-1972) Canadian

The red canoe, oil on canvas (unframed), signed lower left. Measuring, 17” x 20.5”.

Estimation 250-350 $

32

CARVED PLAQUE OF CHRIST

A carved plaque of Jesus Christ (portrait) in cherry wood. Signed on one side: Bordet. Condition noted, small crack in upper left hand corner but does not impact the carving. Contemporary. Measuring, 8.75” high x 6” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

QUÉBEC PINE STORAGE CUPBOARD

A refinished pine storage cupboard or linen press with 2 doors and interior shelves. Caisson back. Four post pegged construction with recessed flat panels on the front doors and sides. Note damage to doors where old hinges were removed. Wooden pulls, cornice, hinges and some trim replaced. Québec, late 18th / early 19th century. Measuring, 71” high x 41” wide x 15.5” deep.

Estimation 400-600 $

34

LARGE IRON CROSS

A large wrought iron cross mounted on a wooden base. Circa 1840. Height, 35.5” with base.

Estimation 300-400 $

GASTON BERGERON (1922-2008)

Canadian

A large carved and painted wooden horse with serious looking handler wearing blue overalls, signed & dated Laval, QC, 1983. The other, smaller horse is stained reddish-brown, likely by M. Bergeron and of the same vintage. Larger horse measuring, 14.25” high x 17” long.

Estimation 300-400 $

36

QUÉBEC OPEN DISH DRESSER

A Québec small open dish dresser in pine, in an old refinished condition. With reeded shelves and plate rails. Two lower doors with triple beaded edges around the centre panels. Hand forged original hardware and hand forged nails. Measuring, 72” high x 37.5” wide x 17.5” deep.

Estimation 1,500-2,500 $

PIERCED TIN LANTERN

A pierced tin lantern with circular handle. Mid 19th century. Height, 14” (excluding ring).

Estimation 80-125 $

38

SEASIDE HOUSE FOLK ART PAINTING

A folk art painting of a seaside house nestled in a bay (probably Gaspé), oil on board, in a handmade and gold painted frame. Regina Callart signed lower right. Measuring approx., 14” x 17” with frame.

Estimation 100-200 $

39 GAMEBOARD

A double-sided gameboard, dark golden patina & black. Measuring, 31.75” x 18.25”.

Estimation 300-400 $

40

PINE KITCHEN WORK TABLE

A small pine kitchen work table with a double stretcher pot rail, 3 drawers in the apron and a one-board top with a single drop leaf. Found in Kingston, Ontario. In an old refinished condition. Mid 19th century. One of the nicer, intact country tables you could find anywhere. Note deep scratches in the wood on the front right leg towards the top. Inconsequential to the overall appearance of the table. Measuring, 28” high x 38” long, 24” wide, 9” wide drop leaf.

Estimation 300-500 $

FARM HOUSE FOLK ART PAINTING

Fishing by the bridge, oil on board, signed G.M. Fairchild for George Moore Fairchild Jr. and dated 1903 lower right. Measuring, 18” x 15” with frame.

Estimation 100-200 $

42

BIRD CARVINGS BY JOSEPH LAJOIE

Two carved birds painted white by Joseph Lajoie (1894-1989), each with red wings, eyes & feet. The larger fitted to a square painted green base, the smaller to a heart shaped base painted brown. Late 20th century. Measuring, 6” high x 7” long.

Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 150-300 $

BIRD CARVINGS BY JOSEPH LAJOIE

Two carved birds by Joseph Lajoie (1894-1989), one painted white (with green wings, eyes & beak), the other black with green eyes & red feet, each fitted to a green painted rectangular base. Late 20th century. The black bird measuring, 5” high x 7” wide x 3.5” deep. Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 150-300 $

44

BURL BIRDS EYE MAPLE BOWL

A nicely shaped burl bowl in birds eye maple. Bowls like this were seldom made commercially and as a result are quite scarce. Good condition, no holes, cracks or repairs. Circa 1825. Diameter, 15.75”.

Estimation 400-600 $

WOODEN CORNER SHELF

A wooden corner wall shelf in pine with graduated shelves topped on each side by the profile of a horses’ head. Overpaint removed to a residual light blue / green colour. Cutouts on the sides of the lower two shelves. Joined by round finishing nails. Circa 1940. Measuring, 22.5” high x 11.5” wide at base.

Estimation 100-150 $

“ANTIQUES” STEEL SIGN

A black painted steel sign with the word “Antiques” in gold paint on both sides. Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, circa 1950. Measuring, 7.25” high x 18” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

MOOSE CARVING BY HUBERT KLATT

A wood carving of a male moose standing on naturalized outcrop. Condition noted, repair to right antler. Signed H. Klatt, Pembroke Ontario. Circa 1970. Height, 11.5”.

Estimation 150-250 $

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QUÉBEC ARM CHAIR

An early arm chair with 3 fish tail slats, sloped arms, stretcher base. Later woven seat. Refinished condition. Québec, late 18th /early 19th century. Measuring, 42.5” high. Seat 17” x 17”. Ex. Lebaron Collection.

Estimation 300-500 $

QUÉBEC PINE BANC-LIT

A pine banc-lit with an applied lozenge shaped diamond on the façade. Cut out back board with shaped balusters. Square nailed construction. Refinished condition. Montréal, Québec, circa 1840. Ex Watt collection, Toronto, Ontario. See plate 262 of Jean Palardy’s book, “The Early Furniture of French Canada”. Measuring, 72” long x 38” high x 20” deep.

Estimation 600-900 $

HANGING SPICE CABINET

A hanging spice cabinet with eight individual drawers, each with a stenciled title over the drawer pulls. Hardwood. Round nail construction. Bottom left drawer pull replaced. Circa 1920. Measuring, 16.75” high x 9” wide x 4.75” deep.

Estimation 100-150 $

LARGE MALLARD DECOY

A large female mallard decoy, with weight, the body made of a composite material covered with painted canvas, or fiberglass. Carved wooden head. The larger size of the bird would have made it more visible in the water. Note damage, hardened bubbling of glue or varnish along a portion of the bottom edge of the decoy. Circa 1950. Measuring, 12.5” high x 28.25” long x 12” wide.

Estimation 150-250 $

52 PINE WALL SHELF

A small multi-layered pine wall shelf in cream coloured overpaint. Round nail construction with trimmed or angled front corners. Circa 1930. Measuring, 9” high x 10” wide x 8.25” deep.

Estimation 125-250 $

BEAVER DECOY

An interesting, small wooden “spearing” decoy in the form of a beaver. Original brown / black paint or varnish. Front and rear feet made from tin and painted black. Tack eyes. Excellent condition. Purchased in Farmington, CT (USA). Similar to one sold by Pridham’s during their auction of the Burney Collection (Lot 121 in the catalogue of that sale). Measuring, 11” long, 3.5” wide.

Estimation 150-250 $

54

MORTAR & PESTLE

A turned wooden mortar and pestle in maple. Refinished condition. Circa 1930. Measuring, mortar 5” high x 4.5” diameter & pestle 7.75” long.

Estimation 80-125 $

55

BEAVER STAMP MOLD

A beaver butter stamp mold in turned maple, the handle is torpedo shape tapering at opening at centre top of portion of mold. Featuring the incised, rare image of a beaver. Québec, circa 1880. Measuring, 6” high, 3.25” diameter.

Estimation 200-300 $

BEAVER PRESERVE JAR

A half gallon preserve jar with embossed Beaver chewing on a tree. Also the word BEAVER embossed below that. Note cross hatching on the tail of the beaver. Bubbled glass. Very good condition in a pale green colour overall. Some chipping to the rings of the neck under the metal closure. Measuring, 9” high x 4.25” wide.

Estimation 125-225 $

57

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955)

Canadian

An ink on paper drawing of a dog, signed lower right. Measuring, 3.5 x 2.5” at sight (no frame).

Estimation 200-300 $

SPLIT WILLOW BASKET

A split willow gathering basket in original condition. Minor loss to the willow in 2-3 places around the rim and on the base. Circa 1930. Measuring, 8” high x 15.75” long x 12” wide.

Estimation 80-125 $

59

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955) Canadian

Two rare examples in stylized birch bark frames. One of a historic bake oven, Québec. The other of the old stone towers on Sherbrooke street, Montréal. Each signed and dated 1945. Each painting with the artist’s description in ink verso. Frames made by Mitchell. Measuring, 3.5” x 4.5” with frame.

Estimation 300-400 $

60 CROQUET SET

A complete wooden croquet set in its original wooden case. Mallets & spikes retaining original colour. Circa 1930. Measuring, 38” long x 21” wide.

Estimation 100-150 $

61

RED HOUSE HOOKED RUG

A Nova Scotia hooked rug of a red house with yellow windows and doors inside a red, grey and black border. With initials HF (Helen Feindel) and the year 92 hooked into the lower right corner. Excellent condition. Mrs. Feindel’s rugs are in the Hooked Rug Museum of North America, Nova Scotia. Measuring, 26.5” x 36’5”. Provenance: Feindel Family.

Estimation 200-300 $

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955) Canadian

Two rare watercolours, each depicting a view of The Seigneurie Club at Montebello (Chateau Montebello). The first of the huge main entrance. The other of the Log Chateau. Each signed lower right with the entrance painting being dated 1940. Frames carved by Mitchell, measuring. 2.375” x 3.375” each.

Estimation 300-400 $

63

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955) Canadian

Two watercolours by this famous Montreal artist to include: a watercolour of the Notre-Dame-De-Bon-Secours Chapel in Montreal, initialed lower right. The other of the pine woods near the Seigneurie Club at Montebello dated 1944, signed lower right. Hand made frames, measuring, 2.375” x 1.375, and 2.375” x 3.375” respectively.

Estimation 200-300 $

WELCOME HOOKED RUG

A hooked rug with the word “Welcome” in black letters and 2 pair of flowers on vines. Initials HF and the year 90 on lower right side of rug. Mrs. Feindel’s rugs are in the Hooked Rug Museum of North America, Nova Scotia. Measuring, 28.5” x 17.5”. Provenance: Feindel Family.

Estimation 200-300 $

65

GEOMETRIC HOOKED RUGS

A pair of colourful geometric hooked rugs of “hit and miss squares”. One large, one small rug in the lot. The larger one signed HF 88 in marker on the underside. Mrs. Feindel’s rugs are in the Hooked Rug Museum of North America, Nova Scotia. Larger, 32” x 32”. Provenance: Feindel Family.

Estimation 200-300 $

ZIG ZAG HOOKED RUG

A large hooked rug in an intense zig zag pattern inside a light tan border. Three small tears along one edge of the rug. Measuring, 31.5” x 54”. Provenance: Feindel Family, purchased in Québec.

Estimation 200-300 $

67 HOOKED RUG

A hooked rug with 45 squares of alternating colourful stripes and images including fruit, a basket, a sailboat, wagon etc. Signed HF 81 in a square in the top left corner of the rug. Mrs. Feindel’s rugs are in the Hooked Rug Museum of North America, Nova Scotia. Measuring, 38” x 22”. Provenance: Feindel Family.

Estimation 100-200 $

COLOURFUL HOOKED RUG

A hooked rug with multi-coloured swirling lines of colour with a pale blue rectangle in the centre of the rug. Measuring, 42.5” x 25”. Provenance: Feindel Family, purchase at auction in Nova Scotia.

Estimation 200-300 $ 69

WOODEN SAP BUCKET

A wooden sap bucket with original lid and flat metal bands. Good as found condition. Measuring, 11” high, 9” diameter (top).

Estimation 100-200 $ 70

BLACK HORSE BY GEORGES DESMEULES

A wooden carving of a black horse by Georges Desmeules (1917-1997). Repair to one ear. Québec, circa 1970. Measuring, 20.5” high x 13.5” long.

Estimation 400-600 $

QUÉBEC PINE CUPBOARD

A very good glazed pine flat to the wall cupboard in an old refinished condition. From Québec with many decorative features such as a built up cornice with dentil and bead moulding beneath it. Quarter columns on the upper and lower portion of the cupboard with decorative carving. Beaded openings on the upper door openings. Reeded surrounds on the frames of the lower doors with beaded rectangular accents on them. A substantial cut out bracket base with a central decorative detail at the centre of the base. Original cast iron hardware throughout. Hand forged nails throughout. Shelves that align with the glazing bars. This cupboard is included in Palardy’s 1963 book “The Early Furniture of French Canada”, see full page photograph, plate 170. Measuring, 6’8” high x 49” wide x 17.25” deep (at waist).

Estimation 4,000-6,000 $

QUÉBEC CARRIOLE BED

A pine single “Carriole” (or sleigh) bed derived from the late Empire style, the headboard and footboard featuring a heavy scalloped edge around the perimeter with a thick hand carved vine in the centre of the panel. All 4 edges of the headboards also have a shaped frame with naive appliqué carvings. Old refinished condition. This bed is included in Palardy’s 1963 book “The Early Furniture of French Canada”, see full page photograph, plate 215. Québec, early 19th century. Measuring, 72” long x 44” wide.

Estimation 800-1,200 $

73

RARE VIEW OF ST. LAWRENCE RIVER ENGRAVING

Rare, a view of the City of Montreal and the “River St. Lawrence River from the Mountain”, etching and aquatint with hand colouring. E. Walsh 49th Regiment Delint, engraved by John Bluck (printmaker) after the original Edward Walsh, M.D. (1756-1832). Dr. Walsh was an eminent Irish physician, who held the post of Surgeon to the 49th (Hertfordshire) Regiment in the British Army. Walsh was stationed in Canada (then British North America) from 1802 to 1807. Published January 1st, 1811 at ACKERMANN’S Repository of Arts, London. This is a period piece, not a restrike. An identical copy is held by King George III’s Personal Coloured Views Collection. Measuring, 16” x 21” at sight (no frame).

Estimation 1,000-1,500 $

CAP DIAMANT (WOLF’S COVE) ENGRAVING

“A view of Cape Diamond and Wolf’s Cove from Point A Pizeau, near Quebec”, etching and aquatint, from a drawing by Lieut. Col. Cockburn, engraved by C. Hunt, “Is by special permission dedicated to His Most Excellent Majesty, William The Fourth”. Published 1833 by Ackermann & Co., 96 Strand, London. Measuring, 20” x 27.5” at sight (no frame).

Estimation 700-900 $

75 UPPER CANADA SIDEBOARD

An impressive Upper Canada sideboard in the Provincial Sheraton style. The turned legs, arched central feature, 3/4 gallery with decorative ends along with bead caulking around the drawers, features taken from more elaborate designs, but showing distinctive British country craftsmanship of the early 19th century in Upper Canada. As found original surface. Possibly Frontenac County. See similar example in Pain’s “The Heritage of Upper Canadian Furniture”, plate 541. Condition: 4 drawer bottoms replaced, along with other minor restorations. Measuring, 40” high x 84.25” long x 25.5” deep.

Estimation 1,500-2,500 $

INUIT FISH SPEAR

An Inuit fish spear by Pauloosie Keeyookta, Broughton Island. Pine shaft with bone spear apparatus fastened with raw hide and a bone tip at the end of the spear. Original retailer’s price tag still attached. Circa 1970. Measuring, 88” long.

Estimation 100-150 $

HUNT SCENE COLOURED ENGRAVING

A coloured engraving of a hunt scene after Captain J.C. Ross, “Umingmak, Commander J.C. Ross killing a Musk Bull”, engraver (on stone) by J. Brandard, printed by Graf. Measuring, 4.5” x 6.25” at sight (no frame).

Estimation 150-200 $

HOOKED RUG BY GEORGES É. TREMBLAY

A large hooked rug, likely from the atelier of Georges Édouard Tremblay (1902 - 1987), Québec. Burlap with dyed wool yarn. A scene from Gaspésie Peninsula, Québec. Excellent condition. Some fading of the image(s). Measuring, 47.5” x 38”.

Estimation 200-350 $

SPINNING WHEEL, CIRCA 1870

A small spinning wheel made primarily from birds eye maple wood, signed by Thomas Michaud (Québec, 1858-1924), decorated with applied roundels. Good condition. All parts appear to be intact. Measuring, 36.5” high x 35” long.

Estimation 100-175 $

LOUIS XIII QUÉBEC ARMCHAIR

From an old collection comes this desirable armchair, of the Louis XIII, “à la Capucine” style. From Québec, made of birch with a myriad of turnings including chamfered cubes, throughout the chair. Beautifully shaped down swept arms supported by an upright brace extending through the seat and into the upper stretcher. Shaped back splats. In refinished condition with a later woven seat. Traces of dark red remain on the underside. A splendid example of 18th century chairmaking in Québec. See Webster’s “The Book of Canadian Antiques”, page 28, for a similar example. And the same chair as image 221 in Bird’s “Canadian Country Furniture”. An almost identical example in Palardy’s, plate 322. Measuring, 38.5” high. Seat is 21.5” at widest x 18.25” deep.

Estimation 1,500-3,000 $

RARE THREE-PIECE SAVAGE, LYMAN & CO. SILVER SET

A rare three-piece set of Canadian silver by Montreal silversmiths Savage, Lyman & Co., consisting of a teapot, cream jug & sugar pot. Each piece shows lovely repoussé work of flowers and scrolls. The lid to the teapot showing a double knop stem. The body of each piece engraved with a double armorial crest. Research shows the hand holding a laurel wreath to be that of the Mitchell-Innes Family, and the Crescent moon with face possibly that of the Starnes Family. In 1870, Louise Amelia Lititia Starnes (the daughter of the 9th mayor of Montreal, Henry Starnes) married Alexander Ferdinand Henry Mitchell-Innes (Captain 60th Rifles), in Montreal. This silver service may very well have been a wedding gift at that time. Stamped Savage, Lyman & Co. within a rectangle to the base of each piece along with a standing lion & pseudo regent duty mark. Height of teapot, 6.5”. Total weight, 1161 grams.

Estimation 2,000-3,000 $

QUÉBEC DIAMOND POINT ARMOIRE

A small pine diamond point armoire with each door featuring a St. Andrews cross on both the upper and lower half of the door. Each side of the cupboard features a St. Andrews cross in the lower half and a five-point diamond panel in the upper half. Moulding across the bottom front. Original hand forged hardware. Hand forged nails. Old repairs using inset metal plates on the centre post. The door fastener is a contemporary replacement. The top boards of the cupboard and the moulding beneath are replacements. Old refinished condition. Québec, late 18th century. Measuring, 51” wide x 59” high x 21.5” deep.

Estimation 6,000-8,000 $

LOUIS XIII QUÉBEC COMMODE

An impressive Louis XIII commode with palmette as featured in Palardy’s “The Early Furniture of French Canada”, plate 459. This piece has a “flat three-drawer façade with small moulded and shaped panels derived from Dauphine or Lyonnais”. The drawer pulls which appear to be the original are mounted on raised panels with carved decorative trim around them. Lapped and moulded drawer fronts. There are carved floral decorations at the base of each front corner. Front and sides in pine, top in birch. Refinished. Québec, late 18th century. Measuring, 35” high x 42” wide x 25.75” deep.

Estimation 5,000-7,000 $

SAVAGE & LYMAN SILVER IMPLEMENTS

A near set of Canadian silver by Montreal silversmiths Savage & Lyman, consisting of a fish fork & lifter; the later engraved with fish & fishing pole, the fork with a floral decoration. Each stamped Savage & Lyman in a rectangle along with a rampart lion and pseudo regent duty mark. Lifter, 12.75” long. Total weight, 294 grams.

Estimation 500-800 $ 85

SILVER IMPLEMENTS BY SAVAGE & LYMAN

Five pieces of Canadian silver by Montreal silversmiths Savage & Lyman, to include a decorative serving spoon with ribbed & gilt bowl, 2 mustard spoons, a salt raised on 3 legs with its original blue liner and associated spoon. All pieces are marked, 3 are monogrammed. Serving spoon, 8.75” long. Total weighable silver, 166 grams.

Estimation 400-600 $

OLD MONTREAL STREET ENGRAVING

After John Murray, “North East View, Notre Dame Street, Montreal” (Place Jacques Cartier on left, visible is the statue of Admiral Nelson at Place Jacques-Cartier on left, City Hall on right), engraved and published by A. Bourne, 1850. Hand coloured line engraving. Of note, notice the Scottish soldiers on the street and the Garrison mid frame.Measuring, 10” x 10.75” at sight (no frame).

Estimation 300-400 $

QUÉBEC PINE ARMOIRE

A pine armoire in old, likely original grey-green paint with 2 recessed panels on each door, flush sides and a cut out bracket type base. Surface mounted iron hinges. Québec, early 19th century. Measuring, 63” high x 45” wide x 17” deep.

Estimation 500-1,200 $

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955)

Canadian

A watercolour, “In the woods at Montebello”, signed lower right, dated and titled 1948 verso. Mitchell hand carved frame. Measuring, 4” x 5”.

Estimation 250-350 $ 89

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955)

Canadian

A watercolour, “Mountains Shawled in Snow, Laurentians near Montreal”, signed lower left, titled and dated 1950 verso. Mitchell hand carved frame. Measuring, 4.25” x 5.125”.

Estimation 250-350 $

QUÉBEC PINE & MAPLE DESK

A pine desk with 2 beaded drawers on turned legs of maple. The moulding along the edges of each end of the desk appear to be replaced. An old refinish likely dating to the 1960’s. Québec, circa 1880. Measuring, 51” long x 26” wide x 29” high.

Estimation 300-400 $

91

QUÉBEC PINE BLANKET CHEST

A refinished pine blanket chest from Québec with raised panels on the front and both ends. Wooden peg construction. Legs are extension of the corner posts. Lid originally was fitted with dowels secured to the replaced end mouldings but they are currently missing or broken. Interior till missing a lid. The refinish is an old one likely done in the 1960’s. Late 18th / early 19th century. Measuring, 22” high x 41.5” long x 21.5” wide.

Estimation 400-700 $

COLOURED LITHOGRAPHIC VIEWS OF MONTREAL

A lot of 4 chromolithographic views of the city of Montreal, republished by A. Bourne, Montreal 1871 after drawings by R.A. Sproule in the year 1830. To include “St. James street, Montreal”, “Notre Dame street, Montreal”, “Place D’Armes, Montreal”, and “View of Montreal from Saint Helen’s Island”. Each showing vibrant colour set within high quality matching frames. Measuring, 10” x 15” at sight (no frame).

Estimation 800-1,200 $

93

LOUIS XV STYLE QUÉBEC PINE DOOR

A beautiful pine door with 2 large carved / raised panels shaped in the Louis XV tradition. Meant to be displayed as a work of art on a wall. Refinished. Québec, 18th century. Likely from a stone house along the fleuve St-Laurent. Measuring, 70” high x 40.5” wide x 1.25” thick.

Estimation 700-1,200 $

SULKY RIDER WEATHERVANE

An unusual sulky and rider copper weathervane mounted on a later platform from Eastern Canada, likely Prince Edward Island, as this sport is prevalent in that province. With original directionals. Circa 1900. Measuring, 28.5” high x 33” wide x 22.5” deep.

Estimation 600-900 $

FOLK ART CARVING OF GULL

A large, charming folk art carving of a gull, the body carved from a single piece of wood, the yellow legs & feet carved separately. The eyes are glass. Wood shrinkage to one side. Unsigned. Likely Nova Scotia. Measuring, 8.5” high x 21” long x 5.5” wide. Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 300-500 $

QUÉBEC BUFFET BAS

A buffet bas in a beautiful dark blue / green original paint. Each door featuring a raised rectangular panel surrounded by raised mouldings. Hinges are intact and original. Raised rectangular panels on each end. Moulded edge on the front and side edges. Narrow flat vertical panel on each front door. Moulding runs along the front edge and the sides. An exceptional piece of early French Canadian furniture. Québec, late 18th century. Measuring, 31.5” high x 49” wide x 19.5” deep.

Estimation 5,000-7,000 $

CROW CARVING BY WILFRID RICHARD

A life size crow carved by renowned folk artist Wilfrid Richard, the black painted body with grey beak & feet, and carved eyes. Initialed “WR” to base in pencil. Portneuf County, Québec, circa 1960. Measuring, 11” high x 16” wide x 5” deep (base). Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 600-900 $

98

NIAGARA FALLS PAINTING

An exciting oil on canvas depiction of an early sight seeing boat, filled with passengers, close to the American portion of Niagara Falls, as visitors look on from the NY side. Signed R.S. Galbraith and dated 1917 lower right. Measuring, 17” x 23” with the frame.

Estimation 200-300 $

99

ENGRAVING OF CHUTE MONTMORENCY

After W. Purcer, sketch by Col Cockburn, engraved by S. Lacy, “Montmorency Waterfall and Cone, Near Quebec”. Hand coloured line engraving. Measuring, 6.5” x 9” at sight.

Estimation 200-300 $

100

QUÉBEC PINE CUPBOARD

A two-piece flat to the wall glazed pine cupboard in an old blue overpaint over an old red original paint. The small size of this cupboard and attractive colour make it a special item. Constructed with a mixture of hand-forged and square cut nails. Nice arched cut out across the front and the sides. Original hardware including the latches and the rat tail hinges. Top layer of moulding on the glazed section of the cupboard is replaced. The glass panels in the door are replaced. Québec, early 19th century. Measuring, 77” high, 37” wide at the cornice, 15” wide (base), 13.25” width (top section).

Estimation 3,000-5,000 $

QUÉBEC LIFESTYLE ENGRAVINGS

Two engravings to include, one after Major General George Heriot (1766-1844), “La Danse Ronde, Circular Dance of the Canadians”, and “Minuets of the Canadians”, see Michel Lessard “Meubles Anciens du Québec, page 237, engraved by J. Stadler. Heriot was 2nd in command under de Salaberry at Chateauguay in the war of 1812. He was distinguished as an artist and author publishing the authoritative book on Canada at the time “Travels through the Canadas” in 1807. Measuring, 10” x 15” at sight (no frame).

Estimation 800-1,200 $

102

QUÉBEC ARMCHAIR

A small armchair in hardwood, maple or birch, nicely carved and shaped back splats, reeded uprights with button tops. Sloped arms with incorporated arm rests supported by turned upright columns. Shaped stretcher base at the front with circular side and back stretchers. An old, circular woven rush seat. Reeded lower uprights with bun feet. Wooden pin construction, the odd square nail. An old possible original varnish finish. Some looseness to the joints but otherwise in nice, useable condition. Québec, mid 19th century. Measuring, 34.5” high, 18” diameter seat.

Estimation 500-800 $

ONTARIO SLANT-FRONT DESK

An impressive mid 19th century country pine slant-front desk from Uxbridge, Ontario. Original grain painted finish comprised of a dark red undercoat with black highlights possibly to simulate mahogany. Single beaded drawer with what appears to be the original knobs. Tapered legs front and back. Overall excellent condition. It is exceedingly rare to see a piece of 19th century Canadian country furniture with such a pristine original finish. Note: there is a 1/8th inch horizontal separation in the lid that runs the width of the desk, and the slope front is fixed. Storage is provided in the single drawer. Easily, one of the finer examples of this furniture form. Measuring, 38.5” high at rear, 31.5” high at front, 37” wide.

Estimation 500-800 $

104

OTTAWA PAINTING

N. Connor, raging water, oil on canvas, signed with location “Ottawa” lower right. Condition noted, small repair upper right corner. 19th century. Measuring, 15” x 24”.

Estimation 200-300 $

JOHN GILLESPIE ST. JOHNS JUG

A Québec handled jug decorated with a blue flower and stamped “John Gillespie, St Johns, CE” (for Canada East). Measuring, 11” high x 7.5” wide.

Estimation 300-500 $

UPPER CANADA DINING TABLES

An impressive three-part set of Upper Canada dining / banquet tables originating from a Kingston, Ontario home. The style is associated with Sheraton, showing well turned tapering legs, long drops on the gateleg table, and a pronounced “D” shape of the end tables. The shape of the joining wedges support a creation date in the second quarter of the 19th century. A very good example of country formality found in Upper Canada in the early 19th century. Gateleg opens to 70” long x 47.5” wide. Each “D” end is 23” long x 47.5” wide. Overall length, 9’9”.

Estimation 1,500-2,000 $

ONTARIO PINE DOCUMENT BOX

A small Ontario pine document box in original red finish found in Cornwall, Ontario. Dovetailed corners, square nails also used. Nice plinth moulding around the base. Old repair using round nails on the back edge above the left hinge. Brass hinges. Steel lock mechanism intact. Otherwise very nice condition. Measuring, 5” high x 2.5” long x 6” deep.

Estimation 100-150 $

108

ARCTIC SCENERY TRANSFERWARE PLATE

A Staffordshire arctic scene, blue & white transferware plate with central images of ships, explorers, icebergs and Inuit people on a sled being pulled by dogs. Images of exotic animals and floral arrangements around the circumference. Marked on the underside “ARCTIC SCENERY” on the image of an igloo with the number “9” adjacent to the image. Very good condition. Circa 1835. Diameter, 10.25”.

Estimation 150-250 $

BRONZE BUST BY HAROLD PFEIFFER

A bronze bust of Johnny Powderface, Stoney First Nation, Alberta, by Harold Pfeiffer (Canadian, 1908-1997). Signed and dated 1980. Mounted on a walnut base. Perfect condition. Measuring, 12” high, 5” deep.

Estimation 300-500 $ 110

FLOW BLUE TRANSFERWARE PLATES

A lot of 3 plates: a flow blue transferware plate with small central image of sail / steam ship and deep flow blue border. Marked on the underside “ACADIA”. Circa 1850. Some wear of the blue colour around the edges of the plate but not visible from the front view. Otherwise very good condition. 10.5” diameter. The second, a flow blue transferware plate with a central image of Table Rock, Niagara Falls. The border adorned with various sea shells. The underside with a blue mark: TABLE ROCK, NIAGARA and the impressed mark of the maker: BURSLEM. Excellent condition. The third, a flow blue transferware plate marked on the underside

“FALL OF MONTMORENCI NEAR QUEBEC”. Impressed maker’s mark below the title. Excellent condition. Diameter, 9”.

Estimation 250-350 $

111 FIRKIN

A large firkin with original lid and swing handle in old, not original, dark brown varnish. Excellent overall condition including the wooden bands. Circa 1870. Measuring, 11.5” high x 11.25” diameter.

Estimation 100-300 $

112

TRANSITIONAL BLANKET CHEST

A transitional blanket chest in pine with a drawer. Refinished condition. Nicely shaped bracket base and lapped drawer. Signed Cornelius Wawn 1825. See the same chest in Pain’s “The Heritage of Upper Canadian Furniture”, Plate 610. Measuring, 36.75” x 42.75” x 16.5”. From Hastings County, Ontario.

Estimation 400-600 $

FOLK ART - WAR MEMORABILIA FRAME

A small folk art carved picture frame detailed with flowers & vines. Old tag on reverse attributes it to a prisoner of war at Fort Henry, Kingston in 1915 (From his Loving Sister). Measuring, 8.25” x 6.25” with frame.

Estimation 100-150 $

114 COPPER BED WARMER

A copper bed warmer with turned wooden handle. Measuring, 40.5” long, 12” diameter.

Estimation 80-125 $

CARVED OWL

A carved and painted folk art owl mounted on a later wooden base. Québec, circa 1930. Height, 29.5” with base. (20.5” owl only). Ex. Stewart Collection.

Estimation 150-300 $

116

LARGE CANDLE HOLDER

A large metal candle holder with working door in black paint. Good condition. A rust hole and about 3 inches of rust perforation along the bottom edge to the lower right of the door. Circa 1870. Measuring 19” high, 8.75” diameter.

Estimation 80-125 $

HORSE WEATHERVANE

A sheet metal weathervane in the form of a running horse. Painted white with dappled black spots and a black mane, hooves and tail. Nice overall condition. Circa 1930. Measuring, 26.5” long x 23” high.

Estimation 200-400 $

118

WOMAN CARVING BY CHARLIE TANNER

A Charles (Charlie) Tanner (1904-1982) folk art carving of a woman in a blue skirt and matching gloves & shoes, signed and dated Eagle Head, NS, 1979 at base. Measuring, 10.5” high. Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 500-700 $

ROOSTER CARVING BY MICHEL FORTIN

A painted folk art carving “Petite Coq” (little rooster) by Michel Fortin. Signed by the artist and dated 2010 at back. Measuring, 10” high x 9” long.

Estimation 100-200 $

120

TIN PIERCED LANTERN

A punched and initialled tin lantern with original hanging ring. This style of lantern was the safest type to take into a 19th century straw-littered barn. Two rust holes in the top portion otherwise in good condition. Mid 19th century. Measuring, 16” high. 6” diameter. Ex Sénécal Collection.

Estimation 80-125 $

PINE BLANKET BOX

A remarkable pine blanket box from Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia in original red / orange mottled paint with an ogee style base moulding and fascinating deeply “grooved” front and sides which makes the box look like a book. Original strap hinges on the lid. Open till and 2 small drawers in the interior. Square nailed construction throughout. In excellent condition. Early to mid 19th century. Measuring, 15.5” high x 38.5” wide x 19.5” deep.

Estimation 400-700 $

RENFREW COUNTY KITCHEN TABLE

A kitchen table with 2 lapped drawers, original knobs, splayed tapered legs / apron in an old yellow overpaint, trim around the apron and a refinished two-board (removable) top. In excellent overall condition. From the Wilno area of Renfrew County in the Ottawa Valley, mid to late 19th century. Possibly made by the late John Koslowski. Measuring, 70” long x 32” wide x 23” to the underside of the skirt.

Estimation 800-1,500 $

FATHER & SON CARVING BY CHARLIE TANNER

A Charles (Charlie) Tanner (1904-1982) folk art carving, father & son, with matching outfits, signed and dated Eagle Head, NS, 1979 at base. Measuring, 9.75” high. Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 600-800 $ 124

BEAVER PRESERVE JARS

Two half gallon preserve jars both with embossed Beavers and the word BEAVER embossed below. One with the number 6 also embossed on the underside. Pale green glass. Several large bubbles in the glass of each. Excellent condition including the rims, glass tops and metal closures. Measuring, 9” high x 4.25” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

QUÉBEC PINE CUPBOARD

A single-door, small pine storage cupboard in old red paint with a shaped gallery and shallow half-moon cut-outs on the sides. Québec, circa 1890. Measuring, 43.5” high x 22” wide x 17.75” deep.

Estimation 300-500 $

WOMAN CARVING BY CHARLIE TANNER

A Charles (Charlie) Tanner (1904-1982) folk art carving, a lady with a blue shirt, red skirt & shoes, signed and dated Eagle Head, NS, 1979 at base. Height, 10.5”. Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 500-700 $

PINE WASHSTAND

A pine washstand in blue paint with a drawer & shelf below. A shaped gallery. Tapered legs. Square nailed construction. Found in the Eastern Townships of Québec. Blue paint was restored. Horizontal crack through the top and the shelf below. Mid 19th century. Measuring, 34.5” high x 19” wide x 18” deep.

Estimation 300-500 $

128

TILT TOP TABLE

A small, graceful tilt top oval table in maple or cherry with turned centre pedestal on three-double curved legs. Note substantial repaired crack to one leg where it meets the pedestal. Iron brace on the underside of a second leg where it meets the pedestal. From Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Early 19th century. Measuring, 27” high x 22” x 17” (top).

Estimation 150-300 $

BLACK MORTAR & PESTLE

A wooden mortar and pestle in original black paint. Maple. Both pieces are nicely turned. The mortar has several cracks of various lengths. There are several small chips out of the edge of the mortar. Found in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Mid 19th century. Measuring, 20” high.

Estimation 100-150 $

130

LAKE ONTARIO SCENERY TRANSFERWARE

A light blue, transfer ware plate. Marked “ONTARIO Lake Scenery J. HEATH” on the underside. Mid 19th century. Excellent condition. 8.5” diameter.

Estimation 80-125 $

CHAUDIÈRE BRIDGE TRANSFERWARE

A light grey transfer ware plate by LAKE. Old labels on the underside state “Chaudière Bridge, Québec”. Diameter, 10.5”.

Estimation 80-150 $

132

GENTLEMAN SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT

A framed hand coloured silhouette of a man in a suit and top hat. Written in ink “1851 John Hunt aged 32 years”. Light foxing and, or water stains on the left side of the painting. In a pine frame with original pine shingle back. Measuring, 12.5” x 8.5”. Ex: Rowe Collection.

Estimation 80-150 $

PEWTER CHARGER

A “bubble bottom” pewter charger, marked and labeled on the underside “From the estate of Lt. Gen. Robert Moncel, Murder Point, N.S.” British, 1650 - 1700. Faint hall marks stamped on the front side. Measuring, 17” diameter.

Estimation 100-200 $

HERON CARVING BY MICHEL FORTIN

A folk carving of a great blue heron by Michel Fortin, signed to base. Québec, contemporary. Measuring, 32” high x 9.5” w x 10.5” d.

Estimation 150-300 $

135

18TH CENTURY ONION BOTTLE

An Onion bottle, dark green glass. Applied top. Inverted bottom with heavy pontil. Excellent condition. 18th century. Measuring, 7” high x 5” diameter.

Estimation 80-150 $

136

PAIR OF ANTIQUE BOTTLES

A pair of antique bottles. One in green glass with the embossed name “FEUILLANTINE” on the front. Applied tops. No pontil marks on either. Tallest, 8.5” high.

Estimation 100-200 $

FLACK BUTTER CHURN

A Flack & Van Arsdale, Cornwall Ontario stoneware 4 gallon butter churn. Minor spalling. Measuring, 17” high x 8” diameter (opening).

Estimation 150-200 $

138

FISH CARVINGS BY MARK ROBICHAUD

A lot of Nova Scotia folk art carvings; a yellow polka dotted fish, a red fish with blue & red paint swirls, along with a polka dotted red fish. All signed by Mark Robichaud (b. 1962 - ). Largest, 16” long.

Estimation 300-500 $

139

FOLK ART WAGON WITH HORSES

A folk art carving of a pair of horses hauling a red painted wagon. Good condition. Circa 1960. Measuring, 28” long.

Estimation 150-200 $

140

COVERLET

An overshot coverlet in a red and blue design. Mild staining in a few areas. Mid 19th century.

Estimation 150-250 $

STATION OF THE CROSS RELIEF

A solid walnut Station of the Cross relief wood carving, “JESUS TOMBE POUR LA 1e FOIS” (Jesus has fallen for the 1st time). Québec, circa 1970. Measuring, 24” x 24”.

Estimation 150-250 $

142

SMALL PINE TABLE

A small pine work table with drawer. Turned legs. In an old yellow paint. Square nailed construction. As found condition. Circa 1880. Measuring, 29” high x 24.5” wide x 16” deep.

Estimation 200-300 $

MAN CARVING BY TOM RECTOR

A folk art wood carving of a man on a green painted base by Tom Rector (Nova Scotia, 19082003). Height, 43”.

Estimation 150-300 $

144 PINE BLANKET CHEST

A large pine blanket chest in original red paint. Large hand forged carrying handles on each end. Moulding around the top edge and bottom edge. As found condition. Hand forged nails. Early 19th century. Measuring, 26” high x 49.5” long x 26” deep. Ex. Vachet Collection.

Estimation 200-500 $

SPONGEWARE BOWLS

Two spongeware bowls. Good condition. Light staining and checking in the glaze on both. English, circa 1900. Diameter, 6”.

Estimation 80-125 $

146

COVERLET

A coverlet in an orange and beige pattern. Good overall condition. One small tear in one corner. Circa 1900.

Estimation 100-200 $

147

LARGE RARE PRESERVE JAR

A harder to find large “The Darling Imperial” preserve jar. North American Glass Co. embossed image above. Light aqua colour. Very nice condition overall. Measuring, 10” high x 4.75” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

148

GEM PRESERVE JAR

A half gallon preserve jar with the written word GEM embossed on the front. The word WALLACEBURG embossed above that. Clear glass. Nice overall condition. Measuring, 9” high x 4.25” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

ROD BACK WINDSOR CHAIR

Continuous arm, rod back Windsor chair in old black paint with turned H stretcher base and a scalloped skirt. Early 19th century. Note repairs to both arms. Measuring, 36” high, 16.5” at the opening of the seat. Ex. John Forbes Collection.

Estimation 200-300 $

150 ROD BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR

A rod back, step-down Windsor side chair in blue overpaint. Boxed stretcher. Shaped seat. Nice little chair possibly from Atlantic Canada. Early 19th century. Measuring, 34” x 15.5” in the seat.

Estimation 100-200 $

151

TWO LARGE PRESERVE JARS

Two large preserve jars with embossed logos on the front. Light green glass. Measuring, 7.5” high, 4.75” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

152

IMPERIAL PRESERVE JAR

A half gallon preserve jar in light green aqua colour. Embossed with THE IMPERIAL with a faint embossed logo of the manufacturer (North American Glass Company) centred on the front between the 2 words. Excellent condition including the rim and the metal closer. Measuring, 10” high, 5” wide.

Estimation 100-150 $

TWO PRESERVE JARS

Two preserve jars: one embossed with the words THE DARLING below and embossed logo. Light blue in colour. Glass top has embossed words Hamilton Glass Company, Hamilton Ont around the glass top. The second jar has the written words The Rose embossed on the front. Both jars in excellent condition. The Darling, 9” high x 4.5” wide. The Rose, 9” high, 4.5” wide.

Estimation 100-150 $

154

QUÉBEC TRANSFERWARE PLATE

A smaller flow blue transferware plate with a view of Québec City, marked on the underside “QUEBEC”. Excellent condition. Diameter, 9”.

Estimation 80-150 $

BROWN TRANSFERWARE PLATE

A rectangular light brown transferware plate with a central view of a “LADIES CABIN” aboard an ocean going vessel. The border features images of 4 different ships. The underside marked with the words: BOSTON MAILS, the image of a ship and below that “Entered at the Registry Office of Designs, Sep. 2nd 1841. J & T EDWARDS. Excellent condition. Measuring, 9.25” diameter.

Estimation 80-150 $

156

MINIATURE WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT

A small oval framed watercolour on cardboard of Margery Corie (Aunt of EM Watts, dead of TB at about 21 years old). Initials of the artist EL & dated 1879 lower left. Excellent condition. Image only measuring, 5.5” x 3”.

Estimation 100-150 $

DRAWING OF ANNE SPROULE, CIRCA 1870

A pen and ink drawing of Anne Sproule on silk fabric in a period frame. Mrs. Sproule was born in Cornwall, UC in 1834, and died in Ottawa in 1918. Further biographical information on the reverse. Excellent condition. Circa 1870. Measuring, 14.5” x 12.5”.

Estimation 100-150 $ 158

SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS

Two silhouettes painted on glass. Black paint with gold highlights. One marked on the reverse “Queen Victoria of England, 1837”. The other marked on the reverse “Benjamin Disraeli” (Former Prime Minister of the UK, First Earl of Beaconsfield). Excellent condition.Each measuring, 7” x 6” with frame.

Estimation 100-175 $

159

MINIATURE FOX PAINTING

A miniature painting of a fox on porcelain, painted black wooden frame, good overall condition. Circa 1890. Measuring, 4.5” square with frame.

Estimation 80-125 $

160

MINIATURE MALE PORTRAIT

A miniature painting of a bearded man. Tag on reverse dates work to 1841. Good overall condition. Measuring, 3” x 2.5”.

Estimation 80-150 $

MINIATURE SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS

Two miniature portrait silhouettes painted on paper under glass in old frames. The man in a formal attire (water stain), the woman in a bonnet (minor creasing, cracks to frame). Circa 1880. Both measuring, 9” high x 4” diameter at widest.

Estimation 80-125 $

162 MALLET BOTTLES

Two mallet bottles, black glass, applied top. Slightly inverted bottom with faint pontil 18th century. Excellent condition. The second bottle has deep inverted bottom. Both 9” high, 4” diameter at widest.

Estimation 80-150 $

163

ANTIQUE ENGLISH WINE BOTTLE

An English wine bottle in black glass with applied top. Excellent condition. Circa 1780. Measuring, 10” high x 4” diameter.

Estimation 80-200 $

164

ANTIQUE WINE BOTTLES

Two black glass wine bottles. The larger bottle has pronounced Iridescence colouring on the surface and a deep 3” inverted bottom. The smaller bottle also has an inverted bottom and elegant overall shape. Applied tops on both. Mid 18th century. Measuring, 11.5” high x 4” diameter, and 9.5” high x 3” diameter.

Estimation 100-200 $

MINIATURE PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES

Two oval miniature framed silhouettes painted on paper under glass. Signed by the artist “Stephen N….”. One of Sir William Herschell (17381822). The other of Charles Robert Darwin (minor paint lifting). Image size, 2.5” high x 1” wide.

Estimation 80-125 $

166

MINIATURE MALE PORTRAITS

Four miniature portraits done in watercolour on paper, and 1 done in pencil. Three of unidentified men. The third, a painting of ten year old “Wm Gilkinson” painted in 1818. All in fair to good condition. Image size, 2-3” high x 1.5 - 2” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

167

FEMALE MINIATURE PORTRAITS

Two miniature portraits of 2 women painted in watercolour. Both in old frames. Good condition. Image size, 2” high x 2” wide.

Estimation 80-125 $

168

ANTIQUE GIN BOTTLES

Three antique gin bottles in dark green glass. The 2 larger ones have damaged rims. The larger, 9.5” high. Smallest, 9” high.

Estimation 100-200 $

CROWN PRESERVE JARS

Two small preserve jar both embossed with a crown and the word CROWN. One a light aquamarine colour piece, also embossed on the back side with a large E inside a diamond shape, and the words TORONTO AND WINNIPEG below. The other a faint mauve colour. Both in excellent condition with lids and tin closures. Both 5.5” high.

Estimation 80-125 $

170 PRESERVE JARS

A pint size Gem preserve jar embossed on the front with the name GEM below an embossed cross. More patent information embossed on the underside. Both 5.5” high.

Estimation 80-125 $

MINIATURE PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES

Three silhouettes set in black oval frames. The largest one of Georges Antoine Joseph Bovie, and another of Colonel John By & woman, according to the reverse, a member of the Burwash Family of Arnprior, Ontario. All in fair to good condition. Image size, 4.5” x 2” (Bovie), 4” x 1.5” (By), 2” x 1” (Burwash).

Estimation 80-125 $

172

HARDWOOD TABLE BY ARTHUR WILSON

A small round hardwood table with tripod legs and a turned pedestal, the top adorned with various hardwood shapes including circles & hearts around the edge, and a centre floral design. A lower circular shelf made of ash. Marked on the underside of the top in black writing: “MADE BY ARTHUR WILSON early 1900. Wilson helped build many ships in Collingwood.” Measuring, 28.5” high x 19” diameter.

Estimation 300-400 $

NOVA SCOTIA QUILT TOP

A fascinating early 20th century folk quilt top showing ninety-two individual panels, each embroidered with a different scene or saying. Originating from a Nova Scotia Family, and it has never been seen on the open market before, it was found under the cover of the day bed in this sale (Lot 174).

Estimation 300-500 $

NOVA SCOTIA PINE DAYBED

A rustic pine daybed from the Naugler Family from Lunenburg County, with square nailed construction. Black overpaint. Nova Scotia, circa 1860. Measuring, 72” long x 22” wide.

Estimation 200-300 $

WOOD CUTTING BOARD & TOOLS

A large old pine cutting board with an assortment of related wooden spoons, “Bread Knife”, and a butter paddle. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Board measuring 17” x 31”.

Estimation 100-150 $

176

CHETICAMP HOOKED ITEMS

A group of 9 Cheticamp (Cape Breton) hooked items including a table runner, 2 smaller place mats and 6 coasters. Table runner measuring, 34” x 17.25” width.

Estimation 150-250 $

SMALL HOOKED RUGS

An assortment of 7 small hooked rugs of various sizes, shapes and images. All in excellent condition. Mrs. Feindel’s rugs are in the Hooked Rug Museum of North America, Nova Scotia. Provenance: Feindel Family. Tulip rug, 20” x 10.5”

Estimation 200-300 $

178

REFERENCE BOOKS ON ANTIQUES

A lot of 6 reference books on antiques: Ontario Fraktur (jacket repaired) by Michael S. Bird (1977); Early Ontario Potters by David L. Newlands (1979); Folk Treasures of Historic Ontario by Terry Kobayashi, Michael Bird & Elizabeth Price (1985); Ontario Decoys II by Bernie Gates, autographed (1986); The Furniture of Old Ontario (jacket damaged) by Philip Shackleton (1973); Rugs & Carpets of the World, edited by Ian Bennett (1977).

Estimation 80-125 $

TEA TIN HOUSE

A tea tin from Atlantic Canada in the shape of a brick building, marked “Baird & Peters Tea Importers, St. John, N. B.” in black upper case letters on the door. Some paint loss on the roof and some on the front right corner, and above the door to the left. Early 19th century. Measuring, 7” high x 9” long x 6” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

180

JOHN (JACK) ZEPP (1926-2013) Canadian

An oil on masonite, “#125 Cattle Lowing in the Foothills”, dated 1997, artist label verso. Zepp was from Saskatchewan. Measuring, 11.5” x 13.25” with frame.

Estimation 100-150 $

TWO DECOYS

Two wooden decoys: One, a hollow bodied bird by Ray Pomeroy of Gores’ Landing, Ontario. Signed and dated 1974 on the underside. Excellent original painted condition. Second is a Québec solid body working decoy painted in white and black colours. Some detailed carving of the wings and tail. Minor paint loss on the head, neck, bill and body of the decoy. Circa 1950. Both approx. 13” long.

Estimation 100-150 $

182

ROOSTER BY TERRANCE FORTUNE

A colourful folk art “rooster” by Terrance Fortune from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Purchased at the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival. Contemporary. 17” high x 15” long.

Estimation 100-200 $

183

FOLK ART FISH CARVINGS

Two painted folk art carvings, a grey Trout and Perch by Clément Cinq-Mars (1918 - 1983). Circa 1950. Trout, 15.5” long; perch, 9” long.

Estimation 200-300 $

184

DMYTRO STRYJEK (1899-1991) Ukrainian, Canadian

“Most Reverend Archbishop Maksym Heramiuk,” mixed media, Artworks Gallery label verso. Measuring, 11.5” x 9.25” with frame.

Estimation 150-250 $

ARMCHAIR

A small armchair in hardwood, likely elm, with a curved double back rest, stretcher base and a later woven seat. France, circa 1880. Measuring, 33.5” high x 19” across the seat.

Estimation 200-300 $ 186

PRESERVE JARS

Two preserve jars: one embossed KING on the front inside a embossed banner with embossed flags and a crown. The other embossed EDWARDSBURG CROWN BRAND PURE CORN SYROP, PERFECT SEAL JAR. Both jars have their original glass lids and wire closures. Excellent condition. Both 8.25” high.

Estimation 100-150 $

187

TWO PRESERVE JARS

Two preserve jars: one embossed with diamond shape. The other embossed with the word BEST. The latter has the number 3 embossed on the bottom. Both jars in excellent condition with original glass tops and tin closures. “Diamond” is 7.25” high. “Best” is 5.5” high.

Estimation 80-150 $

188

SPONGEWARE BOWLS

Three small spongeware bowls. Good condition. English, circa 1900. Diameter, 4.75”.

Estimation 80-125 $

POTTERY JUG

A large earthenware pottery jug with handle, and 2 blue parallel lines. Excellent condition. English, circa 1920. Measuring, 9.5” high x 5” diameter.

Estimation 80-125 $

190

HARVEY McINNES (1904-2002) Canadian

A folk art painting, “1983 Homestead Memories”, oil on board, signed lower right. Measuring, 15.5” x 23” with frame.

Estimation 150-250 $

191

ONTARIO BASKETS

A lot of 3 baskets, one double handled with a lid (in black), and 2 single handled. Some minor edge wear. Ontario, 19th century. Largest, 13” high x 6.5” wide x 13.5” deep.

Estimation 100-150 $

192

FRETWORK CARVED KNIFE BOX

A wooden knife box in basswood / pine. Each side decorated with fretwork carved stars. Overpaint removed down to a black original paint. Each star highlighted with yellow paint some of which remains. Some wood loss around 2 of the stars. Circa 1920. Measuring, 4” high x 12” long x 9” wide.

Estimation 200-300 $

LARGE WOODEN GATE

An unusually large and robust extending wooden gate, complete with L shaped hooks for fastening. Late 19th century. Measuring, 38” high x 20” closed, and 71” opened, 2” wide (closed).

Estimation 300-500 $ 194

TOLE CANDLE HOLDER

A hand decorated tole candle holder. Painted in a mid blue background with vines, leaves, and berries on the handle. Waterloo County, Ontario. Mid 19th century. Measuring, 6.5 high. Ex. Blayney Collection

Estimation 80-125 $

195

CHOPPING TOOLS & 1902 MUG

A lot of 2 early steel chopping hand tools, and a pewter mug etched “Lorne Club Regatta 1902 Canoe Race 1st Grant Weatherbe”.

Estimation 80-125 $

196

SPINDLE BACK ROCKING CHAIR

A spindle back rocking chair in an old blue paint with vase turnings on the posts and a replaced splint seat. Nova Scotia, late 19th century. Measuring, 36” high, 16.5” at opening of seat. Ex. Lynn Collection.

Estimation 150-225 $

HARVEY McINNES (1904-2002) Canadian

“Frontier Church”, pastel, painted wood frame, signed lower right. Saskatchewan folk art artist. Measuring, 15” x 23” with frame.

Estimation 200-300 $

198

COPPER KETTLE

A copper kettle with fixed handle, minor denting, early 19th century.

Estimation 80-125 $

199

BRASS STRAINERS

Two brass strainers with hand forged handles. Mid to early 19th century. Largest, 22” long.

Estimation 80-125 $

200

COPPER KETTLE

A large copper kettle with swing handle and brass pull on lid, minor denting, mid 19th century.

Estimation 80-125 $

TOM HERBERT HALL (1885-1972) Canadian

Home by the lake, oil on canvas, signed lower left. Measuring, 15.5” x 21.5”.

Estimation 300-500 $

202

TOM HERBERT HALL (1885-1972) Canadian

“Dominion 22’s”, watercolour, artist mockup original for poster fabrication, signed middle right. Condition, approximately 2” of the edge is distressed with old adhesive, remnants of an old “CIL” label in the middle. A good early advertising piece. Measuring, 22” x 15.25”.

Estimation 150-300 $

203

PRESERVE JARS

Two preserve jars: the first embossed with THE AMERICAN PORCELAIN LINED with embossed logo between the words. The second jar embossed with THE IMPERIAL and a logo between the words. Both in excellent condition. Light blue / green in colouring. Measuring, 8” high x 3.75” diameter, and 6” high x 3.25” diameter.

Estimation 100-150 $

204

CROWN PRESERVE JAR

A preserve jar with an embossed crown and the word CROWN embossed below. Mid green glass colour. Excellent condition including rim. Measuring, 8.125 “ high x 4” diameter at base.

Estimation 80-125 $

FLORAL HOOKED RUG

A large hooked rug with a floral theme. Condition noted, minor stains. Measuring, 49.5” x 32.5”. Provenance: Feindel Family, purchased in Québec.

Estimation 150-250 $

206

PINE COBBLER’S BENCH

A wooden cobbler’s bench in pine with square nailed construction. Leather details for holding tools and nails. Refinished. Circa 1870. Measuring, 46” long x 22” wide at widest point, 11” at narrowest.

Estimation 300-400 $

207

WOODEN TOOL CARRIER

A wooden tool carrier likely for a blacksmith with handle, in two sections. Pine with round nail construction. Circa 1920. Measuring, 20” high x 18.5” long x 12” wide.

Estimation 100-150 $

208

FOLK ART CARVING OF RAT

A folk art wood carving of a rat fashioned out of mahogany. Stained a dark reddish / brown colour. The underside has a small hidden compartment. Unknown origin. Circa 1940. Measuring, 8” long x 4” high.

Estimation 100-150 $

BEST PRESERVE JAR

A light green coloured preserve jar with the word BEST embossed in an arc across the front of the piece. An embossed fan like image on the glass top and on the underside. Excellent condition. Measuring, 7” high x 5” wide.

Estimation 80-125 $

210

TOM HERBERT HALL (1885-1972) Canadian

Cabin by the lake, oil on canvas, unframed, signed lower left, condition noted. Measuring, 25” x 20”.

Estimation 200-300 $

211

TOM HERBERT HALL (1885-1972) Canadian

Forest view, oil on board, unsigned & unframed. Measuring, 20” x 24”.

Estimation 200-300 $

212

WOODEN

HALF HULL

A wooden half hull in old likely original paint with unpainted tin keel and rudder mounted on a chamfered pine back board in old varnish. Circa 1920. Measuring, 21” long x 8” high.

Estimation 100-200 $

PERSIAN TABRIZ

A semi antique Persian Tabriz wool carpet, areas of wear and low spots. Measuring, 11’3” x 8’2”. This rug may have wear and tear, imperfections, commensurate with age. Any condition stated is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Please request high resolution photos by email if required.

Estimation 300-500 $

214

OPEN MACDONALD CROCK

A glazed open crock showing a printed label for “Importer P.A. MacDonald, Toronto, 699 Sherbourne”, old hairline at rear (4.5 inches long). Measuring, 7.5” high x 7.25” wide.

Estimation 100-200 $

215

FLACK OPEN CROCK

A Flack glazed open crock from Cornwall, Ontario. Decorated with a bird sitting on a branch, firing crack is present on the lower right side and extends onto the bottom, but does not go through the to the interior. Measuring, 9” x 9.5”.

Estimation 200-400 $

216 AMERICAN JUG

An American glazed jug stamped for “F.B. Norton & Co., Worcester, Mass.”, decorated with a blue flower. Measuring, 11.25” x 7”.

Estimation 100-200 $

BATTER PITCHER

A large brown glazed batter pitcher. Excellent condition. Height, 9”.

Estimation 100-150 $

218

OTTAWA VALLEY CUPBOARD

An Ottawa Valley hardwood cupboard in original white paint with salmon coloured trim. Features a series of wooden movable clothes hooks at the top of the interior. Trimmed recessed panel doors under a shaped cornice. Shelves replaced. Late 19th century. Measuring, 68.5” high x 44.5” wide x 17.5” deep.

Estimation 300-500 $

219

TWO HOOKED RUGS

A small hooked rug with stacks of coloured blocks inside a red and yellow border. A large hooked rug with a pattern of stylized flowers in various colours on a light brown or tan background, later was made by Helen Feindel. Larger rug, 40” x 21.5”. Provenance: Feindel Family.

Estimation 200-300 $

220

CARVING BY FRED MOULDING

A small folk art painted wood carving of a woman washing the floor, wearing a green shirt & brown skirt, tin bucket at side. Minor paint chipping. Saskatchewan. Measuring, 2.5” high x 5.25” wide x 2.5” deep.

Estimation 100-150 $

CARVING BY FRED MOULDING

A small folk art painted wood carving of a man in blue overalls shoeing a brown horse. Small paint nick out of horse’s mane. Saskatchewan. Measuring, 6” high x 9” wide x 2.25” deep.

Estimation 100-150 $

222

BRICK HOUSE PAINTING

Windy day, oil on masonite, signed Flancer and dated 1970 lower left. Measuring, 7” x 9” with frame.

Estimation 80-125 $

223

CAST IRON HITCHING POST

A cast iron black painted hitching post in the shape of a horse’s head. Height, 13”.

Estimation 100-150 $

224

BRICK HOUSE PAINTING

Oil on masonite, signed Flancer and dated 1975 lower right. Measuring, 10” x 13” with frame.

Estimation 100-200 $

TWO FLORAL HOOKED RUGS

Two floral themed hooked rugs. One with flowers and lines of various colours in the middle of the rug. The smaller rug marked HF 81 in marker on the underside. Mrs. Feindel’s rugs are in the Hooked Rug Museum of North America, Nova Scotia. Larger rug, 19.25” x 39”. Provenance: Feindel Family.

Estimation 150-200 $

226

GREY HOOKED RUG & RAG RUG

A large hooked rug with a central mottled grey rectangle with a maroon border and pink flowers surrounding the rectangle, made by Helen Feindel. Along with a catalogne cotton rag-rug from Québec. Rug measuring, 26.5” x 47”. Provenance, Feindel Family.

Estimation 100-200 $

227

CHARLIE TANNER (1904-1982) Canadian

A wooden folk art carving by Charlie Tanner, the woman with painted blue pants & red shirt. Condition noted, right hand missing. Signed & dated Eagle Head, NS, 1979. Height, 13.5”.

Estimation 150-300 $

228

COLOURED LITHOGRAPH OF MONTREAL

A coloured lithograph, “View Of Champ-de-Mars, Montreal”, Lenny & Bourne printer, by Leggo & Co. Montreal, condition noted: fold lines, foxing. Measuring, 15.25” x 20” with frame.

Estimation 100-200 $

COLOURED LITHOGRAPH OF QUEBEC

A coloured lithograph, “View of the Esplanade and Fortifications of Quebec - 1832”, published by Adolphus Bourne, Montreal Canada, 1874. Sproule printer, Crehen chromo. Condition noted. Measuring, 17” x 21” with frame.

Estimation 100-200 $

230

COLOURED LITHOGRAPH OF QUÉBEC CITY

A coloured lithograph, “Esplanade and Fortifications of Quebec - 1832”, After Sproule, Crehen chromo, condition noted to art & frame. Measuring, 15.25” x 20” with frame.

Estimation 100-150 $

231

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955)

Canadian

A watercolour, Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Montréal), signed lower right, artist’s description verso. Frame made by Mitchell. Measuring 4.75” x 4”.

Estimation 250-350 $

232

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955)

Canadian

Two watercolours: an early example dated 1930 of a country road near Lac L’Achigan (Québec), signed verso. The other of Cape Trinity on the Saguenay Fjord (deepest river in the world), signed lower right. Measuring, 2.25” x 1.75”, and 1.875” x 2.25” respectively.

Estimation 300-400 $

WILLARD MORSE MITCHELL (1879-1955)

Canadian

A watercolour, “On the Montreal - Ottawa highway”, signed lower right and titled verso. Measuring, 2.375” x 3.5”.

Estimation 200-300 $

234

LARGE PRESERVE JARS

Two large preserve jars: One embossed WALLACEBURG with the written embossed name GEM. The other jar is embossed GEM with patent information embossed on the underside. The Wallaceburg example has a glass top marked CARONA, MADE IN CANADA. The second jar has a glass lid embossed HAMILTON GLASS CO, HAMILTON, ONT. Both jars are in excellent condition. Both have bubbles and seams down their sides. Both 9” high, 4” diameter at widest.

Estimation 100-200 $

235

PRESERVE JARS

Two preserve jars: one embossed with THE DARLING IMPERIAL, the other embossed CROWN over an embossed crown with the words IMPERIAL Qt. below. Both in very good condition with original glass tops and tin closures. Height, 8”.

Estimation 100-150 $

236

FISHERMAN CARVING BY ELI WHITEWAY

A large folk art carving of a Nova Scotia fisherman (portrait bust) by Eli Whiteway (19141987), Shelburne, Nova Scotia marked at base. Measuring, 15” high x 8” wide x 10” deep. Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 200-300 $

ANTIQUE BOTTLES

A pair of antique bottles. Both in mid to dark green glass. One with noticeable swirls in the glass. Both have deep inverted bottoms. No evidence of pontil marks. Mid 18th century. Applied tops. Both measuring about 10” high x 4” in diameter.

Estimation 100-200 $ 238

ANTIQUE WINE BOTTLES

Two black glass wine bottles. Dark green hue to the glass under light. Applied tops. Both with inverted bottoms. Mid 18th century. Both measuring 11/12” high x 3” diameter.

Estimation 100-200 $

239

1858 MASON JAR

A small Mason’s preserve jar. Embossed: MASON’S, PATENT NOV 30th 1858. Light blue green hue with original tin closure. D318 embossed on the underside. Bubbled glass. A crack in the tin closure. Height, 5.5”.

Estimation 100-200 $

240

HOTEL FOLK ART PAINTING

A folk art painting of “Hotel Le Relais”, oil on canvas, signed R.J. Webb & dated 1969 lower right, unframed. Measuring, 24” x 30”.

Estimation 100-150 $

ROOSTER & CAT FOLK ART PAINTING

A folk art painting of a rooster chasing a black cat, oil on masonite, signed Pelletier & dated July 1985 lower right. Measuring, 20” x 23.5” with frame.

Estimation 100-150 $ 242

PRESERVE JAR

A dark amber coloured preserve jar with original amber top and wire closure. Embossed on front: TRADE MARK LIGHTNING. Embossed on the bottom: PUTNAM 338. Measuring, 8” high, 3.75” diameter.

Estimation 100-200 $

243

1858 MASON’S PRESERVE JAR

A small Mason’s preserve jar. Embossed: MASON’S, PATENT NOV 30th 1858. Light blue green hue with original tin closure. Also embossed with a the symbol of a cross on the back side of the jar. Patent information embossed on the underside. Bubbled glass. Very good condition. Height, 5.5”.

Estimation 100-200 $

244

LARGE AMERICAN PRESERVE JARS

Two large preserve jars both embossed THE AMERICAN PORCELAIN LINED and the logo NAG. One embossed 444 on the underside. The other embossed 333 on the underside. Both measuring 9.5” high.

Estimation 100-200 $

FOLK ART CARVINGS OF PIGS

Two folk art carvings of pigs, one black, the other in white, each with string tails. Unsigned. Measuring, 2.75” x 4” wide x 2” deep with base. Provenance: Private Ontario Collection.

Estimation 100-150 $

246

CAROL SHUMAS (1954-2021) Canadian

A folk art painting by Carol Shumas, a naive painter, of a Mennonites’ cat show, oil on canvas, signed & dated 1990 lower right. Measuring, 20” x 24” with frame.

Estimation 200-300 $

247

CAROL SHUMAS (1954-2021) Canadian

A folk art painting of a country wedding, oil on canvas, signed & dated 1983 lower right. Condition noted, horizontal crack upper right. Measuring, 16.5” X 20.5” with frame.

Estimation 200-300 $

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10. The Auctioneer has the right to withdraw or add to the items as listed in any printed catalogue or listing or promoted on the internet. | Pridham’s a le droit de retirer ou d’ajouter des items sur une liste ou dans un catalogue imprimé, ou annoncé sur l’internet.

11. The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot from the sale at any time, to divide any lot or to combine any two or more lots at his sole discretion, all without notice. | L’Encanteur se réserve le droit de retirer tout lot de la vente, à n’importe quel moment, de diviser un ou plusieurs lots, et ce sans avis.

12. The Auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion. The auctioneer reserves the right not to accept and to reject any bid. Without limitation, any bid which is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid may not be recognized. | Pridham’s a le droit de refuser toute offre et d’avancer l’appel d’offres à son entière discrétion. Il se réserve le droit de ne pas accepter et de refuser toute offre. Sans limitation, toute offre qui n’est pas proportionnelle à la valeur de l’article offert ou qui est simplement une avance nominale ou fractionnaire par rapport à l’offre précédente ne peut être reconnue.

13. When the Auctioneer says “sold” it is a contractual agreement between the Auctioneer and the buyer. All auctions are also audiorecorded. | Lorsque l’Encanteur dit “vendu” cela est tout comme un contrat entre l’acheteur et l’Encanteur. Les encans sont aussi enregistrés par audio.

14. The highest bidder accepted by the Auctioneer for any lot shall be the buyer and such buyer shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and must comply with such other Conditions of Sale as may be applicable. If any dispute should arise between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to designate the buyer or, at his option, to withdraw any disputed lot from the sale, or to re-offer it at the same or a subsequent sale. The Auctioneer’s decision in all cases is final. | Le soumissionnaire le plus offrant accepté par Pridham’s pour tout lot sera l’acheteur et cet acheteur assumera sans délai tous les risques et responsabilités du lot et devra se conformer aux autres Conditions de vente applicables. En cas de litige entre deux soumissionnaires, Pridham’s aura la discrétion absolue de désigner l’acheteur ou, à son gré, de retirer tout lot contesté de la vente ou de la proposer à la même vente ou à une autre vente ultérieure. La décision de l’Encanteur dans tous les cas est définitive.

15. The buyer shall pay an item in full and to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer; failing to do so may result in the cancellation of the sale, with or without re-offering the item for sale. | L’acheteur doit payer un item au complet et à la satisfaction de Pridham’s, à défaut de quoi, Pridham’s peut annuler la vente, avec ou sans offrir de nouveau l’article à vendre.

16. Payments have to be made in full by Visa, MasterCard (over the telephone, or online with our MONERIS PAGE), or e-transfer within 5 days after receiving their final invoice from Pridham’s (or Live Auctioneers). American Express and cheques are not accepted. | Paiements doivent être faits par VISA, MasterCard (par téléphone ou avec notre lien en ligne MONERIS), ou Interac 5 jours après avoir reçu une facture finale Pridham’s (ou Live Auctioneers). American Express et chèques ne sont pas acceptés.

17. Pridham’s is not responsible for any damages or injuries under any circumstances. | Pridham’s n’est pas responsable pour aucun dommage ou blessure et ce, en aucun cas.

18. If you are not able to pick-up your purchase at 2615 Lancaster Road Ottawa, Pridham’s can deliver (smalls only, and art, for free) your unpacked paid purchases, at the buyer’s risk to UPS #112 (St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, store112@theupsstore.ca). Pridham’s will share your information, not your credit card number, with UPS. Once your purchase is with UPS, you will liaise directly with them for packing, insuring, shipping, and payment. Please take note that UPS charges are with the amount of packing required, size, weight, destination, etc and NOT with the hammer price. Please ask for a shipping QUOTE before the auction (until FRIDAY NOON BEFORE THE SALE), if you are concerned. Sales will not be cancelled due to shipping costs.

EMAIL ADIL FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE: store112@theupsstore.ca

If you prefer to use another carrier (not UPS), please take note that Pridham’s does not pack and insure - but we would be pleased to liaise with the shipper of your choice.

For larger items (ex. furniture), please call us (1-877-533-5877) to discuss a pick-up schedule (within 5 business days) or carrier shipping. A list of suggested shippers is available. We can not store furniture for weeks, please have a plan of action before buying large pieces, or a storage fee may apply.

***UPS shipping must be paid by you no more than 5 business days after receiving the UPS SHIPPING AUTHORIZATION. UPS can not store your purchase, fees may apply. Thank you very much. We appreciate your cooperation.

Si vous n’êtes pas en mesure de ramasser vos achats, Pridham’s peut les livrer les petits objets (seulement, gratuitement) non-emballés au risque de l’acheteur chez UPS #112, lorsque convenable pour Pridham’s. Pridham’s fournira à UPS les infos de l’acheteur, pas le numéro de carte de crédit. L’acheteur communiquera directement avec UPS pour l’assurance, l’emballage, l’expédition, et paiement. Veuillez prendre note que les frais UPS sont proportionnels à la quantité d’emballage requis, la taille, le poids, etc. Veuillez demander une estimation pour un envoi avec la vente (AU PLUS TARD, VENDREDI MIDI AVANT LA VENTE), et non pas après la vente. Les achats ne seront pas cancellés si vous trouvez votre envoi trop dispendieux.

COURRIEL- ESTIMATION: store112@theupsstore.ca

Si vous désirez utiliser une autre compagnie (que UPS), s.v.p. laissez-nous savoir. Il nous fera plaisir de coordonner le tout pour vous. Veuillez prendre note que Pridham’s ne fait pas l’emballage et n’assume pas les assurances.

Pour les plus grands objets (comme meubles), s.v.p. veuillez nous contacter pour discuter du ramassage (en 5 jours ouvrables) ou d’une livraison contractuelle. Nous pouvons vous suggérer un déménageur. Nous ne pouvons pas garder des meubles durant des semaines, un frais d’entreposage peut s’appliquer.

**Vous n’avez pas plus que 5 jours pour payer UPS après avoir reçu votre formulaire. Le magasin ne peut pas entreproser vos achats plus longtemps, ou des frais peuvent s’appliquer. Merci beaucoup pour votre collaboration.

19. The Auctioneer acts solely as agent for the seller and makes no representation as to any attribute of, title to, or restriction affecting the articles in the sale. Without limitation, the buyer understands that any item bought may be affected by the provisions of the Cultural Property Export Act. | L’Encanteur est un agent seulement pour le client et ne fait aucunes représentations en ce qui concerne l’attribution, le titre ou restriction affectant les articles dans une vente. Sans limitations, l’acheteur comprend que les items achetés peuvent être affectés par des provisions culturelles et d’exportation.

20. DISCLAIMER: Ivory, tortoise shell and other “animal” items, including Rosewood, are restricted from export out of Canada due to protection under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). Pridham’s will not provide shipping or CITES application service. The successful buyer has to pick-up the item in person. Shall the buyer decide to take the item across a border after picking it up, the buyer takes full responsibility for obtaining proper exporting and importing documents from both countries: EXPORT IS AT THE BUYER’S RISK. Pridham’s supports the protection of all wildlife. | AVERTISSEMENT: L’ivoire, la coquille de tortue et d’autres objets de source animale (et même le Bois de rose) ont un interdit d’exportation à l’extérieur du Canada en raison de la protection prévue par la CITES (Convention sur le commerce international des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages menacées d’extinction). Pridham’s n’offrira pas de service d’expédition ni de service d’application pour CITES. L’acheteur doit ramasser l’article en personne. Si l’acheteur décide de croiser une frontière après avoir ramassé l’article, l’acheteur assume pleine responsabilité d’obtenir les documents appropriés d’exportation et d’importation des deux pays.

L’EXPORTATION EST AU RISQUE DE L’ACHETEUR. Pridham’s supporte la protection de tous les animaux sauvages.

Please do not hesitate to contact Pridham’s if you have questions, thank you. S.V.P. n’hésitez pas à contacter Pridham’s si vous avez des questions, merci. Toll Free / Sans Frais: 1-877-533-5877 info@pridhams.ca