Auctioneers Note: Upon deciding to downsize the Rammings will be auctioning some of their personal property. They have collected beautiful antiques, art, and decorative items over the years that they are now ready to part with.  

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This is a superb auction with a collection of 17 old handmade decoy ducks many from Il. carvers.  Beautiful home full of high end furnishings, antiques and collectibles. You will certainly find many wonderful things to add to your own home in this sale.

Sale Time: Sale at 10AM
Address: 18128 Dawn's Trail

Antiques & Collectibles: Antique rifle marked W.H. Soper, Antique Sleigh, Antique cast iron stove marked Charter Oaks, Old pewter oil lamp, antique enamel ware utensils, Dietz oil lamp, Dazey butter churn No. 4. two antique irons and stand, primitive wooden 15 drawer cabinet measures 11 3/4 x 15 1/2. Handpainted folk art Americana card table this wooden table measures 34 x 37 and has an American flag painted on it with lettering around the edges "Thankful be we for a Country free, loving family, our God Almighty. Collection of duck decoys these were purchased about 30 years ago from a farmer in Illinois, there are a total of 18 hand carved hand painted antique/old ducks: wooden hand carved hand painted duck 14 3/4", wooden carved duck decoy hand painted with hand painted numbers on bottom D-487 Embossed 1944. Hand written note on bottom reads "Pr. Mallard Ducks shot over at the Green Head Duck Club Farm Ill. Carved by Geo Kessler 1868-1955 metal eyes measures 16 1/2". Wooden duck decoy metal on bottom stamped "Raymond Lead Co. Chicago Ill. Stencil on bottom Ed Dafor 15 3/4". Wooden Duck Decoy sign on bottom Chas. Schoenheider Se. 1854-1944 Peoria Ill. 15 1/2". Wood Duck Decoy 17" unmarked has repair to neck and damage to tail. Wood Duck Decoy metal on bottom marked B.P.B. sign on bottom reads George, Skippy, Barto, 1880. 1959. Joliet, Ill. AAA 16 1/2". Wooden Duck Decoy very nice detail work, 16 1/2", Damage to tail. Duck Decoy Embossed ECB on bottom, note reads Mallard Hen Shot at the Green Head Duck Club Farm Ill. Carved by Geo. Kessler, Peoria, Ill. 1868-1955 16". Duck decoy metal on bottom reads "Raymond Lead Co. Chicago Ill." Wood embossed with #50, 14 1/2". Duck Decoy hand written note on the bottom reads, ___(Dick) Einerlet (died 1976)-grass lavi ____decoy Brocertt Antioch from Illinois River at Henderson, Ill. 13 3/4". Duck decoy maeeal band on bottom stamped BBB 16 1/2".

Furniture: Henredon Sofa in excellent condition measures 89" long. Antique dry sink measuring 16" deep, 42" wide, 34" tall, old wooden cabinet with 1 door on the bottom, and 3 open shelves this measures 12 3/4" deep, 23 3/4" wide, 60" tall. Triangle shaped drop leaf gate leg table with painting fruit border along the top of the table, this measures 32" sq. when open and is 29 1/2" tall it has slipper feet. Baker's rack has 3 shelves measures 70 1/4" tall 18 12" deep, 34" wide. Glass, metal and wood tea cart measuring 18" deep, 29" long, 35" tall. Two Antique corner cabinet with burled walnut 2 doors on bottom with two glass doors on top.  These measure 36" deep and 48" across the front and stand 85" tall. Antique carved secretary with matchbook veneer. The above three pieces all came from an antique store in Louisianna.

Art: framed oil Painting by A. Elliott genre is a farm scene with family having a picnic in an orchard measures 15 1/2 x 19 1/2, framed oil painting by A. Elliott subject is a family picking apples measures 13 x 17. Framed oil painting by A. Elliott shows family flying kites measures 9 x 11, Framed oil painting by A. Elliott shows children sledding measures 9 x 11. Framed oil painting by A. Elliott shows a family making apple butter measures 11 1/2 x 13 3/4. Framed oil painting of adobe with flowers signed measures16 1/2 x 19 1/2". Another framed oil painting of adobe with flowers measuring 14 x 16" by Richard Murphy.

 

1 Henredon Sofa Excellent condition. Measures 89" long.
2 Sleigh Measures 74" long.
3 Cast Iron Stove Charter Oaks measures 60" tall x 33" wide x 25" deep.
4 Old Pewter Oil Lamp & 3 Metal Utensils 
5 Dietz Oil Lamp Old.
6 Butter Churn Missing screen. Dazey Churn Pat App for No 4 Made in St. Louis, Mo USA Dazey Corporation.
7 2 Antique Irons With stand. One says "B C No 7". Stand reads "The W.H. Howell Co. Geneva, Ill.".
8 Oil Painting 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 framed A. Elliott. Farm scene with family having picnic in orchard.
9 Oil Painting By A. Elliott. Family picking apples. 13 x 17.
10 Oil Painting  By A. Elliott. Children sledding. 9 x 11.
11 Oil Painting Family Kite Flying by A. Elliott. 9 x 11.
12 Oil Painting By A. Elliott. Scene of apple butter making. 11 1/2 x 13 3/4".
13 Wooden 15 Drawer Cabinet "Folk Art" or Primitive. 11 3/4 x 15 1/2".
14 Hand Painted Folk Art Americana Folding Table. "Thankful be we for a country free, loving family, our God Almighty." 34 x 37".
15 Wooden Handcarved, Handpainted Duck Decoy 14 3/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
16 Wooden Carved Duck Decoy Handpainted #'s on bottom. Handwritten D-487. Embossed 1944. Hand written note on bottom reads "Pr. Mallard Ducks shot over at the Green Head Duck Club Farm Ill. Carved by Geo. Kessler". 16 1/2", 1868-1955. Metal eyes. From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
17 Wooden Duck Decoy Handcarved, handpainted. 14 1/2". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
18 Wooden Duck Decoy Metal on bottom stamped "Raymond Lead Co. Chicago, Ill.". Stencil on bottom "Ed Dofor"? 15 3/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
19 Wooden Duck Decoy Sign on bottom i.d.'s it as Chas. Schoenheider Sr. 1854-1944 Peoria, Ill.". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
20 Duck Decoy 17" unmarked. Repaired neck, damage to tail. From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
21 Duck Decoy Metal on bottom. Marked "B.P.B.". Sign on bottom reads "George Skoppy. Barlo 1880-1959 Joliet, Ill." AAA 16 1/2". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
22 Wooden Duck Decoy Very nice detail work 16 1/2". Damage to tail. From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
23 Duck Decoy Embossed ECB on bottom. Note reads "Mallard Hen Shot at the Green Head Duck Club Farm Ill. Carved by Geo. Kessler Peoria, Ill. 1868-1955" 16". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
24 Duck Decoy Metal on bottom reads "Raymond Lead Co. Chicago, Ill." Wood embossed with #50. 14 1/2". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
25 Duck Decoy Sign on bottom reads "Chas. Schoenheider 1854-1944 Peoria, Ill." 15 3/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
26 Duck Decoy Handwritten note on bottom reads "(Dick) Einerhet (Died 1976)-Grass lavi Decoy Brocertt Antioch from Illinois River At Henderson, Ill." 13 3/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
27 Duck Decoy 16 1/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
28 Duck Decoy Sign on bottom reads "Walter Tube Dawson 1882-1955 Putnam, Ill. Rare oversize Made in 1943" 17 1/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
29 Duck Decoy 16 1/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
30 Unpainted Duck Decoy 14 1/4". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
31 Duck Decoy With metal balance on bottom. Painted initials B.Y. on bottom of bill. 16". From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
32 Unpainted Duck Decoy 14". Metal eyes. From well known IL. collector Earl Poggemoeller.
33 Dry Sink Antique. 16" deep x 42" wide x 34" tall.
34 Small Wooden Cabinet 1 door on bottom. 3 shelves & top to wk on. 12 3/4" deep x 23 3/4" wide x 60" tall.
35 Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table Rare triangle shaped with handpainted fruit along top, slipper foot. 32" sq. when open 29 1/2" tall.
36 Bakers Rack 3 shelves. 34" wide x 70 1/4" tall x 18 1/2" deep.
37 Framed Oil Painting Adobe with flowers by Japanese artist T. Nakamura 16 1/2" x 19 1/2". Mrs. Nakamura learned her technics in Japan, her paining ability was best demonstrated when she combined them with the strong natural scenic beauties of the Southwest. Mrs. Nakamura works from natural scenes that she photographs herself, but adds her own artistic interpretation to enhance the final effect. She is a memeber of the Texas Fine Arts Association, and her paintings are frequently hung in many cities of this region, and often chosen for private collections. Mrs. Nakamura has won several ribbons and purchase awards both for her watercolors and her oils. An equally satisfying honor was winning the HIgh Public Opinion Vote in most of her showings, including Colorado, Albuquerque, Texas; a sure indication that her art appeals to many people of discriminating tastes.
38 Framed Oil Painting Adobe with flowers by Richard Murphy. 14 x 16".
39 Glass, Metal, & Wood Teacart 18" deep x 29" long x 35" tall.
40 Corner Cabinet Burled walnut, antique. 2 doors on bottom, 2 glass doors on top, 2 shelves on inside on top, 1 shelf on inside bottom. 36" deep x 48" across front x 85" tall. (Bought at same antique store as lots 41 & 42).
41 Corner Cabinet Burled walnut, antique. 12 doors on bottom, 2 glass doors on top, 2 shelves on inside on top, 1 shelf on inside bottom. 36" deep x 48" across front x 85" tall. Has marring on the right side. (Bought at same antique store as lots 40 & 42).
42 Antique Secretary English Yew Wood Matchbook veneer, carved. 91" tall x 20" deep x 47" wide. (Bought at same antique store as lots 40 & 41).
43 Rocking Chair Leather seat. 34" tall x 23 1/2" wide. Antique, overall good condition showing normal wear
44 John Stobart Print Matted & framed Hilton Head Island "Shrimpboats at Skull Creek". Signed & numbered 67/850. 26 1/2" x 31 3/4". Museum framed.
45 John Stobart Print Mystic Seaport "The Charles W. Morgan at Chubbs Whart by Moonlight". 30 1/2" x 40". Framed & matted, museum framed, signed & numbered 262/6141.
46 Cedar Trunk 18" deep x 40" wide x 16 14" tall.
47 Camel Back Trunk Refinished. 24" tall x 21" deep x 36" wide.
48 Beverly Doolittle Print Museum framed "Eagle Heart". Signed & numbered 43914/48000. 23 1/2" x 23 1/2".
49 Beverly Doolittle Print "Sentinel". 24 1/2 x 21 1/2". Museum framed & matted, signed & numbered 28111/35000.
50 Beverly Doolittle  "Sacred Circle" Print 32 1/2" x 32 1/2". Signed & numbered 13918/40192.
51 Beverly Doolittle Print Museum framed & matted. 45 1/2" x 19". "Music in the Wind" 25731/43500.
52 Beverly Doolittle Print Museum framed & matted. 35 1/2" x 26". Signed & numbered 10998/36548. "Season of the Eagle"
53 Old Childrens Wagon Metal wheels. Originally painted red; has been repainted blue. Has wear to paint & rust.
54 Hot Tub 2-3 years old; 6 person. Cover torn from branches falling on it. Tub itself is in fine working order.
55 Heron Statue Copper sculpture, has a broken right leg. 59" tall.possibly a fountain
56 Heron Statue Copper. 67" tall. Possibly a fountain.
57 Coca Cola Carousel Horse This is beautifully painted, it has a Coca Cola base. This is a "marriage" the base is an official Coke item, the horse was added later. It stands 52" tall.
58 Computer Desk Cabinet (Possibly walnut). 67 3/4" tall x 24" deep x 48" wide.
59 Antique Children's Rocking Horse Wooden, original paint.
60 Wooden Rocking Horse Cowhide seat, suede mane & tail.
61 HP Notebook Laptop Unused. Compaq model TC4400. HP Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 CPU T5600 @ 1.836GHZ 0.99GB of RAM. System: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Version 2002 Service Pack 2 Portable DVD/CD Player detachable.
62 Hutch On Screen Porch 2 piece 83" tall x 52" wide x 22 1/4" deep. Bought near Istanbul in sm. town.
63 Turkish Handmade Rug Label reads "USAV (or K) wool on cotton. 476 x 343 x 1632 m2. 136" x 189"; 11'4" x 15'8 1/2".
64 Turkish Handmade Rug USAV or K. 12'5" or 149" x 9' or 108".
65 Pair Of Swans Wooden? 18 1/2" tall x 31" long and 12" tall x 22" long.
66 Old Watering Can 2 gallon. E.H. & S. Elgin.
67 Old Watering Can Damage to spout.
68 Old Watering Can Has embossed bat.
69 Turkish Rug Hand woven; wool on cotton. USAK. 71" x 49".
70 Antique 4 Drawer Chest Has square nails & hand cut dove tails. Pine. Some damage to left front foot. 38 1/4" x 35 1/4" x 17".
71 2 Shadow Box Pictures 11 1/4 x 91/2". Colonial winter scene by Anton Pieck & Mark Twain Steamboat by K. Chin. 12" x 10".
72 Couch 86" long. Beautiful couch in excellent condition.
73 Steamer Trunk Refinished Very good condition
74 Treadmill Life Fitness T3/T5
75 Antique Phone with interior parts
76 Judi Boisson Liberty Quilt Signed & dated 2002. 8'7" x 8'7". Square hand stitched; rarely used (maybe 3 times). Superb condition.
77 Quilt 7'5" x 8'10 3/4". White with red stars. Machine made; excellent condition.
78 Quilt 5'10" x 7'9 1/2". Handstitched. Label reads "Illinois Quilt Project Illinois State Museum NS-127 1987-1995 1940's BBL Wedding Ring". Multicolored; predominantly pink & white.
79 Handstitched Quilt Floral embroidery design in blue & green on white background. 7'7 1/2" x 6'11". Good condition.
80 Quilt 8'4 1/2" x 7'6". Handstitched vintage star pattern. Predominantly pink, white, & blue. Overall good condition. Slight stain on one corner.
81 Quilt 6'10" x 8'. Basket pattern. Yellow, white, blue; handstitched. Vintage.
82 Red & White "Winter" Quilt Applique & handstitched. Label reads "Made In China". New. 4'1" x 5'1/2".
83 Red & White Applique Quilt Handstitched. 5'2" x 4'1 1/4". Label reads "Made In China". New.
84 Handstitched Quilt Blue, white, & yellow wheel pattern. 7'3 1/2" x 7'10". Label reads "Made In China". New.
85 Machine Quilt 7'2 1/4" x 7'8 1/2". Pastel colors; green, pink, lavender, & light blue.
86 Robert Bateman Print 1980. Signed & numbered 6534/25,352. "Midnight Black Wolf". Museum framed. 33 1/2 x 40 1/2".
87 Bjorn Winbland Poster Signed & dated '68. Man on horse blowing horn & drumming. Some crinkling. Framed. 25 3/4 x 30 1/4". Very colorful, retro, mid century poster.
88 "Catching Fireflies" signed & numbered print by Marie Fox Signed & numbered print by Marie Fox. 365/500; dated 1987. "Catching Fireflies'. 21 1/2" x 24 3/4".
89 Oil Painting On board. "Ships At Harbor". Signed George or Jeorge. Framed. 23 1/2 x 27 1/2". Mid 20th century.
90 Oil Painting Ships & lighthouses. Signed Semerrcy or Femerrcy. Framed. 22 1/2 x 29 1/4". Some damage; possible repair.
91 Artist Proof By George Shook. AWS AP/000. 21 1/4 x 25". Framed & matted. "For Susan with warmest personal regards & sincere admiration".
92 Ducks Stamp Print 17 1/2 x 16". 4499/20400. William C. Morris 1984.
93 Signed Hargrove 12 3/4 x 14 3/4". Framed. Covered bridge with horse drawn wagon.
94 Sampler 14 x 13 1/2". By Elizabeth Wilson 1884. Framed. Birdseye maple.
95 Antique etched sherbert/cordial glasses thirteen assorted glasses. These are beautifully etched, they have blue stems and are trimmed in gold.
96 Hand carved shore bird The bird is marked "CB". It has nice coloring and is in overall good shape.
97 Three carved birds Marked "WEK".
98 Woods Ivory Ware China Burslem England Beautiful set of china. This is not a complete set. Overall good condition showing some wear
99 1917 Enfield Military rifle 1917 Enfield with flip sites. Used condition
100 American Indian Rifle  American Indian Rifle purchased in 1950 by the owner as a child in New Mexico. Barrel is embossed W. H. Soper. Sotck has been repaired (old repair). Partial paper label reads "from the Indians by the Rosebud Massacres". Purchased at store called "The Wooden Indian". The nails each represent a scalp that was taken.
101 set Franciscan china Franciscan china Heritage pattern. Overall good condition showing normal wear
102 Collection of Haviland France china This includes 2 plates, one bowl. Marked W.G.E.C. France
103 Waterford Crystal Two pieces of Waterford crystal. One is heart shaped, the other is a ring holder.
104 Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls One is an old style Raggedy Ann Doll marked Fairfield. She is in overall good shape. Raggedy Andy Doll this is also marked Fairfield.
105 Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls Unmarked Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, overall good condition.
106 Toni Dahon dated 2002 Raggedy Ann doll.  This is a very neat Raggedy Ann doll. She is dated 2002 by Toni Dahon and she is called the 1915 Baker Ann doll. She comes with a coobook and a little pan. She is made to look really old and is a very neat looking doll. Her tag reads "The Tattered Rabbit Farm Est. 1893". She is signed and dated Toni Dahon 2002.
107 Collection of Raggedy Ann dolls One 1978 Bobb-Merrill Co. Inc. Raggedy Ann Doll and a Raggedy Ann and Andy pair of figures.
108 Collection Raggedy Ann and Andy Knickerbocker dolls Nice collection of vintage Knickerbocker Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. Three of the dolls are 6", one is 15 1/2". Overall good shape.
109 Collection of five Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, Gund, Lowenstein This lot includes a Gund Raggedy doll, a Lowenstein, and three unmarked dolls. Overall condition is good.
110 Steiff Bear with ear tag Nice Steiff bear with ear tag. This is number 0155/42 it is 15 1/2" tall.
111 Pair of bears One is an Oshkosh, one is a Boyd
112 Collection of 5 duck decoys (decorative) One is marked John E. Bundy from Bundy and Co. Another is marked Surmaic.
113 Old scale Brower Mfg. Co. marked "Jiffy Way"
114 Old Kitchen Reminder This is a vintage kitchen collectible, it is a kitchen reminder for your shopping list.
115 Vintage Busch Advertising Piece This is an old Busch beer lamp/clock. It does work, the caption reads, "America's New Taste in Beer".

 

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