American Furniture & Decorative Arts | Skinner Auction 2482

SKINNER American Furniture & Decorative Arts Sale 2482

November 8, 2009

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Upcoming Auction American Furniture & Decorative Arts Sunday, February 14th, 2010 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA

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AUCTION 2482 Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 11 a.m.

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VIEW OF NAHANT [SUNSET] (detail) / Thomas Chambers (1808–1869) / Boston / c. 1843 / 1850 / oil on canvas / 22 × 30" / collection of Peter and Barbara Goodman / photo by Robert Hashimoto

Provenance The Estate of N. David Scotti, Providence, Rhode Island N. David (Nino) Scotti (1941-2008) As a teenager, Nino Scotti began attending estate auctions with his mother. These trips no doubt inspired a love of history and its artifacts, and he joined the Rhode Island Historical Society at the young age of 14. With a voracious appetite for reading, a great memory and a discerning eye, he was self-taught in the areas of the China Trade, American silver, and maritime paintings. A tireless researcher, he possessed an extensive knowledge of Rhode Island history and genealogy. While still a young man, Nino and an associate founded Associated Appraisers, Inc., in downtown Providence, where they conducted estate auctions attended by dealers and wealthy clients. According to his obituary in the Providence Journal, Nino's “acerbic banter” was a highlight of the auctions held there, and he “prided himself on being able to conduct, with gavel in hand, what were usually twelve- or fourteen-hour auctions with nary a break and only a sip or two of ginger ale,” a fact corroborated by a number of Skinner buyers.

Additionally, “he was generous with his expertise, examining and appraising antiques and artifacts.” Recalls Stephen Fletcher, "When Bob Skinner and I saw Nino entering the gallery, we could count on having an interesting and lively conversation about the things we had in common--antiques and art. We respected and admired his diverse knowledge and valued him as a friend and colleague" and are pleased to be offering his collection at Skinner.

Descendants of: Sarah Orne Jewett, South Berwick, Maine Catherine Wells Hoyt, Deerfield, Massachusetts Minnie Ida Reynolds, Fall River, Massachusetts Capt. Edward Phinney, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

The Bennington Museum, Bennington, Vermont

A Boston, Massachusetts, Family

Duxbury, Massachusetts, Antiquarians

Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia Families

A Massachusetts Historical Society

A New Hampshire Library

Massachusetts Collections from Gloucester, Concord, Easthampton, Marblehead, Orleans, and Weston

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Portrait Miniature of Colonel Dudley Coleman (1745-1797), America, late 18th century, unsigned, subject identified in engraved inscriptions on the reverse, watercolor on ivory, 1 1/2 x 1 in., in a navette-shaped gilt-brass case with beaded surround, the reverse with bright-cut border and inscribed “Col. Dudley Colman, Born Aug.t 13th 1745, Died Nov.r 16th 1791.” Condition: Missing glass.

Note: Colonel Dudley Coleman was born August 13, 1745, in Newbury, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin and Anne Coleman.

He is briefly mentioned as a lieutenant in Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War, Boston, 1902, p. 49. $300-500

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Painted Ivory Mourning Pendant, c. 1800, oval gilt-brass pendant with sepia on ivory painted scene with a young man and woman, and a boy and a girl mourning beside an urn-topped monument inscribed “ST Ob.t 7 Aug 1797 AE 1 Mo.h 21 Days” and “SA Ob.t 19th Sept.

1797 AE 72 yr.,” the back of the pendant inscribed “S. Thorne,” (some pigment loss u.r.), 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. $500-700

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Two Portrait Miniatures of Commodore Alexander Murray and His Son Magnus Murray, America, late 18th/early 19th century, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 in., the portrait of Commodore Murray is after the original by James Peale which was painted c. 1793, and housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is shown wearing his Commodore’s uniform with one star, and his medal of the Order of Cincinnatus. Each portrait is housed in an oval coin silver case engraved with their names and dates of birth and death. Condition: Both with paint smudge on lower edges, the portrait of Magnus with a small paint loss c.l.

Note: Commodore Alexander Murray was born on July 12, 1755 in Chestertown, Maryland. He married Mary Miller on June 18, 1782, and together had eleven children. He served as captain in the 1st Maryland Regiment, commanded several privateers, and was commissioned lieutenant in the Continental Navy July 20, 1781. He died on October 6, 1821 near Philadelphia, at the age of 66 and is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.

Magnus Miller Murray was born on February 22, 1787. In 1806 he was admitted to the Philadelphia Bar. He became the Mayor of Pittsburg, and served two non-consecutive terms in office from 182830, ceding control of the mayor’s office to Matthew B. Lowrie from 1830 to 1831 before serving again as mayor from 1831-32. On February 23, 1810 he married Mary Wilkens, and together they had eight children. Magnus died in March of 1838 at the age of 51. $1,500-2,500

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Portrait Miniature of a Girl in Red Holding a Flower, Isaac Sheffield (Connecticut, 1798-1845), c. 1840, “Painted by [I]ssac Sheffield, New London” [Connecticut], inscribed on the reverse, watercolor on ivory, oval, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in., in a chased gilt-brass pendant frame with engine-turned design on the reverse, with oval aperture containing a plait of hair. Condition: Repaint on bodice and arm of dress. $400-600

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Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman with Ginger-colored Hair, c.

1825, unsigned, watercolor and gouache on ivory, oval, 2 3/4 x 2 1/8 in., in a chased brass pendant case with an oval aperture on the back containing locks of hair. Condition: Repaint to jacket l.l. and l.r. $400-600

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Three Related Family Portrait Miniatures, Massachusetts, c. 1824, unsigned, watercolor on ivory bust-length portraits, c. 1824, depicting James Leeds (1777-1846), his wife Anna (Corey) Leeds (1778-1850), and their son Timothy Corey Leeds (1807-1864), of Brookline, Massachusetts, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4, 3 x 2 1/2 in., mounted in matching black lacquered wood frames with gilt-brass liners and hangers; accompanied by genealogy. Condition: Paint smudge on the son’s jacket. $2,500-3,500

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Pair of Portrait Miniatures and Three Related Daguerreotypes, America, mid-19th century, watercolor on ivory portrait miniatures of Albert and Mary Blair (Easton) Brown, the portrait of Albert inscribed on the interior of the case “Henry I. Brown pinxit May 18, 1844,” Henry I. Brown portrait miniaturist worked in Boston, ac. 1840-51, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in., in a hinged leather case with gilt-brass oval foremat, the portrait of Mary Brown unsigned, 3 5/8 x 2 3/4 in., housed in a similar case, both cases with printed labels from Smith’s on Milk Street in Boston; together with three ninth plate daguerreotypes, two depicting Albert and one depicting his son Edwin c. 1855; one portrait of Albert and the portrait of Edwin with impressed name “C.V. ALLEN” on the gilt-brass foremat in matching embossed hinged leather cases; all are identified on labels affixed to the cases.

Literature: See Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Worcester County, Massachusetts, by Ellery Bicknell Crane, 1907, Worcester County, Massachusetts, pp. 39-40.

Albert Brown, the son of Samuel and Ada (Hardy) Brown, was born at Seekonk, Massachusetts, March 20, 1804, and married, Mary Blair Eaton, in 1828, and together had eleven children. Albert was a tailor and opened a shop with his brother William, “W. & A. Brown,” the first clothing store in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Main Street. Albert died in 1854. Edwin was born in 1844, served as a bank teller and in the Civil War, and later went into business manufacturing machine card clothing for cotton and woolen mills. $800-1,200

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Lot of Six Works: Five Henley Family Portraits and a Portrait of Rev. Thomas Corcoran. Artist and subjects identified on frame plaques or on the reverse, the artist “Mulhany,” the subjects: Elizabeth Henley 1795-1875, Frances Henley, wife of John Sampson (1800-1872), Anna Margaret Henley (1805-1872), John Henley (18091853), and Maria Henley (no dates given), together with a portrait of Reverend Thomas Corcoran. Watercolor on card, oval format, c.

1820, dia. 5 1/2 in., in carved giltwood frames. Condition: Three with insect holes, minor toning. $1,500-2,500

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Portrait Miniature of a Young Man, America, c. 1840, watercolor on ivory, 2 x 1 1/2 in., oval portrait, housed in a hinged thermoplastic case with gilt-brass mat. Condition: Very good. $400-600

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Portrait Miniature of American Revolutionary General Henry Knox, Attributed to Sarah Goodridge (American, 1788-1853), after Gilbert Stuart, c. 1820, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval, 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in., housed in a molded composition frame with gilt-brass liner.

Condition: Small spot on neck.

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Portrait Miniature of a Blue-eyed Gentleman Wearing a Light Blue Vest, c. 1835, unsigned, 3 1/2 x 3 in., in one half of a hinged leather case with gilt-brass foremat. Condition: Very good. $800-1,200

Literature: See American Portrait Miniatures: The Worcester Art Museum Collection, by Susan Strickler and Marianne Gibson, Worcester, Massachusetts, pp. 108-9. A similar portrait miniature attributed to Gilbert Stuart of General Knox is depicted. The text states that “[Gilbert] Stuart painted it in his studio in 1820 as a demonstration piece for the young miniature painter Sarah Goodridge...Goodridge painted several miniatures of Stuart himself as well as copies in miniature of a few of his portraits.� $1,500-2,500

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Silver Teapot, Baldwin Gardiner, Philadelphia, c. 1814, with acorn finial on cover, squat lobed form on petal-form base, impressed maker’s mark, (minor repair), ht. 5 in., approx. 29 troy oz. $800-1,200

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Two Silver Creamers, America, late 18th/early 19th century, one by Saunders Pitman (1732-1804), Providence, Rhode island, with helmet-shaped body with high pouring spout and looped handle, raised on a trumpet-shape pedestal on square plinth, with engraved monogram in a shield with wheelwork and bright-cut engraving; the second by John Sayre (1771-1852), New York and New Jersey, with octagonal helmet form with high pouring spout and loop handle, monogrammed in an oval with engraved crossed grain stalks, with wheelwork and bright cut borders, (split and repair at handle top), ht.

7 1/8, 8 1/8 in., respectively, approx. 14 troy oz. total. $300-500

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Neoclassical Silver Teapot, Thomas Holland, London, 1796, straight-sided oval form with angled tapered spout, decorated with chased wreaths with leaf borders on the side, fruitwood final and handle, impressed maker’s marks on base, ht. 5 1/2 in., approx. 15 troy oz. $600-800

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Silver Cann, Daniel Henchman (1730-1775), Boston, c. 1765, the cann with bulbous body, raised on a circular stepped foot ring, sprigged double C-scroll handle, ht. 5 1/4 in., approx. 14 troy oz. $800-1,200

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Silver Cann, Thomas Townshendt (Boston, ac. 1727), bulbous body on a circular stepped base, S-scroll handle, engraved with the arms of John Clarke of Newbury, Massachusetts, the base with maker’s mark and lightly engraved “GREENOUGH,” (dents on lower body), ht.

4 7/8 in., approx. 10 troy oz. $600-800

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Chinese Export Silver Mug, c. 1850, the mug decorated with ornate repoussé figures in a courtyard, with dragon handle, a shield-shaped cartouche engraved “Francis Godfrey Tarn From His Brother Walter,” maker’s marks on base, ht. 4 in., approx. 6 troy oz. $300-500

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Silver Porringer, John Edwards, Boston, 1671-1746, circular bulbous bowl with slightly angled rim, domed bottom, cast handle pierced in a keyhole pattern with thirteen voids, engraved “H/I*E/M*E” on handle, the maker’s mark “IE” surmounted with a crown, over a cross, on underside of handle, (repairs on handle, dents on sides), ht.

1 7/8, dia. 5 in., approx. 10 troy oz. $600-800

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Dutch Silver Teapot, c. 1740, globular body with applied bottom, flat round cover with inset hinge, cast spout with molded lip and molded band at body, the shoulder engraved with a diaper band with scrolled foliage and a tasseled swag, ivory ball finial, ivory handle, “RE” maker’s marks, others indistinct, (dents), ht. 5 1/4 in., approx. 12 troy oz. including handle and finial. $800-1,200

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Two Chinese Export Silver Mugs, c. 1850, one with tapered straight sides and leaf scroll handle decorated with a chased battle scene, the other with repoussé bamboo decoration and handle, ht. 3 5/8, 2 7/8 in., approx. 8 troy oz. $300-500 21.

Four-Piece Coin Silver Tea and Coffee Service and a Footed Cup, Jones Ball and Company, Boston, 1852-54, comprising a coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, and a cream jug, decorated with chased, repoussé and engraved with vines, leaves, flowers, and C-scroll cartouches, the covers with cast fruit and branch finials, monogrammed; a footed cup with ball feet decorated with repoussé oak leaves and acorns, monogrammed, all with impressed maker’s marks, (imperfections), ht. 4 5/8-9 1/8 in., total approx. 97 troy oz. $400-600 22.

Neoclassical Silver Tablespoon and a Small Sterling Ladle, the tablespoon made by Ephraim Brasher, New York, late 18th century, monogrammed within engraved navette-shaped reserve; a small ladle with London hallmarks and 1806 date mark, with spiral-carved wooden stem, lg. 9 1/2, 7 1/2 in., tablespoon approx. 2 troy oz. $300-500 23.

Fifteen Bright-cut Silver Serving Spoons, America, various makers, late 18th, early 19th century, all monogrammed, including five serving spoons and a ladle by Saunders Pittman, Providence, Rhode Island, two spoons by Caleb Beal, Hingham, Massachusetts, two spoons by Seril Dodge, Connecticut and Providence, Rhode Island, two spoons

by John Waite South Kingston, Rhode Island, and single spoons by John Gibbs, Walter Cornell, and Nehemiah Dodge, all of Providence, Rhode Island, approx. 24 troy oz. total. $200-250 24.

Two Ladles, a large sterling silver ladle with shell-form bowl, by Lincoln & Foss, Boston, c. 1850, monogrammed; a ladle with pierced mother-of-pearl shell bowl, plated silver stem, lg. 13, 7 1/2 in., sterling ladle approx. 8 troy oz. $200-250 25.

18th Century Embossed Leather Wallet with Early Paper Currency, “BENJAMIN NURSE BOSTON 1743” folding wallet with embossed scroll borders, gilt embossed lettering, (tears), 3 5/8 x 6 3/8 in.; together with eleven printed paper currency notes, nine from Rhode Island, one of each dated 1780: eight dollars, seven dollars, five dollars, four dollars, three dollars, two dollars, one dollar; two dated 1786: thirty shillings and forty shillings; two printed currency notes from Boston dated 1779: four shillings, three shillings and six pence. $300-500 26.

Two Pieces of Colonial Paper Currency, one a Massachusetts Bay Eight Dollar bill, the other a Fifteen Shillings Three Pounds Old Tenor bill, framed. $400-600 27.

1763 British Guinea George III Gold Coin, the first English machine-struck gold coin, originally worth one English Pound sterling, equal to twenty shillings. $800-1,200

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Oak and Pine Carved and Painted Chest over Drawer, probably Ipswich, Massachusetts, c. 1670-1700, old surface, (restoration), ht.

30 3/4, wd. 43, dp. 20 in. $12,000-15,000

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Set of Six Maple Leather Chairs, Massachusetts, c. 1730-50, comprising an armchair and five side chairs, with molded crestings and block, vase, and ring-turnings, old refinish, (restoration), armchair ht. 44, seat ht. 17; side chair ht. 43, seat ht. 18 in.

Provenance: Bullard Farm, Holliston, Massachusetts.

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Pair of Gray-painted Turned Wooden Candlesticks, possibly America, 18th century, baluster-form, (losses), ht. 8 3/8 in. $300-500

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William & Mary Cherry Turned Gate-leg Table, Rhode Island, early 18th century, old surface, (restoration and imperfections), ht. 28 1/2, wd. 42, dp. 54 in.

Literature: Published in American Furniture, 2005, ed. Luke Beckerdite, p. 15, fig. 33. $5,000-7,000

$8,000-12,000

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Red-painted Wooden Knife Box, America, early 19th century, the box with shaped sides and pierced handle, (shrinkage crack on base), ht. 7 1/2, wd. 10, lg. 14 in. $600-800

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Queen Anne Spanish Brown-painted Carved and Turned Side Chair, New England, last half 18th century, the carved molded yoked crest rail on molded raking stiles and vasiform splat, on block, vase, and ring-turned legs joined by bulbous stretchers, old surface, ht. 42, seat ht. 17 1/2 in. $400-600

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Queen Anne Walnut Veneer and Maple High Chest of Drawers, probably Massachusetts, c. 1730-50, the cockbeaded case of drawers veneered with matched walnut and herringbone borders, on valanced beaded skirt joining cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, replaced brasses, mellow patina, (restoration), ht. 67, lower case wd. 39 1/4, dp. 20 3/4 in. $7,000-9,000

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Joseph Rusling Meeker (American, 1827-1889) “Rhode Island Scenery (from Suggestion)” with Figures Overlooking a River. Signed and with artist’s initials, dated October 24, 1849, and scene identified in inscriptions on the reverse of the canvas, 18 x 24 in., in original molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Minor retouch. $1,500-2,500

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Joseph Rusling Meeker (American, 1827-1889) Winter Scene. Signed and dated on reverse “J. R. Meeker/Nov. 20, 1849.� Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in., in a gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Some scattered inpainting, minor losses around edges. $1,000-1,500

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Small Framed Pictorial Needlework, probably England, 18th century, stitched with silk threads on a linen ground, depicting an oak tree at the center flanked by flowering trees, a pond, and an assortment of animals and birds, (toning, losses), 7 3/4 x 12 1/2 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. $600-800

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Needlework and Silver Pendant Pincushion, America, c.

1800, with geometric and floral silk needlework covered cushion with medial bright-cut silver monogrammed band with loop for hanging, dia. 2 5/8 in. $100-200

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Newport, Rhode Island Needlework Sampler, Rebeca Willbor, Newport, Rhode Island, 1773, worked in silk threads on a linen ground, centered with figures, a house, flowers and animals, flanked by horizontal bands of flowers, fruit, and animals, alphabets, pious verses, and a cartouche at the bottom stitched “Rebeca/Willbor born/jenauary 13/& made thiS in/November 5/in NewPort/RhodiSland/1773,” enclosed on three sides with urns issuing a naturalistic flowering border centered at the top with a large bird, (toning, faint dye run), 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in., in the original molded wood frame.

Literature: See The Magazine Antiques, “Mary Balch’s Newport Sampler” by Betty Ring, September 1983, pp.

500-507. This sampler is similar in style to a group of samplers stitched in the last half of the 18th century by girls in the Newport, Rhode Island, area, including one worked by eleven year old Mary Balch, who went on to instruct girls in needlework in Providence, Rhode Island.

Ring writes on p. 500, “The style was fully developed by 1767...distinguished by a composition of horizontal bands containing pictorial motifs and inscriptions, with wide floral borders along the sides and a cartouche at the bottom containing the needleworker’s name, birth date, and the date of the sampler. There is generally at least one bird in the top border, or playful people with animals, and one of the horizontal bands, usually second from the top, contains naturalistic strawberries. The pictorial motifs almost invariably include richly dressed figures with friendly pets, oversize birds and insects...and a building often worked in blue.” The sampler offered here is illustrated on p. 507, and the lot includes the magazine and a conservation report. $7,000-9,000

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Rhode Island Needlework Sampler, “Rebecca Westgate her sampler work’d in her ninth year Octobr 1777,” Newport, Rhode Island, area, wrought in silk threads on a linen ground, centered with a mansion and a fence with an intricate gate, flanked by a balanced motif of trees, flowers, animals, and birds, and the inscriptions “Give Firft To God The Prime of Youth/Take For Thy Guide The Word of Truth,” and “This needlework of mine may tell/in my youth was learned well/And by my — also taught not to spend my time for nought”; all enclosed in a geometric flowering vine, (toning, stains, fading), 17 1/2 x 13 1/2 in., in a later molded wood frame.

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Literature: This sampler is similar in design to a group of Newport, Rhode Island “Elegant House” samplers. Two similar samplers are illustrated and discussed in Betty Ring’s book Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers, Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850 Vol. I., Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1993, pp. 176-77. $3,000-5,000

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Needlework Sampler, “ANNE DRAPER HER WORK ENDED IN THE 11 YEAR OF HER AGE 1772,” probably New England, wrought with silk threads on a linen ground, with rows of flowers, geometric borders, and alphabets, over the verses “Death at a Distance We But S-igh-r Fear/He Brings His Terrors as We Draw Near,” and “I Have Heard And Have Been Told That A Vertuous [sic] Girl Is Worth Gold,” the lower register depicting a brick house flanked by trees and birds, enclosed in a geometric floral border, (imperfections), 18 x 12 1/2 in., in original molded giltwood frame. $2,000-3,000

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Two Small Framed Portraits, Trinket Box, and Fish Ornament, 19th century, a profile portrait miniature of William Beekman, June 1805, Louis Lemet, engraver (French/American, c. 1779-1832), inscribed “Engr’d by L.Lemet” lower center, the subject identified below, engraving on paper, with pen and ink border, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in., in an oval pressed gilt-brass frame; together with a small round engraved portrait of “Isaac Hull of the United States Navy,” in a brass frame dia. 3 1/2 in., a wallpaper covered trinket box with a hand-colored lithograph portrait of “G’al Andrew Jackson,” with eagle and laurel wreath under a glass topped lid, and a small silvered embossed paper fish ornament. $200-250 40

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Twenty Framed Colonial Brass, Copper, and Pewter Buttons, America, 18th century, circular with engraved, chased and punch-decorated designs, dia. 1-1 3/8, in a later mahogany framed case, 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. $300-500

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Twenty-one Pieces of Early Currency, Colonial currency various printers and denominations, 1759-80, denominations 18 pence to fifty shillings, each piece signed, (some edge chipping, creases, and fading). $400-600

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Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Painted Engraving of Benjamin Franklin, probably England or France, early 19th century, circular box, the cover with a hand-painted engraving of Benjamin Franklin, (wear, edge losses), ht. 1 5/8, dia. 3 5/8 in. $700-900

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Pair of Enameled Brass Washington Mirror Supports, England, early 19th century, round form with black transfer bust-length portraits of “Gen’l Washington,” on an enameled white ground, brass frames and shafts, iron screws, (minor imperfections), dia. 2 in. $800-1,200

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George Washington Brass Inaugural Button, America, 1789, made for the first inauguration of George Washington in 1789, the round button with a sunburst above a spreadwing eagle and American shield, surrounded by the inscription “MARCH THE FOURTH 1789 MEMORABLE ERA,” with original shank, (surface wear and scratches), dia. 1 5/16 in. $2,000-3,000

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Silver Pocket Watch with George Washington Portrait Miniature, probably France, c. 1790, key-wind silver pair case pocket watch, with verge fusee movement, enameled porcelain dial with bust-length profile portrait of George Washington with misspelled “G. WASINGTON” in script surrounding the portrait, (small chipped porcelain area by key wind), dia. 2 7/8 in.

Literature: A similar pocket watch with Washington portrait is pictured in American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection Vol. 1, p.

287. $1,000-1,500

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William Russell Birch (American, 1755-1834), After Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828) Portrait Miniature of George Washington. Signed “WB” l.r.

Enameled copper, 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in., in an oval gilt-brass bezel.

Condition: Minor surface imperfections on upper edge.

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Note: William Birch was a celebrated enamellist, painter, and engraver. He was born in Warwickshire, England, on April 19, 1755.

He learned the basics of enameling as an apprentice to London goldsmith Thomas Jeffrey and later under Henry Spicer, and exhibited enameled miniatures at the Royal Academy and the Society of Artists.

In 1794 Birch and his family immigrated to Philadelphia and he soon began producing works in enamel there, the first to introduce enamel painting in America, for which he received wide acclaim. He made landscapes, copies of Old Master paintings, and portrait miniatures.

His most notable enamel portraits were the approximately sixty portrait miniatures of George Washington, after a portrait done of Washington by Gilbert Stuart for John Vaughan. The portrait offered here is one of those sixty. $4,000-6,000

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George Washington Bronze Inaugural Centennial Medal, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848–1907), modeled by Philip Martiny (1858-1927), 1889, cast mold bronze medallion, the obverse depicting a profile bust of Washington wearing a Continental Army uniform, under the inscription “GEORGE WASHINGTON” with the fasces of magistracy on the right, and center inscription “PATER PAT/RIAE/MDCCL/XX/XIX,” surrounded by a border of thirteen stars; signed under the bust “PHILIP MARTINY MODELER DESIGN AND/COPYRIGHT BY AVGVSTVS SAINT GAVDENS”; the reverse depicting a spreadwing American eagle with the inscription “TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT NEW YORK APRIL XXX, MDCCLXXXIX, BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON CELEBRATION NEW YORK, APRIL XXX, MDCCCLXXXIX.,” the lower left depicting the New York State coat of arms, bordered with thirty-eight stars, dia. 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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Bronze Medallion with Bust of George Washington, attributed to Benjamin Du Vivier, Paris, c. 1786, the legend reads: “GEORGIO WASHINGTON SUPREMO DUCI EXERCITUUM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS,” over profile bust of George Washington facing right, over the inscription “COMITA AMERICANA” (American Congress), dia.

2 5/8 in., mounted in a circular molded wooden frame. $800-1,200 52.

Attributed to Jane Stuart (American, 1812-1888)

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After Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828) Portrait of George Washington. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 17 x 11 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Craquelure, scattered wax splatters.

Note: This portrait is a copy of Stuart’s famous 1796 Lansdowne Portrait, so named because it was a gift from Pennsylvania senator William Bingham to the Marquis de Lansdowne, an English supporter of American independence. The original now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. $800-1,200

Pair of Portraits: George and Martha Washington. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, oval bust-length portraits in an oval with dark spandrels, surrounded by black spandrels, 17 1/4 x 18 1/4 in., in original molded gilt-gesso frames. Condition: Minor retouch.

Provenance: Descended in the consignors’ family since the late 19th century.

Note: Jane Stuart was the youngest of Gilbert Stuart’s twelve children. She was known to assist in her father’s studio, even in her youth. After Gilbert’s death in 1828, “she spent much of her life defending her father’s reputation and turning out copies of his most famous works,” according to Bill Van Ciclen. Portraits like those offered here were especially popular. More information at www.skinnerinc.com. $10,000-15,000 53.

John Wood Dodge (American, 1807-1893) Portrait of George Washington. Signed and dated “1864” l.l., inscriptions on reverse reading “George Washington. Painted from a cast taken by the French sculptor Houdon 8 years before his portrait,

by Gilbert Stuart, was painted. The hair from Stuart’s portrait. The figure from living model. Painted by John W. Dodge. Miniature Painter 362 Broadway New York City Finished March 31st 1864.” Watercolor and gouache heightened with gum arabic on paperboard, 13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., in a later giltwood frame. Condition: Loss to u.r. corner. $1,000-1,500

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William Matthew Prior (American, 1806-1873) Pair of Portraits of George and Martha Washington. Unsigned.

Reverse painting on glass, c. 1860, 24 x 18 in., in original molded giltwood frames. Condition: Very good. $700-900

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Chippendale Carved Mahogany Gaming Table, probably Newport, Rhode Island, c. 1780-95, the top with notch-carved edge on Marlboro legs with carved brackets, dark patina, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 33, dp. 15 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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Large Pictorial Silk Needlework Memorial, probably Providence, Rhode Island, c. 1820, silk and chenille threads on a silk ground with watercolor on silk painted faces, depicting a landscape with a woman and young girl mourning beside an urn-topped monument inscribed “Consecrated to the remains of Mrs. Sarah J. Tillinghast, who was born August 6th, 1791 and departed this life February 18th, 1820. In the 29th year of her age�; (toning, fraying u.r. sky, foxmarks u.r. sky), 24 x 29 in., in the original molded giltwood frame with an eglomise mat.

Note: Sarah Julia (Seamans) Tillinghast was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She married Jeremiah Tillinghast on November 26, 1810, and resided in Providence; together they had four children. $1,000-1,500

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Walnut Tall Clock by Thomas Wagstaff, London and Rhode Island, c. 1785, the domed top over an arched hood door with free-standing columns, tombstone-shaped waist door and molded base, 12 in. engraved sheet brass silvered dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial and signed in the arch Thos. Wagstaff London, eight-day time and strike five-pillar movement with recoil escapement, rack and snail, two brass-cased weights and pendulum, (imperfections), ht. 90 1/2 in.

Note: Thomas Wagstaff was a Quaker and his movements/dials were often cased in Philadelphia or Newport, Rhode Island, for sale to an American Quaker clientele. According to a note dated 1900 inside the case, this clock was made for Jethro Starbuck of Nantucket and descended in this family to William Benjamin Weeks, who owned the clock in 1900. $4,000-6,000

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Silk Needlework Picture, “WROUGHT BY FANNY WINSOR,�

Providence, Rhode Island, early 19th century, wrought in silk, chenille, and gold metallic threads on a silk ground, with inked detailed features, depicting The Parting of Hector and Andromache, sight size 15 1/2 x 12 1/4 in., housed in the original molded giltwood frame under an eglomise mat (glass cracked).

Note: Fanny Winsor was born March 21, 1791, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Ira and Patience (Bullock) Winsor. She married Rhode Island Militia Major Nathaniel Bishop. Of interest, their daughter, Mary Richmond Bishop, went on to marry notable Civil War Major General Ambrose Everett Burnside of Rhode Island. $600-800

60.

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chair, Boston, late 18th century, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 37, seat ht. 16 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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Chippendale Mahogany Slant-lid Desk, probably Newport, Rhode Island, late 18th century, the interior with central prospect door opening to two valanced compartment and blocked drawer and secret drawers, replaced brasses, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 40 1/2, wd. 35 3/4, case dp. 19 in. $1,500-2,500

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Pair of Brass Candlesticks with Square Dished Bases, mid-18th century, ht. 9 in. $400-600

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Chippendale Walnut and Gilt-gesso Mirror, England, late 18th century, with scrolled frame and incised gilt liner, (restoration), ht. 39 1/4, wd. 19 in. $600-800

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Chippendale Mahogany and Gilt-gesso Mirror, probably England, late 18th century, the gilt-gesso urn of flowers above a scrolled frame with gilt-incised liner, (restoration), ht. 51 1/2, wd. 20 1/4 in. $600-800

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Chippendale Walnut and Maple Slant-lid Desk, probably Massachusetts, late 18th century, the lid opens to a stepped multidrawer compartmented interior, on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers on bracket feet, replaced brasses, refinished, (minor restoration), ht. 42 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 20 in. $1,500-2,500

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Pair of Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, probably Boston, late 18th century, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 36 1/4, seat ht. 17 in. $1,500-2,500

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Chippendale Mahogany Tilt-top Birdcage Tea Table, Pennsylvania, c. 1760-80, the top with molded edge, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 28 3/4, dia. 30 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chair, American, late 18th century, with beaded serpentine back on raking stiles centering a pierced gothic splat, on leather overupholstered seat and square beaded legs on stretchers, original finish and upholstery, (imperfections), ht. 37 1/2, seat ht. 17 1/2 in.

Note: A typewritten label affixed to the inside of a chair rail reads: “this chair was found in an orchard down south by Capt. Reuben Whelden during the Civil War. Capt. Whelden transported food to the Union Army on his vessel.� $400-600

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Chippendale Mahogany and Gilt-gesso Mirror, possibly Connecticut River Valley, late 18th century, (minor imperfections), ht.

36, wd. 15 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500 69

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Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dressing Table, Massachusetts, c.

1740-60, the molded overhanging top on a concave-carved and valanced case of thumb-molded drawers centering a carved fan, on cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, brass pulls appear to be original, dark patina, (imperfections), ht. 30 1/2, case wd. 30 1/4, case dp. 17 in.

Provenance: The descendants of Sarah Orne Jewett, South Berwick, Maine. $15,000-25,000

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Chippendale Carved Mahogany Slant-lid Desk, Benjamin Brown, 1777, Salem, Massachusetts, brasses appear to be original, refinished, (restored), ht. 44, wd. 42, dp. 22 in.

Note: An interior drawer is signed in ink, “Benjamin Brown made this desk in the year 1777.”

Literature: Artists and Craftsman of Essex County, Massachusetts,

by Henry Wyckoff Belknap, pub. The Essex Institute, Salem, Massachusetts, 1927, on p. 31 lists Benjamin Brown as a cabinetmaker in Salem, and also that he purchased land there in 1767. $2,000-4,000

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Queen Anne Carved Walnut Side Chair, Philadelphia, c. 1750-70, the scratch-beaded crest on a carved and pierced vasiform splat, on cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 39 3/4, seat ht. 17 in. $3,000-5,000

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Chippendale Carved Mahogany Scroll-top Oxbow Chest-onChest, Boston or Salem, Massachusetts, c. 1760-80, the top section with molded swan’s neck cresting with carved terminals and three flame-carved and urn-turned finials, above the cockbeaded case of drawers centering a carved fan, on ogee bracket feet, original “pine tree” brasses, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 84 1/2, bottom section case wd. 40, bottom section case dp. 20 in.

Provenance: The descendants of Sarah Orne Jewett, South Berwick, Maine. $20,000-30,000

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Queen Anne Carved Walnut Dining Table, possibly southern New Jersey or Philadelphia, 1740-60, the oval drop-leaf top on squared cabriole legs continuing to molded carved Spanish feet joined by a deeply valanced apron, mellow patina, (restoration), ht. 28, wd. 47, dp.

57 in.

Note: Old label on underside reads: “Collings & Collings Antiques, 528 Amsterdam Avenue, New York,” presumably where the table was purchased circa the 1930’s. $10,000-15,000

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Chippendale Walnut Slant-lid Desk, possibly Virginia, late 18th century, the lid opens to an interior with paneled prospect door and reeded engaged pilaster-front document drawers flanked by drawers and compartments, above a case with flanking quarter columns and ogee bracket base, old refinish, replaced brasses, (imperfections), ht. 43, wd. 41, dp. 22 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 74

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Chippendale Mahogany Three-Tier Dumbwaiter, England, late 18th century, the three dished circular platforms joined by turned posts, all on tripod cabriole leg base of pad feet, ht. 43, top platform dia. 15 3/4, bottom platform dia. 22 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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Chippendale Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Desk Bookcase, New York, c. 1760-80, the top section with molded dentilcarved broken pediment above two hinged doors opening to three adjustable shelves, set into lower cockbeaded case with slant-lid opening to an interior of central prospect door flanked by document drawers, valanced compartments and drawers, above four graduated long drawers, the topmost with fold-down facade and compartmented interior, all on short cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet and gadrooned skirt, original brass hardware, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 96 1/2, case wd. 46, case dp.

21 1/2 in. $10,000-15,000

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Chippendale Tiger Maple, Sycamore, and Birch Roundabout Chair, possibly central Massachusetts, late 18th century, with wellformed scrolled handhelds, pierced splats, and beaded legs joined by cross-stretchers, the rush seat appears to be original, mellow patina, (very minor imperfections), ht. 30 3/4, seat ht. 16 1/2 in.

Provenance: Old Taft Tavern, North Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where Washington stayed in late 1789. $3,000-5,000

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Turned Cherry Roundabout Chair, possibly Worcester County, late 18th century, with scrolled handholds, vase and ring turnings, and button feet, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 29, seat ht. 17 in.

Provenance: Descendants of Amos Rugg, Sterling, Massachusetts. $400-600

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Maple Salmon Red-stained Carved High Chest of Drawers, southern New Hampshire, late 18th century, the upper section with central fan-carved drawer flanked by single drawers with faux twodrawer facades, the lower section with two long drawers, the topmost with faux two-drawer facade, the lower with central carved fan, all on arris-carved cabriole legs and pad feet on platforms, original gilt-brass hardware, old surface, very well preserved, ht. 78 3/4, wd. 40 3/4, dp. 19 1/4 in. $30,000-50,000

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Cherry Tilt-top Tea Table, possibly Central Massachusetts, late 18th century, the circular top on a vase and ring-turned support continuing to tripod cabriole leg base ending in pad feet, ht. 26 3/4, dia. 38 1/4 in. $800-1,200

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Old Indian House, Deerfield, Massachusetts photo courtesy of Memorial Hall Museum, Deerfield, Masachusetts

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Chippendale Carved Cherry Scroll-top Chest-on-Chest, Connecticut Valley, late 18th century, the upper section with molded swan’s neck cresting centering a carved plinth and urn and ringturned tapering finial with flanking finials, above a central thumbmolded fan-carved drawer, conformingly shaped drawers, and four graduated drawers below, all flanked by spiral-turned quarter columns with lambrequin capitals and bases, set into lower section with molded base on bracket feet with platforms, original brasses, mellow patina, (very minor repairs), ht. 84 1/4, wd. 40, dp. 20 1/2 in.

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Provenance: Catherine Wells Hoyt’s old home, The Ensign John Sheldon House, also known as the Old Indian House, Deerfield, Massachusetts, by descent to present owners.

Note: According to Dean A. Fales, Jr., in The Furniture of Historic Deerfield (E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1976), “the Old Indian House was built in 1698 and was ravaged during the Indian massacre of 1704. A later owner, David Hoyt, ran the house as a tavern, being finally dismantled in 1848. The front door of the house, which suffered during the massacre, is preserved in Memorial Hall in Deerfield.” $30,000-50,000 83.

Black-painted Side Chair, probably Connecticut Valley, late 18th century, serpentine cresting with pierced splat, rushed seat on block, vase, and ring-turned legs ending in carved Spanish feet, and joined by bulbous turned stretchers, early surface, ht. 39 3/4, seat ht. 17 in. $400-600 84.

Maple and Ash Bannister-back Side Chair, Deerfield, Massachusetts, area, late 18th century, the molded crest joins vase and ring-turned stiles, on rush seat, and turned legs with double vase and ring-turned front stretchers, old refinish, ht. 42 1/4, seat ht. 16 1/4 in. $400-600 86

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Federal Carved Cherry and Mahogany Veneer Dressing Table, Connecticut Valley, early 19th century, original surface, with old turned wooden pulls, (minor imperfections), ht. 34 1/2, wd. 29 3/4, dp. 18 1/2 in.

Note: Handwritten note affixed inside top drawer reads: “Part of Grandmother Smead’s wedding outfit, 1814, Grandmother Smead was Elizabeth Hawks, who lived in William Sheldon House.” $3,000-5,000

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Federal Tiger Maple and Cherry Turned and Painted One-Drawer Stand, possibly Connecticut River Valley, early 19th century, the top with incised and stained designs including a fylfot, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 26 1/2, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 14 in. $6,000-8,000

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Queen Anne Cherry Tilt-top Tea Table, southern New England, late 18th century, the circular top on a bulbous vase and ring-turned support and tripod cabriole leg base ending in pad feet, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 28, dia. 31 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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Two Painted Leather Fire Buckets, America, second quarter 19th century, one painted green, with “1840,” number “2,” and the name “H. BUFFORD” on a banner, (handle broken), ht. 13; one painted yellow with black lettering “F.M. DIMOND/No. 2/1835,” (lacking handle), ht. 12 1/2 in. $400-600

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Polychrome-painted Wooden Soldier Whirligig, America, late 19th century, the figure with iron tack eyes and buttons, mounted on a wooden stand, (paint losses), overall ht. 21 in.

Exhibitions: The Museum of American Folk Art, June–December, 1986. $1,500-2,500

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Pair of Carved and Painted Yellowlegs Shorebird Decoys, George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, first quarter 20th century, with tack eyes, with stands, (one with crack on neck and nick on bill), overall ht. 9 1/2-9 5/8 in. $400-600

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Folding Wooden Game Board, America, 19th century, hinged with dovetailed molding, the exterior painted with a checkerboard in blue and mustard yellow with salmon-colored border, the interior painted with a backgammon game in red and blue on a yellow ground with gilt diamond motifs, 8 1/2 x 17 in. (folded). $600-800

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Red Paint-Decorated Tinware Bread Basket, America, early 19th century, oval with cut-out handles, painted with a stylized blossom in yellow and green at the center with yellow leaf border, (minor paint wear), ht. 4, wd. 8 1/4, lg. 13 7/8 in. $800-1,200

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Small Painted Chalkware Cat, 19th century, (minor paint losses), ht.

5 1/4 in. $300-500

94.

Carved and Painted Wooden Watch Hutch, early 19th century, in the form of a tall case clock, with painted details, (imperfections), ht.

9 1/4 in. $800-1,200

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Miniature Paint-Decorated Carved Wooden Chair, probably Maine, early 19th century, the chair painted red with green and yellow striping with a flower bud painted on the crest, a paper affixed to the bottom is inscribed “From the home of Capt. Israel Snow/Rockland, Maine (grandfather of Jessie Evans),” ht. 12 1/4, wd. 6, dp. 7 in. $300-500

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Two Transfer-Decorated Pottery Children’s Plates and a Carved Wooden Letter “H,” 19th century, one plate centered with a cat with alphabet border, the other depicting children using sign language with sign language key border and embossed alphabet rim border, together with a gilt letter “H,” dia. 7 1/4, 6 1/4, 6 1/2 in., respectively. $300-500

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Painted Cast Iron Skier Doorstop, America, c. 1930, two-piece fulllength figure of a standing lady skier holding her skis at her side, (paint losses, retouch), ht. 12 3/4 in. $400-600

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Small Framed Valentine with Hearts and Birds, America, 19th century, watercolor on paper, 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in., in a period mahogany veneer frame. $200-250

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Small Grain-painted Dome-top Pine Box, probably New England, early 19th century, dovetail-constructed rectangular box with hinged lid, wire bail with turned wooden handle, iron latch, opens to compartmented interior, ht. 7 1/4, wd. 16 5/8, dp. 7 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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Painted Chalkware Bird Figure, America, early 19th century, the bird painted yellow with red accented wings, ht. 6 in. $200-300

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Small Copper and Brass Tea Kettle, America, late 18th/early 19th century, dovetail construction with swing handle, gooseneck spout and brass finial on cover, ht. to upright handle 6 1/2 in. $600-800

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Small Stoneware Jar with Incised Bird Motif, Pennsylvania, 19th century, the wide mouth jar further ornamented with small impressed circles, ht. 5 1/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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Painted Cast Iron Penguin Doorstop, Taylor Cooke, America, c.

1930, signed on the back “No. 1 1930 Taylor Cook,” ht. 9 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500

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Small Shaker Striped Wooden Pail, probably Rufus Crossman or Elder Daniel Boler, Mount Lebanon, New York, c. 1875, made to commemorate a terrible fire at Mount Lebanon, New York in 1875, these decorative pails were made from the cedar posts of a fence that survived the fire, sumac, and other contrasting light and dark woods, with pine bottom, iron hoops, bail, and coffin-shaped bail plates, and hardwood handle, ht. to top of rim 4 7/8, dia. 7 1/4 in.

Literature: For similar examples see Shaker Woodenware, Vol. II, by Sprigg & Johnson, 1992, pp. 132-33. $600-800

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Mochaware Quart Mug, Britain, c. 1800, with molded base, light blue bands flanking the dark brown engine-turned field, extruded handle with leaf terminals, (rim chip), ht. 6 in. $300-500

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Mochaware Quart Mug, Britain, late 18th/early 19th century, with bands of brown and taupe slip with carved vertical stripes, between two horizontal brown bands, the handle with leaf terminals, (old rim chip repair), ht. 6 in. $250-350

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Mochaware Quart Mug, Britain, c. 1800, molded base, extruded handle with leaf terminals, banded in dark brown, blue, and rust, with blue slip dots, and white slip wavy line designs simulating tulip blossoms, (cracks), ht. 6 in. $500-700

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Mochaware Pitcher, Britain, early 19th century, baluster form jug with dark brown, blue, and green rouletted bands flanking a wide gray-blue band with black dendritic devices, extruded handle with leaf terminals, (rim repair, small hairlines), ht. 7 1/4 in. $700-900

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Mochaware Quart Mug with Earthworm Decoration, Britain, early 19th century, with molded base with bands of blue flanking a cream band with brown and white undulating earthworm decoration, (crack), ht. 5 7/8 in. $300-500

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Mochaware Mustard Pot and Small Pitcher, Britain, c. 1800, the mustard pot with green reeded rim band and sepia bands flanking the dark brown engine-turned field, (base repaired, lacking cover), the pitcher with dark brown bands flanking a band with blue and brown earthworm decoration, (spout chip, hairlines), ht. 2 1/8, 3 3/4 in. $400-600

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Mochaware Quart Mug, Britain, c. 1800, with light and dark brown bands flanking the dark brown engine-turned field, extruded handle with leaf terminals, (rim chips, base cracked), ht. 6 in. $200-300

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Small Mochaware Bowl, Britain, first quarter 19th century, hemispherical bowl, green reeded rim band over a wide rust, brown, and white marbled band, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 in. $400-600

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Small Mochaware Mug with Earthworm Decoration, Britain, early 19th century, with molded base, the handle with leaf terminals, green rouletted rim band over a brown band with brown, blue, and white earthworm zigzag decoration flanked by two thin blue bands, (minor base chip), ht. 3 5/8 in. $300-500 114.

Mochaware Bowl, Britain, first quarter 19th century, London-shaped bowl, with green leaf rouletted rim band over a wide rust band with blue, brown, and white looping earthworm decoration, (hairline), ht. 3 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in. $500-700 115.

Mochaware Pitcher with a Cover, Britain, early 19th century, barrelform, with bands of brown with dark brown dendritic designs, rouletted band around rim, (chips, hairline), ht. 6 in. $400-600 116.

Mochaware Bowl, Britain, early 19th century, hemispherical bowl with orange bands, the rim band reeded, the wide band with irregular shaped spots of white and brown, (minor chips), ht. 3, dia. 6 1/4 in. $400-600 117.

Two Mochaware Pepper Pots, Britain, first quarter 19th century, one with bands of blue and black with reeded green band, the other with green reeded band over a brown engine-turned geometric pattern field and a rust band, (second one top and base repaired), ht.

4 3/4, 3 3/4 in. $700-900 118.

Small Mochaware Bowl, Britain, first quarter 19th century, hemispherical bowl with green reeded rim band over a wide rust, brown, and white marbled and combed band, (base chips), ht. 2 7/8, dia. 5 1/2 in. $400-600 119.

Seven English Pottery Items Including Mochaware, early 19th century, two Whieldon-type plates, a barrel-form covered mug, a small mochaware mug, cream jug, and a bowl with applied rosettes, a redware jug with engine-turned reeding, (imperfections), ht. 3-6, dia.

6 1/2-9 3/4 in. $400-600 120.

Two Small Mochaware Bowls and a Mug, Britain, early 19th century, hemispherical bowls with green rouletted rim bands over rust bands with black dendritic motifs, the mug with brown and blue rim bands over similar dendritic decoration, (imperfections), ht. all 3, bowl dia. 5 1/2, 6 in. $400-600 121.

Two Pearlware Pepper Pots and Small Spatterware Teapot, England, early 19th century, one pepper pot accented with bands of green, the other with blue bands, the teapot decorated with a peafowl and trees, (minor imperfections), ht. 4 1/4, 4 1/8, 3 3/4 in. $300-500

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Pearlware Quart Mug, Britain, early 19th century, the mug with molded base and handle with leaf terminal, the rim decorated with blue pendant leaves and flowers, (chips), ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-250

123.

Five Pearlware Pottery Table Items with Blue Rim Borders, England, early 19th century, an oval platter centered with the monogram “STD,” a shallow bowl with scalloped berry and dot border design, two dinner plates, one centered with a black-transfer ship design, one with a fish scale rim border, and a dessert plate with a hand-painted floral design, (imperfections), dia. 8 1/4-18 1/2 in. $400-600

124.

Creamware Platter and Plate, England, early 19th century, oblong platter with hand-painted strawberry and leaf border, dinner plate with chinoiserie landscape with building, with brown feather rim border, (rim chips on plate), dia. 21 1/8, 9 3/8 in. $400-600

125.

Nine Pearlware Pottery “Strawberry” Pattern Table Items, England, c. 1810, a teapot, covered sugar bowl, small deep bowl, three teabowls, and three saucers, ht. 2 5/8-6 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

126.

Seven Early English Ceramic Items, 18th/early 19th century, a creamware teapot and large mug, two pearlware cream pitchers and a teapot, a salt glazed stoneware teabowl, and another teapot, (imperfections), ht. 1 3/4-6 1/8 in. $400-600

127.

Floral Decorated Pearlware Pitcher, England, c. 1795, with gilded engine-turned neck, and handle with leaf terminal, one side painted with a Mountain Primula the other with a Christmas Rose, with a laurel wreath centered with a gilt “B” below the spout, the names of the flowers inscribed on the base, (abrasion on neck), ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-400

128.

Three Worcester Porcelain Leaf-form Sauceboats, England, 175455, in the form of cos lettuce, with floral and butterfly decoration, (one with old repairs, one with hairline), ht. 3 7/8-4 in. $300-500

129.

Seven Pearlware Pottery Items, England, late 18th/early 19th century, a footed bowl with pierced center and sides and blue feather edge, a large mug with blue Chinoiserie design, a small pitcher and teapot with blue floral border decoration, a small plate with blue feather edge center with a house design, a sauce boat and a mug with polychrome-painted floral decoration, (minor chips), ht. 4-5 1/2 in. $300-500

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130.

Chinese School, 19th Century

131.

Attributed to George Chinnery (British, 1774-1852)

View of Hong Kong Island and Harbor. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1865, showing the fully developed city and bustling port with British, American, and Chinese vessels in the foreground, 18 x 31 1/2 in., housed in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition: Canvas applied to Masonite, craquelure. $12,000-18,000

The Bund at Canton. Unsigned, artist identified on plaque affixed to frame. Oil on canvas, c. 1850, 17 1/2 x 30 3/4 in., in a period molded giltwood and gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Relined, craquelure with associated retouch. $15,000-25,000

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132

133

132.

Chinese School, 19th Century

133.

Chinese School, 19th Century

Chinese Canal Scene. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 18 x 23 5/8 in., in original carved wooden frame. Condition: Relined, craquelure with associated retouch. $1,000-1,500

Shepherd and Angler Overlooking a City with Distant Mountains.

Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 18 x 23 1/2 in., in a carved wooden frame with gilt liner. Condition: Relined, scattered retouch. $800-1,200

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134.

Chinese School, 19th Century

135.

Attributed to Spoilum (Chinese, active c. 1770-1805)

Lot of Two Works: Chinese Figures in a Courtyard. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1845, 17 3/4 x 23 in., in period mitered wood frames with gilt liners. Condition: Craquelure, scattered retouch to figures and background. $4,000-6,000

Portrait of a Sea Captain James Breath of New York City.

Unsigned, subject identified in inscriptions on labels affixed to the reverse. Oil on canvas, 27 x 21 in., in a period gilt-gesso frame with eglomise mat. Condition: Relined, craquelure.

Note: James Breath was born in New York City sometime around 1775. He married Elizabeth Breath Leggett (b. April 1, 1778, and daughter of a notable figure in the Revolutionary War, Abraham Leggett) on October 16, 1800. They resided in New York and had nine children. $1,500-2,500

136 with label detail

136.

Sunqua (Chinese, ac. 1830-1865)

138.

Chinese School, 19th Century

Macao. Unsigned, printed “Sunqua/Macao� label affixed to the reverse. Oil on canvas, 18 1/2 x 31 1/4 in., in original molded wood frame. Condition: Craquelure, canvas loose from tacking strip upper edge, minor specks of paint loss. $1,500-2,500

Chinese Junk at Sunset. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 16 x 23 in., unframed. Condition: Relined, retouch to sky and water on vertical tear at left, craquelure. $300-500

137.

Chinese School, 19th Century Portrait of the Chinese Screw Steamer MEE FOO. Unsigned, vessel identified on bow. Oil on canvas, 17 1/8 x 23 1/4 in., in a contemporary gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Canvas cut out and laid down onto cardboard, small paint losses lower edge. $800-1,200

139.

Chinese School, 19th Century Chinese Junk in Coastal Waters. Unsigned. Gouache on canvas, 7 3/4 x 9 in., in an ornately carved wooden frame. Condition: Canvas applied to card, creases with small amounts of paint loss, surface grime. $200-250

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140.

Rose Medallion Hexagonal Paneled Porcelain Vase, China, late 19th century, ht. 13 3/8 in. $500-700

141.

Large Rose Mandarin Porcelain Covered Tureen, China, 19th century, ht. 10 1/4, dia. 14 1/2 in. $500-700

142.

Rose Mandarin Porcelain Covered Cider Jug, China, early to mid19th century, the cover with foo dog finial, ovoid form with lapped reeded handle with gilt leaf terminals, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

143.

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Dessert Plates with Foo Dogs, 19th century, the plates center with a design of four foo dogs in iron red, with flower and butterfly borders, (one with wear of central design), dia. 8 in. $500-700

144.

Rose Mandarin Porcelain Partial Dinner Service, China, early 19th century, nine dinner plates, twelve luncheon plates, five small plates, five small bowls, six small mugs, two oval platters, two shallow oval serving dishes, a square serving dish, a cut corner bowl, a shrimp dish, two small oval covered sauce tureens with undertrays, two leafform dishes, and two rectangular covered dishes, 50 items total, (imperfections), ht. 1 1/2-6 1/4, dia. 5 3/4-14 in. $2,500-3,500

145.

Twenty-three Assorted Chinese Export Porcelain Teaware Items, late 18th/early 19th century, a set of eleven matching items, monogrammed with a sepia eagle motif: two large teabowls and three matching saucers, three small teabowls with three matching saucers; three small teabowls with sepia spreadwing eagle and shield under a rayed gilt-starred arch, and two saucers and a tea caddy with a similar design; a saucer with en grisaille American eagle and shield, a demitasse cup and saucer with ship motif; two demitasse cups with figures of “Liberty” and “Justice,” a covered tea caddy with a sepia eagle in a round reserve, (imperfections), ht. 2 1/8-5 3/4 in. $400-600

146.

Twenty-four Chinese Export Porcelain Plates and an Oval Platter, 19th century, assembled Rose Mandarin pattern plates, four dinner plates, six luncheon plates, and thirteen dessert plates, together with a platter decorated with a butterfly pattern, dia. 6 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. $300-500

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149.

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Punch Bowl, early 19th century, ht. 5 3/4, dia. 14 5/8 in. $600-800

154.

Three Rose Medallion Porcelain Shaped Serving Dishes, China, late 19th century, dia. 9 3/4, 10 5/8, 10 7/8 in. $150-250

150.

Rose Medallion Porcelain Punch Bowl, China, late 19th century, supported on a carved hardwood stand, overall ht. 11, bowl ht. 6, dia. 14 3/8 in. $800-1,200

155.

Four Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dishes, China, 19th century, a Rose Medallion shrimp dish and three Rose Mandarin shallow, shaped dishes, dia. 10 1/2-11 1/2 in. $200-250

147.

Sixteen Assorted Chinese Export Porcelain Items, 19th century, six dinner plates with orange decoration centered with court figures with “Hundred Antiques” borders, an orange Fitzhugh pattern soup plate, (rim chip), two famille rose luncheon plates, one with a large butterfly, three Imaripalette plates, a plate with figures and dragons, (rim chip), a small oval platter with orange Fitzhugh-style decoration with four figures and round medallion, a water bottle (repair on side), and a small covered sauce tureen with flowers on a blue ground, ht. 5 3/4, 13 1/2, dia. 7 3/4-11 3/4 in. $300-500

152.

Rose Medallion Porcelain Garden Seat, China, 19th century, ht. 19 in. $2,000-3,000

148.

Rose Medallion Porcelain Punch Bowl, China, 19th century, (minor enamel and gilt wear), ht. 5 3/4, dia. 14 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

153.

Rose Medallion Ku-form Porcelain Vase, China, late 19th century, ht. 12 3/4 in. $400-500

151.

Rose Medallion Porcelain Punch Bowl, China, late 19th century, (rim chip, gilt wear), ht. 5 1/2, dia. 13 1/4 in. $400-600

156.

Five Chinese Export Porcelain Table Items, 19th century, a Rose Medallion scallop-rim pitcher and covered bon-bon dish with undertray, a Rose Mandarin covered soup bowl, a small famille rose covered oval sauce tureen with large flower finial, and a rectangular covered serving dish, ht. 3 5/8-5 1/2 in. $400-600

157.

Chinese School, 19th Century Drying the Tea Leaves. Unsigned.

Gouache on paper, sight size 7 x 10 5/8 in., in an ornately carved pierced period wooden frame. Condition: Paper spot glued on edges, light staining u.l. corner. $400-600

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158.

Assembled Set of Seven Sheraton Rosewood Carved and Turned Caned Chairs, China, c. 1825, including four armchairs and three side chairs of very similar design, (imperfections), ht. 32 1/2, seat ht. approx. 17 in. $1,500-2,500

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159.

Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Caned Sofa, Caribbean Islands, second quarter 19th century, refinished, ht. 40 3/4, wd. 83, dp. 22 in. $1,500-2,500

160

160.

Caned Convertible Settee, China, c. 1825, the square back and frame on vase and ring-turned legs, (imperfections), ht. 37 1/2, wd.

73, dp. 23 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

161.

Chinese Export Brass-bound Roll-top Lap Desk, c. 1830, Asian hardwoods with brass hardware, with pop-up storage compartment, three small hidden drawers, lower drawer, (split on the canvas of the tambour), ht. 9, wd. 19, dp. 15 1/8 in. $400-600

162.

Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Urn, early 19th century, with oval reserve inscribed “M’m Sarah Young wife of John Young died April 13, 1800/Aged 37 Years 10 Months & 10 Days.,” (repaired cover and handle), ht. 15 1/2 in. $300-500

163.

Ten Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dinner Plates, late 18th/early 19th century, with blue underglaze trellis and spearhead borders, (gilt wear, hairlines), dia. 9 5/8 in. $300-500

164.

Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Fruit Cooler, late 18th/early 19th century, three-section ovoid vessel with gilt scroll side handles, and loop handle on the cover, decorated with oval reserves suspended from blue and gilt ribbons with indistinct gilt lettering “WHITE.MARSH” and crossed palm branches below, with red and gilt-starred cobalt blue enameled borders, (gilt wear), ht. 11 in. $400-600

165.

Three Chinese Export European Subject Rimmed Plates, c. 1745, decorated en grisaille with gilt scroll highlights, each taken from early 18th century engravings; one showing an allegory of love depicting Cupid and Psyche amidst the clouds above two figures likely Paris and Minerva, (repaired); two plates depicting a scene of four figures in a landscape, (one with small rim chip), dia. 8 7/8 in. $400-600

166.

Chinese Export “Judgment of Paris” Porcelain Bowl, late 18th century, the sides of the bowl depicting Paris seated beside a dog before Venus, Juno, Minerva, and Cupid, offering the golden apple, the interior of the bowl decorated with a fish and foliage, (two small rim chips), ht. 3 7/8, dia. 9 1/8 in. $800-1,200

167.

Four Chinese Export Porcelain Items, late 18th/early 19th century, a bowl decorated with Masonic symbols, (three hairlines, rim chip), a scallop-rim sauce boat with gilt-brass mounted handle, decorated with a coat of arms under the spout and oval reserves on the sides with European port scenes; a grisaille decorated dinner plate depicting a farmer and animals in a landscape; a sepia decorated shallow bowl with two figures in a landscape, ht. 1 3/8-3, dia. 6 5/8-9 3/4 in. $400-600

168.

Three Chinese Export Porcelain Items, late 18th/early 19th century, a dinner plate centered with a round reserve decorated en grisaille with figures on horseback, with gilt grapevine border (gilt wear); a large mug decorated with entwined strap handles with leaf terminals, decorated with an urn and flower sprigs (hairline on handle); a Rose Medallion sauce boat, ht. 5 5/8, 3, plate dia. 9 7/8 in. $250-350

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164

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167

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169.

Bencharong Ware Porcelain Tazza, China, 19th century, made for the Thai market, decorated with a Rose Medallion pattern, ht. 3 5/8, dia. 9 1/2 in. $250-350

170.

Nine Assorted Chinese Export Porcelain Table Items, 19th century, four celadon items: a shrimp dish, two shaped serving dishes, and a rectangular covered serving dish; four famille rose items: a large mug, two small oval serving dishes, a charger, and a teapot with “Hundred Antiques� motif, (imperfections), ht. 2 3/8-8 1/8, dia. 8 1/2-13 3/4 in. $500-700

171.

Twenty-five Assembled Celadon Porcelain Plates, China, late 19th century, sixteen soup plates, a dinner plate, and eight dessert plates, dia. 7 1/8-9 7/8 in. $400-600

172.

Ten Famille Rose Porcelain Dinner Plates, China, 19th century, nine matching and decorated with birds, butterflies, fruit, and flowers, one with larger motifs, (one plate with loss, one with rim repair), dia. 9 7/8-10 in. $300-500

173.

Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Cann, China, late 18th/early 19th century, ht. 6 in. $400-600

174.

Two Canton Porcelain Egg Cups, China, 19th century, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

175.

Canton Porcelain Ewer and Basin, China, 19th century, ewer ht. 13 7/8, basin ht. 5 1/4, dia. 15 1/2 in. $600-800

176.

Canton Porcelain Covered Tureen, China, late 19th century, chamfered rectangular footed tureen with boar’s-head handles and stem knop, (rim chips), ht. 8, wd. 8 1/2, lg. 12 1/2 in. $400-600

177.

Twelve Kutani Porcelain Luncheon Plates, Japan, 19th century, decorated with dragons and flowers at the center in red with gilt highlights, (three with cracks), dia. 8 1/2 in. $400-600

178.

Three Chinese Export Porcelain Items, 19th century, an Imari palette plate, and two leaf-form dishes, dia. 9 1/8, 7 3/4, 8 1/8 in. $400-600

179.

Imari Palette Porcelain Charger, China, 19th century, (rim chips), dia. 14 in. $300-500

180.

Chinese School, 19th Century Two Reverse Paintings on Glass, both signed on the back panel with Chinese characters, one depicting a girl in a landscape standing beside an urn-topped monument, the urn inscribed “WEPTERA,” the other depicting a romantic couple and another gentleman beside a monument on a moonlit night, both with black gilt-starred borders, dia. 14 1/2 in. Condition: Paint loss on standing gentleman’s coat, minor paint losses on borders. $800-1,200

181.

Paktong Candlestick, England, c. 1755, baluster shaft on a square base with gadrooning, ht. 10 1/8 in. $400-600

182.

Nine Assorted Chinese Export Items, 19th century, a pair of painted zinc wall pockets issuing white porcelain flowers on sheet iron stems, a box containing carved ivory chess pieces, a typewritten note tucked inside indicates it was brought home to Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on the clipper ship Flying Cloud in 1861; three giltlacquered tea caddies, one containing a porcelain teabowl, both decorated with the same monogram and eagle motif; a watercolor on ivory portrait miniature of a lady in an ornately carved wooden easel frame, two small oval lacquered bowls centered with wiggling carved tortoiseshell turtle figures under glass, ht. 1 3/4-11 1/2 in. $400-600

183.

Rosewood and Brass Box and a Small Dome-top Trunk, China, 19th century, rectangular rosewood box with hinged lid centered with a shaped brass cartouche, inset brass handles, opens to an interior with lift-out tray, (minor imperfections), ht. 7, wd. 20 1/4, dp. 12 1/4; a rectangular green-painted leather-covered dome-top trunk bordered with brass tacks, brass swing handle, ht. 8 5/8, wd. 15 3/4, dp. 11 1/4 in. $200-250

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184.

Lacquerware Game Box and Tray, China, 19th century, a chamfered rectangular gilt lacquered game box with lift-off cover and carved paw feet, containing seven covered compartments, and fourteen small trays painted with playing card figures; an oblong giltdecorated lacquered tray, (two feet loose, cracks to lacquer), box ht.

4 7/8, wd. 15, dp. 12, tray 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. $200-250

185.

Gilt-Decorated Lacquerware Tea Caddy, China, 19th century, rectangular box with brass swing handles, hinged lid opening to two rectangular and one round lead cannister with engraved decoration, the exterior and interior center panel decorated with courtly figures, the background with flowers, leaves, and dragons with floral and leafy borders, (shrinkage crack along rear top of lid), ht. 7, wd. 13 3/4, dp.

9 1/4 in. $300-500

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186.

Gilt-Decorated Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th century, eight-sided oblong box with hinged lid, the interior fitted with compartmented lift-out tray containing carved ivory sewing implements, lower center drawer, the black lacquer exterior decorated with a courtyard with figures, butterflies, and flowers, two side brass swing handles, carved paw feet, (minor losses, minor gilt wear), ht. 5 3/4, wd. 10, lg. 14 in. $600-800

190

187.

Small Gilt-Decorated Lacquerware Cabinet, China, early 19th century, with two hinged doors with raised oval panels opening to a case of five drawers, decorated with vignettes of figures in courtly scenes heightened with red against floral backgrounds with dragon and feather borders, (cracks in the lacquer), ht. 14 1/2, wd. 13, dp. 6 7/8 in. $400-600

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195

188.

Large Tea Caddy, China, 19th century, Asian hardwood box with hinged lid, brass swing handles on sides, the interior fitted with three large rectangular lift-out lead cannisters, with covers and interior lids with paper labels, (imperfections), ht. 11, wd. 19, dp. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 189.

Set of Four Sheraton Teak Carved Side Chairs, China, c. 1825, the pierced raking backs with horizontal and vertical elements and a Grecian cross on overupholstered seats, refinished, together with a similar caned rosewood armchair, ht. 31, seat ht. 17 in. $1,000-1,500 190.

Carved Hua Li Bowfront Chamberstand, China, c. 1805, the top opens to a pierced interior above tambour door and two drawers, (imperfections), ht. 35, wd. 19, dp. 20 3/4 in. $600-800 191.

Chinese Export Hua Li Drop-front Desk, China, early 19th century, the double faux-drawer front opens to an interior of central prospect door flanked by drawers and valanced compartments, fitted with brass bail carrying handles, replaced brass pulls, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 42 1/4, wd. 38 1/2, dp. 21 1/2 in. $800-1,200 192.

Carved Hua Li Commode Stand, China, c. 1805, the lift top with attached beaded false drawer opens to an interior with a drawer, the sides with carved raised panels, brasses appear to be original, refinished, (alterations), ht. 27 1/4, wd. 23 1/2, dp. 17 1/2 in. $400-600 193.

Sheraton Rosewood Carved Caned Footstool, China, c. 1810, the octagonal top on outward flaring reeded legs, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 7 1/2, wd. 14, dp. 10 1/4 in. $400-600

194.

Chinese Brass-bound Lap Desk of Salem Ship Captain, with Contents, mid-19th century, Asian hardwood box with brass mountings, the top with a shaped cartouche engraved “Chs W. Farrington Salem Mafs.,� the interior with two writing surfaces, compartments for four glass bottles of ink and writing utensils, hidden interior drawer, and cavities containing a several cased images including an ambrotype of Captain Charles Ward Farrington with a child, two daguerreotypes depicting Captain Andrew Ward of Salem, Massachusetts, six unidentified daguerreotypes of women and children and four ambrotypes of children.

Note: Captain Charles Ward Farrington was born April 8, 1810, the son of William and Mary (Ward) Farrington. In 1841 he married Mary Jelly. He was elected into the Salem Marine Society in 1843 and during his lifetime commanded several vessels including the brig Theodore, ship Lausanne, bark Don Quixote, bark Undine, and ship Louisa. He died August 11, 1869, at his residence in Salem.

Massachusetts. $300-500 195.

American School, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Portrait of the Ship General Washington of Providence.

Unsigned, titled below. Watercolor on laid paper, 14 1/2 x 18 1/4 in., in a period walnut frame with gilt liner. Condition: Toning, stains, small tear l.l. border.

Note: According to Ships and Shipmasters of Old Providence, Providence Institution for Savings, 1919, the 1000 ton vessel General Washington was owned by John Brown, a wealthy Providence, Rhode Island merchant. She was the first ship out of Providence to clear that port for the East Indies on December 24, 1781 arriving at Canton October 28, 1788. She was not only one of the first Rhode Island vessels in Chinese waters but one of the first American ships that reached the far East. She later traveled to India and Russia and was sold at auction in Providence in late 1803 and was thereafter used in coastal trading. $3,000-5,000

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196.

Anglo/American School, 19th Century

197.

American School, Late 18th Century

A View of the English Man of War the Poliphemus, of 74 Guns.

Unsigned, titled below. Watercolor on paper, 5 1/8 x 7 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Edge losses, toning, paint losses. $300-500

Portrait of the Brig Rising States Leaving North Battery Bofton.

Unsigned, titled below. Watercolor and gouache on wove paper, 7 x 9 3/4 in., in a period molded wood frame. Condition: Toning, small losses and tears at center.

Note: The Rising States was a 16-gun Yankee privateer with a mission to seize British merchant ships traveling on the Atlantic and sell them as prizes in Europe. In 1777, after capturing three ships, she was chased and captured by the 74-gun ship of the line HMS Terrible, she was sold to a British merchant, renamed the Charming Molly, and was again used as a privateer, this time for the British. $1,500-2,500

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American/Italian School, 19th Century

199.

American School, 19th Century

JOSHUA LORING of BOSTON, U.M. LAMB MASTER ENTERING THE PORT of PALERMO. 1873. Unsigned. Watercolor and gouache on paper, 16 3/8 x 25 7/8 in., in a contemporary giltwood frame. Condition: Laid down onto a reinforcing sheet of paper, repaired tears, stains, toning.

The Sidewheeler Steamer JOHN W. RICHMOND with Distant Lighthouse. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 24 x 31 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Canvas applied to Masonite and cradled, scattered retouch primarily in sky, surface grime.

Note: The vessel was named after a privateer and naval officer in the French and Indian War, and British loyalist, Joshua Loring (17161781). He resided in Roxbury, (Boston), Massachusetts, and died in 1781 in London. $3,000-5,000

Note: The John W. Richmond was built in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1837, and was the largest and most able steamboat on the coast of Maine. In 1840 she ran between Boston and the Kennebec River.

On September 30, 1843 she caught fire and was consumed while lying at her wharf in Hallowell, Maine. $3,000-5,000

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201

200.

Italian School, 19th Century

201.

Jonathan Orne Johnson “J.O.J.” Frost (American, 1852-1928)

[Brig] Albion Morgan Jones Coming into Malta Harbor May 6, 1855. Unsigned, vessel identified on pennant. Watercolor and gouache on paper, 19 x 25 1/8 in., in a period molded wood frame with gilt liner. Condition: Toning, paper strips applied to reinforce edges. $2,000-3,000

Clipper Ship Dreadnaught. Signed with address “1-Pond St.” l.l.

Scene identified on paper label affixed to the reverse. Oil on board, 21 1/4 x 29 1/2 in., in original molded wood frame. Condition: Minor paint loss.

Provenance: Descended within a Massachusetts collection. $2,000-4,000

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William Pierce Stubbs (American, 1842-1909)

203.

American School, Late 19th Century

Portrait of the Schooner SPARTAN in Coastal Waters with Distant Lighthouse. Signed “Stubbs” l.l., vessel identified on the stern and pennant. Oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., in a period molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Relined, retouch. $3,000-5,000

Field’s Point, Narragansett Bay, Rhode, Island. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 15 x 23 1/2 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Surface grime and mildew. $1,500-2,500

204.

John Henry Bates (Massachusetts, Mid-20th Century) Lot of Three Marion, Massachusetts, Harbor Scenes. Two with inscriptions and signed by the artist on the reverse, describing the scenes, painted c. 1962, as he remembered them c. 1910. Oil on artist board, sizes ranging from 7 x 15 1/2, 7 1/4 x 18 1/4 in., in original mitered wood frames. Condition: Very good. $400-600

205.

Anglo/American School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Schooner in Snow Squall. Indistinctly signed l.r. Oil on canvas, 19 x 29 in. (sight), in a molded wood frame. Condition: Punctures, patch, inpainting, and abrasions. $100-200

206.

Signed Sand Picture in a Glass Bottle Showing a Paddlewheeler, Andrew Clemens, McGregor, Iowa, c. 1888, the bottle filled with multicolored sand arranged in a glass bottle, one side of the bottle portraying a paddlewheeler flying an American flag off the stern, above the inscriptions “FROM A. CLEMENS/Artist/McGregor, Ia./1888,” the reverse with a reserve depicting a calling card inscribed “G.T. SEAL” surrounded by flower blossoms, the background with polychrome marbled striations, partial maker’s label affixed to the top, ht. 8 5/8 in.

Note: Andrew Clemens was born in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1857. At the age of five he became deaf and mute after an illness, later earning his livelihood by painstakingly arranging colored sand to make pictures in glass bottles. The sand came from the naturally colored sandstone in the Pictured Rocks area of Iowa. He worked in McGregor, Iowa, and for a short time he made and exhibited his work at South Side Museum, a dime museum in Chicago, Illinois. He died in 1894 at the age of 37 years. $8,000-12,000

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American School, 19th Century Fishing Off Sakonnet Rocks. Two works on one sheet, dated July 27 and July 28, 1841, one titled below; inscribed “by Edward L. Peckham 1841” in a later hand on the verso and the backing paper.

Ink wash on paper, 10 1/2 x 13 in., in a later 20th century frame.

Condition: Toning, minor foxing. $200-250

210.

PRIVATE SIGNALS of the MERCHANTS of BOSTON Chromolithograph, Kramer & Co. Lithographer, Boston, second half 19th century, depicting 112 different Boston merchant flags with the names of each printed below, (toning, repaired tears on margins, one tear into image l.c.), sight size 41 1/2 x 31 in., in an ogee walnut veneer frame. $1,500-2,500

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Anglo/American School, 19th Century Yacht Rounding the Light in Rough Seas. Unsigned. Oil on artist board, 10 3/4 x 15 1/2 in., a gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Craquelure, scattered inpainting. $250-350

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Attributed to Thomas H. Willis (New York City, 1850-1925) Diorama Portrait of the Pilot Boat D.J. Lawler. Unsigned. Oil on panel with silk and velvet applications, 20 x 36 in., in an ornate giltgesso frame.

Provenance: A fragment of the original backing paper with the name “H. J. Hayden” is affixed to the back of the diorama. It may indicate the possible original owner of the diorama Horace J. Hayden (18401900), who was the second vice president of the New York Central Railroad. An East Boston framer’s label, also from the original backing paper, is also on the reverse.

Note: The D.J. Lawler was built in 1882 at Weymouth, Massachusetts, and was named after the designer, D.J. Lawler who also designed many other pilot boats. She was a vessel weighing 71 tons, 73 ft. long, 21 ft. wide and 9 ft. deep. She met a terrible end on January 7, 1895 when she sunk after colliding with the fishing schooner Horace B. Parker in very thick fog in Boston Harbor. Four members of the crew went down with her, and only the steward survived. Two original articles describing the event, clipped from the Boston Daily Globe and the Boston Post dated January 7, 1895, accompany the painting. $2,500-3,500

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Endicott & Co., lithographers (American, 1852-1886), Parsons & Atwater, delineators Stonington Steamboat Co.s Steamer’s STONINGTON & NARRAGANSETT: New-York & Boston Via Stonington and Providence. Undated. Chromolithograph with hand-coloring on paper, depicting the steamship RHODE ISLAND, sheet size 24 x 36 in., in a period molded mahogany frame with gilt liner. Condition: Margins 1 1/4 in. or more, minor toning and light stains. $800-1,200

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Sackett & Wilhelms Litho. Co. (New York, 19th Century) PROVIDENCE & STONINGTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY’S STEAMERS MAINE & NEW HAMPSHIRE/NEW YORK/BOSTON., J.O. Davidson, artist, c. 1892. Chromolithograph vignette on paper, depicting the steamship NEW HAMPSHIRE with the steamship MAINE in the distance, identified in inscriptions, sheet size 23 x 31 5/8 in., in a later mitered wood frame. Condition: Minor toning and foxing. $400-600

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Endicott & Company, lithographers (American, 1852-1886) Stonington Steamboat Co.s Steamer’s STONINGTON & NARRAGANSETT: New-York & Boston Via Stonington and Providence. Undated. Chromolithograph on paper, depicting the steamship STONINGTON, sheet size 23 1/2 x 36 3/4 in., in a period molded mahogany frame with gilt liner. Condition: Margins 1 3/4 in. or more, toning, foxing, stains, creases, small edge losses. $800-1,200

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Antonio De Simone (Italian, fl. 1880-1915) Portrait of the British Steam Yacht Joyeuse in the Bay of Naples.

Signed and dated “1910” l.r., vessel identified l.l. Gouache on paperboard, 17 1/2 x 26 in., in a later mitered wood frame.

Condition: Very good.

Note: The steam yacht was designed and built by Day, Summers & Co., Northern Iron Works, Southampton, for Hamilton Fletcher of Tisbury. It was launched April 23, 1898. Her dimensions are lg. 145 ft., wd. 22 ft., dp. 14 ft. and weighs 350 tons. $1,500-2,500

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Italian School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Portrait of the British Steam Yacht Catania in the Bay of Naples.

Indistinctly signed l.r., vessel identified l.l. Gouache on paperboard, 17 1/4 x 25 5/8 in., in a period molded wood frame with gilt liner.

Condition: Very good.

Note: The Catania was built in Glasgow in 1895 by D. & W. Henderson & Co. She was 203 ft. long, with a 27.6 ft. beam, and 5.35 ft. deep. $1,500-2,500

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American School, Early 20th Century A Calm Day of the Mouse Lightship. Indistinctly signed “P. Bruenley” and dated “1912” l.l., titled on reverse. Gouache on artist board, 10 1/8 x 12 3/8 in., in a later molded grain-painted frame.

Condition: Toning. $200-250

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Oval Nantucket Basket, America, early 20th century, with carved swing handle, (minor losses), ht. to top of upright handle 10 1/2, dia.

11 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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Oval Nantucket Basket, mid-20th century, with caved swing handle, (loss on rim lashing), ht. to top of upright handle 8 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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Three Woven Cane and Splint Nantucket Baskets, America, early 20th century, two round and one oval basket with carved swing handles, (losses), ht. to top of rims 7 1/8, 5 1/4, 4 3/8, dia. 12 5/8, 11 1/4, 9 3/8 in., respectively. $800-1,200

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Painted Wood and Metal Schooner Weather Vane, Frank Adams (1871-1944), Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, early 20th century, the three-masted schooner with three lowered jibs and a lowered foresail, with two lifeboats off the sides, including stand, painted black, white, and brown, (losses in the rigging), overall ht. 23 1/2, lg.

38 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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Diorama of the Ship WILLIAM P. FRYE, America, early 20th century, the four-masted vessel identified on the bow and stern, is depicted off coastal waters with a lighthouse, possibly Minot light, offshore of the towns of Cohasset and Scituate, Massachusetts, (two loose segments), ht. 17, wd. 30 3/4, dp. 4 1/2 in.

Note: The WILLIAM P. FRYE was a steel four-masted ship built in 1901 by Arthur Sewall & Co., of Bath, Maine. On January 28, 1915, carrying wheat to the United Kingdom, she was stopped by the German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich, which ordered that the cargo should be jettisoned overboard. When the discharge of the cargo took too long, Captain Max Thierichens ordered the ship to be sunk, becoming the first American ship lost in World War I. $1,000-1,500 221

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Nantucket Basket Purse, Paul F. Whitten, 1975, oval woven cane and splint basket with a carved ivory seagull centered on the oval walnut plaque on the lid, ivory latch pin and handle pegs, swing handle, (ivory loss on one peg), ht. with handle upright 10 3/8, dia. 10 5/8 in. $400-600

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Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse with Seal Motif, Sherwin P. Boyer, mid-20th century, oval woven cane and splint purse with hinged lid centered with a carved ivory seal figure, carved swing handle, ivory handle pegs and latch, the base stamped “Boyer” with remnants of paper label which originally read “I was made on Nantucket Island I am strong and stout Don’t lose or burn me I’ll never wear out, made by S.P. Boyer,” ht. 7 1/8, dia. 9 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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Relief-carved and Painted Diorama of the Ship RED JACKET Amongst the Icebergs, Lloyd H. Thomas, Camden, Maine, mid-20th century, with maker’s label applied to the reverse, 18 x 24 in., in original mahogany frame. $800-1,200

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Relief-carved and Painted Diorama The Ocean Race or Race Home From China, Lloyd H. Thomas, Camden, Maine, 1932, signed and with maker’s label with titles on the reverse, 18 x 24 in., in original mahogany frame. $600-800

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Half-hull Model of the American Schooner Prince de Neufchatel, made by Phillip S. Babb (American, 1913-2004), 2000, ht. 8 1/2, lg.

30 1/8 in. $600-800

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Wooden Half-hull Model of the Gloucester Fishing Schooner Esie, made by Pat Cummings, 1997, 7 1/2 x 28 in.

Note: The fishing schooner Elsie was designed by the noted captain Thomas F. McManus, who much improved the speed and safety of American fishing schooners. She was launched in 1910 and was able to safely carry huge loads of cargo. In later years she entered the racing world and was victorious in many races, then returned to fishing again. In January of 1934, returning from a trip in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, she began to leak and opened up forward near the stem and sank despite the crew’s nine-hour pumping effort.

Accompanying the model are documents from the American Marine Model Gallery Inc. about the model, maker, and history of the vessel. $600-800

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Engraved Whale’s Tooth, late 19th century, the obverse with an American eagle and shield with a wreath above and a brig below, the reverse depicting a fashionably dressed woman above the inscription “MARIA” within a leafy wreath, (age cracks, chip), ht. 5 1/8 in. $4,000-6,000 232.

Engraved Whale’s Tooth, 1848, one side depicting an American ship of war below a compass-drawn sun, the reverse depicting an anchor above a spreadwing American eagle and panoply, above a small border of trees, the sides inscribed “Bath” and the year “1848,” (cracks), ht. 4 1/2 in. $600-800

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Cased Painted Wooden Model of the Schooner Yacht FLYING FISH of Boston, America, late 19th century, mounted on a mahogany plinth, overall ht. 26, wd. 14, lg. 28 in.

Note: The Flying Fish was designed and built by Jeremiah Burnham.

She was launched in 1860 in Massachusetts, and for over twenty years her design was used as a model by many shipbuilders. $600-800 229.

Cased Diorama of a Schooner at Sea, America, early 20th century, with painted wooden segments, background and putty sea, ht. 12, wd. 14 1/2, dp. 5 in. $300-500 230.

Pair of Scrimshaw Whale’s Teeth Engraved with Whaling Scenes, 19th century, each depicting a whale ship, two whaleboats and crew, and a dead whale, including stands, (cracks), overall ht. 7 5/8 in.

Provenance: E. Norman Flayderman collection. $8,000-12,000 233

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Large Narwhal Tusk, 19th century, leftspiraling growth, lg. 86 1/2, dia. at end 2 in. $8,000-12,000 235.

Scrimshaw Decorated Whale’s Tooth, mid-19th century, the obverse engraved with a stern view of a whaling vessel with whaleboats, flying an American flag, the reverse depicting a young woman, leaning on the arm of a settee, (cracks), ht. 5 7/8 in. $800-1,200 236.

Whalebone and Ivory Yarn Swift, mid-19th century, with turned ivory yarn cup supported on a turned whalebone shaft with turned barrel-form ivory clamp, expanding whalebone slats joined with silk ribbons, (minor age cracks, one slat broken, lacking some ribbons), ht. 24, dia. (opened) approx.

25 in. $1,500-2,500

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Figural Engraved Whale’s Tooth, mid-19th century, the obverse showing a fashionably dressed woman and her two daughters in matching attire, the mother seated at a table turning a page of her book, with a butterfly above, the obverse depicting a lady and a gentleman, both sides heightened with red and blue, (hairline crack), ht. 5 5/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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Sailor-made Whalebone, Ivory, and Ebony-inlaid Yarn Swift, 19th century, the swift with turned ivory yarn cup, whalebone axis spoke and shaft, expanding panbone slats joined with light blue yarn, supported on a square stepped base of ebony, ebony veneer with inlaid abalone floral and geometric segments, and panbone veneer, surrounded with a pierced panbone gallery, the ivory and panbone engraved with undulating vine and berry borders heightened with red and green sealing wax inlaid in the scribe lines, (imperfections), ht.

16 in.

Provenance: Descendants of Edward Phinney, Captain of the bark Java of Cape Cod. $7,000-9,000

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Small Engraved Whale’s Tooth and Seventeen Scrimshaw Items, mid to late 19th century, the tooth engraved with a figure of a boy on a rocking horse on one side and a girl wearing a fancy dress on the reverse, accompanied by a three-tier mahogany and bone spool holder and fourteen small whalebone items: two knitting needle sheaths, one heightened with a red heart and diamond, two stamps, one oval with an eagle and stars and the name “WILLIAM BENNETT USN,” the other with a cross-hatched diamond pattern, a button with relief-carved crown, six bodkins, two tatting shuttles, a netting needle, a thread winder, and a needle case with screw top, tooth ht. 4 7/8, scrimshaw items dia. 1-4 in. $400-600 239.

Seven Carved Whalebone Utilitarian Articles, 19th century, including three fids, two clothespins, a mallet, and a stamp with the name “N. PEARCE,” dia. 2 3/4-9 5/8 in. $400-600 240.

Two Scrimshaw Whale’s Teeth, late 19th century, one with a genre scene of a father, mother, and grandmother, with a baby taking his first steps; the second with a fashionably dressed lady, (minor cracks), ht.

4 5/8, 5 1/4 in. $500-700 241.

Five Carved and Engraved Busks, 18th and 19th century, one of whalebone with star, flower, bird, and tree motifs, two wooden, one dated 1773, the other 1792 with chip and relief carvings, two of baleen, one with a star, tree, and building, the other with a ship and a house inscribed “At Sea Ship Nile 1841,” lg. 11-13 1/2 in. $200-300

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Iron, Brass, and Wood Single Flue Whaling Harpoon, late 19th century, complete with original hemp wrappings, the iron shaft fitted with a cast brass single-flue, double-barb toggle, lg. 81 1/2 in. $600-800

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Iron Darting Gun Harpoon, America, late 19th century, with singleflue toggle iron mounted to the shaft, and an iron loop forge welded to the shank just forward of the tapered iron tang, (rusty surface), lg.

37 3/4 in. $150-250

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Large Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, the obverse showing the map of the United States with Washington and Liberty, (without footnotes), the reverse depicting the verse titled “INDEPENDENCE” with a seal of the United States under the spout, (with make-do tin repair and hairline on spout), ht. 10 5/8 in. $800-1,200

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Transfer-Decorated Creamware Tankard Depicting Commodore Decatur, England, early 19th century, depicting a black transfer bustlength profile portrait of Commodore Stephen Decatur, with his name inscribed above and banner inscribed “FREE TRADE & SAILORS RIGHTS” on a banner below, over the inscription “Deftroyed the Frigate Philadelphia 1814,” (loose segment, hairlines), ht. 5 3/4 in. $400-600

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Large Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, the obverse showing an American ship, the reverse “PUTTING OFF” in an oval reserve, with a seal of the United States under the spout, (minor base chip), ht. 11 in.

Provenance: A document accompanying the pitcher, from a previous owner and dated 1943, indicates the pitcher descended through the family of Colonel George W. Owen, originally from Virginia, and later Mobile, Alabama. Owen was one of the first mayors of Mobile and was a congressman for six years under President Andrew Jackson, 1830-66. $800-1,200

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Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Pottery Jug, England, early 19th century, with black transfer and polychrome decoration one side depicting a ship above the inscription Mary and Nancy, Captn Wm York, Junr., the ship flying an American flag and pennant; the reverse depicting Washington in Glory/America in Tears, with a monument with a portrait of George Washington, a grieving angel and eagle, (cracks), ht. 9 1/4 in. $600-800

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Pair of Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitchers, England, early 19th century, both with an American ship on one side and an allegorical depiction of Hope on the reverse, and Masonic symbols in a round reserve under the spout, (rim chip on one, both with base chips, glaze wear on rims, scratches), ht. 8 in. $600-800

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Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, one side depicting a heroic figure mourning beside Washington’s tomb, the reverse showing two winged figures of victory above a patriotic inscription, (repairs), ht. 8 in.

Provenance: The pitcher accompanied by a 1941 document indicating it was once in the William Randolph Hearst collection. $400-600

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Large Polychrome Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, the obverse showing the American ship “INDUSTRY” above a verse about remembrance, the reverse depicting “WASHINGTON IN GLORY/AMERICA IN TEARS,” in an oval reserve, with the name “FRANCIS STEVENS” in a round reserve and the seal of the United States under the spout, (rim, spout, and handle repairs), ht. 10 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500 251.

Transfer-Decorated Sunderland Pottery Pearlware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, one side depicting the British ship Northumberland 74, the reverse with a verse of Friendship and Love, a verse about industry under the spout, with pink lustre highlighting, (hairline), ht. 9 in. $250-350 252.

Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, made for the British market with “LORD NELSON” on one side and “THE FARMERS ARMS” on the reverse, ht. 8 in. $400-600 253.

Pair of Large Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-painted Harbor Scenes, late 19th century, baluster form, each decorated with a continuous harbor scene and war panoply, with gold-banded trim, one depicting a European harbor with an American screw steam vessel among several European vessels, the other depicting an exotic harbor with French and native vessels, (exotic vase repaired), ht. 16 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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William Bradford (American, 1823-1892) Arctic Sunset with the Ice-Bound Panther. Signed and dated [18]75 l.r. Oil on artist’s board, 9 x 13 3/4 in., in original ornate giltgesso frame. Condition: Very good, uncleaned, light scratch on left, minor craquelure, frame rub upper and left edges.

Provenance: A note affixed to the reverse of the frame is inscribed: “For Minnie Ida Reynolds/Painted by Wm Bradford for my New Year’s present-/Jan. 1st 1876.”

Provenance: According to family lore, this painting passed from Minnie Reynolds through the family to the present owner. Minnie Ida (Conant) Reynolds (1867-1952) was the daughter of Prelet Drake Conant (Sept. 23, 1833-March 23, 1900) and Jane Monroe Rounds (1825-December 16, 1905), a wealthy socialite couple living in Fall River, Massachusetts. Prelet was involved in insurance, real estate, and stocks and was a justice of the peace. He was one of the directors of Laurel Lake Mills, a textile mill in Fall River, which operated from 1881 to 1931. Jane was a patroness of the arts and she hosted gatherings with local artists, including William Bradford. Even as a child, Minnie greatly enjoyed and appreciated art, so much so that at a New Year’s party held by her mother on January 1, 1876, William Bradford gave her a painting of his as a gift. Minnie was only eight years old at the time. Minnie later married Ralph Reynolds. They never had any children, and Minnie doted on her grand-nephew William Sidney Bateman, Jr. (18991967), the grandson of her sister Mary Jane Conant Neill. On her death, Minnie bequeathed her William Bradford painting to him, who passed it down to the present consignor.

Note: William Bradford began his career painting ship portraits in New Bedford, Massachusetts, across the harbor from his birthplace of Fairhaven. In 1861 he traveled to Labrador to study and paint icebergs. He returned to the Arctic several times, and in 1869, he set out on his most ambitious voyage. With the financial backing of a New York businessman, Bradford chartered his own bark, the Panther, a converted sealing vessel and enlisted the help of two Boston photographers who documented the trip, while he sketched and painted. The result was hundreds of sketches and more than 300 photographs of arctic scenes, 141 of which were included in his 1873 book, The Arctic Regions, published in London. His body of work that resulted from his Arctic voyages gained Bradford worldwide acclaim, so much so that Queen Victoria commissioned him to paint an Arctic scene that was shown at the Royal Academy in 1875. Afterward, he traveled extensively giving lectures and slide shows about the Arctic. He eventually opened a studio San Francisco to paint the natural wonders of the American West, but it is his Arctic scenes that remain his legacy. $80,000-100,000

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Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl, late 18th/early 19th century, decorated on the side with a gilt monogram JH in a shield surmounted with a figure of a woman leaning on an anchor under a blue and gilt mantle, the center and side with polychrome enamel flower sprigs, with blue underglaze trellis and spearhead borders, ht.

5 1/8, dia. 12 in. $400-600 256.

Star-form Inlaid Veneer Wooden Box and Contents, America, late 19th century, probably sailor made, the box containing seven brass naval buttons, four with “RHODE ISLAND HOPE” with anchor motif, two with the letter “P,” and one with an American eagle, two carved ivory centennial buttons with the years “1776” and “1876” carved in relief, a key ring with ten whalebone identification tags, two whalebone buttons with carved fox heads, box ht. 3 1/2, dia. 8 7/8 in. $300-500 257.

Ebony, Brass, and Ivory Octant, “Samuel Breck,” probably England, late 18th century, with inset ivory scale graduated from -5 to 94 degrees, and ivory maker’s plaque engraved “SAMUEL BRECK,” brass index arm with engraved drum, lance, arrow, scrolled foliage, and an ivory vernier, two pinhole sights, three shades, two mirrors, (loss to one mirror), 18 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. $400-600

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Red, White, and Blue-painted Brass Spyglass, 19th century, the stylized flag painted on gesso applied to the brass, lg. 20 1/2-37 in. $600-800 259.

Seven Assorted Ship-theme Ceramic Items, 19th century, a handpainted porcelain mug depicting the American ship Island Queen, a Chinese export porcelain teabowl and matching saucer with en grisaille ship in harbor motif, (hairlines), three Boston Mails transferdecorated ironstone plates, a “Ladies Cabin” dinner plate and a “Gentlemen’s Cabin” luncheon plate in black transfer, and a “Gentleman’s Cabin” luncheon plate in brown transfer with ship border, (hairline); a black transfer-decorated dinner plate depicting “East Indian Sailing From the Downs,” ht. 2 1/8-3 3/8, dia. 3 3/8-10 1/4 in. $200-300 260.

Mahogany Brass-bound Lap Desk, America, 19th century, the top with engraved monogram “MADW,” the interior with a label inscribed “Writing box of Mark Anthony DeWolfe (2nd)/came from Church/Coggeshall farm Poppasquash Bristol (Rhode Island),” ht. 7 3/8, wd. 21, dp. 10 1/2 in. $400-600

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Small Mahogany Veneer Box with Inlaid Star, America, early 19th century, square box with hinged lid inlaid with a four-point compass star in contrasting light and dark wood, (losses), ht. 5, wd. 5 1/4 in. $150-200 262.

Three Scrimshaw Whalebone Jagging Wheels, possibly Nantucket, 19th century, one with two wheels, carved fist finial, and shaft carved with an inner spiral column; one with ebony inlay, lg. 3 5/8-7 1/2 in. $400-600 263.

Group of Yachting and Marine Ephemera, 19th to early 20th century, thirteen sepia toned photographs of assorted sailing and steam vessels, one an advertisement for a Bristol, Rhode Island, boat builder John B. Herreshoff, three small graphite sketches of sailing vessels, a small watercolor and gouache depiction of two sailing vessels and a steamship, and an unframed lithograph of a port scene, sizes ranging from 2 1/2 x 3 1/2-9 1/4 x 13 7/8 in. $300-500 264.

Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Sailor-made Trinket Box, 19th century, rectangular box with hinged lid centered with an oval ivory plaque engraved with the name “W.A. Coit,” the top and sides inlaid with numerous mother-of-pearl and abalone shapes including, stars, hearts, pinwheel, and geometric, a typed label on the base reads “Waity A. Sanford born Feb. 3, 1821 of Royal and Mary A. Sanford of Warren married Aug. 15, 1842 George M. Coit 2nd,” (imperfections), ht. 4 1/2, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 5 1/2 in. $300-500 265.

Scrimshaw Jagging Wheel, late 19th century, carved whalebone shaft with two hearts and a circle, with inset baleen band on the fork, lg. 7 1/4 in. $300-500 266.

Large Scrimshaw Decorated Whale’s Tooth, late 19th century, one side decorated with a ship with sails furled, flying an American flag, the other side depicting a sailor, (age cracks), lg. 6 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500

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Small Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse, Jose Formoso Reyes, Nantucket, Massachusetts, c. 1950s, woven cane and splint oval form basket with a carved ivory seagull centered on the oval ivory plaque on the lid, ivory latch pin and handle pegs, swing handle, the base signed by the maker with an outline of the island, (latch loop broken, loss on one cane weaver), ht. with handle upright 8 1/2, dia.

8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 268.

Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Landing of Lafayette Engraving, France, c. 1820, circular black-painted snuff box with circular engraving of the New York Battery on the lid, with printed caption below “Landing of Gen’l La Fayette At The Castle Garden New York, 16th August 1824, Dep.e’d la D,” enclosed with a leaf and berry border, dia. 3 3/8 in. $300-500 269.

Putnam’s Lighted Mahogany Chart Holder and Course Indicator Box with a Box of Charts, Bayard T. Putnam, New York, glass-top brass-bound box with three side lights to illuminate the charts from three brass lanterns, two fitted with brass fonts with whale oil burners with a brass label “WM PORTER’S SONS MAKERS 271 PEARL ST. N.Y.,” one lantern with a brass font with a kerosene burner, the interior fitted with horn compass card, and two rollers for advancing the chart, overall ht. 10 1/2, wd. 15 1/2, lg. 39 1/2 in.; accompanied by a hinged box containing several charts: (2) Cape Cod Bay, From Monomoy and Nantucket Shoals to Muskeget Channel Mass., Western End Long Island Sound, (2) Long Island Sound, Nantucket to Block Island, (3) Massachusetts Bay; several instructions for the chart holder, and course indicator, a book entitled ATLANTIC COAST PILOT: BUZZARD’S AND NARRAGANSETT BAYS., overall box ht. 6 1/2, wd. 9, lg. 36 in. $800-1,200 270.

Two Boxed Compasses and Two Carved Wooden Compasses, early 19th century, one round in a brass case, labeled “J. KEHEW NEW BEDFORD,” one brass gimbaled in a slide-lid wooden box labeled “E. & G.W. BLUNT NEW YORK,” the other two compasses hand-carved, (imperfections), ht. 2, 4 1/2, dia. 5, 9 1/2, lg. 11 1/2, 2 3/4 in., respectively. $300-500

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Engraved Silver Marine Medal of Valor, New York, 1854, one side engraved with a scene of three vessels sailing in a rough sea, the reverse with engraved inscription “Presented by the Merchants and Citizens of New York to Thomas Dyer, Third Officer of the Steamship Washington, for his humane and gallant conduct in saving the lives of a number of his fellow beings exposed to destruction on the ocean, 1854.,” surrounded by small engraved vignettes depicting vessels and marine implements and instruments, dia. 2 5/8, approx. 1 1/2 troy oz. $300-500

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William Howard Yorke (British, 1847-1921) Portrait of the British Ship J.D. EVERETT. Signed “W.H. YORKE” l.r., ship identified in inscription at l.c. and indistinctly on bow. Oil on canvas, 12 x 18 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Small tear c.l., several specks of paint losses on edges.

Note: William Howard Yorke (1847-1921) and his father, William G. Yorke, settled in Liverpool, England, about 1855. They were both marine artists. While William G. Yorke departed for New York, his son continued in England. William H. Yorke’s paintings have a distinctive use of bow and stern reflections. $4,000-6,000

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American School, 19th Century

Lot of Two Italian Port Scenes with American Shipping.

Unsigned. Oil on canvas, one depicting the Port of Naples the other possibly Genoa, c. 1860, 24 3/4 x 29 3/4 in., in period molded giltwood frames. Condition: Craquelure, small spots of paint loss on one rt. edge, several superfluous paint specks on one u.l. corner. $8,000-12,000

Portrait of the American Ship SARAH NEWMAN. Unsigned, vessel identified on pennant, bow, and stern. Oil on canvas, 30 x 48 in., in a period molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Relined, repaint primarily to sky and sails. $4,000-6,000

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Raffael Corsini (Turkish, ac. Smyrna, 1830-1880) Bark “Andrew Carney” Capt. John Brand, Entering Smyrna bay 1859. Signed l.r., titled below. Gouache on artist’s board, 19 1/2 x 27 1/2 in., in a contemporary molded giltwood frame. Condition: Light stains in water. $6,000-8,000

276.

Italian School, 19th Century Portrait of Captain Seth Crosby. Signed, dated 1834, and subject identified in inscriptions on the reverse “Capt. Seth Crosby/Posa Baiyutupi Carrea Pinxt Genova 1834.” Oil on canvas, 29 x 24 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Three old patch repairs, two c.l., one c.r., craquelure, retouch to hair, cravat, vest, small paint loss on jacket. $1,000-1,500

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276

277.

I. Hinton, publisher (London, 19th Century)

278.

Frederick Tudgay (British, 1841-1921)

NEPTUNE Introducing the four QUARTERS of the World to Commerce., 1803, identified in inscriptions. Hand-colored engraving on wove paper, 10 x 14 in., in a period molded wood frame.

Condition: Toning, margins trimmed, light stains around edges. $300-500

Portrait of the British Clipper Ship Miltiades with Distant Lighthouse and Vessels. Signed and dated “F. Tudgay 1871� l.r. Oil on canvas, 19 3/4 x 30 in., in a later gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Small paint loss u.l. sky, relined, scattered retouch. $15,000-25,000

278

279.

Jakob Petersen (Danish, 1774-1855) Portrait of the Ship Patriot Passing Dover. Initialed and dated l.r. “JP 1836.” Oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 33 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Craquelure, surface grime, and small loss in u.r. corner. $3,000-5,000

279

280.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of the American Packet Ship GARRICK of the Dramatic Line. Unsigned, vessel identified on bow. Oil on canvas, 28 x 42 in., in a period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Relined, scattered retouch.

Note: The Garrick was built in New York in 1836 under Edward Knight Collins, and was one of three vessels of the “Dramatic Line” of American packet ships to Liverpool. She weighed just over 895 tons. $3,000-5,000

280

281.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of the American Barque Arion. Signed “H.R.Butman 1899” l.l. Oil on canvas, the three-masted vessel identified on a white pennant with red lettering, and flying an American flag in choppy coastal waters, with a steamship and other sailing vessels in the background, 24 1/4 x 36 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Very good.

Note: The barque Arion was built in 1851 and was in the Stanton and Thompson Line out of New York City. $2,000-3,000

281

282.

American/Anglo School, 18th Century Portrait of a Mariner with a Map and Globe. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, depicting the gentleman in 18th century costume seated at a table with pen and ink, an open book, and a map showing portions of North and South America with labels including New Scotland, New England, English Plantations, and others, to the lower right is a mariner’s instrument and a landscape with what appears to be a shipwreck with the sea and mountains in the distance, 50 x 40 1/2 in., unframed.

Condition: Several repairs, tear l.l., scattered areas of retouch. $1,500-2,500

282

283.

Attributed to Thomas Buttersworth (British, ac. 1797-1827) British Warship in Harbor. Unsigned. Oil on wood panel, 12 x 9 1/4 in., in a contemporary wooden frame. Condition: Scattered retouch, bowed.

Note: An early Golden Square, London, picture framer’s label is affixed to the reverse of the wood panel. $7,000-9,000

283

284

287

284.

Thomas Sully and Francis Kearny (American, Early 19th Century) THE BATTLE ON LAKE ERIE. Fought Sept. 10th 1813-First View.

Murray, Draper, Fairman, & Co., engravers, published by William Smith, Philadelphia, c. 1815. Engraving with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 3/8 x 30 1/8 in., in a contemporary molded wood frame. Condition: Margins 1/2 in. or more, toning, mat stain. $400-600

285.

Transfer-Decorated Staffordshire Pottery Pitcher, England, early 19th century, one side depicting “FIRST VIEW OF COM. PERRY’S VICTORY,” the reverse with the “SECOND VIEW OF COM. PERRY’S VICTORY,” with the seal of the United States under the spout, with copper lustre highlighting, (hairlines, brown toned), ht. 8 in. $300-500

286.

Polychrome and Transfer-Decorated Sunderland Pottery Pitcher, Hylton Pottery, England, early 19th century, one side depicting “A South east View of the Iron Bridge Over the Wear River Sunderland...,” the reverse depicting the British ship Northumberland 74, with a poem of remembrance under the spout and pink lustre highlighting, (hairline), ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

287.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of the American Brig WABASH. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 22 x 30 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Three small repairs, with associated retouch.

Note: A note affixed to the reverse reads: “New York-New Orleans Packet Ship Wabash built at Stonington Conn. 1844.” $1,500-2,500

288

288.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard, attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, late 18th century, the central desk drawer opens to an interior of three drawers and seven valanced compartments, flanked by single drawers and hinged doors, all inlaid with stringing and bellflowers, the oval “General Washington” pulls appear to be original, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 41 3/4, wd. 68 1/4, dp. 23 in. $20,000-30,000 289.

Pair of Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Knife Boxes, England, early 19th century, with hinged sloped lid, silvered copper mountings, the interior with slotted grill with line and edge inlay, the inside of the lid with a two-color star inlay, (cracks, losses), ht. 13 1/2, wd. 8 5/8, dp. 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200 290.

Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Canterbury, probably Massachusetts, early 19th century, the turned posts with acorn finials, shaped and pierced dividers, and drawer, original brass pulls, old finish, (minor imperfections), ht. 18 3/4, wd. 19, dp. 13 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 293

291.

Inlaid Tiger Maple Sewing Box on Stand, America, early 19th century, canted lid on rectangular box centered with a raised panel with contrasting sunburst inlaid design, hinged lid opens to another inlaid sunburst, and lift-out tray with compartments, mounted on a later taper leg stand with pullout tray, overall ht. 25 1/2, wd. 11, dp. 8 3/4 in. $400-600

292.

Federal Miniature Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, early 19th century, the top with a navette-shaped inlay of an urn of flowers, above a case with four graduating dovetailconstructed drawers with ivory pulls, supported on ball feet, (imperfections), ht. 9 1/4, wd. 10 3/8, dp. 6 3/8 in. $800-1,200

293.

Federal-style Mahogany Patent Timepiece or “Banjo” Clock, c. 1920, with crossbanded inlaid frames enclosing reverse-painted tablets, the lower marked S. WILLARDS PATENT, brass side arms flanking the waist section, 8 in. diameter iron dial, eight-day time-only movement with step train, T-bridge, and thru bolts for case attachment, ht. 34 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

297 with detail view

294.

Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Wheel Barometer, W. Smith, London, early 19th century, with brass urn finial on architectural pediment and inlaid floral ovals, with engraved silvered dial, hygrometer, thermometer, weather dial, and level, ht. 39 in. $800-1,200 295.

Federal Plum Pudding Mahogany and Rosewood Inlaid Card Table, probably Massachusetts, c. 1815, refinished, ht. 28 1/2, wd.

36 1/4, dp. 17 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500 296.

Federal Mahogany Work Table, Massachusetts, c. 1810-15, the rectangular top with ovolo corners, above drawer and bag drawer, and turned and reeded legs, replaced brass pulls, refinished, (imperfections and repairs), ht. 28 1/4, wd. 22, dp. 17 in. $500-700 297.

Federal Mahogany Tall Clock, Joshua Wilder, Hingham, Massachusetts, c. 1810, with pierced fret, line inlay decorated finial plinths, reeded columns flanking the arched and glazed hood door, the waist with reeded quarter columns, rectangular door with banded, segmented, and line inlays, the base with central panel framed by contrasting banding and inlays all on French feet with scalloped apron, 12 in. painted iron dial of Boston manufacture with red, green, and raised gilt decoration in the spandrels and arch, Arabic numerals and signed Joshua Wilder Hingham, diamond patterned steel hands and eight-day time and strike movement with rack and snail strike powered by two tin-cased weights and regulated by a brass-faced pendulum bob and steel rod, (imperfections), ht. 92 in.

Note: For information on Joshua Wilder and a closely related example with case attributed to Abiel White see Jobe, Sullivan and Obrien, Harbor and Home, pp. 268-273. The present example shares the same double dovetailed hood back and identical fret, foot, and apron patterns as the pictured example on p. 91. $15,000-25,000

298.

Needlework Family Record and Related Coin Silver Spoon, “Lucebia Windship’s Work,” probably Lexington, Massachusetts, c.

1812, worked in silk threads on a linen ground depicting a tree with fruiting leafy branches, the bottom of the tree with two entwined hearts, inscribed with the following statistics: “Daniel Harrington bn.

Mh 26 1739” and “Anna Munroe bn. Aug. 13 1740,” “Married May 3 1760”; the fruit on the branches are inscribed with the names and birthdates of their eleven children, (minor fading and toning), 20 x 13 1/2 in., housed in the original tiger maple frame with geometric inlaid border; the sampler is accompanied by a coin silver spoon engraved with the initials “DAH,” and dated “1760,” wt. approx 1 troy oz.; the spoon was probably a wedding gift to Daniel and Anna Harrington, who were married May 3, 1760.

Provenance: Family descent through a descendant of Daniel Harrington, John Harrington. John married Marion Cady and the family record devolved through the Cady family to the wife of the present owner.

298

Literature: The History of Lexington, Genealogies, by Charles Hudson, 1913, p. 279, lists the children of Daniel Harrington (b. 1739) and Anna Munroe (b. 1740), and notes that Daniel was clerk in Captain Parker’s company of Minute Men and was on the common on April 19, 1775, in the Revolutionary War and stood on line at Lexington Common to face British troops on route to Concord to seize the cache of arms and weapons stored at Concord. The girl who stitched the family record, Lucebia Windship, may have been the granddaughter of Daniel and Anna Harrington. She is listed on p.

773 as the daughter of Thomas (spelled Winship) and Anna Harrington, one of the daughters of Daniel and Anna Harrington.

Lucebia was born May 2, 1794. She married Lot Reed on September 19, 1816 and together they had two children. Lucebia died September 25, 1821. $3,000-5,000

299.

Federal Gilt-gesso Eglomise Mirror, probably Massachusetts, c.

1815, (imperfections), ht. 31, wd. at cornice 18 in. $800-1,200

300.

Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Card Table, Boston, c.

1800-05, the fifth leg is centrally mounted in a channel under the top, and slides to support the leaf, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 31, wd. 34 1/2, dp. 19 in. $1,500-2,500

301.

Silk Needlework Mourning Picture, “EXECUTED BY MARY SARGENT 1806,” Massachusetts, executed in silk and chenille threads on a silk ground with watercolor painted faces showing two young women in a landscape grieving beside an urn-topped monument inscribed “Sacred to the Memory of/EBENEZER SARGENT/Born July 17, 1789. Obt. Nov. 10th/1790/EBENEZER SARGENT/Born Jan. 21st 1793. Obt. Aug’t’12th 1793.,” with a weeping willow tree and pine trees in the distance, sight size 15 x 11 7/8 in., in original silvered, gilt, and black eglomise mat, (crack at u.l. corner), and giltwood frame.

Provenance: By descent in the maker’s family to Frances Ellen Moody Dole, the maker’s granddaughter; then in 1922 to Ellen Dole’s friend Alice Choate (Perkins) Leach, the grandmother of the consignor. $3,000-5,000

299

301

300

302.

Pair of Federal Carved Mahogany Square-back Side Chairs, New York City, c. 1800, the splat with feather top and a draped urn, the overupholstered seats on molded square tapering legs, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 35 3/4, seat ht. 17 in. $400-600

302

303.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1810, the top with molded edge on the apron centering a bird’s-eye oval, all on turned and reeded legs, refinished, (repair), ht. 28 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 17 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

303

302

306

304.

Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Bowfront Chest of Drawers, probably Boston, c. 1800, replaced brasses, refinished, (restoration), ht. 32 3/4, wd. 39 1/2, dp. 22 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

305.

Federal Mahogany and Australian She-oak Veneer and Inlaid Card Table, probably Massachusetts, c. 1795, the elliptical top and half-serpentine ends on a conforming skirt joining square tapering legs, ht. 29 1/4, wd. 37 1/4, dp. 18 1/2 in. $800-1,200

306.

Federal Mahogany, Wavy Birch, and Bird’s-eye Maple Inlaid Glazed Desk Bookcase, probably coastal New Hampshire, c. 1800, the top drawer with fall front opens to a central inlaid prospect door and hidden interior drawers with flanking drawers and valanced compartments, all on slightly flaring base centering a rectangular drop panel, brasses appear to be original, old surface, (imperfections), ht.

89 1/4, wd. 40 3/4, dp. 19 3/4 in.

Provenance: The descendants of Sarah Orne Jewett, South Berwick, Maine.

Note: Top of lower section branded “JOSEPH MURPHY.” $5,000-7,000

307 with detail view

307.

Mahogany Inlaid Tall Clock, Abel Hutchins, Concord, New Hampshire, c. 1815, the glazed tombstone door opens to a 12 in. painted iron dial with Arabic numerals signed Abel Hutchins/Concord, with rocking ship in the arch, and eight-day brass time and strike movement with period tin-cased weights and brass-faced period pendulum bob, on waist inlaid with stringing and bellflowers and molded rectangular door flanked by reeded quarter columns and flame birch ovals, on molded string-inlaid base with French feet, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 95 1/2 in.

Note: Accompanying the clock is Abel Hutchins’ painted leather fire bucket. $25,000-35,000

308

308.

Set of Four Federal Carved Mahogany Shield-back Side Chairs, Salem, Massachusetts, c. 1790-95, with carving attributed to Samuel McIntire, Salem, Massachusetts, the floral forms carved in low relief along the serpentine shaped crests and stiles and parts of the pierced splats, above the trapezoidal overupholstered seats on square tapering legs joined by square beaded medial, side, and rear stretchers, old refinish, (restoration, de-upholstered), ht. 37-37 1/2, wd. 22 3/4, seat ht.

17 1/2-18 in.

Note: Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), a Salem carver, was the subject of the book Samuel McIntire: Carving an American Style, by Dean Lahikainen, Peabody Essex Museum, 2007. The side chair pictured as figure 3-13 is described as having the low relief carving of McIntire. That chair, which belongs to the Honolulu Museum, is identical to the set of four described above.

Provenance: These four chairs probably descended from the seventh governor of Massachusetts, James Sullivan (17441808), who died in office after a year of service. Prior to his service as governor, Sullivan was the Massachusetts attorney general from 1790-1807. Two chairs from the same set as the present lot are in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. $15,000-25,000

311

309.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table, probably Boston, c. 1790, the folding demilune top above a skirt inlaid with stringing and intertwined swags, (imperfections), ht. 28, wd. 36, dp. 17 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

310.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1795, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 28 3/4, wd. 34 1/2, dp. 17 in. $1,200-1,800

311.

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, 1790-1810, the serpentine crest and arms above shaped arm supports, square stretchers, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 43 1/4, seat ht. 15 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

313

312.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1795, with elliptical front, half-serpentine ends, with inlaid crossbanding, stringing, and central oval within a mitred panel, all bordered by dart banding, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 27 1/2, wd. 36 1/4, dp. 17 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

313.

Federal Gilt-gesso Mirror, John Kidder and Joseph Carter, Charlestown, Massachusetts, c. 1815-25, the upper tablet with a pineapple in high relief, with partial maker’s label on the reverse, (minor imperfections), ht. 48, wd. at cornice 31 in.

Note: John Kidder (1753-1835) and Joseph Carter became partners in Charlestown, Massachusetts, in 1811. $800-1,200

314.

Federal Cherry Inlaid Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Connecticut Valley, c. 1800, the top with applied molded edge on cockbeaded case of drawers inlaid with quarter fans and stringing, on conforming ogee bracket string-inlaid feet, replaced brasses, old mellow patina, ht. 36, wd. 45 1/2, dp. 22 1/2 in.

315.

Set of Six Federal Carved Cherry Dining Chairs, Connecticut, c.

1790-1810, the crests centering carved shells, with scrolled terminals, through tenon constructed seat frames and beaded legs, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 38 3/4, seat ht. 17 1/2 in. $15,000-25,000

Provenance: Catherine Wells Hoyt’s old home, The Ensign John Sheldon House, also known at the Old Indian House, Deerfield, Massachusetts, by descent to present owners. See lot 82 for more information. $10,000-15,000

314

315

316.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tambour Desk, labeled Thomas Needham, Charter Street, Salem, c. 1810, the desk interior with a total of six drawers and six valanced compartments, brasses possibly original, old refinish, (imperfections and restoration), ht. 45 1/2, wd.

36 3/4, dp. 20 in. $3,000-5,000

317.

Federal Cherry Inlaid Drop-leaf Table, probably central Massachusetts, c. 1800, the rectangular top on straight skirt with banded border joining square tapering legs with string inlay, old finish, (imperfections), ht. 30, wd. 47 1/2, dp. 45 in. $800-1,200

316 with label detail

318 with detail view

318.

Federal Mahogany Tall Clock, Epes Ellery, Boston, c. 1800, the glazed tombstone door opens to a 13 in. painted iron dial by “WILSON” with moon’s age in the arch and signed “Epes Ellery/ BOSTON,” and brass eight-day time and strike movement with cast iron weights and brass-faced pendulum bob, flanked by brass stopfluted free-standing columns, the waist with molded door and segmented quarter fan inlay flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, on base with central patera inlay and bracket feet, old surface, (minor restoration and imperfections), ht. 92 1/2 in.

Literature: Epes Ellery is listed as having operated at 51 Newbury Street in Boston in American Clocks Volume 3, Spittlers and Bailey, p.

98. $5,000-7,000

319

320

319.

Federal Mahogany Tilt-Top Candlestand, possibly Rhode Island, c.

1810, octagonal top on a vase and ring-turned support and tripod base of shaped legs ending in molded spade feet, old refinished, (imperfections), ht. 29 1/4, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 21 3/4 in. $400-600

321

322

323

324.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tilt-top Candlestand, New England, c.

1790, the elongated oval top with banded inlaid border and stringinlaid edge, on vase and ring-turned post on tripod cabriole leg base ending in arris pad feet on platforms, refinished, ht. 27, wd. 13, dp.

23 1/4 in. $700-900

320.

Federal Cherry Inlaid Candlestand, New England, c. 1790-1800, the square top with breadboard ends and ovolo corners, the support and legs inlaid with interrupted line stringing, old surface, (imperfections), ht. 26 1/4, wd. 17, dp. 17 in. $800-1,200

321.

Federal Mahogany Tilt-top Candlestand, probably Massachusetts, c. 1800-10, the serpentine on a vase and ring-turned support and tripod base of shaped legs tapering to spade feet, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 28, wd. 18, dp. 18 1/2 in. $700-900

322.

Federal Cherry Circular Tilt-top Candlestand, New England, late 18th century, vase and ring-turned post on tripod cabriole leg base with arris pad feet, refinished, (imperfections); ht. 27 1/4, dia. 17 1/4 in. $400-600

323.

Federal Mahogany Turned and Carved Tilt-top Candlestand, New England, c. 1815, the post with reeded and fluted carving, on shaped, molded, tapering legs, old finish, ht. 26 3/4, wd. 14, dp. 20 in. $800-1,200

326

325.

Federal Cherry Inlaid One-Drawer Stand, probably Massachusetts, c. 1800, rectangular overhanging top with crossbanded and string-inlaid edge on square tapering legs joined by crossbanded skirt, (imperfections), old brass pull, ht. 28 1/2, 18 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. $200-300

326.

Federal Gilt-gesso Eglomise “Commerce” Mirror, labeled Peter Grinnell and Son, Providence, Rhode Island, c. 1810-15, (imperfections), ht. 41 1/4, wd. 20 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

327

327.

Federal Carved Cherry and Bird’s-eye Maple and Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers, possibly Vermont, c.

1815, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 43, wd. 45, dp.

20 in. $1,000-1,500

328.

Federal Maple Carved and Bird’s-eye Maple and Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers, possibly southern Maine, replaced brasses, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 40, wd. 41, dp. 20 in. $3,000-5,000

329.

Cherry Inlaid Bowfront Chest of Drawers, possibly Exeter, New Hampshire, c. 1800-10, the four graduated cockbeaded drawers inlaid with central tiger maple ovals in mitred panels flanked by crossbanded panels, replaced brasses, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 35 1/2, case wd. 40 1/4, dp. 22 in. $4,000-6,000

328

330.

Federal Mahogany Inlaid and Mahogany Veneer Bowfront Chest of Drawers, possibly Delaware, c. 180010, the case of four graduated cockbeaded drawers on slightly flaring French feet with banded and string inlay, brasses appear to be original, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 35 1/2, wd. 41 1/4, dp. 22 1/2 in.

Note: A handwritten note in pen attached to the backboard reads: “My Grandmother Reynolds Bureau, bought from the old house on the Plantation, ‘White Clay Creek,’ 3 miles from Wilmington, Delaware.” $800-1,200

331.

Federal Cherry Inlaid Chest of Drawers, possibly Maryland, c. 1800, the case inlaid with stringing on cut-out feet with inlaid banding centering a fan pendant, old surface, old brasses, (imperfections), ht. 38 1/2, wd. 37 3/4, dp. 19 in. $500-700

329

332.

Federal Maple Carved Two-Drawer Stand, southeastern United States, early 19th century, the drawers with carved raised panels, on carved square tapering legs and spade feet, replaced brass pulls, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 30, wd. 21 3/4, dp.

18 1/4 in. $400-600

333.

Large Colorless Blown Glass Compote Filled with Carved and Painted Stone Fruit, 19th century, many pieces of stone fruit with unusual forms and detailed carving and painting including three half apples, one half fig, one half of a blood orange, one half peach, two half peaches with pits, one half pear, two half limes, two half lemons, a watermelon slice, two apples, a large lemon, and two oranges, a fig, a walnut, small bunch of grapes, six strawberries, and two bunches of cherries, the compote base with polished pontil, ht. 10, dia. 12 in. $4,000-6,000

330

334.

Large Carved and Painted Stone Apple, late 19th century, (old hairline), ht. 4, dia. 5 1/2 in. $500-700

335.

Large Stone Apple, Italy, 19th century, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

336.

Large Carved and Painted Stone Apple Half, late 19th century, ht. 3, dia. 6 7/8 in. $1,200-1,800

337.

Large Carved and painted Stone Pear, late 19th century, ht. 7 in. $600-800

338.

Carved and Painted Stone Pear Half, late 19th century, ht. 3, dia. 8 in. $1,200-1,800

Top: 333, middle: 334, 335; bottom: 336, 337, 338

343.

Ten Assorted Glass Items, early 19th century, free-blown glass items including a light aqua marbrie pitcher with light blue loops, two olive and one olive-amber chestnut bottles; a blown-molded 3 3/4 liter carboy, olive-amber half-gallon bottle, and olive-amber half-pint medicine bottle; a deep aqua bottle with cut flutes on the neck and base, and a New England Glass Company white opalescent molded glass salt with basket of fruit design, ht. 1 7/8-12 in. $300-500

344.

Four Historical Blown Glass Flasks, America, early 19th century, three olive green flasks, a pint size flask with large American eagle on both sides (McKearin GII70), a pint flask with a cornucopia on one side and an urn filled with produce on the other (McKearin GIII-4), a half-pint Washington/Jackson flask (McKearin GI-34); an amber pint flask with eagle and shield over an oval on both sides, (minor imperfections), lg. 5 5/8-7 1/4 in. $400-600

339

345.

Three Nailsea-type Blown Glass Items, England, mid-19th century, each piece composed of white glass cased with transparent pink decoration; an oval flask and a trumpet vase with looped marbrie decoration, another oval flask with mottled spots, (imperfections), ht. 6 1/2, 16, 7 in., respectively. $300-500 340

339.

American School, 19th Century Still Life with Fruit. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 17 x 20 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Two small repaired tears, u.r. and u.l. with associated retouch, stable craquelure. $1,200-1,600

340.

American School, 19th Century Still Life of Fruit on a Marble Table.

Unsigned. Pastel on paper, 14 x 18 in., in a period gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Very good. $1,000-1,500

341.

Sixteen Blown Colorless Glass Items, America, early 19th century, seven wine glasses, four tumblers, a goblet, a small handled mug, a master salt and a decanter, nine with engraved decoration, (imperfections), ht. 2 5/8-11 in. $400-600

342.

Three Colorless Free-blown Glass Fluid Lamps, America, early 19th century, two petticoat lamps, with globe font on single knop shaft, domed base with folded rim, a small hand lamp with tin drop-in whale oil burner, ht. 3 1/4-7 7/8 in. $200-250

346.

Two Cut Overlay Glass, Brass, and Marble Table Lamps, late 19th century, one with the lamp font with cut double overlay white cut to clear over red glass, ruby flash glass shaft cut to clear glass; the other lamp font of cut transparent blue over clear glass, both electrified, overall ht. 26, 21 in. $250-350

347.

Cut Overlay Glass and Brass Table Lamp, possibly the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 18601880, the font with white cut to clear glass with star, quatrefoil, oval and punty cuts, on a white glass ribbed columnar shaft and baroque base with gilt borders, (hairlines at top of shaft), ht. 13 1/2 in. $200-250

348

348.

Pair of Classical Rosewood Veneer and Freehand Gilded Mirrored Pier Tables, New York, c. 1820, the black Egyptian marble tops on conforming frames with freehand gilt and black-lined classical motifs centering lion’s heads within a wreath flanked by foliate devices, above ormolu-mounted columnar supports, joined by concave lower shelves, all on acanthus-carved wood and gesso feet with simulated vert antique surface, the tables branded on the undersides of shelves “No. 1” and “2,” (fine original condition with very minor imperfections), ht. 37, wd. 41 3/4, dp.

16 3/4 in.

Note: These tables bear close stylistic similarities to pier tables and center tables known to be made by Deming and Bulkley in New York City. $12,000-18,000

349

349.

Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Parcel-gilt Sofa, probably New York, c. 1820, the paneled backward-scrolling cresting above reeded and carved frame on feather-carved legs ending in claw-and-ball feet, (imperfections), ht. 34, wd. 74, dp. 25, seat ht. 16 1/2 in. $800-1,200

350.

Classical Gilt-gesso Mirror, probably New York or New England, c.

1815-25, of oval form surmounted by a spreadwing eagle finial, the frame embellished with acorns and flanking leafage and acorns, on a molded bracket, (imperfections), ht. 56 1/2, wd. 34 in.

Provenance: Philip Allen, who over the course of his political career served as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, as Governor of Rhode Island, and as a Rhode Island Senator in Washington, D.C. $1,500-2,500

352

350

351.

Pair of Bronze Double-arm Argand Lamps, “Manufactured by H.N. Hooper & Co., Boston,” early 19th century, each with patinated brass urn-form font on a baluster shaft supporting curved-arms and burners, circular base, brass manufacturer’s tag; accompanied by two different pairs of frosted colorless wheel-cut glass shades in floral and grapevine patterns, (electrified), overall ht. 14 1/4, wd. 17 in. $500-700

352.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Red Book. Unsigned, the reverse of the canvas bears a stenciled canvas preparer’s label from a Boston firm. Oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in., in a period rippled-gesso frame with gilt liner. Condition: Very good, several small superfluous paint drips. $1,000-1,500

353.

Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Table, probably Boston, c.

1810-20, the concave beaded apron with connecting cylindrical posts on a vase and ring-turned supports, on four molded shaped legs on brass hairy paw casters, (restoration), ht. 29, wd. 47 3/4, dp.

69 in. $1,500-2,500

354.

Painted and Freehand Decorated Fancy Chair, attributed to Samuel Gragg, Boston, c. 1820, the splat with grapevines, and the seat of seven sponge-painted bentwood slats, (paint wear), ht. 35 1/4, seat ht. 18 in. $1,200-1,500

355.

Federal Gilt-gesso Mirror, Peter Grinnell and Son, c. 1815-20, the mirror is embellished with acorn drop pendants, applied drapery and floral rosettes, with partial maker’s label on the reverse, ht. 47 1/2, wd. at cornice 26 1/2 in.

355

359.

Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Games Table, probably New York, c. 1820-25, the folding rectangular top with canted corners, on four turned and acanthus-carved posts joined by a pedestal with concave carved and fluted sides, all on hairy paw feet on casters, old finish, (imperfections), ht. 29 3/4, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. $800-1,200

Provenance: A note applied to the reverse indicates that Matthew Watson (b. 1786, m. 1818, d. 1857) was the likely original owner of this mirror. He lived at 64 Angell Street in Providence, Rhode Island. $800-1,200

356.

Carved Wooden Classical Capital and Two Fragments, America, 19th century, (weathered surface, losses), ht. 7 1/2-8 1/4, wd. 23-27 in. $400-600

357.

Gilt-gesso Carved Wooden Architectural Element, 19th century, with pendant leaf, fruit, and flower motifs, wd. 5, lg. 52 in. $150-250

358.

Classical Rosewood and Ormolu-mounted Card Table, probably New York, c. 1820, the folding top opens to a felt interior, on casters, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 29, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. $2,500-3,500

358

361

360.

Classical Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Card Table, New York, c. 1825, the folding top with crossbanded border, on conforming ogee molded and beaded frame, on shaped paneled and ogee-molded octagonal support on scrolled platform base with casters, ht. 30 1/4, wd. 36 1/2, dp. 18 in. $400-600

361.

Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Drop-leaf Work Table, attributed to William Fisk, Boston, c. 1820-25, the top above two fitted drawers, old finish, (imperfections), ht. 29, closed wd. 21 1/2, dp. 18 in. $800-1,200

362.

Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Card Table, North Shore, Massachusetts, c. 1820-25, the shaped top above conforming apron joining turned and reeded legs with acanthuscarved and punchwork decorated capitals, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 28 3/4, wd. 36, dp. 36 in. $800-1,200

363.

Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Two-Drawer Work Table, possibly New York State, c. 1825, the rectangular drop leaf top above working and false drawers, with flanking drop pendants, on vase and ring-turned support, and acanthus-carved legs ending in hairy paw feet, old brass pulls, old finish, (minor imperfections), ht. 30, closed wd. 17 1/4, dp. 22 in. $500-700

364.

Classical Gilt and Ebonized Split-baluster Mirror, Massachusetts, c. 1825, the tablet with a fruit-filled cornucopia, the corner blocks with rosettes, (minor imperfections), ht. 36, wd. 16 1/2 in. $400-600

367 with label detail

365.

Classical Carved Mahogany and Veneer Two-Drawer Work Table, probably Massachusetts, c. 1825, with quarter-engaged posts carved with roses on a star-punch background continuing to ring-turned spiral-carved tapering legs, old brass pulls, old refinish, (imperfections), ht. 29 1/2, wd. 20, dp. 18 in. $700-900 366.

Classical Mahogany Inlaid and Mahogany and Satinwood Veneer Card Table, probably Massachusetts, c. 1820, rectangular top with elliptic front on conforming apron of satinwood centering a mahogany panel joining four turned and reeded tapering legs, (imperfections), ht.

29 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 17 in. $600-800 367.

Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Games Table, Samuel and Joseph Rawson, Jr., Providence, Rhode Island, c. 182025, the crossbanded top on conforming base, the lower edge with black and gilt-stenciled foliate border, on acanthus-carved hairy paw feet, old refinish, (minor imperfections), ht. 30 1/2, wd. 36 3/4, dp. 18 1/2 in.

Note: Interior well with the printed label “S. & J. RAWSON, JR. No. 68 BROAD STREET.� $800-1,200

370.

Anglo School, 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman. Unsigned, the subject possibly Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788). Oil on canvas, 19 3/4 x 16 in., in a later molded wood frame. Condition: Relined, scattered retouch to craquelure. $800-1,200

371.

Paint-Decorated and Gilded Wooden Bellows with Philadelphia Maker’s Label, early 19th century, the printed label inscribed “Eckstein and Richardson No. 36 North Third Street,” brass nozzle, lg. 17 1/4 in. $300-500

372.

Pair of Brass and Iron Double Lemon-top Andirons, New York, first quarter 19th century, with baluster shafts supported on spurred cabriole legs and ball feet, ht. 20 1/4, wd. 10 3/4, dp. 20 1/4 in. $250-350

373.

Brass and Wirework Serpentine Fire Fender, America or England, early 19th century, with three ball finials on curved brass rail over vertical wirework ornamented with undulating scrolls, (minor imperfections), ht. 16 1/4, wd. 54 1/4, dp. 14 1/4 in. $800-1,200

368

368.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of Two Children in a Garden. Unsigned, the children identified in inscriptions on reverse of frame as “Benjamin and Susan Lowrey Worcester, MA.” Oil on canvas, 24 x 19 in., in a period bird’seye maple veneer frame. Condition: Relined, scattered retouch. $1,500-2,500

374.

Pair of Brass and Iron Ball-top Andirons, Shovel, and Tongs, America, first quarter 19th century, the ball tops on faceted baluster shafts on spurred cabriole legs and ball feet, curved log supports, conforming finials on the log stops and tools, (minor wear), ht. 21 3/4, wd. 13 1/2, dp. 23 1/2, tool lg. 30, 30 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

369.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Man with His Dog in a Landscape at Sunset.

Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 36 x 25 1/4 in., in a later carved wooden frame. Condition: Three patch repairs u.c., l.c., and l.r., with minor retouch. $1,500-2,500

372

375.

Pair of Brass and Iron Steeple-top Andirons, probably New York, early 19th century, the steeple tops on beaded belted balls and columnar shafts, cabriole legs and ball feet, with curved log supports and conforming log stops, ht. 20 1/8, wd. 9 3/4, dp. 26 1/2 in. $600-800

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375

376.

Pair of Brass and Iron Lemon-top Andirons, Philadelphia, c. 1790, the lemon-form finials supported on columnar shafts spurred cabriole legs and ball and claw feet, with conforming log stops, ht. 19 1/2, wd. 12, dp.

21 in. $800-1,200

377.

Pair of Brass and Iron Belted Ball-top Andirons, “JOHN MOLINEAUX BOSTON,” c. 1800, the ball-tops supported on baluster shafts with cabriole legs and slipper feet, curved log supports with conforming log stops, impressed maker’s marks on support bars behind log stop finials, ht. 16 1/2, wd. 12 1/4, dp. 25 1/2 in. $800-1,200

378.

Pair of Boston Brass Belted Ball-top Andirons, “HUNNEMAN BOSTON,” early 19th century, the ball-tops on columnar shafts with conforming log stops, impressed maker’s marks, (imperfections), ht. 11, wd. 6 1/4, dp. 21 in. $200-400

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379.

Pair of Federal Brass and Iron Urn-top Andirons, Philadelphia, last quarter 18th century, acorn finials on urn tops with punch scallop borders, raised on columnar shafts, on square plinths, cabriole legs and claw and ball feet, ht. 22 3/4, wd. 11 1/2, dp. 28 1/4 in $600-800

380.

Pair of Federal Brass and Iron Lemon-top Andirons, America, early 19th century, the belted lemon tops raised on columnar shafts on spurred cabriole legs and slipper feet, with conforming lemon-topped log stops, ht. 17 1/2, wd. 11, dp. 21 in. $400-600

381.

Two Sets of Brass and Iron Fire Tools, America, early 19th century, a three-piece set with belted ball-tops with shovel, tongs, and poker; a set with urn-tops with tongs and shovel, lg. 27 1/2-30 in. $300-400

382.

Wrought Iron Adjustable Candlestand, New England, 18th/19th century, with two candle cups, on tripod base with penny feet, ht. 57 1/2 in. $600-800

383.

Robert Deacon Peckham (America, 1785-1877)

384

Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book and a Pen Holder.

Unsigned. Pastel on paper, 25 1/2 x 21 in., c. 1820, in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Tears u.r. and u.l. corners, and on sleeve, light moisture stains u.r. background. $4,000-6,000

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384.

Robert Deacon Peckham (American, 1785-1877) Portrait of a Child in a Red Dress Holding a Candy Cane.

Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 21 x 28 in., in a period painted wooden frame. Condition: Tears u.l., u.c. and l.l., scattered abrasions. $4,000-6,000 385.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Young Man. Unsigned. Oil on wood panel, 24 x 20 in., in a later molded wood frame. Condition: Very good, a few minor specks of paint loss u.c. background. $800-1,200

386.

Grain-painted Glazed Twenty-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet, probably western Massachusetts, early 19th century, in two sections, old surface in tones of brown, (imperfections), ht. 75 1/4, wd. 48 1/2, dp. 13 in.

Note: A chalk inscription on the backboard indicates that a previous owner was Dr. Alfonso Bowker, Springfield, Massachusetts. $8,000-10,000 387.

Grain-painted Pine Chest over Two Drawers, probably Massachusetts, early 19th century, the top with cleated ends opens to a deep well with till, over two drawers, original opalescent possibly Sandwich glass pulls, ht. 40, wd. 41 3/4, dp. 18 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

390

388.

Blue-gray-painted Bow-back Windsor Side Chair, Rhode Island, c.

1800, with well-formed saddle seat and swelled bamboo turnings, original surface, ht. 38, seat ht. 18 1/2 in. $400-600

389.

Paint-Decorated Red Tinware Coffeepot, America, early 19th century, lighthouse form pot with goose-neck spout, brass finial on hinged lid, decorated with bands of fruit, flowers and leaves, on a red ground, (minor paint wear), ht. 10 1/4 in. $5,000-8,000

390.

Paint-Decorated Red Tinware Bread Basket, America, early 19th century, rectangular basket painted with borders of leaves and berries, on a red ground, (minor paint wear), ht. 2 3/4, wd. 7 1/2, lg.

12 3/4 in. $2,000-2,500

391.

Paint-Decorated Tinware Dome-top Trunk, America, early 19th century, rectangular with hinged lid, decorated with polychrome flowers on a white band, with swags and linear embellishments, on a black ground, (paint losses), ht. 6 1/2, wd. 9 3/8, dp. 5 7/8 in. $500-700

392.

Small Paint-Decorated Tinware Dome-top Trunk, America, early 19th century, rectangular with hinged lid, decorated with red berries and green leaves on a white band, with brushed leaf borders, on a black ground, (paint losses), ht. 3 1/2, wd. 6 3/8, dp. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

393.

Paint-Decorated Tinware Dome-top Trunk, America, early 19th century, rectangular with hinged lid, decorated with red berries and green leaves on a white band, with brushed leafy swags and borders, on a black ground, (paint losses), ht. 5 3/8, wd. 8 7/8, dp. 4 3/4 in $400-600

389

394.

Illustrated Album of Poetic Sentiments, Selinda Hill, Peterborough, New Hampshire, with illustrations by her sister, Caroline Hill, 1830s70s, small 8vo with half morocco binding with gilt spine and marbled boards, 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.

Note: Selinda Hill’s “little Album” begins with an “Introductory Address,” a poem inscribed by her, and opposite a watercolor illustration of a girl in a landscape reading a book; it is followed by 128 pages containing sentimental poetry inscriptions, many accompanied by watercolor and graphite depictions of figures, flowers, birds, fruit, and houses. The poems were written by family, friends, relatives, and likely classmates of Selinda, at the nearby New Ipswich Academy in New Ipswich, New Hampshire; one entry by Selinda’s younger sister Caroline, dated February 1835, has a small watercolor depiction of the New Ipswich Academy at the top of the page and is signed by Caroline. The New Ipswich Academy was New Hampshire’s second academy, which was chartered in 1789.

Two other illustrations in the album were signed by Selinda’s sister Caroline. One is a small pencil drawing depicting a house, and one, on the last page, is a watercolor illustration depicting the Hill family titled “An Evening At Home,” dated 1831. Job is writing a letter, and one of the daughters, probably Caroline, is painting a picture of a flower, on a tripod candlestand. Their mother Betsy and the other three daughters, Selinda, Mary, and Abigail are shown engaged in needlework while the youngest, brother Charles, is reading a book.

Literature: History of the Town of Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, by Albert Smith, John Hopkins Morison, 1876, Peterborough, New Hampshire, p. 110, “The Hill Family.” Selinda and Caroline Hill were the daughters of Job (b. 1780) and Betsy (Perry) Hill (b. 1782). The Hills married in 1808, and lived in Vermont before arriving at Peterborough, New Hampshire, in 1825, where Job became part-owner and managed the village grist mill from 1829-39.

In 1831 he built the first dwelling on Summer Street in Center Village, a brick cottage. The Hills had five daughters and one son, one daughter, Betsy, died at the age of ten. Betsy, the mother, and her daughters all worked periodically at the nearby Phoenix Mill, which manufactured cotton sheeting and thread. The daughters featured most prominently in this album are Selinda, the Hills’ first child (b.

May 26, 1809-1891), and their fifth child, Caroline (b. November 15, 1816). Selinda married Ephraim Holt in December of 1837. Caroline married Reverend Levi L. Fay, an itinerant preacher, on September 19, 1843, and together they had five children. Caroline died at the age of 37 on October 8, 1854.

The Art of Family: Genealogical Artifacts in New England, by Peter Benes, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2002, the cover illustration, a watercolor depicting the Hill family, with their family register hanging on the wall behind them, was done by Caroline Hill. $8,000-12,000

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394B. Henry Walton (American, 1804-1865) Portrait of “Mrs. Christiana Post Aged 43 Years 1835.” Inscribed by the artist “Drawn by Henry Walton 1835” l.c., the subject identified in Henry Walton’s distinctive ink inscription on the reverse. Watercolor on paper, 8 7/8 x 6 3/8 in., she is depicted wearing a fancy white bonnet with blue ribbons and a black dress with a white ruffled collar, holding a book in one hand, one arm resting on a worktable beside her that is set with sewing implements, in a molded tiger maple frame. Condition: Good, minor toning. $4,000-6,000 395.

Attributed to John Brewster, Jr. (American, 1766-1854) Portrait of “Doct. Lloyd Hixon, Lowell Mass.” Unsigned, subject identified on stretcher. Oil on canvas, c. 1810, 30 x 25 1/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Puncture l.c., abrasions on face and background. $1,500-2,500 396.

Attributed to Sheldon Peck (American, 1797-1868) Portrait of a Gentleman with Blue Eyes. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1845, 18 x 14 1/4 in., in a period mitered wood frame. Condition: Relined, retouch. $1,000-1,500 394A

397.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Brown-haired Gentleman with Blue Eyes. Unsigned.

Oil on canvas, 28 1/4 x 24 1/4 in., in original molded wood frame.

Condition: Very good. $300-500 398.

Painted Pine Wall Shelf, possibly New England, early 19th century, with shaped sides, (paint wear), ht. 35, wd. 32, dp. 10 in. $800-1,200 399.

Assembled Set of Four Sack-back Windsor Chairs, New England, late 18th century, all of similar form with vase and ring-turnings, refinished, ht. to 37 1/2, seat ht. 16 in. $2,000-3,000 400.

Pair of Green-painted Bamboo-turned Windsor Fan-back Side Chairs, underside of one branded “G Gavit,” New England, old green paint, (imperfections), ht. 35 3/4, seat ht. 17 in. $1,000-1,500

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394A. Henry Walton (American, 1804-1865) Portrait of “Cornelius Post, Aged 51 Years.” Inscribed by the artist “painted by Henry Walton” l.c., the subject identified in his distinctive lettering on the reverse. Watercolor on paper, showing a threequarter view of Cornelius wearing a dark green jacket and trousers, a black vest and stock, and seated in a Windsor chair, 8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in., in a molded tiger maple frame. Condition: Good, minor toning. $4,000-6,000

401.

Set of Four Gray-green-painted Stencil-Decorated Thumb-back Windsor Side Chairs, New England, c. 1830, crests painted with grapevines, (imperfections and paint wear), ht. 34 1/2, seat ht. 17 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 402.

Painted Armchair, New England, late 18th century, the yoked crest rail on raked stiles, tapering splat, with molded arms ending in scrolled handholds, on beaded square legs joined by stretchers, old brown paint over earlier red, ht. 44 1/4, seat ht. 17 in.

Literature: Illustrated in The American Chair, Robert Bishop, p. 164, number 211. $600-800

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404.

Grain-painted Poplar Dovetail-constructed Six-board Chest, New Jersey or New York, early 19th century, the lift top opens to a well with till, with molded base and cut-out feet, original mustard and burnt sienna paint, ht. 21 3/4, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. $400-600

405.

Turned Maple and Ash Roundabout Chair, New England, 18th century, with two shaped slats, vase and ring-turnings, and bulbous turned feet, refinished, (minor imperfections), ht. 29 3/4, seat ht. 16 3/4 in. $400-600

406.

William Matthew Prior (American, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Boy Holding a Riding Whip. Unsigned. Oil on artist board, 14 x 10 in., c. 1848, in a period red-painted mitered wood frame. Condition: Minor paint losses. $3,000-5,000

407.

William Matthew Prior (American, 1806-1873) 406

403.

Paint-Decorated Six-board Blanket Chest, possibly Connecticut, early 19th century, lift top opens to a well with till, on bracket feet, old red painted surface with brown graining, ht. 19 1/2, wd. 42 1/2, dp.

15 1/2 in. $600-800

Portrait of Mary Brandeis of Chester, Pennsylvania. Unsigned.

Oil on artist board, 14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., c. 1848, in a contemporary wooden frame. Condition: Very good, a few spots of paint losses on edges.

Note: According to the 1870 and 1900 census Mary Brandeis was born in Chester, Pennsylvania in August of 1855 to Herman and Terissa (or Tresa) Brandeis who emigrated from Germany. There were five children in the family. Herman was a clothier merchant in Chester. $6,000-8,000

408

409

409.

American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of Two Children in a Landscape. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in., in a period ogee mahogany veneer frame.

Condition: Relined, craquelure with associated retouch. $1,000-1,500

410.

Grain-painted Glazed Two-Part Corner Cupboard, probably Pennsylvania, early 19th century, with an interior of shaped shelves, old wooden pulls, mustard and burnt sienna graining to simulate mahogany, (imperfections), ht. 81 1/2, case wd. 61 in. $4,000-6,000 411

408.

Prior-Hamblin School, 19th Century Portrait of a Smiling Brown-eyed Woman Wearing Gold Pendant Earrings. Unsigned. Oil on artist board, 14 x 10 in., in original mitered wood frame. Condition: Creases along lower edge, minor paint losses. $1,500-2,500

411.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Boy and His Dog. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1845, depicting the boy standing before a balustrade in a wooded setting, holding his spaniel’s dog leash, 30 1/4 x 20 3/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Relined, scattered retouch. $4,000-6,000

410

412.

American School, 19th Century

413.

American School, 19th Century

Portrait of a Little Boy Wearing a Black Suit. Unsigned, the boy identified on a label on the reverse as George Archer DeKay (b.

February 25, 1825, d. October 1, 1850). Oil on wood panel, c. 1832, 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 in., in a period gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Retouch on face, jacket, and background. $400-600

Portrait of a Young Man Wearing a Blue Jacket and Holding a Paper. Unsigned. Oil on wood panel, 7 x 6 1/8 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor craquelure and paint loss to the background. $400-600

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414.

American School, Possibly New York, 19th Century Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Whip and Reins. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 21 x 17 in., in an oval format and ornate gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Patch repair u.l. background with associated retouch, minor spots of retouch. $800-1,200

415.

Classical Turned-post Grain-painted Bed, probably Centre County, Pennsylvania, c. 1830, with urn-turned posts and peaked ogee molded headboard, original paint simulates crotch mahogany, (minor imperfections), ht. 54, wd. 45 1/4, lg. 71 in.

Provenance: Pam Boynton, Groton, Massachusetts, 1979. $800-1,200

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418

416.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman. Unsigned, sitter identified on frame and in an inscription on a label affixed to the stretcher: “Richard Pyle Died June 6, 1832.” Oil on canvas, c, 1820, 17 1/2 x 14 1/8 in., in original molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Small puncture u.l., minor paint losses, craquelure. $600-800

417.

Painted Wood “Norfolk Tavern” Sign, America, 19th century, double-sided sign with blue lettering on a cream-colored ground, iron mounts, ht. 24 1/4, lg. 33 in. $800-1,200

418.

Tiger Maple Pipe Box, America, 18th century, with a dovetail constructed drawer, ht. 18 1/4 in. $8,000-12,000

419.

Paint-Decorated Wooden Cloak Rack with Scrolled Wrought Iron Hooks, America, 19th century, with gilt and green blossoms on a black ground with mustard and green striping, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 25 in. $1,500-2,500 420.

Red-painted Chip-carved Pine Spoon Rack, America, late 18th century, with pierced arched backboard, decorated with chip-carved rosettes and a heart, (minor losses), ht. 22 1/2, wd. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200 421.

Carved, Gilded, and Painted Wooden Pointing Finger Sign, America, late 19th century, double-sided sign, including wall mount, ht. 4, lg. 11 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

422.

Yellow-painted Pine Wall Box, America, early 19th century, with pierced lollipop backboard, wire-hinged lid, ht. 16, wd. 12, dp. 6 1/4 in. $300-400

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421

420

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423.

Red and Black Painted Pine Wall Box, America, early 19th century, rectangular with arched backboard, painted red with segmented black stripes, (paint wear), ht. 10 1/2, wd. 12, dp. 6 5/8 in. $300-500

424.

Paint-Decorated Wooden Wall Box, America, early 19th century, rectangular box with hinged slant lid, pierced shaped backboard, with black-painted ovolo corners, borders, and leaf motifs and yellow striping, on a red ground, the interior with two compartments, (paint wear), ht. 11, wd. 17 1/2, dp. 9 1/2 in. $700-900

425.

Hanging Wooden Pipe Box with Drawer, America, early 19th century, maple with mahogany front, (minor losses), ht. 17 1/2 in. $400-600

426.

Folk Art Polychrome-painted Pine Frame, America, early 19th century, the frame simulating a stage, painted with gold fringed red drapery and a marble “floor,� 12 7/8 x 16, inner aperture 9 7/8 x 13 1/2 in. $600-800

424

427.

Eight Early Wooden Frames, America, 19th century, one mitered with mustard-colored paint, one reeded painted black, six molded or carved giltwood frames, sizes ranging from 5 1/4 x 4 7/8-12 5/8 x 11 7/8 in $300-500 428.

Red-painted Pine Frame, America, early 19th century, 20 1/8 x 17 1/8 in., inner aperture 15 x 12 in. $800-1,200

429.

Grain-painted Frame, America, early 19th century, 16 x 12, inner aperture 14 1/8 x 10 in. $300-500

430.

Paint-Decorated Poplar Dome-top Box with Eagle, possibly Pennsylvania, late 18th/early 19th century, blue-painted box, decorated with a polychrome painted spreadwing eagle, the front ornamented with two rosettes, and the sides with crossed scroll motifs, the lid with wire and tin hinges, (cracks, paint losses), ht. 8 1/8, wd. 15 7/8, dp.9 3/4 in. $300-500

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431.

Paint Decorated Pine Box, New England, early 19th century, dovetail-constructed rectangular box with wire-hinged lid centered with the initials “G.W.L.,” with simulated graining, green, blue, and mustard striped borders, iron lock plate, (minor paint losses), ht. 10 1/4, wd. 24, dp. 12 3/4 in. $600-800

432.

Floral-painted Trinket Box, England or America, early 19th century, rectangular box with brass mounted paw feet, painted black with polychrome-painted floral sprays on the top and sides, the interior lid painted with a branch of oak leaves and acorns, (imperfections), ht. 6 3/4, wd. 8 3/4, dp. 6 1/8 in. $200-250

433.

Beige-painted Smoke-Decorated Dome-top Box, probably New England, early 19th, original surface, (imperfections), ht. 13 1/2, wd.

29 1/2, dp. 14 in. $500-700

434.

Paint-Decorated Box, America, early 19th century, reportedly from Maine, the top bordered with silver leaf stencil, black-painted with red borders and yellow pinstriping, (imperfections), ht. 10, wd. 30, dp. 13 3/4 in. $300-500

435.

Blue Putty-painted Dome-top Box, probably Massachusetts, early 19th, original surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 15 1/2, wd. 35 1/2, dp. 18 1/2 in. $800-1,000

436.

Grain-painted Pine Lift-top Box and Contents, America, early 19th century, rectangular box with hinged lid and brass swing handle containing an assortment of trinkets: a pocket compass, two traveling mirrors, a knotwork covered box containing sail needles, another containing small files, a pair of transfer-decorated brass mirror supports depicting ladies, a finger-snapping carved wooden handform box, a small carved and painted wooden figure of a man, a treen tumbler; and small boxes including tin, wallpaper-covered, wooden, ht. 7 7/8, wd. 14, dp.10 1/4 in. $400-600

437.

Red Stained Pine Cutlery Box, America, mid-19th century, rectangular form with shaped divider and ends, (minor old loss on one corner), ht. 6 1/4, wd. 10 1/4, lg. 13 in. $300-500

438.

Paint-Decorated Wooden Knife Box, America, early 19th century, the interior painted blue, the exterior with simulated bird’s-eye maple graining, (paint wear), ht. 5 1/4, wd. 11 3/8, lg. 14 3/8 in. $200-300

439.

Two Wallpaper-covered Band/Hat Boxes, America, c. 1835, one with the cover depicting a castle, rocky island, and sailboat on a lake, typically the cover that was used on the one offered here with “A PEEP AT THE MOON” showing a telescope, and telescopic views of lunar figures and landscape; the other box depicting a ship on the cover, the sides showing the “GRAND CANAL” scene, (wear), ht. 11, 12, dia. 17, 17 1/2 in. $300-500

443.

August Edouart (French, 1789-1861) Silhouette Portrait of Three Lindahl Children: Robert, Jessie and Georg, Edinburgh June 16th, 1830. Cut and pasted silhouettes on paper, the subjects identified in inscriptions on applied paper label below, the images framed in a manner to reveal inscriptions on the reverse, an oval stamp on the reverse indicates it was in the collection of original portraits of Mrs. F. Neville Jackson, 10 x 14 in., in a mahogany veneer frame. Condition: Loss to one child’s hand. $800-1,200 444.

Framed Cut Paper Valentine, possibly New Hampshire, early 19th century, circular lobed valentine with cut-work hearts and zigzag borders on a red ground, inscribed in ink all around with sentiments of love, with indistinct name “Mary ——nn-oot” at center, (creases, small losses, toning, stains), dia. 11 3/4 in., in a painted gesso frame. $300-500 445.

American School, 19th Century 446

440.

Three Large Wallpaper-covered Band/Hat Boxes, America, second quarter 19th century, the largest depicting NEW YORK CITY HALL on the cover and “American Deer Hunt” scene around the side; the second depicting “Turkish Inhabitants” on the cover and Classical architecture around the side; the third with a parrot on the cover and several buildings around the side, (wear), ht. 11 1/4-12, dia. 16-19 in. $400-600

441.

Four Small Framed Early Works on Paper, America, late 18th/early 19th century, a small hand-colored engraving of “PLENTY,” a lithographed “Perpetual Sheet Almanac,” a pen and ink family record for Ebenezer and Sarah (Hanson) Morrell of Berwick, Maine, and a woodcut memorial, (toning, stains, pigment losses), sight sizes ranging from sizes 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 to 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. $400-600

442.

American School, 19th Century Mourning Picture. Unsigned. Watercolor on thin card, c. 1836, depicting a man and woman grieving beside a monument, inscribed “Sacred to the memory of Sarah Elizabeth/Daughter of Nathan and Roxana Davis/Died Sept. 1, 1836/aged 11 months 10 days.,” with a church, weeping willow tree and a house in the background, 14 1/4 x 17 3/4 in., in the original grain-painted frame. Condition: Toning, minor foxing.

Literature: According to The Genealogy of the Ball and Weston Families by John Edward Jewett, 1867, published at the Sentinel office, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, p. 19: Roxan[n]a Ball was born November. 23, 1804, (probably at Townsend, Massachusetts). She married Nathan Davis of Acton, Massachusetts on December 10, 1834. Their first child, Sarah Elizabeth, whom they are depicted mourning, was born on September 22, 1835 and died September 1, 1836. They had three other daughters, and another died at two years of age. The genealogy also indicates Roxan[n]a married again, on October 5, 1862, to Edward Walker of Townsend, by whom she had Edward E. Walker. $2,500-3,500

Theorem with a Vase of Flowers. Unsigned. Watercolor on paper, 7 x 6 in., in a period maple frame. Condition: Minor toning, creases, light stains. $400-600 446.

Portrait Miniature of a Red-haired Girl, French school, 1817, signed and dated “Gulland 1817” l.c., watercolor on ivory, perhaps a memorial portrait as the girl, wearing a white dress, is portrayed among the clouds, oval portrait, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in., housed in a lacquered wood frame with gilt-brass bezel. Condition: Small paint loss l.r. edge. $400-600 447.

Portrait Miniature of Joseph Pease (1772-1802) of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, American, late 18th century, unsigned, subject identified in a note inside the case, watercolor on ivory, 2 x 1 1/2 in., in a hinged brass case with blue glass backing. Condition: Paint losses and smudges around u.l. and lower edges. $300-500 448.

Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, William M.S. Doyle (Boston, 1769-1828), signed and dated “Doyle 1814” l.l. Watercolor on ivory, oval, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in., in a molded wood frame with gilt-brass liner.

Condition: Very good. $200-300 449.

Four Framed Silhouettes and a Pair of Portrait Miniatures, America, early 19th century, the silhouettes: a hollow-cut portrait of a woman with ink details by William M.S. Doyle (Boston, 1769-1828), signed l.r.; three unsigned hollow-cut portraits depicting two men and girl; a pair of oval bust-length watercolor on paper portraits of a man and woman, c. 1810, in eglomise mats, all in period frames, sight sizes ranging from 3 3/8 x 2 1/2-4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. $400-600 450.

Profile Portrait Miniature of a Young Man, Rufus Porter (American, 1792-1894), c. 1820, watercolor on paper, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in., in an oval embossed gilt-brass frame. Condition: Toning. $200-400

451.

Profile Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, attributed to Rufus Porter (American, 1792-1894), c. 1820, unsigned, watercolor on paper, oval, 2 3/8 x 2 in., in a hinged brass pendant frame.

Condition: Toning, fine craquelure to paint on jacket collar. $150-250 452.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Fanciful Dress. Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 7 7/8 x 6 1/2 in., in a period mitered wood frame. Condition: Paper laid down onto paper, light creases and toning. $400-600 453.

Portrait Miniature of a Woman Wearing a Blue Dress Seated on a Red-painted Chair, America, early 19th century, watercolor and gouache on ivory, 3 x 2 1/2 in., in a period molded wood frame.

Condition: Small paint losses on waist and sleeve of dress. $500-700 454.

Portrait Miniature of a Little Girl in Pink, Margaret Foote Hawley (New York, Massachusetts, 1880-1963), 1912, signed and dated l.r.

Watercolor on ivory, oval portrait, 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 in., housed in a giltbrass pendant case. $300-500 455.

Portrait Miniature of a Man Wearing a Blue Jacket and Striped Vest, c. 1835, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in., housed in an inlaid mahogany frame. Condition: Background possibly repainted.

Note: A paper auction label on the reverse indicates this portrait was once in the Jean Curtain collection. $300-500 456.

Portrait Miniature of a Woman with a Rose in Her Hair Looking over Her Shoulder, early 19th century, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval, 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in., in an abalone and brass inlaid lacquered composition frame with brass bezel. Condition: Minute paint losses. $300-500 457.

Portrait Miniature of a Black Dog with a Blue Bow, 19th century, signed “A.T. l.l., watercolor and gouache on ivory, oval, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in., in a pendant brass frame. Condition: Very good. $150-250 458.

Portrait Miniature of a Man in Black with Curley Brown Hair, c.

1830, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval, 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in., in a copper pendant case with empty oval aperture on the reverse.

Condition: Case lacking glass, repaint to left jacket area, smudge u.r. background. $300-500 459.

Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Curly Brown Hair Wearing a Yellow Vest, c. 1836, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in., in a gilt-brass frame with empty oval aperture on the reverse and engraved with the initials “GAH” and date “1836”. Condition: Very good. $200-300

460.

Portrait Miniature of a Boy With Blue Eyes, c, 1830, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval, 2 x 1 5/8 in., set in a chased gilt-brass pendant frame, with empty oval aperture on the reverse. Condition: Very good. $400-600

461.

Two Portrait Miniatures of Gentlemen, late 18th/early 19th century, oval portraits, one watercolor on ivory, wearing a powdered wig, blue jacket with a red collar, (paint losses), 1 1/2 x 1 in., housed in a hinged shagreen case; the other watercolor on paper, depicting a man wearing a blue jacket and a yellow vest, (crease rt. side, possible repaint to background), 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in., in a brass pendant frame. $500-700

462.

Portrait Miniature of a Baby with a Small White Dog, Continental School, early 19th century, unsigned, watercolor and gouache on ivory, 3 3/4 x 3 in., in a hinged leather covered case with velvet oval foremat with gilt-brass liner. Condition: Two small scratches c.l. $400-600

463.

Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman Wearing a Blue jacket and Yellow Vest, America, c. 1800, oval bust length portrait, 2 1/2 x 2 in., accompanied by an oval gilt-brass pendant case with a small oval plait of hair, (lacking part of a blue glass border). Condition: Portrait in good condition, case is apart. $500-700

464.

Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, American, c. 1800, depicting a bust-length oval portrait of the gentleman wearing a blue jacket with brass buttons, white shirt and stock, 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in., housed in a gilt-brass frame (lacking glass). Condition: Speck of paint loss on hair. $300-500

465.

Portrait Miniature of a Young Woman, c. 1840, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval portrait showing the woman with her hair styled with curls over ears, wearing a black dress, white blouse, and a brooch with red stones, 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in., in a deep wooden frame with brass foremat. Condition: Very good. $300-500

466.

Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman Wearing a Blue Coat, America, c. 1825, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in., in a hinged leather case. Condition: Very good. $400-600

467.

Anglo/American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Girl with British Island Territory Flag. Unsigned, an accompanying note referring to the painting is indistinctly signed “Ellen Aston Oxen—-.” Watercolor on thin card, 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor toning, paint loss on hat. $300-500

468.

Engraved Powder Horn, Fort No. 4, located at what is now Charlestown, New Hampshire, dated October 14, 1757, the horn is inscribed “Zera Beebe’s Horn Made at No. 4/Oct.br the 14 AD 1757,” ornamented with figures including soldiers, Indians, and a bird, also a house, trees, and stylized floral designs, the recessed throat with scalloped border is worked into eight facets with two raised rings on the throat near the tip, the plug is pegged about 3 in. deep into the end, (cracks, losses on tip and butt), lg. approx.

14 1/2 in. Note: Zera Beebe was born July 2, 1740 at Lyme, Connecticut, and reportedly served in the French and Indian War campaigns of 1758 and 1759. He married Kezia Warner (1742-1813) on March 19, 1761. They resided in Waterbury, Connecticut and together had nine children. Zera died December 3, 1803 and is buried at the Pritchard farm in Solon, New York. $8,000-12,000

468

469.

Engraved Powder Horn, Fort No. 4, located at what is now Charlestown, New Hampshire, c.

1750, the large partially decorated horn is engraved with a plan of the Fort at Township No. 4 and ornamented with bands of geometric patterns, and the inscription “HIS HORN,” the throat is raised with an incised and carved scalloped border and carved with eleven facets and a raised tip, nailed wooden butt plug, (cracks to tip and small losses on butt), lg. approx. 19 in.

Note: The frontier fortress Fort No. 4, was the northern outpost of colonial settlements of nine townships built along the Connecticut River.

The fort was completed in 1746. The area later became the site of Charlestown, New Hampshire. $8,000-12,000

469

470.

Engraved Revolutionary War Era Powder Horn, 1775, the horn body inscribed “ADAM FISCHER MERLAND1775,” “LIBERTY/J. BRABERDY/OR DEATH,” and “KIL OR BE KILD,” ornamented with a ship and anchor, a crown, a gun and tomahawk, and floral, foliate borders, recessed throat with raised ring, the butt end decorated with a geometric border and pierced with a wire for the carrying strap, lacking plug, (imperfections), lg. approx. 13 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

471.

Double-barrel Flintlock Pistol, late 18th century, walnut handle with inlaid silver wire scrolls, brass trigger guard and butt cap engraved with floral, foliate, and linear decoration, (several old repairs, a few small losses). $600-800 470

475

476

472.

Eagle Pommel Infantry Officer’s Sword and Scabbard, first quarter 19th century, with cast brass hilt, with eagle head pommel, pierced spreadwing eagle guard with traces of silver, carved bone grip, curved steel and blued single edge blade with gilt etched designs including a Liberty cap and panoply, American eagle and shield, and scrolled foliage and flowers, black leather scabbard with brass fittings, (blade with scattered light rust, minor loss to gilding on etched designs and bluing), blade lg. 32, overall sword lg. 37 3/4, lg. with scabbard 37 3/4 in. $300-500

473.

Brass and Steel Infantry Officer’s Sword, first quarter 19th century, with cast brass hilt, with eagle head pommel, four ball stirrup knuckle guard, carved bone grip, curved steel and blued single edge blade with gilt etched designs including panoply, foliage and flowers, and the initials “C.L.H. (or K.) near the hilt, (grip with two cracks, blade rusty and chipped), blade lg. 33, overall lg. 38 7/8 in. $300-500

474.

American Militia Leather Shako, Three Militia Cap Plates, Leather Belt, and Belt Plate, c. 1825-35, hat ht. 8, cap plates 4 1/4 x 3 1/2, 4 5/8 x 3 1/2, 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in., respectively; belt plate 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. $400-600 475.

Half-Plate Ambrotype of a Schoolhouse and Pupils in Winter, America, mid-19th century, in a pressed brass frame, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. $400-600 476.

Painted and Gilded Panel of the Hawaiian Royal Coat of Arms and “HAWAIIAN LEGATION,” late 19th century, depicting the Hawaiian Royal Coat of Arms over a banner inscribed “UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO,” roughly translated into English as “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness” which was the motto adopted by the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1843; with “HAWAIIAN LEGATION” inscribed in gilt at the lower corners, (the Hawaiian Legation were the United States governmental representatives in Hawaii before it became a state), 15 7/8 x 18 in. $4,000-6,000

480

477.

American School, 19th Century Portraits of Major Charles DeWolf and His Second Wife Elizabeth, of Bristol, Rhode Island. Unsigned, subjects identified in inscriptions on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 27 1/2 x 22 in., in original molded gilt-gesso and wood frames. Condition: Relined, minor retouch and paint loss.

Note: Major Charles Potter DeWolf was a master mariner. He and his brothers became some of Bristol, Rhode Island’s biggest slave traders, and they amassed a large fortune from it. Charles, the oldest, acted as the family’s financial consultant in the business. He also took an active part in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812. He was born on February 25, 1745, the son of Captain Mark Anthony DeWolf and Abigail (Potter) DeWolf. Charles married Mary Taylor of Bristol in 1771, and later Elizabeth Rogerson on June 3, 1789, after Mary’s death. $800-1,200

478.

Attributed to Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858) Portrait of Hon. Samuel Hale of New Hampshire. Patch applied to l.l. canvas signed “Joseph G. Cole 1828.” The artist, subject, and date identified on reverse inscriptions as Hon. Samuel Hale of New Hampshire, 1828. Oil on canvas, 32 1/2 x 24 1/2 in., in a contemporary molded giltwood frame. Condition: Relined, retouch.

Note: Hon. John Parker Hale was born in Rochester, New Hampshire March 31, 1806. He studied law and was admitted to the bar at Dover in 1830. His success led him to the 1834 appointment

by President Jackson to U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. In 1843 he was elected to Congress, and later to the Senate, the only Senator elected on the Anti-Slavery platform. In 1852 he was nominated for president by the Free Soil Party and after losing the election he returned to practice law and later returned to the Senate where he continued to advocate for the rights of slaves until the Civil War. His last public duty was his appointment by President Lincoln to be the Minister to Spain. $400-600

483

479.

Three Early Printed Cotton California Banners, late 19th century, one depicting the “SEAL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO” a “WELCOME” banner depicting the acronym “N.S.G.W.” (Native Sons of the Golden West) over round reserve with a bear under nine stars, the third depicting a grizzly bear under a red star on a white field with lower red border, (toning, stains, edge tears), approx. 40 1/2 x 25 in. $400-600

486

480.

Framed Promoetheotype Portrait of Honorable Henry Clay, C. Younglove Haynes, Philadelphia, early 19th century, the maker’s name, subject and promoetheotype explanation depicted on a broadside affixed to the reverse. Painted gesso bas relief, 29 x 24 3/8 in., in original molded giltwood frame. Condition: Very good. $400-600

481.

Lincoln Campaign Ferrotype Brass-mounted Shank Button, c.

1860, (surface scratches), dia. 7/8 in. $800-1,200

482.

Silver Commemorative Medal of the Completion of the Erie Canal with Original Box, designed by Archibald Robertson; engraved by Charles Cushing Wright, 1826, the obverse depicting the legend “Union of Erie with the Atlantic” above the figures of Pan and Neptune, a cornucopia, and a lighthouse and sea over “R. Del” and “W. SC”; the reverse depicting the legend “Erie Canal Comm. 4 July 1817 Comp. 26 Oct. 1825,” over the New York State Coat of Arms, with a section of the canal on the left, and a sailing ship and distant view of the city on the right, over “1826,” “C.C. Wright Sc” and “Presented by the City of New York” just below center design, dia. 1 3/4 in., accompanied by the original turned wooden box with interior labels inscribed “THIS BOX was made out of a piece of wood, brought from Erie in the first Canal Boat THE SENECA CHIEF” and “PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK.” $600-800

484.

Humphrey Phelps, publisher (New York, Mid-19th Century) Lot of Three Works: Constitution of the United States, Pictorial View of the World 1846, and The United States at One View 1776-1846., 1845, 1846, and 1845, respectively. Wood engravings with hand-coloring on paper, 28 1/4 x 21 in., in 20th century molded wood frames with gilt liners. Condition: Toning, stains, tears, creases. $400-600

485.

Francois Habermann, publisher (Augsburg, ac. 1762) Vue de Boston vers le Cale au Port. Colored etching on laid paper, 12 1/4 x 16 in., sight, in a molded wood frame. Condition: Creases, repairs, not examined out of frame. $200-400

486.

Louis E. Neuman, lithographer (New York, 19th Century) CITY OF PROVIDENCE, R.I., H.W. Burgett & Co., publishers, Boston and New York, 1877, lithograph with hand-coloring, identified in inscriptions in the matrix sight size 24 x 36 in., in a later silvered molded wood frame. Condition: Laid down onto cardboard, toning, minor foxing and stains, glass cracked. $400-600

483.

Humphrey Phelps, publisher (New York, Mid-19th Century)

487.

Louis E. Neuman, artist and lithographer, J.H. Bufford, printer (Boston, 19th Century)

Lot of Two Works: Presidents of the United States and The Unanimous Declaration of the United States of America, 1846 and 1845, wood engravings with hand-coloring on paper, 28 1/4 x 21 in., in 20th century molded wood frames with gilt liners. Condition: Toning, stains, tears upper and lower center on Declaration. $400-600

PROVIDENCE, R.I.: View From the West Bank of the River., 1877, identified in inscriptions in the matrix, lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, 18 7/8 x 34 in., in a later molded silvered wood frame.

Condition: Laid down onto cardboard, small tears on edges u.r., l.r., toning, foxing, margins trimmed. $400-600

490

488.

J.P. Newell, artist, lithographer, and publisher (Rhode Island, 19th Century) NEWPORT, R.I., published by New England Lith. Co., Boston, 1870.

Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size x 35 5/8 in., in a contemporary molded giltwood frame. Condition: Margins 3/4 in. or more, toning, tears and losses on margin edges, stains, repaired corner u.l., minor foxing. $400-600

491.

Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) A HOME ON THE MISSISSIPPI., 1871 (Conningham 2876).

Identified in the inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph, with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 11 3/4 x 15 7/8 in a molded walnut frame with ebony and gilt liner. Condition: Margins of 5/8 in., or more; scattered foxing and toning; abrasion l.r.

This print ranks no. 25 in “The New Best 50,” small folio. $200-250

489.

Isadore Laurent Deroy (French, 1797-1886), After Augustus Köllner (American, b. Germany, 1813-1906) BROADWAY, N.Y. 1848, lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 19 x 24 in., in a later molded wood frame. Condition: Laid down onto cardboard, abrasions and glue residue on top margin, light mat stain. $800-1,200

490.

Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) THE GREAT FIRE AT CHICAGO, OCT.R 8TH 1871., 1871 (Conningham, 2615). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 x 27 7/8 in., in a molded wood frame with gilt liner. Condition: Margins of 1 5/8 in. or more, toning, moisture stain along lower margin.

Note: This lithograph ranked no. 47 in the original “Best 50,” and no.

22 in the “New Best 50” large folio. $1,000-1,500

492.

Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888) THE ART OF MAKING MONEY PLENTY in every Man’s Pocket by Doctor Franklin., undated (Conningham, 275). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph, no. 664, with handcoloring on paper, featuring a thirteen-line rebus based on Benjamin Franklin’s economic philosophy, sheet size 14 x 10 in., in original mahogany veneer frame. Condition: Margins 3/8 in. or more, toning, foxing.

Note: This print ranks no. 33 in the original “Best 50,” small folio. $200-300 493.

Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) THE FARM YARD-IN WINTER.; 1861 (Conningham, 1881).

Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 19 3/4 x 25 3/4 in., in a contemporary bird’s-eye maple frame. Condition: Margins 1 1/16 or more, toning, light stains upper image edge and margins, mat stains. $1,500-2,500

499

500

494.

Framed Civil War Fractional Currency and Early Paper Currency, thirty-nine fractional currency notes arranged on an engraved patriotic shield (1862-1876), the currency was used during and after the Civil War due to the shortage of coins, (water staining, small tear), 19 1/2 x 24 in. (sight), framed; with eight loose examples of fractional currency and eight bank notes, a 1776 Philadelphia six dollar bill, a 1778 Philadelphia thirty dollar bill, a ten dollar Confederate bill, three 1864 Richmond four per cent Call Certificates, and seven foreign currency notes. $400-600

498.

Three Daguerreotypes of Gentlemen and a Tintype of a Child with Pull-toys, America, late 19th century, three daguerreotypes: a sixth plate image depicting a young man with a cello housed in one half of a hinged leather case, a quarter plate image depicting a young man housed in an embossed leather case; a 5 x 4 in. plate depicting a young bearded man wearing a plaid mantle in a gilt-brass mat; a sixth plate tintype depicting a child seated on a chair holding the reins of two horse pull-toys, (imperfections). $300-500

495.

John Perry Newell, artist and lithographer (Rhode Island, 18321898)

499.

Daguerreotype of a Young Civil War Naval Officer in Dress Uniform, eighth plate daguerreotype, the figure seated in a chair, housed in a hinged embossed leather case, 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. $300-500

LOVELL GENERAL HOSPITAL, U.S.A. PORTSMOUTH GROVE, R.I.: VIEW FROM DYER’S ISLAND., 1864, identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph on paper, sheet size, 16 7/8 x 23 7/8 in., in a period molded wood frame. Condition: Backed with acid free paper, light stains, foxing. $200-250 496.

E. Sachse & Co., lithographer and printer (Baltimore, 19th Century) CAMP BELGER, BALTIMORE, Md.: 38th Regt., Massachusetts Volunteers, Col. Timothy Ingraham. Lt. Col. D. K. Warwell, Major Wm. L. Rodman., 1862, identified in inscriptions in the matrix.

Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, 14 x 19 3/8 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Toning, moisture stains on lower edge. $200-250 497.

Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Two Works: BOMBARDMENT & CAPTURE OF THE FORTS AT HATTERAS INLET N.C. and “TUMBLED TO IT.” (Conningham, 594, 6247). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio handcolored lithographs on paper, housed in later molded wood frames.

Bombardment... undated, sheet size 10 x 13 7/8 in, margins 3/4 in or more, (toning); “Tumbled to It,” 1881, vignette, companion to “Got the Drop on Him,” sheet size 13 3/8 x 16 3/8 in., (minor toning, small tear u.c. margin, minor foxing). $200-250

500.

Quarter Plate Daguerreotype of Six Historical Figures, America, c.

1849, image found 107179-1 this plate features a group of men believed to be five Northern abolitionists and a Southern politician, identified left to right as Joshua R. Giddings (1795-1864), John Adams Dix (1798-1879), John Alexander McClernand (1812-1900), Henry Alexander Wise (1806-1876), Levi Coffin (1789-1877), and John Parker Hale (1806-1873); the plate is mounted in a brass mat in a black leather covered wood case with red velvet interior, (case with repaired spine), visible area of plate 2 1/2 x 3 1/2; case 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.

Note: Levi Coffin was an underground railroad leader, Dix and McClernand later became Union generals, Henry Wise was soon to be governor of Virginia. This group may have gathered at this time to discuss the slavery issue prior to the Congress passing of the Compromise of 1850, a temporary solution to keep the nation united, or possibly they were discussing the nomination of a presidential candidate for the newly-formed Free Soil Party for the upcoming 1852 election. One of these six, John Parker Hale, a lawyer, senator, and statesman from New Hampshire, was the man later selected to be the Free Soil Party candidate. $3,000-5,000

501

501.

American School, 19th Century Pair of Portraits Depicting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradford.

Unsigned, subjects identified on old labels affixed to the frame. Oil on wood panel, 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in., in original molded wood frames with gilt liners. Condition: Very good with some surface grime. $1,500-2,500 502.

Red-Painted Cherry and Pine One-Drawer Stand, New England, c.

1800, the rectangular overhanging top above a straight skirt joining four square tapering legs, original red-painted surface, ht. 28, wd. 21 3/4, dp. 19 3/4 in.

506.

Painted Wood and Tin Candle Lantern, America, early 19th century, white-painted square frame with glass panels, tin chimney and wire handle, ht. 17 1/8 in. $500-700

507.

Two Painted Woven Splint Baskets, America, late 19th century, one gray-painted round over square basket, the other oblong, painted a light mustard tone with reinforcing runner splints on the bottom, (lashing losses on gray basket), ht. 8 1/4, 6, dia. 18 1/4, 13 1/2 in., respectively. $400-600

Provenance: Catherine Walker. $700-900 503.

Shaker Pine and Cherry Table, possibly Sabbathday Lake, Maine, mid-19th century, the rectangular top on straight skirt joining blockturned swelled legs, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 28 1/4, wd. 16, dp. 25 in. $400-600 504.

Shaker Woven Splint Basket, probably Harvard, Massachusetts, late 19th century, round basket with carved wooden swing handle, Provenance: Eldress Catherine Walker (1818-1894), of the Harvard, Massachusetts Shaker community to the present owner. $400-600 505.

Woven Splint Basket with Blue-painted Band, possibly Shaker made, late 19th/early 20th century, rectangular basket with carved upright handle and two carved runners on the bottom fastened with copper rivets, ht. 10, wd. 10 1/2, lg. 16 in.

Literature: For Shaker examples with blue-painted bands see Martha Wetherbee’s Handbook of New Shaker Baskets, Martha Wetherbee publisher, Sanbornton, New Hampshire, 1982, pp. 24, 26, 38. $400-600

508.

Red-painted Woven Splint Basket, America, late 19th century, oval over rectangular basket with carved upright handle, ht. 13 1/2, dia.

16 3/4 in. $300-400

509.

Small Oval Grain-painted Lapped-seam Covered Box, America, 19th century, (imperfections), ht. 3, dia. 6 in. $100-150

510.

Stave and Hoop Constructed Mug, America, early 19th century, one stave with integral carved handle, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 5 1/4 in. $400-600

511.

Painted Wooden Rum Keg and Pail, America, early 19th century, stave and iron hoop constructed vessels, the rum keg with old red paint over earlier blue, with original stopper, the pail with wire bail and turned hardwood handle, ht. 5 1/4, 6 3/8 in. $300-500

512.

Oak Cased Liquor Chest, probably England, early 19th century, the chest with sheet iron strapping, wrought iron swing handles, opening to reveal a compartmented interior with six quart and five pint-size blown-molded wine and spirit bottles, each decorated with gilt grapevine borders about the shoulders, lift out tray fitted with a tumbler, and three wine glasses with similar gilt decoration, (set lacking one tumbler and a small spirit bottle, some losses on case edges), ht. 11 1/2, wd. 16 5/8, dp. 11 1/2 in. $600-800

513.

Painted Leather Fire Bucket, America, early 19th century, painted black with red collar decorated at center with an anchor in a shieldshaped reserve, indistinct painted lettering “UNITED F.S.’ NO 1/1819/M. ——,” (paint wear), ht. to top of collar 13 in. $300-500

514.

Eight Assorted Storage Boxes, America, early 19th century, a lapped-seam maple and pine oval covered box with five “fingers” with an inscription “Frances R. Arnold’s 1815,” two small lapped-seam boxes oval and rectangular, three wallpaper cover boxes, oval, rectangular and round, two small painted tin dome-top trunks, one stenciled “CAPT. H. SHEARMAN” (of New Bedford, Massachusetts), containing several late 19th century documents, the other painted with tulip designs, ht. 1 1/2-6 1/2, dia. 4 3/8-15 in. $300-500

515.

Nest of Four Miniature Lapped-seam Pantry Boxes with Maker’s Label, “Manufactured by SAM’L HERSEY, Hersey Street, Hingham, Mass.,” 1850-75, with maple lapped-seam sides fastened with copper tacks, pine tops and bottoms, ht. 1 7/8, 1 5/8, 1 1/4, 7/8; dia. 3 1/2, 3, 2 1/2, 2 1/8 in., respectively. $1,200-1,500

516.

Burl Bowl, America, early 19th century, turned bowl with incised collar, ht. 3 3/8, dia. 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200

517.

Six Small Wooden Lapped-seam Covered Pantry Boxes, America, mid to late 19th century, assembled group with three oval and three round boxes, ht. 1 1/2-3 1/8, dia. 2 7/8-9 1/4 in. $400-600

518.

American School, 19th Century

519.

American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Brown-Haired Gentlemen. Unsigned. Oil on wood panel, c. 1830, 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame.

Condition: Minor specks of retouch. $250-350 520.

Silk Needlework Family Registry, Wrentham, Massachusetts, late 18th century, with ink inscriptions listing the vital statistics of Thomas Metcalf (b. August 13, 1749) and Jemima Ray (b. January 8, 1756), who were married January 25, 1776, and their eleven children, surrounded by a floral silk embroidered border, likely stitched by daughter Jemima, (b. May 6, 1785), with penciled inscription on reverse “For Clarence/Written by Jemimah Shepard his great grandmother,” (minor toning and light stains), 12 x 11 1/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. $200-300 521.

Silk Needlework Picture, “Sampler wrought by Martha Trow at School in Charleston Mass. 1815,” worked in silk threads on a linen ground with hand-painted faces depicting a boy and girl holding hands surrounded by flowers and trees, the inscription above written on backboard, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in., in a later molded oak frame.

Provenance: Family descent.

Note: Martha Snow Trow was born July 17, 1793 at Andover, Massachusetts. She married Israel E. Herrick., possibly of Hopkinton, Massachusetts who was a country merchant and lumber dealer.

They were the parents of artist, illustrator, and engraver Henry Walker Herrick. $200-300 522.

Needlework Sampler, “sarah hamblet, was bOrn in Swanzey, new Hampshire June The 16 Ye 1787,” long rectangular sampler worked in silk threads on a linen ground, with rows of alphabets above her statistics, (toning, fading), 5 5/8 x 21 1/2 in., unframed.

Note: See The History of Swanzey, New Hampshire, from 1734 to 1890, by Benjamin Read, published by the Salem Press, Salem, Massachusetts, 1892, p. 355. Sarah was the first child of eight born to Phinehas and Rachael Hamblet. Sarah married Jacob Ware of Winchester, New Hampshire. $250-350 523.

Needlework Sampler, “Lucretia Briggs Fordham aged 10 years July the 10 1834,” Long Island, New York, stitched with silk threads on a linen ground, with an alphabet and pious verses over a scene with flowers, trees and a beehive, surrounded by a geometric floral border, (fading, toning), 15 3/4 x 18 in.

Portrait of Zillah Chenery Abbot. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 20 in., in a later carved wooden frame. Condition: Scattered retouch.

Note: Lucretia Briggs Fordham was one of seven children born to Robert and Mary (Hedges) Forham who resided in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York. Lucretia was born on July 10, 1824. She married Daniel A. Eldridge January 2, 1850. $700-900

Literature: See Vital Records of Holden, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1904, p. 9. Zillah M. Chenery was born on July 12, 1771 in Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts. She married Lemuel Abbot (b. November 3, 1763), also of Holden, on July 3, 1791. They had four children, including three sons and a daughter. Zillah died at the age of 72 in 1843. $800-1,200

524.

Needlework Sampler, “Ruth Roberts work in the 10th Year of her age 1836,” stitched with silk threads on a linen ground with rows of alphabets flanked by upper and lower registers depicting trees, bowls of fruit, potted plants, and horses, (toning, stains, fading), 17 x 15 in., unframed. $400-600

543

542

544

535

539

536

538

537

540

In center: 541, 545

525.

Small Needlework Sampler, “Sarah Foster Wrought this in the 8th year of her age 1797,” silk threads on a linen ground, with rows of alphabets, (fading, toning), 11 1/4 x 8 in., in a later frame. $400-600

526.

Small Needlework Sampler, “Anna Maria Simpson, 1828,” worked in silk threads on a linen ground, with rows of alphabets, with a diamond pattern border, edged with blue silk, 6 x 8 in., in a period mahogany veneer frame. $300-500

527.

Crewelwork Picture Fragment, probably America, late 18th/early 19th century, worked in wool yarns on a linen ground, with a large fruiting tree at the center with surrounded by flowers, trees, birds, butterflies and animals, (losses, toning), approx. 18 1/2 x 26 in., in a contemporary wood veneer frame. $400-600

528.

Pieced and Cotton Floral Medallion Quilt, Pennsylvania, late 19th century, with rows of red, green, pink, and orange printed cotton flower blossoms and red printed quatrefoils, on a white cotton ground, green-printed edging, muslin backing, made to fit a fourposter bed, (minor toning and stains), 85 x 83 in. $400-600 529.

Pieced and Appliquéd Cotton Quilt and Wool and Silk Floral Hooked Seat Cover, America, late 19th century, the quilt with twenty-one full and sixteen partial blocks set diagonally with multicolored printed and white cotton and triangle and square-shaped segments, separated by a diamond grid pattern and border in green printed cotton, backed with white cotton, (light stains), 73 x 66 in.; the seat cover with red and white flowers on a predominantly green ground, 15 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. $200-250 530.

Christmas Theme Wool Yarn Hooked Rug, America, mid-20th century, rectangular rug, the center field with a Christmas tree surrounded by assorted toys, with geometric striped borders, (edge fraying, toning), 30 x 56 in. $400-600

531.

Large Floral Printed Cotton Chintz Tufted Coverlet, early to mid19th century, with four sections joined together on each side, edged with woven cotton braid, stuffed with wool batting, 82 x 84 in. $400-600

541.

Two Redware Jars, America, early 19th century, ovoid form one with streaks of brown, green and orange, the other with brown speckles, (chips), ht. 7 5/8, 7 1/2 in. $300-500

532.

“1924” Wool Hooked Rug, America, c. 1924, rectangular rug with leafy borders in shades of red, orange, brown, and green, centered with the year “1924,” on a striated brown background, mounted on a wooden frame, (minor wear and losses), 32 x 62 in. $800-1,200

542.

Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Wavy Line Decoration, America, early 19th century, round plate with coggled rim, (rim chip), dia. 10 3/8 in. $600-800

533.

Two Wool and Cotton Geometric Hooked Rugs, America, early to mid-20th century, rectangular multicolored rugs, one hooked in a Log Cabin variation pattern, the other in a concentric rectangle design, (imperfections), 68 3/4 x 39, 37 3/4 x 36 1/2 in. $400-600

534.

Wool and Cotton Floral Waldoboro-style Hooked Rug, America, late 19th century, rectangular rug with raised and sculpted red and green blossom and bud border on a striated and mottled brown and beige ground, (imperfections), 32 x 59 1/2 in. $300-500

535.

Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Flask, America, 19th century, oval form with brushed floral cobalt design on the shoulder, (hairline), ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500

536.

Redware Plate with “Sarah’s Dish” Yellow Slip Decoration, America, early 19th century, round plate with coggled rim, (rim and slip chips), dia. 10 3/8 in. $1,500-2,500

537.

Three Redware Items, America, early 19th century, a small dark brown glazed jug, a small pitcher with brown splotch decoration, and a mug, reportedly Essex County, Massachusetts, with brown splotch decoration, (minor chips), ht. 4 1/8, 5, 5 1/8 in., respectively. $800-1,200

538.

Miniature Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Bird, America, late 19th century, the base inscribed “ROSE,” ht. 3 1/8 in. $400-600

539.

Redware Plate with Yellow Slip “James,” America, early 19th century, round plate with coggled rim, (minor chips), dia. 10 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

540.

Stoneware Flask, America, early 19th century, ovoid form with cobalt glazed and incised lines about the neck, ht. 7 in. $300-500

543.

Redware Plate with Yellow Slip “Bacon Strip” Decoration, America, early 19th century, round plate with coggled rim, (hairlines, rim chips), dia. 12 in. $600-800

544.

Redware Plate with Yellow Slip “Bacon Strip” Decoration, America, early 19th century, round plate with coggled rim, and five rows of “bacon strip’ decoration, (rim chips), dia. 12 in. $400-600

545.

Small Redware Plate with Green and Yellow Slip Decoration, America, early 19th century, round plate with coggled rim, loop and line slip decoration, (minor rim chips, slip losses), dia. 8 3/4 in. $500-700

546.

Two Redware Mugs, attributed to Daniel Bayley, Newburyport, Massachusetts, late 18th century, one with a dark brown glaze, the other decorated with dark brown stripes, (minor chips and hairline), ht. 4 3/4,6 in. $400-600

547.

Five Redware Pottery Items, America, early 19th century, three ovoid jars with brown manganese mottled and streaked decoration, two vinegar jugs, one brown, one with speckled brown glaze, (chips), ht. 5 3/8-9 in. $400-600

548.

Redware Plate, America, early 19th century, round plate with green wavy line rim border centered with indistinctive date “1823” (crack), dia. 9 7/8 in. $600-800

549.

Redware Jar, America, early 19th century, tapered jar with wide mouth, streaked grayish-green and brown manganese slip glaze, (glaze wear around rim), ht. 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200

550.

Redware Butter Tub, Virginia, early 19th century, with lug handles, daubed and streaked brown manganese slip decoration, (minor chips), ht. 3 1/4, dia. 6 1/4 in. $200-400

567

566

563

561

565

559

558 557

555

In center: 556, 560, 562, 564

551.

Small Redware Pitcher, America, early 19th century, with mottled, green, brown and cream-colored glaze, (glaze loss and chips), ht. 4 1/4 in. $250-350

554.

Miniature Pottery Teapot, England or America, late 18th/early 19th century, redware body with lustrous black glaze, (minor spout chips), ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

552.

Small Redware Pottery Pitcher, America, early 19th century, speckled brown glaze with streaks of green and brown, ht. 3 1/8 in. $200-300

555.

Painted Cast Iron Spotted Dog Doorstop, America, late 19th/early 20th century, ht. 3, wd. 4 1/4, lg. 9 in. Provenance: Paul and Margaret Weld collection. $800-1,200

553.

Small Redware Pottery Jug, America, early 19th century, speckled brown glaze with streaks of brown, (repaired handle, glaze wear), ht.

2 7/8 in. $200-300

556.

Miniature Redware Tub, America, early 19th century, with brown manganese slip glaze simulating staves, (repair to one “ear� extension), ht. 2 7/8, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300

557.

Colorless Blown Molded, Cut and Engraved Covered Glass Sugar Bowl, England, early 19th century, the cover with faceted finial, lobed, with cut punties, the bowl with applied scroll handles, wheel-engraved floral swag border, (chips on finial tip), ht. 5 3/4 in. $300-500

558.

Carved Walnut Allegorical Figure of a Lion on a Fish, 19th century, perhaps a symbol of England’s dominance over the fishing industry, ht. 4, lg. 6 1/2 in. $500-700

559.

Salmon-painted Woven Splint Basket, America, 19th century, rectangular basket with carved upright handle, (break on the lashing), ht. 8 1/4, lg. 11 1/4, wd. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

560.

Small Carved and Painted Wooden Songbird, late 19th/early 20th century, the figure with wire legs, perched on a branch, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

561.

Small Stoneware “ANCHOVIS” Jar, early 19th century, the jar with and incised band at shoulder above inscribed label “ANCOVIiS” filled with cobalt blue, (hairline), ht. 6 in. $600-800

562.

Shaker Yellow-painted Tin Sconce, America. 19th century, ht. 11 3/4 in.

567.

Blue and White Transfer-Decorated Staffordshire Platter “Landing of LaFayette,” James and Ralph Clews, Cobridge, 181936, oblong platter with title below “Landing of Gen. Lafayette at Castle Garden in New York, 16 August, 1824,” impressed maker’s mark, 14 1/2 x 19 in. $400-600

568.

Two Needlework Wallets and Sewing Case, and a Leather Wallet, America, 18th and 19th century, the wallets worked in wool yarns, one with polychrome flowers, the interior with two divided compartments lined with pink glazed wool, edged with pink wool twill tape, the second a folded wallet with two separate compartments, lined in striped silk fabric edged in blue silk, with multicolored flowers worked in wool yarns (both with stitch losses); a sewing case with a strawberry pattern stitched on the exterior, the interior with a pleated compartment, pincushion with silk floral embroidery an a poem inscribed in ink and signed “Lydia Jane Haviland,” and a wool felt needleholder; together with a leather wallet with embossed inscriptions “Constantinople,” 4 1/4 x 2 1/2-7 x 4 1/4 in. $400-600

569.

Five-gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Daniel Weston, Ellenville, New York, mid-19th century, straight-sided crock with lug handles, freehand cobalt bird design, impressed maker’s mark, (chips, hairlines), ht. 12 in. $300-500

570.

Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Covered Cake Crock, America, mid to late 19th century, the crock with applied lug handles with horizontal band of cobalt blue pendant flowers and leaves, (cracks, repairs, losses on handle and cover), overall ht. 7 in. $400-600

Provenance: Purchased from Willis Henry. $900-1,200

563.

Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Crock, John Remmey III, ManhattanWells, New York, 1799-1814, ovoid form, one side decorated with a cobalt-filled incised leafy plant, impressed maker’s mark on opposing side, (cracks), ht. 11 1/2 in. $400-600

564.

Carved and Painted Wooden Song Bird, America, late 19th/early 20th century, life-size figure painted yellow and black with inset glass eyes, wire legs, perched on a branch and polypore, (repairs), ht. 8 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

565.

Wool and Linen Needlework Wallet, “MARY STORRS May 1764,” single pocketbook worked in multicolored wool yarns in the Irish stitch in a diamond variation pattern, edged with woven red twill tape, the divided interior lined with coral colored linen, (stitch losses), 4 x 7 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

566.

Chalkware Figure of a Sailor, late 19th century, the figure holds a clay pipe, ht. 14 1/2 in. $600-800

571.

Salt-glazed Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Crock, “T.G. BOONE & SONS, POTTERS, NAVY ST BROOKLYN,” New York, 1839-46, straight-sided crock with lug handles and brushed flower blossom design, (minor rim chips), ht. 10 1/2 in. $300-500

572.

Salt-glazed Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Crock, “BROWN & BROS HUNTINGTON L.I.,” New York, late 19th century, one gallon straight-sided crock with lug handles and brushed flower blossom design, (minor rim chips), ht. 7 in. $300-500

573.

Five Framed Stoneware Manufactory Order Forms, America, late 19th century, the order forms for E. & L.P. Norton, Bennington, Vermont, Gardiner Stoneware Manufactory, Gardiner, Maine, Albany Stoneware, probably Albany, New York, F. Woodworth, Burlington, Vermont, and George L. Risley, Norwich, Connecticut, 10 x 6 3/4-16 x 8 1/2 in. $800-1,200

574.

Cobalt Floral Decorated Stoneware Crock, J. & E. Norton, Bennington, Vermont, c. 1855, four-gallon straight-sided crock with lug handles, decorated with a floral bouquet, impressed maker’s marks, (hairlines, minor rim chip), ht. 11 1/2 in. $250-350

579.

Four Transfer-Decorated Staffordshire Pottery Children’s Alphabet Plates, England, early 19th century, one depicting a lion, one titled “Gathering Cotton,” one “Incidents of the War,” and one “Dr. Franklin’s Maxims,” dia. 5 1/2-7 3/8 in. $600-800

580.

Assorted Lot of Small English Pottery Items, early 19th century, six children’s plates and fourteen mugs with transfer decoration, one with silver lustre design, a toy spatterware pitcher, sixteen cup plates, nine with transfer decoration, four with pink lustre floral decoration, three with hand-painted flower designs, 37 items total, (minor chips, hairlines), ht. 2-2 3/4 in. $300-500

581.

Twenty-nine Staffordshire Pottery “Sheltered Peasants” Tableware Items, Ralph Hall, Tunstall, Staffordshire, England, 18021849, blue transfer decoration with floral and fruit borders including an oblong platter, eighteen dinner plates, five luncheon plates and five dessert plates, (minor imperfections), dia. 15 1/4, 10, 8 3/4, 7 1/2 in., respectively. $300-500

583

575.

Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird Motif, America, mid-19th century, three-gallon straight-sided crock with lug handles, (minor chips), ht. 10 1/4 in. $200-400

576.

Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird Perched on Leafy Branch, “FRANK B. NORTON & CO. WORCESTER MASS,” third quarter 19th century, four-gallon straight-sided crock with lug handles, Albany slip-glazed interior, (base hairlines), ht. 11 1/4 in. $400-600

577.

Stoneware Jar, “T.J. HALL MT. SION OHIO,” early to mid-19th century, four-gallon ovoid jar with lug handles, with brown speckled tan glaze, Albany slip-glazed interior, (base chip), ht. 14 in. $200-400

578.

Miniature Stoneware Pitcher, attributed to Floyd Hilton, North Carolina, early 20th century, with cobalt blue rim band, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

582.

Three Blue and White “Dr. Syntax” Transfer-Decorated Staffordshire Pottery Plates, James and Ralph Clews, Cobridge, England, c. 1818-34, a dinner plate titled “Dr. Syntax Painting a Portrait, a luncheon plate titled “Dr. Syntax reading His Tour,” and a dessert plate titled “Dr. Syntax returned from his Tour,” (dessert plate with discoloration), dia. 10 1/8, 9, 7 1/4 in. $500-800

583.

Folk Art Carved and Painted Wooden Soldier, late 19th century, carved figure with blue-painted jacket, and trousers with red striping, leather straps on his shako hat, drum rims, and drum support strap, his jacket ornamented with brass tack buttons, mounted on a greenpainted wooden base with chamfered edges, (minor imperfections), ht. 19 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

584.

Polychrome Painted Keyboard, mid to late 19th century, possibly from a hotel or ship, polychrome paint on wood panel, ornamented at the top with a shield and scrolled foliate band, green outlined borders and grid on a black ground, ht. 22 3/4, wd. 37 3/8 in. $1,500-2,500

585.

Paint-Decorated Double-sided Game Board, America, early 20th century, rectangular board with applied molding, one side painted with the game of Parcheesi, the ends decorated with a shaded halfcircle and cloud-like motifs; the other side with a maroon and gold checkerboard, the initials “JBL” painted in the game piece section, (minor paint loss), 21 x 32 3/4 in. $2,000-2,500

584

585

586.

Painted Wooden Game Board, America, late 19th century, doublesided game board, one side with red and black painted checkerboard with gilt border, the reverse with incised mill game, (minor paint wear), 13 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. $400-600

590.

Two Tin Wind-up Toys: Ferris Wheel and Somersaulting Bears, Germany, early 20th century, the Ferris wheel with plink plunk musical mechanism, (minor paint losses), ht. 9, 4 7/8 in. $400-600

587.

Lehmann Lithographed Tin Zeppelin in Original Box, Germany, c.

1907, model EPL 651, with celluloid propellers, clockwork mechanism, in the original box with printed label, (excellent condition), lg. 9 in., $300-500

591.

Müller Kadeder Painted Tin Wind-up Clown Merry-Go-Round Toy, early 20th century, featuring a standing clown figure balancing a merry-go-round on his forehead with an American flag at the center with two boats and two whales with figures, (imperfections), ht. 10 3/4 in. $800-1,200

588.

Martin “L’AUTOPATTE” Tin Wind-up Black Fruit Vender Toy in Original Box, France, c. 1909, (very minor paint wear), ht. 5, lg. 7 3/4 in. $400-600

592.

Lehmann Lithographed Tin “Alabama Oh-My...” Jigger Toy in Original Box, Germany, early 20th century, “EPL #685,” clockwork mechanism, (minor wear), ht. 10 in. $200-250

589.

Lehmann “Zig Zag” Lithographed Tin Toy in Original Box, Germany, early 20th century, lithographed in red, white, and blue with spring motor and black and white riders, in original box with printed paper label, lg. 5 in. $400-600

593.

Hans Eberl “PAO-PAO” Lithographed Tin Peacock Toy in Original Box, Germany, early 20th century, walking wind-up toy, the head bobs and squeaks, (minor paint wear), ht. 7, lg. 9 in. $300-500

Lots 588-602

594.

Three Tin Toys with Clockwork Mechanism, Germany, early 20th century, a lithographed tin cart with monkey and dog, hand-painted horse and jockey, and horse with an Arab rider, ht. 2 7/8, 5 1/2, 4 7/8 in., respectively. $300-500

595.

Guntherman Painted Tin Clockwork Mother and Child Toy, Germany, early 20th century, painted tin mother figure walks with painted bisque baby, ht. 6 3/8 in. $300-500

596.

Martin “Le Joueur De Boules” Painted Tin Bowler Toy in Original Box, France, early 20th century, the figure with flocked hair on head, by loading arm with balls and pushing lever behind feet, the bowler releases ball through hand, including three turned wooden pins and six clay balls, ht. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

597.

Two Tin Toys: Lehmann “QUACK-QUACK” and a Guntherman Swan, Germany, early 20th century, lithographed tin “QUACKQUACK” toy with duck and three ducklings in a nest, in original box; together with a painted tin swan figure, both with clockwork mechanism, ht. 3, 5 1/2 in. $400-600

598.

Painted Tin Wind-up Toy with Clown and Musical Goose, attributed to Guntherman, Germany, early 20th century, the clown waves a baton while the goose bobs and squeaks, (paint losses), ht.

7, lg. 7 1/4 in. $800-1,200

599.

Hans Eberl Painted and Lithographed Tin Motorcar Toy, early 20th century, with driver and two passengers, clockwork mechanism with pipsqueak, ht. 4 3/8, lg. 6 1/2 in. $300-500

603

600.

Two Tin Toys: Lehmann Crawling Beetle and a Guntherman Frog, Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, Lehmann clockwork “The Crawling Beetle,” lithographed tin with moving legs and wings, in the original box with printed paper label on the lid, together with a polychrome-painted tin somersaulting frog figure, (minor paint loss), ht. 2 1/4, 5 1/4 in. $600-800 601.

Lehmann “Balky Mule” Lithographed Tin Toy in Original Box, Germany, early 20th century, with flock-covered mule, clown with tasseled hat and cloth shirt, and lithographed wheels, clockwork mechanism, lg. 7 1/2 in. $200-250 602.

Lehmann “TAP-TAP “SECONNET COAL/PROVIDENCE R.I.” Coal Vendor Tin Wind-up Toy, Germany, early 20th century, (minor paint wear), ht. 5 1/2, lg. 6 3/8 in. $200-250 603.

Einco “Bleriot” Wind-up Lithographed Tin Airplane Toy in Original Box, Germany, early 20th century, with celluloid propellers, (minor paint wear), ht. 5 1/2, lg. 18 in. $800-1,200 604.

Lehmann Tin Wind-up Open Air Touring Car Toy, Germany, early 19th century, three wheeled car with two figures, the driver tips his top hat, the black gentleman riding in the back twirls his umbrella, (minor paint wear), ht. 5 1/2, lg. 5 1/2 in. $200-250 605.

Cased Optical Toy with Sailor Figures, late 19th century, rectangular wooden case with mirrored interior, a glass top for viewing, and a crank on the side animating a rotating round tiered platform with German-made wooden sailors and rooster-headed figures, with three American flags, ht. 11, wd. 14, dp. 9 3/4 in. $400-600

607

608

609

606.

Painted Wooden Toy Horse Stable with Four Horses, attributed to Christian Hacker, Germany, late 19th century, the stable with five stalls, painted red, yellow, and green with gilt highlights, accompanied by four hide-covered wooden horse figures with inset glass eyes, with leather saddles, reins, and harnesses, two of the horses mounted on wheeled platforms, the other two on platforms which set upon a wheeled platform, (breaks and losses on harnesses), barn ht. 23, wd.

33 1/2, dp. 13 3/4; horses ht. 9 1/2-10 1/4, wd. 3 1/4-6, lg. 9 in. $400-600

607.

Large Papier-mâché Child Doll, Germany, c. 1850, papier-mâché shoulder head with molded and painted features, with curly black hair and molded exposed ears, brown painted eyes, closed mouth, cloth body, painted cloth arms and limbs, wearing a blue printed cotton dress with lace collar, a straw hat with silk ribbons, black cloth and leather shoes, (minor imperfections), ht. 27 1/2 in. $400-600

608.

Two Papier-mâché Milliner’s Model Type Dolls, Germany, c. 1840, both with painted molded features, milliner-type kid bodies with wooden arms and legs, one with Apollo knot hairstyle, blue painted eyes, pink-painted shoes, wearing a gauze dress with pink linen under-dress, ht. 13 in.; the second doll with black sausage curls, silk dress with linen petticoat and pantalets, green-painted shoes, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

609.

Large Papier-mâché Child Doll, Germany, c. 1850, papier-mâché shoulder head with molded and painted features, with curly black hair with sausage curls behind molded exposed ears, brown painted eyes, closed mouth, cloth body, painted cloth arms and limbs, wearing a gauze dress over pink linen with pink silk ribbons and lace collar, black painted cloth shoes, (imperfections), ht. 25 3/4 in. $400-600

611

610

614

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616

615

610.

Painted Cast Iron Sealyham Terrier Doorstop, possibly made by Hubley, c. 1930, ht. 9 1/4, lg. 13 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

611.

Papier-mâché Doberman Squeak Toy, Germany, early 20th century, flocked composition figure, mouth opens and tail wags, (imperfections), ht. 10 1/4 in. $300-500

612.

Cast Iron “HUMPTY DUMPTY” Mechanical Clown Bank, Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, New York, c. 1884, the bank activated by pressing a lever, a coin placed in the clown’s hand raises and is swallowed while his eyes roll back and his tongue rolls in, (scattered paint loss), ht. 7 1/2 in. $600-800

613.

Papier-mâché Rabbits Squeak Toy, Germany, early 20th century, with a flocked composition mother rabbit and two baby rabbits, and a basket with three eggs, the ears wiggle when squeezed, (minor imperfections), ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500 614.

Papier-mâché Boston Terrier Nodder Pull-toy, Germany, early 20th century, the figure with wooden wheels set into feet, nodding head with inset glass eyes, “barks” when chain is pulled, ht. 14 1/2, lg. 18 in. $1,500-2,000 615.

Papier-mâché Playful Kittens Squeak Toy, Germany, early 20th century, flocked composition figures, one kitten moves paw, and squeaks, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

626

616.

Painted Cast Iron BAD ACCIDENT Mechanical Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, c. 1888. a lever activates the figure of a child hiding behind a bush to spring forward, scaring the mule which rears up, causing the cart with figure to tip backwards, (paint wear), ht. 5 7/8, lg. 10 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500

617.

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical Watchdog Safe Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, late 19th century, lifting the lever on the side causes the dog to open its mouth and bark, (minor paint wear, bellows not working), ht. 5 7/8 in. $400-600

618.

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, late 19th century, with original paint and glass eyes, the coin plug reads “pat Feb 2 1875,” (paint wear), ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

619.

Painted Cast Iron Hall’s Lilliput Mechanical Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, late 19th century, with “Hall’s Liliput Bank” embossed on one side and “Patented May 1875 & Jan, 1876,’ on the other, and “Pat. Design July 27 1875,” on the back, (paint wear), ht. 4 1/4 in. $200-400

620.

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical HALL’S EXCELSIOR BANK, J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, late 19th century, orange painted building with embossed name over door, the roof pops up to display a carved wooden cashier, (paint wear, losses to cashier), ht. 5 in. $150-250

621.

Black-painted Cast Iron Scottie Dog and Cat Boot Scrapers, America, c. 1930, ht. 9 1/2, 11 3/4 in. $400-600

622.

Two Black-painted Cast Iron Duck Garden Figures, America, early 20th century, ht. 7, 11 1/2 in. $500-700

623.

Painted Cast Iron King Charles Spaniel Doorstop, America, early 20th century, ht. 9 1/4 in. $300-500

624.

Masonic Painted Cast Iron Doorstop, America, early 20th century, ht. 6 7/8 in. $200-250

625.

Painted Cast Iron Pot of Tulips Doorstop, America, late 19th/early 20th century, painted red and green with a black-painted base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

626.

Molded Copper Cow Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, molded sheet copper full-body figure, mounted on a copper rod, verdigris surface, including stand, overall ht. 16. lg. 27 in. $3,000-5,000

627.

Large Gilt Copper Rooster Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, flattened full-body figure mounted on a copper rod, including stand, (imperfections), overall ht. 31 3/4, lg. 27 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

627

628.

Small Molded Copper Gilt Pig Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, flattened full-body figure, including stand, (imperfections), ht. 11 1/8, lg. 13 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

628

629.

Large Gilt Copper Eagle on Arrow Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, full-body spreadwing figure mounted on a sphere and arrow, with cast iron tip and corrugated copper tail, including stand, (minor imperfections), overall ht. 37 1/8, wd. 37 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

629

630.

Gilt Copper “Blackhawk” Trotting Horse Weather Vane, America, late 19th century, flattened full-body figure with zinc ears, mounted on a copper rod, including stand, (gilt wear, minor seam separation on foreleg and forehead), overall ht. 19 3/4, lg. 26 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500

630

631.

Gilt Copper Prancing “Arabian” Horse Weather Vane, attributed to A. L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, third quarter 19th century, flattened full-body figure, with boss eyes, mounted on a shaped landscape sheet iron base, including stand, (imperfections), overall ht. 25 3/8, lg. 33 in.

Literature: A similar weather vane is illustrated in The Art of the Weathervane, by Steve Miller, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pennsylvania, 1984, p. 133. $8,000-10,000

631

632.

Molded Copper and Cast Iron Horse and Jockey Weather Vane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, the weather vane with full body figures, the horse with cast iron head, including stand, overall ht. 18, lg. 30 in. $6,000-8,000

632

636

633.

Molded Gilt Copper Rooster Weather Vane, attributed to Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th century, flattened fullbody figure with zinc feet, mounted on a copper rod, including stand, (surface not original), overall ht. 21, lg. 21 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

634.

Pair of Mustard Yellow-painted Cast Iron Garden Urns, D.F. Whiting, Boston, and M. D. Jones & Co., late 19th century, ht. 26 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

638.

Inlaid Angler’s Box with Eglomise Interior Panel, “Made By M. Nykvist West Suprior, [sic] Wis, 1891,” the box top and three sides ornamented with geometric inlay, the interior cover with reverse painting and gilt on glass with the maker’s name and date, two fish motifs, two pointing finger motifs, with scroll, faux tortoiseshell, gilt, and glitter borders, the velvet-lined box with applied metallic fringe and tassels, ht. 5, wd. 14 3/8, dp. 12 1/2 in. $800-1,200

639.

Carved and Painted Wooden Salmon Plaque, America, early 20th century, 11 1/2 x 26 in. $300-500

635.

Two Illustrated Trade Catalogs: Zinc Statuary and Ornamental Iron Work, New York, late 19th century, the first The Illustrated Catalog of Zinc Statuary, J.W. Fisk., New York, 1874; the second Janes & Kirkland’s Illustrated Catalog of Ornamental Iron Work., (imperfections), 13 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. $200-250

640.

Rustic Carved and Painted Wooden Deer Head Wall Plaque, America, late 19th/early 20th century, with inset deer horns, ht. 22 1/2, wd. 5 1/2 in. $600-700

636.

American School, 19th Century

641.

American School, 19th Century

Two Portraits of Hackney Stallions. Both signed and dated “J.S. Warwick 1844” l.r. and l.l. Pastel on paper, 14 1/2 x 17 1/4 in., in later molded maple frames. Condition: Foxing, not examined out of frame. $700-900

Portrait of a Scholarly California Gentleman. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 25 3/4 x 34 in., in a period molded wood frame. Condition: Relined, retouch to repaired tears u.c. and u.r., other minor retouch. $4,000-6,000

637.

Two Relief-carved Walnut Panels with Hanging Game and Fish, America, late 19th century, high relief-carved rectangular panels with oval reserves, one with a stringer of fish, with net and cattails, the other with game birds, pouch, and oak leaves and acorns, (minor age cracks and corner losses), 18 1/2 x 12 in. $800-1,200

642.

Cased Winsor & Newton Watercolor Set, London, late 19th century, with hinged lid, the interior containing paint pots and porcelain palettes, lower drawer containing paint tubes, (minor losses), ht. 2 5/8, wd. 8 1/2, dp. 5 1/4 in. $400-600

641

645 637

643.

American School, 19th Century

645.

American School, 19th Century

Portrait of a Tabby Cat. Unsigned. Oil on academy board, 9 x 9 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Very minor paint losses u.c. and l.c. edges. $600-800

Portrait of a Yellow Victorian Gothic Cottage. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in., in a painted wood frame. Condition: abrasion l.c., surface grime. $600-800

644.

American School, late 19th Century,

646.

Pewter Porringer, Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman, Hartford, Connecticut, 1810-30, bulbous bowl with narrow rim collar, boss bottom, flower handle, with impressed “T.D. & S.B.� on the handle top, (wear, dent), ht. 2, bowl dia. 5 3/8 in. $200-250

Portrait of Reclining Tabby Cat. Unsigned. Oil on artist board, 11 1/2 x 16 1/2 in., in a molded gilt gesso and wood frame. Condition: Good. $200-400

648

653

647.

Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Dome-top Spirit Chest with Two Gin Bottles, America, late 19th century, with brass swing handles on sides, string inlay, the front inlaid oval of figured mahogany, hinged lid opens to compartments for twelve bottles, and containing two blown olive-amber glass bottles, (losses to stringing and veneer), overall ht.

14, wd. 18 1/4, dp. 14 1/2 in. $400-600

649.

Anna Wing (Anna Belle Wing Kindlund) (American, 1876-1922) Mill Town on River, probably in Rhode Island. Signed “A. Wing” l.r.

Oil on canvas, 10 x 12 3/4 in., sight, in a giltwood frame. Condition: Scattered inpainting in sky area; tiny puncture in water. $200-300

648.

Frank Henry Shapleigh (New Hampshire, 1842-1906)

650.

Anna Wing (Anna Belle Wing Kindlund) (American, 1876-1922)

“Old Barn and mountains from Jackson N.H.” Signed and dated “F.H. Shapleigh 1880” l.r., title inscription and artist on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, 10x 16 in., unframed. Condition: Minor small paint losses, surface grime. $600-800

Ocean View with Island and Ships. Signed and dated l.l. “Anna Wing, 1910.” Oil on canvas, 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in., sight, in giltwood frame. Condition: Craquelure and small losses. $200-300

651.

John Perry Newell (American, 1832-1898 The Old Mill at Lawton’s Valley., Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Signed and indistinctly dated l.l. Location identified on mat.

Watercolor and ink on paper, 11 x 16 1/2 in., in a contemporary molded giltwood frame. Condition: Very good. $300-500

652.

American School, 19th Century River Valley Landscape with a Church and Figures. Unsigned.

Watercolor on paper, 14 1/4 x 19 in., in a period giltwood frame.

Condition: The figures were cut out and affixed to the painting, abrasions, foxing. $300-500

653.

American School, 19th Century “The Ferry.” Boston Harbor from Governor’s Island Near Fort Winthrop. Signed “B.P. Conklin” l.r., titled l.l. Oil on canvas, 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 in., in an ornate gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Craquelure.

Note: It is thought that perhaps the scene depicts January, 1844 when that the steamship Britannia became locked in the ice of Boston Harbor, and a channel had to be cut in the ice to free it. The figures may have been passengers taken off the ship and brought to shore on the island. $800-1,200

659.

Tekke Ensi, West Turkestan, late 19th century, (slight end fraying), 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $1,000-1,500

660.

Karabagh Runner, South Caucasus, late 19th century, (black oxidation), 14 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $1,000-1,500

661.

Mahal Long Rug, West Persia, second quarter 20th century, (minor wear at one end of field), 9 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,000-1,200

662.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, narrow outer guard stripe missing from one end), 3 ft.

10 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $800-1,200

663.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, late 19th century, (areas of wear, crude crease repairs, some moth damage), 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. $800-1,000

664.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (slight end fraying), 10 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. $300-400

654.

American School, 19th Century New England Winter Scene. Unsigned. Oil on artist’s board, 6 x 8 1/8 in., in a gold-painted gesso frame. Condition: Good, some surface residue. $300-500

655.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (areas of wear in center), 12 ft. 6 in. x 8 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500

656.

Lenkoran Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, small stain, outer guard stripe missing from both ends, crude crease repair), 5 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $700-900

657.

Perepedil Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, (areas of wear), 4 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $500-700

658.

Tekke Main Carpet, West Turkestan, late 19th century, (small rewoven areas, small crude repairs, slight end fraying), 9 ft. x 7 ft. 2 in. $1,200-1,500

665.

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, three small patches, selvage damage, slight end fraying), 6 ft.

5 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $100-150

666.

Shirvan Long Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (rewoven edges and other areas), 8 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. $700-900

667.

Anatolian Kelim, late 19th century, (holes), 9 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 9 in. $1,000-1,200

668.

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, early 20th century, (small end crease), 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $400-600

669.

South Caucasian Long Rug, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, crease, end fraying, small hole), 9 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $1,000-1,200

670.

Hamadan Long Rug, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (several holes and edge gouges, outer border mostly missing from both ends, rewoven area), 12 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $700-900

671.

Gendje Long Rug, South Central Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, end fraying), 9 ft. x 3 ft. 11 in. $700-900

680.

Kurd Long Rug, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, end fraying), 11 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. $500-700

681.

Soumak Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear), 6 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. $500-700

672.

Hamadan Carpet, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (areas of wear, slight end fraying, small stain), 11 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 2 in. $400-600

682.

Two Shahsavan Soumak Cargo Bag Panels, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (small end gouge), 3 ft. 4 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. and 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. $400-600

673.

Yomud Ensi, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (some brown oxidation), 6 ft. x 4 ft. $800-1,200

683.

Karabagh Long Rug, South Caucasus, last 19th century, (small edge crease, black oxidation), 9 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $75-125

674.

Senneh Kelim, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (several small holes and tears), 6 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $500-700

684.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of wear, small edge repairs, black oxidation, small tear), 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. $700-900

675.

Ersari Main Carpet, West Turkestan, late 19th century, (areas of minor wear, end fraying, light stain), 8 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. 4 in. $600-800

676.

Baluch Prayer Rug, Northeast Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (areas of wear), 4 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $500-700 677.

Yomud Main Carpet, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, several holes, large end tear), 9 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. $600-800

678.

Kazak Bagface, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe partially missing from both edges and ends, slight moth damage), 3 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 9 in. $500-700

679.

Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, late 19th century, (corner and edge repairs, oxidized dark brown field), 7 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $700-900

685.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (shallow end gouge, areas of wear), 3 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. $400-600

686.

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, severely oxidized black field, small corner gouge), 5 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $700-900

687.

Northwest Persian Long Rug, late 19th century, (small areas of wear, minor moth damage on one end, blue to corners), 8 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $400-600

688.

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe missing from both ends, areas of wear, selvage damage), 3 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $700-900

689.

Gendje Bagface, South Central Caucasus, third quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, some moth damage, minor end fraying, brown oxidation), 3 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $400-600

690.

Turkoman Torba, West Turkestan, last 19th/early 20th century, 3 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 4 in. $400-600

691.

Khamseh Rug, Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, guard stripe partially missing from one end), 5 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $400-600

692.

Afshar Bagface, South Persia, late 19th century, (even wear to center, small creases, slight end fraying), 2 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $300-400

693.

South Caucasian Rug, last quarter 19th century, (area of wear and stain in center, some glue and reinforcement fabric on back), 7 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $300-500

694.

Yomud Chuval, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (two corner gouges on elem), 4 ft. x 2 ft. 5 in. $400-600

695.

Bahktiari Soumak Bagface, West Persia, late 19th century, (small hole, wear to one end, slight end fraying), 1 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $400-600

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Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. Skinner Richard Albright Barnet Fain Stephen L. Fletcher Karen M. Keane

Administration

President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher Vice Presidents- Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Stuart P. Whitehurst

Expert Departments

American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. Starr, Director Pro Tem; Assistants: Laura Conover, Kathy Wong American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. Fletcher, Martha Hamilton; Assistants: LaGina Austin, Karen Langberg, Chris Barber, Susan Zacharias American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl Asian Works of Art - James F. Callahan Assistant: Tianyue Jiang Books & Manuscripts - Stuart P. Whitehurst Assistant: Sara C. Wishart Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid Classic Automobiles & Motorcycles - Jane D. Prentiss Couture - Jane D. Prentiss Discovery Sales - Kerry Shrives; Assistants: Garrett J. Sheahan, Harry B. McNabb, Melissa Riebe European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. Slavid; Assistants: Stuart P. Whitehurst, Sara C. Wishart Fine Wines - Marie Keep Jewelry - Gloria Lieberman; Assistants: Sheila Barron Smithie, F.G.A., G.G.; John Colasacco Judaica - Kerry Shrives Modernism: 1896–Present: Art Glass, Pottery, Metalwork & Furniture Jane D. Prentiss Museum & Collections Services - Martha Hamilton Musical Instruments - David Bonsey Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Gary Richards Science, Technology & Clocks - Robert C. Cheney Assistant: Chris Barber Silver - Stuart G. Slavid; Assistant: Sara C. Wishart Toys & Dolls - Robert C. Cheney Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, David Bonsey, Robert C. Cheney, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney, Stuart P. Whitehurst

SKINNER, INC. Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art 63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429 274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100 www.skinnerinc.com

Exhibitions and Property Distribution

Marlborough:

Warehouse Manager - Jonathan Dowling, ext. 3280 Property Manager - Samuel Combs, ext. 3262 508.970.3000

Boston:

Elisabeth Benson-Allott, ext. 4312; Kerryn Murphy, ext. 4329 Property Distribution Manager - Jessica R. Lincoln, ext. 4308 617.350.5400

Finance Department

Marlborough:

Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, ext. 3269 Accounts Payable - Kathleen Hayes, ext. 3268 Credit Supervisor - Denise Ubaldino, ext. 3266

Subscriptions

Marlborough:

Karen Skinner, ext. 3240 508.970.3000

Service Departments

Appraisal & Auction Services - Patricia Walker King, Beth Zwicker, Katharine Holtman, Leah Skowron Advertising Production - Pamela Van de Houten Boston Gallery Director - Laura V. Sweeney Assistant Gallery Director: Paige Lewellyn Gallery Assistant: Katharine E. Hampson Catalogue Production - Pamela Van de Houten, Kristina Harrison Assistant: Cheryl Freeman Customer Relations - Carol McCaffrey Human Resources - Carol McCaffrey Information Technology & Internet Auctions - Kerry Shrives Assistants: Timothy Shaughnessey, Melissa Riebe Consignment Services - Deanna Williams, Megan J. Blomgren, Carol Zeigler Managing Director - Marie C. Keep Marketing & Public Relations - Catherine Riedel, Anne M. Trodella, Karen Skinner Photographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak Receptionists - Marlborough: Elizabeth H. Wilson, Judy McLeod Boston: Erica Boccard Transportation - Eric Jones Assistants: Mark McCaffrey, John Williams

Directions to Skinner's Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA Telephone: 617-350-5400 From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel.

Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley.

The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the South: Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station.

Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the North: Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.

PARKING INDOOR PARKING GARAGES City Place Parking Garage Transportation Building 12 Charles Street Located at the end of Park Plaza Underground multi-level garage All day–closes at 2:30 a.m.

First hr/$5, after 2 hrs/$14 AllRight Parking Boston Common Garage Located on Charles Street, on the Common, two blocks from Skinner 1 hr/$6, up to 24 hrs/$25, Evenings (4pm-10am)/$10 The Four Seaons Hotel Parking Garage 200 Boylston Street Adjacent to Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-up, up to 24 hrs/$30

The Taj Hotel Parking Garage 2 Newbury Street Located three blocks from Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-up Up to 24 hrs/$42 Back Bay Garage 222 Berkeley Street (entrance off St. James) One block from Skinner All day/$35, evening (5pm-7am)/$10 Radisson Hotel Parking Garage Stuart Street (near intersection of Charles) Two blocks from Skinner 1-2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$18, 12-24 hrs/$31

Motor Mart Garage 26 Park Plaza (Same building as Legal Sea Food) Up to 1 hr/$8, 1 to 2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$20, 12-24 hrs/$31, weekends up to 3 hrs/$8 OUTDOOR PARKING LOTS (recommended for trucks) Pin Stripe Parking Arlington Street 617-338-7984 All day/$14, after 6 p.m. and weekends/$10, overnight/$15 Billy’s Parking 222 Stuart Street 617-423-7781 8am-5pm/$18, after 5pm/$20

BOSTON HOTELS

BOSTON HOTELS WITH SKINNER CORPORATE RATES

Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Tel: 800-654-2000 Fax: 617-345-6799

The Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jurys) 350 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-532-3800

Fairmont Copley Plaza 138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-267-5300 Fax: 617-375-9648

Nine Zero Hotel 90 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02108 617-772-5800 Radisson Hotel 200 Stuart Street Boston, MA 01740 Tel: 617-482-1800 Fax: 617-451-2750

Four Seasons 200 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-351-2036

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common 10 Avery Street Boston, MA 02111 Tel: 617-912-3315 Fax: 617-912-3375

The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. Boston, MA 02114 617-224-4000

Taj Boston 15 Arlington St. Boston, MA 02116 617-536-5700

Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-9290 Fax: 617-236-5885

Westin-Copley Plaza 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-3000 Fax: 617-424-7483

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro 25 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-723-1133 The Colonnade 120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-424-7000 Fax: 617-424-0968

Eliot Hotel 370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-267-1607 The Park Plaza 64 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-457-7488 Fax: 617-426-2000

RESTAURANTS

FINE DINING Aujourd’hui Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street (between Arlington & Charles Streets) 617-351-2071 New American.

Dante Royal Sonesta Hotel 5 Cambridge Parkway 617-806-4200 Mediterranean restaurant with great views of the Charles River and Boston skyline.

Davio’s 75 Arlington St. 617-357-4810 Northern Italian steak house.

Scampo The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. 617-536-2100 Lydia Shire’s latest restaurant, featuring Italian fare produced in an open kitchen upstairs at the Liberty Hotel.

Troquet 140 Boylston St. 617-695-9463 French restaurant and wine bar perched at the edge of the Boston Common and the theatre district.

Via Matta 79 Park Plaza 617-422-0008 Elegant Italian fare and beautiful wines in a vibrant dining room - the best of Italy in Boston’s Back Bay creates an unforgettable experience.

MODERATE Grill 23 & Bar 161 Berkley Street (Stuart Street) 617-542-2255 Great steak, seafood, wine list, and service.

L’Espalier 774 Boylston St. 617-262-3023 French dining in an elegant townhouse with a wonderful prix-fixe menu.

No. 9 Park 9 Park St. 617-742-9991 Barbara Lynch’s bistro showcases inspired French and Italian influenced food and wine on Beacon Hill.

Radius 85 High St. 617-426-1234 Features a modern French menu focusing on seasonal ingredients accompanied by a thoughtful wine list.

Aquitaine 569 Tremont Street 617-424-8577 Parisian bistro style fare.

The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel 200 Boylston St. 617-338-4400 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in an elegant yet comfortable lounge setting with views of the Boston Public Garden.

East Ocean City 25-29 Beach St. 617-542-2504 Outstanding Chinese food restaurant highlighting seafood dishes with a fullservice bar.

Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill 97 Mt. Vernon Street 617-720-5511 Authentic regional Persian cuisine, handselected wine list, knowledgeable waitstaff.

McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant 36 Columbus Ave 617-482-3999 Fresh seafood offerings that change daily.

Summer Shack 50 Dalton St. 617-867-9955 Jasper White serves well-executed seaside favorites in a casual Back Bay setting.

INEXPENSIVE Au Bon Pain 26 Park Plaza (across the street from Skinner) or 431 Boylston Street (at Berkeley Street) 617-338-8948 Casual café offers quick service.

Davio’s To Go 10 St. James Galleria Atrium 617-357-4810 Casual Italian take-out lunch spot with daily special pastas, soups, and salads.

Flash’s 310 Stuart St. 617-574-8888 American comfort food served with classic cocktails in a casual setting.

Parish Café 361 Boylston St. 617-247-4777 American restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating features sandwiches created by renowned local chefs.

Piattini 226 Newbury Street 617-536-2020 Italian wine bar with an eclectic menu; specializes in Italian-style tapas.

The Upper Crust 20 Charles Street 617-723-9600 Gourmet thin crust pizza.

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Subscriptions do not include Discovery, Estates, and other special sales. Post-auction prices are available online at www.skinnerinc.com

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European Furniture & Decorative Arts

$120

$143

American & European Paintings & Prints

$120

$143

Fine Jewelry

$120

$143

20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts

$60

$73

Asian Works of Art

$60

$73

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

$18

$25

American Indian & Ethnographic Art

$60

$73

Fine Books & Manuscripts

$30

$36

Toys, Dolls & Collectibles

$60

$73

Fine Ceramics

$60

$73

Fine Musical Instruments

$60

$73

Science & Technology

$60

$73

Fine Wines

$60

$73

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