Living Estate Online Auction

**Living Estate Online Auction – Robert & Barbara Lindt** HIT Auctions LLC and D. Cole Auctioneering & Estate sales are pleased to present the Living Estate Online Auction of Robert and Barbara Lindt. This thoughtfully assembled collection reflects a lifetime of collecting, craftsmanship, and appreciation for quality antiques, furnishings, books, decorative arts, and folk traditions. Robert Lindt is the son of the late "Pappy" Lindt, an accomplished decoy and folk-art carver whose award-winning work earned recognition among collectors and carving enthusiasts throughout the region. Featured throughout the auction is a diverse selection of antique and traditional furniture, country furnishings, collectible books, decorative accessories, and specialty items accumulated over decades. Highlights include a D.R. Dimes tiger maple dining set, antique country cupboards, quality home furnishings, collectible and limited-edition books, decorative arts publications, and items reflecting the family's long-standing interest in American craftsmanship and folk art. Collectors and bibliophiles will find an excellent selection of books, including sporting literature, American history, decorative arts references, folk-art publications, and other desirable titles. The auction also includes unique specialty items and household treasures carefully preserved and enjoyed over many years. While this online auction features a carefully selected group of items, the remaining collection from the Lindt estate will be offered during an on-site Estate Sale on Saturday, June 13, conducted by D. Cole Auctioneering & Estate Sales. Visitors attending the estate sale will also have the opportunity to preview the items featured in this online auction. Please check D. Cole Auctioneering & Estate Sales for complete sale details, hours, and terms. Though modest in size, this auction offers exceptional quality, character, and collector appeal throughout. Whether you're seeking antiques, additions to a library, decorative arts references, or distinctive furnishings for the home, this sale presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire well-cared-for pieces from a family with deep ties to traditional craftsmanship, collecting, and folk art.

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1 - D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Dining Set w Harvest Table Dining set by D.R. Dimes featuring a tiger maple harvest table with black painted trestle base. The table measures 6 ft long by 3 ft wide & 29 1/2 ins. high, with 14-ins. extensions on each end. Includes 4 Windsor side chairs & 2 Windsor armchairs crafted in the Early American style. The table features a highly figured curly maple top. Good overall condition with some wear on chair finishes.

2 - 19th Century Pine Country Cupboard with Wavy Glass Large 19th century pine country cupboard featuring a molded cornice above glazed double doors with old wavy glass enclosing 4 interior shelves. Lower section includes 2 drawers and a 2-door storage cabinet. Retains a worn surface with period construction details. Measures approximately 92 ins. H x 46½ ins. W x 16 ins. D. 2 glass panes are cracked, adding to its historic character. An excellent example of American country furniture.

3 - Large Country Pine Glazed Corner Cupboard Large country pine corner cupboard featuring a molded cornice above double glazed doors with panes, opening to display shelves with a red & yellow painted backing. Below are 2 drawers & a 2-door cabinet for additional storage. Lighted, though untested. Measures 54 diagonal wide, 24 inch sides, 12 inches depth at back & 86 inch high. Good overall condition with wear & one cracked pane consistent with use.

4 - Large 13 ft. x 10 ft. Braided Oval Area Rug Large braided oval area rug measuring 13 feet by 10 feet. Features traditional country-style design in burgundy, navy, and cream colors. Ideal for dining room, living room, or farmhouse décor. Displays light wear from use consistent with age. The listing includes the rug only; no furniture is included. Please review images for additional details & condition.

4a - New Braided Oval Area 13 x 10 ft Rug – Burgandy New unused large braided oval area rug measuring 13 feet by 10 feet. Features a traditional country-style design with interwoven bands of burgundy, navy, & cream. Suitable for dining room, living room, or farmhouse décor. Photos show the rug placed under furniture, but product condition is new & unused as specified in the lot details.

5 - Early Solid Walnut Corner Hutch with Glass Doors Vintage Custom Handmade solid walnut corner hutch/display cabinet. Solid walnut primary wood. Upper section includes double glass-pane doors with 4 triangular shelves for display. Center drawer offers storage with wood knob handle. Lower section comprises double-wooden doors concealing additional shelving. Traditional design with crown molding detailing. Displays light household wear to wood surfaces and interior shelving.

6 - Young Republic Hard Rock Maple Hutch by Tell City Young Republic hard rock maple china cabinet & hutch by the Young Chair Company of Tell City, Indiana. Features a three-door glazed display upper section with adjustable shelving, three utility drawers, spacious buffet with multiple drawers includinga lined silverware drawer, & two-door storage compartments. Original brass-tone hardware. Maker's stamp present. Measures 54 ins. wide by 19 ins. deep by 73 ins. high. Displays wear consistent with age & use.

7 - Howard Miller Grandfather Clock with Moon Dial Howard Miller grandfather clock in a cherry-toned wood case with arched bonnet top. Features a brass-tone moon phase dial with decorative engravings, lyre pendulum, & 3 polished cable-driven weights. Includes multiple chime selection options. Glass side panels & full-length glass front door allow visibility of the pendulum. Measures 19 ins. wide by 11 1/2 ins. deep by 6 ft. 9 ins. high. Light wear noted consistent with prior household use.

8 - Ornate Gold-Tone Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass Large decorative wall mirror approximately 30 ins. by 42 ins. Features an ornate gold-tone frame with raised floral, scroll, & acanthus leaf motifs. The mirror plate is beveled, clear, & reflective. Frame displays an aged gold finish with light wearconsistent with normal use. Backing includes metal mounting brackets, ready for wall display. Suitable for various interiors.

10 - 9 Waterfowl & Decorative Bird Carving Books 9 hardcover reference books focusing on waterfowl & decorative bird carving, painting techniques, carving plans & competition-quality methods. Authors include Charles F. Murphy, Roger Schroeder, Richard LeMaster, William Veasey, Charles W. Frank Jr.,J.D. Sprankle, Bruce Burk & Anne Small. Titles: Working Plans for Working Decoys, How to Carve Wildfowl, Wildlife in Wood, Waterfowl Carving: Blue Ribbon Techniques, Anatomy of a Waterfowl for Carvers & Painters, Painting Waterfowl with J.D. Sprankle, Decorative Decoy Carver's Ultimate Painting & Pattern Portfolio, Decoys: The Art of the Wooden Bird, Masters of Decorative Bird Carving. Condition varies with age; sold as found.

11 - 6 American Bird Decoys & Folk Art Books 6 hardcover reference books on American bird decoys, decoy collecting, folk art carving & ornithological illustration. Includes titles by William J. Mackey Jr., Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., James T. Cottle & others. Topics cover Mid-Atlantic & shorebird decoys, bird carving as folk art & the works of Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Condition varies with age & use; sold as found.

12 - American Folk Art & Decorative Arts Reference Book 4 hardcover reference books on American folk art & decorative arts, including Making It Modern by Nadelman, American Radiance by Esmerian, Great Road Style by White, & The Art of Stephen Huneck by Laura Beach. Topics include museum collections, regional craftsmanship, & works by folk artist Stephen Huneck. Illustrated & informative for collectors, dealers, & students of American folk culture.

13 - Furniture & Woodworking Reference Library – Thos. Three hardcover books on furniture history & design, including Thos. Moser Artistry in Wood by Thomas Moser, Oak Furniture The British Tradition by Victor Chinnery, & American Painted Furniture 1660-1880 by Dean A. Fales Jr. & Robert Bishop. Includesillustrations of historical & contemporary furniture construction & design. Suitable for reference or study.

14 - Premier Collection Limited Ed. Sporting Library Limited edition collection of 24 leather-bound sporting classics from The Premier Press’ Premier Collection, with matching limitation number 212. Titles include The Wilderness Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, The Wild Turkey and Its Hunting, Stray Shots & Pol Luck, Random Casts, and more. Finely bound in gilt-decorated leather with gilt page edges, ribbon bookmarks, and illustrated plates. This matched set number 212 forms a substantial subscriber sporting library.

15 - Civil War History & Memoirs Collection – 6 Vols 6 Civil War-era books including The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union & Confederate Armies Series I Vol. XLIV & Vol. XLVIII Part I (1893 & 1896, Government Printing Office), Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by S. Emma E. Edmonds (1865, W.S. Williams & Co.), The Camp Battlefield & Hospital by L.P. Brockett (1866, National Publishing), & Men of Our Day by Brockett (1868, Zeigler, McCurdy & Co.). Mixed editions with age-related wear.

16 - Washington Irving Kinderhook Edition, 10-Vol. Set, Complete 10-vol. Kinderhook Edition of The Works of Washington Irving, published in 1880 by G. P. Putnam's Sons & The Knickerbocker Press. Uniform dark cloth bindings with gilt-decorated spines. Includes works like Bracebridge Hall, The Sketch Book,Life of Columbus & Life of Washington. Exhibits age-related wear with notable rubbing & spine-end losses. Sold as a decorative library set.

17 - Signed Limited Edition Grouse Magic, Nick Sisley Signed limited edition of Grouse Magic by Nick Sisley, numbered 806 of 1,500 copies. Includes an inscription by the author reading Good Shooting, Nick Sisley. Features a decorative cloth binding and a mounted grouse feather on the front endpaper. A classic upland hunting title focusing on ruffed grouse, bird dogs, and hunting traditions. Highly collectible among sporting book and hunting enthusiasts.

18 - Messages & Papers of the Presidents, 1789–1897 Complete set of A Compilation of the Messages & Papers of the Presidents, 1789–1897, edited by James D. Richardson & published by authority of Congress in 1900. Includes Volume I through Volume X, plus the supplement for 1897–1900. Bound in blackleather with gilt decoration & titles. General shelf wear, spine & head rubbing, consistent with age. Marbled covers with distinctive patterned interiors.

19 - 1867 Youths History of the Great Civil War, Horton 1867 publication titled A Youths History of the Great Civil War in the United States From 1861 to 1865 by R.G. Horton. Published in New York by Van Evrie Horton & Co., marked Fortieth Thousand. Features original publishers embossed cloth binding withillustrations throughout. Condition consistent with age, including cover wear, staining, and toning to pages. Early post-Civil War historical perspective.

20 - Yale University Press Chronicles America, 42 Vols Forty-two Vol. set from Yale University Press’s Chronicles of America series missing Vols. 8, 9, 19, 28, 42, 43, 47, & 49. Blue cloth bindings with gilt spine decoration & Yale Lux et Veritas insignias. Titles include The Red Man’s Continent, TheCleveland Era, & Woodrow Wilson and the World War. Published 1921. Condition is very good with light shelf wear & mild rubbing. Acclaimed reference & decorative set.

21 - Antique Handcrafted Wooden Shaving Horse Bench Handcrafted wooden shaving horse woodworking bench featuring a foot-operated clamping mechanism. Designed for use by chair makers, coopers, & woodworkers for shaping stock with drawknives. Features hand-hewn construction & wear consistent with age &extended use. Dimensions measure 78 ins. long by 8 ins. wide by 35 ins. high. Displays a rich patina indicative of early American woodworking tools.

22 - Artists Archive of Painting Stencils & Templates Extensive archive of reusable stencils, furniture patterns & design templates housed in 4 labeled boxes: Chair Top Patterns, Large Chair Stencils, Miscellaneous Small Stencils & Christmas Chair Stencils. Includes hundreds of pieces with fruit, floral, scrollwork & Pennsylvania German motifs for country furniture decoration & folk art restoration. Acquired via a leading Americana auction house with custom-made professional-use examples. Excellent for painters & collectors.

23 - Acorn Residential Stair Lifts with Rails & Keys Acorn residential stair lifts with rail systems designed for a split-level staircase. One unit serves an upper staircase, & the other accommodates a lower staircase with landing transition. Both lifts include chairs, rail systems, charging components, keys, & installed hardware as shown. Units reported operational at cataloging. Buyer responsible for removal. Sold as installed. Original cost per consignor due to custom install $20,000.