The Personal Collection of Lewis Scranton Sale 2897M
May 21, 2016
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The Personal Collection of Lewis Scranton Skinner is proud to present the Personal Collection of Lewis Scranton, the culmination of sixty years of passionate and focused collecting of early New England history. From important early redware and 18th century painted furniture to beautifully cut silhouettes and interesting ironwork, the collection represents a carefully curated offering of Americana rarely seen today. Lew is offering in this auction pieces that he chose to keep for his personal collection; items he has never before offered for sale. Beginning with his first purchase of an 18th century drop-leaf tavern table in Fort Edward, New York, in 1956, Lew’s focus has been on the utilitarian objects of primarily the 18th and early 19th century. He loves the simplicity and functionality of their designs. His fondness for these objects is further rooted in the fact that they tell a story about the lives of everyday people. During our many visits with Lew at his home, it was clear that his collection was an integral part of his life. Each room in his lovingly restored 18th century house is carefully furnished with his collection, not as a museum with precisely arranged vignettes of the past, but as functional living spaces. As an eleventh generation descendant of the original settlers of the town of Guilford, Lew is a “dyed-in-the-wool” New Englander. His affinity for New England antiques is infectious. Red-painted cupboards are filled with redware, walls are decorated with silhouettes of early 19th century men, women, and children, and rooms are furnished with largely Connecticutmade painted furniture spanning the 18th century. Every piece has a story to tell whether it is related to the largely forgotten function of a wrought iron hot toddy stick hanging on the side of a fireplace, or the long endeavor that eventually resulted in the acquisition of a wonderful red-painted Connecticut desk-on-frame that sits in his living room. He is particularly fond of the several pieces of furniture from his hometown of Guilford, most of which can be traced to some of the town’s earliest residents. Inevitably, however, our discussions with Lew regarding his collection focused on details that make each piece special, such as subtle variations in heart and crown chairs made by makers in different communities, or variations in the glazes of redware vessels that he feels distinguish pieces potted in Connecticut from those of Maine or Massachusetts. Lew loves his collection and believes that he and all of us who have an interest in the past are stewards of history with a responsibility to care for objects for future generations. Anyone who knows Lew Scranton knows this to be true.
Please Note: Lots are sold without reserve and are not subject to a buyer’s premium.
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1 Redware Pitcher, attributed to Thomas Kendrick, Hollis, Maine, early 19th century, tooled rim with spout, double line incised shoulder, applied strap handle, decorated with mottled white glaze over mottled brown glaze, (minor glaze loss to rim and handle), ht. 8 in.
3 Large Redware Pitcher, Norwalk, Connecticut, or Huntington, Long Island, New York, early 19th century, applied strap handle, flared mouth with lip, decorated with manganese splotches on a red ground, (minor chips), ht. 10 in.
Provenance: Berdan & Nordsey, 2012.
Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1992.
2 Redware Herb Pot, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, bulbous body with ring shoulder and flared neck, and applied strap handle, manganese decoration, ht. 8 in.
4 Redware Stew Pot, Pecker Pottery, Merrimac, Massachusetts, early 19th century, ovoid body with flared rim, applied strap handle, decorated with orange, green, and manganese glaze, ht. 8 1/2 in.
5 Redware Jug, Gonic, New Hampshire, early 19th century, ovoid body with applied strap handle, and tall straight neck, glazed green with orange spots, (minor rim chips), ht. 8 1/2 in.
6 Redware Herb Pot, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, ovoid body with applied strap handle, flared rim and lid with button knob, orangeglazed with green and manganese mottling, (roughness on spout), ht. 8 1/2 in. Provenance: Brian Cullity, 2000.
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7 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “James,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round with coggled rim and yellow slip scroll decoration, (crack and rim chips), dia. 10 in.
12 Redware Salt Pot, New England, early 19th century, gray-glazed with green spots and manganese base, (minor glaze chips), ht. 2 1/4, dia. 2 1/4 in.
17 Redware Teacup and Saucer, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, cup with slightly flared rim and raised foot, the saucer with raised foot, (a few rim chips), cup ht. 2, saucer dia. 4 5/8 in.
Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1986. 8 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “Lucys Dish,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (minor rim chips, wear to interior), dia. 11 in. Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1992. 9 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “Daniel,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, decorated with trailed slip scrolls, (hairline crack in rim few small rim chips, wear), dia. 10 1/4 in.
10 Redware Loaf Dish with Yellow Slip Inscription “Hetty,” New England, early 19th century, rectangular, with coggled rim, two wavy slip lines above and below the inscription, (minor glaze loss), ht. 9 1/2, wd. 12 in.
13 Redware Inkwell, Rhode Island, early 19th century, straight body with glazed interior and mouth, ht. 1 5/8, dia. 1 1/8 in.
18 Blown and Molded Flask, America, 19th century, decorated on both sides with embossed eagles, ht. 7 in.
14 Miniature Redware Churn, John Corliss, Days Ferry, Maine, early 19th century, ovoid body with applied lug handles, and lid, ht. 5 in.
19 Miniature Blown Green Glass Chestnut Bottle, 18th century, bulbous body with pontil on base, tall neck with applied string rim, ht. 2 3/8 in.
15 Redware Inkwell, John Howard Corliss, Monmouth, Maine, 1866, potato-form, with yellow and manganese decoration, inscribed “JHC” on the base, ht. 2, lg. 5, wd. 3 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1978. 16 Green-glazed Redware Bank, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, spherical, with finial, mottled decoration on a gray background, ht. 2 1/2 in.
11 Green-glazed Redware Cucumber, New England, 19th century, lg. 6 in.
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Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1980. 20 Isaac Beers Sealed Wine Bottle, possibly Samuel Bayard & Co., New York, c. 1774, bulbous form with tall neck with applied string rim on bulbous body, seal on shoulder marked “Isaac/Beers/1774,” ht. 11 in. Note: Isaac Beers (1742-1813) operated the Beers Tavern in New Haven, Connecticut, on the corner of College and Chapel Streets, from the early 1760s through 1778.
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21 Large Etched Flip Glass and Turned Wood Muddler, possibly Henry William Stiegle, Manheim, Pennsylvania, 18th century, the glass with etched bird decoration, ht. 6 in.
25 Small Carved Mirror, America, c. 1790, pine, with shaped top and bottom edge, the back with carved inscription “MN/1790,� ht. 8, wd. 4 1/2 in.
28 Black-painted Heart and Crown Side Chair, attributed to Andrew Durand, Milford, Connecticut, mid-18th century, with molded banisters and characteristic turnings, ht. 44 3/4 in.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1980. 22 Blown Green Glass Chestnut Bottle, 18th/ early 19th century, bulbous body with pontil on base, tall neck with rolled rim, ht. 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Acquired from the Hubbard family, Guilford, Connecticut, 1967. 23 Green-painted Mirror, America, 18th century, arched top with shaped sides and molded frame, ht. 16, wd. 13 in. Provenance: John Walton, 1974.
Provenance: Hilary Nolan, 1994. 26 Carved Hand-held Mirror, America, 19th century, the square mirror mounted in pine frame with a shaped handle, lg. 10, wd. 4 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1974.
27 Early Make-do Mirror, America, 18th/19th century, the mirror fragment mounted in rectangular pine frame, ht. 2, wd. 3 1/2 in. Provenance: Acquired on Cape Cod, 1974.
24 Primitive Make-do Mirror, Harvard, Massachusetts, 18th century, long frame with inset mirror, lg. 12, wd. 3 in. Provenance: Acquired at a Skinner auction, 1978.
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29 Brown-painted Heart and Crown Side Chair, Stratford, Connecticut, mid-18th century, with molded banisters and characteristic turnings, old surface, ht. 45 1/2 in. Provenance: Acquired at an auction in Litchfield, Connecticut, 1990.
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30 Red-painted Blanket Chest over Two Drawers, New England, c. 1720, the double arched molded case on turned ball feet, some brasses original, ht. 39, wd. 37, dp. 19 in.
32 Adjustable Candle Holder, America, 18th century, the cross base with shaft with slide arm supporting two candle sockets, ht. 44 in. Provenance: George Arons, 1971.
Provenance: Robert Avery Smith, Rockingham, Vermont, 1958.
31 Blue/Green-painted and Carved Desk Box, New England, 17th century, constructed of oak and pine with molded lift top opening to two compartments, the front panel with chip-carved corners and punched geometric patterning, (hinges are old replacements), ht. 10 1/2, wd. 20, dp. 16 in.
33 Wooden Adjustable Ratchet Candle Holder, America, 18th century, the long ratchet shaft supporting a tin two-candle pan at the base, ht. 55 in. Provenance: The Clapp family, Concord, Massachusetts, 1983.
34 Turned and Blue-Painted Sander, America, 19th century, old surface, ht. 3 1/2 in.
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35 Carved Burl Dipper, America, 19th century, lg. 38 in. Provenance: Acquired from a home in West Haven, Connecticut, 1986.
36 Carved Burl Basket, America, 18th century, ht. 9, wd. 8 in.
37 Carved Burl Scoop, America, 19th century, lg. 10, wd. 6 in.
38 Carved Burl Bowl, America, 19th century, oval, with raised ears at ends, ht. 6, lg. 15 1/2 in.
39 Large Carved Burl Bowl, America, 19th century, round bowl with long faceted handle, ht. 10, lg. 18 1/2 in. Provenance: Illustrated in Steve Powers, North American Burl Treen, pp. 149-50.
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40 Early Drying Rack, 18th century, carved from a branch, single hanging hole at top, ht. 17, wd. 11 1/4, dp. 4 3/4 in.
41 Comb Box, Harwinton, Connecticut, 18th century, the shaped back with narrow pocket for holding a comb, old surface, ht. 7, wd. 6 in.
42 Dark Green-painted Hanging Pipe Box, Guilford, Connecticut, late 18th/early 19th century, the heart-shaped hanger with open box and single drawer below, ht. 18, wd. 6 in.
Elliot & Grace Snyder, 1987.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1975.
Note: Inscription on back reads “Presented/ by Belinda Bartholemew/89 years old Sept. last 1875/the oldest person living in the/Town of Harvinton, Conn./gift by her grandmother.�
43 Red-painted Wall Box, with lollipop hanger, ht. 14, wd. 13 in. Provenance: Ruggles estate auction, 1999.
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44 Paint-decorated Tin Match Safe, attributed to Maine Filley Shop, Lansingburgh, New York, crimped and shaped hanger with red and yellow-painted floral decoration, ht. 7, wd. 5 in.
48 Paint-decorated Cup, America, slightly outwardly tapering sides, decorated with red flower and green leaves, ht. 1 3/4, dp. 2 in.
52 Paint decorated Tin Teapot, attributed to tinworkers in Berlin, Connecticut, oval body with hinged lid, decorated with red flowers and green and yellow leaves, ht. 5, wd. 9 in.
Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1985. Provenance: Sam Herrup, 2001.
45 Paint-decorated Tin Sconce, America, 19th century mustard-painted overall, the arched top with green and red decoration, the back with green border and star, and the demilune base and socket with green and red vine decoration, (light oxidation), ht. 9, wd. 4 1/2 in.
49 Paint-decorated Tin Tea Cannister, attributed to the Filley tin shop, Bloomfield, Connecticut, decorated with red flowers, green and yellow leaves, ht. 6 1/2, dp. 3 in. Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1984.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1980.
46 Paint-decorated Tin Sconce, attributed to Mercy North, Fly Creek, New York, tall sconce with crimped top edge, the front painted with red and gold floral pattern, with a conical dowsing cone, ht. 10, wd. 4 in.
47 Paint-decorated Tin Mug, attributed to the Filley tin shop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with inwardly tapering sides, decorated with prink rose with yellow and green leaves, ht. 6, wd. 4 in.
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50 Paint-decorated Syrup Pitcher, attributed to the Filley tin shop, Bloomfield, Connecticut, with hinged lid, decorated with red flowers, green and yellow leaves, ht. 4, dp. 3 in. Provenance: Greg Kramer, 2002. 51 Paint-decorated Tin Covered Sugar Bowl, attributed to the Filley tin shop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, decorated with red flowers, green and yellow leaves, ht. 3 1/2, dp. 4 in.
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53 Small Paint-decorated Half-sheet Tin Waiter, attributed to the Filley tin shop, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 19th century, rectangular with canted corners, border composed of red, green, and yellow flowers, lg. 5 1/2, wd. 5 1/2 in. Literature: Illustrated in Gina Martin and Lois Tucker, American Painted Tinware, Vol. 3 (New York: Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc., 2004), p. 16.
54 Paint-decorated Tin Bread Pan, attributed to the Filley tin shop, Bloomfield, Connecticut, pan with four lobes decorated to with red apples and green leaves in a white border, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 12 in. Literature: Illustrated in Gina Martin and Lois Tucker “American Painted Tinware, Vol. 3� (New York: Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc., 2004), p. 11.
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55 Paint-decorated Tin waiter, America, with truncated corners, decorated with pomegranates, roses, leaves, and conch shells in a white border, lg. 12 1/2, wd. 4 1/2 in.
56 Round Paint-decorated Tray, attributed to the tin shop of Oliver H. Buckley, Stevens Plains, Maine, decorated with a painted rose in the center and pierced rim, dia. 10 in. Provenance: Lois Tucker, 1986.
Provenance: Frank Gaglio, 1985. Literature: Illustrated in Gina Martin and Lois Tucker, American Painted Tinware, Vol. 3 (New York: Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc., 2004), p. 61.
57 Paint-decorated Tin Document Box, Stevens Plain, Maine, 19th century, decorated with yellow and red flowers with green leaves on a black ground, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 9, dp. 5 in. Provenance: Acquired from an old collector in West Haven, Connecticut, 1990. Literature: Illustrated in Gina Martin and Lois Tucker, American Painted Tinware, Vol. 2 (New York: Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc., 2001), p. 45.
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58 Red-painted Corner Cupboard, Pepperell, Massachusetts, c. 1750, carved rosettes and fluted pilasters on simulated brickwork plinths, three shaped shelves with painted plaster back above a two-panel door, (outside molding added), ht. 86 1/2, wd. 53 1/4, dp. 21. Provenance: Nathan Liverant, 1985.
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59 Red-painted Oval-top Tavern Table, Connecticut, 18th century, on splayed block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs joined by a beaded skirt and box stretchers, original surface, ht. 23, wd. 29, dp. 22 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1990. From the Geiger family, Norwich, Connecticut.
60 Green-painted Bow-back Windsor Armchair, probably Guilford, Connecticut, c. 1770-80, with vase- and ring-turnings and shaped saddle seat, ht. 35 1/2 in. Provenance: Hubbard House, Guilford, Connecticut, 1971.
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61 Octagonal-top Candlestand, probably Guilford, Connecticut, third quarter 18th century, the octagonal top with applied molded edge on a swelled turned support ending in a turned pendant on tripod cabriole legs, old paint, ht. 25, wd. 14, dp. 14 in.
63 Pair of Black-painted “Bow Tie� Heart and Crown Bannister-back Side Chairs, attributed to Andrew Durand, Milford, Connecticut, mid-18th century, with molded bannisters and vase- and ring-turnings, ht. 45 in.
Provenance: Hubbard family, Guilford, Connecticut, 1972.
62 Black-painted Carved and Turned Bannister-back Side Chair, probably Massachusetts, mid-18th century, pierced and scroll-carved cresting with split bannisters, and block-, vase-, and ring-turnings, and carved brush-turned feet, ht. 44 3/4 in.
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64 Red-painted Slant-lid Desk, probably Connecticut, early 18th century, opening to an interior of valanced compartments, above three drawers flanked by projecting single drawers, on a case of four thumb-molded drawers and molded base on ball feet, old red paint, brasses are old replacements, ht. 42, wd. 34, dp. 18 in. Provenance: Sotheby’s, 1994.
65 Large Pine Hutch Table, probably New England, 18th century, overhanging rectangular top hinged above a box with lift lid with double demilune cutout ends with exposed tenons, old surface with remnants of red paint, ht. 27 1/2, lg. 72, wd. 42 in. Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1986.
66 Assembled Set of Eight Black-painted Heart and Crown Side Chairs, attributed to the Parmele family, Guilford, Connecticut, c. 1740-70, seven with vasiform splats and one with split bannisters, early surfaces of painted black and brown paint, some with striping, ht. 42 5/8 in.
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Literature: One chair illustrated in Robert F. Trent, Hearts & Crowns, Folk Chairs of the Connecticut Coast 1720-1840 (New Haven Colony Historical Society: New Haven, Connecticut, 1977), plate 60, p. 77.
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67 Wrought Iron Ember Tongs, America, 18th century, long arms small penny terminals, the handle with pierced disk, hanging loop, pick, and tamp, lg. 17 3/4 in.
68 Brass Fish-form Waffle Iron, possibly America, 18th century, the brass body with well-formed scale details on a wrought iron handle, lg. 31 1/4 in.
69 Wrought Iron Toaster, America, 18th/19th century, simple loop sides on a plate in the form of hearts merging into fish, on a long handle with hanging loop at the end, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 11 1/2 in.
70 Wrought Iron Toaster, America, 18th century, scrollwork rack on long handle with scroll heart, ht. 6 1/4, wd. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: An old Guilford, Connecticut, family, 1972.
72 Wrought Iron Beam Hook, 18th/19th century, with large heart decoration above single loop hook, ht. 5, wd. 2 3/8, dp. 6 1/4 in.
73 Wrought Iron Utensil Rack, 18th century, wavy bracket, the central hook with scroll finial, ht. 3, wd. 12, dp. 2 3/4 in.
74 Wrought Iron Fireplace Trammel, 18th century, with heart finial, closed lg. 44 in.
71 Wrought Iron Kettle Lifter, America, 19th century, ht. 5 1/4, dp. 5 in.
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75 Wrought Iron and Brass Bedwarmer, 18th century, brass heating pan, the pierced lid with engraved rooster and floral design, on a long wrought iron handle with chamfered edges, lg. 41 1/2, dia. 11 in.
76 Wrought Iron Ratchet Betty Lamp Holder, 18th century, with fleur-de-lis finials, ht. 17 in.
77 Wrought Iron Kettle Tilter, America, 18th century, tight scrollwork decoration, wavy handle with brass finial and twisted iron hook, ht. 13 1/2, dp. 15 1/2 in.
78 Watercolor Theorem on Velvet, Margaret Quintard, Norwalk, Connecticut, 19th century, ht. 10, wd. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Acquired from a descendant in 1980. 79
79 Watercolor, Pen, and Ink on Paper Schoolboy Exercise “The Rapture, The Grape,� Philo Bishop, Guilford, Connecticut, 1820, the page with stylized, polychrome decorated pillars on each side, connected by two arches with text below, (foxing, fold lines, minor separations), ht. 14, wd. 17 in.
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80 American School, 19th Century Portrait of Isaac Meigs Fisher of Ludlow, Vermont Unsigned. Oil on board, 14 1/2 x 12 in., unframed. Condition: Possible small spot of retouch on bridge of nose.
81 Small Wallpaper Box, America, mid-19th century, round with light blue crescent pattern on a dark blue ground, ht. 2, dia. 2 in.
82 House-decorated Wallpaper Hat Box, America, c. 1835, oval, with brown house and trees on a yellow ground, ht. 11, lg. 14 in. Literature: For a similar box see Lilian Baker Carlisle, Hat Boxes and Bandboxes a Shelburne Museum (The Shelburne Museum: Shelburne, Vermont, 1960), p. 179.
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83 Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Woman Holding a Red Book, America, 19th century, original gilt frame, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 4 in.
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86 Portrait of Rhoda A. Ensign of Hartford, Connecticut, A.M. Holbrook, New England, c. 1837, signed under portrait “AM. Holbrook, DEL. 1837,� ht. 6, wd. 5 in.
87 Hollow-cut Silhouette of a Young Boy, America, 19th century, in an oval brass frame, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 3 1/2 in.
Provenance: Bill Samaha, 2001.
Provenance: The Deming Collection, 1998.
85 Watercolor Portrait of Thomas Luther Paine, probably by Rufus Porter, Connecticut, 19th century, original frame, ht. 7, wd. 6 1/2 in.
88 Hollow-cut Silhouette of a Young Girl, William Bache, America, 19th century, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 4 in.
Note: As a child, Thomas Luther Paine lived in the Prudence Crandall House in Canterbury, Connecticut.
89 Hollow-cut Silhouette of Charlotte Cummings, S. Williams, New England, 19th century, ht. 5, wd. 4 in. Provenance: Stephen-Douglas Antiques, 1999.
84 Hollow-cut Silhouette of a Man, America, 19th century, the man with blocked body, in black frame and eglomise mat, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 4 1/2 in.
Provenance: Jewett-Berdan, 2011.
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90 Small Hollow-cut Silhouette of Harvey Dudley, attributed to James Hosley Whitcomb (1806-49), New Hampshire, c. 1834, in original painted frame, ht. 4, wd. 3 in.
Literature: Pictured in Blume Rifken, Silhouettes in America, 1790-1840 (Burlington, Vermont: Paradigm Press, Inc., 1987), p. 46.
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91 Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Man, James A. Davis, New England, October 1832, signed below the bust “By J.A. Davis October 20th 1832/1832,� ht. 6, wd. 5 in. Literature: Pictured in Blume Rifken, Silhouettes in America, 1790-1840 (Burlington, Vermont: Paradigm Press, Inc., 1987), pp. 38-39.
92 Double Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette, America, 19th century, the man and woman facing each other in a paper mat with oval cutouts and decorated with two doves and hearts in the upper center, a sailing ship in lower center, in a black frame with stenciled floral decoration, ht. 9, wd. 6 in. Provenance: Sidney Gecker, 2006. Note: An inscription on the back of the frame identifies the subjects as Alpheus Rice, born February 25, 1785, and Huldah Call, born January 9, 1785, married April 28, 1805.
93 Four Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouettes, attributed to Anson Newell, Ellington, Connecticut, 19th century, in original frames, ht. 5, wd. 4 in. Provenance: Acquired from a home in Killingworth, Connecticut, 1985. 93
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94 Miniature Cobalt-decorated Conjoined Gemel Stoneware Jug, attributed to Absalom Stedman & Frederick Seymour, New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1825-35, the conjoined ovoid jugs with reeded strap handle, marked “NEWHAVEN,” ht. 3 in.
95 Cobalt-decorated Conjoined Gemel Stoneware Jug, Absalom Stedman & Frederick Seymour, New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1825-35, the conjoined ovoid jugs with reeded strap handle, both marked “STEDMAN/&/SEYMOUR/NEW-HAVEN,” one with incised bird, the other with incised fish, (crack on back side), ht. 10 in. Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1981.
96 Miniature Cobalt-decorated Conjoined Gemel Stoneware Jug, New England, early 19th century, the conjoined ovoid jugs with reeded strap handle, ht. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1996.
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97 Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jug, America, early 19th century, tall ovoid form with applied strap handle, with incised and cobaltdecorated flower on the shoulder, ht. 15 in.
98 Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jug, c. 1787, tall ovoid form with simple rolled rim and applied strap handle, decorated in cobalt with floral scrollwork and marked “1787,” ht. 15 in.
Provenance: Acquired from the Scranton family, Madison, Connecticut, 1971.
Provenance: Descended through the Mead family and acquired from Abraham Mead, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1981.
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99 Four-gallon Stoneware Jug, J. Duntze, New Haven, Connecticut, 19th century, tall bulbous form with flat band collar and applied strap handle, an incised and cobalt decorated floral spray on the shoulder and marked “J. DUNTZE/MANUFACT’R/N. HAVEN, Ct.,” ht. 15 in.
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100 Stoneware Jug with Incised Decoration, probably Thomas Commeraw, Manhattan, late 18th/early 19th century, ovoid jug ornamented with cobalt-filled incised crescents and tassels over impressed mark “CORLEARS/HOOK,” ht. 16 in. 101 Large Stoneware Jug, Horace Goodwin & Mack C. Webster, Hartford, Connecticut, c. 1810-40, tall ovoid body with flat band collar, applied strap handle, incised and cobalt decorated bird on the shoulder marked “GOODWIN & WEBSTER, ht. 17 in. 102 Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jug, Peter Cross, Hartford, Connecticut, early 19th century, tall ovoid form with applied strap handle, incised and cobalt decorated flower on shoulder and impressed mark “P. CROSS” at base of neck, ht. 16 in.
104 Early Stoneware Jar, probably New York State, early 19th century, the ovoid body with band rim and applied projecting handles and incised floral decoration on the front, ht. 10 in. Provenance: Acquired in Ossining, New York, 1977.
108 Three-gallon Stoneware Cooler, S.L. Pewtress, Fair Haven, Connecticut, 19th century, barrel-shaped body with incised cobalt bands and floral design on front and marked “S.L, PEWTRESS & CO/FAIR HAVEN CONN,” the lid with decorated flattened knob handle, ht. 14 1/2 in.
105 Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Flowerpot, America, 19th century, the body with incised and cobalt-decorated bird, the saucer base attached to the pot, (restoration), ht. 11 in.
109 Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Pitcher, America, 19th century, the body decorated with scrolls and line decoration, (small chip on the rim), ht. 11 in.
106 Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jar, attributed to Abraham Mead, Greenwich, Connecticut, c. 1791, with flared rim and tooled shoulder, marked in cobalt “EM 1791,” and decorated with a cobalt dotted scroll pattern around the shoulder, ht. 6 in.
Provenance: Acquired from an old Essex, Connecticut, family, 1971.
110 Miniature Stoneware Jug, early 19th century, blue splotch decoration on shoulder, ht. 4 in. Provenance: Steve Rowe, 1981.
Provenance: Descended in the Mead family. 103 Four-gallon Stoneware Jar, S.L. Pewtress, Fair Haven, Connecticut, 19th century, rolled rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a cobalt bird and marked “S.L, PEWTRESS & CO/FAIR HAVEN CONN,” ht. 13 in.
107 Two-gallon Stoneware Churn, America, c. 1880, the cavetto banded rim on a barrelshaped body with applied lug handles, the front with cobalt bird and “1880,” (cracked and with old iron band reinforce on the body), ht. 12 in. Provenance: Acquired from an old Norwich, Connecticut, family, 1975.
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111 Wooden Candle Sconce, America, 19th century, the tin reflector mounted in a pine frame with arched shell-carved top, ht. 11, wd. 4, dp. 3 1/2 in.
112 Tinned Sheet Iron Adjustable Wall Sconce, America, 19th century, the round top with crimped edge, the candleholder rides in a vertical slot, ht. 14, wd. 4, dp. 3 1/2 in.
Provenance: I.M. Wiese, 1976.
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113 Tinned Sheet Iron Wall Sconce, America, 19th century, oval back with crimped edge decorated with two punched hearts and two punched diamonds, with early tallow candle, ht. 9 in.
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114 Reflector Sconce, America, 19th century, circular with a round tin reflectors, dia. 9 in. Provenance: Yankee Smuggler, 2006.
115 Round Tinned Sheet Iron Wall Sconce, America, 19th century, the round reflector with star and ray decoration, dia. 10, dp. 4 in.
116 Tall Wrought Iron and Brass Adjustable Two-light Stand, America, 18th century, the shaft with turned brass finial and triple band collar above a wide iron band tripod base with large penny feet, the brass candle sockets and drip pans on a wrought iron, springtension mechanism, ht. 68 in. Note: Full provenance available to the buyer.
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117 Paint-decorated Blanket Chest over Two Drawers, Guilford, Connecticut, c. 1700, molded lift top above a large fielded panel and two single arched moldings separating the drawers, the panels repeated on the sides with turned turnip frontal feet and rectangular stile rear feet, original surface, brasses are old replacements, ht. 44, wd. 41, dp. 18 in. Provenance: Pam Boynton, 1979. Descended in the Stone family of Guilford, Connecticut.
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118 Pine Settle, New England, 18th century, rectangular back joining cutout ends ending in pointed hand holds, all on a semi-arched base, old surface, ht. 53, lg. 60, dp. 16 in.
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119 Red-painted Hutch Table, New England, 18th century, the hinged oval top with large overhang above a box base with lift lid on demilune cutout ends and shaped trestle feet, ht. 26, wd. 48, dp. 36 in. Provenance: From an estate in New Paltz, New York, 1968.
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120 Square Maple Treen Plate, America, 19th century, ht. 9, wd. 9 in.
125 Small Oak Treen Plate, America, 19th century, dia. 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: Steve White, 1973.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1978.
121 Carved Trencher, America, 18th century, dia. 13 in.
126 Small Treen Plate, America, 19th century, dia. 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: Acquired in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, 1972.
Provenance: Acquired in Westbrook, Connecticut, 1978.
122 Treen Plate, America, 19th century, with stitched repair, dia. 9 in.
127 Maple Treen Plate, America, 19th century, dia. 7 in.
Provenance: Acquired from an old Guilford, Connecticut, family, 1968.
123 Maple Treen Plate, America, 19th century, dia. 8 in.
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128 Carved Wood Ladle, New England, 19th century, lg. 19 in.
129 Early Wood Tankard, 18th century, staved body with wood bands securing a carved wood handle, ht. 6 3/4 in.
Provenance: Acquired from a 1698 home in North Branford, Connecticut, 1986.
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130 Polychrome Decorated Delft Round Deep Dish with Standing Woman, 18th century, dia. 8 in.
131 Pair of Polychrome Decorated Delft Plates with Man on Horseback, 18th century, dia. 9 in.
Provenance: Acquired from an old collection, 2005.
Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1984.
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132 Polychrome Decorated Delft Plate, 18th century, dia. 9 in.
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133 Polychrome Decorated Delft Plate, 18th century, with peafowl decoration, dia. 9 in.
134 Combware Plate, England, 18th/early century, round, with coggled rim and wide trailed slip decoration, dia. 8 in. Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1980, the Boyce collection. 135 Large Combware Bowl, England, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim and wide trailed slip decoration, dia. 13 in. Provenance: Hubbard Family, Guilford, Connecticut, 1967. 136 Red-painted and Decorated Six-board Blanket Chest, Guilford, Connecticut, c. 1710, nailed construction, the lid with notched ends, the front with remnants of white-painted decoration and initials “NS,� the ends with demilune cutouts centering a heart pendant, ht. 27, wd. 48, dp. 19 in. Provenance: Descended in the Dudley family of Guilford, Connecticut.
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137 Red-painted Maple Child’s Settle, New England, late 18th century, slightly canted back joining scrolled arms, the base with four cutout arches, original surface, ht. 21, wd. 15, dp. 9 3/4 in.
138 Miniature Red-painted Blanket Chest, Connecticut, 18th century, the lift lid with applied molding, cutout skirt and ends, ht. 9 1/2, wd. 18 1/2, dp. 7 in. Provenance: An old Greenwich, Connecticut, collection, 1990.
139 Small Red-painted Blanket Chest, New England, 18th century, nailed construction with exaggerated sawtooth cutout ends, ht. 14, wd. 32, dp. 14 in.
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140 Red-painted Miniature Hanging Corner Cupboard, America, early 19th century, simple bracket feet, the door opening to two shelves, ht. 16, wd. 7 1/2, dp. 4 3/4 in.
141 Small Red-painted Pine Blanket Chest over Drawer, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, c. 1715, lift top with molded edge above a case with applied single arch molding on double arched cutout ends, (replaced pulls), ht. 25, wd. 36, dp. 18 in.
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142 Primitive Carved and Red-painted Candlestand, New England, early 18th century, circular walnut top on a brownpainted carved support on a tripod base, ht. 26, dia. 16 in.
143 Red-painted High Chair, New England, 18th century, with tall turned finials and two arched slats, ht. 36 in.
144 Painted Pine Blanket Chest over Drawer, Massachusetts, 18th century, molded lift top with cutout ends and applied molding on skirt, old surface, ht. 27, wd. 40, dp. 16 in. Provenance: Hilary Nolan, 1991. 145 Green-glazed Redware Jar, Upton Brothers, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, early 19th century, ovoid form with tooled line decoration on shoulder, flared neck and matching lid with pointed knob handle, ht. 7 1/2 in.
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146 Redware Jar, attributed to John Alld, Hollis, Maine, early 19th century, tall ovoid body with flared rim and mottled green glaze, ht. 8 in.
147 Redware Jar, possibly Alfred, Maine, 19th century, ovoid with gray glaze and manganese splotch decoration, ht. 7 1/2, dia. 5 1/2 in.
148 Redware Jar, possibly Safford of Monmouth, Maine, early 19th century, ovoid form with rolled rim and splotch decoration, ht. 8 in. Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1989.
149 Green-glazed Redware Jar, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, ovoid, with green splotch decoration on a gray background, ht. 6, dia. 5 1/4 in.
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150 Green-glazed Redware Jug, attributed to Upton Brothers, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 18th century, bulbous for with rolled rim and applied strap handle, ht. 6 in. Provenance: Steve White, 1973. 151 Redware Jug, Alfred, Maine, early 19th century, flared rim and applied strap handle on tall slightly ovoid body with manganese decoration, ht. 6 1/2 in. Provenance: Hilary Nolan, 1990. 152 Redware Jug, Bristol County, Massachusetts, early 19th century, mottled green-glazed with incised decoration, ht. 5 1/2 in.
153 Redware Jug, John Goodell, Windham, Maine, early 19th century, bulbous body with applied strap handle and spot decoration, stamped on base “JG,� ht. 5 1/4 in.
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154 Small Redware Jug, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, ovoid with rolled rim and applied strap handle, mottled glaze, ht. 4 1/2 in.
155 Small Redware Jug, Alfred, Maine, early 19th century, outwardly tapering straight-sided jug with rolled rim and applied strap handle, decorated with splotches of manganese glaze on a tan background, ht. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Sean Henry, 2013.
156 Redware Jug, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, wide bulbous body with narrow mouth, applied strap handle, decorated with splotchy manganese glaze, ht. 5 in. Provenance: John Sideli, 2008.
157 Small Redware Jug, New England, early 19th century, black-glazed, spherical, with rolled rim, applied strap with curled terminal, ht. 3 in. Provenance: Acquired at a Skinner auction, 1974.
158 Small Redware Jug, New Hampshire, late 18th/early 19th century, ovoid, with rolled lip and applied strap handle, decorated with orange halos on a green background, ht. 2 3/4 in.
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162 Large Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “Money Wanted,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, and yellow slip wave and line decoration, (minor rim chips), dia. 13 in.
Provenance: Acquired at a Skinner auction, 1997.
159 Small Redware Jug, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, green-glazed bulbous body with rolled lip and applied strap handle, (minor glaze loss to foot), ht. 5 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1984.
160 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “Bread & Cheese,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (rim chips), dia. 11 in.
161 Large Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “Cheap Dish,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (rim chips), dia. 13 in.
163 Redware Loaf Dish with Yellow Slip Inscription “Give Drink to the thirsty,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, rectangular, with coggled rim, (minor rim chips), ht. 9, wd. 13 3/4 in. Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1992.
164 Oval Redware Slip-decorated Plate, probably Hoyt Pottery, Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, oval, with green, yellow, and manganese slip decoration, (old chips on the rim), ht. 11 3/4, wd. 14 in. Provenance: Stephen-Douglas Antiques, 1999, Dick Whittington, old Norwalk, Connecticut, family.
165 Oval Redware Loaf Dish, Hoyt Pottery, Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, with yellow slip and green glaze decoration, ht. 10 1/2, wd. 13 in. Provenance: Gary Stradling, 1999.
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166 Redware Pot, attributed to Pecker Pottery, Merrimac, Massachusetts, 19th century, wide bulbous body with geometric and floral decoration, ht. 5, dia. 7 in.
169 Redware Jar, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, jar with wide neck and applied lug handles, the lid with knob handle, decorated with orange and green mottled glaze, ht. 7 in.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 2002. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1989. 167 Redware Covered Bean Pot, Maine, early 19th century, bulbous body with rouletted neck and applied lug handles, flared rim, with wide button knob, decorated with spiraled splotches of manganese on a red ground, (minor rim chips), ht. 8 1/4 in.
170 Large Shaker Basket, Enfield, Connecticut, 19th century, with two handles and double braid bottom, ht. 14 in.
Provenance: Skinner, Sale 2412, June 8, 2008, Lot 100.
171 Large Two-handled Woven Splint Basket, America, 19th century, ht. 16, dp. 15 in.
168 Slip-decorated Redware Jar, attributed to Grace Parker, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 18th century, flared rim with line and wave decoration on shoulder and yellow line decoration on sides, (minor rim chips), ht. 6 in.
172 Green-painted Woven Splint Swing Handle Basket, America, late 19th century, ht. 7, dp. 10 in. Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1982.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1982.
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173 Woven Splint Swing Handle Basket, America, 19th century, signed “Rockwell Hall,� ht. 8, dp. 14 in.
174 Woven Splint Saucer-base Basket, America, late 19th century, woven as one continuous piece, the basket atop a cylindrical pedestal on a base with raised sides, ht. 19 in.
175 Woven Splint Bird Carrying Basket, America, 19th century, ht. 15 in. Provenance: Courcier & Wilkins, 2003.
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176 Small Red-painted Shaker Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered seam, ht. 1 3/4, wd. 3 1/4 in.
181 Painted Pantry Box, 18th century, oval, straight seam, ht. 3, lg. 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: Purchased in Maine, 1967.
182 Green-painted Shaker Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered seam, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 6 3/8 in.
177 Small Covered Pantry Box, America, 19th century, slightly oval, with fingered seam, ht. 2, lg. 4 in. Provenance: From an old Dedham, Massachusetts, family, 1976. 178 Green-painted Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered seam, the top inscribed “Red Pepper,” ht. 2, lg. 5 in.
179 Gray/Blue-painted Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered seam, ht. 2, lg. 5 1/2 in.
180 Blue-painted Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered seam, ht. 2, lg. 6 in.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1979.
183 Large Red-painted Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered seam, ht. 3 3/4, lg. 7 in.
187 Small Round Pantry Box, America, 19th century, inscribed “HS” on the lid and base, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 3 1/4 in.
188 Large Blue-painted Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered lid, initialed “IS” on lid, ht. 6, lg. 13 in.
189 Small Blue-painted Pantry Box, America, 19th century, round, with fingered seam, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1990.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1974.
184 Large Mustard Yellow Pantry Box, America, 19th century, oval, with fingered seam, ht. 4 1/2, lg. 8 1/2 in.
185 Red-painted Shaker Oval Pantry Box, America, mid-19th century, bent wood sides with fingered seam, the lid stenciled “COFFEE,” ht. 5, lg. 11 1/2 in.
190 Carved Pantry Box, 19th century, oval, with carved heart and tulip decoration, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 2000.
191 Small Covered Pantry Box, America, 18th century, unpainted, with fingered seam secured with rosehead tacks, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 3 1/2 in.
Provenance: Hollis Brodrick, 1983. 186 Carved and Decorated Pantry Box, America, 19th century, round with straight seam, the lid decorated with carved double heart, vine and floral border and shield over initials “JHS,” the center of the lid with carved stylized star and tulips, the bottom of the box signed “J.BURR,” ht. 3 1/2, dia. 10 in.
Provenance: Dan Olson, 1993.
Provenance: John Walton, 1975.
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192 Paint-decorated Candle Box, Possibly Guilford, Connecticut, late 18th/early 19th century, the slide lid decorated with a painted tulip, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 4 1/2, lg. 9 in.
193 Paint-decorated Money Box, America, early 19th century, the box with molded top and bottom, coin slit in the top, and eagle painted on the front, the sides initialed “JS” and “LS,” mounted on four turned post and ball feet, ht. 5, wd. 6, dp. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Sons, 1995.
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195 Small Heart-shaped and Paint-decorated Box, America, 19th century, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 3 in.
196 Small Brass Box, England, 18th century, with hinged lid engraved “A. Davis/ Banstaple/1776,” the bottom engraved “H.V.N./FROM/P.B.,” ht. 3/4, dia. 2 1/4 in. Provenance: Peter Eaton, 1976. 197 Small Turned Pantry Box, 18th century, round, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 3 in. Provenance: Steve Rowe, 1981.
194 Chip-carved Slide-lid Box, America, 19th century, the bottom is inscribed “Charles Wilcox Jan. 26, 1892,” ht. 1, lg. 3 in.
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198 Slide-lid Box, America, c. 17th century, the box with heart tab and notched sides, indistinctly inscribed on bottom in pencil “.../ Feb 1648,” ht. 1, lg. 9 in.
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199 Molded Gilt Copper Rooster Weathervane, attributed to A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, 1852-67, full-body figure with embossed details on wings and sheet copper tail, on custom stand, ht. 21 3/4, lg. 19 1/2 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 2011.
200 Molded Gilt Copper “Patchen” Running Horse Weathervane, attributed to Harris & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1868-82, fullbody figure with embossed details on mane and tail, on custom stand, ht. 22, lg. 30 3/4 in. Literature: A similar weathervane is illustrated in Steve Miller, The Art of the Weathervane (Schiffer Publishing Ltd.: Pennsylvania, 1984), p. 152. A copy of a Harris & Co. catalog is reproduced at the end of the book.
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201 Paint-decorated Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Connecticut and Thomas Matteson, South Shaftsbury, Vermont, early 19th century, the hood with scrolled cresting above the tombstone-glazed panel, a white polychrome painted and gilded masonic dial with seconds hand and calendar indicator lettered “S. HOADLEY PLYMOUTH� above the waist door on cove molded base and cutout feet; the case elaborately painted to resemble exotic woods and inlays; with a thirty-hour wooden weight-driven movement, ht. 88 in.
202 Courting Mirror, northern Europe, late 18th/ early 19th century, the molded frame with reverse-painted glass border, the cresting with a panel depicting a basket of fruit, (losses), ht. 15, wd. 11 in.
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203 Paint-decorated Dome-top Box, Vermont, 19th century, the lid and sides decorated with red, brown, and yellow arched bands and dots, ht. 6, lg. 14, wd. 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Robert Avery Smith, 1983. 203
204 Pair of Large Chalkware Garnitures, 19th century, brightly colored fruit and leaves on a pedestal, ht. 14, wd. 10, dp. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Old Hope Antiques, 2002.
205 Carved and Painted Bluebird, America, 19th century, ht. 3, wd. 1 1/2, dp. 5 3/4 in.
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206 Silk Needlework Picture of a Parrot in a Tree, America, 19th century, mounted in an early molded frame, ht. 12, wd. 9 1/2 in.
207 Needlework Alphabet and Family Record Sampler, Elizabeth J. Cruttenden, Madison, Connecticut, 1832, a strawberry and vine border surrounding five lines of alphabet and seven lines of Cruttenden family record and name of embroidery instructor, “Harriet M. Dowd,” above stitched buildings, urns, trees, and basket of flowers, in an early molded black frame, ht. 18, wd. 19 in. Note: Elizabeth Jemima Cruttenden was born June 13, 1822 and died June 7, 1896. She lived in Madison, Connecticut, her entire life and is buried with her husband, John Newton Chittenden (1827-1895), in Madison’s West Cemetery.
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208 Needlework Alphabet Sampler, Lydia Bishop, possibly Lisbon, Connecticut, 1829, seven lines of alphabet and numbers above a stitched three-story house flanked by trees and cats or dogs, ht. 13 1/2, wd. 12 in. Provenance: Acquired from and old Guilford, Connecticut, family, 1969. Note: Genealogical records document a Lydia Bishop who was born March 28, 1819, in Lisbon, Connecticut, and died December 11, 1906, in Chicago, Illinois.
209 Needlework Alphabet and Verse Sampler, Susanna Bishop, New Haven, Connecticut, 1793, the top with two-story house flanked by a tree and bush with pink, blue, and purple leaves, above four lines of alphabet, a block of verse, and signature line, ht. 13, wd. 11 in. Note: Susanne Bishop married silversmith Simeon Marble of New Haven, Connecticut, in 1804. Note: Susanna [Susannah] Bishop was born January 7, 1784 in New Haven, Connecticut. She married New Haven silversmith Simeon Marble (1777-1856), on January 12, 1797, and together they had five children. Susanna died June 22, 1861, in Wilmington, Delaware.
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210 Silver Coffin-end Serving Spoon, Simeon Marble, New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1806-10, marked “S.MARBLE” in a sawtooth cartouche on the back of the handle, engraved with the monogram “HP” at end of handle, lg. 10 1/8 in.
211 Pair of Silver Tablespoons, Samuel Buel, Middletown and Hartford, Connecticut, late 18th century, engraved feather edge handles, shell on underside of bowl, marked “S.B” on back of handle in cartouche, monogramed on the end of the handles “R/WM,” lg. 8 1/4 in.
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212 Silver Tablespoon, Everard Benjamin & Co., New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1835-40, marked “E.BENJAMIN & CO.” on the back of the handle, monogram “SP” engraved at end of handle, lg. 9 in.
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214 Four Graduated Pearlware Plates, England, early 19th century, orange and yellow leaf decoration, dia. to 7 in.
215 Mocha-decorated Pearlware Mug, attributed to Jonas Potter, Staffordshire, England, 18th century, (cracks in side and base), ht. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Acquired from an old collector in Clinton, Connecticut, 1978.
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216 Large Polychrome-decorated Mug with Original Lid, England, early 19th century, (imperfections), ht. 7 in.
217 Large Polychrome-decorated Pearlware Mug, England, early 19th century, (hairline crack), ht. 5 1/2 in.
218 Pearlware Cup and Saucer with Polychrome House Decoration, England, early 19th century, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 5 in. Provenance: Greg Kramer, 1986.
219 Spatterware Mug with Peafowl Decoration, England, 19th century, ht. 3 1/2 in.
220 Spatterware Cream Pitcher with Peafowl Decoration, England, 19th century, ht. 2 1/2 in.
221 Polychrome-decorated Pearlware Plate, England, early 19th century, floral decoration in center, dia. 8 in.
222 Polychrome-decorated Pearlware Oval Platter, England, early 19th century, ht. 12, wd. 15 1/2 in.
223 Octagonal Pearlware Plate, England, early 19th century, peafowl in center, with full figure of a woman on the reverse, wd. 7 1/2 in.
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224 Polychrome-decorated Pearlware Plate, England, early 19th century, green edge, dia. 6 1/4 in.
225 Polychrome-decorated Pearlware Punch Bowl, England, early 19th century, (two hairline cracks in the rim), ht. 4, dia. 9 in. Provenance: Acquired at a Skinner auction, 1971. 226 Six-piece Pearlware Tea Set, England, early 19th century, bent yellow tulip pattern with swan finials, including a teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, waste bowl, and two cups and saucers, ht. to 6 1/4 in.
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233 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “HBC,” New England, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, decorated with trailed slip wave and scroll decoration, (minor rim chip), dia. 12 1/2 in.
234 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “GH,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (rim chips, minor glaze losses), dia. 9 in.
235 Large Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “William & Mary,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (minor rim chips), dia. 13 in. Provenance: John Walton, 1978.
227 Large Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “Lewis King of France,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (repair), dia. 14 in.
230 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “ED,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (hairline crack, minor rim chips), dia. 8 1/4 in.
Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1992. 228 Large Redware Loaf Dish with Yellow Slip Inscription “Washington & Lafayette,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, rectangular, with coggled rim, (rim chips, spot of glaze loss below “Lafayette”), ht. 10 1/4, wd. 15 1/2 in. 229 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “DE,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (few small rim chips), dia. 9 1/4 in.
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231 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “SB,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with yellow slip scroll, dia. 8 3/8 in. Provenance: A Fairfield, Connecticut, collector, 1997.
232 Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “WB,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim and yellow slip scroll, (minor rim chip and in the making flaw in body), dia. 9 1/4 in.
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236 Large Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “William & Catherine,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (minor rim chips), dia. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Stephen-Douglas Antiques, 1991.
237 Large Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “William Lunday,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (rim chips and repair), dia. 15 in.
238 Large Redware Plate with Yellow Slip Inscription “Nicholas & Mary,” Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, round, with coggled rim, (minor rim chips and glaze loss), dia. 14 1/2 in. Provenance: Yankee Smuggler, 1993.
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239 Red-painted Cant-back Cupboard, New England, late 18th century, the three molded shelves framed by molding on projecting base with a molded hinged and scroll-carved door, ht. 77, wd. 42, dp. 18 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1981.
240 Pair of Tall Black-painted Bannister Back Side Chairs, Avon/Farmington, Connecticut, 18th century, with pierced cresting centering a heart above floral rosettes repeated in the bottom rail, ht. 48 1/4 in.
241 Black-painted Oval-top Tavern Table, probably Connecticut, early 18th century, four block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs ending in ring-turned feet, joined by beaded skirt with end drawer, and box stretchers, old black paint over original red, ht. 27, wd. 32, dp. 22 in. Provenance: Fred Giampietro, 1987.
242 Early Black-painted Mirror, America, early 18th century, wide molded frame with rectangular mirror, ht. 17, wd. 14 in.
243 Cherry Candlestand, Connecticut, late 18th century, square top on a vase- and ring-turned post continuing to a tripod cabriole leg base, original surface, ht. 24, wd. 13, dp. 13 in. Provenance: The Clark-Davis family of Guilford, Connecticut, 1984. 239
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244 Red-painted Mirror, America, c. 1787, the high shaped crest with molded frame, marked in red paint on the back of the crest “1787/ SD,� ht. 19 1/2, wd. 10 in.
245 Carved Cutting Board, America, 19th century, with carved hex signs, ht. 5, wd. 13 1/2 in.
246 Turned Maple Nutmeg Grater, America, 18th century, the handle with pierced sheet iron grater and the base with compartment to hold nutmeg, ht. 6 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1989. 247 Tubular Wood Container, America, early 19th century, ht. 5 in. Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1976.
248 Early Hand Brush, America, 18th century, the handle with folk-carved face, lg. 8 1/2, wd. 3 1/2 in.
249 Carved Butter Paddle, America, 19th century, lg. 10 in.
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250 Carved Maple Sugar Stamp, America, 19th century, heart-shaped, lg. 2 3/4 in.
252 Carved Stirrup Cup, America, 19th century, lg. 5, dp. 2 1/2 in.
Provenance: Hollis Brodrick, 1982.
Provenance: Robert Avery Smith, 1978.
251 Turned and Blue-painted Salt, America, early 19th century, on short stem with wide turned foot, (shrinkage crack in side), ht. 2 1/4 in.
253 Small Turned and Yellow-Painted Chalice, America, 19th century, ht. 3 1/2 in.
254 Red-painted Desk on Frame, Connecticut, c. 1740, the slant lid opening to eight valanced compartments over two drawers divided by a valanced compartment and single drawer, a wide drawer below, on a frame with shaped skirt and turned legs with pad feet, (old replaced brasses), ht. 41, wd. 34, dp. 17 in. Provenance: Sotheby’s, 1994.
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255 Black-painted Carved and Turned Bannister-back Side Chair, probably Connecticut, mid-18th century, arched scroll and leaf-carved cresting above split bannisters, vase- and ring-turnings, old paint, ht. 48 in.
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256 Brown-painted Heart and Crown Side Chair, Stratford, Connecticut, mid-18th century, with molded banisters and characteristic turnings, ht. 46 3/4 in. Provenance: Harold Cole, 1979.
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257 Rare Maple Double-drop Leaf Stretcherbase Tavern Table, probably New York, mid18th century, the overhanging drop leaf top on block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs joined by a beaded stretcher, box stretchers below, all on turned feet, old surface, ht. 28, wd. 38, dp. 37 in. Provenance: Mrs. Oppenheimer, Fort Edward, New York, 1956. Note: This was Lew’s first antique purchase.
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258 Pair of Balloon-shaped Sconces, America, 19th century, the reflector and candle tray with crimped edges, ht. 13, wd. 7, dp. 4 in.
259 Pair of Tinned Sheet Iron Wall Sconces, America, 19th century, with crimped arched tops and reeded sides, ht. 13, wd. 3, dp. 5 in.
260 Wrought Iron Adjustable Two-light Candleholder, 18th century, a rectangular plate with rounded ends and two sockets mounted on a long iron rod, ht. 59 3/4 in.
261 Iron Hogscraper Candlestick, England, mid19th century, the hooked drip-catcher on plain cylindrical shaft mounted on a scalloped base, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 4 in.
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262 Adjustable Candleholder, 19th century, the weighted conical base with iron rod supporting a single candle cup, ht. 16 in. Provenance: Acquired from an old Greenwich, Connecticut, collection, 1988. 263 Adjustable Iron Candlestick, Europe, 18th century, the flat drip-catcher with long hook, cylindrical stem with stepped slot, mounted on a circular base with three feet, ht. 8 in.
264 Iron Hogscraper Candlestick, Europe, 18th century, the flat drip-catcher with long hook, cylindrical stem with brass band mounted on an octagonal base, the push up tab stamped “SBB,� ht. 8, wd. 5 in.
Provenance: Stephen-Douglas Antiques, 1974.
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265 Iron Hogscraper Candlestick, 18th/19th century, the inverted bell-shaped socket on an iron shaft with double ring band, mounted on a scalloped edge base, ht. 8 1/2 in.
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266 Rushlight Candleholder, 18th century, the pliers and candle socket mounted on tripod base with legs terminating in open heart feet, ht. 11 in.
267 Wrought Iron Adjustable Grease Lamp, 18th century, rectangular pan with spring tension adjusting mechanism on an iron rod with tripod base, ht. 17 in.
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268 Kettle Lamp, Peter Derr, 1860, turned brass lamp body on iron stand and circular iron base, with original wick pick, stamped on one arm “P.D. 1860,� ht. 9 1/2 in.
269 Pair of Iron Kettle Lamps, Pennsylvania, 19th century, on round bases, ht. 11 1/2 in.
270 Miniature Tinned Iron Chamber Candlestick, America, 19th century, ht. 1, dia. 1 5/8 in.
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271 Goffering Iron, America or England, late 18th/ early 19th century, scroll body supporting a cylindrical iron on tripod base, wrought iron heater, ht. 7 1/4, wd. 6 1/4 in.
272 Pair of Wrought Iron Heart Finial Fireplace Tongs and Jamb Hooks, America, late 18th century, the tongs with heart-shaped handle, the jamb hooks with heart-shaped backs and faceted hook ends, tongs lg. 30 1/2, hooks, ht. 2, wd. 3 1/2, dp. 2 3/4 in. Provenance: The jamb hooks from a house in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, 1980.
273 Wrought Iron Trivet, 18th/19th century, threeleaf clover form on tall legs with penny feet, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 9 3/4, dp. 9 in. Provenance: From the old Graves House in Madison, Connecticut, 1982.
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274 Wrought Iron Kettle Pusher, America, 18th century, wish scroll decoration, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 7 1/2, dp. 5 1/2 in.
275 Long-handled Cooking Pan, America, 18th/19th century, iron pan with pierced and hinged lid on a long chamfered edge handle, lg. 45 1/4, dia. 11 1/2 in.
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276 Crewel-embroidered Woman’s Pocket, Enfield, Connecticut, 18th century, the front worked in a colorful flower and vine pattern, (wear and thread loss), ht. 15 1/2, wd. 10 3/4 in.
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277 Hand-held Flame-stitch Firescreen, Salisbury, Connecticut, 18th century, (losses to handle), ht. 14 1/2, wd. 8 in.
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278 Paint-decorated Woven Splint Basket, probably Eastern Woodland Indians, late 19th century, rectangular with handles on the ends, decorated with polychrome dot decoration and stamped on the outside “MISS EMMA C. BROCKWAY EAST HADDAM,” ht. 5, lg. 11 in.
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280 Small Paint-decorated Woven Splint Covered Basket, probably Eastern Woodland Indians, 19th century, with stylized red and green floral pattern on sides and lid, ht. 5, wd. 3 in. Provenance: Acquired from the Bushnell family, Westbrook, Connecticut.
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281 Small Potato-stamped Woven Splint Handled Basket, probably Eastern Woodland Indians, late 19th century, stamped with green and red leaf design, ht. 6, dp. 5 in.
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284 Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Woman, America, 19th century, in brass frame, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Joan Brownstein, 2003.
282 Pair of Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouettes, attributed to James Hosley Whitcomb (1806-1849), New Hampshire, early 19th century, in original paint-decorated frames, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 4 1/2 in.
283 Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Young Woman, America, 19th century, in an oval brass frame, ht. 5, wd. 4 in.
285 Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Woman, America, 19th century, in original gilt frame, ht. 5, wd. 4 in.
286 Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Young Girl, America, 19th century, oval black frame, ht. 5, wd. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Linda Tate, 2011.
Provenance: Northeast Auctions, 2006.
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288 Pair of Hollow-cut Silhouettes, Berlin, Connecticut, c. 1810, in decorated tin frames, ht. 5, wd. 4 in.
Literature: Published in A Loving Likeness: American Folk Portraits of the Nineteenth Century (Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, 1992).
Exhibition: Folk Art Show in New York, 1987, and Hartford, Connecticut, 1991.
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289 American School, 19th Century The Oxbow on the Connecticut River, Northampton, Massachusetts Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 18 x 26 in., in a molded gilt frame. Condition: Small repaired and inpainted puncture at u.l. and l.r., craquelure.
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290 Tiger Maple and Apple Wood Desk Bookcase, probably Connecticut, late 18th century, top section with molded scroll cresting with pinwheel carved terminals centering a heart-shaped plinth, three turned flame-carved finials, above two beaded hinged doors opening to a compartmented interior, the lower section with slant-lid opening to a valanced interior with central drawer flanked by two shaped drawers, case below of thumb-molded drawers on a gadroonedcarved scroll bracket base, refinished and replaced brasses, ht. 79, wd. 36, dp. 18 in. Provenance: Hilary Nolan, 2002.
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291 Turned Maple Corner Chair, New England, early 18th century, with stylized bird’s head handholds and original splint seat, ht. 31 in. Provenance: Robert Avery Smith, Rockingham, Vermont, 1963.
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Still Life of Fruit on Marble Table Unsigned. Oil on academy board, 15 1/2 x 22 in., in molded gilt frame; back of board with a Boston label. Condition: Minor lifting of paint near grapes.
Pair of Portraits of a Man and Wife Unsigned. Oil on board, 33 x 25 1/2 in., in molded gilt frames. Condition: Scattered spots of retouch on the man, minor spots of retouch on the woman.
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294 American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Young Man Unsigned. Oil on board, 14 1/4 x 16 in., in a molded gilt frame. Condition: Good.
295 Attributed to Zedekiah Belknap (Massachusetts/New Hampshire/ Connecticut, 1781-1858) Pair of Portraits of a Man and Wife Unsigned. Oil on board, 30 x 26 in., in molded wood frames. Condition: Abrasions resulting in paint loss in the background of the woman, craquelure.
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296 Red-painted Blanket Chest over Drawer, Connecticut, 18th century, the lift lid covering a well with three false drawers and one functioning thumb-molded drawer, the base with boldly shaped skirt, replaced brasses, ht. 41, wd. 3, dp. 18 in. Provenance: Hubbard House, Guilford, Connecticut, 1971.
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297 Black-painted Bannister-back Side Chair, Norwich, Connecticut, 18th century, with bold turning and shaped cresting and whitepainted splint seat, ht. 46 3/4 in.
298 Black-painted Bannister-back Side Chair, Guilford or Wallingford, Connecticut, c. 175070, with tall turned mushroom finials, shaped cresting, and split bannisters, ht. 47 3/4 in.
Provenance: Jane Wilson, 1974.
Provenance: Hubbard family, Guilford, Connecticut, 1973.
Literature: Illustrated in Robert F. Trent, Hearts & Crowns, Folk Chairs of the Connecticut Coast 1720-1840 (New Haven Colony Historical Society: New Haven, Connecticut, 1977), plate 6, p. 36.
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299 Black-painted Heart and Crown Armchair, Stratford, Connecticut, 18th century, pierced cresting over molded bannisters with vaseand ring-turnings, carved arms terminating in carved hands, and early splint seat with early added rockers, old paint, ht. 47 in.
300 Early Black-painted Mirror, America, early 18th century, the heart and crown crest over a molded frame, with beveled mirror, (crest is an old replacement), ht. 20, wd. 12 in.
Provenance: Howard Richmond, 1972.
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301 Black-painted and Turned Footstool, Connecticut, late 18th century, four vase- and ring-turned legs joined by turned stretchers, initialed indistinctly “CG” on two posts, ht. 11, wd. 13, dp. 13 in.
302 Black-painted “Bow Tie” Heart and Crown Bannister-back Armchair, attributed to Andrew Durand, Milford, Connecticut, mid-18th century, molded bannisters, vaseand ring-turnings, turned medial arm, (feet restored), ht. 46 3/4 in. 303 Grain-painted Prince of Wales Featherscarved Side Chair, Massachusetts, early 18th century, carved cresting above a vasiform splat with bold block-, vase-, and ringturnings, bulbous turned front stretcher, early rosewood-grained surface, leather upholstered seat, (pieced feet), ht. 48 1/2 in.
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304 Small Redware Jar, attributed to Thomas Kendrick, Hollis, Maine, early 19th century, straight sided body with flared rim, the lid with tooled button handle, the bottom of lid and base with incised marked “XII,” ht. 5 in.
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306 Redware Storage Jar, New England, early 19th century, cylindrical jar with angular shoulder and short straight neck, lid with button knob, orange-glazed with green and manganese mottling, ht. 9 in.
308 Green-glazed Redware Jar, probably Bristol County, Massachusetts, early 19th century, cylindrical jar with angular shoulder and short straight neck, the lid with pointed button knob, (chip on lid), ht. 9 in.
Provenance: Sam Herrup, 1984. 305 Redware Jar, Maine, 19th century, cylindrical jar with angular shoulder and rolled rim, with mottled red and green glaze, ht. 9 in. Provenance: Acquired at a Skinner auction, 1980.
307 Redware Jar, attributed to Nathaniel Seymour, Hartford, Connecticut, early 19th century, the cylindrical jar with collar rim, the lid with pointed knob finial, all glazed green with orange spots, inscribed “6” in yellow slip on side of jar and underside of lid, ht. 6 1/2 in.
309 Redware Jar, probably Safford, Maine, 19th century, straight body with applied lug handles flared rim and cover, ht. 8 1/4, dia. 5 1/2 in.
Provenance: An old Clinton, Connecticut, collection, 1978. Exhibitions: Connecticut Historical Society Redware Exhibit.
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310 Redware Bottle, Rhode Island, late 18th century, ovoid body with splotch and mottled decoration, ht. 6 1/2 in.
311 Redware Flask, Massachusetts, 18th century, flat ovoid body with manganese decoration, ht. 5 1/2 in.
Provenance: Philip Liverant, 1974.
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312 Redware Bottle, attributed to Gonic, New Hampshire, early 19th century, flared rim and tall neck over bulbous body, decorated with double line on shoulder, and orange halos on a green-glazed body, ht. 7 1/2 in.
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313 Redware Cruet, New England, early 19th century, tall bulbous body with wide flat rim, the base with incised face, ht. 5 in.
314 Redware Flask, Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, flat sides with rolled lip and manganese decoration on shoulders, ht. 7 in.
315 Redware Pitcher, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, with applied strap handle and double line decoration on shoulder, manganese drippings and green in glaze, ht. 5 in.
316 Redware Pitcher, Norwalk, Connecticut, early 19th century, with manganese decoration, (glaze chips on rim), ht. 6 1/2 in.
317 Redware Pitcher, Maine, 19th century, the handle mounted above a flared rim with lip, and ovoid body, decorated with mottled brown glaze, ht. 7 in. Provenance: Jewitt-Berdan, 2011.
321 Redware Stew Pot, Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, bulbous body with applied strap handle, decorated with mottled decoration of orange halos, (minor glaze loss, mismatched lid), ht. 7 in.
318 Small Redware Pitcher, Lawrence Pottery, Beverly Massachusetts, early 19th century, flared rim and spout, applied strap handle on an ovoid body, with slip and green glaze decoration, ht. 4 in.
322 Redware Stew Pot, New England, early 19th century, bulbous body with flared rim and applied strap handle, the lid with button knob, body and lid with impressed inscription “JOHN SAFFORD/STEW POT. NO. 3.,� ht. 6 in. Provenance: Steve Score, 1997.
319 Redware Herb or Stew Pot, New England, early 19th century, ovoid form with flared rim and applied strap handle decorated with orange, gray and manganese glaze, ht. 6 in. Provenance: David Morey, 1995. 320 Small Redware Pitcher, probably Rhode Island, c. 1810, green-glazed, with applied strap handle and double line decoration on shoulder, ht. 6 in.
323 Red-painted Blanket Chest Over Drawer, Connecticut, first half 18th century, molded hinged top above a double arch molded case with two short drawers and a long drawer, all three simulated, and one working drawer, with applied molding on a valanced cutout base, (replaced knobs), ht. 36, wd. 39, dp. 15 in. Provenance: Acquired in Guilford, Connecticut, 1969.
Provenance: Sam Herrup, 1985.
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324 Red-painted “Hired-Man’s” Bed, New England, 18th century, rope-tension, with double arch headboard, tapered legs and ball finials, lg. 74, wd. 50 in.
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325 Green-painted Footstool, New England, early 19th century, rectangular top with chamfered underside above lozenge-shaped rails joining sides with chamfered arches, old surface, ht. 6 1/2, lg. 15, dp. 6 in.
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326 Blue-painted Canteen, America, 18th/19th century, the body secured by four splint bands, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 6 1/2, dp. 4 in. Provenance: Hollis Brodrick, 1979.
327 Flintlock Fowler, America, c. 1770-80, 51-in., approx. .76 caliber barrel on a walnut stock with engraved butt plate, and escutcheon plate, unmarked lock, (forestock restored from the entry pipe forward), lg. 67 3/4 in.
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328 Red-painted Blanket Chest Over Drawer, Connecticut, 18th century, molded hinged top above a well and single thumb-molded drawer on cutout valanced base, original surface, ht. 36, wd. 39, dp. 17 in. Provenance: Acquired in Lebanon, Connecticut, 1997.
329 Red-painted Maple Oval-top Tea Table, Connecticut, 18th century, oval top on turned tapering legs ending on pad feet, (three feet chipped), ht. 27, wd. 33, dp. 24 in. Provenance: Jane Chalker Wilson, 1976. Descended in the Chalker family, Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
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330 Red-painted Cupboard, probably Vermont, c. 1790, pine, with two shaped shelves above a hinged door with raised panel, old surface, likely a built-in piece as right end is unfinished, (lacks top door), ht. 82, wd. 31, dp. 16 in. Provenance: Purchased in Vermont, 1959.
331 Wood Thermometer, America, 19th century, turned body with inset glass thermometer tube, lg. 12 1/4 in.
332 Iron Betty Lamp, with rooster finial, ht. 9 in.
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333 Hanging Grease Lamp, 18th/19th century, the pan supported by curved arm and hook, with iron wire pick, ht. 10 in. Literature: Pictured in plate 16 of Flickering Flames, A History of Domestic Lighting through the Ages, by Leroy Thwing (The Rushlight Club, 1958).
334 Wrought Iron Ratchet Candleholder, 18th century, a single socket mounted on an iron cup and ratchet mechanisms with scroll finial, closed lg. 17 in.
335 Pair of Tinned Sheet Iron Wall Sconces, America, 19th century, the round tops with reeded back and fluted candle saucers, ht. 13, wd. 2 3/4, dp. 4 1/2 in.
336 Tinned Sheet Iron Wall Sconce, America, 19th century, crimped arched top with punched heart decoration, the back plate with reeded edges and punched triple diamond decoration, ht. 13, wd. 4 1/2, dp. 3 in.
340 Pair of Pewter Candlesticks, Fuller & Smith, Poquonock Bridge (New London), Connecticut, ht. 8 1/2 in.
337 Tin Sconce, America, 19th century, with punched heart decoration in the crest and intertwined hearts below, ht. 13, wd. 4 1/2, dp. 3 1/2 in.
341 Early Brass Candlestick, Europe, early 18th century, tall cylindrical socket on an elaborately turned stem and round base, ht. 8 1/2 in.
338 Punch-decorated Tin Sconce, America, 19th century, crimped arch top with reeded sides, inscribed in punchwork “Not under a bush but on a candle,� with early tallow candle, ht. 13, wd. 4, dp. 2 1/2 in.
Provenance: Robert Avery Smith, Rockingham, Vermont, 1973.
342 Tinned Iron Tinder Box, America, early 19th century, round with handle, snuffer, and flint, ht. 3 1/2 in.
339 Pair of Tinned Sheet Iron Wall Sconces, America, 19th century, the pointed oval reflector with crimped edges and punched heart and diamond decoration, each supporting a single candle socket on a crimped candle cup, ht. 13, wd. 4 1/2, dp. 3 in.
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343 Woven Splint Eel Trap, 19th century, ht. 11, wd. 12, dp. 4 in.
346 Bittersweet-painted Woven Splint Basket, America, late 19th century, ht. 8, lg. 9 in.
349 Small Woven Splint Basket, possibly Shaker, late 19th century, round rim with square base, ht. 7 in.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1982. 344 Large Woven Splint Cheese Basket, 19th century, round rim with hexagonal base and two handles, ht. 11, dp. 24 in. Provenance: Acquired from a farm in Essex, Connecticut, 1980. 345 Woven Splint Cheese Weave Clam Basket, America, 19th century, ht. 16 in.
347 Small Blue-painted Woven Splint Basket, America, 19th century, ht. 7, dp. 6 in.
348 Small Oval Shaker Basket, 19th century, with green dyed horizontal splints and edge banding, ht. 7 in.
348A Three Woven Splint Carriers, America, late 19th century, lg. to 19, wd. to 14, dp. to 15 in.
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349A Woven Splint Basket, America, 19th century, round rim with square openweave bottom, dp. 13 in. Provenance:Â Acquired from the old 17th century Grave House in Madison, Connecticut, 1982.
350 Paint-decorated Hanging Wall Basket and Miniature Round Basket, America, 19th/20th century, the wall basket with green-painted horizontal splints, lg. 8, ht. 4 in.
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351 Wrought Iron Fork, America, 18th/19th century, handle with openwork heart finial, lg. 14 3/8, wd. 1 7/8 in.
355 Wrought Iron Hasty Pudding Stick, America, 18th century, the handle with punchwork initial “A,” lg. 15, wd. 2 1/4 in.
360 Brass Skimmer, Pennsylvania, 19th century, the handle with openwork heart and hanging hook, lg. 21 1/8, wd. 6 1/8 in.
352 Wrought Iron Flesh Fork, Massachusetts, 19th century, lg. 23, wd. 2 7/8 in.
356 Wrought Iron Hot Toddy Stick, America, 19th century, lg. 11 1/4, wd. 1 in.
361 Brass Skimmer, America, 19th century, the pierced skimmer stamped “C.F. PIERCE,” lg. 25 1/2, wd. 6 3/4 in.
353 Wrought Iron Fork, Connecticut, 18th century, handle with two openwork hearts, lg. 17, wd. 3 in.
357 Wrought Iron Spatula, America, 18th/19th century, the handle with punchwork initials “SBB” and heart finial, lg. 16, wd. 3 1/4 in.
354 Wrought Iron Spatula, America, 18th/19th century, with ram’s horn finial, lg. 14 1/8, wd. 2 3/4 in.
358 Wrought Iron Spatula, probably Pennsylvania, 18th/19th century, handle inset with brass initial “S,” lg. 11 3/4, wd. 2 3/4 in.
359 Wrought Iron Spatula, America, 19th century, marked “E.T. WILSON” on handle, lg. 15 1/2, wd. 3 1/2 in.
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362 Long-handled Cooking Spoon, 19th century, brass spoon on long wrought iron handle with ring finial, lg. 35 1/4 in. Provenance: Acquired at a Skinner auction, 1976. 363 Brass Ladle, probably Pennsylvania, 18th/19th century, handle with inset brass initials “TB” and hearts, lg. 17, wd. 6 1/4 in.
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364 Cast Iron Hot Water Kettle, 19th century, ht. 7, wd. 8, dp. 11 1/2 in.
365 Miniature Cast Iron Hot Water Kettle, 19th century, ht. 4 1/4, wd. 4 3/4, dp. 6 1/2 in.
368 Cast Iron Lidded Porringer, 19th century, openwork handle and lid with eagle in the center surrounded by thirteen stars, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 5 1/2, dp. 7 3/8 in.
Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, 1995.
369 Small Cast Iron Porringer, 19th century, with intertwined heart handle, ht. 3/4, wd. 2 1/2, dp. 4 1/8 in.
366 Cast Iron Porringer, J. Savery & Co., Wareham, Massachusetts, 19th century, double heart handle, the bottom marked “J. SAVERY & CO/WAREHAM,” ht. 2 3/8, wd. 5 5/8, dp. 8 3/8 in.
370 Small Cast Iron Pan, 19th century, with an openwork heart at the end of the handle, ht. 2, wd. 5 1/2, dp. 9 3/4 in.
367 Cast Iron Porringer, J. Savery & Co., Wareham, Massachusetts, 19th century, double heart handle, the bottom marked “J. SAVERY & CO/WAREHAM,” ht. 2, wd. 5 1/8, dp. 7 7/8 in.
371 Cast Iron Porringer, possibly the Kenrick Foundry, West Bromwich, England, c. 1830, with pouring spout on the side, ht. 2 1/4, wd. 6 1/2, dp. 8 1/4 in.
372 Cast Iron Half-pint Porringer, J. Savery & Co., Wareham, Massachusetts, 19th century, double heart handle, the bottom marked “J. SAVERY & CO/WAREHAM,” ht. 1 1/2, wd. 4 1/2, dp. 6 3/4 in.
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373 Large Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 19th century, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 13 1/2 in. Provenance: From a home in Norfolk, Connecticut, 1978.
374 Cast Iron Kettle, Ellis Griffeth, Carver, Massachusetts, c. 1800-20, marked “ELLIS/ GRIFFETH” in a dotted border below the rim, ht. 8 1/2, dia. 10 in. Provenance: From an old Killingworth, Connecticut, family, 1972.
375 Small Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 19th century, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 13 1/2 in.
376 Large Cast Iron Kettle with Lid, 19th century, marked “28” below the rim, ht. 8 3/4, dia. 12 in.
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377 Small Cast Iron Kettle, Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 19th century, also marked with probable retailer’s mark “J. Savory & Son, New York.,” ht. 5 1/2, dia. 7 1/4 in.
378 Wrought Iron Double S-Hook, 18th/19th century, lg. 9 3/8 in.
379 Ten Wrought Iron S-Hooks, 18th/19th century, lg. to 14 3/4 in.
380 Cast Sad Iron, 19th century, with indistinct maker’s mark possibly “DALE,” ht. 6 1/2, wd. 1 3/4, lg. 10 3/8 in.
382 Tinned Sheet Iron Toy Goat and Cart, America, late 19th century, lg. 9 1/4, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 2 1/2 in.
383 Tinned Sheet Iron Toy Horse and Wagon, possibly Clinton, Connecticut, late 19th century, lg. 10 1/4, ht. 4, wd. 3 in.
381 Cast Iron Toy Santa Claus Sleigh and Reindeer, America, 20th century, lg. 16, ht. 7 1/8, wd. 4 in.
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384 Red-painted Cast Iron Toy Motorcycle and Side Car, America, early 20th century, lg. 4, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 2 in.
385 Yellow-painted Cast Iron Toy Automobile, America, 20th century, lg. 5, ht. 2, wd. 1 3/4 in.
386 Blue-painted Cast Iron Toy Truck, America, 20th century, (replaced bed plate), lg. 5 3/4, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 2 1/4 in.
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387 Cast Iron Toy Tractor, America, 20th century, lg. 5 1/2, ht. 3, wd. 3 1/4 in.
388 Blue-painted Cast Iron Toy Automobile, America, 20th century, lg. 5, ht. 3, wd. 2 1/8 in.
389 Cast Iron Toy Dump Truck, America, 20th century, blue-painted cab, red-painted bucket, lg. 6 1/2, ht. 3, wd. 2 1/4 in.
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390 Blue-painted Cast Iron Toy Truck, America, 20th century, (broken right front wheel mount), lg. 8 1/2, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 2 7/8 in.
391 L. Knight (American, 19th Century) Portrait of a Woodpecker Signed “L. Knight 1866.� l.l. Oil on board, 11 x 4 1/2 in., in a black-painted frame. Condition: Minor craquelure, surface grime to right side of bird.
392 Twenty-one Early Books, titles include: A Short and Easy Method with the Deists (T.M. Pomeroy: Windsor, VT, 1812); Rev. John Flavel, The Touchstone of Sincerity or Trial of True and False Religion (American Tract Society: New York); The Poetical Works of John Keats (Walter Scott: London, 1888); Isaac Watts, Logick or the Right Use of Reason in the Enquiry After Truth (Thomas Dobson; Philadelphia, 1789); John Bunyan The Pilgrim’s Progress (Joseph Bumstead: Boston, 1800); The School of Wisdom or, American Monitor (Mathew Carey: Philadelphia, 1800); R. Watson, An Apology for the Bible (T. Collier: Litchfield, Connecticut, 1797); Jedidiah Morse, Geography Made Easy: Being an Abridgement of the American Universal Geography (I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews: Boston, 1794); J.W. Barber, Interesting Events in the History of the United States (J.W. Barber: New Haven, Connecticut, 1829); The Miscellaneous Works of Dr. Goldsmith (P. Edes: Boston, 1793); Francis Plowden, A Short History of the British Empire from May 1792 to the Close of the Year 1793 (Mathew Carey: Philadelphia, August 1794); The Man of the World. In Two Parts (Manning & Loring: Boston, 1795); Rev. Charles Goodrich, Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence (Thomas Mather: Boston, 1834); Lindley Murray, English Grammar Adapted to the Different Classes of Learners (John J. Williams: Exeter, New Hampshire, 1821); George Ironside, Epitome Historiae Sacrae Auctore L’Homond (George Long: New York, 1829); and six other late 18th/early 19th century volumes lacking title pages, (worn, some covers detached).
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393 Kazak Rug, Southern Caucasus, c. 1880, lg. 86, wd. 54 in.
395 Karabagh Prayer Rug, Southern Caucasus, c. 1910, lg. 59, wd. 44 in.
394 Kazak Rug, Southern Caucasus, c. 1910, lg. 100, wd. 62 in.
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Killingworth Elementary School: Parking
Directions to Sale 2897M, 38 Fire Tower Road, Killingworth, Connecticut From I-95: Exit at CT-81N toward Glenwood Road. Drive 5.3 miles, at the traffic circle, take the second exit onto CT-81N/ State Highway 80. Drive 1.1 miles to Firetower Road. Turn left, drive 0.3 miles to 38 Firetower Road, on the left. From CT-9: Exit at CT-81 toward Killingworth/Clinton. Drive 6.3 miles to Firetower Road. Turn right, drive 0.4 miles to 38 Firetower Road, on the right.
Parking is very limited at the auction site. Attendees are urged to park at Killingworth Elementary School, located approximately one-half mile south on 380 CT-81. Transportation between the school and the auction site will be provided.
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