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Lot: 1 - Vintage The Hampton Cracker Company Crackin Good Crackers Advertising Tin - 16"x23"
A large cylindrical lithographed metal advertising tin manufactured for The Hampton Cracker Company based in Louisville, Kentucky. The container features a vibrant orange ground with a rectangular blue graphic panel on the front. Centrally positioned is a diagonal banner reading CRACKIN GOOD CRACKERS, flanked by the text THE HAMPTON and CRACKER COMPANY. A stylized logo containing the letters CHC is located below the banner. The lower section of the panel includes the text LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY and T.M. REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. The tin is equipped with two metal drop-bail handles attached to the sides and a matching friction-fit lid. The exterior base features a small embossed circular mark with a stylized letter H, and the letters S.T.C. are visible at the very bottom front edge. - 16"x23"
Lot: 2 - Vintage Ohio River Sand Company Wooden Advertising Thermometer - 5.5"x-20"
An industrial advertising thermometer for the Ohio River Sand Company of Louisville, Kentucky. The piece consists of a vertical wooden board with a rounded top, painted white with black stenciled lettering. The upper portion displays the company name Ohio River Sand Company Incorporated, followed by its location at the Brook and Fulton Streets elevator and yards. It includes the telephone designation Both Phones 1871. The thermometer features a central glass tube filled with red spirit liquid, held in place by two stamped metal brackets. The temperature scale is printed on the board, ranging from 120 degrees Fahrenheit to 20 degrees below zero. Textual markers include Freezing at 40 degrees and Zero at the 0-degree line. The bottom of the board lists products such as Washed River Sand, Roofing Gravel, Concrete Gravel, and Crushed Granite. The thermometer bulb is housed under a perforated metal protective cover. Mounting holes are located at the top and bottom center. The reverse of the board is unpainted and shows natural wood grain and weathering.
Lot: 3 - Late 19th Century Pastime Plug Tobacco Lithographed Tin Advertising Box, John Finzer and Bros. - 12"x9.5"x4"
An antique lithographed tin-plated steel store display box for Pastime brand plug tobacco, manufactured by John Finzer and Bros. of Louisville, Kentucky. The exterior lid features a sepia-toned hunting scene depicting a hunter in Victorian-era sporting dress aiming a shotgun at birds, accompanied by a hunting dog in a field landscape. The interior lid contains a vibrant multi-color lithograph showing a jockey in striped silks jumping a dark horse over a rustic fence, with a small Pastime Plug Tobacco label in the corner. The sides of the tin are decorated with red and black graphics including the brand name and legal cautionary text. Star-shaped logos containing initials are located on the front corners. A small printer mark for Ginna and Co. N.Y. is visible on the bottom left of the lid. Transcribed text includes: PASTIME PLUG TOBACCO, EXTRA FINE QUALITY CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR THE USE OF CONSUMERS OF THE BEST, MANUFACTURED BY JOHN FINZER and BROS. LOUISVILLE, KY. The side panel reads: PASTIME PLUG TOBACCO THE ESSENCE OF EXCELLENCE and REGISTERED FACTORY NO 3. CAUTION 5TH DIST. OF KENTUCKY. - 12"x9.5"x4"
Lot: 4 - Antique General Store Cast Iron and Wood Wrapping Paper Dispenser with Decorative Advertising Paper Roll - 7"x27"x13"
This is a countertop wrapping paper dispenser of the type commonly utilized in general stores and retail shops during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The construction features a pair of black-painted cast iron upright supports with a distinctive H-shaped profile, mounted to a thick rectangular wooden plank base. A secondary wooden rail is fixed across the top of the iron supports for structural stability. The unit holds a single roll of paper on a central wooden dowel. A spring-tensioned wire frame holds a flat metal cutting bar against the front of the paper roll to facilitate clean tearing of the paper. The dispenser is currently fitted with a decorative roll of brown kraft paper printed with various late-Victorian style advertisements in black ink. Featured text and graphics include the Stag Shop Men's Clothiers of Louisville, Ky. with a stag's head logo, Weber Piano-Fortes advertising Best Pianos Made, Reed & Barton manufacturers of fine electro-plated ware, and PomeroyÃs Trusses. Other subjects mentioned include fine carriages, Cheney BroÃs silks, and stereopticons. The repeating composite layout and crispness of the printing indicate that the paper roll is a contemporary reproduction intended for gift wrapping or display. - 7"x27"x13"
Lot: 5 - Antique Fulton Conway and Co Wagon and Carriage Material Wooden Advertising Crate - 9"x20"x6.5"
This antique wooden shipping crate was produced for Fulton, Conway and Co. (Incorporated) of Louisville, Kentucky. The rectangular crate is constructed from thick natural wood planks secured with iron nails. The front panel features black stenciled branding arranged in five lines of text. The stencil reads: FULTON, CONWAY and CO. / (INCORPORATED) / WAGON AND CARRIAGE / MATERIAL / LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. The design includes decorative horizontal bars and arrow-shaped motifs flanking the text. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, this utilitarian object was used to transport materials for the horse-drawn vehicle industry. The interior remains unfinished, showing the raw texture and grain of the wood planks. - 9"x20"x6.5"
Lot: 6 - Antique Stoneware Advertising Pitcher for Louisville Cider and Vinegar Works - 5"x6"x6.5"
This stoneware pitcher serves as an antique advertising item for the Louisville Cider and Vinegar Works of Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel is constructed with a cylindrical body that tapers slightly toward the base, a small pinched spout, and an applied D-shaped handle. It is finished with a light cream-colored glaze that exhibits a fine network of crazing across the entire surface. The front of the pitcher features a three-line black transfer-printed inscription: COMPLIMENTS OF Louisville Cider and Vinegar Works LOUISVILLE, KY. The unglazed base shows a coarse stoneware clay body. - 5"x6"x6.5"
Lot: 7 - International Harvester Louisville Works Cub Cadet Statuette - 2.5"x2.5"x6"
A solid cast iron statuette of a military cadet, identified by multiple specialist sources as a promotional or commemorative item for the International Harvester Louisville Works plant. The figure is depicted in a formal military dress uniform, including a tall shako hat with a plume and a diagonal chest sash embossed with the word CADET. The belt buckle and the front of the integral base feature the IH logo. The base inscription reads IH LOUISVILLE KY on the front and 8 14 74 on the reverse. The item is characterized by a heavy, single-piece casting with a flat, unfinished bottom surface. - 2.5"x2.5"x6"
Lot: 8 - Vintage Louisville Home Federal Savings and Loan Association Promotional Metal Savings Box - 6"x11"x2"
This rectangular promotional savings box is constructed of enameled metal with a black exterior finish and gold-tone printed graphics. The lid features a decorative rectangular border containing the promotional motto SAVE WHERE SAFETY COUNTS AND SAVINGS MOUNT. Below the motto, the text identifies the institution as LOUISVILLE HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION with the address 130 S. 5th ST. LOUISVILLE, KY. The box is designed with a hinged lid and a front-mounted circular lock mechanism. The interior is finished in a matching black enamel. These boxes were historically distributed by financial institutions as promotional gifts to encourage home savings for account holders. - 6"x11"x2"
Lot: 9 - Two US Commemorative Medals, Louisville, Kentucky - 3"
A group of two US commemorative medals associated with Louisville, KY. The first is a white-metal medal issued in June 1922 to honor J.H. Tregoe. The obverse features a profile portrait with the inscriptions 25 YEARS OF SERVICE and J.H. TREGOE. The reverse is inscribed COMMEMORATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE OF J.H. TREGOE WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MEN LOUISVILLE, KY. JUNE - 1922. This text is flanked by the seal of the National Association of Credit Men and the seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The medal exhibits a thick plain edge. The second item is a silver-toned medal commemorating the University of Louisville Sesquicentennial, dated 1798 - 1948. The obverse depicts a classical-style helmeted head in profile with the inscription UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - SESQUICENTENNIAL. The reverse is covered by a circular green felt pad. - 3"
Lot: 10 - A Group of Louisville, Kentucky Advertising Ephemera and Club Memorabilia - 4"
A group of advertising ephemera and club memorabilia related to Louisville, Kentucky. Included is a commemorative celluloid pin-back button for the White Castle restaurant in St. Matthews, featuring historical photography and dates marking the building's history from 1939 to 2002. A cast metal shield-shaped emblem features raised lettering for the FCM Club of Louisville and a threaded mounting stud at the base. The assortment also contains a folding nickel-plated steel advertising premium for J. Bacon & Sons department store promoting Menihan Arch Aid Shoes for Women; the tool functions as both a shoehorn and a buttonhook, the latter of which is stamped with a patent date from October 1917. Completing the group is a celluloid advertising pocket mirror for architect Edgar W. Archer of the Coleman Building, featuring a printed slogan on the front and a glass mirror on the reverse. - 4"
Lot: 11 - A Trio of Vintage Louisville, Kentucky Advertising Clothes Brushes - 8"x3"
This lot comprises three vintage promotional clothes brushes associated with prominent historic businesses in Louisville, Kentucky. Two of the brushes represent The Stewart Dry Goods Co., a major department store in the city's history. One is constructed of light-toned wood with dark-stained incised lettering reading THE STEWART DRY GOODS CO. INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KY. with natural-colored bristles. The second Stewart Dry Goods brush features dark-stained wood with a rounded profile and identical incised lettering. The third item is an hourglass-shaped brush for John P. Morton & Company, a significant 19th and early 20th-century printer and stationer. This brush has a reddish-brown wood finish with gold-tone printed text that reads INCREASE YOUR SALES ó ADVERTISE ON BRUSHES along the top edge. The center text identifies the firm as John P. Morton & Company INCORPORATED Printers, Lithographers, Stationers Office Outfitters located at 422 W. Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. This brush is fitted with dark bristles. - 8"x3"
Lot: 12 - Vintage 1933 Oertel Brewing Company Shipping Crate with Lid and Dividers - 13"x21"x11"
This is a vintage shipping crate and bottle carrier manufactured for The Oertel Co. of Louisville, Kentucky. The interior identifies the manufacturer as The Mengel Co., also of Louisville, and includes a clear production date of 1933, coinciding with the end of Prohibition. The crate is constructed of wood reinforced with galvanized metal banding on the vertical corners. It features a hinged top lid with two wooden cleats and a metal latch. The interior contains a complete wooden lattice divider system designed to accommodate twenty-four small bottles. Side panels feature integrated hand-hold cutouts for transport. The front panel is stenciled with: THE OERTEL CO. INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KY. 2 DOZ SMALL BOTTLES CONTAINS 2 1/4 GALLONS. The interior back wall is stenciled with: PLEASE NOTIFY US WHEN EMPTY. THIS CASE MADE BY THE MENGEL CO INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KY. 1933. A faint stencil of the brand name Oertel's is visible on the side panel.
Lot: 13 - Hart Manufacturing Co. Miniature Pure Kentucky White Corn Whiskey Jug - 2.5"x4"
This is a miniature advertising whiskey jug, often referred to as a "nip" jug, produced by the Hart Manufacturing Company. The jug features a traditional bulbous form with a small applied loop handle at the neck. It is constructed from unglazed buff-colored stoneware with a dry finish. The front of the body is stamped in dark ink with the text PURE KENTUCKY WHITE CORN. The underside of the base features a clear, circular stamp in blue ink that reads: HART MFG. CO. INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE KY. The stoneware body displays characteristic "salt and pepper" dark specks throughout, resulting from kiln dust during the firing process. This item is a regional promotional piece related to the history of Kentucky corn whiskey production. - 2.5"x4"
Lot: 14 - 1926 Courier-Journal Centennial Brass Calendar Stand by Whitehead and Hoag Co. - 3.5"x5.5"
A vintage brass commemorative desk display and calendar stand celebrating the centennial anniversary of The Courier-Journal newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky. The piece is constructed from a single sheet of brass, bent at the bottom to form a freestanding L-shaped base. The upper portion features a stamped relief depicting the newspaper's headquarters building in high architectural detail. Two small circular holes are centered on the main panel, which were originally intended to hold a calendar or notepad. The top of the stand is stamped with the text The Courier-Journal in a blackletter-style script. Flanking the building relief are the years 1826 on the left and 1926 on the right. Below the building, the location is identified as LOUISVILLE, KY. in block serif capitals. - 3.5"x5.5"
Lot: 15 - A Trio of Antique Louisville Kentucky Metal Souvenir and Promotional Items - 7"
This lot features three metal items historically associated with Louisville, Kentucky. The first item is a cast metal commemorative paperweight or plaque produced by the Whitehead and Hoag Co. of Newark, New Jersey. The face depicts the building for The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times set against a torn page background with simulated newspaper text, including the headline Wanted Feud Leader Shot From Ambush. The edge is stamped with the maker mark Whitehead-Hoag, and the reverse includes four hemispherical feet. The second item is a cast metal still bank modeled after the architecture of the Lincoln Bank and Trust Co. building. The base is inscribed with Lincoln Bank and Trust Co. on the front and Complete Banking and Trust Service on the side. It features a coin slot on the gridded roof section. The third item is a cast metal souvenir tray depicting Louisville City Hall in central relief. The tray features an ornate Victorian style rim decorated with scrolled motifs, oak leaves, and acorns. - 7"
Lot: 16 - Two Vintage Louisville Kentucky Promotional and Souvenir Items - 5"x8"
This lot consists of two vintage items related to the history of Louisville, Kentucky. The first item is a promotional metal desk clipboard for the Lincoln Savings Bank and Trust Co. The piece is constructed from stamped and plated metal, likely nickel-plated steel. The top features an arched decorative clip embossed with a Greek key border and a central architectural image of the Lincoln Bank Building. Text on the clip reads: LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK and TRUST CO., LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, CAPITAL $ 500,000.00, SURPLUS $ 100,000.00, and COMMERCIAL BANKING, SAVINGS and TRUST ACCOUNTS. The reverse side features a worn circular maker's mark with visible text including H. A., CO., and CHICAGO. The second item is a souvenir plaque featuring a printed architectural rendering of a stone church. The print is mounted to a dark-stained wood block with decorative gouge-carved edges. Text in the lower right corner of the print identifies the location as Brown's Lane at Church Way, Louisville, Kentucky. The reverse side is equipped with a simple wire and ribbon loop for wall hanging. - 5"x8"
Lot: 17 - A Collection of Vintage Louisville, Kentucky Advertising and Souvenir Items - 6"x6.5"
This collection contains items relating to the history and commerce of Louisville, Kentucky. A promotional die-cast metal coin bank by Banthrico, Inc., Chicago, is modeled after a Model T Ford sedan. It features a bronze-toned finish with black wheels and a steel baseplate. The roof is printed in black with advertising for Louisville Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, 150 South Fifth Street, Louisville 2, Kentucky. The presence of a postal zone number indicates a manufacture date between 1943 and 1963. The underside includes a locking trap door with an embossed manufacturer mark. A primitive wooden coin bank features a rectangular form with a metal inset coin slot at the top. The side is carved and painted in red with Louisville Ky. The front displays a stamped clock face and the digits 3 9 2 6. An advertising ice pick consists of a turned wooden handle and a steel pick. The handle is printed with Grocers Ice & Cold Storage in black, along with red promotional text regarding safe food temperatures and humidity protection. A commemorative glazed ceramic tile depicts a red line drawing of the Fort Nelson Building on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The illustration includes the building facade with Fulton Conway & Co. signage. The tile is printed with the artist mark Mary Ann Jackson 1983 in the lower right corner. - 6"x6.5"
Lot: 18 - A Pair of Louisville Stoneware Commemorative Waterfront Bookends for First National Bank of Louisville - 6"x6"x7"
A matching pair of commemorative stoneware bookends manufactured by Louisville Stoneware for the First National Bank of Louisville. Each bookend consists of a relief-molded ceramic element mounted to an L-shaped brown-painted metal support plate. The ceramic portion features a polychrome glazed scene titled Louisville's Waterfront, as embossed on the front of the base. The relief design includes a stylized riverboat in the foreground, a large yellow fleur-de-lis, and a skyscraper representing the First National Tower. The color palette includes shades of tan, cream, brown, yellow, and blue. The underside of each ceramic base is incised with the maker mark LOUISVILLE STONEWARE and MADE IN USA on the side edge. Additionally, a blue ink stamp on the bottom reads MADE ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LOUISVILLE. Two circular holes are present in the bottom of each ceramic form from the manufacturing process. - 6"x6"x7"
Lot: 19 - A Pair of Silvestri Gold Tone Fleur-de-Lis Bookends - 6.5"x6.5"x7"
This pair of decorative bookends is designed in the form of the heraldic fleur-de-lis. Each piece features a heavy cast composite decorative element finished in a multi-toned metallic gold and bronze wash, which has been antiqued to highlight the relief details. These figures are mounted onto flat, L-shaped metal base plates designed to be placed under books for stability. One bookend is marked with the impressed maker name SILVESTRI on the lower rear section. The undersides of the metal plates are fitted with felt pads to protect surfaces. - 6.5"x6.5"x7"
Lot: 20 - Two Whitehead and Hoag Company Advertising Pocket Knives for Louisville Kentucky Businesses - 3.5"
This lot contains two vintage advertising pocket knives manufactured by The Whitehead and Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey, for established businesses in Louisville, Kentucky. Both items serve as early 20th-century promotional novelties. The first item is a folding multi-tool advertising the Brown-Forman Distillery Company. The tool features a combination folding blade with an integrated bottle opener and a separate folding corkscrew. The handle scales are constructed of a yellowed celluloid or plastic composition. The handle is printed with the text Brown-Forman Distillery Co. Inc. at Louisville in Kentucky Since 1870. The tang of the combination blade is stamped with the maker mark The W. and H. Co. Newark N.J. The second item is a folding pen knife advertising John P. Morton and Company. This knife features two folding steel blades, including a spear-point and a smaller pen blade. The handle scales are made of embossed silver-toned metal, likely nickel silver. One side is embossed with Established in 1826 John P. Morton and Co. Incorporated Louisville, Kentucky. The reverse side is embossed with Office and Bank Supplies Blank Books Printers and Binders. Both blade tangs are stamped with the maker mark The W. and H. Co. Newark N.J. - 3.5"
Lot: 21 - Vintage Belknap Bluegrass 6-Foot Steel Pocket Tape Measure 2"
This is a mid-20th century semi-circular pocket tape measure produced for the Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company under their Bluegrass brand name. The item features a metal case with a knurled or ribbed outer edge and a textured pebbled finish on the reverse side. The front face is decorated with a two-tone blue and yellow painted graphic. The internal component is a flexible thin steel rule. Visible markings on the front face include the text BELKNAP across the top, BLUE GRASS in a large serif font in the center, and LOUISVILLE partially visible near the central screw. The yellow section on the right is marked 1/4 inch, 6 FT., and THIN TAPE. The bottom edge of the face includes the model number T5-BG61-1/4. The reverse side of the case features a raised rectangular border containing the words MADE IN USA. The steel tape displays standard inch markings with the text P.R. APP'D. visible near the 4-inch mark. Tape Length: 6 feet Tape Width: 0.25 inches.
Lot: 22 - A Pair of Louisville Transit Co. Brass Fare Tokens, US .5"
A pair of circular brass fare tokens issued by the Louisville Transit Co. of Kentucky. These specimens are die-struck with a central monogram cutout variety on an engine-turned lattice background. The legends LOUISVILLE TRANSIT CO. and TOKEN are struck in relief along the outer borders. These tokens were used for municipal transit fares in Louisville from approximately 1950 until the company was succeeded by the Transit Authority of River City in 1974.
Lot: 23 - A Collection of Mid-20th Century Louisville and St. Matthews Kentucky Advertising Ephemera and Promotional Items 12"
This group of regional advertising collectibles focuses on businesses and events in the Louisville and St. Matthews, Kentucky areas. The collection includes a deck of promotional playing cards housed in a clear plastic case, featuring an illustration of the McMahan-Koch Motors dealership, a Studebaker dealer formerly located at 126 Breckenridge Lane. Also included are two 12-inch advertising rulers: one for St. Matthews Feed & Seeds listing garden and lawn supplies with a four-digit telephone number (TA 1530), and another for Lincoln Income Life Insurance Company featuring an illustration of their Louisville headquarters. A third 12-inch multi-scale advertising straightedge represents The Louisville Post and Herald-Post, bearing the maker's mark for The Whitehead & Hoag Co. of Newark, New Jersey. The collection further contains a cast aluminum promotional ingot embossed with Reynolds Metals Company, three lapel pins including a 1994 Kentucky Derby Festival pin and a 1994 Pegasus Pin, an unstruck matchbook cover for Henry Sabel Painting and Decorating featuring an advertisement for the St. Elizabeth Picnic on the reverse, and a printed instructional slip from Federal Savings regarding lockbox operation. Lincoln Income Life Insurance Company Ruler: 12 inches St. Matthews Feed & Seeds Ruler: 12 inches The Louisville Post / Herald-Post Straightedge: 12 inches Reynolds Metals Company Ingot: 4.5 inches x 1 inch Playing Card Case: 3.75 inches x 2.75 inches Federal Savings Notice: 5.25 inches x 3.25 inches.
Lot: 24 - Louisville Kentucky Historical Ephemera w/ Military Postcards & University of Louisville Trade Cards 4"X8"
This lot consists of an assortment of historical paper collectibles and memorabilia related to Louisville, Kentucky, spanning the early 20th century through the late 1990s. The collection features nine postcards, including seven color lithograph and linen-style cards depicting Camp Zachary Taylor during the World War I era with titles such as The Boys on a Hike, Checking up the New Recruits, and Special Service in Y.M.C.A. Building. Of particular note is a card titled On a Hike at Camp Zachary Taylor showing soldiers wearing masks, likely associated with the 1918 influenza pandemic. Other postcards include a view of Louisville City Hall and a linen-style card for PryorÃs Drive-In Restaurant on Shelbyville Road. The collection includes six University of Louisville trade cards from the Louisville's Finest series produced by Citizens Fidelity Bank, featuring athletes Bobby Brown, Jim Morgan, Kenny Reeves, Fred Sawyer, Jerry Dupont, and the coaching staff. Business and advertising ephemera includes a four-panel folding paper promotional fan for Lincoln-Income Life Insurance Co. with bird and floral motifs, a 1941 advertising blotter for Office Equipment Co. titled Defense... The American Way, a six-inch wooden promotional ruler for Colgan Letter Service Inc., a matchbook for Max Goldberg Co., and a Victorian-era trade card for John P. Morton and Co. Publishers and Booksellers. Also included is a 1994 brass-toned metal Christmas ornament commemorating the 25th anniversary of the closing of Fontaine Ferry Park, numbered 663 of 1969, in its original green vinyl presentation pouch. Wooden Ruler: 6 inches Postcards: approximately 3.5 inches by 5.5 inches University of Louisville Cards: approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches.
Lot: 25 - Vintage John G. Epping Club Soda Seltzer Bottle 4"X12"
This vintage soda siphon, or seltzer bottle, is constructed of clear glass with a metal dispenser head. The body features a green applied color label (ACL) that identifies the brand as John G. Epping, established in 1863, with locations in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. The central graphic is an oval containing the words Club Soda, and the lower portion of the design notes a volume of 37 fluid ounces. The bottle contains its original internal glass siphon tube. The metal dispenser head, likely chrome or nickel-plated, is embossed with the name John G. Epping on the side and features a curved pouring spout and a manual trigger.
Lot: 26 - A Pair of Paul Jones and Company Applied Seal Whiskey Bottles 4"X9.5"
This pair of late 19th-century pre-Prohibition whiskey bottles was produced for Paul Jones and Company of Louisville, Kentucky. The bottles are constructed from mold-blown dark amber glass, commonly known as black glass due to its dense opacity. Each vessel features a shoulder-applied circular glass seal and an applied tool-finished lip. The bases are smooth with a centered circular indentation typical of the 1870s to 1880s period. The applied seal on the first bottle is embossed with the text PAUL JONES WHISKEY LOUISVILLE, KY. The applied seal on the second bottle is embossed with the text PAUL JONES PURE RYE LOUISVILLE, KY. Both items appear to be in as-found or excavated condition.
Lot: 27 - A Collection of Five Pre-Prohibition Embossed Louisville Kentucky Beer Bottles 3"X12"
This collection comprises five embossed glass beer bottles from various breweries in Louisville, Kentucky, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The lot includes one amber glass export-style bottle embossed for the Senn and Ackermann Brewing Company, which features the base edge mark A.B.G.M. CO. indicating production by the Adolphus Busch Glass Manufacturing Company. Three bottles are attributed to the Frank Fehr Brewing Company Incorporated, including two amber glass examples and one tall aqua glass bottle. The final item is a dark amber export-style bottle embossed for the Schaefer-Meyer Brewing Company, featuring a central shield logo with the name Meyer and the text BRG. CO. LOUISVILLE KY. All five bottles were manufactured using blown-in-mold techniques and feature hand-finished crown top closures.
Lot: 28 - A Collection of Antique Embossed Glass Beverage Bottles from Louisville, Kentucky 2.5"X9"
This collection of antique glass beverage bottles features several examples from Louisville, Kentucky, produced in amber, light aqua, and clear glass. The group includes two bottles from the Oertel Brewing Company, one clear and one amber, both displaying an embossed shield logo with an OE monogram above Louisville and the Oertel name in cursive script. A third amber bottle is embossed with OERTEL on the body and LOUISVILLE on the shoulder. Also included is a light aqua bottle embossed with the cursive brand name Parfay above the text REGISTERED, KENTUCKY - PARFAY, and LOUISVILLE, KY. The assortment is completed by a dark amber bottle featuring a fluted base and embossing for G.H. SPRINGER JR. TRADE MARK surrounding a GAS monogram and LOUISVILLE, KY. REGISTERED. These items represent regional bottling and brewing history from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Lot: 29 - A Trio of Vintage Glass Bottles Including a Washington and Taylor Historical Flask 6"X8"
This collection consists of three American embossed glass bottles from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The central piece is an aqua glass historical flask attributed to the Dyottville Glass Works of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dating to approximately the mid-19th century. It features an embossed profile bust of George Washington on the obverse surrounded by the text THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY and a profile bust of Zachary Taylor on the reverse with the text GEN TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDER. To the left is a clear glass beverage bottle with a fluted base, embossed with a circular seal reading C.W. SPRINGER and CO, LOUISVILLE, KY, and REGISTERED around a central TRADE W S MARK. To the right is a clear glass dairy bottle with a faint amethyst sun-purpled tint, embossed with PURE PROPERTY OF BALL ICE CREAM AND DAIRY CO. INC. LOUISVILLE, KY and IMPORTANT WASH and RETURN on the reverse.
Lot: 30 - Collection of Antique and Vintage Kentucky Whiskey and Medicinal Glass Bottles 2.5"X7"
This assortment features several antique and vintage glass bottles primarily associated with the whiskey and medicinal trades of Louisville and Bardstown, Kentucky. The group includes various forms such as flasks and rectangular pharmaceutical shapes manufactured from aqua, amber, clear, and sun-colored amethyst tinted glass. A notable piece is a clear glass half-pint flask retaining a distressed paper label for Clear Corn Kentucky Corn Whiskey, produced by The Willett Distilling Company of Bardstown, Nelson County. Embossed examples include a rectangular amber bottle marked Wintersmith Louisville, KY, a clear rectangular distillery bottle embossed S. Grabfelder and Co. Distillers Louisville, KY, and a sun-colored amethyst bottle with an embossed Bonnie Bros. Louisville, KY logo. Also included are bottles embossed John J. Smith Louisville, KY and a plain aqua glass flask. The manufacturing characteristics, such as tooled finishes and molded details, are consistent with glass production from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.
Lot: 31 - John G. Epping Emerald Green Faceted Glass Soda Siphon, Louisville, Kentucky 4"X13"
This is an antique soda siphon produced for the John G. Epping bottling company of Louisville, Kentucky. The bottle is constructed from heavy, thick-walled emerald green glass featuring a decagonal, ten-sided faceted body likely produced through a mold-blown technique. The front of the glass is acid-etched with a circular logo; the outer ring contains the text EPPING at the top and LOUISVILLE KY. at the bottom. The interior of the circle features G. E. at the top, ESTB 1863, and a large central letter E. The metal siphon head assembly is stamped with the text LOUISVILLE KY. and includes the original spout and trigger mechanism. The internal glass dip tube is present and appears intact within the bottle. The glass tapers at the shoulder and the base, which features a faceted foot.
Lot: 32 - A Collection of Antique Glass Wine and Condiment Bottles 3.5"X9.5"
This collection of antique glass bottles includes various forms and colors common to late 19th and early 20th-century glass manufacturing. The assortment features a large, deep olive-colored bottle, often categorized as black glass, with a rounded shoulder and short neck. A tall, pale aqua glass bottle is included, notable for its significant punt or kick-up in the base. The collection also contains a tapered amber glass bottle and a teal-colored cylindrical bottle with a matte or frosted surface finish. A clear glass bottle is present and features embossed lettering, including the text WORCESTER CO in an arc at the shoulder and COURTENAY & CO running vertically up the side. The bottles exhibit technical characteristics of the period, including mold-blown bodies and ringed neck finishes.
Lot: 33 - Vintage Photomechanical Print of Bicyclists at Fountain Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky 4.5"X3.5"
This vintage photomechanical print, likely a halftone lithograph dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, depicts a group of ten men and women in late Victorian era attire. The subjects are posed outdoors in a row, each accompanied by a safety bicycle. Below the image is a printed caption in German Fraktur script reading Im Fountain Ferry-Park. This refers to the historic Fountain Ferry amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, which opened in 1899. The use of the German preposition reflects the significant German immigrant population in Louisville during this period. The print is housed in a small, ornate, gold-toned metal frame featuring a repeating patterned border. The reverse of the frame is finished with a textured paper backing secured by a single metal fastener at the center. No signatures, edition numbers, or maker's marks are visible on the print or frame.
Lot: 34 - Late 19th-Century Print of Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 6"X8"
This print depicts a late 19th-century street scene of Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The composition features a deep perspective view populated with numerous horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and horse-drawn streetcars, including one clearly marked MAIN ST. The street is flanked by dense rows of multi-story commercial buildings. Printed text in Fraktur script at the lower right corner reads Main Straï¬e and Louisville, Ky., Dienstag, 1. which translates to Main Street, Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, the 1st. The print is likely an illustration from a German-language American periodical of the era, such as the Louisville Anzeiger. It is presented in a vintage silver-toned wooden frame featuring a repeating scroll-patterned molding and a red bole undercoat. The reverse is secured with finishing nails and contains two integral cardboard hanging tabs. No plate marks or artist signatures are present.
Lot: 35 - Berg, Carl. Flood Map: City of Louisville 1933-1937. City of Louisville, 1937. 14.5"X12"
This framed commemorative document and map, titled Flood Map 1937 and City of Louisville 1933-1937, features a central map of Louisville, Kentucky, highlighting the areas affected by the Great Flood of 1937. The map was delineated by Carl Berg, as indicated by the text Carl Berg, Del. in the lower left corner. The document includes a decorative presentation cartouche hand-inscribed to Mr. B. J. Campbell, Jr, with a printed facsimile signature by Neville Miller, Mayor. The borders are decorated with vignettes illustrating the achievements of the municipal administration; the left side, titled Activities, depicts urban improvements such as New Streets, New Parks, New Public Buildings, Grade Crossing Eliminations, and New Housing. The right side, titled Record, details administrative achievements including Gas, Electric and Telephone Rate Cases, Governmental Efficiency, New Equipment, and One-Way Streets. A section for Federal Projects lists various New Deal agencies including FERA, KERA, CWA, PWA, WPA, and NYA. The top border is titled Flood Memories and depicts various rivercraft and relief efforts. A map legend provides statistical data on the flood's crest and duration. The item is housed in a dark-stained wood frame under glass.
Lot: 36 - C.W. Vittitow, Main Street, Louisville, 1834, Limited Edition Print 987/1000 21"X16"
This color offset lithograph by Charles W. Vittitow depicts a historical scene of Louisville, Kentucky in 1834. The artwork illustrates a bustling street scene featuring nineteenth-century architecture, horse-drawn carriages, and figures in period attire. The print is hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower left margin and pencil-numbered 987/1000 in the lower right margin. The reverse of the frame features a typed descriptive insert titled Main Street, Louisville, 1834, Plate V, which provides historical context regarding the city's population and architecture, including the Louisville Hotel. This insert also includes a second artist signature. The work is housed in a molded wood frame with a gilded inner lip and carries a label from Don Davenport's Creative Custom Framing of Louisville, Kentucky.
Lot: 37 - 1973 Reproduction Lithograph Bird's Eye View of Louisville, Kentucky 1876 18"X23"
This is a 20th-century lithographic reproduction of an 1876 bird's-eye view of Louisville, Kentucky, originally published by Shober and Carqueville Lithographing Company. The panoramic image depicts the city from an elevated perspective across the Ohio River, showing the extensive street grid, numerous steamboats such as the Morning Star, and the Fourteenth Street Bridge with a passing U.S. Mail train. Below the image, a detailed legend identifies thirty-two churches and twenty-two public buildings and depots. Fine print in the lower right corner identifies this as a 1973 reproduction in a limited edition of 500 copies, though the specific edition number remains blank. The print has been finished with a high-gloss laminate and is mounted to a rigid white board.
Lot: 38 - T.G. Bradford & Julius Bien & Co. 19th C. Hand-Colored Maps of Louisville, Kentucky & Other Cities 17"X13"
This collection comprises several 19th-century hand-colored lithograph and engraved maps, primarily documenting the geography of Louisville, Kentucky. The group includes two street maps of Louisville, identified as plate 118 and plate 122, featuring yellow-tinted city grids. Also included is a detailed military survey titled Louisville and its Defenses, dated June 1865 and lithographed by Julius Bien and Company of New York. Another sheet contains four inset city maps of Washington, Louisville and Jeffersonville, New Orleans, and Cincinnati, bearing an 1838 copyright by T.G. Bradford. Two of the sheets feature maps of Indianapolis on the reverse side. The plates contain detailed printed cartographic attributions, publisher credits, and plate numbers.
Lot: 39 - A Collection of Watercolor and Ink Architectural Illustrations by Tony Oswald and Clyde S. Townsend Depicting Louisville, Kentucky Landmarks 10"X9"
A collection of watercolor and ink architectural illustrations on heavy cream-toned paper, signed by Tony Oswald and Clyde S. Townsend. The subjects represent various prominent landmarks in Louisville, Kentucky, featuring Churchill Downs, the Jefferson County Courthouse, City Hall, Union Station, the City Library, and the Belle of Louisville steamboat. Each work is rendered in a detailed, illustrative style with delicate watercolor washes and features printed titles along the lower margin. Several of the works bear the signature of Tony Oswald in the lower right or center, specifically the depictions of Churchill Downs, City Hall, Union Station, and the Belle of Louisville. The remaining pieces are signed by Clyde S. Townsend, including the Jefferson County Courthouse and the City Library. The illustrations are professionally mounted in cardstock mats of various tones, including one with an oval aperture, and are individually protected by clear plastic sleeves.
Lot: 40 - Berlin, Irving et al. A Collection of Vintage Sheet Music Featuring Louisville-Themed Songs. 10"X13"
This collection of vintage sheet music consists of several folio-sized softcover publications dating from the early to mid-20th century. The group primarily focuses on musical compositions referencing Louisville, Kentucky. Notable pieces include When You're Down in Louisville (Call On Me) by Irving Berlin, published by Waterson Berlin & Snyder Co. (New York) and featuring Belle Baker; Eight More Miles To Louisville by Grandpa Jones, published by Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (Hollywood); and two variants of Louisville Lou (That Vampin' Lady) with lyrics by Jack Yellen and music by Milton Ager, published by Ager, Yellen & Bornstein Inc. (New York). One variant of Louisville Lou features a color cover with Ruth Roye, while the other is a Standard Popular Edition with the ownership signature of Jean Casey and various numerical notations. The collection also contains two versions of Louisville Lady by Billy Hill and Peter De Rose, published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc. (New York), one featuring the Famous Blue Rhythm Boys and the other featuring Glen Gray and His Original Casa Loma Orchestra. Rounding out the collection is the Tennessee Waltz by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, recorded by Patti Page and published by Acuff-Rose Publications (Nashville). The back covers serve as advertising for contemporary music folios including Gem Dance Folio, Prison and Mountain Songs, and 88 Grand Old Songs.
Lot: 41 - Assortment of 19th and 20th-Century Newspapers and Periodicals, Including Louisville Titles and Harper's Weekly 11"X15"
This assortment consists of loose historical newspapers and periodicals, predominantly from the mid-to-late 19th century with a focus on Louisville, Kentucky publications. Included titles are The Daily Journal (September 19, 1864 and December 7, 1848), The Louisville Courier (September 20, 1847), The Louisville Journal (June 22, 1865), Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, Christian Observer (August 22, 1877), and Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization (April 5, 1890). The 1890 issue of Harper's Weekly includes a cover engraving of naval personnel and a separate large-format panoramic streetscape illustration. Also present is a 20th-century supplement, The Courier-Journal & Times Magazine (May 5, 1974), featuring a special section on the April 3, 1974 tornado. The collection comprises folio-format loose sheets and folded sections, with some items housed in protective plastic sleeves. Internal text and mastheads are printed in black ink on newsprint paper.
Lot: 42 - An Assortment of 19th and 20th Century Historical Prints and Maps including J.H. Colton and Dick Purkins 16"X18"
This lot consists of a collection of unframed historical prints and maps primarily from the 19th century. A central piece is a hand-colored steel-engraved map titled The City of Louisville Kentucky and The City of New Orleans Louisiana, published by J.H. Colton and Co., No. 172 William St., New York, dated 1855 and numbered No. 34. The collection also includes four distinct steel-engraved portraits of President Zachary Taylor: a full-length military scene titled Zachary Taylor at the period of his commanding in Mexico, painted by Alonzo Chappel and engraved by William Wellstood for Johnson, Fry and Co. Publishers; two oval-framed portraits with decorative borders, one published by Johnson, Fry and Co. and another half-length military portrait engraved by A.H. Ritchie from a daguerreotype and published by E. Anthony. Further inclusions are a 19th-century landscape engraving of Louisville, KY., drawn by J.W. Hill for the Ladies Repository, and a 20th-century offset lithograph by artist Dick Purkins titled Bourbon Stock Yard Livestock Exchange Building - 1915. The Purkins print features a printed signature dated 12-76 and is hand-numbered 52/1000.
Lot: 43 - John Wooden and Denny Crum Dual Signed 2002 John R. Wooden Tradition Program with Courtside Ticket Stub 9"X11.5"
This lot consists of a commemorative program and an original ticket stub from the Third Annual John R. Wooden Tradition held on November 30, 2002, at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event featured a college basketball double-header with matchups between UCLA and Duke, and Purdue and Louisville. The program contains two signatures in black ink on page 4. One signature, reading John Wooden, is positioned across a full-page archival photograph of Wooden during his tenure as an All-American player at Purdue University in the 1930s. The second signature, reading Denny Crum, appears at the top of the same page. Denny Crum was a Hall of Fame coach for the University of Louisville and a former assistant coach under John Wooden at UCLA. The included ticket stub is for a courtside seat in Section 12X, Row 2, Seat 21, with a printed price of $120.00. The ticket stub confirms the event date, venue, and the four participating teams.
Lot: 44 - An Assortment of Louisville, Kentucky Sports Memorabilia, Local History Media, and Regional Collectibles (Largest 8"X12")
This lot consists of an assortment of memorabilia, media, and collectibles related to the history, culture, and sports of Louisville, Kentucky. Sports memorabilia includes a white ceramic mug with a blue rim and base commemorating the 128th Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2002. University of Louisville items include two VHS tapes titled A Flight to Greatness: The History of Louisville Basketball and Louisville Basketball, alongside a 1990 cassette tape titled Doing Something Good For Louisville, which is a tribute to the football team and coach Howard Schnellenberger. Professional sports history is represented by VHS copies of The Greatest featuring Muhammad Ali and The Pee Wee Reese Story from the Legends Series. The collection features a significant number of local interest media titles on VHS including Fontaine Ferry Park: A Time of Innocence, Winter Storm 1994, 1937 - The Flood, St. Matthews: The Complete Community, Louisville: City Without Limits, and Metro Act One: Welcome to Louisville Metro. Modern media items include a Music Makes A City DVD and booklet set regarding the Louisville Orchestra and a Louisville Landmarks and Legends CD by Steve Wiser and Ed Wiser. Souvenirs and games include a 1993 Trivia Louisville boxed board game by Christensen Communications, a souvenir snow globe depicting the city skyline on a black base, and a set of four coasters with a colorful pop-art design reading Lovenille.
Lot: 45 - World War I Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon by George L. Paine Co Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky 6"
This World War I era souvenir spoon is manufactured from sterling silver and commemorates Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. The handle terminal features a pierced, die-cut silhouette of a United States Army doughboy soldier standing with a rifle. The stem is embossed with the words CAMP TAYLOR in a vertical orientation. Along the right edge of the handle terminal, the spoon is incised with the text LOUISVILLE KY. On the reverse of the handle, the item is stamped with the word STERLING and a manufacturer hallmark consisting of the letters G, L, and P arranged within a three-lobed trefoil pattern. This mark identifies the maker as the George L. Paine Company of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, a firm active during the early 20th century. Camp Zachary Taylor was a major National Army training cantonment established in 1917.
Lot: 46 - A Collection of International Silver Co. Art Deco Silver-Plated Flatware for the Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY 7"
This group of silver-plated flatware comprises heavy-gauge hotel plate pieces manufactured by the International Silver Co. specifically for the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The collection includes spoons and forks featuring an Art Deco-style design with decorative vertical ribbing running the length of the tapered handles. The reverse of each handle is stamped with the maker name INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. and the provenance inscription BROWN HOTEL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. One piece additionally bears the mark IS BP for International Silver, Silver Plate. These pieces served as part of the commercial tableware service for the landmark institution, which opened in 1923.
Lot: 47 - Antique Wood and Cast Iron Hand-Crank Box Coffee Mill 6"X10"X8"
This manual box-mill style coffee grinder is attributed to Parker National, featuring a design characteristic of late 19th or early 20th-century American kitchenware. The unit is constructed with a wooden body finished in a dark brown stain, assembled using machine-cut finger joints visible on the corners of the main box and the collection drawer. The top assembly consists of a cast metal plate with an embossed radial decorative sunburst pattern and a hinged hopper lid. A black-finished metal hand crank with a turned wooden knob operates the internal grinding mechanism. A small wooden drawer with a turned pull knob is located at the base for collecting grounds. No maker's marks or model numbers are visible on the exterior of the item.
Lot: 48 - Antique Wood and Cast Iron Lap Coffee Mill, 19th Century 4"X8"X10.5"
This antique manual coffee mill or lap grinder is constructed with a square wooden base and a cast-iron grinding assembly. The base features recessed panels on the sides and a small storage drawer at the front for collecting ground material. The drawer exhibits hand-cut dovetail joints on the side walls. A cylindrical cast-iron hopper is mounted to the top of the wooden base. The mill is operated by an S-curved iron crank handle finished with a turned wooden knob. No maker's marks, brand names, or patent dates are visible on the metal or wooden surfaces. The design is typical of mid-19th century domestic kitchenware produced in the United States, resembling models manufactured by the Arcade Manufacturing Co. or Parker.
Lot: 49 - 2001 Salt-Glazed Stoneware Vase with Cobalt Blue Slip-Trailed Decoration Signed Shupe 5"X8.5"
Contemporary American salt-glazed stoneware vessel, possibly intended as a vase or small jar. The piece is handcrafted with a bulbous body that tapers toward a flared rim and matching flared foot. The exterior is finished in a light grey-buff salt glaze displaying a classic orange peel texture. Decoration consists of hand-applied cobalt blue slip-trailed designs depicting stylized wheat or grass stalks on one side. Single horizontal cobalt blue bands provide accents at the rim and the base. The interior is finished with a dark brown-to-black slip glaze. The base features an incised handwritten signature reading Shupe followed by a horizontal flourish and the date 2001.
Lot: 50 - Westerwald Pottery North Vernon Indiana Commemorative Salt Glazed Stoneware Jar 4"X6"
A contemporary salt glazed stoneware jar produced by Westerwald Pottery in the tradition of 19th-century American ceramics. The small cylindrical form is constructed with a slightly bulging body, a tapered neck, and a heavy rolled rim. The exterior features a light gray salt glaze with a visible orange peel texture and occasional iron oxide spotting. Decoration includes cobalt blue slip bands at the neck and base, with the text NORTH VERNON impressed into the shoulder and highlighted with blue slip. Below the lettering is a hand painted cobalt blue floral sprig motif. The interior of the jar exhibits prominent wheel thrown ribbing. The unglazed, flat base is hand incised with the name Laura and the date 1990. Approximate dimensions: 6 inches height, 4 inches diameter.
Lot: 51 - 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 5"X9"
This 19th-century American stoneware storage jar is a salt-glazed ceramic vessel. It features a cylindrical form with a slightly tapered shoulder and a short, recessed rim designed for a lid. The exterior is finished with a dark, mottled salt glaze that transitions between charcoal grey and brownish-black, characterized by a heavy orange peel texture. The interior surface is finished with a brown slip glaze. The base is flat and unglazed, showing concentric wire-cut marks. No maker's stamps or capacity markings are present on the body or base.
Lot: 52 - 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Crock 7"X7.5"
This cylindrical storage crock is an example of 19th-century American salt-glazed stoneware, likely originating from the Northeastern or Mid-Atlantic regions. The vessel features a straight-sided body and a slightly thickened, rounded rim with a single incised horizontal line just below the lip. The exterior is finished with a light tan salt glaze exhibiting a characteristic orange peel texture and minor iron spotting resulting from the firing process. The interior is lined with a dark brown glaze, likely an Albany slip. The base underside shows two small, vertically oriented oval impressions near the edge, a dark curved brush mark, and faint random incised lines. There are no maker marks or capacity stamps visible on the exterior.
Lot: 53 - An Assortment of Vintage Wooden Kitchen Utensils in an Albany Slip Glazed Stoneware Crock 10"X16"
This lot features a collection of vintage wooden kitchen utensils presented in a utilitarian stoneware crock. The crock is of small cylindrical form with a thickened, rounded rim and is finished in a uniform dark brown to black slip glaze, typical of Albany-type or manganese glazes of the late 19th to early 20th century. The surface displays a glossy finish with a slight orange peel texture and minor mineral spotting. No maker's marks, stamps, or capacity numbers are visible on the vessel. The assortment of wooden utensils includes various hand-carved and turned tools. Highlights include a large flat paddle crafted from figured wood with a prominent flamed or tiger grain. The group also contains several wooden spoons, a slotted spoon with three vertical openings, a cylindrical kitchen mallet, a masher or pestle, and a flat spatula with a circular cutout. The utensils exhibit a varied natural patina and signs of historical kitchen use.
Lot: 54 - Cast Iron Aunt Jemima Still Bank 4"X6"X10"
A still bank in the style of Aunt Jemima, depicting a caricatured female figure with her hands on her hips. The bank is constructed from cast iron and is formed from two molded halves joined by a vertical seam. The figure is represented wearing a red blouse and skirt, accented by a white apron, a white shawl with a knotted center, and a white head scarf. A single horizontal coin slot for deposit is located on the reverse side at the upper portion of the shawl. The underside of the bank is solid with no visible manufacturer names, patent dates, or serial numbers. The figure features a cold-painted finish.
Lot: 55 - Two-Piece Cast Iron Lamb Cake Mold, Model No. 866 5"X12"X8"
Attributed to the Griswold Manufacturing Company, this two-piece figural baking mold is crafted from cast iron with a dark, seasoned finish. The mold is designed in the form of a reclining lamb and consists of matching front and back halves that fit together to create a three-dimensional form. The exterior casting features detailed sculptural elements, including textured fleece and facial features. The base of the front piece displays the raised identification NO 866. Each half includes integrated loop handles located at the head and tail sections. The back half of the mold is equipped with small circular apertures that serve as steam vents during the baking process. The entire assembly rests on four small protruding feet located at the base.
Lot: 56 - Antique Heavy Gauge Copper Saucepan with Wrought Iron Handle 10"X19"X6"
An antique copper saucepan featuring a heavy-gauge copper body and a hand-wrought iron handle. The pot is constructed with a traditional rolled rim and exhibits a visible seam where the base is joined to the sides, characteristic of hand-crafted metalware from the 19th or early 20th century. The long wrought iron handle is securely fastened to the body with three large, hand-hammered copper rivets. The interior of the pot shows the remnants of a tin lining. No maker marks, stamps, or hallmarks are visible on the base, body, or handle.
Lot: 57 - Antique 19th Century Dovetailed Copper Saucepan with Hand-Forged Iron Handle 8"X16"X4.5"
This antique saucepan is constructed from heavy-gauge copper and features a cylindrical body with a flat base. The piece exhibits traditional pre-industrial metalworking techniques, including visible dovetailed or cramped seams where the side is joined and where the base meets the wall. The surface shows evidence of hand-hammering throughout. A long, flat, hand-forged iron handle is secured to the body with two large, rounded copper rivets. The handle terminates in a circular hanging hole. There are no visible maker marks, stamps, or hallmarks on the body, base, or handle. The construction and style are consistent with 19th-century utilitarian kitchenware produced in Europe or the United States.
Lot: 58 - An Assortment of Antique Hand-Forged Iron and Copper Kitchen Hearth Tools 7"X15"
An assortment of antique hand-forged kitchen and hearth tools, bearing stylistic similarities to 18th and 19th-century Dutch implements. The collection includes a large copper skimmer with a hand-punched perforated bowl and a wrought iron handle featuring a decorative twist and a flattened terminal. A smaller skimmer is made of tinned iron with a flat head and numerous small perforations. Two iron forks are included: one with a long round-stock handle ending in a forged hook, and another shorter version with a flat handle. The lot also contains a cast brass or bronze pastry jagger with a fluted cutting wheel and a jagged crimping edge, as well as a small, finely woven wire basket strainer with a twisted handle and an integrated rim hook. No maker marks or signatures are visible on any of the pieces. Construction methods indicate early blacksmith work.
Lot: 59 - An Assortment of Antique Glass Advertising and Medicinal Bottles with Louisville Kentucky Interest 3"X10"
This collection consists of several antique glass bottles in various shapes, sizes, and colors, including aqua, clear, and sun-colored amethyst. Many pieces feature embossed advertising text indicating origins in Louisville, Kentucky. Notable items include an aqua Dr. Pepper soda bottle marked Kentucky Parfay Co. Incorporated Louisville KY; an American Bottling Works bottle from Louisville, KY; a large aqua bottle embossed K. Meinecke Louisville KY; a rectangular clear medicinal bottle embossed Pain King; an aqua Hirsch's Worcester Sauce bottle marked Pittsburgh & Louisville KY; and a small clear E.R. Durkee & Co. bottle from New York marked Challenge. The group also features a tall fluted sun-colored amethyst glass bottle. The glass exhibits characteristics of late 19th and early 20th-century manufacturing, including tooled finishes, air bubbles (seeds), and visible mold seams.
Lot: 60 - 19th Century Folk Art Painted Toleware Serving Tray 15"X20"
A rectangular toleware serving tray from the mid to late 19th century, featuring a raised gallery and two integral cut-out handles. The tray is constructed of japanned sheet metal and decorated with a combination of hand-painted and stenciled elements. The central scene is rendered in a naive folk art style, depicting a young girl in a sunbonnet, yellow bodice, and green striped skirt standing in a garden landscape. Beside her, a calico cat is perched upon a small stool. The background includes a large multi-story building or manor house situated on a hill. A wide border surrounds the scene, decorated with stenciled gold and polychrome floral and foliate motifs, including four butterfly designs located in the corners. The reverse of the tray has a plain black japanned finish. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible.
Lot: 61 - Walton York Antique Cast Iron Counterbalance Scales 10"X19"X8"
These antique counterbalance platform scales are manufactured by Walton of York. The piece is constructed of cast iron and features a uniform matte black finish. The design incorporates a central beam mechanism resting on a fulcrum, which supports two circular weighing platforms. Each platform has a slightly raised rim. The platforms are mounted on decorative Victorian-style openwork supports, characterized by a central heart-shaped motif resting on a fleur-de-lis base. The circular flared base is embossed with lettering reading WALTON YORK.
Lot: 62 - Two Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Children's Alphabet Plates 7.5"
Two late 19th-century English earthenware children's alphabet plates, also known as nursery plates, both featuring canine subjects. The first plate, titled Rupert and Spot, features a central transfer-printed scene of a toddler in a red dress crawling toward a seated dog near a kennel. The scene includes hand-colored highlights in red and green. This central image is surrounded by a black transfer-printed alphabet, which is in turn bordered by an outer Children's Clock rim featuring Roman numerals I through XII interspersed with decorative scrolls. The reverse bears a circular black transfer mark for the Brownhills Pottery Company (B P Co) of Tunstall, England, along with the registered design number 253083, dating the pattern to 1895. The second plate features a central black transfer print of a seated bulldog with the printed caption MY FACE IS MY FORTUNE below the image. The rim is decorated with a raised, molded alphabet. A small printed rectangular mark containing the letters HC is visible near the dog's head, a mark associated with the Staffordshire firm Hope and Carter. Both plates are equipped with wire spring hangers for wall display.
Lot: 63 - A Trio of Antique Cast Iron Sad Irons 4"X6"X5"
A trio of antique cast iron sad irons, historically used as domestic pressing tools before the advent of electricity. These irons are solid-cast items designed to be heated directly on a stove. The collection consists of two irons with traditional strap handles and one iron featuring a more refined cast-in handle with a contoured grip. One specimen is marked on the top plate with embossed numerals 4 and 8, likely indicating model size or weight. An embossed circular mark is present above the numerals but is obscured by oxidation. The remaining two irons lack visible manufacturer branding. All three items feature pointed noses and flat bases typical of late 19th to early 20th-century construction.
Lot: 64 - Two Pieces of Brown Glazed Stoneware Including a Mundy's Patent Teapot and a Small Lug Handled Crock 6"X5"
This lot features two brown glazed ceramic vessels. The first item is a Rockingham-style teapot with a globular body, curved spout, and C-shaped handle, finished in a mottled brown glaze. The lid is joined to the body by a period metal hinge. The base of the teapot features an impressed circular mark containing the words PATENT MUNDY'S and the numeral 1. The second item is a small cylindrical utility crock with a dark brown slip glaze. It includes a thickened rim and two molded lug handles on opposite sides. The base is unglazed and displays concentric wire-cut marks. No additional maker marks or capacity indicators are present.
Lot: 65 - Antique Victorian Graniteware and Pewter Coffee Pot 5"X9"X11"
An antique late 19th-century coffee or chocolate pot featuring a tapering body constructed from enameled iron in a gray and white mottled agate or graniteware pattern. The vessel is fitted with cast metal components, likely pewter or britannia metal, including a curved spout with a stylized bird's-head tip and a faceted geometric handle. The body is reinforced with a metal base rim and topped with a hinged, domed lid. The lid includes a decorative scalloped lower collar and is finished with an urn-shaped finial. The interior shows a continuation of the mottled enamel surface. No maker marks, hallmarks, or production characters are visible on the base or the body of the piece.
Lot: 66 - American Victorian Gray Mottled Graniteware Pitcher with Cast Metal Mounts 6"X9.5"X10.5"
This antique Victorian pitcher features a tapered sheet metal body finished in mottled gray and white enamel, a style commonly known as graniteware or agateware. The vessel is fitted with ornate cast metal mounts, likely pewter or Britannia metal, including a domed lid with a tiered finial and a large, decoratively cast handle with vertical fluting and a foliate terminal. The spout is intricately molded with classical motifs and includes its own small, secondary hinged flap. The base is reinforced with molded metal rings. This design is characteristic of late 19th century American manufacture, resembling works produced by companies such as Manning, Bowman and Co. or Meriden Britannia Company. No maker marks or stamps are visible on the exterior or underside of the piece.
Lot: 67 - Antique American Mottled Grey and White Graniteware Coffee Pot with Blue Rim 6"X11"X11"
This antique coffee pot is constructed from formed steel or iron with a mottled grey and white vitreous enamel finish, a type of kitchenware traditionally referred to as graniteware. The vessel features a tall, tapered body with a flared base, a gooseneck spout, and a D-shaped handle. It is fitted with a hinged lid that includes an integral knob finial. A narrow band of dark blue enamel accents the top rim of the pot and the edge of the lid. The interior is coated with the same mottled enamel finish. No maker's marks or manufacturer stamps are visible on the base or body of the item.
Lot: 68 - Antique Mottled Gray Graniteware Gooseneck Coffee Pot 6"X7"X9"
An antique mottled gray and white enamelware coffee pot, often referred to as graniteware or agateware. The piece consists of vitreous enamel applied over a formed metal base. The design includes a tapered body with a vertical seam, a curved gooseneck spout, and a strap handle. The hinged lid features a tiered finial. The surface displays a mottled pattern characteristic of early 20th-century kitchenware. The interior is finished with a similar enamel coating. No manufacturer marks or stamps are visible on the underside or exterior surfaces.
Lot: 69 - Antique Noris Cast Iron and Graniteware Table Mount Rotary Grater 4"X10"X12"
This antique hand-cranked rotary food grater was manufactured by the Noris company, a brand associated with the metalworking industry of Nuremberg, Germany. The device is designed for table or countertop mounting and features an ornate cast iron frame and crank assembly. The decorative casting includes architectural elements such as fluted columns, Greek key motifs, and scrolled foliate patterns. The feed hopper is constructed from mottled blue and white enamelware, commonly referred to as graniteware. The internal mechanism consists of a perforated metal grating drum operated by an S-curved crank finished with a turned wooden handle. The base is equipped with an integrated screw-clamp for securing the unit to a work surface. The circular faceplate is cast in relief with the maker name NORIS and smaller characters that appear to read No followed by a partially obscured model number.
Lot: 70 - A Two-Piece Set of Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware Kitchenware (Platter 13"X16")
This two-piece set of antique utilitarian kitchenware includes a footed colander and a large oval platter. Each piece is manufactured from stamped metal, likely steel or iron, coated in a vitreous enamel finish commonly known as graniteware. The finish features a distinctive gray and white mottled or speckled pattern throughout. The colander is designed with two integrated D-shaped handles and a circular pedestal foot. The platter is of a simple oval form with a shallow well and a broad rim. This style of enamelware was a staple in American households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. No manufacturer marks or backstamps are visible on either item.
Lot: 71 - Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware Spittoon 7.5"X6"
This antique spittoon, also known as a cuspidor, is constructed from stamped or pressed steel with a fused porcelain enamel coating, commonly referred to as graniteware or agateware. The exterior and interior are finished in a classic gray mottled pattern featuring a gray field with white speckling. The object is composed of a two-part construction with a wide, funnel-shaped top that directs into a bulbous, rounded reservoir base. This style of utilitarian enamelware was widely manufactured in the United States for domestic use during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. No manufacturer marks, characters, or symbols are visible on the underside of the base.
Lot: 72 - Two Pieces of Vintage Grey Mottled Graniteware Kitchenware 8"X8"X4"
This lot consists of two pieces of vintage grey mottled enamelware, also known as graniteware or agateware. The collection includes one footed colander and one small basin. The colander features a circular body with a flared rim and a pattern of perforated drainage holes across the bottom, standing on three integral curved metal feet. The second piece is a shallow, circular bowl or basin with a matching flared rim. Both items are constructed from stamped or pressed metal, finished with a characteristic grey and white mottled porcelain enamel coating. This type of utilitarian ware was widely used in American kitchens during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on either item.
Lot: 73 - Two Pieces of Vintage American Grey Mottled Graniteware Baking Pans 11"X24"
This lot consists of two pieces of vintage American domestic enamelware, often referred to as graniteware, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The first item is a round pan designed for cooking aebleskiver or poaching eggs, featuring seven deep, hemispherical wells and a long, flat integrated handle with a hanging loop. The second item is a rectangular muffin or gem pan with eight circular wells arranged in a two-by-four grid, including a small hanging hole at the center of one short edge. Both pieces are constructed from stamped or pressed steel coated in a vitreous grey and white mottled enamel finish. No manufacturer marks are visible on either item.
Lot: 74 - A Set of Vintage Gray Mottled Enamelware Kitchen Utensils with Wall Mounting Rack 12"X18"
This set of domestic kitchenware is manufactured from stamped sheet metal finished with a mottled gray and white vitreous enamel, a style frequently referred to as graniteware. The set comprises a wall-mounting backplate and four coordinating long-handled tools. The backplate features a horizontal hanging bar and two keyhole-shaped apertures on the reverse for wall mounting. The included utensils consist of a circular perforated skimmer, a large hemispherical ladle, a smaller ladle with an integrated pouring spout, and an oval-shaped serving spoon. Each utensil handle is designed with a hooked end to hang securely from the rack bar. No manufacturer marks or stamps are visible on any of the pieces.
Lot: 75 - Currier and Ives Hand Colored Lithograph The Tree of Temperance 1872 14"X17"
This hand colored lithograph is titled The Tree of Temperance and was published by the firm of Currier and Ives in 1872. The allegorical composition features a central deciduous tree with a trunk inscribed with the words Health, Strength of Body, and Happiness. The foliage contains thirty circular fruits, each inscribed with various virtues and rewards such as Morality, Piety, Success, A Peaceful End, and Honesty. The tree is situated in a pastoral landscape featuring a church to the left, a farmhouse with livestock to the right, and a family of three in the center foreground walking toward the tree. The bottom margin contains several biblical citations and verses from the books of Matthew, Isaiah, Ephesians, Proverbs, and Psalms. Printed text at the bottom left reads Published by Currier and Ives and the bottom right indicates the address 125 Nassau St. New York. A copyright line centered below the image states Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1872 by Currier and Ives in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. The work is housed in a stained wood frame with a black painted inner bevel and glass glazing.
Lot: 76 - Antique Lithographed Tin Flour Bin with Bronzed Finish 13"X13"X23"
This large antique cylindrical flour storage bin is constructed from lithographed tin and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. The exterior features a bronzed or copper-toned metallic finish with decorative graphics on the front. A central banner contains the text FLOUR in dark serif block lettering, set against a stylized wheat sheaf background and accented with ornate Victorian scrolling flourishes. The container includes a fitted lid with a centered wire loop handle and two additional wire handles attached to the sides for transport. The construction features a vertical seam and rolled edges.
Lot: 77 - Vintage Primitive Pig-Shaped Wooden Cutting Board 9"X14"
This vintage wooden cutting board is crafted from a single solid plank of wood in a folk-art silhouette of a pig. The design features a small drilled hole representing the eye and a primitive form. Both sides of the board display significant evidence of historical utility, characterized by extensive knife scoring and surface scratches. The wood has developed a deep, aged patina. No maker marks, brands, or origin stamps are present.
Lot: 78 - Antique Primitive Hardwood Mallet 7"X16"X3.5"
This is an antique primitive wooden mallet, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The tool is constructed from a solid piece of hardwood, possibly oak or ash, and features a large cylindrical head. The tapered handle passes through a central mortise in the head and is secured at the top with a visible wooden wedge. The handle is hand-turned with a rounded, flared pommel for grip. This type of mallet was a staple in 19th-century workshops and farms for tasks requiring a heavy but non-marring strike, such as joinery or barrel assembly. No maker marks, stamps, or patent dates are present on the item.
Lot: 79 - Antique Hand-Carved One-Piece Solid Wood Rolling Pin 4"X22"
This vintage or antique rolling pin is hand-carved from a single solid block of wood, featuring a central rolling cylinder with integral, non-rotating handles. The construction indicates a traditional manufacturing method common in late 19th to early 20th-century kitchen tools. The wood appears to be a dense variety and exhibits a heavy, darkened patina developed through age and regular use. There are no maker's marks, labels, or patent numbers present to identify a specific manufacturer.
Lot: 80 - A Trio of American Vintage Cast Iron Baking Pans including a Turk's Head Gem Pan 8"X13"
This set comprises three vintage cast iron baking pans identified by their form and design as classic American kitchenware. The collection includes a Turk's Head gem pan featuring six scalloped molds with a decorative shell motif. The pan utilizes an open-frame construction between the cups and is finished with two flat rectangular handles at the ends. While the design is consistent with early 20th-century models by makers such as Lodge, no manufacturer marks are visible on this piece. The second item is a cornstick pan with seven molds cast to replicate the appearance of ears of corn, flanked by two loop handles. The reverse of the central mold is marked with an incised number 7 and the letter S. The third item is a muffin or popover pan containing six deep, cylindrical cups and two end handles featuring distinctive triangular cutouts. All items are constructed of cast iron.
Lot: 81 - Contemporary Manganese-Daubed Redware Paper Towel Dispenser with Wooden Lid 8"X15"
A contemporary hand-thrown ceramic paper towel dispenser designed in the style of a traditional lidded crock. The cylindrical vessel is constructed from red clay and finished in a glossy warm brown glaze featuring dark brown manganese-style daubed or sponged markings throughout. A vertical slot is integrated into the side of the body for dispensing paper towels, and horizontal throwing rings are visible on the exterior surface. The piece includes a separate flat-turned wooden lid with a central knob. No maker marks, factory stamps, or capacity markings are present. With repaired crack as pictured.
Lot: 82 - Vintage Japanese Glazed Porcelain French Bulldog Figurine 5.5"X4"
This item is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine of a French Bulldog, depicted in a standing posture with its head turned slightly to the side. The figurine is finished in a pied black and white coat pattern with a glossy glaze. Features include black-painted ears, eye patches, and body spots, along with a hand-painted brown collar. The underside of the body contains a circular vent hole from the hollow-casting process. The piece is stamped on the underside of the rear left paw with a three-line black mark reading MADE IN JAPAN. A small incidental red paint mark is present on the interior of the rear left leg.
Lot: 83 - An Assortment of Eight Vintage Japanese Export Figurines, a Linden Alarm Clock, and a Wooden Box 4"X7"X5"
This lot consists of a collection of mid-century decorative miniatures and a wooden storage box. The assortment includes a small mechanical twin-bell alarm clock with a cream-colored dial, black Arabic numerals, and luminous hour markers, marked Linden on the face and Japan on the back casing. Ceramic items include a seated male figure wearing a black top hat and green coat, stamped Made in Japan on the base; a young skier in a red jacket and blue cap; a bird perched on a flowering branch; and a pair of twin-handled miniature vases featuring floral transfer-printed designs and gilt accents. The collection also includes a small cast-metal skull with a dark aged patina. The items are housed in a rectangular stained softwood box with a hinged lid and finger-jointed (box joint) corner construction.
Lot: 84 - Two Cast Iron Pans including an Innova Enameled Grill Pan and an American Skillet 9"X15"
This lot features two cast iron cooking pans. The first is a round skillet with dual pour spouts and a tapered handle. The underside of the pan is marked with an incised number 5 at the top, the text MADE IN USA in the center, and the letter D at the bottom. The second pan is a square grill pan with a ridged interior surface and a red enameled exterior. The base is marked with the name INNOVA within a circular medallion. This pan includes a single pour spout, a primary handle with a teardrop-shaped hanging hole, and a small helper handle on the opposite side.
Lot: 85 - A Pair of Mauviel French Copper and Cast Iron Small-Scale Cookware Pieces 7"X12"X3"
This pair of professional-grade copper cookware from Mauviel, France, includes two small-scale kitchen implements. The set comprises one saucier pan with flared sides and one straight-sided saucepan featuring an integrated pouring spout. Both pieces are constructed with solid copper bodies and feature a bright, silver-toned metal interior lining. The long, tapered handles are made of cast iron and are secured to the bodies with two large rivets. The side of the saucepan is stamped with a circular maker mark for Mauviel, France.
Lot: 86 - Bourgeat French Copper 20cm Windsor Saute Pan with Stainless Steel Lining 8"X15"X4"
This French Windsor-style saute pan, characterized by its flared conical sides, is manufactured by Bourgeat. The vessel is constructed from heavy-gauge copper with a stainless steel interior lining. It features a long, curved cast iron handle that is secured to the body of the pan with three heavy-duty rivets. The base of the pan is stamped with a circular manufacturer mark. The mark consists of the word BOURGEAT in an upward arc, the number 20 in the center, and MADE IN FRANCE in a downward arc. The number 20 corresponds to the interior diameter of the pan in centimeters. Diameter: 20 cm (approximately 7.9 inches).
Lot: 87 - Two French Copper Pans Including Baumalu Saucepan 9"X16"
This lot features two French copper pans consisting of a straight-sided saucepan and a sloped-sided frying pan. The saucepan is marked with a circular side stamp for the maker Baumalu, inscribed BAUMALU MADE IN FRANCE. The frying pan is unmarked. Both pieces are constructed with copper bodies and tinned interiors. The vessels are equipped with cast iron handles secured by rivets, with three on the saucepan and two on the frying pan. These items represent traditional French machine-formed cookware intended for domestic or professional kitchen use.
Lot: 88 - An Assortment of Kitchenware and Bakeware Including T-fal, Calphalon, and Chef Pomodoro (Lot Is 30"W As Pictured)
This lot features a collection of various kitchen and baking equipment. Included are two non-stick frying pans: one T-fal pan featuring a red thermo-spot center and a TITANIUM mark, and one Calphalon pan with an incised stainless steel handle. The collection includes a wooden pizza peel with a handle marked with the Chef POMODORO logo. Bakeware consists of a blue speckled enamel broiler pan with a slotted top and a substantial stack of metal items including multiple aluminum rimmed baking sheets, a circular metal pizza pan, and a wire cooling rack. Measuring tools include a set of four stainless steel pieces consisting of three measuring cups and one scoop featuring an integrated clip handle. Storage and decorative items include a square metal tin with lithographed heart and floral motifs on a cream background, a small blue ceramic crock, and a rectangular yellow and white tin labeled PREMIUM. Construction materials include aluminum, stainless steel, non-stick coated metal, enamelware, wood, tin, and ceramic.
Lot: 89 - A Collection of Bunn Commercial Coffee Brewing Equipment and Accessories 8"X19"X23"
A collection of commercial coffee brewing equipment centered around a Bunn Pour-Omatic Model S brewer. The primary unit is constructed of brushed stainless steel with three integrated warming plates. A black control panel on the front features three illuminated rocker switches labeled TOP REAR, LOWER, and TOP FRONT. The manufacturer plate on the side identifies the piece as manufactured by Bunn-O-Matic Corporation in Springfield, Illinois, specifying Model S (SST FUNNEL) and serial number S000010994. The lot includes a separate Bunn two-burner warmer base with independent power switches. Additional components include an assortment of glass carafes with black and orange handles, including examples from the Bloomfield brand and others labeled for decaffeinated coffee. The collection is rounded out by two white plastic thermal carafes, a stainless steel electric kettle, a stack of paper coffee filters, a black plastic brew basket accessory, and an original Bunn-O-Matic Operating and Service Manual dated 1982.
Lot: 90 - Three Items Comprising a Dickson and Gilmore Percussion Rifle, Powder Horn, and 1854 Newspaper 5"X55"
This lot features an American half-stock percussion muzzleloading rifle manufactured or retailed by Dickson and Gilmore of Louisville, Kentucky. The rifle is equipped with an octagonal barrel featuring the maker mark DICKSON and GILMORE LOUISVILLE KY stamped into the top flat. The stock is constructed of tiger maple with a prominent cheekpiece on the left side and a white metal or pewter forend tip. The firearm is fitted with double set triggers and brass furniture, including an ornate trigger guard with a finger spur and a crescent-shaped buttplate. The lock plate and hammer exhibit period scrolling engraving. Accompanying the rifle is a cow horn powder horn with a carved wooden base plug and stopper, suspended by a leather cord. The lot also includes a complete original edition of the Louisville Daily Journal newspaper dated Tuesday, March 7, 1854. This newspaper contains a prominent business card advertisement for the gunsmithing firm Dickson and Gilmore at No. 52 Third Street, providing direct period context for the firearm. Serial Number: [not visible] Caliber: [not visible].
Lot: 91 - 19th Century American Primitive Softwood Dry Sink 22"X49"X34"
A 19th-century American primitive dry sink of one-piece softwood construction, likely pine or poplar. The upper portion features a deep well characterized by a high splash-back and slanted side profiles. Below the well, the cabinet features two recessed-panel doors that open to an interior fitted with a single horizontal shelf. The construction is characteristic of rural craftsmanship, utilizing simple butt joints and square-cut nails. The back of the piece is composed of three wide, rough-hewn vertical boards. The exterior is finished in a worn reddish-brown wash over an earlier mustard-yellow paint, which remains visible on the interior of the doors. The sink well is painted in a weathered sage green. Hardware consists of two small white porcelain door knobs, simple metal turn-latches, and iron hinges.
Lot: 92 - Waterbury Clock Co. Octagonal Wood Gallery Wall Clock 15"X15"X4"
This is an octagonal wall clock, commonly referred to as a gallery clock, manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Co. of Waterbury, Connecticut. The clock features an octagonal wood case with a dark finish, likely mahogany or rosewood veneer. It is fitted with a hinged brass bezel and a glass dial cover. The cream-colored dial displays large black Roman numeral hour markers and a segmented minute track. It features two black spade-style hands and a regulation sub-dial located at the 12 o'clock position, which is marked with F and S for speed adjustment and numbered increments. The dial is printed at the bottom with the text MANUFACTURED BY WATERBURY CLOCK CO. U. S. A. A single winding arbor is located above the 6 o'clock position. The clock contains a mechanical, spring-driven, time-only movement. The reverse of the clock features a paper or cardboard backing secured to the wooden frame.
Lot: 93 - Safavieh Heritage Collection Hand-Tufted Wool Runner Rug, HG734D-210 28"X118"
A Safavieh Heritage collection wool runner rug in design HG734D-210, featuring a traditional oriental-style motif. The piece exhibits a primary rust-colored field decorated with a series of ornate central medallions and scrolling foliate patterns in shades of beige, light blue, and olive green. It is bordered by a coordinating floral and geometric pattern on a beige ground. The rug is hand-tufted with a composition of 80 percent wool and 20 percent cotton and includes a sturdy canvas backing. The original manufacturer's label is present on the underside, stating the rug was made in India. A separate non-slip mesh rug pad is included.
Lot: 94 - Rectangular Multi-Color Braided Fabric Rug in Primitive Style 28.5"X46.5"
This rectangular braided rug is designed in a traditional American folk and colonial style. It features a concentric rectangular pattern radiating from a central horizontal core. The color palette incorporates multi-colored braids in shades of brick red, sage green, tan, and dark charcoal. The item is constructed from braided fabric strips, typically composed of wool, cotton, or synthetic blends, which have been coiled into a rectangular form and sewn together. Similar designs are commonly produced by manufacturers such as VHC Brands or Earth Rugs. No manufacturer labels or marks are visible.
Lot: 95 - 19th Century American Primitive Pine Hutch Table 47"X35"X31"
This 19th-century American primitive hutch table is constructed of solid pine. The piece is designed for dual utility, functioning as a dining or work table when the top is horizontal and as a settle bench when the top is pivoted vertically. The tabletop is comprised of wide planks with pinned breadboard ends. The base is formed by solid vertical planks with bootjack cutout feet and contains an integrated storage chest beneath the seat. The seat is a hinged lid that opens to reveal the storage compartment. The top is secured to the base with two wooden pivot pins and rests on the side supports when in the table position. The wood has a warm, aged patina. No maker marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 96 - 19th Century American Primitive Pine Two-Tier Bucket Bench 11"X37"X36"
This is an American primitive open shelving unit, historically used as a bucket bench or for general utility storage. The piece is constructed from pine and mixed hardwoods with a heavily patinated, dark brown to black finish. The design features two fixed horizontal shelves supported by side panels with scrolled or scalloped tops and terminating in bootjack feet. The structure is reinforced by two horizontal back splats joined to the side panels via exposed through-tenons. An incised X character is located on the upper right rear horizontal rail, serving as a workman or assembly mark.
Lot: 97 - Antique American Country Primitive Red-Painted Wood Stool 16"X17"
A single American country primitive stool constructed from wood, likely a hardwood such as maple or ash. The stool features a thick, circular seat supported by splayed, turned legs. The legs are detailed with ring-turned accents at the tops and terminate in grooved, ring-turned feet. Stability is provided by three round stretchers joined to the legs in a triangular configuration using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The stool is finished in a heavily distressed red paint, showing characteristic alligatoring and losses that reveal darker underlying layers.
Lot: 98 - American Country Style Faux-Bamboo Turned High Stool with Black-Painted Base 16"X16"X24"
A single American country-style high stool featuring a circular hardwood seat and a turned wooden base. The seat is constructed from two joined boards with a clear natural finish that highlights the wood grain. The base is comprised of four splayed legs with faux-bamboo turnings, reinforced by two tiers of matching turned stretchers. The entire base is finished in an old black paint. The stool exhibits traditional joinery with the legs and stretchers socketed together, and the seat joined to the legs using a mortise and tenon method. No maker marks, labels, or stamps were found during inspection.
Lot: 99 - Wrought Iron Bridge Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Hobnail Accent 18"X57"
This is a wrought iron bridge floor lamp featuring a slender central pole supported by a tripod base. The base is constructed from three scrolled strap-iron feet connected by a decorative cast-metal center cap. An adjustable bridge arm is mounted to the upper pole with a thumb-screw mechanism and features decorative scrollwork. Above the light socket, the lamp is ornamented with a white milk glass orb in a hobnail pattern. The lamp is topped with a tapered conical cream fabric shade finished with a matching border trim. The electrical assembly includes a turn-knob socket stamped with 660W - 250V, MADE IN U.S.A., and a UL listed mark. The lamp has been updated with a modern black plastic cord and a standard polarized plug.
Lot: 100 - Framed Medieval Style Petit Point Needlepoint Shepherdess Scene 29"X26"
This framed textile artwork features a hand-stitched petit point needlepoint depicting a pastoral scene in the medieval millefleurs style. The central composition shows a female figure, possibly a shepherdess, dressed in a long, draped gown and holding a tall staff. She is situated in a landscape populated by a white lamb, a bird in flight, and stylized floral and foliate motifs. The scene is worked in wool or silk threads on a canvas ground. The central sienna-colored background is enclosed within an ornamental scrollwork border, all rendered in needlepoint, and surrounded by a wide neutral cream-colored field. The piece is mounted in a polished wooden frame with a decorative burl-pattern veneer and a black-painted outer edge. A label on the paper backing of the frame identifies the framer as Bluegrass Frames, located at 4920 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, Kentucky.
Lot: 101 - American Empire Style Mahogany Veneer Wall Mirror 14"X22"
A rectangular wall-hanging mirror featuring a wide frame with figured mahogany veneers. The wood grain displays crotch patterns characteristic of the American Empire period. The frame is constructed with a deep cove profile and is accented by contrasting light-colored wood banding along both the interior and exterior edges. The corners are mitered. The reverse side has been sealed with brown kraft paper and is fitted with a wire hanging assembly attached via eye screws. No manufacturer labels, stamps, or marks are visible.
Lot: 102 - American Country Primitive Pine Two-Door Wardrobe, Late 19th to Early 20th Century 22"X53"X84"
A one-piece American Country primitive-style two-door wardrobe constructed from softwood, likely pine or poplar. The cabinet features a straightforward rectangular form topped with a flared cove-molded cornice. Each door is designed with three vertical recessed panels. The side panels are integral to the construction, extending to form bracket-style feet at the base. The back of the wardrobe is composed of wide, horizontally oriented, rough-sawn planks. The interior is divided by a central vertical partition. The left compartment contains a single upper shelf and a metal hanging rod, while the right compartment is configured with two upper shelves and a lower metal hanging rod. Hardware includes iron barrel hinges, a wooden swivel turn-latch, and two inset mortise locks. A modern plastic adhesive hook is attached to the interior of the right door. No maker marks, stamps, or labels were found during inspection.
Lot: 103 - A Pair of American Country Arrow-Back Windsor Side Chairs 19"X19"X33"
A pair of American country arrow-back Windsor side chairs, representing a classic 19th-century vernacular style. Each chair is constructed with a solid plank seat and five arrow-shaped spindles supporting a flat top rail. The base consists of four turned, splayed legs joined by an H-stretcher. The joinery features traditional through-tenoned and wedged spindles and legs. These chairs are made from mixed hardwoods; while the seats typically consist of a softer wood such as pine or poplar, the structural turned elements and back are crafted from harder woods like maple, ash, or hickory. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the items.
Lot: 104 - Two 19th-Century American Country Windsor-Style Side Chairs 19"X19"X33"
This lot consists of two non-matching but complementary American country side chairs featuring vernacular Windsor-style construction, likely dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. One chair is an arrow-back Windsor design, distinguished by five flattened spindles that taper toward the top. The second chair is a traditional spindle-back design with five simple turned spindles. Both chairs are constructed with rectangular crest rails featuring slightly rounded ears and thick, saddle-contoured plank seats. The splayed legs are secured with through-tenon joinery and braced by H-pattern stretchers. Material construction typically includes hardwoods such as maple or birch for the structural members and softwoods such as pine or poplar for the seats. No maker marks, factory stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 105 - American Primitive Three-Slat Ladder-Back Side Chair with Splint Seat 17"X19"X36"
This single side chair is an example of American primitive-style furniture, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The chair features a three-slat ladder back with slightly arched horizontal splats set between two tall, turned upright posts, each capped with a simple turned finial. The seat is hand-woven in a herringbone pattern using a flat splint material, likely split ash. The piece is supported by four turned legs connected by a double-stretcher system on the sides and single stretchers at the front and back. Construction utilizes traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. The wood appears to be a native American hardwood, such as maple or ash, finished with a warm, reddish-brown stain. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps were identified upon inspection.
Lot: 106 - American Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Faux-Grain Decoration, Mid-19th Century 22"X48"X28"
This blanket chest is constructed of pine in a traditional six-board style. The exterior surfaces on the front and sides feature an elaborate faux-grain paint decoration, a classic technique in 19th-century American folk art used to simulate the appearance of highly figured woods. The finish is executed in a rhythmic pattern using ochre and dark brown tones. The chest has a hinged, overhanging lid with a simple molded edge. The interior is unfinished and contains a lidded till box on the left side for storing small items. The piece is supported by four dark-stained, turned bun feet. Hardware includes iron butt hinges and an inset iron lock. The keyhole is cut directly into the front panel without an external escutcheon. No maker marks, signatures, or labels were observed on the piece. The back panel remains in its original unpainted state.
Lot: 107 - Antique Chinese-Style Wooden Grain Bucket with Handle 15"X17"X22"
This antique wooden grain bucket is of a form traditionally associated with Chinese agricultural use for the measurement and transport of rice. The object features a square, tapering body constructed from weathered wood panels joined by hand-wrought iron nails. It is equipped with a large, fixed handle assembly consisting of two vertical side uprights secured to the exterior walls, which support a thick, hand-carved, angled crossbar. The wood surfaces exhibit a heavily textured, darkened patina with significant visible grain and surface checking throughout. The underside shows remnants of historical red pigment or paint. Four modern white felt pads have been applied to the corners of the base for surface protection. No maker marks, labels, or inscriptions are visible on the piece.
Lot: 108 - Mottled Blue and White Graniteware Enameled Milk Can with Lid 16"X19"X23"
This milk or cream can is constructed from enameled steel, a material commonly known as graniteware or speckleware. The piece features a mottled light blue and white porcelain enamel finish over a sheet metal body with visible vertical and horizontal seams. It is designed with two large, rounded handles on the sides and a matching lid. The lid has a small D-shaped handle at the center, which is surrounded by five small circular ventilation holes. The interior of the can is also enameled. There are no maker marks, stamps, or labels visible on any surface of the item.
Lot: 109 - 19th Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 10"X14"
This 19th-century American stoneware storage jar is of cylindrical form, featuring a slightly tapered neck and a thick, rounded, overhanging rim. The exterior is finished in a traditional gray-to-tan salt glaze exhibiting a pronounced orange peel texture. The interior is coated with a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze. A faint, incised mark resembling a cross is located on the upper shoulder area, which likely served as a tally or capacity indicator during the firing process. No maker's stamp or decorative cobalt painting is present. The jar shows evidence of its industrial production, including various kiln scars and iron spots throughout the body.
Lot: 110 - Morton E. Converse and Son Co. Lithographed Battle Scene Toy Snare Drum 12"X12"X8"
This antique military-style toy snare drum was manufactured by Morton E. Converse and Son Co. of Winchendon, Massachusetts, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The cylindrical shell features a continuous, vibrant lithographed battle scene with a metallic gold-tone background. The imagery depicts cavalry officers in blue uniforms with red accents charging on horseback alongside a field cannon and stylized explosions. The manufacturer name Converse is printed in lowercase script near the bottom edge of the lithograph. The drum is constructed with top and bottom wooden hoops painted navy blue with a central red pinstripe. It utilizes a traditional rope-tensioning system with a thick cord passed through the hoops and includes original leather tension slides. An internal wooden support hoop is present.
Lot: 111 - Mid-19th Century Pond & Barnes Mahogany Veneer Ogee Shelf Clock 5"X17"X28"
An antique American shelf clock in the ogee style, manufactured by Pond & Barnes of Boston, Massachusetts, active circa 1845-1850. The rectangular mahogany-veneered wooden case features a broad, curved frame. The back of the case is constructed from two vertical wooden boards. The lower door panel contains a reverse-painted (eglomise) glass decoration on a green ground, depicting a spread-wing eagle above a central medallion featuring a female profile silhouette in the style of Liberty, surrounded by gilded foliate and floral scrolls. The interior of the case retains its original printed paper label which reads: IMPROVED BRASS CLOCKS. POND & BARNES, No. 73 WATER STREET, BOSTON, along with setting and maintenance instructions. The clock features a mechanical weight-driven brass movement and a striking mechanism that hits a wire coil gong. The painted dial has black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track with dots, and a central circular aperture revealing the internal brass gears. The dial is signed POND & BARNES above the center and BOSTON below. A handwritten pencil inscription at the bottom edge of the dial reads: John Balzer of Liverpool April 20th 1872. Accessories include two heavy cylindrical weights, a brass pendulum bob, and a winding key.
Lot: 112 - Large Hand Forged Three Light Wrought Iron Candelabra in the Early American Style 11"X11"X26"
This hand forged wrought iron candelabra features a three light configuration in the Early American primitive style. The central vertical shaft is square in section and terminates in a scrolled hook finial. Three candle arms extend from a central banded collar. Each arm terminates in a deep candle cup set within a wide flat circular drip pan. The piece is supported by a tripod base where the central shaft splits into three arched legs that are forge welded to a heavy flat circular iron ring. The surface exhibits visible hammer marks and hand tooling throughout. No maker marks, signatures, or factory stamps are visible on the item. The form is similar to contemporary designs such as the Maloy or Revere series but is presented here in a traditional wrought iron finish.
Lot: 113 - Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post Topper 4"X7"X10"
A cast iron hitching post topper or finial in the form of a horse head. The figure is realistically modeled with a textured mane and upright ears. A loose-hanging non-ferrous yellow metal ring, likely brass, is passed through the muzzle. The base of the neck is flared and features a cast chevron or zig-zag border pattern. The underside of the base has been machined flat and includes a central circular opening. A small set-screw is located on the side of the base flange for securing the head to a post. The object is finished in a matte black paint. No maker marks or manufacturer stamps are visible on the exterior or the machined underside.
Lot: 114 - American Country Pine Three-Drawer Bachelors Chest, 19th Century 16"X36"X29"
This is an American Country pine three-drawer bachelors chest, also known as a cottage chest, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. The piece features a utilitarian design with rounded front corner stiles and exposed small nail construction. The primary wood is pine with a warm amber-toned finish, while the backboards are constructed of secondary pine. The back consists of three wide, horizontally oriented pine planks nailed directly into the frame. The chest is fitted with six turned wooden mushroom-style knobs, two per drawer. Traces of original or early green and red paint are visible along the top and side edges of the backboards, indicating an earlier painted surface. There are no visible makers marks, stamps, or labels on the exterior or back of the piece.
Lot: 115 - A Pair of Cast Iron Figure-8 Andirons and a Wrought Iron Fireplace Log Grate (Andiron - 10"X15"X18")
This set includes a matching pair of cast iron andirons and a separate fireplace log grate. The andirons feature a decorative double-ring or figure-8 motif positioned above an arched base with four splayed legs. They are constructed of cast iron, displaying a typical sand-cast texture with visible seams. The log grate is fabricated from square-bar iron with bent, upturned ends and six transverse supports designed to hold firewood. No maker marks, manufacturer stamps, or other identifying inscriptions are visible on any of the pieces.
Lot: 116 - A Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, a Cast Iron Grate, and a Modern Fireplace Screen (Folded Screen Measuring 26"X31")
This fireplace ensemble consists of a pair of primitive hand-forged wrought iron andirons, a cast iron fire grate, and a contemporary three-panel folding screen. The andirons feature vertical shafts with a central diamond-shaped taper, each topped with a circular loop finial. They are supported by two arched, splayed front feet and a rear horizontal bar. The heavy-duty rectangular fire grate is constructed of thick cast iron bars designed to hold fuel above the hearth for improved airflow. The modern three-panel screen is composed of fine black metal mesh set within a simple iron frame, featuring small pull handles on the side panels. No maker marks or stamps are present on the metal components. The bricks in the hearth show impressed marks for the Laclede-Christy Clay Products Company of St. Louis, Missouri; these marks identify the building's masonry and are not associated with the metalware items.
Lot: 117 - Anton Melcher Louisville Kentucky Ovoid Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug (Handle Appears Repaired) 7"X11.5"
This ovoid form salt glazed stoneware jug was produced by the pottery of Anton Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky during the mid to late 19th century. The jug features a single hand applied strap handle and a simple, slightly flared collar at the mouth. An impressed three line maker mark is located on the shoulder, reading A. MELCHER / MANUFACTURERS / LOUISVILLE, KY. The exterior is finished with a traditional salt glaze, which has produced a characteristic orange peel texture and a coloration ranging from light gray to tan. The body exhibits scattered iron spots, often called fry, which are typical results of the firing process.
Lot: 118 - H. Melcher Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug, Louisville, Kentucky (8"X12")
This 19th-century regional American stoneware jug was produced by H. Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky. The piece features an ovoid body tapering to a narrow neck with a thick, collared rim and a single applied strap handle attached at the neck and shoulder. It is finished in a dark brown salt glaze with a mottled texture and several prominent reddish-orange firing marks, known as kiln kisses, on the body. An impressed oval maker mark on the shoulder is inscribed H. Melcher / MAKER / LOUISVILLE KY. The construction shows characteristic horizontal throwing rings throughout the body. Cracks as pictured.
Lot: 119 - Three-Gallon Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug by Anton Melcher, Louisville, Kentucky 8"X11"
This is a mid-19th-century salt-glazed stoneware jug manufactured by Anton Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky. The jug features a classic ovoid beehive form with a tapered neck, a narrow mouth, and a single applied strap handle. The shoulder of the vessel is impressed with a circular three-line maker's mark that reads A. MELCHER / LOUISVILLE, KY. / MANUFACTURER. Below the manufacturer name is an impressed numeral 3, indicating a three-gallon capacity. The exterior is finished in a traditional salt glaze with a textured orange-peel surface and features iron spotting throughout. A prominent dark kiln drip is visible on the upper shoulder near the stamp. Capacity: 3 Gallons.
Lot: 120 - A. Melcher and Company Louisville Kentucky Salt Glazed Stoneware Jar 6"X10"
This mid-19th century salt-glazed stoneware jar was manufactured by A. Melcher and Company in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel features a cylindrical body that tapers slightly at the shoulder, leading to a wide, everted, flat-topped rim. A single incised line encircles the shoulder just below the rim. The exterior is finished with a traditional salt glaze, resulting in a mottled gray and tan surface with a characteristic orange peel texture. The upper shoulder is impressed with a three-line maker mark that reads: A. MELCHER & Co. / MANUFACTURER / LOUISVILLE KY. The interior is coated with a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze. Based on the maker mark, this piece was produced during the firm's period of operation in Louisville, approximately 1854 to 1875.
Lot: 121 - Antique Anton Melcher Stamped Stoneware Wax Sealer Jar, Louisville, Kentucky 6.5"X11.5"
This is a cylindrical stoneware preserve jar, specifically a wax sealer form, produced by the pottery of Anton Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky. The jar features a slightly tapered shoulder and a wide, thick everted rim designed to accommodate a lid and wax seal. The vessel is finished in a rich, dark brown Albany-type slip glaze, exhibiting a characteristic salt-glaze texture with minor "orange peel" pitting and kiln-firing artifacts such as glaze pops. A clearly legible three-line impressed maker mark is located on the shoulder, reading A. MELCHER / MAKER / LOUISVILLE KY. The piece is undecorated, focusing on the utilitarian form and regional stamp. A horizontal potting line is visible near the base from the manufacturing process. Capacity: Approximately 1 gallon.
Lot: 122 - Early 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Ovoid Stoneware Jug 7"X11"
A salt-glazed stoneware jug of ovoid form, characteristic of early to mid-19th-century American pottery. The vessel is finished in a mottled tan and brown salt glaze with a distinct orange peel texture. The construction features a short neck with a rounded, thickened rim and a single applied pulled handle. This is a plain, utilitarian piece without cobalt blue or slip-trailed decoration. No makerÃs stamps, factory marks, or capacity numerals are visible on the shoulder, body, or base. The form and glaze are consistent with stoneware produced in the Northeastern or Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Lot: 123 - Robert Neely Keely, Hand-Colored Salt Print Portrait of a Young Girl, c. 1860 9"X11"
Hand-colored salt print by Robert Neely Keely of Philadelphia. The full-length portrait depicts a young girl standing in a studio interior. She is dressed in a vibrant red long-sleeved dress and black ankle boots. The subject is posed beside a white balustrade draped with a heavy green tasseled curtain, standing on a patterned rug. The image is presented in an oval-format mount within a rectangular gilded wood and gesso frame. The bottom center of the mount bears the printed gold-tone mark: Phot. by R. N. Keely, 5th & Coates St., Philada. The reverse of the frame retains its original wooden backing board.
Lot: 124 - Large Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Storage Vessel with Riveted Collar and Forged Handles 17"X17"X16"
A large, hand-hammered copper storage vessel or water jug, likely of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean origin. The piece features a bulbous body that tapers to a circular base. A wide, straight-walled collar is secured to the neck with a row of large, prominent rivets. Two forged iron loop handles are riveted to the upper shoulder. The entire exterior surface displays a hand-hammered, dimpled texture. The construction shows evidence of traditional craftsmanship, including brazed or dovetailed joins. No maker's marks, stamps, or signatures are visible on the exterior or the base.
Lot: 125 - Persian Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Mat in Heriz Design 30.5"X49"
A hand-knotted wool rug mat featuring a traditional geometric Heriz design. The rug is constructed with a hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton warp and weft foundation. The composition centers on a multi-layered hexagonal medallion in light blue and navy, positioned on a vibrant madder red field. The field is framed by stepped ivory and navy blue corner spandrels. The main navy blue border displays a repeating pattern of stylized geometric floral motifs, bordered by narrow red and ivory guard stripes. The color palette includes madder red, indigo blue, ivory, light blue, gold, and forest green. The reverse side shows a distinct hand-knotted weave and includes a professional service label from Rodriguez Cleaning and Restoration Services dated July 9, 2021, identifying the material as wool.
Lot: 126 - Hand-Painted and Stenciled Toleware Tray with Fruit Basket Motif 10"
This is a round decorative toleware tray featuring hand-painted and stenciled ornamentation on a matte black ground. The central motif depicts a classical footed compote overflowing with a variety of fruits, including peaches, pears, and grapes, rendered in a folk-art style with earth-toned pigments. The composition is framed by a stenciled gilt-toned scrolling foliate border and finished with a repeating dot pattern along the raised outer rim. The tray is constructed of painted metal, likely tin or tin-plated steel. It is accompanied by a contemporary black-finished wooden display stand. There are no visible maker marks or signatures on the item.
Lot: 127 - Elisabeth Yeates, Alphabet and Verse Needlework Sampler, 1841 (Signed) 9"X17.5"
This 1841 needlework sampler is worked in cross-stitch with colored threads on a natural linen ground. The composition is organized into horizontal registers, beginning with several rows of alphabets in varying uppercase and lowercase styles, followed by a sequence of numerals. A decorative border featuring an interlocking vine with acorns and stylized floral motifs separates the alphabets from a four-line moral verse. The verse reads: Honor thy Mother / For her loving arms / Secured thee from / A Thousand harms. The lower section of the sampler bears a literal inscription identifying the maker: Elisabeth Yeates / 12 Years old 1841. The piece is presented in a mitered wooden frame with a blue-painted inner channel and an outer border decorated with a molded foliate pattern. The verso is finished with a cardboard backing secured by clear tape and retains a simple hanging wire. No gallery labels or additional inscriptions are present on the reverse.
Lot: 128 - American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jar, 19th Century 7"X9"
This American salt-glazed stoneware jar features a cylindrical form with a slightly thickened, rounded rim and a flat base. The body is subtly tapered towards the top and bottom. The vessel is finished with a traditional salt glaze, exhibiting a neutral grey-to-tan color and a characteristic orange peel texture. Decoration is minimal, consisting of two parallel horizontal incised lines encircling the shoulder. The interior is finished with a dark brown slip glaze. The underside is unglazed and displays concentric wire-cut marks from when the piece was removed from the potter's wheel. There are no visible maker's marks, capacity stamps, or cobalt blue decorations. This item is consistent with 19th-century stoneware production from the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern regions of the United States.
Lot: 129 - A Pair of Antique Ginger Beer Bottles 4"X10"
This pair of late 19th to early 20th century bottles consists of two vessels crafted from salt-glazed stoneware, a material historically used for beverages like ginger beer, ale, or stout. Both bottles feature a traditional cylindrical body with a tapered shoulder and a blob top finish designed for use with pressure-retaining closures. One bottle exhibits a faint blue transfer stamp on the shoulder that includes the characters S, O, N, and S, suggesting a firm name ending in Sons. The second bottle features a clearly impressed mark on the shoulder reading B.S. & M-W.C. Both items are constructed of heavy pottery with the characteristic textured glaze common to salt-fired ceramics of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Lot: 130 - 19th Century Southern Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 6"X10"
This 19th-century stoneware storage jar features an alkaline glaze, characteristic of the pottery traditions found in the American Southeast. The glaze presents a mottled appearance with colors varying from olive-green to dark brownish-gray, displaying a distinct orange-peel texture and scattered surface pitting. The vessel's form is cylindrical with sides that taper slightly toward the base and curve inward at the shoulder to meet a short neck and a wide, flat-topped rim. A single incised horizontal line is positioned around the shoulder. The piece is unsigned and lacks capacity markings. Its construction and finish are consistent with items produced in regions such as Edgefield, South Carolina, or North Carolina's Catawba Valley.
Lot: 131 - Two Antique American Stoneware Jugs in Salt and Albany Slip Glazes (Largest 6"X11")
Two 19th-century American stoneware jugs of varying sizes and finishes. The larger vessel is an ovoid-bodied jug featuring a rounded shoulder and a single applied strap handle. It is finished in a tan salt glaze with prominent natural iron-spot mottling and fly ash pitting from the firing process; the interior of the spout is coated in a dark brown slip. The smaller vessel is a rounded jug with a single applied strap handle, entirely coated in a dark, glossy brown slip glaze, consistent with Albany-type slip, which displays slight iridescent qualities in certain lighting. The smaller jug is accompanied by an aged cork stopper. Both items lack visible maker marks, capacity stamps, or cobalt blue ornamentation.
Lot: 132 - Two 19th-Century Southern American Glazed Stoneware Pitchers 7"X8"
This lot features two 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware pitchers, showing characteristics typical of regional Southeastern potteries, such as those found in Tennessee or North Carolina. The first pitcher is a tall, high-shouldered form finished in a dark charcoal to black salt glaze with a pronounced pebbled orange peel texture. It features a flared rim, a small pinched spout, a single vertical strap handle, and a single horizontal incised line encircling the midsection. The second pitcher is a shorter, bulbous form with a wide mouth and a single vertical strap handle, finished in a glossy brown slip glaze. Both vessels are hand-thrown. No maker marks or capacity stamps are visible on either item.
Lot: 133 - Two American Stoneware Storage Jars, 19th Century 4.5"X9"
This lot features two late 19th-century American stoneware storage jars of varying sizes and glazes. The taller vessel is a salt-glazed storage jar with a cylindrical form, a slightly flared rounded rim, and a body that tapers toward the base. The exterior displays a distinct orange peel texture with mottled greenish-gray coloration and brownish-tan kiln flashing. The interior is coated in a dark brown slip glaze. The second, shorter vessel is a preserve jar with a wide mouth, a prominent rounded shoulder, and a slightly flared rim. This jar is finished in a uniform dark chocolate-brown Albany-type slip glaze with a semi-glossy sheen. Both jars are undecorated and do not bear any visible maker's marks, stamps, or capacity numbers.
Lot: 134 - A Pair of 19th Century American Stoneware Pitchers in the Style of Southern Potteries 6"X10"
This pair of 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware pitchers displays characteristics frequently associated with Southern pottery traditions, particularly those from East Tennessee or North Carolina. The first pitcher features an ovoid body, a flared rim, and a hand-pinched pouring spout. It is finished in a dark chocolate brown slip glaze, likely manganese-saturated or Albany slip, and is peppered with small white glaze pops or stinger marks from the firing process. It has a single strap handle attached at the neck and shoulder. The second pitcher is salt-glazed with a greyish-green tone and features multiple sets of incised horizontal rings encircling the neck and body. It includes a thick strap handle with a thumbpress at the lower terminal, a common trait of regional Southern stoneware. Neither piece displays visible maker marks, stamps, or capacity markings.
Lot: 135 - A Pair of Antique American Glazed Stoneware Utility Jars 6"X8.5"
This lot features a pair of antique American stoneware utility jars, also known as crocks, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Both vessels are constructed in a straight-sided cylindrical form and finished with thick, rounded rims. The first crock is coated in a deep mahogany-colored ferruginous glaze, characteristic of an Albany-type slip. The second crock features a tan salt-glazed exterior with a contrasting dark brown slip-glazed interior. Both items represent standard functional utility wares of the period and do not bear any visible maker marks, manufacturer stamps, or capacity indicators.
Lot: 136 - John Bauer 10-Gallon Stoneware Storage Crock, Louisville, Kentucky, Late 19th Century 14"X18"
This large cylindrical stoneware storage crock was produced by the John Lauer pottery on Preston Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel is constructed with a wheel-turned body, a heavy rounded overhanging rim, and two hand-applied lug handles situated on the upper shoulder. The entire piece is finished in a thick, lustrous dark brown-to-black slip glaze, characteristic of manganese-saturated or Albany-type slips of the late 19th century. The surface displays a high gloss with typical manufacturing artifacts, including minor pitting and glaze pops. The upper shoulder features a clear, multi-line impressed maker's mark: JOHN BAUER (arched), MANUFACTR, PRESTON ST (flanked by leaf motifs), and LOUISVILLE KY. An impressed X is located to the left of the text, serving as a capacity mark. Capacity: 10 Gallons.
Lot: 137 - Antique Mottled Gray Enamelware Circular Storage Box 15"X7"
A late 19th to early 20th-century circular storage container, possibly a bread box or hat box, constructed from stamped metal with a mottled gray and white vitreous enamel finish, often referred to as graniteware. The item features a domed lid with a stepped top section and a metal drop handle. It is equipped with a stamped ornate metal latch on the front and a wide metal hinge on the rear, both of which are fastened with screws. The interior of the container is finished with the same mottled enamel and features stamped concentric reinforcing rings in the base. The form and hardware are consistent with antique German enamelware storage containers.
Lot: 138 - Antique Grey Graniteware Water Cooler with Brass Spigot 16"X19"X14"
This antique beverage dispenser or water cooler is constructed from enamel-coated steel, a type of metalware commonly known as graniteware. The vessel features a mottled or speckled grey and white vitreous enamel finish on both the interior and exterior. The cylindrical body is equipped with two side-mounted D-shaped handles and a removable fitted lid with a central handle. Near the base, a front-mounted cast brass spigot with a turn-handle allows for liquid dispensing. The interior includes a small, removable perforated metal strainer designed to fit over the spigot opening to prevent debris from entering the tap. No maker marks or factory stamps are visible on the base or body.
Lot: 139 - Antique American Gray Mottled Graniteware Cowboy Coffee Pot 11"X12"X15"
This large conical coffee pot, commonly referred to as a cowboy-style kettle, is constructed of pressed metal finished with a gray mottled enamel coating, a style known as graniteware or agateware. The vessel features a tapered body design with a wide base for stability. It is equipped with three handles: an overhead swinging metal bail handle with a turned wooden grip, a fixed vertical strap handle on the side, and a small horizontal helper handle near the base to facilitate pouring. The integrated spout contains an internal perforated metal strainer. The pot is topped with a domed metal lid featuring a central circular finial knob. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the object.
Lot: 140 - A Trio of Vintage Mottled Grey Graniteware Steamer Set Pieces 9"X11"X10"
A vintage three-piece porcelain enamel on steel steamer set, commonly referred to as graniteware. The set consists of a base pot, a steamer insert, and a coordinating lid. Each piece features a high-contrast mottled grey and white enamel pattern. The base pot and the steamer insert are equipped with two integrated loop handles, while the domed lid features a central D-shaped handle. The steamer insert is constructed with small circular perforations on the bottom and lower sidewalls. No maker's marks or identification stamps are visible on any of the components.
Lot: 141 - Antique Gray Graniteware Enamel Tea Kettle with Wooden Handle Grip 10"X11"X7"
A utilitarian tea kettle constructed from pressed sheet metal with a gray and white mottled vitreous enamel finish, a style traditionally known as graniteware or agateware. The vessel features a bulbous profile with a curved spout and a removable domed lid. The lid is topped with a black-painted turned wooden knob. It is fitted with an iron wire bail handle that includes a contoured wooden grip, also painted black. The interior of the kettle features a corresponding enamel coating. This style of kitchenware was widely produced in the United States during the early 20th century.
Lot: 142 - Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware Milk Can with Lid and Wood Grip Handle 5"X9"
An antique small-format milk or cream can constructed from enameled steel, commonly referred to as graniteware. The exterior features a gray mottled or speckled finish characteristic of early 20th-century enamelware production. The vessel is of cylindrical form with a tapered shoulder leading to a short neck and a rolled rim. It is accompanied by a fitted, slightly domed lid with a central knob finial. The can is equipped with an iron wire bail handle secured to two side ears. The handle features a turned wooden grip with a dark, aged finish. The interior surface displays the same mottled enamel finish as the exterior. No maker's marks or stamps are visible on the exterior surfaces shown.
Lot: 143 - Vintage Gray Graniteware Grease Jar with Perforated Lid 9"X6.5"
This vintage kitchen storage vessel is a grease jar or strainer pot crafted from enameled steel. It features a mottled gray and white cobweb pattern, a decorative finish frequently referred to as graniteware. The piece is composed of a cylindrical main body and a removable lid. The body is designed with a flared rim that incorporates a molded pouring spout and a D-shaped handle attached to the side. The matching lid features a raised conical center topped with a small metal ring handle. Six circular perforations are present on the lid, with one at the apex and five around the periphery, serving to strain solids or allow for venting. The mottled enamel finish is applied to both the interior and exterior of the vessel. No maker's marks, stamps, or signatures were detected during visual inspection. Dimensions: not provided.
Lot: 144 - Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware 1-Quart Liquid Measuring Pitcher 6"X6"
This antique measuring pitcher is constructed from enameled metal with a gray mottled graniteware finish. The vessel features a tapered cylindrical body with an integrated pouring spout and an attached D-shaped handle. Embossed in raised lettering on the side is 1 Qt. Liq. signifying its one-quart capacity. The piece is finished with rolled rims at the top and bottom. There are no visible manufacturer marks or stamps on the underside.
Lot: 145 - Antique Gray Mottled Enamelware Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid 4"X5"X6"
An antique gray and white mottled enamelware coffee pot, a style frequently referred to as graniteware or agateware. The vessel features a tapered conical body constructed of enameled metal with three decorative horizontal ribs encircling the base. It is equipped with a wide, integrated pouring spout and a curved metal strap handle. The domed lid is attached by a metal hinge and includes a protruding thumb tab. The piece is finished inside and out with a characteristic speckled gray enamel pattern. No manufacturer markings, stamps, or model numbers are visible on the exterior or interior surfaces.
Lot: 146 - A Pair of Vintage Gray Mottled Graniteware Enamel Strainers 7"X13"
A pair of vintage kitchen strainers constructed from gray mottled enamel over a metal base, a style traditionally known as graniteware. The collection consists of a footed colander and a smaller handheld strainer. The colander features a perforated bowl set upon a circular footed base and is equipped with a single long, flat handle riveted to the rim. The handheld strainer includes a similar perforated bowl, a long handle, and a small curved rest hook on the opposite side designed for placement over a separate vessel. Both pieces feature a speckled agate-style finish typical of late 19th to early 20th-century utility ware. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are present on either object.
Lot: 147 - Two Pieces of Vintage Gray Speckled Graniteware Including a Bundt Cake Pan 9.5"X3.5"
This lot features two pieces of mottled gray enamelware, commonly known as graniteware. The first piece is an bundt cake pan with a central hollow chimney. The second piece is a shallow circular pan with a raised rim. Both items are constructed from metal with a speckled enamel finish consisting of a light gray base and darker gray mottling. The tube pan is designed with straight, faceted sides and a flat bottom. The circular pan features a rounded rim. No manufacturer marks, brand names, or country of origin stamps are visible on either item.
Lot: 148 - Two Vintage Enamelware Kitchen Items Including a Speckled Tube Mold and a Reticulated Basket 10"X4"
This lot comprises two vintage enamelware kitchen vessels. The first item is a fluted tube cake mold, constructed of metal with a gray and blue speckled graniteware enamel finish. The mold features deep vertical fluting, a central conical tube for heat circulation, and a scalloped rim. The second item is a shallow circular basket or bowl finished in light blue enamel. It features a decorative openwork or reticulated border consisting of a ring of vertical oval cutouts below a dark-toned rim. Neither piece displays any visible manufacturer marks, stamps, or labels.
Lot: 149 - Two-Piece Antique Mottled Grey Graniteware Wall-Mounted Box and Scoop Set 3.5"X5"X7"
This two-piece set of American kitchenalia from the late 19th to early 20th century consists of a wall-mounted container and a matching hand-held scoop. The items are constructed of stamped base metal with a mottled grey and white enamel dip finish, a style commonly referred to as graniteware. The wall-mounted box features a flat back with a single pre-drilled hole for mounting and a rounded front accented by three horizontal reinforcing ribs. The accompanying scoop is designed with a wide, flat, shovel-form blade and a small looped handle at the rear. This type of set was traditionally used for storing and dispensing salt or matches in a domestic kitchen environment. No maker marks, stamps, or identifying labels are visible on either piece.
Lot: 150 - Antique Gray Graniteware Melon Form Pudding Mold with Matching Lid 6"X8"X4"
An antique two-piece culinary mold set featuring a fluted oval body and a separate flat-top lid. The body is fashioned from stamped metal with a gray mottled enamel finish, a style of kitchenware known as graniteware or agateware. The exterior is decorated with deep fluting to resemble a melon, a common motif for Victorian-era puddings and gelatins. The interior of the bowl is also finished in the same gray enamel. The lid is constructed from un-enameled metal, likely tinned steel, and is fitted with a central wire bail handle secured by a soldered strap. No manufacturer marks, stamps, or signatures are present on the items.
Lot: 151 - An Assortment of Antique Metal Kitchen and Household Primitives including a Sausage Stuffer and Graniteware Vessel 8"X11"X11"
This collection consists of six antique household and kitchen primitives dating approximately from the late 19th to early 20th century. The group includes a three-tier cooling or display rack featuring a twisted wrought iron or steel wire construction. A small hand-held utility scoop and a cylindrical dry measure or cup are present, both made of tinned iron or steel with simple strap-style handles. The assortment contains a domed food or fly cover made of perforated sheet metal, topped with a turned wood knob finial. Also included is a large piston tool, likely an antique sausage stuffer or industrial syringe, featuring a cylindrical metal barrel with a removable tapered nozzle and a wooden plunger with a turned handle. Completing the set is a small round vessel featuring a mottled gray graniteware or agateware enamel finish on the base and a plain metal lid with a wire bail handle. No maker's marks are visible on the exterior surfaces of the items.
Lot: 152 - Great British Traditions Cane Glaze Gripstand Mixing Bowl 12"X14.5"X6.5"
A ceramic mixing bowl in the traditional English style, featuring a glossy mustard-yellow or cane-colored glaze on the exterior and a contrasting cream-colored glaze on the interior. The bowl is designed with a Gripstand base, characterized by flattened sides that allow the vessel to rest at an angle for easier mixing. The exterior is decorated with a molded relief pattern consisting of a series of large oval medallions containing nested concentric diamond motifs, topped with a band of slanted vertical lines below the flared rim. The bowl includes two integrated lug handles. The underside of the base features a black transfer-printed mark for Great British Traditions, accompanied by a Union Jack flag symbol.
Lot: 153 - Bybee American Studio Pottery Red Glazed Earthenware Batter Bowl with Incised Mark 10"X12"X4"
A handmade earthenware batter bowl featuring a deep, high-gloss reddish-brown glaze. The vessel is constructed with a rounded body and a hand-formed, slightly irregular rim. It incorporates a single integral pouring spout and an applied loop handle positioned on the opposite side. The glaze application exhibits an orange peel texture and minor pinholing typical of kiln-fired pottery. The flat, unglazed base reveals an orange-toned clay body with visible surface markings from use. The underside is incised with a maker mark consisting of two parallel vertical lines followed by a curved character, possibly representing the initials HB or IIB. This piece reflects American studio or folk pottery traditions of the 20th century.
Lot: 154 - A Pair of High-Gloss Brown Glazed Ceramic Baking Dishes 10"X11"X3"
This lot features two matching pieces of high-gloss, brown-glazed ceramic bakeware. Both items are finished in a deep reddish-brown glaze that covers the interior and exterior surfaces, leaving the buff-colored clay body exposed on the undersides. The first piece is a round casserole or baking dish with straight sides and two integrated lug handles. The second piece is a shallow pie plate characterized by a hand-crimped or fluted rim. The base of the casserole dish bears an incised mark consisting of the letters BB or BS. The base of the pie plate contains faint, illegible incised marks.
Lot: 155 - American Style Dark Brown Glazed Bulbous Stoneware Pitcher 7"X9"X9"
This is a bulbous stoneware pitcher featuring a rich, dark brown glaze. The vessel has a rounded, bulbous body that tapers to a short neck before flaring into a wide rim with a pinched pouring spout. It features a large, applied loop handle. The exterior is finished in a thick, high-gloss dark brown glaze, characteristic of manganese or Albany-style slip glazes. The surface displays an orange peel texture and minor glaze pinholes and bubbles produced during the firing process. No maker marks, capacity stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the body or handle. The form and glaze are consistent with 19th to early 20th-century American utilitarian stoneware traditions.
Lot: 156 - A Set of Four Dark Brown Glazed Stoneware Utility Wares (Largest 5"X5")
This four-piece set of dark brown glazed stoneware includes two lidded jars, a lidded creamer, and a mug. Each piece is finished in a uniform, high-gloss dark brown glaze. The two jars feature bulbous bodies, recessed rims, and matching lids with round knobs. The creamer has a similar bulbous body with an integrated pouring spout and a loop handle, accompanied by a recessed lid. The mug features a flared rim, a bulbous lower body, and a loop handle. No maker marks, signatures, or stamps are visible on any of the items.
Lot: 157 - Trio of Redware Spongeware Plates (Some Chips As Pictured) 10.5"X10.5"X1.5"
A trio of circular earthenware plates crafted from a reddish-brown clay body. The plates are finished with a cream-colored glaze background and decorated in a spongeware technique featuring a mottled pattern in a reddish-brown glaze that extends over the rim. The undersides of the plates remain unglazed, exposing the terracotta-toned ceramic body. One plate features a hand-incised artist monogram on the base consisting of a horizontal line intersected by vertical and diagonal strokes forming an H or A shape, followed by a looping character resembling a P or B. This style and pattern are consistent with contemporary American artisanal or folk-style pottery, such as that produced by Henn Workshops or similar studios.
Lot: 158 - Bybee American Studio Pottery Lidded Spongeware Jar, Incised BB Mark 8"X8"X7"
A contemporary American studio pottery lidded jar crafted from earthenware. The piece features a bulbous body with a flared rim and is accompanied by a matching domed lid topped with a rounded knob finial. The exterior is decorated with a sponged or mottled white pattern over a light tan ground, while the interior is finished with a clear glaze. The unglazed terracotta-colored base bears an incised mark consisting of the letters BB positioned above two horizontal parallel lines.
Lot: 159 - Studio Pottery Red Earthenware Pitcher with Mottled Glaze 4"X6"
A small hand-modeled pitcher or creamer crafted from red earthenware. The vessel features a rustic, faceted body with visible finger-marks, an integral loop handle, and a simple pinched spout. It is finished in a variegated cream and beige base glaze with dense white mottling and splatter effects throughout the exterior. The rim displays a darker, metallic-toned glaze accent. The unglazed base reveals the natural terracotta clay and an incised potter's mark consisting of two crossing diagonal lines forming a stylized monogram.
Lot: 160 - A Pair of Brown Spongeware Ceramic Kitchenware Items (Butter Dish With Repair As Pictured) (Mug 4.5"X6"X5")
This lot features two pieces of ceramic kitchenware decorated with a brown spongeware or splatter pattern. The collection includes a covered rectangular butter dish and a rounded mug. Both items are crafted from earthenware with a cream-colored base glaze, characterized by an all-over decorative pattern of brown sponged or spattered pigment. The butter dish is composed of a rectangular underplate and a matching rectangular cover topped with a small rounded knob finial. The mug has a bulbous body and a large C-shaped handle. No maker's marks, factory stamps, or signatures are visible on either piece.
Lot: 161 - Large American Sponge-Decorated Glazed Redware Piggy Bank 6.5"X13"X7"
A large ceramic piggy bank constructed of glazed red earthenware. The piece features a cream-colored base glaze with an overall brown sponge-decorated or spatterware pattern under a high-gloss finish. The bank is modeled in a stylized porcine form with a rounded body, defined snout, ears, and four short, stout legs. A rectangular coin slot is located on the dorsal surface. The soles of the feet are unglazed, revealing the reddish-brown clay body, and each foot contains a circular vent hole from the firing process. A central circular opening on the underside is fitted with a translucent plastic stopper. The stopper is embossed with Niagara, 223, and Erie PA. No maker marks or model numbers are present on the ceramic body.
Lot: 162 - A Trio of Handcrafted Metal Pig Figurines 4"X9"X6"
This set of three folk-art-style pig figurines includes one large three-dimensional figure and two smaller flat silhouette figures. The large pig is handcrafted from a reclaimed steel drum and features a black painted finish. The body is stylized and angular, supported by four pointed legs, and finished with a coiled wire tail. Its surface displays intentional distressing, including scuffs, scratches, and minor flecks of various colored paint, which are characteristic of its upcycled construction. The two smaller pigs are flat profiles cut from sheet metal, featuring four integrated feet for standing. Both smaller figures exhibit a uniform, heavily oxidized rust patina. The underside of the large pig retains a printed paper label from the manufacturer HomArt, which identifies the piece as being handcrafted in India from recycled steel.
Lot: 163 - Mid-Century Modern Stylized Ceramic Pig Figurine 4.5"X11"X7"
A stylized ceramic pig figurine featuring a dark, near-black glaze with iridescent green and blue highlights. The glaze exhibits a heavily textured, pitted, and bubbled appearance, characteristic of experimental or "lava" style finishes. The piece is constructed from a reddish-brown clay body, which is visible where the glaze has been abraded. The form is simplified and rounded, with small ears, a blunt snout, and a coiled tail. The underside of the feet have small circular protective pads applied. There are no visible maker marks, signatures, or factory stamps.
Lot: 164 - Antique 19th Century Hammered Copper and Brass Tea Kettle 8"X10"X11"
This antique tea kettle is constructed from wrought and hammered copper with cast brass components. The globular body features a prominent horizontal lap-seam around the midsection and is fitted with a gooseneck spout. A domed copper lid is topped by a cast brass pedestal finial. The fixed handle is composed of two arched brass straps supporting a central tubular brass grip, secured to the kettle shoulder with copper rivets. Two small incised characters are present on the side of the body near the base of the spout but are not clearly legible. The interior shows remnants of a tin lining and mineral deposits.
Lot: 165 - Two American Studio Pottery Stoneware Pitchers (Largest 8"X5"X5.5")
This lot features two hand-thrown studio pottery stoneware pitchers of varying sizes and glazes. The first item is a large pitcher with a bulbous, globular body, a wide neck, and a flared rim with a pinched pouring spout. It is finished in a dark brown to black glaze that exhibits a distinct iridescent metallic sheen across its surface. The handle is a thick strap style with a prominent thumb rest at the top. The second item is a smaller creamer-style pitcher with a bulbous body and a loop handle, finished in a smooth, light green celadon-style glaze showing some drip marks near the base. The smaller vessel features an unglazed terracotta base with incised markings consisting of a cursive letter B, the number 3, and a diagonal slash. The larger pitcher has an unglazed, dark-toned base with no visible maker marks or stamps.
Lot: 166 - American Stoneware Shouldered Mixing Bowl, 4 Quart (With Small Crack As Pictured) 10.5"X5"
This antique American stoneware utility mixing bowl features a deep, rounded body and a thick, shouldered rim. This specific form is highly characteristic of utility stoneware produced in the Midwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly by potteries such as the Red Wing Union Stoneware Company. The bowl is finished with an overall cream-colored glaze. The base of the piece is incised with the capacity mark 4 QT. No manufacturer mark is present. Capacity: 4 quarts.
Lot: 167 - 10-Piece Assortment of Pier 1 Toscana Burgundy, Portmeirion Studio Duet, and Pigeon Switch Pottery Tableware 9.5"X2"
This lot consists of a 10-piece assortment of ceramic tableware featuring items from three distinct makers. Included is a set of six pasta or soup bowls from the Pier 1 Toscana Burgundy collection. These bowls are crafted from hand-painted earthenware and feature a deep burgundy red glaze with a distressed dark effect along the wide rim. The underside of each bowl is stamped with the manufacturer mark, identifying them as hand-painted in Italy and noting they are dishwasher safe but not microwave safe. The collection also contains a set of three plates from the Portmeirion Studio Duet Collection. These hand-painted china plates are finished in solid peach, sage green, and light blue glazes and feature decorative scalloped rims with a spiral texture in the center. The Portmeirion items are marked on the base as dishwasher and microwave safe. Rounding out the lot is a large, shallow handcrafted bowl by Pigeon Switch Pottery. This piece features a wavy scalloped rim with a dark blue border and an interior decorated with a hand-painted vine and blue flower motif over a light speckled ground. The unglazed terracotta base is incised with the marks Pigeon Switch Pottery, Penni, PTZ, and the year 2001.
Lot: 168 - A Collection of Hall China Dishes and Handcrafted Stoneware Kitchenware 3.5"X6"
This eight-piece collection consists of a set of six individual au gratin dishes, a miniature jug, and a two-piece butter dish. The set of six oval dishes are manufactured by the Hall China Company, identified as model 513. These dishes feature a two-tone glaze with a cream-colored interior and a dark brown exterior and rim, accented by two small tab handles. The underside of each dish bears a black backstamp reading Hall inside a rectangular border, MADE IN U.S.A., and the model number 513, as well as an incised HALL mark. The miniature stoneware jug is formed in a classic whiskey jug shape with a rounded shoulder and single loop handle, featuring a two-tone cream and brown glaze. The handcrafted stoneware butter dish includes a rectangular base tray and a semi-cylindrical cover with a stylized loop handle. It is finished in a warm, mottled brownish-orange glaze. The base of the butter dish tray displays an incised monogram mark that appears to be RB or R3.
Lot: 169 - Two Antique Wooden Dairy Tools Including Box Butter Press and Round Stamp 3"X6"X7"
This lot consists of two antique wooden dairy implements used for molding and marking butter. The first item is a rectangular box-type butter press of hardwood construction. It features a removable lid and a central wooden plunger used to compress butter against a carved base plate. The base plate contains two hand-carved intaglio designs: one depicting a central thistle-like plant with serrated foliate borders, and the second showing a tiered fan or crown motif. The box is assembled with slotted screws and primitive nails. The second item is a round individual butter stamp of turned wood with a central plunger. The stamping surface is carved with a circular border enclosing a central cross, with heart or clover motifs in each of the four quadrants.
Lot: 170 - Two Vintage Kitchen Mixing Bowls Including Banded Stoneware and Green Trimmed Enamelware 6"X4"
This lot features two vintage utilitarian mixing bowls typical of early to mid-20th-century kitchenware. The first is a heavy stoneware bowl, commonly referred to as yellowware, with a prominent straight-sided collar rim and a tapered base. The body is decorated with three horizontal stripes: a wide central red band flanked by two thinner blue bands. The second item is a deep, round enamelware bowl made of porcelain enamel over a metal base. It is finished in a cream color with a contrasting green enameled rim. Neither item shows visible maker marks or signatures.
Lot: 171 - Two Antique Glass Bottles Including a Large Aqua Demijohn and a Carter's Ink Bottle 5"X14"
This lot features two distinct antique glass bottles. The primary item is a large aqua-colored blown glass bottle, frequently identified as a demijohn or water carboy. It is characterized by an elongated neck with a tooled ring finish and a cylindrical body containing numerous seed bubbles throughout. The base is circular with a shallow indented center. The second item is a clear glass master ink bottle with embossed block lettering reading CARTER'S INK across the shoulder. This bottle has a cylindrical form and a neck with a ground interior rim designed to accommodate a glass stopper. Both vessels are constructed of heavy-walled glass.
Lot: 172 - A Collection of Nine Assorted Kentucky Distillery Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting Glasses 3"X4.5"
This lot consists of nine clear glass tasting vessels featuring branding from notable Kentucky bourbon distilleries. The assortment includes two stemmed snifter glasses featuring the Jim Beam name in black serif lettering above a circular seal containing the letter B and the text Jim Beam Since 1795. The collection also includes two tulip-shaped tasting glasses; one bears the mark Jacob B. Beam Distilling Co. in white capital letters, while the second glass is marked Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. in white. The group is completed by five small, cylindrical tasting tumblers with slightly flared rims. These five tumblers feature embossed markings on the base, specifically the characters D and S positioned over a horizontal line, accompanied by a circled 2.
Lot: 173 - American Miniature Ovoid Stoneware Jug with Brown Glaze 2.5"X3.5"
This miniature stoneware jug features a rounded ovoid body tapering to a short cylindrical neck with an applied loop handle. The exterior is finished in a uniform dark brown glaze with a matte, textured surface characteristic of an orange peel finish. The vessel's form and glaze are consistent with 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware, particularly those produced in the Southern United States, such as North Carolina. No maker's marks or stamps are visible on the exterior or base of the piece.
Lot: 174 - American Colonial Revival Cannonball Trundle Bed Frame with Bowles Gentle Slumber Mattress and Box Spring 45"X66"X18"
This lot comprises an American Colonial Revival style cannonball trundle bed frame. The bed frame is a low-post design constructed from hardwood with a dark reddish-brown finish. It features four turned posts topped with spherical cannonball finials and includes an arched headboard and footboard panels connected by matching side rails.
Lot: 175 - Traditional Upholstered Wingback Armchair with Fluted Tapered Legs 34"X35"X40"
A single traditional wingback armchair of 20th-century manufacture. The chair features a high back with flared wings and scrolled, rolled arms, housing a loose, rectangular seat cushion. It is fully upholstered in a dusty rose woven fabric featuring a small, repeating cream-colored geometric diamond pattern. The upholstery is finished with contrasting cream-colored welting along the seams and edges. The chair is supported by four dark-stained hardwood legs. The front legs are square-tapered with vertical fluting in the Hepplewhite style, while the rear legs are square and slightly canted outward. No maker marks, labels, or brandings were identified during inspection.
Lot: 176 - Antique Victorian Style Hardwood Spindle Leg Side Table 15"X15"X25"
An American country style side table or plant stand constructed from hardwood with a medium-brown finish. The piece features a square top with a beveled edge, supported by four splayed, ring-turned spindle legs. A lower-tier shelf with a scalloped edge is integrated into the frame, providing additional stability and display space. The construction and aesthetic are consistent with late 19th to early 20th century parlor furniture. No maker marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 177 - American Country Armless Child's Rocking Chair with Figured Maple Slat and Splint Seat 19"X31"X31"
An early to mid-19th-century American country armless child's rocking chair. The design features a ladder-back configuration with three arched slats, the central one of which displays distinct tiger maple figuring. The vertical stiles are ring-turned and finished with acorn-form finials. The seat is hand-woven using traditional splints in a herringbone pattern. The chair frame is reinforced with double-turned box stretchers and shows evidence of pegged mortise-and-tenon construction. The wood displays a warm, honey-toned patina throughout. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the frame or rockers.
Lot: 178 - Antique Primitive Spindle-Back Plank Seat Side Chair 16"X18"X32"
This is a single primitive spindle-back side chair constructed of mixed hardwoods. The backrest features a slightly curved top rail supported by two outer stiles and four interior turned spindles. The seat is formed from a thick, solid slab of wood with a shallowly contoured surface and rounded corners. The chair stands on four simple turned legs set into the seat at a slight splay and reinforced with a box stretcher consisting of four rungs. The construction utilizes socketed tenon joinery. A visible screw or nail head on the side of the seat indicates a historical repair or reinforcement.
Lot: 179 - Early 19th Century American Vernacular Plank Seat Side Chair 15"X20"X32"
This American vernacular side chair, dating from the early 19th century (circa 1810-1830), is constructed from mixed hardwoods such as maple and birch. The chair features rabbit-ear uprights that secure two shaped horizontal slats positioned above three short, turned spindles. It is built with a thick, contoured solid plank seat and stands on four splayed legs with bamboo-style turnings joined by a matching box stretcher. The construction utilizes traditional spindle-and-socket joinery, with the legs and back posts mortised directly into the seat. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the item.
Lot: 180 - Vintage Three-Panel Double-Sided Wood Folding Screen Room Divider (One Panel 14"X64")
This three-panel folding room divider features a stained wooden frame with a simple, straight-line construction. The screen is double-sided with distinct decorative inserts. One side features a repeating green ivy vine pattern on a white ground. The reverse side features a traditional vertical ticking stripe pattern in blue and white. The three panels are joined by metal hinges, allowing the unit to be folded for storage or positioned at various angles for display. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the frame or the inserts.
Lot: 181 - Early American Primitive Mixed Wood Work Table 33.5"X47"X28"
This is an American primitive work or farm table, likely dating from the late 18th to mid-19th century. The table is constructed of mixed woods, featuring a pine top and a hardwood base, potentially maple or cherry, with an old reddish-brown stain or wash. The rectangular top is composed of two wide central planks with wide breadboard ends. The base consists of a straight apron and four square tapered legs, reflecting Federal or Sheraton-influenced country styling. A notable construction detail includes wooden pull-out lopers, or supports, located on the ends of the apron to provide stability to the overhanging top. The piece utilizes pegged mortise and tenon construction throughout. No maker marks, labels, or stamps were identified.
Lot: 182 - Late Victorian Green Transferware Pitcher and Basin Set in the Helen Pattern (With Crack On Basin As Pictured) 16"X14"
A two-piece earthenware wash set comprising a pitcher and a matching circular basin. The set is decorated with the green transfer-printed Helen pattern, featuring morning glory blossoms, vines, and foliage. The pitcher is characterized by a scalloped rim, an ornate handle with molded foliate details, and embossed scrollwork on the body. The basin displays a coordinating molded relief border around its exterior. A sepia-colored pattern mark reading HELEN is visible on the underside of the basin.
Lot: 183 - A Set of French Ivory Celluloid Vanity Dresser Accessories 8"X12"
A set of vanity dresser accessories manufactured from French Ivory, a trade name for early 20th-century celluloid plastic designed to simulate the appearance and grain of natural ivory. The collection includes a hand mirror, a circular lidded powder jar, nail buffers, and a button hook. Each piece features a fine, linear grain pattern characteristic of high-quality imitation ivory from this period. The powder jar is designed with a horizontally ribbed base and a lid featuring a scalloped or notched edge. The hand mirror is stamped on the handle with the mark FRENCH IVORY in sans-serif capital letters. The button hook consists of a metal hook set into a coordinating celluloid handle. The nail buffers feature chamois leather surfaces, with one piece including a raised handle.
Lot: 184 - 19th Century American Country Primitive Softwood Mule Chest 18"X32"X31"
This American country primitive mule chest, dating from the 19th century, is constructed of a dark-stained primary wood, likely pine or poplar, with a lighter softwood secondary wood for the drawer interiors. The chest features a hinged lift-top lid that provides access to a deep upper storage well. The front of the case is styled with three panels, including a top false drawer front and two functional drawers below. The drawers are built with wide, hand-cut dovetails and are fitted with turned wooden knobs. The structure is characterized by wide, hand-planed horizontal backboards secured with early nails and sits on integrated bracket feet with a scalloped front apron.
Lot: 185 - Kenmore Compact Refrigerator Model 255.94293110 20"X22"X34"
This Kenmore brand compact refrigerator, model number 255.94293110, features a brushed metal-finish door with a black cabinet. The unit is designed for free-standing installation and includes a reversible door with an integrated recessed handle. The interior is fitted with a white plastic liner and contains two adjustable wire rack shelves. A top-mounted freezer compartment is included, featuring its own internal door and drip tray. The door interior provides specialized storage, including a tiered beverage can dispenser rack and lower shelf for containers. An adjustable thermostat dial is located at the top of the main compartment. The manufacturer's label identifies the model type as 94293 and specifies the manufacture date as May 2013. Technical specifications include an electrical rating of 115 Volts, 60 Hertz, and 1.02 Amps, utilizing 1.62 ounces of R134a refrigerant.
Lot: 186 - Two Tower Appliances Including Lasko Ceramic Heater Model 5592 and Honeywell Fan (Largest 11"X39")
This lot features two household climate control appliances comprising a ceramic tower heater and a tower fan. The heater is a Lasko model 5592, designed with a digital control interface and display on the top front. It includes features such as adjustable heat settings, a timer, and an oscillation function. The unit is housed in a black and silver plastic casing with a front grill protecting the ceramic heating element. Rear labeling confirms specifications of 120V, 60Hz, and 1500 Watts, with a serial code of PM1111 0107447. The second item is a Honeywell tower fan in a white plastic housing. This slim-profile unit features a top control panel with push-button operation for power, speed, timer, and oscillation. Both appliances are equipped with integrated power cords.
Lot: 187 - A Collection of White Textured Quilt Sets and Bedding Including Great Bay Home and Threshold (Package 16"X18")
This collection includes four white textured bedding items, each housed in separate storage or original retail packaging. The group features a Great Bay Home Azalia Collection twin-size quilt set. The retail packaging for this set indicates it includes one twin quilt and one standard sham featuring a raised, white-on-white textured geometric and floral design. Also included is a Threshold Performance series quilted bedding item, identified by the crest logo featuring the letters T and H. This item is contained in a beige fabric-trimmed zippered case with a label specifying an 18-inch depth, 4-way stretch, and a patented fitted skirt with easy placement labels. The label indicates the material is 60 percent cotton and 40 percent recycled polyester. A third item is a white quilt featuring a dense, raised textured pattern, contained in a clear plastic zippered bag with a retail sticker indicating the size as Full/Queen. Completing the collection is a white textured bedspread or quilt with a grid pattern containing bird and floral motifs, packaged in a clear plastic zippered bag with blue trim. Twin Quilt: 66 in x 90 in Standard Sham: 20 in x 26 in + 2 in.
Lot: 188 - Mid-19th Century American Cherry Wood Dressing Bureau with Tilting Mirror 20"X41"X79"
An American dressing bureau or chest of drawers dating to the mid-19th century, designed in the Late Classical or early Victorian style. The piece is constructed with cherry or a similar fruitwood as the primary wood, featuring a warm reddish-brown hue, while secondary woods used for the drawer sides and back panels consist of pine or poplar. The configuration includes a three-drawer base with one deep ogee-molded top drawer situated over two straight-front drawers. The top surface is fitted with two small elevated jewelry or glove drawers that serve as the foundation for the mirror supports. The rectangular tilting mirror is mounted on pivots within a tall frame topped by a distinctive hand-cut scrolled and scalloped crest. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joinery on the drawers with visible layout lines. The drawers are equipped with turned wooden knobs and inset brass-lined keyhole escutcheons. The reverse of the center rail shows handwritten notations in white chalk or pencil reading 404-50-4716 with 4/4 written below.
Lot: 189 - Nathaniel Currier, The Young Lovers, Hand-Colored Lithograph 13"X17"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled THE YOUNG LOVERS and was produced by the prominent American lithographer Nathaniel Currier. The sentimental genre scene depicts a young girl in a striped dress playing a small woodwind instrument, likely a flageolet, while a young boy in a dark coat sits close beside her. They are positioned within a pastoral landscape featuring a large tree to the right and a distant body of water to the left. The print features the following inscriptions at the bottom: LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, at the lower left; 152 NASSAU ST. N.Y. at the lower right; and the title THE YOUNG LOVERS centered above the series number 263. The Nassau Street address indicates the print was published between 1838 and 1856, prior to the formation of the Currier & Ives partnership. The lithograph is housed in a period beveled wood frame with a dark mahogany or rosewood veneer. The reverse is secured with a wooden panel and features a modern strip of silver duct tape over a central seam.
Lot: 190 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Wedding Day, No. 106 13"X18"
A mid-19th century hand-colored lithograph titled The Wedding Day, published by the firm of Currier & Ives. The image depicts a bridal couple in romanticized Victorian attire; the bride is shown in an elaborate tiered lace gown with a floral crown and veil, while the groom wears a formal black coat and light waistcoat. The lower margin of the print bears the inscriptions PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES at the lower left and 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. at the lower right, with the series number 106 printed below the title. The work is housed in a period-style wide, flat-faced, dark-stained wooden frame with mitered corners. The reverse is finished with an original wooden panel backing secured by nails and a simple wire hanger.
Lot: 191 - 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Oval Wall Mirror with Scrolled Crest 16"X28"
This 19th-century Victorian wall mirror features an oval frame constructed of wood with a dark reddish-brown finish, consistent with mahogany. The frame is designed with a deep-molded profile showing concentric tiers. It is topped with an ornate, pierced, and scrolled pediment crest. The reverse side shows an aged cardboard or heavy paper backing that is secured to the frame, and the joinery where the crest meets the oval body is visible. A hanging wire is attached to the back. There are no visible maker marks, labels, or stamps on the frame or backing.
Lot: 192 - Antique Brass and Copper Bed Warmer with Wrought Iron Handle 11"X34"
This antique bed warmer is a utilitarian household object typical of late 18th to early 19th-century European or American domestic life. The item features a circular brass lid decorated with hand-hammered concentric rings and hand-punched ventilation holes in a geometric pattern. The lid is hinged to a deep circular copper basin that shows evidence of an interior tin lining. The long, flat handle is constructed of hand-forged wrought iron and is secured to the basin with iron rivets. The handle terminates in a traditional pigtail-style hanging hook. No maker marks, stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the object.
Lot: 193 - 19th Century American Country Pine Dome-Top Blanket Chest 14"X26"X13"
This antique dome-top blanket chest is representative of 19th century American country furniture. The chest is constructed from wide pine planks for both primary and secondary wood, joined at the corners with large, hand-cut through-dovetails. The domed lid is formed using bent planks and solid end caps, attached to the main body with two iron butt hinges at the rear. The exterior retains a distressed dark red-brown paint or wash finish, while the interior is largely unfinished and shows traces of an old white wash. Hardware includes a prominent decorative brass hasp and a matching lock escutcheon, both of which exhibit hand-punched decorative borders in a folk-art style. Faint, illegible markings are present on the interior underside of the lid and on the back interior plank, though no specific maker or origin can be clearly distinguished.
Lot: 194 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Which Will You Marry? Take Your Choice 16"X21"
This mid-to-late 19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled WHICH WILL YOU MARRY? TAKE YOUR CHOICE. The composition depicts a sentimental portrait of three young women in Victorian-era dress and floral headpieces. The lower margin features the printed publisher mark: PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES, 125 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. This address identifies the print as having been produced at the firm's Manhattan location between 1866 and 1907. The artwork is housed in a period beveled dark wood frame with a thin gilded inner liner. The reverse reveals a traditional solid wood plank backing board secured by old glazing points and fitted with a wire hanger.
Lot: 195 - Late 19th Century Chromolithograph of a Young Couple in an Ornate Pierced Frame 22"X27"
This late 19th to early 20th-century chromolithograph depicts a sentimental pastoral scene of a young couple in a rural setting. The composition shows a young man in a dark suit and red cravat seated dejectedly on a wooden bench outside a barn with a wagon visible in the background. A young woman in a red and white checked dress stands beside him, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder while carrying a basket of yellow wildflowers. The print is housed in a highly decorative, ornate black molded frame featuring scrollwork, shell motifs, and openwork pierced detailing along the edges and corners. The reverse of the frame shows an aged wood and cardboard backing secured with nails and a wire for hanging. No signatures, edition numbers, or publisher marks are visible on the print or frame.
Lot: 196 - Waterbury Clock Company Caspian 8-Day Mantel Clock 7"X13"X10"
This 8-day mechanical mantel clock was manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Company and is the Caspian model, as identified by the original paper label on the reverse. The architectural-style case features a high-gloss black finish with incised foliate and scrollwork patterns on the front base. The case is flanked by two columns with a green faux-marble finish and is elevated by four ornate cast metal feet. Decorative cast metal masks in the form of lion heads are mounted to each side. The circular white enameled dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer minute track, protected by a hinged glass door with a metal frame. A regulation lever for S (Slow) and F (Fast) is located above the twelve o'clock position. The dial is further accented by an ornate gilt-metal bezel and a central decorative ring. The brass movement is stamped with a five-pointed star symbol and reads Waterbury Clock Co, Waterbury, Conn, Patented Nov. The striking mechanism features a hammer and a coiled wire cathedral gong.
Lot: 197 - A Collection of 19th-Century American Educational Texts and Kentucky History 6"X9"
An assortment of seven antique and vintage hardcover volumes primarily consisting of 19th-century American educational texts and regional history. The group includes A Sequel to Websters Elementary Spelling Book by William G. Webster, published by Lippincott, Grambo and Co., featuring paper-covered boards and a cloth spine. Also present is McGuffeys New Fourth Eclectic Reader, published in Cincinnati by Wilson, Hinkle and Co., with printed illustrated boards and a leather spine, and Goodrichs New Sixth Reader featuring a decorative, heavily embossed leather-backed binding with an ornate monogram on the front board. Historical and professional titles include A History of Kentucky bound in blue cloth with an embossed cover; A New School History of the United States in brown boards with a leather spine; and Nelsons Book-keeping in a dark cloth binding with gilt lettering. The collection also features a later volume titled James Chenoweth: The Story of One of the Earliest Boys of Louisville and Where Louisville Started by Alfred Pirtle, published in 1921, bound in blue cloth with ornate gilt vine borders. The books are generally in octavo format. Visible publisher imprints include Lippincott, Grambo and Co. and Wilson, Hinkle and Co.
Lot: 198 - Currier and Ives The Roadside Mill Hand-Colored Lithograph 12.5"X9.5"
Currier and Ives hand-colored lithograph titled The Roadside Mill. The print illustrates a 19th-century pastoral scene with a water-powered mill featuring an overshot wheel, a masonry bridge with a stone arch, and a fisherman on the riverbank. A horse-drawn wagon loaded with sacks is shown on the dirt road leading past the mill. The bottom margin contains multiple printed inscriptions. The left side is marked Published by Currier and Ives, and the right side is marked 152 Nassau St. New York. A central copyright line indicates the work was entered into the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York in 1870. The title is centered below the copyright information in a stylized font. The artwork is presented in a mitered wood frame with a brown paper dust cover on the back. A wire hanger is attached for display. The upper right corner of the backing paper features handwritten characters JKGK.
Lot: 199 - Godey's Americanized Paris Fashions 1848 Hand-Colored Engraving 8.5"X11"
This hand-colored fashion engraving is titled GODEYS AMERICANIZED PARIS FASHIONS 1848. The print depicts two women in mid-19th-century attire within an interior setting. One woman wears a dark green tiered dress and a white bonnet while holding a red cloak with white fur trim. The second woman is shown in a pale yellow off-the-shoulder gown accented with floral decorations and holding a folded hand fan. To the right, a floral arrangement sits atop a mantelpiece. The text at the bottom center reads GODEYS AMERICANIZED PARIS FASHIONS 1848. The print is presented in a dark-stained wood frame with a recessed green border. The reverse features a board backing secured with nails and a wire hanger.
Lot: 200 - Currier and Ives Reproduction Lithograph, The Farmers Home - Summer 11"X10"
A hand-colored lithograph reproduction after the 1864 original by Currier and Ives, titled The Farmers Home - Summer. The print depicts a 19th-century American rural scene featuring a large white farmhouse, a barn, and a horse-drawn carriage. The lower margin contains the main title and a copyright line that reads: Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864 by Currier and Ives in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of New York. The word REPRINT is printed in small capital letters in the lower right margin. The artwork is presented in a dark-stained wooden frame with a cardboard back and wire hanger.
Lot: 201 - After N. Currier, The Road - Winter, Framed Color Print 13.5"X11"
This framed color print, titled The Road, - Winter, is a photomechanical reproduction of the original 1853 hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier. The scene depicts a couple in a horse-drawn sleigh traveling through a snowy landscape with a farmhouse and trees in the distance. The print bears the printed inscription PUBLISHED BY N. CURRIER, 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK centered below the title. Along the bottom edge of the image area, the text reads Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1853, by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. and LITH. OF N. CURRIER N.Y. is located at the lower right corner. A uniform photomechanical dot screen is visible across the image, identifying it as a later reproduction. The piece is presented in a vintage wooden frame with mitered corners and is secured with glazier points and a cardboard backer.
Lot: 202 - Currier & Ives, Maple Sugaring. Early Spring in the Northern Woods, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1872 12.5"X9.5"
This hand-colored lithograph is published by the firm Currier & Ives and is titled Maple Sugaring. Early Spring in the Northern Woods. The composition illustrates a 19th-century seasonal work camp in a forest setting. In the foreground, figures are shown boiling maple sap in a large black cauldron over a wood fire and pouring liquid into wooden barrels. A log cabin with a smoking chimney and a woman and child in the doorway occupies the middle ground. The background depicts a snowy forest with additional figures collecting sap from trees. The lower margin contains the following printed inscriptions: Published by Currier & Ives on the left; Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1872 by Currier & Ives in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington in the center; and 125 Nassau St. New York on the right. The print is presented in a mitered wood frame. The reverse features a torn brown paper dust cover over a cardboard backing, with the letters JKGK written in pencil on the top right corner.
Lot: 203 - Currier & Ives, The Day of Rest, Framed Lithographic Reproduction 16"X12"
This framed color lithograph is a later reproduction of the 1869 Currier & Ives work titled THE DAY OF REST. The central image depicts a sentimental Victorian-era scene featuring a man, woman, and two children walking along a path toward a distant village church. The print is centered above the title text THE DAY OF REST. The lower left margin contains a transcription of the original 1869 copyright line. The lower right margin features the identifying text: Reprinted from LITH. BY CURRIER & IVES. The piece is presented in a wood frame with a dark mahogany-tone figured veneer. The reverse side is covered with a torn brown paper dust cover and includes a simple wire hanger.
Lot: 204 - F. F. Palmer for Currier and Ives, The Trout Stream, Reproduction Print 15"X13"
This item is a commercial reproduction print titled The Trout Stream, based on a 1852 original design by artist Frances Flora Palmer, known as Fanny Palmer. The scene depicts a pastoral landscape with two men in mid-19th-century attire fishing along a river bank near a cascading waterfall. The lower margin contains several printed marks: at the bottom left, the text reads NATURE AND ON STONE BY F. F. PALMER; the center line states Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1852, by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y.; and the bottom right corner is marked Reprinted from LITH. BY CURRIER & IVES. This final mark identifies the piece as a later commercial reproduction rather than a period hand-colored lithograph. The print is an offset lithograph on paper. It is presented in a beveled wood frame featuring a black-painted outer section and a gilded inner border. The verso is sealed with paper and has a wire hanger attached to screw eyes.
Lot: 205 - A Pair of Cast Iron Ring-Top Fireplace Andirons 7"X16"X14"
A pair of cast iron fireplace andirons, also referred to as firedogs, featuring a traditional ring-top or bullseye design. Each piece consists of a vertical upright terminating in an open circular finial. The upright is joined to a pair of arched front legs at a central circular boss. Extending from the back of each front element is a horizontal billet bar designed to support logs, terminating in a single vertical rear support leg. The construction is cast iron. No maker's marks or foundry stamps are visible.
Lot: 206 - Vizio 32-Inch 720p LED HDTV Model E320-A1 8"X29"X20"
Vizio E-series 32-inch class LED high-definition television, model E320-A1. This unit features 720p resolution and a dynamic contrast ratio of 200,000:1. The television is constructed with a black plastic housing and a gloss bezel, supported by a matching rectangular pedestal base. Integrated audio technologies include SRS StudioSound HD, TruVolume, and Dolby Digital. Rear and side-mounted inputs provide two HDMI ports, one USB port, component and composite video connections, and a coaxial antenna input. The rear panel includes a manufacturer label noting the model number E320-A1 and serial number LTTDNLBN4802399. This is a standard LED HDTV and does not include built-in smart TV platforms or Wi-Fi connectivity. Included accessories consist of a Vizio remote control and a power cable. The remote features handwritten notes on masking tape specifying control functions. Screen Size: 31.5 inches diagonal.
Lot: 207 - Two Tower Appliances Including a Lasko Ceramic Heater and a Honeywell Oscillating Fan (Tallest 11"X39")
This lot features two tower-style home appliances. The first is a Lasko ceramic tower heater designed with a black and silver-tone plastic housing. It features a side-mounted control panel with buttons for power, oscillation, temperature adjustment, timer, and heat levels. The rear of the unit includes a dock for the included remote control. The second appliance is a Honeywell oscillating tower fan in a white plastic housing. The top-mounted control panel consists of buttons for power, three fan speed settings, a timer with 1, 2, 4, and 8-hour increments, and oscillation. Both units have corded power plugs and built-in rear handles for transport.
Lot: 208 - Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Four-Tier Etagere with Stenciled Shelves 14"X20"X42"
A four-tier etagere or whatnot in the Victorian Aesthetic Movement style. The frame is constructed of natural bamboo, featuring darkened, scorched-effect detailing at the nodes. The four upright supports are capped with turned ball finials. The uppermost tier includes a three-sided bamboo gallery rail. Each of the four rectangular wooden shelves is decorated with black stenciled patterns, including a repeating scroll or stylized leaf motif border and central decorative clusters.
Lot: 209 - Early American Country Primitive Single Drawer Side Table 21"X21"X31"
An early American country primitive side or utility table, likely dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. The table is constructed from solid wood, featuring a base of mixed hardwoods such as maple and a top likely made of pine or chestnut. It features a solid, two-board rectangular top with a significant overhang and visible pegged joinery. The base is built with a simple box apron housing a single drawer fitted with a turned wooden knob pull. Faint, indistinct incised marks are present on the drawer front, including characters resembling a capital A or H. The table stands on four turned and tapered legs that are slightly splayed for stability and joined by an H-stretcher assembly consisting of two side stretchers connected by a center cross-stretcher.
Lot: 210 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp in the Style of Irvin's Tinware 17"X58"
This floor lamp is constructed from wrought iron with a black finish, featuring a design consistent with primitive or colonial revival styles. The piece is supported by a tripod base consisting of three arched, flat-bar legs that join at a central hub. A slender vertical iron pole rises from the base and terminates in a pointed flame-style finial. The lamp includes a horizontal arm assembly that is height-adjustable via a tension bracket on the central pole. The arm is decorated with scrolled iron elements and supports a downward-facing socket. The lamp is fitted with a tapered empire-style fabric shade in a light tan color. The wiring consists of a modern black cord with a standard two-prong plug, and the unit is shown to be in working order.
Lot: 211 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp with Scrolled Tripod Base 13"X17"X61"
This wrought iron adjustable bridge floor lamp is designed in the Arts and Crafts style, bearing significant visual similarities to flame tip models produced by Irvin's Tinware. The lamp features a tall vertical shaft finished with a pointed flame tip finial. A scrolling bridge arm is mounted to the central shaft and is designed to be height-adjustable. The light assembly is housed in a metal reservoir with a distressed green verdigris finish and is topped with a cream-colored conical fabric shade. The structure is supported by a tripod base consisting of three distinct scrolled feet. The electrical socket is a modern replacement manufactured by Cooper Wiring Devices, marked 250W 250V. The lamp is powered by a standard brown zip-cord.
Lot: 212 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade 14"X16"X55"
This floor lamp, designed in the Colonial Revival or Primitive style, is constructed from wrought iron with a dark, aged finish. The lamp features a slender central pole topped with a simple finial, supported by a tripod base with three scrolled feet. A decorative horizontal arm with scrolled metalwork is attached to the central pole; this arm is vertically adjustable to vary the height of the light source. The arm terminates in a single downward-facing light socket. Included with the lamp is a pleated, bell-shaped fabric shade in a cream color, finished with thin black trim at the top and bottom rims. The lamp is equipped with a modern black plastic-coated power cord and a standard twist-knob socket. The external wiring is routed through integrated metal loops on the frame.
Lot: 213 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp with Flame Tip Finial 14"X16"X58"
This is a wrought iron bridge-style floor lamp featuring a design consistent with Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival influences, closely resembling models produced by Irvin's Tinware. The lamp is constructed with a central vertical standard topped by a pointed flame-tip finial. It features a horizontal bridge arm that is height-adjustable along the pole and incorporates a large decorative scroll handle for adjustment. The lamp is supported by a tripod base with scrolled rat-tail feet. It is equipped with a modern conical shade made of a cream-colored waffle-weave fabric. The electrical components include a standard twist-knob socket and a modern black plastic-coated cord. The lamp is currently fitted with a modern LED bulb. No manufacturer marks, labels, or signatures are visible on the base or body.
Lot: 214 - A Pair of Brabantia Folding Metal Ironing Boards 14"X59"
This lot features a pair of full-size floor-standing ironing boards manufactured by Brabantia. Each board is constructed with a white-finished tubular metal frame and an expanded metal mesh top. Both units utilize a height-adjustable folding mechanism. The supporting leg structures consist of a Y-shaped bracket at the narrow end and a broad, rectangular stabilizing foot at the base. The boards are fitted with two distinct decorative fabric covers: one features a blue and white windowpane check pattern, and the second features a floral vine pattern with small pink tulip-like blossoms on a neutral taupe or gray background. The manufacturer mark for Brabantia is embossed on the white metal crossbars located on the underside of the frames.
Lot: 215 - An Assortment of Vintage Decorative and Utilitarian Objects including Enamelware and Cast Metal Figurines (Graniteware 8"X4")
This collection contains various vintage items including a white enamelware chamber pot with a black rim and a single handle. The pot features a bulbous body and a wide, flared rim. Also included is a group of cast metal bear figurines with a dark textured finish, consisting of one larger bear and two smaller cubs. A white glazed ceramic bird figurine is present, depicting two birds nestled together with brown-painted details and an all-over crazed glaze. The lot further includes a small, deep green glass bottle with a triangular base and a circular green metal salve tin. The tin is lithographed with text for Fritch Salve and instructions for its intended use. A rustic, dark-stained hand-woven splint basket with a fixed hoop handle completes the assortment. No manufacturer marks are visible on the enamelware or cast metal pieces.
Lot: 216 - American or English School, Mid-19th Century, Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a Red Dress 4"X5.5"
This mid-19th-century portrait miniature is executed in watercolor on paper. The work depicts a young woman in three-quarter profile facing right. Her hair is styled in a complex updo characteristic of the 1840s. She is dressed in a vibrant red off-the-shoulder gown featuring pleated trim and gold-toned bands on the short sleeves. The composition is set against a plain, light-colored background. The artwork is housed in a rectangular wood block frame with an oval aperture and a gilt-painted inner slip. The verso is sealed with black paper and includes a small brass ring for hanging. No signature, date, or inscription is visible on the front or the back of the piece.
Lot: 217 - A Collection of Silver-Plated and Glass Vanity Items Including a Homan Mfg. Co. Hand Mirror 6"X10"
This collection of vintage vanity items features a hand mirror manufactured by the Homan Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The mirror handle is stamped with the transcription: MFD & WARRANTED BY / THE HOMAN MFG CO. / 1172. The mirror is constructed of silver-plated base metal and features a beveled glass plate. The reverse side is decorated with an elaborate repousse-style design of dense floral motifs and scrolling acanthus leaves on a textured ground. Also included is a hairbrush with a silver-plated back featuring a scrolled foliate border and a blank central cartouche. The brush contains natural bristles set into a wooden mount. Completing the assortment is a small, octagonal aqua-tinted glass bottle and a vanity tool with a tapered cream-colored celluloid handle and a metal shank.
Lot: 218 - Large Hand-Quilted Cotton Pineapple Pattern Quilt 83"X86"
This textile is a large-scale hand-quilted bed quilt constructed in the traditional Pineapple pattern, which is a complex variation of the Log Cabin block. The quilt top features numerous pieced blocks with radiating, spiked shapes. The color palette includes muted calico prints in shades of dusty rose, sage green, light blue, and tan floral motifs set against off-white or cream-colored centers. A narrow, solid medium-blue inner border frames the central design, surrounded by a wider outer border of coordinating light blue floral calico print. Visual inspection confirms the item is hand-quilted, with stitching following the geometric lines of the pieced fabrics. The reverse side is finished with a plain, off-white cotton backing. No labels or signatures are visible. Scale: Large-scale quilt suitable for a queen or king-sized bed.
Lot: 219 - Contemporary Cottage Style Floral Patchwork Quilt 64"X80"
A contemporary patchwork quilt featuring a variety of floral and geometric patterns in a cottage or shabby chic aesthetic. The face of the quilt is constructed from square fabric blocks in a palette of muted rose pink, sage green, and light blue against cream and white grounds. Patterns include large-scale rose bouquets, delicate floral sprigs, and classic pink ticking stripes. The reverse side features a single, all-over pattern of small pink rosebuds on a cream field. The quilt is machine-stitched with a dense, small-scale grid quilting pattern and finished with a narrow, pale sage green fabric binding. The fabric choice and design are in the style of floral collections by Faye Burgos for Marcus Brothers Fabrics. No maker labels or material tags are present.
Lot: 220 - A Trio of Wrought Iron and Metal Candle Holders including Hurricane Lamp and Pricket Stand 8"X19"X10"
This lot features three metal candle holders of varying styles and construction. The collection includes a traditional-style dark-finished metal chamberstick hurricane lamp with a wide weighted base, a finger-loop handle, and a clear glass chimney topped with a tapered metal cap. Also included is a double scrolling pillar candle holder, resembling the style of Danish wrought iron, crafted from heavy-gauge metal with two circular plates at different heights. The final item is a multi-tier pricket candle stand of welded construction, featuring a rectangular base with six upright rods of staggered heights, each fitted with a flat metal disc and a central pricket spike. The items are primarily constructed from iron or steel with a dark patina, and the hurricane lamp includes a glass chimney. Three candles as pictured are included with the lot.
Lot: 221 - Late 19th-Century Chromolithograph of Three Children with a Cat and Roses 12.5"X19"
This late 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a Victorian-era scene of three children. The composition features a girl in the background with long blonde hair and a teal headband, holding a red book and a bouquet of pink roses. In the foreground to the left, a younger girl with a pink ribbon in her hair cradles a grey tabby cat. In the center foreground, a boy with dark curly hair and a white ruffled collar is dressed in a teal suit and red stockings, holding a basket filled with yellow and pink roses. The print is presented in a wide, dark-stained wooden frame with a gilded inner liner. The reverse is finished with a wooden board backing, secured by modern adhesive tape and a simple wire hanger. No publisher information, artist signature, or edition numbering is visible on the surface of the print.
Lot: 222 - Framed Hand-Colored Print of Miss Louisa Murray, After Sir Thomas Lawrence 13"X16"
This hand-colored print, likely a stipple engraving or lithograph, depicts Miss Louisa Murray after the original portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence. The composition features a young girl in Regency-style clothing, including a white dress with a red waist sash and a flower-accented bonnet, walking through a park or garden while holding an assortment of wildflowers in her skirt hem. There is faint, illegible text along the bottom margin of the print. The work is set within a heavy, multi-tiered wooden frame featuring foliate-carved outer molding and a gold-toned inner slip. The back of the frame is sealed with a solid wood panel and an older wire hanging system.
Lot: 223 - A Collection of Protocol and Samsonite Softside Luggage 12"X18"X30"
This collection of red softside luggage includes four pieces of varying sizes and brands. One large upright suitcase features a silver-tone rectangular plaque identifying the Protocol brand. It is constructed from a solid red synthetic textile canvas with black trim and silver-tone hardware, including two front zippered pockets and a top carry handle. The other three pieces are branded Samsonite and are constructed from a textured two-tone red and black woven textile. This set includes one carry-on sized upright suitcase with a silver-tone oval brand plaque and two soft-sided duffel bags. The duffel bags feature black webbing handles with snap-closure padded grips and zipper pulls embossed with a stylized S logo. All pieces in the collection utilize silver-tone metal zippers and black synthetic materials for handles and trim.
Lot: 224 - A Pair of Vintage Hartmann Knocabout Tan Leather Suitcases 19"X24"X7"
A pair of vintage tan leather suitcases manufactured by Hartmann from the Knocabout model line. The collection consists of a larger suitcase and a smaller companion case, both constructed of natural-toned leather with prominent perimeter stitching and brass-toned metal hardware. A metal manufacturer's plaque on the front of the smaller suitcase reads Hartmann in script over KNOCABOUT. Both cases are monogrammed with gold-toned letters W. T. P. positioned below the leather-wrapped handles. The interiors are lined with a gray textured fabric and feature internal straps and dividers. The smaller case retains an original instructional card titled Hartmann KNOCABOUT illustrating packing techniques.
Lot: 225 - 19th Century Chromolithograph Titled Innocence 26"X33"
This 19th-century chromolithograph is titled Innocence, with the word printed in block lettering in the lower-left corner. The sentimental Victorian subject depicts a young child with curly golden hair, dressed in a white chemise and a blue sash, seated on a blue tasseled cushion and an ermine fur throw. The child is shown placing a floral garland over a lamb that stands on a wooden base. The print is presented in a dark wood frame featuring a gilded inner liner. The reverse is constructed with original horizontal wooden slats and a wire hanging system.
Lot: 226 - Nathaniel Currier Hand Colored Lithograph The Household Pets 1847 12"X18"
This hand colored lithograph, titled THE HOUSEHOLD PETS., is published by Nathaniel Currier. The scene depicts a seated woman in mid 19th century dress and a young child with ringlets, together holding a spaniel type dog and a cat. The print features several lines of text in the lower margin. At the left, it reads LITH. AND PUB. BY N. CURRIER. The center copyright line states Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. The lower right margin identifies the publisher's address as 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y. The stock number 334 is printed centered below the title. The artwork is housed in an antique ogee style wood veneer frame with a solid wood backboard and an early wire hanger.
Lot: 227 - Currier and Ives, A Set of Four Hand-Colored Lithographs 23"X30"
A set of four hand-colored lithographs by the American firm Currier and Ives, presented in a four-pane black-painted wooden frame. The upper register contains two sentimental religious subjects: Evening Prayer and Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer depicts a young girl with curled hair and includes the text of a bedtime prayer below the title. Morning Prayer depicts a young boy with curled hair and a sailor-style collar. The lower register features two female portraits titled Jennie and The Village Beauty. A publisher mark on the Jennie print reads PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES 125 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. The verso retains original wooden slats and fragments of period newspaper backing.
Lot: 228 - Currier and Ives, Little Flower Girl, 1874 Hand-Colored Lithograph 12"X18"
This hand-colored lithograph is titled Little Flower Girl and was published by the prominent American firm Currier and Ives. The print depicts a young girl in three-quarter profile, wearing a wide-brimmed teal hat decorated with a white flower and a flowing blue veil. She is dressed in a red gown featuring distinctive yellow and black zig-zag patterned trim at the neckline and sleeves. The subject is shown holding a small bouquet of blue and yellow flowers to her chest. A printed inscription at the bottom center reads Copyright, 1874 by Currier and Ives N.Y. The artwork is housed in a simple mitered wood frame under glass with a cardboard and duct tape backing.
Lot: 229 - Currier and Ives, The Little Sisters, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14"X19"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled The Little Sisters, was published by the American firm Currier and Ives at their 152 Nassau St., New York address. The print depicts two young girls in matching red dresses with blue ribbons and white lace trim, standing hand-in-hand within a garden setting. The composition is framed by roses and leafy vines. Printed text in the lower margin includes PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES at the left, 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. at the right, and the stock number 610 centered below the title. The work is a lithograph with applied hand-coloring. It is housed in a period wide-profile wooden frame with a dark reddish-brown finish.
Lot: 230 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Little Brothers, 1860 13"X18.5"
This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled The Little Brothers and was published by the prolific American firm Currier & Ives. The image depicts two young boys standing in a stylized garden setting featuring roses and climbing grapevines. Both children are dressed in matching red jackets with decorative gold-colored braid and buttons over light gray trousers. The print features several identifying inscriptions in the lower margin: PUBD BY CURRIER & IVES is located at the lower left; 125 NASSAU ST. N.Y. is at the lower right; and a central copyright line reads Entered according to Act of Congress AD 1860 by Currier & Ives in the clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of NY. The print is housed in a period-appropriate wide, beveled wooden frame with a mahogany veneer and a solid wood panel backing secured with nails.
Lot: 231 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph Little William and Mary 18"X23"
This is a mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph produced by the American firm Currier and Ives. The print is titled Little William and Mary and depicts two young girls with dark, curly hair posed with large clusters of grapes. One child is shown with white daisies in her hair, holding a basket of purple grapes, while the second child embraces her from behind and holds a smaller bunch of green grapes. The print is executed in lithography with hand-applied color highlights in shades of purple, green, and red. Below the image, the title LITTLE WILLIAM AND MARY is printed in a decorative block typeface. Beneath the title is the publisher's line which reads, PUB'D BY CURRIER and IVES, 152 NASSAU ST N.Y. The print is housed in a vintage molded wood frame with a distressed gilt finish and is set behind glass with a double mat.
Lot: 232 - Currier and Ives, Autumn, Hand-Colored Lithograph 12"X16"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled Autumn and was published by the prolific American firm Currier and Ives. The print depicts an allegorical personification of the season, represented by a young woman with dark hair adorned with a crown of purple and green grapes with vine leaves. She wears a pearl necklace and a dark reddish-brown dress, cradling a bountiful harvest of green and purple grapes along with peaches. The work is inscribed at the lower left PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES. and at the lower right 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. Centered at the bottom is the title A U T U M N. positioned above the inventory number 455. The lithograph is housed in a period wooden frame with mitered corners and a simple rectangular profile.
Lot: 233 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, "Summer" 12"X17"
This hand-colored lithograph titled Summer was published by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. The image features a portrait of a young woman personifying the season, adorned with a crown of golden wheat stalks and floral accents, including a pink rose and a blue blossom. She is depicted in a white chemise with a deep red bodice. The work is colored by hand with a palette of reds, greens, blues, and yellows over a black lithographic base. Several printed inscriptions are present along the bottom margin, including LITH & PUB. BY CURRIER & IVES. at the lower left and 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. at the lower right. Centered below the portrait is the title S U M M E R. and the stock number 454. The print is presented in a period flat-profile wooden frame with a small metal ring attached to the top center for hanging.
Lot: 234 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Little Sister 14.5"X19"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Little Sister, is a Victorian-era sentimental portrait of a young child. The subject is depicted with curly brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a white lace-trimmed dress accented with a green hand-colored bow and a gold-tone chain necklace with a cross pendant. The print features a printed inscription at the bottom margin that reads: LITTLE SISTER. / PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES 125 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. The work is presented within an oval mat and housed in a rectangular wood-grain finished frame with a gilded inner lip. The publisher's address of 125 Nassau Street indicates a publication date between approximately 1877 and 1894.
Lot: 235 - Orton, Preston and Co. Mahogany-Veneered Pillar Shelf Clock 5"X17"X32"
An early 19th-century American shelf clock manufactured by Orton, Preston and Co. in Farmington, Connecticut. The case is constructed from mahogany-veneered wood in a pillar style, featuring a stepped pediment with block terminals and two turned side columns with gilt-painted highlights. The upper section houses a white-painted wooden dial decorated with black Arabic numerals, gilt-scrollwork spandrels at the corners, and a central gilt floral medallion. The lower door is fitted with a two-part glass tablet; the upper pane depicts a hand-painted landscape with a red-roofed house and yellow picket fence, while the lower pane is a reverse-painted black glass tablet featuring a gilt-stenciled fruit and floral basket design. The interior retains a largely intact original paper manufacturer label with a spread-wing American eagle and text reading Improved Clocks With Brass Bushings, Manufactured and Sold by Orton, Preston and Co. Farmington, Conn. The clock contains a mechanical movement with an internal strike bell.
Lot: 236 - New Haven Clock Co. Gilt Metal Figural Cupid Mantel Clock 3.5"X4.5"X8"
An American figural mantel clock manufactured by the New Haven Clock Company. The case is constructed from cast metal with a gilded finish, featuring a figural topper of a winged Cupid or cherub standing on a naturalistic rocky base and aiming a bow and arrow. The clock body is designed in a Neoclassical style, adorned with floral swags, relief-molded side panels with floral motifs, and four urn-form finials. The entire piece is elevated on four square, tapered feet. The circular off-white dial is set behind a dark-patinated metal bezel and features stylized black Arabic numerals with a decorative gilt-metal openwork center medallion. A printed mark along the lower edge of the dial reads: MADE BY THE NEW HAVEN CLOCK CO., NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. The reverse of the clock houses a mechanical, spring-driven movement with an integrated winding key and a regulator lever for speed adjustment marked S and F.
Lot: 237 - Federal Style Wingback Armchair with Diamond Motif Upholstery 30"X36"X40"
A single 20th-century wingback armchair designed in the Federal style. The chair features a camel-back top rail, high flared wings, and scrolled arms. It is upholstered in a muted red fabric with a small, repeating cream-colored diamond motif and finished with cream-colored piping. The seat consists of a single, removable T-shaped cushion. The piece is supported by four dark-stained hardwood legs, with tapered square legs at the front and splayed legs at the rear. No maker marks or labels were identified during inspection.
Lot: 238 - American 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Side Table with Drawer 25"X36"X29"
This American country side table is constructed of solid pine with a light honey-toned finish. The top is composed of joined planks and features a single drop leaf on one side, supported by a wooden swing-arm mechanism. A single frieze drawer is located in the front apron, featuring a dark-stained, turned wooden knob. The drawer side construction utilizes large single dovetail joints. The piece stands on four turned legs that transition into square shoulders where they meet the apron. No maker marks or labels are visible on the exterior or interior of the piece.
Lot: 239 - A Pair of 19th Century American Primitive Mixed Hardwood Plank Seat Side Chairs 15"X19"X33"
A matched pair of 19th-century American primitive country side chairs featuring a vernacular design associated with rural utilitarian furniture. Each chair is constructed with a heavy, hand-contoured plank seat, likely composed of pine or poplar. The backrest consists of five simple cylindrical spindles tenoned into the seat and topped with a flat, horizontal rail. The splayed legs are supported by an H-stretcher system featuring simple turned bulbous details. The construction utilizes traditional stick-and-socket techniques. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on either piece.
Lot: 240 - A Pair of American Vernacular Spindle-Back Plank Seat Side Chairs 14"X17"X30"
A pair of matching American country-style side chairs, produced in the late 19th or early 20th century. The chairs are crafted from solid hardwood, exhibiting a prominent grain pattern characteristic of oak or ash. The design features a shaped top rail over six tapered spindles set into a thick, contoured plank seat. The base consists of four splayed legs stabilized by an H-form stretcher. The joinery is of traditional doweled construction. No manufacturer marks or labels are present on either piece.
Lot: 241 - Federal Style Camelback Settee with Striped Upholstery 37"X60"X36"
A traditional camelback settee or loveseat constructed in the Federal revival style. The hardwood frame features a dark mahogany-toned finish and is supported by four straight, square-tapered legs joined by a four-sided box stretcher. The piece is upholstered in a yellow and terracotta vertical striped fabric accented with matching self-piping. The silhouette includes a distinctive humped back and flared, rolled arms. It is fitted with a single, long loose seat cushion. No maker marks, labels, or tags were visible at the time of cataloging.
Lot: 242 - Aubusson Style Hand Stitched Wool Needlepoint Rug with Floral Sprig Design 97"X119"
A large hand-stitched needlepoint rug in the French Aubusson style, dating to the late 20th century. The central field is a pale ivory or cream color, featuring an all-over pattern of scattered floral sprigs including pink roses, lavender-toned blossoms, and green and brown foliage. This central area is framed by a wide border with a mauve to lavender ground, decorated with a continuous lush garland of flowers. The rug is finished with a thin terracotta-colored solid outer guard border. The construction consists of wool yarn hand-worked onto a canvas foundation, visible on the reverse which shows characteristic slanted needlepoint stitching and protective tape at the edges.
Lot: 243 - Turkish Hand-Hooked Floral Wool Area Rug, 44"X68"
A Turkish hand-hooked wool area rug featuring a dense floral suzani-style design. The central rectangular field consists of a teal blue ground filled with multi-colored flowers and foliage in shades of pink, red, and sage green. This central area is enclosed by a scalloped deep burgundy inner border. The wide outer border has a cream ground decorated with a continuous floral vine motif, finished with a dark teal edge binding. The rug is constructed with a 100 percent wool pile on a heavy canvas backing. A partially torn adhesive paper label on the reverse identifies the item as Made in Turkey, 100 percent wool pile, part of an Assorted Hooks line, with RN83692 and a barcode.
Lot: 244 - Hand-Tufted Wool Accent Rug in an Oriental Floral Design 42"X69"
This hand-tufted wool accent rug features a traditional Oriental-inspired floral design in a muted color palette. The central rectangular field is rendered in a beige or cream color, decorated with stylized floral sprays, palmettes, and vine work in shades of dusty blue, gold, and sage green. This field is enclosed by a wide primary border in deep rose and burgundy with a repeating floral design, flanked by thin inner and outer guard stripes. The rug is constructed with a wool pile on a cotton foundation. The underside features a characteristic canvas or scrim backing with fabric binding along the perimeter, which is indicative of hand-tufted construction. Applied white cotton fringe is present at the two shorter ends. No maker marks, labels, or tags are visible on the front or the back of the rug. Small accent or hearth-sized rectangular rug.
Lot: 245 - Two Lasko Tower Appliances Including a Ceramic Space Heater and an Xtra Air Oscillating Fan with Ionizer 12"X48"
This lot contains two Lasko brand tower appliances. The first unit is a ceramic tower space heater featuring a silver and black plastic housing with a front-facing mesh grill. The integrated electronic control panel includes buttons for power, high and low heat settings, temperature adjustment, a timer, and oscillation functions. The second unit is a Lasko Xtra Air oscillating tower fan. This model features top-mounted electronic controls with LED indicators for three fan speeds, timer settings of 1, 2, and 4 hours, oscillation, and a built-in ionizer. The fan is finished in a grey and black housing with a distinctive blue horizontal accent stripe. Both appliances include integrated power cords for standard United States outlets and built-in carry handles on the rear. Manufacturer labels are affixed to the back of both units.
Lot: 246 - American 6-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Butter Churn 11"X18"
A tall, cylindrical American stoneware butter churn featuring a light gray Bristol-type glaze on the exterior and a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze on the interior. The upper third of the body is decorated with a hand-brushed cobalt blue numeral 6, indicating a capacity of six gallons. The vessel is constructed with two applied lug handles located near the top and a flared, rounded rim. The form and glazed finish are characteristic of utilitarian domestic stoneware produced in the Midwestern or Northeastern United States during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. While visually consistent with examples from manufacturers such as Red Wing or Uhl Pottery, this piece bears no visible maker stamps or signatures. cracks/chips as pictured. Capacity: 6 Gallons.
Lot: 247 - 19th-Century American Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock Attributed to Fort Dodge Stoneware Company 10"X12"
This cylindrical stoneware crock is finished in a dark brown-to-black slip glaze, likely Albany slip, exhibiting characteristic reddish-brown mottling and a lustrous surface. The piece features a heavy, rounded rim and two applied lug handles. Centered below the rim is a stamped capacity mark of a stylized, scrolling number 3. This specific decorative numbering and glaze profile are strongly associated with the production of the Fort Dodge Stoneware Company of Fort Dodge, Iowa, during the late 19th century. Capacity: 3 Gallons.
Lot: 248 - Colonial Revival Style Turned Hardwood Tabletop Vanity Mirror 11"X17"
A vintage Colonial Revival style tabletop vanity or shaving mirror, featuring a pivoting oval mirror plate within a wooden frame. The frame is supported by a yoke-shaped stand with turned uprights capped by rounded finials, resting on a turned pedestal base with a circular tiered foot. The piece is constructed from a warm-toned hardwood, possibly cherry, and demonstrates typical mid-20th-century design. The reverse of the mirror is fitted with a light-grained wood back panel held in place with tabs. No maker's labels, signatures, or stamps are visible on the object.
Lot: 249 - A Vintage Enamelware Pitcher and Basin Set with Red and Blue Trim 12"X12"
A two-piece vintage enamelware washstand set consisting of a pitcher and a matching basin. Each piece is constructed of white porcelain enamel over a steel or iron core. The pitcher is of a traditional form with a bulbous body, a flared high-arched pouring spout, and a large loop handle. The wide, shallow basin is sized to hold the pitcher. Both components feature decorative banding along the rims, comprised of a primary red stripe above a thin navy blue line. There are no maker marks or labels visible on the surfaces of the items.
Lot: 250 - Brown & Brothers Antique Spun Copper Bucket, Waterbury, Connecticut, Patented 1851 16"X16"
An antique American spun copper bucket manufactured by Brown and Brothers in Waterbury, Connecticut. The vessel is constructed of seamless copper using a metal spinning process on a lathe, a technique prominent in the Connecticut brass and copper industry during the mid-19th century. It features a flared body with a rolled rim reinforced with an internal wire. The bucket is equipped with a heavy iron swing handle secured to the body by two riveted copper lugs. A circular maker's mark is stamped into the center of the exterior base, which reads: DEC 15 & JULY 15 1851 MANUFACTURED BY BROWN & BROS WATERBURY, CT. This inscription refers to the patent dates for the manufacturing process of seamless spun kettles originally granted to Hiram Hayden in 1851.
Lot: 251 - A Group of Decorative Household Items Including an Alfred Meakin Ironstone Pitcher 8"X13"
This group comprises several decorative items featuring an Alfred Meakin Royal Ironstone water pitcher, two tissue box covers, and a star-shaped holder. The pitcher is crafted from white ironstone with a classical form, a wide spout, and a scrolled handle. Its base features a black underglaze transfer mark with the Royal Coat of Arms between the words ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA, with ALFRED MEAKIN. LTD and ENGLAND printed below. There are also impressed characters J and X on the foot. The first tissue box cover is a square cube made of silver-toned metal, featuring a repousse floral rose panel on the front and a stippled dot pattern on the remaining sides. The second tissue box cover is made of molded composite resin in an antiqued cream color, decorated with high-relief scrolling acanthus leaves and floral patterns, reminiscent of designs by Raymond Waites. The final item is a heavy cast metal five-pointed star with a recessed circular center suitable for use as a tray or candle holder.
Lot: 252 - Vintage Folk Art Style Black Americana Doll with Tignon 5"X13"
This vintage Black Americana doll is a mixed-media piece featuring a composition head on a stuffed cloth body. The head is finished with a glossy black lacquer and features painted facial details including wide-set eyes with white sclera and black pupils and bright red lips. The head is permanently adorned with a red, white, and blue paisley-patterned fabric headscarf, or tignon. The dollÃs torso and limbs are constructed from dark brown fabric, and the feet are integrated and made from a contrasting pink-colored fabric. The doll wears a gathered skirt that matches the paisley pattern of the headscarf. No maker marks, labels, or tags are visible on the head or body of the doll. This item is characteristic of mid-20th-century American folk-style dolls.
Lot: 253 - A Vintage Doll and a Pair of Antique Ladies Leather Boots (Doll 9"X13")
This lot includes a vintage doll and a pair of antique ladies lace-up boots. The doll is constructed with a composition head and hands on a stuffed cloth body. It features molded black hair with a center part and wavy texture, fixed painted brown eyes with white highlights, and a closed mouth. The doll wears a period-style long-sleeved, high-waist dress in a brown and white checkered cotton fabric. The antique ladies boots are Victorian or Edwardian era high-top, lace-up style made of leather with stacked heels and pointed toes. One boot contains a maroon knit sock. No maker marks are visible on either the doll or the boots. Height: approximately 15 to 18 inches.
Lot: 254 - American Primitive Softwood Sleigh Style Rocking Doll Cradle, 19th Century 15"X22"X10"
This 19th-century American primitive doll cradle is hand-crafted from softwood, likely pine or poplar. It features a sleigh-style profile with a scroll-cut headboard and a lower, straight-edged footboard. The cradle is assembled with square-headed iron nails that are visible at the joints. It rests on two thick, hand-shaped wooden rockers. The wood exhibits an aged dark-stained finish with traces of an earlier red wash or paint. The underside construction consists of simple planks with a central reinforcing slat. No maker marks, labels, or stamps were identified during inspection.
Lot: 255 - Mid-Century Modern Style Wood Utility Stool 13"X13"X12.5"
A single wooden utility or step stool of mid-century modern design. The stool is constructed from solid hardwood with a warm honey-colored finish. It features a rectangular top with beveled edges and a central, oblong-shaped cutout handle designed for ease of carrying. The structure is supported by four square legs that taper slightly and are splayed outward to enhance stability. A four-way stretcher base connects the legs for added structural integrity. The base of each leg is equipped with a black protective foot pad.
Lot: 256 - Vizio E320-A1 32-Inch 720p LED HDTV 8"X29"X20"
Vizio 32-inch class LED HDTV, model number E320-A1. This television features a 31.50-inch diagonal screen with 720p high-definition resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The unit is constructed with a black glossy bezel and includes its original matching stand. Rear input and output connections include HDMI, component/composite video, coaxial antenna, USB, and optical audio out. A manufacturer label on the rear provides the model number E320-A1, serial number LTTDNLBN4802592, and power specifications of 120V ~ 60Hz 1.0A. The lot includes the original remote control, power cord, and user manual.
Lot: 257 - Antique Brass and Wrought Iron Bed Warmer 12"X36"
This antique bed warmer, also known as a warming pan, is constructed with a circular brass lid hinged to a deep metal pan. The lid features hand-hammered repoussà and pierced decoration, including a central star-shaped motif surrounded by concentric diamond-shaped patterns. Each diamond contains a central ventilation hole, and the design is accented with small, hand-impressed dots. The pan is attached to a long, flat handle made of hand-wrought iron, which terminates in a forged circular loop for hanging. The construction suggests traditional blacksmithing and metalworking techniques common in 18th or early 19th-century domestic hearthware. The pan and handle are finished with a dark, heavy oxidation and patina.
Lot: 258 - American Folk Art Floral Hooked Wool Rug 21"X32"
A rectangular American folk art hooked rug featuring a central floral composition on a black field. The primary motif consists of a large, multi-petaled rose in variegated shades of crimson, pink, and cream, flanked by assorted flower buds, including tulips, and scrolling foliage in muted tones of tan, moss green, and slate blue. The design is framed by a tan-colored scalloped inner border. The rug is hand-hooked using wool fabric strips on a coarse burlap foundation. The reverse displays the characteristic looped structure of a hand-hooked textile. The edges are finished with a neutral-toned fabric tape binding to protect the burlap edges.
Lot: 259 - Indian Handmade Chainstitch Wool Rug in the Style of William Morris Flora Pattern 42"X64"
A contemporary handmade chainstitch rug featuring a traditional botanical design in the style of William Morris. The rug displays an all-over Flora pattern on an ivory field, consisting of a dense, intertwining trellis of leafy vines, blossoms, and pomegranate motifs. The color palette includes muted tones of sage green, dusty rose, and slate blue. The central field is enclosed by a matching floral border and finished with a solid rose-colored outer guard stripe. This item is constructed using a continuous chainstitch embroidery technique with 100% wool face yarns on a heavy-duty cotton canvas backing. A manufacturer label on the reverse corner provides the following information: CHAINSTITCH RUG, Design FLORA, Color IVORY. It states the rug is completely handmade of natural fibers in villages of Northern India. The total fiber content is listed as 55% wool and 45% cotton. A retail price tag from HomeGoods is also attached, indicating a Compare At price of $140.00 and a sale price of $79.99.
Lot: 260 - Park Designs Pineapple Pattern Handmade Hooked Rug Runner 24"X72"
This is a contemporary handmade hooked rug runner produced by Park Designs of Goldsboro, North Carolina. The piece is constructed from 100 percent polyester. The design features a traditional hospitality motif on a dark navy blue ground. Stylized cream-colored pineapples anchor both ends of the runner, surrounded by an all-over pattern of cream leaves and pink-and-cream floral blossoms. The reverse side is finished with a fabric backing and retains the original manufacturer label which identifies the item as the Pineapple Hooked Runner 24x72, Made in China.
Lot: 261 - Colonial Revival Hardwood Trestle Side Table 14"X28"X32"
A rectangular side table of stained hardwood construction in the Colonial Revival style, resembling the designs of Cohasset Colonial. The piece features a rectangular top with a molded edge and rounded corners. The trestle-style base consists of two turned legs with ring-and-vase details, joined by a single low-set horizontal stretcher and terminating in sled feet. No manufacturer marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 262 - Vintage Style Brass Paris Orient Express Istanbul Carriage Table Lamp 9.5"X20"
A decorative electric table lamp modeled after the luxury railway carriage lamps of the early 20th century. Constructed from polished brass, the lamp features a square, tiered base with embossed foliate scrollwork and four lion's paw feet. The central pillar is decorated with an oval green and gold label reading Paris Orient Express Istanbul. The lamp includes a clear glass hurricane-style chimney held by a perforated gallery. Light distribution is controlled by an adjustable conical brass shade that moves vertically along a rear support rod with a threaded finial. The lamp is equipped with a brown electrical cord.
Lot: 263 - Colonial Revival Clear Glass Hurricane Style Table Lamp 12.5"X20"
This table lamp is designed in the Colonial Revival or hurricane style, featuring a base constructed from clear glass and gold-toned metal. The glass base consists of two distinct sections: a flared bottom with vertical fluting and a bulbous middle section. A gold-toned metal socket housing is decorated with an embossed laurel leaf pattern and contains a single-light socket operated by a black turn-knob switch. A clear glass chimney is positioned over the bulb and extends through the top of the shade. The lamp is fitted with a tapered coolie-style shade featuring a linen-like fabric texture and dark-toned trim along the top and bottom rims. The lamp is equipped with a modern gold-colored plastic-coated cord and a standard two-prong plug. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the exterior of the piece.
Lot: 264 - 19th-Century American Primitive Pine Footstool with Bootjack Ends 18"X24"X16"
An antique American country utility footstool, also referred to as a cricket stool. This piece is constructed from thick-plank pine and features a rectangular slab top over a trestle-style base. The legs exhibit characteristic bootjack ends with arched cutouts at the base, while the side aprons splay outward at the ends to create a flared silhouette. The construction utilizes visible nails, with heads that appear to be square-cut iron nails consistent with 19th-century manufacturing. The wood displays a warm, aged patina with a prominent grain. Remnants of an earlier dark green or black paint finish are present on the underside of the seat and the interior of the aprons. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the piece.
Lot: 265 - A Set of Wrought Iron Fireplace Accessories including a Spark Screen, Andirons, and a Candle Holder 9"X32"X32"
This set of fireplace accessories includes a wrap-around style spark screen, a pair of andirons, and a tiered candle holder insert. The spark screen is composed of a fine black metal wire mesh with two decorative handles on the front face. The pair of matching andirons are crafted from wrought iron with a textured finish, featuring arched front feet and scrolled finials. The tiered candle holder insert is a metal frame configured to hold six pillar candles and contains six used white wax candles.
Lot: 266 - Child Sized American Primitive Spindle Back Wooden Farmhouse Chair 17"X22"X34"
This is a child sized or youth side chair constructed in the American primitive farmhouse style. The piece is crafted from solid hardwood, possibly oak or maple, featuring a prominent wood grain. The design includes a spindle back with four tapered spindles set into a shaped solid wood plank seat and a wide, flat top rail. The back posts are secured to the top rail with fasteners visible from the rear side. The chair stands on four tapered legs reinforced with a H-form stretcher system and two additional side stretchers. Modern protective glides have been added to the base of the legs. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are present on the piece.
Lot: 267 - Trio of Antique Cast Iron Sad Irons including Acme No. 7 4"X6"X5"
This collection consists of three antique cast iron sad irons. The first iron features an integrated loop handle and a solid cast body. The second iron is a double-post model with a rounded handle grip; the top plate is incised with the numeral 7 and the brand name ACME. The third iron features a double-post handle with a textured grip and a relief-molded diamond pattern on the top surface. Each item is constructed from solid cast iron.
Lot: 268 - GE 1.1 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave Oven Model JES1145SH1SS 16"X20"X13"
A contemporary countertop microwave oven by GE Appliances, model JES1145SH1SS. This unit features a 1.1 cubic foot capacity and an output power of 950 Watts. The exterior is finished in brushed stainless steel with a black glass door and a rectangular push-button release located at the lower right. The digital control panel includes a green LED display for the clock and timer. Function buttons include Express Cook for one through six minutes, Start plus thirty second increment, Pause and Off with a control lock feature, and dedicated presets for popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetable, beverage, and dinner plate. Standard functions for time cook, power level, clock, kitchen timer, and time or weight defrost are also present. The interior is white with a removable rotating glass turntable. The manufacturer label identifies the item as a household microwave oven from Appliance Park, Louisville, KY, with a manufacture date of November 2022 and serial number VT211628A.
Lot: 269 - GE Compact Refrigerator with Freezer Model SMR04DAMWW 21"X22"X33"
This GE compact refrigerator, model SMR04DAMWW, features a white metal exterior with a single door and an integrated keyed lock at the base. The interior layout includes a top-mounted freezer compartment, one wire shelf, and a clear plastic crisper drawer. According to the manufacturer specifications provided on the rear technical label, the unit has a total capacity of 3.82 cubic feet, consisting of 3.41 cubic feet for fresh food and 0.41 cubic feet for ice tray storage. The door is equipped with built-in storage including a can dispenser and a shelf for tall bottles. An internal temperature control dial is located on the right-hand side. Manufacturer identification is verified by the logo on the front door and the identification labels on the rear, which list factory number 4ACR806475 and model code 0382. Technical data indicates a production date of August 2001, electrical requirements of 115V/60Hz, and the use of R134a refrigerant.
Lot: 270 - 19th Century American Primitive Softwood Dry Sink 16"X32"X33"
A 19th century American primitive dry sink of one-piece construction. The piece is crafted from a softwood, likely pine, with a warm-toned finish. It features a recessed work surface topped with a three-sided gallery. The lower cabinet section contains two inset paneled doors that open to an interior divided by a central vertical stile, with one fixed shelf on each side. The cabinet is constructed with a vertical plank back and the doors are mounted with exposed metal butt hinges. It is fitted with two cast metal thumb-turn latches. There are no visible maker marks or labels.
Lot: 271 - Currier and Ives, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Chart, 1881 19"X23"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Chart, was published by the firm of Currier and Ives in 1881. The print serves as a symbolic and allegorical chart for the African American fraternal organization. The dense composition features a variety of iconography associated with the order, including the All-Seeing Eye, three interlocking rings, an open Holy Bible, the Ark of the Covenant, the Ten Commandments, and a beehive. Also depicted are various biblical scenes, figures representing virtues, and members of the order in formal attire. The print includes several lines of identifying text in the lower margin: PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES at the left, COPYRIGHT 1881, BY CURRIER and IVES, N.Y. in the center, and 115 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK at the right. The work is housed in a period-style dark wood frame with a deeply ribbed profile. The back of the frame is sealed with a solid wood panel and fitted with a wire for hanging.
Lot: 272 - Converted EAPG Pressed Glass Table Lamp in Bull's Eye Pattern 13.5"X19"
A converted Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) kerosene table lamp featuring a clear pressed glass font and pedestal base. The glass is decorated in a pattern traditionally identified as Bull's Eye or Bull's Eye and Fan, a common motif from late 19th-century American glass production. The lamp retains its original brass-toned metal burner assembly, which has been adapted for electricity. It is topped with a clear glass chimney and a conical cream fabric lampshade with a dark contrasting border. The electrical components include a white cord and a plastic inline thumb switch marked THE CO MADE IN U.S.A. The lamp is shown operating with a modern LED filament bulb.
Lot: 273 - Antique Early American Primitive Wooden Firkin Sugar Bucket 12.5"X12"
An antique American primitive firkin or sugar bucket constructed from vertical wooden staves. The cylindrical body is secured by two wide bentwood bands featuring tapered, lapped ends fastened with iron tacks. A bentwood swing handle is attached to the sides with wooden pegs. The exterior surface retains a yellow-brown finish, while the interior and underside show a more natural, unfinished wood texture. The bottom exterior surface displays several small holes and faint pencil layout lines forming a geometric pattern. The construction style is consistent with 19th-century utilitarian woodenware. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are present.
Lot: 274 - Antique Wooden Stave Bucket with Metal Hoops and Bail Handle (12"X9" Without Handle)
An antique wooden bucket of stave construction featuring a tapered cylindrical body. The piece is composed of vertical wood slats secured by three horizontal, patinated metal hoops. It is fitted with a wire bail handle and a turned wooden handgrip. The wood staves display natural grain patterns and varied tones due to age and exposure. A single cursive character, possibly the letter S or the number 3, is incised into one of the lower slats. The interior is heavily stained, consistent with historical use for water or other liquids. White residue, likely old paint or mineral deposits, is visible on the exterior staves and concentrated around the metal bands.
Lot: 275 - A Collection of Primitive Folk Art and Traditional Tabletop Items (Largest 6"X6"X9")
This collection includes several primitive and folk art pieces along with traditional game components. Featured is a hand-carved and gray-painted wooden animal figurine with black spots, resembling a pig or cow. A small, unglazed pink clay pig figurine with black painted eyes is also included. The sheet metal candle mold consists of tapered tubes joined to a rectangular base with an integrated side handle. A wall-hanging wooden box, possibly a salt or candle box, exhibits hand-cut dovetail joinery and a dark finish with a shaped backboard and a circular hanging hole. Completing the collection is a brown suede drawstring pouch containing cast metal jacks and a pair of six-sided wooden dice with black pips. No manufacturer marks, labels, or signatures are visible on any of the objects.
Lot: 276 - A Pair of Antique Wooden Cigar Mold Components 4.5"X22"
This set comprises two matching hardwood components that form a traditional cigar mold, used for shaping and pressing tobacco into uniform cigars. The mold is designed to accommodate twenty cigars at once. One component features two cylindrical wooden dowels used as alignment pins, while the other piece contains corresponding holes to ensure proper registration when the mold is placed in a press. The interior surface of each piece is carved with twenty semi-cylindrical troughs. The bottom edge of one component is stamped with the numerical mark 478133. The wood exhibits a dark, authentic patina from historical use. Modern additions for display include metal sawtooth hangers nailed to the reverse and small cork pads adhered to the bottom corners.
Lot: 277 - Vintage Painted Cast Iron Flower Basket Doorstop Attributed to Hubley 6"X9"
A vintage polychrome-painted cast iron doorstop, attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Co., depicting an overflowing basket of flowers. The composition includes a variety of blooms, such as daisies and berry-like clusters, arranged within a tall pedestal basket. The basket features a twisted rope-style handle and a lattice-textured body. The item is finished in multiple colors, including green for the foliage and basket base, with cream, yellow, and blue accents on the floral elements. This is a single-piece casting with a hollow-cast reverse. No maker marks or registration numbers are visible on the casting. The base is lined with a green felt protective pad.
Lot: 278 - Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Iron Girl with Straw Hat Doorstop 5.5"X8.5"
A polychrome painted cast iron doorstop depicting a young girl, manufactured by the Virginia Metalcrafters foundry of Waynesboro, Virginia. The hollow-back casting features a girl with dark hair and bangs, wearing a pink floral-patterned dress with a cream-colored sash and lace-trimmed white bloomers. She holds a yellow straw hat decorated with pink and purple flowers at her side. The figure stands on a tiered black base with a pink and green beaded border. The reverse of the figure is embossed with the text PAT APPD FOR. The rear edge of the base features the Virginia Metalcrafters trademark, consisting of a triangle with the letters V, S, and B inside, flanked by the words TRADE and MARK.
Lot: 279 - American Primitive Nailed Wood Open Bookcase, Late 19th to Early 20th Century 14"X38"X43"
This American primitive open shelving unit or bookcase is constructed from solid wood planks, possibly oak or chestnut, featuring a dark and heavily weathered patina. The unit is designed with three fixed interior shelves and a top surface, supported by thick plank sides that terminate in front-tapered feet. The construction utilizes utilitarian nailed joinery throughout, featuring visible square-headed or cut nails. An inset circular wooden detail is located at the center of the top front edge. This is a single-piece, non-stacking unit with an open back, characteristic of workshop, barn, or pantry furniture from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Lot: 280 - American Country Primitive Hardwood Armoire, 19th Century 22"X59"X86.5"
A 19th-century American country primitive armoire or wardrobe of one-piece construction. The exterior is crafted from a reddish-brown stained hardwood, while the interior and back utilize secondary woods such as pine or poplar. The piece is topped with a flared cove-molded cornice. Below are two doors with solid, recessed wood panels, hung on simple metal butt hinges. A small swivel latch is located at the top center of the doors, and a single keyhole is present on the right-hand door. The interior is divided vertically by a central partition; the left side features two fixed shelves, and the right side contains a single upper shelf positioned above a modern metal hanging rod. The base of the unit features a decoratively scalloped apron that transitions into integral bracket feet. The back consists of wide, rough-hewn horizontal planks. A modern printed label reading Please leave pillows on bed after using is affixed to an interior shelf edge.
Lot: 281 - Chinese Aubusson Style Hand Tufted Wool Floral Area Rug 61"X95"
This hand tufted wool area rug is designed in the French Aubusson style, likely of late 20th century manufacture. It features a deep navy blue rectangular central field decorated with symmetrical floral sprays and bouquets rendered in a palette of pink, dusty rose, cream, and sage green. The central field is enclosed by a wide cream colored border containing a continuous scrolling floral vine and leaf pattern, flanked by narrow geometric guard borders. The outer edge is finished with a simple navy blue fabric binding. The underside reveals a heavy canvas secondary backing and white fabric border strips characteristic of hand tufted construction. The rug is accompanied by a separate white mesh non slip rug pad.
Lot: 282 - Hand-Tufted Wool Accent Rug in a Persian Floral Design 25"X40"
A small hand-tufted wool accent rug featuring a traditional Persian-inspired floral medallion design. The rug is constructed with a wool pile secured by a heavy canvas-covered secondary backing, characteristic of the tufting process. The design features a central star-shaped floral medallion on a cream-colored field, surrounded by stylized floral sprays and vine motifs. The field is enclosed by a navy blue border with repeating botanical and floral patterns. The color palette consists of navy, cream, burgundy, light blue, and tan. The fringe is an applied decorative cotton element rather than a continuation of the warp threads. No maker marks, tags, or labels are visible on the front or the back of the rug.
Lot: 283 - Safavieh Heritage Collection Hand-Tufted Wool Accent Rug 42"X66"
This hand-tufted wool accent rug is identified as part of the Safavieh Heritage Collection. It features a traditional floral design in the Persian style, with a rich burgundy red field decorated with an all-over pattern of large palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vines in shades of sage green, light blue, and tan. This central field is enclosed by a wide, deep navy blue primary border containing alternating floral medallions. The rug is constructed with a 100% wool pile and a protective cotton canvas backing. It is finished with a cream-colored fringe on two ends. The rug retains a printed cloth label on the reverse that reads: SR. No. / Design / Colour / Size X / Quality / 100% Wool Pile / MADE IN INDIA. The number 6627 is handwritten in black marker across the bottom of the label. The canvas backing features additional handwritten characters in black marker that read 567455 and 2'x3'.
Lot: 284 - American Country Mixed Wood One-Drawer Tavern Table 30"X40"X30"
This 19th-century American country tavern or work table is constructed from mixed woods. The solid two-board top features a dark, aged finish with a slight overhang on all sides. The base consists of a single central drawer fitted with a turned wooden knob. The drawer construction utilizes small-nail or pinned joints at the corners. The table is supported by four turned legs featuring ring-turned accents near the top and tapering toward small, rounded feet. The base and drawer front exhibit grain patterns consistent with cherry or maple, while the top appears to be pine or maple. No maker marks, labels, or inscriptions are present.
Lot: 285 - Nathaniel Currier, Washington: First in War, First in Peace & First in Hearts of his Countrymen, Hand-Colored Lithograph 13"X16"
This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier features a full-length standing portrait of George Washington, based on the Lansdowne portrait by Gilbert Stuart. The first president is depicted in a black suit standing beside a table draped with a blue cloth, upon which books and a scroll are placed. A harbor view is visible in the background through an opening. Below the image, the text reads WASHINGTON followed by the epitaph FIRST IN WAR_FIRST IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. A publisher's credit line at the bottom center reads Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y. The print is housed in a wide, mitered wood veneer frame and is protected by glass. The back of the frame has been reinforced with a modern hardboard panel and fitted with a hanging wire.
Lot: 286 - E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, The Presidents of the United States, Hand-Colored Lithograph, circa 1845 13"X17"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph, titled The Presidents of the United States, was published circa 1845. The print bears inscriptions for several associated firms along the bottom margin: Kelloggs & Thayer, 144 Fulton St. N.Y. at the left; E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, 136 Main St. Hartford, Conn. in the center; and D. Needham, 223 Main St. Buffalo at the right. The composition features eleven oval portrait busts of the first U.S. Presidents, ranging from George Washington to James K. Polk, whose portrait at the bottom center includes his 1845 inauguration date. A central vignette depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The print is decorated with various patriotic symbols, including American flags, an eagle clutching a federal shield, and classical columns topped with allegorical figures of Liberty and Justice. The artwork is housed in a period wide, beveled wood frame with a dark, mahogany-toned finish. The reverse has been updated with modern corrugated cardboard backing and a wire hanger.
Lot: 287 - Currier & Ives, The Assassination of President Lincoln, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1865 15.5"X11.5"
This hand-colored lithograph by the American firm Currier & Ives is titled The Assassination of President Lincoln, At Ford's Theatre Washington, D.C. April 14th 1865. The central composition depicts John Wilkes Booth firing a pistol at President Abraham Lincoln within the presidential box. The scene also includes Major Henry Rathbone, Clara Harris, and Mary Todd Lincoln. The bottom margin contains several lines of text including the title in block letters and the publisher's mark reading Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. New York. A copyright notice to the left states Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by Currier & Ives, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of N.Y. The print is housed in a simple black-painted wooden frame with a glass front. The verso shows a cardboard backing secured with metal brads and a twisted hanging wire.
Lot: 288 - E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, Washington's Reception by the Ladies at Trenton N.J. April 1789, Hand-Colored Lithograph 16.5"X13.5"
A mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled Washington's Reception by the Ladies, at Trenton N.J. April 1789, produced by the firm of E.B. & E.C. Kellogg. The commemorative scene depicts George Washington mounted on a white horse, being greeted by a crowd of women and children strewing flowers in his path during his 1789 journey to New York for his first inauguration. Above the central figures, a floral-swagged banner is inscribed with the text DECEM. 26 1776. THE HERO WHO DEFENDED THE MOTHERS, WILL PROTECT THE DAUGHTERS. The lower margin features the primary title in decorative block lettering, followed by the explanatory text: ON HIS WAY TO NEW YORK TO BE INAUGURATED FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN 1789. Publisher's inscriptions at the bottom include LITH. OF E.B. & E.C. KELLOGG, 87 FULTON ST. NEW YORK on the left, and 73 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. on the right, with the plate number 191 centered below. The print is presented in a period flame mahogany veneer frame with a traditional wood-plank backing and wire hanger.
Lot: 289 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Victory Doubtful 14"X20"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Victory Doubtful, was published by the American firm Currier and Ives. The humorous genre scene depicts a physical struggle between a man in a blue jacket and yellow breeches and a woman in a red bodice and white apron as they push against opposite sides of a door. The setting is a rustic interior, with a group of children visible through a window in the background. The print includes the publisher's credits in the lower margin: LITH. and PUB. BY CURRIER and IVES on the left and 152 NASSAU ST. N.Y. on the right. Centered below the image is the title VICTORY DOUBTFUL. and the stock number 305. The work is housed in a period wide, flat wooden frame, likely featuring a mahogany or walnut veneer. The reverse is finished with an original wooden backing board secured by small nails and a vintage hanging wire.
Lot: 290 - Mid-20th Century Oval Gilded Metal Vanity Tray with Pastoral Scene 12"X15"
An oval decorative tray featuring a central print under glass. The image depicts a rural scene of figures loading baskets of produce onto a horse-drawn cart, executed in the style of 18th-century English genre painting. The tray is constructed with a gilded metal frame, likely a brass or bronze alloy, characterized by a stamped or molded border with a repeating decorative pattern. It is equipped with two ornate, cast metal handles featuring scrolling foliate motifs and sits on four molded metal feet. The reverse consists of a gold-painted backing board secured with small pins. No maker marks, hallmarks, or signatures are visible on the object.
Lot: 291 - 19th-Century American Tinned Sheet Iron Twelve-Tube Candle Mold with Accompanying Snuffer 10"X19"
A 19th-century American multi-tube candle mold of circular form, constructed from tinned sheet iron. The piece features twelve tapered candle tubes secured between a crimped-edge top reservoir plate and a matching circular base. The top plate is designed with a shallow well to manage wax overflow during the pouring process. Two curved strap handles are attached to the sides of the frame. Accompanying the mold is a coordinating long-handled candle snuffer. The snuffer consists of a conical cup with a slightly flared edge mounted on a wrought iron stem with a decorative twisted section and a hooked handle. This item is characteristic of 19th-century American domestic tinware. No maker marks are visible.
Lot: 292 - Antique Kerosene Wall and Finger Lamp with Fluted Metal Reflector 5.5"X13"
This late 19th-century utilitarian kerosene lamp is designed for dual-purpose use as both a handheld finger lamp and a wall-mounted sconce. The fixture is composed of a clear mold-blown glass font seated within a circular metal base. Attached to the rear of the base is a radial fluted or corrugated metal reflector designed to intensify and direct light. The supporting bracket includes a keyhole-shaped aperture for wall mounting. The lamp is completed with a metal burner assembly and a tall, blown clear glass chimney featuring a decorative crimped and beaded top rim. No maker's marks, stamps, or pattern names are distinguishable on the metal components, burner, or glass.
Lot: 293 - Antique Knox New York Silk Plush Top Hat Retailed by Spencer Hat Co. 9"X11"X6.5"
This formal top hat is a product of the manufacturer Knox of New York and was retailed by the Spencer Hat Co., which maintained locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Detroit, Michigan. The hat features a tall, slightly flared cylindrical crown covered in black silk plush with a characteristic high-luster finish. The brim is stiffened and curled at the sides, finished with a stitched black grosgrain ribbon binding. A wide, matching black grosgrain ribbon hatband is positioned at the base of the crown. The interior is lined with black silk or satin and includes a leather sweatband. The interior crown lining bears a gold-stamped manufacturer mark that includes the text EXTRA QUALITY above a banner reading REGISTERED. An eagle crest is positioned above two larger eagles. A banner below the crest reads MOVEO ET PROFICIO. Below this are the words KNOX, NEW YORK., SPENCER HAT CO, LOUISVILLE, KY., AND, DETROIT, MICH.
Lot: 294 - A Pair of Antique Victorian Scalloped Side-Lace Leather Boots 9"X8"
This pair of antique women's side-lace boots dates to the late Victorian or early Edwardian era. The uppers are constructed from dark brown leather, appearing nearly black, and feature a distinctive scalloped top edge and a squared toe box. The design utilizes an offset side-lacing system with period-appropriate leather thong laces. The boots are built with leather soles and stacked leather heels. Visual inspection of the soles reveals a pegged construction, visible as a pattern of small dots across the waist and forefoot. No manufacturer's marks, brand labels, or size indicators are present on the interior or exterior.
Lot: 295 - Mattel 35th Anniversary Barbie Special Edition Reproduction Doll 9"X12.5"
This vinyl fashion doll is a Special Edition reproduction by Mattel, model 11590, released in 1994 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Barbie. The doll is a recreation of the original 1959 Number 1 model, featuring rooted blonde hair styled in a ponytail with curly bangs. The face is painted with sideways-glancing eyes, blue eyeshadow, and red lips. The doll is dressed in her iconic black and white striped strapless knit swimsuit and gold-tone hoop earrings. The packaging includes a reproduction of the original 1959 Barbie box and a Special Edition booklet sealed in a plastic sleeve. Markings on the outer box include the model number 11590 and the Mattel logo. A pink wrist tag is present on the doll's right arm which reads Genuine Barbie BY MATTEL.
Lot: 296 - A Collection of Vintage Mattel Barbie Items Including 1961 Carrying Case, Doll, and Clothing. Some Damage. 7"X11"X7"
This collection features a vintage Mattel Barbie fashion doll, a black vinyl carrying case, and an assortment of doll clothing and accessories. The doll is constructed of vinyl with rooted blonde synthetic hair and painted facial features, including blue eyes with blue eyeshadow and red nail polish on the fingers. The black vinyl carrying case is marked with the script Barbie logo and text reading "© TM Lic., © by Mattel, Inc. 1961" and "Ponytail." The front of the case is decorated with six illustrations of Barbie in various outfits. The clothing assortment includes multiple textile garments, one of which contains a woven fabric label marked "Barbieà © BY MATTEL." Notable clothing items include a tan fringed buckskin-style top with decorative beadwork, a pink pleated gown, a red and white polka dot dress, a blue polka dot ensemble with a bow, a yellow long-sleeved jacket, and a red and black plaid purse.
Lot: 297 - A Collection of Vintage American Medicinal and Personal Care Product Tins (App. 3-4")
A collection of vintage lithographed tin containers from the early to mid-20th century, manufactured in the United States. The grouping includes a Hand Witch hand cleaner tin produced by the Flate Stove Polish Co. featuring red and black graphics; a round 5-ounce J.R. Watkins Mentho-Camphor Ointment tin listing locations in New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, and California; a rectangular Packer's Healing Tar Soap tin from The Packer Mfg. Co. Inc. of New York; a bright yellow pocket tin for Carbolized Mutton Tallow with Camphor from The Roosa and Ratliff Chemical Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio; an R.T. Booth's Mi-O-Na indigestion tablet tin by Booth's Hyomei Co. citing the Food and Drugs Act of 1906; and a heavily weathered rectangular tin with partial text indicating a travel or miniature set. The items are constructed of sheet metal with various lid styles including slip-on and hinged.
Lot: 298 - A Collection of Books on United States Presidential History and Abraham Lincoln (DJ) 13"X10"
An assortment of hardcover volumes primarily focused on the history of the United States presidency and the life of Abraham Lincoln. The collection features a variety of publishers and subjects, with titles including The Imperial Presidency by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. (Houghton Mifflin Company); The Lincoln Reader edited by Paul M. Angle (Rutgers University Press); Speeches & Letters of Abraham Lincoln edited by Merwin Roe; The Three Kentucky Presidents by Holman Hamilton (University Press of Kentucky); Lincoln's Devotional (Channel Press); Atlas of the Presidents by Donald E. Cooke (Hammond); Lives of the Presidents; Homes of the American Presidents by Cranston Jones (McGraw-Hill); Pictorial History of American Presidents; and a large-format commemorative volume titled The Torch is Passed (The Associated Press). The books are primarily bound in publisher's cloth or pictorial boards, ranging in size from octavo to quarto. Several volumes retain their original dust jackets. Visible markings include a library stamp for the Louisville Free Public Library on the top edge of the text block of one volume and a white numerical ink mark on the spine of another, indicating ex-library provenance for at least part of the group.
Lot: 299 - Bingham and Dodd Abraham Lincoln Portrait Lithograph, 1865 18"X23"
This 1865 lithograph, printed in oil colors by Bingham and Dodd of Hartford, Connecticut, features a half-length portrait of Abraham Lincoln based on a contemporary photograph. The lower margin contains a facsimile signature that reads A. Lincoln. and a publication line stating ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS, IN THE YEAR 1865, BY BINGHAM & DODD, IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF CONNECTICUT. The right side of the lower margin is inscribed PRINTED IN OIL COLORS BY BINGHAM & DODD, HARTFORD, CT. The artwork is mounted in a period dark-stained wood frame. The reverse of the frame is secured with original wood slats at the top and a corrugated cardboard panel at the bottom.
Lot: 300 - Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company, Abraham Lincoln Chromolithograph Portrait 20"X25"
This chromolithograph on paper presents a formal bust-length portrait of Abraham Lincoln, flanked by his birth and death years 1809 and 1865. A central facsimile signature reading Abraham Lincoln is printed below the portrait. The lower-left margin bears the publisher mark COPR. THE FORBES LITHO. MFG. CO. along with the text FROM AN ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED NEGATIVE MADE IN 1864. The lower-right margin is marked LITHO. IN U.S.A. The image is housed in a dark-stained wood frame featuring a gilded inner lip. The reverse retains a metal hanging wire and a degraded paper dust cover.
Lot: 301 - Bayless. McCarthey & Co. Stenciled Salt-Glazed Stoneware Whiskey Jug, Louisville, Kentucky 7"X11.5"
This antique salt-glazed stoneware whiskey jug features an ovoid beehive-style body with a short neck, rounded rim, and a single applied loop handle. The jug is decorated on the front with cobalt blue stenciling. The stenciling consists of a top arc reading Bayless - McCarthey positioned above a central floral spray featuring a rose-like blossom flanked by leaves. A second arc below the motif reads Louisville, & Co., with the state abbreviation Ky. centered at the bottom between decorative dashes. The jug exhibits a traditional salt-glazed finish with characteristic surface variations, including iron-rich brown spotting on the shoulder and handle. The base is flat and unglazed, typical of late 19th-century stoneware production in the Louisville hub.
Lot: 302 - Rosenbaum Bros. Louisville, Kentucky Advertising Stoneware Liquor Jug 6"X10"
This two-tone stoneware advertising jug was produced for Rosenbaum Bros., a wine and liquor merchant formerly located at 610 W. Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel features a cylindrical body with a sloped shoulder, a narrow neck, and a single applied loop handle. The upper section, encompassing the shoulder and handle, is finished in a glossy dark brown slip glaze. The lower portion of the body is finished in a cream-colored salt glaze that exhibits prominent fine crazing. The front of the jug features a black transfer-printed oval advertising mark that reads: ROSENBAUM BROS. WINES & LIQUORS 610 W. MARKET STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. The unglazed base shows concentric wire-cut marks from when the piece was removed from the potter's wheel.
Lot: 303 - 19th Century Louisville Kentucky John Bauer - Bro. 5 Gallon Salt-Glazed Stoneware Butter Churn, With Damage As Pictured. 12"X16"
A 19th century salt-glazed stoneware butter churn manufactured by John Bauer And Bro. of Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel features a tall cylindrical form with two applied lug handles and a slightly tapered body. The exterior is finished with a mottled brown salt glaze, while the interior features a smooth yellowish-brown glaze. The shoulder of the churn bears an arched maker stamp reading John Bauer & Bro. / 224 / PRESTON ST. / LOUISVILLE, KY. A large impressed numeral 5 is located near the rim to indicate capacity. Capacity: 5 gallons.
Lot: 304 - John Bauer Louisville Kentucky Four Gallon Salt Glazed Stoneware Crock 12"X13"
This four-gallon cylindrical stoneware crock was manufactured by the John Bauer pottery in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel is constructed with a thick, rounded rim and two applied lug handles. The exterior features a light tan or buff-colored salt glaze, while the interior is finished with a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze. The front of the crock bears a stamped maker mark that reads JOHN BAUER. MANUFACTURER REED ST. LOUISVILLE, KY. A large incised number 4 is located to the left of the stamp to indicate the vessel's capacity. The base shows three white adhesive pads and a dark circular plug, likely a firing or repair mark. Capacity: 4 gallons.
Lot: 305 - 5-Gallon Two-Tone Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug 11"X18"
This is a large 5-gallon stoneware jug of American origin, likely dating to the late 19th century. The vessel features a transitional form with a cylindrical body and a sloped, rounded shoulder tapering to a short neck with a narrow mouth. A single thick, applied strap handle connects the neck to the shoulder. The piece is finished with a traditional two-tone glaze: the upper shoulder and neck are coated in a dark, chocolate-brown Albany-type slip, while the lower two-thirds of the body is finished in a light tan salt glaze. The surface exhibits characteristic salt-glaze texture with various kiln-related occurrences including dark glaze drips, small pops, and pitting. An incised numeral 5 is located on the upper shoulder, indicating the liquid capacity. No maker mark is present. Capacity: 5 gallons.
Lot: 306 - Antique American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Ovoid Jug 7"X8.5"
An antique American salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring a classic ovoid body and a narrow, cylindrical neck with a slightly flared rim. A single hand-applied strap handle connects the neck to the shoulder. The jug is finished in a warm tan or ochre salt glaze, which exhibits a characteristic orange peel texture and mottled coloration. Significant dark reddish-brown kiln flashing is visible on the lower section of the body and the base. The piece is hand-turned, with subtle horizontal throwing rings visible beneath the glaze. No maker marks or capacity stamps are present on the shoulder or base.
Lot: 307 - 2-Gallon H. Melcher Louisville Kentucky Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jar 8"X12.5"
This 2-gallon salt-glazed stoneware jar features a tall cylindrical form with a slightly flared rim and a recessed inner lip. The piece is finished with a natural salt glaze showing shades of tan and brown with heavy natural mottling and dark mineral staining throughout the body. The upper shoulder bears an impressed three-line maker mark reading H. MELCHER MAKER LOUISVILLE, KY. Above the maker stamp is an incised 2 denoting the vessel's two-gallon capacity. Henry Melcher was a potter active in Louisville, Kentucky, during the mid-19th century. Capacity: 2 Gallons.
Lot: 308 - Antique Two-Tone Stoneware 2-Gallon Butter Churn 10.5"X12"
A tall cylindrical stoneware butter churn of two-gallon capacity. The vessel features a recessed inner rim intended for a lid. It is finished with a two-tone glaze treatment, consisting of a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze on the upper portion and handles, and a cream-colored Bristol glaze on the lower body. The front is decorated with a hand-painted numeral 2 in cobalt blue. The churn includes a large vertical pulled handle and an opposing horizontal applied lug handle. A series of small vertical impressed dash marks are located around the shoulder under the brown glaze. The underside is unglazed and currently retains six felt pads. No manufacturer mark is visible. Capacity: 2 Gallons.
Lot: 309 - Two Pieces of 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Including Blue Band Crock 6"X5"
This lot comprises two pieces of 19th-century American salt-glazed stoneware. The first item is a small cylindrical crock or jar, often identified as a beater jar, featuring a reinforced, slightly flared rim and a single hand-painted horizontal cobalt blue band. The second item is a bulbous stoneware jar or large mug with a wide, flared rim and a single applied loop handle. This piece features a light cream salt-glazed exterior and a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze on the interior. No maker's marks or capacity stamps are visible on either item. Crock: Pint-sized capacity (estimated) Jar: Slightly larger than pint-sized capacity (estimated).
Lot: 310 - 19th Century American Albany Slip Glazed Stoneware Wax Seal Canning Jar 6.5"X7"
This 19th-century American utilitarian wax-seal canning jar is crafted from stoneware with a classic cylindrical form and a slightly ovoid body tapering toward the base. The vessel features a robust, rounded, out-turned rim with a slight interior ledge intended to accommodate a lid and wax seal. The entire exterior and interior are finished with a rich Albany-type slip glaze, exhibiting shades ranging from dark chocolate brown to reddish-brown with a semi-glossy sheen. The interior surface displays distinct horizontal throwing rings characteristic of wheel-thrown production. The glaze surface presents typical period irregularities, including small pinholes, glaze pops, and minor pitting. The flat, unglazed base reveals a reddish-tan clay body with evidence of the wire-cutting process and shelf wear. There are no maker's stamps or capacity markings present on the vessel.
Lot: 311 - Antique One-Gallon American Ovoid Stoneware Jug with Dark Brown Glaze 11.5"X15.5"
This is an antique ovoid-form stoneware jug of 19th-century American manufacture. The vessel is constructed with a rounded beehive body, a short neck, and a single applied loop handle. The exterior is coated in a dark, glossy brown-to-black glaze that exhibits a mottled texture and slight iridescence, characteristic of regional alkaline or slip glazes. A single incised capacity mark is visible on the shoulder, featuring a vertical stroke intersected by a horizontal crossbar, indicating a volume of one gallon. The surface displays various kiln-related imperfections, including glaze pops and surface irregularities. The overall form and glaze application are consistent with pottery traditions of the Southern United States. Capacity: 1 Gallon.
Lot: 312 - American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Ovoid Jug, 19th Century 9"X15.5"
This 19th-century American stoneware jug is constructed in a classic ovoid form with a tapering neck and a simple collared rim. The piece is finished in a light buff-colored salt glaze characterized by a subtle orange peel texture. A single, hand-applied strap handle is attached at the shoulder. The jug features simple incised horizontal rings encircling the shoulder area. A large, reddish-brown iron-oxide kiln spot is prominent on one side of the body. A faint, hand-incised mark, possibly a capacity number or potter mark, is located on the shoulder but is too indistinct for definitive identification. The underside of the base shows wire-cut marks from the throwing process.
Lot: 313 - American Eight-Gallon Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar, 19th Century 11"X18.5" cracked, as pictured.
A large American salt-glazed stoneware storage jar of cylindrical form. The vessel features a thick, rounded rim above two applied lug handles on the shoulders. The exterior exhibits a mottled gray and tan salt-glaze finish characteristic of 19th-century utilitarian stoneware produced in the United States. A single incised numeral 8 is located on the upper shoulder, signifying an eight-gallon capacity. No maker's stamps or factory markings are visible on the vessel. cracked as pictured. Capacity: 8 gallons.
Lot: 314 - American Three Gallon Albany Slip Glazed Stoneware Crock Churn 10"X13"
An American utilitarian stoneware crock or butter churn, likely dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. The vessel is of tall cylindrical form featuring a heavy, reinforced rolled rim and two opposing, applied lug handles. It is finished with a dark, chocolate-brown Albany slip glaze over the entire interior and exterior surfaces. The shoulder is marked with an impressed numeral 3, signifying a three-gallon capacity. The underside of the base features handwritten characters 5/10 in an orange-colored pigment. Capacity: 3 Gallons.
Lot: 315 - 19th-Century Lidded Stoneware Preserve Jar with Albany-Type Slip Glaze 7"X9"
This lidded stoneware storage or preserve jar features a slightly tapered cylindrical body with rounded shoulders and a short neck that forms a recessed gallery to hold the lid. The piece is finished in a lustrous, dark brownish-red glaze characteristic of 19th-century Albany-type slip or a similar iron-rich glaze. Three incised horizontal rings encircle the shoulder of the jar. The matching lid is topped with a molded button-style knob featuring a four-lobed impression. The unglazed portions of the rim and base reveal a buff-colored clay body. No maker stamps, signatures, or capacity markings are visible. While visually similar to certain mid-century bean pots or brown drip wares, the construction, clay body, and glaze quality are consistent with 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware.
Lot: 316 - Vintage Semi-Solid Buttermilk Stenciled Wooden Storage Firkin 14"X15"
This early-to-mid 20th-century wooden storage container is a large bent-wood firkin or pantry-style vessel designed for industrial agricultural distribution. The exterior surface is finished in yellow paint with black stenciled text. The front panel is stenciled with the words SEMI-SOLID BUTTERMILK and TRADE MARK. A side panel features stenciling for 65 LBS. NET along with the alphanumeric codes 48 B1 and 46. The container is built using a bent-wood stave method, held together with metal staples and a single vertical metal reinforcement band. It includes a matching wooden lid with a deep overlapping rim. The interior is darkened and shows evidence of heavy staining from previous contents. This type of vessel was historically used to distribute buttermilk-based supplements for livestock and poultry feed.
Lot: 317 - A Pair of American Pewter Queen Anne Style Vessels 4.5"X6"X9"
This pair of pewter vessels includes a tall water pitcher and a lidded teapot, both designed in the Colonial Revival Queen Anne style. The pitcher features a bulbous body, a flared scalloped rim, a double-scroll handle, and stands on a stepped pedestal base. The underside of the pitcher base bears the impressed maker mark for Hanle, displaying a rooster in a shield with the text Hanle Distinctive American Pewter. The teapot has a pear-shaped form with a curved gooseneck spout, an S-curved handle, and a hinged domed lid with an urn-form finial. The teapot base has an obscured circular mark covered by a dark patch. Both items are fashioned from cast and spun pewter.
Lot: 318 - Simpson Hall Miller and Co. Victorian Silver-Plated Two-Handled Loving Cup Dated 1887 6"X5.5"
This Victorian silver-plated two-handled cup, often referred to as a loving cup or trophy cup, was produced by Simpson, Hall, Miller and Co. of Wallingford, Connecticut. The vessel features a tapered cylindrical body set upon a stepped, flared circular foot. It is flanked by two large, angular handles characterized by decorative scrolled thumbpieces at the top. The front of the cup is ornamented with an engraved gothic-style cartouche with scalloped and pointed borders, containing the cursive presentation inscription: Christmas / 1887 / FROM L.R. The underside of the base features a circular stamped mark. Around the outer edge of the circle are the words SIMPSON-HALL, MILLER & CO. followed by a small cross. Inside this, forming a smaller inner circle, are the words QUADRUPLE PLATE. In the center of the mark is a symbol of a knight's head in profile. To the right of the circular mark, the design number 333 is stamped in large characters.
Lot: 319 - Two Pieces of American Pewter Tableware Including a Cocktail Shaker and a Towle Mug 4"X7.5"X9.5"
This lot consists of two pieces of American pewter tableware. The first item is a cocktail shaker of circular donut form mounted on a flared pedestal base. It features a C-scroll handle and a short cylindrical pouring spout. The piece is completed with a removable friction-fit cap featuring a stepped knob. The flat faces of the circular body are decorated with a single incised ring. The second item is a bell-shaped mug produced by Towle Silversmiths in the Colonial Revival style. The mug features a flared rim and a stepped circular foot, with an ornate cast double-scroll handle that includes a decorative thumb rest and terminal. The underside of the mug is stamped with a central ship's wheel logo and marked NEWBURYPORT PEWTER and TOWLE between two five-pointed stars, with the model number 7644 located below.
Lot: 320 - A Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Elephant Bookends 2"X5"X4.5"
This pair of matching, unifacial bookends is constructed of cast iron and depicts standing elephants in a realistic style. Each figure is modeled with its trunk curled downwards and tucked back between the front legs. The elephants stand upon integral rectangular bases with rounded corners. The reverse of each piece is hollow-cast, a common manufacturing technique for decorative cast iron objects from the mid-20th century. The undersides are covered with a protective dark brown felt material. While some similar patterns are attributed to designers such as Moreau, these examples lack any visible maker marks or signatures and are characteristic of generic American-made decorative ironwares of the period.
Lot: 321 - A Pair of J.B. Owens Utopian Art Pottery Pitchers 5.5"X10.5"
A pair of glazed earthenware pitchers from the J.B. Owens Pottery Company Utopian line, produced in Zanesville, Ohio, circa 1895 to 1905. Each piece features hand-painted underglaze slip decoration of botanical motifs in tones of yellow and amber against a high-gloss brown to orange gradient background, a style known as Standard Glaze. The set includes a tall, slender-necked ewer and a wide-bodied squat pitcher, both with high-arching handles and pinched tri-corn rims. The base of the tall ewer is impressed with a sunburst mark featuring a central letter P, stamped with numbers 387 and C 7, and bears an incised mark of a letter K with two dots. The squat pitcher is impressed with the same sunburst mark, stamped with 725 and C, and features the hand-incised initials C.C.L., attributed to Owens decorator Charles C. Long.
Lot: 322 - Antique Napoleon III Style Gilt and Ebonized Bronze Desk Set with Cut Glass Inkwells and Toledo Scissors 5"X12"X6"
This late 19th-century desk set is designed in the Napoleon III or Second Empire style, constructed from gilded cast metal, likely bronze or brass, with ebonized decorative elements. The rectangular base stands on four foliate-scrolled feet and is fitted with two square inkwells made of diamond-cut glass, topped with hinged gilded metal lids. A central lidded compartment features a cast figure of a reclining lion. A shallow, recessed pen tray runs along the front of the top surface, flanked by two ornate scrolled handles. The front of the stand houses a pull-out drawer with a wooden interior and a front face decorated with a dark-patinated metal frieze showing a grapevine and fruit motif. The drawer is fitted with a central bud-form pull. The underside of the set is covered in a worn brown felt baize. Accompanying the set are two accessories: a pair of scissors with gilded handles and etched blades marked TOLEDO at the pivot, and a paper knife with a dark ebonized wood handle and a steel blade.
Lot: 323 - Three 19th-Century American Country Assembled Wood Side Chairs 18"X18"X34"
A trio of 19th-century American country vernacular side chairs, representing an assembled set of varying spindle-back designs. These chairs were likely produced for cottage or farmhouse use in the mid-to-late 1800s. The construction utilizes mixed woods, typically featuring pine or poplar plank seats with maple, ash, or hickory for the turned components. One chair features a flat top rail supported by four flattened arrow-back spindles. The central chair is designed with a slightly arched top rail over five slender turned spindles and retains significant remnants of an early reddish-brown wash or stain. The third chair features a decoratively scalloped or fancy crest rail over five spindles and shows traces of historical dark green paint along the seat edges. All three chairs are built with period-appropriate mortise and tenon joinery and stand on turned legs joined by stretchers in varying configurations, including H-stretcher and double-side stretcher styles. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 324 - A Pair of Late 19th-Century Crayon Portraits in Oval Convex Glass Frames 7"X9"
A pair of late 19th-century crayon portraits, which are hand-enhanced photographic enlargements typical of the Victorian era. The portraits are housed in matching period oval dark-stained wooden frames with characteristic convex bubble glass. The pair depicts a man and a woman in formal attire. The woman is shown in a bust-length study wearing a high-collared lace blouse, a central dark brooch, a long chain necklace, and small cross earrings, with her hair styled using a decorative comb. The man is presented in a formal black suit and bowtie, featuring a distinctive reddish-brown goatee. The images exhibit hand-applied charcoal or crayon detailing over a base photographic image to provide depth and contrast. The portraits are secured in the frames with cardboard backings and metal tabs. No signatures, studio stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the front or the verso of the items.
Lot: 325 - American Empire Split-Column Two-Panel Wall Mirror in the Hitchcock Style 16"X32"
This early nineteenth-century American Empire wall mirror is constructed with a mahogany-stained wooden frame featuring four square corner blocks. The blocks are connected by split baluster turnings on all sides, finished in black paint with gold-toned stenciled decoration of classical leaves and scrolls. The frame houses two separate mirror plates divided by a central horizontal rail. The construction and stenciling are highly characteristic of the Hitchcock style produced by makers such as Hitchcock, Alford and Co. in Connecticut. The reverse retains its period rough-sawn wooden backboards, which are held in place by small wooden tabs and period nails. While the design is consistent with identified makers, no legible labels are present. Faint incised marks, including a cross-shaped symbol, are visible on the upper wooden rail of the frame.
Lot: 326 - N. Currier, The Presidents of the United States, 1848 Zachary Taylor Campaign Lithograph 13"X17"
This hand-colored lithograph by N. Currier, published in 1848, is titled THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. The composition features a large central portrait of Zachary Taylor in military uniform, encircled by a laurel wreath and labeled ZACHARY TAYLOR, THE People's choice for 12th President. Surrounding the central image are eleven oval portraits of the previous American presidents from George Washington to James K. Polk. The portraits are set against a decorative background of draped American flags and stars. At the bottom of the sheet, the publication information reads LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE, NEW YORK, along with a copyright statement dated 1848. The print is mounted in a wide wood frame with a dark stained finish and mitered corners.
Lot: 327 - Federal Style Giltwood and Composition Tabernacle Mirror with Rope-Twist Columns 14"X25"
This Federal style architectural wall mirror, commonly known as a tabernacle mirror, features a wood and composition frame with a gold-toned finish. The design incorporates a flat, overhanging cornice at the top positioned above a frieze decorated with two raised circular rosettes. The rectangular mirror plate is flanked by two rope-twist columns that terminate in square corner blocks with vertical fluting at the base. The reverse features a modern plywood backing board secured with small nails and a wire hanging assembly. No labels or maker marks are present on the frame or backing.
Lot: 328 - English Georgian Style Oak Spoon Rack with Single Drawer 7"X10"X23"
An English Georgian style wall-mounted oak spoon rack. The piece features a decoratively scalloped three-lobed crest above scrolled side supports. Two horizontal shelves are integrated into the frame, each containing five carved notches designed to hold flatware. The base of the rack consists of a box-form section housing a single drawer. The drawer face displays prominent wood grain and is fitted with a brass-toned metal pull handle. The construction utilizes solid wood, identified as oak based on grain patterns, with a dark stained and varnished finish. The reverse panel exhibits natural checking and is fitted with a wire hanging mount. Indistinct characters are present at the bottom edge of the back panel.
Lot: 329 - An Assortment of Late 19th and Early 20th Century Studio Portraits in Diverse Frames 12"X14"
An assortment of five monochrome and sepia-toned studio portraits, dating from approximately the late 19th to the mid-20th century. The collection includes a variety of photographic processes, likely comprising silver gelatin prints and albumen prints. The subjects consist of formal individual portraits including a woman in an elegant long gown seated in a chair, an older woman wearing spectacles, a young man with a side-parted hairstyle, a man in a dark suit, and a small child standing outdoors. The photographs are presented in a diverse group of mounts and frames. One print is housed in a large wooden swivel-mount desk frame featuring carved scrollwork. Another is set within a large wooden shadowbox frame containing an ornate gilt inner frame. A smaller portrait is presented in a cast-metal frame with a decorative scrolled crest. Two additional photographs are mounted behind forest green fabric-covered matsóone featuring an oval apertureówithin matching wooden frames with gilt inner lips. No signatures, stamps, or edition numbers are visible on the prints or frames.
Lot: 330 - A Pair of 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithographs Attributed to Currier and Ives 15.5"X19.5"
This pair of hand-colored lithographs is attributed to the firm Currier and Ives, based on the specific titles and subject matter. The first print is titled LITTLE GEORGIE. and features a sentimental portrait of a young boy with long dark ringlets wearing a red jacket and white collar. The second print is titled THE CARRIER DOVE. THE DEPARTURE. and depicts a woman in a red and blue garment holding a pigeon. Both titles are printed in the center of the lower margins. The prints are housed in matching 19th-century rustic-style carved wood frames. These frames feature a cross-corner design with relief-carved oak leaves and acorns at each corner, accented by notched borders and thin gilded inner liners. The back of each frame is finished with wood plank backings and wire hangers.
Lot: 331 - A Pair of N. Currier and Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithographs 12"X17"
This lot features two mid-19th-century hand-colored lithographs published in New York. The first print, titled Isabella, is a portrait of a young woman wearing a lace-trimmed shawl and a floral-lined bonnet. It bears the printed publisher marks Pub. by N. Currier. at the lower left and 33 Spruce St. N.Y. at the lower right. A copyright line below the title reads Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1844, by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York. The second print, titled THE FIRST RIDE., depicts a child in a kilt and Glengarry cap riding a pony with a dog alongside. This work is marked PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES at the lower left and 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK at the lower right. Both prints are housed in wide-profile rustic wooden frames with visible wood grain and primitive joinery. The backs are finished with a mix of paper and corrugated cardboard.
Lot: 332 - A Pair of Victorian Chromolithograph Portraits, Attributed to Currier & Ives 13.5"X16.5"
This pair of mid-to-late 19th-century chromolithographs features Victorian-era sentimental portraiture. The first print, titled LITTLE DAISY. in printed serif capitals, depicts a young girl with long brown ringlets holding a bundle of wheat and flowers over her shoulder while wearing a red bodice and a blue fringed shawl. The second print depicts a young woman with dark ringlets wearing a morning glory wreath and a plaid-collared dress, holding a pigeon or dove to her chest. While publisher marks are not visible, the subject matter and style are highly consistent with the lithographs produced by Currier & Ives. Both prints are housed in matching wooden cove frames. The reverse of one frame features a repurposed cardboard backing from a radio battery shipping box, with printed text including RADIO, 1 1/2 VOLT BATTERY, and MODEL 493.
Lot: 333 - A Pair of Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithographs, Little Manly and Pet of the Family, 1874 13.5"X17"
This pair of 19th-century hand-colored lithographs features two childhood subjects published by Currier and Ives. The first print, titled LITTLE MANLY, depicts a young boy seated in a green upholstered chair wearing a blue and red military-style uniform, holding a riding crop and a straw hat. It bears the printed marks Copyright, 1874 by Currier and Ives, N.Y. and includes a promotional line reading Presented free to every Subscriber to the YOUNG FOLKS GEM. PUBLISHED AT WADSWORTH, OHIO, AT 30 CTS. PER YEAR. The second print is titled PET OF THE FAMILY and carries the subtitle ON CHRISTMAS MORNING. It portrays a young girl with long curled hair holding a doll, a ball of yarn, and a hoop and stick toy. Both lithographs are presented in period wooden frames with original-style wooden backing boards and wire hangers.
Lot: 334 - A Pair of Currier & Ives and N. Currier Lithograph Portraits, Ella and Catharine 14.5"X18"
This pair of mid-to-late 19th-century American lithographs consists of two female portraits. The first, titled Ella, is a monochrome bust-length portrait published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau St., New York. A handwritten ink inscription in the lower-left margin appears to read Anna M. Gardner / [illegible] Oct 12th 1870. The second, titled Catharine, is a hand-colored lithograph depicting a seated woman in a lace-trimmed gown, published by N. Currier at 2 Spruce St., New York. It is marked with a copyright date of 1845 and the series number 115. The prints are housed in different period wooden frames. The Ella print is in an ebonized frame with a gilt-painted inner liner. The Catharine print is in a plain, dark-stained wood frame. No dimensions are provided.
Lot: 335 - Vintage Nikon Nippon Kogaku 9x35 Feather-weight Binoculars with Box and Case 4"X8"X6"
This lot features a set of vintage Nikon Feather-weight Porro prism binoculars manufactured by Nippon Kogaku Tokyo. The binoculars are constructed with a textured black body and black-finished metal components. The left prism plate is marked with the stylized Nippon Kogaku Tokyo logo and serial number 624969. The right prism plate is marked Nikon, 9X 35 7.3, J. PAT., and J-B7. The central hinge bears an oval gold-tone Japan Telescopes Inspection Institute PASSED sticker. Accessories include the original brown hard-shell carrying case embossed with the Nikon logo, featuring an adjustable leather shoulder strap. The bottom of the case retains a vintage United States Customs Service INSPECTED BAGGAGE paper label with the number 176487 B and a circular red and white PASSED sticker. Also included is the original red and black cardboard retail box, two black plastic objective lens caps with the Nikon logo, and a brown leather neck strap with tan suede lining.
Lot: 336 - A Collection of Sterling Silver Weighted Salt and Pepper Shakers by Colony Creation and Empire Silver Company 2"X4.5"
This collection consists of four salt and pepper shakers in weighted sterling silver, comprising two distinct pairs in neoclassical urn forms. One pair features a rounded, bulbous body with gadrooned borders on both the shoulder and the spreading circular foot. The removable pierced lids are topped with a small, rounded finial. The base of this pair is stamped STERLING, WEIGHTED, and includes the Colony Creation maker mark with a hand logo. The second pair features a taller, more flared body, also decorated with gadrooned borders at the shoulder and foot. The removable lids on this pair have a more tapered finial. The base is stamped Empire in stylized script, followed by STERLING, WEIGHTED, and the number 323. These items are constructed with a thin shell of .925 sterling silver over a non-precious weighting material.
Lot: 337 - A Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Strasbourg Pattern 2"X4.5"
This is a pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers produced by the Gorham Manufacturing Company in the Strasbourg pattern. Each shaker features an urn-form body set upon a circular, stepped pedestal foot. The central portion of the body is decorated with a band of repousse scrolling foliate and wave designs. The domed, removable lids are pierced with decorative quatrefoil crosses and circular holes, topped with small turned finials. The base of each shaker is stamped with the manufacturer mark GORHAM, the material designation STERLING, and the pattern number 1133. A small anchor symbol, part of the Gorham trademark, is also visible.
Lot: 338 - Set of Eight Genuine White Pewter Goblets 3"X6"
This set of eight pewter wine goblets is designed in a mid-century classic style. Each vessel features a flared bell-shaped bowl decorated with three horizontal incised lines near the rim. The bowl is supported by a tapered stem with a central knop, which rests on a circular stepped foot. The interior of the bowls shows circular striations consistent with lathe turning. Each goblet is stamped on the base with manufacturer marks. The word GENUINE is positioned above a triangular logo containing the letters WHITE, with the word PEWTER stamped below. A small circular touchmark is present above the text.
Lot: 339 - Victorian Silver-Plated Presentation Coffee Service with Matching Tray (Platter 12")
A late Victorian silver-plated coffee service with a matching waiter tray, featuring Rococo Revival and Neoclassical design elements. The set includes a tall, pedestal-base coffee pot with a hinged lid and ornamental finial, a double-handled covered sugar bowl with a removable lid, and a creamer with a wide pouring lip. Each piece features scrolling handles with acanthus leaf accents and floral decorative borders. The coffee pot is engraved with a cartouche bearing the name Mrs. M. M. Fairbanks on one side and a detailed architectural scene of a building on the opposite side. The sugar bowl and creamer are engraved with a Gothic-style monogram D on one side and the commemorative dates 1870-1895 on the reverse, likely signifying a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The circular tray features an intertwined script monogram at the center and a raised, decorative rim. The underside of the tray shows hand-scratched inventory or jeweler marks reading P 636 777 S03 990 0 and XY. No manufacturer hallmarks or silver quality stamps are present on the items.
Lot: 340 - Flagg and Homan American Pewter Footed Bowl 8.5"X4"
An American pewter footed bowl manufactured by the firm Flagg and Homan in Cincinnati, Ohio. The bowl features a utilitarian form with a wide, flared rim and a circular, stepped pedestal base. The underside of the base is struck with an oval maker mark containing the text FLAGG and HOMAN. Below the oval mark, the words PEWTER and the number 13 are stamped. The construction of the piece is cast and lathe-turned, which is evidenced by the concentric circular turning marks visible on the underside of the pedestal. Flagg and Homan were active producers of pewter in the mid-19th century, approximately between 1847 and 1854.
Lot: 341 - Three-piece Grouping of Flagg & Homan Pewter Hollowware 8"X5"
This three-piece grouping of American pewter hollowware consists of a matching pair of handled coolers or buckets and a smaller footed bowl, manufactured by the Cincinnati-based firm Flagg & Homan. The pair of larger vessels features an eight-lobed, scalloped design to the bodies and rims, demonstrating Rococo Revival stylistic influences. These pieces are fitted with cast scrolling handles and sit on circular stepped bases. The smaller vessel is a footed bowl with a flared rim and a matching stepped base. The base of at least one vessel is stamped with an oval maker mark containing the text FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval, the piece is stamped PEWTER and the model number 131. Flagg & Homan was a prominent manufacturer of pewter and britannia metal in Cincinnati, Ohio, active during the mid-to-late 19th century.
Lot: 342 - A Pair of Flagg and Homan Pewter Creamer and Lidded Sugar Bowl 4"X6"X5"
A mid-19th-century American pewter cream and sugar set by Flagg and Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio. The set consists of a double-handled lidded sugar bowl and a matching cream pitcher. Both pieces feature a bulbous, pear-shaped body with vertical fluting and a flared, scalloped rim. The sugar bowl includes a fitted lid with a scalloped edge and a turned finial. Both vessels are fitted with cast scroll handles. One side of the sugar bowl is decorated with an engraved script monogram S within a bright-cut style border. The underside of the pieces bears a stamped manufacturer mark within an oval containing the words FLAGG & HOMAN, with the word PEWTER and the pattern number 133 stamped below.
Lot: 343 - A Pair of Flagg and Homan Pewter Creamer and Lidded Sugar Bowl 6"X7"
This two-piece set includes a matching creamer and a lidded sugar bowl manufactured by the American firm Flagg and Homan. The vessels are crafted from pewter and designed in a mid-19th century American style with bulbous, baluster-shaped bodies and stepped pedestal bases. A single raised horizontal rib accents the mid-section of both pieces. The sugar bowl features two cast C-scroll handles and a domed lid with a floral rose finial. The creamer features a matching C-scroll handle and a wide pouring spout. The base of each piece is stamped with an oval mark containing the text FLAGG & HOMAN, with the word PEWTER and the number 8 appearing below. Flagg and Homan was a pewter manufacturing firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, active between approximately 1842 and 1854.
Lot: 344 - A Collection of Flagg and Homan Pewter Creamers and Sugar Bowls 6"X4"
A collection of American pewter hollowware manufactured by Flagg and Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio, during the late 19th to early 20th century. The grouping comprises several vessels in two distinct designs. The first design features taller, tapered bodies with vertical lobing, scalloped rims, and cast C-scroll handles. The creamer in this style is engraved with a script monogram S on the side. The second design consists of squat, bulbous vessels with a pumpkin-like form, vertical ribbing, and angular handles. The base of at least one piece is stamped with the maker mark featuring FLAGG & HOMAN within an oval, above the words PEWTER and the model number 133. The construction involves spun bodies with applied cast handles in the Neo-Classical or Colonial Revival style.
Lot: 345 - A Set of Six Flagg & Homan Pewter Goblets 3"X6"
This set of six pewter goblets was manufactured by Flagg & Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio. Each vessel is designed in a Colonial Revival style, featuring a conical bowl with a slightly flared rim. The bowl is supported by a slender baluster-form stem that terminates in a weighted, stepped, and flared circular base. The underside of each base is stamped with the manufacturer's mark, featuring the name FLAGG & HOMAN inside an oval, with the words PEWTER and the number 40 stamped below.
Lot: 346 - A Trio of Flagg and Homan Pewter Footed Compotes 6"X4"
This collection consists of three pewter footed compotes manufactured by the American firm Flagg and Homan. The set includes one larger, taller compote and two matching smaller compotes. Each piece features a shallow, widely flared bowl with a decorative scalloped rim. The larger compote is supported by a single, ring-turned central pedestal stem that flares into a circular, stepped base. The two smaller matching compotes feature three curving S-scroll legs that support the bowl and join together on a circular, stepped base, exhibiting characteristics of the Art Nouveau style. The items are constructed from cast pewter components. The underside of each piece bears an impressed manufacturer mark consisting of an oval containing the words FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval is the word PEWTER followed by a model number. The taller piece is marked with the number 107, and the two smaller pieces are marked with the number 29.
Lot: 347 - A Pair of Flagg & Homan Pewter Tea Service Pieces 4"X7"X9.5"
This pair of mid-19th-century American pewter items consists of a tall teapot and a matching creamer, produced by the firm Flagg & Homan. These pieces were manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, using a combination of casting and mold-forming techniques. The teapot features a tall, fluted body, a domed, hinged lid topped with an urn-shaped finial, and a curved spout with a bird's-head tip. Its cast scroll handle is fitted with two black heat insulators. The creamer is designed with a footed, pear-shaped body, a molded central band, and a decorative scroll handle. The underside of the base features an oval stamp containing the letters FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval, it is stamped PEWTER and the model number 133.
Lot: 348 - Two American Pewter Service Pieces by Henry Homan 5"X8"X9"
A two-piece American pewter service set including one lidded tea or coffee pot and one pitcher, manufactured by the Cincinnati firm of Henry Homan. The pot features a baluster-form body with a central horizontal molded band, an ornate S-scroll handle with a thumb rest, and a curved, leaf-molded spout. It is finished with a domed lid and a decorative finial. The pitcher is designed with an ovoid body and a faceted, angular handle that terminates in a ball finial. Both items are constructed from cast and assembled pewter. The base of each piece is stamped with the maker mark H. HOMAN above the Roman numerals IX. Henry Homan was a prominent manufacturer of pewter and Britannia metal in Cincinnati, Ohio, active approximately between 1847 and 1864.
Lot: 349 - American Pewter Coffee Pot by Sellew and Co., Cincinnati 4"X6.5"X8"
This antique pewter coffee pot, featuring a lighthouse-style form, was manufactured by Sellew and Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, a prominent firm active between approximately 1832 and 1860. The underside of the base is stamped with the maker marks SELLEW & CO and CINCINNATI, positioned above an incised numeral 7. The vessel consists of a tapered cylindrical body rising from a flared, stepped base. It is equipped with a cast curved spout and a decorative scroll handle that includes a cast thumbpiece. The domed, hinged lid is surmounted by a multi-tiered, turned finial. The pot is constructed of cast and turned pewter components.
Lot: 350 - A Pair of Flagg and Homan American Pewter Service Pieces, 19th Century 3"X5"X5.5"
A two-piece American pewter service set manufactured by Flagg and Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio. The set consists of a lidded sugar bowl and a coordinating creamer. Both vessels feature a rounded, bulbous body tapering to a flared pedestal base. The sugar bowl is constructed with two S-scroll handles and includes a fitted domed lid topped with a pointed finial. The creamer is designed with a single S-scroll handle and a wide, contoured pouring spout. The underside of each piece is stamped with an oval maker mark containing the text FLAGG and HOMAN, with the word PEWTER and the model number 50 impressed below the oval.
Lot: 351 - A Set of Four American Pewter Service Dishes by Flagg & Homan 9"X12"
A set of four pewter service items manufactured by Flagg & Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The collection includes a large oval platter with a wide, scalloped rim and a dark, aged patina. Also featured is an oval dish with a faceted or paneled rim, a small oval bowl with a lobed edge and raised center, and a small circular plate with a plain raised rim. The underside of the circular plate bears the stamped maker mark for Flagg & Homan within an oval, accompanied by the word PEWTER and the numeral 7. The items are made from cast pewter, exhibiting characteristic dull gray tones and soft surface wear.
Lot: 352 - A Trio of Cincinnati Metalware Including Flagg & Homan Pewter Chargers and a Homan Manufacturing Company Silverplated Basket (14" Diameter)
A trio of metalware pieces of Cincinnati, Ohio origin, consisting of a pair of pewter chargers and a handled silverplated basket. The pair of pewter chargers feature broad scalloped rims with gadrooned edges. One charger is engraved with a central script monogram S. The reverse of one plate is stamped with an oval mark for Flagg & Homan, including the words Pewter and the model number 129. These items exhibit cast and lathe-finished construction. The silverplated footed basket is designed in the Victorian style with a fixed handle and ornate cast scrollwork and floral decoration along the rim and handle. It stands on four small cast feet. The underside is marked with a circular stamp containing an anchor and S, surrounded by the text Warranted Quadruple Plate Homan Mfg Company Made in USA. Additional marks include the model number 2540 and a Special Metal stamp featuring a bucket and hammer logo.
Lot: 353 - Two Homan Manufacturing Company Pewter Footed Gravy Boats 4"X8"X4"
This collection includes two pewter gravy boats manufactured by the Homan Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, from the firm's "The Pewter Shop" line. The items are representative of American Colonial Revival metalware from the early-to-mid 20th century. Both vessels feature spun pewter bodies mounted on cast pedestal bases. One gravy boat is designed with a scalloped rim and a scrolled handle featuring a decorative thumbpiece. The other gravy boat has a smooth rim and a simplified loop handle. The underside of the bases displays impressed marks consisting of the name "Ec. HOMAN" in an upward arch, followed by "PEWTER" and the model number "1 7 0". Below these marks is a cursive script stamp for "The Pewter Shop" set within a horizontal oval cartouche.
Lot: 354 - Set of Six American Pewter Mint Julep Beakers by Flagg & Homan 2.5"X3"
This set of six mid-19th-century American pewter beakers was manufactured by the firm of Flagg & Homan in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each beaker is constructed with a tapering cylindrical body that terminates in a slightly flared rim. The pieces are supported by a molded, multi-stepped circular foot. The beakers are cast and finished on a lathe. The underside of each base is impressed with the maker mark consisting of an oval containing the words FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval, the word PEWTER is stamped in block letters followed by the number 39. Flagg & Homan was active in Cincinnati between approximately 1842 and 1854. This form is characteristic of the period and is frequently associated with the service of mint juleps.
Lot: 355 - Forbes Silver Co. Late Victorian Triple Plate Silver and Etched Glass Castor Set 7"X16"
This late Victorian silver-plated castor set was produced by the Forbes Silver Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The item consists of a footed pedestal stand with a gallery rim and base decorated with high-relief repoussà work depicting clusters of fruit and foliage. A central upright handle features an openwork fan and lattice motif grip. The stand holds an assortment of glass bottles decorated with an etched foliate and grapevine pattern. The collection includes cruets with faceted glass stoppers, shakers with perforated silver-plated caps, and a mustard pot with a hinged silver-plated lid and small glass spoon. The stand is marked on the base plate with a circular stamp reading FORBES in an upper arch, TRIPLE PLATE in a central oval, and SILVER CO in a lower arch.
Lot: 356 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, Battle of Buena Vista, 1847 16.5"X12.5"
This hand-colored lithograph titled Battle of Buena Vista was published by Nathaniel Currier in 1847. The scene depicts the namesake battle of the Mexican-American War fought on February 23, 1847. The composition shows the American forces under General Zachary Taylor on the left engaged in close-quarters combat with the Mexican army on the right. Figures are depicted in period military uniforms with infantry carrying bayonets and officers on horseback. The print includes extensive text in the lower margin. Centered below the image is the title BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA followed by FOUGHT FEBY 23d 1847 and the line In which the American Army under Genl. Taylor were completely Victorious. The lower left corner lists American Army 4,500 men and Mexican Army 20,000 men. The lower right corner lists American Loss - 264 Killed, 450 Wounded, 26 Missing and Mexican Loss estimated in Killed & Wounded - 4,000 men. Publication credits are visible at the bottom including PUB. BY N. CURRIER at the left and 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y. at the right. A copyright line reads Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1847 by N. Currier in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. The work is housed in a mahogany-finished wood frame with a cove-molded profile. The reverse has a paper backing with a circular gallery label from ClossonÃs Cincinnati and a handwritten inventory number D-2041-Shf.
Lot: 357 - Nathaniel Currier, Death of Genl. Z. Taylor, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1850 15.5"X11.5"
This hand-colored lithograph, published by Nathaniel Currier in 1850, depicts the deathbed scene of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. The composition centers on the President in bed, surrounded by twelve identified figures: his son, Mrs. Taylor, Meredith, Col. Bliss, Rev. Mr. Pyne, Mrs. Bliss, Collamer, Fillmore, Preston, Clayton, Johnson, and Crawford. Each figure is identified by a small printed caption below the image line. Centered below the scene is the title "DEATH OF GENL. Z. TAYLOR," followed by the subtitle "12TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, at the Presidents House July 9th 1850, 35 Minutes past 10 o'clock P.M." The text also includes his purported last words: "I am prepared ó I have endeavoured to do my duty." The lower left margin is inscribed "LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER," and the lower right margin bears the address "152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y." Additional biographical text provides birth and death dates: "BORN Nov. 2nd 1784 Orange Co. Va." and "DIED July 9th 1850 Age 65 years 8m. 7 d." The print is housed in a period-style dark wood frame with a gilt inner slip.
Lot: 358 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, Washington Family 17"X13"
This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled Washington Family and was published by Nathaniel Currier. The scene depicts a domestic grouping of General George Washington in military uniform, Martha Washington labeled as Lady Washington, and two children identified in the lower margin as Nephew and Niece. The figures are gathered around a table featuring a map of North America, with a terrestrial globe positioned to the far left. The lithograph bears the publisher mark LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, at the lower left and the address 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y. at the lower right. Centered below the image is the title WASHINGTON FAMILY. followed by the inventory number 70. Small identification labels for each figure are printed directly below the image border: Nephew., Gent Washington., Niece., and Lady Washington. The print is housed in a wide, flat-profile antique wooden frame with a dark stained finish. The reverse is enclosed with a solid wood board secured by small nails and includes a hanging wire.
Lot: 359 - Kellogg & Thayer, Death of Genl. Andrew Jackson Lithograph 12"X16"
A mid-19th-century monochromatic lithograph titled Death of Genl. Andrew Jackson. The scene depicts the former president on his deathbed surrounded by four grieving figures within a draped interior setting. Multiple publisher marks are visible along the bottom edge, including Kelloggs & Thayer, 144 Fulton St. N.Y. on the left, E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, 136 Main St. Hartford, Conn. in the center, and D. Needham, 223 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. on the right. The lower margin contains biographical text stating President of the United States from 1829 to 1837, Born, 15th March 1767, and Died, 8th June 1845. The print is housed in a period dark-finished mitered wood frame. The reverse is finished with a rough-hewn wooden backing board secured by small brads and fitted with a simple hanging wire.
Lot: 360 - N. Currier, A Pair of Hand-Colored Lithographs of Presidents Martin Van Buren and James K. Polk 12.5"X17"
A pair of mid-19th-century hand-colored lithographs by N. Currier depicting United States Presidents Martin Van Buren and James K. Polk. The portrait of Martin Van Buren, identified as the eighth president, is a formal seated portrait featuring a green curtain backdrop and a quill pen on a desk. The lower margin bears the inscription Lith and Pub by N. Currier 2 Spruce St. N.Y. below the title. The portrait of James K. Polk, the eleventh president, is also a seated portrait and includes the text FROM A DAGUERREOTYPE BY PLUMBE. It features a copyright line reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. and the number 29 in the lower center. Both prints are presented in period rectangular mahogany veneer frames with mitered corners and wood panel backings. The reverse of one frame features a handwritten chalk inscription reading Hull. No edition numbers are present on the works.
Lot: 361 - A Pair of Hand-Colored Lithograph Portraits by N. Currier and Currier & Ives 14.5"X18"
This pair of hand-colored lithographs features two mid-19th-century sentimental portraits of women published by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives and its predecessor, N. Currier. The print titled Marriage Evening depicts a young woman adorned in a lace veil, floral tiara, and elaborate jewelry. The lower margin of this print is marked PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES and 152 NASSAU ST NEW YORK. The second print, titled The Seal of Affection, shows a seated woman at a writing desk applying a wax seal to a letter. It bears the mark LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER and a copyright line reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. Neither print features an edition number or specific artist signature. The Marriage Evening print is housed in a carved, multi-reeded wooden frame with crossed corners in a tramp art style. The Seal of Affection is set in a simple beveled dark-stained wooden frame. Both frames are constructed with solid wood-panel backings and include hanging wires.
Lot: 362 - Two 19th-Century American Historical Prints, N. Currier and A.B. Walter 12"X16.5"
This lot features two 19th-century American historical prints. The first is a hand-colored lithograph of James Monroe, inscribed James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States. The lower margin contains the publisher information Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 33 Spruce St. New York. The portrait depicts Monroe seated at a desk with a quill pen and documents, positioned before a draped green curtain. It is housed in a rectangular wood frame. The second item is an oval engraving titled Gen. Grant and Family, after a painting by E.B. Bensell and engraved by A.B. Walter. The print was published by John Dainty of Philadelphia. The composition shows Ulysses S. Grant with his wife Julia and their four children in an architectural setting, with the dome of the U.S. Capitol visible in the background. The engraving is set in an oval black-painted wooden frame.
Lot: 363 - American School, 19th Century, Portrait of a Gentleman 32"X38"
This 19th-century oil portrait depicts a gentleman rendered in a provincial American folk art style. The subject is shown in a three-quarter view, dressed in a formal dark coat with a high white collar and a black cravat. Distinguishing facial features include prominent sideburns and pronounced rosy cheeks, characteristic of mid-19th-century portraiture. The work is executed in oil on board. The background consists of a dark, tonal field. No signature or date is visible on the front or the modern hardboard backing. The painting is housed in a period-style gilt-wood and composition frame featuring multiple decorative moldings.
Lot: 364 - 19th Century American Country Cherry Two Piece Corner Cupboard 25"X58"X90"
This 19th-century American country corner cupboard is of two-piece construction, crafted primarily from cherry with pine secondary wood used for the backboards and shelving. The upper section features a prominent molded cornice above two doors, each set with three glazed glass panes. These doors are mounted on small, simple hinges and feature single round dark metal pull-knobs. The interior of the upper cabinet contains three fixed shelves and a back of vertical beadboard paneling. The lower section includes two solid recessed-panel doors with matching hardware and interior shelving for concealed storage. The base is finished with a decorative scalloped scroll-cut apron and integrated bracket feet. The back of the cupboard consists of vertical boards finished in an old gray-blue paint, with a single metal strap handle mounted at the top of the upper section. The reverse of the cabinet features several hand-scribed Roman numeral assembly marks, including I V, X V, X V, I V, and X.
Lot: 365 - Antique American Cherry Drop-Leaf Gate-Leg Dining Table 19"X48"X29" (With 18" Leaf On Each Side)
An American country-style drop-leaf dining table of gate-leg construction, dating to the mid-19th century, approximately 1840 to 1860. The table is constructed of solid cherrywood with a warm reddish-brown finish and patina. The top consists of a narrow rectangular center section with two deep drop leaves, which are attached using traditional rule joints to provide a flush surface when extended. The base is supported by six ring-turned and spool-turned legs. Four legs remain fixed to the frame, while two additional gate legs swing out on wooden hinges to support the leaves. The legs feature a tapered profile and terminate in turned feet.
Lot: 366 - Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Portrait Miniature Trinket Box with Glass Liner 4.5"X2"
A circular gilt metal or ormolu trinket or powder box in the Louis XVI revival style. The lid features a central hand-painted portrait miniature set under glass, depicting a lady in 18th-century French court attire with high powdered hair, a wide-brimmed hat adorned with flowers, and a blue and white striped bodice with a pink ribbon. The miniature is framed by a cast laurel leaf border. The sides of the box are decorated with a continuous relief frieze featuring Neoclassical motifs, including stylized urns, foliate scrolls, and floral swags. The interior of the box is gilded and contains its original, removable clear glass liner. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible on the exterior or interior surfaces.
Lot: 367 - American Empire Style Mahogany Dressing Table Swing Mirror 9"X24"X28"
This mid-19th century dressing table mirror, also commonly referred to as a toilet or vanity mirror, is constructed from mahogany with a dark, polished finish. The rectangular mirror frame features mitered corners and houses a glass plate. It is suspended between two turned and tapered stanchions, each topped with a decorative pointed finial. The mirror is secured and adjusted by two wooden thumbscrews that allow for tilting. The assembly is mounted on a thick, solid wood plinth base characterized by a shaped serpentine front. The entire piece rests on four short, turned bun feet. The reverse of the mirror is fitted with a dark wood backboard held in place by metal brads. The style and construction are consistent with American furniture production from the period between 1840 and 1860. There are no visible maker marks or labels on the exterior of the piece.
Lot: 368 - After Gilbert Stuart, George Washington National Monument Subscription Lithograph by E. Weber and Co. 23.5"X33.5"
This mid-19th-century lithograph, after a portrait by Gilbert Stuart, serves as a formal subscription certificate for the National Washington Monument Society. The image depicts George Washington in military uniform standing beside a horse against a clouded landscape. Printed inscriptions include Painted by G. Stuart at the lower left and Lith by E. Weber and Co. Baltimore at the lower right. Centered below the image is the outline title Washington. The cursive script below states the bearer has contributed $10 to the erection of the National Washington Monument. There are several handwritten ink notations including Lodge No 15 on the left and the contribution amount. The print is housed in a wide, simple wooden frame with a later corrugated cardboard backing.
Lot: 369 - 19th Century Brass Bed Warmer with Pierced and Chased Lid and Turned Wood Handle 12"X29"
This antique bed warmer consists of a circular pan with a domed, hinged lid and a long, turned wooden handle. The lid is decorated with a combination of hand-pierced and chased techniques. The central chased design depicts a stylized starburst or floral motif, which is surrounded by concentric geometric patterns of pierced circular, lozenge, and crescent-shaped holes designed to allow heat from hot coals to escape. The pan and lid appear to be constructed from hammered sheet brass. The brass pan is attached to a long, tapered, and turned wooden handle via a secured brass socket with visible fasteners. No manufacturer marks or maker stamps are visible on the interior or exterior of the piece.
Lot: 370 - Seth Thomas Eight-Day Gothic Style Wood Mantel Clock with Portrait Tablet 5"X12"X16"
This late 19th-century American mantel clock was manufactured by the Seth Thomas Clock Company in Thomaston, Connecticut. The wooden case features a peaked Gothic-style top accented by three circular carved finials. The front door is glazed and divided into two sections, bordered by a gilded inner frame. The upper section contains a metal dial with Roman numerals and black steel spade-style hands. The lower section features a reverse-painted glass tablet depicting a portrait of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle in an oval reserve against a black and red field. The interior of the case retains its original paper manufacturing label providing operating instructions and identification. The mechanical eight-day spring-driven movement strikes on a coiled wire gong. The cast-iron gong mount is embossed with the maker name Seth Thomas Clock Co.
Lot: 371 - A Collection of Vintage and Antique Sewing Notions, Tools, and Supplies in a Woven Basket and Box 12"X15"X9.5"
This lot features an assortment of vintage and antique sewing equipment and materials. The primary container is a dark brown, rectangular splint-wood basket with a hinged lid, a bentwood handle, and a loop-and-toggle closure. Internal items include a large cardboard box from the John C. Meyer Thread Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts, marked Wamesit No. 24, featuring an illustration of the factory and noted as established in 1876. Also present is an off-white department store box from The H. and S. Pogue Company of Cincinnati and a slender cardboard box featuring a color lithograph of a woman in period dress with glitter accents. The collection contains a green cardboard Singer accessory box, numerous wooden and plastic thread spools from brands such as Clark's O.N.T., J. and P. Coats, Lily, and Dual Duty, and various needle packets including Regal Gold-eye and Wing Susan. Tools include turned wooden darning mushrooms, a tracing wheel with a wooden handle, and several measuring tapes. Additional notions consist of a box for Crest Silk Pins, an automatic needle threader in its original packaging, a package of Dritz iron-on mending cloth, Wrights hem facing, pin cushions, and a large quantity of loose buttons in plastic, metal, and shell.
Lot: 372 - William Sartain after S.B. Waugh, Lincoln and his Family, 1866 Mezzotint Engraving 33.5"X28.5"
This 1866 mezzotint engraving, titled Lincoln and his Family, is a posthumous composite portrait of President Abraham Lincoln and his family in a domestic interior. The composition features President Lincoln seated with his youngest son, Thomas Tad Lincoln, leaning against him. Robert Todd Lincoln stands centrally behind a draped table, while Mary Todd Lincoln is seated to the right. The background includes a framed portrait of their deceased son, William Willie Lincoln, hanging on the wall, and a bust of George Washington positioned on a pedestal to the left. The lower margin contains the printed copyright line: Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1866 by William Sartain in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Centered below the image is the title Lincoln and his Family in outline lettering, and the publisher credit: Published by Bradley and Co. 66 N. Fourth St. Philadelphia. The work is an engraving by William Sartain after an original painting by S.B. Waugh. The print is housed in a period-style dark wood frame with a gilded inner liner, secured on the reverse with wooden slats and small nails. No edition number or hand-signature is present.
Lot: 373 - American Mid-19th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Pedestal Work Table 22"X18.5"X29"
An American mid-19th century work table in the Rococo Revival style, constructed from walnut. The rectangular top is flanked by two drop leaves featuring shaped, serpentine edges. The case contains two stacked drawers, each showing hand-cut dovetail construction. Both drawers feature brass-lined keyholes, and one skeleton key is present. The lower drawer face is finished with a decorative scalloped bottom edge. The table is supported by a stoutly turned central pedestal that terminates in a quadraform base with four scrolling, pierced-carved legs. No maker marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 374 - Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Marble-Top Three-Drawer Chest 16.5"X31"X32"
This American Victorian chest of drawers, dating to circa 1860 to 1880, is designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The primary wood is walnut, featuring a rich grain, while pine and poplar are used as secondary woods for the drawer interiors and back panels. The chest is topped with a white marble slab characterized by grey veining and a bullnose edge. The case houses three graduated full-width drawers. Each drawer face is decorated with an applied oval molding that frames a central high-relief carving of nuts and leaves, which serve as the drawer pulls. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joinery on the drawers. The case is designed with canted front corners embellished with turned and carved drop finials, resting on a solid plinth base with shaped bracket feet. A turned wooden bracket remains on the right side of the case, which originally supported a towel bar. The back edge of the marble top features the incised Roman numeral XXVIII, likely used as an assembly mark during manufacture.
Lot: 375 - Chippendale Style Upholstered Wingback Armchair 33"X36"X40"
A Chippendale style wingback armchair, likely a late 20th-century reproduction. The chair features a traditional silhouette with a shaped crest rail, prominent wings, and out-scrolled arms. It is upholstered in a blue fabric featuring a repeating cream or off-white fleur-de-lis pattern with piped seams and a loose, T-shaped seat cushion. The chair is supported by a mahogany-stained hardwood base consisting of four square tapered legs joined by an H-stretcher. The two front legs are embellished with decorative blind fretwork carving.
Lot: 376 - Victorian Style Hardwood Washstand with Ceramic Pitcher and Basin Set 19"X21"X33"
This lot consists of a Victorian style washstand and a coordinating ceramic pitcher and basin. The washstand is constructed of stained hardwood and features a top with a three-sided gallery and a central circular cutout designed to hold a basin. The stand is supported by four turned legs with ring and bulb ornamentation, which are joined by a mid-height open shelf. A single full-width drawer with a turned wooden pull knob is located at the base of the piece. The accompanying white glazed ceramic pitcher and basin feature matching molded relief decoration in a ribbon and bow motif with floral swags. The pitcher is designed with a shaped pouring lip and a braided-style handle, while the basin has a wide rim with a corresponding relief border. No maker marks are visible on the furniture or the ceramic components.
Lot: 377 - A Pair of American Victorian Walnut Balloon-Back Needlepoint Side Chairs 17"X20"X36"
A pair of American Victorian side chairs in the Rococo Revival style, circa 1860. The frames are constructed of walnut and feature a balloon-back design characterized by a rounded top rail and a pinched waist. The top rail is embellished with a centrally carved foliate crest and is inset with two panels of bird's-eye maple or burl wood veneer. A horizontal stay rail with a matching central floral carving provides additional back support. The chairs are designed with serpentine front seat rails that transition into cabriole front legs, while the rear legs are splayed. The drop-in seats are upholstered in needlepoint featuring a central multi-colored floral bouquet with pink and cream roses on a deep navy blue ground. No maker's marks or labels are visible on the pieces.
Lot: 378 - Two 19th-Century American Country Plank-Seat Side Chairs 14"X20"X33"
This lot consists of two distinct 19th-century American country or primitive side chairs. Both chairs are constructed from mixed hardwoods with a dark amber-brown stained finish and feature thick, shaped plank seats. The chairs are built with turned legs and H-form stretchers, utilizing traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. The first chair features a modified slat-back design with two horizontal slats; the lower slat is supported by three vertical turned spindles anchored into the seat. The second chair features a spindle-back design with five vertical spindles extending from the seat to a curved, flat-topped crest rail. The second chair also displays decorative black-stained ring turnings on the front legs. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on either piece.
Lot: 379 - Early American Country Style Corner Roundabout Chair with Woven Splint Seat 17"X18"X30"
This is a single Early American country-style corner chair, also known as a roundabout chair. The frame is constructed from turned hardwood, likely maple or ash, featuring four legs connected by double-tier stretchers on all sides. It features a continuous steam-bent crest rail attached to the three rear upright posts with small fasteners. The diamond-shaped seat is hand-woven using flat wood splints, likely ash or oak. The joinery consists of traditional turned construction with mortise-and-tenon or dowel joints for the stretchers and posts. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible in the provided images.
Lot: 380 - Antique American Country Plank Seat Side Chair, Mid-to-Late 19th Century 19"X21"X33"
This single wooden side chair is an example of 19th-century American country vernacular furniture. The design features a broad tablet top rail situated above a secondary horizontal slat. Three vertical spindles with decorative lancet-profile shaping are inset between the slat and the seat. The chair is constructed with a thick, contoured solid wood plank seat. It is supported by four turned legs connected by a box stretcher arrangement, with the front stretcher exhibiting a central decorative swelling. The chair utilizes traditional socket-and-tenon joinery, where the back uprights and legs are socketed directly into the seat. The materials appear to be mixed hardwoods, with a prominent wood grain visible on the seat. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the piece.
Lot: 381 - Antique American Windsor-Style Child's Wood Rocking Chair, Mid-19th Century 18"X25"X30"
A mid-19th-century American country child's rocking chair constructed in the Windsor style. The chair is crafted from hardwood, possibly maple or birch, and features a solid, contoured plank seat. The backrest is composed of four tapered spindles socketed into the seat and secured by a curved crest rail. The base consists of four tapered legs braced by four stretchers, all pinned into curved rockers. The piece exhibits an aged natural finish with a deep patina. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the object.
Lot: 382 - Antique Saxon Style Flax Spinning Wheel Dated 1841 23"X36"X36"
This antique flax spinning wheel is of the Saxon, or horizontal, style. It is constructed from turned hardwood, possibly maple or fruitwood, with a dark aged finish throughout. The top surface of the bench contains an incised inscription reading R C 1 8 4 1 surrounded by decorative scalloped punch-work borders. The drive wheel is fitted with twelve decoratively turned spokes. The frame includes an angled bench supported by three turned legs. The mother-of-all assembly is present at the front of the bench, featuring two turned upright maidens and a large wooden tension screw at the end. The treadle mechanism is intact, comprising the foot pedal and the pitman arm that connects to the crank of the drive wheel.
Lot: 383 - American Spindle Back Hardwood Rocking Chair in the Boston Rocker Style 23"X30"X39"
An American spindle back rocking chair designed in the classic Boston Rocker style, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. The chair is constructed from hardwood and finished in a deep mahogany or cherry tone. The design features a wide, shaped crest rail with decorative scrolled terminals at either end. The backrest is composed of nine turned spindles that terminate at the seat and crest rail. It is designed with broad, shaped armrests supported by two turned spindles each and joined to the outermost back spindles. The solid wood seat is deeply contoured in a saddle form. The undercarriage consists of four turned legs joined by a simple stretcher system, all mounted on curved wooden rockers. This chair utilizes traditional spindle construction where elements are set into a solid plank seat. Visible fasteners appear on the back of the armrests where they join to the back spindles. No maker marks, factory labels, or signatures were observed during inspection.
Lot: 384 - Contemporary At Home Two-Drawer Industrial Style Side Table 13"X14.5"X27"
This contemporary two-drawer side table is an open-frame industrial design manufactured for the retailer At Home. The piece consists of a rectangular stained wood top and two drawer units integrated into a black-painted frame. The upper drawer sits directly beneath the top, and the lower drawer is located at the base, leaving an open central storage compartment. The wood components are finished in a reddish-brown stain. The frame features four square-profile legs. Each drawer is equipped with a single arched metal pull with a brushed silver-tone finish. Drawer construction is standard contemporary joinery typical of mass-produced furniture. Two adhesive labels are located on the rear of the upper drawer unit: one for the retailer At Home Procurement Inc. and another for the manufacturer Anxi Dihao Technology Co., Ltd, Fujian, China, with a manufacture date of 04/2023. The label also confirms TSCA Title VI compliance.
Lot: 385 - Italian Mid-century Modern Hardwood Valet Stand 13"X18"X42"
This vintage valet stand, in the mid-century modern style, is attributed to Italian manufacture and is designed in the manner of Fratelli Reguitti. The piece is crafted from a dark-stained hardwood with brass-tone metal accents. The upper horizontal bar features a recessed metal-lined accessory tray for items such as jewelry or coins, and a circular cutout at one end. Below this bar is an integrated, contoured wooden hanger for a suit jacket. The frame includes two horizontal wooden rails intended for trousers and ties. The base consists of two shaped feet connected by two brass-finished metal rods for shoe storage. The vertical supports are joined to the base with visible hardware. No manufacturer marks are present.
Lot: 386 - Wrought Iron Flame Tip Floor Lamp with Toile de Jouy Shade 15"X62"
This is a wrought iron floor lamp designed in a hand-forged blacksmith style with a black finish, in the style of Irvin's Tinware. The piece features a three-legged tripod base with flattened feet and a central vertical shaft that terminates in a pointed spear-shaped flame tip finial. The lighting element is held by a decorative horizontal arm composed of scrolled ironwork. It is fitted with a tapered empire-style fabric shade featuring a blue and white toile de Jouy pattern depicting various pastoral scenes. The electrical system includes a modern black plastic-covered cord run externally along the frame, a standard two-prong plug, and a socket with a black turn-knob switch. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the base, shaft, or decorative scrollwork.
Lot: 387 - Two Electric Tower Appliances Including a Lasko Heater and a Honeywell Fan 12"X40"
This lot consists of two portable electric room appliances. The first is a Lasko model CT22490 electric tower heater featuring a black and silver-toned plastic housing with a front-facing mesh grill. The unit includes a side-mounted control panel with buttons for power, oscillation, temperature adjustment, timer, and mode selection. It is accompanied by a wireless remote control which is currently docked in the rear of the unit. The second item is a Honeywell electric tower fan constructed with a white plastic housing and vertical air outlet slats. The top-mounted control panel features four silver-toned push buttons for power, fan speed, timer settings of one, two, four, and eight hours, and oscillation. Both appliances are supported by integrated circular bases.
Lot: 388 - Queen Anne Style Mahogany-Finished Footstool with Floral Needlepoint 11"X13"X7"
This small footstool or ottoman is designed in the Queen Anne style, likely a 20th-century Colonial Revival piece. The frame is constructed from a hardwood with a mahogany-toned finish, featuring a scalloped apron and four cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The underside reveals a secondary wood base, possibly pine, with an open frame construction. The top is upholstered with a hand-worked needlepoint floral arrangement. The design depicts a central cluster of roses and blossoms in shades of pink, cream, and red with gray-green leaves, centered on a navy blue field. No manufacturer marks, stamps, or labels are present on the underside of the frame.
Lot: 389 - American Federal Style Mahogany Finished Four Poster Bed 63"X88"X80"
This American Federal-style four-poster bed is crafted from wood with a dark mahogany-toned finish. The design features four tall, fluted posts terminating in turned, tapered finials. The headboard is designed with a shaped, arched top rail above a secondary horizontal rail. The footboard consists of a low rail, allowing the decorative posts to serve as the primary visual focus. The side rails are attached to the posts via bed bolts concealed by decorative circular brass escutcheons. These brass covers feature embossed circular markings that are not clearly legible. The bed frame is supported by a series of approximately eight wooden slats. The construction and aesthetic are characteristic of high-quality 20th-century American furniture reproductions in the style of makers such as Craftique or Henkel Harris.
Lot: 390 - Traditional Twin Size Low-Post Wooden Trundle Bed Frame 44"X66"X14"
A traditional low-post wooden bed frame of twin size, accompanied by a quilted mattress. The frame is constructed from a medium-toned stained wood with a warm finish. The design features square corner posts that terminate in turned ball finials. The headboard and footboard are of a matching low height, featuring a straight top edge that transitions into decorative scoop or curved cutouts at the corners where the boards meet the posts. The frame includes low-profile side rails creating a compact silhouette. The accompanying twin-size mattress features a quilted cover with a vibrant floral pattern consisting of large pink and purple roses or peonies with green foliage set against a dark teal-blue ground. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the frame or the mattress in the provided images.
Lot: 391 - American Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Cotton Patchwork Quilt 67"X69"
An American cotton patchwork quilt featuring a repeating grid of stylized motifs, characterized as a variation of the Carolina Lily pattern. Each motif consists of a central pink calico diamond framed by small triangular sawtooth points in diverse blue, black, and patterned fabrics. These blocks are set against a ground composed of numerous small, irregularly pieced tan and cream printed cotton scraps. The quilt includes a solid mauve cotton backing and is finished with a deep pink fabric binding. It exhibits dense hand-quilting throughout in a traditional fan or clamshell pattern. Construction is entirely hand-pieced and hand-quilted.
Lot: 392 - American Cotton Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Scrap Quilt, Late 19th or Early 20th Century 67"X74"
This hand-pieced and hand-quilted American cotton quilt is composed of sixteen blocks in a variation of the Single Irish Chain and Nine Patch patterns. The blocks incorporate a diverse array of late 19th to early 20th-century fabrics, including printed shirtings, pink calicos, and various scrap materials. The blocks are joined by white sashing with blue cornerstones and framed by a wide border of indigo-dyed fabric featuring a small white cross motif. The textile displays dense hand-quilting in a diagonal chevron pattern throughout. The reverse of the quilt is finished in a plain white cotton fabric. No maker marks, signatures, or dates are visible.
Lot: 393 - Early 20th Century American Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Cotton Star and Hexagon Patchwork Quilt 66"X78"
An American hand-pieced and hand-quilted cotton patchwork quilt, dating from the early 20th century. The quilt top features a repeating geometric pattern composed of six-pointed stars constructed from various multi-colored scrap fabrics including florals, ginghams, stripes, and solids. These star motifs are surrounded by pink hexagonal borders and set against a medium blue cotton ground with small white polka dots. The piece is hand-quilted with diagonal lines throughout. The reverse consists of a cream-colored cotton fabric with a small-scale, sparse floral and foliate print in shades of brown. Three blue fabric hanging loops are sewn to the upper edge of the reverse. No maker marks, signatures, or labels were observed.
Lot: 394 - American Hand-Quilted Patchwork Pinwheel and Diamond Pattern Quilt 84"X84"
A hand-pieced and hand-quilted American patchwork quilt featuring a pattern of pinwheel and diamond blocks. The quilt is organized into two primary background fields: a central taupe rectangle surrounded by a wide cream-colored border. The decorative blocks utilize an assortment of multi-colored cotton scrap fabrics in various prints such as plaids, checks, and paisley motifs. The outer edge is finished with a sawtooth-style appliquà border in a red patterned fabric and a solid light-colored cotton backing. Visible hand-quilting is present throughout the surface. The overall pattern resembles designs often referred to as Ohio Starlight or Galaxy. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible.
Lot: 395 - Mid-20th Century American Hand-Quilted Grandmother's Flower Garden Patchwork Quilt 71"X81"
A vintage American handmade patchwork quilt featuring a Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern. The piece is constructed from printed cotton calico scraps in various floral, checked, and striped patterns, arranged into hexagonal clusters with neutral sage green sashing. The quilt is framed by a solid pink border with hand-quilted scalloped and diamond motifs. The construction consists of hand-quilting in a concentric pattern following the hexagonal shapes, which is visible on both the patterned side and the solid sage green backing. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the piece.
Lot: 396 - 19th Century American Overshot Coverlet in a Geometric Pattern 63"X91"
This antique American overshot coverlet is hand-woven using a traditional combination of wool weft and cotton warp. The textile features a repeating geometric pattern of blocks and squares, resembling the Lover's Knot variation, executed in a palette of madder red, indigo blue, and natural cream. The coverlet is constructed from two narrow panels that have been joined by a hand-stitched vertical seam down the center, indicating production on a standard household loom of the period. The weave is characterized by colored wool floats over a plain-weave cotton ground.
Lot: 397 - A Pair of Hand-Woven Overshot Pattern Cotton Textiles 44"X60"
This pair of hand-woven textiles consists of two small area rugs or heavy runners featuring traditional American overshot weave patterns. One textile is rendered in red and cream yarn, displaying a complex geometric floral motif resembling the Whig Rose or Double Bow Knot pattern. The second textile features a navy blue and cream repeating geometric diamond and petal-shaped pattern, characteristic of the Lee's Surrender or Wheel of Fortune overshot styles. Both items are constructed with self-fringed ends where the warp threads have been bundled and twisted into decorative tassels. The weave is tight and consistent across both pieces, indicating professional hand-craftsmanship. No maker's marks, labels, or tags are visible.
Lot: 398 - American Jacquard Woven Two-Piece Coverlet Dated 1840 72"X93"
This mid-19th century American Jacquard-woven coverlet is constructed of two panels joined by a vertical hand-sewn center seam, a common construction for the period. The textile is composed of a cotton warp and wool weft. The design features a tripartite color scheme of red, dark indigo blue, and a natural off-white background. The central field is decorated with alternating horizontal rows of stylized red roses and dark blue circular medallions containing eight-pointed stars. The vertical side borders display a leafy vine motif, while the bottom border features a wide horizontal band of scrolling foliate and floral designs. The lower edge is finished with a terminal row of eight-pointed star motifs. Woven corner blocks at the bottom edge contain the inscription ELIZA-BETH SODY 1840.
Lot: 399 - Hand-Tufted Wool Runner Rug in Ansley Burgundy Pattern 28"X94"
Hand-tufted wool runner rug in the Ansley Burgundy pattern from the Alpine collection. The design features a traditional all-over floral and foliate scrolling motif in a palette of cream, pink, tan, and blue-green set against a deep burgundy field. The central field is surrounded by a cream-colored border with stylized floral decoration. The ends are finished with cream-colored cotton fringe. The reverse side includes a manufacturer label and an inventory sticker. The manufacturer label specifies the rug is hand-tufted in India with a 100 percent wool pile and a total fiber content of 75 percent wool and 25 percent cotton. The label also lists RN number 85591. The inventory sticker identifies the model as Ansley Burgundy Alpine and SKU number 22066.
Lot: 400 - American Mid-Century Floral Hand-Hooked Wool Oval Area Rug 27"X48"
An American floral hand-hooked wool oval area rug. The rug features a symmetrical all-over design with a central cream-colored field decorated with stylized floral sprays and foliate scrollwork in shades of terracotta, rust, tan, and light blue. The field is framed by a light blue border containing a repeating floral vine motif in pink and cream, finished with a solid dusty rose outer edge. The construction consists of wool yarn hooked onto a fabric foundation, with a plain fabric lining applied to the reverse. No maker marks or labels are present.
Lot: 401 - American Hooked Floral Motif Area Rug 22"X33"
This American folk art hooked rug is constructed with yarn, likely wool, looped through a coarse woven backing such as burlap or canvas. The design features a central rectangular red reserve containing a large, stylized multi-petaled floral motif. This central field is framed by a wide border with a scrolling foliate and vine pattern in shades of sage green and cream on a light beige ground. The entire piece is finished with a red yarn binding. On the reverse, a handwritten letter A is visible in the upper left corner. The style and construction method are characteristic of North American folk art traditions from the early to mid-20th century, particularly from the Northeastern United States or Maritime Canada.
Lot: 402 - Antique Hardwood Divided Storage Box with Finger-Jointed Construction 9.5"X20.5"X5.5"
This rectangular wooden storage box is crafted from a dark hardwood, possibly mahogany or walnut. The lid is constructed with breadboard ends, also known as cleated ends, a traditional joinery technique designed to prevent the wood from warping. The exterior corners feature precision-cut finger joints, also known as box joints. The lid opens on two decorative patinated iron hinges in a butterfly or batwing style, secured with flat-head screws. The interior is divided into six vertical compartments by five thin wooden panels that are slotted into routed grooves in the front and back walls. A small hole on the front face indicates where a lock escutcheon or hardware piece was previously located. No maker marks, labels, or inscriptions are present on the item.
Lot: 403 - Vintage Louisville Grocery Co. Inc. Our Seal Wooden Cigar Box 6"X9.5"X3"
This is a vintage wooden cigar box manufactured for the Louisville Grocery Co. Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky, featuring their Our Seal brand. The box is constructed of wood with metal hinges and a decorative metal clasp. The interior of the lid features a printed triangular mark reading 5 cents STRAIGHT and an oval graphic for the Louisville Grocery Co. Inc. Our Seal brand. The front exterior panel is stamped with the company name and brand. One side of the box is impressed with the term BOITE NATURE, a standard designation for a natural cedar wood construction. The interior of the lid contains a handwritten pencil inscription in the upper right reading 1274 St Monterey Calif. The interior base contains remains of a discolored paper or foil lining.
Lot: 404 - Vintage Whitman's Prestige Chocolates Heraldic Lithographed Tin Confectionary Box 4"X6"X3.5"
A vintage lithographed tin confectionary box produced for Whitman's Prestige Chocolates, a historic American confectionery brand. The metal box is constructed in the form of a small rectangular chest featuring a domed, hinged lid. The exterior decoration consists of a dark navy blue background with ornate heraldic imagery. The top of the lid displays a central oval containing three distinct heraldic crests, accompanied by the cursive brand name Whitman's and the block-lettered product name PRESTIGE CHOCOLATES. A decorative band wraps around the sides of the box, featuring a repeating pattern of stylized lions passant alternating with heraldic shields of various designs, including a red crescent on a silver field, a red lion rampant, and a figure holding a spear and banner. The interior is finished in a golden-toned lacquer.
Lot: 405 - Nathaniel Currier, Henry Clay of Kentucky Full-Length Portrait Lithograph 13.5"X17"
A mid-19th-century monochromatic lithograph titled HENRY CLAY, OF KENTUCKY. published by Nathaniel Currier. The print depicts a full-length portrait of the American statesman standing within a library or study setting. Clay is shown in formal dress, resting one hand on a desk draped with a patterned cloth and topped with law books. The background features a large bookcase and heavy classical drapery. The title is printed in the lower margin above the publisher line which reads Pub. by N. Currier and includes the Spruce St. address. The piece is housed in a period wide mahogany veneer frame. The reverse retains its original wooden plank backboard secured with old nails and a wire hanger.
Lot: 406 - E. B. & E. C. Kellogg, Major Genl. Zachary Taylor, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1847 14"X16"
This hand-colored lithograph depicts a profile portrait of Major General Zachary Taylor, who served as the 12th President of the United States. Taylor is portrayed facing right in a U.S. Army dress uniform featuring prominent gold-fringed epaulettes. The background consists of a draped teal curtain to the left and an American flag to the right. The print contains several identifying inscriptions in the lower margin. The bottom left margin reads E. B. & E. C. KELLOGG, 144 FULTON ST. N.Y. & 136 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. The bottom right margin reads D. NEEDHAM, 223 MAIN ST. BUFFALO. A copyright line centered above the title states Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847 by E. B. & E. C. Kellogg in the Clerks office of the District Court of the District of Connecticut. The work is titled in block lettering MAJOR GENL. ZACHARY TAYLOR. / U. S. ARMY. with the series number 443 printed below. The piece is presented in a period bird's-eye maple veneer frame with mitered corners and an original wooden plank backboard.
Lot: 407 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Belle of the East, 1846 15"X17"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled The Belle of the East, was published by Nathaniel Currier in 1846. The bust-length portrait depicts a young woman with dark hair adorned with a white flower, wrapped in a blue-gray cloak featuring a fur collar. Text along the bottom margin includes LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, the address 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y., and a copyright entry date of 1846. The print is numbered 446 centered below the title. The print is housed in an antique mitered wood frame. The reverse features an original wood backing panel secured by early nails, with remnants of decorative patterned paper tape along the edges.
Lot: 408 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Little Daisy 14.5"X17.5"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Little Daisy, was produced by the prominent American firm Currier and Ives. The print depicts a young girl with dark, ringlet curls wearing a red dress and a blue shawl. She is shown holding a large bundle containing grain stalks and red poppy flowers. The title LITTLE DAISY. is printed in the lower margin. Below the title, the publication information reads NEW YORK, PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES, 125 NASSAU ST. The image is a standard example of a 19th-century commercial lithograph that has been finished with hand-applied colors in red, blue, green, and pink. The work is presented in a molded wooden frame with a neutral mat and secured with a cardboard backing and glazier's points.
Lot: 409 - Currier & Ives, The Little Emperor, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14"X18"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled The Little Emperor and was produced by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives. The image depicts a seated young child wearing a white off-the-shoulder gown with a large, hand-colored red sash. Positioned to the left of the child is a blue military-style cap adorned with a gold star-shaped medal. The print includes several inscriptions in the lower margin: Lith & Pub. by Currier & Ives on the far left, 152 Nassau St N.Y. on the far right, and the title The Little Emperor centered above the stock number 708. The address provided indicates a publication date between 1857 and 1872. The piece is housed in a period-appropriate flame mahogany veneer flat frame with a solid wood backboard and early wire hanging hardware.
Lot: 410 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, Harriet, 1845 13"X17"
A hand-colored lithograph portrait titled Harriet, published by Nathaniel Currier in 1845. The print depicts a young woman in mid-19th-century formal attire, seated in a carved armchair with red upholstery. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder gown decorated with a row of bows down the center of the skirt and holds a small, ornate book in her left hand. The background features teal-blue drapery and a side table with a decorative cloth. The print is hand-tinted with color washes in blue, red, and flesh tones. The lower margin contains the title HARRIET. and the publisher imprint Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier 2 Spruce St. N.Y. A copyright inscription above the title reads Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1845 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. The piece is housed in a wide, beveled wood frame with a dark mahogany-toned finish. The reverse is sealed with brown paper and fitted with a hanging wire.
Lot: 411 - Currier & Ives, Autumn, Hand-Colored Lithograph, Stock No. 455 12"X16"
A 19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled Autumn, published by the firm of Currier & Ives. The print depicts a personification of the season as a young woman with a crown of grapes and cherries, wearing a double-strand pearl necklace, a gold bracelet, and a deep red gown. She is shown holding a bountiful harvest of an apple, grapes, and peaches. The print includes several inscriptions in the bottom margin: Published by Currier & Ives, at the lower left; 152 Nassau St. New York at the lower right; and the title Autumn. centered above the stock number 455. This address indicates a publication date between 1857 and 1894. The lithograph is housed in a wide, beveled dark wood frame.
Lot: 412 - Currier & Ives, The Young Cavalier, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14"X18"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled The Young Cavalier, was published by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives. The print features a sentimentalized portrait of a young boy dressed in historical 17th-century attire, including a blue wide-brimmed hat with an ostrich plume, a red doublet with elaborate white lace collar and cuffs, and a blue cloak, while his hand rests on the hilt of a sword. Centered below the image is the title THE YOUNG CAVALIER. followed by the stock number 308. The publisher mark PUBD BY CURRIER & IVES, is visible in the lower-left margin, accompanied by the address 152 NASSAU ST. N.Y. in the lower-right margin. The print is housed in a period-appropriate wide, beveled wood frame, likely mahogany veneer, which is secured with a wooden panel backing and a wire hanger.
Lot: 413 - Currier & Ives, The Fairest of the Fair, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14.5"X16.5"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled THE FAIREST OF THE FAIR, features a sentimental portrait of a young woman. She is depicted wearing an elaborate suite of jewelry consisting of a multi-strand pearl tiara, drop earrings, and a wide necklace, all set with prominent red cabochon stones. The print is a classic example of 19th-century American decorative art, utilizing a black lithographic base with hand-applied watercolor washes in red, blue, and flesh tones. The title THE FAIREST OF THE FAIR is printed in serif capital letters centered below the image. Below the title is the publisher's credit: PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES, 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. This specific address indicates the print was produced between 1857 and 1872. The work is housed in a period-style stepped wooden frame with a solid wood backboard held in place by small metal brads. No artist signature, edition number, or additional stamps are visible.
Lot: 414 - William Henry Brown, Samuel Lewis Southard Silhouette Lithograph, E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, 1844 17.5"X21.5"
This is an original mid-19th-century monochromatic lithograph titled Samuel Lewis Southard, based on a silhouette taken from life by artist William Henry Brown. The print is part of the series published in the Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens. It depicts the American statesman in a full-length profile silhouette standing within a detailed interior. The scene includes a fireplace mantel with a vase of flowers, a framed landscape painting on the wall, and a decorative floral patterned carpet. Inscriptions at the bottom of the image include From life by Wm. H. Brown. on the lower left and Lith. of E.B. and E.C. Kellogg on the lower right. Below the title is a copyright line reading: Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1844, by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Connecticut. The print is presented in a modern gold-toned wooden frame with a speckled finish and a dark navy blue mat. The reverse features a custom framing label from Davenport's Creative Custom Framing in Louisville, Kentucky, and a handwritten biographical card detailing SouthardÃs career as Secretary of the Navy and Governor of New Jersey.
Lot: 415 - William Henry Brown, Henry Clay, E.B. and E.C. Kellogg Lithograph 17.5"X22"
This monochromatic lithograph on paper is a full-length silhouette portrait of American statesman Henry Clay. The print originates from William Henry Brown's series titled Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens, published circa 1844. The composition depicts Clay in profile standing in a neoclassical room, flanked by a fluted column and a heavy, fringed, draped curtain. The floor shows a patterned carpet. The lower margin contains the printed title HENRY CLAY. along with the inscriptions from life by Wm. H. Brown. at the lower left and Lith. of E.B. and E.C. Kellogg. at the lower right. The print is set within a navy blue mat and a silver-toned frame with black distressing. The back is finished with a paper dust cover and a framer's label for Davenport's Creative Custom Framing located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lot: 416 - Silas Hoadley Mahogany and Birds Eye Maple Ogee Shelf Clock 5"X15.5"X26"
This mid-19th-century American Ogee shelf clock is produced by Silas Hoadley of Plymouth, Connecticut. The rectangular case features S-curve Ogee molding finished in mahogany veneer with distinctive bird's-eye maple veneer insets. The interior of the case retains an original paper label which identifies the piece as part of the Patent Brass Clocks line made by Silas Hoadley, including a section for directions and a Warranted Good guarantee. The clock features a painted wooden dial with black Arabic numerals and hand-painted floral spandrels, with a circular center cutout providing a view of the internal brass movement. The lower portion of the door contains a reverse-painted glass tablet decorated with a central lyre motif, a surrounding wreath, and gold-toned foliate stenciling. The clock utilizes a weight-driven mechanical brass movement and a coiled wire gong strike. This lot includes two cylindrical cast-iron weights, a pendulum rod with a brass-plated bob, and a T-shaped brass winding key.
Lot: 417 - Victorian Style Toleware Coal Scuttle with Removable Liner 11"X14"X21"
This object is a Victorian style toleware coal scuttle, also referred to as a coal hod, characterized by its painted and gilded sheet metal construction. The exterior features a dark reddish-brown japanned ground. The form is designed with a flat back for placement against a hearth and a rounded front with a sloped, hinged lid. The decoration includes a large central rectangular cartouche on the front containing a hand-painted bouquet of roses and mixed flowers, framed by intricate gilded rococo-style scrollwork. The lid is similarly adorned with a central oval panel featuring a smaller floral bouquet and gilded accents. The piece is fitted with two ornate cast-metal handles on the sides. The interior houses a removable sheet-metal liner with a simple wire bale handle. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the item.
Lot: 418 - American 19th-Century Spindle-Back Rocking Armchair 24"X32"X42"
This rocking armchair is an American mid-to-late 19th-century piece, exhibiting a hybrid design of the Boston and Salem rocker styles characteristic of Eastern Seaboard craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from mixed hardwoods, including maple, birch, and pine, and finished with a dark walnut-toned stain. The back features a wide, shaped comb crest rail situated over two flat horizontal slats and five vertical arrow-shaped spindles. Sinuous curved armrests with rounded knuckle terminals are supported by turned spindles. The seat is a thick, solid wood plank with a carved saddle shape and an incised decorative line around the perimeter. The base consists of turned legs joined by a four-spoke box stretcher, mounted on long, tapered wooden rockers. No maker marks, labels, or brandings are visible on the item.
Lot: 419 - American Sack-back Windsor Armchair in Mixed Hardwoods 23"X25"X35"
This sack-back Windsor armchair is constructed from mixed hardwoods and finished in a medium-brown stain. The design features a steam-bent hoop back that passes through a central bowed arm rail terminating in scrolled handholds. The back structure is composed of nine tapered spindles that are secured with visible through-tenon joinery at the arm rail. The chair has a thick, sculpted plank seat mounted on four splayed legs. The legs and H-stretcher feature ring-and-vase turnings. No maker marks, brandings, or labels were identified on the piece.
Lot: 420 - Vintage Wingback Armchair with Fluted Tapered Legs 31"X36"X41"
This traditional wingback armchair features a tall, slightly arched back with scrolling wings that flow into rolled arms. The chair includes a thick, loose seat cushion. It is supported by a hardwood base consisting of four legs with a dark mahogany-toned finish. The front legs are square and tapered, featuring vertical fluted carvings characteristic of Neoclassical or Sheraton-style revivals. The rear legs are square and out-swept. The piece is fully upholstered in a red textile decorated with a small-scale, repeated white floral motif. No maker's marks, labels, or brandings are visible on the frame or legs.
Lot: 421 - Regency Style Tole-Painted Tray-Top Side Table 23"X28"X20"
A Regency style side table featuring a removable oval tole metal tray resting on a separate wooden stand. The tray is finished in black lacquer and decorated with hand-painted floral sprays including roses and forget-me-nots, centered by a gilded foliate wreath. The raised rim is further accented with a delicate foliate border. The black-painted wooden stand is composed of four tapered legs joined by a double X-form stretcher. Each leg is decorated with gold horizontal pinstripe banding and topped with a metal cup to receive the tray.
Lot: 422 - Alpine Hand-Tufted Indian Wool Area Rug 87"X103"
Hand-tufted wool area rug produced in India for the Alpine brand, model number AK-27. The construction features a 100 percent wool pile on a secondary canvas backing, with an overall fiber content of 75 percent wool and 25 percent cotton. The design is rendered in the traditional style of Persian Serapi and Heriz carpets, featuring a central burgundy field with three large, vertically aligned, stepped diamond medallions. The medallions and surrounding field are decorated with geometric and floral motifs in navy blue, light blue, olive green, and ochre. A wide ivory-ground main border displays a repeating pattern of geometric and floral elements, framed by decorative guard borders. The reverse of the rug retains a printed manufacturer label and a specific SKU sticker.
Lot: 423 - Antique Persian Sarouk Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 31"X58"
This antique Persian Sarouk hand-knotted wool rug originates from the Sarouk region of Iran and dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920s-1930s. The rug is constructed with a hand-spun wool pile on a cotton foundation. The central design features a Vase and Tree of Life motif set against a salmon or dusty rose field. The field is densely populated with symmetrical floral sprays, vines, and botanical elements in shades of navy blue, ice blue, teal, cream, and olive green. A stylized formal vase is positioned at the lower end of the central composition. The field is enclosed by a wide navy blue main border with repeating large-scale floral rosettes and palmettes, flanked by multiple decorative guard borders with geometric and floral patterns. The reverse displays the hand-knotted structure and a firm, dense handle. The fringe at both ends is a continuation of the cotton warp foundation.
Lot: 424 - American Empire Style Mahogany Display Cabinet with Carved Swag Frieze and Paw Feet 16"X30"X59"
A single-piece American Empire style vitrine or display cabinet constructed of mahogany with veneers. The rectangular case features a flat top over a frieze decorated with a finely carved relief of ribboned floral swags. The front contains a single door with a large glass pane, opening to an interior containing four adjustable wooden shelves supported by side-rail pin holes. The door is flanked by reeded pilasters with simple capitals, all resting on a molded base. The cabinet is supported by carved hairy paw front feet and square block rear feet. The back is constructed of solid wood panels. Stamped into the top center of the rear frame are the numbers 1 2 3. Hardware includes a brass keyhole escutcheon and hinges. The unit is accompanied by a key with a decorative pink tassel.
Lot: 425 - 19th-Century American Country Two-Piece Stained Pine Plantation Desk 30"X41"X69.5"
This 19th-century American country or primitive furniture item is a two-piece plantation desk consisting of a removable upper cabinet resting on a table base. The piece is constructed from a softwood, likely pine or poplar, with a reddish-brown stain. The upper cabinet features two solid, flat-paneled doors mounted on iron butt hinges, opening to an interior fitted with two full-width shelves and a lower gallery. This gallery contains ten small pigeonholes and two vertical document slots, one of which is finished with a decorative scalloped valance. The table base features a single, wide drawer with a central turned wooden knob and is supported by four turned legs. Construction details include the use of square-cut nails on the drawer sides and the wide, vertically oriented backboards of the cabinet. The drawer demonstrates simple nailed joinery rather than dovetails, consistent with a utilitarian origin. No maker marks or signatures were identified.
Lot: 426 - Antique Mission Style Oak Metamorphic Library Chair and Step Ladder 16"X19"X41"
A metamorphic side chair of early 20th-century design, attributed to the Arts and Crafts or Mission style, specifically resembling the work of Joseph McHugh. The piece is constructed from stained hardwood, likely oak, and features a dual-purpose convertible design. It functions as a standard side chair with a slatted backrest and slightly tapered legs. Through a hinged folding mechanism, the backrest and seat pivot to transform the piece into a four-step library ladder. The construction utilizes visible round-head metal rivets and bolts at the primary movement points, with vertical slots in the side rails to facilitate the conversion. The design includes simple horizontal stretchers for structural stability in both configurations. No maker's marks, stamps, or labels are present.
Lot: 427 - American School, 19th Century, Portrait of a Young Gentleman 4"X28"X33"
This mid-19th-century oil portrait on a canvas mounted on wooden panel depicts a young man in a bust-length pose. The subject is rendered in a formal style, featuring dark, swept-back hair and a slight smile. He is attired in a dark frock coat over a white collared shirt and a wide, dark silk bow tie. His left hand is visible at the lower right, appearing to grasp the handle of a cane or umbrella. The composition employs a dark background punctuated by a distinctive red glow centered behind the sitter's head, creating a subtle halo effect. The painting is executed with finely blended brushwork in the flesh tones and more visible texture in the garments and background. The work is housed in a period tiered giltwood frame with reeded moldings. No signature, date, or labels are present on the front or verso of the panel. The verso reveals the natural vertical grain of the wooden support and a crude wire hanger.
Lot: 428 - Federal Style Gilded Convex Eagle Bullseye Wall Mirror 22"X30"
This 20th-century wall mirror is designed in the American Federal style, featuring a circular frame surmounted by a spread-wing eagle finial on a laurel base. The frame is constructed from a gilded and patinated composite material over wood. A series of thirteen spherules, traditionally representing the thirteen original American colonies, are positioned within the cove-molded circular frame. The bottom of the mirror is decorated with a foliate pendant centered by a floral boss. The mirror plate is convex, producing a wide-angle reflection characteristic of bullseye mirrors. The reverse is fitted with a cardboard backing and two modern metal D-ring hangers.
Lot: 429 - Framed Swedish Folk Art Print After the 1812 Alderstrappan Motif 35"X23.5"
This framed color print is a piece of traditional Swedish folk art, known as Dalmalning, originating from the Dalarna region. The composition depicts the Alderstrappan or Stairway of Life motif. The central text at the top reads Om Menniskans Alder ifran waggan till Grafwen, which translates to Concerning the Age of Man from the Cradle to the Grave. The imagery features couples dressed in traditional 19th-century Swedish attire positioned on a staircase representing life stages in ten-year increments, ranging from age 10 to age 90, with the 50-year-old couple at the apex. The central scene is flanked by two vertical panels featuring stylized kurbits floral arrangements, each topped with the date 1812. The print appears to be a color lithograph or similar rendition of an original early 19th-century folk painting. It is professionally housed in a black mat and a dark, textured wood frame with a distressed finish. The reverse is sealed with black kraft paper and equipped with a hanging wire. No artist signature or edition numbering is visible.
Lot: 430 - Kelloggs and Comstock and Ensign and Thayer Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Life and Age of Woman 15.5"X12"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled The Life and Age of Woman. The central composition depicts the stages of female life from the cradle to the grave through eleven figures arranged in a stepped formation. The sequence begins at the far left with an infant in a wicker cradle and progresses through childhood, young womanhood, marriage, motherhood, middle age, and senior years, concluding with a figure on a deathbed at the far right. A central archway contains a vignette of a funeral procession in a cemetery landscape. Below each figure is a printed moralistic verse corresponding to that stage of life. The lower left margin features the publisher's mark KELLOGGS and COMSTOCK 150 FULTON ST NEW YORK and 150 MAIN ST HARTFORD CONN. The lower right margin is marked ENSIGN and THAYER, 12, EXCHANGE ST. BUFFALO. The center bottom margin is printed with the number 130 followed by an asterisk. The print is housed in a black-painted wooden frame with a glass front and a wooden plank backing secured by metal nails.
Lot: 431 - Weatherby Family. Manuscript Family Register on Lithographed Template. c. 1846-1948. 17"X14"
A framed 19th-century manuscript family register featuring a lithographed template with four arched vignettes. The vignettes, which appear to be hand-colored or tinted, depict a family outdoors, a seated woman in an interior, a marriage ceremony, and a mourning scene featuring a monument inscribed I know that My Redeemer Liveth. The register is organized into columns titled Family NAMES, Born, WHEN AND WHERE, Married, WHEN, WHERE & BY WHOM, and Died, WHEN & WHERE. The primary entries record the lineage of Richard D. Weatherby, born April 3, 1822, in St. Stephens, and Catherine Smith, born July 23, 1826, in St. Stephens, who were married on July 2, 1846, by an individual named Tybits. The register lists twelve children: Sarah Jane, Lydia Catherine, Emily Jane, Charlotte Ann Thomson, Skifington Thomson, Charles Wellington Grimmer, Mary Hannah Campbell, Margaret Emma, Sarah Adeline, Alice Alida, John Thomas Smith, and Florence Elizabeth. Birth dates range from 1847 to 1865, with locations including St. Stephens and St. James, suggesting an origin in New Brunswick, Canada. Notable entries include deaths recorded at Victoria Hospital in 1898. Handwritten entries are recorded in multiple ink colors and various hands, documenting the family history into the mid-20th century, with the final death date noted as June 26, 1948. The document is housed in a wide, beveled mahogany-finished wooden frame under glass.
Lot: 432 - Mason and Hamlin Rosewood Veneer Melodeon, Boston, circa 1868 18.5"X30.5"X30"
This mid-nineteenth-century melodeon was manufactured by the Mason and Hamlin company of Boston, Massachusetts. The instrument is housed in a case featuring highly figured rosewood veneer. It contains a single manual keyboard with a five-octave compass, featuring ivory-covered natural keys and ebony sharps. A decorative pierced-fretwork panel is located above the keyboard. A circular metal lamp or candle stand is mounted to the right of the keys. The case is supported by a lyre-form trestle base with scroll-carved legs and a central horizontal stretcher. Two metal foot pedals are connected to the internal bellows mechanism by vertical rods. The interior of the fallboard bears the gilded maker mark Mason and Hamlin. Boston. in a stylized Gothic font. An accompanying handwritten note identifies the item as an 1868 Melodeon.
Lot: 433 - Original November 23 1963 The Courier-Journal Newspaper JFK Assassination Report 12"X16"
An original historical edition of The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky), Indiana Edition, dated Saturday morning, November 23, 1963. This issue provides comprehensive coverage of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on the preceding day in Dallas, Texas. The front page features prominent headlines including President Shot To Death By Sniper, Johnson Receives Bipartisan Pledge, and Defector To Russia Is Prime Suspect. The primary front-page image is an Associated Press Wirephoto showing Secret Service agent Clint Hill climbing onto the back of the presidential limousine. Secondary headlines and articles detail the wounding of Texas Governor John Connally and the arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald. The fourth page includes a photograph of Oswald with the headline Sullen Ex-Marine Being Questioned, alongside a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in as President aboard Air Force One. The masthead identifies this as Volume 218, Number 146, consisting of 38 pages and priced at 7 cents.
Lot: 434 - Trio of Muhammad Ali Commemorative Newspapers from The Courier-Journal June 2016 12"X11"
A trio of commemorative edition newspapers published by The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Kentucky, documenting the passing and memorial services of hometown boxing legend Muhammad Ali in June 2016. The collection includes the Saturday, June 4, 2016 Metro Edition featuring the headline THE GREATEST and a black-and-white photograph of Ali in a boxing stance, accompanied by a lengthy quote detailing his desired legacy. The second item is the Sunday, June 5, 2016 edition, which features a full-page, high-contrast photographic portrait of Ali's eyes with the inscription MUHAMMAD ALI 1942 - 2016. The third item is the Saturday, June 11, 2016 edition, titled WORLD RETURNS THE LOVE TO ALI, featuring a color photograph of the funeral procession through the streets of Louisville. Each newspaper displays the standard masthead for The Courier-Journal and is printed on standard newsprint.
Lot: 435 - Wrought Iron Double Light Student Style Table Lamp in the Early American Aesthetic 9"X12"X20"
This is a double-light table lamp crafted in a wrought iron student-style design. The piece is finished in a matte black and features a tripod base with three arched flat-bar legs. A central vertical post rises from a turned hub and terminates in a decorative shepherd's hook finial. The horizontal cross-arm supports two electrical light sockets, each seated in a scalloped metal bobeche and covered by a cream-colored candle-style sleeve. The lamp is equipped with two natural-toned linen or burlap-textured clip-on drum shades. The design is in the Early American or primitive revival style, common in 20th-century decorative lighting. The unit is electrified with a modern black plastic-coated cord and a standard North American two-prong plug. No maker's marks or signatures are visible on the item.
Lot: 436 - Victorian Style Silver-Plated Trumpet Vase with Grapevine Motif 7"X20.5"
This trumpet-shaped vase is constructed of silver-plated base metal and features an ornate botanical design. The tall, tapered body is decorated in high relief with a continuous grapevine motif including broad leaves and fruit clusters. The flared rim is serrated and molded to follow the contours of the grape leaves. The vase stands on a circular pedestal base with a matching grapevine border. The base is internally weighted. The form and decorative pattern are consistent with the grapevine designs produced by manufacturers such as the Homan Manufacturing Company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While a small label is present on the underside, the text is illegible, and the piece is attributed to Homan based on visual consensus of the pattern and form.
Lot: 437 - 19th Century Painted Toleware Metal Bread or Fruit Tray 8.5"X13.5"
A 19th-century rectangular toleware tray, traditionally used for serving bread or fruit. The object is constructed from formed sheet metal, likely tin or iron, and finished with a dark japanned ground. The interior features hand-painted floral and foliate decoration in gold, red, and silver-toned pigments. Large, stylized blossoms are positioned on the end panels, while more delicate floral sprays adorn the side panels. The tray features flared, sloping sides and a shaped, rounded rim. There are no manufacturer's marks or stamps visible on the base or interior. Near the center of the interior floor, four small, thin red brushstrokes form a simple, stylized decorative or assembly mark.
Lot: 438 - Mid-19th Century American Empire Style Coved Wood Wall Mirror 37.5"X44.5"X4.5"
This rectangular wall mirror features a wide, deep-bevelled coved frame constructed from wood with a warm medium-brown finish. The frame profile is consistent with American vernacular furniture design from the mid-19th century, reflecting Empire or early Victorian influences. The natural wood grain is visible across all surfaces of the frame. The mirror plate is secured within an inner molded border. The reverse of the piece reveals a secondary wood support structure and a modern wire hanging system. No manufacturer labels, stamps, or signatures are present on the frame or backing.
Lot: 439 - Antique American Country Sloped-Top Pine Clerk's Desk, 19th Century 30"X60.5"X36"
A 19th-century American Country primitive sloped-top clerk's or standing desk constructed from solid pine with a reddish-brown stained finish. The top features a fixed flat rear shelf and a large sloped writing surface made of wide planks. The front apron is fitted with three side-by-side drawers, each with hand-cut dovetail joinery, a single brass-toned pull knob, and an inset keyhole. The desk is supported by four square tapered legs. The construction exhibits typical characteristics of early to mid-19th-century cabinetmaking. No maker's marks or labels are present.
Lot: 440 - Early American Style Spindle Back Deacon Bench 24"X62X31"
This long deacon bench is crafted in the Early American style from a dark-stained hardwood. The design features a three-section backrest supported by four vertical posts. Each back section contains four turned and chamfered spindles positioned between two horizontal rails, totaling twelve spindles. The bench is fitted with two curved, scrolled armrests resting on turned supports. It stands on six turned and tapered legs, with three in the front and three in the back, all reinforced by a comprehensive box stretcher system. No manufacturer marks, stamps, or labels were identified during inspection.
Lot: 441 - American Primitive Style Wood Dining Table and a Set of Matching Chairs (Table 33.5"X72"X31")
This dining set is designed in the American primitive farmhouse style, featuring a rectangular table and a set of matching chairs. The table is constructed with a solid wood top composed of three planks and shows visible pegging. The table base consists of a deep apron with pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery and four turned legs featuring ring-and-ball accents. The underside of the table reveals rough-hewn planks with circular saw marks consistent with late 19th-century industrial milling. The chairs are of an arrow-back spindle design with contoured wooden seats. The set is accompanied by a set of striped fabric tie-on cushions. The entire set is crafted from solid hardwoods with an aged finish.
Lot: 442 - 19th Century American Primitive Pine Dry Sink 19"X39"X33"
This mid-19th century American primitive dry sink is a single-piece cabinet constructed from pine and mixed softwoods using traditional plank-and-nail assembly. The top section features a recessed well bounded by a three-sided gallery, with the backboard carved in a decorative scalloped design. The lower cabinet includes two cupboard doors with recessed panels that open to an interior containing a single fixed, full-width shelf. The back of the piece is composed of wide, vertical wooden planks. The exterior retains an early painted surface in an olive-drab tone, showing significant wear that reveals an earlier red paint layer in the panel recesses. The interior is finished in a muted blue-gray historical paint. Hardware consists of two turned wooden knobs, iron butt hinges, and a keyhole on the right door. No maker marks or stamps are visible on the piece.
Lot: 443 - American Antique Industrial Pine Lift-Top Chest of Drawers with Campaign Style Hardware 21"X38"X35"
A vintage American industrial lift-top chest of drawers, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The case is constructed primarily of pine with a honey-toned finish, while the back panel and drawer interiors consist of secondary woods such as common pine or poplar. The chest features a lift-top upper compartment and three full-width drawers. The interior of the drawers contains fixed wooden partitions of various sizes, indicating its original function as a machinist or carpenter tool chest. The piece is fitted with campaign-style recessed metal bail handles with an aged patina and a large circular metal escutcheon on the front face. The top lid is designed with a raised central panel secured by visible wooden pegs and is attached to the case with three metal butt hinges. The case construction features exposed joinery at the corners and a simple molded base. No maker marks or manufacturer stamps are visible on the piece.
Lot: 444 - American Mid-19th Century Pine One-Piece Housekeeper's Cupboard 19"X62"X81"
This large-scale, one-piece housekeeperÃs cupboard, also known as a pantry press, is primarily constructed of pine with a warm, naturally aged finish. The front features a four-door configuration, consisting of two tall upper doors and two smaller lower doors. All doors are built using pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery and feature two raised panels each. The cabinet is topped with a prominent cove-molded cornice, and a secondary smaller molding divides the upper and lower door sections. The side panels extend to the floor, shaped with traditional bootjack cutouts to serve as the feet. The back of the piece is composed of wide, vertically oriented, rough-sawn boards attached with square-cut nails. The interior of the upper section is fitted with three fixed, full-width wooden shelves, while the lower section contains one fixed, full-width wooden shelf. Hardware includes four white porcelain ironstone knobs and period iron thumb-latches, swivel latches, and surface-mounted hinges. Traces of an earlier green and gray paint finish are visible on the hinges, moldings, and cornice.
Lot: 445 - Late 19th Century American Country Style Bedside Cupboard with Drawer 18.5"X19"X29"
This is a one-piece antique American country-style bedside cupboard or commode. It is constructed of solid wood with a dark-stained finish showing a developed patina. The upper section contains a single drawer featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery. Below the drawer is a storage compartment enclosed by a single inset panel door. The piece is fitted with three turned wooden knobs and two exposed metal barrel hinges on the door. It stands on four short, turned legs with bulbous, tapered feet. No maker marks are visible on the interior or exterior surfaces.
Lot: 446 - Late 19th Century American Country Farmhouse Plank Seat Side Chair 16"X18"X33.5"
This late 19th to early 20th-century American country-style side chair is constructed from various hardwoods, including ash, maple, or hickory for the turned elements and a solid plank for the seat. The chair features a spindle-back configuration consisting of four central tapered spindles and two outer stiles topped by a flat, slightly curved crest rail. The stiles are accented with turned ring decorative details. The seat is formed from a solid contoured plank. The undercarriage consists of four turned, splayed legs connected by an H-stretcher. The front stretcher features a central decorative swelling. No maker's marks or labels are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 447 - Antique American Arrow-Back Windsor Style Side Chair, Late 19th Century 16"X18"X34"
This American side chair, dating to the late 19th century, is designed in the arrow-back Windsor style. The chair is constructed from solid hardwood, likely maple or birch, and features a slightly curved, flat crest rail. The backrest consists of five flat arrow-back spindles flanked by two stiles with bamboo-style turning. It features a solid, shaped plank seat. The chair stands on four splayed legs with bamboo-style turning, reinforced by a simple box stretcher. The joinery is composed of socketed spindles and legs, characteristic of American cottage furniture from the 1870 to 1900 period. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the piece.
Lot: 448 - Antique American Primitive Arrow-Back Child's High Chair 18"X18"X36"
An antique child's high chair in the American Primitive style, likely dating from the mid-to-late 19th century. The chair features a shaped top crest rail over three flat-profile arrow-back spindles and turned stiles. The rounded arms are mounted on turned supports above a thick plank seat. The splayed legs are secured by a simple box stretcher and include a wide, solid wood footrest. The piece exhibits primitive construction techniques, including mortise-and-tenon joinery with visible nail and pin heads. The chair is constructed from mixed hardwoods, and remnants of an original red or ochre paint or wash are visible in the recessed areas. There are no visible maker marks or signatures.
Lot: 449 - Antique Octagonal Wood Case Wall Regulator Clock with Pendulum and Key 4.5"X12.5"X21.5"
This wall-mounted regulator clock features an octagonal upper case and a short drop-down pendulum box constructed from light-toned wood. The case borders are decorated with incised bead and reel pattern molding. The white painted dial includes black Roman numeral hour markers and two winding arbors at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions, protected by a brass-rimmed glass bezel. The lower section contains a hinged door with a glass pane decorated with the word Regulator in gold-toned cursive script. Internally, the clock has a mechanical spring-driven movement with a wire coil gong strike. The pendulum features a brass-toned rod and a bob with embossed leaf motifs. A T-handle metal winding key is included. No manufacturer names or labels are visible on the dial, movement, or back of the case.
Lot: 450 - Antique American Cobblers Bench with an Assortment of Tools 22.5"X41.5"X16"
This antique American cobblers bench is constructed from mixed hardwoods and pine, featuring a cantilevered rectangular workspace and an integrated round seat. The bench is supported by a three-legged splayed design using mortise and tenon joinery. The right side features a hand-carved circular seat with a recessed leather insert secured by a perimeter of metal tacks. The left side consists of a large tray with raised edges and fixed wooden rungs acting as dividers for tool and fastener organization. Accompanying the bench is an assortment of period shoemaking equipment including two wooden shoe lasts, two iron-headed hammers, and two cast iron lap lasts. Both wooden lasts are incised with the number 10 on the heel; one last features an applied leather patch. The smaller cast iron lap last is stamped with the character 2 on its base. No other maker marks or patent dates are visible.
Lot: 451 - Contemporary Country Style Crackle-Finished Corner Media Cabinet 34"X34"X48"
This item is a contemporary corner media cabinet designed in a country revival or primitive style. The single-piece construction features a heavily distressed red crackle paint finish applied over a dark green base coat. The top surface displays decorative faux square peg joinery details at the corners. The upper compartment is enclosed by double doors with exposed brass-finished butterfly hinges and matching red-painted wooden knobs. The interior is finished in dark paint and contains a single fixed shelf. A circular cutout in the rear center panel facilitates electrical cable management. Below the doors is a single, full-width drawer with two matching wooden pull knobs. There are no maker's marks, labels, or stamps visible on the piece.
Lot: 452 - Three-Seat Slipcovered Sofa with Multiple Replacement Covers 34"X84"X33"
This three-seat sofa is designed in a transitional style, featuring rolled arms and a floor-length pleated skirt, in the style of the IKEA Ektorp model. The piece is currently fitted with an off-white heavy cotton twill slipcover. It includes three loose, piped seat cushions and three loose back cushions. This lot also features a single square decorative throw pillow with a red and white quilted star motif. Included with the sofa are multiple additional sets of zippered slipcovers, currently folded in plastic storage bins. These covers include patterns of red and white ticking stripes, yellow and cream broad stripes, and a blue and gray color-blocked design.
Lot: 453 - American Folk Art Hand-Hooked Big Penny Motif Wool Room-Size Rug 71"X106"
This hand-hooked room-size rug features an all-over big penny or bullseye motif in a hit-and-miss color pattern. The design consists of concentric circles in varied colors, including shades of rose, cream, navy, light blue, brown, and tan. The central field is framed by a wide border of abstract, multi-colored geometric blocks and linear segments. The rug is constructed from hooked wool yarn on a heavy fabric foundation. The reverse is fitted with a secondary fabric backing. The pattern and style are consistent with those found in Searsport Big Penny rug kits.
Lot: 454 - Contemporary Geometric Vinyl Floor Cloth in the Style of Carolina Creekhouse 78"X98.5"
A contemporary rectangular floor cloth or mat, attributed to Carolina Creekhouse and featuring a design consistent with their Lila pattern. The piece is constructed from a durable and flexible synthetic vinyl material. The design features a high-contrast geometric pattern in black and off-white. At the center is a large eight-pointed star, similar to traditional Lone Star or Star of Bethlehem quilt patterns, formed by nested rows of black and off-white diamond shapes. This central motif is framed by a border composed of repeating black and white triangles. The reverse of the cloth is a smooth, solid off-white color. No manufacturer labels or marks are visible on the item.
Lot: 456 - American Colonial Revival Maple Spindle-Back Rocking Chair 21"X33"X43.5"
An American spindle-back rocking chair in the Colonial Revival style, likely dating from the mid-20th century. The chair is constructed from a domestic hardwood, typically rock maple, and finished in a warm honey-toned stain. The design features a high back with two curved horizontal slats; eight slender vertical spindles pass through the lower slat and terminate at the underside of the top crest rail. The curved arms terminate in a prominent ram's horn scroll and are supported by turned spindles. The chair is built with a contoured saddle seat, turned legs, and an H-stretcher assembly, all mounted on traditional wooden rockers. The construction involves spindle-to-seat and spindle-to-rail joinery common in American furniture production of this period. While the form is consistent with manufacturers such as S. Bent and Bros., no maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible.
Lot: 457 - Virginia Stibbe, Two Framed Botanical Mixed Media Artworks (Signed) 14"X21"
Two framed botanical artworks utilizing dried organic materials. The first piece features a vertical mixed media composition of various dried flowers, including hydrangea petals and fern fronds, accented with two small cut-out bird figures. It is housed in an arched-top, tiered wooden frame with a light-toned finish, and the verso is covered with a patterned wallpaper. The second piece presents a single pressed specimen identified by an inscription on the lower left as Osmunda cinnamomea or Cinnamon Fern. This work is signed lower right by artist Virginia Stibbe. It is set against a white background, double-matted with a dark inner border, and contained within a dark-finished wooden frame. The verso of the fern piece bears a professional business label for Natural Accents by Virginia Stibbe of Yorkville, Illinois, along with a separate care instruction tag for dried floral materials.
Lot: 458 - Robert Potter III: Two Antique Oval-Framed Photographic Portraits 15.5"X19.5"
This lot features two antique oval-framed portraits dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The larger portrait is a solar enlargement or crayon portrait with hand-colored details, depicting a woman in formal late Victorian or Edwardian attire with a high-necked, fringed bodice. It is housed in a simple gilt wood frame. The second, smaller photograph appears to be a silver gelatin or albumen print of a young man in a high-collared suit. It is set within an ornate oval frame, possibly quarter-sawn oak, featuring a beaded inner liner and a decorative metal-studded outer border. The reverse of the smaller frame has a faint handwritten pencil inscription that appears to read Robert Potter III.
Lot: 459 - An Assortment of Barware Accessories and Spirits Literature Including a Rabbit-Style Corkscrew Set (Lot 23"W As Pictured)
This collection of barware and wine accessories features a rabbit-style lever corkscrew set housed in a mahogany-finished wooden presentation case with a foam-lined interior. The boxed set contains the lever corkscrew, a foil cutter, pourers, a drip ring, and spare worm attachments. Also included in the assortment are several wing-style corkscrews in chrome-plated, black-finished, and copper-toned metal. Manual bottle openers are present, including one stainless steel opener marked with the OXO brand and a wood-handled opener with a metal piercer. Additional accessories comprise multiple wine stoppers with both turned wood and chrome-finished spherical heads, a stainless steel double-sided jigger, a red plastic wine aerator, and a drip ring. The lot is accompanied by two volumes: The Bourbon Tasting Notebook by Susan Reigler and Michael Veach, and the Total Guide to Spirits & Cocktails, as well as a decorative polka-dot coaster with printed text.
Lot: 460 - Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Holly and Berry Relief 15"X15"X7"
This vintage cast iron Christmas tree stand is designed with a square base featuring an ornate openwork relief pattern of holly leaves and berries. The stand is constructed of cast iron and finished in a dark green paint. It includes a central cylindrical basin for water and a tree trunk, with three original metal T-handle eye-bolt thumbscrews to secure the tree. A small centering spike is located at the bottom of the basin. The item is representative of traditional holiday motifs common in the United States during the early to mid-20th century.
Lot: 461 - A Set of Paul Revere Genuine Pewter Serving Dishes and Platters 12"X18"
A set of four Colonial Revival style serving pieces made of genuine pewter. The collection consists of a large oval meat platter featuring a relief-molded tree and well drainage design resting on four integral feet, a simple scalloped rim oval platter, a deep oval serving bowl with a scalloped rim, and a small oval bowl with two loop handles. The pieces are likely manufactured via machine-pressing or casting. Each piece is stamped on the underside with a shield-shaped maker mark that reads PAUL REVERE GENUINE PEWTER LB.
Lot: 462 - A Trio of Antique Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Hearth and Melting Ladles 20"
This collection consists of three hand-forged wrought iron implements typical of 18th or 19th-century American hearth and trade tools. The trio includes a multi-lipped melting ladle, a long-handled hearth ladle, and a slender decorative utensil. The shortest ladle features a deep, multi-lobed bowl with three distinct pouring lips, a design commonly used for pouring molten lead into molds or filling tallow lamps; it terminates in a simple hammered-over loop finial. The longest tool features a shallow round bowl and a shaft with a decorative central twist, ending in a flat handle with a single punched hanging hole. The center tool is slender with a small, shallow circular bowl and a handle that terminates in a decorative twisted-loop finial. All pieces demonstrate traditional blacksmithing techniques with visible hammer marks and forged transitions. No maker marks, stamps, or signatures are visible.
Lot: 463 - American Woven Wood Splint Picnic Basket with Gingham Lining 11"X16"X20"
A vintage rectangular picnic basket constructed of woven hardwood splints in a checkerboard pattern. The basket features a hinged lid and dual wooden swing handles attached to the body with metal rivets. The interior is fully lined with a green and white checkered gingham fabric. This style of basketry is characteristic of the New England region, resembling examples produced by companies such as Peterboro Basket Company or manufacturers in West Rindge, New Hampshire.
Lot: 464 - Bulwer-Lytton, Edward. Bulwer's Works. P.F. Collier, Late 19th Century. A Collection of Volumes. 7"X10.5"
This lot consists of a collection of volumes from Bulwers Works, a multi-volume set of the writings of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton (Lord Lytton). The set was published by P.F. Collier of New York in the late 19th century. The books are bound in uniform maroon cloth with decorative gilt stamping on the front covers and spines. The elaborate front cover design features a knights helmet, Roman standards bearing the letters SPQR, olive branches, and a profile portrait of the author in a medallion. A banner is inscribed with his famous quote: The pen is mightier than the sword. The rear covers have a blind-stamped central decorative medallion. The spines bear the title of the series and lists of the individual works contained within each volume, alongside volume numbers in Roman numerals. Titles visible include The Last Days of Pompeii, Harold, The Caxtons, Rienzi, My Novel, Alice, The Coming Race, and The Parisians. The publisher name COLLIER is visible at the foot of each spine. The volumes are octavo in size.
Lot: 465 - Eliot, George. The Works of George Eliot. P.F. Collier and Son, [ca. 1890]. Three Volumes. 8"X11"
A three-volume set of the collected works of George Eliot, published by P.F. Collier and Son of New York. The volumes are bound in the publisher's original brown cloth with ornate blind-stamped decorative borders and central medallion motifs on the boards. The front covers and spines feature the title in a flourished gold-gilt script. Volume 1 includes Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, and Romola. Volume 2 includes Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda. Volume 3 includes Felix Holt, Silas Marner, The Lifted Veil, Brother Jacob, Amos Barton, Theophrastus Such, The Spanish Gypsy, The Legend of Jubal, and His Other Poems. The publisher's name Collier is stamped at the base of each spine. The volumes are octavo in size.
Lot: 466 - Richardson, James D. Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897. Published circa 1897. A Multi-Volume Set. 6.5"X9"
This multi-volume set, compiled by James D. Richardson, is titled Messages and Papers of the Presidents and covers the chronological period from 1789 to 1897. The collection consists of several hardcover volumes detailing presidential messages and communications, including a dedicated appendix and index volume. Each book is bound in dark reddish-brown publisher's cloth. The covers are decorated with blind-stamped borders and central ornamental motifs. The spines are finished with gilt-stamped lettering and rules, providing the title, compiler's name, volume designation, and corresponding date ranges. The set is octavo in size.
Lot: 467 - Shakespeare & Mabie, The Works of Shakespeare & Biography, Macmillan & Co., c. 1900-1904, Eversley Edition Set 4.5"X7"
A multi-volume set comprising the works of William Shakespeare in ten volumes and an eleventh supplemental volume titled William Shakespeare: Poet, Dramatist and Man by Hamilton Wright Mabie. This collection belongs to the Eversley Edition, a series notably edited by C.H. Herford and published by Macmillan and Company. The volumes are bound in the publisher's original maroon pebbled cloth with gilt-stamped lettering and volume numbering on the spines. The front boards feature a blind-stamped heraldic crest centered within a rectangular border. The set is octavo in format. The volumes contain the following works as identified on the spines: Vol. I: Love's Labour's Lost, Comedy of Errors, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Midsummer Night's Dream Vol. II: The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Twelfth Night, As You Like It Vol. III: Much Ado About Nothing, All's Well That Ends Well, Measure for Measure, Troilus and Cressida Vol. IV: Pericles, Cymbeline, The Winter's Tale, The Tempest Vol. V: Henry VI Parts I, II, III, Richard III Vol. VI: King John, Richard II, Henry IV Parts I, II Vol. VII: Henry V, Henry VIII, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet Vol. VIII: Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Othello Vol. IX: King Lear, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra Vol. X: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens, Poems Vol. XI: William Shakespeare: Poet, Dramatist and Man by Hamilton Wright Mabie.
Lot: 468 - A Collection of Volumes of Early 20th-Century Fiction. Various Authors and Publishers, c. 1905-1910. 5"X6"
This collection consists of several volumes of early 20th-century fiction, uniformly bound in half-tan leather with green marbled paper boards. The authors and titles identified from the spines include Winston Churchill, Mr. Crewe's Career (Volumes 1 and 2); E. F. Benson, The Angel of Pain (Volumes 1 and 2); Robert Hugh Benson, The Necromancers; Lucas Malet, The Far Horizon (Volumes 1 and 2); and Richard Bagot, The House of Serravalle (Volume 1). The bindings feature spines with six compartments separated by tooled lines, with the author and title gilt-stamped in the second compartment. The remaining compartments are decorated with stylized gilt-stamped floral or fleur-de-lis motifs. The division of single novels into two separate volumes is typical of contemporary pocket series such as the Tauchnitz Edition. No publisher or publication date is visible from the exterior.
Lot: 469 - Various Authors. A Collection of Uniformly Bound Literary Volumes. Circa 1900-1915. 5"X6"
A collection of literary works by various authors, uniformly bound in half-leather with marbled paper boards. The spines feature decorative gilt-stamped floral motifs within the panels, delineated by four raised bands. The marbled paper boards exhibit a dark green and black pattern with yellow accents. Titles and authors visible on the spines include Whispers About Women by L. Merrick; Genius Loci by Lee; The Principal Girl by Snaith; The Visits of Elizabeth by Glyn; Popular Tales by M. Edgeworth; Wild Justice by Osbourne; and a two-volume set of The Price of Lis Doris by Maartens. The volumes are produced in a small format, likely duodecimo or small octavo. This assembly suggests a private library collection from the early 20th century, where disparate titles were bound to match for shelf display.
Lot: 470 - Hewlett, Maurice. A Collection of Works. Uniform Half-Leather Bindings. 5"X6"
A collection of works by Maurice Hewlett, uniformly bound in half-leather with marbled paper boards. The titles include The Spanish Jade, Brazenhead the Great, The Song of Renny, Little Novels of Italy, two volumes of The Queen's Quair or the Six Years' Tragedy, Open Country, and The Stooping Lady. The bindings feature brown leather spines with four raised bands, gilt-stamped titles and author name, and repeating floral motifs in the spine compartments. The boards are covered in a marbled paper pattern consisting of green, blue, and black tones. These octavo volumes have toned text block edges. No publisher or publication dates are visible from the exterior.
Lot: 471 - Crawford, Hewlett, et al. A Collection of Volumes in Uniform Half-Leather Bindings. Circa 1905-1915. 5"X6"
This collection of volumes consists of literary works by several early 20th-century authors, including Francis Marion Crawford, Maurice Hewlett, W.W. Jacobs, and Richard Bagot. The specific titles observed include The Undesirable Governess, Soprano: A Portrait, Halfway House, Mrs. Lancelot, Short Cruises, and The House of Serravalle. The books are uniformly bound in contemporary half brown leather with dark green and black marbled paper boards. Each spine features four raised bands, creating compartments decorated with gilt-stamped floral fleur-de-lis motifs. The author names and titles are also lettered in gilt. The division of individual novels into two volumes suggests these may be contemporary Continental editions, such as those produced for the Tauchnitz Collection of British and American Authors. The books appear to be in octavo format.
Lot: 472 - Eaton, Seymour (Ed). Shakespeare Rare Print Collection. R.G. Kennedy & Co., 1900. Connoisseur Edition, Limited No. 589. 8"X12"
This lot features a folio-sized print portfolio titled Shakespeare Rare Print Collection, edited by Seymour Eaton and published for private circulation by R.G. Kennedy & Co. of Philadelphia in 1900. This specific copy is identified by an internal label as the Connoisseur Edition and is hand-numbered 589. The portfolio is constructed of heavy grey paper-covered boards with a dark cloth spine. The front cover displays a printed title label featuring the Shakespeare coat of arms, two red stamped classical head silhouettes, and a black silhouette illustration of Bottom and a fairy from A Midsummer Night's Dream. The portfolio was originally designed to be secured with grey ribbon ties. Internally, the collection is organized into parts, with Part I featuring a portrait of Helena. Visible plates include the Droeshout Portrait of Shakespeare with an inscription by Ben Jonson, a view of Stratford-Upon-Avon Church, a Drinking Song from Othello, Mr. Bass as Malvolio, and a scene from The Taming of the Shrew. The prints are rendered in monochrome and presented on heavy paper stock.
Lot: 473 - Tolstoi, Lyof N. A Multi-Volume Set of the Works of Lyof N. Tolstoi. Charles Scribner's Sons. 5.5"X7.5"
A multi-volume set of hardcover books comprising the works of Lyof N. Tolstoi (Leo Tolstoy) and a biography of the author. The volumes are octavo-sized and bound in the publisher's dark brown textured cloth. The front boards feature ornate blind-stamped decorative borders and a central cartouche containing the intertwined initials LNT. The spines are decorated with blind-stamped horizontal rules, headers, and footers, with titles and the author's name stamped in gilt. The publisher's name SCRIBNERS is visible at the base of each spine. Visible titles in the collection include War and Peace (Vol. III), The Cossacks Sevastopol The Invaders, The Kingdom of God What is Art? What is Religion?, What is to be Done? Life, My Confession My Religion Gospel in Brief, Essays Letters Miscellanies, Childhood Boyhood Youth, and Long Exile Stories for Children Walk in the Light. Included in the set is a biography titled Life of Tolstoi by N. H. Dole. The text blocks show toned edges.
Lot: 474 - A Collection of Volumes by Rawlinson and Tolstoy. Belford, Clarke & Co. and Scribners, circa 1880-1900. 5"X8"
This collection includes multiple hardcover volumes from two distinct late 19th-century sets. The first group consists of three volumes of The Seven Great Monarchies by George Rawlinson, published by Belford, Clarke & Co. These books are bound in blue cloth with gold-stamped lettering and decorative horizontal bands on the spines. The spine text identifies them as Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III. The second group comprises multiple volumes from the works of Leo Tolstoy, published by Scribners. These volumes are bound in dark brown pebbled cloth with blind-stamped decorative borders at the head and foot of the spines. Visible titles include War and Peace (Volumes I and II), Anna Karenina, and a volume containing Master and Man, Kreutzer Sonata, and Dramas. The author's name is stamped as Tolstoi on the spines, with the publisher mark Scribners at the base. All volumes appear to be in octavo format.
Lot: 475 - A Collection of Historical and Legal Volumes including Macaulay, Wells, and Cranch's Reports 8"X11"
This collection of hardcover books includes a variety of historical and legal works in publisher's cloth and period leather bindings. Prominent titles include a two-volume set of Macaulay's History of England in dark brown cloth; a two-volume edition of Julius Caesar published by Harper & Brothers in green cloth with decorative gilt star motifs; and H.G. Wells' The Outline of History, Third Edition Revised, published by Macmillan in red cloth. Also present is The Pageant of America 9: Makers of a New Nation by John Spencer Bassett, published by Yale University Press in a dark, pebble-grained cloth binding. The collection features multiple volumes of Cranch's Reports (legal reports by William Cranch) bound in aged tan leather with red spine labels. Additional volumes in the assortment include works with marbled paper boards and thin volumes in coarse tan cloth or buckram. The books are primarily in octavo format.
Lot: 476 - A Collection of Antique and Vintage Hardcover Books Including Regional History and Juvenile Fiction 8"X11"
This collection contains several antique and vintage hardcover volumes encompassing regional history, literature, and juvenile fiction. The group includes a quarto-sized volume titled History of Madison County Ohio, dated 1915 on the spine and bound in brown textured cloth with gilt-stamped lettering. Also present is a volume titled Woman and Puppet by Pierre LouËs, bearing the statement Privately Printed on the spine; this book is bound in cream cloth with an ornate gold-gilt floral design. The set contains two non-consecutive volumes (III and IV) of Macaulay's History of England, bound in dark brown textured cloth with gilt-stamped titles and blind-stamped borders. Completing the assortment are two pictorial cloth volumes by Horatio Alger, Jr., titled Andy Grant's Pluck and Only an Irish Boy, published by Hurst & Co. Both Alger volumes feature matching color cover illustrations depicting a boy in a blue uniform running in front of a steam locomotive. Transcribed spine text includes: HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY OHIO 1915, Woman and PUPPET By PIERRE LOUYS Privately Printed, MACAULAY'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. VOL. IV., MACAULAY'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. VOL. III., and ONLY AN IRISH BOY ALGER HURST & CO. Sizes range from approximately octavo to quarto.
Lot: 477 - Mark Twain, et al. A Collection of Multiple Volumes of Literature and Science. Harpers, et al. 6"X8"
A collection of antique and vintage hardcover books, primarily featuring 19th and early 20th-century literature and scientific works in publisher cloth-bound editions. The group includes multiple works by Mark Twain published by Harper and Brothers in uniform red cloth with gold-stamped spines and the MT monogram on the front covers. Visible Twain titles include The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom Sawyer Abroad / Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories, Life on the Mississippi, and Pudd'nhead Wilson. Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book is present in an edition published by The Century Co., bound in olive green cloth with gold-stamped animal vignettes including a lion, deer, cat, and rooster. Scientific literature is represented by an edition of Charles Darwin's Descent of Man in red cloth with gold lettering. Also present are Penrod and Penrod and Sam by Booth Tarkington, published as Grosset and Dunlap reprints in faded green cloth. A notable decorative volume is the German-language work In treuer Hut by Gustav Gerok, featuring an elaborate red cloth binding with ornate neo-Renaissance ornamentation stamped in gold, black, and blue-gray. An additional volume is bound in red cloth with an unidentified gold-stamped scrollwork design on the spine. The volumes are generally octavo in format.
Lot: 478 - Antique American Hand-Pieced Hexagon Mosaic Diamond Medallion Quilt 76"X78"
This antique American quilt is hand-pieced and hand-quilted, featuring a variation of a hexagon mosaic pattern arranged in diamond-shaped medallions. The quilt top is constructed from an assortment of fabrics including printed cotton calicos, woven checks, and solid-colored fabrics, with some swatches likely composed of wool or flannel. These hexagonal medallions are set within a dark ground, appearing to be black or navy cotton, which extends into a wide border finished with diagonal channel quilting. The reverse side is finished with a contrasting red-ground paisley and floral printed fabric. The item utilizes traditional hand-piecing and hand-quilting techniques throughout. No maker marks, labels, or signatures are visible.
Lot: 479 - A Pair of Large Decorative Artificial Fruit Topiaries in Gilt Painted Metal Urns 9"X14"X18"
This pair of large decorative fruit topiaries is designed in the traditional Della Robbia style. Each arrangement consists of a variety of artificial composition fruits, including pomegranates, lemons, pears, peaches, and frosted red grape clusters. These elements are accented with sprays of artificial red berries, naturalistic pinecones, cotton bolls, and faux evergreen foliage. The arrangements are built upon green conical floral foam bases. Each topiary is housed in a tapered metal urn with a square stepped base supported by four small gilt ball feet. The urns feature a red crackle-glazed finish and are decorated with hand-painted or stenciled gilded motifs. One side of the urn displays a neoclassical floral urn design, while the opposite side features a symmetrical split acanthus leaf pattern. No maker marks, labels, or signatures are visible.
Lot: 480 - Antique Cylindrical Brown Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 5.5"X9.5"
This tall, cylindrical storage jar is a utilitarian vessel crafted from stoneware. The form features a rounded shoulder leading to a short, slightly flared neck. The jar is finished with an all-over mottled brownish-orange glaze, displaying a textured surface with characteristic orange-peel effect and glaze pitting. This style of earthenware is consistent with 19th-century utilitarian storage vessels, resembling the form and glaze of traditional Mediterranean or Turkish olive oil jars. No maker's marks, capacity stamps, or applied decorations were identified during inspection. The interior appears to be glazed similarly to the exterior.
Lot: 481 - Two Antique American Clear Pressed Glass Kerosene Table Lamps with Scovill and Plume and Atwood Burners 6"X17"
Two antique American clear pressed glass kerosene table lamps from the late 19th to early 20th century. The first lamp features a metal burner assembly by the Scovill Manufacturing Company, with the wick adjuster knob embossed Scovill Mfg. Co. Made in U.S.A. The design consists of a bulbous clear glass font with a central molded ridge set upon a flared, tiered base decorated with a band of stippled dots. This lamp includes a clear glass chimney with a flared and crimped pie-crust top rim. The second lamp features a burner by the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company, with the wick adjuster knob embossed P and A Mfg Co Made in U.S.A. The lamp body is composed of a stepped, compressed font and a pedestal stem and base decorated with a molded circle pattern, commonly referred to as a bullseye or daisy button design. It is fitted with a tall, slender clear glass chimney with a straight top rim. Both lamps retain their original non-electrified oil burner configurations and include cotton wicks.
Lot: 482 - Two Antique Glass Kerosene Table Lamps 6"X18"
This lot features two antique glass kerosene table lamps. The first lamp is constructed of clear pressed glass and consists of an octagonal paneled font, a fluted pedestal stem, and a circular base. It is fitted with a brass burner with a thumbwheel embossed with P. & A., for the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company, and a clear glass chimney with a scalloped pie-crust rim. The second lamp is made of frosted pressed glass featuring a beaded pattern with vertical rows of raised bosses on the font, stem, and base. This lamp is equipped with a metal burner showing significant surface tarnish and a clear glass chimney with a smooth flared rim. Both lamps retain their original flat cotton wicks. Both items are manufactured using pressed glass techniques and do not show pontil marks.
Lot: 483 - A Pair of International Silver Company Pewter Chamber Candlesticks 6"
A pair of American Colonial Revival style pewter chamber candlesticks manufactured by the International Silver Company. Each piece features a wide, circular saucer-style drip pan with a central cylindrical candle cup. The cups are designed with three circular vent holes positioned around the base. The ornate scrolled C-shaped handles include an integrated thumb rest and a small scrolled foot at the base for stability. The base of each candlestick is stamped with a circular maker mark consisting of the word INTERNATIONAL in a curved line at the top, a central eagle with spread wings, the word PEWTER below, and the numbers 277 36 at the bottom.
Lot: 484 - A Trio of Woodbury Pewterers Pewter Candlesticks for the Henry Ford Museum 6"X7"
A trio of pewter candlesticks manufactured by Woodbury Pewterers as part of the licensed reproduction collection for the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The set comprises three distinct traditional American forms. The first is a tall baluster candlestick featuring a multi-knop turned stem on a wide, slightly domed circular base. The second is a mid-height baluster candlestick with a tapered stem on a heavy, stepped circular base detailed with ring-turned accents. The third is a chamberstick, or hand candlestick, featuring a low-profile candle cup set within a wide saucer-style base and equipped with a scrolled finger handle. Each piece is constructed of cast pewter and finished with lathe-turned details. The underside of the chamberstick base bears an impressed mark showing a clock tower within an oval, encircled by the text THE HENRY FORD MUSEUM & GREENFIELD VILLAGE with WOODBURY PEWTERERS impressed below.
Lot: 485 - Three Assorted Vintage Metal Chambersticks 7"X4"
A collection of three vintage chambersticks of various designs in the Early American and Colonial Revival styles, likely crafted from pewter or a similar non-ferrous alloy. The first piece features a wide circular base with a beaded border, a single scroll handle with a thumb rest, and a cylindrical candle socket elevated on a flared pedestal. The second piece is a larger chamberstick with a bowl-shaped base, a finger-ring handle with a decorative thumbpiece, and an integrated vertical post holding a conical candle snuffer. The central candle socket on this piece has a wide rim and includes a removable internal insert. The third piece is a smaller, primitive-style chamberstick featuring a deep circular base, a simple ring handle, and a baluster-form candle socket. All items appear to be of cast metal construction. No maker marks or hallmarks are visible in the provided images.
Lot: 486 - A Pair of Traditional Solid Brass Baluster Form Candlesticks 4"X7"
This lot consists of a pair of solid brass candlesticks of traditional design. Each candlestick features a multi-tiered, baluster-form stem with a fluted central section. Decorative embossed floral and leaf motifs adorn the bulbous collars located near the base and below the candle cup. The circular, stepped base is finished with a matching foliate border. The items are constructed through casting and turning techniques. A rectangular label on the underside of the base identifies the material and origin, reading SOLID BRASS HAND MADE IN INDIA.
Lot: 487 - Three 19th Century Style Metal Chambersticks including Tilting and Push-Up Examples 5"X8"
A trio of metal chambersticks in various utilitarian folk styles. The first is a primitive tilting chamberstick fabricated from iron, featuring a pivoting candle socket on a vertical support, a rolled finger-loop handle, and a hand-formed circular saucer base. The second is a push-up candle-ejector chamberstick with a cylindrical stem, a thumbpiece slide, a wide bobeche, and a mustard-colored painted finish over metal. The third is a toleware-style chamberstick made of painted sheet metal with an arched strap handle and a saucer base with a crimped edge. No maker marks are present on any of the items.
Lot: 488 - A Set of Seven Assorted Brass Candlesticks (Candlestand Only 3"X6")
A set of seven assorted brass candlesticks featuring two distinct styles. The collection includes five circular-base taper holders with stepped bases and turned baluster-form stems of varying heights. Additionally, two shorter candlesticks feature square footed bases with sockets mounted on tiered circular platforms. The pieces are constructed of cast and turned brass with a bright, polished finish. This assembled group includes five grey taper candles as shown.
Lot: 489 - Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Hand-Wrought Iron Two-Light Floor Candelabra 6"X16"X21"
This hand-wrought iron two-light candelabra is designed in the Mid-Century Modern style with Brutalist influences. The piece features a central vertical rod with a subtle hammered texture, terminated with a ball finial. A horizontal cross-arm carries two cylindrical candle cups with integrated circular drip pans. The arm is mounted to the central shaft via a sliding square collar, permitting vertical height adjustment along the length of the rod. The structure is supported by a heavy, domed circular base showing evidence of hand-hammering. The iron exhibits a dark, patinated finish with evidence of hand-forging throughout. Faint, illegible indentations are present on the upper surface of the base near the edge, though no specific maker marks or signatures are clearly distinguishable.
Lot: 490 - Old Castle English Metal and Blown Glass Hurricane Chamberstick Lamp 5"X12"
This is a four-part hurricane candle lamp or chamberstick produced by Old Castle in England. The assembly comprises a metal pedestal base with a scrolled finger-hold handle, a clear blown glass bulbous hurricane globe, a conical metal shade, and a straight cylindrical glass chimney that extends through the top of the shade. The metal components feature a matte, dark gray finish. The glass components are clear and blown, consisting of a bulbous globe designed to rest within the metal base and a straight-sided chimney. A circular paper label is present on the underside of the base, featuring a red and white shield motif with a castle and the text Old Castle ENGLAND. One white wax taper candle is included.
Lot: 491 - American Federal Style Cherry and Figured Veneer Flip-Top Game Table 17.5"X35"X29.5"
An American Federal style flip-top game or console table, circa 1820-1840, designed in the Sheraton style. The table is constructed from cherry wood with a figured wood veneer, likely mahogany, applied to the apron. It features a serpentine-shaped top with a corresponding shaped apron. The top utilizes a flip-leaf design, secured with three inset brass hinges on the rear edge, allowing the table to unfold and double its surface area for use as a game or breakfast table. The table is supported by four ring-turned legs with bamboo-style turnings that taper to simple feet. The design allows the piece to function as a narrow console table against a wall or a larger square table when opened.
Lot: 492 - Rustic Woven Willow Garden Basket or Log Carrier on Wooden Runner Base 20"X27"X25"
A large, rustic hand-woven utility basket constructed from split-willow osiers, suitable for use as a log carrier, garden trug, or flower-gathering basket. The piece features a deep, ribbed, open-ended body supported by a primitive wooden base consisting of two longitudinal runners and four peg-style feet. A thick, multi-strand twisted willow handle is integrated into the woven structure. The interior contains a bound bundle of small twigs or kindling. The construction reflects traditional European wicker-working techniques. No manufacturer marks or signatures are present.
Lot: 493 - American Victorian Walnut and Burl Inlay Ladder-Back Armchair with Cane Seat 19"X22"X34"
This is an American late 19th-century armchair, likely intended for use as a desk or occasional chair. The frame is constructed of a hardwood, such as walnut, with a warm brown finish. The chair features a curved ladder-back design with three horizontal splats. The top crest rail is embellished with an inset burl wood veneer panel centered by a carved circular medallion. Vertical back stiles are detailed with reeded carving. Down-swept scrolling arms connect the back to a circular seat frame. The seat contains an inset hand-woven cane panel. The base consists of ring-turned front legs and tapered, outswept saber-style rear legs. Structural reinforcement is provided by a series of turned spindle stretchers, including a double front stretcher.
Lot: 494 - 19th Century American Country Primitive Side Table 20.5"X20.5"X30.5"
A 19th-century American primitive-style side table crafted from mixed hardwoods with a dark brown stained finish. The piece features a square, two-board solid wood top supported by a straight apron and four square tapered legs, reflecting Federal-period vernacular design. Visible pegged or nailed construction is present at the apron and leg junctions. There are no maker marks or labels visible on the piece.
Lot: 495 - Antique American Paint-Decorated and Stenciled Plank Seat Side Chair (Some Damage) 16"X21"X31"
This is an antique American side chair in the Fancy style, dating to the mid-19th century. The chair is constructed of mixed woods, featuring a shaped softwood plank seat and turned hardwood structural elements. The backrest is composed of two tapering stiles that support an arched crest rail and a horizontal stay rail. Both the crest and stay rails exhibit hand-painted and stenciled floral motifs, primarily featuring roses and green foliage on a dark reddish-brown ground. Four bamboo-turned spindles are situated between the stay rail and the seat. The chair stands on four lathe-turned legs joined by a box-stretcher system, with the front legs and stretcher featuring more decorative turning. Faint yellow striping is visible on the stiles and rails. There are no maker's marks, labels, or inscriptions visible on the piece.
Lot: 496 - French Gothic Style Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Floor Candlestick 13"X13"X51"
This floor-standing candle holder is constructed from hand-forged wrought iron with a characteristic hammered texture throughout. Influenced by French Gothic design, the piece features a slender vertical shaft accented by three bulbous decorative knops. The stand is supported by a tripod base consisting of three arched legs that terminate in flattened, rounded feet. The top assembly includes a wide, shallow drip pan with a central cylindrical socket designed to hold a single candle. The iron has a dark, patinated finish typical of manual metalwork. No maker marks or signatures are visible on the item.
Lot: 497 - American Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Bridge-Arm Floor Lamp 17"X62"
A hand-wrought iron bridge-arm floor lamp designed in the American Arts and Crafts or Gothic Revival style, dating from the early to mid-20th century. The lamp features a tripod base with scrolled feet accented in a gold-toned finish. The central pole is punctuated by a decorative twisted section and supports a height-adjustable bridge arm. The arm assembly is embellished with hand-forged oak leaves and a geometric squared-spiral element. The vertical shaft is topped with a cast metal openwork finial with a brass or gold-toned finish. The lamp is fitted with a conical parchment paper shade. The electrical system includes a standard brown plastic-coated cord and is shown in functional condition. Professional inspection of wiring is recommended for all vintage lighting.
Lot: 498 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Floor Lamp Attributed to Irvin's Tinware 13.5"X59"
A wrought iron adjustable floor lamp, attributed to Irvin's Tinware, featuring a distressed green painted finish. The lamp is constructed with a central vertical pole topped by a spear-point flame finial and is supported by a tripod base with flared, scrolled feet. The lamp includes a horizontal bridge arm that is height-adjustable along the main shaft and is accented with a decorative scroll. This arm supports a standard light socket housed within a hand-painted ceramic vessel. The ceramic element displays a polychrome floral motif in shades of red, blue, and yellow with green foliage against a white ground. The lamp is equipped with a vintage-style brown electrical cord and a non-polarized two-prong plug.
Lot: 499 - Wrought Iron Bridge Floor Lamp in the Style of Irvin's Tinware 17"X18.5"X64"
A wrought iron bridge-style floor lamp featuring a black-painted finish in the Arts and Crafts or Spanish Revival style. The lamp is constructed with a tripod base terminating in scrolled feet, supporting a vertical central pole topped with a circular loop finial. An ornamental scrolled bridge arm extends horizontally to support a single light fixture. The lamp is fitted with a bell-shaped frosted glass shade that exhibits a marbleized texture. The electrical components include a standard socket with a rotary thumb-turn switch and a modern black plastic power cord. A small yellow safety certification sticker is present on the socket.
Lot: 500 - A Large Gibson Housewares White China Embossed Fruit Pattern Dinnerware Service (Plates 10" Lot Is 51"W As Pictured)
This comprehensive multi-piece dinnerware service is manufactured by Gibson Housewares. Each piece is constructed from white china and features an all-over molded relief decoration in an embossed fruit and foliage pattern. The design includes clusters of grapes, vine leaves, and orchard fruits such as pears and apples, all finished in a monochromatic white glaze. The service consists of a large assortment of pieces, including approximately 33 mugs, multiple stacks of dinner plates, salad and dessert plates, soup and cereal bowls, and bread and butter plates. The base of the pieces bears a printed circular mark in black. This mark features a stylized fruit icon above the name Gibson. Below the name is a rectangular banner containing the word Housewares. The center of the mark is printed with the word China, with Dishwasher along the top curve and and Microwave Safe along the bottom curve.
Lot: 501 - Assortment Of Approximately 80 Pieces Of Clear Glassware Including Vintage Etched Stemware And Modern Barware (Assorted Sizes App. 8")
An assortment of approximately 80 pieces of clear glassware comprising a variety of vintage and contemporary stemware and tumblers. The collection features several distinct groups of vintage stemware, including champagne coupes, wine glasses, and cordials decorated with a neoclassical urn and floral garland etched border. Other vintage pieces display etched floral sprigs, grapevine motifs, and leafy vines, with some tumblers incorporating vertical optic ribbing. Several champagne coupes and wine glasses feature horizontal optic ring bowls. A grouping of wine goblets includes a thin metallic rim, likely silver or platinum deposit, above an etched laurel band. Modern barware includes martini glasses with faceted stems and champagne flutes with elongated bowls. Two contemporary martini glasses feature black stems and bases with a printed logo on the bowl consisting of a stylized letter C within a double-lined square frame above the text CEDAR LAKE. The lot is composed of clear glass showing various decorative techniques including wheel-cutting and acid-etching. The vintage etched patterns are characteristic of American glass production from the mid-20th century.
Lot: 502 - A Collection of Antique Woven Willow and Wood Splint Utility Baskets (Largest 17"X15"X16")
A collection of hand-woven utility baskets representing various traditional basketry techniques from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The assortment includes a large buttocks or gizzard-style frame basket crafted from heavy willow with a prominent diamond-woven god's eye pattern at the handle joints. Also included are wood splint baskets, including a rectangular piece with a fixed upright handle and a larger circular basket with a flat wooden handle and wrapped rim. The grouping also features a medium-sized round wicker basket with a dark-stained finish and a thick, twisted handle. No maker's marks, labels, or signatures are present on any of the items.
Lot: 503 - An Assortment of Vintage and Contemporary Woven Willow and Wood Splint Baskets (Lot 39"W As Pictured)
This collection features a variety of woven baskets in multiple shapes, sizes, and construction styles. The group includes round, oval, square, and rectangular forms. Materials used in construction include natural willow, unpeeled willow, wicker, and wood splint. Weaving techniques vary from traditional stake-and-strand to flat splint plaiting. Several items are configured as nested sets. Some baskets possess fixed arched handles, while others include swivel handles or are handle-less. One rectangular wood-splint basket features a black fabric ribbon tie. Finishes across the collection range from light natural wood tones to deep dark brown stains and a weathered gray finish. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on any of the items.
Lot: 504 - Two Metalware Items including a Tinned Copper Cake Mold and a Wrought Iron Heart Trivet 9"X4.5"
This lot contains two antique domestic items: a tinned copper cake mold and a hand-wrought iron trivet. The cake mold is a traditional Gugelhupf or Turks head form, constructed from copper with a tinned interior. It features a decorative design with a swirling fluted base transitioning into a band of vertical fluting below a rolled rim. The central chimney tube is capped with a star-shaped opening. A single hanging ring is secured to the rim with a riveted tab. The trivet is fashioned from wrought iron in a heart shape, created by joining two symmetrical scrolled bars. It is supported by three splayed, riveted feet. The piece exhibits visible hammer marks and manual joinery consistent with hand-forging techniques. No maker's marks or stamps are visible on either object.
Lot: 505 - Three Louisville Stoneware Hand-Painted Personalized Pet Bowls 9.5"X4"
A set of three hand-painted stoneware pet bowls manufactured by Louisville Stoneware of Kentucky. The set consists of one large cylindrical bowl and two smaller cylindrical bowls, each featuring a heavy, rounded rim and a cream-colored glazed body. The bowls are personalized with hand-painted motifs and script. The large bowl is inscribed with the name Sofie in black script, flanked by large black paw prints, and finished with a cobalt blue rim. One small bowl features the name Sofie in black script with small black paw print accents, two thin russet-colored bands, and a black rim. The second small bowl is inscribed Tucker in black script with bone motifs, two thin russet-colored bands, and a black rim. Each bowl is marked on the underside with a blue transfer-printed maker's mark consisting of a circular paintbrush graphic encircling the text LOUISVILLE STONEWARE MADE IN KENTUCKY, bordered by the text OVEN MICROWAVE FREEZER and DISHWASHER SAFE. An incised or stamped triangular artist mark containing the name TRACY is located next to the main backstamp.
Lot: 506 - A Pair of Contemporary Distressed White Two-Drawer Accent Chests 13.5"X18"X32"
This pair of contemporary accent chests is constructed from a light-colored softwood with a white painted finish that has been scraped and sanded to create an intentionally distressed aesthetic. Each unit features a rectangular top, two stacked drawers with metal cup pulls, and a lower open shelf supported by four square legs. Both units retain original retail stickers on the reverse for Garden Ridge, marked item number 60134 and Made in China.
Lot: 507 - Contemporary Garden Ridge Dark Walnut Finish Accent Table with Drawer 12"X16"X33"
A contemporary accent table or telephone stand retailed by Garden Ridge. The piece is constructed of hardwood with a dark walnut finish and features a rectangular overhanging top above a single inset drawer. The drawer is fitted with a matching turned wooden knob. Below the drawer are two fixed open shelves, and the structure is supported by four square legs with a subtle outward flare at the base. The back of the drawer compartment is enclosed with a composite board secondary material. An original retail label is present on the reverse, identifying the item as Garden Ridge model TV-75N-DSW, made in China.
Lot: 508 - A Pair of Wrought Iron Adjustable Floor Lamps in the Colonial Revival Style 13"X16"X59"
A pair of floor lamps featuring hand-forged wrought iron construction with a black-painted finish. Both lamps are designed with a central vertical rod supported by a tripod base, allowing for the horizontal socket arms to be adjusted in height along the post. The first lamp features a scrolled arm terminating in a socket set within a decorative leaf-form metal cup, supported by slender curved iron legs with scrolled feet. The second lamp features a simpler scrolled arm and a turned finial at the top of the central post, supported by a tripod base of flat metal straps joined by a circular center ring with a decorative spherical pendant weight. This style is consistent with Colonial Revival and Arts and Crafts designs, resembling pieces produced by manufacturers such as Irvin's Tinware. Both lamps are equipped with external electrical cords running down the central rods and are currently fitted with modern LED and CFL bulbs. Shades are not included.
Lot: 509 - Lasko Logic Center Series Ceramic Tower Space Heater with Remote Control 6"X8"X30"
Lasko ceramic tower space heater from the Logic Center series. The appliance is constructed with a silver-tone and black plastic housing featuring a vertical front-facing heat discharge grille and rear intake vents. The top-mounted Logic Center control panel includes a green backlit digital LCD screen and physical buttons for oscillation, temperature adjustment, mode selection, and a timer. A matching handheld remote control with an integrated display is included and fits into a dedicated storage slot at the top of the unit. The heater includes a molded carry handle at the top rear for portability and a manufacturer's label on the reverse side with operating instructions and technical specifications. The Lasko brand name is present on a rectangular orange badge at the base of the front panel.
Lot: 510 - A Set of Antique Graduated Brass Sleigh Bells on a Leather Strap 41"
An antique set of graduated brass sleigh bells, also known as rumbler bells, mounted on a double-thickness dark brown leather strap. The strap is approximately 1.5 inches wide and is fitted with a single-tongue brass-toned metal buckle at one end and a tapered tip at the other. The bells are arranged in descending size and feature incised petal decorative motifs on the upper halves. Several bells are stamped with numerals indicating their size, with numbers such as 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 visible. The bells are secured through the leather with internal wire fasteners.
Lot: 511 - Landers, Frary and Clark Silver Plated Knives with French Ivory Handles, Service for 12 7"X9.5"
This service for twelve set of knives was produced by Landers, Frary and Clark. The knives feature silver-plated blades paired with handles crafted from celluloid, frequently referred to as French ivory, intended to simulate the appearance of bone. The handles are characterized by a smooth, rounded form and a cream-colored finish. The set is housed in its original rectangular fitted presentation case, which features a brown textured exterior and two brass-toned hook latches. The interior lid is lined with pleated purple satin and bears a central oval mark stamped in gold that reads: LANDERS, FRARY & CLARK / MANUFACTURERS / OF / FINE CUTLERY / & PLATED WARE / 53 CHAMBERS ST. NEW YORK. The base of the interior is lined with purple velvet and contoured to hold the twelve knives. Landers, Frary and Clark was a prominent manufacturer based in New Britain, Connecticut, with the address on the mark signifying their New York City showroom location.
Lot: 512 - A Set of Washington Forge Stainless Steel Steak Knives with Butterscotch Bakelite Handles 7"X10"
A set of six vintage steak knives manufactured by Washington Forge. Each knife features a stainless steel blade with a pointed tip and a partially serrated cutting edge. The handles are constructed from a marbled yellow synthetic material, often referred to as butterscotch Bakelite or Catalin, showcasing a distinct swirled pattern. The collection is housed in its original green-lined cardboard presentation box with matching paper inserts designed to hold the blades in place. The maker mark Washington forge is etched in script on the blades, followed by the words STAINLESS STEEL in capital letters.
Lot: 513 - Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Flatware Set in Faux-Alligator Case 10.5"X14"
A mid-century modern stainless steel flatware set featuring a minimalist design with flared, spatulate-style handles accented by a central ridge. The collection includes dinner knives with solid handles and tapered profiles, dinner forks, salad or dessert forks, tablespoons, teaspoons, and cocktail forks. The knife blades are incised with the word STAINLESS. The set is presented in a cream-colored case with a faux-alligator textured exterior, a red velvet-lined interior, and two metal front latches.
Lot: 514 - An Assortment of Silverplate Flatware in a Wood Storage Chest, Retailer Label for Buschemeyer and Co. 11.5"X16"X4"
This collection consists of an assortment of silverplate flatware in various patterns, forming a mixed or harlequin service. The patterns displayed include ornate floral and scroll designs, classic beaded edges, and geometric Art Deco motifs. The service comprises several forms such as forks, teaspoons, soup spoons, and specialized serving items including a pierced spoon and a cold meat fork. The pieces are presented in a fitted wooden chest with a blue felt-lined interior. A metal retailer's label for Buschemeyer and Co. is affixed to the interior lid, identifying the Louisville, Kentucky, jeweler. Some individual pieces feature monograms.
Lot: 515 - An Assortment of Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Handled Flatware including Gorham and Landers, Frary and Clark (Largest 9")
This collection of flatware features a group of mother-of-pearl handled pieces and several sterling silver spoons. Included are six dessert or fruit knives and a large cake or pie server, all featuring mother-of-pearl handles with decorative sterling silver ferrules. The knife blades are stamped Landers, Frary and Clark, Aetna Works. The silver bands on these items are marked Sterling. Among the spoons is a sterling silver teaspoon by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, identified by its hallmark of a lion, an anchor, and a capital G, and marked Pat. 1911. Four decorative and souvenir spoons are present: a Mount Vernon commemorative spoon with a bowl embossed with Washingtons Home Mt. Vernon, Va.; a heart-shaped spoon with a twisted stem and floral handle engraved Lottie; a commemorative spoon featuring a portrait bust on the handle and a building in the bowl; and a demitasse spoon with a twisted stem and an engraved bowl. Additionally, the lot includes a plain sterling silver teaspoon and a small two-tine fork crafted from a natural cream-colored material. The silver spoons are consistently marked Sterling on the reverse.
Lot: 516 - A Two-Piece Sterling Silver and Stag Horn Carving Set 16"
This set comprises a carving knife and matching fork featuring natural stag horn handles and decorative silver mounts. The handles are finished with sterling silver ferrules and pommel caps, each ornamented with chased and embossed scrollwork in a Victorian-inspired style. The pommel ends include an engraved script monogram. The carving knife is fitted with a carbon steel blade featuring a curved, scimitar-like profile and a clipped point. The matching carving fork is a two-tine design in carbon steel and includes a functional hinged safety guard. The word STERLING is stamped on the rim of the silver pommel caps. Based on the presence of the sterling mark without additional British hallmarks, this set is likely of American origin, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.
Lot: 517 - A Set of Antique Stag Horn Handled Carving Tools with Sterling Silver Mounts 2"X13"
This set of carving utensils is attributed to the Northampton Cutlery Company, featuring natural stag horn handles and ornate silver mounts. The collection includes a curved carving knife, meat forks, and a sharpening steel. Each handle is crafted from natural stag antler, displaying deep textured grooves and varied brown tones. The utensils are fitted with decorative ferrules and weighted pommel caps, each featuring embossed scroll and foliate designs. A shield-shaped cartouche on the base of each pommel is engraved with a stylized script monogram, possibly representing the letter H or W. The carving knife blade bears a partially legible maker mark that includes the words THE and COMPANY. The silver-tone mounts exhibit hallmarks consistent with American sterling silver production from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Lot: 518 - A Collection of Books on Currier & Ives Lithography. Various Publishers, 1942-1998. (DJ) 16"X12"
This lot comprises a collection of large-format hardcover volumes focused on the history and cataloging of Currier & Ives lithographs. The group includes two copies of Currier & Ives: Printmakers to the American People by Harry T. Peters, published by Doubleday, Doran & Co., 1942 (Quarto). One copy is bound in decorative gray publisher's cloth and the other includes a tan dust jacket. Also included is A Currier & Ives Treasury edited by Colin Simkin, published by Crown Publishers, 1952 (Oblong Folio), which contains 80 full-page color plates and a guide to the collection and care of prints. The lot further contains Currier & Ives Chronicles of America edited by John Lowell Pratt, published by Promontory Press, circa 1968 (Quarto, ISBN 0-88394-031-0), featuring color plates reproduced from original hand-colored stone prints. Rounding out the collection is Currier & Ives: Portraits of a Nation by Alexandra Bonfante-Warren, published by Friedman/Fairfax Publishers, 1998 (Quarto, ISBN 1-56799-589-6). The volumes are primarily bound in publisher's cloth or pictorial boards and feature numerous full-page color illustrations and historical commentary.
Lot: 519 - An Assortment of Silver-Plated Serving Trays and Platters 11.5"X15.5"
An assortment of silver-plated serving pieces in various traditional styles. The group includes a circular platter with a scalloped rim featuring shell and C-scroll motifs and an intricately engraved floral center field. Also included is a circular tray with a raised, pierced gallery rim and an elaborate engraved central design featuring floral scrolls and lattice-work panels. A medium circular tray features a decorative scalloped rim with a concentric band of floral engraving surrounding a plain center. The collection is completed by an oval meat platter featuring a recessed tree and well design with branched channels and a scalloped rim. No manufacturer's marks or hallmarks are visible on the pieces. Small adhesive labels with a handwritten red letter P are present on the undersides.
Lot: 520 - A Collection of Assorted Silver-Plated Serving Trays and a Reed & Barton Bowl 12.5"
A collection of silver-plated serving pieces featuring various decorative motifs and border styles. The group includes a round footed bowl with a wide rim decorated with a continuous scrolled foliate and floral border, which bears a blue oval foil manufacturer sticker for Reed & Barton on the underside. Two round gallery trays are included, both featuring pierced, reticulated borders and central engraved designs with scroll, foliate, and floral motifs. Also present is a round tray with a wide, decoratively pierced rim and a plain, polished center, along with a round tray featuring a gadrooned border and a central etched floral and scrollwork medallion. Completing the collection is an oval tray with two small handles and a gadrooned rim. Small stamped marks are visible on the undersides of several pieces, though they are not clearly legible. Based on visual characteristics, these items are consistent with mid-20th-century American silver-plate production by manufacturers such as Reed & Barton and potentially WM Rogers.
Lot: 521 - A Trio of Mason's Ironstone Vista Red Transferware Ceramic Pieces 11"
This grouping of English ironstone ceramics features the Vista pattern by Mason's, decorated in a red transfer-printed landscape motif. The collection consists of a large circular plate with a heavily scalloped and molded rim, a lidded pedestal jar with a rectangular bulbous body and matching finial-topped lid, and a handleless teacup with a coordinating saucer. The decoration depicts romanticized landscape scenes with manor houses, castles, and figures, framed by borders of lush grapevine leaves and fruit. The reverse of the plate bears a red printed factory mark featuring a crown above a banner with the words Patent Ironstone China. Beneath the banner, the mark reads Vista, England, Guaranteed Permanent & Acidresisting Colours. A small, separate handwritten mark is also visible at the top center of the plate reverse.
Lot: 522 - Two Pieces of Pink Transferware Ironstone including a Plate in the Mason's Vista Pattern 10.5"
This group comprises two pieces of pink transfer-printed earthenware or ironstone. The first piece is a round plate featuring a central romanticized landscape scene with palm trees, an exotic pavilion, and seated figures, a pattern widely attributed to Mason's as Vista. The central scene is enclosed within a complex border featuring four floral cartouches. The second item is an octagonal lidded jar, likely a sugar or honey bowl, decorated with a dense all-over floral lace or shrub pattern. The jar is designed with two small scroll handles and a conforming lid with a faceted, pointed finial. Neither piece displays any visible maker's marks or backstamps on the reverse or interior.
Lot: 523 - American Victorian Three-Face Pattern Pressed Glass Compote 9"X9.5"
A Victorian-era pressed glass pedestal compote featuring the Three-Face pattern, attributed to George Duncan & Sons of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The piece is constructed with a flared clear glass bowl decorated with a wheel-etched or engraved border of scrolling grapevines and fruit. The stem is molded from frosted glass and features three neoclassical female faces in high relief with a satin finish. This figural pedestal is supported by a matching frosted circular base with a scalloped, fluted edge. Designed by Ernest Miller, this pattern (No. 150) was first produced circa 1878. No maker marks or signatures are present.
Lot: 524 - Two-Piece Chinese Export Style Carved Bone Fisherman and Celadon Glazed Toothpick Holder Set 2.5"X5.5"
This lot features a two-piece decorative set consisting of a carved figurine and a matching ceramic holder. The figurine depicts a traditional Chinese fisherman in a squatting pose, wearing a wide-brimmed conical hat and robes while holding a long, slender pole. A small jar with a woven basket-texture sits at his feet on an integral rocky base. The figure is carved from bovine bone, characterized by an off-white color and visible fine longitudinal grain with small dark pits. The set includes a hexagonal ceramic vessel finished in a pale celadon green glaze with a reddish-brown iron-rim glaze. The vessel contains approximately two dozen flat, paddle-topped sticks carved from bone matching the figurine. No marks, signatures, or stamps are visible on the exterior or underside of the pieces.
Lot: 525 - Homan Manufacturing Company Silver-Plated Bucket with Acanthus Leaf Borders 8"X15"
A silver-plated bucket produced by the Homan Manufacturing Company, featuring a tapered cylindrical form and a hinged swing handle with cast decoration. The exterior is embellished with relief-molded bands of stylized acanthus leaf motifs located at the rim and base. One side of the vessel features an engraved, vacant shield-shaped cartouche. The underside of the base displays several stamped marks: the words QUADRUPLE PLATE at the top; a circular mark containing the letters HOMAN MFG COMPANY surrounding a central anchor symbol; beneath the circle, the words MADE IN USA; the production number 384; and a final mark consisting of the word SPECIAL in an arc over a chalice or goblet icon.
Lot: 526 - A Group of Five Antique and Vintage Kitchenware Items Including an Atlas Mason Jar and Tin Candle Mold 10"X10"
This group of five kitchenware items features a The Atlas Mason glass canning jar attributed to the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. The collection also includes an antique twelve-tube candle mold made of sheet metal tinware with a rectangular top and base and two curved strap handles. A cylindrical stoneware crock is present, decorated with two horizontal cobalt blue bands over a cream-colored glaze. The set is completed by two glass storage jars with wire-bale closure mechanisms: one large cylindrical vessel with a glass lid and one smaller hexagonal jar featuring a glass lid and an orange rubber gasket seal.
Lot: 527 - A Group of Silver-Plated Tableware in Various Patterns 18"
This group of silver-plated tableware includes an assortment of hollowware and serving accessories. Included is a large circular tray with a heavily engraved center field featuring scrolling foliate motifs and a scalloped molded rim. A covered footed entree dish features a beaded border and an ornate foliate loop handle, and contains a clear glass interior liner. Also present is a lidded glass preserve jar with etched floral designs and a silver-plated lid and spoon decorated with a grape and vine pattern. Serving pieces include a large shell-form ladle with a twisted handle and a smaller, plain sauce ladle. No maker marks or silver fineness stamps are visible. The designs are consistent with 20th-century silver-plated items produced by manufacturers such as International Silver or Wm. Rogers.
Lot: 528 - A Trio of Arthur Wood & Son Staffordshire Floral Ceramic Tableware 6"X8"X7"
This lot consists of three pieces of English earthenware produced by Arthur Wood & Son, Staffordshire. The collection includes two bulbous teapots and one twin-handled lidded sugar bowl, all featuring a distinctive spiral-fluted or gadrooned body design. One teapot is decorated with a transfer-printed floral band around the shoulder and lid, depicting pink roses, blue flowers, and clusters of purple grapes. The second teapot features a large central transfer-printed bouquet of pink and red cabbage roses with small blue accent flowers. The lidded sugar bowl is decorated with a green transfer-printed trailing vine and floral pattern. All pieces feature ornate handles and are accented with hand-applied gold gilding on the rims, bases, and handles. The base of the sugar bowl bears a printed maker mark reading Arthur Wood & Son / Staffordshire, England / Est 1884, along with the hand-painted pattern number 6442 and a small K mark.
Lot: 529 - Royal Rochester Fraunfelter Art Deco Orange Lustre Porcelain Teapot 5.5"X8"X7.5"
An Art Deco era ceramic teapot produced by the Fraunfelter China Company of Zanesville, Ohio, for the Royal Rochester Corporation. The piece is constructed from high-fired, heat-proof china and features an angular, faceted body tapering to a circular pedestal base. The exterior is decorated with alternating vertical panels of iridescent orange-yellow lustre glaze and white porcelain. The white panels are hand-painted with trailing floral motifs consisting of yellow roses, green foliage, and small blue accents. These panels are delineated by thin black and silver-toned pinstripes. The teapot is fitted with a hinged, nickel-plated metal lid featuring a stamped decorative geometric border and a black composite finial. The underside bears a green stamped mark for Fraunfelter China, Ohio, and a gold-toned circular mark stating Guaranteed to be R-R-C Heat Proof China, alongside a handwritten mark in black ink reading 761.
Lot: 530 - Antique American Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Log Cabin Cotton Quilt circa 1880-1910 85"X86.5"
This antique American textile is a hand-stitched quilt featuring the traditional Log Cabin pattern. The quilt is constructed from 42 individual blocks arranged in a 6 by 7 grid. Each block is centered with a square of pink or red cotton fabric, historically representing the hearth of the home, which is then surrounded by concentric rectangular strips or logs. The blocks are set in an irregular, jumbled arrangement rather than a formal layout like a barn raising or sunshine and shadow pattern. The piece is composed of a variety of period-appropriate cotton fabrics, including indigo-and-white prints, mourning prints, small-scale calicoes, checks, ginghams, and solid cottons. The quilt features visible hand-piecing and is finished with hand-quilting in a simple, linear utility style using white thread. The reverse is a plain-weave, light-colored cotton fabric.
Lot: 531 - Two Ceramic Pots Including a Chinese Famille Rose Teapot and a Ridgway Indus Pattern Coffee Pot 6"X7"X9"
This lot comprises two late 19th-century ceramic vessels. The first is a Chinese porcelain teapot of cylindrical form with a curved spout and a flat lid. It is fitted with two lug handles that secure a cord-wrapped metal bale handle. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted overglaze Famille Rose enamels, featuring a scene of two women and a child in a garden setting, while the reverse side displays columns of black calligraphic script. The shoulder and rim are accented with gold gilt and further characters. The base is marked with a blue stamp reading CHINA and a red four-character square seal mark for the Tongzhi period. The second item is a large earthenware coffee or chocolate pot produced by Ridgway, Sparks and Ridgway of Staffordshire, England. The vessel features a pear-shaped body with a flared neck and a domed lid topped with a ring finial. The exterior is decorated in the Indus pattern with black transfer-printed Aesthetic Movement motifs, including cranes, butterflies, and marsh flora. The handle is angular and detailed with vertical stripes. The base includes a printed ribbon mark for the pattern INDUS, the manufacturer's initials R.S.R, and a Victorian registration diamond indicating a date of August 15, 1881.
Lot: 532 - Bernard Rice's Sons Apollo Silver-Plated Water Pitcher & Etched Glass Pitcher, Early 20th C. 6"X9"X9"
This lot consists of two water pitchers from the early 20th century. The first is a silver-plated pitcher manufactured by Bernard Rice's Sons, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, for the Apollo line. The piece is designed in the Art Deco style, featuring a bulbous body that tapers to a circular pedestal foot, a flared pouring spout, and a prominent angular, geometric handle. The underside of the base is stamped with the following marks: APOLLO, E.P.N.S., MADE IN U.S.A. BY, BERNARD RICE'S SONS, INC. (with the letters B, R, and S in individual squares), and the model number 3505. The second item is an unattributed clear glass water pitcher in the Neoclassical or Federal revival style. It features a bulbous body with an applied clear glass handle terminating in a scrolled lower attachment. The lower half of the body is decorated with a wide frosted band featuring an etched repeating laurel leaf garland design, surmounted by a narrow band of etched vertical lines.
Lot: 533 - Art Deco Frosted Glass Seahorse Vase Attributed to Josef Inwald Barolac 5"X7"X7"
An Art Deco style press-molded frosted glass vase, identified by web consensus as the Seahorse pattern from the Barolac line produced by Josef Inwald. The tapered cylindrical vessel is decorated in relief with a marine scene featuring a large fish, resembling a carp or goldfish, swimming amidst smaller fish, air bubbles, and stylized aquatic flora. The vase is flanked by two applied, molded seahorse handles and is supported by a circular foot featuring wave and leaf motifs. The exterior surface has a uniform satin or frosted finish. No maker marks or signatures were observed during visual inspection.
Lot: 534 - American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Trumpet Vase 4"X10"
An American Brilliant Period clear lead crystal flower vase. The object is designed in a trumpet form with an elongated neck transitioning to a bulbous, weighted base. The hand-cut decoration includes a flared rim with a deeply scalloped and serrated edge. The neck features alternating vertical panels of strawberry diamond cross-hatching and notched pillars divided by deep miter cuts. The bulbous base displays a complex pattern of large hobstars alternating with fan-shaped wedge cuts and diamond point panels. The underside of the foot is finished with a multi-point star cut. No maker marks, etched signatures, or labels were identified on the item.
Lot: 535 - A Pair of American Brilliant Period Style Cut Glass Carafes 5.5"X9"
This pair of heavy lead crystal vessels is designed in the style of the American Brilliant Period (circa 1876-1917). The first vessel features a squat, rounded body with a decorative scheme of triangular panels containing fine hobnail and cross-hatched cutting, separated by fanned sunburst motifs. Its neck is annulated with vertical fluted cuts and triple horizontal ring bands. The second vessel is of a taller, bulbous form with a tapering neck featuring notched vertical flutes. Its body is elaborately cut with large diamond panels containing central star motifs, set above a lower section of vertical bladed flutes. Both pieces exhibit the high clarity, sharp-edged geometric hand-cutting, and prismatic light refraction characteristic of high-lead-content American crystal from the late 19th to early 20th century. Neither piece bears visible maker's marks, signatures, or acid-etched stamps.
Lot: 536 - A Trio of American Brilliant Period Style Cut Glass Tableware Including a Cane Pattern Bowl 8"X3"
This assortment includes three pieces of colorless lead crystal featuring intricate geometric cuts consistent with American Brilliant Period production from the late 19th to early 20th century. The centerpiece of the group is a large circular serving bowl decorated with alternating vertical panels of cane pattern with octagonal buttons and fine strawberry diamond cuts. A horizontal band of thumbprint punties is located beneath the serrated rim. The base is finished with an ornate starburst motif surrounding a clear central medallion. The second item is a shallow nappy or berry dish with a continuous diamond point pattern and a sawtooth rim. The third item is a small cylindrical vessel, likely a toothpick holder, with a diamond point pattern and a scalloped rim. The clarity and sharpness of the facets suggest high-quality lead crystal production. No maker marks were identified during inspection.
Lot: 537 - An Eight-Piece Collection of American Pressed and Cut Glass Tableware 5"X8"X6"
This collection consists of eight pieces of clear American glass tableware, featuring a variety of pressed and cut patterns dating from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. The assembly includes items in the style of Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) and the American Brilliant Period (ABP). A prominent two-piece set includes a circular underplate and a high-domed cheese or butter cover, both decorated in a diamond-point (hobnail) pattern and topped with a faceted, multi-sided knob finial. A matching pair of footed vessels includes an open sugar bowl and a creamer, each featuring ornate relief-molded scroll and floral patterns against stippled backgrounds, with a band of diamond-shaped facets encircling the lower body. The creamer is fitted with an applied-style handle. A large, heavy oval serving bowl exhibits deep, sharp patterns including radiant fans, central hobstars, and diamond-hatched geometric fields, finished with a sawtooth scalloped edge. A smaller rectangular dish serves as a companion piece with similar star, fan, and miter cut patterns. The grouping also includes a small cylindrical toothpick holder or vase with a diamond-quilted body and a flared, gold-gilt scalloped rim, and two individual round salt cellars or butter pats with diamond-patterned sides and bases. No maker's marks, signatures, or acid stamps are visible on any of the pieces. Based on the patterns and construction, these items are in the style of American manufacturers such as U.S. Glass Co. and Fostoria.
Lot: 538 - A Trio of Hand-Blown Confetti Pattern Art Glass Margarita Glasses 5"X7"
A trio of hand-blown art glass margarita glasses of varied designs. The collection includes one glass featuring a wide clear seeded glass bowl supported by a stem with a prominent central knop containing a vibrant mixture of multicolored glass confetti inclusions in red, blue, yellow, and green. The remaining matching pair of glasses features clear bowls decorated with a dense blue and green confetti splatter pattern concentrated around the upper rim. These two glasses have clear stems with a decorative molded element positioned just below the bowl. All three pieces exhibit a seeded texture with fine trapped air bubbles throughout the glass body, characteristic of artisanal hand-blown construction. These items are stylistically consistent with contemporary Mexican recycled glassware. No maker marks or signatures are visible.
Lot: 539 - A Pair of Hazel-Atlas Cornucopia Pattern Milk Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers in Metal Caddy App. 3-4"
This set consists of a pair of square-bodied milk glass salt and pepper shakers housed in a matching red-painted metal carrying caddy. The shakers were produced by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. Each shaker features a colorful decal of a fruit-filled cornucopia beneath the words SALT or PEPPER in blue block typography. The base of each glass vessel is embossed with the manufacturer mark consisting of a large letter A with a nested lowercase h, the circular text MADE IN U.S.A., and the numeral 3. The shakers are equipped with red-painted metal screw-on perforated lids. The red-painted metal caddy features a central arched handle and a rectangular tray base.
Lot: 540 - A Trio of Vintage Style Molded Glass Flower Frog Vases 6"X6.5"
This lot consists of three molded glass flower frog vases in assorted colors and forms. The collection includes a globular pink glass rose bowl featuring a molded design of embossed starburst motifs on the upper shoulder and vertical beaded ribbing on the lower half. Also included are two winged vases with a heart-shaped profile, one in transparent green glass and the other in amber glass. Both winged vases feature matching molded beaded borders following the contours of the heart shape. Each vessel is fitted with a removable silver-toned wire mesh lid used for floral arrangement. The pieces are constructed of molded transparent glass in colors characteristic of Depression-era style glassware. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or labels were observed on the bodies of the items.
Lot: 541 - 14-Piece Set of Cristal d'Arques Longchamp Lead Crystal Stemware and Footed Glasses 3"X7"
This 14-piece set of lead crystal glassware is produced by Cristal d'Arques in the Longchamp pattern. The collection features a signature design consisting of deep diamond-cut facets on the lower portion of the bowls transitioning into long vertical flutes on the upper half. The set includes champagne flutes with tall, slender bowls and multi-faceted, double-knopped stems; wine or water goblets with tulip-shaped bowls and similar multi-faceted stems; and tall, cylindrical footed glasses on a short pedestal base with a single faceted knop. A small, frosted acid-etched CdA monogram mark for Cristal d'Arques is present on the base of several pieces.
Lot: 542 - Momeni Newport Collection Hand-Tufted Wool Runner Rug 28"X96"
This hand-tufted wool runner rug is part of the Newport Collection by Momeni. Manufactured in India, the piece features an all-over botanical design on a cream field. The pattern consists of vertically repeating, stylized palmettes in shades of terracotta, blue, and yellow, framed by scrolling green vines, multi-colored leaves, and small five-petaled blossoms in light and dark blue. The design is symmetrical along the vertical axis and utilizes a palette of red, orange, sage green, and gold. The reverse of the rug has a canvas backing with a white cloth border printed with the word MOMENI. A manufacturer label identifies the item as NEWPONP-12MTI2380 and specifies 100 percent wool fiber content.
Lot: 543 - An Assortment of Kitchen and Serving Wares Including Striped Ceramic Bowls and Woodenware (Largest Multi-Color Tray 14"X23")
This assortment of kitchen and serving wares features pieces crafted from ceramic, wood, and woven materials. Included are two shallow ceramic bowls decorated with hand-painted concentric rings in a vibrant multi-color palette, resembling the Acapulco pattern by HF Coors. Also present is a scalloped earthenware serving bowl with a hand-painted folk-art style floral motif, featuring a large cobalt-blue center on a yellow ground. Woodenware includes a substantial, thick rectangular butcher block cutting board supported by integrated feet and showing significant signs of use; a smaller rectangular wooden board with an impressed maker's mark consisting of a capital letter H inside a square border; and a hand-turned round wooden bowl. The collection is rounded out by two woven items: a large rectangular tray and a circular basket with handles, both constructed from multicolored rope-like fabric strips in shades of blue, yellow, red, and purple.
Lot: 544 - A Trio of Pig-Themed Decorative Sculptures and Tableware 4"X13"X12"
This collection consists of three decorative pig-themed items. The first is a tabletop weathervane-style sculpture featuring a pig figure standing on a directional arrow, mounted on a vertical support and a rectangular base. It is made of cast metal or composite with a speckled grey and white finish intended to simulate weathered zinc. The second item is a pig-form covered dish with a cast metal lid and an oval white ceramic base. The lid depicts a reclining pig with a polished silver-toned finish and deep linear texturing to simulate bristles. The third item is a standing pig figurine made of cast iron with an off-white painted finish and distressed detailing. No maker marks are visible on any of the pieces.
Lot: 545 - An Assortment of Porcelain Tableware Including Theodore Haviland Limoges 14"
This assortment of porcelain tableware features pieces with floral transfer-ware decoration and various undecorated white glazed items. The primary components include a large circular platter and a lidded sugar bowl by Theodore Haviland. These pieces are decorated with an overglaze floral pattern of pink roses and small blossoms with green foliage. The platter features a molded, scalloped rim with remnants of gold gilding. The underside of the platter bears a red factory mark for Theodore Haviland, Limoges, FRANCE, along with a retail mark for F. SCHULTZE & CO. Cincinnati. The collection also includes several undecorated white porcelain items: a teapot with a fluted, high-shouldered body, swan-neck spout, and scroll handle; a boat-shaped gravy boat with a pedestal base; a small creamer with a looped handle; a small rounded open bowl; and a small dish in the shape of a teapot.
Lot: 546 - Two-Piece Etched Glass Pedestal Cake Stand and Dome Set 10"X15"
A clear glass cake service set consisting of a pedestal stand and a matching domed cloche. The dome is decorated with a wheel-etched horizontal band featuring a laurel leaf garland pattern encircling the lower half. It is finished with a solid, spherical knob finial and a fire-polished bottom edge. The pedestal stand has a flat top plate with a recessed center and a raised outer rim to accommodate the dome. The stem is designed with a central ringed knop and rests on a stepped, flared circular base. There are no visible manufacturer marks or signatures.
Lot: 547 - Vintage Pressed Clear Glass Pedestal Cake Stand with Scalloped Lace Edge 12"X7"
This vintage pedestal cake stand is made of clear pressed glass. The circular plate features a wide, decorative scalloped rim with an open-work lace or eyelet design. The flat top surface is pressed with a central multi-point starburst motif and a surrounding row of circular thumbprint indentations. The stand is supported by a pedestal base with a pressed diamond pattern. This design is in the style of the Old Colony pattern produced by Anchor Hocking during the mid-20th century. No maker marks or labels were identified on the glass.
Lot: 548 - Metalware: Set 4 Pewter Tumblers, Polished Metal Ice Bucket & Copper Pedestal Bowl 9"X7.5"
This metalware collection includes a set of four pewter tumblers, a polished metal ice bucket, and a copper pedestal bowl. The four tumblers are made of genuine pewter, as confirmed by the stamped mark Genuine Pewter on the underside of each base. They feature a tapered cylindrical form with a flared rim and are decorated with three sets of double incised horizontal lines around the body. The ice bucket is constructed from a highly polished white metal, likely stainless steel or chrome-plated steel, featuring a tapered body with a flared rim and two movable ring handles secured by rounded side mounts. The decorative copper pedestal bowl, or tazza, is designed with a repeating lobed or fluted pattern on both the bowl and the flared foot. It features a scalloped rim and shows evidence of a worn silver or tin wash to the interior.
Lot: 549 - Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Bowl with China Mark 6.5"X4.5"
A Chinese decorative bowl featuring hand-applied cloisonnà enamel over a metal substrate, likely brass. The exterior is decorated with an all-over wire-work cloud scroll pattern on a black ground. This background supports a motif of flowering branches rendered in multi-colored enamels, including shades of pink, red, yellow, and white with green foliage. Scalloped borders in green enamel are located at the upper and lower edges of the exterior. The interior of the bowl and the underside of the base are finished with a consistent light green enamel coating. The metal rims at the mouth and the foot are exposed. The base is stamped with an incised mark that reads CHINA, indicating its manufacture for the export market.
Lot: 550 - Trio of Pewter Bowls Including Hand-Wrought Shirley Enameled Example (Largest 7"X3")
This trio of handcrafted metal vessels is produced by Shirley Pewter of Williamsburg, Virginia. The set includes one large footed bowl featuring a brushed pewter exterior and a vibrant turquoise-colored enameled interior. The second item is a medium-sized footed bowl with a polished finish on both the interior and exterior, featuring a stepped pedestal foot matching the design of the larger bowl. The third item is a deep, rounded bowl or cup without a pedestal base, finished in a polished silver-tone. The underside of the smallest bowl features an incised cursive signature reading Shirley at the top. The center is hand-stamped with the characters KK, P 636 777, and S 35 990 followed by a small copyright symbol. The bottom edge is stamped in block letters HAND MADE.
Lot: 551 - Two English Pewter Drinking Vessels including a Sheffield Reliable Tankard and a Victorian Gill Measure 6"X5"
This lot features two cast pewter drinking vessels of English origin, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The first item is a large tapered cylindrical tankard constructed with a scroll handle and a molded base. The exterior near the rim is stamped with the words BEST over ENGLISH PEWTER. The underside of the base contains an incised maker's mark consisting of the word SHEFFIELD arched over a shield-shaped cartouche containing the word RELIABLE. The second item is a baluster-form liquid measure with a scroll handle. The side of the body is stamped with the capacity GILL in serif capital letters. The rim of the measure displays several official weights and measures verification stamps; one circular mark features a crown over the characters V and R above the number 481, and another shows the number 25 adjacent to a crown over E and R above the number 72.
Lot: 552 - Victorian Style Silver Plated Sugar Scuttle with Ivy Decoration 4.5"X7"X6.5"
This decorative sugar scuttle is designed in the miniature form of a traditional coal hod, a style popular for serving sugar cubes or granulated sugar during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece is constructed from silver plated base metal and features a cylindrical body with a wide, flared scoop-front opening, mounted on a circular, tiered pedestal base. The exterior of the body is ornamented with a chased and engraved motif of ivy leaves and berries set within a scrolling decorative border. The item is equipped with a functional swinging bail handle and a fixed, cast decorative handle at the rear. The underside of the base is stamped with the numerals 2 1 5. Additional markings are present on the base but are heavily worn and are not clearly legible.
Lot: 553 - Vintage Style Brass Hotel Desk Service Bell with Sunflower Relief Decoration 3"X5.5"
This mechanical service bell is constructed of cast brass with a dark brown and gold mottled patina. The bell features a domed top and a flared, pierced base, both of which are decorated with relief-cast sunflower motifs. The two sections are held together by a harp-style decorative bracket. The base includes three teardrop-shaped ventilation cutouts. A vertical plunger at the top of the bell is connected to an internal striker. No manufacturer marks or stamps are visible on the exterior surfaces.
Lot: 554 - A Set of Eight Stede Pewter Porringers 6"X8.5"
This set of eight porringers is crafted from cast pewter by Stede, an American manufacturer specializing in Colonial Revival style metalware. The collection consists of two large porringers and five miniature porringers, all featuring decorative pierced and scrolling openwork handles. Also included is one medium-sized porringer featuring a distinct triple-lobed pierced handle design. Each vessel features a turned or polished interior finish. Every item in the set is marked on the underside with the stamped Stede maker mark, which depicts a left-facing horse head profile in a square above the name STEDE in a rectangular box. These pieces are characteristic of mid-20th-century American decorative arts that adapted traditional early American forms for contemporary use.
Lot: 555 - A Pair of Continental European Pewter Two-Handled Bowls with Rose and Crown Marks 6"X8"X3"
A pair of cast pewter two-handled bowls, likely used as porringers or small soup vessels. Each bowl features a bulbous, rounded body with a short, slightly flared rim and is flanked by two applied cast scroll-shaped handles. The interior base of at least one bowl contains stamped touchmarks. These include an oval mark depicting a standing figure, possibly a winged angel or patron saint, and a circular mark featuring a rose surmounted by a crown. The rose and crown stamp is a traditional quality mark used extensively on Continental European pewter, specifically in regions such as Germany, Switzerland, and the Low Countries. Stamped below these marks are the uppercase initials A M H. The metal displays a characteristic dull gray patina associated with antique pewter.
Lot: 556 - Vintage English Pewter Thimble-Shaped Shot Glass with Presentation Box (Box 3"X3"X2")
A vintage novelty shot glass or spirit measure produced in the form of a large sewing thimble. The item is constructed from English pewter and features a knurled, textured exterior body and a smooth, flared rim. Embossed around the upper portion of the cup is the inscription JUST A THIMBLEFUL. The base is stamped with English Pewter in script and MADE IN ENGLAND in block capitals. The item is accompanied by a square green presentation box, which features a textured faux-reptile finish on the lid and base.
Lot: 557 - Set Of Four Antique American Painted Arrow-Back Windsor Side Chairs 17"X20"X31"
This set of four antique American side chairs is executed in the arrow-back Windsor style, dating to the mid-19th century. The matched set features solid wood construction with shaped plank seats, turned and splayed legs, and a box stretcher arrangement for stability. The chair backs are composed of four vertical spindles and wide, horizontal crest rails mortised into the outer stiles. Each crest rail displays hand-painted and stenciled floral and foliate motifs in green, red, and ocher against a dark-painted ground. Traces of original dark finish are visible across the frames. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 558 - A Pair of Early 19th Century Silhouette Portraits of a Lady and Gentleman 5.5"X6.5"
This pair of silhouette portraits features profile depictions of a woman and a man. Each subject is rendered in black, likely as a cut-paper silhouette or black ink applied to toned wove paper. The portrait of the woman depicts her with hair styled in a high bun, set within a rectangular dark wood frame. This frame features a black eglomise glass mat decorated with gilded foliate and acorn motifs in each corner. The portrait of the man shows him with a high collar and cravat, housed in an oval, multi-stepped black and gilt frame with a visible craquelure finish. The paper backgrounds for both portraits show age-related toning. The reverse of each frame is covered in brown paper and equipped with a simple wire hanger. A strip of modern tape has been applied across the lower edge of the verso on both pieces. No signatures, labels, or inscriptions are visible on the front or back of the works.
Lot: 559 - Pair of Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Andirons and a Three-Panel Folding Fireplace Screen (27"X33" Folded)
This lot comprises a pair of hand-forged wrought iron andirons and a contemporary three-panel folding fireplace screen. The andirons are designed in a primitive Early American style, featuring hand-wrought construction with scrolled top terminals and tapered front feet forming a tripod-style base. Each unit includes a horizontal log-support bar accented with a central decorative knop. The fireplace screen consists of a black-coated metal frame with a fine wire mesh. It features a central arched panel flanked by two rectangular side panels connected by hinges for adjustable placement. No maker's marks or inscriptions are visible on any of the items.
Lot: 561 - Mid-20th Century Silver-Plated Presentation Ice Bucket with Glass Liner and Scoop 7"X8.5"X9"
A mid-20th century silver-plated presentation ice bucket set, in the style of Paul Revere reproductions often produced by makers like International Silver or WM Rogers and Son. The set consists of a lidded bucket, a removable clear glass liner, and a coordinating scoop. The bucket features a globular body with two cast shell-motif handles. It is topped with a fitted, stepped lid featuring a fluted melon-form finial. The interior contains a heavy-walled clear glass liner. The accompanying scoop is designed with a decorative fleur-de-lis handle. The front of the bucket is professionally engraved with a large serif monogram W T P above the inscription From THE OFFICE GIRLS. The construction is silver-plated base metal, evidenced by heavy, uneven surface tarnish and oxidation. No maker's marks, hallmarks, or purity stamps are visible on the exterior surfaces of the bucket, lid, or scoop.
Lot: 562 - A Trio of American Opalescent Pressed Glass Tableware Pieces in the Style of Fenton and Anchor Hocking 9"X4"
This collection consists of three pieces of American opalescent pressed glass. The lot includes a large footed bowl, a divided relish dish, and a circular plate. The footed bowl features a three-footed base and a deeply ruffled rim with a white opalescent treatment. The body is decorated with a pressed pattern of stylized flowers on long stems radiating from a central starburst, which is attributed to the Iris pattern produced by Fenton Art Glass. The divided relish dish is a shallow circular form with a single center divider and a ruffled opalescent rim. The exterior is decorated with a pressed hobnail pattern, consistent with the Moonstone pattern by Anchor Hocking. The circular plate features concentric rings of pressed hobnails and a central radial starburst design, finished with a matching white opalescent rim in the style of the Anchor Hocking Moonstone pattern. All pieces are manufactured from clear glass with heat-applied opalescence on the edges. There are no embossed maker marks or signatures visible on any of the items.
Lot: 563 - A 17-Piece Collection of Maruki China and Chinese Style Porcelain Tea Wares 4"X2"
This 17-piece collection of porcelain tea wares consists of two distinct groups. The first group is a 12-piece tea service produced by Maruki China, including six teacups and six matching saucers. These pieces are crafted from white porcelain and feature a paneled body on the cups. The decoration consists of a blue and black geometric diamond-and-rhombus border along the rims. Each piece is marked with a red backstamp featuring a crown over a banner reading MARUKI CHINA and the text MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN. The second group contains five porcelain tea bowls in the Chinese export style. These bowls feature hand-decorated polychrome enamels with large, stylized Shou or longevity characters in emerald green and iron-red, set against red geometric background patterns. A floral border in pink, yellow, and green encircles the outer rims. No maker marks or reign marks are visible on these pieces.
Lot: 564 - Antique 5-Gallon Blown Glass Demijohn in Light Green with Shoulder Seal 7"X14.5"
This is a large blown glass storage vessel, commonly known as a demijohn or carboy, featuring a bulbous body and a tapered neck. The glass is a translucent light green, frequently described as aquamarine or apple green. The exterior surface displays a characteristic dimpled or hammered texture typical of early utility glass production. An applied circular glass seal is located on the shoulder of the vessel, embossed with the numeral 5, which indicates a five-gallon capacity. The neck is finished with a simple, applied rounded blob at the rim. The glass contains numerous internal air bubbles, or seeds, and visible vertical striations throughout the neck, indicative of the hand-blown manufacturing process. While the base is not fully shown, vessels of this type typically feature a deep interior indentation or kickup. Historically used for the storage and transport of liquids like wine or oil, this example serves as a decorative object representative of 19th or early 20th-century utility glass.
Lot: 565 - Von-Allmen Bros. Inc. Half Pint Liquid Embossed Glass Milk Bottle 2"X6"
This vintage dairy container is a half-pint liquid milk bottle from Von-Allmen Bros. Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. The bottle is constructed of heavy, clear molded glass and features a thick, rounded rim. The front of the vessel displays several embossed inscriptions. At the top, the words HALF PINT LIQUID are embossed in an arched format. Below this is a circular logo featuring a diagonal banner with the text VON-ALLMEN, and the words BROS. INC. and LOUISVILLE positioned beneath the banner. The lower edge of the bottle is embossed with the word REGISTERED. The underside of the base features an embossed monogram mark consisting of an intertwined V and A surrounding a small central S. The bottle displays vertical mold seams characteristic of mid-20th-century machine production.
Lot: 566 - A Pair of Fleur-de-Lis Decorative Bookends with Verdigris Finish 5"X7"
This lot features a pair of decorative bookends designed with a prominent, stylized fleur-de-lis motif. Each piece incorporates a raised, studded band across the center and is mounted on a rectangular plinth base with a beaded border. The reverse side of each bookend is flat for flush placement against books. These items are cast from a heavy composite or resin material and treated with an applied verdigris finish. The finish displays mottled green highlights over a dark bronze-toned base, replicating the appearance of aged, patinated metal. The undersides are finished similarly and are equipped with circular felt protective pads. No manufacturer marks or signatures are present.
Lot: 567 - Liverpool Road Pottery Ltd. Earthenware Shaving Scuttle with Fox Hunting Scene 4"X5.5"X4"
This earthenware shaving scuttle was manufactured by Liverpool Road Pottery Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The vessel features a bulbous main water reservoir, an integrated side soap well with three drainage holes, and a single loop handle. The exterior is decorated with a multi-color transfer-printed scene depicting a traditional British fox hunt, showing three riders in red hunting coats on horseback jumping fences, preceded by a pack of hounds in a landscape setting. The piece is finished in a cream-colored glaze. The underside of the base bears a circular backstamp in blue ink that reads LIVERPOOL RD POTTERY LTD. Stoke on Trent ENGLAND. Faint, indistinct incised marks are also visible on the bottom surface.
Lot: 568 - A Set of Nine Graduated Brass Hanging Bells 2"
A set of nine brass hanging bells suspended on a length of two-tone natural and orange fiber twine. The bells are graduated in size and feature hand-incised and stamped decorative patterns around the exterior skirts, including various geometric and floral-style motifs. Each bell is sand-cast with an integrated suspension loop at the top and contains an internal clapper. No maker marks or inscriptions are present on the items.
Lot: 569 - 14-Piece Collection of Johnson Brothers, J. & G. Meakin English And Assorted White Ironstone Tableware (Largest App. 16")
A 14-piece collection of white ironstone serving and dinnerware manufactured in England by Johnson Brothers and J. & G. Meakin. The assortment features a variety of classic relief-molded patterns including Athena and Snowhite Regency. The set includes a large rectangular platter with a beaded rim, a large round platter with a deep fluted edge, an oval platter with foliate relief, three nested bowls with scalloped rims, and eight assorted plates in two sizes with ribbed and floral relief patterns. Several printed manufacturer marks are present on the undersides: ATHENA / JOHNSON BROS. / MADE IN ENGLAND / IRONSTONE. Snowhite Regency / JOHNSON BROS / MADE IN ENGLAND / IRONSTONE with a central crown. IRONSTONE CHINA / J & G. MEAKIN with a royal coat of arms depicting a lion and unicorn.
Lot: 570 - Collection of Eleven Vintage and Antique Metal Kitchenware and Serving Items including Pewter and Mother-of-Pearl 14"
An assortment of eleven vintage and antique kitchenware and serving pieces featuring various metals and handle materials. The collection includes a three-piece serving set consisting of a small three-tine fork, a butter knife with a curved blade, and a spade-shaped scoop. Each piece is fitted with a carved mother-of-pearl handle and decorative silver-tone metal ferrules. The knife blade and scoop head feature engraved scrollwork, and indistinct marks are present on the knife blade. Also included is a large ladle with a deep metal bowl, possibly tinned copper or pewter, attached to a turned, dark-stained wooden handle with a metal hanging ring. The pewter items in the lot comprise a large spoon with a fiddle-pattern handle, a small monogrammed hand scoop with script characters HCS, a plain circular plate, and an oval bowl with three raised parallel ridges in the center. The set further contains a small oval hammered metal dish with a beaded rim and a repousse tree-and-well design. Utility and decorative items include a cast metal knife rest in the shape of a dachshund or hound and a metal food mold depicting a cow or pig mounted to a rectangular backplate.
Lot: 571 - An Assortment of Clear Pressed and Pattern Glass Tableware (Lot 25"W As Pictured)
This collection of clear pressed glassware consists of several serving pieces and individual dishes featuring patterns common to mid-20th-century American manufacturers. The assortment includes multiple footed dessert cups, some with a sandwich-style floral pattern on a stippled background and others with a textured pebbled finish. A group of individual bowls is molded in the shape of apples with stem handles, in the style of Hazel-Atlas. The collection features a hexagonal serving tray decorated with central floral medallions and scrolling foliage on a stippled ground. Stemware includes glasses with a diamond-point or quilted pattern on the bowls. Serving pieces include a large round bowl with a rope-style rim, a medium bowl with scalloped edges and floral medallions, and a large bowl featuring a pressed nature scene resembling the Forest or Sylvan pattern by Federal Glass. Also included is a footed creamer and sugar set with paneled geometric designs and a square footed candy dish with a thumbprint pattern.
Lot: 572 - Attrib. Jeannette Glass Co. Set 12 Pink Depression Glass Footed Sherbet Bowls, Cherry Blossom Pattern 4"X3"
A matching set of twelve footed dessert or sherbet bowls crafted from translucent pink Depression glass. Each bowl features the Cherry Blossom pattern, which is composed of molded panels showcasing sprays of flowers and clusters of cherries, separated by vertical ribs. This pattern extends from the body of the bowl down to the circular foot, which repeats the cherry and leaf motifs. The bowls are designed with a flared, scalloped rim and a short pedestal base. The design and color are characteristic of the Cherry Blossom pattern produced between 1930 and 1939. There are no manufacturer marks present on these pieces.
Lot: 573 - A Collection of American Pressed Glass Tableware (Lot 22"W As Pictured)
An assortment of clear pressed glass tableware featuring a variety of geometric and decorative motifs. The group includes a bowl featuring a diamond point pattern and a silver-toned metal rim, in a style attributed to the Indiana Glass Company. The collection also contains a glass pitcher with molded circular medallions containing stylized sunburst motifs and horizontal banding. Further pieces include a bowl with a scalloped rim and a matching underplate, both decorated with a band of diamond cross-hatching above recessed teardrop motifs, and a group of plates featuring a central radial starburst pattern and textured edges. All items are manufactured from molded glass, exhibiting the characteristic smooth edges of the pressing process. No signatures, maker's marks, or labels were identified on any piece.
Lot: 574 - An Assortment of Eight Silver-Plated and Silver-Toned Tableware Items 16"
This lot consists of an assortment of eight silver-plated and silver-toned metal tableware items, primarily designed in traditional and Rococo Revival styles. The collection features a large circular waiter tray with a heavily scrolled rim adorned with shell and foliate motifs, containing an engraved floral scroll field and a central script monogram. The lot includes an oval footed vegetable dish with a matching lid and a rectangular lidded butter dish with a gadrooned rim and ornate handle. A square serving tray is present, characterized by a hammered surface and a cast floral and leaf motif in one corner, appearing to be a cast aluminum or pewter-like alloy. Additionally, the group includes a shallow pedestal compote, a pair of baluster-form salt and pepper shakers with a matte finish, a small utilitarian pitcher with a single handle, and a crescent-shaped dish with an attached handle, possibly a table crumber. Small rectangular marks are visible on the large tray but are not legible.
Lot: 575 - A Collection of Six Pieces of Assorted Decorative Glassware 6"X9"
This six-piece collection of decorative glassware includes a variety of forms, colors, and styles. The assortment features a hand-blown ruby red glass pitcher with a bulbous body, a pinched spout, and an applied clear glass handle. Also included is an opaque yellow-green or chartreuse glass vase with a flared rim and a tapered, rounded body. A clear footed glass vase or large goblet is decorated with a delicate etched floral and vine motif around the bowl. The collection is further comprised of three clear glass vessels: a hurricane-style vase with a flared rim and weighted base, a tall cylindrical vase with a weighted base, and a rounded bowl with a bulbous silhouette and a thick recessed base. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or labels were observed on any of the items during inspection.
Lot: 576 - An Assortment of Decorative Tabletop and Serving Items including Italian Maiolica and Etched Glass 10"X13"
This assortment of decorative tabletop and serving items includes pieces crafted from ceramic, glass, and metal. Featured is an Italian maiolica earthenware divided serving dish of oval form with two compartments and a lobed, scalloped rim. The piece is hand-painted with stylized floral and foliate motifs in blue, green, red, and yellow. The underside is marked with handwritten characters reading 70/947 above MADE IN ITALY. Also included is a reticulated porcelain bowl with a lattice-work body and a central hand-painted floral spray including a pink rose, finished with a gilded rim. The collection contains a circular etched glass server in a deep ruby-red color, featuring a central faceted geometric handle and a surface decorated with etched scrolling foliate and medallion patterns. Further items in the group consist of a rectangular tole-painted metal tray decorated with a floral bouquet on a cream ground with orange scrollwork borders, a square art pottery dish with a burgundy-red glaze and a resist-decorated floral pattern in peach tones, and a diminutive white square porcelain dish with a simple raised rim.
Lot: 577 - A Collection of Six Decorative Colored and Textured Glass Jars 4"X8"
This collection consists of six glass jars in various sizes, colors, and surface treatments. The front row features three jars with threaded rims: one in amber glass with horizontal banding and raised script reading Live Laugh Love; one in a pale amethyst pink with a raised diamond quilted pattern; and one in aqua blue with a matching raised diamond quilted pattern. The back row includes three larger utility-style jars: a tall cylindrical aqua glass jar with a wide flanged rim; a tall square-bodied clear glass jar with a slight green tint and flanged rim; and a round clear glass jar with a hammered surface texture and a thick rounded rim. The jars are fashioned from pressed glass and exhibit contemporary decorative styling. No manufacturer marks or signatures were observed.
Lot: 578 - Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase with Iron Red and Yellow Decoration and Apocryphal Qianlong Mark 5"X12"
A porcelain baluster-form vase with a flared rim, a tapered neck, and a slightly flared base. The decoration is executed in iron red and yellow pigments against a white ground. The central body is ornamented with scrolling foliate and floral motifs, featuring large stylized blossoms resembling chrysanthemums. The neck and foot are highlighted with several decorative borders, including a scalloped fish-scale pattern and a diagonal lattice band. Stylized pointed leaf collars define the transition at the shoulder and the lower section of the vase. The unglazed base features an iron-red six-character seal mark in a square frame, which translates to Great Qing Qianlong Period Make. This is an apocryphal mark, commonly found on 20th-century Chinese export porcelain produced in traditional styles.
Lot: 579 - Two Cast Iron Items Including a Bird Motif Hearth Stand and a Scrolled Boot Scraper 10"X7"X8"
This lot consists of two separate cast iron items. The first is a decorative hearth stand or log holder featuring two cast panels joined by two twisted iron crossbars. One panel is cast in high relief with a naturalistic scene of four birds perched on a leafy branch. The opposing panel features an openwork scrolled design with a central fleur-de-lis motif and several mounting holes. The second item is a utilitarian boot scraper or heavy-duty mounting bracket. It features two upright supports with outward-curling scrolled finials connected by a solid horizontal rectangular plate. Each support terminates in a flat, flanged foot with a single pre-drilled hole for mounting. No maker marks are visible on either piece.
Lot: 580 - A Collection of Reference Books on American Pewter, Silver, and Regional Americana (DJ) 10.5"X12"
This collection comprises multiple hardcover reference volumes primarily focused on antique metalware and regional history. Key titles in the group include American Silver and Pewter by Donald L. Fenimore, published by BD and L as part of The Antique Hunter's Guide series; American Silver Marks by Ralph and Terry Kovel, published by Crown; A History of American Pewter by Charles F. Montgomery, published by Praeger; and American Pewter by J.B. Kerfoot, published by Bonanza. Older volumes include Chats on Old Pewter by H.J.L.J. Masse, published by T. Fisher Unwin, and Pewter: Design and Construction by Burl N. Osburn and Gordon O. Wilber. The collection is anchored by a large-format quarto volume titled Collecting Kentucky 1790-1860 by Genevieve Baird Lacer and Elizabeth Howard. Bindings consist of publisher's cloth and boards, with most volumes retaining their original dust jackets. The Montgomery and Kerfoot titles are housed in protective plastic covers. The Osburn and Wilber volume features white call numbers on the spine. The Kentucky volume includes an integrated ribbon bookmark.
Lot: 581 - A Collection of Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repousse Vanity and Household Items 9.5"
A collection of sterling silver items manufactured by the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Each piece features heavy floral repousse and chased decoration in a pattern of high-relief roses, daisies, and scrolling acanthus foliage. The group includes a circular hand mirror with a beveled glass edge, a large oval hairbrush with natural bristles, a rectangular clothes brush, a long-handled candle snuffer with a bell-shaped cone, a button hook with a steel tip, and a cylindrical roller tool, likely a desk blotter. The hallmarks on the mirror and brushes include the Gorham trademark of a lion passant facing right, an anchor, and a stylized Gothic G. These are accompanied by the word STERLING. The mirror handle is further stamped with the pattern or model number 6300A and a date code consisting of the letter A inside a downward-pointing triangle.
Lot: 582 - A 15-Piece Collection of Assorted Tableware and Kitchenware 10"
A 15-piece collection of kitchen and dining items. The lot includes one large, deep circular mixing bowl with a glossy cobalt blue glaze, attributed to Pyrex based on style and color. One shallow, wide-rimmed serving bowl features a cobalt blue exterior and a cream-colored glazed interior. Six small white ceramic bowls are included, each with a fluted or scalloped exterior design. The glassware consists of six clear drinking glasses with a molded thumbprint or coin pattern around the lower body. Completing the lot is one dark-stained, turned wood centerpiece or stand with a raised center post. No maker marks, backstamps, or labels are visible on the items.
Lot: 583 - An Assortment of Vintage and Antique Ceramics and Glassware (Largest 5"X5"X5")
This group consists of various glass and ceramic items featuring diverse styles and functions. The ceramic pieces include a square terra cotta planter with relief-molded leaf patterns on all four sides and a plastic liner; footed white earthenware egg cups decorated with hand-painted fruit motifs including oranges, apples, and berries; a blue and white transferware cup and saucer set with a landscape scene and floral borders; and a shallow bowl with a scalloped rim featuring pink rose transfer decoration. The collection also includes a white ceramic mug with gold gilt banding and decorative script on the front that appears to read Libbie; a cream-colored vase with a ruffled gilt-edged rim and brown floral transfers; a white glazed bowl with raised pineapple relief motifs; a cylindrical pot with a quilted lattice pattern and four circular top openings; and a small mottled yellow and brown glazed bowl containing an unglazed ceramic disk. The glassware includes a clear pressed glass cup with a relief-molded American eagle and shield motif; a white milk glass vase with a tapered faceted body and ruffled rim; and multiple glass bottles including a clear apothecary style, a green pedestal base vessel, and dark amber bottles of varying shapes.
Lot: 584 - An Assortment of Consumer Electronics and Networking Equipment 10"
An assortment of consumer electronics and networking hardware. The lot includes a Palm Z22 handheld PDA in factory blister packaging. Mobile communication devices consist of an AT&T-branded Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro mobile hotspot in its original box with a hardware warranty booklet and an AT&T Cingular Flip IV cellular phone in its original retail box. Digital imaging equipment includes a black Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS with a 16.1-megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens (4.3-21.5mm), and a silver-toned 3.0-megapixel digital camera in a clear acrylic underwater housing. Networking and power accessories feature a boxed RJ45 2x1 manual bi-directional network sharing switch and a boxed Tessan multi-port wall charger. Household items include a silver-toned SmartSet dual alarm clock radio with an AM/FM digital display and a silver-toned desktop weather station featuring analog thermometer, quartz clock, and hygrometer dials, printed with Louisville Antique Mall branding. A black padded textile carrying case is present. Serial numbers and specific data storage capacities are not externally visible on the devices or packaging shown.
Lot: 585 - A Collection of Vintage and Antique Souvenir, Character, and Porcelain Shoulder-Head Dolls and Parts 9"
This lot consists of an assortment of vintage souvenir dolls, character dolls, and antique porcelain doll components. The collection features various materials including bisque porcelain, hard plastic, composition, cloth, and vinyl. The souvenir dolls represent diverse regional costumes, including three figures in Native American-inspired leatherette and beaded attire, two Inuit-style dolls in faux-fur trimmed parkas, a British Yeoman of the Guard in a detailed red and gold uniform with a staff, and a Spanish-style doll wearing a floral tiered skirt and black lace mantilla. Character and fashion dolls include a bride in a multi-layered lace gown, a saloon girl doll in a red and white ruffled dress with black lace trim and fishnet stockings, and a cowboy doll with a cloth body and face. Also included is a small cloth rag doll with a straw hat and several smaller plastic figures resembling mid-century storybook dolls. Two vintage bisque shoulder-head busts are present. One features molded and painted black hair in a 19th-century China head style, while the other features molded blonde hair. Both heads have painted facial features and sew-holes at the base of the shoulder plates for attachment to bodies. A small molded resin or plaster cherub figurine completes the group. The majority of the dolls feature fixed painted eyes, though the hard plastic examples may contain sleep eye mechanisms. No definitive manufacturer marks are visible in the provided images, although the cowboy doll retains a partial yellow paper tag.
Lot: 586 - A Collection of Vintage Costume Jewelry and Accessories Including Brooches, Necklaces, and a Vanity Compact 11"
An assortment of vintage costume jewelry and accessories spanning various mid-to-late 20th-century styles including Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco revival. The collection features a wide variety of materials including gold-tone and silver-tone base metals, faceted glass rhinestones in clear, aurora borealis, and colored finishes, glass cabochons in faux turquoise, emerald, and amethyst tones, molded glass beads, faux pearls, enamel accents, and iridescent abalone shell inlay. Necklaces in this group include a gold-tone omega-style chain set with a central red rhinestone floral motif and matching earrings, two rigid collar-style necklaces in silver-tone and ribbed gold-tone finishes, several strands of faceted glass beads with aurora borealis coatings and gold-tone cage beads, and a series of gold-tone chains featuring coin-motif charms and medallions. Brooches and pins comprise a large gold-tone masquerade mask with pavÃ-set clear rhinestones and black enamel accents, three butterfly pins featuring filigree work and abalone shell inlay, and multiple floral-motif pieces including a large amethyst-colored glass brooch/pendant and an iridescent aurora borealis rhinestone cluster. Additional items include a silver-tone metallic cuff bracelet, various pairs of clip-on and hoop earrings, and a round silver-tone vanity compact featuring a fine concentric engine-turned pattern and a central decorative crest on the lid. While some pieces feature small characters on clasps or findings, no maker marks are clearly legible for definitive attribution.
Lot: 587 - Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Necklace and Earring Set in Original Silk Brocade Case 16"
A Mikimoto cultured pearl jewelry set consisting of a single-strand necklace and a pair of double-pearl clip-on earrings. The necklace features a strand of individually knotted cultured pearls with a cream luster, secured by an oval silver-tone filigree box clasp. The reverse of the clasp tongue is marked with the Mikimoto M within a clamshell logo. The matching clip-on earrings each feature two cultured pearls mounted on a silver-tone metal base. The collection is housed in its original rectangular hard-shell presentation case featuring an orange, gold, and cream floral silk brocade exterior and a white satin interior lid stamped in gold with the Mikimoto brand name and logo.
Lot: 588 - An Assortment of Vintage Costume Simulated Pearl and Seed Bead Jewelry 30"
This lot comprises an assortment of costume jewelry featuring simulated pearls and glass seed beads. Included in the collection is a triple-strand necklace of uniform cream-colored simulated pearls. A second necklace consists of a double strand of graduated cream-colored simulated pearls fitted with a silver-tone filigree box clasp. A third, simpler necklace features a single strand of small, uniform cream-colored simulated pearls. The collection also includes a multi-strand necklace crafted from numerous fine cream-colored seed beads, which is accompanied by matching bead-cluster earrings and two large, round button-style simulated pearl elements. A larger multi-strand statement necklace is composed of white and champagne-toned seed beads and features a large, flat, circular mother-of-pearl shell donut pendant. Also included is a pair of hoop earrings constructed from white seed beads on gold-tone metal fishhook wires. The metal findings across the lot include both silver-tone and gold-tone base metals.
Lot: 589 - An Assortment of Vintage and Contemporary Costume Jewelry 18"
A diverse collection of assorted fashion and costume jewelry in various styles, including bohemian, mid-century modern, and contemporary. The lot features a variety of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings constructed from base metals, resin, plastic, faux pearls, glass beads, stone, and textile elements. Necklaces include a large silver-tone bib-style necklace with multiple tiers of red and black teardrop-shaped accents and hanging black beads; a statement necklace featuring large geometric resin links in brown, black, and grey suspended from a wide grey-purple fabric ribbon; a rigid gold-tone collar with hanging flat discs; a polished silver-tone rigid collar with a teardrop finial; a corded necklace with a large, textured gold-tone circular pendant; and several chains with pendants including a lotus flower, a tiered mesh abstract form, and an oval amber-toned centerpiece with dangling accents. A long strand of white faux pearls features silver-tone bar spacers, and a boxed set contains multiple strands of polished earth-tone stone or glass beads. Bracelets consist of a heavy articulated silver-tone piece made of segmented vertical bars with a toggle clasp and three ring-link closures, featuring a small square metal tag with an indistinct logo; a silver-tone link bracelet with faceted black centers; beaded strands of faux pearls and multi-colored stones with a gold-tone feather charm; a dark grey textured metal bangle; and a silver-tone bangle with a small textured charm at the closure. Also included is a pair of stud earrings with clear faceted stones and a length of silver-tone link chain.
Lot: 590 - A Collection of Cast Iron Fireplace Accessories Including a Pair of Andirons, Grate, and Spark Screen 5"X42"X34"
This collection of fireplace accessories consists of a pair of cast iron andirons, an iron log grate, and a wire mesh spark screen. The andirons are designed in a revival style, featuring double-ring or figure-eight finials on tapered necks. The bases are scrolled with arched feet and feature a central decorative foliate boss. The horizontal bars, or dogs, are of a short-form design. The separate fireplace grate is constructed of heavy iron bars with curved uprights and square-sectioned front stops. The spark screen is a rectangular wire mesh guard within a metal frame, fitted with two wire-loop handles at the top. No manufacturer marks were identified on any of the pieces.
Lot: 591 - A Collection of Vintage and Modern Board Games, Books, and Magazines 46"
An assortment of board games, hardcover and paperback books, and magazines housed in two cardboard Bankers Boxes and loose stacks. The game collection features several titles including Trivial Pursuit Genus IV by Parker Brothers, Trivial Pursuit No. 7 by Selchow & Righter Co., and The Charade Game (item #3500) by Pressman. Also included are Reminiscing: The Game for People Over Thirty, a Scrabble Deluxe Edition by Milton Bradley featuring a rotating turntable base, and the regional game Louisville-Opoly. Specialized sets include a wooden-cased game board depicting classic Clue rooms such as the Study, Library, Billiard Room, and Conservatory, and a wooden box of dominoes labeled As Played at Colonial Williamsburg. The literary portion of the lot consists of two Bankers Boxes filled with various fiction and non-fiction titles. Notable authors represented include Stephen E. Ambrose, Dan Brown, Lee Child, C.J. Box, Daphne du Maurier, Stephen Frey, and Mitch Albom. The collection includes regional travel guides for Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, along with travel reference books such as DK Publishing Where to Go When. A stack of Prevention magazines is also present, including an issue from August 2020. Materials include printed paper, cardboard, and wood.
Lot: 592 - Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker and Assorted Coffee Accessories 8"X12"X13"
A Keurig K-Supreme single-serve pod coffee maker featuring MultiStream technology. The unit is finished in black and silver tones with a top-mounted control panel. The interface includes brew size selections for 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, and 12 oz, along with specialized Strong and Over Ice brewing modes. It is equipped with a removable clear water reservoir on the side with a built-in handle. This lot includes an assortment of coffee station accessories: a two-tier storage drawer stand with a wood-grain finish and black metal frame designed to support the brewer; a collection of four clear plastic storage canisters with white airtight locking lids; a twelve-pack box of PureLine water filter cartridges, model PLC-900; and a Keurig My K-Cup universal reusable coffee filter in its original box with instructional materials. Serial Number: 910.0800.F556ZWT.
Lot: 593 - A Collection of Thanksgiving and Seasonal Decorative Items 31"
This collection features an assortment of autumnal and holiday-themed decorative objects presented with a woven wicker basket. The group includes two hand-painted carved wooden turkey figurines characterized by layered, fanned tail feathers and painted accents. Also included are two slender carved wooden pilgrim figurines, representing a male and female pair. The collection is supplemented by a variety of seasonal floral accents, such as artificial sunflowers, autumnal maple-style leaves, dried grasses, and numerous sprays of red and orange berries. A transparent plastic bag containing several small holiday-themed ornaments is also present, featuring a label printed with the word CHRISTMAS. The wooden figures exhibit a contemporary folk-art style with simplified forms and surface-applied pigments.
Lot: 594 - A Collection of Christmas Themed Decorative Items, Books, and Greenery 31"
This lot features a collection of holiday-themed decorations and literature housed in two clear plastic storage bins with red lids. Included are two decorative cloth-bound volumes: Stories for Christmas by Charles Dickens, bound in green cloth with gold-stamped holly borders and a lantern motif, and Christmas In Prose and Verse, bound in red cloth with matching gold-stamped decoration. Both volumes include integrated ribbon bookmarks. An assortment of smaller books is also present, including Every Day Is Christmas by Bradley Trevor Greive. The decorative items include artificial evergreen greenery, such as a wreath accented with faux red cardinal figures, a decorative bird's nest, and various pinecones. A variety of realistic faux fruit is included, featuring representations of apples, oranges, a pomegranate, grapes, pears, and a lemon. Additional supplies consist of a roll of red Vel-Touch brand indoor/outdoor ribbon by Garden Ridge and several red and green holiday textiles, likely stockings or table linens.
Lot: 595 - A Collection of Party Accessories, Kentucky Derby Hat, and Mardi Gras Decor 28"
This lot consists of a diverse grouping of festive and seasonal items. It includes a wide-brimmed pink woven hat with a tulle-wrapped crown and red artificial lily accents, stored in a paper bag with the handwritten inscription Pink Derby 2012. Mardi Gras themed items feature a purple glitter masquerade mask adorned with purple feathers and rhinestone borders, yellow paper napkins with French Market text and lamp post motif, and a yellow paper plate with a traditional purple, yellow, and green harlequin mask design. A cardboard container holds several metallic foil cone party hats in various colors with glitter swirl patterns and plastic party blowers. Also included is an Everstar Laser Light Stars projector in its original box, which indicates it creates red and green starfield effects and includes a yard stake and indoor base. The lighting unit packaging is marked with the copyright for EVERSTAR Merchandise Co., Ltd. and a UL certification mark.
Lot: 596 - An Assortment of Seasonal Easter Decorative Items and Accessories 15"X24"
A collection of various Easter-themed decorations and accessories. The lot includes numerous plastic eggs in a range of solid colors such as blue, pink, orange, yellow, and purple, as well as patterned eggs featuring polka dots and decorative motifs. A wooden arrow-shaped directional sign is mounted on a pink stake, featuring the hand-painted text To the Bunny Trail in pink lettering on a green ground with a yellow ribbon accent. The assortment contains a natural woven wicker basket and a white-painted wooden basket featuring a floral fabric interior lining with a blue and pink pattern. Also included are two decorative metal pails; one pail features ladybug and floral exterior graphics with the word JOY printed on the interior rim.
Lot: 597 - An Assortment of Household Appliances and Personal Accessories 30"
This collection features an assortment of household appliances and personal accessories. The lot includes three electric steam irons in various color combinations, including blue and white, teal and white, and solid white with a Max Fill indicator. Also included is one compact black hair dryer with an attached power cord. The accessories portion of the lot contains three umbrellas: one red full-length model, one green full-length model with a curved wooden handle, and one tan compact folding model. Completing the group are two heavy-duty black flashlights with textured grips. One flashlight is identified as a Garrity brand, distinguished by a yellow band with embossed lettering. All electrical appliances use standard United States two-prong plugs.
Lot: 598 - An Assortment of Electronics Including an APC Surge Protector and Digital Alarm Clocks 8"X14"
This collection features an APC SurgeArrest Performance Series surge protector, model P11VT3MP6, in its original retail packaging. According to the manufacturer specifications on the box, the unit provides 3020 Joules of protection across 11 outlets, including 6 designed for transformer blocks, and features an 8-foot power cord, COAX surge protection, and phone/fax/modem protection with a splitter. The assortment also includes several digital alarm clocks from various manufacturers. These consist of a Philips Magnavox AM/FM clock radio, model AJ3080, in a grey and black plastic housing; two silver-tone AcuRite oval-shaped digital clocks; a Sharp digital alarm clock with a transparent dome and green LCD; and a black digital clock with a silver-tone snooze bar. All units are equipped with standard integrated power cords.
Lot: 599 - An Assortment of Wax and Flameless Candles with Decorative Candle Holders and Accessories (Lot 32"W As Pictured)
A diverse collection of candles and decorative accessories. The assortment features various ceramic, metal, and glass candle holders along with traditional wax and modern flameless LED options. The ceramic items include a matching pair of porcelain candlesticks decorated with polychrome floral sprays, gold-gilt scalloped rims, and pierced bases. Also included is a small cream-colored stoneware bottle. Metalware consists of an ornate cast metal candlestick in a Victorian or Art Nouveau style featuring scroll and floral motifs. There is a brass-tone bucket containing various tapered candles and a long-handled brass wick snuffer. Additional metal pieces include a small black lantern with glass panes and a dark metal filigree votive holder. Glassware comprises several candle jars and holders, including a large red jar from Yankee Candle and a Hyggelight ceramic and glass jar in its original packaging. Various smaller votive and tea light holders are present in clear, frosted, and square green glass, including one with a decorative metal cage. The flameless lighting selection includes Homemory brand LED tea lights in their original box, a box of LED window taper candles, a nine-pack of metallic-finish tea lights in a blister pack, and several loose white pillar-style LED candles with flame-shaped bulbs. Traditional wax items include a large textured yellowish pillar candle and a box of World Market Balsam Forest scented tea lights. Visible branding includes Homemory, World Market, Hyggelight, and Yankee Candle. No maker marks were identified on the porcelain or metal candlesticks.
Lot: 600 - Vintage General Electric Model EK-1 Electric Carving Knife Set with Case and Documentation 6"X15"
A vintage General Electric (GE) model EK-1 electric carving knife set. The collection includes a handheld power unit, a set of two detachable blades, and original documentation, all housed within a fitted presentation case. The power unit is constructed of white plastic and features a decorative perforated metal-style panel on the upper surface and a black and silver label bearing the GE logo and the text General Electric. The dual blades are made of stainless steel and are marked Stainless Steel and Tungsten Carbide Edge. The set is accompanied by its original paperwork, which includes a Use and Care Book, a yellow instruction manual, and an orange and black promotional hangtag. The documentation identifies the model as EK-1 and lists the electrical specifications as 85 Watts, 120 Volts A.C. Only. The storage case is finished with a textured brown material and features a red flocked molded interior designed to secure each component. A silver General Electric label is affixed to the exterior lid.
Lot: 601 - White Folding Two-Step Steel Step Ladder Attributed to Rubbermaid 15"X41"
Attributed to Rubbermaid, this folding two-step utility ladder features a white painted steel tubular frame with a high-arched handle for support and portability. The two metal steps are finished with a textured, non-slip surface. The unit is supported by four legs tipped with black protective non-slip caps. It incorporates a manual folding mechanism allowing the stool to be stored flat when not in use. While the design is characteristic of the Rubbermaid Sturdy Folding Steel Step Stool line, no maker marks or labels were observed during inspection.
Lot: 602 - Three Antique and Vintage Items Including Dr. Johnson's Educator Crackers Tin and Enamel Chamberstick 5.5"X6"X6"
This lot features a collection of three antique and vintage objects. The first is a large metal storage tin for Dr. Johnson's Educator Crackers, featuring a hinged lid and lithographed advertising graphics. The design includes Victorian-style typography, scrollwork, and illustrations of wheat stalks. Text on the reverse side lists product varieties such as Fruit, Oat, Meal, Barley, and Maize Nut Biscuits, and includes the printed signature of Dr. W. L. Johnson. The second item is a small cylindrical metal canister for Calumet Baking Powder, originally produced in Chicago, Illinois. The exterior shows a shield logo with a Native American profile. The third item is a light blue enameled metal chamberstick with a finger-loop handle. The chamberstick is paired with a cream-colored wax taper candle.
Lot: 603 - Professional, Regional Southern & Kentucky-Themed Cookbooks, Various Publishers, c. 1970s-2012 (DJ) 13"X15"X10"
A diverse collection of culinary reference works and specialty cookbooks housed in four containers. The collection features a significant concentration of regional Kentucky and Southern interest titles including Cordon Bluegrass by the Junior League of Louisville, The Kentucky Derby Museum Cook Book, Kentucky Living Cookbook (Landmark), Dining in Historic Kentucky, and multiple volumes from the Southern Living series published by Oxmoor House. General reference and professional texts include The Professional Chef, 7th Edition from the Culinary Institute of America (Wiley), Betty Crocker's New Cookbook (Macmillan), and Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan (Knopf). Specialized volumes cover a variety of cuisines and techniques, notably 1000 Mexican Recipes by Marge Poore (Wiley), Paella by Lorraine Turner, Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That? by Ina Garten (Clarkson Potter), and various baking guides such as The Cookie Bible and Simple French Baking. One container includes a red ribbon-tied accordion file containing miscellaneous culinary ephemera and recipes. The volumes are primarily hardcovers, featuring a mix of publisher's cloth with dust jackets and printed decorative boards, alongside several spiral-bound editions and softcovers. Publishers represented include Chronicle Books, Meredith Books, McClanahan, and Hermes House.
Lot: 604 - Julia Child & Southern Living Cookbooks & Culinary Volumes 13"X15"X10"
A large collection of cookbooks and culinary reference volumes primarily consisting of hardcover editions, many with their original dust jackets, alongside several ring-bound binders and trade paperback titles. The collection features a wide variety of subjects with a particular emphasis on Southern regional cuisine, breakfast and brunch, holiday entertaining, and general reference. Notable titles and authors include The Gourmet Cookbook edited by Ruth Reichl, Julia ChildÃs Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Sunday Suppers at Lucques by Suzanne Goin, and The Complete AmericaÃs Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (2001-2018). The library includes numerous volumes from well-known series such as Williams-Sonoma (Essentials of Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday Entertaining, Muffins & Quick Breads), Southern Living (Christmas Cookbook, Southern Sideboards), and "The Beautiful Cookbook" series (Mexico and America published by Collins). Vintage highlights include multiple editions of the ring-bound Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. Other visible titles include The South Beach Diet, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking by Emily Meggett, and Martha StewartÃs Appetizers. The books are bound in publisher's cloth, pictorial boards, and multi-ring binders, containing various color photography and illustrations.
Lot: 605 - An Assortment of Branded Kitchen Gadgets, Small Appliances, and Outdoor Accessories (Lot 31" As Pictured)
This collection features a variety of kitchenware, household appliances, and outdoor items. Included is a classic Aladdin-Stanley vacuum-insulated bottle with a green hammertone finish, featuring a side handle and integrated cup lid. Kitchen gadgets consist of an OXO salad spinner with a white lid and clear bowl, a white plastic Pampered Chef mandoline slicer with stainless steel V-blades and a safety food holder, and a Sopito stainless steel potato ricer in its original retail box. The lot also contains a boxed six-piece set of Circleware Skyline 1.75 oz shot glasses. Additional items include a manual plunger-style food chopper, a multi-component food processor set with a stainless steel bowl and clear plastic pitcher, a small insulated cooler with a red lid, a large white plastic water container with a red dispensing spout, and a white plastic pitcher. A black portable electric appliance with an attached power cord is also present. Materials include stainless steel, various molded plastics, glass, and metal.
Lot: 606 - An Assortment of Silver-Plated Tablewares and Serving Dishes Including Pieces Attributed to Leonard Silver (Largest 17"W)
This collection of silver-plated and glass tablewares features several pieces attributed to mid-to-late 20th-century manufacturers such as Leonard Silver. The assortment includes an ornate round serving dish with a domed lid topped by a scrolled finial, set within a footed frame featuring a pierced geometric gallery and twin handles. Also present is an oval serving dish with a domed lid decorated with beaded borders and an engraved script monogram reading MSW. This dish is accompanied by a footed rectangular tray containing a three-section clear glass liner. The collection further includes two nested circular wire-work baskets, a frosted glass bowl with a silver-plated scalloped rim and small handles, a pair of silver-plated handbells with loop handles, and a stack of small circular plates with simple stepped rims.
Lot: 607 - An Assortment of Vintage Kitchen Utensils, Flatware, and Serving Pieces 16"
This lot comprises an assortment of kitchen utensils, flatware, and serving pieces housed in a tiered wooden knife block and two cardboard containers. The collection includes several knives with butterscotch-colored handles, likely early plastic such as Bakelite, seated in a dark-stained wood block. Various serving pieces are present, including multiple pie and cake servers with diverse handle styles such as floral porcelain, wood with ceramic accents, and stainless steel. The lot also features a collection of loose flatware including serving spoons, forks, and tongs in silver-plated and stainless steel finishes. Specialty items include a wooden honey dipper, a slotted vegetable or egg strainer, and boxed tools. Visible boxes include a blue box labeled Kaese-Beilchen and a red box marked Leonard.
Lot: 608 - A Collection of Kitchenware and Baking Pans Including a Crock-Pot and Vintage Items (Graniteware 12"X16"X7")
This collection of kitchenware and baking items features a Crock-Pot brand electric slow cooker with a black body, glass lid, and internal stoneware insert. Included is an oval roasting pan with a matching lid in a speckled blue-black enamelware finish. The baking selection includes a heart-shaped aluminum pan marked PYREX on the rim and a fluted Bundt-style pan with a dark finish. The grouping also contains a muffin pan with a wire frame construction and a nested stack of round baking pans that include both dark and silver-toned finishes along with a fluted tart pan base. A vintage aluminum food mill with wooden handles is also part of the lot.
A large cylindrical lithographed metal advertising tin manufactured for The Hampton Cracker Company based in Louisville, Kentucky. The container features a vibrant orange ground with a rectangular blue graphic panel on the front. Centrally positioned is a diagonal banner reading CRACKIN GOOD CRACKERS, flanked by the text THE HAMPTON and CRACKER COMPANY. A stylized logo containing the letters CHC is located below the banner. The lower section of the panel includes the text LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY and T.M. REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. The tin is equipped with two metal drop-bail handles attached to the sides and a matching friction-fit lid. The exterior base features a small embossed circular mark with a stylized letter H, and the letters S.T.C. are visible at the very bottom front edge. - 16"x23"
Lot: 2 - Vintage Ohio River Sand Company Wooden Advertising Thermometer - 5.5"x-20"
An industrial advertising thermometer for the Ohio River Sand Company of Louisville, Kentucky. The piece consists of a vertical wooden board with a rounded top, painted white with black stenciled lettering. The upper portion displays the company name Ohio River Sand Company Incorporated, followed by its location at the Brook and Fulton Streets elevator and yards. It includes the telephone designation Both Phones 1871. The thermometer features a central glass tube filled with red spirit liquid, held in place by two stamped metal brackets. The temperature scale is printed on the board, ranging from 120 degrees Fahrenheit to 20 degrees below zero. Textual markers include Freezing at 40 degrees and Zero at the 0-degree line. The bottom of the board lists products such as Washed River Sand, Roofing Gravel, Concrete Gravel, and Crushed Granite. The thermometer bulb is housed under a perforated metal protective cover. Mounting holes are located at the top and bottom center. The reverse of the board is unpainted and shows natural wood grain and weathering.
Lot: 3 - Late 19th Century Pastime Plug Tobacco Lithographed Tin Advertising Box, John Finzer and Bros. - 12"x9.5"x4"
An antique lithographed tin-plated steel store display box for Pastime brand plug tobacco, manufactured by John Finzer and Bros. of Louisville, Kentucky. The exterior lid features a sepia-toned hunting scene depicting a hunter in Victorian-era sporting dress aiming a shotgun at birds, accompanied by a hunting dog in a field landscape. The interior lid contains a vibrant multi-color lithograph showing a jockey in striped silks jumping a dark horse over a rustic fence, with a small Pastime Plug Tobacco label in the corner. The sides of the tin are decorated with red and black graphics including the brand name and legal cautionary text. Star-shaped logos containing initials are located on the front corners. A small printer mark for Ginna and Co. N.Y. is visible on the bottom left of the lid. Transcribed text includes: PASTIME PLUG TOBACCO, EXTRA FINE QUALITY CAREFULLY PREPARED FOR THE USE OF CONSUMERS OF THE BEST, MANUFACTURED BY JOHN FINZER and BROS. LOUISVILLE, KY. The side panel reads: PASTIME PLUG TOBACCO THE ESSENCE OF EXCELLENCE and REGISTERED FACTORY NO 3. CAUTION 5TH DIST. OF KENTUCKY. - 12"x9.5"x4"
Lot: 4 - Antique General Store Cast Iron and Wood Wrapping Paper Dispenser with Decorative Advertising Paper Roll - 7"x27"x13"
This is a countertop wrapping paper dispenser of the type commonly utilized in general stores and retail shops during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The construction features a pair of black-painted cast iron upright supports with a distinctive H-shaped profile, mounted to a thick rectangular wooden plank base. A secondary wooden rail is fixed across the top of the iron supports for structural stability. The unit holds a single roll of paper on a central wooden dowel. A spring-tensioned wire frame holds a flat metal cutting bar against the front of the paper roll to facilitate clean tearing of the paper. The dispenser is currently fitted with a decorative roll of brown kraft paper printed with various late-Victorian style advertisements in black ink. Featured text and graphics include the Stag Shop Men's Clothiers of Louisville, Ky. with a stag's head logo, Weber Piano-Fortes advertising Best Pianos Made, Reed & Barton manufacturers of fine electro-plated ware, and PomeroyÃs Trusses. Other subjects mentioned include fine carriages, Cheney BroÃs silks, and stereopticons. The repeating composite layout and crispness of the printing indicate that the paper roll is a contemporary reproduction intended for gift wrapping or display. - 7"x27"x13"
Lot: 5 - Antique Fulton Conway and Co Wagon and Carriage Material Wooden Advertising Crate - 9"x20"x6.5"
This antique wooden shipping crate was produced for Fulton, Conway and Co. (Incorporated) of Louisville, Kentucky. The rectangular crate is constructed from thick natural wood planks secured with iron nails. The front panel features black stenciled branding arranged in five lines of text. The stencil reads: FULTON, CONWAY and CO. / (INCORPORATED) / WAGON AND CARRIAGE / MATERIAL / LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. The design includes decorative horizontal bars and arrow-shaped motifs flanking the text. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, this utilitarian object was used to transport materials for the horse-drawn vehicle industry. The interior remains unfinished, showing the raw texture and grain of the wood planks. - 9"x20"x6.5"
Lot: 6 - Antique Stoneware Advertising Pitcher for Louisville Cider and Vinegar Works - 5"x6"x6.5"
This stoneware pitcher serves as an antique advertising item for the Louisville Cider and Vinegar Works of Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel is constructed with a cylindrical body that tapers slightly toward the base, a small pinched spout, and an applied D-shaped handle. It is finished with a light cream-colored glaze that exhibits a fine network of crazing across the entire surface. The front of the pitcher features a three-line black transfer-printed inscription: COMPLIMENTS OF Louisville Cider and Vinegar Works LOUISVILLE, KY. The unglazed base shows a coarse stoneware clay body. - 5"x6"x6.5"
Lot: 7 - International Harvester Louisville Works Cub Cadet Statuette - 2.5"x2.5"x6"
A solid cast iron statuette of a military cadet, identified by multiple specialist sources as a promotional or commemorative item for the International Harvester Louisville Works plant. The figure is depicted in a formal military dress uniform, including a tall shako hat with a plume and a diagonal chest sash embossed with the word CADET. The belt buckle and the front of the integral base feature the IH logo. The base inscription reads IH LOUISVILLE KY on the front and 8 14 74 on the reverse. The item is characterized by a heavy, single-piece casting with a flat, unfinished bottom surface. - 2.5"x2.5"x6"
Lot: 8 - Vintage Louisville Home Federal Savings and Loan Association Promotional Metal Savings Box - 6"x11"x2"
This rectangular promotional savings box is constructed of enameled metal with a black exterior finish and gold-tone printed graphics. The lid features a decorative rectangular border containing the promotional motto SAVE WHERE SAFETY COUNTS AND SAVINGS MOUNT. Below the motto, the text identifies the institution as LOUISVILLE HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION with the address 130 S. 5th ST. LOUISVILLE, KY. The box is designed with a hinged lid and a front-mounted circular lock mechanism. The interior is finished in a matching black enamel. These boxes were historically distributed by financial institutions as promotional gifts to encourage home savings for account holders. - 6"x11"x2"
Lot: 9 - Two US Commemorative Medals, Louisville, Kentucky - 3"
A group of two US commemorative medals associated with Louisville, KY. The first is a white-metal medal issued in June 1922 to honor J.H. Tregoe. The obverse features a profile portrait with the inscriptions 25 YEARS OF SERVICE and J.H. TREGOE. The reverse is inscribed COMMEMORATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE OF J.H. TREGOE WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MEN LOUISVILLE, KY. JUNE - 1922. This text is flanked by the seal of the National Association of Credit Men and the seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The medal exhibits a thick plain edge. The second item is a silver-toned medal commemorating the University of Louisville Sesquicentennial, dated 1798 - 1948. The obverse depicts a classical-style helmeted head in profile with the inscription UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - SESQUICENTENNIAL. The reverse is covered by a circular green felt pad. - 3"
Lot: 10 - A Group of Louisville, Kentucky Advertising Ephemera and Club Memorabilia - 4"
A group of advertising ephemera and club memorabilia related to Louisville, Kentucky. Included is a commemorative celluloid pin-back button for the White Castle restaurant in St. Matthews, featuring historical photography and dates marking the building's history from 1939 to 2002. A cast metal shield-shaped emblem features raised lettering for the FCM Club of Louisville and a threaded mounting stud at the base. The assortment also contains a folding nickel-plated steel advertising premium for J. Bacon & Sons department store promoting Menihan Arch Aid Shoes for Women; the tool functions as both a shoehorn and a buttonhook, the latter of which is stamped with a patent date from October 1917. Completing the group is a celluloid advertising pocket mirror for architect Edgar W. Archer of the Coleman Building, featuring a printed slogan on the front and a glass mirror on the reverse. - 4"
Lot: 11 - A Trio of Vintage Louisville, Kentucky Advertising Clothes Brushes - 8"x3"
This lot comprises three vintage promotional clothes brushes associated with prominent historic businesses in Louisville, Kentucky. Two of the brushes represent The Stewart Dry Goods Co., a major department store in the city's history. One is constructed of light-toned wood with dark-stained incised lettering reading THE STEWART DRY GOODS CO. INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KY. with natural-colored bristles. The second Stewart Dry Goods brush features dark-stained wood with a rounded profile and identical incised lettering. The third item is an hourglass-shaped brush for John P. Morton & Company, a significant 19th and early 20th-century printer and stationer. This brush has a reddish-brown wood finish with gold-tone printed text that reads INCREASE YOUR SALES ó ADVERTISE ON BRUSHES along the top edge. The center text identifies the firm as John P. Morton & Company INCORPORATED Printers, Lithographers, Stationers Office Outfitters located at 422 W. Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. This brush is fitted with dark bristles. - 8"x3"
Lot: 12 - Vintage 1933 Oertel Brewing Company Shipping Crate with Lid and Dividers - 13"x21"x11"
This is a vintage shipping crate and bottle carrier manufactured for The Oertel Co. of Louisville, Kentucky. The interior identifies the manufacturer as The Mengel Co., also of Louisville, and includes a clear production date of 1933, coinciding with the end of Prohibition. The crate is constructed of wood reinforced with galvanized metal banding on the vertical corners. It features a hinged top lid with two wooden cleats and a metal latch. The interior contains a complete wooden lattice divider system designed to accommodate twenty-four small bottles. Side panels feature integrated hand-hold cutouts for transport. The front panel is stenciled with: THE OERTEL CO. INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KY. 2 DOZ SMALL BOTTLES CONTAINS 2 1/4 GALLONS. The interior back wall is stenciled with: PLEASE NOTIFY US WHEN EMPTY. THIS CASE MADE BY THE MENGEL CO INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KY. 1933. A faint stencil of the brand name Oertel's is visible on the side panel.
Lot: 13 - Hart Manufacturing Co. Miniature Pure Kentucky White Corn Whiskey Jug - 2.5"x4"
This is a miniature advertising whiskey jug, often referred to as a "nip" jug, produced by the Hart Manufacturing Company. The jug features a traditional bulbous form with a small applied loop handle at the neck. It is constructed from unglazed buff-colored stoneware with a dry finish. The front of the body is stamped in dark ink with the text PURE KENTUCKY WHITE CORN. The underside of the base features a clear, circular stamp in blue ink that reads: HART MFG. CO. INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE KY. The stoneware body displays characteristic "salt and pepper" dark specks throughout, resulting from kiln dust during the firing process. This item is a regional promotional piece related to the history of Kentucky corn whiskey production. - 2.5"x4"
Lot: 14 - 1926 Courier-Journal Centennial Brass Calendar Stand by Whitehead and Hoag Co. - 3.5"x5.5"
A vintage brass commemorative desk display and calendar stand celebrating the centennial anniversary of The Courier-Journal newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky. The piece is constructed from a single sheet of brass, bent at the bottom to form a freestanding L-shaped base. The upper portion features a stamped relief depicting the newspaper's headquarters building in high architectural detail. Two small circular holes are centered on the main panel, which were originally intended to hold a calendar or notepad. The top of the stand is stamped with the text The Courier-Journal in a blackletter-style script. Flanking the building relief are the years 1826 on the left and 1926 on the right. Below the building, the location is identified as LOUISVILLE, KY. in block serif capitals. - 3.5"x5.5"
Lot: 15 - A Trio of Antique Louisville Kentucky Metal Souvenir and Promotional Items - 7"
This lot features three metal items historically associated with Louisville, Kentucky. The first item is a cast metal commemorative paperweight or plaque produced by the Whitehead and Hoag Co. of Newark, New Jersey. The face depicts the building for The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times set against a torn page background with simulated newspaper text, including the headline Wanted Feud Leader Shot From Ambush. The edge is stamped with the maker mark Whitehead-Hoag, and the reverse includes four hemispherical feet. The second item is a cast metal still bank modeled after the architecture of the Lincoln Bank and Trust Co. building. The base is inscribed with Lincoln Bank and Trust Co. on the front and Complete Banking and Trust Service on the side. It features a coin slot on the gridded roof section. The third item is a cast metal souvenir tray depicting Louisville City Hall in central relief. The tray features an ornate Victorian style rim decorated with scrolled motifs, oak leaves, and acorns. - 7"
Lot: 16 - Two Vintage Louisville Kentucky Promotional and Souvenir Items - 5"x8"
This lot consists of two vintage items related to the history of Louisville, Kentucky. The first item is a promotional metal desk clipboard for the Lincoln Savings Bank and Trust Co. The piece is constructed from stamped and plated metal, likely nickel-plated steel. The top features an arched decorative clip embossed with a Greek key border and a central architectural image of the Lincoln Bank Building. Text on the clip reads: LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK and TRUST CO., LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, CAPITAL $ 500,000.00, SURPLUS $ 100,000.00, and COMMERCIAL BANKING, SAVINGS and TRUST ACCOUNTS. The reverse side features a worn circular maker's mark with visible text including H. A., CO., and CHICAGO. The second item is a souvenir plaque featuring a printed architectural rendering of a stone church. The print is mounted to a dark-stained wood block with decorative gouge-carved edges. Text in the lower right corner of the print identifies the location as Brown's Lane at Church Way, Louisville, Kentucky. The reverse side is equipped with a simple wire and ribbon loop for wall hanging. - 5"x8"
Lot: 17 - A Collection of Vintage Louisville, Kentucky Advertising and Souvenir Items - 6"x6.5"
This collection contains items relating to the history and commerce of Louisville, Kentucky. A promotional die-cast metal coin bank by Banthrico, Inc., Chicago, is modeled after a Model T Ford sedan. It features a bronze-toned finish with black wheels and a steel baseplate. The roof is printed in black with advertising for Louisville Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, 150 South Fifth Street, Louisville 2, Kentucky. The presence of a postal zone number indicates a manufacture date between 1943 and 1963. The underside includes a locking trap door with an embossed manufacturer mark. A primitive wooden coin bank features a rectangular form with a metal inset coin slot at the top. The side is carved and painted in red with Louisville Ky. The front displays a stamped clock face and the digits 3 9 2 6. An advertising ice pick consists of a turned wooden handle and a steel pick. The handle is printed with Grocers Ice & Cold Storage in black, along with red promotional text regarding safe food temperatures and humidity protection. A commemorative glazed ceramic tile depicts a red line drawing of the Fort Nelson Building on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The illustration includes the building facade with Fulton Conway & Co. signage. The tile is printed with the artist mark Mary Ann Jackson 1983 in the lower right corner. - 6"x6.5"
Lot: 18 - A Pair of Louisville Stoneware Commemorative Waterfront Bookends for First National Bank of Louisville - 6"x6"x7"
A matching pair of commemorative stoneware bookends manufactured by Louisville Stoneware for the First National Bank of Louisville. Each bookend consists of a relief-molded ceramic element mounted to an L-shaped brown-painted metal support plate. The ceramic portion features a polychrome glazed scene titled Louisville's Waterfront, as embossed on the front of the base. The relief design includes a stylized riverboat in the foreground, a large yellow fleur-de-lis, and a skyscraper representing the First National Tower. The color palette includes shades of tan, cream, brown, yellow, and blue. The underside of each ceramic base is incised with the maker mark LOUISVILLE STONEWARE and MADE IN USA on the side edge. Additionally, a blue ink stamp on the bottom reads MADE ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LOUISVILLE. Two circular holes are present in the bottom of each ceramic form from the manufacturing process. - 6"x6"x7"
Lot: 19 - A Pair of Silvestri Gold Tone Fleur-de-Lis Bookends - 6.5"x6.5"x7"
This pair of decorative bookends is designed in the form of the heraldic fleur-de-lis. Each piece features a heavy cast composite decorative element finished in a multi-toned metallic gold and bronze wash, which has been antiqued to highlight the relief details. These figures are mounted onto flat, L-shaped metal base plates designed to be placed under books for stability. One bookend is marked with the impressed maker name SILVESTRI on the lower rear section. The undersides of the metal plates are fitted with felt pads to protect surfaces. - 6.5"x6.5"x7"
Lot: 20 - Two Whitehead and Hoag Company Advertising Pocket Knives for Louisville Kentucky Businesses - 3.5"
This lot contains two vintage advertising pocket knives manufactured by The Whitehead and Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey, for established businesses in Louisville, Kentucky. Both items serve as early 20th-century promotional novelties. The first item is a folding multi-tool advertising the Brown-Forman Distillery Company. The tool features a combination folding blade with an integrated bottle opener and a separate folding corkscrew. The handle scales are constructed of a yellowed celluloid or plastic composition. The handle is printed with the text Brown-Forman Distillery Co. Inc. at Louisville in Kentucky Since 1870. The tang of the combination blade is stamped with the maker mark The W. and H. Co. Newark N.J. The second item is a folding pen knife advertising John P. Morton and Company. This knife features two folding steel blades, including a spear-point and a smaller pen blade. The handle scales are made of embossed silver-toned metal, likely nickel silver. One side is embossed with Established in 1826 John P. Morton and Co. Incorporated Louisville, Kentucky. The reverse side is embossed with Office and Bank Supplies Blank Books Printers and Binders. Both blade tangs are stamped with the maker mark The W. and H. Co. Newark N.J. - 3.5"
Lot: 21 - Vintage Belknap Bluegrass 6-Foot Steel Pocket Tape Measure 2"
This is a mid-20th century semi-circular pocket tape measure produced for the Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company under their Bluegrass brand name. The item features a metal case with a knurled or ribbed outer edge and a textured pebbled finish on the reverse side. The front face is decorated with a two-tone blue and yellow painted graphic. The internal component is a flexible thin steel rule. Visible markings on the front face include the text BELKNAP across the top, BLUE GRASS in a large serif font in the center, and LOUISVILLE partially visible near the central screw. The yellow section on the right is marked 1/4 inch, 6 FT., and THIN TAPE. The bottom edge of the face includes the model number T5-BG61-1/4. The reverse side of the case features a raised rectangular border containing the words MADE IN USA. The steel tape displays standard inch markings with the text P.R. APP'D. visible near the 4-inch mark. Tape Length: 6 feet Tape Width: 0.25 inches.
Lot: 22 - A Pair of Louisville Transit Co. Brass Fare Tokens, US .5"
A pair of circular brass fare tokens issued by the Louisville Transit Co. of Kentucky. These specimens are die-struck with a central monogram cutout variety on an engine-turned lattice background. The legends LOUISVILLE TRANSIT CO. and TOKEN are struck in relief along the outer borders. These tokens were used for municipal transit fares in Louisville from approximately 1950 until the company was succeeded by the Transit Authority of River City in 1974.
Lot: 23 - A Collection of Mid-20th Century Louisville and St. Matthews Kentucky Advertising Ephemera and Promotional Items 12"
This group of regional advertising collectibles focuses on businesses and events in the Louisville and St. Matthews, Kentucky areas. The collection includes a deck of promotional playing cards housed in a clear plastic case, featuring an illustration of the McMahan-Koch Motors dealership, a Studebaker dealer formerly located at 126 Breckenridge Lane. Also included are two 12-inch advertising rulers: one for St. Matthews Feed & Seeds listing garden and lawn supplies with a four-digit telephone number (TA 1530), and another for Lincoln Income Life Insurance Company featuring an illustration of their Louisville headquarters. A third 12-inch multi-scale advertising straightedge represents The Louisville Post and Herald-Post, bearing the maker's mark for The Whitehead & Hoag Co. of Newark, New Jersey. The collection further contains a cast aluminum promotional ingot embossed with Reynolds Metals Company, three lapel pins including a 1994 Kentucky Derby Festival pin and a 1994 Pegasus Pin, an unstruck matchbook cover for Henry Sabel Painting and Decorating featuring an advertisement for the St. Elizabeth Picnic on the reverse, and a printed instructional slip from Federal Savings regarding lockbox operation. Lincoln Income Life Insurance Company Ruler: 12 inches St. Matthews Feed & Seeds Ruler: 12 inches The Louisville Post / Herald-Post Straightedge: 12 inches Reynolds Metals Company Ingot: 4.5 inches x 1 inch Playing Card Case: 3.75 inches x 2.75 inches Federal Savings Notice: 5.25 inches x 3.25 inches.
Lot: 24 - Louisville Kentucky Historical Ephemera w/ Military Postcards & University of Louisville Trade Cards 4"X8"
This lot consists of an assortment of historical paper collectibles and memorabilia related to Louisville, Kentucky, spanning the early 20th century through the late 1990s. The collection features nine postcards, including seven color lithograph and linen-style cards depicting Camp Zachary Taylor during the World War I era with titles such as The Boys on a Hike, Checking up the New Recruits, and Special Service in Y.M.C.A. Building. Of particular note is a card titled On a Hike at Camp Zachary Taylor showing soldiers wearing masks, likely associated with the 1918 influenza pandemic. Other postcards include a view of Louisville City Hall and a linen-style card for PryorÃs Drive-In Restaurant on Shelbyville Road. The collection includes six University of Louisville trade cards from the Louisville's Finest series produced by Citizens Fidelity Bank, featuring athletes Bobby Brown, Jim Morgan, Kenny Reeves, Fred Sawyer, Jerry Dupont, and the coaching staff. Business and advertising ephemera includes a four-panel folding paper promotional fan for Lincoln-Income Life Insurance Co. with bird and floral motifs, a 1941 advertising blotter for Office Equipment Co. titled Defense... The American Way, a six-inch wooden promotional ruler for Colgan Letter Service Inc., a matchbook for Max Goldberg Co., and a Victorian-era trade card for John P. Morton and Co. Publishers and Booksellers. Also included is a 1994 brass-toned metal Christmas ornament commemorating the 25th anniversary of the closing of Fontaine Ferry Park, numbered 663 of 1969, in its original green vinyl presentation pouch. Wooden Ruler: 6 inches Postcards: approximately 3.5 inches by 5.5 inches University of Louisville Cards: approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches.
Lot: 25 - Vintage John G. Epping Club Soda Seltzer Bottle 4"X12"
This vintage soda siphon, or seltzer bottle, is constructed of clear glass with a metal dispenser head. The body features a green applied color label (ACL) that identifies the brand as John G. Epping, established in 1863, with locations in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. The central graphic is an oval containing the words Club Soda, and the lower portion of the design notes a volume of 37 fluid ounces. The bottle contains its original internal glass siphon tube. The metal dispenser head, likely chrome or nickel-plated, is embossed with the name John G. Epping on the side and features a curved pouring spout and a manual trigger.
Lot: 26 - A Pair of Paul Jones and Company Applied Seal Whiskey Bottles 4"X9.5"
This pair of late 19th-century pre-Prohibition whiskey bottles was produced for Paul Jones and Company of Louisville, Kentucky. The bottles are constructed from mold-blown dark amber glass, commonly known as black glass due to its dense opacity. Each vessel features a shoulder-applied circular glass seal and an applied tool-finished lip. The bases are smooth with a centered circular indentation typical of the 1870s to 1880s period. The applied seal on the first bottle is embossed with the text PAUL JONES WHISKEY LOUISVILLE, KY. The applied seal on the second bottle is embossed with the text PAUL JONES PURE RYE LOUISVILLE, KY. Both items appear to be in as-found or excavated condition.
Lot: 27 - A Collection of Five Pre-Prohibition Embossed Louisville Kentucky Beer Bottles 3"X12"
This collection comprises five embossed glass beer bottles from various breweries in Louisville, Kentucky, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The lot includes one amber glass export-style bottle embossed for the Senn and Ackermann Brewing Company, which features the base edge mark A.B.G.M. CO. indicating production by the Adolphus Busch Glass Manufacturing Company. Three bottles are attributed to the Frank Fehr Brewing Company Incorporated, including two amber glass examples and one tall aqua glass bottle. The final item is a dark amber export-style bottle embossed for the Schaefer-Meyer Brewing Company, featuring a central shield logo with the name Meyer and the text BRG. CO. LOUISVILLE KY. All five bottles were manufactured using blown-in-mold techniques and feature hand-finished crown top closures.
Lot: 28 - A Collection of Antique Embossed Glass Beverage Bottles from Louisville, Kentucky 2.5"X9"
This collection of antique glass beverage bottles features several examples from Louisville, Kentucky, produced in amber, light aqua, and clear glass. The group includes two bottles from the Oertel Brewing Company, one clear and one amber, both displaying an embossed shield logo with an OE monogram above Louisville and the Oertel name in cursive script. A third amber bottle is embossed with OERTEL on the body and LOUISVILLE on the shoulder. Also included is a light aqua bottle embossed with the cursive brand name Parfay above the text REGISTERED, KENTUCKY - PARFAY, and LOUISVILLE, KY. The assortment is completed by a dark amber bottle featuring a fluted base and embossing for G.H. SPRINGER JR. TRADE MARK surrounding a GAS monogram and LOUISVILLE, KY. REGISTERED. These items represent regional bottling and brewing history from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Lot: 29 - A Trio of Vintage Glass Bottles Including a Washington and Taylor Historical Flask 6"X8"
This collection consists of three American embossed glass bottles from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The central piece is an aqua glass historical flask attributed to the Dyottville Glass Works of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dating to approximately the mid-19th century. It features an embossed profile bust of George Washington on the obverse surrounded by the text THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY and a profile bust of Zachary Taylor on the reverse with the text GEN TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDER. To the left is a clear glass beverage bottle with a fluted base, embossed with a circular seal reading C.W. SPRINGER and CO, LOUISVILLE, KY, and REGISTERED around a central TRADE W S MARK. To the right is a clear glass dairy bottle with a faint amethyst sun-purpled tint, embossed with PURE PROPERTY OF BALL ICE CREAM AND DAIRY CO. INC. LOUISVILLE, KY and IMPORTANT WASH and RETURN on the reverse.
Lot: 30 - Collection of Antique and Vintage Kentucky Whiskey and Medicinal Glass Bottles 2.5"X7"
This assortment features several antique and vintage glass bottles primarily associated with the whiskey and medicinal trades of Louisville and Bardstown, Kentucky. The group includes various forms such as flasks and rectangular pharmaceutical shapes manufactured from aqua, amber, clear, and sun-colored amethyst tinted glass. A notable piece is a clear glass half-pint flask retaining a distressed paper label for Clear Corn Kentucky Corn Whiskey, produced by The Willett Distilling Company of Bardstown, Nelson County. Embossed examples include a rectangular amber bottle marked Wintersmith Louisville, KY, a clear rectangular distillery bottle embossed S. Grabfelder and Co. Distillers Louisville, KY, and a sun-colored amethyst bottle with an embossed Bonnie Bros. Louisville, KY logo. Also included are bottles embossed John J. Smith Louisville, KY and a plain aqua glass flask. The manufacturing characteristics, such as tooled finishes and molded details, are consistent with glass production from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.
Lot: 31 - John G. Epping Emerald Green Faceted Glass Soda Siphon, Louisville, Kentucky 4"X13"
This is an antique soda siphon produced for the John G. Epping bottling company of Louisville, Kentucky. The bottle is constructed from heavy, thick-walled emerald green glass featuring a decagonal, ten-sided faceted body likely produced through a mold-blown technique. The front of the glass is acid-etched with a circular logo; the outer ring contains the text EPPING at the top and LOUISVILLE KY. at the bottom. The interior of the circle features G. E. at the top, ESTB 1863, and a large central letter E. The metal siphon head assembly is stamped with the text LOUISVILLE KY. and includes the original spout and trigger mechanism. The internal glass dip tube is present and appears intact within the bottle. The glass tapers at the shoulder and the base, which features a faceted foot.
Lot: 32 - A Collection of Antique Glass Wine and Condiment Bottles 3.5"X9.5"
This collection of antique glass bottles includes various forms and colors common to late 19th and early 20th-century glass manufacturing. The assortment features a large, deep olive-colored bottle, often categorized as black glass, with a rounded shoulder and short neck. A tall, pale aqua glass bottle is included, notable for its significant punt or kick-up in the base. The collection also contains a tapered amber glass bottle and a teal-colored cylindrical bottle with a matte or frosted surface finish. A clear glass bottle is present and features embossed lettering, including the text WORCESTER CO in an arc at the shoulder and COURTENAY & CO running vertically up the side. The bottles exhibit technical characteristics of the period, including mold-blown bodies and ringed neck finishes.
Lot: 33 - Vintage Photomechanical Print of Bicyclists at Fountain Ferry Park, Louisville, Kentucky 4.5"X3.5"
This vintage photomechanical print, likely a halftone lithograph dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, depicts a group of ten men and women in late Victorian era attire. The subjects are posed outdoors in a row, each accompanied by a safety bicycle. Below the image is a printed caption in German Fraktur script reading Im Fountain Ferry-Park. This refers to the historic Fountain Ferry amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, which opened in 1899. The use of the German preposition reflects the significant German immigrant population in Louisville during this period. The print is housed in a small, ornate, gold-toned metal frame featuring a repeating patterned border. The reverse of the frame is finished with a textured paper backing secured by a single metal fastener at the center. No signatures, edition numbers, or maker's marks are visible on the print or frame.
Lot: 34 - Late 19th-Century Print of Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 6"X8"
This print depicts a late 19th-century street scene of Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The composition features a deep perspective view populated with numerous horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and horse-drawn streetcars, including one clearly marked MAIN ST. The street is flanked by dense rows of multi-story commercial buildings. Printed text in Fraktur script at the lower right corner reads Main Straï¬e and Louisville, Ky., Dienstag, 1. which translates to Main Street, Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, the 1st. The print is likely an illustration from a German-language American periodical of the era, such as the Louisville Anzeiger. It is presented in a vintage silver-toned wooden frame featuring a repeating scroll-patterned molding and a red bole undercoat. The reverse is secured with finishing nails and contains two integral cardboard hanging tabs. No plate marks or artist signatures are present.
Lot: 35 - Berg, Carl. Flood Map: City of Louisville 1933-1937. City of Louisville, 1937. 14.5"X12"
This framed commemorative document and map, titled Flood Map 1937 and City of Louisville 1933-1937, features a central map of Louisville, Kentucky, highlighting the areas affected by the Great Flood of 1937. The map was delineated by Carl Berg, as indicated by the text Carl Berg, Del. in the lower left corner. The document includes a decorative presentation cartouche hand-inscribed to Mr. B. J. Campbell, Jr, with a printed facsimile signature by Neville Miller, Mayor. The borders are decorated with vignettes illustrating the achievements of the municipal administration; the left side, titled Activities, depicts urban improvements such as New Streets, New Parks, New Public Buildings, Grade Crossing Eliminations, and New Housing. The right side, titled Record, details administrative achievements including Gas, Electric and Telephone Rate Cases, Governmental Efficiency, New Equipment, and One-Way Streets. A section for Federal Projects lists various New Deal agencies including FERA, KERA, CWA, PWA, WPA, and NYA. The top border is titled Flood Memories and depicts various rivercraft and relief efforts. A map legend provides statistical data on the flood's crest and duration. The item is housed in a dark-stained wood frame under glass.
Lot: 36 - C.W. Vittitow, Main Street, Louisville, 1834, Limited Edition Print 987/1000 21"X16"
This color offset lithograph by Charles W. Vittitow depicts a historical scene of Louisville, Kentucky in 1834. The artwork illustrates a bustling street scene featuring nineteenth-century architecture, horse-drawn carriages, and figures in period attire. The print is hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower left margin and pencil-numbered 987/1000 in the lower right margin. The reverse of the frame features a typed descriptive insert titled Main Street, Louisville, 1834, Plate V, which provides historical context regarding the city's population and architecture, including the Louisville Hotel. This insert also includes a second artist signature. The work is housed in a molded wood frame with a gilded inner lip and carries a label from Don Davenport's Creative Custom Framing of Louisville, Kentucky.
Lot: 37 - 1973 Reproduction Lithograph Bird's Eye View of Louisville, Kentucky 1876 18"X23"
This is a 20th-century lithographic reproduction of an 1876 bird's-eye view of Louisville, Kentucky, originally published by Shober and Carqueville Lithographing Company. The panoramic image depicts the city from an elevated perspective across the Ohio River, showing the extensive street grid, numerous steamboats such as the Morning Star, and the Fourteenth Street Bridge with a passing U.S. Mail train. Below the image, a detailed legend identifies thirty-two churches and twenty-two public buildings and depots. Fine print in the lower right corner identifies this as a 1973 reproduction in a limited edition of 500 copies, though the specific edition number remains blank. The print has been finished with a high-gloss laminate and is mounted to a rigid white board.
Lot: 38 - T.G. Bradford & Julius Bien & Co. 19th C. Hand-Colored Maps of Louisville, Kentucky & Other Cities 17"X13"
This collection comprises several 19th-century hand-colored lithograph and engraved maps, primarily documenting the geography of Louisville, Kentucky. The group includes two street maps of Louisville, identified as plate 118 and plate 122, featuring yellow-tinted city grids. Also included is a detailed military survey titled Louisville and its Defenses, dated June 1865 and lithographed by Julius Bien and Company of New York. Another sheet contains four inset city maps of Washington, Louisville and Jeffersonville, New Orleans, and Cincinnati, bearing an 1838 copyright by T.G. Bradford. Two of the sheets feature maps of Indianapolis on the reverse side. The plates contain detailed printed cartographic attributions, publisher credits, and plate numbers.
Lot: 39 - A Collection of Watercolor and Ink Architectural Illustrations by Tony Oswald and Clyde S. Townsend Depicting Louisville, Kentucky Landmarks 10"X9"
A collection of watercolor and ink architectural illustrations on heavy cream-toned paper, signed by Tony Oswald and Clyde S. Townsend. The subjects represent various prominent landmarks in Louisville, Kentucky, featuring Churchill Downs, the Jefferson County Courthouse, City Hall, Union Station, the City Library, and the Belle of Louisville steamboat. Each work is rendered in a detailed, illustrative style with delicate watercolor washes and features printed titles along the lower margin. Several of the works bear the signature of Tony Oswald in the lower right or center, specifically the depictions of Churchill Downs, City Hall, Union Station, and the Belle of Louisville. The remaining pieces are signed by Clyde S. Townsend, including the Jefferson County Courthouse and the City Library. The illustrations are professionally mounted in cardstock mats of various tones, including one with an oval aperture, and are individually protected by clear plastic sleeves.
Lot: 40 - Berlin, Irving et al. A Collection of Vintage Sheet Music Featuring Louisville-Themed Songs. 10"X13"
This collection of vintage sheet music consists of several folio-sized softcover publications dating from the early to mid-20th century. The group primarily focuses on musical compositions referencing Louisville, Kentucky. Notable pieces include When You're Down in Louisville (Call On Me) by Irving Berlin, published by Waterson Berlin & Snyder Co. (New York) and featuring Belle Baker; Eight More Miles To Louisville by Grandpa Jones, published by Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (Hollywood); and two variants of Louisville Lou (That Vampin' Lady) with lyrics by Jack Yellen and music by Milton Ager, published by Ager, Yellen & Bornstein Inc. (New York). One variant of Louisville Lou features a color cover with Ruth Roye, while the other is a Standard Popular Edition with the ownership signature of Jean Casey and various numerical notations. The collection also contains two versions of Louisville Lady by Billy Hill and Peter De Rose, published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc. (New York), one featuring the Famous Blue Rhythm Boys and the other featuring Glen Gray and His Original Casa Loma Orchestra. Rounding out the collection is the Tennessee Waltz by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King, recorded by Patti Page and published by Acuff-Rose Publications (Nashville). The back covers serve as advertising for contemporary music folios including Gem Dance Folio, Prison and Mountain Songs, and 88 Grand Old Songs.
Lot: 41 - Assortment of 19th and 20th-Century Newspapers and Periodicals, Including Louisville Titles and Harper's Weekly 11"X15"
This assortment consists of loose historical newspapers and periodicals, predominantly from the mid-to-late 19th century with a focus on Louisville, Kentucky publications. Included titles are The Daily Journal (September 19, 1864 and December 7, 1848), The Louisville Courier (September 20, 1847), The Louisville Journal (June 22, 1865), Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, Christian Observer (August 22, 1877), and Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization (April 5, 1890). The 1890 issue of Harper's Weekly includes a cover engraving of naval personnel and a separate large-format panoramic streetscape illustration. Also present is a 20th-century supplement, The Courier-Journal & Times Magazine (May 5, 1974), featuring a special section on the April 3, 1974 tornado. The collection comprises folio-format loose sheets and folded sections, with some items housed in protective plastic sleeves. Internal text and mastheads are printed in black ink on newsprint paper.
Lot: 42 - An Assortment of 19th and 20th Century Historical Prints and Maps including J.H. Colton and Dick Purkins 16"X18"
This lot consists of a collection of unframed historical prints and maps primarily from the 19th century. A central piece is a hand-colored steel-engraved map titled The City of Louisville Kentucky and The City of New Orleans Louisiana, published by J.H. Colton and Co., No. 172 William St., New York, dated 1855 and numbered No. 34. The collection also includes four distinct steel-engraved portraits of President Zachary Taylor: a full-length military scene titled Zachary Taylor at the period of his commanding in Mexico, painted by Alonzo Chappel and engraved by William Wellstood for Johnson, Fry and Co. Publishers; two oval-framed portraits with decorative borders, one published by Johnson, Fry and Co. and another half-length military portrait engraved by A.H. Ritchie from a daguerreotype and published by E. Anthony. Further inclusions are a 19th-century landscape engraving of Louisville, KY., drawn by J.W. Hill for the Ladies Repository, and a 20th-century offset lithograph by artist Dick Purkins titled Bourbon Stock Yard Livestock Exchange Building - 1915. The Purkins print features a printed signature dated 12-76 and is hand-numbered 52/1000.
Lot: 43 - John Wooden and Denny Crum Dual Signed 2002 John R. Wooden Tradition Program with Courtside Ticket Stub 9"X11.5"
This lot consists of a commemorative program and an original ticket stub from the Third Annual John R. Wooden Tradition held on November 30, 2002, at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event featured a college basketball double-header with matchups between UCLA and Duke, and Purdue and Louisville. The program contains two signatures in black ink on page 4. One signature, reading John Wooden, is positioned across a full-page archival photograph of Wooden during his tenure as an All-American player at Purdue University in the 1930s. The second signature, reading Denny Crum, appears at the top of the same page. Denny Crum was a Hall of Fame coach for the University of Louisville and a former assistant coach under John Wooden at UCLA. The included ticket stub is for a courtside seat in Section 12X, Row 2, Seat 21, with a printed price of $120.00. The ticket stub confirms the event date, venue, and the four participating teams.
Lot: 44 - An Assortment of Louisville, Kentucky Sports Memorabilia, Local History Media, and Regional Collectibles (Largest 8"X12")
This lot consists of an assortment of memorabilia, media, and collectibles related to the history, culture, and sports of Louisville, Kentucky. Sports memorabilia includes a white ceramic mug with a blue rim and base commemorating the 128th Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2002. University of Louisville items include two VHS tapes titled A Flight to Greatness: The History of Louisville Basketball and Louisville Basketball, alongside a 1990 cassette tape titled Doing Something Good For Louisville, which is a tribute to the football team and coach Howard Schnellenberger. Professional sports history is represented by VHS copies of The Greatest featuring Muhammad Ali and The Pee Wee Reese Story from the Legends Series. The collection features a significant number of local interest media titles on VHS including Fontaine Ferry Park: A Time of Innocence, Winter Storm 1994, 1937 - The Flood, St. Matthews: The Complete Community, Louisville: City Without Limits, and Metro Act One: Welcome to Louisville Metro. Modern media items include a Music Makes A City DVD and booklet set regarding the Louisville Orchestra and a Louisville Landmarks and Legends CD by Steve Wiser and Ed Wiser. Souvenirs and games include a 1993 Trivia Louisville boxed board game by Christensen Communications, a souvenir snow globe depicting the city skyline on a black base, and a set of four coasters with a colorful pop-art design reading Lovenille.
Lot: 45 - World War I Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon by George L. Paine Co Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky 6"
This World War I era souvenir spoon is manufactured from sterling silver and commemorates Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. The handle terminal features a pierced, die-cut silhouette of a United States Army doughboy soldier standing with a rifle. The stem is embossed with the words CAMP TAYLOR in a vertical orientation. Along the right edge of the handle terminal, the spoon is incised with the text LOUISVILLE KY. On the reverse of the handle, the item is stamped with the word STERLING and a manufacturer hallmark consisting of the letters G, L, and P arranged within a three-lobed trefoil pattern. This mark identifies the maker as the George L. Paine Company of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, a firm active during the early 20th century. Camp Zachary Taylor was a major National Army training cantonment established in 1917.
Lot: 46 - A Collection of International Silver Co. Art Deco Silver-Plated Flatware for the Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY 7"
This group of silver-plated flatware comprises heavy-gauge hotel plate pieces manufactured by the International Silver Co. specifically for the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The collection includes spoons and forks featuring an Art Deco-style design with decorative vertical ribbing running the length of the tapered handles. The reverse of each handle is stamped with the maker name INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. and the provenance inscription BROWN HOTEL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. One piece additionally bears the mark IS BP for International Silver, Silver Plate. These pieces served as part of the commercial tableware service for the landmark institution, which opened in 1923.
Lot: 47 - Antique Wood and Cast Iron Hand-Crank Box Coffee Mill 6"X10"X8"
This manual box-mill style coffee grinder is attributed to Parker National, featuring a design characteristic of late 19th or early 20th-century American kitchenware. The unit is constructed with a wooden body finished in a dark brown stain, assembled using machine-cut finger joints visible on the corners of the main box and the collection drawer. The top assembly consists of a cast metal plate with an embossed radial decorative sunburst pattern and a hinged hopper lid. A black-finished metal hand crank with a turned wooden knob operates the internal grinding mechanism. A small wooden drawer with a turned pull knob is located at the base for collecting grounds. No maker's marks or model numbers are visible on the exterior of the item.
Lot: 48 - Antique Wood and Cast Iron Lap Coffee Mill, 19th Century 4"X8"X10.5"
This antique manual coffee mill or lap grinder is constructed with a square wooden base and a cast-iron grinding assembly. The base features recessed panels on the sides and a small storage drawer at the front for collecting ground material. The drawer exhibits hand-cut dovetail joints on the side walls. A cylindrical cast-iron hopper is mounted to the top of the wooden base. The mill is operated by an S-curved iron crank handle finished with a turned wooden knob. No maker's marks, brand names, or patent dates are visible on the metal or wooden surfaces. The design is typical of mid-19th century domestic kitchenware produced in the United States, resembling models manufactured by the Arcade Manufacturing Co. or Parker.
Lot: 49 - 2001 Salt-Glazed Stoneware Vase with Cobalt Blue Slip-Trailed Decoration Signed Shupe 5"X8.5"
Contemporary American salt-glazed stoneware vessel, possibly intended as a vase or small jar. The piece is handcrafted with a bulbous body that tapers toward a flared rim and matching flared foot. The exterior is finished in a light grey-buff salt glaze displaying a classic orange peel texture. Decoration consists of hand-applied cobalt blue slip-trailed designs depicting stylized wheat or grass stalks on one side. Single horizontal cobalt blue bands provide accents at the rim and the base. The interior is finished with a dark brown-to-black slip glaze. The base features an incised handwritten signature reading Shupe followed by a horizontal flourish and the date 2001.
Lot: 50 - Westerwald Pottery North Vernon Indiana Commemorative Salt Glazed Stoneware Jar 4"X6"
A contemporary salt glazed stoneware jar produced by Westerwald Pottery in the tradition of 19th-century American ceramics. The small cylindrical form is constructed with a slightly bulging body, a tapered neck, and a heavy rolled rim. The exterior features a light gray salt glaze with a visible orange peel texture and occasional iron oxide spotting. Decoration includes cobalt blue slip bands at the neck and base, with the text NORTH VERNON impressed into the shoulder and highlighted with blue slip. Below the lettering is a hand painted cobalt blue floral sprig motif. The interior of the jar exhibits prominent wheel thrown ribbing. The unglazed, flat base is hand incised with the name Laura and the date 1990. Approximate dimensions: 6 inches height, 4 inches diameter.
Lot: 51 - 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 5"X9"
This 19th-century American stoneware storage jar is a salt-glazed ceramic vessel. It features a cylindrical form with a slightly tapered shoulder and a short, recessed rim designed for a lid. The exterior is finished with a dark, mottled salt glaze that transitions between charcoal grey and brownish-black, characterized by a heavy orange peel texture. The interior surface is finished with a brown slip glaze. The base is flat and unglazed, showing concentric wire-cut marks. No maker's stamps or capacity markings are present on the body or base.
Lot: 52 - 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Crock 7"X7.5"
This cylindrical storage crock is an example of 19th-century American salt-glazed stoneware, likely originating from the Northeastern or Mid-Atlantic regions. The vessel features a straight-sided body and a slightly thickened, rounded rim with a single incised horizontal line just below the lip. The exterior is finished with a light tan salt glaze exhibiting a characteristic orange peel texture and minor iron spotting resulting from the firing process. The interior is lined with a dark brown glaze, likely an Albany slip. The base underside shows two small, vertically oriented oval impressions near the edge, a dark curved brush mark, and faint random incised lines. There are no maker marks or capacity stamps visible on the exterior.
Lot: 53 - An Assortment of Vintage Wooden Kitchen Utensils in an Albany Slip Glazed Stoneware Crock 10"X16"
This lot features a collection of vintage wooden kitchen utensils presented in a utilitarian stoneware crock. The crock is of small cylindrical form with a thickened, rounded rim and is finished in a uniform dark brown to black slip glaze, typical of Albany-type or manganese glazes of the late 19th to early 20th century. The surface displays a glossy finish with a slight orange peel texture and minor mineral spotting. No maker's marks, stamps, or capacity numbers are visible on the vessel. The assortment of wooden utensils includes various hand-carved and turned tools. Highlights include a large flat paddle crafted from figured wood with a prominent flamed or tiger grain. The group also contains several wooden spoons, a slotted spoon with three vertical openings, a cylindrical kitchen mallet, a masher or pestle, and a flat spatula with a circular cutout. The utensils exhibit a varied natural patina and signs of historical kitchen use.
Lot: 54 - Cast Iron Aunt Jemima Still Bank 4"X6"X10"
A still bank in the style of Aunt Jemima, depicting a caricatured female figure with her hands on her hips. The bank is constructed from cast iron and is formed from two molded halves joined by a vertical seam. The figure is represented wearing a red blouse and skirt, accented by a white apron, a white shawl with a knotted center, and a white head scarf. A single horizontal coin slot for deposit is located on the reverse side at the upper portion of the shawl. The underside of the bank is solid with no visible manufacturer names, patent dates, or serial numbers. The figure features a cold-painted finish.
Lot: 55 - Two-Piece Cast Iron Lamb Cake Mold, Model No. 866 5"X12"X8"
Attributed to the Griswold Manufacturing Company, this two-piece figural baking mold is crafted from cast iron with a dark, seasoned finish. The mold is designed in the form of a reclining lamb and consists of matching front and back halves that fit together to create a three-dimensional form. The exterior casting features detailed sculptural elements, including textured fleece and facial features. The base of the front piece displays the raised identification NO 866. Each half includes integrated loop handles located at the head and tail sections. The back half of the mold is equipped with small circular apertures that serve as steam vents during the baking process. The entire assembly rests on four small protruding feet located at the base.
Lot: 56 - Antique Heavy Gauge Copper Saucepan with Wrought Iron Handle 10"X19"X6"
An antique copper saucepan featuring a heavy-gauge copper body and a hand-wrought iron handle. The pot is constructed with a traditional rolled rim and exhibits a visible seam where the base is joined to the sides, characteristic of hand-crafted metalware from the 19th or early 20th century. The long wrought iron handle is securely fastened to the body with three large, hand-hammered copper rivets. The interior of the pot shows the remnants of a tin lining. No maker marks, stamps, or hallmarks are visible on the base, body, or handle.
Lot: 57 - Antique 19th Century Dovetailed Copper Saucepan with Hand-Forged Iron Handle 8"X16"X4.5"
This antique saucepan is constructed from heavy-gauge copper and features a cylindrical body with a flat base. The piece exhibits traditional pre-industrial metalworking techniques, including visible dovetailed or cramped seams where the side is joined and where the base meets the wall. The surface shows evidence of hand-hammering throughout. A long, flat, hand-forged iron handle is secured to the body with two large, rounded copper rivets. The handle terminates in a circular hanging hole. There are no visible maker marks, stamps, or hallmarks on the body, base, or handle. The construction and style are consistent with 19th-century utilitarian kitchenware produced in Europe or the United States.
Lot: 58 - An Assortment of Antique Hand-Forged Iron and Copper Kitchen Hearth Tools 7"X15"
An assortment of antique hand-forged kitchen and hearth tools, bearing stylistic similarities to 18th and 19th-century Dutch implements. The collection includes a large copper skimmer with a hand-punched perforated bowl and a wrought iron handle featuring a decorative twist and a flattened terminal. A smaller skimmer is made of tinned iron with a flat head and numerous small perforations. Two iron forks are included: one with a long round-stock handle ending in a forged hook, and another shorter version with a flat handle. The lot also contains a cast brass or bronze pastry jagger with a fluted cutting wheel and a jagged crimping edge, as well as a small, finely woven wire basket strainer with a twisted handle and an integrated rim hook. No maker marks or signatures are visible on any of the pieces. Construction methods indicate early blacksmith work.
Lot: 59 - An Assortment of Antique Glass Advertising and Medicinal Bottles with Louisville Kentucky Interest 3"X10"
This collection consists of several antique glass bottles in various shapes, sizes, and colors, including aqua, clear, and sun-colored amethyst. Many pieces feature embossed advertising text indicating origins in Louisville, Kentucky. Notable items include an aqua Dr. Pepper soda bottle marked Kentucky Parfay Co. Incorporated Louisville KY; an American Bottling Works bottle from Louisville, KY; a large aqua bottle embossed K. Meinecke Louisville KY; a rectangular clear medicinal bottle embossed Pain King; an aqua Hirsch's Worcester Sauce bottle marked Pittsburgh & Louisville KY; and a small clear E.R. Durkee & Co. bottle from New York marked Challenge. The group also features a tall fluted sun-colored amethyst glass bottle. The glass exhibits characteristics of late 19th and early 20th-century manufacturing, including tooled finishes, air bubbles (seeds), and visible mold seams.
Lot: 60 - 19th Century Folk Art Painted Toleware Serving Tray 15"X20"
A rectangular toleware serving tray from the mid to late 19th century, featuring a raised gallery and two integral cut-out handles. The tray is constructed of japanned sheet metal and decorated with a combination of hand-painted and stenciled elements. The central scene is rendered in a naive folk art style, depicting a young girl in a sunbonnet, yellow bodice, and green striped skirt standing in a garden landscape. Beside her, a calico cat is perched upon a small stool. The background includes a large multi-story building or manor house situated on a hill. A wide border surrounds the scene, decorated with stenciled gold and polychrome floral and foliate motifs, including four butterfly designs located in the corners. The reverse of the tray has a plain black japanned finish. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible.
Lot: 61 - Walton York Antique Cast Iron Counterbalance Scales 10"X19"X8"
These antique counterbalance platform scales are manufactured by Walton of York. The piece is constructed of cast iron and features a uniform matte black finish. The design incorporates a central beam mechanism resting on a fulcrum, which supports two circular weighing platforms. Each platform has a slightly raised rim. The platforms are mounted on decorative Victorian-style openwork supports, characterized by a central heart-shaped motif resting on a fleur-de-lis base. The circular flared base is embossed with lettering reading WALTON YORK.
Lot: 62 - Two Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Children's Alphabet Plates 7.5"
Two late 19th-century English earthenware children's alphabet plates, also known as nursery plates, both featuring canine subjects. The first plate, titled Rupert and Spot, features a central transfer-printed scene of a toddler in a red dress crawling toward a seated dog near a kennel. The scene includes hand-colored highlights in red and green. This central image is surrounded by a black transfer-printed alphabet, which is in turn bordered by an outer Children's Clock rim featuring Roman numerals I through XII interspersed with decorative scrolls. The reverse bears a circular black transfer mark for the Brownhills Pottery Company (B P Co) of Tunstall, England, along with the registered design number 253083, dating the pattern to 1895. The second plate features a central black transfer print of a seated bulldog with the printed caption MY FACE IS MY FORTUNE below the image. The rim is decorated with a raised, molded alphabet. A small printed rectangular mark containing the letters HC is visible near the dog's head, a mark associated with the Staffordshire firm Hope and Carter. Both plates are equipped with wire spring hangers for wall display.
Lot: 63 - A Trio of Antique Cast Iron Sad Irons 4"X6"X5"
A trio of antique cast iron sad irons, historically used as domestic pressing tools before the advent of electricity. These irons are solid-cast items designed to be heated directly on a stove. The collection consists of two irons with traditional strap handles and one iron featuring a more refined cast-in handle with a contoured grip. One specimen is marked on the top plate with embossed numerals 4 and 8, likely indicating model size or weight. An embossed circular mark is present above the numerals but is obscured by oxidation. The remaining two irons lack visible manufacturer branding. All three items feature pointed noses and flat bases typical of late 19th to early 20th-century construction.
Lot: 64 - Two Pieces of Brown Glazed Stoneware Including a Mundy's Patent Teapot and a Small Lug Handled Crock 6"X5"
This lot features two brown glazed ceramic vessels. The first item is a Rockingham-style teapot with a globular body, curved spout, and C-shaped handle, finished in a mottled brown glaze. The lid is joined to the body by a period metal hinge. The base of the teapot features an impressed circular mark containing the words PATENT MUNDY'S and the numeral 1. The second item is a small cylindrical utility crock with a dark brown slip glaze. It includes a thickened rim and two molded lug handles on opposite sides. The base is unglazed and displays concentric wire-cut marks. No additional maker marks or capacity indicators are present.
Lot: 65 - Antique Victorian Graniteware and Pewter Coffee Pot 5"X9"X11"
An antique late 19th-century coffee or chocolate pot featuring a tapering body constructed from enameled iron in a gray and white mottled agate or graniteware pattern. The vessel is fitted with cast metal components, likely pewter or britannia metal, including a curved spout with a stylized bird's-head tip and a faceted geometric handle. The body is reinforced with a metal base rim and topped with a hinged, domed lid. The lid includes a decorative scalloped lower collar and is finished with an urn-shaped finial. The interior shows a continuation of the mottled enamel surface. No maker marks, hallmarks, or production characters are visible on the base or the body of the piece.
Lot: 66 - American Victorian Gray Mottled Graniteware Pitcher with Cast Metal Mounts 6"X9.5"X10.5"
This antique Victorian pitcher features a tapered sheet metal body finished in mottled gray and white enamel, a style commonly known as graniteware or agateware. The vessel is fitted with ornate cast metal mounts, likely pewter or Britannia metal, including a domed lid with a tiered finial and a large, decoratively cast handle with vertical fluting and a foliate terminal. The spout is intricately molded with classical motifs and includes its own small, secondary hinged flap. The base is reinforced with molded metal rings. This design is characteristic of late 19th century American manufacture, resembling works produced by companies such as Manning, Bowman and Co. or Meriden Britannia Company. No maker marks or stamps are visible on the exterior or underside of the piece.
Lot: 67 - Antique American Mottled Grey and White Graniteware Coffee Pot with Blue Rim 6"X11"X11"
This antique coffee pot is constructed from formed steel or iron with a mottled grey and white vitreous enamel finish, a type of kitchenware traditionally referred to as graniteware. The vessel features a tall, tapered body with a flared base, a gooseneck spout, and a D-shaped handle. It is fitted with a hinged lid that includes an integral knob finial. A narrow band of dark blue enamel accents the top rim of the pot and the edge of the lid. The interior is coated with the same mottled enamel finish. No maker's marks or manufacturer stamps are visible on the base or body of the item.
Lot: 68 - Antique Mottled Gray Graniteware Gooseneck Coffee Pot 6"X7"X9"
An antique mottled gray and white enamelware coffee pot, often referred to as graniteware or agateware. The piece consists of vitreous enamel applied over a formed metal base. The design includes a tapered body with a vertical seam, a curved gooseneck spout, and a strap handle. The hinged lid features a tiered finial. The surface displays a mottled pattern characteristic of early 20th-century kitchenware. The interior is finished with a similar enamel coating. No manufacturer marks or stamps are visible on the underside or exterior surfaces.
Lot: 69 - Antique Noris Cast Iron and Graniteware Table Mount Rotary Grater 4"X10"X12"
This antique hand-cranked rotary food grater was manufactured by the Noris company, a brand associated with the metalworking industry of Nuremberg, Germany. The device is designed for table or countertop mounting and features an ornate cast iron frame and crank assembly. The decorative casting includes architectural elements such as fluted columns, Greek key motifs, and scrolled foliate patterns. The feed hopper is constructed from mottled blue and white enamelware, commonly referred to as graniteware. The internal mechanism consists of a perforated metal grating drum operated by an S-curved crank finished with a turned wooden handle. The base is equipped with an integrated screw-clamp for securing the unit to a work surface. The circular faceplate is cast in relief with the maker name NORIS and smaller characters that appear to read No followed by a partially obscured model number.
Lot: 70 - A Two-Piece Set of Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware Kitchenware (Platter 13"X16")
This two-piece set of antique utilitarian kitchenware includes a footed colander and a large oval platter. Each piece is manufactured from stamped metal, likely steel or iron, coated in a vitreous enamel finish commonly known as graniteware. The finish features a distinctive gray and white mottled or speckled pattern throughout. The colander is designed with two integrated D-shaped handles and a circular pedestal foot. The platter is of a simple oval form with a shallow well and a broad rim. This style of enamelware was a staple in American households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. No manufacturer marks or backstamps are visible on either item.
Lot: 71 - Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware Spittoon 7.5"X6"
This antique spittoon, also known as a cuspidor, is constructed from stamped or pressed steel with a fused porcelain enamel coating, commonly referred to as graniteware or agateware. The exterior and interior are finished in a classic gray mottled pattern featuring a gray field with white speckling. The object is composed of a two-part construction with a wide, funnel-shaped top that directs into a bulbous, rounded reservoir base. This style of utilitarian enamelware was widely manufactured in the United States for domestic use during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. No manufacturer marks, characters, or symbols are visible on the underside of the base.
Lot: 72 - Two Pieces of Vintage Grey Mottled Graniteware Kitchenware 8"X8"X4"
This lot consists of two pieces of vintage grey mottled enamelware, also known as graniteware or agateware. The collection includes one footed colander and one small basin. The colander features a circular body with a flared rim and a pattern of perforated drainage holes across the bottom, standing on three integral curved metal feet. The second piece is a shallow, circular bowl or basin with a matching flared rim. Both items are constructed from stamped or pressed metal, finished with a characteristic grey and white mottled porcelain enamel coating. This type of utilitarian ware was widely used in American kitchens during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on either item.
Lot: 73 - Two Pieces of Vintage American Grey Mottled Graniteware Baking Pans 11"X24"
This lot consists of two pieces of vintage American domestic enamelware, often referred to as graniteware, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The first item is a round pan designed for cooking aebleskiver or poaching eggs, featuring seven deep, hemispherical wells and a long, flat integrated handle with a hanging loop. The second item is a rectangular muffin or gem pan with eight circular wells arranged in a two-by-four grid, including a small hanging hole at the center of one short edge. Both pieces are constructed from stamped or pressed steel coated in a vitreous grey and white mottled enamel finish. No manufacturer marks are visible on either item.
Lot: 74 - A Set of Vintage Gray Mottled Enamelware Kitchen Utensils with Wall Mounting Rack 12"X18"
This set of domestic kitchenware is manufactured from stamped sheet metal finished with a mottled gray and white vitreous enamel, a style frequently referred to as graniteware. The set comprises a wall-mounting backplate and four coordinating long-handled tools. The backplate features a horizontal hanging bar and two keyhole-shaped apertures on the reverse for wall mounting. The included utensils consist of a circular perforated skimmer, a large hemispherical ladle, a smaller ladle with an integrated pouring spout, and an oval-shaped serving spoon. Each utensil handle is designed with a hooked end to hang securely from the rack bar. No manufacturer marks or stamps are visible on any of the pieces.
Lot: 75 - Currier and Ives Hand Colored Lithograph The Tree of Temperance 1872 14"X17"
This hand colored lithograph is titled The Tree of Temperance and was published by the firm of Currier and Ives in 1872. The allegorical composition features a central deciduous tree with a trunk inscribed with the words Health, Strength of Body, and Happiness. The foliage contains thirty circular fruits, each inscribed with various virtues and rewards such as Morality, Piety, Success, A Peaceful End, and Honesty. The tree is situated in a pastoral landscape featuring a church to the left, a farmhouse with livestock to the right, and a family of three in the center foreground walking toward the tree. The bottom margin contains several biblical citations and verses from the books of Matthew, Isaiah, Ephesians, Proverbs, and Psalms. Printed text at the bottom left reads Published by Currier and Ives and the bottom right indicates the address 125 Nassau St. New York. A copyright line centered below the image states Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1872 by Currier and Ives in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. The work is housed in a stained wood frame with a black painted inner bevel and glass glazing.
Lot: 76 - Antique Lithographed Tin Flour Bin with Bronzed Finish 13"X13"X23"
This large antique cylindrical flour storage bin is constructed from lithographed tin and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. The exterior features a bronzed or copper-toned metallic finish with decorative graphics on the front. A central banner contains the text FLOUR in dark serif block lettering, set against a stylized wheat sheaf background and accented with ornate Victorian scrolling flourishes. The container includes a fitted lid with a centered wire loop handle and two additional wire handles attached to the sides for transport. The construction features a vertical seam and rolled edges.
Lot: 77 - Vintage Primitive Pig-Shaped Wooden Cutting Board 9"X14"
This vintage wooden cutting board is crafted from a single solid plank of wood in a folk-art silhouette of a pig. The design features a small drilled hole representing the eye and a primitive form. Both sides of the board display significant evidence of historical utility, characterized by extensive knife scoring and surface scratches. The wood has developed a deep, aged patina. No maker marks, brands, or origin stamps are present.
Lot: 78 - Antique Primitive Hardwood Mallet 7"X16"X3.5"
This is an antique primitive wooden mallet, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The tool is constructed from a solid piece of hardwood, possibly oak or ash, and features a large cylindrical head. The tapered handle passes through a central mortise in the head and is secured at the top with a visible wooden wedge. The handle is hand-turned with a rounded, flared pommel for grip. This type of mallet was a staple in 19th-century workshops and farms for tasks requiring a heavy but non-marring strike, such as joinery or barrel assembly. No maker marks, stamps, or patent dates are present on the item.
Lot: 79 - Antique Hand-Carved One-Piece Solid Wood Rolling Pin 4"X22"
This vintage or antique rolling pin is hand-carved from a single solid block of wood, featuring a central rolling cylinder with integral, non-rotating handles. The construction indicates a traditional manufacturing method common in late 19th to early 20th-century kitchen tools. The wood appears to be a dense variety and exhibits a heavy, darkened patina developed through age and regular use. There are no maker's marks, labels, or patent numbers present to identify a specific manufacturer.
Lot: 80 - A Trio of American Vintage Cast Iron Baking Pans including a Turk's Head Gem Pan 8"X13"
This set comprises three vintage cast iron baking pans identified by their form and design as classic American kitchenware. The collection includes a Turk's Head gem pan featuring six scalloped molds with a decorative shell motif. The pan utilizes an open-frame construction between the cups and is finished with two flat rectangular handles at the ends. While the design is consistent with early 20th-century models by makers such as Lodge, no manufacturer marks are visible on this piece. The second item is a cornstick pan with seven molds cast to replicate the appearance of ears of corn, flanked by two loop handles. The reverse of the central mold is marked with an incised number 7 and the letter S. The third item is a muffin or popover pan containing six deep, cylindrical cups and two end handles featuring distinctive triangular cutouts. All items are constructed of cast iron.
Lot: 81 - Contemporary Manganese-Daubed Redware Paper Towel Dispenser with Wooden Lid 8"X15"
A contemporary hand-thrown ceramic paper towel dispenser designed in the style of a traditional lidded crock. The cylindrical vessel is constructed from red clay and finished in a glossy warm brown glaze featuring dark brown manganese-style daubed or sponged markings throughout. A vertical slot is integrated into the side of the body for dispensing paper towels, and horizontal throwing rings are visible on the exterior surface. The piece includes a separate flat-turned wooden lid with a central knob. No maker marks, factory stamps, or capacity markings are present. With repaired crack as pictured.
Lot: 82 - Vintage Japanese Glazed Porcelain French Bulldog Figurine 5.5"X4"
This item is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine of a French Bulldog, depicted in a standing posture with its head turned slightly to the side. The figurine is finished in a pied black and white coat pattern with a glossy glaze. Features include black-painted ears, eye patches, and body spots, along with a hand-painted brown collar. The underside of the body contains a circular vent hole from the hollow-casting process. The piece is stamped on the underside of the rear left paw with a three-line black mark reading MADE IN JAPAN. A small incidental red paint mark is present on the interior of the rear left leg.
Lot: 83 - An Assortment of Eight Vintage Japanese Export Figurines, a Linden Alarm Clock, and a Wooden Box 4"X7"X5"
This lot consists of a collection of mid-century decorative miniatures and a wooden storage box. The assortment includes a small mechanical twin-bell alarm clock with a cream-colored dial, black Arabic numerals, and luminous hour markers, marked Linden on the face and Japan on the back casing. Ceramic items include a seated male figure wearing a black top hat and green coat, stamped Made in Japan on the base; a young skier in a red jacket and blue cap; a bird perched on a flowering branch; and a pair of twin-handled miniature vases featuring floral transfer-printed designs and gilt accents. The collection also includes a small cast-metal skull with a dark aged patina. The items are housed in a rectangular stained softwood box with a hinged lid and finger-jointed (box joint) corner construction.
Lot: 84 - Two Cast Iron Pans including an Innova Enameled Grill Pan and an American Skillet 9"X15"
This lot features two cast iron cooking pans. The first is a round skillet with dual pour spouts and a tapered handle. The underside of the pan is marked with an incised number 5 at the top, the text MADE IN USA in the center, and the letter D at the bottom. The second pan is a square grill pan with a ridged interior surface and a red enameled exterior. The base is marked with the name INNOVA within a circular medallion. This pan includes a single pour spout, a primary handle with a teardrop-shaped hanging hole, and a small helper handle on the opposite side.
Lot: 85 - A Pair of Mauviel French Copper and Cast Iron Small-Scale Cookware Pieces 7"X12"X3"
This pair of professional-grade copper cookware from Mauviel, France, includes two small-scale kitchen implements. The set comprises one saucier pan with flared sides and one straight-sided saucepan featuring an integrated pouring spout. Both pieces are constructed with solid copper bodies and feature a bright, silver-toned metal interior lining. The long, tapered handles are made of cast iron and are secured to the bodies with two large rivets. The side of the saucepan is stamped with a circular maker mark for Mauviel, France.
Lot: 86 - Bourgeat French Copper 20cm Windsor Saute Pan with Stainless Steel Lining 8"X15"X4"
This French Windsor-style saute pan, characterized by its flared conical sides, is manufactured by Bourgeat. The vessel is constructed from heavy-gauge copper with a stainless steel interior lining. It features a long, curved cast iron handle that is secured to the body of the pan with three heavy-duty rivets. The base of the pan is stamped with a circular manufacturer mark. The mark consists of the word BOURGEAT in an upward arc, the number 20 in the center, and MADE IN FRANCE in a downward arc. The number 20 corresponds to the interior diameter of the pan in centimeters. Diameter: 20 cm (approximately 7.9 inches).
Lot: 87 - Two French Copper Pans Including Baumalu Saucepan 9"X16"
This lot features two French copper pans consisting of a straight-sided saucepan and a sloped-sided frying pan. The saucepan is marked with a circular side stamp for the maker Baumalu, inscribed BAUMALU MADE IN FRANCE. The frying pan is unmarked. Both pieces are constructed with copper bodies and tinned interiors. The vessels are equipped with cast iron handles secured by rivets, with three on the saucepan and two on the frying pan. These items represent traditional French machine-formed cookware intended for domestic or professional kitchen use.
Lot: 88 - An Assortment of Kitchenware and Bakeware Including T-fal, Calphalon, and Chef Pomodoro (Lot Is 30"W As Pictured)
This lot features a collection of various kitchen and baking equipment. Included are two non-stick frying pans: one T-fal pan featuring a red thermo-spot center and a TITANIUM mark, and one Calphalon pan with an incised stainless steel handle. The collection includes a wooden pizza peel with a handle marked with the Chef POMODORO logo. Bakeware consists of a blue speckled enamel broiler pan with a slotted top and a substantial stack of metal items including multiple aluminum rimmed baking sheets, a circular metal pizza pan, and a wire cooling rack. Measuring tools include a set of four stainless steel pieces consisting of three measuring cups and one scoop featuring an integrated clip handle. Storage and decorative items include a square metal tin with lithographed heart and floral motifs on a cream background, a small blue ceramic crock, and a rectangular yellow and white tin labeled PREMIUM. Construction materials include aluminum, stainless steel, non-stick coated metal, enamelware, wood, tin, and ceramic.
Lot: 89 - A Collection of Bunn Commercial Coffee Brewing Equipment and Accessories 8"X19"X23"
A collection of commercial coffee brewing equipment centered around a Bunn Pour-Omatic Model S brewer. The primary unit is constructed of brushed stainless steel with three integrated warming plates. A black control panel on the front features three illuminated rocker switches labeled TOP REAR, LOWER, and TOP FRONT. The manufacturer plate on the side identifies the piece as manufactured by Bunn-O-Matic Corporation in Springfield, Illinois, specifying Model S (SST FUNNEL) and serial number S000010994. The lot includes a separate Bunn two-burner warmer base with independent power switches. Additional components include an assortment of glass carafes with black and orange handles, including examples from the Bloomfield brand and others labeled for decaffeinated coffee. The collection is rounded out by two white plastic thermal carafes, a stainless steel electric kettle, a stack of paper coffee filters, a black plastic brew basket accessory, and an original Bunn-O-Matic Operating and Service Manual dated 1982.
Lot: 90 - Three Items Comprising a Dickson and Gilmore Percussion Rifle, Powder Horn, and 1854 Newspaper 5"X55"
This lot features an American half-stock percussion muzzleloading rifle manufactured or retailed by Dickson and Gilmore of Louisville, Kentucky. The rifle is equipped with an octagonal barrel featuring the maker mark DICKSON and GILMORE LOUISVILLE KY stamped into the top flat. The stock is constructed of tiger maple with a prominent cheekpiece on the left side and a white metal or pewter forend tip. The firearm is fitted with double set triggers and brass furniture, including an ornate trigger guard with a finger spur and a crescent-shaped buttplate. The lock plate and hammer exhibit period scrolling engraving. Accompanying the rifle is a cow horn powder horn with a carved wooden base plug and stopper, suspended by a leather cord. The lot also includes a complete original edition of the Louisville Daily Journal newspaper dated Tuesday, March 7, 1854. This newspaper contains a prominent business card advertisement for the gunsmithing firm Dickson and Gilmore at No. 52 Third Street, providing direct period context for the firearm. Serial Number: [not visible] Caliber: [not visible].
Lot: 91 - 19th Century American Primitive Softwood Dry Sink 22"X49"X34"
A 19th-century American primitive dry sink of one-piece softwood construction, likely pine or poplar. The upper portion features a deep well characterized by a high splash-back and slanted side profiles. Below the well, the cabinet features two recessed-panel doors that open to an interior fitted with a single horizontal shelf. The construction is characteristic of rural craftsmanship, utilizing simple butt joints and square-cut nails. The back of the piece is composed of three wide, rough-hewn vertical boards. The exterior is finished in a worn reddish-brown wash over an earlier mustard-yellow paint, which remains visible on the interior of the doors. The sink well is painted in a weathered sage green. Hardware consists of two small white porcelain door knobs, simple metal turn-latches, and iron hinges.
Lot: 92 - Waterbury Clock Co. Octagonal Wood Gallery Wall Clock 15"X15"X4"
This is an octagonal wall clock, commonly referred to as a gallery clock, manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Co. of Waterbury, Connecticut. The clock features an octagonal wood case with a dark finish, likely mahogany or rosewood veneer. It is fitted with a hinged brass bezel and a glass dial cover. The cream-colored dial displays large black Roman numeral hour markers and a segmented minute track. It features two black spade-style hands and a regulation sub-dial located at the 12 o'clock position, which is marked with F and S for speed adjustment and numbered increments. The dial is printed at the bottom with the text MANUFACTURED BY WATERBURY CLOCK CO. U. S. A. A single winding arbor is located above the 6 o'clock position. The clock contains a mechanical, spring-driven, time-only movement. The reverse of the clock features a paper or cardboard backing secured to the wooden frame.
Lot: 93 - Safavieh Heritage Collection Hand-Tufted Wool Runner Rug, HG734D-210 28"X118"
A Safavieh Heritage collection wool runner rug in design HG734D-210, featuring a traditional oriental-style motif. The piece exhibits a primary rust-colored field decorated with a series of ornate central medallions and scrolling foliate patterns in shades of beige, light blue, and olive green. It is bordered by a coordinating floral and geometric pattern on a beige ground. The rug is hand-tufted with a composition of 80 percent wool and 20 percent cotton and includes a sturdy canvas backing. The original manufacturer's label is present on the underside, stating the rug was made in India. A separate non-slip mesh rug pad is included.
Lot: 94 - Rectangular Multi-Color Braided Fabric Rug in Primitive Style 28.5"X46.5"
This rectangular braided rug is designed in a traditional American folk and colonial style. It features a concentric rectangular pattern radiating from a central horizontal core. The color palette incorporates multi-colored braids in shades of brick red, sage green, tan, and dark charcoal. The item is constructed from braided fabric strips, typically composed of wool, cotton, or synthetic blends, which have been coiled into a rectangular form and sewn together. Similar designs are commonly produced by manufacturers such as VHC Brands or Earth Rugs. No manufacturer labels or marks are visible.
Lot: 95 - 19th Century American Primitive Pine Hutch Table 47"X35"X31"
This 19th-century American primitive hutch table is constructed of solid pine. The piece is designed for dual utility, functioning as a dining or work table when the top is horizontal and as a settle bench when the top is pivoted vertically. The tabletop is comprised of wide planks with pinned breadboard ends. The base is formed by solid vertical planks with bootjack cutout feet and contains an integrated storage chest beneath the seat. The seat is a hinged lid that opens to reveal the storage compartment. The top is secured to the base with two wooden pivot pins and rests on the side supports when in the table position. The wood has a warm, aged patina. No maker marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 96 - 19th Century American Primitive Pine Two-Tier Bucket Bench 11"X37"X36"
This is an American primitive open shelving unit, historically used as a bucket bench or for general utility storage. The piece is constructed from pine and mixed hardwoods with a heavily patinated, dark brown to black finish. The design features two fixed horizontal shelves supported by side panels with scrolled or scalloped tops and terminating in bootjack feet. The structure is reinforced by two horizontal back splats joined to the side panels via exposed through-tenons. An incised X character is located on the upper right rear horizontal rail, serving as a workman or assembly mark.
Lot: 97 - Antique American Country Primitive Red-Painted Wood Stool 16"X17"
A single American country primitive stool constructed from wood, likely a hardwood such as maple or ash. The stool features a thick, circular seat supported by splayed, turned legs. The legs are detailed with ring-turned accents at the tops and terminate in grooved, ring-turned feet. Stability is provided by three round stretchers joined to the legs in a triangular configuration using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The stool is finished in a heavily distressed red paint, showing characteristic alligatoring and losses that reveal darker underlying layers.
Lot: 98 - American Country Style Faux-Bamboo Turned High Stool with Black-Painted Base 16"X16"X24"
A single American country-style high stool featuring a circular hardwood seat and a turned wooden base. The seat is constructed from two joined boards with a clear natural finish that highlights the wood grain. The base is comprised of four splayed legs with faux-bamboo turnings, reinforced by two tiers of matching turned stretchers. The entire base is finished in an old black paint. The stool exhibits traditional joinery with the legs and stretchers socketed together, and the seat joined to the legs using a mortise and tenon method. No maker marks, labels, or stamps were found during inspection.
Lot: 99 - Wrought Iron Bridge Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Hobnail Accent 18"X57"
This is a wrought iron bridge floor lamp featuring a slender central pole supported by a tripod base. The base is constructed from three scrolled strap-iron feet connected by a decorative cast-metal center cap. An adjustable bridge arm is mounted to the upper pole with a thumb-screw mechanism and features decorative scrollwork. Above the light socket, the lamp is ornamented with a white milk glass orb in a hobnail pattern. The lamp is topped with a tapered conical cream fabric shade finished with a matching border trim. The electrical assembly includes a turn-knob socket stamped with 660W - 250V, MADE IN U.S.A., and a UL listed mark. The lamp has been updated with a modern black plastic cord and a standard polarized plug.
Lot: 100 - Framed Medieval Style Petit Point Needlepoint Shepherdess Scene 29"X26"
This framed textile artwork features a hand-stitched petit point needlepoint depicting a pastoral scene in the medieval millefleurs style. The central composition shows a female figure, possibly a shepherdess, dressed in a long, draped gown and holding a tall staff. She is situated in a landscape populated by a white lamb, a bird in flight, and stylized floral and foliate motifs. The scene is worked in wool or silk threads on a canvas ground. The central sienna-colored background is enclosed within an ornamental scrollwork border, all rendered in needlepoint, and surrounded by a wide neutral cream-colored field. The piece is mounted in a polished wooden frame with a decorative burl-pattern veneer and a black-painted outer edge. A label on the paper backing of the frame identifies the framer as Bluegrass Frames, located at 4920 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, Kentucky.
Lot: 101 - American Empire Style Mahogany Veneer Wall Mirror 14"X22"
A rectangular wall-hanging mirror featuring a wide frame with figured mahogany veneers. The wood grain displays crotch patterns characteristic of the American Empire period. The frame is constructed with a deep cove profile and is accented by contrasting light-colored wood banding along both the interior and exterior edges. The corners are mitered. The reverse side has been sealed with brown kraft paper and is fitted with a wire hanging assembly attached via eye screws. No manufacturer labels, stamps, or marks are visible.
Lot: 102 - American Country Primitive Pine Two-Door Wardrobe, Late 19th to Early 20th Century 22"X53"X84"
A one-piece American Country primitive-style two-door wardrobe constructed from softwood, likely pine or poplar. The cabinet features a straightforward rectangular form topped with a flared cove-molded cornice. Each door is designed with three vertical recessed panels. The side panels are integral to the construction, extending to form bracket-style feet at the base. The back of the wardrobe is composed of wide, horizontally oriented, rough-sawn planks. The interior is divided by a central vertical partition. The left compartment contains a single upper shelf and a metal hanging rod, while the right compartment is configured with two upper shelves and a lower metal hanging rod. Hardware includes iron barrel hinges, a wooden swivel turn-latch, and two inset mortise locks. A modern plastic adhesive hook is attached to the interior of the right door. No maker marks, stamps, or labels were found during inspection.
Lot: 103 - A Pair of American Country Arrow-Back Windsor Side Chairs 19"X19"X33"
A pair of American country arrow-back Windsor side chairs, representing a classic 19th-century vernacular style. Each chair is constructed with a solid plank seat and five arrow-shaped spindles supporting a flat top rail. The base consists of four turned, splayed legs joined by an H-stretcher. The joinery features traditional through-tenoned and wedged spindles and legs. These chairs are made from mixed hardwoods; while the seats typically consist of a softer wood such as pine or poplar, the structural turned elements and back are crafted from harder woods like maple, ash, or hickory. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the items.
Lot: 104 - Two 19th-Century American Country Windsor-Style Side Chairs 19"X19"X33"
This lot consists of two non-matching but complementary American country side chairs featuring vernacular Windsor-style construction, likely dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. One chair is an arrow-back Windsor design, distinguished by five flattened spindles that taper toward the top. The second chair is a traditional spindle-back design with five simple turned spindles. Both chairs are constructed with rectangular crest rails featuring slightly rounded ears and thick, saddle-contoured plank seats. The splayed legs are secured with through-tenon joinery and braced by H-pattern stretchers. Material construction typically includes hardwoods such as maple or birch for the structural members and softwoods such as pine or poplar for the seats. No maker marks, factory stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 105 - American Primitive Three-Slat Ladder-Back Side Chair with Splint Seat 17"X19"X36"
This single side chair is an example of American primitive-style furniture, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The chair features a three-slat ladder back with slightly arched horizontal splats set between two tall, turned upright posts, each capped with a simple turned finial. The seat is hand-woven in a herringbone pattern using a flat splint material, likely split ash. The piece is supported by four turned legs connected by a double-stretcher system on the sides and single stretchers at the front and back. Construction utilizes traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. The wood appears to be a native American hardwood, such as maple or ash, finished with a warm, reddish-brown stain. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps were identified upon inspection.
Lot: 106 - American Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Faux-Grain Decoration, Mid-19th Century 22"X48"X28"
This blanket chest is constructed of pine in a traditional six-board style. The exterior surfaces on the front and sides feature an elaborate faux-grain paint decoration, a classic technique in 19th-century American folk art used to simulate the appearance of highly figured woods. The finish is executed in a rhythmic pattern using ochre and dark brown tones. The chest has a hinged, overhanging lid with a simple molded edge. The interior is unfinished and contains a lidded till box on the left side for storing small items. The piece is supported by four dark-stained, turned bun feet. Hardware includes iron butt hinges and an inset iron lock. The keyhole is cut directly into the front panel without an external escutcheon. No maker marks, signatures, or labels were observed on the piece. The back panel remains in its original unpainted state.
Lot: 107 - Antique Chinese-Style Wooden Grain Bucket with Handle 15"X17"X22"
This antique wooden grain bucket is of a form traditionally associated with Chinese agricultural use for the measurement and transport of rice. The object features a square, tapering body constructed from weathered wood panels joined by hand-wrought iron nails. It is equipped with a large, fixed handle assembly consisting of two vertical side uprights secured to the exterior walls, which support a thick, hand-carved, angled crossbar. The wood surfaces exhibit a heavily textured, darkened patina with significant visible grain and surface checking throughout. The underside shows remnants of historical red pigment or paint. Four modern white felt pads have been applied to the corners of the base for surface protection. No maker marks, labels, or inscriptions are visible on the piece.
Lot: 108 - Mottled Blue and White Graniteware Enameled Milk Can with Lid 16"X19"X23"
This milk or cream can is constructed from enameled steel, a material commonly known as graniteware or speckleware. The piece features a mottled light blue and white porcelain enamel finish over a sheet metal body with visible vertical and horizontal seams. It is designed with two large, rounded handles on the sides and a matching lid. The lid has a small D-shaped handle at the center, which is surrounded by five small circular ventilation holes. The interior of the can is also enameled. There are no maker marks, stamps, or labels visible on any surface of the item.
Lot: 109 - 19th Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 10"X14"
This 19th-century American stoneware storage jar is of cylindrical form, featuring a slightly tapered neck and a thick, rounded, overhanging rim. The exterior is finished in a traditional gray-to-tan salt glaze exhibiting a pronounced orange peel texture. The interior is coated with a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze. A faint, incised mark resembling a cross is located on the upper shoulder area, which likely served as a tally or capacity indicator during the firing process. No maker's stamp or decorative cobalt painting is present. The jar shows evidence of its industrial production, including various kiln scars and iron spots throughout the body.
Lot: 110 - Morton E. Converse and Son Co. Lithographed Battle Scene Toy Snare Drum 12"X12"X8"
This antique military-style toy snare drum was manufactured by Morton E. Converse and Son Co. of Winchendon, Massachusetts, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The cylindrical shell features a continuous, vibrant lithographed battle scene with a metallic gold-tone background. The imagery depicts cavalry officers in blue uniforms with red accents charging on horseback alongside a field cannon and stylized explosions. The manufacturer name Converse is printed in lowercase script near the bottom edge of the lithograph. The drum is constructed with top and bottom wooden hoops painted navy blue with a central red pinstripe. It utilizes a traditional rope-tensioning system with a thick cord passed through the hoops and includes original leather tension slides. An internal wooden support hoop is present.
Lot: 111 - Mid-19th Century Pond & Barnes Mahogany Veneer Ogee Shelf Clock 5"X17"X28"
An antique American shelf clock in the ogee style, manufactured by Pond & Barnes of Boston, Massachusetts, active circa 1845-1850. The rectangular mahogany-veneered wooden case features a broad, curved frame. The back of the case is constructed from two vertical wooden boards. The lower door panel contains a reverse-painted (eglomise) glass decoration on a green ground, depicting a spread-wing eagle above a central medallion featuring a female profile silhouette in the style of Liberty, surrounded by gilded foliate and floral scrolls. The interior of the case retains its original printed paper label which reads: IMPROVED BRASS CLOCKS. POND & BARNES, No. 73 WATER STREET, BOSTON, along with setting and maintenance instructions. The clock features a mechanical weight-driven brass movement and a striking mechanism that hits a wire coil gong. The painted dial has black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track with dots, and a central circular aperture revealing the internal brass gears. The dial is signed POND & BARNES above the center and BOSTON below. A handwritten pencil inscription at the bottom edge of the dial reads: John Balzer of Liverpool April 20th 1872. Accessories include two heavy cylindrical weights, a brass pendulum bob, and a winding key.
Lot: 112 - Large Hand Forged Three Light Wrought Iron Candelabra in the Early American Style 11"X11"X26"
This hand forged wrought iron candelabra features a three light configuration in the Early American primitive style. The central vertical shaft is square in section and terminates in a scrolled hook finial. Three candle arms extend from a central banded collar. Each arm terminates in a deep candle cup set within a wide flat circular drip pan. The piece is supported by a tripod base where the central shaft splits into three arched legs that are forge welded to a heavy flat circular iron ring. The surface exhibits visible hammer marks and hand tooling throughout. No maker marks, signatures, or factory stamps are visible on the item. The form is similar to contemporary designs such as the Maloy or Revere series but is presented here in a traditional wrought iron finish.
Lot: 113 - Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post Topper 4"X7"X10"
A cast iron hitching post topper or finial in the form of a horse head. The figure is realistically modeled with a textured mane and upright ears. A loose-hanging non-ferrous yellow metal ring, likely brass, is passed through the muzzle. The base of the neck is flared and features a cast chevron or zig-zag border pattern. The underside of the base has been machined flat and includes a central circular opening. A small set-screw is located on the side of the base flange for securing the head to a post. The object is finished in a matte black paint. No maker marks or manufacturer stamps are visible on the exterior or the machined underside.
Lot: 114 - American Country Pine Three-Drawer Bachelors Chest, 19th Century 16"X36"X29"
This is an American Country pine three-drawer bachelors chest, also known as a cottage chest, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. The piece features a utilitarian design with rounded front corner stiles and exposed small nail construction. The primary wood is pine with a warm amber-toned finish, while the backboards are constructed of secondary pine. The back consists of three wide, horizontally oriented pine planks nailed directly into the frame. The chest is fitted with six turned wooden mushroom-style knobs, two per drawer. Traces of original or early green and red paint are visible along the top and side edges of the backboards, indicating an earlier painted surface. There are no visible makers marks, stamps, or labels on the exterior or back of the piece.
Lot: 115 - A Pair of Cast Iron Figure-8 Andirons and a Wrought Iron Fireplace Log Grate (Andiron - 10"X15"X18")
This set includes a matching pair of cast iron andirons and a separate fireplace log grate. The andirons feature a decorative double-ring or figure-8 motif positioned above an arched base with four splayed legs. They are constructed of cast iron, displaying a typical sand-cast texture with visible seams. The log grate is fabricated from square-bar iron with bent, upturned ends and six transverse supports designed to hold firewood. No maker marks, manufacturer stamps, or other identifying inscriptions are visible on any of the pieces.
Lot: 116 - A Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, a Cast Iron Grate, and a Modern Fireplace Screen (Folded Screen Measuring 26"X31")
This fireplace ensemble consists of a pair of primitive hand-forged wrought iron andirons, a cast iron fire grate, and a contemporary three-panel folding screen. The andirons feature vertical shafts with a central diamond-shaped taper, each topped with a circular loop finial. They are supported by two arched, splayed front feet and a rear horizontal bar. The heavy-duty rectangular fire grate is constructed of thick cast iron bars designed to hold fuel above the hearth for improved airflow. The modern three-panel screen is composed of fine black metal mesh set within a simple iron frame, featuring small pull handles on the side panels. No maker marks or stamps are present on the metal components. The bricks in the hearth show impressed marks for the Laclede-Christy Clay Products Company of St. Louis, Missouri; these marks identify the building's masonry and are not associated with the metalware items.
Lot: 117 - Anton Melcher Louisville Kentucky Ovoid Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug (Handle Appears Repaired) 7"X11.5"
This ovoid form salt glazed stoneware jug was produced by the pottery of Anton Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky during the mid to late 19th century. The jug features a single hand applied strap handle and a simple, slightly flared collar at the mouth. An impressed three line maker mark is located on the shoulder, reading A. MELCHER / MANUFACTURERS / LOUISVILLE, KY. The exterior is finished with a traditional salt glaze, which has produced a characteristic orange peel texture and a coloration ranging from light gray to tan. The body exhibits scattered iron spots, often called fry, which are typical results of the firing process.
Lot: 118 - H. Melcher Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug, Louisville, Kentucky (8"X12")
This 19th-century regional American stoneware jug was produced by H. Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky. The piece features an ovoid body tapering to a narrow neck with a thick, collared rim and a single applied strap handle attached at the neck and shoulder. It is finished in a dark brown salt glaze with a mottled texture and several prominent reddish-orange firing marks, known as kiln kisses, on the body. An impressed oval maker mark on the shoulder is inscribed H. Melcher / MAKER / LOUISVILLE KY. The construction shows characteristic horizontal throwing rings throughout the body. Cracks as pictured.
Lot: 119 - Three-Gallon Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug by Anton Melcher, Louisville, Kentucky 8"X11"
This is a mid-19th-century salt-glazed stoneware jug manufactured by Anton Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky. The jug features a classic ovoid beehive form with a tapered neck, a narrow mouth, and a single applied strap handle. The shoulder of the vessel is impressed with a circular three-line maker's mark that reads A. MELCHER / LOUISVILLE, KY. / MANUFACTURER. Below the manufacturer name is an impressed numeral 3, indicating a three-gallon capacity. The exterior is finished in a traditional salt glaze with a textured orange-peel surface and features iron spotting throughout. A prominent dark kiln drip is visible on the upper shoulder near the stamp. Capacity: 3 Gallons.
Lot: 120 - A. Melcher and Company Louisville Kentucky Salt Glazed Stoneware Jar 6"X10"
This mid-19th century salt-glazed stoneware jar was manufactured by A. Melcher and Company in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel features a cylindrical body that tapers slightly at the shoulder, leading to a wide, everted, flat-topped rim. A single incised line encircles the shoulder just below the rim. The exterior is finished with a traditional salt glaze, resulting in a mottled gray and tan surface with a characteristic orange peel texture. The upper shoulder is impressed with a three-line maker mark that reads: A. MELCHER & Co. / MANUFACTURER / LOUISVILLE KY. The interior is coated with a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze. Based on the maker mark, this piece was produced during the firm's period of operation in Louisville, approximately 1854 to 1875.
Lot: 121 - Antique Anton Melcher Stamped Stoneware Wax Sealer Jar, Louisville, Kentucky 6.5"X11.5"
This is a cylindrical stoneware preserve jar, specifically a wax sealer form, produced by the pottery of Anton Melcher in Louisville, Kentucky. The jar features a slightly tapered shoulder and a wide, thick everted rim designed to accommodate a lid and wax seal. The vessel is finished in a rich, dark brown Albany-type slip glaze, exhibiting a characteristic salt-glaze texture with minor "orange peel" pitting and kiln-firing artifacts such as glaze pops. A clearly legible three-line impressed maker mark is located on the shoulder, reading A. MELCHER / MAKER / LOUISVILLE KY. The piece is undecorated, focusing on the utilitarian form and regional stamp. A horizontal potting line is visible near the base from the manufacturing process. Capacity: Approximately 1 gallon.
Lot: 122 - Early 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Ovoid Stoneware Jug 7"X11"
A salt-glazed stoneware jug of ovoid form, characteristic of early to mid-19th-century American pottery. The vessel is finished in a mottled tan and brown salt glaze with a distinct orange peel texture. The construction features a short neck with a rounded, thickened rim and a single applied pulled handle. This is a plain, utilitarian piece without cobalt blue or slip-trailed decoration. No makerÃs stamps, factory marks, or capacity numerals are visible on the shoulder, body, or base. The form and glaze are consistent with stoneware produced in the Northeastern or Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Lot: 123 - Robert Neely Keely, Hand-Colored Salt Print Portrait of a Young Girl, c. 1860 9"X11"
Hand-colored salt print by Robert Neely Keely of Philadelphia. The full-length portrait depicts a young girl standing in a studio interior. She is dressed in a vibrant red long-sleeved dress and black ankle boots. The subject is posed beside a white balustrade draped with a heavy green tasseled curtain, standing on a patterned rug. The image is presented in an oval-format mount within a rectangular gilded wood and gesso frame. The bottom center of the mount bears the printed gold-tone mark: Phot. by R. N. Keely, 5th & Coates St., Philada. The reverse of the frame retains its original wooden backing board.
Lot: 124 - Large Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Storage Vessel with Riveted Collar and Forged Handles 17"X17"X16"
A large, hand-hammered copper storage vessel or water jug, likely of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean origin. The piece features a bulbous body that tapers to a circular base. A wide, straight-walled collar is secured to the neck with a row of large, prominent rivets. Two forged iron loop handles are riveted to the upper shoulder. The entire exterior surface displays a hand-hammered, dimpled texture. The construction shows evidence of traditional craftsmanship, including brazed or dovetailed joins. No maker's marks, stamps, or signatures are visible on the exterior or the base.
Lot: 125 - Persian Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Mat in Heriz Design 30.5"X49"
A hand-knotted wool rug mat featuring a traditional geometric Heriz design. The rug is constructed with a hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton warp and weft foundation. The composition centers on a multi-layered hexagonal medallion in light blue and navy, positioned on a vibrant madder red field. The field is framed by stepped ivory and navy blue corner spandrels. The main navy blue border displays a repeating pattern of stylized geometric floral motifs, bordered by narrow red and ivory guard stripes. The color palette includes madder red, indigo blue, ivory, light blue, gold, and forest green. The reverse side shows a distinct hand-knotted weave and includes a professional service label from Rodriguez Cleaning and Restoration Services dated July 9, 2021, identifying the material as wool.
Lot: 126 - Hand-Painted and Stenciled Toleware Tray with Fruit Basket Motif 10"
This is a round decorative toleware tray featuring hand-painted and stenciled ornamentation on a matte black ground. The central motif depicts a classical footed compote overflowing with a variety of fruits, including peaches, pears, and grapes, rendered in a folk-art style with earth-toned pigments. The composition is framed by a stenciled gilt-toned scrolling foliate border and finished with a repeating dot pattern along the raised outer rim. The tray is constructed of painted metal, likely tin or tin-plated steel. It is accompanied by a contemporary black-finished wooden display stand. There are no visible maker marks or signatures on the item.
Lot: 127 - Elisabeth Yeates, Alphabet and Verse Needlework Sampler, 1841 (Signed) 9"X17.5"
This 1841 needlework sampler is worked in cross-stitch with colored threads on a natural linen ground. The composition is organized into horizontal registers, beginning with several rows of alphabets in varying uppercase and lowercase styles, followed by a sequence of numerals. A decorative border featuring an interlocking vine with acorns and stylized floral motifs separates the alphabets from a four-line moral verse. The verse reads: Honor thy Mother / For her loving arms / Secured thee from / A Thousand harms. The lower section of the sampler bears a literal inscription identifying the maker: Elisabeth Yeates / 12 Years old 1841. The piece is presented in a mitered wooden frame with a blue-painted inner channel and an outer border decorated with a molded foliate pattern. The verso is finished with a cardboard backing secured by clear tape and retains a simple hanging wire. No gallery labels or additional inscriptions are present on the reverse.
Lot: 128 - American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jar, 19th Century 7"X9"
This American salt-glazed stoneware jar features a cylindrical form with a slightly thickened, rounded rim and a flat base. The body is subtly tapered towards the top and bottom. The vessel is finished with a traditional salt glaze, exhibiting a neutral grey-to-tan color and a characteristic orange peel texture. Decoration is minimal, consisting of two parallel horizontal incised lines encircling the shoulder. The interior is finished with a dark brown slip glaze. The underside is unglazed and displays concentric wire-cut marks from when the piece was removed from the potter's wheel. There are no visible maker's marks, capacity stamps, or cobalt blue decorations. This item is consistent with 19th-century stoneware production from the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern regions of the United States.
Lot: 129 - A Pair of Antique Ginger Beer Bottles 4"X10"
This pair of late 19th to early 20th century bottles consists of two vessels crafted from salt-glazed stoneware, a material historically used for beverages like ginger beer, ale, or stout. Both bottles feature a traditional cylindrical body with a tapered shoulder and a blob top finish designed for use with pressure-retaining closures. One bottle exhibits a faint blue transfer stamp on the shoulder that includes the characters S, O, N, and S, suggesting a firm name ending in Sons. The second bottle features a clearly impressed mark on the shoulder reading B.S. & M-W.C. Both items are constructed of heavy pottery with the characteristic textured glaze common to salt-fired ceramics of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Lot: 130 - 19th Century Southern Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 6"X10"
This 19th-century stoneware storage jar features an alkaline glaze, characteristic of the pottery traditions found in the American Southeast. The glaze presents a mottled appearance with colors varying from olive-green to dark brownish-gray, displaying a distinct orange-peel texture and scattered surface pitting. The vessel's form is cylindrical with sides that taper slightly toward the base and curve inward at the shoulder to meet a short neck and a wide, flat-topped rim. A single incised horizontal line is positioned around the shoulder. The piece is unsigned and lacks capacity markings. Its construction and finish are consistent with items produced in regions such as Edgefield, South Carolina, or North Carolina's Catawba Valley.
Lot: 131 - Two Antique American Stoneware Jugs in Salt and Albany Slip Glazes (Largest 6"X11")
Two 19th-century American stoneware jugs of varying sizes and finishes. The larger vessel is an ovoid-bodied jug featuring a rounded shoulder and a single applied strap handle. It is finished in a tan salt glaze with prominent natural iron-spot mottling and fly ash pitting from the firing process; the interior of the spout is coated in a dark brown slip. The smaller vessel is a rounded jug with a single applied strap handle, entirely coated in a dark, glossy brown slip glaze, consistent with Albany-type slip, which displays slight iridescent qualities in certain lighting. The smaller jug is accompanied by an aged cork stopper. Both items lack visible maker marks, capacity stamps, or cobalt blue ornamentation.
Lot: 132 - Two 19th-Century Southern American Glazed Stoneware Pitchers 7"X8"
This lot features two 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware pitchers, showing characteristics typical of regional Southeastern potteries, such as those found in Tennessee or North Carolina. The first pitcher is a tall, high-shouldered form finished in a dark charcoal to black salt glaze with a pronounced pebbled orange peel texture. It features a flared rim, a small pinched spout, a single vertical strap handle, and a single horizontal incised line encircling the midsection. The second pitcher is a shorter, bulbous form with a wide mouth and a single vertical strap handle, finished in a glossy brown slip glaze. Both vessels are hand-thrown. No maker marks or capacity stamps are visible on either item.
Lot: 133 - Two American Stoneware Storage Jars, 19th Century 4.5"X9"
This lot features two late 19th-century American stoneware storage jars of varying sizes and glazes. The taller vessel is a salt-glazed storage jar with a cylindrical form, a slightly flared rounded rim, and a body that tapers toward the base. The exterior displays a distinct orange peel texture with mottled greenish-gray coloration and brownish-tan kiln flashing. The interior is coated in a dark brown slip glaze. The second, shorter vessel is a preserve jar with a wide mouth, a prominent rounded shoulder, and a slightly flared rim. This jar is finished in a uniform dark chocolate-brown Albany-type slip glaze with a semi-glossy sheen. Both jars are undecorated and do not bear any visible maker's marks, stamps, or capacity numbers.
Lot: 134 - A Pair of 19th Century American Stoneware Pitchers in the Style of Southern Potteries 6"X10"
This pair of 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware pitchers displays characteristics frequently associated with Southern pottery traditions, particularly those from East Tennessee or North Carolina. The first pitcher features an ovoid body, a flared rim, and a hand-pinched pouring spout. It is finished in a dark chocolate brown slip glaze, likely manganese-saturated or Albany slip, and is peppered with small white glaze pops or stinger marks from the firing process. It has a single strap handle attached at the neck and shoulder. The second pitcher is salt-glazed with a greyish-green tone and features multiple sets of incised horizontal rings encircling the neck and body. It includes a thick strap handle with a thumbpress at the lower terminal, a common trait of regional Southern stoneware. Neither piece displays visible maker marks, stamps, or capacity markings.
Lot: 135 - A Pair of Antique American Glazed Stoneware Utility Jars 6"X8.5"
This lot features a pair of antique American stoneware utility jars, also known as crocks, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Both vessels are constructed in a straight-sided cylindrical form and finished with thick, rounded rims. The first crock is coated in a deep mahogany-colored ferruginous glaze, characteristic of an Albany-type slip. The second crock features a tan salt-glazed exterior with a contrasting dark brown slip-glazed interior. Both items represent standard functional utility wares of the period and do not bear any visible maker marks, manufacturer stamps, or capacity indicators.
Lot: 136 - John Bauer 10-Gallon Stoneware Storage Crock, Louisville, Kentucky, Late 19th Century 14"X18"
This large cylindrical stoneware storage crock was produced by the John Lauer pottery on Preston Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel is constructed with a wheel-turned body, a heavy rounded overhanging rim, and two hand-applied lug handles situated on the upper shoulder. The entire piece is finished in a thick, lustrous dark brown-to-black slip glaze, characteristic of manganese-saturated or Albany-type slips of the late 19th century. The surface displays a high gloss with typical manufacturing artifacts, including minor pitting and glaze pops. The upper shoulder features a clear, multi-line impressed maker's mark: JOHN BAUER (arched), MANUFACTR, PRESTON ST (flanked by leaf motifs), and LOUISVILLE KY. An impressed X is located to the left of the text, serving as a capacity mark. Capacity: 10 Gallons.
Lot: 137 - Antique Mottled Gray Enamelware Circular Storage Box 15"X7"
A late 19th to early 20th-century circular storage container, possibly a bread box or hat box, constructed from stamped metal with a mottled gray and white vitreous enamel finish, often referred to as graniteware. The item features a domed lid with a stepped top section and a metal drop handle. It is equipped with a stamped ornate metal latch on the front and a wide metal hinge on the rear, both of which are fastened with screws. The interior of the container is finished with the same mottled enamel and features stamped concentric reinforcing rings in the base. The form and hardware are consistent with antique German enamelware storage containers.
Lot: 138 - Antique Grey Graniteware Water Cooler with Brass Spigot 16"X19"X14"
This antique beverage dispenser or water cooler is constructed from enamel-coated steel, a type of metalware commonly known as graniteware. The vessel features a mottled or speckled grey and white vitreous enamel finish on both the interior and exterior. The cylindrical body is equipped with two side-mounted D-shaped handles and a removable fitted lid with a central handle. Near the base, a front-mounted cast brass spigot with a turn-handle allows for liquid dispensing. The interior includes a small, removable perforated metal strainer designed to fit over the spigot opening to prevent debris from entering the tap. No maker marks or factory stamps are visible on the base or body.
Lot: 139 - Antique American Gray Mottled Graniteware Cowboy Coffee Pot 11"X12"X15"
This large conical coffee pot, commonly referred to as a cowboy-style kettle, is constructed of pressed metal finished with a gray mottled enamel coating, a style known as graniteware or agateware. The vessel features a tapered body design with a wide base for stability. It is equipped with three handles: an overhead swinging metal bail handle with a turned wooden grip, a fixed vertical strap handle on the side, and a small horizontal helper handle near the base to facilitate pouring. The integrated spout contains an internal perforated metal strainer. The pot is topped with a domed metal lid featuring a central circular finial knob. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the object.
Lot: 140 - A Trio of Vintage Mottled Grey Graniteware Steamer Set Pieces 9"X11"X10"
A vintage three-piece porcelain enamel on steel steamer set, commonly referred to as graniteware. The set consists of a base pot, a steamer insert, and a coordinating lid. Each piece features a high-contrast mottled grey and white enamel pattern. The base pot and the steamer insert are equipped with two integrated loop handles, while the domed lid features a central D-shaped handle. The steamer insert is constructed with small circular perforations on the bottom and lower sidewalls. No maker's marks or identification stamps are visible on any of the components.
Lot: 141 - Antique Gray Graniteware Enamel Tea Kettle with Wooden Handle Grip 10"X11"X7"
A utilitarian tea kettle constructed from pressed sheet metal with a gray and white mottled vitreous enamel finish, a style traditionally known as graniteware or agateware. The vessel features a bulbous profile with a curved spout and a removable domed lid. The lid is topped with a black-painted turned wooden knob. It is fitted with an iron wire bail handle that includes a contoured wooden grip, also painted black. The interior of the kettle features a corresponding enamel coating. This style of kitchenware was widely produced in the United States during the early 20th century.
Lot: 142 - Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware Milk Can with Lid and Wood Grip Handle 5"X9"
An antique small-format milk or cream can constructed from enameled steel, commonly referred to as graniteware. The exterior features a gray mottled or speckled finish characteristic of early 20th-century enamelware production. The vessel is of cylindrical form with a tapered shoulder leading to a short neck and a rolled rim. It is accompanied by a fitted, slightly domed lid with a central knob finial. The can is equipped with an iron wire bail handle secured to two side ears. The handle features a turned wooden grip with a dark, aged finish. The interior surface displays the same mottled enamel finish as the exterior. No maker's marks or stamps are visible on the exterior surfaces shown.
Lot: 143 - Vintage Gray Graniteware Grease Jar with Perforated Lid 9"X6.5"
This vintage kitchen storage vessel is a grease jar or strainer pot crafted from enameled steel. It features a mottled gray and white cobweb pattern, a decorative finish frequently referred to as graniteware. The piece is composed of a cylindrical main body and a removable lid. The body is designed with a flared rim that incorporates a molded pouring spout and a D-shaped handle attached to the side. The matching lid features a raised conical center topped with a small metal ring handle. Six circular perforations are present on the lid, with one at the apex and five around the periphery, serving to strain solids or allow for venting. The mottled enamel finish is applied to both the interior and exterior of the vessel. No maker's marks, stamps, or signatures were detected during visual inspection. Dimensions: not provided.
Lot: 144 - Antique Gray Mottled Graniteware 1-Quart Liquid Measuring Pitcher 6"X6"
This antique measuring pitcher is constructed from enameled metal with a gray mottled graniteware finish. The vessel features a tapered cylindrical body with an integrated pouring spout and an attached D-shaped handle. Embossed in raised lettering on the side is 1 Qt. Liq. signifying its one-quart capacity. The piece is finished with rolled rims at the top and bottom. There are no visible manufacturer marks or stamps on the underside.
Lot: 145 - Antique Gray Mottled Enamelware Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid 4"X5"X6"
An antique gray and white mottled enamelware coffee pot, a style frequently referred to as graniteware or agateware. The vessel features a tapered conical body constructed of enameled metal with three decorative horizontal ribs encircling the base. It is equipped with a wide, integrated pouring spout and a curved metal strap handle. The domed lid is attached by a metal hinge and includes a protruding thumb tab. The piece is finished inside and out with a characteristic speckled gray enamel pattern. No manufacturer markings, stamps, or model numbers are visible on the exterior or interior surfaces.
Lot: 146 - A Pair of Vintage Gray Mottled Graniteware Enamel Strainers 7"X13"
A pair of vintage kitchen strainers constructed from gray mottled enamel over a metal base, a style traditionally known as graniteware. The collection consists of a footed colander and a smaller handheld strainer. The colander features a perforated bowl set upon a circular footed base and is equipped with a single long, flat handle riveted to the rim. The handheld strainer includes a similar perforated bowl, a long handle, and a small curved rest hook on the opposite side designed for placement over a separate vessel. Both pieces feature a speckled agate-style finish typical of late 19th to early 20th-century utility ware. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are present on either object.
Lot: 147 - Two Pieces of Vintage Gray Speckled Graniteware Including a Bundt Cake Pan 9.5"X3.5"
This lot features two pieces of mottled gray enamelware, commonly known as graniteware. The first piece is an bundt cake pan with a central hollow chimney. The second piece is a shallow circular pan with a raised rim. Both items are constructed from metal with a speckled enamel finish consisting of a light gray base and darker gray mottling. The tube pan is designed with straight, faceted sides and a flat bottom. The circular pan features a rounded rim. No manufacturer marks, brand names, or country of origin stamps are visible on either item.
Lot: 148 - Two Vintage Enamelware Kitchen Items Including a Speckled Tube Mold and a Reticulated Basket 10"X4"
This lot comprises two vintage enamelware kitchen vessels. The first item is a fluted tube cake mold, constructed of metal with a gray and blue speckled graniteware enamel finish. The mold features deep vertical fluting, a central conical tube for heat circulation, and a scalloped rim. The second item is a shallow circular basket or bowl finished in light blue enamel. It features a decorative openwork or reticulated border consisting of a ring of vertical oval cutouts below a dark-toned rim. Neither piece displays any visible manufacturer marks, stamps, or labels.
Lot: 149 - Two-Piece Antique Mottled Grey Graniteware Wall-Mounted Box and Scoop Set 3.5"X5"X7"
This two-piece set of American kitchenalia from the late 19th to early 20th century consists of a wall-mounted container and a matching hand-held scoop. The items are constructed of stamped base metal with a mottled grey and white enamel dip finish, a style commonly referred to as graniteware. The wall-mounted box features a flat back with a single pre-drilled hole for mounting and a rounded front accented by three horizontal reinforcing ribs. The accompanying scoop is designed with a wide, flat, shovel-form blade and a small looped handle at the rear. This type of set was traditionally used for storing and dispensing salt or matches in a domestic kitchen environment. No maker marks, stamps, or identifying labels are visible on either piece.
Lot: 150 - Antique Gray Graniteware Melon Form Pudding Mold with Matching Lid 6"X8"X4"
An antique two-piece culinary mold set featuring a fluted oval body and a separate flat-top lid. The body is fashioned from stamped metal with a gray mottled enamel finish, a style of kitchenware known as graniteware or agateware. The exterior is decorated with deep fluting to resemble a melon, a common motif for Victorian-era puddings and gelatins. The interior of the bowl is also finished in the same gray enamel. The lid is constructed from un-enameled metal, likely tinned steel, and is fitted with a central wire bail handle secured by a soldered strap. No manufacturer marks, stamps, or signatures are present on the items.
Lot: 151 - An Assortment of Antique Metal Kitchen and Household Primitives including a Sausage Stuffer and Graniteware Vessel 8"X11"X11"
This collection consists of six antique household and kitchen primitives dating approximately from the late 19th to early 20th century. The group includes a three-tier cooling or display rack featuring a twisted wrought iron or steel wire construction. A small hand-held utility scoop and a cylindrical dry measure or cup are present, both made of tinned iron or steel with simple strap-style handles. The assortment contains a domed food or fly cover made of perforated sheet metal, topped with a turned wood knob finial. Also included is a large piston tool, likely an antique sausage stuffer or industrial syringe, featuring a cylindrical metal barrel with a removable tapered nozzle and a wooden plunger with a turned handle. Completing the set is a small round vessel featuring a mottled gray graniteware or agateware enamel finish on the base and a plain metal lid with a wire bail handle. No maker's marks are visible on the exterior surfaces of the items.
Lot: 152 - Great British Traditions Cane Glaze Gripstand Mixing Bowl 12"X14.5"X6.5"
A ceramic mixing bowl in the traditional English style, featuring a glossy mustard-yellow or cane-colored glaze on the exterior and a contrasting cream-colored glaze on the interior. The bowl is designed with a Gripstand base, characterized by flattened sides that allow the vessel to rest at an angle for easier mixing. The exterior is decorated with a molded relief pattern consisting of a series of large oval medallions containing nested concentric diamond motifs, topped with a band of slanted vertical lines below the flared rim. The bowl includes two integrated lug handles. The underside of the base features a black transfer-printed mark for Great British Traditions, accompanied by a Union Jack flag symbol.
Lot: 153 - Bybee American Studio Pottery Red Glazed Earthenware Batter Bowl with Incised Mark 10"X12"X4"
A handmade earthenware batter bowl featuring a deep, high-gloss reddish-brown glaze. The vessel is constructed with a rounded body and a hand-formed, slightly irregular rim. It incorporates a single integral pouring spout and an applied loop handle positioned on the opposite side. The glaze application exhibits an orange peel texture and minor pinholing typical of kiln-fired pottery. The flat, unglazed base reveals an orange-toned clay body with visible surface markings from use. The underside is incised with a maker mark consisting of two parallel vertical lines followed by a curved character, possibly representing the initials HB or IIB. This piece reflects American studio or folk pottery traditions of the 20th century.
Lot: 154 - A Pair of High-Gloss Brown Glazed Ceramic Baking Dishes 10"X11"X3"
This lot features two matching pieces of high-gloss, brown-glazed ceramic bakeware. Both items are finished in a deep reddish-brown glaze that covers the interior and exterior surfaces, leaving the buff-colored clay body exposed on the undersides. The first piece is a round casserole or baking dish with straight sides and two integrated lug handles. The second piece is a shallow pie plate characterized by a hand-crimped or fluted rim. The base of the casserole dish bears an incised mark consisting of the letters BB or BS. The base of the pie plate contains faint, illegible incised marks.
Lot: 155 - American Style Dark Brown Glazed Bulbous Stoneware Pitcher 7"X9"X9"
This is a bulbous stoneware pitcher featuring a rich, dark brown glaze. The vessel has a rounded, bulbous body that tapers to a short neck before flaring into a wide rim with a pinched pouring spout. It features a large, applied loop handle. The exterior is finished in a thick, high-gloss dark brown glaze, characteristic of manganese or Albany-style slip glazes. The surface displays an orange peel texture and minor glaze pinholes and bubbles produced during the firing process. No maker marks, capacity stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the body or handle. The form and glaze are consistent with 19th to early 20th-century American utilitarian stoneware traditions.
Lot: 156 - A Set of Four Dark Brown Glazed Stoneware Utility Wares (Largest 5"X5")
This four-piece set of dark brown glazed stoneware includes two lidded jars, a lidded creamer, and a mug. Each piece is finished in a uniform, high-gloss dark brown glaze. The two jars feature bulbous bodies, recessed rims, and matching lids with round knobs. The creamer has a similar bulbous body with an integrated pouring spout and a loop handle, accompanied by a recessed lid. The mug features a flared rim, a bulbous lower body, and a loop handle. No maker marks, signatures, or stamps are visible on any of the items.
Lot: 157 - Trio of Redware Spongeware Plates (Some Chips As Pictured) 10.5"X10.5"X1.5"
A trio of circular earthenware plates crafted from a reddish-brown clay body. The plates are finished with a cream-colored glaze background and decorated in a spongeware technique featuring a mottled pattern in a reddish-brown glaze that extends over the rim. The undersides of the plates remain unglazed, exposing the terracotta-toned ceramic body. One plate features a hand-incised artist monogram on the base consisting of a horizontal line intersected by vertical and diagonal strokes forming an H or A shape, followed by a looping character resembling a P or B. This style and pattern are consistent with contemporary American artisanal or folk-style pottery, such as that produced by Henn Workshops or similar studios.
Lot: 158 - Bybee American Studio Pottery Lidded Spongeware Jar, Incised BB Mark 8"X8"X7"
A contemporary American studio pottery lidded jar crafted from earthenware. The piece features a bulbous body with a flared rim and is accompanied by a matching domed lid topped with a rounded knob finial. The exterior is decorated with a sponged or mottled white pattern over a light tan ground, while the interior is finished with a clear glaze. The unglazed terracotta-colored base bears an incised mark consisting of the letters BB positioned above two horizontal parallel lines.
Lot: 159 - Studio Pottery Red Earthenware Pitcher with Mottled Glaze 4"X6"
A small hand-modeled pitcher or creamer crafted from red earthenware. The vessel features a rustic, faceted body with visible finger-marks, an integral loop handle, and a simple pinched spout. It is finished in a variegated cream and beige base glaze with dense white mottling and splatter effects throughout the exterior. The rim displays a darker, metallic-toned glaze accent. The unglazed base reveals the natural terracotta clay and an incised potter's mark consisting of two crossing diagonal lines forming a stylized monogram.
Lot: 160 - A Pair of Brown Spongeware Ceramic Kitchenware Items (Butter Dish With Repair As Pictured) (Mug 4.5"X6"X5")
This lot features two pieces of ceramic kitchenware decorated with a brown spongeware or splatter pattern. The collection includes a covered rectangular butter dish and a rounded mug. Both items are crafted from earthenware with a cream-colored base glaze, characterized by an all-over decorative pattern of brown sponged or spattered pigment. The butter dish is composed of a rectangular underplate and a matching rectangular cover topped with a small rounded knob finial. The mug has a bulbous body and a large C-shaped handle. No maker's marks, factory stamps, or signatures are visible on either piece.
Lot: 161 - Large American Sponge-Decorated Glazed Redware Piggy Bank 6.5"X13"X7"
A large ceramic piggy bank constructed of glazed red earthenware. The piece features a cream-colored base glaze with an overall brown sponge-decorated or spatterware pattern under a high-gloss finish. The bank is modeled in a stylized porcine form with a rounded body, defined snout, ears, and four short, stout legs. A rectangular coin slot is located on the dorsal surface. The soles of the feet are unglazed, revealing the reddish-brown clay body, and each foot contains a circular vent hole from the firing process. A central circular opening on the underside is fitted with a translucent plastic stopper. The stopper is embossed with Niagara, 223, and Erie PA. No maker marks or model numbers are present on the ceramic body.
Lot: 162 - A Trio of Handcrafted Metal Pig Figurines 4"X9"X6"
This set of three folk-art-style pig figurines includes one large three-dimensional figure and two smaller flat silhouette figures. The large pig is handcrafted from a reclaimed steel drum and features a black painted finish. The body is stylized and angular, supported by four pointed legs, and finished with a coiled wire tail. Its surface displays intentional distressing, including scuffs, scratches, and minor flecks of various colored paint, which are characteristic of its upcycled construction. The two smaller pigs are flat profiles cut from sheet metal, featuring four integrated feet for standing. Both smaller figures exhibit a uniform, heavily oxidized rust patina. The underside of the large pig retains a printed paper label from the manufacturer HomArt, which identifies the piece as being handcrafted in India from recycled steel.
Lot: 163 - Mid-Century Modern Stylized Ceramic Pig Figurine 4.5"X11"X7"
A stylized ceramic pig figurine featuring a dark, near-black glaze with iridescent green and blue highlights. The glaze exhibits a heavily textured, pitted, and bubbled appearance, characteristic of experimental or "lava" style finishes. The piece is constructed from a reddish-brown clay body, which is visible where the glaze has been abraded. The form is simplified and rounded, with small ears, a blunt snout, and a coiled tail. The underside of the feet have small circular protective pads applied. There are no visible maker marks, signatures, or factory stamps.
Lot: 164 - Antique 19th Century Hammered Copper and Brass Tea Kettle 8"X10"X11"
This antique tea kettle is constructed from wrought and hammered copper with cast brass components. The globular body features a prominent horizontal lap-seam around the midsection and is fitted with a gooseneck spout. A domed copper lid is topped by a cast brass pedestal finial. The fixed handle is composed of two arched brass straps supporting a central tubular brass grip, secured to the kettle shoulder with copper rivets. Two small incised characters are present on the side of the body near the base of the spout but are not clearly legible. The interior shows remnants of a tin lining and mineral deposits.
Lot: 165 - Two American Studio Pottery Stoneware Pitchers (Largest 8"X5"X5.5")
This lot features two hand-thrown studio pottery stoneware pitchers of varying sizes and glazes. The first item is a large pitcher with a bulbous, globular body, a wide neck, and a flared rim with a pinched pouring spout. It is finished in a dark brown to black glaze that exhibits a distinct iridescent metallic sheen across its surface. The handle is a thick strap style with a prominent thumb rest at the top. The second item is a smaller creamer-style pitcher with a bulbous body and a loop handle, finished in a smooth, light green celadon-style glaze showing some drip marks near the base. The smaller vessel features an unglazed terracotta base with incised markings consisting of a cursive letter B, the number 3, and a diagonal slash. The larger pitcher has an unglazed, dark-toned base with no visible maker marks or stamps.
Lot: 166 - American Stoneware Shouldered Mixing Bowl, 4 Quart (With Small Crack As Pictured) 10.5"X5"
This antique American stoneware utility mixing bowl features a deep, rounded body and a thick, shouldered rim. This specific form is highly characteristic of utility stoneware produced in the Midwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly by potteries such as the Red Wing Union Stoneware Company. The bowl is finished with an overall cream-colored glaze. The base of the piece is incised with the capacity mark 4 QT. No manufacturer mark is present. Capacity: 4 quarts.
Lot: 167 - 10-Piece Assortment of Pier 1 Toscana Burgundy, Portmeirion Studio Duet, and Pigeon Switch Pottery Tableware 9.5"X2"
This lot consists of a 10-piece assortment of ceramic tableware featuring items from three distinct makers. Included is a set of six pasta or soup bowls from the Pier 1 Toscana Burgundy collection. These bowls are crafted from hand-painted earthenware and feature a deep burgundy red glaze with a distressed dark effect along the wide rim. The underside of each bowl is stamped with the manufacturer mark, identifying them as hand-painted in Italy and noting they are dishwasher safe but not microwave safe. The collection also contains a set of three plates from the Portmeirion Studio Duet Collection. These hand-painted china plates are finished in solid peach, sage green, and light blue glazes and feature decorative scalloped rims with a spiral texture in the center. The Portmeirion items are marked on the base as dishwasher and microwave safe. Rounding out the lot is a large, shallow handcrafted bowl by Pigeon Switch Pottery. This piece features a wavy scalloped rim with a dark blue border and an interior decorated with a hand-painted vine and blue flower motif over a light speckled ground. The unglazed terracotta base is incised with the marks Pigeon Switch Pottery, Penni, PTZ, and the year 2001.
Lot: 168 - A Collection of Hall China Dishes and Handcrafted Stoneware Kitchenware 3.5"X6"
This eight-piece collection consists of a set of six individual au gratin dishes, a miniature jug, and a two-piece butter dish. The set of six oval dishes are manufactured by the Hall China Company, identified as model 513. These dishes feature a two-tone glaze with a cream-colored interior and a dark brown exterior and rim, accented by two small tab handles. The underside of each dish bears a black backstamp reading Hall inside a rectangular border, MADE IN U.S.A., and the model number 513, as well as an incised HALL mark. The miniature stoneware jug is formed in a classic whiskey jug shape with a rounded shoulder and single loop handle, featuring a two-tone cream and brown glaze. The handcrafted stoneware butter dish includes a rectangular base tray and a semi-cylindrical cover with a stylized loop handle. It is finished in a warm, mottled brownish-orange glaze. The base of the butter dish tray displays an incised monogram mark that appears to be RB or R3.
Lot: 169 - Two Antique Wooden Dairy Tools Including Box Butter Press and Round Stamp 3"X6"X7"
This lot consists of two antique wooden dairy implements used for molding and marking butter. The first item is a rectangular box-type butter press of hardwood construction. It features a removable lid and a central wooden plunger used to compress butter against a carved base plate. The base plate contains two hand-carved intaglio designs: one depicting a central thistle-like plant with serrated foliate borders, and the second showing a tiered fan or crown motif. The box is assembled with slotted screws and primitive nails. The second item is a round individual butter stamp of turned wood with a central plunger. The stamping surface is carved with a circular border enclosing a central cross, with heart or clover motifs in each of the four quadrants.
Lot: 170 - Two Vintage Kitchen Mixing Bowls Including Banded Stoneware and Green Trimmed Enamelware 6"X4"
This lot features two vintage utilitarian mixing bowls typical of early to mid-20th-century kitchenware. The first is a heavy stoneware bowl, commonly referred to as yellowware, with a prominent straight-sided collar rim and a tapered base. The body is decorated with three horizontal stripes: a wide central red band flanked by two thinner blue bands. The second item is a deep, round enamelware bowl made of porcelain enamel over a metal base. It is finished in a cream color with a contrasting green enameled rim. Neither item shows visible maker marks or signatures.
Lot: 171 - Two Antique Glass Bottles Including a Large Aqua Demijohn and a Carter's Ink Bottle 5"X14"
This lot features two distinct antique glass bottles. The primary item is a large aqua-colored blown glass bottle, frequently identified as a demijohn or water carboy. It is characterized by an elongated neck with a tooled ring finish and a cylindrical body containing numerous seed bubbles throughout. The base is circular with a shallow indented center. The second item is a clear glass master ink bottle with embossed block lettering reading CARTER'S INK across the shoulder. This bottle has a cylindrical form and a neck with a ground interior rim designed to accommodate a glass stopper. Both vessels are constructed of heavy-walled glass.
Lot: 172 - A Collection of Nine Assorted Kentucky Distillery Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting Glasses 3"X4.5"
This lot consists of nine clear glass tasting vessels featuring branding from notable Kentucky bourbon distilleries. The assortment includes two stemmed snifter glasses featuring the Jim Beam name in black serif lettering above a circular seal containing the letter B and the text Jim Beam Since 1795. The collection also includes two tulip-shaped tasting glasses; one bears the mark Jacob B. Beam Distilling Co. in white capital letters, while the second glass is marked Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. in white. The group is completed by five small, cylindrical tasting tumblers with slightly flared rims. These five tumblers feature embossed markings on the base, specifically the characters D and S positioned over a horizontal line, accompanied by a circled 2.
Lot: 173 - American Miniature Ovoid Stoneware Jug with Brown Glaze 2.5"X3.5"
This miniature stoneware jug features a rounded ovoid body tapering to a short cylindrical neck with an applied loop handle. The exterior is finished in a uniform dark brown glaze with a matte, textured surface characteristic of an orange peel finish. The vessel's form and glaze are consistent with 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware, particularly those produced in the Southern United States, such as North Carolina. No maker's marks or stamps are visible on the exterior or base of the piece.
Lot: 174 - American Colonial Revival Cannonball Trundle Bed Frame with Bowles Gentle Slumber Mattress and Box Spring 45"X66"X18"
This lot comprises an American Colonial Revival style cannonball trundle bed frame. The bed frame is a low-post design constructed from hardwood with a dark reddish-brown finish. It features four turned posts topped with spherical cannonball finials and includes an arched headboard and footboard panels connected by matching side rails.
Lot: 175 - Traditional Upholstered Wingback Armchair with Fluted Tapered Legs 34"X35"X40"
A single traditional wingback armchair of 20th-century manufacture. The chair features a high back with flared wings and scrolled, rolled arms, housing a loose, rectangular seat cushion. It is fully upholstered in a dusty rose woven fabric featuring a small, repeating cream-colored geometric diamond pattern. The upholstery is finished with contrasting cream-colored welting along the seams and edges. The chair is supported by four dark-stained hardwood legs. The front legs are square-tapered with vertical fluting in the Hepplewhite style, while the rear legs are square and slightly canted outward. No maker marks, labels, or brandings were identified during inspection.
Lot: 176 - Antique Victorian Style Hardwood Spindle Leg Side Table 15"X15"X25"
An American country style side table or plant stand constructed from hardwood with a medium-brown finish. The piece features a square top with a beveled edge, supported by four splayed, ring-turned spindle legs. A lower-tier shelf with a scalloped edge is integrated into the frame, providing additional stability and display space. The construction and aesthetic are consistent with late 19th to early 20th century parlor furniture. No maker marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 177 - American Country Armless Child's Rocking Chair with Figured Maple Slat and Splint Seat 19"X31"X31"
An early to mid-19th-century American country armless child's rocking chair. The design features a ladder-back configuration with three arched slats, the central one of which displays distinct tiger maple figuring. The vertical stiles are ring-turned and finished with acorn-form finials. The seat is hand-woven using traditional splints in a herringbone pattern. The chair frame is reinforced with double-turned box stretchers and shows evidence of pegged mortise-and-tenon construction. The wood displays a warm, honey-toned patina throughout. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the frame or rockers.
Lot: 178 - Antique Primitive Spindle-Back Plank Seat Side Chair 16"X18"X32"
This is a single primitive spindle-back side chair constructed of mixed hardwoods. The backrest features a slightly curved top rail supported by two outer stiles and four interior turned spindles. The seat is formed from a thick, solid slab of wood with a shallowly contoured surface and rounded corners. The chair stands on four simple turned legs set into the seat at a slight splay and reinforced with a box stretcher consisting of four rungs. The construction utilizes socketed tenon joinery. A visible screw or nail head on the side of the seat indicates a historical repair or reinforcement.
Lot: 179 - Early 19th Century American Vernacular Plank Seat Side Chair 15"X20"X32"
This American vernacular side chair, dating from the early 19th century (circa 1810-1830), is constructed from mixed hardwoods such as maple and birch. The chair features rabbit-ear uprights that secure two shaped horizontal slats positioned above three short, turned spindles. It is built with a thick, contoured solid plank seat and stands on four splayed legs with bamboo-style turnings joined by a matching box stretcher. The construction utilizes traditional spindle-and-socket joinery, with the legs and back posts mortised directly into the seat. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the item.
Lot: 180 - Vintage Three-Panel Double-Sided Wood Folding Screen Room Divider (One Panel 14"X64")
This three-panel folding room divider features a stained wooden frame with a simple, straight-line construction. The screen is double-sided with distinct decorative inserts. One side features a repeating green ivy vine pattern on a white ground. The reverse side features a traditional vertical ticking stripe pattern in blue and white. The three panels are joined by metal hinges, allowing the unit to be folded for storage or positioned at various angles for display. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the frame or the inserts.
Lot: 181 - Early American Primitive Mixed Wood Work Table 33.5"X47"X28"
This is an American primitive work or farm table, likely dating from the late 18th to mid-19th century. The table is constructed of mixed woods, featuring a pine top and a hardwood base, potentially maple or cherry, with an old reddish-brown stain or wash. The rectangular top is composed of two wide central planks with wide breadboard ends. The base consists of a straight apron and four square tapered legs, reflecting Federal or Sheraton-influenced country styling. A notable construction detail includes wooden pull-out lopers, or supports, located on the ends of the apron to provide stability to the overhanging top. The piece utilizes pegged mortise and tenon construction throughout. No maker marks, labels, or stamps were identified.
Lot: 182 - Late Victorian Green Transferware Pitcher and Basin Set in the Helen Pattern (With Crack On Basin As Pictured) 16"X14"
A two-piece earthenware wash set comprising a pitcher and a matching circular basin. The set is decorated with the green transfer-printed Helen pattern, featuring morning glory blossoms, vines, and foliage. The pitcher is characterized by a scalloped rim, an ornate handle with molded foliate details, and embossed scrollwork on the body. The basin displays a coordinating molded relief border around its exterior. A sepia-colored pattern mark reading HELEN is visible on the underside of the basin.
Lot: 183 - A Set of French Ivory Celluloid Vanity Dresser Accessories 8"X12"
A set of vanity dresser accessories manufactured from French Ivory, a trade name for early 20th-century celluloid plastic designed to simulate the appearance and grain of natural ivory. The collection includes a hand mirror, a circular lidded powder jar, nail buffers, and a button hook. Each piece features a fine, linear grain pattern characteristic of high-quality imitation ivory from this period. The powder jar is designed with a horizontally ribbed base and a lid featuring a scalloped or notched edge. The hand mirror is stamped on the handle with the mark FRENCH IVORY in sans-serif capital letters. The button hook consists of a metal hook set into a coordinating celluloid handle. The nail buffers feature chamois leather surfaces, with one piece including a raised handle.
Lot: 184 - 19th Century American Country Primitive Softwood Mule Chest 18"X32"X31"
This American country primitive mule chest, dating from the 19th century, is constructed of a dark-stained primary wood, likely pine or poplar, with a lighter softwood secondary wood for the drawer interiors. The chest features a hinged lift-top lid that provides access to a deep upper storage well. The front of the case is styled with three panels, including a top false drawer front and two functional drawers below. The drawers are built with wide, hand-cut dovetails and are fitted with turned wooden knobs. The structure is characterized by wide, hand-planed horizontal backboards secured with early nails and sits on integrated bracket feet with a scalloped front apron.
Lot: 185 - Kenmore Compact Refrigerator Model 255.94293110 20"X22"X34"
This Kenmore brand compact refrigerator, model number 255.94293110, features a brushed metal-finish door with a black cabinet. The unit is designed for free-standing installation and includes a reversible door with an integrated recessed handle. The interior is fitted with a white plastic liner and contains two adjustable wire rack shelves. A top-mounted freezer compartment is included, featuring its own internal door and drip tray. The door interior provides specialized storage, including a tiered beverage can dispenser rack and lower shelf for containers. An adjustable thermostat dial is located at the top of the main compartment. The manufacturer's label identifies the model type as 94293 and specifies the manufacture date as May 2013. Technical specifications include an electrical rating of 115 Volts, 60 Hertz, and 1.02 Amps, utilizing 1.62 ounces of R134a refrigerant.
Lot: 186 - Two Tower Appliances Including Lasko Ceramic Heater Model 5592 and Honeywell Fan (Largest 11"X39")
This lot features two household climate control appliances comprising a ceramic tower heater and a tower fan. The heater is a Lasko model 5592, designed with a digital control interface and display on the top front. It includes features such as adjustable heat settings, a timer, and an oscillation function. The unit is housed in a black and silver plastic casing with a front grill protecting the ceramic heating element. Rear labeling confirms specifications of 120V, 60Hz, and 1500 Watts, with a serial code of PM1111 0107447. The second item is a Honeywell tower fan in a white plastic housing. This slim-profile unit features a top control panel with push-button operation for power, speed, timer, and oscillation. Both appliances are equipped with integrated power cords.
Lot: 187 - A Collection of White Textured Quilt Sets and Bedding Including Great Bay Home and Threshold (Package 16"X18")
This collection includes four white textured bedding items, each housed in separate storage or original retail packaging. The group features a Great Bay Home Azalia Collection twin-size quilt set. The retail packaging for this set indicates it includes one twin quilt and one standard sham featuring a raised, white-on-white textured geometric and floral design. Also included is a Threshold Performance series quilted bedding item, identified by the crest logo featuring the letters T and H. This item is contained in a beige fabric-trimmed zippered case with a label specifying an 18-inch depth, 4-way stretch, and a patented fitted skirt with easy placement labels. The label indicates the material is 60 percent cotton and 40 percent recycled polyester. A third item is a white quilt featuring a dense, raised textured pattern, contained in a clear plastic zippered bag with a retail sticker indicating the size as Full/Queen. Completing the collection is a white textured bedspread or quilt with a grid pattern containing bird and floral motifs, packaged in a clear plastic zippered bag with blue trim. Twin Quilt: 66 in x 90 in Standard Sham: 20 in x 26 in + 2 in.
Lot: 188 - Mid-19th Century American Cherry Wood Dressing Bureau with Tilting Mirror 20"X41"X79"
An American dressing bureau or chest of drawers dating to the mid-19th century, designed in the Late Classical or early Victorian style. The piece is constructed with cherry or a similar fruitwood as the primary wood, featuring a warm reddish-brown hue, while secondary woods used for the drawer sides and back panels consist of pine or poplar. The configuration includes a three-drawer base with one deep ogee-molded top drawer situated over two straight-front drawers. The top surface is fitted with two small elevated jewelry or glove drawers that serve as the foundation for the mirror supports. The rectangular tilting mirror is mounted on pivots within a tall frame topped by a distinctive hand-cut scrolled and scalloped crest. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joinery on the drawers with visible layout lines. The drawers are equipped with turned wooden knobs and inset brass-lined keyhole escutcheons. The reverse of the center rail shows handwritten notations in white chalk or pencil reading 404-50-4716 with 4/4 written below.
Lot: 189 - Nathaniel Currier, The Young Lovers, Hand-Colored Lithograph 13"X17"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled THE YOUNG LOVERS and was produced by the prominent American lithographer Nathaniel Currier. The sentimental genre scene depicts a young girl in a striped dress playing a small woodwind instrument, likely a flageolet, while a young boy in a dark coat sits close beside her. They are positioned within a pastoral landscape featuring a large tree to the right and a distant body of water to the left. The print features the following inscriptions at the bottom: LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, at the lower left; 152 NASSAU ST. N.Y. at the lower right; and the title THE YOUNG LOVERS centered above the series number 263. The Nassau Street address indicates the print was published between 1838 and 1856, prior to the formation of the Currier & Ives partnership. The lithograph is housed in a period beveled wood frame with a dark mahogany or rosewood veneer. The reverse is secured with a wooden panel and features a modern strip of silver duct tape over a central seam.
Lot: 190 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Wedding Day, No. 106 13"X18"
A mid-19th century hand-colored lithograph titled The Wedding Day, published by the firm of Currier & Ives. The image depicts a bridal couple in romanticized Victorian attire; the bride is shown in an elaborate tiered lace gown with a floral crown and veil, while the groom wears a formal black coat and light waistcoat. The lower margin of the print bears the inscriptions PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES at the lower left and 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. at the lower right, with the series number 106 printed below the title. The work is housed in a period-style wide, flat-faced, dark-stained wooden frame with mitered corners. The reverse is finished with an original wooden panel backing secured by nails and a simple wire hanger.
Lot: 191 - 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Oval Wall Mirror with Scrolled Crest 16"X28"
This 19th-century Victorian wall mirror features an oval frame constructed of wood with a dark reddish-brown finish, consistent with mahogany. The frame is designed with a deep-molded profile showing concentric tiers. It is topped with an ornate, pierced, and scrolled pediment crest. The reverse side shows an aged cardboard or heavy paper backing that is secured to the frame, and the joinery where the crest meets the oval body is visible. A hanging wire is attached to the back. There are no visible maker marks, labels, or stamps on the frame or backing.
Lot: 192 - Antique Brass and Copper Bed Warmer with Wrought Iron Handle 11"X34"
This antique bed warmer is a utilitarian household object typical of late 18th to early 19th-century European or American domestic life. The item features a circular brass lid decorated with hand-hammered concentric rings and hand-punched ventilation holes in a geometric pattern. The lid is hinged to a deep circular copper basin that shows evidence of an interior tin lining. The long, flat handle is constructed of hand-forged wrought iron and is secured to the basin with iron rivets. The handle terminates in a traditional pigtail-style hanging hook. No maker marks, stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the object.
Lot: 193 - 19th Century American Country Pine Dome-Top Blanket Chest 14"X26"X13"
This antique dome-top blanket chest is representative of 19th century American country furniture. The chest is constructed from wide pine planks for both primary and secondary wood, joined at the corners with large, hand-cut through-dovetails. The domed lid is formed using bent planks and solid end caps, attached to the main body with two iron butt hinges at the rear. The exterior retains a distressed dark red-brown paint or wash finish, while the interior is largely unfinished and shows traces of an old white wash. Hardware includes a prominent decorative brass hasp and a matching lock escutcheon, both of which exhibit hand-punched decorative borders in a folk-art style. Faint, illegible markings are present on the interior underside of the lid and on the back interior plank, though no specific maker or origin can be clearly distinguished.
Lot: 194 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Which Will You Marry? Take Your Choice 16"X21"
This mid-to-late 19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled WHICH WILL YOU MARRY? TAKE YOUR CHOICE. The composition depicts a sentimental portrait of three young women in Victorian-era dress and floral headpieces. The lower margin features the printed publisher mark: PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES, 125 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. This address identifies the print as having been produced at the firm's Manhattan location between 1866 and 1907. The artwork is housed in a period beveled dark wood frame with a thin gilded inner liner. The reverse reveals a traditional solid wood plank backing board secured by old glazing points and fitted with a wire hanger.
Lot: 195 - Late 19th Century Chromolithograph of a Young Couple in an Ornate Pierced Frame 22"X27"
This late 19th to early 20th-century chromolithograph depicts a sentimental pastoral scene of a young couple in a rural setting. The composition shows a young man in a dark suit and red cravat seated dejectedly on a wooden bench outside a barn with a wagon visible in the background. A young woman in a red and white checked dress stands beside him, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder while carrying a basket of yellow wildflowers. The print is housed in a highly decorative, ornate black molded frame featuring scrollwork, shell motifs, and openwork pierced detailing along the edges and corners. The reverse of the frame shows an aged wood and cardboard backing secured with nails and a wire for hanging. No signatures, edition numbers, or publisher marks are visible on the print or frame.
Lot: 196 - Waterbury Clock Company Caspian 8-Day Mantel Clock 7"X13"X10"
This 8-day mechanical mantel clock was manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Company and is the Caspian model, as identified by the original paper label on the reverse. The architectural-style case features a high-gloss black finish with incised foliate and scrollwork patterns on the front base. The case is flanked by two columns with a green faux-marble finish and is elevated by four ornate cast metal feet. Decorative cast metal masks in the form of lion heads are mounted to each side. The circular white enameled dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer minute track, protected by a hinged glass door with a metal frame. A regulation lever for S (Slow) and F (Fast) is located above the twelve o'clock position. The dial is further accented by an ornate gilt-metal bezel and a central decorative ring. The brass movement is stamped with a five-pointed star symbol and reads Waterbury Clock Co, Waterbury, Conn, Patented Nov. The striking mechanism features a hammer and a coiled wire cathedral gong.
Lot: 197 - A Collection of 19th-Century American Educational Texts and Kentucky History 6"X9"
An assortment of seven antique and vintage hardcover volumes primarily consisting of 19th-century American educational texts and regional history. The group includes A Sequel to Websters Elementary Spelling Book by William G. Webster, published by Lippincott, Grambo and Co., featuring paper-covered boards and a cloth spine. Also present is McGuffeys New Fourth Eclectic Reader, published in Cincinnati by Wilson, Hinkle and Co., with printed illustrated boards and a leather spine, and Goodrichs New Sixth Reader featuring a decorative, heavily embossed leather-backed binding with an ornate monogram on the front board. Historical and professional titles include A History of Kentucky bound in blue cloth with an embossed cover; A New School History of the United States in brown boards with a leather spine; and Nelsons Book-keeping in a dark cloth binding with gilt lettering. The collection also features a later volume titled James Chenoweth: The Story of One of the Earliest Boys of Louisville and Where Louisville Started by Alfred Pirtle, published in 1921, bound in blue cloth with ornate gilt vine borders. The books are generally in octavo format. Visible publisher imprints include Lippincott, Grambo and Co. and Wilson, Hinkle and Co.
Lot: 198 - Currier and Ives The Roadside Mill Hand-Colored Lithograph 12.5"X9.5"
Currier and Ives hand-colored lithograph titled The Roadside Mill. The print illustrates a 19th-century pastoral scene with a water-powered mill featuring an overshot wheel, a masonry bridge with a stone arch, and a fisherman on the riverbank. A horse-drawn wagon loaded with sacks is shown on the dirt road leading past the mill. The bottom margin contains multiple printed inscriptions. The left side is marked Published by Currier and Ives, and the right side is marked 152 Nassau St. New York. A central copyright line indicates the work was entered into the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York in 1870. The title is centered below the copyright information in a stylized font. The artwork is presented in a mitered wood frame with a brown paper dust cover on the back. A wire hanger is attached for display. The upper right corner of the backing paper features handwritten characters JKGK.
Lot: 199 - Godey's Americanized Paris Fashions 1848 Hand-Colored Engraving 8.5"X11"
This hand-colored fashion engraving is titled GODEYS AMERICANIZED PARIS FASHIONS 1848. The print depicts two women in mid-19th-century attire within an interior setting. One woman wears a dark green tiered dress and a white bonnet while holding a red cloak with white fur trim. The second woman is shown in a pale yellow off-the-shoulder gown accented with floral decorations and holding a folded hand fan. To the right, a floral arrangement sits atop a mantelpiece. The text at the bottom center reads GODEYS AMERICANIZED PARIS FASHIONS 1848. The print is presented in a dark-stained wood frame with a recessed green border. The reverse features a board backing secured with nails and a wire hanger.
Lot: 200 - Currier and Ives Reproduction Lithograph, The Farmers Home - Summer 11"X10"
A hand-colored lithograph reproduction after the 1864 original by Currier and Ives, titled The Farmers Home - Summer. The print depicts a 19th-century American rural scene featuring a large white farmhouse, a barn, and a horse-drawn carriage. The lower margin contains the main title and a copyright line that reads: Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864 by Currier and Ives in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of New York. The word REPRINT is printed in small capital letters in the lower right margin. The artwork is presented in a dark-stained wooden frame with a cardboard back and wire hanger.
Lot: 201 - After N. Currier, The Road - Winter, Framed Color Print 13.5"X11"
This framed color print, titled The Road, - Winter, is a photomechanical reproduction of the original 1853 hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier. The scene depicts a couple in a horse-drawn sleigh traveling through a snowy landscape with a farmhouse and trees in the distance. The print bears the printed inscription PUBLISHED BY N. CURRIER, 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK centered below the title. Along the bottom edge of the image area, the text reads Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1853, by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. and LITH. OF N. CURRIER N.Y. is located at the lower right corner. A uniform photomechanical dot screen is visible across the image, identifying it as a later reproduction. The piece is presented in a vintage wooden frame with mitered corners and is secured with glazier points and a cardboard backer.
Lot: 202 - Currier & Ives, Maple Sugaring. Early Spring in the Northern Woods, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1872 12.5"X9.5"
This hand-colored lithograph is published by the firm Currier & Ives and is titled Maple Sugaring. Early Spring in the Northern Woods. The composition illustrates a 19th-century seasonal work camp in a forest setting. In the foreground, figures are shown boiling maple sap in a large black cauldron over a wood fire and pouring liquid into wooden barrels. A log cabin with a smoking chimney and a woman and child in the doorway occupies the middle ground. The background depicts a snowy forest with additional figures collecting sap from trees. The lower margin contains the following printed inscriptions: Published by Currier & Ives on the left; Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1872 by Currier & Ives in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington in the center; and 125 Nassau St. New York on the right. The print is presented in a mitered wood frame. The reverse features a torn brown paper dust cover over a cardboard backing, with the letters JKGK written in pencil on the top right corner.
Lot: 203 - Currier & Ives, The Day of Rest, Framed Lithographic Reproduction 16"X12"
This framed color lithograph is a later reproduction of the 1869 Currier & Ives work titled THE DAY OF REST. The central image depicts a sentimental Victorian-era scene featuring a man, woman, and two children walking along a path toward a distant village church. The print is centered above the title text THE DAY OF REST. The lower left margin contains a transcription of the original 1869 copyright line. The lower right margin features the identifying text: Reprinted from LITH. BY CURRIER & IVES. The piece is presented in a wood frame with a dark mahogany-tone figured veneer. The reverse side is covered with a torn brown paper dust cover and includes a simple wire hanger.
Lot: 204 - F. F. Palmer for Currier and Ives, The Trout Stream, Reproduction Print 15"X13"
This item is a commercial reproduction print titled The Trout Stream, based on a 1852 original design by artist Frances Flora Palmer, known as Fanny Palmer. The scene depicts a pastoral landscape with two men in mid-19th-century attire fishing along a river bank near a cascading waterfall. The lower margin contains several printed marks: at the bottom left, the text reads NATURE AND ON STONE BY F. F. PALMER; the center line states Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1852, by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y.; and the bottom right corner is marked Reprinted from LITH. BY CURRIER & IVES. This final mark identifies the piece as a later commercial reproduction rather than a period hand-colored lithograph. The print is an offset lithograph on paper. It is presented in a beveled wood frame featuring a black-painted outer section and a gilded inner border. The verso is sealed with paper and has a wire hanger attached to screw eyes.
Lot: 205 - A Pair of Cast Iron Ring-Top Fireplace Andirons 7"X16"X14"
A pair of cast iron fireplace andirons, also referred to as firedogs, featuring a traditional ring-top or bullseye design. Each piece consists of a vertical upright terminating in an open circular finial. The upright is joined to a pair of arched front legs at a central circular boss. Extending from the back of each front element is a horizontal billet bar designed to support logs, terminating in a single vertical rear support leg. The construction is cast iron. No maker's marks or foundry stamps are visible.
Lot: 206 - Vizio 32-Inch 720p LED HDTV Model E320-A1 8"X29"X20"
Vizio E-series 32-inch class LED high-definition television, model E320-A1. This unit features 720p resolution and a dynamic contrast ratio of 200,000:1. The television is constructed with a black plastic housing and a gloss bezel, supported by a matching rectangular pedestal base. Integrated audio technologies include SRS StudioSound HD, TruVolume, and Dolby Digital. Rear and side-mounted inputs provide two HDMI ports, one USB port, component and composite video connections, and a coaxial antenna input. The rear panel includes a manufacturer label noting the model number E320-A1 and serial number LTTDNLBN4802399. This is a standard LED HDTV and does not include built-in smart TV platforms or Wi-Fi connectivity. Included accessories consist of a Vizio remote control and a power cable. The remote features handwritten notes on masking tape specifying control functions. Screen Size: 31.5 inches diagonal.
Lot: 207 - Two Tower Appliances Including a Lasko Ceramic Heater and a Honeywell Oscillating Fan (Tallest 11"X39")
This lot features two tower-style home appliances. The first is a Lasko ceramic tower heater designed with a black and silver-tone plastic housing. It features a side-mounted control panel with buttons for power, oscillation, temperature adjustment, timer, and heat levels. The rear of the unit includes a dock for the included remote control. The second appliance is a Honeywell oscillating tower fan in a white plastic housing. The top-mounted control panel consists of buttons for power, three fan speed settings, a timer with 1, 2, 4, and 8-hour increments, and oscillation. Both units have corded power plugs and built-in rear handles for transport.
Lot: 208 - Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Four-Tier Etagere with Stenciled Shelves 14"X20"X42"
A four-tier etagere or whatnot in the Victorian Aesthetic Movement style. The frame is constructed of natural bamboo, featuring darkened, scorched-effect detailing at the nodes. The four upright supports are capped with turned ball finials. The uppermost tier includes a three-sided bamboo gallery rail. Each of the four rectangular wooden shelves is decorated with black stenciled patterns, including a repeating scroll or stylized leaf motif border and central decorative clusters.
Lot: 209 - Early American Country Primitive Single Drawer Side Table 21"X21"X31"
An early American country primitive side or utility table, likely dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. The table is constructed from solid wood, featuring a base of mixed hardwoods such as maple and a top likely made of pine or chestnut. It features a solid, two-board rectangular top with a significant overhang and visible pegged joinery. The base is built with a simple box apron housing a single drawer fitted with a turned wooden knob pull. Faint, indistinct incised marks are present on the drawer front, including characters resembling a capital A or H. The table stands on four turned and tapered legs that are slightly splayed for stability and joined by an H-stretcher assembly consisting of two side stretchers connected by a center cross-stretcher.
Lot: 210 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp in the Style of Irvin's Tinware 17"X58"
This floor lamp is constructed from wrought iron with a black finish, featuring a design consistent with primitive or colonial revival styles. The piece is supported by a tripod base consisting of three arched, flat-bar legs that join at a central hub. A slender vertical iron pole rises from the base and terminates in a pointed flame-style finial. The lamp includes a horizontal arm assembly that is height-adjustable via a tension bracket on the central pole. The arm is decorated with scrolled iron elements and supports a downward-facing socket. The lamp is fitted with a tapered empire-style fabric shade in a light tan color. The wiring consists of a modern black cord with a standard two-prong plug, and the unit is shown to be in working order.
Lot: 211 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp with Scrolled Tripod Base 13"X17"X61"
This wrought iron adjustable bridge floor lamp is designed in the Arts and Crafts style, bearing significant visual similarities to flame tip models produced by Irvin's Tinware. The lamp features a tall vertical shaft finished with a pointed flame tip finial. A scrolling bridge arm is mounted to the central shaft and is designed to be height-adjustable. The light assembly is housed in a metal reservoir with a distressed green verdigris finish and is topped with a cream-colored conical fabric shade. The structure is supported by a tripod base consisting of three distinct scrolled feet. The electrical socket is a modern replacement manufactured by Cooper Wiring Devices, marked 250W 250V. The lamp is powered by a standard brown zip-cord.
Lot: 212 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade 14"X16"X55"
This floor lamp, designed in the Colonial Revival or Primitive style, is constructed from wrought iron with a dark, aged finish. The lamp features a slender central pole topped with a simple finial, supported by a tripod base with three scrolled feet. A decorative horizontal arm with scrolled metalwork is attached to the central pole; this arm is vertically adjustable to vary the height of the light source. The arm terminates in a single downward-facing light socket. Included with the lamp is a pleated, bell-shaped fabric shade in a cream color, finished with thin black trim at the top and bottom rims. The lamp is equipped with a modern black plastic-coated power cord and a standard twist-knob socket. The external wiring is routed through integrated metal loops on the frame.
Lot: 213 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Bridge Floor Lamp with Flame Tip Finial 14"X16"X58"
This is a wrought iron bridge-style floor lamp featuring a design consistent with Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival influences, closely resembling models produced by Irvin's Tinware. The lamp is constructed with a central vertical standard topped by a pointed flame-tip finial. It features a horizontal bridge arm that is height-adjustable along the pole and incorporates a large decorative scroll handle for adjustment. The lamp is supported by a tripod base with scrolled rat-tail feet. It is equipped with a modern conical shade made of a cream-colored waffle-weave fabric. The electrical components include a standard twist-knob socket and a modern black plastic-coated cord. The lamp is currently fitted with a modern LED bulb. No manufacturer marks, labels, or signatures are visible on the base or body.
Lot: 214 - A Pair of Brabantia Folding Metal Ironing Boards 14"X59"
This lot features a pair of full-size floor-standing ironing boards manufactured by Brabantia. Each board is constructed with a white-finished tubular metal frame and an expanded metal mesh top. Both units utilize a height-adjustable folding mechanism. The supporting leg structures consist of a Y-shaped bracket at the narrow end and a broad, rectangular stabilizing foot at the base. The boards are fitted with two distinct decorative fabric covers: one features a blue and white windowpane check pattern, and the second features a floral vine pattern with small pink tulip-like blossoms on a neutral taupe or gray background. The manufacturer mark for Brabantia is embossed on the white metal crossbars located on the underside of the frames.
Lot: 215 - An Assortment of Vintage Decorative and Utilitarian Objects including Enamelware and Cast Metal Figurines (Graniteware 8"X4")
This collection contains various vintage items including a white enamelware chamber pot with a black rim and a single handle. The pot features a bulbous body and a wide, flared rim. Also included is a group of cast metal bear figurines with a dark textured finish, consisting of one larger bear and two smaller cubs. A white glazed ceramic bird figurine is present, depicting two birds nestled together with brown-painted details and an all-over crazed glaze. The lot further includes a small, deep green glass bottle with a triangular base and a circular green metal salve tin. The tin is lithographed with text for Fritch Salve and instructions for its intended use. A rustic, dark-stained hand-woven splint basket with a fixed hoop handle completes the assortment. No manufacturer marks are visible on the enamelware or cast metal pieces.
Lot: 216 - American or English School, Mid-19th Century, Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a Red Dress 4"X5.5"
This mid-19th-century portrait miniature is executed in watercolor on paper. The work depicts a young woman in three-quarter profile facing right. Her hair is styled in a complex updo characteristic of the 1840s. She is dressed in a vibrant red off-the-shoulder gown featuring pleated trim and gold-toned bands on the short sleeves. The composition is set against a plain, light-colored background. The artwork is housed in a rectangular wood block frame with an oval aperture and a gilt-painted inner slip. The verso is sealed with black paper and includes a small brass ring for hanging. No signature, date, or inscription is visible on the front or the back of the piece.
Lot: 217 - A Collection of Silver-Plated and Glass Vanity Items Including a Homan Mfg. Co. Hand Mirror 6"X10"
This collection of vintage vanity items features a hand mirror manufactured by the Homan Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The mirror handle is stamped with the transcription: MFD & WARRANTED BY / THE HOMAN MFG CO. / 1172. The mirror is constructed of silver-plated base metal and features a beveled glass plate. The reverse side is decorated with an elaborate repousse-style design of dense floral motifs and scrolling acanthus leaves on a textured ground. Also included is a hairbrush with a silver-plated back featuring a scrolled foliate border and a blank central cartouche. The brush contains natural bristles set into a wooden mount. Completing the assortment is a small, octagonal aqua-tinted glass bottle and a vanity tool with a tapered cream-colored celluloid handle and a metal shank.
Lot: 218 - Large Hand-Quilted Cotton Pineapple Pattern Quilt 83"X86"
This textile is a large-scale hand-quilted bed quilt constructed in the traditional Pineapple pattern, which is a complex variation of the Log Cabin block. The quilt top features numerous pieced blocks with radiating, spiked shapes. The color palette includes muted calico prints in shades of dusty rose, sage green, light blue, and tan floral motifs set against off-white or cream-colored centers. A narrow, solid medium-blue inner border frames the central design, surrounded by a wider outer border of coordinating light blue floral calico print. Visual inspection confirms the item is hand-quilted, with stitching following the geometric lines of the pieced fabrics. The reverse side is finished with a plain, off-white cotton backing. No labels or signatures are visible. Scale: Large-scale quilt suitable for a queen or king-sized bed.
Lot: 219 - Contemporary Cottage Style Floral Patchwork Quilt 64"X80"
A contemporary patchwork quilt featuring a variety of floral and geometric patterns in a cottage or shabby chic aesthetic. The face of the quilt is constructed from square fabric blocks in a palette of muted rose pink, sage green, and light blue against cream and white grounds. Patterns include large-scale rose bouquets, delicate floral sprigs, and classic pink ticking stripes. The reverse side features a single, all-over pattern of small pink rosebuds on a cream field. The quilt is machine-stitched with a dense, small-scale grid quilting pattern and finished with a narrow, pale sage green fabric binding. The fabric choice and design are in the style of floral collections by Faye Burgos for Marcus Brothers Fabrics. No maker labels or material tags are present.
Lot: 220 - A Trio of Wrought Iron and Metal Candle Holders including Hurricane Lamp and Pricket Stand 8"X19"X10"
This lot features three metal candle holders of varying styles and construction. The collection includes a traditional-style dark-finished metal chamberstick hurricane lamp with a wide weighted base, a finger-loop handle, and a clear glass chimney topped with a tapered metal cap. Also included is a double scrolling pillar candle holder, resembling the style of Danish wrought iron, crafted from heavy-gauge metal with two circular plates at different heights. The final item is a multi-tier pricket candle stand of welded construction, featuring a rectangular base with six upright rods of staggered heights, each fitted with a flat metal disc and a central pricket spike. The items are primarily constructed from iron or steel with a dark patina, and the hurricane lamp includes a glass chimney. Three candles as pictured are included with the lot.
Lot: 221 - Late 19th-Century Chromolithograph of Three Children with a Cat and Roses 12.5"X19"
This late 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a Victorian-era scene of three children. The composition features a girl in the background with long blonde hair and a teal headband, holding a red book and a bouquet of pink roses. In the foreground to the left, a younger girl with a pink ribbon in her hair cradles a grey tabby cat. In the center foreground, a boy with dark curly hair and a white ruffled collar is dressed in a teal suit and red stockings, holding a basket filled with yellow and pink roses. The print is presented in a wide, dark-stained wooden frame with a gilded inner liner. The reverse is finished with a wooden board backing, secured by modern adhesive tape and a simple wire hanger. No publisher information, artist signature, or edition numbering is visible on the surface of the print.
Lot: 222 - Framed Hand-Colored Print of Miss Louisa Murray, After Sir Thomas Lawrence 13"X16"
This hand-colored print, likely a stipple engraving or lithograph, depicts Miss Louisa Murray after the original portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence. The composition features a young girl in Regency-style clothing, including a white dress with a red waist sash and a flower-accented bonnet, walking through a park or garden while holding an assortment of wildflowers in her skirt hem. There is faint, illegible text along the bottom margin of the print. The work is set within a heavy, multi-tiered wooden frame featuring foliate-carved outer molding and a gold-toned inner slip. The back of the frame is sealed with a solid wood panel and an older wire hanging system.
Lot: 223 - A Collection of Protocol and Samsonite Softside Luggage 12"X18"X30"
This collection of red softside luggage includes four pieces of varying sizes and brands. One large upright suitcase features a silver-tone rectangular plaque identifying the Protocol brand. It is constructed from a solid red synthetic textile canvas with black trim and silver-tone hardware, including two front zippered pockets and a top carry handle. The other three pieces are branded Samsonite and are constructed from a textured two-tone red and black woven textile. This set includes one carry-on sized upright suitcase with a silver-tone oval brand plaque and two soft-sided duffel bags. The duffel bags feature black webbing handles with snap-closure padded grips and zipper pulls embossed with a stylized S logo. All pieces in the collection utilize silver-tone metal zippers and black synthetic materials for handles and trim.
Lot: 224 - A Pair of Vintage Hartmann Knocabout Tan Leather Suitcases 19"X24"X7"
A pair of vintage tan leather suitcases manufactured by Hartmann from the Knocabout model line. The collection consists of a larger suitcase and a smaller companion case, both constructed of natural-toned leather with prominent perimeter stitching and brass-toned metal hardware. A metal manufacturer's plaque on the front of the smaller suitcase reads Hartmann in script over KNOCABOUT. Both cases are monogrammed with gold-toned letters W. T. P. positioned below the leather-wrapped handles. The interiors are lined with a gray textured fabric and feature internal straps and dividers. The smaller case retains an original instructional card titled Hartmann KNOCABOUT illustrating packing techniques.
Lot: 225 - 19th Century Chromolithograph Titled Innocence 26"X33"
This 19th-century chromolithograph is titled Innocence, with the word printed in block lettering in the lower-left corner. The sentimental Victorian subject depicts a young child with curly golden hair, dressed in a white chemise and a blue sash, seated on a blue tasseled cushion and an ermine fur throw. The child is shown placing a floral garland over a lamb that stands on a wooden base. The print is presented in a dark wood frame featuring a gilded inner liner. The reverse is constructed with original horizontal wooden slats and a wire hanging system.
Lot: 226 - Nathaniel Currier Hand Colored Lithograph The Household Pets 1847 12"X18"
This hand colored lithograph, titled THE HOUSEHOLD PETS., is published by Nathaniel Currier. The scene depicts a seated woman in mid 19th century dress and a young child with ringlets, together holding a spaniel type dog and a cat. The print features several lines of text in the lower margin. At the left, it reads LITH. AND PUB. BY N. CURRIER. The center copyright line states Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. The lower right margin identifies the publisher's address as 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y. The stock number 334 is printed centered below the title. The artwork is housed in an antique ogee style wood veneer frame with a solid wood backboard and an early wire hanger.
Lot: 227 - Currier and Ives, A Set of Four Hand-Colored Lithographs 23"X30"
A set of four hand-colored lithographs by the American firm Currier and Ives, presented in a four-pane black-painted wooden frame. The upper register contains two sentimental religious subjects: Evening Prayer and Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer depicts a young girl with curled hair and includes the text of a bedtime prayer below the title. Morning Prayer depicts a young boy with curled hair and a sailor-style collar. The lower register features two female portraits titled Jennie and The Village Beauty. A publisher mark on the Jennie print reads PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES 125 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. The verso retains original wooden slats and fragments of period newspaper backing.
Lot: 228 - Currier and Ives, Little Flower Girl, 1874 Hand-Colored Lithograph 12"X18"
This hand-colored lithograph is titled Little Flower Girl and was published by the prominent American firm Currier and Ives. The print depicts a young girl in three-quarter profile, wearing a wide-brimmed teal hat decorated with a white flower and a flowing blue veil. She is dressed in a red gown featuring distinctive yellow and black zig-zag patterned trim at the neckline and sleeves. The subject is shown holding a small bouquet of blue and yellow flowers to her chest. A printed inscription at the bottom center reads Copyright, 1874 by Currier and Ives N.Y. The artwork is housed in a simple mitered wood frame under glass with a cardboard and duct tape backing.
Lot: 229 - Currier and Ives, The Little Sisters, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14"X19"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled The Little Sisters, was published by the American firm Currier and Ives at their 152 Nassau St., New York address. The print depicts two young girls in matching red dresses with blue ribbons and white lace trim, standing hand-in-hand within a garden setting. The composition is framed by roses and leafy vines. Printed text in the lower margin includes PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES at the left, 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. at the right, and the stock number 610 centered below the title. The work is a lithograph with applied hand-coloring. It is housed in a period wide-profile wooden frame with a dark reddish-brown finish.
Lot: 230 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Little Brothers, 1860 13"X18.5"
This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled The Little Brothers and was published by the prolific American firm Currier & Ives. The image depicts two young boys standing in a stylized garden setting featuring roses and climbing grapevines. Both children are dressed in matching red jackets with decorative gold-colored braid and buttons over light gray trousers. The print features several identifying inscriptions in the lower margin: PUBD BY CURRIER & IVES is located at the lower left; 125 NASSAU ST. N.Y. is at the lower right; and a central copyright line reads Entered according to Act of Congress AD 1860 by Currier & Ives in the clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of NY. The print is housed in a period-appropriate wide, beveled wooden frame with a mahogany veneer and a solid wood panel backing secured with nails.
Lot: 231 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph Little William and Mary 18"X23"
This is a mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph produced by the American firm Currier and Ives. The print is titled Little William and Mary and depicts two young girls with dark, curly hair posed with large clusters of grapes. One child is shown with white daisies in her hair, holding a basket of purple grapes, while the second child embraces her from behind and holds a smaller bunch of green grapes. The print is executed in lithography with hand-applied color highlights in shades of purple, green, and red. Below the image, the title LITTLE WILLIAM AND MARY is printed in a decorative block typeface. Beneath the title is the publisher's line which reads, PUB'D BY CURRIER and IVES, 152 NASSAU ST N.Y. The print is housed in a vintage molded wood frame with a distressed gilt finish and is set behind glass with a double mat.
Lot: 232 - Currier and Ives, Autumn, Hand-Colored Lithograph 12"X16"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled Autumn and was published by the prolific American firm Currier and Ives. The print depicts an allegorical personification of the season, represented by a young woman with dark hair adorned with a crown of purple and green grapes with vine leaves. She wears a pearl necklace and a dark reddish-brown dress, cradling a bountiful harvest of green and purple grapes along with peaches. The work is inscribed at the lower left PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES. and at the lower right 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. Centered at the bottom is the title A U T U M N. positioned above the inventory number 455. The lithograph is housed in a period wooden frame with mitered corners and a simple rectangular profile.
Lot: 233 - Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, "Summer" 12"X17"
This hand-colored lithograph titled Summer was published by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. The image features a portrait of a young woman personifying the season, adorned with a crown of golden wheat stalks and floral accents, including a pink rose and a blue blossom. She is depicted in a white chemise with a deep red bodice. The work is colored by hand with a palette of reds, greens, blues, and yellows over a black lithographic base. Several printed inscriptions are present along the bottom margin, including LITH & PUB. BY CURRIER & IVES. at the lower left and 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. at the lower right. Centered below the portrait is the title S U M M E R. and the stock number 454. The print is presented in a period flat-profile wooden frame with a small metal ring attached to the top center for hanging.
Lot: 234 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Little Sister 14.5"X19"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Little Sister, is a Victorian-era sentimental portrait of a young child. The subject is depicted with curly brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a white lace-trimmed dress accented with a green hand-colored bow and a gold-tone chain necklace with a cross pendant. The print features a printed inscription at the bottom margin that reads: LITTLE SISTER. / PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES 125 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. The work is presented within an oval mat and housed in a rectangular wood-grain finished frame with a gilded inner lip. The publisher's address of 125 Nassau Street indicates a publication date between approximately 1877 and 1894.
Lot: 235 - Orton, Preston and Co. Mahogany-Veneered Pillar Shelf Clock 5"X17"X32"
An early 19th-century American shelf clock manufactured by Orton, Preston and Co. in Farmington, Connecticut. The case is constructed from mahogany-veneered wood in a pillar style, featuring a stepped pediment with block terminals and two turned side columns with gilt-painted highlights. The upper section houses a white-painted wooden dial decorated with black Arabic numerals, gilt-scrollwork spandrels at the corners, and a central gilt floral medallion. The lower door is fitted with a two-part glass tablet; the upper pane depicts a hand-painted landscape with a red-roofed house and yellow picket fence, while the lower pane is a reverse-painted black glass tablet featuring a gilt-stenciled fruit and floral basket design. The interior retains a largely intact original paper manufacturer label with a spread-wing American eagle and text reading Improved Clocks With Brass Bushings, Manufactured and Sold by Orton, Preston and Co. Farmington, Conn. The clock contains a mechanical movement with an internal strike bell.
Lot: 236 - New Haven Clock Co. Gilt Metal Figural Cupid Mantel Clock 3.5"X4.5"X8"
An American figural mantel clock manufactured by the New Haven Clock Company. The case is constructed from cast metal with a gilded finish, featuring a figural topper of a winged Cupid or cherub standing on a naturalistic rocky base and aiming a bow and arrow. The clock body is designed in a Neoclassical style, adorned with floral swags, relief-molded side panels with floral motifs, and four urn-form finials. The entire piece is elevated on four square, tapered feet. The circular off-white dial is set behind a dark-patinated metal bezel and features stylized black Arabic numerals with a decorative gilt-metal openwork center medallion. A printed mark along the lower edge of the dial reads: MADE BY THE NEW HAVEN CLOCK CO., NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. The reverse of the clock houses a mechanical, spring-driven movement with an integrated winding key and a regulator lever for speed adjustment marked S and F.
Lot: 237 - Federal Style Wingback Armchair with Diamond Motif Upholstery 30"X36"X40"
A single 20th-century wingback armchair designed in the Federal style. The chair features a camel-back top rail, high flared wings, and scrolled arms. It is upholstered in a muted red fabric with a small, repeating cream-colored diamond motif and finished with cream-colored piping. The seat consists of a single, removable T-shaped cushion. The piece is supported by four dark-stained hardwood legs, with tapered square legs at the front and splayed legs at the rear. No maker marks or labels were identified during inspection.
Lot: 238 - American 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Side Table with Drawer 25"X36"X29"
This American country side table is constructed of solid pine with a light honey-toned finish. The top is composed of joined planks and features a single drop leaf on one side, supported by a wooden swing-arm mechanism. A single frieze drawer is located in the front apron, featuring a dark-stained, turned wooden knob. The drawer side construction utilizes large single dovetail joints. The piece stands on four turned legs that transition into square shoulders where they meet the apron. No maker marks or labels are visible on the exterior or interior of the piece.
Lot: 239 - A Pair of 19th Century American Primitive Mixed Hardwood Plank Seat Side Chairs 15"X19"X33"
A matched pair of 19th-century American primitive country side chairs featuring a vernacular design associated with rural utilitarian furniture. Each chair is constructed with a heavy, hand-contoured plank seat, likely composed of pine or poplar. The backrest consists of five simple cylindrical spindles tenoned into the seat and topped with a flat, horizontal rail. The splayed legs are supported by an H-stretcher system featuring simple turned bulbous details. The construction utilizes traditional stick-and-socket techniques. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on either piece.
Lot: 240 - A Pair of American Vernacular Spindle-Back Plank Seat Side Chairs 14"X17"X30"
A pair of matching American country-style side chairs, produced in the late 19th or early 20th century. The chairs are crafted from solid hardwood, exhibiting a prominent grain pattern characteristic of oak or ash. The design features a shaped top rail over six tapered spindles set into a thick, contoured plank seat. The base consists of four splayed legs stabilized by an H-form stretcher. The joinery is of traditional doweled construction. No manufacturer marks or labels are present on either piece.
Lot: 241 - Federal Style Camelback Settee with Striped Upholstery 37"X60"X36"
A traditional camelback settee or loveseat constructed in the Federal revival style. The hardwood frame features a dark mahogany-toned finish and is supported by four straight, square-tapered legs joined by a four-sided box stretcher. The piece is upholstered in a yellow and terracotta vertical striped fabric accented with matching self-piping. The silhouette includes a distinctive humped back and flared, rolled arms. It is fitted with a single, long loose seat cushion. No maker marks, labels, or tags were visible at the time of cataloging.
Lot: 242 - Aubusson Style Hand Stitched Wool Needlepoint Rug with Floral Sprig Design 97"X119"
A large hand-stitched needlepoint rug in the French Aubusson style, dating to the late 20th century. The central field is a pale ivory or cream color, featuring an all-over pattern of scattered floral sprigs including pink roses, lavender-toned blossoms, and green and brown foliage. This central area is framed by a wide border with a mauve to lavender ground, decorated with a continuous lush garland of flowers. The rug is finished with a thin terracotta-colored solid outer guard border. The construction consists of wool yarn hand-worked onto a canvas foundation, visible on the reverse which shows characteristic slanted needlepoint stitching and protective tape at the edges.
Lot: 243 - Turkish Hand-Hooked Floral Wool Area Rug, 44"X68"
A Turkish hand-hooked wool area rug featuring a dense floral suzani-style design. The central rectangular field consists of a teal blue ground filled with multi-colored flowers and foliage in shades of pink, red, and sage green. This central area is enclosed by a scalloped deep burgundy inner border. The wide outer border has a cream ground decorated with a continuous floral vine motif, finished with a dark teal edge binding. The rug is constructed with a 100 percent wool pile on a heavy canvas backing. A partially torn adhesive paper label on the reverse identifies the item as Made in Turkey, 100 percent wool pile, part of an Assorted Hooks line, with RN83692 and a barcode.
Lot: 244 - Hand-Tufted Wool Accent Rug in an Oriental Floral Design 42"X69"
This hand-tufted wool accent rug features a traditional Oriental-inspired floral design in a muted color palette. The central rectangular field is rendered in a beige or cream color, decorated with stylized floral sprays, palmettes, and vine work in shades of dusty blue, gold, and sage green. This field is enclosed by a wide primary border in deep rose and burgundy with a repeating floral design, flanked by thin inner and outer guard stripes. The rug is constructed with a wool pile on a cotton foundation. The underside features a characteristic canvas or scrim backing with fabric binding along the perimeter, which is indicative of hand-tufted construction. Applied white cotton fringe is present at the two shorter ends. No maker marks, labels, or tags are visible on the front or the back of the rug. Small accent or hearth-sized rectangular rug.
Lot: 245 - Two Lasko Tower Appliances Including a Ceramic Space Heater and an Xtra Air Oscillating Fan with Ionizer 12"X48"
This lot contains two Lasko brand tower appliances. The first unit is a ceramic tower space heater featuring a silver and black plastic housing with a front-facing mesh grill. The integrated electronic control panel includes buttons for power, high and low heat settings, temperature adjustment, a timer, and oscillation functions. The second unit is a Lasko Xtra Air oscillating tower fan. This model features top-mounted electronic controls with LED indicators for three fan speeds, timer settings of 1, 2, and 4 hours, oscillation, and a built-in ionizer. The fan is finished in a grey and black housing with a distinctive blue horizontal accent stripe. Both appliances include integrated power cords for standard United States outlets and built-in carry handles on the rear. Manufacturer labels are affixed to the back of both units.
Lot: 246 - American 6-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Butter Churn 11"X18"
A tall, cylindrical American stoneware butter churn featuring a light gray Bristol-type glaze on the exterior and a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze on the interior. The upper third of the body is decorated with a hand-brushed cobalt blue numeral 6, indicating a capacity of six gallons. The vessel is constructed with two applied lug handles located near the top and a flared, rounded rim. The form and glazed finish are characteristic of utilitarian domestic stoneware produced in the Midwestern or Northeastern United States during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. While visually consistent with examples from manufacturers such as Red Wing or Uhl Pottery, this piece bears no visible maker stamps or signatures. cracks/chips as pictured. Capacity: 6 Gallons.
Lot: 247 - 19th-Century American Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock Attributed to Fort Dodge Stoneware Company 10"X12"
This cylindrical stoneware crock is finished in a dark brown-to-black slip glaze, likely Albany slip, exhibiting characteristic reddish-brown mottling and a lustrous surface. The piece features a heavy, rounded rim and two applied lug handles. Centered below the rim is a stamped capacity mark of a stylized, scrolling number 3. This specific decorative numbering and glaze profile are strongly associated with the production of the Fort Dodge Stoneware Company of Fort Dodge, Iowa, during the late 19th century. Capacity: 3 Gallons.
Lot: 248 - Colonial Revival Style Turned Hardwood Tabletop Vanity Mirror 11"X17"
A vintage Colonial Revival style tabletop vanity or shaving mirror, featuring a pivoting oval mirror plate within a wooden frame. The frame is supported by a yoke-shaped stand with turned uprights capped by rounded finials, resting on a turned pedestal base with a circular tiered foot. The piece is constructed from a warm-toned hardwood, possibly cherry, and demonstrates typical mid-20th-century design. The reverse of the mirror is fitted with a light-grained wood back panel held in place with tabs. No maker's labels, signatures, or stamps are visible on the object.
Lot: 249 - A Vintage Enamelware Pitcher and Basin Set with Red and Blue Trim 12"X12"
A two-piece vintage enamelware washstand set consisting of a pitcher and a matching basin. Each piece is constructed of white porcelain enamel over a steel or iron core. The pitcher is of a traditional form with a bulbous body, a flared high-arched pouring spout, and a large loop handle. The wide, shallow basin is sized to hold the pitcher. Both components feature decorative banding along the rims, comprised of a primary red stripe above a thin navy blue line. There are no maker marks or labels visible on the surfaces of the items.
Lot: 250 - Brown & Brothers Antique Spun Copper Bucket, Waterbury, Connecticut, Patented 1851 16"X16"
An antique American spun copper bucket manufactured by Brown and Brothers in Waterbury, Connecticut. The vessel is constructed of seamless copper using a metal spinning process on a lathe, a technique prominent in the Connecticut brass and copper industry during the mid-19th century. It features a flared body with a rolled rim reinforced with an internal wire. The bucket is equipped with a heavy iron swing handle secured to the body by two riveted copper lugs. A circular maker's mark is stamped into the center of the exterior base, which reads: DEC 15 & JULY 15 1851 MANUFACTURED BY BROWN & BROS WATERBURY, CT. This inscription refers to the patent dates for the manufacturing process of seamless spun kettles originally granted to Hiram Hayden in 1851.
Lot: 251 - A Group of Decorative Household Items Including an Alfred Meakin Ironstone Pitcher 8"X13"
This group comprises several decorative items featuring an Alfred Meakin Royal Ironstone water pitcher, two tissue box covers, and a star-shaped holder. The pitcher is crafted from white ironstone with a classical form, a wide spout, and a scrolled handle. Its base features a black underglaze transfer mark with the Royal Coat of Arms between the words ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA, with ALFRED MEAKIN. LTD and ENGLAND printed below. There are also impressed characters J and X on the foot. The first tissue box cover is a square cube made of silver-toned metal, featuring a repousse floral rose panel on the front and a stippled dot pattern on the remaining sides. The second tissue box cover is made of molded composite resin in an antiqued cream color, decorated with high-relief scrolling acanthus leaves and floral patterns, reminiscent of designs by Raymond Waites. The final item is a heavy cast metal five-pointed star with a recessed circular center suitable for use as a tray or candle holder.
Lot: 252 - Vintage Folk Art Style Black Americana Doll with Tignon 5"X13"
This vintage Black Americana doll is a mixed-media piece featuring a composition head on a stuffed cloth body. The head is finished with a glossy black lacquer and features painted facial details including wide-set eyes with white sclera and black pupils and bright red lips. The head is permanently adorned with a red, white, and blue paisley-patterned fabric headscarf, or tignon. The dollÃs torso and limbs are constructed from dark brown fabric, and the feet are integrated and made from a contrasting pink-colored fabric. The doll wears a gathered skirt that matches the paisley pattern of the headscarf. No maker marks, labels, or tags are visible on the head or body of the doll. This item is characteristic of mid-20th-century American folk-style dolls.
Lot: 253 - A Vintage Doll and a Pair of Antique Ladies Leather Boots (Doll 9"X13")
This lot includes a vintage doll and a pair of antique ladies lace-up boots. The doll is constructed with a composition head and hands on a stuffed cloth body. It features molded black hair with a center part and wavy texture, fixed painted brown eyes with white highlights, and a closed mouth. The doll wears a period-style long-sleeved, high-waist dress in a brown and white checkered cotton fabric. The antique ladies boots are Victorian or Edwardian era high-top, lace-up style made of leather with stacked heels and pointed toes. One boot contains a maroon knit sock. No maker marks are visible on either the doll or the boots. Height: approximately 15 to 18 inches.
Lot: 254 - American Primitive Softwood Sleigh Style Rocking Doll Cradle, 19th Century 15"X22"X10"
This 19th-century American primitive doll cradle is hand-crafted from softwood, likely pine or poplar. It features a sleigh-style profile with a scroll-cut headboard and a lower, straight-edged footboard. The cradle is assembled with square-headed iron nails that are visible at the joints. It rests on two thick, hand-shaped wooden rockers. The wood exhibits an aged dark-stained finish with traces of an earlier red wash or paint. The underside construction consists of simple planks with a central reinforcing slat. No maker marks, labels, or stamps were identified during inspection.
Lot: 255 - Mid-Century Modern Style Wood Utility Stool 13"X13"X12.5"
A single wooden utility or step stool of mid-century modern design. The stool is constructed from solid hardwood with a warm honey-colored finish. It features a rectangular top with beveled edges and a central, oblong-shaped cutout handle designed for ease of carrying. The structure is supported by four square legs that taper slightly and are splayed outward to enhance stability. A four-way stretcher base connects the legs for added structural integrity. The base of each leg is equipped with a black protective foot pad.
Lot: 256 - Vizio E320-A1 32-Inch 720p LED HDTV 8"X29"X20"
Vizio 32-inch class LED HDTV, model number E320-A1. This television features a 31.50-inch diagonal screen with 720p high-definition resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The unit is constructed with a black glossy bezel and includes its original matching stand. Rear input and output connections include HDMI, component/composite video, coaxial antenna, USB, and optical audio out. A manufacturer label on the rear provides the model number E320-A1, serial number LTTDNLBN4802592, and power specifications of 120V ~ 60Hz 1.0A. The lot includes the original remote control, power cord, and user manual.
Lot: 257 - Antique Brass and Wrought Iron Bed Warmer 12"X36"
This antique bed warmer, also known as a warming pan, is constructed with a circular brass lid hinged to a deep metal pan. The lid features hand-hammered repoussà and pierced decoration, including a central star-shaped motif surrounded by concentric diamond-shaped patterns. Each diamond contains a central ventilation hole, and the design is accented with small, hand-impressed dots. The pan is attached to a long, flat handle made of hand-wrought iron, which terminates in a forged circular loop for hanging. The construction suggests traditional blacksmithing and metalworking techniques common in 18th or early 19th-century domestic hearthware. The pan and handle are finished with a dark, heavy oxidation and patina.
Lot: 258 - American Folk Art Floral Hooked Wool Rug 21"X32"
A rectangular American folk art hooked rug featuring a central floral composition on a black field. The primary motif consists of a large, multi-petaled rose in variegated shades of crimson, pink, and cream, flanked by assorted flower buds, including tulips, and scrolling foliage in muted tones of tan, moss green, and slate blue. The design is framed by a tan-colored scalloped inner border. The rug is hand-hooked using wool fabric strips on a coarse burlap foundation. The reverse displays the characteristic looped structure of a hand-hooked textile. The edges are finished with a neutral-toned fabric tape binding to protect the burlap edges.
Lot: 259 - Indian Handmade Chainstitch Wool Rug in the Style of William Morris Flora Pattern 42"X64"
A contemporary handmade chainstitch rug featuring a traditional botanical design in the style of William Morris. The rug displays an all-over Flora pattern on an ivory field, consisting of a dense, intertwining trellis of leafy vines, blossoms, and pomegranate motifs. The color palette includes muted tones of sage green, dusty rose, and slate blue. The central field is enclosed by a matching floral border and finished with a solid rose-colored outer guard stripe. This item is constructed using a continuous chainstitch embroidery technique with 100% wool face yarns on a heavy-duty cotton canvas backing. A manufacturer label on the reverse corner provides the following information: CHAINSTITCH RUG, Design FLORA, Color IVORY. It states the rug is completely handmade of natural fibers in villages of Northern India. The total fiber content is listed as 55% wool and 45% cotton. A retail price tag from HomeGoods is also attached, indicating a Compare At price of $140.00 and a sale price of $79.99.
Lot: 260 - Park Designs Pineapple Pattern Handmade Hooked Rug Runner 24"X72"
This is a contemporary handmade hooked rug runner produced by Park Designs of Goldsboro, North Carolina. The piece is constructed from 100 percent polyester. The design features a traditional hospitality motif on a dark navy blue ground. Stylized cream-colored pineapples anchor both ends of the runner, surrounded by an all-over pattern of cream leaves and pink-and-cream floral blossoms. The reverse side is finished with a fabric backing and retains the original manufacturer label which identifies the item as the Pineapple Hooked Runner 24x72, Made in China.
Lot: 261 - Colonial Revival Hardwood Trestle Side Table 14"X28"X32"
A rectangular side table of stained hardwood construction in the Colonial Revival style, resembling the designs of Cohasset Colonial. The piece features a rectangular top with a molded edge and rounded corners. The trestle-style base consists of two turned legs with ring-and-vase details, joined by a single low-set horizontal stretcher and terminating in sled feet. No manufacturer marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 262 - Vintage Style Brass Paris Orient Express Istanbul Carriage Table Lamp 9.5"X20"
A decorative electric table lamp modeled after the luxury railway carriage lamps of the early 20th century. Constructed from polished brass, the lamp features a square, tiered base with embossed foliate scrollwork and four lion's paw feet. The central pillar is decorated with an oval green and gold label reading Paris Orient Express Istanbul. The lamp includes a clear glass hurricane-style chimney held by a perforated gallery. Light distribution is controlled by an adjustable conical brass shade that moves vertically along a rear support rod with a threaded finial. The lamp is equipped with a brown electrical cord.
Lot: 263 - Colonial Revival Clear Glass Hurricane Style Table Lamp 12.5"X20"
This table lamp is designed in the Colonial Revival or hurricane style, featuring a base constructed from clear glass and gold-toned metal. The glass base consists of two distinct sections: a flared bottom with vertical fluting and a bulbous middle section. A gold-toned metal socket housing is decorated with an embossed laurel leaf pattern and contains a single-light socket operated by a black turn-knob switch. A clear glass chimney is positioned over the bulb and extends through the top of the shade. The lamp is fitted with a tapered coolie-style shade featuring a linen-like fabric texture and dark-toned trim along the top and bottom rims. The lamp is equipped with a modern gold-colored plastic-coated cord and a standard two-prong plug. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the exterior of the piece.
Lot: 264 - 19th-Century American Primitive Pine Footstool with Bootjack Ends 18"X24"X16"
An antique American country utility footstool, also referred to as a cricket stool. This piece is constructed from thick-plank pine and features a rectangular slab top over a trestle-style base. The legs exhibit characteristic bootjack ends with arched cutouts at the base, while the side aprons splay outward at the ends to create a flared silhouette. The construction utilizes visible nails, with heads that appear to be square-cut iron nails consistent with 19th-century manufacturing. The wood displays a warm, aged patina with a prominent grain. Remnants of an earlier dark green or black paint finish are present on the underside of the seat and the interior of the aprons. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the piece.
Lot: 265 - A Set of Wrought Iron Fireplace Accessories including a Spark Screen, Andirons, and a Candle Holder 9"X32"X32"
This set of fireplace accessories includes a wrap-around style spark screen, a pair of andirons, and a tiered candle holder insert. The spark screen is composed of a fine black metal wire mesh with two decorative handles on the front face. The pair of matching andirons are crafted from wrought iron with a textured finish, featuring arched front feet and scrolled finials. The tiered candle holder insert is a metal frame configured to hold six pillar candles and contains six used white wax candles.
Lot: 266 - Child Sized American Primitive Spindle Back Wooden Farmhouse Chair 17"X22"X34"
This is a child sized or youth side chair constructed in the American primitive farmhouse style. The piece is crafted from solid hardwood, possibly oak or maple, featuring a prominent wood grain. The design includes a spindle back with four tapered spindles set into a shaped solid wood plank seat and a wide, flat top rail. The back posts are secured to the top rail with fasteners visible from the rear side. The chair stands on four tapered legs reinforced with a H-form stretcher system and two additional side stretchers. Modern protective glides have been added to the base of the legs. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are present on the piece.
Lot: 267 - Trio of Antique Cast Iron Sad Irons including Acme No. 7 4"X6"X5"
This collection consists of three antique cast iron sad irons. The first iron features an integrated loop handle and a solid cast body. The second iron is a double-post model with a rounded handle grip; the top plate is incised with the numeral 7 and the brand name ACME. The third iron features a double-post handle with a textured grip and a relief-molded diamond pattern on the top surface. Each item is constructed from solid cast iron.
Lot: 268 - GE 1.1 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave Oven Model JES1145SH1SS 16"X20"X13"
A contemporary countertop microwave oven by GE Appliances, model JES1145SH1SS. This unit features a 1.1 cubic foot capacity and an output power of 950 Watts. The exterior is finished in brushed stainless steel with a black glass door and a rectangular push-button release located at the lower right. The digital control panel includes a green LED display for the clock and timer. Function buttons include Express Cook for one through six minutes, Start plus thirty second increment, Pause and Off with a control lock feature, and dedicated presets for popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetable, beverage, and dinner plate. Standard functions for time cook, power level, clock, kitchen timer, and time or weight defrost are also present. The interior is white with a removable rotating glass turntable. The manufacturer label identifies the item as a household microwave oven from Appliance Park, Louisville, KY, with a manufacture date of November 2022 and serial number VT211628A.
Lot: 269 - GE Compact Refrigerator with Freezer Model SMR04DAMWW 21"X22"X33"
This GE compact refrigerator, model SMR04DAMWW, features a white metal exterior with a single door and an integrated keyed lock at the base. The interior layout includes a top-mounted freezer compartment, one wire shelf, and a clear plastic crisper drawer. According to the manufacturer specifications provided on the rear technical label, the unit has a total capacity of 3.82 cubic feet, consisting of 3.41 cubic feet for fresh food and 0.41 cubic feet for ice tray storage. The door is equipped with built-in storage including a can dispenser and a shelf for tall bottles. An internal temperature control dial is located on the right-hand side. Manufacturer identification is verified by the logo on the front door and the identification labels on the rear, which list factory number 4ACR806475 and model code 0382. Technical data indicates a production date of August 2001, electrical requirements of 115V/60Hz, and the use of R134a refrigerant.
Lot: 270 - 19th Century American Primitive Softwood Dry Sink 16"X32"X33"
A 19th century American primitive dry sink of one-piece construction. The piece is crafted from a softwood, likely pine, with a warm-toned finish. It features a recessed work surface topped with a three-sided gallery. The lower cabinet section contains two inset paneled doors that open to an interior divided by a central vertical stile, with one fixed shelf on each side. The cabinet is constructed with a vertical plank back and the doors are mounted with exposed metal butt hinges. It is fitted with two cast metal thumb-turn latches. There are no visible maker marks or labels.
Lot: 271 - Currier and Ives, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Chart, 1881 19"X23"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Chart, was published by the firm of Currier and Ives in 1881. The print serves as a symbolic and allegorical chart for the African American fraternal organization. The dense composition features a variety of iconography associated with the order, including the All-Seeing Eye, three interlocking rings, an open Holy Bible, the Ark of the Covenant, the Ten Commandments, and a beehive. Also depicted are various biblical scenes, figures representing virtues, and members of the order in formal attire. The print includes several lines of identifying text in the lower margin: PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES at the left, COPYRIGHT 1881, BY CURRIER and IVES, N.Y. in the center, and 115 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK at the right. The work is housed in a period-style dark wood frame with a deeply ribbed profile. The back of the frame is sealed with a solid wood panel and fitted with a wire for hanging.
Lot: 272 - Converted EAPG Pressed Glass Table Lamp in Bull's Eye Pattern 13.5"X19"
A converted Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) kerosene table lamp featuring a clear pressed glass font and pedestal base. The glass is decorated in a pattern traditionally identified as Bull's Eye or Bull's Eye and Fan, a common motif from late 19th-century American glass production. The lamp retains its original brass-toned metal burner assembly, which has been adapted for electricity. It is topped with a clear glass chimney and a conical cream fabric lampshade with a dark contrasting border. The electrical components include a white cord and a plastic inline thumb switch marked THE CO MADE IN U.S.A. The lamp is shown operating with a modern LED filament bulb.
Lot: 273 - Antique Early American Primitive Wooden Firkin Sugar Bucket 12.5"X12"
An antique American primitive firkin or sugar bucket constructed from vertical wooden staves. The cylindrical body is secured by two wide bentwood bands featuring tapered, lapped ends fastened with iron tacks. A bentwood swing handle is attached to the sides with wooden pegs. The exterior surface retains a yellow-brown finish, while the interior and underside show a more natural, unfinished wood texture. The bottom exterior surface displays several small holes and faint pencil layout lines forming a geometric pattern. The construction style is consistent with 19th-century utilitarian woodenware. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are present.
Lot: 274 - Antique Wooden Stave Bucket with Metal Hoops and Bail Handle (12"X9" Without Handle)
An antique wooden bucket of stave construction featuring a tapered cylindrical body. The piece is composed of vertical wood slats secured by three horizontal, patinated metal hoops. It is fitted with a wire bail handle and a turned wooden handgrip. The wood staves display natural grain patterns and varied tones due to age and exposure. A single cursive character, possibly the letter S or the number 3, is incised into one of the lower slats. The interior is heavily stained, consistent with historical use for water or other liquids. White residue, likely old paint or mineral deposits, is visible on the exterior staves and concentrated around the metal bands.
Lot: 275 - A Collection of Primitive Folk Art and Traditional Tabletop Items (Largest 6"X6"X9")
This collection includes several primitive and folk art pieces along with traditional game components. Featured is a hand-carved and gray-painted wooden animal figurine with black spots, resembling a pig or cow. A small, unglazed pink clay pig figurine with black painted eyes is also included. The sheet metal candle mold consists of tapered tubes joined to a rectangular base with an integrated side handle. A wall-hanging wooden box, possibly a salt or candle box, exhibits hand-cut dovetail joinery and a dark finish with a shaped backboard and a circular hanging hole. Completing the collection is a brown suede drawstring pouch containing cast metal jacks and a pair of six-sided wooden dice with black pips. No manufacturer marks, labels, or signatures are visible on any of the objects.
Lot: 276 - A Pair of Antique Wooden Cigar Mold Components 4.5"X22"
This set comprises two matching hardwood components that form a traditional cigar mold, used for shaping and pressing tobacco into uniform cigars. The mold is designed to accommodate twenty cigars at once. One component features two cylindrical wooden dowels used as alignment pins, while the other piece contains corresponding holes to ensure proper registration when the mold is placed in a press. The interior surface of each piece is carved with twenty semi-cylindrical troughs. The bottom edge of one component is stamped with the numerical mark 478133. The wood exhibits a dark, authentic patina from historical use. Modern additions for display include metal sawtooth hangers nailed to the reverse and small cork pads adhered to the bottom corners.
Lot: 277 - Vintage Painted Cast Iron Flower Basket Doorstop Attributed to Hubley 6"X9"
A vintage polychrome-painted cast iron doorstop, attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Co., depicting an overflowing basket of flowers. The composition includes a variety of blooms, such as daisies and berry-like clusters, arranged within a tall pedestal basket. The basket features a twisted rope-style handle and a lattice-textured body. The item is finished in multiple colors, including green for the foliage and basket base, with cream, yellow, and blue accents on the floral elements. This is a single-piece casting with a hollow-cast reverse. No maker marks or registration numbers are visible on the casting. The base is lined with a green felt protective pad.
Lot: 278 - Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Iron Girl with Straw Hat Doorstop 5.5"X8.5"
A polychrome painted cast iron doorstop depicting a young girl, manufactured by the Virginia Metalcrafters foundry of Waynesboro, Virginia. The hollow-back casting features a girl with dark hair and bangs, wearing a pink floral-patterned dress with a cream-colored sash and lace-trimmed white bloomers. She holds a yellow straw hat decorated with pink and purple flowers at her side. The figure stands on a tiered black base with a pink and green beaded border. The reverse of the figure is embossed with the text PAT APPD FOR. The rear edge of the base features the Virginia Metalcrafters trademark, consisting of a triangle with the letters V, S, and B inside, flanked by the words TRADE and MARK.
Lot: 279 - American Primitive Nailed Wood Open Bookcase, Late 19th to Early 20th Century 14"X38"X43"
This American primitive open shelving unit or bookcase is constructed from solid wood planks, possibly oak or chestnut, featuring a dark and heavily weathered patina. The unit is designed with three fixed interior shelves and a top surface, supported by thick plank sides that terminate in front-tapered feet. The construction utilizes utilitarian nailed joinery throughout, featuring visible square-headed or cut nails. An inset circular wooden detail is located at the center of the top front edge. This is a single-piece, non-stacking unit with an open back, characteristic of workshop, barn, or pantry furniture from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Lot: 280 - American Country Primitive Hardwood Armoire, 19th Century 22"X59"X86.5"
A 19th-century American country primitive armoire or wardrobe of one-piece construction. The exterior is crafted from a reddish-brown stained hardwood, while the interior and back utilize secondary woods such as pine or poplar. The piece is topped with a flared cove-molded cornice. Below are two doors with solid, recessed wood panels, hung on simple metal butt hinges. A small swivel latch is located at the top center of the doors, and a single keyhole is present on the right-hand door. The interior is divided vertically by a central partition; the left side features two fixed shelves, and the right side contains a single upper shelf positioned above a modern metal hanging rod. The base of the unit features a decoratively scalloped apron that transitions into integral bracket feet. The back consists of wide, rough-hewn horizontal planks. A modern printed label reading Please leave pillows on bed after using is affixed to an interior shelf edge.
Lot: 281 - Chinese Aubusson Style Hand Tufted Wool Floral Area Rug 61"X95"
This hand tufted wool area rug is designed in the French Aubusson style, likely of late 20th century manufacture. It features a deep navy blue rectangular central field decorated with symmetrical floral sprays and bouquets rendered in a palette of pink, dusty rose, cream, and sage green. The central field is enclosed by a wide cream colored border containing a continuous scrolling floral vine and leaf pattern, flanked by narrow geometric guard borders. The outer edge is finished with a simple navy blue fabric binding. The underside reveals a heavy canvas secondary backing and white fabric border strips characteristic of hand tufted construction. The rug is accompanied by a separate white mesh non slip rug pad.
Lot: 282 - Hand-Tufted Wool Accent Rug in a Persian Floral Design 25"X40"
A small hand-tufted wool accent rug featuring a traditional Persian-inspired floral medallion design. The rug is constructed with a wool pile secured by a heavy canvas-covered secondary backing, characteristic of the tufting process. The design features a central star-shaped floral medallion on a cream-colored field, surrounded by stylized floral sprays and vine motifs. The field is enclosed by a navy blue border with repeating botanical and floral patterns. The color palette consists of navy, cream, burgundy, light blue, and tan. The fringe is an applied decorative cotton element rather than a continuation of the warp threads. No maker marks, tags, or labels are visible on the front or the back of the rug.
Lot: 283 - Safavieh Heritage Collection Hand-Tufted Wool Accent Rug 42"X66"
This hand-tufted wool accent rug is identified as part of the Safavieh Heritage Collection. It features a traditional floral design in the Persian style, with a rich burgundy red field decorated with an all-over pattern of large palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vines in shades of sage green, light blue, and tan. This central field is enclosed by a wide, deep navy blue primary border containing alternating floral medallions. The rug is constructed with a 100% wool pile and a protective cotton canvas backing. It is finished with a cream-colored fringe on two ends. The rug retains a printed cloth label on the reverse that reads: SR. No. / Design / Colour / Size X / Quality / 100% Wool Pile / MADE IN INDIA. The number 6627 is handwritten in black marker across the bottom of the label. The canvas backing features additional handwritten characters in black marker that read 567455 and 2'x3'.
Lot: 284 - American Country Mixed Wood One-Drawer Tavern Table 30"X40"X30"
This 19th-century American country tavern or work table is constructed from mixed woods. The solid two-board top features a dark, aged finish with a slight overhang on all sides. The base consists of a single central drawer fitted with a turned wooden knob. The drawer construction utilizes small-nail or pinned joints at the corners. The table is supported by four turned legs featuring ring-turned accents near the top and tapering toward small, rounded feet. The base and drawer front exhibit grain patterns consistent with cherry or maple, while the top appears to be pine or maple. No maker marks, labels, or inscriptions are present.
Lot: 285 - Nathaniel Currier, Washington: First in War, First in Peace & First in Hearts of his Countrymen, Hand-Colored Lithograph 13"X16"
This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier features a full-length standing portrait of George Washington, based on the Lansdowne portrait by Gilbert Stuart. The first president is depicted in a black suit standing beside a table draped with a blue cloth, upon which books and a scroll are placed. A harbor view is visible in the background through an opening. Below the image, the text reads WASHINGTON followed by the epitaph FIRST IN WAR_FIRST IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. A publisher's credit line at the bottom center reads Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y. The print is housed in a wide, mitered wood veneer frame and is protected by glass. The back of the frame has been reinforced with a modern hardboard panel and fitted with a hanging wire.
Lot: 286 - E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, The Presidents of the United States, Hand-Colored Lithograph, circa 1845 13"X17"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph, titled The Presidents of the United States, was published circa 1845. The print bears inscriptions for several associated firms along the bottom margin: Kelloggs & Thayer, 144 Fulton St. N.Y. at the left; E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, 136 Main St. Hartford, Conn. in the center; and D. Needham, 223 Main St. Buffalo at the right. The composition features eleven oval portrait busts of the first U.S. Presidents, ranging from George Washington to James K. Polk, whose portrait at the bottom center includes his 1845 inauguration date. A central vignette depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The print is decorated with various patriotic symbols, including American flags, an eagle clutching a federal shield, and classical columns topped with allegorical figures of Liberty and Justice. The artwork is housed in a period wide, beveled wood frame with a dark, mahogany-toned finish. The reverse has been updated with modern corrugated cardboard backing and a wire hanger.
Lot: 287 - Currier & Ives, The Assassination of President Lincoln, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1865 15.5"X11.5"
This hand-colored lithograph by the American firm Currier & Ives is titled The Assassination of President Lincoln, At Ford's Theatre Washington, D.C. April 14th 1865. The central composition depicts John Wilkes Booth firing a pistol at President Abraham Lincoln within the presidential box. The scene also includes Major Henry Rathbone, Clara Harris, and Mary Todd Lincoln. The bottom margin contains several lines of text including the title in block letters and the publisher's mark reading Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. New York. A copyright notice to the left states Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by Currier & Ives, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of N.Y. The print is housed in a simple black-painted wooden frame with a glass front. The verso shows a cardboard backing secured with metal brads and a twisted hanging wire.
Lot: 288 - E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, Washington's Reception by the Ladies at Trenton N.J. April 1789, Hand-Colored Lithograph 16.5"X13.5"
A mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled Washington's Reception by the Ladies, at Trenton N.J. April 1789, produced by the firm of E.B. & E.C. Kellogg. The commemorative scene depicts George Washington mounted on a white horse, being greeted by a crowd of women and children strewing flowers in his path during his 1789 journey to New York for his first inauguration. Above the central figures, a floral-swagged banner is inscribed with the text DECEM. 26 1776. THE HERO WHO DEFENDED THE MOTHERS, WILL PROTECT THE DAUGHTERS. The lower margin features the primary title in decorative block lettering, followed by the explanatory text: ON HIS WAY TO NEW YORK TO BE INAUGURATED FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN 1789. Publisher's inscriptions at the bottom include LITH. OF E.B. & E.C. KELLOGG, 87 FULTON ST. NEW YORK on the left, and 73 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. on the right, with the plate number 191 centered below. The print is presented in a period flame mahogany veneer frame with a traditional wood-plank backing and wire hanger.
Lot: 289 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Victory Doubtful 14"X20"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Victory Doubtful, was published by the American firm Currier and Ives. The humorous genre scene depicts a physical struggle between a man in a blue jacket and yellow breeches and a woman in a red bodice and white apron as they push against opposite sides of a door. The setting is a rustic interior, with a group of children visible through a window in the background. The print includes the publisher's credits in the lower margin: LITH. and PUB. BY CURRIER and IVES on the left and 152 NASSAU ST. N.Y. on the right. Centered below the image is the title VICTORY DOUBTFUL. and the stock number 305. The work is housed in a period wide, flat wooden frame, likely featuring a mahogany or walnut veneer. The reverse is finished with an original wooden backing board secured by small nails and a vintage hanging wire.
Lot: 290 - Mid-20th Century Oval Gilded Metal Vanity Tray with Pastoral Scene 12"X15"
An oval decorative tray featuring a central print under glass. The image depicts a rural scene of figures loading baskets of produce onto a horse-drawn cart, executed in the style of 18th-century English genre painting. The tray is constructed with a gilded metal frame, likely a brass or bronze alloy, characterized by a stamped or molded border with a repeating decorative pattern. It is equipped with two ornate, cast metal handles featuring scrolling foliate motifs and sits on four molded metal feet. The reverse consists of a gold-painted backing board secured with small pins. No maker marks, hallmarks, or signatures are visible on the object.
Lot: 291 - 19th-Century American Tinned Sheet Iron Twelve-Tube Candle Mold with Accompanying Snuffer 10"X19"
A 19th-century American multi-tube candle mold of circular form, constructed from tinned sheet iron. The piece features twelve tapered candle tubes secured between a crimped-edge top reservoir plate and a matching circular base. The top plate is designed with a shallow well to manage wax overflow during the pouring process. Two curved strap handles are attached to the sides of the frame. Accompanying the mold is a coordinating long-handled candle snuffer. The snuffer consists of a conical cup with a slightly flared edge mounted on a wrought iron stem with a decorative twisted section and a hooked handle. This item is characteristic of 19th-century American domestic tinware. No maker marks are visible.
Lot: 292 - Antique Kerosene Wall and Finger Lamp with Fluted Metal Reflector 5.5"X13"
This late 19th-century utilitarian kerosene lamp is designed for dual-purpose use as both a handheld finger lamp and a wall-mounted sconce. The fixture is composed of a clear mold-blown glass font seated within a circular metal base. Attached to the rear of the base is a radial fluted or corrugated metal reflector designed to intensify and direct light. The supporting bracket includes a keyhole-shaped aperture for wall mounting. The lamp is completed with a metal burner assembly and a tall, blown clear glass chimney featuring a decorative crimped and beaded top rim. No maker's marks, stamps, or pattern names are distinguishable on the metal components, burner, or glass.
Lot: 293 - Antique Knox New York Silk Plush Top Hat Retailed by Spencer Hat Co. 9"X11"X6.5"
This formal top hat is a product of the manufacturer Knox of New York and was retailed by the Spencer Hat Co., which maintained locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Detroit, Michigan. The hat features a tall, slightly flared cylindrical crown covered in black silk plush with a characteristic high-luster finish. The brim is stiffened and curled at the sides, finished with a stitched black grosgrain ribbon binding. A wide, matching black grosgrain ribbon hatband is positioned at the base of the crown. The interior is lined with black silk or satin and includes a leather sweatband. The interior crown lining bears a gold-stamped manufacturer mark that includes the text EXTRA QUALITY above a banner reading REGISTERED. An eagle crest is positioned above two larger eagles. A banner below the crest reads MOVEO ET PROFICIO. Below this are the words KNOX, NEW YORK., SPENCER HAT CO, LOUISVILLE, KY., AND, DETROIT, MICH.
Lot: 294 - A Pair of Antique Victorian Scalloped Side-Lace Leather Boots 9"X8"
This pair of antique women's side-lace boots dates to the late Victorian or early Edwardian era. The uppers are constructed from dark brown leather, appearing nearly black, and feature a distinctive scalloped top edge and a squared toe box. The design utilizes an offset side-lacing system with period-appropriate leather thong laces. The boots are built with leather soles and stacked leather heels. Visual inspection of the soles reveals a pegged construction, visible as a pattern of small dots across the waist and forefoot. No manufacturer's marks, brand labels, or size indicators are present on the interior or exterior.
Lot: 295 - Mattel 35th Anniversary Barbie Special Edition Reproduction Doll 9"X12.5"
This vinyl fashion doll is a Special Edition reproduction by Mattel, model 11590, released in 1994 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Barbie. The doll is a recreation of the original 1959 Number 1 model, featuring rooted blonde hair styled in a ponytail with curly bangs. The face is painted with sideways-glancing eyes, blue eyeshadow, and red lips. The doll is dressed in her iconic black and white striped strapless knit swimsuit and gold-tone hoop earrings. The packaging includes a reproduction of the original 1959 Barbie box and a Special Edition booklet sealed in a plastic sleeve. Markings on the outer box include the model number 11590 and the Mattel logo. A pink wrist tag is present on the doll's right arm which reads Genuine Barbie BY MATTEL.
Lot: 296 - A Collection of Vintage Mattel Barbie Items Including 1961 Carrying Case, Doll, and Clothing. Some Damage. 7"X11"X7"
This collection features a vintage Mattel Barbie fashion doll, a black vinyl carrying case, and an assortment of doll clothing and accessories. The doll is constructed of vinyl with rooted blonde synthetic hair and painted facial features, including blue eyes with blue eyeshadow and red nail polish on the fingers. The black vinyl carrying case is marked with the script Barbie logo and text reading "© TM Lic., © by Mattel, Inc. 1961" and "Ponytail." The front of the case is decorated with six illustrations of Barbie in various outfits. The clothing assortment includes multiple textile garments, one of which contains a woven fabric label marked "Barbieà © BY MATTEL." Notable clothing items include a tan fringed buckskin-style top with decorative beadwork, a pink pleated gown, a red and white polka dot dress, a blue polka dot ensemble with a bow, a yellow long-sleeved jacket, and a red and black plaid purse.
Lot: 297 - A Collection of Vintage American Medicinal and Personal Care Product Tins (App. 3-4")
A collection of vintage lithographed tin containers from the early to mid-20th century, manufactured in the United States. The grouping includes a Hand Witch hand cleaner tin produced by the Flate Stove Polish Co. featuring red and black graphics; a round 5-ounce J.R. Watkins Mentho-Camphor Ointment tin listing locations in New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, and California; a rectangular Packer's Healing Tar Soap tin from The Packer Mfg. Co. Inc. of New York; a bright yellow pocket tin for Carbolized Mutton Tallow with Camphor from The Roosa and Ratliff Chemical Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio; an R.T. Booth's Mi-O-Na indigestion tablet tin by Booth's Hyomei Co. citing the Food and Drugs Act of 1906; and a heavily weathered rectangular tin with partial text indicating a travel or miniature set. The items are constructed of sheet metal with various lid styles including slip-on and hinged.
Lot: 298 - A Collection of Books on United States Presidential History and Abraham Lincoln (DJ) 13"X10"
An assortment of hardcover volumes primarily focused on the history of the United States presidency and the life of Abraham Lincoln. The collection features a variety of publishers and subjects, with titles including The Imperial Presidency by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. (Houghton Mifflin Company); The Lincoln Reader edited by Paul M. Angle (Rutgers University Press); Speeches & Letters of Abraham Lincoln edited by Merwin Roe; The Three Kentucky Presidents by Holman Hamilton (University Press of Kentucky); Lincoln's Devotional (Channel Press); Atlas of the Presidents by Donald E. Cooke (Hammond); Lives of the Presidents; Homes of the American Presidents by Cranston Jones (McGraw-Hill); Pictorial History of American Presidents; and a large-format commemorative volume titled The Torch is Passed (The Associated Press). The books are primarily bound in publisher's cloth or pictorial boards, ranging in size from octavo to quarto. Several volumes retain their original dust jackets. Visible markings include a library stamp for the Louisville Free Public Library on the top edge of the text block of one volume and a white numerical ink mark on the spine of another, indicating ex-library provenance for at least part of the group.
Lot: 299 - Bingham and Dodd Abraham Lincoln Portrait Lithograph, 1865 18"X23"
This 1865 lithograph, printed in oil colors by Bingham and Dodd of Hartford, Connecticut, features a half-length portrait of Abraham Lincoln based on a contemporary photograph. The lower margin contains a facsimile signature that reads A. Lincoln. and a publication line stating ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS, IN THE YEAR 1865, BY BINGHAM & DODD, IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF CONNECTICUT. The right side of the lower margin is inscribed PRINTED IN OIL COLORS BY BINGHAM & DODD, HARTFORD, CT. The artwork is mounted in a period dark-stained wood frame. The reverse of the frame is secured with original wood slats at the top and a corrugated cardboard panel at the bottom.
Lot: 300 - Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company, Abraham Lincoln Chromolithograph Portrait 20"X25"
This chromolithograph on paper presents a formal bust-length portrait of Abraham Lincoln, flanked by his birth and death years 1809 and 1865. A central facsimile signature reading Abraham Lincoln is printed below the portrait. The lower-left margin bears the publisher mark COPR. THE FORBES LITHO. MFG. CO. along with the text FROM AN ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED NEGATIVE MADE IN 1864. The lower-right margin is marked LITHO. IN U.S.A. The image is housed in a dark-stained wood frame featuring a gilded inner lip. The reverse retains a metal hanging wire and a degraded paper dust cover.
Lot: 301 - Bayless. McCarthey & Co. Stenciled Salt-Glazed Stoneware Whiskey Jug, Louisville, Kentucky 7"X11.5"
This antique salt-glazed stoneware whiskey jug features an ovoid beehive-style body with a short neck, rounded rim, and a single applied loop handle. The jug is decorated on the front with cobalt blue stenciling. The stenciling consists of a top arc reading Bayless - McCarthey positioned above a central floral spray featuring a rose-like blossom flanked by leaves. A second arc below the motif reads Louisville, & Co., with the state abbreviation Ky. centered at the bottom between decorative dashes. The jug exhibits a traditional salt-glazed finish with characteristic surface variations, including iron-rich brown spotting on the shoulder and handle. The base is flat and unglazed, typical of late 19th-century stoneware production in the Louisville hub.
Lot: 302 - Rosenbaum Bros. Louisville, Kentucky Advertising Stoneware Liquor Jug 6"X10"
This two-tone stoneware advertising jug was produced for Rosenbaum Bros., a wine and liquor merchant formerly located at 610 W. Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel features a cylindrical body with a sloped shoulder, a narrow neck, and a single applied loop handle. The upper section, encompassing the shoulder and handle, is finished in a glossy dark brown slip glaze. The lower portion of the body is finished in a cream-colored salt glaze that exhibits prominent fine crazing. The front of the jug features a black transfer-printed oval advertising mark that reads: ROSENBAUM BROS. WINES & LIQUORS 610 W. MARKET STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. The unglazed base shows concentric wire-cut marks from when the piece was removed from the potter's wheel.
Lot: 303 - 19th Century Louisville Kentucky John Bauer - Bro. 5 Gallon Salt-Glazed Stoneware Butter Churn, With Damage As Pictured. 12"X16"
A 19th century salt-glazed stoneware butter churn manufactured by John Bauer And Bro. of Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel features a tall cylindrical form with two applied lug handles and a slightly tapered body. The exterior is finished with a mottled brown salt glaze, while the interior features a smooth yellowish-brown glaze. The shoulder of the churn bears an arched maker stamp reading John Bauer & Bro. / 224 / PRESTON ST. / LOUISVILLE, KY. A large impressed numeral 5 is located near the rim to indicate capacity. Capacity: 5 gallons.
Lot: 304 - John Bauer Louisville Kentucky Four Gallon Salt Glazed Stoneware Crock 12"X13"
This four-gallon cylindrical stoneware crock was manufactured by the John Bauer pottery in Louisville, Kentucky. The vessel is constructed with a thick, rounded rim and two applied lug handles. The exterior features a light tan or buff-colored salt glaze, while the interior is finished with a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze. The front of the crock bears a stamped maker mark that reads JOHN BAUER. MANUFACTURER REED ST. LOUISVILLE, KY. A large incised number 4 is located to the left of the stamp to indicate the vessel's capacity. The base shows three white adhesive pads and a dark circular plug, likely a firing or repair mark. Capacity: 4 gallons.
Lot: 305 - 5-Gallon Two-Tone Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug 11"X18"
This is a large 5-gallon stoneware jug of American origin, likely dating to the late 19th century. The vessel features a transitional form with a cylindrical body and a sloped, rounded shoulder tapering to a short neck with a narrow mouth. A single thick, applied strap handle connects the neck to the shoulder. The piece is finished with a traditional two-tone glaze: the upper shoulder and neck are coated in a dark, chocolate-brown Albany-type slip, while the lower two-thirds of the body is finished in a light tan salt glaze. The surface exhibits characteristic salt-glaze texture with various kiln-related occurrences including dark glaze drips, small pops, and pitting. An incised numeral 5 is located on the upper shoulder, indicating the liquid capacity. No maker mark is present. Capacity: 5 gallons.
Lot: 306 - Antique American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Ovoid Jug 7"X8.5"
An antique American salt-glazed stoneware jug featuring a classic ovoid body and a narrow, cylindrical neck with a slightly flared rim. A single hand-applied strap handle connects the neck to the shoulder. The jug is finished in a warm tan or ochre salt glaze, which exhibits a characteristic orange peel texture and mottled coloration. Significant dark reddish-brown kiln flashing is visible on the lower section of the body and the base. The piece is hand-turned, with subtle horizontal throwing rings visible beneath the glaze. No maker marks or capacity stamps are present on the shoulder or base.
Lot: 307 - 2-Gallon H. Melcher Louisville Kentucky Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jar 8"X12.5"
This 2-gallon salt-glazed stoneware jar features a tall cylindrical form with a slightly flared rim and a recessed inner lip. The piece is finished with a natural salt glaze showing shades of tan and brown with heavy natural mottling and dark mineral staining throughout the body. The upper shoulder bears an impressed three-line maker mark reading H. MELCHER MAKER LOUISVILLE, KY. Above the maker stamp is an incised 2 denoting the vessel's two-gallon capacity. Henry Melcher was a potter active in Louisville, Kentucky, during the mid-19th century. Capacity: 2 Gallons.
Lot: 308 - Antique Two-Tone Stoneware 2-Gallon Butter Churn 10.5"X12"
A tall cylindrical stoneware butter churn of two-gallon capacity. The vessel features a recessed inner rim intended for a lid. It is finished with a two-tone glaze treatment, consisting of a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze on the upper portion and handles, and a cream-colored Bristol glaze on the lower body. The front is decorated with a hand-painted numeral 2 in cobalt blue. The churn includes a large vertical pulled handle and an opposing horizontal applied lug handle. A series of small vertical impressed dash marks are located around the shoulder under the brown glaze. The underside is unglazed and currently retains six felt pads. No manufacturer mark is visible. Capacity: 2 Gallons.
Lot: 309 - Two Pieces of 19th-Century American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Including Blue Band Crock 6"X5"
This lot comprises two pieces of 19th-century American salt-glazed stoneware. The first item is a small cylindrical crock or jar, often identified as a beater jar, featuring a reinforced, slightly flared rim and a single hand-painted horizontal cobalt blue band. The second item is a bulbous stoneware jar or large mug with a wide, flared rim and a single applied loop handle. This piece features a light cream salt-glazed exterior and a dark brown Albany-type slip glaze on the interior. No maker's marks or capacity stamps are visible on either item. Crock: Pint-sized capacity (estimated) Jar: Slightly larger than pint-sized capacity (estimated).
Lot: 310 - 19th Century American Albany Slip Glazed Stoneware Wax Seal Canning Jar 6.5"X7"
This 19th-century American utilitarian wax-seal canning jar is crafted from stoneware with a classic cylindrical form and a slightly ovoid body tapering toward the base. The vessel features a robust, rounded, out-turned rim with a slight interior ledge intended to accommodate a lid and wax seal. The entire exterior and interior are finished with a rich Albany-type slip glaze, exhibiting shades ranging from dark chocolate brown to reddish-brown with a semi-glossy sheen. The interior surface displays distinct horizontal throwing rings characteristic of wheel-thrown production. The glaze surface presents typical period irregularities, including small pinholes, glaze pops, and minor pitting. The flat, unglazed base reveals a reddish-tan clay body with evidence of the wire-cutting process and shelf wear. There are no maker's stamps or capacity markings present on the vessel.
Lot: 311 - Antique One-Gallon American Ovoid Stoneware Jug with Dark Brown Glaze 11.5"X15.5"
This is an antique ovoid-form stoneware jug of 19th-century American manufacture. The vessel is constructed with a rounded beehive body, a short neck, and a single applied loop handle. The exterior is coated in a dark, glossy brown-to-black glaze that exhibits a mottled texture and slight iridescence, characteristic of regional alkaline or slip glazes. A single incised capacity mark is visible on the shoulder, featuring a vertical stroke intersected by a horizontal crossbar, indicating a volume of one gallon. The surface displays various kiln-related imperfections, including glaze pops and surface irregularities. The overall form and glaze application are consistent with pottery traditions of the Southern United States. Capacity: 1 Gallon.
Lot: 312 - American Salt-Glazed Stoneware Ovoid Jug, 19th Century 9"X15.5"
This 19th-century American stoneware jug is constructed in a classic ovoid form with a tapering neck and a simple collared rim. The piece is finished in a light buff-colored salt glaze characterized by a subtle orange peel texture. A single, hand-applied strap handle is attached at the shoulder. The jug features simple incised horizontal rings encircling the shoulder area. A large, reddish-brown iron-oxide kiln spot is prominent on one side of the body. A faint, hand-incised mark, possibly a capacity number or potter mark, is located on the shoulder but is too indistinct for definitive identification. The underside of the base shows wire-cut marks from the throwing process.
Lot: 313 - American Eight-Gallon Salt-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar, 19th Century 11"X18.5" cracked, as pictured.
A large American salt-glazed stoneware storage jar of cylindrical form. The vessel features a thick, rounded rim above two applied lug handles on the shoulders. The exterior exhibits a mottled gray and tan salt-glaze finish characteristic of 19th-century utilitarian stoneware produced in the United States. A single incised numeral 8 is located on the upper shoulder, signifying an eight-gallon capacity. No maker's stamps or factory markings are visible on the vessel. cracked as pictured. Capacity: 8 gallons.
Lot: 314 - American Three Gallon Albany Slip Glazed Stoneware Crock Churn 10"X13"
An American utilitarian stoneware crock or butter churn, likely dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. The vessel is of tall cylindrical form featuring a heavy, reinforced rolled rim and two opposing, applied lug handles. It is finished with a dark, chocolate-brown Albany slip glaze over the entire interior and exterior surfaces. The shoulder is marked with an impressed numeral 3, signifying a three-gallon capacity. The underside of the base features handwritten characters 5/10 in an orange-colored pigment. Capacity: 3 Gallons.
Lot: 315 - 19th-Century Lidded Stoneware Preserve Jar with Albany-Type Slip Glaze 7"X9"
This lidded stoneware storage or preserve jar features a slightly tapered cylindrical body with rounded shoulders and a short neck that forms a recessed gallery to hold the lid. The piece is finished in a lustrous, dark brownish-red glaze characteristic of 19th-century Albany-type slip or a similar iron-rich glaze. Three incised horizontal rings encircle the shoulder of the jar. The matching lid is topped with a molded button-style knob featuring a four-lobed impression. The unglazed portions of the rim and base reveal a buff-colored clay body. No maker stamps, signatures, or capacity markings are visible. While visually similar to certain mid-century bean pots or brown drip wares, the construction, clay body, and glaze quality are consistent with 19th-century American utilitarian stoneware.
Lot: 316 - Vintage Semi-Solid Buttermilk Stenciled Wooden Storage Firkin 14"X15"
This early-to-mid 20th-century wooden storage container is a large bent-wood firkin or pantry-style vessel designed for industrial agricultural distribution. The exterior surface is finished in yellow paint with black stenciled text. The front panel is stenciled with the words SEMI-SOLID BUTTERMILK and TRADE MARK. A side panel features stenciling for 65 LBS. NET along with the alphanumeric codes 48 B1 and 46. The container is built using a bent-wood stave method, held together with metal staples and a single vertical metal reinforcement band. It includes a matching wooden lid with a deep overlapping rim. The interior is darkened and shows evidence of heavy staining from previous contents. This type of vessel was historically used to distribute buttermilk-based supplements for livestock and poultry feed.
Lot: 317 - A Pair of American Pewter Queen Anne Style Vessels 4.5"X6"X9"
This pair of pewter vessels includes a tall water pitcher and a lidded teapot, both designed in the Colonial Revival Queen Anne style. The pitcher features a bulbous body, a flared scalloped rim, a double-scroll handle, and stands on a stepped pedestal base. The underside of the pitcher base bears the impressed maker mark for Hanle, displaying a rooster in a shield with the text Hanle Distinctive American Pewter. The teapot has a pear-shaped form with a curved gooseneck spout, an S-curved handle, and a hinged domed lid with an urn-form finial. The teapot base has an obscured circular mark covered by a dark patch. Both items are fashioned from cast and spun pewter.
Lot: 318 - Simpson Hall Miller and Co. Victorian Silver-Plated Two-Handled Loving Cup Dated 1887 6"X5.5"
This Victorian silver-plated two-handled cup, often referred to as a loving cup or trophy cup, was produced by Simpson, Hall, Miller and Co. of Wallingford, Connecticut. The vessel features a tapered cylindrical body set upon a stepped, flared circular foot. It is flanked by two large, angular handles characterized by decorative scrolled thumbpieces at the top. The front of the cup is ornamented with an engraved gothic-style cartouche with scalloped and pointed borders, containing the cursive presentation inscription: Christmas / 1887 / FROM L.R. The underside of the base features a circular stamped mark. Around the outer edge of the circle are the words SIMPSON-HALL, MILLER & CO. followed by a small cross. Inside this, forming a smaller inner circle, are the words QUADRUPLE PLATE. In the center of the mark is a symbol of a knight's head in profile. To the right of the circular mark, the design number 333 is stamped in large characters.
Lot: 319 - Two Pieces of American Pewter Tableware Including a Cocktail Shaker and a Towle Mug 4"X7.5"X9.5"
This lot consists of two pieces of American pewter tableware. The first item is a cocktail shaker of circular donut form mounted on a flared pedestal base. It features a C-scroll handle and a short cylindrical pouring spout. The piece is completed with a removable friction-fit cap featuring a stepped knob. The flat faces of the circular body are decorated with a single incised ring. The second item is a bell-shaped mug produced by Towle Silversmiths in the Colonial Revival style. The mug features a flared rim and a stepped circular foot, with an ornate cast double-scroll handle that includes a decorative thumb rest and terminal. The underside of the mug is stamped with a central ship's wheel logo and marked NEWBURYPORT PEWTER and TOWLE between two five-pointed stars, with the model number 7644 located below.
Lot: 320 - A Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Elephant Bookends 2"X5"X4.5"
This pair of matching, unifacial bookends is constructed of cast iron and depicts standing elephants in a realistic style. Each figure is modeled with its trunk curled downwards and tucked back between the front legs. The elephants stand upon integral rectangular bases with rounded corners. The reverse of each piece is hollow-cast, a common manufacturing technique for decorative cast iron objects from the mid-20th century. The undersides are covered with a protective dark brown felt material. While some similar patterns are attributed to designers such as Moreau, these examples lack any visible maker marks or signatures and are characteristic of generic American-made decorative ironwares of the period.
Lot: 321 - A Pair of J.B. Owens Utopian Art Pottery Pitchers 5.5"X10.5"
A pair of glazed earthenware pitchers from the J.B. Owens Pottery Company Utopian line, produced in Zanesville, Ohio, circa 1895 to 1905. Each piece features hand-painted underglaze slip decoration of botanical motifs in tones of yellow and amber against a high-gloss brown to orange gradient background, a style known as Standard Glaze. The set includes a tall, slender-necked ewer and a wide-bodied squat pitcher, both with high-arching handles and pinched tri-corn rims. The base of the tall ewer is impressed with a sunburst mark featuring a central letter P, stamped with numbers 387 and C 7, and bears an incised mark of a letter K with two dots. The squat pitcher is impressed with the same sunburst mark, stamped with 725 and C, and features the hand-incised initials C.C.L., attributed to Owens decorator Charles C. Long.
Lot: 322 - Antique Napoleon III Style Gilt and Ebonized Bronze Desk Set with Cut Glass Inkwells and Toledo Scissors 5"X12"X6"
This late 19th-century desk set is designed in the Napoleon III or Second Empire style, constructed from gilded cast metal, likely bronze or brass, with ebonized decorative elements. The rectangular base stands on four foliate-scrolled feet and is fitted with two square inkwells made of diamond-cut glass, topped with hinged gilded metal lids. A central lidded compartment features a cast figure of a reclining lion. A shallow, recessed pen tray runs along the front of the top surface, flanked by two ornate scrolled handles. The front of the stand houses a pull-out drawer with a wooden interior and a front face decorated with a dark-patinated metal frieze showing a grapevine and fruit motif. The drawer is fitted with a central bud-form pull. The underside of the set is covered in a worn brown felt baize. Accompanying the set are two accessories: a pair of scissors with gilded handles and etched blades marked TOLEDO at the pivot, and a paper knife with a dark ebonized wood handle and a steel blade.
Lot: 323 - Three 19th-Century American Country Assembled Wood Side Chairs 18"X18"X34"
A trio of 19th-century American country vernacular side chairs, representing an assembled set of varying spindle-back designs. These chairs were likely produced for cottage or farmhouse use in the mid-to-late 1800s. The construction utilizes mixed woods, typically featuring pine or poplar plank seats with maple, ash, or hickory for the turned components. One chair features a flat top rail supported by four flattened arrow-back spindles. The central chair is designed with a slightly arched top rail over five slender turned spindles and retains significant remnants of an early reddish-brown wash or stain. The third chair features a decoratively scalloped or fancy crest rail over five spindles and shows traces of historical dark green paint along the seat edges. All three chairs are built with period-appropriate mortise and tenon joinery and stand on turned legs joined by stretchers in varying configurations, including H-stretcher and double-side stretcher styles. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 324 - A Pair of Late 19th-Century Crayon Portraits in Oval Convex Glass Frames 7"X9"
A pair of late 19th-century crayon portraits, which are hand-enhanced photographic enlargements typical of the Victorian era. The portraits are housed in matching period oval dark-stained wooden frames with characteristic convex bubble glass. The pair depicts a man and a woman in formal attire. The woman is shown in a bust-length study wearing a high-collared lace blouse, a central dark brooch, a long chain necklace, and small cross earrings, with her hair styled using a decorative comb. The man is presented in a formal black suit and bowtie, featuring a distinctive reddish-brown goatee. The images exhibit hand-applied charcoal or crayon detailing over a base photographic image to provide depth and contrast. The portraits are secured in the frames with cardboard backings and metal tabs. No signatures, studio stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the front or the verso of the items.
Lot: 325 - American Empire Split-Column Two-Panel Wall Mirror in the Hitchcock Style 16"X32"
This early nineteenth-century American Empire wall mirror is constructed with a mahogany-stained wooden frame featuring four square corner blocks. The blocks are connected by split baluster turnings on all sides, finished in black paint with gold-toned stenciled decoration of classical leaves and scrolls. The frame houses two separate mirror plates divided by a central horizontal rail. The construction and stenciling are highly characteristic of the Hitchcock style produced by makers such as Hitchcock, Alford and Co. in Connecticut. The reverse retains its period rough-sawn wooden backboards, which are held in place by small wooden tabs and period nails. While the design is consistent with identified makers, no legible labels are present. Faint incised marks, including a cross-shaped symbol, are visible on the upper wooden rail of the frame.
Lot: 326 - N. Currier, The Presidents of the United States, 1848 Zachary Taylor Campaign Lithograph 13"X17"
This hand-colored lithograph by N. Currier, published in 1848, is titled THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. The composition features a large central portrait of Zachary Taylor in military uniform, encircled by a laurel wreath and labeled ZACHARY TAYLOR, THE People's choice for 12th President. Surrounding the central image are eleven oval portraits of the previous American presidents from George Washington to James K. Polk. The portraits are set against a decorative background of draped American flags and stars. At the bottom of the sheet, the publication information reads LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE, NEW YORK, along with a copyright statement dated 1848. The print is mounted in a wide wood frame with a dark stained finish and mitered corners.
Lot: 327 - Federal Style Giltwood and Composition Tabernacle Mirror with Rope-Twist Columns 14"X25"
This Federal style architectural wall mirror, commonly known as a tabernacle mirror, features a wood and composition frame with a gold-toned finish. The design incorporates a flat, overhanging cornice at the top positioned above a frieze decorated with two raised circular rosettes. The rectangular mirror plate is flanked by two rope-twist columns that terminate in square corner blocks with vertical fluting at the base. The reverse features a modern plywood backing board secured with small nails and a wire hanging assembly. No labels or maker marks are present on the frame or backing.
Lot: 328 - English Georgian Style Oak Spoon Rack with Single Drawer 7"X10"X23"
An English Georgian style wall-mounted oak spoon rack. The piece features a decoratively scalloped three-lobed crest above scrolled side supports. Two horizontal shelves are integrated into the frame, each containing five carved notches designed to hold flatware. The base of the rack consists of a box-form section housing a single drawer. The drawer face displays prominent wood grain and is fitted with a brass-toned metal pull handle. The construction utilizes solid wood, identified as oak based on grain patterns, with a dark stained and varnished finish. The reverse panel exhibits natural checking and is fitted with a wire hanging mount. Indistinct characters are present at the bottom edge of the back panel.
Lot: 329 - An Assortment of Late 19th and Early 20th Century Studio Portraits in Diverse Frames 12"X14"
An assortment of five monochrome and sepia-toned studio portraits, dating from approximately the late 19th to the mid-20th century. The collection includes a variety of photographic processes, likely comprising silver gelatin prints and albumen prints. The subjects consist of formal individual portraits including a woman in an elegant long gown seated in a chair, an older woman wearing spectacles, a young man with a side-parted hairstyle, a man in a dark suit, and a small child standing outdoors. The photographs are presented in a diverse group of mounts and frames. One print is housed in a large wooden swivel-mount desk frame featuring carved scrollwork. Another is set within a large wooden shadowbox frame containing an ornate gilt inner frame. A smaller portrait is presented in a cast-metal frame with a decorative scrolled crest. Two additional photographs are mounted behind forest green fabric-covered matsóone featuring an oval apertureówithin matching wooden frames with gilt inner lips. No signatures, stamps, or edition numbers are visible on the prints or frames.
Lot: 330 - A Pair of 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithographs Attributed to Currier and Ives 15.5"X19.5"
This pair of hand-colored lithographs is attributed to the firm Currier and Ives, based on the specific titles and subject matter. The first print is titled LITTLE GEORGIE. and features a sentimental portrait of a young boy with long dark ringlets wearing a red jacket and white collar. The second print is titled THE CARRIER DOVE. THE DEPARTURE. and depicts a woman in a red and blue garment holding a pigeon. Both titles are printed in the center of the lower margins. The prints are housed in matching 19th-century rustic-style carved wood frames. These frames feature a cross-corner design with relief-carved oak leaves and acorns at each corner, accented by notched borders and thin gilded inner liners. The back of each frame is finished with wood plank backings and wire hangers.
Lot: 331 - A Pair of N. Currier and Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithographs 12"X17"
This lot features two mid-19th-century hand-colored lithographs published in New York. The first print, titled Isabella, is a portrait of a young woman wearing a lace-trimmed shawl and a floral-lined bonnet. It bears the printed publisher marks Pub. by N. Currier. at the lower left and 33 Spruce St. N.Y. at the lower right. A copyright line below the title reads Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1844, by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York. The second print, titled THE FIRST RIDE., depicts a child in a kilt and Glengarry cap riding a pony with a dog alongside. This work is marked PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES at the lower left and 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK at the lower right. Both prints are housed in wide-profile rustic wooden frames with visible wood grain and primitive joinery. The backs are finished with a mix of paper and corrugated cardboard.
Lot: 332 - A Pair of Victorian Chromolithograph Portraits, Attributed to Currier & Ives 13.5"X16.5"
This pair of mid-to-late 19th-century chromolithographs features Victorian-era sentimental portraiture. The first print, titled LITTLE DAISY. in printed serif capitals, depicts a young girl with long brown ringlets holding a bundle of wheat and flowers over her shoulder while wearing a red bodice and a blue fringed shawl. The second print depicts a young woman with dark ringlets wearing a morning glory wreath and a plaid-collared dress, holding a pigeon or dove to her chest. While publisher marks are not visible, the subject matter and style are highly consistent with the lithographs produced by Currier & Ives. Both prints are housed in matching wooden cove frames. The reverse of one frame features a repurposed cardboard backing from a radio battery shipping box, with printed text including RADIO, 1 1/2 VOLT BATTERY, and MODEL 493.
Lot: 333 - A Pair of Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithographs, Little Manly and Pet of the Family, 1874 13.5"X17"
This pair of 19th-century hand-colored lithographs features two childhood subjects published by Currier and Ives. The first print, titled LITTLE MANLY, depicts a young boy seated in a green upholstered chair wearing a blue and red military-style uniform, holding a riding crop and a straw hat. It bears the printed marks Copyright, 1874 by Currier and Ives, N.Y. and includes a promotional line reading Presented free to every Subscriber to the YOUNG FOLKS GEM. PUBLISHED AT WADSWORTH, OHIO, AT 30 CTS. PER YEAR. The second print is titled PET OF THE FAMILY and carries the subtitle ON CHRISTMAS MORNING. It portrays a young girl with long curled hair holding a doll, a ball of yarn, and a hoop and stick toy. Both lithographs are presented in period wooden frames with original-style wooden backing boards and wire hangers.
Lot: 334 - A Pair of Currier & Ives and N. Currier Lithograph Portraits, Ella and Catharine 14.5"X18"
This pair of mid-to-late 19th-century American lithographs consists of two female portraits. The first, titled Ella, is a monochrome bust-length portrait published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau St., New York. A handwritten ink inscription in the lower-left margin appears to read Anna M. Gardner / [illegible] Oct 12th 1870. The second, titled Catharine, is a hand-colored lithograph depicting a seated woman in a lace-trimmed gown, published by N. Currier at 2 Spruce St., New York. It is marked with a copyright date of 1845 and the series number 115. The prints are housed in different period wooden frames. The Ella print is in an ebonized frame with a gilt-painted inner liner. The Catharine print is in a plain, dark-stained wood frame. No dimensions are provided.
Lot: 335 - Vintage Nikon Nippon Kogaku 9x35 Feather-weight Binoculars with Box and Case 4"X8"X6"
This lot features a set of vintage Nikon Feather-weight Porro prism binoculars manufactured by Nippon Kogaku Tokyo. The binoculars are constructed with a textured black body and black-finished metal components. The left prism plate is marked with the stylized Nippon Kogaku Tokyo logo and serial number 624969. The right prism plate is marked Nikon, 9X 35 7.3, J. PAT., and J-B7. The central hinge bears an oval gold-tone Japan Telescopes Inspection Institute PASSED sticker. Accessories include the original brown hard-shell carrying case embossed with the Nikon logo, featuring an adjustable leather shoulder strap. The bottom of the case retains a vintage United States Customs Service INSPECTED BAGGAGE paper label with the number 176487 B and a circular red and white PASSED sticker. Also included is the original red and black cardboard retail box, two black plastic objective lens caps with the Nikon logo, and a brown leather neck strap with tan suede lining.
Lot: 336 - A Collection of Sterling Silver Weighted Salt and Pepper Shakers by Colony Creation and Empire Silver Company 2"X4.5"
This collection consists of four salt and pepper shakers in weighted sterling silver, comprising two distinct pairs in neoclassical urn forms. One pair features a rounded, bulbous body with gadrooned borders on both the shoulder and the spreading circular foot. The removable pierced lids are topped with a small, rounded finial. The base of this pair is stamped STERLING, WEIGHTED, and includes the Colony Creation maker mark with a hand logo. The second pair features a taller, more flared body, also decorated with gadrooned borders at the shoulder and foot. The removable lids on this pair have a more tapered finial. The base is stamped Empire in stylized script, followed by STERLING, WEIGHTED, and the number 323. These items are constructed with a thin shell of .925 sterling silver over a non-precious weighting material.
Lot: 337 - A Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Strasbourg Pattern 2"X4.5"
This is a pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers produced by the Gorham Manufacturing Company in the Strasbourg pattern. Each shaker features an urn-form body set upon a circular, stepped pedestal foot. The central portion of the body is decorated with a band of repousse scrolling foliate and wave designs. The domed, removable lids are pierced with decorative quatrefoil crosses and circular holes, topped with small turned finials. The base of each shaker is stamped with the manufacturer mark GORHAM, the material designation STERLING, and the pattern number 1133. A small anchor symbol, part of the Gorham trademark, is also visible.
Lot: 338 - Set of Eight Genuine White Pewter Goblets 3"X6"
This set of eight pewter wine goblets is designed in a mid-century classic style. Each vessel features a flared bell-shaped bowl decorated with three horizontal incised lines near the rim. The bowl is supported by a tapered stem with a central knop, which rests on a circular stepped foot. The interior of the bowls shows circular striations consistent with lathe turning. Each goblet is stamped on the base with manufacturer marks. The word GENUINE is positioned above a triangular logo containing the letters WHITE, with the word PEWTER stamped below. A small circular touchmark is present above the text.
Lot: 339 - Victorian Silver-Plated Presentation Coffee Service with Matching Tray (Platter 12")
A late Victorian silver-plated coffee service with a matching waiter tray, featuring Rococo Revival and Neoclassical design elements. The set includes a tall, pedestal-base coffee pot with a hinged lid and ornamental finial, a double-handled covered sugar bowl with a removable lid, and a creamer with a wide pouring lip. Each piece features scrolling handles with acanthus leaf accents and floral decorative borders. The coffee pot is engraved with a cartouche bearing the name Mrs. M. M. Fairbanks on one side and a detailed architectural scene of a building on the opposite side. The sugar bowl and creamer are engraved with a Gothic-style monogram D on one side and the commemorative dates 1870-1895 on the reverse, likely signifying a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The circular tray features an intertwined script monogram at the center and a raised, decorative rim. The underside of the tray shows hand-scratched inventory or jeweler marks reading P 636 777 S03 990 0 and XY. No manufacturer hallmarks or silver quality stamps are present on the items.
Lot: 340 - Flagg and Homan American Pewter Footed Bowl 8.5"X4"
An American pewter footed bowl manufactured by the firm Flagg and Homan in Cincinnati, Ohio. The bowl features a utilitarian form with a wide, flared rim and a circular, stepped pedestal base. The underside of the base is struck with an oval maker mark containing the text FLAGG and HOMAN. Below the oval mark, the words PEWTER and the number 13 are stamped. The construction of the piece is cast and lathe-turned, which is evidenced by the concentric circular turning marks visible on the underside of the pedestal. Flagg and Homan were active producers of pewter in the mid-19th century, approximately between 1847 and 1854.
Lot: 341 - Three-piece Grouping of Flagg & Homan Pewter Hollowware 8"X5"
This three-piece grouping of American pewter hollowware consists of a matching pair of handled coolers or buckets and a smaller footed bowl, manufactured by the Cincinnati-based firm Flagg & Homan. The pair of larger vessels features an eight-lobed, scalloped design to the bodies and rims, demonstrating Rococo Revival stylistic influences. These pieces are fitted with cast scrolling handles and sit on circular stepped bases. The smaller vessel is a footed bowl with a flared rim and a matching stepped base. The base of at least one vessel is stamped with an oval maker mark containing the text FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval, the piece is stamped PEWTER and the model number 131. Flagg & Homan was a prominent manufacturer of pewter and britannia metal in Cincinnati, Ohio, active during the mid-to-late 19th century.
Lot: 342 - A Pair of Flagg and Homan Pewter Creamer and Lidded Sugar Bowl 4"X6"X5"
A mid-19th-century American pewter cream and sugar set by Flagg and Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio. The set consists of a double-handled lidded sugar bowl and a matching cream pitcher. Both pieces feature a bulbous, pear-shaped body with vertical fluting and a flared, scalloped rim. The sugar bowl includes a fitted lid with a scalloped edge and a turned finial. Both vessels are fitted with cast scroll handles. One side of the sugar bowl is decorated with an engraved script monogram S within a bright-cut style border. The underside of the pieces bears a stamped manufacturer mark within an oval containing the words FLAGG & HOMAN, with the word PEWTER and the pattern number 133 stamped below.
Lot: 343 - A Pair of Flagg and Homan Pewter Creamer and Lidded Sugar Bowl 6"X7"
This two-piece set includes a matching creamer and a lidded sugar bowl manufactured by the American firm Flagg and Homan. The vessels are crafted from pewter and designed in a mid-19th century American style with bulbous, baluster-shaped bodies and stepped pedestal bases. A single raised horizontal rib accents the mid-section of both pieces. The sugar bowl features two cast C-scroll handles and a domed lid with a floral rose finial. The creamer features a matching C-scroll handle and a wide pouring spout. The base of each piece is stamped with an oval mark containing the text FLAGG & HOMAN, with the word PEWTER and the number 8 appearing below. Flagg and Homan was a pewter manufacturing firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, active between approximately 1842 and 1854.
Lot: 344 - A Collection of Flagg and Homan Pewter Creamers and Sugar Bowls 6"X4"
A collection of American pewter hollowware manufactured by Flagg and Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio, during the late 19th to early 20th century. The grouping comprises several vessels in two distinct designs. The first design features taller, tapered bodies with vertical lobing, scalloped rims, and cast C-scroll handles. The creamer in this style is engraved with a script monogram S on the side. The second design consists of squat, bulbous vessels with a pumpkin-like form, vertical ribbing, and angular handles. The base of at least one piece is stamped with the maker mark featuring FLAGG & HOMAN within an oval, above the words PEWTER and the model number 133. The construction involves spun bodies with applied cast handles in the Neo-Classical or Colonial Revival style.
Lot: 345 - A Set of Six Flagg & Homan Pewter Goblets 3"X6"
This set of six pewter goblets was manufactured by Flagg & Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio. Each vessel is designed in a Colonial Revival style, featuring a conical bowl with a slightly flared rim. The bowl is supported by a slender baluster-form stem that terminates in a weighted, stepped, and flared circular base. The underside of each base is stamped with the manufacturer's mark, featuring the name FLAGG & HOMAN inside an oval, with the words PEWTER and the number 40 stamped below.
Lot: 346 - A Trio of Flagg and Homan Pewter Footed Compotes 6"X4"
This collection consists of three pewter footed compotes manufactured by the American firm Flagg and Homan. The set includes one larger, taller compote and two matching smaller compotes. Each piece features a shallow, widely flared bowl with a decorative scalloped rim. The larger compote is supported by a single, ring-turned central pedestal stem that flares into a circular, stepped base. The two smaller matching compotes feature three curving S-scroll legs that support the bowl and join together on a circular, stepped base, exhibiting characteristics of the Art Nouveau style. The items are constructed from cast pewter components. The underside of each piece bears an impressed manufacturer mark consisting of an oval containing the words FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval is the word PEWTER followed by a model number. The taller piece is marked with the number 107, and the two smaller pieces are marked with the number 29.
Lot: 347 - A Pair of Flagg & Homan Pewter Tea Service Pieces 4"X7"X9.5"
This pair of mid-19th-century American pewter items consists of a tall teapot and a matching creamer, produced by the firm Flagg & Homan. These pieces were manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, using a combination of casting and mold-forming techniques. The teapot features a tall, fluted body, a domed, hinged lid topped with an urn-shaped finial, and a curved spout with a bird's-head tip. Its cast scroll handle is fitted with two black heat insulators. The creamer is designed with a footed, pear-shaped body, a molded central band, and a decorative scroll handle. The underside of the base features an oval stamp containing the letters FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval, it is stamped PEWTER and the model number 133.
Lot: 348 - Two American Pewter Service Pieces by Henry Homan 5"X8"X9"
A two-piece American pewter service set including one lidded tea or coffee pot and one pitcher, manufactured by the Cincinnati firm of Henry Homan. The pot features a baluster-form body with a central horizontal molded band, an ornate S-scroll handle with a thumb rest, and a curved, leaf-molded spout. It is finished with a domed lid and a decorative finial. The pitcher is designed with an ovoid body and a faceted, angular handle that terminates in a ball finial. Both items are constructed from cast and assembled pewter. The base of each piece is stamped with the maker mark H. HOMAN above the Roman numerals IX. Henry Homan was a prominent manufacturer of pewter and Britannia metal in Cincinnati, Ohio, active approximately between 1847 and 1864.
Lot: 349 - American Pewter Coffee Pot by Sellew and Co., Cincinnati 4"X6.5"X8"
This antique pewter coffee pot, featuring a lighthouse-style form, was manufactured by Sellew and Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, a prominent firm active between approximately 1832 and 1860. The underside of the base is stamped with the maker marks SELLEW & CO and CINCINNATI, positioned above an incised numeral 7. The vessel consists of a tapered cylindrical body rising from a flared, stepped base. It is equipped with a cast curved spout and a decorative scroll handle that includes a cast thumbpiece. The domed, hinged lid is surmounted by a multi-tiered, turned finial. The pot is constructed of cast and turned pewter components.
Lot: 350 - A Pair of Flagg and Homan American Pewter Service Pieces, 19th Century 3"X5"X5.5"
A two-piece American pewter service set manufactured by Flagg and Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio. The set consists of a lidded sugar bowl and a coordinating creamer. Both vessels feature a rounded, bulbous body tapering to a flared pedestal base. The sugar bowl is constructed with two S-scroll handles and includes a fitted domed lid topped with a pointed finial. The creamer is designed with a single S-scroll handle and a wide, contoured pouring spout. The underside of each piece is stamped with an oval maker mark containing the text FLAGG and HOMAN, with the word PEWTER and the model number 50 impressed below the oval.
Lot: 351 - A Set of Four American Pewter Service Dishes by Flagg & Homan 9"X12"
A set of four pewter service items manufactured by Flagg & Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The collection includes a large oval platter with a wide, scalloped rim and a dark, aged patina. Also featured is an oval dish with a faceted or paneled rim, a small oval bowl with a lobed edge and raised center, and a small circular plate with a plain raised rim. The underside of the circular plate bears the stamped maker mark for Flagg & Homan within an oval, accompanied by the word PEWTER and the numeral 7. The items are made from cast pewter, exhibiting characteristic dull gray tones and soft surface wear.
Lot: 352 - A Trio of Cincinnati Metalware Including Flagg & Homan Pewter Chargers and a Homan Manufacturing Company Silverplated Basket (14" Diameter)
A trio of metalware pieces of Cincinnati, Ohio origin, consisting of a pair of pewter chargers and a handled silverplated basket. The pair of pewter chargers feature broad scalloped rims with gadrooned edges. One charger is engraved with a central script monogram S. The reverse of one plate is stamped with an oval mark for Flagg & Homan, including the words Pewter and the model number 129. These items exhibit cast and lathe-finished construction. The silverplated footed basket is designed in the Victorian style with a fixed handle and ornate cast scrollwork and floral decoration along the rim and handle. It stands on four small cast feet. The underside is marked with a circular stamp containing an anchor and S, surrounded by the text Warranted Quadruple Plate Homan Mfg Company Made in USA. Additional marks include the model number 2540 and a Special Metal stamp featuring a bucket and hammer logo.
Lot: 353 - Two Homan Manufacturing Company Pewter Footed Gravy Boats 4"X8"X4"
This collection includes two pewter gravy boats manufactured by the Homan Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, from the firm's "The Pewter Shop" line. The items are representative of American Colonial Revival metalware from the early-to-mid 20th century. Both vessels feature spun pewter bodies mounted on cast pedestal bases. One gravy boat is designed with a scalloped rim and a scrolled handle featuring a decorative thumbpiece. The other gravy boat has a smooth rim and a simplified loop handle. The underside of the bases displays impressed marks consisting of the name "Ec. HOMAN" in an upward arch, followed by "PEWTER" and the model number "1 7 0". Below these marks is a cursive script stamp for "The Pewter Shop" set within a horizontal oval cartouche.
Lot: 354 - Set of Six American Pewter Mint Julep Beakers by Flagg & Homan 2.5"X3"
This set of six mid-19th-century American pewter beakers was manufactured by the firm of Flagg & Homan in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each beaker is constructed with a tapering cylindrical body that terminates in a slightly flared rim. The pieces are supported by a molded, multi-stepped circular foot. The beakers are cast and finished on a lathe. The underside of each base is impressed with the maker mark consisting of an oval containing the words FLAGG & HOMAN. Below the oval, the word PEWTER is stamped in block letters followed by the number 39. Flagg & Homan was active in Cincinnati between approximately 1842 and 1854. This form is characteristic of the period and is frequently associated with the service of mint juleps.
Lot: 355 - Forbes Silver Co. Late Victorian Triple Plate Silver and Etched Glass Castor Set 7"X16"
This late Victorian silver-plated castor set was produced by the Forbes Silver Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The item consists of a footed pedestal stand with a gallery rim and base decorated with high-relief repoussà work depicting clusters of fruit and foliage. A central upright handle features an openwork fan and lattice motif grip. The stand holds an assortment of glass bottles decorated with an etched foliate and grapevine pattern. The collection includes cruets with faceted glass stoppers, shakers with perforated silver-plated caps, and a mustard pot with a hinged silver-plated lid and small glass spoon. The stand is marked on the base plate with a circular stamp reading FORBES in an upper arch, TRIPLE PLATE in a central oval, and SILVER CO in a lower arch.
Lot: 356 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, Battle of Buena Vista, 1847 16.5"X12.5"
This hand-colored lithograph titled Battle of Buena Vista was published by Nathaniel Currier in 1847. The scene depicts the namesake battle of the Mexican-American War fought on February 23, 1847. The composition shows the American forces under General Zachary Taylor on the left engaged in close-quarters combat with the Mexican army on the right. Figures are depicted in period military uniforms with infantry carrying bayonets and officers on horseback. The print includes extensive text in the lower margin. Centered below the image is the title BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA followed by FOUGHT FEBY 23d 1847 and the line In which the American Army under Genl. Taylor were completely Victorious. The lower left corner lists American Army 4,500 men and Mexican Army 20,000 men. The lower right corner lists American Loss - 264 Killed, 450 Wounded, 26 Missing and Mexican Loss estimated in Killed & Wounded - 4,000 men. Publication credits are visible at the bottom including PUB. BY N. CURRIER at the left and 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y. at the right. A copyright line reads Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1847 by N. Currier in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. The work is housed in a mahogany-finished wood frame with a cove-molded profile. The reverse has a paper backing with a circular gallery label from ClossonÃs Cincinnati and a handwritten inventory number D-2041-Shf.
Lot: 357 - Nathaniel Currier, Death of Genl. Z. Taylor, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1850 15.5"X11.5"
This hand-colored lithograph, published by Nathaniel Currier in 1850, depicts the deathbed scene of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. The composition centers on the President in bed, surrounded by twelve identified figures: his son, Mrs. Taylor, Meredith, Col. Bliss, Rev. Mr. Pyne, Mrs. Bliss, Collamer, Fillmore, Preston, Clayton, Johnson, and Crawford. Each figure is identified by a small printed caption below the image line. Centered below the scene is the title "DEATH OF GENL. Z. TAYLOR," followed by the subtitle "12TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, at the Presidents House July 9th 1850, 35 Minutes past 10 o'clock P.M." The text also includes his purported last words: "I am prepared ó I have endeavoured to do my duty." The lower left margin is inscribed "LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER," and the lower right margin bears the address "152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y." Additional biographical text provides birth and death dates: "BORN Nov. 2nd 1784 Orange Co. Va." and "DIED July 9th 1850 Age 65 years 8m. 7 d." The print is housed in a period-style dark wood frame with a gilt inner slip.
Lot: 358 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, Washington Family 17"X13"
This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled Washington Family and was published by Nathaniel Currier. The scene depicts a domestic grouping of General George Washington in military uniform, Martha Washington labeled as Lady Washington, and two children identified in the lower margin as Nephew and Niece. The figures are gathered around a table featuring a map of North America, with a terrestrial globe positioned to the far left. The lithograph bears the publisher mark LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, at the lower left and the address 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y. at the lower right. Centered below the image is the title WASHINGTON FAMILY. followed by the inventory number 70. Small identification labels for each figure are printed directly below the image border: Nephew., Gent Washington., Niece., and Lady Washington. The print is housed in a wide, flat-profile antique wooden frame with a dark stained finish. The reverse is enclosed with a solid wood board secured by small nails and includes a hanging wire.
Lot: 359 - Kellogg & Thayer, Death of Genl. Andrew Jackson Lithograph 12"X16"
A mid-19th-century monochromatic lithograph titled Death of Genl. Andrew Jackson. The scene depicts the former president on his deathbed surrounded by four grieving figures within a draped interior setting. Multiple publisher marks are visible along the bottom edge, including Kelloggs & Thayer, 144 Fulton St. N.Y. on the left, E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, 136 Main St. Hartford, Conn. in the center, and D. Needham, 223 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. on the right. The lower margin contains biographical text stating President of the United States from 1829 to 1837, Born, 15th March 1767, and Died, 8th June 1845. The print is housed in a period dark-finished mitered wood frame. The reverse is finished with a rough-hewn wooden backing board secured by small brads and fitted with a simple hanging wire.
Lot: 360 - N. Currier, A Pair of Hand-Colored Lithographs of Presidents Martin Van Buren and James K. Polk 12.5"X17"
A pair of mid-19th-century hand-colored lithographs by N. Currier depicting United States Presidents Martin Van Buren and James K. Polk. The portrait of Martin Van Buren, identified as the eighth president, is a formal seated portrait featuring a green curtain backdrop and a quill pen on a desk. The lower margin bears the inscription Lith and Pub by N. Currier 2 Spruce St. N.Y. below the title. The portrait of James K. Polk, the eleventh president, is also a seated portrait and includes the text FROM A DAGUERREOTYPE BY PLUMBE. It features a copyright line reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of N.Y. and the number 29 in the lower center. Both prints are presented in period rectangular mahogany veneer frames with mitered corners and wood panel backings. The reverse of one frame features a handwritten chalk inscription reading Hull. No edition numbers are present on the works.
Lot: 361 - A Pair of Hand-Colored Lithograph Portraits by N. Currier and Currier & Ives 14.5"X18"
This pair of hand-colored lithographs features two mid-19th-century sentimental portraits of women published by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives and its predecessor, N. Currier. The print titled Marriage Evening depicts a young woman adorned in a lace veil, floral tiara, and elaborate jewelry. The lower margin of this print is marked PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES and 152 NASSAU ST NEW YORK. The second print, titled The Seal of Affection, shows a seated woman at a writing desk applying a wax seal to a letter. It bears the mark LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER and a copyright line reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. Neither print features an edition number or specific artist signature. The Marriage Evening print is housed in a carved, multi-reeded wooden frame with crossed corners in a tramp art style. The Seal of Affection is set in a simple beveled dark-stained wooden frame. Both frames are constructed with solid wood-panel backings and include hanging wires.
Lot: 362 - Two 19th-Century American Historical Prints, N. Currier and A.B. Walter 12"X16.5"
This lot features two 19th-century American historical prints. The first is a hand-colored lithograph of James Monroe, inscribed James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States. The lower margin contains the publisher information Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 33 Spruce St. New York. The portrait depicts Monroe seated at a desk with a quill pen and documents, positioned before a draped green curtain. It is housed in a rectangular wood frame. The second item is an oval engraving titled Gen. Grant and Family, after a painting by E.B. Bensell and engraved by A.B. Walter. The print was published by John Dainty of Philadelphia. The composition shows Ulysses S. Grant with his wife Julia and their four children in an architectural setting, with the dome of the U.S. Capitol visible in the background. The engraving is set in an oval black-painted wooden frame.
Lot: 363 - American School, 19th Century, Portrait of a Gentleman 32"X38"
This 19th-century oil portrait depicts a gentleman rendered in a provincial American folk art style. The subject is shown in a three-quarter view, dressed in a formal dark coat with a high white collar and a black cravat. Distinguishing facial features include prominent sideburns and pronounced rosy cheeks, characteristic of mid-19th-century portraiture. The work is executed in oil on board. The background consists of a dark, tonal field. No signature or date is visible on the front or the modern hardboard backing. The painting is housed in a period-style gilt-wood and composition frame featuring multiple decorative moldings.
Lot: 364 - 19th Century American Country Cherry Two Piece Corner Cupboard 25"X58"X90"
This 19th-century American country corner cupboard is of two-piece construction, crafted primarily from cherry with pine secondary wood used for the backboards and shelving. The upper section features a prominent molded cornice above two doors, each set with three glazed glass panes. These doors are mounted on small, simple hinges and feature single round dark metal pull-knobs. The interior of the upper cabinet contains three fixed shelves and a back of vertical beadboard paneling. The lower section includes two solid recessed-panel doors with matching hardware and interior shelving for concealed storage. The base is finished with a decorative scalloped scroll-cut apron and integrated bracket feet. The back of the cupboard consists of vertical boards finished in an old gray-blue paint, with a single metal strap handle mounted at the top of the upper section. The reverse of the cabinet features several hand-scribed Roman numeral assembly marks, including I V, X V, X V, I V, and X.
Lot: 365 - Antique American Cherry Drop-Leaf Gate-Leg Dining Table 19"X48"X29" (With 18" Leaf On Each Side)
An American country-style drop-leaf dining table of gate-leg construction, dating to the mid-19th century, approximately 1840 to 1860. The table is constructed of solid cherrywood with a warm reddish-brown finish and patina. The top consists of a narrow rectangular center section with two deep drop leaves, which are attached using traditional rule joints to provide a flush surface when extended. The base is supported by six ring-turned and spool-turned legs. Four legs remain fixed to the frame, while two additional gate legs swing out on wooden hinges to support the leaves. The legs feature a tapered profile and terminate in turned feet.
Lot: 366 - Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Portrait Miniature Trinket Box with Glass Liner 4.5"X2"
A circular gilt metal or ormolu trinket or powder box in the Louis XVI revival style. The lid features a central hand-painted portrait miniature set under glass, depicting a lady in 18th-century French court attire with high powdered hair, a wide-brimmed hat adorned with flowers, and a blue and white striped bodice with a pink ribbon. The miniature is framed by a cast laurel leaf border. The sides of the box are decorated with a continuous relief frieze featuring Neoclassical motifs, including stylized urns, foliate scrolls, and floral swags. The interior of the box is gilded and contains its original, removable clear glass liner. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible on the exterior or interior surfaces.
Lot: 367 - American Empire Style Mahogany Dressing Table Swing Mirror 9"X24"X28"
This mid-19th century dressing table mirror, also commonly referred to as a toilet or vanity mirror, is constructed from mahogany with a dark, polished finish. The rectangular mirror frame features mitered corners and houses a glass plate. It is suspended between two turned and tapered stanchions, each topped with a decorative pointed finial. The mirror is secured and adjusted by two wooden thumbscrews that allow for tilting. The assembly is mounted on a thick, solid wood plinth base characterized by a shaped serpentine front. The entire piece rests on four short, turned bun feet. The reverse of the mirror is fitted with a dark wood backboard held in place by metal brads. The style and construction are consistent with American furniture production from the period between 1840 and 1860. There are no visible maker marks or labels on the exterior of the piece.
Lot: 368 - After Gilbert Stuart, George Washington National Monument Subscription Lithograph by E. Weber and Co. 23.5"X33.5"
This mid-19th-century lithograph, after a portrait by Gilbert Stuart, serves as a formal subscription certificate for the National Washington Monument Society. The image depicts George Washington in military uniform standing beside a horse against a clouded landscape. Printed inscriptions include Painted by G. Stuart at the lower left and Lith by E. Weber and Co. Baltimore at the lower right. Centered below the image is the outline title Washington. The cursive script below states the bearer has contributed $10 to the erection of the National Washington Monument. There are several handwritten ink notations including Lodge No 15 on the left and the contribution amount. The print is housed in a wide, simple wooden frame with a later corrugated cardboard backing.
Lot: 369 - 19th Century Brass Bed Warmer with Pierced and Chased Lid and Turned Wood Handle 12"X29"
This antique bed warmer consists of a circular pan with a domed, hinged lid and a long, turned wooden handle. The lid is decorated with a combination of hand-pierced and chased techniques. The central chased design depicts a stylized starburst or floral motif, which is surrounded by concentric geometric patterns of pierced circular, lozenge, and crescent-shaped holes designed to allow heat from hot coals to escape. The pan and lid appear to be constructed from hammered sheet brass. The brass pan is attached to a long, tapered, and turned wooden handle via a secured brass socket with visible fasteners. No manufacturer marks or maker stamps are visible on the interior or exterior of the piece.
Lot: 370 - Seth Thomas Eight-Day Gothic Style Wood Mantel Clock with Portrait Tablet 5"X12"X16"
This late 19th-century American mantel clock was manufactured by the Seth Thomas Clock Company in Thomaston, Connecticut. The wooden case features a peaked Gothic-style top accented by three circular carved finials. The front door is glazed and divided into two sections, bordered by a gilded inner frame. The upper section contains a metal dial with Roman numerals and black steel spade-style hands. The lower section features a reverse-painted glass tablet depicting a portrait of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle in an oval reserve against a black and red field. The interior of the case retains its original paper manufacturing label providing operating instructions and identification. The mechanical eight-day spring-driven movement strikes on a coiled wire gong. The cast-iron gong mount is embossed with the maker name Seth Thomas Clock Co.
Lot: 371 - A Collection of Vintage and Antique Sewing Notions, Tools, and Supplies in a Woven Basket and Box 12"X15"X9.5"
This lot features an assortment of vintage and antique sewing equipment and materials. The primary container is a dark brown, rectangular splint-wood basket with a hinged lid, a bentwood handle, and a loop-and-toggle closure. Internal items include a large cardboard box from the John C. Meyer Thread Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts, marked Wamesit No. 24, featuring an illustration of the factory and noted as established in 1876. Also present is an off-white department store box from The H. and S. Pogue Company of Cincinnati and a slender cardboard box featuring a color lithograph of a woman in period dress with glitter accents. The collection contains a green cardboard Singer accessory box, numerous wooden and plastic thread spools from brands such as Clark's O.N.T., J. and P. Coats, Lily, and Dual Duty, and various needle packets including Regal Gold-eye and Wing Susan. Tools include turned wooden darning mushrooms, a tracing wheel with a wooden handle, and several measuring tapes. Additional notions consist of a box for Crest Silk Pins, an automatic needle threader in its original packaging, a package of Dritz iron-on mending cloth, Wrights hem facing, pin cushions, and a large quantity of loose buttons in plastic, metal, and shell.
Lot: 372 - William Sartain after S.B. Waugh, Lincoln and his Family, 1866 Mezzotint Engraving 33.5"X28.5"
This 1866 mezzotint engraving, titled Lincoln and his Family, is a posthumous composite portrait of President Abraham Lincoln and his family in a domestic interior. The composition features President Lincoln seated with his youngest son, Thomas Tad Lincoln, leaning against him. Robert Todd Lincoln stands centrally behind a draped table, while Mary Todd Lincoln is seated to the right. The background includes a framed portrait of their deceased son, William Willie Lincoln, hanging on the wall, and a bust of George Washington positioned on a pedestal to the left. The lower margin contains the printed copyright line: Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1866 by William Sartain in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Centered below the image is the title Lincoln and his Family in outline lettering, and the publisher credit: Published by Bradley and Co. 66 N. Fourth St. Philadelphia. The work is an engraving by William Sartain after an original painting by S.B. Waugh. The print is housed in a period-style dark wood frame with a gilded inner liner, secured on the reverse with wooden slats and small nails. No edition number or hand-signature is present.
Lot: 373 - American Mid-19th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Pedestal Work Table 22"X18.5"X29"
An American mid-19th century work table in the Rococo Revival style, constructed from walnut. The rectangular top is flanked by two drop leaves featuring shaped, serpentine edges. The case contains two stacked drawers, each showing hand-cut dovetail construction. Both drawers feature brass-lined keyholes, and one skeleton key is present. The lower drawer face is finished with a decorative scalloped bottom edge. The table is supported by a stoutly turned central pedestal that terminates in a quadraform base with four scrolling, pierced-carved legs. No maker marks or labels are visible.
Lot: 374 - Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Marble-Top Three-Drawer Chest 16.5"X31"X32"
This American Victorian chest of drawers, dating to circa 1860 to 1880, is designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The primary wood is walnut, featuring a rich grain, while pine and poplar are used as secondary woods for the drawer interiors and back panels. The chest is topped with a white marble slab characterized by grey veining and a bullnose edge. The case houses three graduated full-width drawers. Each drawer face is decorated with an applied oval molding that frames a central high-relief carving of nuts and leaves, which serve as the drawer pulls. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joinery on the drawers. The case is designed with canted front corners embellished with turned and carved drop finials, resting on a solid plinth base with shaped bracket feet. A turned wooden bracket remains on the right side of the case, which originally supported a towel bar. The back edge of the marble top features the incised Roman numeral XXVIII, likely used as an assembly mark during manufacture.
Lot: 375 - Chippendale Style Upholstered Wingback Armchair 33"X36"X40"
A Chippendale style wingback armchair, likely a late 20th-century reproduction. The chair features a traditional silhouette with a shaped crest rail, prominent wings, and out-scrolled arms. It is upholstered in a blue fabric featuring a repeating cream or off-white fleur-de-lis pattern with piped seams and a loose, T-shaped seat cushion. The chair is supported by a mahogany-stained hardwood base consisting of four square tapered legs joined by an H-stretcher. The two front legs are embellished with decorative blind fretwork carving.
Lot: 376 - Victorian Style Hardwood Washstand with Ceramic Pitcher and Basin Set 19"X21"X33"
This lot consists of a Victorian style washstand and a coordinating ceramic pitcher and basin. The washstand is constructed of stained hardwood and features a top with a three-sided gallery and a central circular cutout designed to hold a basin. The stand is supported by four turned legs with ring and bulb ornamentation, which are joined by a mid-height open shelf. A single full-width drawer with a turned wooden pull knob is located at the base of the piece. The accompanying white glazed ceramic pitcher and basin feature matching molded relief decoration in a ribbon and bow motif with floral swags. The pitcher is designed with a shaped pouring lip and a braided-style handle, while the basin has a wide rim with a corresponding relief border. No maker marks are visible on the furniture or the ceramic components.
Lot: 377 - A Pair of American Victorian Walnut Balloon-Back Needlepoint Side Chairs 17"X20"X36"
A pair of American Victorian side chairs in the Rococo Revival style, circa 1860. The frames are constructed of walnut and feature a balloon-back design characterized by a rounded top rail and a pinched waist. The top rail is embellished with a centrally carved foliate crest and is inset with two panels of bird's-eye maple or burl wood veneer. A horizontal stay rail with a matching central floral carving provides additional back support. The chairs are designed with serpentine front seat rails that transition into cabriole front legs, while the rear legs are splayed. The drop-in seats are upholstered in needlepoint featuring a central multi-colored floral bouquet with pink and cream roses on a deep navy blue ground. No maker's marks or labels are visible on the pieces.
Lot: 378 - Two 19th-Century American Country Plank-Seat Side Chairs 14"X20"X33"
This lot consists of two distinct 19th-century American country or primitive side chairs. Both chairs are constructed from mixed hardwoods with a dark amber-brown stained finish and feature thick, shaped plank seats. The chairs are built with turned legs and H-form stretchers, utilizing traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. The first chair features a modified slat-back design with two horizontal slats; the lower slat is supported by three vertical turned spindles anchored into the seat. The second chair features a spindle-back design with five vertical spindles extending from the seat to a curved, flat-topped crest rail. The second chair also displays decorative black-stained ring turnings on the front legs. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on either piece.
Lot: 379 - Early American Country Style Corner Roundabout Chair with Woven Splint Seat 17"X18"X30"
This is a single Early American country-style corner chair, also known as a roundabout chair. The frame is constructed from turned hardwood, likely maple or ash, featuring four legs connected by double-tier stretchers on all sides. It features a continuous steam-bent crest rail attached to the three rear upright posts with small fasteners. The diamond-shaped seat is hand-woven using flat wood splints, likely ash or oak. The joinery consists of traditional turned construction with mortise-and-tenon or dowel joints for the stretchers and posts. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible in the provided images.
Lot: 380 - Antique American Country Plank Seat Side Chair, Mid-to-Late 19th Century 19"X21"X33"
This single wooden side chair is an example of 19th-century American country vernacular furniture. The design features a broad tablet top rail situated above a secondary horizontal slat. Three vertical spindles with decorative lancet-profile shaping are inset between the slat and the seat. The chair is constructed with a thick, contoured solid wood plank seat. It is supported by four turned legs connected by a box stretcher arrangement, with the front stretcher exhibiting a central decorative swelling. The chair utilizes traditional socket-and-tenon joinery, where the back uprights and legs are socketed directly into the seat. The materials appear to be mixed hardwoods, with a prominent wood grain visible on the seat. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the piece.
Lot: 381 - Antique American Windsor-Style Child's Wood Rocking Chair, Mid-19th Century 18"X25"X30"
A mid-19th-century American country child's rocking chair constructed in the Windsor style. The chair is crafted from hardwood, possibly maple or birch, and features a solid, contoured plank seat. The backrest is composed of four tapered spindles socketed into the seat and secured by a curved crest rail. The base consists of four tapered legs braced by four stretchers, all pinned into curved rockers. The piece exhibits an aged natural finish with a deep patina. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the object.
Lot: 382 - Antique Saxon Style Flax Spinning Wheel Dated 1841 23"X36"X36"
This antique flax spinning wheel is of the Saxon, or horizontal, style. It is constructed from turned hardwood, possibly maple or fruitwood, with a dark aged finish throughout. The top surface of the bench contains an incised inscription reading R C 1 8 4 1 surrounded by decorative scalloped punch-work borders. The drive wheel is fitted with twelve decoratively turned spokes. The frame includes an angled bench supported by three turned legs. The mother-of-all assembly is present at the front of the bench, featuring two turned upright maidens and a large wooden tension screw at the end. The treadle mechanism is intact, comprising the foot pedal and the pitman arm that connects to the crank of the drive wheel.
Lot: 383 - American Spindle Back Hardwood Rocking Chair in the Boston Rocker Style 23"X30"X39"
An American spindle back rocking chair designed in the classic Boston Rocker style, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. The chair is constructed from hardwood and finished in a deep mahogany or cherry tone. The design features a wide, shaped crest rail with decorative scrolled terminals at either end. The backrest is composed of nine turned spindles that terminate at the seat and crest rail. It is designed with broad, shaped armrests supported by two turned spindles each and joined to the outermost back spindles. The solid wood seat is deeply contoured in a saddle form. The undercarriage consists of four turned legs joined by a simple stretcher system, all mounted on curved wooden rockers. This chair utilizes traditional spindle construction where elements are set into a solid plank seat. Visible fasteners appear on the back of the armrests where they join to the back spindles. No maker marks, factory labels, or signatures were observed during inspection.
Lot: 384 - Contemporary At Home Two-Drawer Industrial Style Side Table 13"X14.5"X27"
This contemporary two-drawer side table is an open-frame industrial design manufactured for the retailer At Home. The piece consists of a rectangular stained wood top and two drawer units integrated into a black-painted frame. The upper drawer sits directly beneath the top, and the lower drawer is located at the base, leaving an open central storage compartment. The wood components are finished in a reddish-brown stain. The frame features four square-profile legs. Each drawer is equipped with a single arched metal pull with a brushed silver-tone finish. Drawer construction is standard contemporary joinery typical of mass-produced furniture. Two adhesive labels are located on the rear of the upper drawer unit: one for the retailer At Home Procurement Inc. and another for the manufacturer Anxi Dihao Technology Co., Ltd, Fujian, China, with a manufacture date of 04/2023. The label also confirms TSCA Title VI compliance.
Lot: 385 - Italian Mid-century Modern Hardwood Valet Stand 13"X18"X42"
This vintage valet stand, in the mid-century modern style, is attributed to Italian manufacture and is designed in the manner of Fratelli Reguitti. The piece is crafted from a dark-stained hardwood with brass-tone metal accents. The upper horizontal bar features a recessed metal-lined accessory tray for items such as jewelry or coins, and a circular cutout at one end. Below this bar is an integrated, contoured wooden hanger for a suit jacket. The frame includes two horizontal wooden rails intended for trousers and ties. The base consists of two shaped feet connected by two brass-finished metal rods for shoe storage. The vertical supports are joined to the base with visible hardware. No manufacturer marks are present.
Lot: 386 - Wrought Iron Flame Tip Floor Lamp with Toile de Jouy Shade 15"X62"
This is a wrought iron floor lamp designed in a hand-forged blacksmith style with a black finish, in the style of Irvin's Tinware. The piece features a three-legged tripod base with flattened feet and a central vertical shaft that terminates in a pointed spear-shaped flame tip finial. The lighting element is held by a decorative horizontal arm composed of scrolled ironwork. It is fitted with a tapered empire-style fabric shade featuring a blue and white toile de Jouy pattern depicting various pastoral scenes. The electrical system includes a modern black plastic-covered cord run externally along the frame, a standard two-prong plug, and a socket with a black turn-knob switch. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the base, shaft, or decorative scrollwork.
Lot: 387 - Two Electric Tower Appliances Including a Lasko Heater and a Honeywell Fan 12"X40"
This lot consists of two portable electric room appliances. The first is a Lasko model CT22490 electric tower heater featuring a black and silver-toned plastic housing with a front-facing mesh grill. The unit includes a side-mounted control panel with buttons for power, oscillation, temperature adjustment, timer, and mode selection. It is accompanied by a wireless remote control which is currently docked in the rear of the unit. The second item is a Honeywell electric tower fan constructed with a white plastic housing and vertical air outlet slats. The top-mounted control panel features four silver-toned push buttons for power, fan speed, timer settings of one, two, four, and eight hours, and oscillation. Both appliances are supported by integrated circular bases.
Lot: 388 - Queen Anne Style Mahogany-Finished Footstool with Floral Needlepoint 11"X13"X7"
This small footstool or ottoman is designed in the Queen Anne style, likely a 20th-century Colonial Revival piece. The frame is constructed from a hardwood with a mahogany-toned finish, featuring a scalloped apron and four cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The underside reveals a secondary wood base, possibly pine, with an open frame construction. The top is upholstered with a hand-worked needlepoint floral arrangement. The design depicts a central cluster of roses and blossoms in shades of pink, cream, and red with gray-green leaves, centered on a navy blue field. No manufacturer marks, stamps, or labels are present on the underside of the frame.
Lot: 389 - American Federal Style Mahogany Finished Four Poster Bed 63"X88"X80"
This American Federal-style four-poster bed is crafted from wood with a dark mahogany-toned finish. The design features four tall, fluted posts terminating in turned, tapered finials. The headboard is designed with a shaped, arched top rail above a secondary horizontal rail. The footboard consists of a low rail, allowing the decorative posts to serve as the primary visual focus. The side rails are attached to the posts via bed bolts concealed by decorative circular brass escutcheons. These brass covers feature embossed circular markings that are not clearly legible. The bed frame is supported by a series of approximately eight wooden slats. The construction and aesthetic are characteristic of high-quality 20th-century American furniture reproductions in the style of makers such as Craftique or Henkel Harris.
Lot: 390 - Traditional Twin Size Low-Post Wooden Trundle Bed Frame 44"X66"X14"
A traditional low-post wooden bed frame of twin size, accompanied by a quilted mattress. The frame is constructed from a medium-toned stained wood with a warm finish. The design features square corner posts that terminate in turned ball finials. The headboard and footboard are of a matching low height, featuring a straight top edge that transitions into decorative scoop or curved cutouts at the corners where the boards meet the posts. The frame includes low-profile side rails creating a compact silhouette. The accompanying twin-size mattress features a quilted cover with a vibrant floral pattern consisting of large pink and purple roses or peonies with green foliage set against a dark teal-blue ground. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the frame or the mattress in the provided images.
Lot: 391 - American Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Cotton Patchwork Quilt 67"X69"
An American cotton patchwork quilt featuring a repeating grid of stylized motifs, characterized as a variation of the Carolina Lily pattern. Each motif consists of a central pink calico diamond framed by small triangular sawtooth points in diverse blue, black, and patterned fabrics. These blocks are set against a ground composed of numerous small, irregularly pieced tan and cream printed cotton scraps. The quilt includes a solid mauve cotton backing and is finished with a deep pink fabric binding. It exhibits dense hand-quilting throughout in a traditional fan or clamshell pattern. Construction is entirely hand-pieced and hand-quilted.
Lot: 392 - American Cotton Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Scrap Quilt, Late 19th or Early 20th Century 67"X74"
This hand-pieced and hand-quilted American cotton quilt is composed of sixteen blocks in a variation of the Single Irish Chain and Nine Patch patterns. The blocks incorporate a diverse array of late 19th to early 20th-century fabrics, including printed shirtings, pink calicos, and various scrap materials. The blocks are joined by white sashing with blue cornerstones and framed by a wide border of indigo-dyed fabric featuring a small white cross motif. The textile displays dense hand-quilting in a diagonal chevron pattern throughout. The reverse of the quilt is finished in a plain white cotton fabric. No maker marks, signatures, or dates are visible.
Lot: 393 - Early 20th Century American Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Cotton Star and Hexagon Patchwork Quilt 66"X78"
An American hand-pieced and hand-quilted cotton patchwork quilt, dating from the early 20th century. The quilt top features a repeating geometric pattern composed of six-pointed stars constructed from various multi-colored scrap fabrics including florals, ginghams, stripes, and solids. These star motifs are surrounded by pink hexagonal borders and set against a medium blue cotton ground with small white polka dots. The piece is hand-quilted with diagonal lines throughout. The reverse consists of a cream-colored cotton fabric with a small-scale, sparse floral and foliate print in shades of brown. Three blue fabric hanging loops are sewn to the upper edge of the reverse. No maker marks, signatures, or labels were observed.
Lot: 394 - American Hand-Quilted Patchwork Pinwheel and Diamond Pattern Quilt 84"X84"
A hand-pieced and hand-quilted American patchwork quilt featuring a pattern of pinwheel and diamond blocks. The quilt is organized into two primary background fields: a central taupe rectangle surrounded by a wide cream-colored border. The decorative blocks utilize an assortment of multi-colored cotton scrap fabrics in various prints such as plaids, checks, and paisley motifs. The outer edge is finished with a sawtooth-style appliquà border in a red patterned fabric and a solid light-colored cotton backing. Visible hand-quilting is present throughout the surface. The overall pattern resembles designs often referred to as Ohio Starlight or Galaxy. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible.
Lot: 395 - Mid-20th Century American Hand-Quilted Grandmother's Flower Garden Patchwork Quilt 71"X81"
A vintage American handmade patchwork quilt featuring a Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern. The piece is constructed from printed cotton calico scraps in various floral, checked, and striped patterns, arranged into hexagonal clusters with neutral sage green sashing. The quilt is framed by a solid pink border with hand-quilted scalloped and diamond motifs. The construction consists of hand-quilting in a concentric pattern following the hexagonal shapes, which is visible on both the patterned side and the solid sage green backing. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the piece.
Lot: 396 - 19th Century American Overshot Coverlet in a Geometric Pattern 63"X91"
This antique American overshot coverlet is hand-woven using a traditional combination of wool weft and cotton warp. The textile features a repeating geometric pattern of blocks and squares, resembling the Lover's Knot variation, executed in a palette of madder red, indigo blue, and natural cream. The coverlet is constructed from two narrow panels that have been joined by a hand-stitched vertical seam down the center, indicating production on a standard household loom of the period. The weave is characterized by colored wool floats over a plain-weave cotton ground.
Lot: 397 - A Pair of Hand-Woven Overshot Pattern Cotton Textiles 44"X60"
This pair of hand-woven textiles consists of two small area rugs or heavy runners featuring traditional American overshot weave patterns. One textile is rendered in red and cream yarn, displaying a complex geometric floral motif resembling the Whig Rose or Double Bow Knot pattern. The second textile features a navy blue and cream repeating geometric diamond and petal-shaped pattern, characteristic of the Lee's Surrender or Wheel of Fortune overshot styles. Both items are constructed with self-fringed ends where the warp threads have been bundled and twisted into decorative tassels. The weave is tight and consistent across both pieces, indicating professional hand-craftsmanship. No maker's marks, labels, or tags are visible.
Lot: 398 - American Jacquard Woven Two-Piece Coverlet Dated 1840 72"X93"
This mid-19th century American Jacquard-woven coverlet is constructed of two panels joined by a vertical hand-sewn center seam, a common construction for the period. The textile is composed of a cotton warp and wool weft. The design features a tripartite color scheme of red, dark indigo blue, and a natural off-white background. The central field is decorated with alternating horizontal rows of stylized red roses and dark blue circular medallions containing eight-pointed stars. The vertical side borders display a leafy vine motif, while the bottom border features a wide horizontal band of scrolling foliate and floral designs. The lower edge is finished with a terminal row of eight-pointed star motifs. Woven corner blocks at the bottom edge contain the inscription ELIZA-BETH SODY 1840.
Lot: 399 - Hand-Tufted Wool Runner Rug in Ansley Burgundy Pattern 28"X94"
Hand-tufted wool runner rug in the Ansley Burgundy pattern from the Alpine collection. The design features a traditional all-over floral and foliate scrolling motif in a palette of cream, pink, tan, and blue-green set against a deep burgundy field. The central field is surrounded by a cream-colored border with stylized floral decoration. The ends are finished with cream-colored cotton fringe. The reverse side includes a manufacturer label and an inventory sticker. The manufacturer label specifies the rug is hand-tufted in India with a 100 percent wool pile and a total fiber content of 75 percent wool and 25 percent cotton. The label also lists RN number 85591. The inventory sticker identifies the model as Ansley Burgundy Alpine and SKU number 22066.
Lot: 400 - American Mid-Century Floral Hand-Hooked Wool Oval Area Rug 27"X48"
An American floral hand-hooked wool oval area rug. The rug features a symmetrical all-over design with a central cream-colored field decorated with stylized floral sprays and foliate scrollwork in shades of terracotta, rust, tan, and light blue. The field is framed by a light blue border containing a repeating floral vine motif in pink and cream, finished with a solid dusty rose outer edge. The construction consists of wool yarn hooked onto a fabric foundation, with a plain fabric lining applied to the reverse. No maker marks or labels are present.
Lot: 401 - American Hooked Floral Motif Area Rug 22"X33"
This American folk art hooked rug is constructed with yarn, likely wool, looped through a coarse woven backing such as burlap or canvas. The design features a central rectangular red reserve containing a large, stylized multi-petaled floral motif. This central field is framed by a wide border with a scrolling foliate and vine pattern in shades of sage green and cream on a light beige ground. The entire piece is finished with a red yarn binding. On the reverse, a handwritten letter A is visible in the upper left corner. The style and construction method are characteristic of North American folk art traditions from the early to mid-20th century, particularly from the Northeastern United States or Maritime Canada.
Lot: 402 - Antique Hardwood Divided Storage Box with Finger-Jointed Construction 9.5"X20.5"X5.5"
This rectangular wooden storage box is crafted from a dark hardwood, possibly mahogany or walnut. The lid is constructed with breadboard ends, also known as cleated ends, a traditional joinery technique designed to prevent the wood from warping. The exterior corners feature precision-cut finger joints, also known as box joints. The lid opens on two decorative patinated iron hinges in a butterfly or batwing style, secured with flat-head screws. The interior is divided into six vertical compartments by five thin wooden panels that are slotted into routed grooves in the front and back walls. A small hole on the front face indicates where a lock escutcheon or hardware piece was previously located. No maker marks, labels, or inscriptions are present on the item.
Lot: 403 - Vintage Louisville Grocery Co. Inc. Our Seal Wooden Cigar Box 6"X9.5"X3"
This is a vintage wooden cigar box manufactured for the Louisville Grocery Co. Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky, featuring their Our Seal brand. The box is constructed of wood with metal hinges and a decorative metal clasp. The interior of the lid features a printed triangular mark reading 5 cents STRAIGHT and an oval graphic for the Louisville Grocery Co. Inc. Our Seal brand. The front exterior panel is stamped with the company name and brand. One side of the box is impressed with the term BOITE NATURE, a standard designation for a natural cedar wood construction. The interior of the lid contains a handwritten pencil inscription in the upper right reading 1274 St Monterey Calif. The interior base contains remains of a discolored paper or foil lining.
Lot: 404 - Vintage Whitman's Prestige Chocolates Heraldic Lithographed Tin Confectionary Box 4"X6"X3.5"
A vintage lithographed tin confectionary box produced for Whitman's Prestige Chocolates, a historic American confectionery brand. The metal box is constructed in the form of a small rectangular chest featuring a domed, hinged lid. The exterior decoration consists of a dark navy blue background with ornate heraldic imagery. The top of the lid displays a central oval containing three distinct heraldic crests, accompanied by the cursive brand name Whitman's and the block-lettered product name PRESTIGE CHOCOLATES. A decorative band wraps around the sides of the box, featuring a repeating pattern of stylized lions passant alternating with heraldic shields of various designs, including a red crescent on a silver field, a red lion rampant, and a figure holding a spear and banner. The interior is finished in a golden-toned lacquer.
Lot: 405 - Nathaniel Currier, Henry Clay of Kentucky Full-Length Portrait Lithograph 13.5"X17"
A mid-19th-century monochromatic lithograph titled HENRY CLAY, OF KENTUCKY. published by Nathaniel Currier. The print depicts a full-length portrait of the American statesman standing within a library or study setting. Clay is shown in formal dress, resting one hand on a desk draped with a patterned cloth and topped with law books. The background features a large bookcase and heavy classical drapery. The title is printed in the lower margin above the publisher line which reads Pub. by N. Currier and includes the Spruce St. address. The piece is housed in a period wide mahogany veneer frame. The reverse retains its original wooden plank backboard secured with old nails and a wire hanger.
Lot: 406 - E. B. & E. C. Kellogg, Major Genl. Zachary Taylor, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1847 14"X16"
This hand-colored lithograph depicts a profile portrait of Major General Zachary Taylor, who served as the 12th President of the United States. Taylor is portrayed facing right in a U.S. Army dress uniform featuring prominent gold-fringed epaulettes. The background consists of a draped teal curtain to the left and an American flag to the right. The print contains several identifying inscriptions in the lower margin. The bottom left margin reads E. B. & E. C. KELLOGG, 144 FULTON ST. N.Y. & 136 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. The bottom right margin reads D. NEEDHAM, 223 MAIN ST. BUFFALO. A copyright line centered above the title states Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847 by E. B. & E. C. Kellogg in the Clerks office of the District Court of the District of Connecticut. The work is titled in block lettering MAJOR GENL. ZACHARY TAYLOR. / U. S. ARMY. with the series number 443 printed below. The piece is presented in a period bird's-eye maple veneer frame with mitered corners and an original wooden plank backboard.
Lot: 407 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Belle of the East, 1846 15"X17"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled The Belle of the East, was published by Nathaniel Currier in 1846. The bust-length portrait depicts a young woman with dark hair adorned with a white flower, wrapped in a blue-gray cloak featuring a fur collar. Text along the bottom margin includes LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER, the address 152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y., and a copyright entry date of 1846. The print is numbered 446 centered below the title. The print is housed in an antique mitered wood frame. The reverse features an original wood backing panel secured by early nails, with remnants of decorative patterned paper tape along the edges.
Lot: 408 - Currier and Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph, Little Daisy 14.5"X17.5"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled Little Daisy, was produced by the prominent American firm Currier and Ives. The print depicts a young girl with dark, ringlet curls wearing a red dress and a blue shawl. She is shown holding a large bundle containing grain stalks and red poppy flowers. The title LITTLE DAISY. is printed in the lower margin. Below the title, the publication information reads NEW YORK, PUBLISHED BY CURRIER and IVES, 125 NASSAU ST. The image is a standard example of a 19th-century commercial lithograph that has been finished with hand-applied colors in red, blue, green, and pink. The work is presented in a molded wooden frame with a neutral mat and secured with a cardboard backing and glazier's points.
Lot: 409 - Currier & Ives, The Little Emperor, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14"X18"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled The Little Emperor and was produced by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives. The image depicts a seated young child wearing a white off-the-shoulder gown with a large, hand-colored red sash. Positioned to the left of the child is a blue military-style cap adorned with a gold star-shaped medal. The print includes several inscriptions in the lower margin: Lith & Pub. by Currier & Ives on the far left, 152 Nassau St N.Y. on the far right, and the title The Little Emperor centered above the stock number 708. The address provided indicates a publication date between 1857 and 1872. The piece is housed in a period-appropriate flame mahogany veneer flat frame with a solid wood backboard and early wire hanging hardware.
Lot: 410 - Nathaniel Currier Hand-Colored Lithograph, Harriet, 1845 13"X17"
A hand-colored lithograph portrait titled Harriet, published by Nathaniel Currier in 1845. The print depicts a young woman in mid-19th-century formal attire, seated in a carved armchair with red upholstery. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder gown decorated with a row of bows down the center of the skirt and holds a small, ornate book in her left hand. The background features teal-blue drapery and a side table with a decorative cloth. The print is hand-tinted with color washes in blue, red, and flesh tones. The lower margin contains the title HARRIET. and the publisher imprint Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier 2 Spruce St. N.Y. A copyright inscription above the title reads Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1845 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. The piece is housed in a wide, beveled wood frame with a dark mahogany-toned finish. The reverse is sealed with brown paper and fitted with a hanging wire.
Lot: 411 - Currier & Ives, Autumn, Hand-Colored Lithograph, Stock No. 455 12"X16"
A 19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled Autumn, published by the firm of Currier & Ives. The print depicts a personification of the season as a young woman with a crown of grapes and cherries, wearing a double-strand pearl necklace, a gold bracelet, and a deep red gown. She is shown holding a bountiful harvest of an apple, grapes, and peaches. The print includes several inscriptions in the bottom margin: Published by Currier & Ives, at the lower left; 152 Nassau St. New York at the lower right; and the title Autumn. centered above the stock number 455. This address indicates a publication date between 1857 and 1894. The lithograph is housed in a wide, beveled dark wood frame.
Lot: 412 - Currier & Ives, The Young Cavalier, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14"X18"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled The Young Cavalier, was published by the prominent American firm Currier & Ives. The print features a sentimentalized portrait of a young boy dressed in historical 17th-century attire, including a blue wide-brimmed hat with an ostrich plume, a red doublet with elaborate white lace collar and cuffs, and a blue cloak, while his hand rests on the hilt of a sword. Centered below the image is the title THE YOUNG CAVALIER. followed by the stock number 308. The publisher mark PUBD BY CURRIER & IVES, is visible in the lower-left margin, accompanied by the address 152 NASSAU ST. N.Y. in the lower-right margin. The print is housed in a period-appropriate wide, beveled wood frame, likely mahogany veneer, which is secured with a wooden panel backing and a wire hanger.
Lot: 413 - Currier & Ives, The Fairest of the Fair, Hand-Colored Lithograph 14.5"X16.5"
This hand-colored lithograph, titled THE FAIREST OF THE FAIR, features a sentimental portrait of a young woman. She is depicted wearing an elaborate suite of jewelry consisting of a multi-strand pearl tiara, drop earrings, and a wide necklace, all set with prominent red cabochon stones. The print is a classic example of 19th-century American decorative art, utilizing a black lithographic base with hand-applied watercolor washes in red, blue, and flesh tones. The title THE FAIREST OF THE FAIR is printed in serif capital letters centered below the image. Below the title is the publisher's credit: PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES, 152 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK. This specific address indicates the print was produced between 1857 and 1872. The work is housed in a period-style stepped wooden frame with a solid wood backboard held in place by small metal brads. No artist signature, edition number, or additional stamps are visible.
Lot: 414 - William Henry Brown, Samuel Lewis Southard Silhouette Lithograph, E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, 1844 17.5"X21.5"
This is an original mid-19th-century monochromatic lithograph titled Samuel Lewis Southard, based on a silhouette taken from life by artist William Henry Brown. The print is part of the series published in the Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens. It depicts the American statesman in a full-length profile silhouette standing within a detailed interior. The scene includes a fireplace mantel with a vase of flowers, a framed landscape painting on the wall, and a decorative floral patterned carpet. Inscriptions at the bottom of the image include From life by Wm. H. Brown. on the lower left and Lith. of E.B. and E.C. Kellogg on the lower right. Below the title is a copyright line reading: Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1844, by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Connecticut. The print is presented in a modern gold-toned wooden frame with a speckled finish and a dark navy blue mat. The reverse features a custom framing label from Davenport's Creative Custom Framing in Louisville, Kentucky, and a handwritten biographical card detailing SouthardÃs career as Secretary of the Navy and Governor of New Jersey.
Lot: 415 - William Henry Brown, Henry Clay, E.B. and E.C. Kellogg Lithograph 17.5"X22"
This monochromatic lithograph on paper is a full-length silhouette portrait of American statesman Henry Clay. The print originates from William Henry Brown's series titled Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens, published circa 1844. The composition depicts Clay in profile standing in a neoclassical room, flanked by a fluted column and a heavy, fringed, draped curtain. The floor shows a patterned carpet. The lower margin contains the printed title HENRY CLAY. along with the inscriptions from life by Wm. H. Brown. at the lower left and Lith. of E.B. and E.C. Kellogg. at the lower right. The print is set within a navy blue mat and a silver-toned frame with black distressing. The back is finished with a paper dust cover and a framer's label for Davenport's Creative Custom Framing located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lot: 416 - Silas Hoadley Mahogany and Birds Eye Maple Ogee Shelf Clock 5"X15.5"X26"
This mid-19th-century American Ogee shelf clock is produced by Silas Hoadley of Plymouth, Connecticut. The rectangular case features S-curve Ogee molding finished in mahogany veneer with distinctive bird's-eye maple veneer insets. The interior of the case retains an original paper label which identifies the piece as part of the Patent Brass Clocks line made by Silas Hoadley, including a section for directions and a Warranted Good guarantee. The clock features a painted wooden dial with black Arabic numerals and hand-painted floral spandrels, with a circular center cutout providing a view of the internal brass movement. The lower portion of the door contains a reverse-painted glass tablet decorated with a central lyre motif, a surrounding wreath, and gold-toned foliate stenciling. The clock utilizes a weight-driven mechanical brass movement and a coiled wire gong strike. This lot includes two cylindrical cast-iron weights, a pendulum rod with a brass-plated bob, and a T-shaped brass winding key.
Lot: 417 - Victorian Style Toleware Coal Scuttle with Removable Liner 11"X14"X21"
This object is a Victorian style toleware coal scuttle, also referred to as a coal hod, characterized by its painted and gilded sheet metal construction. The exterior features a dark reddish-brown japanned ground. The form is designed with a flat back for placement against a hearth and a rounded front with a sloped, hinged lid. The decoration includes a large central rectangular cartouche on the front containing a hand-painted bouquet of roses and mixed flowers, framed by intricate gilded rococo-style scrollwork. The lid is similarly adorned with a central oval panel featuring a smaller floral bouquet and gilded accents. The piece is fitted with two ornate cast-metal handles on the sides. The interior houses a removable sheet-metal liner with a simple wire bale handle. No maker marks, stamps, or labels are visible on the item.
Lot: 418 - American 19th-Century Spindle-Back Rocking Armchair 24"X32"X42"
This rocking armchair is an American mid-to-late 19th-century piece, exhibiting a hybrid design of the Boston and Salem rocker styles characteristic of Eastern Seaboard craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from mixed hardwoods, including maple, birch, and pine, and finished with a dark walnut-toned stain. The back features a wide, shaped comb crest rail situated over two flat horizontal slats and five vertical arrow-shaped spindles. Sinuous curved armrests with rounded knuckle terminals are supported by turned spindles. The seat is a thick, solid wood plank with a carved saddle shape and an incised decorative line around the perimeter. The base consists of turned legs joined by a four-spoke box stretcher, mounted on long, tapered wooden rockers. No maker marks, labels, or brandings are visible on the item.
Lot: 419 - American Sack-back Windsor Armchair in Mixed Hardwoods 23"X25"X35"
This sack-back Windsor armchair is constructed from mixed hardwoods and finished in a medium-brown stain. The design features a steam-bent hoop back that passes through a central bowed arm rail terminating in scrolled handholds. The back structure is composed of nine tapered spindles that are secured with visible through-tenon joinery at the arm rail. The chair has a thick, sculpted plank seat mounted on four splayed legs. The legs and H-stretcher feature ring-and-vase turnings. No maker marks, brandings, or labels were identified on the piece.
Lot: 420 - Vintage Wingback Armchair with Fluted Tapered Legs 31"X36"X41"
This traditional wingback armchair features a tall, slightly arched back with scrolling wings that flow into rolled arms. The chair includes a thick, loose seat cushion. It is supported by a hardwood base consisting of four legs with a dark mahogany-toned finish. The front legs are square and tapered, featuring vertical fluted carvings characteristic of Neoclassical or Sheraton-style revivals. The rear legs are square and out-swept. The piece is fully upholstered in a red textile decorated with a small-scale, repeated white floral motif. No maker's marks, labels, or brandings are visible on the frame or legs.
Lot: 421 - Regency Style Tole-Painted Tray-Top Side Table 23"X28"X20"
A Regency style side table featuring a removable oval tole metal tray resting on a separate wooden stand. The tray is finished in black lacquer and decorated with hand-painted floral sprays including roses and forget-me-nots, centered by a gilded foliate wreath. The raised rim is further accented with a delicate foliate border. The black-painted wooden stand is composed of four tapered legs joined by a double X-form stretcher. Each leg is decorated with gold horizontal pinstripe banding and topped with a metal cup to receive the tray.
Lot: 422 - Alpine Hand-Tufted Indian Wool Area Rug 87"X103"
Hand-tufted wool area rug produced in India for the Alpine brand, model number AK-27. The construction features a 100 percent wool pile on a secondary canvas backing, with an overall fiber content of 75 percent wool and 25 percent cotton. The design is rendered in the traditional style of Persian Serapi and Heriz carpets, featuring a central burgundy field with three large, vertically aligned, stepped diamond medallions. The medallions and surrounding field are decorated with geometric and floral motifs in navy blue, light blue, olive green, and ochre. A wide ivory-ground main border displays a repeating pattern of geometric and floral elements, framed by decorative guard borders. The reverse of the rug retains a printed manufacturer label and a specific SKU sticker.
Lot: 423 - Antique Persian Sarouk Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 31"X58"
This antique Persian Sarouk hand-knotted wool rug originates from the Sarouk region of Iran and dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920s-1930s. The rug is constructed with a hand-spun wool pile on a cotton foundation. The central design features a Vase and Tree of Life motif set against a salmon or dusty rose field. The field is densely populated with symmetrical floral sprays, vines, and botanical elements in shades of navy blue, ice blue, teal, cream, and olive green. A stylized formal vase is positioned at the lower end of the central composition. The field is enclosed by a wide navy blue main border with repeating large-scale floral rosettes and palmettes, flanked by multiple decorative guard borders with geometric and floral patterns. The reverse displays the hand-knotted structure and a firm, dense handle. The fringe at both ends is a continuation of the cotton warp foundation.
Lot: 424 - American Empire Style Mahogany Display Cabinet with Carved Swag Frieze and Paw Feet 16"X30"X59"
A single-piece American Empire style vitrine or display cabinet constructed of mahogany with veneers. The rectangular case features a flat top over a frieze decorated with a finely carved relief of ribboned floral swags. The front contains a single door with a large glass pane, opening to an interior containing four adjustable wooden shelves supported by side-rail pin holes. The door is flanked by reeded pilasters with simple capitals, all resting on a molded base. The cabinet is supported by carved hairy paw front feet and square block rear feet. The back is constructed of solid wood panels. Stamped into the top center of the rear frame are the numbers 1 2 3. Hardware includes a brass keyhole escutcheon and hinges. The unit is accompanied by a key with a decorative pink tassel.
Lot: 425 - 19th-Century American Country Two-Piece Stained Pine Plantation Desk 30"X41"X69.5"
This 19th-century American country or primitive furniture item is a two-piece plantation desk consisting of a removable upper cabinet resting on a table base. The piece is constructed from a softwood, likely pine or poplar, with a reddish-brown stain. The upper cabinet features two solid, flat-paneled doors mounted on iron butt hinges, opening to an interior fitted with two full-width shelves and a lower gallery. This gallery contains ten small pigeonholes and two vertical document slots, one of which is finished with a decorative scalloped valance. The table base features a single, wide drawer with a central turned wooden knob and is supported by four turned legs. Construction details include the use of square-cut nails on the drawer sides and the wide, vertically oriented backboards of the cabinet. The drawer demonstrates simple nailed joinery rather than dovetails, consistent with a utilitarian origin. No maker marks or signatures were identified.
Lot: 426 - Antique Mission Style Oak Metamorphic Library Chair and Step Ladder 16"X19"X41"
A metamorphic side chair of early 20th-century design, attributed to the Arts and Crafts or Mission style, specifically resembling the work of Joseph McHugh. The piece is constructed from stained hardwood, likely oak, and features a dual-purpose convertible design. It functions as a standard side chair with a slatted backrest and slightly tapered legs. Through a hinged folding mechanism, the backrest and seat pivot to transform the piece into a four-step library ladder. The construction utilizes visible round-head metal rivets and bolts at the primary movement points, with vertical slots in the side rails to facilitate the conversion. The design includes simple horizontal stretchers for structural stability in both configurations. No maker's marks, stamps, or labels are present.
Lot: 427 - American School, 19th Century, Portrait of a Young Gentleman 4"X28"X33"
This mid-19th-century oil portrait on a canvas mounted on wooden panel depicts a young man in a bust-length pose. The subject is rendered in a formal style, featuring dark, swept-back hair and a slight smile. He is attired in a dark frock coat over a white collared shirt and a wide, dark silk bow tie. His left hand is visible at the lower right, appearing to grasp the handle of a cane or umbrella. The composition employs a dark background punctuated by a distinctive red glow centered behind the sitter's head, creating a subtle halo effect. The painting is executed with finely blended brushwork in the flesh tones and more visible texture in the garments and background. The work is housed in a period tiered giltwood frame with reeded moldings. No signature, date, or labels are present on the front or verso of the panel. The verso reveals the natural vertical grain of the wooden support and a crude wire hanger.
Lot: 428 - Federal Style Gilded Convex Eagle Bullseye Wall Mirror 22"X30"
This 20th-century wall mirror is designed in the American Federal style, featuring a circular frame surmounted by a spread-wing eagle finial on a laurel base. The frame is constructed from a gilded and patinated composite material over wood. A series of thirteen spherules, traditionally representing the thirteen original American colonies, are positioned within the cove-molded circular frame. The bottom of the mirror is decorated with a foliate pendant centered by a floral boss. The mirror plate is convex, producing a wide-angle reflection characteristic of bullseye mirrors. The reverse is fitted with a cardboard backing and two modern metal D-ring hangers.
Lot: 429 - Framed Swedish Folk Art Print After the 1812 Alderstrappan Motif 35"X23.5"
This framed color print is a piece of traditional Swedish folk art, known as Dalmalning, originating from the Dalarna region. The composition depicts the Alderstrappan or Stairway of Life motif. The central text at the top reads Om Menniskans Alder ifran waggan till Grafwen, which translates to Concerning the Age of Man from the Cradle to the Grave. The imagery features couples dressed in traditional 19th-century Swedish attire positioned on a staircase representing life stages in ten-year increments, ranging from age 10 to age 90, with the 50-year-old couple at the apex. The central scene is flanked by two vertical panels featuring stylized kurbits floral arrangements, each topped with the date 1812. The print appears to be a color lithograph or similar rendition of an original early 19th-century folk painting. It is professionally housed in a black mat and a dark, textured wood frame with a distressed finish. The reverse is sealed with black kraft paper and equipped with a hanging wire. No artist signature or edition numbering is visible.
Lot: 430 - Kelloggs and Comstock and Ensign and Thayer Hand-Colored Lithograph, The Life and Age of Woman 15.5"X12"
This mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph is titled The Life and Age of Woman. The central composition depicts the stages of female life from the cradle to the grave through eleven figures arranged in a stepped formation. The sequence begins at the far left with an infant in a wicker cradle and progresses through childhood, young womanhood, marriage, motherhood, middle age, and senior years, concluding with a figure on a deathbed at the far right. A central archway contains a vignette of a funeral procession in a cemetery landscape. Below each figure is a printed moralistic verse corresponding to that stage of life. The lower left margin features the publisher's mark KELLOGGS and COMSTOCK 150 FULTON ST NEW YORK and 150 MAIN ST HARTFORD CONN. The lower right margin is marked ENSIGN and THAYER, 12, EXCHANGE ST. BUFFALO. The center bottom margin is printed with the number 130 followed by an asterisk. The print is housed in a black-painted wooden frame with a glass front and a wooden plank backing secured by metal nails.
Lot: 431 - Weatherby Family. Manuscript Family Register on Lithographed Template. c. 1846-1948. 17"X14"
A framed 19th-century manuscript family register featuring a lithographed template with four arched vignettes. The vignettes, which appear to be hand-colored or tinted, depict a family outdoors, a seated woman in an interior, a marriage ceremony, and a mourning scene featuring a monument inscribed I know that My Redeemer Liveth. The register is organized into columns titled Family NAMES, Born, WHEN AND WHERE, Married, WHEN, WHERE & BY WHOM, and Died, WHEN & WHERE. The primary entries record the lineage of Richard D. Weatherby, born April 3, 1822, in St. Stephens, and Catherine Smith, born July 23, 1826, in St. Stephens, who were married on July 2, 1846, by an individual named Tybits. The register lists twelve children: Sarah Jane, Lydia Catherine, Emily Jane, Charlotte Ann Thomson, Skifington Thomson, Charles Wellington Grimmer, Mary Hannah Campbell, Margaret Emma, Sarah Adeline, Alice Alida, John Thomas Smith, and Florence Elizabeth. Birth dates range from 1847 to 1865, with locations including St. Stephens and St. James, suggesting an origin in New Brunswick, Canada. Notable entries include deaths recorded at Victoria Hospital in 1898. Handwritten entries are recorded in multiple ink colors and various hands, documenting the family history into the mid-20th century, with the final death date noted as June 26, 1948. The document is housed in a wide, beveled mahogany-finished wooden frame under glass.
Lot: 432 - Mason and Hamlin Rosewood Veneer Melodeon, Boston, circa 1868 18.5"X30.5"X30"
This mid-nineteenth-century melodeon was manufactured by the Mason and Hamlin company of Boston, Massachusetts. The instrument is housed in a case featuring highly figured rosewood veneer. It contains a single manual keyboard with a five-octave compass, featuring ivory-covered natural keys and ebony sharps. A decorative pierced-fretwork panel is located above the keyboard. A circular metal lamp or candle stand is mounted to the right of the keys. The case is supported by a lyre-form trestle base with scroll-carved legs and a central horizontal stretcher. Two metal foot pedals are connected to the internal bellows mechanism by vertical rods. The interior of the fallboard bears the gilded maker mark Mason and Hamlin. Boston. in a stylized Gothic font. An accompanying handwritten note identifies the item as an 1868 Melodeon.
Lot: 433 - Original November 23 1963 The Courier-Journal Newspaper JFK Assassination Report 12"X16"
An original historical edition of The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky), Indiana Edition, dated Saturday morning, November 23, 1963. This issue provides comprehensive coverage of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on the preceding day in Dallas, Texas. The front page features prominent headlines including President Shot To Death By Sniper, Johnson Receives Bipartisan Pledge, and Defector To Russia Is Prime Suspect. The primary front-page image is an Associated Press Wirephoto showing Secret Service agent Clint Hill climbing onto the back of the presidential limousine. Secondary headlines and articles detail the wounding of Texas Governor John Connally and the arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald. The fourth page includes a photograph of Oswald with the headline Sullen Ex-Marine Being Questioned, alongside a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in as President aboard Air Force One. The masthead identifies this as Volume 218, Number 146, consisting of 38 pages and priced at 7 cents.
Lot: 434 - Trio of Muhammad Ali Commemorative Newspapers from The Courier-Journal June 2016 12"X11"
A trio of commemorative edition newspapers published by The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Kentucky, documenting the passing and memorial services of hometown boxing legend Muhammad Ali in June 2016. The collection includes the Saturday, June 4, 2016 Metro Edition featuring the headline THE GREATEST and a black-and-white photograph of Ali in a boxing stance, accompanied by a lengthy quote detailing his desired legacy. The second item is the Sunday, June 5, 2016 edition, which features a full-page, high-contrast photographic portrait of Ali's eyes with the inscription MUHAMMAD ALI 1942 - 2016. The third item is the Saturday, June 11, 2016 edition, titled WORLD RETURNS THE LOVE TO ALI, featuring a color photograph of the funeral procession through the streets of Louisville. Each newspaper displays the standard masthead for The Courier-Journal and is printed on standard newsprint.
Lot: 435 - Wrought Iron Double Light Student Style Table Lamp in the Early American Aesthetic 9"X12"X20"
This is a double-light table lamp crafted in a wrought iron student-style design. The piece is finished in a matte black and features a tripod base with three arched flat-bar legs. A central vertical post rises from a turned hub and terminates in a decorative shepherd's hook finial. The horizontal cross-arm supports two electrical light sockets, each seated in a scalloped metal bobeche and covered by a cream-colored candle-style sleeve. The lamp is equipped with two natural-toned linen or burlap-textured clip-on drum shades. The design is in the Early American or primitive revival style, common in 20th-century decorative lighting. The unit is electrified with a modern black plastic-coated cord and a standard North American two-prong plug. No maker's marks or signatures are visible on the item.
Lot: 436 - Victorian Style Silver-Plated Trumpet Vase with Grapevine Motif 7"X20.5"
This trumpet-shaped vase is constructed of silver-plated base metal and features an ornate botanical design. The tall, tapered body is decorated in high relief with a continuous grapevine motif including broad leaves and fruit clusters. The flared rim is serrated and molded to follow the contours of the grape leaves. The vase stands on a circular pedestal base with a matching grapevine border. The base is internally weighted. The form and decorative pattern are consistent with the grapevine designs produced by manufacturers such as the Homan Manufacturing Company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While a small label is present on the underside, the text is illegible, and the piece is attributed to Homan based on visual consensus of the pattern and form.
Lot: 437 - 19th Century Painted Toleware Metal Bread or Fruit Tray 8.5"X13.5"
A 19th-century rectangular toleware tray, traditionally used for serving bread or fruit. The object is constructed from formed sheet metal, likely tin or iron, and finished with a dark japanned ground. The interior features hand-painted floral and foliate decoration in gold, red, and silver-toned pigments. Large, stylized blossoms are positioned on the end panels, while more delicate floral sprays adorn the side panels. The tray features flared, sloping sides and a shaped, rounded rim. There are no manufacturer's marks or stamps visible on the base or interior. Near the center of the interior floor, four small, thin red brushstrokes form a simple, stylized decorative or assembly mark.
Lot: 438 - Mid-19th Century American Empire Style Coved Wood Wall Mirror 37.5"X44.5"X4.5"
This rectangular wall mirror features a wide, deep-bevelled coved frame constructed from wood with a warm medium-brown finish. The frame profile is consistent with American vernacular furniture design from the mid-19th century, reflecting Empire or early Victorian influences. The natural wood grain is visible across all surfaces of the frame. The mirror plate is secured within an inner molded border. The reverse of the piece reveals a secondary wood support structure and a modern wire hanging system. No manufacturer labels, stamps, or signatures are present on the frame or backing.
Lot: 439 - Antique American Country Sloped-Top Pine Clerk's Desk, 19th Century 30"X60.5"X36"
A 19th-century American Country primitive sloped-top clerk's or standing desk constructed from solid pine with a reddish-brown stained finish. The top features a fixed flat rear shelf and a large sloped writing surface made of wide planks. The front apron is fitted with three side-by-side drawers, each with hand-cut dovetail joinery, a single brass-toned pull knob, and an inset keyhole. The desk is supported by four square tapered legs. The construction exhibits typical characteristics of early to mid-19th-century cabinetmaking. No maker's marks or labels are present.
Lot: 440 - Early American Style Spindle Back Deacon Bench 24"X62X31"
This long deacon bench is crafted in the Early American style from a dark-stained hardwood. The design features a three-section backrest supported by four vertical posts. Each back section contains four turned and chamfered spindles positioned between two horizontal rails, totaling twelve spindles. The bench is fitted with two curved, scrolled armrests resting on turned supports. It stands on six turned and tapered legs, with three in the front and three in the back, all reinforced by a comprehensive box stretcher system. No manufacturer marks, stamps, or labels were identified during inspection.
Lot: 441 - American Primitive Style Wood Dining Table and a Set of Matching Chairs (Table 33.5"X72"X31")
This dining set is designed in the American primitive farmhouse style, featuring a rectangular table and a set of matching chairs. The table is constructed with a solid wood top composed of three planks and shows visible pegging. The table base consists of a deep apron with pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery and four turned legs featuring ring-and-ball accents. The underside of the table reveals rough-hewn planks with circular saw marks consistent with late 19th-century industrial milling. The chairs are of an arrow-back spindle design with contoured wooden seats. The set is accompanied by a set of striped fabric tie-on cushions. The entire set is crafted from solid hardwoods with an aged finish.
Lot: 442 - 19th Century American Primitive Pine Dry Sink 19"X39"X33"
This mid-19th century American primitive dry sink is a single-piece cabinet constructed from pine and mixed softwoods using traditional plank-and-nail assembly. The top section features a recessed well bounded by a three-sided gallery, with the backboard carved in a decorative scalloped design. The lower cabinet includes two cupboard doors with recessed panels that open to an interior containing a single fixed, full-width shelf. The back of the piece is composed of wide, vertical wooden planks. The exterior retains an early painted surface in an olive-drab tone, showing significant wear that reveals an earlier red paint layer in the panel recesses. The interior is finished in a muted blue-gray historical paint. Hardware consists of two turned wooden knobs, iron butt hinges, and a keyhole on the right door. No maker marks or stamps are visible on the piece.
Lot: 443 - American Antique Industrial Pine Lift-Top Chest of Drawers with Campaign Style Hardware 21"X38"X35"
A vintage American industrial lift-top chest of drawers, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The case is constructed primarily of pine with a honey-toned finish, while the back panel and drawer interiors consist of secondary woods such as common pine or poplar. The chest features a lift-top upper compartment and three full-width drawers. The interior of the drawers contains fixed wooden partitions of various sizes, indicating its original function as a machinist or carpenter tool chest. The piece is fitted with campaign-style recessed metal bail handles with an aged patina and a large circular metal escutcheon on the front face. The top lid is designed with a raised central panel secured by visible wooden pegs and is attached to the case with three metal butt hinges. The case construction features exposed joinery at the corners and a simple molded base. No maker marks or manufacturer stamps are visible on the piece.
Lot: 444 - American Mid-19th Century Pine One-Piece Housekeeper's Cupboard 19"X62"X81"
This large-scale, one-piece housekeeperÃs cupboard, also known as a pantry press, is primarily constructed of pine with a warm, naturally aged finish. The front features a four-door configuration, consisting of two tall upper doors and two smaller lower doors. All doors are built using pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery and feature two raised panels each. The cabinet is topped with a prominent cove-molded cornice, and a secondary smaller molding divides the upper and lower door sections. The side panels extend to the floor, shaped with traditional bootjack cutouts to serve as the feet. The back of the piece is composed of wide, vertically oriented, rough-sawn boards attached with square-cut nails. The interior of the upper section is fitted with three fixed, full-width wooden shelves, while the lower section contains one fixed, full-width wooden shelf. Hardware includes four white porcelain ironstone knobs and period iron thumb-latches, swivel latches, and surface-mounted hinges. Traces of an earlier green and gray paint finish are visible on the hinges, moldings, and cornice.
Lot: 445 - Late 19th Century American Country Style Bedside Cupboard with Drawer 18.5"X19"X29"
This is a one-piece antique American country-style bedside cupboard or commode. It is constructed of solid wood with a dark-stained finish showing a developed patina. The upper section contains a single drawer featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery. Below the drawer is a storage compartment enclosed by a single inset panel door. The piece is fitted with three turned wooden knobs and two exposed metal barrel hinges on the door. It stands on four short, turned legs with bulbous, tapered feet. No maker marks are visible on the interior or exterior surfaces.
Lot: 446 - Late 19th Century American Country Farmhouse Plank Seat Side Chair 16"X18"X33.5"
This late 19th to early 20th-century American country-style side chair is constructed from various hardwoods, including ash, maple, or hickory for the turned elements and a solid plank for the seat. The chair features a spindle-back configuration consisting of four central tapered spindles and two outer stiles topped by a flat, slightly curved crest rail. The stiles are accented with turned ring decorative details. The seat is formed from a solid contoured plank. The undercarriage consists of four turned, splayed legs connected by an H-stretcher. The front stretcher features a central decorative swelling. No maker's marks or labels are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 447 - Antique American Arrow-Back Windsor Style Side Chair, Late 19th Century 16"X18"X34"
This American side chair, dating to the late 19th century, is designed in the arrow-back Windsor style. The chair is constructed from solid hardwood, likely maple or birch, and features a slightly curved, flat crest rail. The backrest consists of five flat arrow-back spindles flanked by two stiles with bamboo-style turning. It features a solid, shaped plank seat. The chair stands on four splayed legs with bamboo-style turning, reinforced by a simple box stretcher. The joinery is composed of socketed spindles and legs, characteristic of American cottage furniture from the 1870 to 1900 period. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the piece.
Lot: 448 - Antique American Primitive Arrow-Back Child's High Chair 18"X18"X36"
An antique child's high chair in the American Primitive style, likely dating from the mid-to-late 19th century. The chair features a shaped top crest rail over three flat-profile arrow-back spindles and turned stiles. The rounded arms are mounted on turned supports above a thick plank seat. The splayed legs are secured by a simple box stretcher and include a wide, solid wood footrest. The piece exhibits primitive construction techniques, including mortise-and-tenon joinery with visible nail and pin heads. The chair is constructed from mixed hardwoods, and remnants of an original red or ochre paint or wash are visible in the recessed areas. There are no visible maker marks or signatures.
Lot: 449 - Antique Octagonal Wood Case Wall Regulator Clock with Pendulum and Key 4.5"X12.5"X21.5"
This wall-mounted regulator clock features an octagonal upper case and a short drop-down pendulum box constructed from light-toned wood. The case borders are decorated with incised bead and reel pattern molding. The white painted dial includes black Roman numeral hour markers and two winding arbors at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions, protected by a brass-rimmed glass bezel. The lower section contains a hinged door with a glass pane decorated with the word Regulator in gold-toned cursive script. Internally, the clock has a mechanical spring-driven movement with a wire coil gong strike. The pendulum features a brass-toned rod and a bob with embossed leaf motifs. A T-handle metal winding key is included. No manufacturer names or labels are visible on the dial, movement, or back of the case.
Lot: 450 - Antique American Cobblers Bench with an Assortment of Tools 22.5"X41.5"X16"
This antique American cobblers bench is constructed from mixed hardwoods and pine, featuring a cantilevered rectangular workspace and an integrated round seat. The bench is supported by a three-legged splayed design using mortise and tenon joinery. The right side features a hand-carved circular seat with a recessed leather insert secured by a perimeter of metal tacks. The left side consists of a large tray with raised edges and fixed wooden rungs acting as dividers for tool and fastener organization. Accompanying the bench is an assortment of period shoemaking equipment including two wooden shoe lasts, two iron-headed hammers, and two cast iron lap lasts. Both wooden lasts are incised with the number 10 on the heel; one last features an applied leather patch. The smaller cast iron lap last is stamped with the character 2 on its base. No other maker marks or patent dates are visible.
Lot: 451 - Contemporary Country Style Crackle-Finished Corner Media Cabinet 34"X34"X48"
This item is a contemporary corner media cabinet designed in a country revival or primitive style. The single-piece construction features a heavily distressed red crackle paint finish applied over a dark green base coat. The top surface displays decorative faux square peg joinery details at the corners. The upper compartment is enclosed by double doors with exposed brass-finished butterfly hinges and matching red-painted wooden knobs. The interior is finished in dark paint and contains a single fixed shelf. A circular cutout in the rear center panel facilitates electrical cable management. Below the doors is a single, full-width drawer with two matching wooden pull knobs. There are no maker's marks, labels, or stamps visible on the piece.
Lot: 452 - Three-Seat Slipcovered Sofa with Multiple Replacement Covers 34"X84"X33"
This three-seat sofa is designed in a transitional style, featuring rolled arms and a floor-length pleated skirt, in the style of the IKEA Ektorp model. The piece is currently fitted with an off-white heavy cotton twill slipcover. It includes three loose, piped seat cushions and three loose back cushions. This lot also features a single square decorative throw pillow with a red and white quilted star motif. Included with the sofa are multiple additional sets of zippered slipcovers, currently folded in plastic storage bins. These covers include patterns of red and white ticking stripes, yellow and cream broad stripes, and a blue and gray color-blocked design.
Lot: 453 - American Folk Art Hand-Hooked Big Penny Motif Wool Room-Size Rug 71"X106"
This hand-hooked room-size rug features an all-over big penny or bullseye motif in a hit-and-miss color pattern. The design consists of concentric circles in varied colors, including shades of rose, cream, navy, light blue, brown, and tan. The central field is framed by a wide border of abstract, multi-colored geometric blocks and linear segments. The rug is constructed from hooked wool yarn on a heavy fabric foundation. The reverse is fitted with a secondary fabric backing. The pattern and style are consistent with those found in Searsport Big Penny rug kits.
Lot: 454 - Contemporary Geometric Vinyl Floor Cloth in the Style of Carolina Creekhouse 78"X98.5"
A contemporary rectangular floor cloth or mat, attributed to Carolina Creekhouse and featuring a design consistent with their Lila pattern. The piece is constructed from a durable and flexible synthetic vinyl material. The design features a high-contrast geometric pattern in black and off-white. At the center is a large eight-pointed star, similar to traditional Lone Star or Star of Bethlehem quilt patterns, formed by nested rows of black and off-white diamond shapes. This central motif is framed by a border composed of repeating black and white triangles. The reverse of the cloth is a smooth, solid off-white color. No manufacturer labels or marks are visible on the item.
Lot: 456 - American Colonial Revival Maple Spindle-Back Rocking Chair 21"X33"X43.5"
An American spindle-back rocking chair in the Colonial Revival style, likely dating from the mid-20th century. The chair is constructed from a domestic hardwood, typically rock maple, and finished in a warm honey-toned stain. The design features a high back with two curved horizontal slats; eight slender vertical spindles pass through the lower slat and terminate at the underside of the top crest rail. The curved arms terminate in a prominent ram's horn scroll and are supported by turned spindles. The chair is built with a contoured saddle seat, turned legs, and an H-stretcher assembly, all mounted on traditional wooden rockers. The construction involves spindle-to-seat and spindle-to-rail joinery common in American furniture production of this period. While the form is consistent with manufacturers such as S. Bent and Bros., no maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible.
Lot: 457 - Virginia Stibbe, Two Framed Botanical Mixed Media Artworks (Signed) 14"X21"
Two framed botanical artworks utilizing dried organic materials. The first piece features a vertical mixed media composition of various dried flowers, including hydrangea petals and fern fronds, accented with two small cut-out bird figures. It is housed in an arched-top, tiered wooden frame with a light-toned finish, and the verso is covered with a patterned wallpaper. The second piece presents a single pressed specimen identified by an inscription on the lower left as Osmunda cinnamomea or Cinnamon Fern. This work is signed lower right by artist Virginia Stibbe. It is set against a white background, double-matted with a dark inner border, and contained within a dark-finished wooden frame. The verso of the fern piece bears a professional business label for Natural Accents by Virginia Stibbe of Yorkville, Illinois, along with a separate care instruction tag for dried floral materials.
Lot: 458 - Robert Potter III: Two Antique Oval-Framed Photographic Portraits 15.5"X19.5"
This lot features two antique oval-framed portraits dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The larger portrait is a solar enlargement or crayon portrait with hand-colored details, depicting a woman in formal late Victorian or Edwardian attire with a high-necked, fringed bodice. It is housed in a simple gilt wood frame. The second, smaller photograph appears to be a silver gelatin or albumen print of a young man in a high-collared suit. It is set within an ornate oval frame, possibly quarter-sawn oak, featuring a beaded inner liner and a decorative metal-studded outer border. The reverse of the smaller frame has a faint handwritten pencil inscription that appears to read Robert Potter III.
Lot: 459 - An Assortment of Barware Accessories and Spirits Literature Including a Rabbit-Style Corkscrew Set (Lot 23"W As Pictured)
This collection of barware and wine accessories features a rabbit-style lever corkscrew set housed in a mahogany-finished wooden presentation case with a foam-lined interior. The boxed set contains the lever corkscrew, a foil cutter, pourers, a drip ring, and spare worm attachments. Also included in the assortment are several wing-style corkscrews in chrome-plated, black-finished, and copper-toned metal. Manual bottle openers are present, including one stainless steel opener marked with the OXO brand and a wood-handled opener with a metal piercer. Additional accessories comprise multiple wine stoppers with both turned wood and chrome-finished spherical heads, a stainless steel double-sided jigger, a red plastic wine aerator, and a drip ring. The lot is accompanied by two volumes: The Bourbon Tasting Notebook by Susan Reigler and Michael Veach, and the Total Guide to Spirits & Cocktails, as well as a decorative polka-dot coaster with printed text.
Lot: 460 - Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Holly and Berry Relief 15"X15"X7"
This vintage cast iron Christmas tree stand is designed with a square base featuring an ornate openwork relief pattern of holly leaves and berries. The stand is constructed of cast iron and finished in a dark green paint. It includes a central cylindrical basin for water and a tree trunk, with three original metal T-handle eye-bolt thumbscrews to secure the tree. A small centering spike is located at the bottom of the basin. The item is representative of traditional holiday motifs common in the United States during the early to mid-20th century.
Lot: 461 - A Set of Paul Revere Genuine Pewter Serving Dishes and Platters 12"X18"
A set of four Colonial Revival style serving pieces made of genuine pewter. The collection consists of a large oval meat platter featuring a relief-molded tree and well drainage design resting on four integral feet, a simple scalloped rim oval platter, a deep oval serving bowl with a scalloped rim, and a small oval bowl with two loop handles. The pieces are likely manufactured via machine-pressing or casting. Each piece is stamped on the underside with a shield-shaped maker mark that reads PAUL REVERE GENUINE PEWTER LB.
Lot: 462 - A Trio of Antique Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Hearth and Melting Ladles 20"
This collection consists of three hand-forged wrought iron implements typical of 18th or 19th-century American hearth and trade tools. The trio includes a multi-lipped melting ladle, a long-handled hearth ladle, and a slender decorative utensil. The shortest ladle features a deep, multi-lobed bowl with three distinct pouring lips, a design commonly used for pouring molten lead into molds or filling tallow lamps; it terminates in a simple hammered-over loop finial. The longest tool features a shallow round bowl and a shaft with a decorative central twist, ending in a flat handle with a single punched hanging hole. The center tool is slender with a small, shallow circular bowl and a handle that terminates in a decorative twisted-loop finial. All pieces demonstrate traditional blacksmithing techniques with visible hammer marks and forged transitions. No maker marks, stamps, or signatures are visible.
Lot: 463 - American Woven Wood Splint Picnic Basket with Gingham Lining 11"X16"X20"
A vintage rectangular picnic basket constructed of woven hardwood splints in a checkerboard pattern. The basket features a hinged lid and dual wooden swing handles attached to the body with metal rivets. The interior is fully lined with a green and white checkered gingham fabric. This style of basketry is characteristic of the New England region, resembling examples produced by companies such as Peterboro Basket Company or manufacturers in West Rindge, New Hampshire.
Lot: 464 - Bulwer-Lytton, Edward. Bulwer's Works. P.F. Collier, Late 19th Century. A Collection of Volumes. 7"X10.5"
This lot consists of a collection of volumes from Bulwers Works, a multi-volume set of the writings of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton (Lord Lytton). The set was published by P.F. Collier of New York in the late 19th century. The books are bound in uniform maroon cloth with decorative gilt stamping on the front covers and spines. The elaborate front cover design features a knights helmet, Roman standards bearing the letters SPQR, olive branches, and a profile portrait of the author in a medallion. A banner is inscribed with his famous quote: The pen is mightier than the sword. The rear covers have a blind-stamped central decorative medallion. The spines bear the title of the series and lists of the individual works contained within each volume, alongside volume numbers in Roman numerals. Titles visible include The Last Days of Pompeii, Harold, The Caxtons, Rienzi, My Novel, Alice, The Coming Race, and The Parisians. The publisher name COLLIER is visible at the foot of each spine. The volumes are octavo in size.
Lot: 465 - Eliot, George. The Works of George Eliot. P.F. Collier and Son, [ca. 1890]. Three Volumes. 8"X11"
A three-volume set of the collected works of George Eliot, published by P.F. Collier and Son of New York. The volumes are bound in the publisher's original brown cloth with ornate blind-stamped decorative borders and central medallion motifs on the boards. The front covers and spines feature the title in a flourished gold-gilt script. Volume 1 includes Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, and Romola. Volume 2 includes Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda. Volume 3 includes Felix Holt, Silas Marner, The Lifted Veil, Brother Jacob, Amos Barton, Theophrastus Such, The Spanish Gypsy, The Legend of Jubal, and His Other Poems. The publisher's name Collier is stamped at the base of each spine. The volumes are octavo in size.
Lot: 466 - Richardson, James D. Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897. Published circa 1897. A Multi-Volume Set. 6.5"X9"
This multi-volume set, compiled by James D. Richardson, is titled Messages and Papers of the Presidents and covers the chronological period from 1789 to 1897. The collection consists of several hardcover volumes detailing presidential messages and communications, including a dedicated appendix and index volume. Each book is bound in dark reddish-brown publisher's cloth. The covers are decorated with blind-stamped borders and central ornamental motifs. The spines are finished with gilt-stamped lettering and rules, providing the title, compiler's name, volume designation, and corresponding date ranges. The set is octavo in size.
Lot: 467 - Shakespeare & Mabie, The Works of Shakespeare & Biography, Macmillan & Co., c. 1900-1904, Eversley Edition Set 4.5"X7"
A multi-volume set comprising the works of William Shakespeare in ten volumes and an eleventh supplemental volume titled William Shakespeare: Poet, Dramatist and Man by Hamilton Wright Mabie. This collection belongs to the Eversley Edition, a series notably edited by C.H. Herford and published by Macmillan and Company. The volumes are bound in the publisher's original maroon pebbled cloth with gilt-stamped lettering and volume numbering on the spines. The front boards feature a blind-stamped heraldic crest centered within a rectangular border. The set is octavo in format. The volumes contain the following works as identified on the spines: Vol. I: Love's Labour's Lost, Comedy of Errors, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Midsummer Night's Dream Vol. II: The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Twelfth Night, As You Like It Vol. III: Much Ado About Nothing, All's Well That Ends Well, Measure for Measure, Troilus and Cressida Vol. IV: Pericles, Cymbeline, The Winter's Tale, The Tempest Vol. V: Henry VI Parts I, II, III, Richard III Vol. VI: King John, Richard II, Henry IV Parts I, II Vol. VII: Henry V, Henry VIII, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet Vol. VIII: Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Othello Vol. IX: King Lear, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra Vol. X: Coriolanus, Timon of Athens, Poems Vol. XI: William Shakespeare: Poet, Dramatist and Man by Hamilton Wright Mabie.
Lot: 468 - A Collection of Volumes of Early 20th-Century Fiction. Various Authors and Publishers, c. 1905-1910. 5"X6"
This collection consists of several volumes of early 20th-century fiction, uniformly bound in half-tan leather with green marbled paper boards. The authors and titles identified from the spines include Winston Churchill, Mr. Crewe's Career (Volumes 1 and 2); E. F. Benson, The Angel of Pain (Volumes 1 and 2); Robert Hugh Benson, The Necromancers; Lucas Malet, The Far Horizon (Volumes 1 and 2); and Richard Bagot, The House of Serravalle (Volume 1). The bindings feature spines with six compartments separated by tooled lines, with the author and title gilt-stamped in the second compartment. The remaining compartments are decorated with stylized gilt-stamped floral or fleur-de-lis motifs. The division of single novels into two separate volumes is typical of contemporary pocket series such as the Tauchnitz Edition. No publisher or publication date is visible from the exterior.
Lot: 469 - Various Authors. A Collection of Uniformly Bound Literary Volumes. Circa 1900-1915. 5"X6"
A collection of literary works by various authors, uniformly bound in half-leather with marbled paper boards. The spines feature decorative gilt-stamped floral motifs within the panels, delineated by four raised bands. The marbled paper boards exhibit a dark green and black pattern with yellow accents. Titles and authors visible on the spines include Whispers About Women by L. Merrick; Genius Loci by Lee; The Principal Girl by Snaith; The Visits of Elizabeth by Glyn; Popular Tales by M. Edgeworth; Wild Justice by Osbourne; and a two-volume set of The Price of Lis Doris by Maartens. The volumes are produced in a small format, likely duodecimo or small octavo. This assembly suggests a private library collection from the early 20th century, where disparate titles were bound to match for shelf display.
Lot: 470 - Hewlett, Maurice. A Collection of Works. Uniform Half-Leather Bindings. 5"X6"
A collection of works by Maurice Hewlett, uniformly bound in half-leather with marbled paper boards. The titles include The Spanish Jade, Brazenhead the Great, The Song of Renny, Little Novels of Italy, two volumes of The Queen's Quair or the Six Years' Tragedy, Open Country, and The Stooping Lady. The bindings feature brown leather spines with four raised bands, gilt-stamped titles and author name, and repeating floral motifs in the spine compartments. The boards are covered in a marbled paper pattern consisting of green, blue, and black tones. These octavo volumes have toned text block edges. No publisher or publication dates are visible from the exterior.
Lot: 471 - Crawford, Hewlett, et al. A Collection of Volumes in Uniform Half-Leather Bindings. Circa 1905-1915. 5"X6"
This collection of volumes consists of literary works by several early 20th-century authors, including Francis Marion Crawford, Maurice Hewlett, W.W. Jacobs, and Richard Bagot. The specific titles observed include The Undesirable Governess, Soprano: A Portrait, Halfway House, Mrs. Lancelot, Short Cruises, and The House of Serravalle. The books are uniformly bound in contemporary half brown leather with dark green and black marbled paper boards. Each spine features four raised bands, creating compartments decorated with gilt-stamped floral fleur-de-lis motifs. The author names and titles are also lettered in gilt. The division of individual novels into two volumes suggests these may be contemporary Continental editions, such as those produced for the Tauchnitz Collection of British and American Authors. The books appear to be in octavo format.
Lot: 472 - Eaton, Seymour (Ed). Shakespeare Rare Print Collection. R.G. Kennedy & Co., 1900. Connoisseur Edition, Limited No. 589. 8"X12"
This lot features a folio-sized print portfolio titled Shakespeare Rare Print Collection, edited by Seymour Eaton and published for private circulation by R.G. Kennedy & Co. of Philadelphia in 1900. This specific copy is identified by an internal label as the Connoisseur Edition and is hand-numbered 589. The portfolio is constructed of heavy grey paper-covered boards with a dark cloth spine. The front cover displays a printed title label featuring the Shakespeare coat of arms, two red stamped classical head silhouettes, and a black silhouette illustration of Bottom and a fairy from A Midsummer Night's Dream. The portfolio was originally designed to be secured with grey ribbon ties. Internally, the collection is organized into parts, with Part I featuring a portrait of Helena. Visible plates include the Droeshout Portrait of Shakespeare with an inscription by Ben Jonson, a view of Stratford-Upon-Avon Church, a Drinking Song from Othello, Mr. Bass as Malvolio, and a scene from The Taming of the Shrew. The prints are rendered in monochrome and presented on heavy paper stock.
Lot: 473 - Tolstoi, Lyof N. A Multi-Volume Set of the Works of Lyof N. Tolstoi. Charles Scribner's Sons. 5.5"X7.5"
A multi-volume set of hardcover books comprising the works of Lyof N. Tolstoi (Leo Tolstoy) and a biography of the author. The volumes are octavo-sized and bound in the publisher's dark brown textured cloth. The front boards feature ornate blind-stamped decorative borders and a central cartouche containing the intertwined initials LNT. The spines are decorated with blind-stamped horizontal rules, headers, and footers, with titles and the author's name stamped in gilt. The publisher's name SCRIBNERS is visible at the base of each spine. Visible titles in the collection include War and Peace (Vol. III), The Cossacks Sevastopol The Invaders, The Kingdom of God What is Art? What is Religion?, What is to be Done? Life, My Confession My Religion Gospel in Brief, Essays Letters Miscellanies, Childhood Boyhood Youth, and Long Exile Stories for Children Walk in the Light. Included in the set is a biography titled Life of Tolstoi by N. H. Dole. The text blocks show toned edges.
Lot: 474 - A Collection of Volumes by Rawlinson and Tolstoy. Belford, Clarke & Co. and Scribners, circa 1880-1900. 5"X8"
This collection includes multiple hardcover volumes from two distinct late 19th-century sets. The first group consists of three volumes of The Seven Great Monarchies by George Rawlinson, published by Belford, Clarke & Co. These books are bound in blue cloth with gold-stamped lettering and decorative horizontal bands on the spines. The spine text identifies them as Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III. The second group comprises multiple volumes from the works of Leo Tolstoy, published by Scribners. These volumes are bound in dark brown pebbled cloth with blind-stamped decorative borders at the head and foot of the spines. Visible titles include War and Peace (Volumes I and II), Anna Karenina, and a volume containing Master and Man, Kreutzer Sonata, and Dramas. The author's name is stamped as Tolstoi on the spines, with the publisher mark Scribners at the base. All volumes appear to be in octavo format.
Lot: 475 - A Collection of Historical and Legal Volumes including Macaulay, Wells, and Cranch's Reports 8"X11"
This collection of hardcover books includes a variety of historical and legal works in publisher's cloth and period leather bindings. Prominent titles include a two-volume set of Macaulay's History of England in dark brown cloth; a two-volume edition of Julius Caesar published by Harper & Brothers in green cloth with decorative gilt star motifs; and H.G. Wells' The Outline of History, Third Edition Revised, published by Macmillan in red cloth. Also present is The Pageant of America 9: Makers of a New Nation by John Spencer Bassett, published by Yale University Press in a dark, pebble-grained cloth binding. The collection features multiple volumes of Cranch's Reports (legal reports by William Cranch) bound in aged tan leather with red spine labels. Additional volumes in the assortment include works with marbled paper boards and thin volumes in coarse tan cloth or buckram. The books are primarily in octavo format.
Lot: 476 - A Collection of Antique and Vintage Hardcover Books Including Regional History and Juvenile Fiction 8"X11"
This collection contains several antique and vintage hardcover volumes encompassing regional history, literature, and juvenile fiction. The group includes a quarto-sized volume titled History of Madison County Ohio, dated 1915 on the spine and bound in brown textured cloth with gilt-stamped lettering. Also present is a volume titled Woman and Puppet by Pierre LouËs, bearing the statement Privately Printed on the spine; this book is bound in cream cloth with an ornate gold-gilt floral design. The set contains two non-consecutive volumes (III and IV) of Macaulay's History of England, bound in dark brown textured cloth with gilt-stamped titles and blind-stamped borders. Completing the assortment are two pictorial cloth volumes by Horatio Alger, Jr., titled Andy Grant's Pluck and Only an Irish Boy, published by Hurst & Co. Both Alger volumes feature matching color cover illustrations depicting a boy in a blue uniform running in front of a steam locomotive. Transcribed spine text includes: HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY OHIO 1915, Woman and PUPPET By PIERRE LOUYS Privately Printed, MACAULAY'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. VOL. IV., MACAULAY'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. VOL. III., and ONLY AN IRISH BOY ALGER HURST & CO. Sizes range from approximately octavo to quarto.
Lot: 477 - Mark Twain, et al. A Collection of Multiple Volumes of Literature and Science. Harpers, et al. 6"X8"
A collection of antique and vintage hardcover books, primarily featuring 19th and early 20th-century literature and scientific works in publisher cloth-bound editions. The group includes multiple works by Mark Twain published by Harper and Brothers in uniform red cloth with gold-stamped spines and the MT monogram on the front covers. Visible Twain titles include The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom Sawyer Abroad / Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories, Life on the Mississippi, and Pudd'nhead Wilson. Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book is present in an edition published by The Century Co., bound in olive green cloth with gold-stamped animal vignettes including a lion, deer, cat, and rooster. Scientific literature is represented by an edition of Charles Darwin's Descent of Man in red cloth with gold lettering. Also present are Penrod and Penrod and Sam by Booth Tarkington, published as Grosset and Dunlap reprints in faded green cloth. A notable decorative volume is the German-language work In treuer Hut by Gustav Gerok, featuring an elaborate red cloth binding with ornate neo-Renaissance ornamentation stamped in gold, black, and blue-gray. An additional volume is bound in red cloth with an unidentified gold-stamped scrollwork design on the spine. The volumes are generally octavo in format.
Lot: 478 - Antique American Hand-Pieced Hexagon Mosaic Diamond Medallion Quilt 76"X78"
This antique American quilt is hand-pieced and hand-quilted, featuring a variation of a hexagon mosaic pattern arranged in diamond-shaped medallions. The quilt top is constructed from an assortment of fabrics including printed cotton calicos, woven checks, and solid-colored fabrics, with some swatches likely composed of wool or flannel. These hexagonal medallions are set within a dark ground, appearing to be black or navy cotton, which extends into a wide border finished with diagonal channel quilting. The reverse side is finished with a contrasting red-ground paisley and floral printed fabric. The item utilizes traditional hand-piecing and hand-quilting techniques throughout. No maker marks, labels, or signatures are visible.
Lot: 479 - A Pair of Large Decorative Artificial Fruit Topiaries in Gilt Painted Metal Urns 9"X14"X18"
This pair of large decorative fruit topiaries is designed in the traditional Della Robbia style. Each arrangement consists of a variety of artificial composition fruits, including pomegranates, lemons, pears, peaches, and frosted red grape clusters. These elements are accented with sprays of artificial red berries, naturalistic pinecones, cotton bolls, and faux evergreen foliage. The arrangements are built upon green conical floral foam bases. Each topiary is housed in a tapered metal urn with a square stepped base supported by four small gilt ball feet. The urns feature a red crackle-glazed finish and are decorated with hand-painted or stenciled gilded motifs. One side of the urn displays a neoclassical floral urn design, while the opposite side features a symmetrical split acanthus leaf pattern. No maker marks, labels, or signatures are visible.
Lot: 480 - Antique Cylindrical Brown Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar 5.5"X9.5"
This tall, cylindrical storage jar is a utilitarian vessel crafted from stoneware. The form features a rounded shoulder leading to a short, slightly flared neck. The jar is finished with an all-over mottled brownish-orange glaze, displaying a textured surface with characteristic orange-peel effect and glaze pitting. This style of earthenware is consistent with 19th-century utilitarian storage vessels, resembling the form and glaze of traditional Mediterranean or Turkish olive oil jars. No maker's marks, capacity stamps, or applied decorations were identified during inspection. The interior appears to be glazed similarly to the exterior.
Lot: 481 - Two Antique American Clear Pressed Glass Kerosene Table Lamps with Scovill and Plume and Atwood Burners 6"X17"
Two antique American clear pressed glass kerosene table lamps from the late 19th to early 20th century. The first lamp features a metal burner assembly by the Scovill Manufacturing Company, with the wick adjuster knob embossed Scovill Mfg. Co. Made in U.S.A. The design consists of a bulbous clear glass font with a central molded ridge set upon a flared, tiered base decorated with a band of stippled dots. This lamp includes a clear glass chimney with a flared and crimped pie-crust top rim. The second lamp features a burner by the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company, with the wick adjuster knob embossed P and A Mfg Co Made in U.S.A. The lamp body is composed of a stepped, compressed font and a pedestal stem and base decorated with a molded circle pattern, commonly referred to as a bullseye or daisy button design. It is fitted with a tall, slender clear glass chimney with a straight top rim. Both lamps retain their original non-electrified oil burner configurations and include cotton wicks.
Lot: 482 - Two Antique Glass Kerosene Table Lamps 6"X18"
This lot features two antique glass kerosene table lamps. The first lamp is constructed of clear pressed glass and consists of an octagonal paneled font, a fluted pedestal stem, and a circular base. It is fitted with a brass burner with a thumbwheel embossed with P. & A., for the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company, and a clear glass chimney with a scalloped pie-crust rim. The second lamp is made of frosted pressed glass featuring a beaded pattern with vertical rows of raised bosses on the font, stem, and base. This lamp is equipped with a metal burner showing significant surface tarnish and a clear glass chimney with a smooth flared rim. Both lamps retain their original flat cotton wicks. Both items are manufactured using pressed glass techniques and do not show pontil marks.
Lot: 483 - A Pair of International Silver Company Pewter Chamber Candlesticks 6"
A pair of American Colonial Revival style pewter chamber candlesticks manufactured by the International Silver Company. Each piece features a wide, circular saucer-style drip pan with a central cylindrical candle cup. The cups are designed with three circular vent holes positioned around the base. The ornate scrolled C-shaped handles include an integrated thumb rest and a small scrolled foot at the base for stability. The base of each candlestick is stamped with a circular maker mark consisting of the word INTERNATIONAL in a curved line at the top, a central eagle with spread wings, the word PEWTER below, and the numbers 277 36 at the bottom.
Lot: 484 - A Trio of Woodbury Pewterers Pewter Candlesticks for the Henry Ford Museum 6"X7"
A trio of pewter candlesticks manufactured by Woodbury Pewterers as part of the licensed reproduction collection for the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The set comprises three distinct traditional American forms. The first is a tall baluster candlestick featuring a multi-knop turned stem on a wide, slightly domed circular base. The second is a mid-height baluster candlestick with a tapered stem on a heavy, stepped circular base detailed with ring-turned accents. The third is a chamberstick, or hand candlestick, featuring a low-profile candle cup set within a wide saucer-style base and equipped with a scrolled finger handle. Each piece is constructed of cast pewter and finished with lathe-turned details. The underside of the chamberstick base bears an impressed mark showing a clock tower within an oval, encircled by the text THE HENRY FORD MUSEUM & GREENFIELD VILLAGE with WOODBURY PEWTERERS impressed below.
Lot: 485 - Three Assorted Vintage Metal Chambersticks 7"X4"
A collection of three vintage chambersticks of various designs in the Early American and Colonial Revival styles, likely crafted from pewter or a similar non-ferrous alloy. The first piece features a wide circular base with a beaded border, a single scroll handle with a thumb rest, and a cylindrical candle socket elevated on a flared pedestal. The second piece is a larger chamberstick with a bowl-shaped base, a finger-ring handle with a decorative thumbpiece, and an integrated vertical post holding a conical candle snuffer. The central candle socket on this piece has a wide rim and includes a removable internal insert. The third piece is a smaller, primitive-style chamberstick featuring a deep circular base, a simple ring handle, and a baluster-form candle socket. All items appear to be of cast metal construction. No maker marks or hallmarks are visible in the provided images.
Lot: 486 - A Pair of Traditional Solid Brass Baluster Form Candlesticks 4"X7"
This lot consists of a pair of solid brass candlesticks of traditional design. Each candlestick features a multi-tiered, baluster-form stem with a fluted central section. Decorative embossed floral and leaf motifs adorn the bulbous collars located near the base and below the candle cup. The circular, stepped base is finished with a matching foliate border. The items are constructed through casting and turning techniques. A rectangular label on the underside of the base identifies the material and origin, reading SOLID BRASS HAND MADE IN INDIA.
Lot: 487 - Three 19th Century Style Metal Chambersticks including Tilting and Push-Up Examples 5"X8"
A trio of metal chambersticks in various utilitarian folk styles. The first is a primitive tilting chamberstick fabricated from iron, featuring a pivoting candle socket on a vertical support, a rolled finger-loop handle, and a hand-formed circular saucer base. The second is a push-up candle-ejector chamberstick with a cylindrical stem, a thumbpiece slide, a wide bobeche, and a mustard-colored painted finish over metal. The third is a toleware-style chamberstick made of painted sheet metal with an arched strap handle and a saucer base with a crimped edge. No maker marks are present on any of the items.
Lot: 488 - A Set of Seven Assorted Brass Candlesticks (Candlestand Only 3"X6")
A set of seven assorted brass candlesticks featuring two distinct styles. The collection includes five circular-base taper holders with stepped bases and turned baluster-form stems of varying heights. Additionally, two shorter candlesticks feature square footed bases with sockets mounted on tiered circular platforms. The pieces are constructed of cast and turned brass with a bright, polished finish. This assembled group includes five grey taper candles as shown.
Lot: 489 - Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Hand-Wrought Iron Two-Light Floor Candelabra 6"X16"X21"
This hand-wrought iron two-light candelabra is designed in the Mid-Century Modern style with Brutalist influences. The piece features a central vertical rod with a subtle hammered texture, terminated with a ball finial. A horizontal cross-arm carries two cylindrical candle cups with integrated circular drip pans. The arm is mounted to the central shaft via a sliding square collar, permitting vertical height adjustment along the length of the rod. The structure is supported by a heavy, domed circular base showing evidence of hand-hammering. The iron exhibits a dark, patinated finish with evidence of hand-forging throughout. Faint, illegible indentations are present on the upper surface of the base near the edge, though no specific maker marks or signatures are clearly distinguishable.
Lot: 490 - Old Castle English Metal and Blown Glass Hurricane Chamberstick Lamp 5"X12"
This is a four-part hurricane candle lamp or chamberstick produced by Old Castle in England. The assembly comprises a metal pedestal base with a scrolled finger-hold handle, a clear blown glass bulbous hurricane globe, a conical metal shade, and a straight cylindrical glass chimney that extends through the top of the shade. The metal components feature a matte, dark gray finish. The glass components are clear and blown, consisting of a bulbous globe designed to rest within the metal base and a straight-sided chimney. A circular paper label is present on the underside of the base, featuring a red and white shield motif with a castle and the text Old Castle ENGLAND. One white wax taper candle is included.
Lot: 491 - American Federal Style Cherry and Figured Veneer Flip-Top Game Table 17.5"X35"X29.5"
An American Federal style flip-top game or console table, circa 1820-1840, designed in the Sheraton style. The table is constructed from cherry wood with a figured wood veneer, likely mahogany, applied to the apron. It features a serpentine-shaped top with a corresponding shaped apron. The top utilizes a flip-leaf design, secured with three inset brass hinges on the rear edge, allowing the table to unfold and double its surface area for use as a game or breakfast table. The table is supported by four ring-turned legs with bamboo-style turnings that taper to simple feet. The design allows the piece to function as a narrow console table against a wall or a larger square table when opened.
Lot: 492 - Rustic Woven Willow Garden Basket or Log Carrier on Wooden Runner Base 20"X27"X25"
A large, rustic hand-woven utility basket constructed from split-willow osiers, suitable for use as a log carrier, garden trug, or flower-gathering basket. The piece features a deep, ribbed, open-ended body supported by a primitive wooden base consisting of two longitudinal runners and four peg-style feet. A thick, multi-strand twisted willow handle is integrated into the woven structure. The interior contains a bound bundle of small twigs or kindling. The construction reflects traditional European wicker-working techniques. No manufacturer marks or signatures are present.
Lot: 493 - American Victorian Walnut and Burl Inlay Ladder-Back Armchair with Cane Seat 19"X22"X34"
This is an American late 19th-century armchair, likely intended for use as a desk or occasional chair. The frame is constructed of a hardwood, such as walnut, with a warm brown finish. The chair features a curved ladder-back design with three horizontal splats. The top crest rail is embellished with an inset burl wood veneer panel centered by a carved circular medallion. Vertical back stiles are detailed with reeded carving. Down-swept scrolling arms connect the back to a circular seat frame. The seat contains an inset hand-woven cane panel. The base consists of ring-turned front legs and tapered, outswept saber-style rear legs. Structural reinforcement is provided by a series of turned spindle stretchers, including a double front stretcher.
Lot: 494 - 19th Century American Country Primitive Side Table 20.5"X20.5"X30.5"
A 19th-century American primitive-style side table crafted from mixed hardwoods with a dark brown stained finish. The piece features a square, two-board solid wood top supported by a straight apron and four square tapered legs, reflecting Federal-period vernacular design. Visible pegged or nailed construction is present at the apron and leg junctions. There are no maker marks or labels visible on the piece.
Lot: 495 - Antique American Paint-Decorated and Stenciled Plank Seat Side Chair (Some Damage) 16"X21"X31"
This is an antique American side chair in the Fancy style, dating to the mid-19th century. The chair is constructed of mixed woods, featuring a shaped softwood plank seat and turned hardwood structural elements. The backrest is composed of two tapering stiles that support an arched crest rail and a horizontal stay rail. Both the crest and stay rails exhibit hand-painted and stenciled floral motifs, primarily featuring roses and green foliage on a dark reddish-brown ground. Four bamboo-turned spindles are situated between the stay rail and the seat. The chair stands on four lathe-turned legs joined by a box-stretcher system, with the front legs and stretcher featuring more decorative turning. Faint yellow striping is visible on the stiles and rails. There are no maker's marks, labels, or inscriptions visible on the piece.
Lot: 496 - French Gothic Style Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Floor Candlestick 13"X13"X51"
This floor-standing candle holder is constructed from hand-forged wrought iron with a characteristic hammered texture throughout. Influenced by French Gothic design, the piece features a slender vertical shaft accented by three bulbous decorative knops. The stand is supported by a tripod base consisting of three arched legs that terminate in flattened, rounded feet. The top assembly includes a wide, shallow drip pan with a central cylindrical socket designed to hold a single candle. The iron has a dark, patinated finish typical of manual metalwork. No maker marks or signatures are visible on the item.
Lot: 497 - American Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Bridge-Arm Floor Lamp 17"X62"
A hand-wrought iron bridge-arm floor lamp designed in the American Arts and Crafts or Gothic Revival style, dating from the early to mid-20th century. The lamp features a tripod base with scrolled feet accented in a gold-toned finish. The central pole is punctuated by a decorative twisted section and supports a height-adjustable bridge arm. The arm assembly is embellished with hand-forged oak leaves and a geometric squared-spiral element. The vertical shaft is topped with a cast metal openwork finial with a brass or gold-toned finish. The lamp is fitted with a conical parchment paper shade. The electrical system includes a standard brown plastic-coated cord and is shown in functional condition. Professional inspection of wiring is recommended for all vintage lighting.
Lot: 498 - Wrought Iron Adjustable Floor Lamp Attributed to Irvin's Tinware 13.5"X59"
A wrought iron adjustable floor lamp, attributed to Irvin's Tinware, featuring a distressed green painted finish. The lamp is constructed with a central vertical pole topped by a spear-point flame finial and is supported by a tripod base with flared, scrolled feet. The lamp includes a horizontal bridge arm that is height-adjustable along the main shaft and is accented with a decorative scroll. This arm supports a standard light socket housed within a hand-painted ceramic vessel. The ceramic element displays a polychrome floral motif in shades of red, blue, and yellow with green foliage against a white ground. The lamp is equipped with a vintage-style brown electrical cord and a non-polarized two-prong plug.
Lot: 499 - Wrought Iron Bridge Floor Lamp in the Style of Irvin's Tinware 17"X18.5"X64"
A wrought iron bridge-style floor lamp featuring a black-painted finish in the Arts and Crafts or Spanish Revival style. The lamp is constructed with a tripod base terminating in scrolled feet, supporting a vertical central pole topped with a circular loop finial. An ornamental scrolled bridge arm extends horizontally to support a single light fixture. The lamp is fitted with a bell-shaped frosted glass shade that exhibits a marbleized texture. The electrical components include a standard socket with a rotary thumb-turn switch and a modern black plastic power cord. A small yellow safety certification sticker is present on the socket.
Lot: 500 - A Large Gibson Housewares White China Embossed Fruit Pattern Dinnerware Service (Plates 10" Lot Is 51"W As Pictured)
This comprehensive multi-piece dinnerware service is manufactured by Gibson Housewares. Each piece is constructed from white china and features an all-over molded relief decoration in an embossed fruit and foliage pattern. The design includes clusters of grapes, vine leaves, and orchard fruits such as pears and apples, all finished in a monochromatic white glaze. The service consists of a large assortment of pieces, including approximately 33 mugs, multiple stacks of dinner plates, salad and dessert plates, soup and cereal bowls, and bread and butter plates. The base of the pieces bears a printed circular mark in black. This mark features a stylized fruit icon above the name Gibson. Below the name is a rectangular banner containing the word Housewares. The center of the mark is printed with the word China, with Dishwasher along the top curve and and Microwave Safe along the bottom curve.
Lot: 501 - Assortment Of Approximately 80 Pieces Of Clear Glassware Including Vintage Etched Stemware And Modern Barware (Assorted Sizes App. 8")
An assortment of approximately 80 pieces of clear glassware comprising a variety of vintage and contemporary stemware and tumblers. The collection features several distinct groups of vintage stemware, including champagne coupes, wine glasses, and cordials decorated with a neoclassical urn and floral garland etched border. Other vintage pieces display etched floral sprigs, grapevine motifs, and leafy vines, with some tumblers incorporating vertical optic ribbing. Several champagne coupes and wine glasses feature horizontal optic ring bowls. A grouping of wine goblets includes a thin metallic rim, likely silver or platinum deposit, above an etched laurel band. Modern barware includes martini glasses with faceted stems and champagne flutes with elongated bowls. Two contemporary martini glasses feature black stems and bases with a printed logo on the bowl consisting of a stylized letter C within a double-lined square frame above the text CEDAR LAKE. The lot is composed of clear glass showing various decorative techniques including wheel-cutting and acid-etching. The vintage etched patterns are characteristic of American glass production from the mid-20th century.
Lot: 502 - A Collection of Antique Woven Willow and Wood Splint Utility Baskets (Largest 17"X15"X16")
A collection of hand-woven utility baskets representing various traditional basketry techniques from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The assortment includes a large buttocks or gizzard-style frame basket crafted from heavy willow with a prominent diamond-woven god's eye pattern at the handle joints. Also included are wood splint baskets, including a rectangular piece with a fixed upright handle and a larger circular basket with a flat wooden handle and wrapped rim. The grouping also features a medium-sized round wicker basket with a dark-stained finish and a thick, twisted handle. No maker's marks, labels, or signatures are present on any of the items.
Lot: 503 - An Assortment of Vintage and Contemporary Woven Willow and Wood Splint Baskets (Lot 39"W As Pictured)
This collection features a variety of woven baskets in multiple shapes, sizes, and construction styles. The group includes round, oval, square, and rectangular forms. Materials used in construction include natural willow, unpeeled willow, wicker, and wood splint. Weaving techniques vary from traditional stake-and-strand to flat splint plaiting. Several items are configured as nested sets. Some baskets possess fixed arched handles, while others include swivel handles or are handle-less. One rectangular wood-splint basket features a black fabric ribbon tie. Finishes across the collection range from light natural wood tones to deep dark brown stains and a weathered gray finish. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on any of the items.
Lot: 504 - Two Metalware Items including a Tinned Copper Cake Mold and a Wrought Iron Heart Trivet 9"X4.5"
This lot contains two antique domestic items: a tinned copper cake mold and a hand-wrought iron trivet. The cake mold is a traditional Gugelhupf or Turks head form, constructed from copper with a tinned interior. It features a decorative design with a swirling fluted base transitioning into a band of vertical fluting below a rolled rim. The central chimney tube is capped with a star-shaped opening. A single hanging ring is secured to the rim with a riveted tab. The trivet is fashioned from wrought iron in a heart shape, created by joining two symmetrical scrolled bars. It is supported by three splayed, riveted feet. The piece exhibits visible hammer marks and manual joinery consistent with hand-forging techniques. No maker's marks or stamps are visible on either object.
Lot: 505 - Three Louisville Stoneware Hand-Painted Personalized Pet Bowls 9.5"X4"
A set of three hand-painted stoneware pet bowls manufactured by Louisville Stoneware of Kentucky. The set consists of one large cylindrical bowl and two smaller cylindrical bowls, each featuring a heavy, rounded rim and a cream-colored glazed body. The bowls are personalized with hand-painted motifs and script. The large bowl is inscribed with the name Sofie in black script, flanked by large black paw prints, and finished with a cobalt blue rim. One small bowl features the name Sofie in black script with small black paw print accents, two thin russet-colored bands, and a black rim. The second small bowl is inscribed Tucker in black script with bone motifs, two thin russet-colored bands, and a black rim. Each bowl is marked on the underside with a blue transfer-printed maker's mark consisting of a circular paintbrush graphic encircling the text LOUISVILLE STONEWARE MADE IN KENTUCKY, bordered by the text OVEN MICROWAVE FREEZER and DISHWASHER SAFE. An incised or stamped triangular artist mark containing the name TRACY is located next to the main backstamp.
Lot: 506 - A Pair of Contemporary Distressed White Two-Drawer Accent Chests 13.5"X18"X32"
This pair of contemporary accent chests is constructed from a light-colored softwood with a white painted finish that has been scraped and sanded to create an intentionally distressed aesthetic. Each unit features a rectangular top, two stacked drawers with metal cup pulls, and a lower open shelf supported by four square legs. Both units retain original retail stickers on the reverse for Garden Ridge, marked item number 60134 and Made in China.
Lot: 507 - Contemporary Garden Ridge Dark Walnut Finish Accent Table with Drawer 12"X16"X33"
A contemporary accent table or telephone stand retailed by Garden Ridge. The piece is constructed of hardwood with a dark walnut finish and features a rectangular overhanging top above a single inset drawer. The drawer is fitted with a matching turned wooden knob. Below the drawer are two fixed open shelves, and the structure is supported by four square legs with a subtle outward flare at the base. The back of the drawer compartment is enclosed with a composite board secondary material. An original retail label is present on the reverse, identifying the item as Garden Ridge model TV-75N-DSW, made in China.
Lot: 508 - A Pair of Wrought Iron Adjustable Floor Lamps in the Colonial Revival Style 13"X16"X59"
A pair of floor lamps featuring hand-forged wrought iron construction with a black-painted finish. Both lamps are designed with a central vertical rod supported by a tripod base, allowing for the horizontal socket arms to be adjusted in height along the post. The first lamp features a scrolled arm terminating in a socket set within a decorative leaf-form metal cup, supported by slender curved iron legs with scrolled feet. The second lamp features a simpler scrolled arm and a turned finial at the top of the central post, supported by a tripod base of flat metal straps joined by a circular center ring with a decorative spherical pendant weight. This style is consistent with Colonial Revival and Arts and Crafts designs, resembling pieces produced by manufacturers such as Irvin's Tinware. Both lamps are equipped with external electrical cords running down the central rods and are currently fitted with modern LED and CFL bulbs. Shades are not included.
Lot: 509 - Lasko Logic Center Series Ceramic Tower Space Heater with Remote Control 6"X8"X30"
Lasko ceramic tower space heater from the Logic Center series. The appliance is constructed with a silver-tone and black plastic housing featuring a vertical front-facing heat discharge grille and rear intake vents. The top-mounted Logic Center control panel includes a green backlit digital LCD screen and physical buttons for oscillation, temperature adjustment, mode selection, and a timer. A matching handheld remote control with an integrated display is included and fits into a dedicated storage slot at the top of the unit. The heater includes a molded carry handle at the top rear for portability and a manufacturer's label on the reverse side with operating instructions and technical specifications. The Lasko brand name is present on a rectangular orange badge at the base of the front panel.
Lot: 510 - A Set of Antique Graduated Brass Sleigh Bells on a Leather Strap 41"
An antique set of graduated brass sleigh bells, also known as rumbler bells, mounted on a double-thickness dark brown leather strap. The strap is approximately 1.5 inches wide and is fitted with a single-tongue brass-toned metal buckle at one end and a tapered tip at the other. The bells are arranged in descending size and feature incised petal decorative motifs on the upper halves. Several bells are stamped with numerals indicating their size, with numbers such as 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 visible. The bells are secured through the leather with internal wire fasteners.
Lot: 511 - Landers, Frary and Clark Silver Plated Knives with French Ivory Handles, Service for 12 7"X9.5"
This service for twelve set of knives was produced by Landers, Frary and Clark. The knives feature silver-plated blades paired with handles crafted from celluloid, frequently referred to as French ivory, intended to simulate the appearance of bone. The handles are characterized by a smooth, rounded form and a cream-colored finish. The set is housed in its original rectangular fitted presentation case, which features a brown textured exterior and two brass-toned hook latches. The interior lid is lined with pleated purple satin and bears a central oval mark stamped in gold that reads: LANDERS, FRARY & CLARK / MANUFACTURERS / OF / FINE CUTLERY / & PLATED WARE / 53 CHAMBERS ST. NEW YORK. The base of the interior is lined with purple velvet and contoured to hold the twelve knives. Landers, Frary and Clark was a prominent manufacturer based in New Britain, Connecticut, with the address on the mark signifying their New York City showroom location.
Lot: 512 - A Set of Washington Forge Stainless Steel Steak Knives with Butterscotch Bakelite Handles 7"X10"
A set of six vintage steak knives manufactured by Washington Forge. Each knife features a stainless steel blade with a pointed tip and a partially serrated cutting edge. The handles are constructed from a marbled yellow synthetic material, often referred to as butterscotch Bakelite or Catalin, showcasing a distinct swirled pattern. The collection is housed in its original green-lined cardboard presentation box with matching paper inserts designed to hold the blades in place. The maker mark Washington forge is etched in script on the blades, followed by the words STAINLESS STEEL in capital letters.
Lot: 513 - Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Flatware Set in Faux-Alligator Case 10.5"X14"
A mid-century modern stainless steel flatware set featuring a minimalist design with flared, spatulate-style handles accented by a central ridge. The collection includes dinner knives with solid handles and tapered profiles, dinner forks, salad or dessert forks, tablespoons, teaspoons, and cocktail forks. The knife blades are incised with the word STAINLESS. The set is presented in a cream-colored case with a faux-alligator textured exterior, a red velvet-lined interior, and two metal front latches.
Lot: 514 - An Assortment of Silverplate Flatware in a Wood Storage Chest, Retailer Label for Buschemeyer and Co. 11.5"X16"X4"
This collection consists of an assortment of silverplate flatware in various patterns, forming a mixed or harlequin service. The patterns displayed include ornate floral and scroll designs, classic beaded edges, and geometric Art Deco motifs. The service comprises several forms such as forks, teaspoons, soup spoons, and specialized serving items including a pierced spoon and a cold meat fork. The pieces are presented in a fitted wooden chest with a blue felt-lined interior. A metal retailer's label for Buschemeyer and Co. is affixed to the interior lid, identifying the Louisville, Kentucky, jeweler. Some individual pieces feature monograms.
Lot: 515 - An Assortment of Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Handled Flatware including Gorham and Landers, Frary and Clark (Largest 9")
This collection of flatware features a group of mother-of-pearl handled pieces and several sterling silver spoons. Included are six dessert or fruit knives and a large cake or pie server, all featuring mother-of-pearl handles with decorative sterling silver ferrules. The knife blades are stamped Landers, Frary and Clark, Aetna Works. The silver bands on these items are marked Sterling. Among the spoons is a sterling silver teaspoon by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, identified by its hallmark of a lion, an anchor, and a capital G, and marked Pat. 1911. Four decorative and souvenir spoons are present: a Mount Vernon commemorative spoon with a bowl embossed with Washingtons Home Mt. Vernon, Va.; a heart-shaped spoon with a twisted stem and floral handle engraved Lottie; a commemorative spoon featuring a portrait bust on the handle and a building in the bowl; and a demitasse spoon with a twisted stem and an engraved bowl. Additionally, the lot includes a plain sterling silver teaspoon and a small two-tine fork crafted from a natural cream-colored material. The silver spoons are consistently marked Sterling on the reverse.
Lot: 516 - A Two-Piece Sterling Silver and Stag Horn Carving Set 16"
This set comprises a carving knife and matching fork featuring natural stag horn handles and decorative silver mounts. The handles are finished with sterling silver ferrules and pommel caps, each ornamented with chased and embossed scrollwork in a Victorian-inspired style. The pommel ends include an engraved script monogram. The carving knife is fitted with a carbon steel blade featuring a curved, scimitar-like profile and a clipped point. The matching carving fork is a two-tine design in carbon steel and includes a functional hinged safety guard. The word STERLING is stamped on the rim of the silver pommel caps. Based on the presence of the sterling mark without additional British hallmarks, this set is likely of American origin, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.
Lot: 517 - A Set of Antique Stag Horn Handled Carving Tools with Sterling Silver Mounts 2"X13"
This set of carving utensils is attributed to the Northampton Cutlery Company, featuring natural stag horn handles and ornate silver mounts. The collection includes a curved carving knife, meat forks, and a sharpening steel. Each handle is crafted from natural stag antler, displaying deep textured grooves and varied brown tones. The utensils are fitted with decorative ferrules and weighted pommel caps, each featuring embossed scroll and foliate designs. A shield-shaped cartouche on the base of each pommel is engraved with a stylized script monogram, possibly representing the letter H or W. The carving knife blade bears a partially legible maker mark that includes the words THE and COMPANY. The silver-tone mounts exhibit hallmarks consistent with American sterling silver production from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Lot: 518 - A Collection of Books on Currier & Ives Lithography. Various Publishers, 1942-1998. (DJ) 16"X12"
This lot comprises a collection of large-format hardcover volumes focused on the history and cataloging of Currier & Ives lithographs. The group includes two copies of Currier & Ives: Printmakers to the American People by Harry T. Peters, published by Doubleday, Doran & Co., 1942 (Quarto). One copy is bound in decorative gray publisher's cloth and the other includes a tan dust jacket. Also included is A Currier & Ives Treasury edited by Colin Simkin, published by Crown Publishers, 1952 (Oblong Folio), which contains 80 full-page color plates and a guide to the collection and care of prints. The lot further contains Currier & Ives Chronicles of America edited by John Lowell Pratt, published by Promontory Press, circa 1968 (Quarto, ISBN 0-88394-031-0), featuring color plates reproduced from original hand-colored stone prints. Rounding out the collection is Currier & Ives: Portraits of a Nation by Alexandra Bonfante-Warren, published by Friedman/Fairfax Publishers, 1998 (Quarto, ISBN 1-56799-589-6). The volumes are primarily bound in publisher's cloth or pictorial boards and feature numerous full-page color illustrations and historical commentary.
Lot: 519 - An Assortment of Silver-Plated Serving Trays and Platters 11.5"X15.5"
An assortment of silver-plated serving pieces in various traditional styles. The group includes a circular platter with a scalloped rim featuring shell and C-scroll motifs and an intricately engraved floral center field. Also included is a circular tray with a raised, pierced gallery rim and an elaborate engraved central design featuring floral scrolls and lattice-work panels. A medium circular tray features a decorative scalloped rim with a concentric band of floral engraving surrounding a plain center. The collection is completed by an oval meat platter featuring a recessed tree and well design with branched channels and a scalloped rim. No manufacturer's marks or hallmarks are visible on the pieces. Small adhesive labels with a handwritten red letter P are present on the undersides.
Lot: 520 - A Collection of Assorted Silver-Plated Serving Trays and a Reed & Barton Bowl 12.5"
A collection of silver-plated serving pieces featuring various decorative motifs and border styles. The group includes a round footed bowl with a wide rim decorated with a continuous scrolled foliate and floral border, which bears a blue oval foil manufacturer sticker for Reed & Barton on the underside. Two round gallery trays are included, both featuring pierced, reticulated borders and central engraved designs with scroll, foliate, and floral motifs. Also present is a round tray with a wide, decoratively pierced rim and a plain, polished center, along with a round tray featuring a gadrooned border and a central etched floral and scrollwork medallion. Completing the collection is an oval tray with two small handles and a gadrooned rim. Small stamped marks are visible on the undersides of several pieces, though they are not clearly legible. Based on visual characteristics, these items are consistent with mid-20th-century American silver-plate production by manufacturers such as Reed & Barton and potentially WM Rogers.
Lot: 521 - A Trio of Mason's Ironstone Vista Red Transferware Ceramic Pieces 11"
This grouping of English ironstone ceramics features the Vista pattern by Mason's, decorated in a red transfer-printed landscape motif. The collection consists of a large circular plate with a heavily scalloped and molded rim, a lidded pedestal jar with a rectangular bulbous body and matching finial-topped lid, and a handleless teacup with a coordinating saucer. The decoration depicts romanticized landscape scenes with manor houses, castles, and figures, framed by borders of lush grapevine leaves and fruit. The reverse of the plate bears a red printed factory mark featuring a crown above a banner with the words Patent Ironstone China. Beneath the banner, the mark reads Vista, England, Guaranteed Permanent & Acidresisting Colours. A small, separate handwritten mark is also visible at the top center of the plate reverse.
Lot: 522 - Two Pieces of Pink Transferware Ironstone including a Plate in the Mason's Vista Pattern 10.5"
This group comprises two pieces of pink transfer-printed earthenware or ironstone. The first piece is a round plate featuring a central romanticized landscape scene with palm trees, an exotic pavilion, and seated figures, a pattern widely attributed to Mason's as Vista. The central scene is enclosed within a complex border featuring four floral cartouches. The second item is an octagonal lidded jar, likely a sugar or honey bowl, decorated with a dense all-over floral lace or shrub pattern. The jar is designed with two small scroll handles and a conforming lid with a faceted, pointed finial. Neither piece displays any visible maker's marks or backstamps on the reverse or interior.
Lot: 523 - American Victorian Three-Face Pattern Pressed Glass Compote 9"X9.5"
A Victorian-era pressed glass pedestal compote featuring the Three-Face pattern, attributed to George Duncan & Sons of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The piece is constructed with a flared clear glass bowl decorated with a wheel-etched or engraved border of scrolling grapevines and fruit. The stem is molded from frosted glass and features three neoclassical female faces in high relief with a satin finish. This figural pedestal is supported by a matching frosted circular base with a scalloped, fluted edge. Designed by Ernest Miller, this pattern (No. 150) was first produced circa 1878. No maker marks or signatures are present.
Lot: 524 - Two-Piece Chinese Export Style Carved Bone Fisherman and Celadon Glazed Toothpick Holder Set 2.5"X5.5"
This lot features a two-piece decorative set consisting of a carved figurine and a matching ceramic holder. The figurine depicts a traditional Chinese fisherman in a squatting pose, wearing a wide-brimmed conical hat and robes while holding a long, slender pole. A small jar with a woven basket-texture sits at his feet on an integral rocky base. The figure is carved from bovine bone, characterized by an off-white color and visible fine longitudinal grain with small dark pits. The set includes a hexagonal ceramic vessel finished in a pale celadon green glaze with a reddish-brown iron-rim glaze. The vessel contains approximately two dozen flat, paddle-topped sticks carved from bone matching the figurine. No marks, signatures, or stamps are visible on the exterior or underside of the pieces.
Lot: 525 - Homan Manufacturing Company Silver-Plated Bucket with Acanthus Leaf Borders 8"X15"
A silver-plated bucket produced by the Homan Manufacturing Company, featuring a tapered cylindrical form and a hinged swing handle with cast decoration. The exterior is embellished with relief-molded bands of stylized acanthus leaf motifs located at the rim and base. One side of the vessel features an engraved, vacant shield-shaped cartouche. The underside of the base displays several stamped marks: the words QUADRUPLE PLATE at the top; a circular mark containing the letters HOMAN MFG COMPANY surrounding a central anchor symbol; beneath the circle, the words MADE IN USA; the production number 384; and a final mark consisting of the word SPECIAL in an arc over a chalice or goblet icon.
Lot: 526 - A Group of Five Antique and Vintage Kitchenware Items Including an Atlas Mason Jar and Tin Candle Mold 10"X10"
This group of five kitchenware items features a The Atlas Mason glass canning jar attributed to the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. The collection also includes an antique twelve-tube candle mold made of sheet metal tinware with a rectangular top and base and two curved strap handles. A cylindrical stoneware crock is present, decorated with two horizontal cobalt blue bands over a cream-colored glaze. The set is completed by two glass storage jars with wire-bale closure mechanisms: one large cylindrical vessel with a glass lid and one smaller hexagonal jar featuring a glass lid and an orange rubber gasket seal.
Lot: 527 - A Group of Silver-Plated Tableware in Various Patterns 18"
This group of silver-plated tableware includes an assortment of hollowware and serving accessories. Included is a large circular tray with a heavily engraved center field featuring scrolling foliate motifs and a scalloped molded rim. A covered footed entree dish features a beaded border and an ornate foliate loop handle, and contains a clear glass interior liner. Also present is a lidded glass preserve jar with etched floral designs and a silver-plated lid and spoon decorated with a grape and vine pattern. Serving pieces include a large shell-form ladle with a twisted handle and a smaller, plain sauce ladle. No maker marks or silver fineness stamps are visible. The designs are consistent with 20th-century silver-plated items produced by manufacturers such as International Silver or Wm. Rogers.
Lot: 528 - A Trio of Arthur Wood & Son Staffordshire Floral Ceramic Tableware 6"X8"X7"
This lot consists of three pieces of English earthenware produced by Arthur Wood & Son, Staffordshire. The collection includes two bulbous teapots and one twin-handled lidded sugar bowl, all featuring a distinctive spiral-fluted or gadrooned body design. One teapot is decorated with a transfer-printed floral band around the shoulder and lid, depicting pink roses, blue flowers, and clusters of purple grapes. The second teapot features a large central transfer-printed bouquet of pink and red cabbage roses with small blue accent flowers. The lidded sugar bowl is decorated with a green transfer-printed trailing vine and floral pattern. All pieces feature ornate handles and are accented with hand-applied gold gilding on the rims, bases, and handles. The base of the sugar bowl bears a printed maker mark reading Arthur Wood & Son / Staffordshire, England / Est 1884, along with the hand-painted pattern number 6442 and a small K mark.
Lot: 529 - Royal Rochester Fraunfelter Art Deco Orange Lustre Porcelain Teapot 5.5"X8"X7.5"
An Art Deco era ceramic teapot produced by the Fraunfelter China Company of Zanesville, Ohio, for the Royal Rochester Corporation. The piece is constructed from high-fired, heat-proof china and features an angular, faceted body tapering to a circular pedestal base. The exterior is decorated with alternating vertical panels of iridescent orange-yellow lustre glaze and white porcelain. The white panels are hand-painted with trailing floral motifs consisting of yellow roses, green foliage, and small blue accents. These panels are delineated by thin black and silver-toned pinstripes. The teapot is fitted with a hinged, nickel-plated metal lid featuring a stamped decorative geometric border and a black composite finial. The underside bears a green stamped mark for Fraunfelter China, Ohio, and a gold-toned circular mark stating Guaranteed to be R-R-C Heat Proof China, alongside a handwritten mark in black ink reading 761.
Lot: 530 - Antique American Hand-Pieced and Hand-Quilted Log Cabin Cotton Quilt circa 1880-1910 85"X86.5"
This antique American textile is a hand-stitched quilt featuring the traditional Log Cabin pattern. The quilt is constructed from 42 individual blocks arranged in a 6 by 7 grid. Each block is centered with a square of pink or red cotton fabric, historically representing the hearth of the home, which is then surrounded by concentric rectangular strips or logs. The blocks are set in an irregular, jumbled arrangement rather than a formal layout like a barn raising or sunshine and shadow pattern. The piece is composed of a variety of period-appropriate cotton fabrics, including indigo-and-white prints, mourning prints, small-scale calicoes, checks, ginghams, and solid cottons. The quilt features visible hand-piecing and is finished with hand-quilting in a simple, linear utility style using white thread. The reverse is a plain-weave, light-colored cotton fabric.
Lot: 531 - Two Ceramic Pots Including a Chinese Famille Rose Teapot and a Ridgway Indus Pattern Coffee Pot 6"X7"X9"
This lot comprises two late 19th-century ceramic vessels. The first is a Chinese porcelain teapot of cylindrical form with a curved spout and a flat lid. It is fitted with two lug handles that secure a cord-wrapped metal bale handle. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted overglaze Famille Rose enamels, featuring a scene of two women and a child in a garden setting, while the reverse side displays columns of black calligraphic script. The shoulder and rim are accented with gold gilt and further characters. The base is marked with a blue stamp reading CHINA and a red four-character square seal mark for the Tongzhi period. The second item is a large earthenware coffee or chocolate pot produced by Ridgway, Sparks and Ridgway of Staffordshire, England. The vessel features a pear-shaped body with a flared neck and a domed lid topped with a ring finial. The exterior is decorated in the Indus pattern with black transfer-printed Aesthetic Movement motifs, including cranes, butterflies, and marsh flora. The handle is angular and detailed with vertical stripes. The base includes a printed ribbon mark for the pattern INDUS, the manufacturer's initials R.S.R, and a Victorian registration diamond indicating a date of August 15, 1881.
Lot: 532 - Bernard Rice's Sons Apollo Silver-Plated Water Pitcher & Etched Glass Pitcher, Early 20th C. 6"X9"X9"
This lot consists of two water pitchers from the early 20th century. The first is a silver-plated pitcher manufactured by Bernard Rice's Sons, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, for the Apollo line. The piece is designed in the Art Deco style, featuring a bulbous body that tapers to a circular pedestal foot, a flared pouring spout, and a prominent angular, geometric handle. The underside of the base is stamped with the following marks: APOLLO, E.P.N.S., MADE IN U.S.A. BY, BERNARD RICE'S SONS, INC. (with the letters B, R, and S in individual squares), and the model number 3505. The second item is an unattributed clear glass water pitcher in the Neoclassical or Federal revival style. It features a bulbous body with an applied clear glass handle terminating in a scrolled lower attachment. The lower half of the body is decorated with a wide frosted band featuring an etched repeating laurel leaf garland design, surmounted by a narrow band of etched vertical lines.
Lot: 533 - Art Deco Frosted Glass Seahorse Vase Attributed to Josef Inwald Barolac 5"X7"X7"
An Art Deco style press-molded frosted glass vase, identified by web consensus as the Seahorse pattern from the Barolac line produced by Josef Inwald. The tapered cylindrical vessel is decorated in relief with a marine scene featuring a large fish, resembling a carp or goldfish, swimming amidst smaller fish, air bubbles, and stylized aquatic flora. The vase is flanked by two applied, molded seahorse handles and is supported by a circular foot featuring wave and leaf motifs. The exterior surface has a uniform satin or frosted finish. No maker marks or signatures were observed during visual inspection.
Lot: 534 - American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Trumpet Vase 4"X10"
An American Brilliant Period clear lead crystal flower vase. The object is designed in a trumpet form with an elongated neck transitioning to a bulbous, weighted base. The hand-cut decoration includes a flared rim with a deeply scalloped and serrated edge. The neck features alternating vertical panels of strawberry diamond cross-hatching and notched pillars divided by deep miter cuts. The bulbous base displays a complex pattern of large hobstars alternating with fan-shaped wedge cuts and diamond point panels. The underside of the foot is finished with a multi-point star cut. No maker marks, etched signatures, or labels were identified on the item.
Lot: 535 - A Pair of American Brilliant Period Style Cut Glass Carafes 5.5"X9"
This pair of heavy lead crystal vessels is designed in the style of the American Brilliant Period (circa 1876-1917). The first vessel features a squat, rounded body with a decorative scheme of triangular panels containing fine hobnail and cross-hatched cutting, separated by fanned sunburst motifs. Its neck is annulated with vertical fluted cuts and triple horizontal ring bands. The second vessel is of a taller, bulbous form with a tapering neck featuring notched vertical flutes. Its body is elaborately cut with large diamond panels containing central star motifs, set above a lower section of vertical bladed flutes. Both pieces exhibit the high clarity, sharp-edged geometric hand-cutting, and prismatic light refraction characteristic of high-lead-content American crystal from the late 19th to early 20th century. Neither piece bears visible maker's marks, signatures, or acid-etched stamps.
Lot: 536 - A Trio of American Brilliant Period Style Cut Glass Tableware Including a Cane Pattern Bowl 8"X3"
This assortment includes three pieces of colorless lead crystal featuring intricate geometric cuts consistent with American Brilliant Period production from the late 19th to early 20th century. The centerpiece of the group is a large circular serving bowl decorated with alternating vertical panels of cane pattern with octagonal buttons and fine strawberry diamond cuts. A horizontal band of thumbprint punties is located beneath the serrated rim. The base is finished with an ornate starburst motif surrounding a clear central medallion. The second item is a shallow nappy or berry dish with a continuous diamond point pattern and a sawtooth rim. The third item is a small cylindrical vessel, likely a toothpick holder, with a diamond point pattern and a scalloped rim. The clarity and sharpness of the facets suggest high-quality lead crystal production. No maker marks were identified during inspection.
Lot: 537 - An Eight-Piece Collection of American Pressed and Cut Glass Tableware 5"X8"X6"
This collection consists of eight pieces of clear American glass tableware, featuring a variety of pressed and cut patterns dating from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. The assembly includes items in the style of Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) and the American Brilliant Period (ABP). A prominent two-piece set includes a circular underplate and a high-domed cheese or butter cover, both decorated in a diamond-point (hobnail) pattern and topped with a faceted, multi-sided knob finial. A matching pair of footed vessels includes an open sugar bowl and a creamer, each featuring ornate relief-molded scroll and floral patterns against stippled backgrounds, with a band of diamond-shaped facets encircling the lower body. The creamer is fitted with an applied-style handle. A large, heavy oval serving bowl exhibits deep, sharp patterns including radiant fans, central hobstars, and diamond-hatched geometric fields, finished with a sawtooth scalloped edge. A smaller rectangular dish serves as a companion piece with similar star, fan, and miter cut patterns. The grouping also includes a small cylindrical toothpick holder or vase with a diamond-quilted body and a flared, gold-gilt scalloped rim, and two individual round salt cellars or butter pats with diamond-patterned sides and bases. No maker's marks, signatures, or acid stamps are visible on any of the pieces. Based on the patterns and construction, these items are in the style of American manufacturers such as U.S. Glass Co. and Fostoria.
Lot: 538 - A Trio of Hand-Blown Confetti Pattern Art Glass Margarita Glasses 5"X7"
A trio of hand-blown art glass margarita glasses of varied designs. The collection includes one glass featuring a wide clear seeded glass bowl supported by a stem with a prominent central knop containing a vibrant mixture of multicolored glass confetti inclusions in red, blue, yellow, and green. The remaining matching pair of glasses features clear bowls decorated with a dense blue and green confetti splatter pattern concentrated around the upper rim. These two glasses have clear stems with a decorative molded element positioned just below the bowl. All three pieces exhibit a seeded texture with fine trapped air bubbles throughout the glass body, characteristic of artisanal hand-blown construction. These items are stylistically consistent with contemporary Mexican recycled glassware. No maker marks or signatures are visible.
Lot: 539 - A Pair of Hazel-Atlas Cornucopia Pattern Milk Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers in Metal Caddy App. 3-4"
This set consists of a pair of square-bodied milk glass salt and pepper shakers housed in a matching red-painted metal carrying caddy. The shakers were produced by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. Each shaker features a colorful decal of a fruit-filled cornucopia beneath the words SALT or PEPPER in blue block typography. The base of each glass vessel is embossed with the manufacturer mark consisting of a large letter A with a nested lowercase h, the circular text MADE IN U.S.A., and the numeral 3. The shakers are equipped with red-painted metal screw-on perforated lids. The red-painted metal caddy features a central arched handle and a rectangular tray base.
Lot: 540 - A Trio of Vintage Style Molded Glass Flower Frog Vases 6"X6.5"
This lot consists of three molded glass flower frog vases in assorted colors and forms. The collection includes a globular pink glass rose bowl featuring a molded design of embossed starburst motifs on the upper shoulder and vertical beaded ribbing on the lower half. Also included are two winged vases with a heart-shaped profile, one in transparent green glass and the other in amber glass. Both winged vases feature matching molded beaded borders following the contours of the heart shape. Each vessel is fitted with a removable silver-toned wire mesh lid used for floral arrangement. The pieces are constructed of molded transparent glass in colors characteristic of Depression-era style glassware. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or labels were observed on the bodies of the items.
Lot: 541 - 14-Piece Set of Cristal d'Arques Longchamp Lead Crystal Stemware and Footed Glasses 3"X7"
This 14-piece set of lead crystal glassware is produced by Cristal d'Arques in the Longchamp pattern. The collection features a signature design consisting of deep diamond-cut facets on the lower portion of the bowls transitioning into long vertical flutes on the upper half. The set includes champagne flutes with tall, slender bowls and multi-faceted, double-knopped stems; wine or water goblets with tulip-shaped bowls and similar multi-faceted stems; and tall, cylindrical footed glasses on a short pedestal base with a single faceted knop. A small, frosted acid-etched CdA monogram mark for Cristal d'Arques is present on the base of several pieces.
Lot: 542 - Momeni Newport Collection Hand-Tufted Wool Runner Rug 28"X96"
This hand-tufted wool runner rug is part of the Newport Collection by Momeni. Manufactured in India, the piece features an all-over botanical design on a cream field. The pattern consists of vertically repeating, stylized palmettes in shades of terracotta, blue, and yellow, framed by scrolling green vines, multi-colored leaves, and small five-petaled blossoms in light and dark blue. The design is symmetrical along the vertical axis and utilizes a palette of red, orange, sage green, and gold. The reverse of the rug has a canvas backing with a white cloth border printed with the word MOMENI. A manufacturer label identifies the item as NEWPONP-12MTI2380 and specifies 100 percent wool fiber content.
Lot: 543 - An Assortment of Kitchen and Serving Wares Including Striped Ceramic Bowls and Woodenware (Largest Multi-Color Tray 14"X23")
This assortment of kitchen and serving wares features pieces crafted from ceramic, wood, and woven materials. Included are two shallow ceramic bowls decorated with hand-painted concentric rings in a vibrant multi-color palette, resembling the Acapulco pattern by HF Coors. Also present is a scalloped earthenware serving bowl with a hand-painted folk-art style floral motif, featuring a large cobalt-blue center on a yellow ground. Woodenware includes a substantial, thick rectangular butcher block cutting board supported by integrated feet and showing significant signs of use; a smaller rectangular wooden board with an impressed maker's mark consisting of a capital letter H inside a square border; and a hand-turned round wooden bowl. The collection is rounded out by two woven items: a large rectangular tray and a circular basket with handles, both constructed from multicolored rope-like fabric strips in shades of blue, yellow, red, and purple.
Lot: 544 - A Trio of Pig-Themed Decorative Sculptures and Tableware 4"X13"X12"
This collection consists of three decorative pig-themed items. The first is a tabletop weathervane-style sculpture featuring a pig figure standing on a directional arrow, mounted on a vertical support and a rectangular base. It is made of cast metal or composite with a speckled grey and white finish intended to simulate weathered zinc. The second item is a pig-form covered dish with a cast metal lid and an oval white ceramic base. The lid depicts a reclining pig with a polished silver-toned finish and deep linear texturing to simulate bristles. The third item is a standing pig figurine made of cast iron with an off-white painted finish and distressed detailing. No maker marks are visible on any of the pieces.
Lot: 545 - An Assortment of Porcelain Tableware Including Theodore Haviland Limoges 14"
This assortment of porcelain tableware features pieces with floral transfer-ware decoration and various undecorated white glazed items. The primary components include a large circular platter and a lidded sugar bowl by Theodore Haviland. These pieces are decorated with an overglaze floral pattern of pink roses and small blossoms with green foliage. The platter features a molded, scalloped rim with remnants of gold gilding. The underside of the platter bears a red factory mark for Theodore Haviland, Limoges, FRANCE, along with a retail mark for F. SCHULTZE & CO. Cincinnati. The collection also includes several undecorated white porcelain items: a teapot with a fluted, high-shouldered body, swan-neck spout, and scroll handle; a boat-shaped gravy boat with a pedestal base; a small creamer with a looped handle; a small rounded open bowl; and a small dish in the shape of a teapot.
Lot: 546 - Two-Piece Etched Glass Pedestal Cake Stand and Dome Set 10"X15"
A clear glass cake service set consisting of a pedestal stand and a matching domed cloche. The dome is decorated with a wheel-etched horizontal band featuring a laurel leaf garland pattern encircling the lower half. It is finished with a solid, spherical knob finial and a fire-polished bottom edge. The pedestal stand has a flat top plate with a recessed center and a raised outer rim to accommodate the dome. The stem is designed with a central ringed knop and rests on a stepped, flared circular base. There are no visible manufacturer marks or signatures.
Lot: 547 - Vintage Pressed Clear Glass Pedestal Cake Stand with Scalloped Lace Edge 12"X7"
This vintage pedestal cake stand is made of clear pressed glass. The circular plate features a wide, decorative scalloped rim with an open-work lace or eyelet design. The flat top surface is pressed with a central multi-point starburst motif and a surrounding row of circular thumbprint indentations. The stand is supported by a pedestal base with a pressed diamond pattern. This design is in the style of the Old Colony pattern produced by Anchor Hocking during the mid-20th century. No maker marks or labels were identified on the glass.
Lot: 548 - Metalware: Set 4 Pewter Tumblers, Polished Metal Ice Bucket & Copper Pedestal Bowl 9"X7.5"
This metalware collection includes a set of four pewter tumblers, a polished metal ice bucket, and a copper pedestal bowl. The four tumblers are made of genuine pewter, as confirmed by the stamped mark Genuine Pewter on the underside of each base. They feature a tapered cylindrical form with a flared rim and are decorated with three sets of double incised horizontal lines around the body. The ice bucket is constructed from a highly polished white metal, likely stainless steel or chrome-plated steel, featuring a tapered body with a flared rim and two movable ring handles secured by rounded side mounts. The decorative copper pedestal bowl, or tazza, is designed with a repeating lobed or fluted pattern on both the bowl and the flared foot. It features a scalloped rim and shows evidence of a worn silver or tin wash to the interior.
Lot: 549 - Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Bowl with China Mark 6.5"X4.5"
A Chinese decorative bowl featuring hand-applied cloisonnà enamel over a metal substrate, likely brass. The exterior is decorated with an all-over wire-work cloud scroll pattern on a black ground. This background supports a motif of flowering branches rendered in multi-colored enamels, including shades of pink, red, yellow, and white with green foliage. Scalloped borders in green enamel are located at the upper and lower edges of the exterior. The interior of the bowl and the underside of the base are finished with a consistent light green enamel coating. The metal rims at the mouth and the foot are exposed. The base is stamped with an incised mark that reads CHINA, indicating its manufacture for the export market.
Lot: 550 - Trio of Pewter Bowls Including Hand-Wrought Shirley Enameled Example (Largest 7"X3")
This trio of handcrafted metal vessels is produced by Shirley Pewter of Williamsburg, Virginia. The set includes one large footed bowl featuring a brushed pewter exterior and a vibrant turquoise-colored enameled interior. The second item is a medium-sized footed bowl with a polished finish on both the interior and exterior, featuring a stepped pedestal foot matching the design of the larger bowl. The third item is a deep, rounded bowl or cup without a pedestal base, finished in a polished silver-tone. The underside of the smallest bowl features an incised cursive signature reading Shirley at the top. The center is hand-stamped with the characters KK, P 636 777, and S 35 990 followed by a small copyright symbol. The bottom edge is stamped in block letters HAND MADE.
Lot: 551 - Two English Pewter Drinking Vessels including a Sheffield Reliable Tankard and a Victorian Gill Measure 6"X5"
This lot features two cast pewter drinking vessels of English origin, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The first item is a large tapered cylindrical tankard constructed with a scroll handle and a molded base. The exterior near the rim is stamped with the words BEST over ENGLISH PEWTER. The underside of the base contains an incised maker's mark consisting of the word SHEFFIELD arched over a shield-shaped cartouche containing the word RELIABLE. The second item is a baluster-form liquid measure with a scroll handle. The side of the body is stamped with the capacity GILL in serif capital letters. The rim of the measure displays several official weights and measures verification stamps; one circular mark features a crown over the characters V and R above the number 481, and another shows the number 25 adjacent to a crown over E and R above the number 72.
Lot: 552 - Victorian Style Silver Plated Sugar Scuttle with Ivy Decoration 4.5"X7"X6.5"
This decorative sugar scuttle is designed in the miniature form of a traditional coal hod, a style popular for serving sugar cubes or granulated sugar during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece is constructed from silver plated base metal and features a cylindrical body with a wide, flared scoop-front opening, mounted on a circular, tiered pedestal base. The exterior of the body is ornamented with a chased and engraved motif of ivy leaves and berries set within a scrolling decorative border. The item is equipped with a functional swinging bail handle and a fixed, cast decorative handle at the rear. The underside of the base is stamped with the numerals 2 1 5. Additional markings are present on the base but are heavily worn and are not clearly legible.
Lot: 553 - Vintage Style Brass Hotel Desk Service Bell with Sunflower Relief Decoration 3"X5.5"
This mechanical service bell is constructed of cast brass with a dark brown and gold mottled patina. The bell features a domed top and a flared, pierced base, both of which are decorated with relief-cast sunflower motifs. The two sections are held together by a harp-style decorative bracket. The base includes three teardrop-shaped ventilation cutouts. A vertical plunger at the top of the bell is connected to an internal striker. No manufacturer marks or stamps are visible on the exterior surfaces.
Lot: 554 - A Set of Eight Stede Pewter Porringers 6"X8.5"
This set of eight porringers is crafted from cast pewter by Stede, an American manufacturer specializing in Colonial Revival style metalware. The collection consists of two large porringers and five miniature porringers, all featuring decorative pierced and scrolling openwork handles. Also included is one medium-sized porringer featuring a distinct triple-lobed pierced handle design. Each vessel features a turned or polished interior finish. Every item in the set is marked on the underside with the stamped Stede maker mark, which depicts a left-facing horse head profile in a square above the name STEDE in a rectangular box. These pieces are characteristic of mid-20th-century American decorative arts that adapted traditional early American forms for contemporary use.
Lot: 555 - A Pair of Continental European Pewter Two-Handled Bowls with Rose and Crown Marks 6"X8"X3"
A pair of cast pewter two-handled bowls, likely used as porringers or small soup vessels. Each bowl features a bulbous, rounded body with a short, slightly flared rim and is flanked by two applied cast scroll-shaped handles. The interior base of at least one bowl contains stamped touchmarks. These include an oval mark depicting a standing figure, possibly a winged angel or patron saint, and a circular mark featuring a rose surmounted by a crown. The rose and crown stamp is a traditional quality mark used extensively on Continental European pewter, specifically in regions such as Germany, Switzerland, and the Low Countries. Stamped below these marks are the uppercase initials A M H. The metal displays a characteristic dull gray patina associated with antique pewter.
Lot: 556 - Vintage English Pewter Thimble-Shaped Shot Glass with Presentation Box (Box 3"X3"X2")
A vintage novelty shot glass or spirit measure produced in the form of a large sewing thimble. The item is constructed from English pewter and features a knurled, textured exterior body and a smooth, flared rim. Embossed around the upper portion of the cup is the inscription JUST A THIMBLEFUL. The base is stamped with English Pewter in script and MADE IN ENGLAND in block capitals. The item is accompanied by a square green presentation box, which features a textured faux-reptile finish on the lid and base.
Lot: 557 - Set Of Four Antique American Painted Arrow-Back Windsor Side Chairs 17"X20"X31"
This set of four antique American side chairs is executed in the arrow-back Windsor style, dating to the mid-19th century. The matched set features solid wood construction with shaped plank seats, turned and splayed legs, and a box stretcher arrangement for stability. The chair backs are composed of four vertical spindles and wide, horizontal crest rails mortised into the outer stiles. Each crest rail displays hand-painted and stenciled floral and foliate motifs in green, red, and ocher against a dark-painted ground. Traces of original dark finish are visible across the frames. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the surfaces.
Lot: 558 - A Pair of Early 19th Century Silhouette Portraits of a Lady and Gentleman 5.5"X6.5"
This pair of silhouette portraits features profile depictions of a woman and a man. Each subject is rendered in black, likely as a cut-paper silhouette or black ink applied to toned wove paper. The portrait of the woman depicts her with hair styled in a high bun, set within a rectangular dark wood frame. This frame features a black eglomise glass mat decorated with gilded foliate and acorn motifs in each corner. The portrait of the man shows him with a high collar and cravat, housed in an oval, multi-stepped black and gilt frame with a visible craquelure finish. The paper backgrounds for both portraits show age-related toning. The reverse of each frame is covered in brown paper and equipped with a simple wire hanger. A strip of modern tape has been applied across the lower edge of the verso on both pieces. No signatures, labels, or inscriptions are visible on the front or back of the works.
Lot: 559 - Pair of Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Andirons and a Three-Panel Folding Fireplace Screen (27"X33" Folded)
This lot comprises a pair of hand-forged wrought iron andirons and a contemporary three-panel folding fireplace screen. The andirons are designed in a primitive Early American style, featuring hand-wrought construction with scrolled top terminals and tapered front feet forming a tripod-style base. Each unit includes a horizontal log-support bar accented with a central decorative knop. The fireplace screen consists of a black-coated metal frame with a fine wire mesh. It features a central arched panel flanked by two rectangular side panels connected by hinges for adjustable placement. No maker's marks or inscriptions are visible on any of the items.
Lot: 561 - Mid-20th Century Silver-Plated Presentation Ice Bucket with Glass Liner and Scoop 7"X8.5"X9"
A mid-20th century silver-plated presentation ice bucket set, in the style of Paul Revere reproductions often produced by makers like International Silver or WM Rogers and Son. The set consists of a lidded bucket, a removable clear glass liner, and a coordinating scoop. The bucket features a globular body with two cast shell-motif handles. It is topped with a fitted, stepped lid featuring a fluted melon-form finial. The interior contains a heavy-walled clear glass liner. The accompanying scoop is designed with a decorative fleur-de-lis handle. The front of the bucket is professionally engraved with a large serif monogram W T P above the inscription From THE OFFICE GIRLS. The construction is silver-plated base metal, evidenced by heavy, uneven surface tarnish and oxidation. No maker's marks, hallmarks, or purity stamps are visible on the exterior surfaces of the bucket, lid, or scoop.
Lot: 562 - A Trio of American Opalescent Pressed Glass Tableware Pieces in the Style of Fenton and Anchor Hocking 9"X4"
This collection consists of three pieces of American opalescent pressed glass. The lot includes a large footed bowl, a divided relish dish, and a circular plate. The footed bowl features a three-footed base and a deeply ruffled rim with a white opalescent treatment. The body is decorated with a pressed pattern of stylized flowers on long stems radiating from a central starburst, which is attributed to the Iris pattern produced by Fenton Art Glass. The divided relish dish is a shallow circular form with a single center divider and a ruffled opalescent rim. The exterior is decorated with a pressed hobnail pattern, consistent with the Moonstone pattern by Anchor Hocking. The circular plate features concentric rings of pressed hobnails and a central radial starburst design, finished with a matching white opalescent rim in the style of the Anchor Hocking Moonstone pattern. All pieces are manufactured from clear glass with heat-applied opalescence on the edges. There are no embossed maker marks or signatures visible on any of the items.
Lot: 563 - A 17-Piece Collection of Maruki China and Chinese Style Porcelain Tea Wares 4"X2"
This 17-piece collection of porcelain tea wares consists of two distinct groups. The first group is a 12-piece tea service produced by Maruki China, including six teacups and six matching saucers. These pieces are crafted from white porcelain and feature a paneled body on the cups. The decoration consists of a blue and black geometric diamond-and-rhombus border along the rims. Each piece is marked with a red backstamp featuring a crown over a banner reading MARUKI CHINA and the text MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN. The second group contains five porcelain tea bowls in the Chinese export style. These bowls feature hand-decorated polychrome enamels with large, stylized Shou or longevity characters in emerald green and iron-red, set against red geometric background patterns. A floral border in pink, yellow, and green encircles the outer rims. No maker marks or reign marks are visible on these pieces.
Lot: 564 - Antique 5-Gallon Blown Glass Demijohn in Light Green with Shoulder Seal 7"X14.5"
This is a large blown glass storage vessel, commonly known as a demijohn or carboy, featuring a bulbous body and a tapered neck. The glass is a translucent light green, frequently described as aquamarine or apple green. The exterior surface displays a characteristic dimpled or hammered texture typical of early utility glass production. An applied circular glass seal is located on the shoulder of the vessel, embossed with the numeral 5, which indicates a five-gallon capacity. The neck is finished with a simple, applied rounded blob at the rim. The glass contains numerous internal air bubbles, or seeds, and visible vertical striations throughout the neck, indicative of the hand-blown manufacturing process. While the base is not fully shown, vessels of this type typically feature a deep interior indentation or kickup. Historically used for the storage and transport of liquids like wine or oil, this example serves as a decorative object representative of 19th or early 20th-century utility glass.
Lot: 565 - Von-Allmen Bros. Inc. Half Pint Liquid Embossed Glass Milk Bottle 2"X6"
This vintage dairy container is a half-pint liquid milk bottle from Von-Allmen Bros. Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. The bottle is constructed of heavy, clear molded glass and features a thick, rounded rim. The front of the vessel displays several embossed inscriptions. At the top, the words HALF PINT LIQUID are embossed in an arched format. Below this is a circular logo featuring a diagonal banner with the text VON-ALLMEN, and the words BROS. INC. and LOUISVILLE positioned beneath the banner. The lower edge of the bottle is embossed with the word REGISTERED. The underside of the base features an embossed monogram mark consisting of an intertwined V and A surrounding a small central S. The bottle displays vertical mold seams characteristic of mid-20th-century machine production.
Lot: 566 - A Pair of Fleur-de-Lis Decorative Bookends with Verdigris Finish 5"X7"
This lot features a pair of decorative bookends designed with a prominent, stylized fleur-de-lis motif. Each piece incorporates a raised, studded band across the center and is mounted on a rectangular plinth base with a beaded border. The reverse side of each bookend is flat for flush placement against books. These items are cast from a heavy composite or resin material and treated with an applied verdigris finish. The finish displays mottled green highlights over a dark bronze-toned base, replicating the appearance of aged, patinated metal. The undersides are finished similarly and are equipped with circular felt protective pads. No manufacturer marks or signatures are present.
Lot: 567 - Liverpool Road Pottery Ltd. Earthenware Shaving Scuttle with Fox Hunting Scene 4"X5.5"X4"
This earthenware shaving scuttle was manufactured by Liverpool Road Pottery Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The vessel features a bulbous main water reservoir, an integrated side soap well with three drainage holes, and a single loop handle. The exterior is decorated with a multi-color transfer-printed scene depicting a traditional British fox hunt, showing three riders in red hunting coats on horseback jumping fences, preceded by a pack of hounds in a landscape setting. The piece is finished in a cream-colored glaze. The underside of the base bears a circular backstamp in blue ink that reads LIVERPOOL RD POTTERY LTD. Stoke on Trent ENGLAND. Faint, indistinct incised marks are also visible on the bottom surface.
Lot: 568 - A Set of Nine Graduated Brass Hanging Bells 2"
A set of nine brass hanging bells suspended on a length of two-tone natural and orange fiber twine. The bells are graduated in size and feature hand-incised and stamped decorative patterns around the exterior skirts, including various geometric and floral-style motifs. Each bell is sand-cast with an integrated suspension loop at the top and contains an internal clapper. No maker marks or inscriptions are present on the items.
Lot: 569 - 14-Piece Collection of Johnson Brothers, J. & G. Meakin English And Assorted White Ironstone Tableware (Largest App. 16")
A 14-piece collection of white ironstone serving and dinnerware manufactured in England by Johnson Brothers and J. & G. Meakin. The assortment features a variety of classic relief-molded patterns including Athena and Snowhite Regency. The set includes a large rectangular platter with a beaded rim, a large round platter with a deep fluted edge, an oval platter with foliate relief, three nested bowls with scalloped rims, and eight assorted plates in two sizes with ribbed and floral relief patterns. Several printed manufacturer marks are present on the undersides: ATHENA / JOHNSON BROS. / MADE IN ENGLAND / IRONSTONE. Snowhite Regency / JOHNSON BROS / MADE IN ENGLAND / IRONSTONE with a central crown. IRONSTONE CHINA / J & G. MEAKIN with a royal coat of arms depicting a lion and unicorn.
Lot: 570 - Collection of Eleven Vintage and Antique Metal Kitchenware and Serving Items including Pewter and Mother-of-Pearl 14"
An assortment of eleven vintage and antique kitchenware and serving pieces featuring various metals and handle materials. The collection includes a three-piece serving set consisting of a small three-tine fork, a butter knife with a curved blade, and a spade-shaped scoop. Each piece is fitted with a carved mother-of-pearl handle and decorative silver-tone metal ferrules. The knife blade and scoop head feature engraved scrollwork, and indistinct marks are present on the knife blade. Also included is a large ladle with a deep metal bowl, possibly tinned copper or pewter, attached to a turned, dark-stained wooden handle with a metal hanging ring. The pewter items in the lot comprise a large spoon with a fiddle-pattern handle, a small monogrammed hand scoop with script characters HCS, a plain circular plate, and an oval bowl with three raised parallel ridges in the center. The set further contains a small oval hammered metal dish with a beaded rim and a repousse tree-and-well design. Utility and decorative items include a cast metal knife rest in the shape of a dachshund or hound and a metal food mold depicting a cow or pig mounted to a rectangular backplate.
Lot: 571 - An Assortment of Clear Pressed and Pattern Glass Tableware (Lot 25"W As Pictured)
This collection of clear pressed glassware consists of several serving pieces and individual dishes featuring patterns common to mid-20th-century American manufacturers. The assortment includes multiple footed dessert cups, some with a sandwich-style floral pattern on a stippled background and others with a textured pebbled finish. A group of individual bowls is molded in the shape of apples with stem handles, in the style of Hazel-Atlas. The collection features a hexagonal serving tray decorated with central floral medallions and scrolling foliage on a stippled ground. Stemware includes glasses with a diamond-point or quilted pattern on the bowls. Serving pieces include a large round bowl with a rope-style rim, a medium bowl with scalloped edges and floral medallions, and a large bowl featuring a pressed nature scene resembling the Forest or Sylvan pattern by Federal Glass. Also included is a footed creamer and sugar set with paneled geometric designs and a square footed candy dish with a thumbprint pattern.
Lot: 572 - Attrib. Jeannette Glass Co. Set 12 Pink Depression Glass Footed Sherbet Bowls, Cherry Blossom Pattern 4"X3"
A matching set of twelve footed dessert or sherbet bowls crafted from translucent pink Depression glass. Each bowl features the Cherry Blossom pattern, which is composed of molded panels showcasing sprays of flowers and clusters of cherries, separated by vertical ribs. This pattern extends from the body of the bowl down to the circular foot, which repeats the cherry and leaf motifs. The bowls are designed with a flared, scalloped rim and a short pedestal base. The design and color are characteristic of the Cherry Blossom pattern produced between 1930 and 1939. There are no manufacturer marks present on these pieces.
Lot: 573 - A Collection of American Pressed Glass Tableware (Lot 22"W As Pictured)
An assortment of clear pressed glass tableware featuring a variety of geometric and decorative motifs. The group includes a bowl featuring a diamond point pattern and a silver-toned metal rim, in a style attributed to the Indiana Glass Company. The collection also contains a glass pitcher with molded circular medallions containing stylized sunburst motifs and horizontal banding. Further pieces include a bowl with a scalloped rim and a matching underplate, both decorated with a band of diamond cross-hatching above recessed teardrop motifs, and a group of plates featuring a central radial starburst pattern and textured edges. All items are manufactured from molded glass, exhibiting the characteristic smooth edges of the pressing process. No signatures, maker's marks, or labels were identified on any piece.
Lot: 574 - An Assortment of Eight Silver-Plated and Silver-Toned Tableware Items 16"
This lot consists of an assortment of eight silver-plated and silver-toned metal tableware items, primarily designed in traditional and Rococo Revival styles. The collection features a large circular waiter tray with a heavily scrolled rim adorned with shell and foliate motifs, containing an engraved floral scroll field and a central script monogram. The lot includes an oval footed vegetable dish with a matching lid and a rectangular lidded butter dish with a gadrooned rim and ornate handle. A square serving tray is present, characterized by a hammered surface and a cast floral and leaf motif in one corner, appearing to be a cast aluminum or pewter-like alloy. Additionally, the group includes a shallow pedestal compote, a pair of baluster-form salt and pepper shakers with a matte finish, a small utilitarian pitcher with a single handle, and a crescent-shaped dish with an attached handle, possibly a table crumber. Small rectangular marks are visible on the large tray but are not legible.
Lot: 575 - A Collection of Six Pieces of Assorted Decorative Glassware 6"X9"
This six-piece collection of decorative glassware includes a variety of forms, colors, and styles. The assortment features a hand-blown ruby red glass pitcher with a bulbous body, a pinched spout, and an applied clear glass handle. Also included is an opaque yellow-green or chartreuse glass vase with a flared rim and a tapered, rounded body. A clear footed glass vase or large goblet is decorated with a delicate etched floral and vine motif around the bowl. The collection is further comprised of three clear glass vessels: a hurricane-style vase with a flared rim and weighted base, a tall cylindrical vase with a weighted base, and a rounded bowl with a bulbous silhouette and a thick recessed base. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or labels were observed on any of the items during inspection.
Lot: 576 - An Assortment of Decorative Tabletop and Serving Items including Italian Maiolica and Etched Glass 10"X13"
This assortment of decorative tabletop and serving items includes pieces crafted from ceramic, glass, and metal. Featured is an Italian maiolica earthenware divided serving dish of oval form with two compartments and a lobed, scalloped rim. The piece is hand-painted with stylized floral and foliate motifs in blue, green, red, and yellow. The underside is marked with handwritten characters reading 70/947 above MADE IN ITALY. Also included is a reticulated porcelain bowl with a lattice-work body and a central hand-painted floral spray including a pink rose, finished with a gilded rim. The collection contains a circular etched glass server in a deep ruby-red color, featuring a central faceted geometric handle and a surface decorated with etched scrolling foliate and medallion patterns. Further items in the group consist of a rectangular tole-painted metal tray decorated with a floral bouquet on a cream ground with orange scrollwork borders, a square art pottery dish with a burgundy-red glaze and a resist-decorated floral pattern in peach tones, and a diminutive white square porcelain dish with a simple raised rim.
Lot: 577 - A Collection of Six Decorative Colored and Textured Glass Jars 4"X8"
This collection consists of six glass jars in various sizes, colors, and surface treatments. The front row features three jars with threaded rims: one in amber glass with horizontal banding and raised script reading Live Laugh Love; one in a pale amethyst pink with a raised diamond quilted pattern; and one in aqua blue with a matching raised diamond quilted pattern. The back row includes three larger utility-style jars: a tall cylindrical aqua glass jar with a wide flanged rim; a tall square-bodied clear glass jar with a slight green tint and flanged rim; and a round clear glass jar with a hammered surface texture and a thick rounded rim. The jars are fashioned from pressed glass and exhibit contemporary decorative styling. No manufacturer marks or signatures were observed.
Lot: 578 - Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase with Iron Red and Yellow Decoration and Apocryphal Qianlong Mark 5"X12"
A porcelain baluster-form vase with a flared rim, a tapered neck, and a slightly flared base. The decoration is executed in iron red and yellow pigments against a white ground. The central body is ornamented with scrolling foliate and floral motifs, featuring large stylized blossoms resembling chrysanthemums. The neck and foot are highlighted with several decorative borders, including a scalloped fish-scale pattern and a diagonal lattice band. Stylized pointed leaf collars define the transition at the shoulder and the lower section of the vase. The unglazed base features an iron-red six-character seal mark in a square frame, which translates to Great Qing Qianlong Period Make. This is an apocryphal mark, commonly found on 20th-century Chinese export porcelain produced in traditional styles.
Lot: 579 - Two Cast Iron Items Including a Bird Motif Hearth Stand and a Scrolled Boot Scraper 10"X7"X8"
This lot consists of two separate cast iron items. The first is a decorative hearth stand or log holder featuring two cast panels joined by two twisted iron crossbars. One panel is cast in high relief with a naturalistic scene of four birds perched on a leafy branch. The opposing panel features an openwork scrolled design with a central fleur-de-lis motif and several mounting holes. The second item is a utilitarian boot scraper or heavy-duty mounting bracket. It features two upright supports with outward-curling scrolled finials connected by a solid horizontal rectangular plate. Each support terminates in a flat, flanged foot with a single pre-drilled hole for mounting. No maker marks are visible on either piece.
Lot: 580 - A Collection of Reference Books on American Pewter, Silver, and Regional Americana (DJ) 10.5"X12"
This collection comprises multiple hardcover reference volumes primarily focused on antique metalware and regional history. Key titles in the group include American Silver and Pewter by Donald L. Fenimore, published by BD and L as part of The Antique Hunter's Guide series; American Silver Marks by Ralph and Terry Kovel, published by Crown; A History of American Pewter by Charles F. Montgomery, published by Praeger; and American Pewter by J.B. Kerfoot, published by Bonanza. Older volumes include Chats on Old Pewter by H.J.L.J. Masse, published by T. Fisher Unwin, and Pewter: Design and Construction by Burl N. Osburn and Gordon O. Wilber. The collection is anchored by a large-format quarto volume titled Collecting Kentucky 1790-1860 by Genevieve Baird Lacer and Elizabeth Howard. Bindings consist of publisher's cloth and boards, with most volumes retaining their original dust jackets. The Montgomery and Kerfoot titles are housed in protective plastic covers. The Osburn and Wilber volume features white call numbers on the spine. The Kentucky volume includes an integrated ribbon bookmark.
Lot: 581 - A Collection of Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repousse Vanity and Household Items 9.5"
A collection of sterling silver items manufactured by the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Each piece features heavy floral repousse and chased decoration in a pattern of high-relief roses, daisies, and scrolling acanthus foliage. The group includes a circular hand mirror with a beveled glass edge, a large oval hairbrush with natural bristles, a rectangular clothes brush, a long-handled candle snuffer with a bell-shaped cone, a button hook with a steel tip, and a cylindrical roller tool, likely a desk blotter. The hallmarks on the mirror and brushes include the Gorham trademark of a lion passant facing right, an anchor, and a stylized Gothic G. These are accompanied by the word STERLING. The mirror handle is further stamped with the pattern or model number 6300A and a date code consisting of the letter A inside a downward-pointing triangle.
Lot: 582 - A 15-Piece Collection of Assorted Tableware and Kitchenware 10"
A 15-piece collection of kitchen and dining items. The lot includes one large, deep circular mixing bowl with a glossy cobalt blue glaze, attributed to Pyrex based on style and color. One shallow, wide-rimmed serving bowl features a cobalt blue exterior and a cream-colored glazed interior. Six small white ceramic bowls are included, each with a fluted or scalloped exterior design. The glassware consists of six clear drinking glasses with a molded thumbprint or coin pattern around the lower body. Completing the lot is one dark-stained, turned wood centerpiece or stand with a raised center post. No maker marks, backstamps, or labels are visible on the items.
Lot: 583 - An Assortment of Vintage and Antique Ceramics and Glassware (Largest 5"X5"X5")
This group consists of various glass and ceramic items featuring diverse styles and functions. The ceramic pieces include a square terra cotta planter with relief-molded leaf patterns on all four sides and a plastic liner; footed white earthenware egg cups decorated with hand-painted fruit motifs including oranges, apples, and berries; a blue and white transferware cup and saucer set with a landscape scene and floral borders; and a shallow bowl with a scalloped rim featuring pink rose transfer decoration. The collection also includes a white ceramic mug with gold gilt banding and decorative script on the front that appears to read Libbie; a cream-colored vase with a ruffled gilt-edged rim and brown floral transfers; a white glazed bowl with raised pineapple relief motifs; a cylindrical pot with a quilted lattice pattern and four circular top openings; and a small mottled yellow and brown glazed bowl containing an unglazed ceramic disk. The glassware includes a clear pressed glass cup with a relief-molded American eagle and shield motif; a white milk glass vase with a tapered faceted body and ruffled rim; and multiple glass bottles including a clear apothecary style, a green pedestal base vessel, and dark amber bottles of varying shapes.
Lot: 584 - An Assortment of Consumer Electronics and Networking Equipment 10"
An assortment of consumer electronics and networking hardware. The lot includes a Palm Z22 handheld PDA in factory blister packaging. Mobile communication devices consist of an AT&T-branded Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro mobile hotspot in its original box with a hardware warranty booklet and an AT&T Cingular Flip IV cellular phone in its original retail box. Digital imaging equipment includes a black Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS with a 16.1-megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens (4.3-21.5mm), and a silver-toned 3.0-megapixel digital camera in a clear acrylic underwater housing. Networking and power accessories feature a boxed RJ45 2x1 manual bi-directional network sharing switch and a boxed Tessan multi-port wall charger. Household items include a silver-toned SmartSet dual alarm clock radio with an AM/FM digital display and a silver-toned desktop weather station featuring analog thermometer, quartz clock, and hygrometer dials, printed with Louisville Antique Mall branding. A black padded textile carrying case is present. Serial numbers and specific data storage capacities are not externally visible on the devices or packaging shown.
Lot: 585 - A Collection of Vintage and Antique Souvenir, Character, and Porcelain Shoulder-Head Dolls and Parts 9"
This lot consists of an assortment of vintage souvenir dolls, character dolls, and antique porcelain doll components. The collection features various materials including bisque porcelain, hard plastic, composition, cloth, and vinyl. The souvenir dolls represent diverse regional costumes, including three figures in Native American-inspired leatherette and beaded attire, two Inuit-style dolls in faux-fur trimmed parkas, a British Yeoman of the Guard in a detailed red and gold uniform with a staff, and a Spanish-style doll wearing a floral tiered skirt and black lace mantilla. Character and fashion dolls include a bride in a multi-layered lace gown, a saloon girl doll in a red and white ruffled dress with black lace trim and fishnet stockings, and a cowboy doll with a cloth body and face. Also included is a small cloth rag doll with a straw hat and several smaller plastic figures resembling mid-century storybook dolls. Two vintage bisque shoulder-head busts are present. One features molded and painted black hair in a 19th-century China head style, while the other features molded blonde hair. Both heads have painted facial features and sew-holes at the base of the shoulder plates for attachment to bodies. A small molded resin or plaster cherub figurine completes the group. The majority of the dolls feature fixed painted eyes, though the hard plastic examples may contain sleep eye mechanisms. No definitive manufacturer marks are visible in the provided images, although the cowboy doll retains a partial yellow paper tag.
Lot: 586 - A Collection of Vintage Costume Jewelry and Accessories Including Brooches, Necklaces, and a Vanity Compact 11"
An assortment of vintage costume jewelry and accessories spanning various mid-to-late 20th-century styles including Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco revival. The collection features a wide variety of materials including gold-tone and silver-tone base metals, faceted glass rhinestones in clear, aurora borealis, and colored finishes, glass cabochons in faux turquoise, emerald, and amethyst tones, molded glass beads, faux pearls, enamel accents, and iridescent abalone shell inlay. Necklaces in this group include a gold-tone omega-style chain set with a central red rhinestone floral motif and matching earrings, two rigid collar-style necklaces in silver-tone and ribbed gold-tone finishes, several strands of faceted glass beads with aurora borealis coatings and gold-tone cage beads, and a series of gold-tone chains featuring coin-motif charms and medallions. Brooches and pins comprise a large gold-tone masquerade mask with pavÃ-set clear rhinestones and black enamel accents, three butterfly pins featuring filigree work and abalone shell inlay, and multiple floral-motif pieces including a large amethyst-colored glass brooch/pendant and an iridescent aurora borealis rhinestone cluster. Additional items include a silver-tone metallic cuff bracelet, various pairs of clip-on and hoop earrings, and a round silver-tone vanity compact featuring a fine concentric engine-turned pattern and a central decorative crest on the lid. While some pieces feature small characters on clasps or findings, no maker marks are clearly legible for definitive attribution.
Lot: 587 - Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Necklace and Earring Set in Original Silk Brocade Case 16"
A Mikimoto cultured pearl jewelry set consisting of a single-strand necklace and a pair of double-pearl clip-on earrings. The necklace features a strand of individually knotted cultured pearls with a cream luster, secured by an oval silver-tone filigree box clasp. The reverse of the clasp tongue is marked with the Mikimoto M within a clamshell logo. The matching clip-on earrings each feature two cultured pearls mounted on a silver-tone metal base. The collection is housed in its original rectangular hard-shell presentation case featuring an orange, gold, and cream floral silk brocade exterior and a white satin interior lid stamped in gold with the Mikimoto brand name and logo.
Lot: 588 - An Assortment of Vintage Costume Simulated Pearl and Seed Bead Jewelry 30"
This lot comprises an assortment of costume jewelry featuring simulated pearls and glass seed beads. Included in the collection is a triple-strand necklace of uniform cream-colored simulated pearls. A second necklace consists of a double strand of graduated cream-colored simulated pearls fitted with a silver-tone filigree box clasp. A third, simpler necklace features a single strand of small, uniform cream-colored simulated pearls. The collection also includes a multi-strand necklace crafted from numerous fine cream-colored seed beads, which is accompanied by matching bead-cluster earrings and two large, round button-style simulated pearl elements. A larger multi-strand statement necklace is composed of white and champagne-toned seed beads and features a large, flat, circular mother-of-pearl shell donut pendant. Also included is a pair of hoop earrings constructed from white seed beads on gold-tone metal fishhook wires. The metal findings across the lot include both silver-tone and gold-tone base metals.
Lot: 589 - An Assortment of Vintage and Contemporary Costume Jewelry 18"
A diverse collection of assorted fashion and costume jewelry in various styles, including bohemian, mid-century modern, and contemporary. The lot features a variety of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings constructed from base metals, resin, plastic, faux pearls, glass beads, stone, and textile elements. Necklaces include a large silver-tone bib-style necklace with multiple tiers of red and black teardrop-shaped accents and hanging black beads; a statement necklace featuring large geometric resin links in brown, black, and grey suspended from a wide grey-purple fabric ribbon; a rigid gold-tone collar with hanging flat discs; a polished silver-tone rigid collar with a teardrop finial; a corded necklace with a large, textured gold-tone circular pendant; and several chains with pendants including a lotus flower, a tiered mesh abstract form, and an oval amber-toned centerpiece with dangling accents. A long strand of white faux pearls features silver-tone bar spacers, and a boxed set contains multiple strands of polished earth-tone stone or glass beads. Bracelets consist of a heavy articulated silver-tone piece made of segmented vertical bars with a toggle clasp and three ring-link closures, featuring a small square metal tag with an indistinct logo; a silver-tone link bracelet with faceted black centers; beaded strands of faux pearls and multi-colored stones with a gold-tone feather charm; a dark grey textured metal bangle; and a silver-tone bangle with a small textured charm at the closure. Also included is a pair of stud earrings with clear faceted stones and a length of silver-tone link chain.
Lot: 590 - A Collection of Cast Iron Fireplace Accessories Including a Pair of Andirons, Grate, and Spark Screen 5"X42"X34"
This collection of fireplace accessories consists of a pair of cast iron andirons, an iron log grate, and a wire mesh spark screen. The andirons are designed in a revival style, featuring double-ring or figure-eight finials on tapered necks. The bases are scrolled with arched feet and feature a central decorative foliate boss. The horizontal bars, or dogs, are of a short-form design. The separate fireplace grate is constructed of heavy iron bars with curved uprights and square-sectioned front stops. The spark screen is a rectangular wire mesh guard within a metal frame, fitted with two wire-loop handles at the top. No manufacturer marks were identified on any of the pieces.
Lot: 591 - A Collection of Vintage and Modern Board Games, Books, and Magazines 46"
An assortment of board games, hardcover and paperback books, and magazines housed in two cardboard Bankers Boxes and loose stacks. The game collection features several titles including Trivial Pursuit Genus IV by Parker Brothers, Trivial Pursuit No. 7 by Selchow & Righter Co., and The Charade Game (item #3500) by Pressman. Also included are Reminiscing: The Game for People Over Thirty, a Scrabble Deluxe Edition by Milton Bradley featuring a rotating turntable base, and the regional game Louisville-Opoly. Specialized sets include a wooden-cased game board depicting classic Clue rooms such as the Study, Library, Billiard Room, and Conservatory, and a wooden box of dominoes labeled As Played at Colonial Williamsburg. The literary portion of the lot consists of two Bankers Boxes filled with various fiction and non-fiction titles. Notable authors represented include Stephen E. Ambrose, Dan Brown, Lee Child, C.J. Box, Daphne du Maurier, Stephen Frey, and Mitch Albom. The collection includes regional travel guides for Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, along with travel reference books such as DK Publishing Where to Go When. A stack of Prevention magazines is also present, including an issue from August 2020. Materials include printed paper, cardboard, and wood.
Lot: 592 - Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker and Assorted Coffee Accessories 8"X12"X13"
A Keurig K-Supreme single-serve pod coffee maker featuring MultiStream technology. The unit is finished in black and silver tones with a top-mounted control panel. The interface includes brew size selections for 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, and 12 oz, along with specialized Strong and Over Ice brewing modes. It is equipped with a removable clear water reservoir on the side with a built-in handle. This lot includes an assortment of coffee station accessories: a two-tier storage drawer stand with a wood-grain finish and black metal frame designed to support the brewer; a collection of four clear plastic storage canisters with white airtight locking lids; a twelve-pack box of PureLine water filter cartridges, model PLC-900; and a Keurig My K-Cup universal reusable coffee filter in its original box with instructional materials. Serial Number: 910.0800.F556ZWT.
Lot: 593 - A Collection of Thanksgiving and Seasonal Decorative Items 31"
This collection features an assortment of autumnal and holiday-themed decorative objects presented with a woven wicker basket. The group includes two hand-painted carved wooden turkey figurines characterized by layered, fanned tail feathers and painted accents. Also included are two slender carved wooden pilgrim figurines, representing a male and female pair. The collection is supplemented by a variety of seasonal floral accents, such as artificial sunflowers, autumnal maple-style leaves, dried grasses, and numerous sprays of red and orange berries. A transparent plastic bag containing several small holiday-themed ornaments is also present, featuring a label printed with the word CHRISTMAS. The wooden figures exhibit a contemporary folk-art style with simplified forms and surface-applied pigments.
Lot: 594 - A Collection of Christmas Themed Decorative Items, Books, and Greenery 31"
This lot features a collection of holiday-themed decorations and literature housed in two clear plastic storage bins with red lids. Included are two decorative cloth-bound volumes: Stories for Christmas by Charles Dickens, bound in green cloth with gold-stamped holly borders and a lantern motif, and Christmas In Prose and Verse, bound in red cloth with matching gold-stamped decoration. Both volumes include integrated ribbon bookmarks. An assortment of smaller books is also present, including Every Day Is Christmas by Bradley Trevor Greive. The decorative items include artificial evergreen greenery, such as a wreath accented with faux red cardinal figures, a decorative bird's nest, and various pinecones. A variety of realistic faux fruit is included, featuring representations of apples, oranges, a pomegranate, grapes, pears, and a lemon. Additional supplies consist of a roll of red Vel-Touch brand indoor/outdoor ribbon by Garden Ridge and several red and green holiday textiles, likely stockings or table linens.
Lot: 595 - A Collection of Party Accessories, Kentucky Derby Hat, and Mardi Gras Decor 28"
This lot consists of a diverse grouping of festive and seasonal items. It includes a wide-brimmed pink woven hat with a tulle-wrapped crown and red artificial lily accents, stored in a paper bag with the handwritten inscription Pink Derby 2012. Mardi Gras themed items feature a purple glitter masquerade mask adorned with purple feathers and rhinestone borders, yellow paper napkins with French Market text and lamp post motif, and a yellow paper plate with a traditional purple, yellow, and green harlequin mask design. A cardboard container holds several metallic foil cone party hats in various colors with glitter swirl patterns and plastic party blowers. Also included is an Everstar Laser Light Stars projector in its original box, which indicates it creates red and green starfield effects and includes a yard stake and indoor base. The lighting unit packaging is marked with the copyright for EVERSTAR Merchandise Co., Ltd. and a UL certification mark.
Lot: 596 - An Assortment of Seasonal Easter Decorative Items and Accessories 15"X24"
A collection of various Easter-themed decorations and accessories. The lot includes numerous plastic eggs in a range of solid colors such as blue, pink, orange, yellow, and purple, as well as patterned eggs featuring polka dots and decorative motifs. A wooden arrow-shaped directional sign is mounted on a pink stake, featuring the hand-painted text To the Bunny Trail in pink lettering on a green ground with a yellow ribbon accent. The assortment contains a natural woven wicker basket and a white-painted wooden basket featuring a floral fabric interior lining with a blue and pink pattern. Also included are two decorative metal pails; one pail features ladybug and floral exterior graphics with the word JOY printed on the interior rim.
Lot: 597 - An Assortment of Household Appliances and Personal Accessories 30"
This collection features an assortment of household appliances and personal accessories. The lot includes three electric steam irons in various color combinations, including blue and white, teal and white, and solid white with a Max Fill indicator. Also included is one compact black hair dryer with an attached power cord. The accessories portion of the lot contains three umbrellas: one red full-length model, one green full-length model with a curved wooden handle, and one tan compact folding model. Completing the group are two heavy-duty black flashlights with textured grips. One flashlight is identified as a Garrity brand, distinguished by a yellow band with embossed lettering. All electrical appliances use standard United States two-prong plugs.
Lot: 598 - An Assortment of Electronics Including an APC Surge Protector and Digital Alarm Clocks 8"X14"
This collection features an APC SurgeArrest Performance Series surge protector, model P11VT3MP6, in its original retail packaging. According to the manufacturer specifications on the box, the unit provides 3020 Joules of protection across 11 outlets, including 6 designed for transformer blocks, and features an 8-foot power cord, COAX surge protection, and phone/fax/modem protection with a splitter. The assortment also includes several digital alarm clocks from various manufacturers. These consist of a Philips Magnavox AM/FM clock radio, model AJ3080, in a grey and black plastic housing; two silver-tone AcuRite oval-shaped digital clocks; a Sharp digital alarm clock with a transparent dome and green LCD; and a black digital clock with a silver-tone snooze bar. All units are equipped with standard integrated power cords.
Lot: 599 - An Assortment of Wax and Flameless Candles with Decorative Candle Holders and Accessories (Lot 32"W As Pictured)
A diverse collection of candles and decorative accessories. The assortment features various ceramic, metal, and glass candle holders along with traditional wax and modern flameless LED options. The ceramic items include a matching pair of porcelain candlesticks decorated with polychrome floral sprays, gold-gilt scalloped rims, and pierced bases. Also included is a small cream-colored stoneware bottle. Metalware consists of an ornate cast metal candlestick in a Victorian or Art Nouveau style featuring scroll and floral motifs. There is a brass-tone bucket containing various tapered candles and a long-handled brass wick snuffer. Additional metal pieces include a small black lantern with glass panes and a dark metal filigree votive holder. Glassware comprises several candle jars and holders, including a large red jar from Yankee Candle and a Hyggelight ceramic and glass jar in its original packaging. Various smaller votive and tea light holders are present in clear, frosted, and square green glass, including one with a decorative metal cage. The flameless lighting selection includes Homemory brand LED tea lights in their original box, a box of LED window taper candles, a nine-pack of metallic-finish tea lights in a blister pack, and several loose white pillar-style LED candles with flame-shaped bulbs. Traditional wax items include a large textured yellowish pillar candle and a box of World Market Balsam Forest scented tea lights. Visible branding includes Homemory, World Market, Hyggelight, and Yankee Candle. No maker marks were identified on the porcelain or metal candlesticks.
Lot: 600 - Vintage General Electric Model EK-1 Electric Carving Knife Set with Case and Documentation 6"X15"
A vintage General Electric (GE) model EK-1 electric carving knife set. The collection includes a handheld power unit, a set of two detachable blades, and original documentation, all housed within a fitted presentation case. The power unit is constructed of white plastic and features a decorative perforated metal-style panel on the upper surface and a black and silver label bearing the GE logo and the text General Electric. The dual blades are made of stainless steel and are marked Stainless Steel and Tungsten Carbide Edge. The set is accompanied by its original paperwork, which includes a Use and Care Book, a yellow instruction manual, and an orange and black promotional hangtag. The documentation identifies the model as EK-1 and lists the electrical specifications as 85 Watts, 120 Volts A.C. Only. The storage case is finished with a textured brown material and features a red flocked molded interior designed to secure each component. A silver General Electric label is affixed to the exterior lid.
Lot: 601 - White Folding Two-Step Steel Step Ladder Attributed to Rubbermaid 15"X41"
Attributed to Rubbermaid, this folding two-step utility ladder features a white painted steel tubular frame with a high-arched handle for support and portability. The two metal steps are finished with a textured, non-slip surface. The unit is supported by four legs tipped with black protective non-slip caps. It incorporates a manual folding mechanism allowing the stool to be stored flat when not in use. While the design is characteristic of the Rubbermaid Sturdy Folding Steel Step Stool line, no maker marks or labels were observed during inspection.
Lot: 602 - Three Antique and Vintage Items Including Dr. Johnson's Educator Crackers Tin and Enamel Chamberstick 5.5"X6"X6"
This lot features a collection of three antique and vintage objects. The first is a large metal storage tin for Dr. Johnson's Educator Crackers, featuring a hinged lid and lithographed advertising graphics. The design includes Victorian-style typography, scrollwork, and illustrations of wheat stalks. Text on the reverse side lists product varieties such as Fruit, Oat, Meal, Barley, and Maize Nut Biscuits, and includes the printed signature of Dr. W. L. Johnson. The second item is a small cylindrical metal canister for Calumet Baking Powder, originally produced in Chicago, Illinois. The exterior shows a shield logo with a Native American profile. The third item is a light blue enameled metal chamberstick with a finger-loop handle. The chamberstick is paired with a cream-colored wax taper candle.
Lot: 603 - Professional, Regional Southern & Kentucky-Themed Cookbooks, Various Publishers, c. 1970s-2012 (DJ) 13"X15"X10"
A diverse collection of culinary reference works and specialty cookbooks housed in four containers. The collection features a significant concentration of regional Kentucky and Southern interest titles including Cordon Bluegrass by the Junior League of Louisville, The Kentucky Derby Museum Cook Book, Kentucky Living Cookbook (Landmark), Dining in Historic Kentucky, and multiple volumes from the Southern Living series published by Oxmoor House. General reference and professional texts include The Professional Chef, 7th Edition from the Culinary Institute of America (Wiley), Betty Crocker's New Cookbook (Macmillan), and Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan (Knopf). Specialized volumes cover a variety of cuisines and techniques, notably 1000 Mexican Recipes by Marge Poore (Wiley), Paella by Lorraine Turner, Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That? by Ina Garten (Clarkson Potter), and various baking guides such as The Cookie Bible and Simple French Baking. One container includes a red ribbon-tied accordion file containing miscellaneous culinary ephemera and recipes. The volumes are primarily hardcovers, featuring a mix of publisher's cloth with dust jackets and printed decorative boards, alongside several spiral-bound editions and softcovers. Publishers represented include Chronicle Books, Meredith Books, McClanahan, and Hermes House.
Lot: 604 - Julia Child & Southern Living Cookbooks & Culinary Volumes 13"X15"X10"
A large collection of cookbooks and culinary reference volumes primarily consisting of hardcover editions, many with their original dust jackets, alongside several ring-bound binders and trade paperback titles. The collection features a wide variety of subjects with a particular emphasis on Southern regional cuisine, breakfast and brunch, holiday entertaining, and general reference. Notable titles and authors include The Gourmet Cookbook edited by Ruth Reichl, Julia ChildÃs Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Sunday Suppers at Lucques by Suzanne Goin, and The Complete AmericaÃs Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (2001-2018). The library includes numerous volumes from well-known series such as Williams-Sonoma (Essentials of Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday Entertaining, Muffins & Quick Breads), Southern Living (Christmas Cookbook, Southern Sideboards), and "The Beautiful Cookbook" series (Mexico and America published by Collins). Vintage highlights include multiple editions of the ring-bound Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. Other visible titles include The South Beach Diet, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking by Emily Meggett, and Martha StewartÃs Appetizers. The books are bound in publisher's cloth, pictorial boards, and multi-ring binders, containing various color photography and illustrations.
Lot: 605 - An Assortment of Branded Kitchen Gadgets, Small Appliances, and Outdoor Accessories (Lot 31" As Pictured)
This collection features a variety of kitchenware, household appliances, and outdoor items. Included is a classic Aladdin-Stanley vacuum-insulated bottle with a green hammertone finish, featuring a side handle and integrated cup lid. Kitchen gadgets consist of an OXO salad spinner with a white lid and clear bowl, a white plastic Pampered Chef mandoline slicer with stainless steel V-blades and a safety food holder, and a Sopito stainless steel potato ricer in its original retail box. The lot also contains a boxed six-piece set of Circleware Skyline 1.75 oz shot glasses. Additional items include a manual plunger-style food chopper, a multi-component food processor set with a stainless steel bowl and clear plastic pitcher, a small insulated cooler with a red lid, a large white plastic water container with a red dispensing spout, and a white plastic pitcher. A black portable electric appliance with an attached power cord is also present. Materials include stainless steel, various molded plastics, glass, and metal.
Lot: 606 - An Assortment of Silver-Plated Tablewares and Serving Dishes Including Pieces Attributed to Leonard Silver (Largest 17"W)
This collection of silver-plated and glass tablewares features several pieces attributed to mid-to-late 20th-century manufacturers such as Leonard Silver. The assortment includes an ornate round serving dish with a domed lid topped by a scrolled finial, set within a footed frame featuring a pierced geometric gallery and twin handles. Also present is an oval serving dish with a domed lid decorated with beaded borders and an engraved script monogram reading MSW. This dish is accompanied by a footed rectangular tray containing a three-section clear glass liner. The collection further includes two nested circular wire-work baskets, a frosted glass bowl with a silver-plated scalloped rim and small handles, a pair of silver-plated handbells with loop handles, and a stack of small circular plates with simple stepped rims.
Lot: 607 - An Assortment of Vintage Kitchen Utensils, Flatware, and Serving Pieces 16"
This lot comprises an assortment of kitchen utensils, flatware, and serving pieces housed in a tiered wooden knife block and two cardboard containers. The collection includes several knives with butterscotch-colored handles, likely early plastic such as Bakelite, seated in a dark-stained wood block. Various serving pieces are present, including multiple pie and cake servers with diverse handle styles such as floral porcelain, wood with ceramic accents, and stainless steel. The lot also features a collection of loose flatware including serving spoons, forks, and tongs in silver-plated and stainless steel finishes. Specialty items include a wooden honey dipper, a slotted vegetable or egg strainer, and boxed tools. Visible boxes include a blue box labeled Kaese-Beilchen and a red box marked Leonard.
Lot: 608 - A Collection of Kitchenware and Baking Pans Including a Crock-Pot and Vintage Items (Graniteware 12"X16"X7")
This collection of kitchenware and baking items features a Crock-Pot brand electric slow cooker with a black body, glass lid, and internal stoneware insert. Included is an oval roasting pan with a matching lid in a speckled blue-black enamelware finish. The baking selection includes a heart-shaped aluminum pan marked PYREX on the rim and a fluted Bundt-style pan with a dark finish. The grouping also contains a muffin pan with a wire frame construction and a nested stack of round baking pans that include both dark and silver-toned finishes along with a fluted tart pan base. A vintage aluminum food mill with wooden handles is also part of the lot.
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