July 19, 2008 Auction   Please click on thumbnails to enlarge.

 

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Oil on canvas, signed l.l. "C.H. Gifford, 1878", (Charles Henry Gifford, American, 1839-1904), sunset scene of a bay at low tide, with two fishermen in the foreground in a skiff folding their fishing net, boat with two men in the mid background, sailboat with figure in the bay and buildings and houses across the inlet/channel, signed on back of top stretcher in pencil, 9 1/4" x 14 1/4". 

1A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil on canvas, signed "C.H. Gifford 1878", (Charles Henry Gifford, American, 1839-1904), seascape with large rock formation, churning water/waves with spray, overcast sky, sailboat with gull, sails in the distance, signed on back upper stretcher in pencil script "Great Flat Rock, Marblehead Neck, Mass", conditioned-cleaned/reframed, 9 1/4" x 14 1/4".   

1B.

 

Oil on canvas, signed "C.H. Gifford, '75", (Charles Henry Gifford, American, 1839-1904), depicting two boatmen in hats, with buildings, boats and water in the background, small scratch and tear upper right sky (1") and small scratch upper left, uncleaned, appears to be original frame, signed on back of top stretcher in pencil "Foggy Day ____ Village", 9 1/4" x 14 1/4".   

1C.

Oil on board, young girl sitting in a wing chair, with feet on a footstool and holding a gold watch, signed l.l. "Champ", 3 1/2" x 6". 

1D.

 

 

 

 

Oil on academy board, "View of West Rock", by G. H. Durrie, (George Henry Durrie,  1820-1863), Ct.,  15 1/4" x 8 1/4".   

 

1E.

 

Oil on canvas, portrait of a "Roman Girl with Distaff", signed l.l. "R. Lehmann Jan 1864", (Rudolph Wilhen Auguste Lehmann, Germany, 1819-1905), label on stretcher "Boston Athenaeum", 30" x 22".   

1F.

19th c. European oil on canvas, depicting woman in fine lace blouse picking flowers, in period gold leaf frame, 17" x 10".

 

1G.

Oil on canvas, portrait of Joseph Jefferson (the famous actor) portraying Rip Van Winkle, holding a lantern, signed l.r. "Frederick D. Sutton, Paris 1908", in a plain black frame, 33" x 26 1/2". 

1H.

19th c. oil on canvas, young girl with geese in a field of flowers, mill and buildings in background, signed l.r. "H. Wieschebrink, Jr., Def" (Heinrich Wieschebrink, 1852-1885) 26 1/2" x 22 1/2".   

1I.

Oil on canvas, floral still life, mixed bouquets of lilies, roses, etc., with a vase and pedestal in an alcove, signed l.r. "G. Alison Weber", crazing, 42" x 34". 

 

1J.

Linocut titled "Bird Song - 96/150", pencil signed l.r. "Rosenhouse" (Irwin), Graphic Artists, Illustrator, framed, 17 1/2" x 23".   

 

1K.

Wood cut, "Joseph in the Pit - 89/100", signed l.r. "Steinhardt" (Jacob Steinhardt, 1887-1969), edition of 100, matted and framed, 16 1/2" x 13" (sight).

1L.

Oil on canvas, pair of 19th c. portraits of Quakers, Andrew and Anna  Robeson, attributed to William Allen Wall, 30" x 25".   

1M.

Oil on canvas, still life dead mount, powder flasks in outdoor setting, rebacked in 1965, carved and gilded period frame, 18" x 24 1/2".    

1N.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plaque, plaster "Revere", Paul Revere mounted on a rearing horse, figures in tri-corner hats, dog, North Church in background, "Cyrus Cobb (1834-1903), sculpt", "copyrighted Boston 1893", The Midnight Ride, overall good condition, front leg of horse repaired and top of horse's ears missing, 23" h, 30" l. 

1O.

Oil on canvas, trompe l'oeil still life, Dead Mount of four quail, two hanging from nail and two on marble table, signed l.l. "I L Bacon - 1885", (Irving Louis Bacon, American, 1853-1910), paper label on reverse "sold by Chas. G. Calder 258 Westminster St, Providence, R.I.", relined, some in-painting on left side background, some crackle to surface, 30 1/4" x 20".   

1P.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil on canvas, four fox hounds attacking a red fox, autumn wood scene, signed l.r. "F.M. Lamb '90, Stoughton", (Frederick Mortimer Lamb, American, 1861-1936), titled on back of bottom stretcher "The End of the Trail.", "F.M. Lamb, Stoughton, Mass., $1,000.00", two paper labels "Boston Art Club Exhibition..." and "Fourth Annual Exhibition...", 2" x 3" canvas patch on back center, some crackle overall, minor repaint at fox tail, upper right tear, gilt frame, 44" x 60".   

1Q.

Two still lifes: Oil on canvas, concord grapes spilling from a handled basket, appears to be original gilt frame, 11 1/2" x 16 1/4"; Oil on academy board, strawberries spilling from a basket, appears to be original gilt frame, 9 1/2" x 9 1/4". 

1R.

Watercolor, signed l.l. "JAS Monks", (John Austin Sands Monks, 1850-1917), flock of sheep in a landscape, 14" x 10" (sight).   

1S.

Watercolor, signed l.l. "JAS Monks", (John Austin Sands Monks, 1850-1917), two sheep in a landscape, 10" x 14" (sight). 

 
         1T.

Large oil on canvas, black faced sheep in a fenced grove, signed l.r. "Davol" (Joseph Benjamin Davol, 1864-1923), unframed, 4' 5" x 6' 6". 

 

1U.

 

19th c. oil on canvas, barnyard scene with wagon wheel against the barn, other buildings, ducks and horses, signed l.r. "N. Mayo 1883"; and a framed oil on canvas of Highland sheep in a rocky landscape. 

1V.

Oil on canvas, landscape with white bearded gentleman sitting under a tree and resting on a walking stick, and a young girl companion, on a forest path, finely carved frame, signed in stencil “Thos. A. Wilmurt”, and canvas maker stamp on back "Williams, Stevens, Williams & Co., 353 Broadway, NY", 22” x 27” (canvas), 30" x 35" (frame)

1W.

18th c. oil on board, Flemish School, Madonna and Child, in a forest landscape, restored and cleaned, early carved frame, 28" x 23".

1X.

20th c. oil on masonite board, seascape with sailboats, and houses in the background, signed l.r. “Gidding ‘38", 18" x  22".

1Y.

20th c. oil on board, impressionistic, boats in distress coming to shore, signed l.r. "La Foret", 11" x 14". 

1Z.

20th c. oil on academy board, of five- masted ship with American flag sailing at sea, signed “J. Arnold”, 7 3/4" x 9 3/4". 

2.

Marble bust of a young lady with laurel wreath, 17" h.   

2A.

Marble sculptural of a very young shy girl, holding her hands above her head, some restoration needed on fingers, 15" h.   

2B.

19th c. oil on canvas, horse drawn wagon with men gathering sea moss on a beach, finely carved and gilded frame, 28" x 48".

2C.

 

 

19th c. portrait of a young gentleman seated in a painted birdcage Windsor chair, labeled "Kennedy Galleries, Inc.", “W. Collins, Portrait of Elihu Ely of Boston”, appears to be original gilt frame, 30" x 24". 

 

2D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

20th c. bronze of a young girl dancing, with grapes, mounted on stepped marble base, signed "H. Molins" (Enrique Molins Balleste, Barcelona, 1893-?), 15" h, (6" h base).

2E.

Unsigned bronze of a seated Greek God "Nike", 7" h.

2F.

Oil on canvas, 19th c. fall landscape, mountains in background with river and ponds, rocky outcropping on lower right, 19th c. frame repainted gold, 22 1/4" x 36". 

2G.

Oil on canvas, 19th c. New England portrait of a young girl in a blue dress holding a basket of roses, c. 1830-1840, carved and gilt painted frame, relined, 24" x 20".

2H.

19th c. oil on canvas, European landscape, two female seated figures, sheep resting and cows wading in a stream, in original carved and gilded frame, small tears, 22" x 36".   

2I.

Oil on canvas, three-masted tall ship in rough seas, signed l.r. "L. Weichert", 26" x 35 1/2".   

2J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil on canvas, "A Dream" by "Mark D. Esper '89", red sailing vessel tossed on a strong sea, winged figures on an island, mahogany and tiger maple frame, 36" x 48".   

          2K.

Charcoal portrait of a young woman, signed l.l. “Margaret Fitzhugh Browne” (1884-1972), 22" x 17" (sight). 

2L.

Pair of 19th c. New England portraits, oil on canvas, gentleman with watch fob, and wife with gold cross and heart and gold earrings, 29" x 24".

2M.

Early 19th c. watercolor of a colonial home, with white picket fence, barn with house weathervane, two figures walking, finely framed and matted, 8" x 12 1/2" (sight), 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" (frame size).

 
         2N.

Pair of 20th c. watercolors, flowers and hummingbirds, pencil signed l.r. “Peyton Carmichael”, matted and framed, 30” x 20” (sight).

2O.

Print, gentleman in a black coat with a bear,  pencil signed l.r. "Baskin", framed and matted, 17" x 7 1/2" (sight). 

2P.

Automobile poster, Jules Cheret, "Benzo-Moteur, Essence Speciale, Pour Automobiles", Paris, minor fold lines, matted, framed and glazed, overall very good condition, 46" x 33" (sight).   

2Q.

Automobile poster, "Seneca", "Coppa Della Perugina...", "Gino Borrani, Firenze", matted, framed and glazed, overall very good condition, 54" x 37 1/2" (sight).   

2R.

Poster, Jules Cheret, "Saxoleine, Petrole de Surete...", fold lines, minor foxing, matted, framed and glazed, overall very good condition, 48" x 34" (sight).    

         2S.

Watercolor and egg tempera on paper, “The Window Seat”, interior seat with piano, bookcases and windows, “J.M. Standish”, Cape Cod artist, Blue Heron Gallery, Wellfleet, MA, framed and matted, 13” x 24” (sight); and the print of “The Window Seat”, signed “J.M. Standish 12/950”, 14” x 26”.

         2T.

Watercolor and egg tempera, stained glass, with window looking onto a marsh/river scene, bookcase below, signed l.r. “J.M. Standish”, framed and matted, 14” x 24”.

         2U. 19th c. oil on canvas of a bearded young man seated, signed on back in pen "Painted by Linen, December 1850.", oval carved and gilded frame, 9 3/4" x 8 1/2"
         2V.

Oil on board, portrait of a young girl seated, signed l.r. "Myrtle Fallis Strong", 29 1/2" x 23 1/2".

         2W.

Oil on canvas, relined on board, portrait of a young lady in white, signed upper right "Myrtle Fallis Strong", black and gilt carved frame, 40" x 29 1/2".

         2X.

Oil on canvas, portrait of a young girl with bright red hair, blue eyes, in a blue and pink dress, unsigned, (attributed to Myrtle Fallis Strong), 27 1/2" x 21 1/2".

         2Y.

Oil on canvas, portrait, labeled on reverse "Man in the Gray Shirt" , signed l.l. "Myrtle Fallis Strong", 30" x 22".

2Z.

Oil on canvas, wharf/pier with figures and fishing dories in foreground, ships with masts and buildings in the background, signed l.l. "CP Wilson", 9" x 18". 

3.

19th c. Hingham firkin, signed on the lid "C. Wilder, So. Hingham, Mass.", 12" h to lid, 11" dia at top.

 
         3A.

20th c. Hingham firkin, with original painted lid with scene of The Old Ship Church, and in white script "1776 America's Bicentennial 1776, Hingham.", marked under lid "No 12" and stamped "Town of Hingham Bicentennial Commission". 

3B.

19th c. firkin, branded "C. Hersey" (Caleb Hersey, S. Hingham, MA, c. 1855-1865), also carved initials "CSP", 9" h, 9" dia (at top).

3C.

19th c. firkin, repainted with yellow and green swags on red, signed on top "Hersey & French, So. Weymouth", 9" h, 8 1/2" dia.

4.

Mid 19th c. Hingham rocking chair, black paint with yellow accents, steam bent spindles, plank seat, curled arms, branded under seat "T. Wilder, Warranted.".   

4A.

Early European portrait of a young lady, carved and gilded oval frame, 22" x 18" (sight). 

4B.

Watercolor landscape on paper, river and birch trees, signed l.r. "DF Hasbrouck - N.Y." (Dubois Fenelon, 1860-1934), finely framed and matted, 13" x 25 1/2". 

4C.

Watercolor seascape on paper, description on reverse "Thames Barge running on the top of the Tide", "R. Beavis, 16 Campden High Square, Kensington IV", signed l.l. "R. Beavis", 10" x 14 3/4" (sight). 

4D.

Etching of a dock scene with boat and figure, in the print, signed l.r. "CA Platt, 1885" and also in pencil "Charles A. Platt", 12 1/2" x 20" (sight). 

4E.

Oil on canvas, rocky shore line, signed l.l. "L. Maxwell", (Laura Wasson Maxwell - 1877-1967, California),  gilded frame, 12" x 14". 

4F.

Oil on canvas, grassy dunes, signed l.l. "-Maxwell-", (Laura Wasson Maxwell, 1877-1967, California)  gilded frame, 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". 

4G.

Four etchings, all pencil signed "George La Vine", framed and matted: "Cityscape Scene in Winter with Row of Trees", 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"; two of men with a horse drawn hay wagon, 3 3/4" x 5" (sight); and "Bicentenary Stamp of Washington Crossing the Delaware", 1 1/2" x 2". 

4H.

Woodcut reprint of "Old Meeting House, Hingham, Mass., Built 1861", history of the woodcut on reverse, frame is old lath from the church, c. 1935, 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". 

5.

19th c. mahogany and mahogany veneered Hepplewhite Tambour desk, top section with Tambour slides, opening to small drawers and slots, hinged lift lid writing surface over two drawers, replaced oval brass, signed inside top drawer in pencil "Bangor February 15th 1876, 7 Vogue St, Guy B. Lovdale". 

6.

19th c. Hingham calendar clock, pine, labeled inside "Waterbury Clock Co.", spring driven with brass pendulum, octagonal case, painted dial with Arabic numeral calendar surrounding a Roman numeral time, 23" h.    

          7.

19th c. Tower Clock Works, attributed to Howard, Boston, one carved wood hand, cast iron, original green paint, found originally in Cohasset, Mass.

 
       
7A. 19th century cuckoo-clock, black walnut, intricately carved.  
7B. Rare early German 18th century etched glassware with flip. Depicting boats and designs approx. 12 " tall.  
          8.

Hingham doll furniture: Sheraton style sideboard, poplar/white wood, stained mahogany, blacksplash top over two flanking drawers and over hinged doors, all on turned legs, small brass pulls, (front right leg refixed), partial label on bottom "Loring B. Cushing", 7 3/4" h, 10" w; and a drop leaf table, white wood/poplar, (one leaf reattached), full paper label under the top "Made by Loring B. Cushing, 14 High Street, So. Hingham, Mass.", 5 1/2" h, 9" w.

 
             9.   Charm bracelet, 14K gold.  
 9A.  

Two Victorian pins: 14K gold pin with an amethyst intaglia of a Roman lady; and a blue Lava pin with a raised profile of a young lady.

 
 9B.  

14K gold pin with central turquoise stones, leaf motif; and a 14K gold necklace and locket.

 

10.

 

Early French tapestry depicting a scene with French Cardinal Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis, Duc de, 1585-1642, statesman and chief minister to Louis XIII for 18 years) and another gentleman with armored knights in background, fine detail, in a carved walnut frame with crest of bird's nest with eggs, grapes, flowers and tendrils, 38 1/2" x 36" (sight), 53" x 40" (overall). 

11.

19th c. fluid lamp, floral etched globular glass shade, 10 long matching etched cut glass prisms, on a fluted brass column, with square marble base, electrified.   

 
           12.   Five 14K gold rings, 14K leaf; and another ring (platinum?) with no stones.  
 12A.   Victorian gold bar pins, locket and crown with seed pearls, 10K Pembroke ring, other gold pin and ring.  
 12B.   Collection of watches, pocket and wrist, and two watch fobs, mens's and women's watches, "as is".  
 12C.   Victorian amethyst necklace with seed pearls, earrings, pin, and a second amethyst necklace.  
 12D.   Collection of silver and sterling jewelry: pins, owl necklace, magnifying glass/lorgnette on a mother-of-pearl fob, earrings, turquoise silver, etc.  
           13.

19th c. Chinese Export Rose Medallion umbrella stand, excellent condition, 24" h.   

          13A.

19th c. Chinese Export Rose Medallion flared rim vase converted to a lamp base, (small chip under lip), 15" h.   

14.

Oil on canvas, three-masted schooner, flying the American flag, sailboat in the background, signed l.r. "C. Biesel", 22" x 28".   

           15.

20th c. custom (18th c. style) open top, New England pewter cupboard, with three shelves above scalloped top and sides, over three drawers, over three raised panel cupboard doors, all on a bracket base, 6' h, 54" w, 15" d.

           16.

18th c. Pike, forged iron with long wood handle, handle shows a repair, 8' 1" l, 10" head. 

 
           17.

Early tall brass and iron andirons, arched heads and feet, 26" h, 23" l. 

 

18.

18th c. brass bedwarmer, with turned fruitwood handle, finely engraved lid with punched stars, leafy central medallion, turned basin for holding coals; Fine matching set of standing brass fire tools: poker, tongs, shovel and shaped holder, all with turned finials; and a pair of tall brass urn top andirons; Serpentine wire and brass fireplace fender guard, with paw feet and turned brass ball finials, 4' w.    

19.

Carved ivory and Jadite; including fully carved Indian ivory parade elephant, with two riders and a driver, on a carved platform supported by four small carved elephants in the corners, 5" h; reticulated Jadite panels, intricately carved; ivory letter opener with carved elephants.    

19A.

Collection of 14K gold jewelry, necklaces, earrings, bracelets. 

19B.

Strand of graduated white pearls, graduated sizes, 14" strand. 

19C.

Collection of sterling silver jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, pins, Navajo turquoise jewelry. 

           20.

18th c. New England, tiger maple rocking chair, four-slat sausage turned back, rush seat, carved rockers, 15 1/2" seat h, 42 1/2" overall h.

           21.   Oriental rug, Persian Bidjar, 4' 8" x 10' 8".  
 21A.   Oriental rug, Persian Lilihan, 9' 3" x 13'.  
 21B.   Oriental rug, Persian Bakhtiari, 5' x 10'.  
 21C.   Oriental rug, Persian Shiraz, 6' 9" x 9' 9".  

22.

Dinner setting for eight, "Meissen" pattern, blue on white, signed "Theodore Haviland, New York", two oval meat platters, eight scalloped edge dinner plates, two oval vegetables, oval covered vegetable, sugar and creamer, seven salad, eight dessert, sauces, cups and saucers, (approximately 60 pieces); and "Royal Copenhagen" circular platter, blue on white, 13" dia.   

23.

Turquoise glassed globular pottery vase, with painted gilt floral motif, signed "Tiffany & Co., New York", 7" h.   

23A. Collection of gold jewelry: bracelets, pen knife, pins, etc.
23B.

Large collection of costume jewelry, beaded necklaces, mother-of-pearl, pink coral, crosses, bracelets, pins, earrings, etc.

23C.

Large collection of costume jewelry, beads, pins, earrings, carved ivory beaded necklace, floral pins, etc. 

         24.

Victorian silver overlay water pitcher, with monogram "S".    

 
        24A.

Victorian silver overlay bottle/decanter, 14" h.   

25.

19th c. walnut, expandable dining table with two leaves, carved and turned gate base with heavy leaf and scroll legs, all on original castors.

26.

"Saturday Evening Girls" redware vase, classic urn style, blue slip, applied handles, initialed on bottom "P SEG 36.", flared lip, 9 1/4" h, 4" dia.

           27.

19th c. silver plated castor set, with original covered and stoppered etched bottles.   

          28.

Set of six 20th c. side chairs, pillow back, rush seat, signed "L. Hitchcock, Hitchcock Village Conn. Warrented".    

          29.

Rare 18th c. New England carved pine pipe box, lollypop top, dovetailed drawer with original turned pull, 18 1/2" h, 6 1/2" w; along with a collection of 10 clay pipes, found in Connecticut, red/brown stain. 

          30.

Large 19th c. framed map of Hingham, "Town of Hingham, Plymouth County, Mass...F.W. Beers,...New York 1873", on a cloth backing, fair condition with wrinkles, stains, tears and some paper loss, 62" x 45".    

          31. Small Persian mat, sculpted wool, 2' x 2' 5".  
31A.

Oriental rug, Persian scatter, cobalt blue field, central cream diamond, reds, 4' 5" x 6' 6". 

 
31B.

Oriental rug, Bokhara Tekke, reds, 3' x 4'. 

 
31C.  

Oriental rug, roomsize Persian, heavy pile, Gregorian Rug Co. label, 7' 10" x 10' 4". 

 
31D. Oriental rug, small Bokhara scatter, red and cream, 4' 10" x 3' 8".  
31E.  

Oriental rug, Persian scatter, geometric and floral motif, 4' 10" x 3' 11". 

 
         32.

Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society ironstone dinner plate, 10" dia.   

       32A.

Eight Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society ironstone luncheon plates, 9" dia.   

       32B.

Eight Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society ironstone salad plates, 8" dia.   

       32C.

Eight Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society ironstone bread and butter plates, 7" dia.   

          33.

Collection of early milk bottles, "Hornstra Dairy, Hingham, Mass" (approximately 25) with photo of horse and buggy; and other interesting early glass bottles, including "Beaver Dam Spring Co. Scituate, Mass", "Jacob Wirth's Lager Beer", etc.   

          34.

Ironstone "Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society" dinner plate, marked "Imperial Parisian Granite, Old Hall E'Ware Co Lim", 10" dia; and Hingham memorabilia: maps, photographs, plates, Hornstra Dairy pictures, books on Hingham.   

35.

 

Important carved desk made for the chambers of the House of Representatives in 1856, and used by "Honest" John Covode (1808-1870) of Westmoreland County, PA, served 1855-1863, a confidant of President Lincoln during the Civil War.

           36.

Collection of sterling silver: creamer, sugar, candy dish, trumpet vase, mirrors, brush, two master salts with cobalt liners, footed open sugar.

           37.

Collection of sterling silver: two pairs of low candlesticks and long candle snuffer; sugar and creamer; flask; small decorated bowl and glass; sterling trivet; marked "Tiffany" forks (11); marked "Tiffany" spoons (9); and a plated spoon holder.

          38.

Collection of sterling silver tea strainers (spoons); carving set with bone handles; decorated forks and spoons; coin silver ladle; hallmarked marrow spoon with bone handle; all in a tarnish proof wood case. 

           39. Oriental rug, Balouche, finely woven, good condition, 3' 5" x 6'.  
39A.   Oriental rug, Persian roomsize Mashad, 9' 9" x 12' 8".  
39B.   Oriental rug, Persian Bidjar, 5' 3" x 10'.  
39C. Oriental rug, Persian scatter, 6' 7" x 4' 10".  
39D.   Oriental rug, Bokhara, finely woven, 8' 9" x 6' 1".  

40.

 

Early 18th c. Pennsylvania walnut drop leaf, gate leg table, oval top, two small drawers at either end, finely turned and carved legs, top is pegged on skirt, ball feet replaced, fully developed form, 29 1/2" h, 44" l, 59" dia top.

          41.

Pair of sky blue Chinese cloisonne lamps, with intricate floral designs in red, white, and cobalt blue with green vines and leaves, yellow raw silk shades; and cloisonne cylindrical lamp, with hand-painted globular shade, paw feet.   

42.

Collection of sterling silver: eight cobalt lined master salts with spoons, Gurney Bros., Brockton; three low candlesticks; set of eight coasters; nut dish; wine coaster with cut glass insert; leather fitted box of silver plated nut picks; and six sterling and coin bottle labels, "Rum", "Sherry", etc.

 
         43.

Victorian walnut gate leg, parlor table, carved skirt, turned legs.   

43A.

Two framed Japanese prints, contemporary, "Utamaro Kitagawa", "Enjoying the Cool at the Ryogohu Bridge"; and "Yoshitora Utagawa", "Genji Corps Sailing Against the Wind", battle scene.

         44.

Early watercolor on paper, Indian mythological scene of a Prince slaying a giant beast in a cave, while his horse stands in front of a horned devil bound to a tree, finely framed and matted, 8" x 6 1/2".

 
        45.

William and Mary maple side chair, "Boston Rocker", reupholstered in white with brass head tacks, ball and cup finial, pegged rails, turned bottom stretcher, double ball front feet, rectangular oak side stretchers, repaired back, 19 1/2" seat h, 48" overall h. 

        46.

Collection of doll house furnishings: pewter chandeliers, stoves, porcelain bathroom, fancy beds, granite ware, 19th c. tin bathtubs. 

 
        47.

Custom William and Mary style oak high chair, finely carved with floral and spandrel motifs, sunbursts, detachable foot rest, crossed arms, spiral and rope turned stiles, exceptional form.   

        48.

Antique Persian rug, reds and cobalt blue, 15' x 6'.   

 
48A.

18th c. side chair, brown leather seat and back, turned stretchers.

 
        49.

Two glass eyed Teddy bears, one with a wind-up box inside back.   

50.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four-story doll house, pine construction, painted to look like stone, hinged front opens to display rooms and roof hinged for access, 21 windows, schematic rendering of the John Crosby Brown house (he was a founder of Brown Bros. Herriman Bank, Boston, London, New York), Mrs. John Crosby Brown was the great grandmother of the consignor, 58" h, 43" w, 23" d at roof line. 

50A.

Large collection of doll house items: miniature food on plates, fruit, assorted glass, vases, compotes, silverware, tin and glass miniatures, (100-125 pieces). 

51.

Early Fernand Goutier French fashion doll, c. 1860, square face, blue eyes, marked "5" at top of crown, original cork pate and wig, original brides outfit (never removed), no hairlines, dimple on nose, leather Fashion body, shoes marked "5", braided hair with floral wreath, swivel neck, original earrings, one kid arm mended with bandaid. 

52.

Wax over papier-mache doll, with molded hair, glass eyes, shaped feet with toes, original clothing, silver pin/belt buckle, c. 1830-40, some cracking in wax on head, discolored nose, with shoes, 22".   

          53.

Schoenhut girl doll, original wig with nails, no repaint, overall good condition except for clothes, has shoes, 20".   

53A.

Doll house toilet, sink with "Hot & Cold", lamps with shades, four candelabra, mop, hand mower, hand vacuum, baby scale, miniature tea set, two radiators, knife and fork set.

54.

K Star R 127 Simon Halbig doll, bisque head on a baby composition body, 12".    

          55.

Exceptional Colonial Quaker Meetinghouse doll house, two floors, top furnished with tables, chairs, piano, bookcase and books, bottom floor depicts a Quaker meeting with dolls, 50 men in top hats and 50 women and children, 36" h, 37" w, 24" d.

56

Two doll house dolls: early bisque male with moustache, German, in original box; bisque child, molded curly blond hair, early mold, Germany.   

 56A.

Large collection of doll house furniture, accessories and miniatures (partial pictures), approximately 150 pieces, fair to good condition, (six tray lots).

57.

 

Character baby doll, JDK, Hilda 237, Germany 1914, eyes are intact but frozen, original arms and legs (detached), 20".    

58.

Two dolls: "Chase" baby doll, lacquered in back, features are painted, fair condition, 16"; and a Celluloid young girl, painted blue eyes, "Turtle mark", Germany, "Shutz marks, #10", cloth body, kid hands, 13".   

59.

Armand Marseille doll, young lady, "Germany, 390, A 10 M", finely curled hair wig 10", early clothing, cotton lace, red corduroy hat, red velvet vest, gold pin, original shoes, 23".   

59A.

China head, blue eyes, black hair, painted boots (one toe missing), 18" l. 

 
59B.

Porcelain Schoencuff & Hoffmeister, (PB in a star), blond synthetic wig, kid body, composition arms, blue eyes, 22" l. 

59C.

Two child's tea sets, ironstone, one set with floral decoration. 

        60.

Exceptional 19th c. revival oak fall front desk, intricately carved surfaces (front and sides), lid with swags and central face with feathers, scrolled leaves, sea serpents, gargoyles and geometrics, large scrolls on sides, bun feet, carved interior with pigeonholes, drawers with flying lizards, original brass, great patina, 46" h, 41" w, 20" d, 30" h (writing).   

61.

French type, young girl, Belton head with swivel neck, sparkling blue eyes, kid body (replaced), original wig, 13 1/2".   

62.

Five dolls: Handwerck/Simon Halbig, cracked head, jointed composition body, original pate with mohair wig, blue silk dress, black shoes, 19"; German porcelain head, composition body, needs restoring, leather shoes, 22"; "Kley & Hahn" baby, cracked head, 13"; Japanese, Morimura, brown wig, 15"; "NTI - Boy - English make", cracked head, needs restoring, 12". 

 
           63.

Two 19th c. miniature watercolor portraits of young girls, one with a white bonnet with blue bow, both signed, framed and glazed.

64.

Child's walnut bureau, three drawers with porcelain pulls, double vertical panel end, molded top and baseboards, 11" h, 9 1/2" w, 8" d. 

 
64A.

Early horse pull toy on iron wheels, doll's push surrey, and a doll's wicker carriage. 

 

65.

Early 19th c. Hepplewhite Pembroke table, 

65A. Tip-top tea table, snake foot.
         66.

18th c. walnut Chippendale scrolled armchair, solid carved splat, inset seat, square legs, "H" stretcher, 17 1/2" seat h, 41" overall h.

         67.

Pair of 19th c. fluid lamps, converted to electricity.   

 
67A.  

Pair of brass 19th c. turned andirons, ball feet.

 

68.

18th c. style Chippendale mirror.   

68A.

18th c. New England fireplace trivet, hand-forged triangle with splayed feet.

         69.

19th c. pine, New England one-drawer light stand with glass pull, Sheraton style turned legs, 29 1/2" h.

         70.

Mid 19th c. pine and maple bench, in original comb grained yellow painted finish, six turned legs with box stretcher, stenciled on back crest "M - 20", overall good condition with normal wear, stencil signed on bottom "Wm. O. Haskell Boston", 5' l. 

         71.

Antique desk accouterments including: small Victorian brass frames; early coins; decorated copper ends for desk blotter; grape scissors; two clam shells with attached pearls; small boxes; lobster signed "Lunenburg Foundry Co."; Chinese silver perfume, etc.   

72.

19th c. dome top chest, in original decoration. 

         73.

Early 19th c. English oak tip-top candlestand, tripod base, 28" h, 24 1/2" dia top.

         74.

Early carved 11" head, from an 18th c. house beam, white washed on the sides; and a carved owl on a block, carved from one piece, varnish finish, 8" h.    

75.

Two 18th c. fanback side chairs. 

76.

Two 19th c. cookie boards.  

         77.

19th c. needlework Family Record, 1825, family of "Joseph Bassett born 1769", "wrought by Phoebe Bassett, of Bridgewater (Ma) aged 12 years AD 1825", original gilted frame, 18 1/2" x 19".   

         78.

19th c. embroidered sampler, green alphabets and numbers, "Obey your parents in the Lord -- Honour thy Father and Mother -- 1835 - Fanny Gibbons - 1835.", 13 1/2" sq. 

         79.

19th c. watercolor, "Family Record", decorated with yellow and brown exotic facing birds, hearts and vines, Samuel and Judith Colby, "They were married March 7, 1811.", signed "February 26 1827 by Thomas Hackett.", butternut frame with early glass (small crack in upper left), 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" (sight).    

         80.

18th c. Early American, New England, Queen Anne drop leaf table, maple, traces of original red on base and skirt, round pegged top, straight carved swing legs with pad feet, 28 1/2" h, 40" top.

         81.

19th c. framed Federal mirror with reverse glass painting of an American tall ship flying "Old Glory", in a sunset sky, gilded frame with balls on upper molding, original paper label on reverse "Portland, At the sign of the Looking Glass, James Todd...", 24" h.

         82. 19th c. framed Federal mirror, reverse glass gold on white silhouette of a potted urn with kneeling female figure, with balls on upper molding in a tree landscape, 27" h.
         83. Rare Masonic cast iron door stop, painted red, black, white and yellow, 7" h.
         84. 19th c. Theorem on velvet, with blue morning glories, rose, poppy and green leaves, in original gilt frame and original glass, 12" x 11 1/2".
         85. Country pine marble top commode, single drawer and cupboard below with porcelain pulls, two-shelf interior, bun foot front, 31" h, 25" w, 16" d.  

86.

"The Jealous Husband", c. 1750, framed engraving, "Ingraved from a Capital Painting of David Teniers...in the collection of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales...", "T. Major Salp", London, framed and glazed, minor foxing, 12" x 17" (sight), 19" x 23" (frame).   

87.

Framed engraving, English Club scene of gentlemen seated around a dining table with sherry and cheese, pencil signed by "W. Dendy Sadler" and "W. Zoucher", London 1901, 20 1/2" x 24 1/4" (sight), 29" x 33" (frame).   

88.

Four framed engravings - 17th/18th c. of Royal women, all by Antonius Van Dyck, two with labels on backboard of the "Fine Arts Salon, McKechnie & Davies, 90 George St, Edinburgh.", 17" x 13".   

89.

 

Three framed engravings, finely matted, Architectural figural statuary in the 16th c. style, GMF 1540, Rome, 22" x 16 1/2" (sight), 30" x 24" (frame).   

         90.

Two-drawer wardrobe, country pine, vertical double panel door opening to a shelf interior, ready fitted for television and DVD player, etc., two-piece, bun foot base, 5' 1" h, 36" w, 18" d.

         91.

Aaron Willard banjo clock, mahogany and mahogany veneer, line inlaid throat and front panel with oval cartouche, brass eagle on ball finial (replacement), fluted drop with acorn pendant, face signed "Aaron Willard Boston", 29 3/4" h, 43" (finial to pendant). 

        92.

19th c. cherry, rectangular cased hanging wall clock, 8-day, spring driven Ansonia works, double glazed door opening to a 12" square original wood face, with Roman numerals, interior with paper broadside showing "Peter Cooper (Cooper Union) who ran for Presidency of the U.S.", 27 1/2" h, 13 1/2" w.   

        93.

Early 19th c. tall clock, birch, original red painted finish. 

        94. Octagonal wall clock, "Sessions Clock Co, Forestville, Conn.", late Victorian style, brass pendulum, spring driven.  
        95. English country pine settee, rolled arms, separate cushioned seat with lid opening to a drawer/storage below, four-sectioned crested back with central sheaths of wheat, 33" h (back), 77" w (across the arm), 23" d.
        96. Early 20th c. green and yellow Spongeware bowl, good condition, 5 1/2" h, 12 1/2" dia.
        97. Carved and painted swan decoy, wood and canvas, glass eyes, 17" h, 28" l.  
        98. English country pine square coffee table, four dovetailed drawers, one on each side, square legs, c. 1850, purchased from a Weston, Mass. home, 18" h, 43 1/2" sq.
98A. Early blue painted dome top box, wrought iron handles.
        99. Large, oval chop bowl or trencher, carved from one piece of fruitwood, chip carved decorated ends with four extended handles, 31" l.
       100. Oil on canvas, applied to fiber board, still life of fruit on table and in a flared glass bowl, peaches, grapes, melons, bananas, walnuts, yellow painted frame, 17" x 28".  
       101. Two carved wood rocking horses, one with original grain paint (sans base), and a small horse with red rockers (cross member broken).
 101A. Small 19th c. pine cradle; doll's Windsor chair; 19th c. children's skates, wood and iron; and a child's sleigh in red.
       102. Early carved horse on a green rectangular base, finely painted.
102A.

Child's stepback cupboard, pine. 

       103. Two bird house whirligigs, both with tin roofs and porches, pink, green and blue.  
       104. Child's wicker rocking chair, (small break), 11" seat h, 29" overall h.
       105. English country pine, two-piece cupboard over drawers, "Linen Press", crown molded top over two raised panel doors opening to a three-shelf interior, all on a deep base with two small drawers over two long drawers, with brass bail hardware, on a raised bracket base, 70" h, 45" w, 22" d.
       106. Very fine pair of Japanese Satsuma flared lip vases, depicting samurai on horseback battle scenes, raised dragons at top, signed, 10" h.
       107. Late 19th/early 20th c. KPM dessert set: one 11" serving plate, decorated with grapes and apple; and 12 (8 1/2") plates with assorted fruit decoration; all with raised gilded edges, all signed "KPM" on reverse.  
       108. 19th c. New England, pine, six-board blanket chest on bootjack ends, original red stained finish, 28" h, 49" w, 17 1/2" d.
       109.

Two 19th c. long percussion rifles, one with markings on sides, (57 1/2" l), the other marked "Belgium", (50" l"), both in good condition, some rust. 

109A.

19th c. American sword, finely engraved with "U.S. Medical Staff" on the shaft, gilded scabbard with original twine, signed "Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass.", 37" l. 

       110. 19th c. Empire card table, mahogany, serpentine top, openwork plinth with applied foliate decoration, on a rectangular base with carved feet.  
       111. Early 19th c. round pantry box, maple and pine, in original brown painted finish, 3" h, 5" dia.
       112. Late 19th c. multi-drawer cabinet (apothecary style), 20 drawers, pine, older light green painted finish, over green and blue, original small turned wood pulls, 16" h, 25" w, 10" d.
       113. 19th c. round lidded carrier, poplar and pine in original light green painted finish, swing handle with patina, 9" h, 14" dia.
       114. Oak framed, hand-colored lithograph advertising poster, "Handy Package Dyes", showing an outdoor landscape with angelic children dying fabric and hanging on a clothes line.
       115. English country pine harvest table, two large drawers, dovetailed, mortise and pegged legs to skirt, square tapered legs, top is removable, 31" h, 68" w, 31" d.
       116. Three 19th c. carved Chinese round carriers, lidded, in original red painted finish, graduated sizes.

       117.

Two cast iron doorstops: seated cat in original paint, marked "Hubley - 302"; and basket of flowers, with green bow, original paint, stamped "1259".

       118.

Two 19th c. pine trunks: round stagecoach trunk, with brass tack decoration and initials "L.T.", early iron strap hinges; and a small dome top with initials "CAW". 

 
       119. 19th c. mahogany schoolhouse steeple clock, with reverse glass painting of a Baltimore oriole, labeled "30 hr. with alarms, New Haven Clock Co. Regulator", pendulum and key.
       120. Country pine, painted and carved chest of drawers, raised splash board over a molded top, smaller dovetailed top drawer over three larger dovetailed drawers with applied swags, painted red, white, yellow and black, all on green, decorative scroll base, walnut turned knobs, 43" h, 31" w, 16" d.
       121. Three 19th c. style baskets: full half-round gathering basket; hanging half basket; and a smaller hoop handle basket, 20th c.
       122. Five 12-piece settings of Spode Blanc de Chine bone china, England, dinner, salad, bread and butter, bouillon bowls and liners, coffee cups and saucers, dessert/berry bowls, (one one bread plate is missing from a complete set), (95 pieces).
       123. Nantucket pocketbook, oval form, 7" h, 7" across, ebony carved whale on top, signed on bottom in pencil "made in Nantucket, Jose Forsomosa", top is unattached.  
       124. Contemporary Nantucket basket, round with swing handle, cherry bottom and handle, initialed "K", 8" h, 12 1/2" dia.
      124A. Two small contemporary Nantucket baskets, one with swing handle, 3" and 2" dia.

125.

Country pine table, turned leg, one drawer, multi-use, 30" h, 42" l, 28" d.

 

       126.

Collection of six early frames, with prints of flowers; and a sampler "Jane Dye aged 11 AD 1835". 

 
       127.

19th c. oval pantry box; carved walnut hanging match safe and strike in shield form; carved hanging pocket (carved from one piece); Peaseware style turned and footed storage jar.

       128.   Oriental rug, Persian Kurdish runner, 4' 8" x 14'.  
128A.   Oriental rug, Persian Kashan, 8' 6" x 12'.  
128B.   Oriental rug, Persian Zanjon, 4' 10" x 10' 2".  
128C.   Oriental rug, Persian Hamadan, 6' 10" x 10' 7".  
       129.

Pair of finely cast brass candlesticks, gargoyle handles with Bacchus urn-shaped shaft, supported on a square base with dragon head claw feet, 6 1/2" h. 

 
       130.

17th/18th c. Refractory table, Italian or Spanish, two curvilinear iron stretchers, heavy carved openwork trestle sides, 32" h, 5' 2" l, 30" one-board top.

 
       131.

Victorian silk quilt with eight-sided central star, with 1152 multi-color and pattern diamonds (each 1 1/2"), with eight seven-sided yellow stars, bordered with 40 yellow connecting sliver moons, with attached lace, 6" on all four sides, 64" sq.

       132.

19th c. applique quilt, red, brown and pink petaled flowers with yellow centers, birds, grapes, oak leaves, friendship signed "Rebecca Ross, Julia Bisby, Alice Brown, Henry Jones, etc.

 
       133.

19th c. applique quilt, pink and green tulips, finely quilted with leaves and geometrics. 

 
       134.

Two 19th c. quilts: red, yellow and white blocks; and pink and brown flying geese. 

 
       135.

19th c. pine New York country desk, with three small stacked drawers flanked by two paneled door cupboards, bottom section with slant lid opening to an interior papered in early news print "Feb 23, 1842", on tapered legs, handwritten history passed down through the Davis family, 4' h, 30" w.

 
       136.

Framed 18th c. Marshfield document, selling two acres of Salt Marsh called the Bourn Meadows, from Ebenezer Sherman to Elya Sherman, 1760, signed "John Little, Justice of the Peace". 

 
       137.

19th c. brass bound document trunk, decorated with strawberries on a blue painted background, brass handle and lock plate, brass bead decoration, (decoration is of a later vintage). 

 
       
       138. Prayer rug, 5' 7" x 3'.  
       139.  

Lot of sterling spoons, salts, souvenir spoons and unusual pieces, and Royal Doulton "Bunne'kins" baby bowls and plates, sterling brush and comb sets, and gold baby rings.

 
       140.

19th c. pine pantry cupboard, original sky blue paint, single door opening to a three-shelf interior, bootjack end base, applied molded board top, square cut nail construction, blue paint on backboards, 6' h, 4' w, 2' d.

 
       141.

Pair of bookends, "Cross" label on bottom, heavy cast plaster, original painted Chief in feathered bonnet. 

 
       142.

Two pastels: Native American portrait of a woman with a turquoise necklace; and a Cubist style portrait of two Egyptian cats, in blues and reds.

 
       143.

Collection of porcelain bells (50) with wooden display shelf, depicting each State's flower, "Danbury Mint, Official State Flowers Bell Collection". 

 
       144.

19th c. pine washstand, in original yellow painted finish, with 19th c. ironstone bowl and pitcher with blue stripe, and matching cup and soap dish, marked "Warrented Ironstone China, John Edwards". 

 
       145.  

19th c. Victorian grape carved walnut settee, with gold crushed velvet, 34" h, 5' l. 

 
       146.

Large contemporary porcelain owl.

       147. Contemporary print of a Great Horned owl, signed "McGinnis".  
       148. Early 20th c. mixing bowls, pumpkin ware, six pieces (one with lid).
       149. Early 20th c. green glazed cider pitcher, and four matching mugs.  
       150. Camelback sofa, Marlboro molded legs, mahogany, striped cotton material.  
       151. Large collection of banded yellow ware mixing bowls including three matching blue and white bowls; two salmon and blue; brown bands; three light and white; one pudding size with multicolor flower petals, (10 pieces), 3" to 12" dia.
       152. Collection of stick spatter, floral decorated bowls, and one saucer, (six pieces).
       153. Collection of stools and crickets: button foot splay leg stool, covered with early quilted brown wool; early reed top stretcher base stool; green painted cricket; small handled red stool; stretcher base, turned leg, rush seat stool, (5 pieces).
       154. 19th c. pine, original blue painted storage box with hinged lids; an early dome top, leather covered box with a 19th c. round decoupage colored humorous print of a hunter who shot a pig; original painted 19th c. lift lid box, with mother-of-pearl diamond escutcheon, dated "1847" on bottom.
       155.   19th c. butter workers table, stretcher base.  
       156. Collection of four early berry baskets with hoop handles, one decorated with red potato stamping; and a pincushion basket in original red stain.
       157. Collection of four Indian (Mic-Mac) baskets: two covered sewing baskets with colored splint; hoop handle Cherokee basket; and a square to round basket with carved handles.
       158. Three hoop handle baskets: two half-round (one grape vine); and an early 19th c. hoop handle square to round.  
       159. Early wood and wire bird cage, dome top, turned finial, 34" h.
       160. 19th c. mahogany Plantation desk, two small cupboards with interior shelves and pigeonholes, flanking a slant lid central section with backsplash, opening to a paper compartment with two small drawers on either side, on turned legs, 47" h, 53 1/2" w, 23 1/2" d.
       161.

19th c. seaman's sextant, brass and ebony, (not complete); and early binoculars, brass with black finish. 

 
161A.

19th c. pine and iron apple peeler. 

 
       162. Custom Chippendale, birdcage, pie crust tip-top tea table, mahogany, finely turned and carved shaft, carved base, with claw and ball feet, 27 1/2" h, 33" dia top.  
       163. Two pairs of brass candlesticks: tall, footed Persian paint decorated sticks; and 19th c. English turned push-up candlesticks.
       164. Framed engraving "Designed by Wm. Hogarth", engraved by T. Cook, "O The Roast Beef of Old England", published by Robinson, Dec. 1797, finely matted and framed, 15 1/2" x 18 1/2" (sight).   
       165. 18th c. New England chimney cupboard, pine, blue and red painted finish, single vertical double raised panel door with original "H" hinges, six-shelf interior painted green, (originally a built-in and painted white, hand taken down to blue paint, blue paint added to sides), 73" h, 27" w, 13" d.
       166. Two Chinese pottery bowls, and a blue and white vase.
       167.

Four 19th c. ironstone tableware pieces: oval, handled and covered vegetable with sheath of wheat finial on lid (chip on base); two pitchers; covered tureen with raised grapes at handles and cluster of grapes on the lid finial.

       168.

Collection of 19th c. ironstone plates, two soups, six dinner plates, four luncheon plates, one serving bowl, two oval platters, two creamers, gravy boat, small herbal mortar and pestle, candlesmith.

       169.

Pottery tea sets: blue floral on white, "Langenthal", Swiss, teapot, creamer, sugar and four cups and saucers; and a reproduction tea set of Copeland Spode - Chinese Export style, teapot, creamer and sugar, and a waste bowl, depicting the Brig "Olive" of Newbury, Mass.

 
       170.

Pair of 19th c. Chinese chairs with curvilinear arms, carved vertical base.

       171.

Austrian glazed pottery centerpiece, in the form of a footed boat with draped female, figural handles, hand-painted Venetian sailing vessel on either side.

       172.

Two pottery planter jardinieres, hand-painted with floral decoration, raised handles, and gilt highlights, both footed, with raised heads, 6" h and 12" h.

       173.

Pair of 19th c. Victorian brass ewers with Putti heads, North Wind heads, angels, turquoise blue pottery body.

      173A.

19th c. Chinese chest with engraved brass plates on front, brass side handles, original black paint.

       174.

19th c. French vase, art nouveau style floral designs with raised gilt decoration, signed on bottom, 10 1/2" h.

       175.

19th c. Victorian cane seated high chair, walnut, excellent condition, bentwood arms, 35" h.

      175A.

Custom maple 18th c., Queen Anne style work table, molded top, side candle slides, carved skirt, 26" h.

       176.

Very fine marquetry inlaid frame, with winged gargoyles, in light woods on darker background with burl back; with early print of fishermen mending nets, 9" x 8".

       177.

Lighting collection of Paul Revere punched tin lantern; tin candle mold (12 holes); tin lamp filler; candle snuffer; and a wood candle dryer (round head nails).

       178.

19th c. maple grain shovel; table top apple peeler; wood and metal slicer hanging; chopping board.

       179.

Early woodenware collection: cutlery box; butter paddles; cabbage slicer; patented slicer; tiger maple slotted pickle spoon; wooden carton opener; unique scoop with hand-hold holes; wood noisemaker for alerting or sounding alarm.

       180.

Pair of custom oak chairs, c. 1900-1910, made for Cordage Rope Company, Plymouth, MA, labeled "Paine Furniture Co., Canal St., Boston, Ma.", decorated with wood burning and hand-painted with Mayflower surrounded by a corded rope on crest, 39" h.

       181. Collection of early wood utility pieces: two boot jacks; three laundry sticks; 18th c. hanging garment board; wood and metal rug beater.
       182. Rare round multicolor cutwork picture, with two exotic roosters breast to breast with floral and geometric surrounds, framed in a 19th c. walnut frame with gilt surround.
       183. Five KPM Selesia hand-painted luncheon plates, 7 3/4" dia; two bisque figurines, pottery French figures of children kissing; pair of blue pottery horn-shape vases; and seven assorted Victorian plates.
       184. Custom mahogany oval tip-top candlestand, Hepplewhite style, inlaid top with eagle and shield, 27" h.
       185. 19th c. Sheraton, New England maple rope bed, with rails fitted for a box spring and mattress.
       186. 19th c. lidded basket, side handles, 10" h, 24" l.  
       187. 19th c. rosewood letter box, finely inlaid edges, ivory diamond escutcheon, concave lid opening to a blue velvet and paper interior and a tooled red leather attached bag, on brass paw feet with brass lion's head side handles with carrying rings, 5 1/2" h, 10 1/2" l.  
       188.

19th c. sea chest, pine, dovetailed case, molded base, interior till with drawer, brass side handles for carrying on and off board a ship, 19" h, 43 1/2" w, 19" d.

       189.

Oil on canvas of a pair of swans in a pond, wooded landscape, signed l.r. "...Wager", in a period frame, 20" x 14".

 
       190.

18th c. New England pine blanket chest, in original red painted finish, molded one-board top, snipe hinges, dovetailed case, 20" h, 48" w, 20" d.

       191.

Two 19th c. lidded pantry boxes, decorated, one with early scene of a sailing vessel; and a 19th c. copper nailed oak carrier, with swing handle.

       192.

Collection of four lidded pantry boxes, all with bail handles, one in early dark paint, stamped on lid "Holman, Haywood & Co., Fitzwilliam Depot, N.H.".

       193.

Collection of 10 carved and painted wood fruit - orange, lemon, peach, pear, strawberries and apples; three carved pineapple finials; two turned wood goblets; and a collection of wax fruit (9), two bananas, pears, apples, orange, tangerine, small Asian tray. 

       194. Two contemporary folk art paintings/portraits.
       195. Two architectural windows, converted to mirrors.
       196. Chinese brass bound jewelry box, fitted interior with drawer.
       197.

Collection of five boxes: "Pure toilet soap"; finely painted Art Nouveau box; large 19th c. round pantry box; and two other smaller boxes.

       198.

Four 19th c. baskets: round rye grass bowl; two gathering baskets with hoop handles; and an oval lidded basket with hoop handle.

        199.

Four small early sweetgrass woven baskets, two with lids, and one with inserted pincushion top.

199A.

Collection of primitives and advertising, including "Monarch" railroad lantern, red glass; tin match safe; "Bunarr & Co. Coal" thermometer; pewter coffee pot, "J.B. Woodbury"; candle and pudding molds; tailoring scissors; donut cutters; iron muffin molds, etc.

       200.

Custom mahogany circular card table, finely carved and reeded legs, inlaid with lidded compote on skirt front, and line inlays on lid and bottom of skirt.

       201.

Art Nouveau hexagonal stool, with floral and vine carvings; and a 19th c. hanging walnut shelf with hand-painted floral tile.

       202.

French Limoges porcelain hanging round platter, with a hand-painted 18th c. court scene of dancers and musicians, signed "Dubois", gilt edged, 13" dia.

202A.

Collection of contemporary cast iron toys: Uncle Sam door stop; steamer fire engines; circus wagon; ice wagon; collection of four pairs of wood clogs; balancing horse and rider.

       203.

Group of three 19th/early 20th c. copper and brass beer/lager testers with handles, one marked "Geo. Hott, Phila.", applied handles, two mugs and a lamp (not pictured).

       204.

Collection of stoneware: two jugs; rootbeer stamped "Beech & Litchfield"; lidded bean pot; pottery inks; open top jar; small pottery jars, et al.

       205.

Collection of stoneware: 19th c. "Satterlee & M..., Ft. Edward, NY" 2-gal with flowers; 19th c. "Rhodes Bros. Co., Boston, Mass" 1-gal jug; two beers, one marked "John Howell"; and a decorated Pennsylvania jar.

       206.

Pair of Lenox fluted trumpet vases, pink and white with gilt edge, 8 1/2" h; blown glass flip vase, etched with Art Deco style leaping stag, 8" h.

      206A. Custom mahogany, William and Mary, drop leaf, butterfly table, splay legs, turned foot, 24" h.
       207. Chopping bowl and two choppers, one with carved handle; and four early shallow wood bowls.
       208. 19th c. hanging three-tier corner shelf, pine with tin hanger and tin applied shelf moldings; and a hanging three-tier wall box, with circular hanger, in light brown paint.
       209. 19th c. pine pail stenciled "Pure Lard"; early piggin (refinished) with two brass wraps; and an early sieve with screen.
       210. Early 18th c. New England six-board blanket chest, with molded top (split), was originally a snipe hinged lid, upon a tall bootjack and base, heavy molding at front and sides, early brown stain, 25" h, 38" w, 18" d.
       211.

Early 20th c. black duck decoy; pine hanging wall box in red with hinged lid, initialed "A.B"; and a small Pomo American Indian olla basket. 

 
       212. Set of four custom pillowback, rush seat side chairs, signed "Hitchcock, CT".
       213. Pair of New England Sheraton fancy chairs, inset rush seat, gilded and painted crest with fruit decoration, (one chair repainted), 18" seat h.
       214.

19th c. oval, framed watercolor theorem on paper of flowers, blue, red and white with green leaves. 

 
       215. 19th c. tiger maple, rectangular top, drop leaf table, c. 1840, Country New England Sheraton turned leg, 28" h, 41" l.
       216. Dorchester pottery serving plate, finely decorated in blue and white with central star, signed "N. Ricci", initialed "J.M.", "Dorchester Stoneware", 13" dia.   
       217.  

Collectible glass and pottery to include: full bee Hummel, "School Boy"; Royal Doulton figurine, "Lambingtime"; "Shirley Temple"; blue glass creamer; decorated baby plate with elephant, lion and rabbit; "Scottie" Toby jug; two decorated boxes; “Falcon Ware” potpourri with scene of camels and pyramids.

 
       218. 19th c. country Sheraton, cherry and pine, one-drawer light stand, turned legs, tapered foot, 29" h.
       219. 20th c. small prancing horse weathervane, in brass, with directionals and iron bracket for mounting.
       220.

Mid 19th c. Boston rocker, pine, original black paint with original stenciled crest of flowers, leaves and a compote of melons and berries. 

 
       221. Collection of painted tin and woodenware (approximately 15 pieces), many pieces signed: Peter Ompir, Ruth Wyman, Toni Gibson, etc.; trays, containers, scoops, tea caddies, wood barrel, hand-painted firkin with hearts and flowers.
       222. Collection of three 19th c. firkins, painted in florals, hearts, and grapes and vines.
       223. 19th c. New England Sheraton two-drawer stand, cherry, drop leaf, turned legs, 29" h.
       224.  

Collection of 19th c. kitchen primitives: oval chopping bowl; mortar and pestle; coffee grinder and two hanging kitchen displays; tin whisk; nutmeg grinder; graters; spoons; strainers; funnel; long wood handle forks, etc. 

 
       225.

Contemporary settee, matching pillows, 6' l.

 
       226.

Group of nine French Quimper plates: three 11" dinner plates, four 8 1/2" luncheon plates, two 7" bread plates, (sold as is with some chips on edges); Three 20th c. luncheon plates, Quimper style, "Blue Ridge, Handpainted Underglaze, Southern Potteries, Inc.", (one with age line), 8" dia; Three 20th c. luncheon plates, Quimper style, "Blue Ridge, Handpainted Underglaze, Southern Potteries, Inc.", (one with age line), 8" dia.

       227. Large collection of kitchen tin and wire: egg basket (with glass eggs); pudding molds; whisk; nutmeg holder; apple corers; scoops; corn dryer; seines; dippers; ladle; corkscrews, etc.
       228. Early 19th c. child's settle chair with cut out potty; and a blue painted child's Eastlake rocking chair.
       229. Three gameboards: multiple board in three colors with checkers, pocket billiards with net corners and other games; contemporary checkerboard with red, green and orange; and a multicolor table game with hexagonal spacers.
       230.   Two 19th c. mirrors: arched, molded looking glass; and a smaller gilded, oval mirror.  
       231. Early two-slat, trestle foot drying rack, and a three-slat ladderback chair, both in yellow paint; an early hooked rug with geometric squares; and a very early New England four-slat, ladderback, rush seat side chair.
       232. Large collection of wooden rolling pins, pasta roller, many with painted handles, 11 pieces.
       233. Early 19" x 3" half-hull model, painted white and green, affixed on a laminated board; an early carved wood toy train in red and black, 8" h, 16" l; and a carved and painted wood bi-wing pontoon airplane in red, white and blue, 9" l.
       234.

Two white B&G babies; openwork pottery figural vase, marked "Hungary"; bone china fox hunt cup and saucer, Royal Tuscany; two Toby jugs; two glass paperweights, etc. 

       235. 19th c. carved rocking chair, tiger maple and maple, caned back and seat, good condition.
       236.   Collection of beaded bags, one marked "German Silver".  
       237. Nippon dessert set, serving bowl and five small bowls, rose pattern.
       238. Two Japanese Noritake oval platters, "Roselace" pattern, 12" and 16 1/2" l; Bavarian chocolate pot; two vases; and two bowls with a plate.
       239. Collection of small Delft pieces, some marked "Holland", salts, butter knife, pair of demitasse cups and saucers, egg cups, etc.
       240.   Large oval gilt mirror.  
       241. Decorated tray with two dancing figures; framed cloth picture of a young girl with silver cross; and a small framed tatted picture of a figure with jumping dog on red background.
       242. Collection of wood objects: lollypop top wall pocket in red; three folk Russian lacquer dolls; folk carved gourd with red horse; yellow glass lamp; folk bird whistle; carved horn bird; tall turned red painted candlestick; two glove stretchers; two inlaid treen bowls with mariner's compass; and a cherry wood scallop top wastebasket.
       243.   Collection of hummels.  
       244. 19th c. china to include: 19th c. blue and white ironstone teapot; rectangular tray; "Red Wing" Majolica style vase (age line); West German syrup; mauve decorated pitcher; decorated milk glass chamberstick.
       245.  

Staffordshire bowl and pitcher, brown decorated, and platter, small colored rice bowl.

 
       246. Collection of Victorian silver plate: teapots, coffees, chafing dish, sugar and creamer, bowls, coffee urns, etc.
       247. Three Staffordshire spaniels; Royal Doulton figurine, "The Captain", and Royal Doulton "Bedtime Stories".
       248. Collection of cut and pressed glass: crystal bowls, candy dish, (eight pieces).
       249. Collection of china: Staffordshire creamer, six decorated Austrian plates, Dresden openwork plate, "1903" German openwork plate, yellow glass overlay ewer/vase.
       250. Late 19th c. four-drawer chest, chestnut, wood pulls, inset panel ends.
       251. Three framed, Godet style, French fashion prints, hand-colored, framed and glazed.
       252.

Tray lot of interesting desk items: early 19th c. ebony snuff box, mahogany cased gimball compass, signed; New Zealand carved box; brass and ebony round box, marked "Rio"; cut glass ink with painted lid; parrot door knocker painted brass; copper dog paper clip; carved egg timer; 1905 brass note keeper; butter stamp; desk items. 

 
       253.

Butterfly tray with early figurines, Dresden cups, German porcelain. 

 
       254.

R.S. Prussia cups and saucers, Nippon vase, Dresden cups and saucers, German plates. 

 
       255.  

Single drawer blanket chest, pine carved oval star front lift lid, bootjack ends, 2' 3" h, 3' 4" w.

 
       256.  

Collection of nine 19th and 20th c. blue on white plates: Flow Blue, Willoware, "City Hall, Lowell, Ma.", German Delft, Flow Blue States, "Longfellow's Home", Cambridge Wedgwood, "Birth of the American Flag", Wedgwood, "Return of the Mayflower", Constitution, Villeroy & Boch.

 
       257.   Set of 12 Czechoslovakian dinner plates, deep etched gold rims with hand-painted floral centers.  
       258.   Oil painting of landscape, with two sailboats on a lake, signed l.r. "Hadley", 9" x 12".  
       259.   Setting of fine porcelain china, "Franconia", Germany, La Reine, gold rim with cobalt.  
       260.   Small boudoir chair, finely painted, rush seat.  
260A.   Standing 19th c. pine flight of shelves.  
       261. Box lot of linens, tablecloths, napkins, table runners, mats, etc.
       262. Collection of small frames and mirrors, including a 19th c. split baluster framed pine mirror; Sturbridge Village reproduction William and Mary looking glass, and three small frames; adirondack hand mirror; Tramp art frame.
       263. Five hanging shelves: finely carved mahogany with three graduated shelves; pine three-shelf in red; pine and maple shelf with turned supports; white painted pine shelf box; and a pine two-shelf painted green.
       264. Framed watercolor of a New Hampshire landscape, with trees and house, 20" x 24" (frame).
264A. Small grain painted pine chest, with two stoneware jars and a crock.
       265. Two custom Windsor armchairs, fanback and bowback, one stamped "Nicholstone".
       266. Large collection of brass objects: pair of 19th c. push-up candlesticks; brass pail; early 19th c. candlestick; Chinese bowls and dragon bell; round inkwell with glass insert; "1820" coin inserted ashtray; hand-hammered chamberstick; two horse bridal brass, et al.
       267. Large collection of baskets: hoop handle gathering baskets in splint; wicker bowls and trays, (14 pieces).
       268.   Two wire flower stands, painted, one orange, one black; and a round pot stand.  
       269. Lot of furs including mink wrap, silver mink coat, red fox pelts, beaver wrap/cape.
       270.   19th c. six-leg, swing leg, birch drop leaf table.  
       271. Five Sad irons, two soapstone footwarmers, 19th c. cast iron fire tongs and shovel.
       272. Pottery collection: lidded keg-shaped cookie jar; two milk pitchers, green and brown; two mixing bowls, blue and gray; three red cups; oval serving bowl in yellow glaze; mottled glazed jardiniere; and a green mixing bowl with spout and handles.
       273. Woodenware collection: two adjustable bookends including one with hand-hammered brass owls with green glass eyes; pair of wood clogs; single clog with brass heart; two raised molded dough boards; fraternity paddle; and an early stenciled Hitchcock Chair sign.
       274. Asian porcelain and pottery: Japanese lustreware tea set; Japanese lustre hand-painted mug; two Taiwan decorated vases; Japanese handled vase; fingered elder Chinese signed vase with colorful bamboo decoration.
       275.   Iron plant stand, iron mirror, hanging beveled mirror, and a print of a seated man and curly haired child.  
       276. Woodenware collection including three cutting boards (pig, jug, etc.); coconut dipper; pair of Indian clubs; curved wood measure; swift; three early whisk brooms.
       277. Metalware collection: 19th c. pewter dish "Woodbury"; pewter lidded sugar; pewter Brittanica coffeepot; silver plate coffee pot; silver plate creamer and sugar; silver plated mug; 1950's sterling and glass ashtrays; pewter mustard; plated water pitcher; silver and glass perfume; pair of ivory handled knives.
       278. Two pine carved and painted sand mold patterns for casting industrial parts.
       279. Metalware collection: large tin funnel; blue enamel colander; 1930's chafing dish; two tin pantry boxes, one stenciled "Sugar"; tin dustpan; tin box first aid kit, 10" h, 16" l, 6" d; and Johnson's No. 1 first aid cabinet.
       280.   Cast iron magazine rack with hoop handle, black with painted decoration, intricate design.  
       281. Cast iron collection: red painted footed pestle; wrought iron tin foot trivet; flared bowl; footed bowl with bail handle; door stop with knight on horseback; wrought iron horse ring/tie; and two 18th c. spikes.
       282.   Early two-man saw.  
       283. Collection of glass: six lamp chimneys; two red 1950 vases; silver on glass bird vase; small hand-blown amber vase; green 1950's nut dish; footed cake plate; water pitcher; honey bottle; ink bottles; aqua medicine bottle; two glass insulators (one green); and a footed flint glass bowl.
 284. Cut glass carafe and four cut crystal glasses, on a round footed mirror tray, (carafe has a chip).
 285. Large lot of glass, Pairpoint, etc.