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AMERICA S 250TH CELEBRATION AUCTION_SESSION 3
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Lot: 700 - CAPT. NAT'L WARNER BATTLE of BUNKER HILL SABER
Saber with figural lions head pommel marked "Harvey", leather & silver scabbard marked S&G Harvey Cutlers (Birmingham, England). Carried by Captain Nathaniel Warner (Gloucester, MA) in The Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Together with a binder of it's documentation. 33 inches overall; 27 inch blade.
Lot: 700A - BATTLE of BUNKER HILL EPHEMERA LOT
Including a framed engraving of Capt. John Spalding's Bunker Hill Monument Association membership certificate, many pamphlets, books, etc. 14 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 700B - (18th c) BUNKER HILL TREEBLE - REV. WAR MARCH
(18th c) handwritten march with score & lyrics written by Nathaniel Niles "The American Hero" in 1775 relating to the June 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill in Charlestown, MA. Treeble is an old English spelling of treble. 3 x 7 3/4 inches.
Lot: 701 - JONATHAN BLAISDEL REVOLUTIONARY WAR MUSKET
By Jonathan Blaisdel of Amesbury, MA with makers mark JB on lower face of lock. Bayonet marked VII on neck. Walnut stock with Brown Bess style Bulb and Beaver Tail with initials ICA on side of check rest. Together with a binder of information. 18 5/8 inches length, blade 14 1/8 inches. Barrell 43 7/8 L inches, bore size 75, total length without bayonet 59 1/2 inches.
Lot: 702 - MEDICINE BOX SALVAGED from SCHOONER LADY FRANKLIN
Pine lift top medicine box salvaged from the shipwrecked schooner "Lady Franklin", which sank off Stanwood's Point in the Annisquam River (Gloucester, MA); the ship sank, but the crew was rescued. 8 x 21 x 14 inches.
Lot: 703 - (2) READING MASSACHUSETTS DOCUMENTS - 1776 & 1778
1776 and 1778 signed and sealed by Jacob Emerson as Town Clerk. September 23, 1776 "Independent States of America" Notice of Town meeting 12 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches. May 9, 1778 Notice of Town meeting to vote on approving the Articles of Confederation and Form of Government for State of Massachusetts. 6 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches.
Lot: 704 - DOCUMENTED THOMAS JEFFERSON'S LIBRARY CHAIR
Thomas Sheraton Period Library Chair with swivel book rest. 32 x 22 x 23 inches (not including book rest) Provenance: Inscribed on the inside of front seat frame: "Owned by Thomas Jefferson and used by him in Monticello - Fanny Burke" N.B. Frances Maury "Fanny" Burke (18611933) was a great-great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson, primarily known for her historical portraits and her efforts in preserving and documenting Jefferson family artifacts.
Lot: 705 - FRANKLIN BIRTHPLACE/USS CONSTITUTION MISSION BOX
Wooden missionary box with (4) inscribed silver plaques , body made from the wood recovered from the birthplace of Benjamin Franklin (17 Milk Street, Boston, MA) and turned oak handle made from wood recovered from the U.S.S. Constitution. "Presented by George C. Crawford and James H. Tibbets to the S.S. Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston" inscribed on silver plaque. 3 x 3 1/2 x 14 inches.
Lot: 706 - 1790 N. CAROLINA ACT CIRCULAR SIGNED by HAMILTON
Treasury Department Circular signed by Alexander Hamilton as acting Secretary of the Treasury, dated March 3rd, 1790 notifying state officials of the February 8th, 1790 Act of Congress which extended Federal powers to the state of North Carolina, which had recently ratified their constitution. "Circular Treasury Department March 3rd, 1790 Sir, You will receive hereinith an Act of Congress of the 8th of February last entitled 'An Act for giving effect to the several Acts therein mentioned in respect to the State of North Carolina and other purposes' which I ? for your government I am Sir Your O'bed Servant A. Hamilton" Framed together with (2) engravings of Hamilton and an inscription below "The Hamilton Trust Company from Gordon L. Ford Brooklynn, NY June 8th, 1891". 17 x 31 1/4 inches overall. Provenance: Gifted to The Hamilton Trust Company by New York City businessman, lawyer & early collector of Americana Gordon L. Ford. The letter hung on the wall until the office was closed and employees were given the chance to take a memento.
Lot: 707 - DEATH of ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Portsmouth Oracle, Saturday, July 21, 1804 newspaper printed in Portsmouth, NH, Hamilton's death notice with coffin engraving.
Lot: 708 - READING MASS SIGNED and SEALED DOCUMENT
July 21, 1763 "To see wether the town will chose a man or men to joyn with the towns of Wennum, Topsfield, Boxford, Danvers and Middleton to treat with the owners of the mills on Ipswich River so called in order to have a proper passige thru or round thare dams..." 9 x 7 1/2 inches
Lot: 709 - (3) INTERESTING 1775 DOCUMENTS
Written and signed by Benjamin Brown, member of the Provincial Congress 1774 and in the company and Capt John Walton marched to Concord on April 19, 1775, fought at Meriams Corner.(1) dated document by him dated April 18, 1775 calling a town meeting "In his Majesties Name" that never happened in Reading, Massachusetts. Another document February 20, 1775 giving notice of town meeting and a third dated November 27, 1775 for Notice of Town Meeting in part to take action on supplying wood for the Continental Army. April 18-6 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches, Feb 20-12 x 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches (document taped in center and Nov 27-9 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches
Lot: 710 - (18th/19th c) SILHOUETTE of GEO. WASHINGTON
(18th/19th c) hollow cut silhouette portrait of George Washington with (13) stars above head, framed with newer black fabric backing in a lemon gold frame. 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 711 - 1798-01 OATHS & SUBSCRIPTIONS of MASS. MILITIAMEN
Oaths and Subscriptions of Officers in the Militia of Massachusetts, all members from Newbury and Newburyport, (1) from Rowley. First Regiment, Second Brigade, and Second Division. 22 3/4 x 14 inches overall.
Lot: 711A - ORIGINAL NBC AUDIO RECORDING of JFK ASSASSINATION
Original 1/4 inch reel to reel tape audio recording of Don Pardo's special bulletin that cut into NBC's programming to announce the tragic assassination of president John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22nd, 1963. Due to the current technology which caused a lapse between when the button was pressed and the recording actually began, NBC was unable to record this special and historic bulletin. Of the approximately 50 million TV's in America, only one was recording during this time to capture the moment in history. Included in this lot is a binder containing provenance & documentation of the event, the original tape & Webcor recorder, taped interviews with the consignor, and a framed assemblage of correspondences between Phil Gries (the recorder) and the other main players involved (Library of Congress, Don Pardo, Museum of Television & Radio, Sixth Floor Museum, etc) with this unique moment in time. Frame 27 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches. Please see photos.
Lot: 712 - ADMIRAL DEWEY "THE HERO OF MANILA" BANNER
Patriotic banner celebrating Dewey's 1898 victory over the Spanish Fleet in The Battle of Manila Bay without a single loss of American life. Banner measures 23 x 25 5/8 inches. Overall 26 x 38 inches.
Lot: 713 - US M1840 HEAVY CAVALRY SABER
Pierced brass guard with twine wrapped grip. Guard marked "74 67". 32 1/2 inch blade; 38 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 714 - 1823 BUNKER HILL MONUMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Commemorating the early events of the American Revolution especially for the erection of a monument on the ground where the action of Bunker Hill was fought on 17th on June 1775. 15 x 13 1/2 inches (overall including original period frame)
Lot: 715 - 1785 ACCOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENT OF BRISTOL, RI
"An Account of the Settlement of the Town of Bristol in the State of Rhode Island and of the Congregational Church..." printed by Bennett Wheeler (Providence, RI) 1785, saddle bound in hand painted wallpaper. 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches.
Lot: 716 - 1793 SERMON by HENRY WIGHT (PRINTED 1794)
"A Sermon delivered October 9, 1793 at Bristol at a time set apart for Public Prayer & Humiliation by several churches in the State of Rhode Island & c. on account of the Distressing Sickness in the City of Philadelphia by Henry Wight A.M. Pastor of the Catholic Congregational Church of Christ in Bristol" printed by Nathaniel Phillips (Warren, RI) 1794. Inside cover inscribed "Newton Waldron's book October 9th, 1793". Nathaniel Waldron (1752-1822) was a Revolutionary era cooper & Corporal from Bristol, RI. 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. N.B. Rev. Henry Wight's July 4th, 1785 reading of the Declaration of Independence is credited as the first 4th of July celebration.
Lot: 717 - IMPORTANT (18thc) PARSON JOHN BURT SERMONS
A group of handwritten sermons pre-dating the Revolution by Patriot Parson John Burt of Bristol, RI. (2) with dates preached/repeated inscribed verso including "Bristol Aug. 28th, 1768 repeated May 17th, 1772" and "Bristol March 2nd, 1745/6 repeated June 16th, 1751". 6 1/4 x 4 inches. N.B. Parson John Burt was born in Boston in 1716 and ordained minister of First Congregational Church in Bristol, RI May 13th, 1731. Burt was a fervent supporter of American independence and frequently used the pulpit as a platform to agitate his congregants towards separation from the Crown.
Lot: 718 - IMPORTANT (18th c) DIARIES of PARSON JOHN BURT
(3) handwritten saddle bound volumes of the Parson John Burts diaries recording when, where, and for whom he preached, volumes 3, 4, & 5. Dating from July 1755-August 1775. 6 1/4 x 4 inches. N.B. Parson John Burt was born in Boston in 1716 and ordained minister of First Congregational Church in Bristol, RI May 13th, 1731. Burt was a fervent supporter of American independence and frequently used the pulpit as a platform to agitate his congregants towards separation from the Crown.
Lot: 719 - 1736 FIRST EDITION NEW ENGLAND CHRONOLOGY
A chronological history of New England the Form of Annals 65. By Thomas Prince. Painted by Kneeland and Green, Boston. 6 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches
Lot: 720 - (7) MISC MOSTLY (19th)c BOOKS on MEDICINE, ETC
Largest 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Lot: 721 - (10) MISC VOLUMES EARLY (19th)c
Relating to scripture and religion. Some with the bookplates of the Van Cortlandt's. Largest 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 722 - (16) MISC MOSTLY EARLY (19th)c BOOKS
Including Shakespeare. Some with bookplates of the Van Cortlandt's. Largest 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Lot: 723 - 1875 COUNTY ATLAS of MIDDLESEX MASSACHUSETTS
F.W. Beers (cartographer/surveyor), J.B. Beers & Co. (publisher). Appears complete. 16 x 13 x 1 inch.
Lot: 724 - 1896 ATLAS of the CITY of WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS
L.J. Richards & Co. Appears complete. 22 1/2 x 18 x 1 1/2 inches.
Lot: 725 - 1661 NEW ENGLAND JUDGED NOT BY MANS
READING "New England Judged Not by Man's, but by the Spirit of the Lord..." by George Bishop (Quaker) printed in London (1661) for Robert Wilson. A historical account of the mistreatment of Quakers in Boston from 1656-1660, with three hand written pages (147-150). 7 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 726 - PSALMS of DAVID & HISTORY of the BIBLE
Pocket size editions of "Imitations of the Psalms of David" and "History of the Bible" published by J.B. & L. Baldwin 1831 (Bridgeport). Both leatherbound. 5 x 3 x 2 inches.
Lot: 727 - Three (19th c) BOOKS PUBLISHED in EXETER, NH
"The Trials of Margaret Lyndsay" published by Tyler & Conner (1827), "The Hungarian Brothers" (Vol. II) published by J.C. Gerrish (1832), and "Vicar of Wakefield" published by J & B Williams 1827/8. 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 728 - IDENTIFIED U.S. CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP
A navy wool cap with scarlet piping, leather chinstrap & visor, brass "K" company insignia, and (2) brass buttons including Connecticut National Guard & staff officer insignia. The sweatband marked "Co K JC Hills 1st Reg", "Baker & McKenney Military Goods" stamp inside cap. 9 x 6 inches.
Lot: 729 - JOHN HALL & SONS NO. 2 RIFLE GUNPOWDER FLASK
John Hall & Sons no. 2 tin flask in red paint with paper labels, English (19th c). 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches.
Lot: 730 - US CIVIL WAR LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX & BELT BUCKLE
U.S. Civil War M1855/61 .58 caliber cartridge box with brass "US" badge along with a brass "US" belt buckle. Back of buckle inscribed with soldiers name "Dennis Ba?". 7 x 8 inches.
Lot: 731 - (19th c) MILITARY OFFICERS ALBUMEN PRINT/PHOTO
Albumen print/photograph of (12) unidentified military officers. 13 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches overall
Lot: 732 - CIVIL WAR ERA COPPER POWDER FLASK
9 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches
Lot: 733 - NY NATL GUARD INDIAN WARS LEATHER ARTILLERY CASE
U.S. M1872 Frazier .50-.70 cal artillery case with brass NY National Guard badge. Patent & makers stamp inside cover. 3 x 7 1/2 x 2 inches.
Lot: 734 - USS TRITON PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD DESK MODEL
Chrome model of WW II era Portsmouth Naval Shipyard built submarine U.S.S. Triton. 2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 735 - CIVIL WAR ERA SHARPSHOOTER/SUN GLASSES
Steel frames with frosted amber glass with a clear bullseye in the center for limiting glare. In original steel case. 4 inches.
Lot: 736 - DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE CAST BRONZE PLAQUE
With central medallion of Continental Congress, framed. 11 x 10 1/4 inches overall.
Lot: 737 - LINCOLN/HAMLIN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FERROTYPE
Beardless Abraham Lincoln on obverse, Hannibal Hamlin on reverse in a stamped brass shell/case. 1 inches.
Lot: 738 - CIVIL WAR LOT - BOX, LETTERS, CDVs, PAPERS, etc
Including: Civil War related CDV of the Honorable Alfred Ely of New York. Inscribed on reverse "Just after his release from Libby Prison 1862". Alfred Ely (1815-1892) Republican, U.S. Representative (1859-1863) captured by Confederates while watching the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), political prisoner in Richmond's Libby Prison until December 1861 in exchange for another prisoner of similar stature. CDV of Fitz John Porter (1822-1901), known for his service at Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) and court martial, envelope addressed to Mrs. George M. Brewster with calligraphic embellishment, and several documents penned by Lieut. John P. Jones. Please see photos. Box 5 1/2 x 12 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 739 - PAIR of CHINESE EXPORT PORTRAIT PAINTINGS
The children of Capt. Fred A. Kezer (Newburyport, MA) painted from cabinet cards, oil on canvas 23 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches, unsigned. the Capt. had (2) daughters, Bessie M. 1879-1972 and Agnes S. 1876-1960, a son who died at sea, and a fourth
Lot: 740 - EARLY (48) STAR AMERICAN FLAG
Machine sewn, printed cotton, adopted for New Mexico statehood and flown from 1912-1959. Illegible mark to hoist end. 31 x 55 inches.
Lot: 741 - (19th c) PAINTED SEA CHEST with SAILORS NAME
(19th c) tapered sea chest in old green paint, iron studs along cover edge with canvas trim remnants, beckett handles, inner till, inside cover inscribed with sailor's name in gothic script "Hjalmar Kahlstrom"? and with painted sperm whale, raised on unusual board feet. 16 3/4 x 34 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches.
Lot: 741A - (19th c) PAINTED SEA CHEST with COMPASS ROSE LID
(19th c) sea chest in green & black paint with carved & painted compass rose lid.
Lot: 742 - (19th c) SHIP AT SEA OIL ON PANEL
Housed in a custom gilt frame. Unsigned.
Lot: 742A - BARK WILLIAM BAYLIES CHEST by OULD COLONY ARTISANS
(20th / 21st c) Hand painted wooden chest with brass handles. 12 x 17 x 11 1/2 inches
Lot: 743 - (19th c) HALF HULL MODEL
(19th c) laminated and painted half hull model of a sailing vessel with cabin, mounted to a painted board. 4 x 22 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 744 - BOAT MODEL ALLEGEDLY HUNG in JH BELLAMY WORKSHOP
Carved pine model of a canoe with single seat & keel, mounted to a board. Inscribed verso "7-7-1965 Model gift from Monty Carlson of Kittery Pt. ME. Allegedly hanged in John H. Bellamy's Shop, given to Bob Carlson (Monty's father). Mounted on board 9-13-2k10 Signed George G. Sherwood". Model 3 x 21 1/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 745 - AMERICAN SESQUICENTENNIAL CARVED & GILT EAGLE
9 x 25 inches.
Lot: 746 - (19th/20th c) OIL on BOARD SHIP PAINTING
Working the Ship, oil on board 6 3/4 x 9 inches, unsigned, photograph and Philadelphia Painter Exhibiting Paris label verso. 12 x 14 inches overall.
Lot: 747 - (19th c) COPPER COD WEATHERVANE
Copper cod weathervane with directionals. Cod 14 1/2 x 26 inches; base 41 inches.
Lot: 748 - AUREOLE PASSING START POINT PAINTED FOLK ART BOARD
Demi lune board hand painted with nautical scene. 11 1/2 x 42 1/2 inches.
Lot: 749 - FOLK ART CARVED WOOD & SHEET METAL LOBSTER SIGN
A fabulous folk art "Lobster" sign with each letter composed of a carved & painted wooden and sheet metal lobster. 11 1/2 x 57 inches.
Lot: 750 - (19th c) SCRIMSHAW DOLPHIN JAW
Dolphin jaw scrimshawed with scenes of tavern regalia and a woman feeding birds. 2 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches.
Lot: 751 - (19thc) FOLK ART PORTRAIT MINIATURE of SEA CAPTAIN
Portrait of a Sea Captain, watercolor on paper 6 1/4 x 5 inches, unsigned, Bucks County inscribed verso, housed in a period frame. 8 1/2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 752 - C. WILKINSON FOLK ART PAINTED MINIATURE CHEST
Miniature cedar lined blanket chest with inner tray hand painted with trout, signed C. Wilkinson. 5 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 753 - CASED MODEL of the USS CONSTITUTION
Carved and painted wood. 27 3/4 x 34 3/4 x 15 inches. Provenance: 1938 Gift to the Haverhill Public Library from Members of the Pentucket Model Club: E. Piel, J. Soraghan, C. Araldi, D. Paone, A. Kozuv and E. McSvet. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 754 - COAST of MAINE NAUTICAL FOLK ART HAT/COAT RACK
Turned urn finial, (3) painted oars, painted wooden life ring. 85 x 22 inches.
Lot: 755 - MAHOGANY CAPTAINS CHAIR
Shaped seat, finely turned supports. 31 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 756 - 1798 GRAND LODGE MASONIC BOOK of CONSTITUTIONS
1798 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Masonic Book of Constitutions. Approved by Paul Revere & others, printed by Isaiah Thomas (Worcester, MA), leather bound. 9 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Lot: 757 - (19th c) AMERICAN WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Portrait of Gentleman in Blue Coat with Book, watercolor on paper 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches, unsigned. Housed in a period frame. 5 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches overall.
Lot: 758 - (19th c) PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Portrait of Gentleman in Black Coat, oil on paperboard 3 x 2 1/2 inches, unsigned. Housed in a period frame. 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches overall.
Lot: 759 - (18th/19th c) AMERICAN COIN SILVER CREAMER
(18th/19th c) American helmet form coin silver creamer, finely shaped. Unsigned. 5 1/2 inches. 5.77 ozt.
Lot: 760 - (10) J. MOULTON COIN SILVER SPOONS (NEWBURYPORT)
Ten (19th c) coin silver spoons engraved "N.P. Eastman" by J. Moulton of Newburyport, MA. (2) 9 inch, (2) 7 inch, and (6) 6 1/4 inches. 7.77 ozt.
Lot: 761 - I. TUDGAY (19th c) Newburyport Built Ship
Ship Allioth, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right, housed in later gold painted frame. 27 1/4 x 29 1/4 inches overall. N.B. Two separate mentions of the Allioth can be found in the 1836 Newburyport Herald.
Lot: 762 - 1836 & 1839 BILLS of SALE FOR SCHOONER JANUS
1836 Bill of Sale for 1819 Wiscasset, ME built schooner Janus from Gardner Durgin, William Rowell, and Henry Law of Amesbury, MA to Henry Chamberlain? and Henry S. Carr of Newburyport, MA for the sum of $510 signed on the "twelfth day of Shrove". 1839 Bill of Sale for 1819 Wiscasset, ME built schooner Janus from Henry Law and William Alexander of Newburyport, MA to John Long of Portsmouth, NH for the sum of $1085, also mentioned "Enrollment no. 13 at the port of Ipswich Nov 18 1835". 13 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches.
Lot: 762A - RAISED TERRA COTTA PLANTER from MAUDSLAY PARK
Manifattura di Signa terra cotta planter cast with numerous animals including peacocks, songbirds, & livestock among flowing floral vines in a Renaissance style, raised on figural dragon bases. Various marks. Previously used at Maudslay Park (Newburyport, MA). 33 x 50 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches.
Lot: 763 - THE GENTLEMAN & CABINET-MAKERS DIRECTOR 1754
The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director by Thomas Chippendale dated 1754, cloth cover over leather binding. 18 x 12 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 764 - 1889 MITCHELLS NEW GENERAL ATLAS
Appears complete. 15 1/2 x 13 x 1 inch.
Lot: 765 - TIFFANY & CO CHELSEA SHIPS BELL PRESENTATION CLOCK
10 inch brass case presented to "John E. Shepherd 'The Great One' from his friends and associates November 24, 1987" on custom wooden base, 7 1/2 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands & Tiffany & Co. retailers mark. Serial no. 865113. 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 766 - CHELSEA COPPER SHIPS BELL CLOCK
5 1/2 inch copper finished case on continuous base, 3 3/4 inch silver dial with raised numerals & fancy hands, ships bell chime. 182732 stamped under base. 7 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 767 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS "SHERATON" MANTEL CLOCK
Brass case, 3 1/2 inch engraved silver dial, works serial no. 104033. 9 1/2 x 7 x 4 inches.
Lot: 768 - CHELSEA BRONZE SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
5 inch bronze cases with beveled glass, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 182443.
Lot: 769 - SUN SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
10 inch brass case, 7 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. (Chester, PA) mark. Serial no. 303129, circa 1940-44. 10 x 2 3/4 inches.
Lot: 770 - CHELSEA BASE and BALL MANTEL CLOCK
5 inch dial
Lot: 771 - CHELSEA "COMMANDER" SHIPS BELL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch bronze case on continuous bronze base, 5 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands, ships bell chime. Serial no. 109242. 9 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches.
Lot: 772 - LIMITED EDITION CENTENNIAL CHELSEA SHIPS BELL
Gold plated numerals with lattice decoration. 11 Jewels. On mahogany base. With original box. 9 1/2 Inch height. Case measures 7 1/2 inches.
Lot: 773 - COMMEMORATIVE CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
Chelsea brass ships bell clock & barometer with ships wheel cases "Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' Voyage to America". 9 x 13 3/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 774 - (18th c) WILLIAM & MARY MAHOGANY HIGHBOY
Finely carved and turned. 69 5/8" x 39 3/4" x 20"
Lot: 775 - (19th c) PINE SINGLE DRAWER TAVERN TABLE
With breadboard ends and stretcher base. Pegged construction and dovetailed drawer. 27" x 42 1/2" x 27 5/8"
Lot: 776 - SHAKER LADDERBACK ROCKING CHAIR
Tall back with (5) slats, acorn finials, low rush seat. 40 x 18 1/2 x 28 inches; 15 inch seat height.
Lot: 777 - (19th c) PAINTED FIRKIN MARKED N.I.
(19th c) firkin in old green paint with cover marked "N.I.". 9 x 9 1/2 inches excluding handle.
Lot: 778 - (19th c) AMERICAN BLOWN MOLDED OLIVE GLASS FLASK
American Federal period blown molded olive glass flask with Federal eagle on raised oval panel & cornucopia on reverse. 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 779 - HAND DRAWN 1860 MEMENTO MORI WREATH with VERSE
A beautiful pencil drawn floral wreath with verse "In memory of Augie who died Aug. 17 1860". Inscription verso "Victory wreath drawn and hymn copied by Mrs. John Winship in memory of a sister 1860. Frame made by her husband John Winship Wakefield, Massachusetts 1860. Donor Miss Grace B. Day". Secondary inscription "Miss ? Vogel Brewster, Mass", museum catalog number 1961-60. 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches overall
Lot: 780 - FOLK ART CARVED & PAINTED BASS on LAKEBED PLAQUE
Early (20th c). 14 1/4 x 27 3/4 inches.
Lot: 781 - UNUSUAL NOTCHED 1896-1908 (45) STAR AMERICAN FLAG
Printed linen flag on wooden pole, celebrating Utah statehood (adopted July 4, 1896 and flown until July 3, 1908). Stars arranged in unusual notched 6-8-8-8-7 pattern within canton. Flag 19 1/2 x 34 inches; pole 44 inches.
Lot: 782 - (19th c) WOODEN OIL DERRICK MODEL - EARLY EXAMPLE
Functional wood & iron model of an oil derrick on a nice shaped, cutout base. Great early example of an oil derrick. 19 1/2 x 21 x 9 inches.
Lot: 783 - (19th c) DOVETAILED TIGER MAPLE LOCKBOX
5 x 13 x 7 1/2 inches.
Lot: 784 - SMALL (19th c) MANGANESE DECORATED REDWARE JUG
Small (19th c) ovoid redware jug with manganese decoration and (3) incised bands. 5 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 785 - (19th c) SHAKER MADE FINGER LAP PANTRY BOX
Inside cover and base in old green paint, with illegible note under base. 3 3/4 x 9 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 785A - (19th c) PINE PANTRY BOX in OLD GREEN PAINT
Great old surface. 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 786 - 1925 EVERGLADES CLUB PRESIDENT'S STERLING CUP
Palm Beach Florida. Chinese hammered sterling bell and harp mounted to a carved teakwood stand. 7 1/2 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches. 3.6 troy ounces (silver only). N.B. The Everglades Club officially opened in January 1919, immediately becoming a cornerstone of elite Palm Beach (Florida) society.
Lot: 787 - (19th c) BRASS & WROUGHT IRON REVOLVING DOORBELL
In black paint. 14 1/4 x 10 inches.
Lot: 788 - PRIMITIVE PAINTED WOODEN GRAIN SHOVEL
Primitive American grain shovel in old blue paint. 67 inches.
Lot: 789 - (19th c) SAWIN & DYAR BOSTON, MA GILT BANJO CLOCK
Weight driven presentation banjo clock with hand painted eglomise panels. Winder present. 34 1/4" total height
Lot: 790 - ARTHUR C JOHNSON (b. 1897)
Arthur Clark Johnson, Massachusetts born artist. Oil on canvas portrait. Signed upper left. 32 1/2" x 28" framed
Lot: 791 - (19th/20th c) CAST IRON CAMEO of ABRAHAM LINCOLN
7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches.
Lot: 792 - (19th c) PAINTED MIRROR w REVERSE PAINTED MISSION
Small (19th c) mirror in old red paint with gilt trim and reverse glass painted panel of a mission. 19 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches.
Lot: 793 - EARLY "FANCY BIRD" CALLIGRAPHY JOSEPHINE CHANDLER
Housed in a custom dark wood frame with archival triple French mat. Signed. 8" x 9 3/8" framed
Lot: 794 - HAND PAINTED TOLEWARE BOX, CLAY MARBLES, INK WELL
Box 2 1/4" x 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
Lot: 795 - 1823 GOLD MASONIC LOCKET with MINIATURE PAINTING
Gold Masonic locket with reverse engraving "Daniel Herr Reading Chapter No. 152 Feb. 19 5823", obverse with beautifully hand painted child holding a dove. Reading, PA. 11.8 dwt gross weight.
Lot: 796 - AUGUSTINE KIMBALL (19th c) Kennebunk, ME
Lovebirds & Flora, two sided watercolor on paper 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches, signed Augustine Kimball Kennebunk lower right. 5 3/4 x 7 inches overall. N.B. There is a listed Augustine Kimball (1841-1912) as part of the large Kimball family history in Kennebunk, Maine
Lot: 797 - TEDDY ROOSEVELT & BOOKER T WASHINGTON "EQUALITY"
Rare 1903 lithograph celebrating the 1901 dinner at the White House between Booker T. Washington and President Teddy Roosevelt. Created by The Royal Picture Gallery of Chicago and apparently, their lone work. Its distribution led to severe public outcry in Mississippi, resulting in the salesmen of the print ordered to be arrested in Vicksburg. Because of this censorship, many of these prints were destroyed. Work measures 13 1/2 x 16 7/8 inches.
Lot: 798 - "THE FIRST COLORED SENATOR & REPRESENTATIVES"
1872 Currier and Ives Lithograph showing Senator Hiram Revels and Representatives Benjamin Turner, Robert DeLarge, Josiah Walls, Jefferson Long, Joseph Rainey, and Robert Elliott. Housed in period frame. 15 x 17 1/2 inches.
Lot: 799 - 1876 BOSTON CENTENNIAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
Shield-back carved with the American Eagle clutching a banner over a ground of stripes and outlined with decorative carved wooden hob nails. The legs are boldly spool and bamboo turned. 41 x 16 1/2 x 21 inches
Lot: 800 - DIMINUTIVE SPONGE-DECORATED (6) BOARD PINE CHEST
Circa 1820. Molded lid hinges open to a till and is raised on nicely proportioned bracket feet with bootjack ends. 19 1/4 x 37 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches
Lot: 801 - (2) SHELL CARVED CAMEOS - GORDON & EMILY FORD
(19th c) shell carved cameos of Gordon Lester Ford and Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford with bronze name plaques. Together with a letter from Homer Saint-Gaudens, former director of the Carnegie Institute Dept. of Fine Art, regarding the possibility that his father (Augustus Saint-Gaudens) may have carved the cameos. 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches overall. N.B. Gordon Lester Ford was a New York City lawyer, businessman (railroads, real estate, Brooklyn Daily Union), and collector. Ford served as the Treasurer of Brooklyn Art Association (18621891), which later became the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He served as president of the New London, Willimantic, and Palmer Railroad Company from 1852 to 1856. Ford collected paintings, books, manuscripts, and Americana. He and his wife, Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford (18261893), purchased work by the American Pre-Raphaelites including John William Hill. At the time of his death, Ford donated his private library to the New York Public library.
Lot: 802 - GORDON & EMILY FORD PORTRAIT MINIATURES
Portraits of Gordon Lester Ford & Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford, oil on bone, (1) signed LC Ryan, housed in marked sterling silver frames each with a lock of hair and engraved with the subjects name, age, and year they were painted. 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches. N.B. Gordon Lester Ford was a New York City lawyer, businessman (railroads, real estate, Brooklyn Daily Union), and collector. Ford served as the Treasurer of Brooklyn Art Association (18621891), which later became the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He served as president of the New London, Willimantic, and Palmer Railroad Company from 1852 to 1856. Ford collected paintings, books, manuscripts, and Americana. He and his wife, Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford (18261893), purchased work by the American Pre-Raphaelites including John William Hill. At the time of his death, Ford donated his private library to the New York Public library.
Lot: 803 - (19th c) WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Woman in Green Dress with Book in Hand, watercolor on paper 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches, unsigned. Backed with a piece of (19th c) textured wall paper with calligraphy exercises. 8 x 7 inches overall.
Lot: 804 - (19th c) COPPER ROOSTER WEATHERVANE w/ IRON LEGS
23 x 19 inches.
Lot: 805 - (18th c) QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY DROP LEAF TABLE
Drop leaves are supported by fly legs that open to a round top over a shaped apron. Customary tapered Queen Anne legs are raised on pad feet. 27 x 41 x 13 1/2 inches (not including 14 inch drop leaves)
Lot: 806 - EARLY GRAIN PAINTED SIX BOARD CHEST
With boot jack ends and snipe hinges. Purchased decades ago in Stowe, VT. 28" x 52" x 20"
Lot: 806A - SIGNED AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVING
African-American folk art carving of a seated man playing a game, signed under base Gabriik? 5 1/2 x 3 x 7 inches.
Lot: 807 - HAND BLOWN GLASS FLY CATCHER
Stopper appears to be added later. 9" tall not including stopper
Lot: 808 - ATTRIBUTED to MARY NEWBOLD SARGENT (1826-1906)
After "The Hours" by Samuel Shelley 1801. Oil on panel 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. unsigned. framed 14 x 12 inches (overall). Provenance: From Mary Sargent (mother of John Singer Sargent) to Physician John Woodbury Sawyer (circa 1850) and by direct descent to the consignor. N.B. It is believed that the person who wrote the note possibly conflated John Singer Sargent's mother Mary and his sister Emily who both painted.
Lot: 809 - 1700 "A NEW MAP of NORTH AMERICA" by EDWARD WELLS
Showing the Principle Divisions, Chief Cites, Towns, Rivers, Mountains. Dedicated to his Highness William Duke of Glocester. Published by Edward Wells. 17 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches. framed 23 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 810 - FRED S. CURTIS CAST IRON UNDERTAKER SIGN BATH, ME
Cast iron sign with textured surface & gilt lettering for the Fred S. Curtis & Co. funeral home in Bath, ME which was sold in the 1940's. 13 x 32 3/4 inches.
Lot: 811 - (19th c) WROUGHT IRON WEATHERVANE with GRIFFIN
A primitive (19th c) wrought iron/sheet iron folk art weathervane with a griffin gripping a banner. 61 1/2 x 28 inches.
Lot: 812 - (4) GALLON STONEWARE CROCK attr. to SAMUEL IRVINE
Large (19th c) four gallon salt glazed stoneware crock with cobalt floral decoration similar to examples done by Samuel Irvine (Newville, PA). 16 x 10 inches.
Lot: 813 - (19th c) HOLLOW CUT SILHOUETTE with WATERCOLOR
(19th c) hollow cut silhouette portrait of a lady in fancy dress & lace collar embellished with watercolor. Housed in a period gilt frame. 5 x 4 inches overall.
Lot: 814 - 1835 ELIZA JANE BARD SCHOOL GIRL WATERCOLOR
Still Life with Urn of Flowers, watercolor & pastel on paper 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, inscribed "Painted by Eliza Jane Bard my schoolmate while attending the School of Aunty Ray in Mercersburg? Franklin County Penn. about the year of 1835 M.A. Heart". Housed in a period painted frame. 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 815 - 7 X 10 FOOT (44) STAR AMERICAN FLAG
A substantial (44) star U.S. flag celebrating Wyoming statehood (adopted July 4, 1891 and flown until July 3, 1896). Dyed cotton with applied stars. Signed on edge ST Ford. 7 feet x 10 feet.
Lot: 816 - (18th/19th c) CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY CARD TABLE
Shaped flip top, single dovetailed drawer with mahogany secondary, front cabriole legs with carved knees displaying acanthus & volutes on ball & claw feet, back legs without carving on pad feet. 29 x 33 1/4 x 16 inches closed; 28 1/4 x 33 1/4 x 32 inches.
Lot: 817 - UNIQUE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PAINTED CASH REGISTER
National Cash Register Co. cash register with fabulous one-of-a-kind Pennsylvania Dutch paint treatment, a great piece of folk art. 16 x 9 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches.
Lot: 818 - CHILDS BUCK ROGERS ERA LEATHER BOOTS
Vintage childs leather boots tooled with stars, spaceships, and planets. 5 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 819 - LARGE APPROX. (4) HOUR OAK HOURGLASS
Large (19th/20th c) oak & glass hourglass, approximately 4 hours. 23 x 11 1/2 inches.
Lot: 820 - ANTIQUE CARVED SOUTHERN FOUR POSTER BED
Made in Georgia from pecan wood according to family tradition. Beautifully carved posts and headboard. Contemporary side rails allow a queen size box spring and mattress. 7 ft 6 inches x 5 ft 5 inches x 7 ft 5 inches.
Lot: 821 - FLAT WOODEN MODEL of SAILING YACHT "CONNIE"
Painted wood and copper model of sailing yacht "Connie", with flag of Ireland. Could be used as weathervane. 18 1/2 x 37 inches.
Lot: 822 - AMERICAN / NEW YORK SCHOOL (19th c)
Portrait of a Gentleman. oil on canvas 36 x 29 inches. unsigned. framed 43 1/2 x 36 inches (overall)
Lot: 823 - AARON WILLARD BOSTON TALL CASE CLOCK
Chiming movement with second hand and moon phase feature 91 x 19 x 10 inches.
Lot: 824 - EARLY (19th c) TIGER MAPLE LEG SERVING STAND
Tapered lift top, nicely turned tiger maple legs, lower shelf. 27 x 21 x 17 1/2 inches.
Lot: 825 - (19thc) BIRDSEYE MAPLE & MAHOGANY (2) DRAWER STAND
Barley twist legs on brass casters, (2) Birdseye maple drawers, dovetail construction. 31 1/2 x 19 x 19 inches.
Lot: 826 - (19th c) BOSTON MAHOGANY DUAL WORK STAND
Drop leaf top with reeded edge, (3) cockbeaded drawers - upper containing a writing desk, middle with sewing tray, and bottom with nice sewing bag, barley twist legs on brass casters, mahogany secondary wood. 28 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 18 inches closed; 34 inches wide open.
Lot: 827 - FEDERAL PERIOD PORTSMOUTH BOW FRONT DRESSER
Mahogany case with book-matched flame birch drawer fronts, shaped apron and French feet. 36 x 41 x 23 inches
Lot: 828 - (18th c) QUEEN ANNE MAPLE LOW BOY SERVER
New England carved fan design. Original hardware. 36" x 45" x 20 1/4"
Lot: 829 - (19th c) TOLE PAINTED TIN DOCUMENT BOX
Hand painted with orange flowers. 7 x 10 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 830 - (19th c) SYMONDS & TURNER SALEM, MA BANJO CLOCK
Weight driven presentation banjo clock with hand painted eglomise panels. Winder present. 41" long including finial
Lot: 831 - (19th c) SILAS HOADLEY PLYMOUTH CT TALL CASE CLOCK
Hand painted dial with wooden works. Original case with grain painted door and paper label inside door. 89 1/2" to top of finial
Lot: 832 - (19th c) "HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL" PENMANSHIP SAMPLE
Signed J.W. Conley Dec 17th 1880. 14" x 20" framed
Lot: 833 - PAIR BRASS ANDIRONS attr. to R. WHITTINGHAM (NY)
Belted ball tops with conforming log stops, unusual spurred ball & claw feet. 17 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 834 - (18thc) PENNSYLVANIA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT HIGH CHEST
Molded cornice, bracket feet, dovetailed construction. 60 x 38 1/2 x 23 inches.
Lot: 835 - (19th c) INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCK
Fretwork crest with (2) belted brass ball finials, central belted brass ball & eagle finial, bonnet with full fluted column supports having brass inserts & capitals, 11 inch hand painted iron dial with allegorical seasonal figures in the spandrels and crest with a woman and begging dog, chiming movement, figured mahogany case with fluted quarter column supports having brass capitals and inserts, door with contrasting satinwood inlay border. 90 x 19 x 10 1/4 inches.
Lot: 836 - (4) JUVENILE OAK BIRDCAGE WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS
(3) matching with (1) similar. 25 1/2 x 14 x 14 inches; 13 1/2 inch seat height.
Lot: 837 - BENJAMIN PIKE AMERICAN BRASS SURVEYORS COMPASS
Engraved silver dial, brass body, custom wooden box. 3 1/4 x 15 x 7 1/4 inches.
Lot: 838 - DATED 1676 WILLIAM & MARY CARVED OAK TAVERN TABLE
Bobbin turned legs & stretchers, apron carved with floral lunettes and dated 1676, pegged construction. 29 1/2 x 52 x 26 1/4 inches.
Lot: 839 - (19th c) PINE KNIFE BOX in GREAT OLD BLUE PAINT
Great old blue paint with black trim. 5 x 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 840 - HATTIE VIRGINIA PALMER (1866-1933) "BLUE BONNETS"
Oil on artist's board. Signed bottom right. Meadow of wild blue bonnets. Work measures 12 x 18 inches. Framed 15 x 21 inches.
Lot: 841 - LEADED GLASS WINDOW from HAVERHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Lancet-form leaded glass window with oak wood frame is believed to be over (200) years old and was salvaged and incorporated into a later Baptist Church. 90 x 34 inches (not including make-do base). Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 842 - AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STAND with BRASS MOUNTS
42 x 12 x 12 inches (top). Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 843 - (12) LIGHT BRASS CHANDELIER
Painted aluminum/zinc ceiling mount cast with cherubs, cornucopia, and eagle heads with (8) foot chain for suspending the (12) light brass chandelier with milk glass shades. Chandelier 4 feet 4 inches wide from shade to shade. N.B. Ceiling mount was thought to have a dual purpose as a horn, spreading the acoustics across the hall. Provenance: Removed from the Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 844 - SET OF (4) THREE LIGHT BRASS CEILING FIXTURES
Made to match the twelve light chandelier (temp lot 4752). 48 x 21 x 12 inches. Provenance: Removed from Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 845 - FANCY BRASS (5) GLOBE LIGHT HANGING FIXTURE
Installed new in 1916 in an Elks Lodge hallway, milk glass shades. 34 x 24 inches. Provenance: Removed from Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 845A - (4) MACBETH EVANS GLASS CO GLOBE LIGHT FIXTURES
(4) MacBeth Evans Glass Company (Pittsburgh) brass hanging globe light fixtures. Hinged brass mounts secure (2) part lobed milk glass shades. Together with an extra shade. Installed in 1916 an early example of Art Deco style. 30 x 13 inches. N.B. MacBeth Evans Co. later became known for Pyrex bowls. Provenance: Removed from Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 846 - EARLY (20th c) COPPER PELICAN WEATHERVANE
21 x 23 inches.
Lot: 847 - ENTERPRISE MFG PAINTED CAST IRON COFFEE MILL NO 3
Old red paint with pinstripe embellishment, cast iron on wooden base, (19th c). Great old surface. 14 x 12 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 848 - PAIR of (19th c) HAND PAINTED SHIELD-FORM SCONCES
Hand painted with fruit & floral still lifes. 8 x 7 1/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 849 - A.E. BOULANGER (19th c) Folk Art Oil on Canvas
The Mousetrap, oil on canvas 14 x 18 1/4 inches, signed lower left, housed in original gilt liner with hand hammered nails. 16 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches overall.
Lot: 850 - JOHN APPLETON BROWN (1844-1902)
Landscape with Water Lily Pond, oil on canvas 20 1/4 x 40 1/4 inches, signed in cipher lower left, housed in a beautiful gilt frame. 29 1/4 x 49 1/4 inches overall.
Lot: 851 - E.D. WILLIAMS (19th/20th c)
Landscape with Haystacks, oil on canvas 14 x 20 inches, signed lower left. 18 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 852 - HENRY HAMMOND AHL (1869-1953)
Beneath the Autumn Oak, oil on board 14 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches, signed lower right, housed in a period gilt frame, artist info verso. 21 x 25 inches overall.
Lot: 853 - FRANK HENRY SHAPLEIGH (1842-1906)
"Autumn on the Seashore" oil on board 7 x 12 inches. signed and dated 1877. framed 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 854 - COMPOSITE of ARTIST'S AUTOGRAPHS
Possibly of those who were associated with or exhibited at the Salmagundi Club. Handwritten in space below a photomechanical print entitled "The Breeches Buoy" by W.J. Aylward. 23 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (overall including frame)
Lot: 855 - (Late 19th c) ROCKING HORSE FRAGMENT
Carved and painted wood with glass eyes. 34 x 42 x 10 inches
Lot: 855A - (Early 20th c) WPA ERA CARNIVAL ILLUSTRATION
"Midway Entertainment" graphite on paper 22 x 18 1/2 inches. unsigned. framed 31 x 27 inches (overall)
Lot: 856 - TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK
Hubley Mfg. Co. Lancaster, PA, circa 1925-1930. 7 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches
Lot: 857 - ENGLISH BRASS & COPPER FOX HUNTING HORN
Kohler & Son Henrietta St. Covent Garden London. Also stamped J.K. & A.K. on mouthpiece. 9 inches
Lot: 858 - CAST IRON SAFE STILL BANK
3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches
Lot: 859 - (19th c) CAST IRON TOY HORSE DRAWN CART
3 x 7 inches
Lot: 860 - (19th / 20th c) CAST IRON TOY CANON
Unmarked. Canon tilts on caisson. 4 x 10 x 5 inches
Lot: 861 - 1912 GIBBS TOYS #19 ROB ROY ROCKING HORSE
Wood with paper litho and tin rider. 7 x 9 inches
Lot: 862 - 1940s STANLEY CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN SURREY
4 1/2 x 12 x 3 inches
Lot: 863 - (19th c) R.B. BATE BRASS COMPOUND MICROSCOPE
Small (19th c) brass compound microscope with adjustable stage & (3) lenses in a custom wooden case with original paper label. Case 3 x 8 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 864 - FOLK ART CARVED and PAINTED POLICEMAN WHIRLIGIG
Great old surface and paint. 34 inches (greatest possible dimension not including stand)
Lot: 865 - CARVED and PAINTED TROTTING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Strapped beneath with a heavy wrought iron mount to receive post. 17 x 33 x 1 inch.
Lot: 866 - TROTTING HORSE SHEET METAL WEATHERVANE
Great old painted surface. 18 x 39 inches. (including custom steel base)
Lot: 867 - (19th c) R. KALIS HORSE SHOER (2) SIDED TRADE SIGN
Horseshoe-Form carved and painted wood with wrought iron mount 37 x 31 inches (not including hanging hardware)
Lot: 868 - EROTIC FOLK ART (Early 20th c) PUSH PUPPET
Strung carved and painted wood with button under base to control actions. 7 1.2 x 4 x 4 inches (not including 1 1/2 inch base it is presented on.
Lot: 869 - GROUPING of PATRIOTIC MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES
Including: American Flags, Pershing Letter, other letters, Teddy Roosevelt, Pres. McKinley, Spanish-American War, Mrs Harrison, Painting of Washington, Gen Pershing, David Farragut, Pres. Grant, Lincoln and Cabinet, The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, Forth of July, GI on Motorcycle, Troops Marching, Trains, Heavy Artillery on Trains, etc. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 870 - FREDERICK JUDD WAUGH (1861-1940)
#24 Morning Tide, oil on Masonite 40 x 50 inches, signed lower right, exhibition label verso. 45 1/2 x 55 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 871 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"The Green Brook". oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 872 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Farm House at the Base of a Mountainous Ravine. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 873 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Mount Mansfield
"Vermont Landscape with Mount Mansfield in Back Ground" oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 874 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Mt. Monadnock
"Upland Pasture Road / Mt. Monadnock in Distance" oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 875 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Dublin, NH
"Dublin Pond, Dublin, NH" oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 876 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"A June Morning" oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches. signed and titled verso unframed.
Lot: 877 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Main Street of Rural Township with a Backdrop of Mountains. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 878 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Rural Township with a Backdrop of Mountains. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 879 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Country Road with Granite Outcroppings. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 879A - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"The Road" oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches. signed, titled and dated. unframed
Lot: 880 - LEONARD OCHTMAN (1854-1934)
Woodland Reflection, pool at Gray Ledge Cos Cob, Connecticut (?). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1909 lower left. Framed 42 1/4 x 52 1/4 inches. Painting 30 x 40 inches.
Lot: 881 - DR. RICHARD DUTTON ANTIQUE PAINTED WOODEN SIGN
With original black paint & gilt lettering. Dr. Richard Dutton believed to be of Wakefield, MA (1875-1950). 7 3/4 x 42 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Lot: 882 - LARGE (19th/20th c) WOVEN SILK PORTRAIT COMPOSITE
Composite of (180) oval portraits finely woven in silk representing Presidents, First Ladies, European royalty, congressmen, wealthy individuals, etc. 28 x 26 inches.
Lot: 883 - WILLIAM G. BONNER 1855 STATE of GEORGIA MAP
23 x 18 3/4 inches overall.
Lot: 883A - ANGLO-INDIAN TWO-PART BLIND DOOR CABINET ON STAND
19TH CENTURY Anglo-Indian two-part blind-door cabinet on stand, featuring intricately carved knees and shaped carved panels on the upper cabinet. A decorative and well-crafted example with strong visual character. Condition is fair overall; the finish shows wear and would benefit from restoration or refinishing. Minor damage present to the right door.
Lot: 883B - LATE (19TH c) BOSTON CHIPPENDALE BLOCKFRONT CHEST
Late 19th century Boston Chippendale block front bench made chest with ball and claw feet and shell carved drawers. 43 X 42 1/2 X 22 1/2 inches
Lot: 883C - DOUBLE PEDESTAL MAHOGANY DINING TABLE
Nice quality double pedestal mahogany dining table, on brass casters. 29 x 42 x 62 inches.
Lot: 884 - APPROX. 250 STEREOVIEWS, VIEWERS, TABLETOP VIEWER
Approximately (250) stereoviews many including Newburyport, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, etc. Along with (3) handheld viewers and a tabletop viewer. 18 1/2 x 10 x 10 1/2 inches.
Lot: 885 - (29) 1876 PHILADELPHIA INTL. EXPO. STEREOVIEWS
(29) stereoviews from the 1876 Philadelphia International Exhibition by The Continental Photographic Co.
Lot: 886 - SET of (36) YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK STEREOVIEWS
Published by F. Jay Haynes (Fargo, Dakota Territory) along with a partial box.
Lot: 887 - POST MORTEM PHOTOS of MANAGHAN BROS. (AMESBURY)
(4) post mortem photographs by F.M. Goss (Newburyport) of the brothers Joseph Arthur Russell Managhan and Alfred Augustin Managhan who drowned in Lake Gardner (Amesbury, MA) October 3rd, 1909. Along with a photo of the living Alfred Managhan, a letter & envelope of sympathy sent to the mother of the deceased brothers and a M.J. Managhan Carriages & Sleighs trade card. 8 x 10 inches.
Lot: 888 - ANTIQUE (2) DRAWER CROWLEY'S NEEDLES CABINET
Original wooden surface. 5 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 17 5/8 inches.
Lot: 889 - THE SPIRIT of ST. LOUIS FIRST EDITION 1953- SIGNED
Title page inscribed "To Mrs. John Beaumont with Best Wishes Charles A. Lindbergh 1953". 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 889A - ROBERT HENRY LOGAN (1875-1942)
"Landscape / Possibly Ipswich" oil on canvas 12 x 15 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 889B - CHARLES DUFRESNE (1876-1936)
Tropical Landscape, watercolor & ink on paper, signed lower left. Previously framed & matted. 9 1/4 x 11 inches.
Lot: 890 - GARI MELCHERS (1860-1932)
"View from our Windows on a Rainy Day, Hamilton Bermuda. watercolor 10 x 15 inches. signed and titled verso. presented in its original custom frame. 21 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 890A - SCOTT LEIGHTON (1849-1898)
"Doctor Wallace......?" oil on canvas 26 x 43 inches. signed. framed 31 x 46 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 891 - GROUP of MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES / AMERICAN SUBJECTS
Including: Kilohana Crater Hawaii colored (crack), Hawaii Hotel, Block House, Wyoming Butte, Mt. Hood Oregon, California Lookout, Marblehead Neck, Plymouth Town Brook, Surf at Cape Cod, Groveland MA, Crawford Notch, White Mountains, Several Flume, Franconia, Cactus, Pentucket Mills Lawrence, Boxford Road, Alden House, Cape Ann Light, Columbian Expo 1893, New Orleans, Dome of Capitol, Georgia Oak Tree, Sun Mt. Glacier Park (color), Colorado Spring, Orange Grove California, Indian Burial, Teepee (cracked), etc . Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 892 - (Early 20th c) BEVERLY BANK FORCLOSURE SIGN
Framed (1) sided hand painted (4) plank construction. 36 x 42 x 2 inches
Lot: 892A - COCA-COLA SPECIALS TODAY TIN LITHO MENU SIGN
Early (20th c) Coca-Cola "Specials Today" polychrome tin litho ad. 27 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches.
Lot: 893 - PERIOD CLASSICAL BOSTON EMPIRE MAHOGANY SERVER
Early (19th c) mahogany server with finely carved paw feet and wonderful turned decoration. 59" x 65" x 25"
Lot: 893A - FA PACKARD CARVED PLAQUE of NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF
Carved plaque of Native American chief by Rockland, ME artist F.A. Packard. Inscribed verso "Cut for Arthur Paterson Vinalhaven Maine From F.A. Packard Rockland, ME". 14 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.
Lot: 894 - EARLY (20th c) CLOCKWORK MONKEY QUARTET TOY
10 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 6 inches.
Lot: 894A - EARLY (20th c) PAINTED WOODEN SIGN - THE WENTWORTH
7 x 29 inches.
Lot: 895 - JESSE OWENS 1936 OLYMPICS AUTOGRAPH
"Jesse Owens 36 Olympics" autographed on a Munchen Reim watermarked envelope with Berlin Olympics cancellation and commemorative German Empire stamp. 4 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 895A - (19th/20th c) CARVED & PAINTED FOLK ART FIGURE
Carved & painted folk art figure of a man with sharp nose wearing a black jacket with red trim and a Tam-o-Shanter. Fixed to a wooden base with roseheaded nails. 15 x 6 inches.
Lot: 896 - RARE CHESTERFIELD TASTES GREAT TIN LITHO AD SIGN
Chesterfield embossed tin litho ad sign with hard to find slogan "Tastes Great!", circa 1950. 24 x 20 inches.
Lot: 896A - NEW IN BOX ERTL TOYS JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & WAGON
Ertl Toys 1/32 scale "Blueprint Replica" John Deere tractor & wagon in original packaging. Great shelf item. 5 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches.
Lot: 897 - (2) SIDE JOHN NATEL EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING - SIGNED
19th c A large double sided (19th c) painted wooden trade sign with great old blue sand textured paint with white lettering, made by Muller Studio. 30 x 54 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 897A - (19th c) DR. DUTTON PAINTED TRADE SIGN
(19th c) wooden trade sign with black sand textured background & gilt lettering. 7 1/2 x 33 3/4 inches.
Lot: 898 - MID CENTURY LEDERLE RX LIGHT UP LUCITE AD SIGN
6 1/2 x 16 x 4 inches.
Lot: 898A - 1907 "WEAR BOSTON RUBBERS" BOSTON RUBBER LITHO AD
1907 Boston Rubber Co. "Wear Boston Rubbers/A Little Rain-Dear" lithograph ad poster, with original shipping tube. 22 x 15 inches.
Lot: 899 - AULTMAN & TAYLOR MACHINERY CO. CAST IRON PLAQUE
The Aultman & Taylor Machinery Co., Builders. Mansfield, Ohio - Thayer and Co., Inc. Agents. Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. With old paint remnants, (19th/20th c). 16 x 11 3/4 inches.
Lot: 899A - EARLY (20th c) PAINTED WOOD TRADE SIGN
18 x 30 inches.
Lot: 900 - WALTER EMERSON BAUM (1884-1956)
"Village & Hills in Winter", oil on canvas 30 1/4 x 36 inches, signed lower left and secondary signature painted over lower right, titled verso. Conservation report, artist biography, and Harry Eichelay art label verso. 36 1/2 x 42 1/4 inches.
Lot: 901 - (2) FACSIMILES LTD (NASHUA, NH) CHALKWARE FIGURES
(2) Gothic revival chalkware angels with cymbals & violin mounted to frame with velvet backing. Possibly copied from architectural element. 17 1/2 x 7 inches overall.
Lot: 902 - AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO. (3) COIN ROTARY PAYPHONE
23 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 903 - GOV. LINCOLN PAINTED CAST BRONZE PLAQUE
(19th/20th c). 3 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches.
Lot: 904 - WWI SAILOR CARVED "TRADE WINDS" RELIEF PLAQUE
Wooden board with rope trim, carving of tall ship in relief titled "Trade Winds", and a portrait of WWI sailor. 12 x 20 inches.
Lot: 905 - RARE (20th c) PAINTED CAST IRON CLOWN NUTCRACKER
Early (20th c). Fixed to a turned wooden bowl. 6 1/4 x 9 inches.
Lot: 906 - ART NOUVEAU BRASS & COPPER COAL SCUTTLE
Hand hammered brass & copper coal scuttle with flowing floral Art Nouveau motifs. 17 x 16 x 16 inches.
Lot: 907 - RARE 12 INCH DRINK COCA-COLA ENAMELED TIN SIGN
Vintage "Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles" 12 inch enameled tin ad sign. With original bracket. 12 inches.
Lot: 908 - VINTAGE ENAMELED TIN COCA-COLA AD CALENDAR
Circa 1950s. 19 1/4 x 8 inches.
Lot: 909 - RARE FIGURAL BRADLEY & HUBBARD PIN TRAY
Rare Bradley & Hubbard Lucky Rabbit pin tray, cast iron rabbit with bronze clover. Marked B&H 1835 on back. 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 910 - FIGURAL (19th c) CAST IRON CIGAR CUTTER
A cast iron cigar cutter in the form of a hitching post fountain with candle holder for lighting, cigar cutter, ash tray, and matchwell with strike. 6 x 4 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 911 - (18th/19th c) BAYONET TAKEN from BOSTON COMMON
(18th/19th c) bayonet with inscribed blade "Takin from the Boston Common May 29 1908 by L.M. Russell".14 inches overall, 12 inch blade.
Lot: 912 - WROUGHT IRON HEART-LINK DOORMAT
17 x 30 inches
Lot: 913 - CARL LUDWIG BRANDT (1831-1905)
Portrait of Mary Louis Gautier (1853-1881) daughter of Josiah Hornblower Gautier (1818-1895). oil on canvas 27 x 22 inches. signed and dated 1882. unframed
Lot: 914 - 1930s WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HOUSE SCHOOL SIGN
(2) Sided sign: Private School - Kindergarten & Grades - Mildred Bryant Kussmaul. Painted wood with breadboard base. 39 x 28 inches.
Lot: 915 - 1913 SALESMAN SAMPLE ALBUM of ENGRAVINGS
Published for Lehigh Valley Railroad, Missouri Pacific Railway, Erie Railroad, The Exchange Trust Co., etc. Many engravings of presidents, trade cards, scenic vistas, Christmas/holiday cards, etc. 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.
Lot: 916 - PYNCHON RD/PEARSON RD ENAMEL STREET SIGNS- HOLYOKE
(4) signs total. 16 3/4 x 21 inches.
Lot: 917 - BENSONS WILD ANIMAL FARM PERFORMERS TRUNK
(19th/20th c) C.A. Taylor Trunk Works "XX Professional" in old orange paint with stenciled lettering "Benson's Wild Animal Farm Nashua, NH", lower section opens to (5) drawers and upper section with a single open compartment. 36 3/4 x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches.
Lot: 918 - EARLY (20th c) PEERLESS MODEL SS PENNY SCALE
Early (20th c) penny operated scale made by Peerless Weighting & Vending Machine Co which originally dispensed your weight on Hollywood celebrity trading card. Key included. 60 x 14 x 23 inches.
Lot: 919 - EARLY (20th c) BUTTER-KIST PEANUT TOASTER
Along with a period peanut jar. 21 x 28 1/4 x 18 inches.
Lot: 920 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"The Marsh, Boys Swimming at Ring Back Rock, Ipswich" oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches. unsigned. presented in a custom gilt frame. 22 x 30 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theordore Wendel. Exhibited: Whitney Museum of Art Theodore Wendel Exhibition 1976
Lot: 921 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"Ipswich Marsh in Winter" oil on canvas 19 1/2 x 31 1/4 inches. unsigned. framed. 24 x 36 1/2 inches (overall). Wendel estate inventory #37139. Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theodore Wendel
Lot: 922 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"Marsh in Autumn" oil on canvas 21 x 28 inches. unsigned. framed. 25 1/2 x 33 1/4 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theodore Wendel inventory # 37138.
Lot: 923 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
Spring Shower and Flower Petals. oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches. signed. presented in a custom gilt frame. 22 x 19 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct descent of the artist.
Lot: 924 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
Venetian Boats, oil on canvas 14 x 18 1/2 inches, unsigned, presented in a custom gilt frame. 22 x 26 inches overall. Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Wendel estate inventory #37155.
Lot: 925 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"Ship at Anchor, Green Stern" oil on canvas 14 x 18 1/2 inches. unsigned. framed. 21 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches (overall) Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theodore Wendel
Lot: 926 - DOUBLE SIDED COWBOY BOOT "SHINE" TRADE SIGN
A great early (20th c) double sided carved & painted shoe shiners trade sign in the form of a cowboy boot with iron spur & bracket. 35 x 23 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 927 - LARGE (2) SIDED W.E. GORDON FURNITURE TRADE SIGN
Large double sided (19th/20th c) trade sign for W.E. Gordon Furniture with black sand textured background, carved & gilt lettering, and nice hand wrought iron hardware. 12 1/2 x 89 3/4 inches.
Lot: 928 - (4) FIGURAL CAST IRON RAIL COVERS - BOSTON THEATRE
(4) gilt cast iron railing covers with grotesque mascarons and rose bolts salvaged from a Washington Street (Boston) theatre. 23 inches.
Lot: 929 - GEORGE W. MOTYKA UNDERTAKER GILT LETTER TRADE SIGN
(19th/20th c) tin sign with black sand textured background and gilt lettering in a painted wooden frame. 16 1/4 x 42 inches.
Lot: 930 - FOR SALE BY THE BARKER AGENCY IPSWICH (MA)
Early (20th c) painted wooden trade sign. 18 3/4 x 30 1/2 inches.
Lot: 931 - NORSEMEN HALL U of BRIDGEPORT GILT LETTER SIGN
Early (20th c) tin sign with black sand texture and gilt lettering in a painted wooden frame. 16 x 53 1/2 inches.
Lot: 932 - PROHIBITION ERA DRINK MT. CABIN TIN LITHO AD SIGN
A great piece of Prohibition Era advertising. 14 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 933 - BARBER SHOP/WILDROOT ENAMELED TIN SIGN
Early (20th c), A.M. Sign Co. (Lynchburg, VA). 13 1/4 x 39 1/4 inches.
Lot: 934 - 1952 STUDEBAKER DEALERSHIP AD DISPLAY
"See why Studebaker has more for you in 52!" Paperboard base with flip through book. 18 x 26 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches.
Lot: 935 - 1942 NEW-OLD-STOCK COCA-COLA PAPERBOARD LITHO AD
New-old-stock Coca-Cola paperboard litho ad dated 1942. Forbes litho (Boston). 20 x 36 inches.
Lot: 936 - 1942 NEW-OLD-STOCK COCA-COLA PAPERBOARD LITHO AD
New-old-stock Coca-Cola paperboard litho ad dated 1942. Niagara Litho Co. 20 x 36 inches.
Lot: 937 - (117) ANTIQUE STERIOVIEWS
By Bierstadt Brothers and Charles Bierstadt, mostly Niagara Falls and White Mountain scenes. (31) 3 1/2 x 7 inches, all others 4 1/2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 938 - (35) ANTIQUE STERIOVIEWS
Various locations, mostly US and various photographs. 4 1/2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 939 - (37) ANTIQUE STERIOVIEWS & TABLETOP VIEWER
(5) Misc photos and oak tabletop combination sterioview/graphoscope. Sterioviews sold by Underwood and Underwood. Viewer 21 x 8 1/4 x 14 inches.
Lot: 940 - RICHARD HAYLEY LEVER (1876-1958)
"Summer Woodstock, New York" oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches. signed, dated 1923 and titled verso. framed
Lot: 941 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Hitting the Corners, N.H". oil on canvas board 16 x 20 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 942 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"A Winter Brook" oil on canvas board 18 x 23 1/2 inches. signed. framed 22 x 28 inches (overall). Exhibited: The Guild of Boston Artists, Newbury St, Boston
Lot: 943 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Cambridge Valley, VT" gouache on paper 18 x 24 inches. signed. framed 27 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: Vose Galleries Boston, Exhibited: Boston Society of Water Color Painters.
Lot: 944 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Vermont
Vermont Landscape / Early Autumn. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 945 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Road to Cidra / Puerto Rico" . oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed and dated 1935.. unframed
Lot: 946 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"New England Landscape" . oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed.. unframed
Lot: 947 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Troy and Jaffrey, NH
"Gap Mountain, NH" Oil on canvas 24 x 26 inches. signed and dated 1927. Vose Galleries Label verso. unframed
Lot: 948 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Town Center in Winter" Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches. unsigned. unframed. Provenance: The estate of the artist
Lot: 949 - THERESA BERNSTEIN (1895-2002) Two Sided Pre-1920
"Suffrage" graphite on paper 6 x 10 inches. signed and titled. unframed
Lot: 950 - JOHN WHORF (1903-1959)
New York Waterfront in Winter. 26 x 30 inches. signed. framed 33 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 950A - JOHN WHORF (1903-1959)
"Coastal View in Winter / Possibly, Cape Cod" watercolor 14 x 22 inches. signed. framed 25 x 32 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 951 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Tonalist Landscape. oil on canvas 12 x 15 inches. signed. framed 15 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 952 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Hills in Autumn with Cap Clouds. oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches. signed. framed 17 x 20 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 953 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Winterscape oil on board 7 x 10 inches. unsigned. framed 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 954 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Trees at Dusk oil on board 7 x 10 inches. unsigned. framed 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 955 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
"Clouds - Shadows" / Brook near a Rocky Outcropping oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches. unsigned. framed 17 x 21 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 956 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Early Fall in the Mountains oil on canvas 18 x 22 inches. signed. framed 23 3/4 x 27 3/4 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 957 - ROBERT HENRI (1865-1929)
Still Life with Vase of Flowers and Fruit on a Table. graphite on paper. embossed R.H. and annotated illeg. lower left. 5 1/2 x 5 inches. framed 17 x 13 inches (overall)
Lot: 958 - LEHMAN TIN LITHO DONKEY CART & PENNY CAR
(2) early (20th c) tin litho wind up toys - Legman donkey cart & penny car. 4 x 2 3/4 x 6 inches.
Lot: 959 - LEHMAN TIN LITHO EHE & CO. TRUCK & DRIVER TOY
Early (20th c) wind-up toy. 4 x 3 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 960 - CKO KELLERMAN PENNY TOY MOTORCYCLE & DRIVER
Early (20th c) German tin litho penny toy, CKO Kellerman tricycle motorcycle with driver. 3 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 961 - LEHMAN NEW CENTURY CYCLE TIN LITHO WINDUP TOY
Early (20th c), driver raises hat & butler spins umbrella as the cycle travels. 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 5 inches.
Lot: 962 - 1889 GRIMSHAW SILK MILL DISASTER SHADOWBOX
An interesting piece of folk art, this shadow box displays the work of a talented carver who salvaged wood from the cyclone battered Grimshaw Silk Mill (Reading, PA) to carve fans & pliers from single pieces of wood. Inscribed verso "Wood from the 1889 silk mill that ? down". 11 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 963 - 1877 CARVED & PAINTED TRAIN ENGINE & COAL TENDER
In a custom display case stamped "Factory 641 21 Dist NY 250". Engine marked 1877. Case 6 x 18 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 964 - (2) SIDED FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN CIGAR TRADE SIGN
4 1/2 x 40 1/4 inches.
Lot: 965 - 1936 FOUNTAIN SERVICE DRINK COCA COLA ENAMEL SIGN
Tennessee Enamel Mfg. Co. 14 x 27 inches.
Lot: 966 - 1950s DRINK COCA-COLA SELF FRAMED TIN SIGN/PANEL
16 x 40 x 2 inches.
Lot: 967 - WILLIAM SPEER (b. 1877)
"Country Home Winter", oil on board 9 3/4 x 10 inches, signed lower right, Harry Eichleay Art Co. label & artist palette verso. 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 968 - AL LAUER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AGENCY PORCELAIN SIGN
11 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 969 - MOVADO TRAVEL CLOCK / POCKET WATCH
Serial #1238 149 M. 1 inch dial. 1 x 2 3/4 inches
Lot: 970 - ANTIQUE FIGURAL BRASS CIGAR CUTTER
Marked "PGSTR 64".
Lot: 971 - ART NOUVEAU POTTERY VASE
Indistinctly signed on bottom, see photos. 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 972 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED WOODEN HORSE & JOCKEY PLAQUE
With a lower rack added later. Nice patina. 8 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 973 - GEORGE W WELSHS & SONS CHELSEA DESK CLOCK
8 inch brass square case with beveled glass, 5 1/2 inch silver dial with fancy hands on engraved brass background with George W. Welsh's & Sons (New York) retailer. Serial no. 184863. 7 x 8 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 974 - KELVIN & WINFRED O WHITE CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 3/4 inch brass case on custom wooden base, 3 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Kelvin & Winfred 0. White Co. (Boston/New York) retailers mark, ships bell chime. 6 1/4 x 8 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 975 - 4172 SETH THOMAS US NAVY BUNK CLOCK
Brass ships wheel form case, 3 inch engraved silver, bronze/brass pedestal base. Serial no. obscured. 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 976 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. CUSTOM PRESENTATION DESK CLOCK
Chelsea Clock Co. bronze ships wheel clock with 2 1/4 inch silver dial engraved with Arcade tagline, on wooden base with bronze figure of an iron worker with crucible, and brass presentation plaque "Arcade Malleable Iron Company Over One Hundred Years of Continuous Service". 5 x 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 977 - SHREVE CRUMP & LOW CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 1/2 inch brass & bronze ships wheel case on wooden base, 3 inch engraved silver dial with Shreve, Crump, & Low Co. retailers mark. Serial no. 238251. 10 x 8 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 978 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS "SHERATON" MANTEL CLOCK
Brass case, 3 1/2 inch engraved silver dial, works serial no. 104026. 9 1/2 x 7 x 4 inches.
Lot: 979 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on continuous brass base, 5 inch engraved silver dial with second counter and Breguet hands. Serial no. under base 136507. 9 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches.
Lot: 980 - CHELSEA "THE MILLENNIUM" LIMITED EDITION CLOCK
8 inch dial with spring wound chiming movement. Impressive 10 bezel, 12 x 14 x 6 inches (overall) Engraved with the names of Western Civilization's most important artists and scientists..
Lot: 981 - SPAULDING & CO. CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
5 inch bronze cases with beveled glass, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with Spaulding & Co. (Chicago) retailers mark. Serial no. 151121, circa 1920-24. 6 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 982 - PROTOTYPE US NAVY CHELSEA (24) HR SHIPS BELL CLOCK
CLOCK Unmarked prototype example of ships bell clock commissioned by U.S. Navy in 1948. 10 inch brass case, 7 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with US Navy mark & Breguet hands. On a custom wooden base. 12 3/4 x 18 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 983 - 1930'S ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL
Brass case with breguet hands. Retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch CO, New York NY.
Lot: 984 - CHELSEA BRASS RADIO ROOM SHIPS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on wooden base, 4 1/4 inch engraved silver dial marked with red sectors to indicate periods of radio silence. Serial no. 620067. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 985 - ART DECO CHELSEA CLOCK CO. DESK CLOCK BAROMETER
Brass case with beveled glass, engraved brass faces with Art Deco script. Serial no. 180902. 5 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 3 inches.
Lot: 986 - COMMEMORATIVE CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
Chelsea brass ships bell clock & barometer with ships wheel cases "Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' Voyage to America". 9 x 13 3/4 x 3 inches. Presented in its original case 4 1/2 x 16 x 11 inches
Lot: 987 - CHELSEA "MARINER" SHIPS BELL retailed by TIFFANY
Limited edition. 5 inch dial engraved Tiffany & Co as well as with the Seal of the President of the United States. No. 212/1000. 17 1/2 x 14 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 988 - J.E. CALDWELL & SON CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
Bronze ship wheel form case with wooden base, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with J.E. Caldwell & Co. (Philadelphia) retailers mark, ships bell chime. 17 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 989 - CHELSEA "MARINER" SHIPS BELL MANTEL CLOCK
Limited edition #122.. 5 inch dial. Spring wound Ship's Bell Chiming Movement. 17 1/2 x 14 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 990 - (18th c) LADDER BACK ARMCHAIR
Turned finials sausage turnings, shaped arms, rush seat and double stretchers. maple and oak 48 x 24 x 17 inches
Lot: 991 - THOMPSON SQ. (MBTA ORANGE LINE) ENAMELED SIGN
Thompson Square single sided enameled iron rail sign. A stop on the Charlestown Elevated which was later renamed to the Orange Line (1967). 8 x 58 inches.
Lot: 992 - LARGE HOOKED RUG DEPICTING IPSWICH, MA TOWN CENTER
Circa 1940-1950. 34 x 61 1/2 inches
Lot: 993 - HOOKED RUG DEPICTING a HUNTING SCENE
28 x 38 inches
Lot: 994 - SIGNED WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT of WINSTON CHURCHILL
Portrait of Winston Churchill, watercolor on paper 6 1/4 x 5 inches, signed & dated lower right. Inscribed verso. 12 x 10 inches.
Lot: 995 - FRAMED & INSCRIBED PHOTO of J. EDGAR HOOVER
Inscribed "To the Citizenship Club, Stockport School". Dated March 26, 1937. 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 996 - SIGNED & PERSONALIZED LETTER from HENRY KISSINGER
Signed & personalized letter from Henry Kissinger on Allan P. Kirby Fieldhouse letterhead dated Oct. 12, 1984, framed together with a portrait of Henry Kissinger. 16 x 11 inches overall.
Lot: 997 - FRAMED PHOTO of PRES. TAFT INSCRIBED to L. STANTON
Framed photograph of U.S. President William Howard Taft inscribed to Mr. Lawrence Stanton of the Beverly Times (Beverly, MA) dated Oct. 3rd, 1910 with superimposed photo of Mr. Stanton. 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. N.B. Taft maintained his summer home in Beverly, MA.
Lot: 998 - 1970s GRAPHITE on PAPER PORTRAIT of JIMI HENDRIX
Jimi Hendrix, graphite on paper, signed Geno?. 24 3/4 x 19 inches overall.
Lot: 999 - (2) BENSONS WILD ANIMAL FARM SIGNS/EPHEMERA
Carved elephant in old orange paint with text "Its Circus Day Every Day at Benson's Wild Animal Farm Nashua, NH" and a lithographed paperboard standing elephant ad/ephemera. Carved sign with great old surface. 9 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1000 - 1969 WARD BROTHERS "CANADA GOOSE" DECOY
Carved and painted life sized decoy with turned head. Signed on underside "Made by Steve Ward Crisfield, MD 1969. Steve Ward Lem Ward. For Harry Ulman Collection" and stamped "Made by L.T. Ward & Bro Crisfield MD". 23 Inch length.
Lot: 1001 - CHARLES SPIRON "AMERICAN BLACK DUCK" DECOY
Carved and painted preening black duck. Stamped on underside. 15 inches.
Lot: 1002 - LESTER DIPPER ORTLEY "LESSER SCAUP" DECOY
Attributed to Dipper Ortley, Point Pleasant NJ. Carved and painted rigged decoy. 14 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1003 - PAIR OLIVER TUTS LAWSON AMERICAN BLACK DUCK DECOYS
Signed on underside and dated 1964. Crisfield, Maryland. 15 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1004 - JIM PIERCE "NORTHERN PINTAIL" DECOY
Carved and painted fully rigged decoy stamped "JP' and "P" twice. Havre de Grace, Maryland. 13 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1005 - LESTER DIPPER ORTLEY "GREATER SCAUP" DECOY
Carved and painted Greater Scaup Marked "JAH" on underside. With tag identifying decoy as made by Ortley. Point Pleasant NJ. 14 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1006 - HARRY V. SHOURDS "OLD SQUAW DRAKE" DECOY
Carved and painted Old Squaw Drake. Stamped and pen signed. Marked "The Duck's Nest Harry V. Shourds 2023 S. Shore Road - Seaville Ocean View NJ 08230". 14 1/2 inches (without beak)
Lot: 1007 - CHARLIE "SPEED" JOINER "CANVASBACK DRAKE" DECOY
Carved and painted canvasback signed on underside. Fully rigged. Chestertown Maryland. 16 inches.
Lot: 1008 - "GOLDENEYE HEN" & "RED HEADED DRAKE" DECOYS
Done in similar hand. Carved and painted solid body, fully rigged decoys. Longest measures 15 inches,
Lot: 1009 - (4) MINIATURE CARVED & PAINTED GEESE SIGNED ADAMS
(4) miniature carved & painted Canada geese in various poses, stamped Adams under base. Possibly Frank Adams. 2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1010 - MINIATURE SIGNED FOLK ART DUCK HUNT DISPLAY
A great miniature folk art carving with (3) miniature duck decoys in a box and gun rack with (2) carved & painted rifles on a gun rack. Signed & dated under base Stavely '79. 4 x 8 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1011 - JESSE BLACKSTONE CARVED & PAINTED MEADOWLARK
Finely carved & painted Meadowlark on a faux rock base, signed under base and numbered 6452. 3 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1012 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED SCAUP DECOY
Nice early (20th c) primitive folk art decoy. 6 x 6 x 11 inches.
Lot: 1013 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED REDHEAD DUCK DECOY
Nice early (20th c) primitive folk art decoy with some scattered shotmarks. 6 x 5 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1014 - UNUSUAL CARVED & PAINTED TERRITORIAL DUCK DECOY
An unusual early (20th c) carved & painted flat bodied duck decoy in a territorial pose with outstretched neck and open bill. 4 x 7 x 17 inches.
Lot: 1015 - LARGE CARVED & PAINTED GOOSE with CANVAS WINGS
Early (20th c) carved & painted folk art Canada goose with painted canvas wings. Possibly used as a trade sign. 6 x 41 x 32 inches.
Lot: 1016 - MASON DECOY PREMIER CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOY
1869-1924 Mason Decoy Factory (Detroit, MI) carved & painted duck decoy. Nicely carved with beautiful, mottled patina. 7 x 6 x 17 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1017 - KEN HARRIS CARVED & PAINTED AMERICAN BLACK DUCK
Mid (20th c) carved & painted American black duck decoy with glass eyes, signed under base "Ken Harris Woodville, NY". 6 x 6 1/2 x 16 inches.
Lot: 1018 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED GOLDENEYE HEN
7 x 5 x 14 inches.
Lot: 1019 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED CANVASBACK DECOY
Nice shallow profile. 7 x 6 1/2 x 16 inches.
Lot: 1020 - JAY PENCE CARVED & PAINTED ROAD RUNNER
Carved & painted wooden road runner with glass eyes on custom wood & bone base, signed under base "Road Runner carved by Pence JP Hand Carved & Painted". 9 x 3 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1021 - LIMITED CHELSEA THIRD MILLENNIUM MANTEL CLOCK
Limited Edition 2440/3000 (limited 2000-3000) Chelsea Clock Co. "The Third Millennium" commemorative mantel clock. 10 inch brass case, 7 3/4 inch silver dial with brass numerals & Third Millennium insignia, chiming movement, walnut & brass base engraved with names of (16) revolutionary artists & scientists. 12 1/2 x 14 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1022 - CONSTITUTION of the US CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
Limited Edition no. 138 "Constitution of the United States" Chelsea ship's bell clock. 7 1/4 inch brass case on continuous brass base engraved "1787 - Constitution of the United States - 1987", 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. 9 x 8 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1023 - 1905 CHELSEA SHIPS BELL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on removable brass & wooden base, 5 1/4 inches engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 17214. Inscription verso "Manufactured 12-12-05". 9 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1024 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BICENTENNIAL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver case with 1776/1976 insignia, wooden base. Limited Edition no. 008. 9 1/4 x 14 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1025 - TIFFANY & CO. CHELSEA BANJO CLOCK BAROMETER
Broken arch crest with brass finial, inlaid mahogany case, brass mounts. 30 x 8 x 2 inches.
Lot: 1026 - US AIR FORCE BRASS CHELSEA CLOCK
10 inch brass case, 8 1/2 inch engraved silver dial with U.S. Government mark, engraved plaque verso: Air Force Stock no. 8TAA-220000, MFG. Nov. 1954, CCC -Part no. 20544, contract no. N383s-4122A, serial no. 599571. 10 1/2 x 3 inches.
Lot: 1027 - CHELSEA SHIPSTRIKE MANTEL CLOCK
5 1/2 inch brass case on wooden base, 4 inch silver dial, ships bell chime. 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1028 - WWI CHELSEA CLOCK CO. US NAVY DECK CLOCK NO. 2
5 1/2 inch brass case, 4 inch engraved dial in navy blue with Breguet hands. Serial no. 123816, circa 1915-19. 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1029 - BAKER LYMAN & CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case with convex glass, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Baker Lyman & Co. Inc. retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 608700. 7 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1030 - 7 1/4 INCH CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/2 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 101376. 7 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1031 - 4 3/4 INCH CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 3/4 inch brass case on continuous brass base, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial. Serial no. 182964. Circa 1925-29. 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1032 - BACK BAY DECOY CARVED & PAINTED BUFFLEHEAD
Eary (20th c) miniature Back Bay Decoy carved & painted Bufflehead with glass eyes, stamped signature under base. 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 inches.
Lot: 1033 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRD
Early (20th c) carved & painted shorebird with mottled salt & pepper plumage, tack eyes, on driftwood base. 12 x 9 inches.
Lot: 1034 - (19th c) CARVED & PAINTED GRAY PLOVER DECOY
(19th c) carved & painted Gray/Black-bellied plover decoy on wooden base. 12 x 10 inches.
Lot: 1035 - EARLY (20thc) MINIATURE CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRD
Early (20th c) miniature carved & painted shorebird with brown back and mottled breast, glass eyes, on wooden base. 7 1/4 x 6 inches.
Lot: 1036 - CARVED & PAINTED PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY
With leather strap tail. Unmarked on stand. 15" tall on stand, 17" long
Lot: 1037 - PAIR BYRON E BRUFFEE CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRDS
Byron E Bruffee, Middleboro, MA. Stamped and dated 1979 under stand base. Signed BEB on bird. Tallest 12"
Lot: 1038 - MID (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRD
Unmarked but in the style of Randall. Appears to be a dowitcher or dunlin. 13" tall
Lot: 1039 - EARLY OLD SQUAW DOUBLE SILHOUETTE DECOY
Unsigned.
Lot: 1040 - McCABE CANVAS BACK CANADA GOOSE DECOY
Nicely shaped and painted working decoy signed under base. Retains Oliver's auction label. 26 1/2" long
Lot: 1041 - RON VICK CANVAS BACK CANADA GOOSE DECOY
Signed in ink under base. 26 1/4" long
Lot: 1042 - EARLY (20th c) HERTER'S CANADA GOOSE DECOY
1980's paper label under base. 19" long
Lot: 1043 - PAIR OF W. RAY FREDEN CARVED FLAT CANADA GEESE
Both double sided. Signed in pencil and dated '92. 29 1/2" long
Lot: 1044 - PAIR OF (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOYS
Made in the Herter's style. One appears to an illegible pencil signature. 16" long
Lot: 1045 - CARVED & PAINTED CANADA GOOSE DECOY
Unsigned. 30 1/2" long
Lot: 1046 - (2) IVAH SPINNEY (NH) CARVED & PAINTED SONGBIRDS
(2) carved & painted songbirds on custom bases, signed Ivah W. Spinney (Portsmouth, NH) under base.4 x 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1047 - LARGE PAINTED FOLK ART SLAT GOOSE DECOY
Signed with initials "JL" under base. Possibly Joseph Lincoln. 21 1/2" tall, 32" long
Lot: 1048 - PAIR OF ANDRE BROUSSARD CARVED & PAINTED DECOYS
One marked "AB" under base. Longest 16"
Lot: 1049 - (4) (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOYS
(3) unmarked, (1) bluebill signed Al Jones, Peoria, IL. Longest 14"
Lot: 1050 - LOU REINERI CARVED & PAINTED BLUEBILL DECOY
"Lou Reineri Bluebill Drake - Solid Ira Hudson Style UKYY". 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 15 inches.
Lot: 1051 - BLUEBILL HEN DECOY attributed to CHAUNCEY WHEELER
Carved and painted wood with applied lead weight. annotated under base in (2) locations. "Chauncey Wheeler Alex Bay, NY circa 1920"
Lot: 1052 - FRANK W. BENSON (1862-1951) Two Works
Geese Taking Flight, etching, pencil signed lower left and Geese Taking Flight, etching, bookplate reference and printers mark lower margin. 19 x 23 inches overall.
Lot: 1053 - FRANK W. BENSON (1862-1951)
Shorebird Reflections, limited 13/50 etching, pencil signed lower left. 14 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 1054 - P.C. WHARTON (b. 1880)
"Yellow Legs", etching 5 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches, signed & dated lower left '21, inscribed verso "Yellow Legs purchased/pictured? by SD Boardman? Christman 1924". 14 x 14 inches overall.
Lot: 1055 - SIGNED FOLK ART OIL on ARTIST PALETTE
Ships at Bay, oil on artist palette, signed lower left Bryan Bruffee? 11 1/2 x 13 inches.
Lot: 1056 - (19th c) COUNTRY PINE JELLY CABINET
Two door cabinet with interior shelving for storage or display. 58" x 45 1/2" x 11"
Lot: 1057 - (19th c) GRAIN PAINTED SHERATON (2) DRAWER STAND
Nicely painted with turned legs and original hardware. 29 1/4" x 19 1/2" x 17 1/8"
Lot: 1058 - (19th c) NEW ENGLAND PINE SCHOOLMASTER's DESK
Lift top slant front desk on frame in red wash. With (3) interior drawers.
Lot: 1059 - COX FUNERAL HOME DOUBLE SIDED HANGING SIGN
Early (20th c) double sided wooden sign from a Massachusetts funeral home. Nice original paint. 48" x 28"
Lot: 1060 - 7 1/4 INCH CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 101261 and 526899. 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1061 - SETH THOMAS US NAVY BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass dial, 5 1/4 inch silver dial with US Navy mark. Serial no. L43. With custom wooden base. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1062 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS BAROMETER
4 3/4 inch brass case, 3 1/4 inch engraved silver face. Serial no. 2?67. 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1063 - WWI CHELSEA CLOCK CO. US NAVY DECK CLOCK NO. 2
5 1/2 inch brass case, 4 inch engraved dial in navy blue with Breguet hands. Serial no. 123920, circa 1915-19. 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1064 - GEO. B CARPENTER & CO CHELSEA CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Geo. B. Carpenter & Co. (Chicago) retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 67921, circa 1910-14. 7 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1065 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. CHINOISERIE DESK CLOCK
6 1/2 inch enameled beveled bronze case with beveled glass, 4 inch engraved silver dial on a hand enameled background with Chinese landscape scene. Serial no. 831552. 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 inches.
Lot: 1066 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. CHINOISERIE DESK CLOCK
6 1/2 inch enameled beveled bronze case with beveled glass, 4 inch engraved silver dial on a hand enameled background with Chinese landscape scene. Serial no. EO712971. 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 inches.
Lot: 1067 - JOHN E. HAND & SONS CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch nickel plated case, 5 inch engraved silver dial with John E. Hand & Sons Co. retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 148970. 7 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1068 - WWI US NAVY CHELSEA CLOCK CO BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case ,5 1/4 inch engraved brass dial with US Navy mark & Breguet hands. Serial no. 120817, circa 1915-19. With custom wooden base. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1069 - CHELSEA BRASS SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
4 3/4 inch brass & bronze ships wheel form cases, 3 1/2 inch engraved silver dial. 9 x 14 x 3 inches.
Lot: 1070 - M. LOW INC. CHELSEA CLOCK
5 1/4 inch brass case, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with M. Low Inc. (New York) retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 35860, circa 1905-09. 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1071 - G.S. LOVELL CLOCK CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
5 1/4 inch brass case, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with G.S. Lovell Clock Co. (Philadelphia) retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 84001, circa 1910-14. 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1072 - SHREVE CRUMP & LOW CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 3/4 inch brass case, 3 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Shreve, Crump, & Low Co. retailers mark. Serial no. 693496. 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1073 - ADVANCE NAUTICAL EQUIPMENT CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
9 inch brass case encased in a wooden frame, 8 inch engraved silver dial with Advance Nautical Equipment Co. (Boston) retailers mark. 11 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1074 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BICENTENNIAL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver case with 1776/1976 insignia, wooden base. Limited Edition no. 716. 9 1/4 x 14 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1075 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK
10 inch bronze case on continuous bronze base, 8 inch silver dial with bronze numerals and Retailed by Grogan Company (Pittsburgh). Serial no. 105950, circa 1915-19. 12 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1076 - 10 INCH CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS CLOCK
10 inch brass case, 8 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 127101. Circa 1915-19. 10 x 3 inches.
Lot: 1077 - CUSTOM ENGRAVED CHELSEA SHIPS BELL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on custom carved walnut base with shell & Greek key, bezel engraved "Aggregate of prizes won by F.H. Andres at B.A.A. Riverside March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21, and June 16 1923", 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Chas. S. Hutchinson (Boston) retailers mark. 11 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 5 inches.
Lot: 1078 - PRE-WWI CHELSEA CLOCK CO. US NAVY CLOCK
5 1/4 inch brass case, 3 3/4 inch silver dial marked US Navy 905 and with possible later radium paint added, mounted to a round wooden plaque. Serial no. 93535, circa 1910-14. 8 3/4 x 4 inches with board.
Lot: 1079 - DESKTOP CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL & BAROMETER
With bronze case. 4 x 9 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1080 - HARDY & HAYES CO. CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch silver dial with bronze numerals, fancy hands and Hardy & Hayes Co. (Pittsburgh) retailers mark , custom wooden base. 9 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1081 - 1920'S JOHN E. HANDS & SON CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL
Brass bell with breguet hands, retailed by John E. Hand & Sons, Philadelphia PA. 10 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1082 - CIRCA 1925 J.C. GROGAN CO CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL
Brass bell with breguet hands, retailed by J.C. Grogan Company, Pittsburgh PA. 10 3/4 Inches.
Lot: 1083 - HOWARD JOHNSON PRESENTATION CHELSEA CLOCK SET
To: Col. Bissell. Presented by Howard Johnson in appreciation of his service as Chairman of the Howard Johnson's Agents Executive Board 1941. 6 x 11 3/4 inches
Lot: 1084 - TYLER BROTHERS STICK BAROMETER
(Late 19th c) Aesthetic Movement walnut barometer with ebony drop, aperture and carved accents. 39 inches
Saber with figural lions head pommel marked "Harvey", leather & silver scabbard marked S&G Harvey Cutlers (Birmingham, England). Carried by Captain Nathaniel Warner (Gloucester, MA) in The Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Together with a binder of it's documentation. 33 inches overall; 27 inch blade.
Lot: 700A - BATTLE of BUNKER HILL EPHEMERA LOT
Including a framed engraving of Capt. John Spalding's Bunker Hill Monument Association membership certificate, many pamphlets, books, etc. 14 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 700B - (18th c) BUNKER HILL TREEBLE - REV. WAR MARCH
(18th c) handwritten march with score & lyrics written by Nathaniel Niles "The American Hero" in 1775 relating to the June 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill in Charlestown, MA. Treeble is an old English spelling of treble. 3 x 7 3/4 inches.
Lot: 701 - JONATHAN BLAISDEL REVOLUTIONARY WAR MUSKET
By Jonathan Blaisdel of Amesbury, MA with makers mark JB on lower face of lock. Bayonet marked VII on neck. Walnut stock with Brown Bess style Bulb and Beaver Tail with initials ICA on side of check rest. Together with a binder of information. 18 5/8 inches length, blade 14 1/8 inches. Barrell 43 7/8 L inches, bore size 75, total length without bayonet 59 1/2 inches.
Lot: 702 - MEDICINE BOX SALVAGED from SCHOONER LADY FRANKLIN
Pine lift top medicine box salvaged from the shipwrecked schooner "Lady Franklin", which sank off Stanwood's Point in the Annisquam River (Gloucester, MA); the ship sank, but the crew was rescued. 8 x 21 x 14 inches.
Lot: 703 - (2) READING MASSACHUSETTS DOCUMENTS - 1776 & 1778
1776 and 1778 signed and sealed by Jacob Emerson as Town Clerk. September 23, 1776 "Independent States of America" Notice of Town meeting 12 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches. May 9, 1778 Notice of Town meeting to vote on approving the Articles of Confederation and Form of Government for State of Massachusetts. 6 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches.
Lot: 704 - DOCUMENTED THOMAS JEFFERSON'S LIBRARY CHAIR
Thomas Sheraton Period Library Chair with swivel book rest. 32 x 22 x 23 inches (not including book rest) Provenance: Inscribed on the inside of front seat frame: "Owned by Thomas Jefferson and used by him in Monticello - Fanny Burke" N.B. Frances Maury "Fanny" Burke (18611933) was a great-great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson, primarily known for her historical portraits and her efforts in preserving and documenting Jefferson family artifacts.
Lot: 705 - FRANKLIN BIRTHPLACE/USS CONSTITUTION MISSION BOX
Wooden missionary box with (4) inscribed silver plaques , body made from the wood recovered from the birthplace of Benjamin Franklin (17 Milk Street, Boston, MA) and turned oak handle made from wood recovered from the U.S.S. Constitution. "Presented by George C. Crawford and James H. Tibbets to the S.S. Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston" inscribed on silver plaque. 3 x 3 1/2 x 14 inches.
Lot: 706 - 1790 N. CAROLINA ACT CIRCULAR SIGNED by HAMILTON
Treasury Department Circular signed by Alexander Hamilton as acting Secretary of the Treasury, dated March 3rd, 1790 notifying state officials of the February 8th, 1790 Act of Congress which extended Federal powers to the state of North Carolina, which had recently ratified their constitution. "Circular Treasury Department March 3rd, 1790 Sir, You will receive hereinith an Act of Congress of the 8th of February last entitled 'An Act for giving effect to the several Acts therein mentioned in respect to the State of North Carolina and other purposes' which I ? for your government I am Sir Your O'bed Servant A. Hamilton" Framed together with (2) engravings of Hamilton and an inscription below "The Hamilton Trust Company from Gordon L. Ford Brooklynn, NY June 8th, 1891". 17 x 31 1/4 inches overall. Provenance: Gifted to The Hamilton Trust Company by New York City businessman, lawyer & early collector of Americana Gordon L. Ford. The letter hung on the wall until the office was closed and employees were given the chance to take a memento.
Lot: 707 - DEATH of ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Portsmouth Oracle, Saturday, July 21, 1804 newspaper printed in Portsmouth, NH, Hamilton's death notice with coffin engraving.
Lot: 708 - READING MASS SIGNED and SEALED DOCUMENT
July 21, 1763 "To see wether the town will chose a man or men to joyn with the towns of Wennum, Topsfield, Boxford, Danvers and Middleton to treat with the owners of the mills on Ipswich River so called in order to have a proper passige thru or round thare dams..." 9 x 7 1/2 inches
Lot: 709 - (3) INTERESTING 1775 DOCUMENTS
Written and signed by Benjamin Brown, member of the Provincial Congress 1774 and in the company and Capt John Walton marched to Concord on April 19, 1775, fought at Meriams Corner.(1) dated document by him dated April 18, 1775 calling a town meeting "In his Majesties Name" that never happened in Reading, Massachusetts. Another document February 20, 1775 giving notice of town meeting and a third dated November 27, 1775 for Notice of Town Meeting in part to take action on supplying wood for the Continental Army. April 18-6 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches, Feb 20-12 x 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches (document taped in center and Nov 27-9 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches
Lot: 710 - (18th/19th c) SILHOUETTE of GEO. WASHINGTON
(18th/19th c) hollow cut silhouette portrait of George Washington with (13) stars above head, framed with newer black fabric backing in a lemon gold frame. 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 711 - 1798-01 OATHS & SUBSCRIPTIONS of MASS. MILITIAMEN
Oaths and Subscriptions of Officers in the Militia of Massachusetts, all members from Newbury and Newburyport, (1) from Rowley. First Regiment, Second Brigade, and Second Division. 22 3/4 x 14 inches overall.
Lot: 711A - ORIGINAL NBC AUDIO RECORDING of JFK ASSASSINATION
Original 1/4 inch reel to reel tape audio recording of Don Pardo's special bulletin that cut into NBC's programming to announce the tragic assassination of president John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22nd, 1963. Due to the current technology which caused a lapse between when the button was pressed and the recording actually began, NBC was unable to record this special and historic bulletin. Of the approximately 50 million TV's in America, only one was recording during this time to capture the moment in history. Included in this lot is a binder containing provenance & documentation of the event, the original tape & Webcor recorder, taped interviews with the consignor, and a framed assemblage of correspondences between Phil Gries (the recorder) and the other main players involved (Library of Congress, Don Pardo, Museum of Television & Radio, Sixth Floor Museum, etc) with this unique moment in time. Frame 27 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches. Please see photos.
Lot: 712 - ADMIRAL DEWEY "THE HERO OF MANILA" BANNER
Patriotic banner celebrating Dewey's 1898 victory over the Spanish Fleet in The Battle of Manila Bay without a single loss of American life. Banner measures 23 x 25 5/8 inches. Overall 26 x 38 inches.
Lot: 713 - US M1840 HEAVY CAVALRY SABER
Pierced brass guard with twine wrapped grip. Guard marked "74 67". 32 1/2 inch blade; 38 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 714 - 1823 BUNKER HILL MONUMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Commemorating the early events of the American Revolution especially for the erection of a monument on the ground where the action of Bunker Hill was fought on 17th on June 1775. 15 x 13 1/2 inches (overall including original period frame)
Lot: 715 - 1785 ACCOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENT OF BRISTOL, RI
"An Account of the Settlement of the Town of Bristol in the State of Rhode Island and of the Congregational Church..." printed by Bennett Wheeler (Providence, RI) 1785, saddle bound in hand painted wallpaper. 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches.
Lot: 716 - 1793 SERMON by HENRY WIGHT (PRINTED 1794)
"A Sermon delivered October 9, 1793 at Bristol at a time set apart for Public Prayer & Humiliation by several churches in the State of Rhode Island & c. on account of the Distressing Sickness in the City of Philadelphia by Henry Wight A.M. Pastor of the Catholic Congregational Church of Christ in Bristol" printed by Nathaniel Phillips (Warren, RI) 1794. Inside cover inscribed "Newton Waldron's book October 9th, 1793". Nathaniel Waldron (1752-1822) was a Revolutionary era cooper & Corporal from Bristol, RI. 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. N.B. Rev. Henry Wight's July 4th, 1785 reading of the Declaration of Independence is credited as the first 4th of July celebration.
Lot: 717 - IMPORTANT (18thc) PARSON JOHN BURT SERMONS
A group of handwritten sermons pre-dating the Revolution by Patriot Parson John Burt of Bristol, RI. (2) with dates preached/repeated inscribed verso including "Bristol Aug. 28th, 1768 repeated May 17th, 1772" and "Bristol March 2nd, 1745/6 repeated June 16th, 1751". 6 1/4 x 4 inches. N.B. Parson John Burt was born in Boston in 1716 and ordained minister of First Congregational Church in Bristol, RI May 13th, 1731. Burt was a fervent supporter of American independence and frequently used the pulpit as a platform to agitate his congregants towards separation from the Crown.
Lot: 718 - IMPORTANT (18th c) DIARIES of PARSON JOHN BURT
(3) handwritten saddle bound volumes of the Parson John Burts diaries recording when, where, and for whom he preached, volumes 3, 4, & 5. Dating from July 1755-August 1775. 6 1/4 x 4 inches. N.B. Parson John Burt was born in Boston in 1716 and ordained minister of First Congregational Church in Bristol, RI May 13th, 1731. Burt was a fervent supporter of American independence and frequently used the pulpit as a platform to agitate his congregants towards separation from the Crown.
Lot: 719 - 1736 FIRST EDITION NEW ENGLAND CHRONOLOGY
A chronological history of New England the Form of Annals 65. By Thomas Prince. Painted by Kneeland and Green, Boston. 6 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches
Lot: 720 - (7) MISC MOSTLY (19th)c BOOKS on MEDICINE, ETC
Largest 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Lot: 721 - (10) MISC VOLUMES EARLY (19th)c
Relating to scripture and religion. Some with the bookplates of the Van Cortlandt's. Largest 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 722 - (16) MISC MOSTLY EARLY (19th)c BOOKS
Including Shakespeare. Some with bookplates of the Van Cortlandt's. Largest 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Lot: 723 - 1875 COUNTY ATLAS of MIDDLESEX MASSACHUSETTS
F.W. Beers (cartographer/surveyor), J.B. Beers & Co. (publisher). Appears complete. 16 x 13 x 1 inch.
Lot: 724 - 1896 ATLAS of the CITY of WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS
L.J. Richards & Co. Appears complete. 22 1/2 x 18 x 1 1/2 inches.
Lot: 725 - 1661 NEW ENGLAND JUDGED NOT BY MANS
READING "New England Judged Not by Man's, but by the Spirit of the Lord..." by George Bishop (Quaker) printed in London (1661) for Robert Wilson. A historical account of the mistreatment of Quakers in Boston from 1656-1660, with three hand written pages (147-150). 7 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 726 - PSALMS of DAVID & HISTORY of the BIBLE
Pocket size editions of "Imitations of the Psalms of David" and "History of the Bible" published by J.B. & L. Baldwin 1831 (Bridgeport). Both leatherbound. 5 x 3 x 2 inches.
Lot: 727 - Three (19th c) BOOKS PUBLISHED in EXETER, NH
"The Trials of Margaret Lyndsay" published by Tyler & Conner (1827), "The Hungarian Brothers" (Vol. II) published by J.C. Gerrish (1832), and "Vicar of Wakefield" published by J & B Williams 1827/8. 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 728 - IDENTIFIED U.S. CIVIL WAR FORAGE CAP
A navy wool cap with scarlet piping, leather chinstrap & visor, brass "K" company insignia, and (2) brass buttons including Connecticut National Guard & staff officer insignia. The sweatband marked "Co K JC Hills 1st Reg", "Baker & McKenney Military Goods" stamp inside cap. 9 x 6 inches.
Lot: 729 - JOHN HALL & SONS NO. 2 RIFLE GUNPOWDER FLASK
John Hall & Sons no. 2 tin flask in red paint with paper labels, English (19th c). 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches.
Lot: 730 - US CIVIL WAR LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX & BELT BUCKLE
U.S. Civil War M1855/61 .58 caliber cartridge box with brass "US" badge along with a brass "US" belt buckle. Back of buckle inscribed with soldiers name "Dennis Ba?". 7 x 8 inches.
Lot: 731 - (19th c) MILITARY OFFICERS ALBUMEN PRINT/PHOTO
Albumen print/photograph of (12) unidentified military officers. 13 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches overall
Lot: 732 - CIVIL WAR ERA COPPER POWDER FLASK
9 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches
Lot: 733 - NY NATL GUARD INDIAN WARS LEATHER ARTILLERY CASE
U.S. M1872 Frazier .50-.70 cal artillery case with brass NY National Guard badge. Patent & makers stamp inside cover. 3 x 7 1/2 x 2 inches.
Lot: 734 - USS TRITON PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD DESK MODEL
Chrome model of WW II era Portsmouth Naval Shipyard built submarine U.S.S. Triton. 2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 735 - CIVIL WAR ERA SHARPSHOOTER/SUN GLASSES
Steel frames with frosted amber glass with a clear bullseye in the center for limiting glare. In original steel case. 4 inches.
Lot: 736 - DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE CAST BRONZE PLAQUE
With central medallion of Continental Congress, framed. 11 x 10 1/4 inches overall.
Lot: 737 - LINCOLN/HAMLIN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FERROTYPE
Beardless Abraham Lincoln on obverse, Hannibal Hamlin on reverse in a stamped brass shell/case. 1 inches.
Lot: 738 - CIVIL WAR LOT - BOX, LETTERS, CDVs, PAPERS, etc
Including: Civil War related CDV of the Honorable Alfred Ely of New York. Inscribed on reverse "Just after his release from Libby Prison 1862". Alfred Ely (1815-1892) Republican, U.S. Representative (1859-1863) captured by Confederates while watching the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), political prisoner in Richmond's Libby Prison until December 1861 in exchange for another prisoner of similar stature. CDV of Fitz John Porter (1822-1901), known for his service at Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) and court martial, envelope addressed to Mrs. George M. Brewster with calligraphic embellishment, and several documents penned by Lieut. John P. Jones. Please see photos. Box 5 1/2 x 12 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 739 - PAIR of CHINESE EXPORT PORTRAIT PAINTINGS
The children of Capt. Fred A. Kezer (Newburyport, MA) painted from cabinet cards, oil on canvas 23 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches, unsigned. the Capt. had (2) daughters, Bessie M. 1879-1972 and Agnes S. 1876-1960, a son who died at sea, and a fourth
Lot: 740 - EARLY (48) STAR AMERICAN FLAG
Machine sewn, printed cotton, adopted for New Mexico statehood and flown from 1912-1959. Illegible mark to hoist end. 31 x 55 inches.
Lot: 741 - (19th c) PAINTED SEA CHEST with SAILORS NAME
(19th c) tapered sea chest in old green paint, iron studs along cover edge with canvas trim remnants, beckett handles, inner till, inside cover inscribed with sailor's name in gothic script "Hjalmar Kahlstrom"? and with painted sperm whale, raised on unusual board feet. 16 3/4 x 34 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches.
Lot: 741A - (19th c) PAINTED SEA CHEST with COMPASS ROSE LID
(19th c) sea chest in green & black paint with carved & painted compass rose lid.
Lot: 742 - (19th c) SHIP AT SEA OIL ON PANEL
Housed in a custom gilt frame. Unsigned.
Lot: 742A - BARK WILLIAM BAYLIES CHEST by OULD COLONY ARTISANS
(20th / 21st c) Hand painted wooden chest with brass handles. 12 x 17 x 11 1/2 inches
Lot: 743 - (19th c) HALF HULL MODEL
(19th c) laminated and painted half hull model of a sailing vessel with cabin, mounted to a painted board. 4 x 22 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 744 - BOAT MODEL ALLEGEDLY HUNG in JH BELLAMY WORKSHOP
Carved pine model of a canoe with single seat & keel, mounted to a board. Inscribed verso "7-7-1965 Model gift from Monty Carlson of Kittery Pt. ME. Allegedly hanged in John H. Bellamy's Shop, given to Bob Carlson (Monty's father). Mounted on board 9-13-2k10 Signed George G. Sherwood". Model 3 x 21 1/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 745 - AMERICAN SESQUICENTENNIAL CARVED & GILT EAGLE
9 x 25 inches.
Lot: 746 - (19th/20th c) OIL on BOARD SHIP PAINTING
Working the Ship, oil on board 6 3/4 x 9 inches, unsigned, photograph and Philadelphia Painter Exhibiting Paris label verso. 12 x 14 inches overall.
Lot: 747 - (19th c) COPPER COD WEATHERVANE
Copper cod weathervane with directionals. Cod 14 1/2 x 26 inches; base 41 inches.
Lot: 748 - AUREOLE PASSING START POINT PAINTED FOLK ART BOARD
Demi lune board hand painted with nautical scene. 11 1/2 x 42 1/2 inches.
Lot: 749 - FOLK ART CARVED WOOD & SHEET METAL LOBSTER SIGN
A fabulous folk art "Lobster" sign with each letter composed of a carved & painted wooden and sheet metal lobster. 11 1/2 x 57 inches.
Lot: 750 - (19th c) SCRIMSHAW DOLPHIN JAW
Dolphin jaw scrimshawed with scenes of tavern regalia and a woman feeding birds. 2 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches.
Lot: 751 - (19thc) FOLK ART PORTRAIT MINIATURE of SEA CAPTAIN
Portrait of a Sea Captain, watercolor on paper 6 1/4 x 5 inches, unsigned, Bucks County inscribed verso, housed in a period frame. 8 1/2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 752 - C. WILKINSON FOLK ART PAINTED MINIATURE CHEST
Miniature cedar lined blanket chest with inner tray hand painted with trout, signed C. Wilkinson. 5 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 753 - CASED MODEL of the USS CONSTITUTION
Carved and painted wood. 27 3/4 x 34 3/4 x 15 inches. Provenance: 1938 Gift to the Haverhill Public Library from Members of the Pentucket Model Club: E. Piel, J. Soraghan, C. Araldi, D. Paone, A. Kozuv and E. McSvet. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 754 - COAST of MAINE NAUTICAL FOLK ART HAT/COAT RACK
Turned urn finial, (3) painted oars, painted wooden life ring. 85 x 22 inches.
Lot: 755 - MAHOGANY CAPTAINS CHAIR
Shaped seat, finely turned supports. 31 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 756 - 1798 GRAND LODGE MASONIC BOOK of CONSTITUTIONS
1798 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Masonic Book of Constitutions. Approved by Paul Revere & others, printed by Isaiah Thomas (Worcester, MA), leather bound. 9 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Lot: 757 - (19th c) AMERICAN WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Portrait of Gentleman in Blue Coat with Book, watercolor on paper 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches, unsigned. Housed in a period frame. 5 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches overall.
Lot: 758 - (19th c) PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Portrait of Gentleman in Black Coat, oil on paperboard 3 x 2 1/2 inches, unsigned. Housed in a period frame. 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches overall.
Lot: 759 - (18th/19th c) AMERICAN COIN SILVER CREAMER
(18th/19th c) American helmet form coin silver creamer, finely shaped. Unsigned. 5 1/2 inches. 5.77 ozt.
Lot: 760 - (10) J. MOULTON COIN SILVER SPOONS (NEWBURYPORT)
Ten (19th c) coin silver spoons engraved "N.P. Eastman" by J. Moulton of Newburyport, MA. (2) 9 inch, (2) 7 inch, and (6) 6 1/4 inches. 7.77 ozt.
Lot: 761 - I. TUDGAY (19th c) Newburyport Built Ship
Ship Allioth, oil on canvas, signed & dated lower right, housed in later gold painted frame. 27 1/4 x 29 1/4 inches overall. N.B. Two separate mentions of the Allioth can be found in the 1836 Newburyport Herald.
Lot: 762 - 1836 & 1839 BILLS of SALE FOR SCHOONER JANUS
1836 Bill of Sale for 1819 Wiscasset, ME built schooner Janus from Gardner Durgin, William Rowell, and Henry Law of Amesbury, MA to Henry Chamberlain? and Henry S. Carr of Newburyport, MA for the sum of $510 signed on the "twelfth day of Shrove". 1839 Bill of Sale for 1819 Wiscasset, ME built schooner Janus from Henry Law and William Alexander of Newburyport, MA to John Long of Portsmouth, NH for the sum of $1085, also mentioned "Enrollment no. 13 at the port of Ipswich Nov 18 1835". 13 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches.
Lot: 762A - RAISED TERRA COTTA PLANTER from MAUDSLAY PARK
Manifattura di Signa terra cotta planter cast with numerous animals including peacocks, songbirds, & livestock among flowing floral vines in a Renaissance style, raised on figural dragon bases. Various marks. Previously used at Maudslay Park (Newburyport, MA). 33 x 50 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches.
Lot: 763 - THE GENTLEMAN & CABINET-MAKERS DIRECTOR 1754
The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director by Thomas Chippendale dated 1754, cloth cover over leather binding. 18 x 12 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 764 - 1889 MITCHELLS NEW GENERAL ATLAS
Appears complete. 15 1/2 x 13 x 1 inch.
Lot: 765 - TIFFANY & CO CHELSEA SHIPS BELL PRESENTATION CLOCK
10 inch brass case presented to "John E. Shepherd 'The Great One' from his friends and associates November 24, 1987" on custom wooden base, 7 1/2 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands & Tiffany & Co. retailers mark. Serial no. 865113. 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 766 - CHELSEA COPPER SHIPS BELL CLOCK
5 1/2 inch copper finished case on continuous base, 3 3/4 inch silver dial with raised numerals & fancy hands, ships bell chime. 182732 stamped under base. 7 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 767 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS "SHERATON" MANTEL CLOCK
Brass case, 3 1/2 inch engraved silver dial, works serial no. 104033. 9 1/2 x 7 x 4 inches.
Lot: 768 - CHELSEA BRONZE SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
5 inch bronze cases with beveled glass, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 182443.
Lot: 769 - SUN SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
10 inch brass case, 7 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. (Chester, PA) mark. Serial no. 303129, circa 1940-44. 10 x 2 3/4 inches.
Lot: 770 - CHELSEA BASE and BALL MANTEL CLOCK
5 inch dial
Lot: 771 - CHELSEA "COMMANDER" SHIPS BELL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch bronze case on continuous bronze base, 5 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands, ships bell chime. Serial no. 109242. 9 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches.
Lot: 772 - LIMITED EDITION CENTENNIAL CHELSEA SHIPS BELL
Gold plated numerals with lattice decoration. 11 Jewels. On mahogany base. With original box. 9 1/2 Inch height. Case measures 7 1/2 inches.
Lot: 773 - COMMEMORATIVE CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
Chelsea brass ships bell clock & barometer with ships wheel cases "Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' Voyage to America". 9 x 13 3/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 774 - (18th c) WILLIAM & MARY MAHOGANY HIGHBOY
Finely carved and turned. 69 5/8" x 39 3/4" x 20"
Lot: 775 - (19th c) PINE SINGLE DRAWER TAVERN TABLE
With breadboard ends and stretcher base. Pegged construction and dovetailed drawer. 27" x 42 1/2" x 27 5/8"
Lot: 776 - SHAKER LADDERBACK ROCKING CHAIR
Tall back with (5) slats, acorn finials, low rush seat. 40 x 18 1/2 x 28 inches; 15 inch seat height.
Lot: 777 - (19th c) PAINTED FIRKIN MARKED N.I.
(19th c) firkin in old green paint with cover marked "N.I.". 9 x 9 1/2 inches excluding handle.
Lot: 778 - (19th c) AMERICAN BLOWN MOLDED OLIVE GLASS FLASK
American Federal period blown molded olive glass flask with Federal eagle on raised oval panel & cornucopia on reverse. 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 779 - HAND DRAWN 1860 MEMENTO MORI WREATH with VERSE
A beautiful pencil drawn floral wreath with verse "In memory of Augie who died Aug. 17 1860". Inscription verso "Victory wreath drawn and hymn copied by Mrs. John Winship in memory of a sister 1860. Frame made by her husband John Winship Wakefield, Massachusetts 1860. Donor Miss Grace B. Day". Secondary inscription "Miss ? Vogel Brewster, Mass", museum catalog number 1961-60. 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches overall
Lot: 780 - FOLK ART CARVED & PAINTED BASS on LAKEBED PLAQUE
Early (20th c). 14 1/4 x 27 3/4 inches.
Lot: 781 - UNUSUAL NOTCHED 1896-1908 (45) STAR AMERICAN FLAG
Printed linen flag on wooden pole, celebrating Utah statehood (adopted July 4, 1896 and flown until July 3, 1908). Stars arranged in unusual notched 6-8-8-8-7 pattern within canton. Flag 19 1/2 x 34 inches; pole 44 inches.
Lot: 782 - (19th c) WOODEN OIL DERRICK MODEL - EARLY EXAMPLE
Functional wood & iron model of an oil derrick on a nice shaped, cutout base. Great early example of an oil derrick. 19 1/2 x 21 x 9 inches.
Lot: 783 - (19th c) DOVETAILED TIGER MAPLE LOCKBOX
5 x 13 x 7 1/2 inches.
Lot: 784 - SMALL (19th c) MANGANESE DECORATED REDWARE JUG
Small (19th c) ovoid redware jug with manganese decoration and (3) incised bands. 5 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 785 - (19th c) SHAKER MADE FINGER LAP PANTRY BOX
Inside cover and base in old green paint, with illegible note under base. 3 3/4 x 9 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 785A - (19th c) PINE PANTRY BOX in OLD GREEN PAINT
Great old surface. 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 786 - 1925 EVERGLADES CLUB PRESIDENT'S STERLING CUP
Palm Beach Florida. Chinese hammered sterling bell and harp mounted to a carved teakwood stand. 7 1/2 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches. 3.6 troy ounces (silver only). N.B. The Everglades Club officially opened in January 1919, immediately becoming a cornerstone of elite Palm Beach (Florida) society.
Lot: 787 - (19th c) BRASS & WROUGHT IRON REVOLVING DOORBELL
In black paint. 14 1/4 x 10 inches.
Lot: 788 - PRIMITIVE PAINTED WOODEN GRAIN SHOVEL
Primitive American grain shovel in old blue paint. 67 inches.
Lot: 789 - (19th c) SAWIN & DYAR BOSTON, MA GILT BANJO CLOCK
Weight driven presentation banjo clock with hand painted eglomise panels. Winder present. 34 1/4" total height
Lot: 790 - ARTHUR C JOHNSON (b. 1897)
Arthur Clark Johnson, Massachusetts born artist. Oil on canvas portrait. Signed upper left. 32 1/2" x 28" framed
Lot: 791 - (19th/20th c) CAST IRON CAMEO of ABRAHAM LINCOLN
7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches.
Lot: 792 - (19th c) PAINTED MIRROR w REVERSE PAINTED MISSION
Small (19th c) mirror in old red paint with gilt trim and reverse glass painted panel of a mission. 19 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches.
Lot: 793 - EARLY "FANCY BIRD" CALLIGRAPHY JOSEPHINE CHANDLER
Housed in a custom dark wood frame with archival triple French mat. Signed. 8" x 9 3/8" framed
Lot: 794 - HAND PAINTED TOLEWARE BOX, CLAY MARBLES, INK WELL
Box 2 1/4" x 3 7/8" x 2 1/2"
Lot: 795 - 1823 GOLD MASONIC LOCKET with MINIATURE PAINTING
Gold Masonic locket with reverse engraving "Daniel Herr Reading Chapter No. 152 Feb. 19 5823", obverse with beautifully hand painted child holding a dove. Reading, PA. 11.8 dwt gross weight.
Lot: 796 - AUGUSTINE KIMBALL (19th c) Kennebunk, ME
Lovebirds & Flora, two sided watercolor on paper 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches, signed Augustine Kimball Kennebunk lower right. 5 3/4 x 7 inches overall. N.B. There is a listed Augustine Kimball (1841-1912) as part of the large Kimball family history in Kennebunk, Maine
Lot: 797 - TEDDY ROOSEVELT & BOOKER T WASHINGTON "EQUALITY"
Rare 1903 lithograph celebrating the 1901 dinner at the White House between Booker T. Washington and President Teddy Roosevelt. Created by The Royal Picture Gallery of Chicago and apparently, their lone work. Its distribution led to severe public outcry in Mississippi, resulting in the salesmen of the print ordered to be arrested in Vicksburg. Because of this censorship, many of these prints were destroyed. Work measures 13 1/2 x 16 7/8 inches.
Lot: 798 - "THE FIRST COLORED SENATOR & REPRESENTATIVES"
1872 Currier and Ives Lithograph showing Senator Hiram Revels and Representatives Benjamin Turner, Robert DeLarge, Josiah Walls, Jefferson Long, Joseph Rainey, and Robert Elliott. Housed in period frame. 15 x 17 1/2 inches.
Lot: 799 - 1876 BOSTON CENTENNIAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
Shield-back carved with the American Eagle clutching a banner over a ground of stripes and outlined with decorative carved wooden hob nails. The legs are boldly spool and bamboo turned. 41 x 16 1/2 x 21 inches
Lot: 800 - DIMINUTIVE SPONGE-DECORATED (6) BOARD PINE CHEST
Circa 1820. Molded lid hinges open to a till and is raised on nicely proportioned bracket feet with bootjack ends. 19 1/4 x 37 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches
Lot: 801 - (2) SHELL CARVED CAMEOS - GORDON & EMILY FORD
(19th c) shell carved cameos of Gordon Lester Ford and Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford with bronze name plaques. Together with a letter from Homer Saint-Gaudens, former director of the Carnegie Institute Dept. of Fine Art, regarding the possibility that his father (Augustus Saint-Gaudens) may have carved the cameos. 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches overall. N.B. Gordon Lester Ford was a New York City lawyer, businessman (railroads, real estate, Brooklyn Daily Union), and collector. Ford served as the Treasurer of Brooklyn Art Association (18621891), which later became the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He served as president of the New London, Willimantic, and Palmer Railroad Company from 1852 to 1856. Ford collected paintings, books, manuscripts, and Americana. He and his wife, Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford (18261893), purchased work by the American Pre-Raphaelites including John William Hill. At the time of his death, Ford donated his private library to the New York Public library.
Lot: 802 - GORDON & EMILY FORD PORTRAIT MINIATURES
Portraits of Gordon Lester Ford & Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford, oil on bone, (1) signed LC Ryan, housed in marked sterling silver frames each with a lock of hair and engraved with the subjects name, age, and year they were painted. 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches. N.B. Gordon Lester Ford was a New York City lawyer, businessman (railroads, real estate, Brooklyn Daily Union), and collector. Ford served as the Treasurer of Brooklyn Art Association (18621891), which later became the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He served as president of the New London, Willimantic, and Palmer Railroad Company from 1852 to 1856. Ford collected paintings, books, manuscripts, and Americana. He and his wife, Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford (18261893), purchased work by the American Pre-Raphaelites including John William Hill. At the time of his death, Ford donated his private library to the New York Public library.
Lot: 803 - (19th c) WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Woman in Green Dress with Book in Hand, watercolor on paper 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches, unsigned. Backed with a piece of (19th c) textured wall paper with calligraphy exercises. 8 x 7 inches overall.
Lot: 804 - (19th c) COPPER ROOSTER WEATHERVANE w/ IRON LEGS
23 x 19 inches.
Lot: 805 - (18th c) QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY DROP LEAF TABLE
Drop leaves are supported by fly legs that open to a round top over a shaped apron. Customary tapered Queen Anne legs are raised on pad feet. 27 x 41 x 13 1/2 inches (not including 14 inch drop leaves)
Lot: 806 - EARLY GRAIN PAINTED SIX BOARD CHEST
With boot jack ends and snipe hinges. Purchased decades ago in Stowe, VT. 28" x 52" x 20"
Lot: 806A - SIGNED AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVING
African-American folk art carving of a seated man playing a game, signed under base Gabriik? 5 1/2 x 3 x 7 inches.
Lot: 807 - HAND BLOWN GLASS FLY CATCHER
Stopper appears to be added later. 9" tall not including stopper
Lot: 808 - ATTRIBUTED to MARY NEWBOLD SARGENT (1826-1906)
After "The Hours" by Samuel Shelley 1801. Oil on panel 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. unsigned. framed 14 x 12 inches (overall). Provenance: From Mary Sargent (mother of John Singer Sargent) to Physician John Woodbury Sawyer (circa 1850) and by direct descent to the consignor. N.B. It is believed that the person who wrote the note possibly conflated John Singer Sargent's mother Mary and his sister Emily who both painted.
Lot: 809 - 1700 "A NEW MAP of NORTH AMERICA" by EDWARD WELLS
Showing the Principle Divisions, Chief Cites, Towns, Rivers, Mountains. Dedicated to his Highness William Duke of Glocester. Published by Edward Wells. 17 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches. framed 23 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 810 - FRED S. CURTIS CAST IRON UNDERTAKER SIGN BATH, ME
Cast iron sign with textured surface & gilt lettering for the Fred S. Curtis & Co. funeral home in Bath, ME which was sold in the 1940's. 13 x 32 3/4 inches.
Lot: 811 - (19th c) WROUGHT IRON WEATHERVANE with GRIFFIN
A primitive (19th c) wrought iron/sheet iron folk art weathervane with a griffin gripping a banner. 61 1/2 x 28 inches.
Lot: 812 - (4) GALLON STONEWARE CROCK attr. to SAMUEL IRVINE
Large (19th c) four gallon salt glazed stoneware crock with cobalt floral decoration similar to examples done by Samuel Irvine (Newville, PA). 16 x 10 inches.
Lot: 813 - (19th c) HOLLOW CUT SILHOUETTE with WATERCOLOR
(19th c) hollow cut silhouette portrait of a lady in fancy dress & lace collar embellished with watercolor. Housed in a period gilt frame. 5 x 4 inches overall.
Lot: 814 - 1835 ELIZA JANE BARD SCHOOL GIRL WATERCOLOR
Still Life with Urn of Flowers, watercolor & pastel on paper 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, inscribed "Painted by Eliza Jane Bard my schoolmate while attending the School of Aunty Ray in Mercersburg? Franklin County Penn. about the year of 1835 M.A. Heart". Housed in a period painted frame. 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 815 - 7 X 10 FOOT (44) STAR AMERICAN FLAG
A substantial (44) star U.S. flag celebrating Wyoming statehood (adopted July 4, 1891 and flown until July 3, 1896). Dyed cotton with applied stars. Signed on edge ST Ford. 7 feet x 10 feet.
Lot: 816 - (18th/19th c) CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY CARD TABLE
Shaped flip top, single dovetailed drawer with mahogany secondary, front cabriole legs with carved knees displaying acanthus & volutes on ball & claw feet, back legs without carving on pad feet. 29 x 33 1/4 x 16 inches closed; 28 1/4 x 33 1/4 x 32 inches.
Lot: 817 - UNIQUE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PAINTED CASH REGISTER
National Cash Register Co. cash register with fabulous one-of-a-kind Pennsylvania Dutch paint treatment, a great piece of folk art. 16 x 9 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches.
Lot: 818 - CHILDS BUCK ROGERS ERA LEATHER BOOTS
Vintage childs leather boots tooled with stars, spaceships, and planets. 5 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 819 - LARGE APPROX. (4) HOUR OAK HOURGLASS
Large (19th/20th c) oak & glass hourglass, approximately 4 hours. 23 x 11 1/2 inches.
Lot: 820 - ANTIQUE CARVED SOUTHERN FOUR POSTER BED
Made in Georgia from pecan wood according to family tradition. Beautifully carved posts and headboard. Contemporary side rails allow a queen size box spring and mattress. 7 ft 6 inches x 5 ft 5 inches x 7 ft 5 inches.
Lot: 821 - FLAT WOODEN MODEL of SAILING YACHT "CONNIE"
Painted wood and copper model of sailing yacht "Connie", with flag of Ireland. Could be used as weathervane. 18 1/2 x 37 inches.
Lot: 822 - AMERICAN / NEW YORK SCHOOL (19th c)
Portrait of a Gentleman. oil on canvas 36 x 29 inches. unsigned. framed 43 1/2 x 36 inches (overall)
Lot: 823 - AARON WILLARD BOSTON TALL CASE CLOCK
Chiming movement with second hand and moon phase feature 91 x 19 x 10 inches.
Lot: 824 - EARLY (19th c) TIGER MAPLE LEG SERVING STAND
Tapered lift top, nicely turned tiger maple legs, lower shelf. 27 x 21 x 17 1/2 inches.
Lot: 825 - (19thc) BIRDSEYE MAPLE & MAHOGANY (2) DRAWER STAND
Barley twist legs on brass casters, (2) Birdseye maple drawers, dovetail construction. 31 1/2 x 19 x 19 inches.
Lot: 826 - (19th c) BOSTON MAHOGANY DUAL WORK STAND
Drop leaf top with reeded edge, (3) cockbeaded drawers - upper containing a writing desk, middle with sewing tray, and bottom with nice sewing bag, barley twist legs on brass casters, mahogany secondary wood. 28 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 18 inches closed; 34 inches wide open.
Lot: 827 - FEDERAL PERIOD PORTSMOUTH BOW FRONT DRESSER
Mahogany case with book-matched flame birch drawer fronts, shaped apron and French feet. 36 x 41 x 23 inches
Lot: 828 - (18th c) QUEEN ANNE MAPLE LOW BOY SERVER
New England carved fan design. Original hardware. 36" x 45" x 20 1/4"
Lot: 829 - (19th c) TOLE PAINTED TIN DOCUMENT BOX
Hand painted with orange flowers. 7 x 10 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 830 - (19th c) SYMONDS & TURNER SALEM, MA BANJO CLOCK
Weight driven presentation banjo clock with hand painted eglomise panels. Winder present. 41" long including finial
Lot: 831 - (19th c) SILAS HOADLEY PLYMOUTH CT TALL CASE CLOCK
Hand painted dial with wooden works. Original case with grain painted door and paper label inside door. 89 1/2" to top of finial
Lot: 832 - (19th c) "HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL" PENMANSHIP SAMPLE
Signed J.W. Conley Dec 17th 1880. 14" x 20" framed
Lot: 833 - PAIR BRASS ANDIRONS attr. to R. WHITTINGHAM (NY)
Belted ball tops with conforming log stops, unusual spurred ball & claw feet. 17 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 834 - (18thc) PENNSYLVANIA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT HIGH CHEST
Molded cornice, bracket feet, dovetailed construction. 60 x 38 1/2 x 23 inches.
Lot: 835 - (19th c) INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCK
Fretwork crest with (2) belted brass ball finials, central belted brass ball & eagle finial, bonnet with full fluted column supports having brass inserts & capitals, 11 inch hand painted iron dial with allegorical seasonal figures in the spandrels and crest with a woman and begging dog, chiming movement, figured mahogany case with fluted quarter column supports having brass capitals and inserts, door with contrasting satinwood inlay border. 90 x 19 x 10 1/4 inches.
Lot: 836 - (4) JUVENILE OAK BIRDCAGE WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS
(3) matching with (1) similar. 25 1/2 x 14 x 14 inches; 13 1/2 inch seat height.
Lot: 837 - BENJAMIN PIKE AMERICAN BRASS SURVEYORS COMPASS
Engraved silver dial, brass body, custom wooden box. 3 1/4 x 15 x 7 1/4 inches.
Lot: 838 - DATED 1676 WILLIAM & MARY CARVED OAK TAVERN TABLE
Bobbin turned legs & stretchers, apron carved with floral lunettes and dated 1676, pegged construction. 29 1/2 x 52 x 26 1/4 inches.
Lot: 839 - (19th c) PINE KNIFE BOX in GREAT OLD BLUE PAINT
Great old blue paint with black trim. 5 x 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 840 - HATTIE VIRGINIA PALMER (1866-1933) "BLUE BONNETS"
Oil on artist's board. Signed bottom right. Meadow of wild blue bonnets. Work measures 12 x 18 inches. Framed 15 x 21 inches.
Lot: 841 - LEADED GLASS WINDOW from HAVERHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Lancet-form leaded glass window with oak wood frame is believed to be over (200) years old and was salvaged and incorporated into a later Baptist Church. 90 x 34 inches (not including make-do base). Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 842 - AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STAND with BRASS MOUNTS
42 x 12 x 12 inches (top). Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 843 - (12) LIGHT BRASS CHANDELIER
Painted aluminum/zinc ceiling mount cast with cherubs, cornucopia, and eagle heads with (8) foot chain for suspending the (12) light brass chandelier with milk glass shades. Chandelier 4 feet 4 inches wide from shade to shade. N.B. Ceiling mount was thought to have a dual purpose as a horn, spreading the acoustics across the hall. Provenance: Removed from the Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 844 - SET OF (4) THREE LIGHT BRASS CEILING FIXTURES
Made to match the twelve light chandelier (temp lot 4752). 48 x 21 x 12 inches. Provenance: Removed from Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 845 - FANCY BRASS (5) GLOBE LIGHT HANGING FIXTURE
Installed new in 1916 in an Elks Lodge hallway, milk glass shades. 34 x 24 inches. Provenance: Removed from Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 845A - (4) MACBETH EVANS GLASS CO GLOBE LIGHT FIXTURES
(4) MacBeth Evans Glass Company (Pittsburgh) brass hanging globe light fixtures. Hinged brass mounts secure (2) part lobed milk glass shades. Together with an extra shade. Installed in 1916 an early example of Art Deco style. 30 x 13 inches. N.B. MacBeth Evans Co. later became known for Pyrex bowls. Provenance: Removed from Haverhill Elks Lodge, opened 1916.
Lot: 846 - EARLY (20th c) COPPER PELICAN WEATHERVANE
21 x 23 inches.
Lot: 847 - ENTERPRISE MFG PAINTED CAST IRON COFFEE MILL NO 3
Old red paint with pinstripe embellishment, cast iron on wooden base, (19th c). Great old surface. 14 x 12 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 848 - PAIR of (19th c) HAND PAINTED SHIELD-FORM SCONCES
Hand painted with fruit & floral still lifes. 8 x 7 1/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 849 - A.E. BOULANGER (19th c) Folk Art Oil on Canvas
The Mousetrap, oil on canvas 14 x 18 1/4 inches, signed lower left, housed in original gilt liner with hand hammered nails. 16 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches overall.
Lot: 850 - JOHN APPLETON BROWN (1844-1902)
Landscape with Water Lily Pond, oil on canvas 20 1/4 x 40 1/4 inches, signed in cipher lower left, housed in a beautiful gilt frame. 29 1/4 x 49 1/4 inches overall.
Lot: 851 - E.D. WILLIAMS (19th/20th c)
Landscape with Haystacks, oil on canvas 14 x 20 inches, signed lower left. 18 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 852 - HENRY HAMMOND AHL (1869-1953)
Beneath the Autumn Oak, oil on board 14 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches, signed lower right, housed in a period gilt frame, artist info verso. 21 x 25 inches overall.
Lot: 853 - FRANK HENRY SHAPLEIGH (1842-1906)
"Autumn on the Seashore" oil on board 7 x 12 inches. signed and dated 1877. framed 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 854 - COMPOSITE of ARTIST'S AUTOGRAPHS
Possibly of those who were associated with or exhibited at the Salmagundi Club. Handwritten in space below a photomechanical print entitled "The Breeches Buoy" by W.J. Aylward. 23 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (overall including frame)
Lot: 855 - (Late 19th c) ROCKING HORSE FRAGMENT
Carved and painted wood with glass eyes. 34 x 42 x 10 inches
Lot: 855A - (Early 20th c) WPA ERA CARNIVAL ILLUSTRATION
"Midway Entertainment" graphite on paper 22 x 18 1/2 inches. unsigned. framed 31 x 27 inches (overall)
Lot: 856 - TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK
Hubley Mfg. Co. Lancaster, PA, circa 1925-1930. 7 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches
Lot: 857 - ENGLISH BRASS & COPPER FOX HUNTING HORN
Kohler & Son Henrietta St. Covent Garden London. Also stamped J.K. & A.K. on mouthpiece. 9 inches
Lot: 858 - CAST IRON SAFE STILL BANK
3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches
Lot: 859 - (19th c) CAST IRON TOY HORSE DRAWN CART
3 x 7 inches
Lot: 860 - (19th / 20th c) CAST IRON TOY CANON
Unmarked. Canon tilts on caisson. 4 x 10 x 5 inches
Lot: 861 - 1912 GIBBS TOYS #19 ROB ROY ROCKING HORSE
Wood with paper litho and tin rider. 7 x 9 inches
Lot: 862 - 1940s STANLEY CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN SURREY
4 1/2 x 12 x 3 inches
Lot: 863 - (19th c) R.B. BATE BRASS COMPOUND MICROSCOPE
Small (19th c) brass compound microscope with adjustable stage & (3) lenses in a custom wooden case with original paper label. Case 3 x 8 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 864 - FOLK ART CARVED and PAINTED POLICEMAN WHIRLIGIG
Great old surface and paint. 34 inches (greatest possible dimension not including stand)
Lot: 865 - CARVED and PAINTED TROTTING HORSE WEATHERVANE
Strapped beneath with a heavy wrought iron mount to receive post. 17 x 33 x 1 inch.
Lot: 866 - TROTTING HORSE SHEET METAL WEATHERVANE
Great old painted surface. 18 x 39 inches. (including custom steel base)
Lot: 867 - (19th c) R. KALIS HORSE SHOER (2) SIDED TRADE SIGN
Horseshoe-Form carved and painted wood with wrought iron mount 37 x 31 inches (not including hanging hardware)
Lot: 868 - EROTIC FOLK ART (Early 20th c) PUSH PUPPET
Strung carved and painted wood with button under base to control actions. 7 1.2 x 4 x 4 inches (not including 1 1/2 inch base it is presented on.
Lot: 869 - GROUPING of PATRIOTIC MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES
Including: American Flags, Pershing Letter, other letters, Teddy Roosevelt, Pres. McKinley, Spanish-American War, Mrs Harrison, Painting of Washington, Gen Pershing, David Farragut, Pres. Grant, Lincoln and Cabinet, The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, Forth of July, GI on Motorcycle, Troops Marching, Trains, Heavy Artillery on Trains, etc. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 870 - FREDERICK JUDD WAUGH (1861-1940)
#24 Morning Tide, oil on Masonite 40 x 50 inches, signed lower right, exhibition label verso. 45 1/2 x 55 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 871 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"The Green Brook". oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 872 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Farm House at the Base of a Mountainous Ravine. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 873 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Mount Mansfield
"Vermont Landscape with Mount Mansfield in Back Ground" oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 874 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Mt. Monadnock
"Upland Pasture Road / Mt. Monadnock in Distance" oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 875 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Dublin, NH
"Dublin Pond, Dublin, NH" oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 876 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"A June Morning" oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches. signed and titled verso unframed.
Lot: 877 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Main Street of Rural Township with a Backdrop of Mountains. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 878 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Rural Township with a Backdrop of Mountains. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 879 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
Country Road with Granite Outcroppings. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 879A - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"The Road" oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches. signed, titled and dated. unframed
Lot: 880 - LEONARD OCHTMAN (1854-1934)
Woodland Reflection, pool at Gray Ledge Cos Cob, Connecticut (?). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1909 lower left. Framed 42 1/4 x 52 1/4 inches. Painting 30 x 40 inches.
Lot: 881 - DR. RICHARD DUTTON ANTIQUE PAINTED WOODEN SIGN
With original black paint & gilt lettering. Dr. Richard Dutton believed to be of Wakefield, MA (1875-1950). 7 3/4 x 42 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Lot: 882 - LARGE (19th/20th c) WOVEN SILK PORTRAIT COMPOSITE
Composite of (180) oval portraits finely woven in silk representing Presidents, First Ladies, European royalty, congressmen, wealthy individuals, etc. 28 x 26 inches.
Lot: 883 - WILLIAM G. BONNER 1855 STATE of GEORGIA MAP
23 x 18 3/4 inches overall.
Lot: 883A - ANGLO-INDIAN TWO-PART BLIND DOOR CABINET ON STAND
19TH CENTURY Anglo-Indian two-part blind-door cabinet on stand, featuring intricately carved knees and shaped carved panels on the upper cabinet. A decorative and well-crafted example with strong visual character. Condition is fair overall; the finish shows wear and would benefit from restoration or refinishing. Minor damage present to the right door.
Lot: 883B - LATE (19TH c) BOSTON CHIPPENDALE BLOCKFRONT CHEST
Late 19th century Boston Chippendale block front bench made chest with ball and claw feet and shell carved drawers. 43 X 42 1/2 X 22 1/2 inches
Lot: 883C - DOUBLE PEDESTAL MAHOGANY DINING TABLE
Nice quality double pedestal mahogany dining table, on brass casters. 29 x 42 x 62 inches.
Lot: 884 - APPROX. 250 STEREOVIEWS, VIEWERS, TABLETOP VIEWER
Approximately (250) stereoviews many including Newburyport, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, etc. Along with (3) handheld viewers and a tabletop viewer. 18 1/2 x 10 x 10 1/2 inches.
Lot: 885 - (29) 1876 PHILADELPHIA INTL. EXPO. STEREOVIEWS
(29) stereoviews from the 1876 Philadelphia International Exhibition by The Continental Photographic Co.
Lot: 886 - SET of (36) YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK STEREOVIEWS
Published by F. Jay Haynes (Fargo, Dakota Territory) along with a partial box.
Lot: 887 - POST MORTEM PHOTOS of MANAGHAN BROS. (AMESBURY)
(4) post mortem photographs by F.M. Goss (Newburyport) of the brothers Joseph Arthur Russell Managhan and Alfred Augustin Managhan who drowned in Lake Gardner (Amesbury, MA) October 3rd, 1909. Along with a photo of the living Alfred Managhan, a letter & envelope of sympathy sent to the mother of the deceased brothers and a M.J. Managhan Carriages & Sleighs trade card. 8 x 10 inches.
Lot: 888 - ANTIQUE (2) DRAWER CROWLEY'S NEEDLES CABINET
Original wooden surface. 5 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 17 5/8 inches.
Lot: 889 - THE SPIRIT of ST. LOUIS FIRST EDITION 1953- SIGNED
Title page inscribed "To Mrs. John Beaumont with Best Wishes Charles A. Lindbergh 1953". 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 889A - ROBERT HENRY LOGAN (1875-1942)
"Landscape / Possibly Ipswich" oil on canvas 12 x 15 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 889B - CHARLES DUFRESNE (1876-1936)
Tropical Landscape, watercolor & ink on paper, signed lower left. Previously framed & matted. 9 1/4 x 11 inches.
Lot: 890 - GARI MELCHERS (1860-1932)
"View from our Windows on a Rainy Day, Hamilton Bermuda. watercolor 10 x 15 inches. signed and titled verso. presented in its original custom frame. 21 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 890A - SCOTT LEIGHTON (1849-1898)
"Doctor Wallace......?" oil on canvas 26 x 43 inches. signed. framed 31 x 46 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 891 - GROUP of MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES / AMERICAN SUBJECTS
Including: Kilohana Crater Hawaii colored (crack), Hawaii Hotel, Block House, Wyoming Butte, Mt. Hood Oregon, California Lookout, Marblehead Neck, Plymouth Town Brook, Surf at Cape Cod, Groveland MA, Crawford Notch, White Mountains, Several Flume, Franconia, Cactus, Pentucket Mills Lawrence, Boxford Road, Alden House, Cape Ann Light, Columbian Expo 1893, New Orleans, Dome of Capitol, Georgia Oak Tree, Sun Mt. Glacier Park (color), Colorado Spring, Orange Grove California, Indian Burial, Teepee (cracked), etc . Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library
Lot: 892 - (Early 20th c) BEVERLY BANK FORCLOSURE SIGN
Framed (1) sided hand painted (4) plank construction. 36 x 42 x 2 inches
Lot: 892A - COCA-COLA SPECIALS TODAY TIN LITHO MENU SIGN
Early (20th c) Coca-Cola "Specials Today" polychrome tin litho ad. 27 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches.
Lot: 893 - PERIOD CLASSICAL BOSTON EMPIRE MAHOGANY SERVER
Early (19th c) mahogany server with finely carved paw feet and wonderful turned decoration. 59" x 65" x 25"
Lot: 893A - FA PACKARD CARVED PLAQUE of NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF
Carved plaque of Native American chief by Rockland, ME artist F.A. Packard. Inscribed verso "Cut for Arthur Paterson Vinalhaven Maine From F.A. Packard Rockland, ME". 14 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.
Lot: 894 - EARLY (20th c) CLOCKWORK MONKEY QUARTET TOY
10 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 6 inches.
Lot: 894A - EARLY (20th c) PAINTED WOODEN SIGN - THE WENTWORTH
7 x 29 inches.
Lot: 895 - JESSE OWENS 1936 OLYMPICS AUTOGRAPH
"Jesse Owens 36 Olympics" autographed on a Munchen Reim watermarked envelope with Berlin Olympics cancellation and commemorative German Empire stamp. 4 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 895A - (19th/20th c) CARVED & PAINTED FOLK ART FIGURE
Carved & painted folk art figure of a man with sharp nose wearing a black jacket with red trim and a Tam-o-Shanter. Fixed to a wooden base with roseheaded nails. 15 x 6 inches.
Lot: 896 - RARE CHESTERFIELD TASTES GREAT TIN LITHO AD SIGN
Chesterfield embossed tin litho ad sign with hard to find slogan "Tastes Great!", circa 1950. 24 x 20 inches.
Lot: 896A - NEW IN BOX ERTL TOYS JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & WAGON
Ertl Toys 1/32 scale "Blueprint Replica" John Deere tractor & wagon in original packaging. Great shelf item. 5 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches.
Lot: 897 - (2) SIDE JOHN NATEL EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING - SIGNED
19th c A large double sided (19th c) painted wooden trade sign with great old blue sand textured paint with white lettering, made by Muller Studio. 30 x 54 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 897A - (19th c) DR. DUTTON PAINTED TRADE SIGN
(19th c) wooden trade sign with black sand textured background & gilt lettering. 7 1/2 x 33 3/4 inches.
Lot: 898 - MID CENTURY LEDERLE RX LIGHT UP LUCITE AD SIGN
6 1/2 x 16 x 4 inches.
Lot: 898A - 1907 "WEAR BOSTON RUBBERS" BOSTON RUBBER LITHO AD
1907 Boston Rubber Co. "Wear Boston Rubbers/A Little Rain-Dear" lithograph ad poster, with original shipping tube. 22 x 15 inches.
Lot: 899 - AULTMAN & TAYLOR MACHINERY CO. CAST IRON PLAQUE
The Aultman & Taylor Machinery Co., Builders. Mansfield, Ohio - Thayer and Co., Inc. Agents. Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. With old paint remnants, (19th/20th c). 16 x 11 3/4 inches.
Lot: 899A - EARLY (20th c) PAINTED WOOD TRADE SIGN
18 x 30 inches.
Lot: 900 - WALTER EMERSON BAUM (1884-1956)
"Village & Hills in Winter", oil on canvas 30 1/4 x 36 inches, signed lower left and secondary signature painted over lower right, titled verso. Conservation report, artist biography, and Harry Eichelay art label verso. 36 1/2 x 42 1/4 inches.
Lot: 901 - (2) FACSIMILES LTD (NASHUA, NH) CHALKWARE FIGURES
(2) Gothic revival chalkware angels with cymbals & violin mounted to frame with velvet backing. Possibly copied from architectural element. 17 1/2 x 7 inches overall.
Lot: 902 - AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO. (3) COIN ROTARY PAYPHONE
23 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 903 - GOV. LINCOLN PAINTED CAST BRONZE PLAQUE
(19th/20th c). 3 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches.
Lot: 904 - WWI SAILOR CARVED "TRADE WINDS" RELIEF PLAQUE
Wooden board with rope trim, carving of tall ship in relief titled "Trade Winds", and a portrait of WWI sailor. 12 x 20 inches.
Lot: 905 - RARE (20th c) PAINTED CAST IRON CLOWN NUTCRACKER
Early (20th c). Fixed to a turned wooden bowl. 6 1/4 x 9 inches.
Lot: 906 - ART NOUVEAU BRASS & COPPER COAL SCUTTLE
Hand hammered brass & copper coal scuttle with flowing floral Art Nouveau motifs. 17 x 16 x 16 inches.
Lot: 907 - RARE 12 INCH DRINK COCA-COLA ENAMELED TIN SIGN
Vintage "Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles" 12 inch enameled tin ad sign. With original bracket. 12 inches.
Lot: 908 - VINTAGE ENAMELED TIN COCA-COLA AD CALENDAR
Circa 1950s. 19 1/4 x 8 inches.
Lot: 909 - RARE FIGURAL BRADLEY & HUBBARD PIN TRAY
Rare Bradley & Hubbard Lucky Rabbit pin tray, cast iron rabbit with bronze clover. Marked B&H 1835 on back. 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 910 - FIGURAL (19th c) CAST IRON CIGAR CUTTER
A cast iron cigar cutter in the form of a hitching post fountain with candle holder for lighting, cigar cutter, ash tray, and matchwell with strike. 6 x 4 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 911 - (18th/19th c) BAYONET TAKEN from BOSTON COMMON
(18th/19th c) bayonet with inscribed blade "Takin from the Boston Common May 29 1908 by L.M. Russell".14 inches overall, 12 inch blade.
Lot: 912 - WROUGHT IRON HEART-LINK DOORMAT
17 x 30 inches
Lot: 913 - CARL LUDWIG BRANDT (1831-1905)
Portrait of Mary Louis Gautier (1853-1881) daughter of Josiah Hornblower Gautier (1818-1895). oil on canvas 27 x 22 inches. signed and dated 1882. unframed
Lot: 914 - 1930s WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HOUSE SCHOOL SIGN
(2) Sided sign: Private School - Kindergarten & Grades - Mildred Bryant Kussmaul. Painted wood with breadboard base. 39 x 28 inches.
Lot: 915 - 1913 SALESMAN SAMPLE ALBUM of ENGRAVINGS
Published for Lehigh Valley Railroad, Missouri Pacific Railway, Erie Railroad, The Exchange Trust Co., etc. Many engravings of presidents, trade cards, scenic vistas, Christmas/holiday cards, etc. 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.
Lot: 916 - PYNCHON RD/PEARSON RD ENAMEL STREET SIGNS- HOLYOKE
(4) signs total. 16 3/4 x 21 inches.
Lot: 917 - BENSONS WILD ANIMAL FARM PERFORMERS TRUNK
(19th/20th c) C.A. Taylor Trunk Works "XX Professional" in old orange paint with stenciled lettering "Benson's Wild Animal Farm Nashua, NH", lower section opens to (5) drawers and upper section with a single open compartment. 36 3/4 x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches.
Lot: 918 - EARLY (20th c) PEERLESS MODEL SS PENNY SCALE
Early (20th c) penny operated scale made by Peerless Weighting & Vending Machine Co which originally dispensed your weight on Hollywood celebrity trading card. Key included. 60 x 14 x 23 inches.
Lot: 919 - EARLY (20th c) BUTTER-KIST PEANUT TOASTER
Along with a period peanut jar. 21 x 28 1/4 x 18 inches.
Lot: 920 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"The Marsh, Boys Swimming at Ring Back Rock, Ipswich" oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches. unsigned. presented in a custom gilt frame. 22 x 30 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theordore Wendel. Exhibited: Whitney Museum of Art Theodore Wendel Exhibition 1976
Lot: 921 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"Ipswich Marsh in Winter" oil on canvas 19 1/2 x 31 1/4 inches. unsigned. framed. 24 x 36 1/2 inches (overall). Wendel estate inventory #37139. Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theodore Wendel
Lot: 922 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"Marsh in Autumn" oil on canvas 21 x 28 inches. unsigned. framed. 25 1/2 x 33 1/4 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theodore Wendel inventory # 37138.
Lot: 923 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
Spring Shower and Flower Petals. oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches. signed. presented in a custom gilt frame. 22 x 19 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct descent of the artist.
Lot: 924 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
Venetian Boats, oil on canvas 14 x 18 1/2 inches, unsigned, presented in a custom gilt frame. 22 x 26 inches overall. Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Wendel estate inventory #37155.
Lot: 925 - THEODORE WENDEL (1859-1932)
"Ship at Anchor, Green Stern" oil on canvas 14 x 18 1/2 inches. unsigned. framed. 21 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches (overall) Provenance: By direct descent of the artist. Estate of Theodore Wendel
Lot: 926 - DOUBLE SIDED COWBOY BOOT "SHINE" TRADE SIGN
A great early (20th c) double sided carved & painted shoe shiners trade sign in the form of a cowboy boot with iron spur & bracket. 35 x 23 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 927 - LARGE (2) SIDED W.E. GORDON FURNITURE TRADE SIGN
Large double sided (19th/20th c) trade sign for W.E. Gordon Furniture with black sand textured background, carved & gilt lettering, and nice hand wrought iron hardware. 12 1/2 x 89 3/4 inches.
Lot: 928 - (4) FIGURAL CAST IRON RAIL COVERS - BOSTON THEATRE
(4) gilt cast iron railing covers with grotesque mascarons and rose bolts salvaged from a Washington Street (Boston) theatre. 23 inches.
Lot: 929 - GEORGE W. MOTYKA UNDERTAKER GILT LETTER TRADE SIGN
(19th/20th c) tin sign with black sand textured background and gilt lettering in a painted wooden frame. 16 1/4 x 42 inches.
Lot: 930 - FOR SALE BY THE BARKER AGENCY IPSWICH (MA)
Early (20th c) painted wooden trade sign. 18 3/4 x 30 1/2 inches.
Lot: 931 - NORSEMEN HALL U of BRIDGEPORT GILT LETTER SIGN
Early (20th c) tin sign with black sand texture and gilt lettering in a painted wooden frame. 16 x 53 1/2 inches.
Lot: 932 - PROHIBITION ERA DRINK MT. CABIN TIN LITHO AD SIGN
A great piece of Prohibition Era advertising. 14 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 933 - BARBER SHOP/WILDROOT ENAMELED TIN SIGN
Early (20th c), A.M. Sign Co. (Lynchburg, VA). 13 1/4 x 39 1/4 inches.
Lot: 934 - 1952 STUDEBAKER DEALERSHIP AD DISPLAY
"See why Studebaker has more for you in 52!" Paperboard base with flip through book. 18 x 26 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches.
Lot: 935 - 1942 NEW-OLD-STOCK COCA-COLA PAPERBOARD LITHO AD
New-old-stock Coca-Cola paperboard litho ad dated 1942. Forbes litho (Boston). 20 x 36 inches.
Lot: 936 - 1942 NEW-OLD-STOCK COCA-COLA PAPERBOARD LITHO AD
New-old-stock Coca-Cola paperboard litho ad dated 1942. Niagara Litho Co. 20 x 36 inches.
Lot: 937 - (117) ANTIQUE STERIOVIEWS
By Bierstadt Brothers and Charles Bierstadt, mostly Niagara Falls and White Mountain scenes. (31) 3 1/2 x 7 inches, all others 4 1/2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 938 - (35) ANTIQUE STERIOVIEWS
Various locations, mostly US and various photographs. 4 1/2 x 7 inches.
Lot: 939 - (37) ANTIQUE STERIOVIEWS & TABLETOP VIEWER
(5) Misc photos and oak tabletop combination sterioview/graphoscope. Sterioviews sold by Underwood and Underwood. Viewer 21 x 8 1/4 x 14 inches.
Lot: 940 - RICHARD HAYLEY LEVER (1876-1958)
"Summer Woodstock, New York" oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches. signed, dated 1923 and titled verso. framed
Lot: 941 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Hitting the Corners, N.H". oil on canvas board 16 x 20 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 942 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"A Winter Brook" oil on canvas board 18 x 23 1/2 inches. signed. framed 22 x 28 inches (overall). Exhibited: The Guild of Boston Artists, Newbury St, Boston
Lot: 943 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Cambridge Valley, VT" gouache on paper 18 x 24 inches. signed. framed 27 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: Vose Galleries Boston, Exhibited: Boston Society of Water Color Painters.
Lot: 944 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Vermont
Vermont Landscape / Early Autumn. oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed. unframed
Lot: 945 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Road to Cidra / Puerto Rico" . oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed and dated 1935.. unframed
Lot: 946 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"New England Landscape" . oil on canvas board 12 x 16 inches. signed.. unframed
Lot: 947 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) Troy and Jaffrey, NH
"Gap Mountain, NH" Oil on canvas 24 x 26 inches. signed and dated 1927. Vose Galleries Label verso. unframed
Lot: 948 - JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968)
"Town Center in Winter" Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches. unsigned. unframed. Provenance: The estate of the artist
Lot: 949 - THERESA BERNSTEIN (1895-2002) Two Sided Pre-1920
"Suffrage" graphite on paper 6 x 10 inches. signed and titled. unframed
Lot: 950 - JOHN WHORF (1903-1959)
New York Waterfront in Winter. 26 x 30 inches. signed. framed 33 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 950A - JOHN WHORF (1903-1959)
"Coastal View in Winter / Possibly, Cape Cod" watercolor 14 x 22 inches. signed. framed 25 x 32 1/2 inches (overall)
Lot: 951 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Tonalist Landscape. oil on canvas 12 x 15 inches. signed. framed 15 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 952 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Hills in Autumn with Cap Clouds. oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches. signed. framed 17 x 20 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 953 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Winterscape oil on board 7 x 10 inches. unsigned. framed 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 954 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Trees at Dusk oil on board 7 x 10 inches. unsigned. framed 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 955 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
"Clouds - Shadows" / Brook near a Rocky Outcropping oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches. unsigned. framed 17 x 21 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 956 - CHARLES BUCKLER (1869-1953)
Early Fall in the Mountains oil on canvas 18 x 22 inches. signed. framed 23 3/4 x 27 3/4 inches (overall). Provenance: By direct lineal descent from the artist to his great granddaughter (the consignor)
Lot: 957 - ROBERT HENRI (1865-1929)
Still Life with Vase of Flowers and Fruit on a Table. graphite on paper. embossed R.H. and annotated illeg. lower left. 5 1/2 x 5 inches. framed 17 x 13 inches (overall)
Lot: 958 - LEHMAN TIN LITHO DONKEY CART & PENNY CAR
(2) early (20th c) tin litho wind up toys - Legman donkey cart & penny car. 4 x 2 3/4 x 6 inches.
Lot: 959 - LEHMAN TIN LITHO EHE & CO. TRUCK & DRIVER TOY
Early (20th c) wind-up toy. 4 x 3 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 960 - CKO KELLERMAN PENNY TOY MOTORCYCLE & DRIVER
Early (20th c) German tin litho penny toy, CKO Kellerman tricycle motorcycle with driver. 3 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 961 - LEHMAN NEW CENTURY CYCLE TIN LITHO WINDUP TOY
Early (20th c), driver raises hat & butler spins umbrella as the cycle travels. 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 5 inches.
Lot: 962 - 1889 GRIMSHAW SILK MILL DISASTER SHADOWBOX
An interesting piece of folk art, this shadow box displays the work of a talented carver who salvaged wood from the cyclone battered Grimshaw Silk Mill (Reading, PA) to carve fans & pliers from single pieces of wood. Inscribed verso "Wood from the 1889 silk mill that ? down". 11 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 3 inches.
Lot: 963 - 1877 CARVED & PAINTED TRAIN ENGINE & COAL TENDER
In a custom display case stamped "Factory 641 21 Dist NY 250". Engine marked 1877. Case 6 x 18 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 964 - (2) SIDED FOLK ART PAINTED WOODEN CIGAR TRADE SIGN
4 1/2 x 40 1/4 inches.
Lot: 965 - 1936 FOUNTAIN SERVICE DRINK COCA COLA ENAMEL SIGN
Tennessee Enamel Mfg. Co. 14 x 27 inches.
Lot: 966 - 1950s DRINK COCA-COLA SELF FRAMED TIN SIGN/PANEL
16 x 40 x 2 inches.
Lot: 967 - WILLIAM SPEER (b. 1877)
"Country Home Winter", oil on board 9 3/4 x 10 inches, signed lower right, Harry Eichleay Art Co. label & artist palette verso. 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 968 - AL LAUER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AGENCY PORCELAIN SIGN
11 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Lot: 969 - MOVADO TRAVEL CLOCK / POCKET WATCH
Serial #1238 149 M. 1 inch dial. 1 x 2 3/4 inches
Lot: 970 - ANTIQUE FIGURAL BRASS CIGAR CUTTER
Marked "PGSTR 64".
Lot: 971 - ART NOUVEAU POTTERY VASE
Indistinctly signed on bottom, see photos. 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches.
Lot: 972 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED WOODEN HORSE & JOCKEY PLAQUE
With a lower rack added later. Nice patina. 8 x 19 1/2 inches.
Lot: 973 - GEORGE W WELSHS & SONS CHELSEA DESK CLOCK
8 inch brass square case with beveled glass, 5 1/2 inch silver dial with fancy hands on engraved brass background with George W. Welsh's & Sons (New York) retailer. Serial no. 184863. 7 x 8 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 974 - KELVIN & WINFRED O WHITE CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 3/4 inch brass case on custom wooden base, 3 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Kelvin & Winfred 0. White Co. (Boston/New York) retailers mark, ships bell chime. 6 1/4 x 8 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 975 - 4172 SETH THOMAS US NAVY BUNK CLOCK
Brass ships wheel form case, 3 inch engraved silver, bronze/brass pedestal base. Serial no. obscured. 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 976 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. CUSTOM PRESENTATION DESK CLOCK
Chelsea Clock Co. bronze ships wheel clock with 2 1/4 inch silver dial engraved with Arcade tagline, on wooden base with bronze figure of an iron worker with crucible, and brass presentation plaque "Arcade Malleable Iron Company Over One Hundred Years of Continuous Service". 5 x 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 977 - SHREVE CRUMP & LOW CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 1/2 inch brass & bronze ships wheel case on wooden base, 3 inch engraved silver dial with Shreve, Crump, & Low Co. retailers mark. Serial no. 238251. 10 x 8 x 4 1/4 inches.
Lot: 978 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS "SHERATON" MANTEL CLOCK
Brass case, 3 1/2 inch engraved silver dial, works serial no. 104026. 9 1/2 x 7 x 4 inches.
Lot: 979 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on continuous brass base, 5 inch engraved silver dial with second counter and Breguet hands. Serial no. under base 136507. 9 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches.
Lot: 980 - CHELSEA "THE MILLENNIUM" LIMITED EDITION CLOCK
8 inch dial with spring wound chiming movement. Impressive 10 bezel, 12 x 14 x 6 inches (overall) Engraved with the names of Western Civilization's most important artists and scientists..
Lot: 981 - SPAULDING & CO. CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
5 inch bronze cases with beveled glass, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with Spaulding & Co. (Chicago) retailers mark. Serial no. 151121, circa 1920-24. 6 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 982 - PROTOTYPE US NAVY CHELSEA (24) HR SHIPS BELL CLOCK
CLOCK Unmarked prototype example of ships bell clock commissioned by U.S. Navy in 1948. 10 inch brass case, 7 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with US Navy mark & Breguet hands. On a custom wooden base. 12 3/4 x 18 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 983 - 1930'S ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL
Brass case with breguet hands. Retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch CO, New York NY.
Lot: 984 - CHELSEA BRASS RADIO ROOM SHIPS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on wooden base, 4 1/4 inch engraved silver dial marked with red sectors to indicate periods of radio silence. Serial no. 620067. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 985 - ART DECO CHELSEA CLOCK CO. DESK CLOCK BAROMETER
Brass case with beveled glass, engraved brass faces with Art Deco script. Serial no. 180902. 5 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 3 inches.
Lot: 986 - COMMEMORATIVE CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
Chelsea brass ships bell clock & barometer with ships wheel cases "Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' Voyage to America". 9 x 13 3/4 x 3 inches. Presented in its original case 4 1/2 x 16 x 11 inches
Lot: 987 - CHELSEA "MARINER" SHIPS BELL retailed by TIFFANY
Limited edition. 5 inch dial engraved Tiffany & Co as well as with the Seal of the President of the United States. No. 212/1000. 17 1/2 x 14 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 988 - J.E. CALDWELL & SON CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
Bronze ship wheel form case with wooden base, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with J.E. Caldwell & Co. (Philadelphia) retailers mark, ships bell chime. 17 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 989 - CHELSEA "MARINER" SHIPS BELL MANTEL CLOCK
Limited edition #122.. 5 inch dial. Spring wound Ship's Bell Chiming Movement. 17 1/2 x 14 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 990 - (18th c) LADDER BACK ARMCHAIR
Turned finials sausage turnings, shaped arms, rush seat and double stretchers. maple and oak 48 x 24 x 17 inches
Lot: 991 - THOMPSON SQ. (MBTA ORANGE LINE) ENAMELED SIGN
Thompson Square single sided enameled iron rail sign. A stop on the Charlestown Elevated which was later renamed to the Orange Line (1967). 8 x 58 inches.
Lot: 992 - LARGE HOOKED RUG DEPICTING IPSWICH, MA TOWN CENTER
Circa 1940-1950. 34 x 61 1/2 inches
Lot: 993 - HOOKED RUG DEPICTING a HUNTING SCENE
28 x 38 inches
Lot: 994 - SIGNED WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT of WINSTON CHURCHILL
Portrait of Winston Churchill, watercolor on paper 6 1/4 x 5 inches, signed & dated lower right. Inscribed verso. 12 x 10 inches.
Lot: 995 - FRAMED & INSCRIBED PHOTO of J. EDGAR HOOVER
Inscribed "To the Citizenship Club, Stockport School". Dated March 26, 1937. 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 996 - SIGNED & PERSONALIZED LETTER from HENRY KISSINGER
Signed & personalized letter from Henry Kissinger on Allan P. Kirby Fieldhouse letterhead dated Oct. 12, 1984, framed together with a portrait of Henry Kissinger. 16 x 11 inches overall.
Lot: 997 - FRAMED PHOTO of PRES. TAFT INSCRIBED to L. STANTON
Framed photograph of U.S. President William Howard Taft inscribed to Mr. Lawrence Stanton of the Beverly Times (Beverly, MA) dated Oct. 3rd, 1910 with superimposed photo of Mr. Stanton. 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. N.B. Taft maintained his summer home in Beverly, MA.
Lot: 998 - 1970s GRAPHITE on PAPER PORTRAIT of JIMI HENDRIX
Jimi Hendrix, graphite on paper, signed Geno?. 24 3/4 x 19 inches overall.
Lot: 999 - (2) BENSONS WILD ANIMAL FARM SIGNS/EPHEMERA
Carved elephant in old orange paint with text "Its Circus Day Every Day at Benson's Wild Animal Farm Nashua, NH" and a lithographed paperboard standing elephant ad/ephemera. Carved sign with great old surface. 9 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1000 - 1969 WARD BROTHERS "CANADA GOOSE" DECOY
Carved and painted life sized decoy with turned head. Signed on underside "Made by Steve Ward Crisfield, MD 1969. Steve Ward Lem Ward. For Harry Ulman Collection" and stamped "Made by L.T. Ward & Bro Crisfield MD". 23 Inch length.
Lot: 1001 - CHARLES SPIRON "AMERICAN BLACK DUCK" DECOY
Carved and painted preening black duck. Stamped on underside. 15 inches.
Lot: 1002 - LESTER DIPPER ORTLEY "LESSER SCAUP" DECOY
Attributed to Dipper Ortley, Point Pleasant NJ. Carved and painted rigged decoy. 14 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1003 - PAIR OLIVER TUTS LAWSON AMERICAN BLACK DUCK DECOYS
Signed on underside and dated 1964. Crisfield, Maryland. 15 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1004 - JIM PIERCE "NORTHERN PINTAIL" DECOY
Carved and painted fully rigged decoy stamped "JP' and "P" twice. Havre de Grace, Maryland. 13 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1005 - LESTER DIPPER ORTLEY "GREATER SCAUP" DECOY
Carved and painted Greater Scaup Marked "JAH" on underside. With tag identifying decoy as made by Ortley. Point Pleasant NJ. 14 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1006 - HARRY V. SHOURDS "OLD SQUAW DRAKE" DECOY
Carved and painted Old Squaw Drake. Stamped and pen signed. Marked "The Duck's Nest Harry V. Shourds 2023 S. Shore Road - Seaville Ocean View NJ 08230". 14 1/2 inches (without beak)
Lot: 1007 - CHARLIE "SPEED" JOINER "CANVASBACK DRAKE" DECOY
Carved and painted canvasback signed on underside. Fully rigged. Chestertown Maryland. 16 inches.
Lot: 1008 - "GOLDENEYE HEN" & "RED HEADED DRAKE" DECOYS
Done in similar hand. Carved and painted solid body, fully rigged decoys. Longest measures 15 inches,
Lot: 1009 - (4) MINIATURE CARVED & PAINTED GEESE SIGNED ADAMS
(4) miniature carved & painted Canada geese in various poses, stamped Adams under base. Possibly Frank Adams. 2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1010 - MINIATURE SIGNED FOLK ART DUCK HUNT DISPLAY
A great miniature folk art carving with (3) miniature duck decoys in a box and gun rack with (2) carved & painted rifles on a gun rack. Signed & dated under base Stavely '79. 4 x 8 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1011 - JESSE BLACKSTONE CARVED & PAINTED MEADOWLARK
Finely carved & painted Meadowlark on a faux rock base, signed under base and numbered 6452. 3 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1012 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED SCAUP DECOY
Nice early (20th c) primitive folk art decoy. 6 x 6 x 11 inches.
Lot: 1013 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED REDHEAD DUCK DECOY
Nice early (20th c) primitive folk art decoy with some scattered shotmarks. 6 x 5 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1014 - UNUSUAL CARVED & PAINTED TERRITORIAL DUCK DECOY
An unusual early (20th c) carved & painted flat bodied duck decoy in a territorial pose with outstretched neck and open bill. 4 x 7 x 17 inches.
Lot: 1015 - LARGE CARVED & PAINTED GOOSE with CANVAS WINGS
Early (20th c) carved & painted folk art Canada goose with painted canvas wings. Possibly used as a trade sign. 6 x 41 x 32 inches.
Lot: 1016 - MASON DECOY PREMIER CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOY
1869-1924 Mason Decoy Factory (Detroit, MI) carved & painted duck decoy. Nicely carved with beautiful, mottled patina. 7 x 6 x 17 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1017 - KEN HARRIS CARVED & PAINTED AMERICAN BLACK DUCK
Mid (20th c) carved & painted American black duck decoy with glass eyes, signed under base "Ken Harris Woodville, NY". 6 x 6 1/2 x 16 inches.
Lot: 1018 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED GOLDENEYE HEN
7 x 5 x 14 inches.
Lot: 1019 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED CANVASBACK DECOY
Nice shallow profile. 7 x 6 1/2 x 16 inches.
Lot: 1020 - JAY PENCE CARVED & PAINTED ROAD RUNNER
Carved & painted wooden road runner with glass eyes on custom wood & bone base, signed under base "Road Runner carved by Pence JP Hand Carved & Painted". 9 x 3 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1021 - LIMITED CHELSEA THIRD MILLENNIUM MANTEL CLOCK
Limited Edition 2440/3000 (limited 2000-3000) Chelsea Clock Co. "The Third Millennium" commemorative mantel clock. 10 inch brass case, 7 3/4 inch silver dial with brass numerals & Third Millennium insignia, chiming movement, walnut & brass base engraved with names of (16) revolutionary artists & scientists. 12 1/2 x 14 x 5 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1022 - CONSTITUTION of the US CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
Limited Edition no. 138 "Constitution of the United States" Chelsea ship's bell clock. 7 1/4 inch brass case on continuous brass base engraved "1787 - Constitution of the United States - 1987", 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. 9 x 8 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1023 - 1905 CHELSEA SHIPS BELL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on removable brass & wooden base, 5 1/4 inches engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 17214. Inscription verso "Manufactured 12-12-05". 9 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1024 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BICENTENNIAL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver case with 1776/1976 insignia, wooden base. Limited Edition no. 008. 9 1/4 x 14 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1025 - TIFFANY & CO. CHELSEA BANJO CLOCK BAROMETER
Broken arch crest with brass finial, inlaid mahogany case, brass mounts. 30 x 8 x 2 inches.
Lot: 1026 - US AIR FORCE BRASS CHELSEA CLOCK
10 inch brass case, 8 1/2 inch engraved silver dial with U.S. Government mark, engraved plaque verso: Air Force Stock no. 8TAA-220000, MFG. Nov. 1954, CCC -Part no. 20544, contract no. N383s-4122A, serial no. 599571. 10 1/2 x 3 inches.
Lot: 1027 - CHELSEA SHIPSTRIKE MANTEL CLOCK
5 1/2 inch brass case on wooden base, 4 inch silver dial, ships bell chime. 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1028 - WWI CHELSEA CLOCK CO. US NAVY DECK CLOCK NO. 2
5 1/2 inch brass case, 4 inch engraved dial in navy blue with Breguet hands. Serial no. 123816, circa 1915-19. 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1029 - BAKER LYMAN & CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case with convex glass, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Baker Lyman & Co. Inc. retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 608700. 7 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1030 - 7 1/4 INCH CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/2 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 101376. 7 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1031 - 4 3/4 INCH CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 3/4 inch brass case on continuous brass base, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial. Serial no. 182964. Circa 1925-29. 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1032 - BACK BAY DECOY CARVED & PAINTED BUFFLEHEAD
Eary (20th c) miniature Back Bay Decoy carved & painted Bufflehead with glass eyes, stamped signature under base. 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 inches.
Lot: 1033 - EARLY (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRD
Early (20th c) carved & painted shorebird with mottled salt & pepper plumage, tack eyes, on driftwood base. 12 x 9 inches.
Lot: 1034 - (19th c) CARVED & PAINTED GRAY PLOVER DECOY
(19th c) carved & painted Gray/Black-bellied plover decoy on wooden base. 12 x 10 inches.
Lot: 1035 - EARLY (20thc) MINIATURE CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRD
Early (20th c) miniature carved & painted shorebird with brown back and mottled breast, glass eyes, on wooden base. 7 1/4 x 6 inches.
Lot: 1036 - CARVED & PAINTED PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY
With leather strap tail. Unmarked on stand. 15" tall on stand, 17" long
Lot: 1037 - PAIR BYRON E BRUFFEE CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRDS
Byron E Bruffee, Middleboro, MA. Stamped and dated 1979 under stand base. Signed BEB on bird. Tallest 12"
Lot: 1038 - MID (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED SHOREBIRD
Unmarked but in the style of Randall. Appears to be a dowitcher or dunlin. 13" tall
Lot: 1039 - EARLY OLD SQUAW DOUBLE SILHOUETTE DECOY
Unsigned.
Lot: 1040 - McCABE CANVAS BACK CANADA GOOSE DECOY
Nicely shaped and painted working decoy signed under base. Retains Oliver's auction label. 26 1/2" long
Lot: 1041 - RON VICK CANVAS BACK CANADA GOOSE DECOY
Signed in ink under base. 26 1/4" long
Lot: 1042 - EARLY (20th c) HERTER'S CANADA GOOSE DECOY
1980's paper label under base. 19" long
Lot: 1043 - PAIR OF W. RAY FREDEN CARVED FLAT CANADA GEESE
Both double sided. Signed in pencil and dated '92. 29 1/2" long
Lot: 1044 - PAIR OF (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOYS
Made in the Herter's style. One appears to an illegible pencil signature. 16" long
Lot: 1045 - CARVED & PAINTED CANADA GOOSE DECOY
Unsigned. 30 1/2" long
Lot: 1046 - (2) IVAH SPINNEY (NH) CARVED & PAINTED SONGBIRDS
(2) carved & painted songbirds on custom bases, signed Ivah W. Spinney (Portsmouth, NH) under base.4 x 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1047 - LARGE PAINTED FOLK ART SLAT GOOSE DECOY
Signed with initials "JL" under base. Possibly Joseph Lincoln. 21 1/2" tall, 32" long
Lot: 1048 - PAIR OF ANDRE BROUSSARD CARVED & PAINTED DECOYS
One marked "AB" under base. Longest 16"
Lot: 1049 - (4) (20th c) CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOYS
(3) unmarked, (1) bluebill signed Al Jones, Peoria, IL. Longest 14"
Lot: 1050 - LOU REINERI CARVED & PAINTED BLUEBILL DECOY
"Lou Reineri Bluebill Drake - Solid Ira Hudson Style UKYY". 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 15 inches.
Lot: 1051 - BLUEBILL HEN DECOY attributed to CHAUNCEY WHEELER
Carved and painted wood with applied lead weight. annotated under base in (2) locations. "Chauncey Wheeler Alex Bay, NY circa 1920"
Lot: 1052 - FRANK W. BENSON (1862-1951) Two Works
Geese Taking Flight, etching, pencil signed lower left and Geese Taking Flight, etching, bookplate reference and printers mark lower margin. 19 x 23 inches overall.
Lot: 1053 - FRANK W. BENSON (1862-1951)
Shorebird Reflections, limited 13/50 etching, pencil signed lower left. 14 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches overall.
Lot: 1054 - P.C. WHARTON (b. 1880)
"Yellow Legs", etching 5 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches, signed & dated lower left '21, inscribed verso "Yellow Legs purchased/pictured? by SD Boardman? Christman 1924". 14 x 14 inches overall.
Lot: 1055 - SIGNED FOLK ART OIL on ARTIST PALETTE
Ships at Bay, oil on artist palette, signed lower left Bryan Bruffee? 11 1/2 x 13 inches.
Lot: 1056 - (19th c) COUNTRY PINE JELLY CABINET
Two door cabinet with interior shelving for storage or display. 58" x 45 1/2" x 11"
Lot: 1057 - (19th c) GRAIN PAINTED SHERATON (2) DRAWER STAND
Nicely painted with turned legs and original hardware. 29 1/4" x 19 1/2" x 17 1/8"
Lot: 1058 - (19th c) NEW ENGLAND PINE SCHOOLMASTER's DESK
Lift top slant front desk on frame in red wash. With (3) interior drawers.
Lot: 1059 - COX FUNERAL HOME DOUBLE SIDED HANGING SIGN
Early (20th c) double sided wooden sign from a Massachusetts funeral home. Nice original paint. 48" x 28"
Lot: 1060 - 7 1/4 INCH CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 101261 and 526899. 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1061 - SETH THOMAS US NAVY BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass dial, 5 1/4 inch silver dial with US Navy mark. Serial no. L43. With custom wooden base. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1062 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS BAROMETER
4 3/4 inch brass case, 3 1/4 inch engraved silver face. Serial no. 2?67. 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1063 - WWI CHELSEA CLOCK CO. US NAVY DECK CLOCK NO. 2
5 1/2 inch brass case, 4 inch engraved dial in navy blue with Breguet hands. Serial no. 123920, circa 1915-19. 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1064 - GEO. B CARPENTER & CO CHELSEA CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Geo. B. Carpenter & Co. (Chicago) retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 67921, circa 1910-14. 7 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1065 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. CHINOISERIE DESK CLOCK
6 1/2 inch enameled beveled bronze case with beveled glass, 4 inch engraved silver dial on a hand enameled background with Chinese landscape scene. Serial no. 831552. 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 inches.
Lot: 1066 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. CHINOISERIE DESK CLOCK
6 1/2 inch enameled beveled bronze case with beveled glass, 4 inch engraved silver dial on a hand enameled background with Chinese landscape scene. Serial no. EO712971. 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 inches.
Lot: 1067 - JOHN E. HAND & SONS CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch nickel plated case, 5 inch engraved silver dial with John E. Hand & Sons Co. retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 148970. 7 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1068 - WWI US NAVY CHELSEA CLOCK CO BRASS CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case ,5 1/4 inch engraved brass dial with US Navy mark & Breguet hands. Serial no. 120817, circa 1915-19. With custom wooden base. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1069 - CHELSEA BRASS SHIPS BELL CLOCK BAROMETER
4 3/4 inch brass & bronze ships wheel form cases, 3 1/2 inch engraved silver dial. 9 x 14 x 3 inches.
Lot: 1070 - M. LOW INC. CHELSEA CLOCK
5 1/4 inch brass case, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with M. Low Inc. (New York) retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 35860, circa 1905-09. 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1071 - G.S. LOVELL CLOCK CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
5 1/4 inch brass case, 3 3/4 inch engraved silver dial with G.S. Lovell Clock Co. (Philadelphia) retailers mark and Breguet hands. Serial no. 84001, circa 1910-14. 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1072 - SHREVE CRUMP & LOW CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
4 3/4 inch brass case, 3 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Shreve, Crump, & Low Co. retailers mark. Serial no. 693496. 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1073 - ADVANCE NAUTICAL EQUIPMENT CO. CHELSEA CLOCK
9 inch brass case encased in a wooden frame, 8 inch engraved silver dial with Advance Nautical Equipment Co. (Boston) retailers mark. 11 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1074 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BICENTENNIAL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch engraved silver case with 1776/1976 insignia, wooden base. Limited Edition no. 716. 9 1/4 x 14 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1075 - CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK
10 inch bronze case on continuous bronze base, 8 inch silver dial with bronze numerals and Retailed by Grogan Company (Pittsburgh). Serial no. 105950, circa 1915-19. 12 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches.
Lot: 1076 - 10 INCH CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BRASS CLOCK
10 inch brass case, 8 inch engraved silver dial with Breguet hands. Serial no. 127101. Circa 1915-19. 10 x 3 inches.
Lot: 1077 - CUSTOM ENGRAVED CHELSEA SHIPS BELL MANTEL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case on custom carved walnut base with shell & Greek key, bezel engraved "Aggregate of prizes won by F.H. Andres at B.A.A. Riverside March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21, and June 16 1923", 5 1/4 inch engraved silver dial with Chas. S. Hutchinson (Boston) retailers mark. 11 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 5 inches.
Lot: 1078 - PRE-WWI CHELSEA CLOCK CO. US NAVY CLOCK
5 1/4 inch brass case, 3 3/4 inch silver dial marked US Navy 905 and with possible later radium paint added, mounted to a round wooden plaque. Serial no. 93535, circa 1910-14. 8 3/4 x 4 inches with board.
Lot: 1079 - DESKTOP CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL & BAROMETER
With bronze case. 4 x 9 1/4 inches.
Lot: 1080 - HARDY & HAYES CO. CHELSEA SHIPS BELL CLOCK
7 1/4 inch brass case, 5 1/4 inch silver dial with bronze numerals, fancy hands and Hardy & Hayes Co. (Pittsburgh) retailers mark , custom wooden base. 9 x 9 1/2 x 4 inches.
Lot: 1081 - 1920'S JOHN E. HANDS & SON CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL
Brass bell with breguet hands, retailed by John E. Hand & Sons, Philadelphia PA. 10 1/2 inches.
Lot: 1082 - CIRCA 1925 J.C. GROGAN CO CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL
Brass bell with breguet hands, retailed by J.C. Grogan Company, Pittsburgh PA. 10 3/4 Inches.
Lot: 1083 - HOWARD JOHNSON PRESENTATION CHELSEA CLOCK SET
To: Col. Bissell. Presented by Howard Johnson in appreciation of his service as Chairman of the Howard Johnson's Agents Executive Board 1941. 6 x 11 3/4 inches
Lot: 1084 - TYLER BROTHERS STICK BAROMETER
(Late 19th c) Aesthetic Movement walnut barometer with ebony drop, aperture and carved accents. 39 inches
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