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James D. Julia's Spectacular 2001 Maine Auction at the Samoset Resort
Lots 1 through 200 from the Wednesday August 22nd session.
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1. BLUE DECORATED TWO HANDLED CROCK. Ottman Bros. & Co. Fort Edward, NY crock with a cobalt blue decorated floral arrangement. SIZE: 11 1/2"h x 11 1/4" dia. CONDITION: Good. 9-75 JP100 (300-500)
2. BLUE DECORATED STONEWARE. Handled jug with rich cobalt decoration by F.B. Norton Co., Worchester, Mass. SIZE: 18"h. CONDITION: Some discoloration on reverse side, otherwise good. 9-79116 JP72 (500-700)
3. LYMAN AND CLARK OVOID HANDLED JUG. Decorated with brown floral design signed "Lyman & Clark, Gardiner". SIZE: 13" h x 11" dia. CONDITION: Overall good. 9-77737 JP99 (700-900)
4. EARLY FRAMED SILHOUETTE OF MAN SIGNED JOYE. Probably John Joye of Salem, Mass. Housed in its original frame with wavy glass. PROV: Original item from the Maple Room of E.F. Hutton's ship "The Sea Cloud". SIGHT SIZE: 4 1/4"h x 3"w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-77696 (500-1,000)
5. FINE LARGE SILHOUETTE OF WASHINGTON ON HORSEBACK WITH SERVANT. Original frame and glass with wood backboard. Label on reverse by artist ___ Smith carver, guilder, and print seller. SIGHT SIZE: 12 1/2" h x 14 1/2" w. CONDITION: Very good, some minor loss on tail and leg. 9-77697 (800-1,200)
6. FRAMED SILHOUETTE OF GENERAL NATHANAEL GREEN. Silhouette of man with writing beneath indicating person and "Nelson's Ferry 1779". Early frame. PROV: Original item from the Maple Room of E.F. Hutton's ship "The Sea Cloud". SIZE: 3 1/4" x 2 1/2". CONDITION: Very good. 9-77695 (400-800)
7. EARLY ONE DRAWER TAVERN TABLE. Dovetailed long drawer, shaped corner one board top. Molded square tapered legs. Late 18th Century. From a Down East Maine home. SIZE: 27" h x 35" w x 20 1/2" deep. CONDITION: Old grungy and stained finish. Otherwise very good. 9-75 (800-1,200)
8. GOOD PAINTED AND LITHOGRAPHED NOAH'S ARK. 29 carved and painted animals. Top painted with bird. SIZE: 16 1/2"l. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79276 (500-1,000)
9. FINE SMALL PAINTED NOAH'S ARK. 29 carved and painted animals. Blue painted base with red roof. SIZE: 11"l. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79277 (500-800)
10. PAINTED GAME BOARD. Folk art painted game board with one side backgammon painted in red, black and white and the other checkers side painted black and white with green and yellow stripe border. Nice piece of folk art. SIZE: 14 ½"l x 17 ½"w. CONDITION: Good with some paint wear as expected. 9-79067 JP162 (800-1,200)
11. COPPER AND CAST HEAD RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE. Dexter horse in green patina. SIZE: Horse 28"l. CONDITION: Split in seam at top and all over dents. 9-78985 (2,000-3,000)
12. FINE OIL ON CANVAS FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF YOUNG WOMAN WITH LACE COLLAR AND JEWELRY ATTRIBUTED TO AMMI PHILLIPS. Portrait shows woman next to mahogany sofa. Hand is draped over top, she wears a billowing armed black dress with ruffled lace collar. She wears earrings, pin, and pocketwatch with and watch fob/key. Unsigned, housed in a tulip and vine carved period frame. Original canvas and stretcher. SIGHT SIZE: 29 1/2" h x 23 1/2" w. CONDITION: Craquelure to surface, in very good condition. 9-79243 (3,000-5,000)
13. SEVEN DRAWER CHERRY CHIPPENDALE CHEST. Clean two over five graduated drawers. Molded drawer lips with original wood knobs. Simple cut out bracket base. Nice cornice molding. SIZE: 51" h. Case: 36 1/2" x 17 3/4". CONDITION: Refinished in good condition. Missing two knobs and two knobs replaced. 9-78948 (2,000-3,000)
14. RARE LARGE CURRIER & IVES PRINT "CAMPING IN THE WOODS" ("LAYING OFF"). After a painting by A.F. Tait. Shows four men at side of lake with trout and grouse. Housed in a birdseye maple frame with white mat. Examined out of frame and measured 32"w x 24"h. SIGHT SIZE: 21"h x 29"w. CONDITION: Two repairs to side. 9-79462 (2,000-3,000)
15. WONDERFUL SALESMAN SAMPLE COASTING SLED. Nicely decorated three runner salesman sample coasting sled with stenciled runners, hand painted blue seat with red pin striping and floral decoration. Front metal runner may be steered with a metal bar that is stamped "Pat. Nov. 20, 1894". PROVENANCE: Sled accompanied by original patent papers from the U.S. Patent Office along with drawing and specification letter. Patent was issued to James H. Holt of Fairfield Center, Maine. A wonderful example. SIZE: 27"l x 9" at the bar. CONDITION: Excellent with some wear to paint on sled seat and some minor recoloring. 9-79078 JP69 (2,000-3,000)
16. FULL SIZE SLED FROM FAIRFIELD, MAINE BY J. H. HOLT. This is a full size sled from the patented model in a previous lot. SIZE: 68"l. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79765 (300-500)
17. EARLY DRESSING MIRROR. Bowed front, one drawer dressing mirror with line inlay to mirror frame and lined inlay across front drawer and edge. Appears to be mostly walnut veneer with ogee type feet. The drawer is dovetailed and has two brass knobs. Mirror with four gold flower decorations in corners. SIZE: 19"h x 13 1/2"w x 6 3/4"deep. CONDITION: Generally good with some inlay to drawer missing and some veneer to sides missing. Mirror needs re-silvering. 9-75 JP14 (200-400)
18. RARE SIGNED 19TH CENTURY CARVED CARD TABLE BY JOHN A. ELLIS. Wood appears to be walnut. Shaped top swings and unfolds to reveal green felt surface bordered in walnut. Base has built in compartment with card tray. Paper label states "JOHN A. ELLIS, MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF FIRST CLASS FURNITURE GORE STREET BETWEEN 5TH & 6TH STS EAST CAMBRIDGE". This maker is listed and has a sewing table illustrated in Antiques Magazine, April 1968 with label. Base of table has carved deep shell skirt with vines and curving legs terminating in caster feet. SIZE: 29 3/4" h. Top 35 1/4" x 17 1/2". CONDITION: Very good, appears to have original finish. 9-78705 (1,500-2,000)
19. OUTSTANDING AND RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOR DEPICTION OF "G. WASHINGTON IN HIS LAST ILLNESS ATTENDED BY DOCTORS CRAIK & BROWN. Picture shows two doctors next to Washington lying in his bed. Table with bottles and cup and woman beside it. Draped curtain background with shield and stars. Title is under watercolor with verse below that reads "Americans Behold & Shed a Grateful Tear For A Man Who Has Gained Your Freedom Most Dear And Now Is Departing Onto The Realms Above Where He May Ever Rest". Colors of red, gold, green, black and blue. SIGHT SIZE: 12"h x 9 1/2"w. CONDITION: Browning and foxing to paper. 9-77872 (3,000-5,000)
20. PEWTER TEAPOT BY RUFUS DUNHAM. Of tapered form with hinged lid having decorative finial. Worked in Westbrook, Maine from 1837-1861. SIZE: 11 1/2" h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79337 (200-300)
21. LARGE EARLY PEWTER BASIN WITH MOLDED RIM. No discernable marks on the bottom. SIZE: 14" dia. x 3" h. CONDITION: Wear to the interior surface with some dents. 8-86999 (275-475)
22. PAIR OF EARLY BRASS WHALE OIL LAMPS. Lamps with lemon shaped fonts, ring and beehive turned shafts and circular bases. Complete with burners and attributed to Webb of Portland. SIZE: 8 1/2" h x 3 3/4" base. CONDITION: Good., 9-79192 JP103 (750-850)
23. FINE TWO TIER MAHOGANY SHERATON DRESSING TABLE. Two drawers resting on reeded and turned legs. Stepped top with two-drawer deck having short back splash. All drawers fitted with two sandwich opalescent knobs. Good use of quality veneer. SIZE: 42"h x 31"w x 21"d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79760 (2,500-4,000)
24. SPECTACULAR LARGE BRASS MOUNTED POND YACHT. Set with four finely sewn sails, red painted keel with brass, fully rigged on a mahogany stand. SIZE: 92"h x 97"l x 13"d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79320 (5,000-6,000)
25. OUTSTANDING FOLK ART HOOKED RUG WITH BATTLESHIP MAINE IN HAVANA HARBOR. Rectangular rug shows central ship flying American flag presumably The Maine, right side has Cuban flag flying over the word "Cuba" with palm tree on land. Colorful flower on left side. Angle striped blue and tan border. This rug has wonderful colors and nice folk art appeal. SIZE: 31" h x 61" long. CONDITION: Rug is in excellent condition with some professional restoration. 9-77734 (2,000-3,000)
26. FANTASTIC LARGE SAILING SLOOP DIORAMA. Sloop in full sail painted white with American flag painted on sail. Green rippled ocean. Painted background with lighthouse. Deep frame. SIZE: 28"h x 30"w x 7"d. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79818 (3,500-4,500)
27. FINE SAILOR MADE IVORY INLAID ROSEWOOD SEWING BOX. Shaped rectangular box opens to revel lift out tray which has 7 lids which are inlaid with ivory and wood. Some decorated with flower motif. Inside of lid has 7" circle with inlaid ivory flowers with interior ivory spokes. SIZE: 5" h x 13" w x 8 1/2" deep. CONDITION: Some minor repairs, one lid missing, otherwise good. 9-79062 (500-700)
28. WORKING MECHANICAL POND MODEL OF THE "KENNEBEC" BY GEORGE AMES. A Bath, Maine boat servicing the Kennebec River. Paddlewheel steamer in good mahogany trimmed glass showcase. MODEL SIZE: 56"l x 34"h x 12"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79768 (5,000-10,000)
29. CASED MODEL OF THE CRUISER "OLYMPIA". Model shows cruiser fitted with guns, lifeboats, etc. House in a fine glass, brass and wood case. SIZE: 61"l x 35"h x 10"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79774 (7,000-10,000)
30. OIL ON BOARD PAINTING SHIP PORTRAIT OF THE M. P. CONNOLLY BY ANTONIO JACOBSEN. Portrait shows large four mast white hulled schooner in full sail, sailing from right to left. Four people on deck flying American flag and identification flags. Green and blue choppy ocean. Signed lower right. Housed in a fine bronzed gold molded wood frame. SIGHT SIZE: 19 1/2" h x 33 1/2" w. CONDITION: Restored, excellent, repair to central right sky, cleaned with some inpainting. Bottom right corner where signature is has been restored which obscures last two letters of name. 9-77849 (10,000-15,000)
31. OIL ON BOARD "A WET SHEET IN A FLOWING SEA" BY ANTONIO JACOBSEN. Unframed picture shows a three-mast ship in full sail (James A. Howes) sailing from left to right in a green-blue sea. Title on bottom left and signed lower right. SIZE: 12"h x 21 3/4"w. CONDITION: Untouched as found condition with chipping to edge, small hole in sky and two small nail holes to bottom edge. Dirty and in need of some restoration. 9-79435 (4,000-6,000)
32. FINE SWING HANDLED NANTUCKET BASKET BY FERDINAND SYLVAR. Oval basket with carved swing handle and oval wood base. Paper label with makers name and address "97 Orange St Nantucket, Mass.". SIZE: 5 1/4" h x 8 3/4" x 6 1/2". CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77711 (1,500-2,000)
33. EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE 19TH CENTURY SAILORS WHALEBONE AND MAHOGANY GAME BOARD. This small charming game board, obviously rendered by a sailor, consists of alternating checkerboard squares of whale bone and mahogany. The sides of the board are framed in mahogany, the outside trimmed in whalebone. A green piece of felt has been attached to the back. This is an absolutely charming, as well as rare piece of sailor art. SIZE: 9 1/4" square. This delicate board is approximately 3/8" thick. CONDITION: Excellent in all respects with some moth damage to the green felt on the reverse. 8-87055 (2,500-3,500)
34. OUTSTANDING POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH. Large tooth titled "Whaling" has three ships, two flying American flags , and two small boats with men. Two whales are seen in water. SIZE: 8 1/2"l. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79073 (1,500-2,500)
35. SIGNED 18TH CENTURY CHERRY NEW ENGLAND SECRETARY. This mid-18th Century secretary features nicely developed Ogee feet with four lip molded graduated drawers having a slant lid which opens to reveal a full compartment of nine drawers in various sizes. A fine contrasting striped inlay separates the various drawers. The top of the secretary with two molded glass doors with six panes each. The top being nicely molded. The top of the secretary inscribed boldly in ink "C.W. Hathaway Andover, ? MA." SIZE: 39" w x 31"h to writing surface x 42" h to lower case x 38" h to the top. CONDITION: Generally good with some minor restoration and very old refinish. Brasses appear to be original. 8-86956 (8,000-10,000)
36. OUTSTANDING, RARE AND UNUSUAL QUILL WORK WOODLAND'S INDIAN HOODED DOLL CRADLE. An important piece of Indian folk art. Birch bark with wood rockers. Shaped sides have white quilled flowers with green leaves. Written in quills "From Aunt Emma to Little Sam" on one side and the other side says " From Aunt Emma to the Baby". Inside has two flowers with vine. Front end has bird with six white flowers and green leaves. Back end has three birds with five large flowers and blue berries. Top of hood has two birds on vine with other flowers. Two shaped walnut rockers. PROV: Family history knows of this being in a Farmington, Maine house for at least 50 years. SIZE: 10"h x 19"l x 10"w. CONDITION: Cloth which held cradle to base with stitching has come unattached. Hood needs restitching also. Some quill loss but this piece is in remarkable good condition. 9-77750 (3,000-5,000)
37. CENTRAL PLAIN INDIAN QUILLWORK CRADLE COVER. Outstanding example has bright orange/red quill panel to top of hood. Colorful stepped triangular pattern in green, purple and yellow. Twelve fringed sections are also quillwork. Quillwork lines go down 9" on sides with hide backing. Remainder of cover is a patchwork quilt. SIZE: 27" overall length. CONDITION: Very good with minor breaks in quill. 9-79015 (3,000-4,000)
38. INTERESTING QUILLWORK CHILD'S BONNET. Bright flower decoration with two flying birds over star and half moon. Red pattern fabric edge. SIZE: 10" x 10". CONDITION: Some quillwork damage but mostly intact. 9-79028 (1,000-1,500)
39. SMALL DOME TOP QUILL WORK BOX. Lid has many squares in different colors with geometric shapes. Bottom has rainbow colored zigzags. SIZE: 4 1/2"h x 6 1/4"l x 5 1/2"w. CONDITION: Some quill work damage. 9-78815 (600-800)
40. LARGE DOME COVERED QUILL WORK BOX. Top has interesting quill work design with blue, brown and white quills. Body with multicolor zigzags. SIZE: 7"h x 9 1/4"w x 8"d. CONDITION: Restored. Some quill loss. 9-78813 (600-800)
41. SMALL ROUND COVERED QUILL WORK BOX. Body has two color (green and white) zigzags. Top has multicolor zigzag pattern. SIZE: 4"h x 5" diam. CONDITION: Some loss to quill work. 9-78816 (400-600)
42. OIL ON CANVAS MOUNTED ON BOARD OF INDIANS IN LANDSCAPE. Unsigned painting shows Indian maiden with canoe and solider. Framed in a romantic landscape with trees, water and sunset. Housed in a fancy gold frame. SIGHT SIZE: 13"h x 16 1/2"w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79433 (1,000-1,500)
43. CARVED EAGLE HEAD IVORY CANE. Inscribed "Fittz". Cane has whalebone shaft and finely carved whale tooth ivory handle in the form of an eagle's head. Silver collar. SIZE: 31 1/2"l. CONDITION: Good. Some cracking to handle.. 9-79069 (1,250-1,750)
44. WONDERFUL CARVED FOLK ART CANE. This Victorian carved wooden cane features a carved fish, dog, etc. along the shaft. Some design was burnt into the cane as well as the carving. SIZE: 36" h. CONDITION: Shows some wear but generally excellent. 9-79828 (1,500-2,500)
45. GOOD FOUR DRAWER TIGER MAPLE SLANT FRONT DESK. Fall front desk has multi-drawer and pigeon hole interior. Tall bracket base with central drop pendant having scoop-carved, twelve-pedal pinwheel. Original bat wing brasses with bail handles. SIZE: 42" h x 39" w x 18-1/2" d. CONDITION: 9-79398 (5,000-6,000)
46. FABULOUS LARGE OVAL BLACKSMITH TRADE SIGN. This wonderful late 19th Century painted trade sign depicts a blacksmith shoeing a horse. The young lady with wide rimmed straw hat and puffy white blouse patiently stands by the blacksmith looking on awaiting her horse. In the background an attendant works inside and to the right in the distance is a charming house with a fence around it nestled amongst the trees with low mountains or hills in the background. The scene is all within a golden black self-framed border. The painting is on a huge prime panel with a reinforced pine bar on the back to keep it from warping. The painting has a self framed border of gold and black and is believed to have originated in the CT or NY area. It was once deaccessioned from a museum. SIZE: 47" w x 36" h. CONDITION: Nice crusty old alligatored finish. There are a couple of small nail holes, one on the top and bottom and one to the mid left. With the exception of a couple of small scratches the painting is in great original condition. 8-87050 (5,500-7,500)
47. FINE WROUGHT IRON ADJUSTABLE FLOOR DOUBLE CANDLESTAND. Tripod penny foot legs, adjustable arm with two brass candle cups with drip pans. Urn type brass finial. SIZE: 64 1/2" h. CONDITION: Some repair to brass dishes. 9-78706 (1,200-1,600)
48. OUTSTANDING POND MODEL OF A SLOOP. Rigged with sails having white and red hull, painted deck with cabin. SIZE: 36"h x 46"w x 9 1/2"d. CONDITION: Very good with some stains to sails. 9-79086 (3,500-4,500)
49. OUTSTANDING GIRONDALE FEDERAL MIRROR. Top crest has large spread eagle with two coiled snakes. Bottom pendant has large seahorse. Wonderful gilt surface. SIZE: 44" h CONDITION: Excellent. 9-78701 (10,000-15,000)
50. OUTSTANDING FOLK ART DOUBLE PORTRAIT OF BOY, GIRL AND DOG. Picture shows the eldest of two children of Alexander D'Autremont and Abigail Dodge D'Autremont, being two of their nine children who lived in Angelica, New York. Their father was a royalist from France who immigrated to build asylum for the King and Queen of France. Their mother is the daughter of a Revolutionary War soldier who fought at Bunker Hill. Portrait shows young girl in pink dress next to younger brother with white outfit. Her arm is around his shoulder and his arm is around their dog. Left side has red draped curtain. Painting is untouched and in original condition. Framed in 19th century frame which has been with the painting for a very long time but not of the same period as the painting. This painting descends directly along the family line and has never been offered before. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a clean fresh folk portrait. SIGHT SIZE: 24 1/2"h x 29 1/2"w. CONDITION: Excellent. Needs cleaning. 9-79762 (10,000-20,000)
51. EXCELLENT NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER HANNAH ELISABETH WINGATE 1841 ROCHESTER, NH. Border with flowers at each corner, garland of flower at top and vase of flowers below. 7 Alphanumeric rows. Reframed, comes from a nice Troy, Maine home. SIZE: 17" h x 16" w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77788 (1,000-2,000)
52. OUTSTANDING NEW YORK TWO-PART BUTLER'S SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE TOP. Bottom section with large butler's drawer having side by side mahogany veneer panels. Opens to reveal inlaid interior with multi-drawer and cubby holes. Three drawers below with shaped skirt and flaring French feet. Top section with two glazed doors having geometric mullions. Three shelves and top crest has inlaid oval with spread eagle and stars. Three wood finials. PROV: This comes from a Pittsford, VT family whose descendents include the Palmer family and North families. The piece is signed and dated and indicates for whom it was made in red ink on the bottom of the butler's drawer. It is very similar to the secretary in the James Monroe State reception room at the White House. SIZE: 106" h. Case width is 45-1/2" x 20-3/4" CONDITION: Very good. 9-79399 (15,000-25,000)
53. FINE AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY LOOKING GLASS. Raised gilt Phoenix bird in crest. Nice carved scroll. SIZE: 38"h. CONDITION: Restoration and chips to crest. 9-79135 (2,000-2,500)
54. RARE DECORATED FIREMAN'S PARADE HELMET. A painted fireman's parade top hat lavishly and colorfully decorated on the frontice of the top with two lovely maids carrying a long garland of flowers. All framed in a wreath of gold and brown leaves. A banner at the top reads "Friendship" in gold letters on a blue banner. The back of the fireman's parade helmet, in large gold letters, reads "F.A.". The hat itself painted black. The under part of the rim painted red with the inside of the hat lined with a wool fabric hatband. The interior of the top painted with the initials "LJB" and "F.E. CO.". Accompanying this lot is a book entitled "Chief Engineers Report of 1864 for the City of New York". The "Friendship" within the book (pg 150, reports that the Friendship Hook and Ladder Co., #12, was stationed at North 78 East 13th St. and it indicates that as of the printing of the book their hose was in good condition. The truck was in good condition, built in 1862 by Charles E. Hartshorn. Present number of men - 40. In checking the directory of the men for the year 1864, I find no one on the rolls with the initials F.A. or L.J.B. It is therefore obvious that both of these people were members of the fire department before or after this period. Parade helmets were decorated hats worn by firemen during their annual musters and parades. SIZE: Brim is 13-1/2"l; hat is approx. 5-1/2"h. CONDITION: With the exception of some minor imperfections such as a couple of small rim chips, the hat is generally in very good condition. Book is in well used condition. The cover page, just prior to the title page is missing. Numerous penciled and inked notes have been made in the book under various fire departments over the years. 9-79822 (7,500-12,500).
54A. WONDERFUL EARLY 19TH CENTURY TAVERN SIGN DEPICTING GEORGE WASHINGTON ON HORSE. This outstanding early 19th century tavern sign for the Scribner House was originally found in Massachusetts. The black tine three-board sign self-framed, retaining its original molding frame depicts George Washington in his general uniform atop a great white stallion all within a landscape of trees. This is the central image in the middle of the sign with "Scribner" above the "House" below in yellow. On the top left and right of the sign panel are gold stars. The reverse of the sign- also "Scribner House"- depicts a vignette in the center with a very early sulky horse and driver. The sign retains what appears to be the original old rusted forged hardware on either side. SIZE: Approx. 38" square. CONDITION: The paint on the side with George Washington is worn but still quite strong. The paint on the reverse side is much worn and also various scuffs and rub marks on the paint and on the frame. Overall sign has great appearance. A wonderful patriotic image. 8-87083 (14,000-18,000)
54B. WONDERFUL 18TH CENTURY MINIATURE 1 DRAWER PAINT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. Lift-top opens to reveal a well with robin egg blue paint. The bottom fitted with a full-length drawer which when removed reveals a secret compartment behind. The entire case paint decorated to simulate a burl finish having a border around the drawer, pin-striped on the front panel and pin-striping on the very top lid. Chest retains its original feet and glue blocks below. An outstanding specimen. SIZE: 14" w x 9-3/4" d x 12-1/2" h. CONDITION: There is an old age separation in the top lid and a few minor scuffs and wear marks in appropriate places but generally in excellent condition. 8-87087 (4,000-6,000)
54C. 19TH CENTURY NANTUCKET HANDLED LIGHTSHIP BASKET. This large basket with nice old patina retains its original wooden mahogany plated on the bottom and nicely sculptured swing handle. SIZE: 12" d x 7-1/2" h. CONDITION: Some of the finishing wrap on the top band missing and one small woven strip approximately 1-1/2" is missing. Otherwise in great old condition. 8-87086 (750-1,000)
54D. 19TH CENTURY CEMENT STATUARY OF A SEATED WHIPPET DOG. This sleek dog with nicely molded features probably accompanied a mate ornamenting either side of a massive entrance door. SIZE: Approximately 32" h. CONDITION: Appears to be a small repair patch on one of the haunches in the rear bottom back. Not very noticeable obviously. The figure at one time was also white-washed which is somewhat worn. Otherwise generally in very good condition. 8-87084 (800-1,200)
54E. SMALL FINE OIL ON PANEL DEPICTING SWISS SCENE AMONGST THE ALPS. Houses, figures, a brook and magnificent mountains in the background. Painting signed in lower left "C Frutlner?". SIZE: Painting only- 9-1/2" x 7". CONDITION: Gessoed frame with much damage. Painting itself soiled but otherwise excellent. 8-87088 (850-1,250)
55. FINE HEPPLEWHITE INLAID CANDLESTAND. Top is octagon -shaped with birdseye maple center and walnut border. Shaft with large urn. Three out sweeping legs terminating in spade feet. SIZE: 28-1/2" h Top is 22" x 17". CONDITION: Excellent 9-79363 (1,750-2,250)
56. MINIATURE INLAID CHEST. Federal mahogany and boxwood inlaid chest with two short drawers over three long drawers braced up on bracket feet with inlaid drawer edges. Wooden turned knobs to drawers. SIZE: 15 1/4" h x 16 1/2" w x 7"d. CONDITION: Good. 9-79185 JP109 (1,300-1,500)
57. PAIR OF CHINESE KUTANI VASES. Exceptional large pair of paneled vases with Foodog mounts. Each vase with two handles. Late 19th century. SIZE: 24 1/2"h. CONDITION: Good. 9-79153 JP39 (2,250-2,750)
58. GRADUATED FOUR DRAWER CHERRY AND TIGER MAPLE CHIPPENDALE CHEST. Early chest has four drawers faced with curly maple fronts. Each with two original brass pulls. Cherry case, applied bracket base. From a Down East Maine home. SIZE: 39" h x 38" w x 20" deep. CONDITION: Generally good. 9-75 (2,000-3,000)
59. LARGE PANORAMIC HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL PAINTING. Magnificent gilt gesso decorated frame. Scene shows two men fishing in creek with waterfall. Trees and rocks in foreground. Mountains and hills in background. Unsigned, written on back of stretcher in pencil "Spaulding". SIGHT SIZE: 33 1/2" h x 51" w. CONDITION: One 2" tear in sky with missing paint, otherwise very good, untouched. 9-79732 (2,000-5,000)
60. GOOD CONNECTICUT TALL CLOCK BY RILEY WHITING. Wooden works with good original painted dial. Stained case. Hood having broken arch pediment. This clock, before taking out of a fine Augusta home, had been serviced by a clock expert and was in working order. SIZE: 82-1/2" h CONDITION: Very good. 9-79338 (2,000-3,000)
61. OUTSTANDING CAST IRON HORSE WEATHERVANE ATTRIBUTED TO THE ROCHESTER IRONWORKS, N.H. Weathervane depicts large horse in prancing style with broad molded features. Sheet steel tail. Remnants of original surface can be seen under black paint. Vane has original directionals. SIZE: 27"h x 38"l. CONDITION: Very good with some rust. 9-79451 (5,000-10,000)
62. RARE ANTIQUE WORKING STEAM MODEL OF A NEW YORK TUG "LUCKENBACH". Housed in a custom mahogany base glass case. CASE SIZE: 40"l x 23"h x 12"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79770 (4,000-6,000)
63. FINE SILK AND NEEDLEWORK PICTURE OF THE SHIP "ESSEX". Picture shows three masted ship in full sail flying American flag on a blue ocean with lighthouse and small sailboat. Titled "Essex New York Capt. W. Petterson". SIGHT SIZE: 18 12/"h x 28"w. CONDIITON: Some fraying to sail. 9-79796 (2,000-3,000)
64. OUTSTANDING PRIMITIVE 19 C. OIL ON CANVAS SHIP PORTRAIT. Ship sails from left to right in full sail. Black hull with green deck and flying American flag. Painting has Sewall Family Provenance. Housed in a Victorian walnut frame. Ship's name is on the stern but is illegible. SIGHT SIZE: 19 1/2"h x 29 1/2" w. CONDITION: Two old repairs, otherwise very good. 9-779345 (4,000-6,000)
65. FINE CHIPPENDALE CHERRY GRADUATED FOUR DRAWER CHEST ON OGEE BRACKET FEET. Late 18th century, applied molded edge top, inset reeded quarter columns, original oval brass hardware. Connecticut River Valley, a fine example of this regions cabinetmaking. SIZE: 36" h x 39" x 19" case size. CONDITION: Very good condition. 9-79146 (6,500-8000)
66. EARLY CLEWS BLUE STAFFORDSHIRE PLATE "LANDING OF LAFAYETTE". Blue transfer impressed with the circular Clews mark on the reverse. . SIZE: 9" dia. CONDITION: Blue is strong and bright and free of blemishes. 8-87063 (650-950)
67. LARGE BLUE STAFFORDSHIRE PLATTER BY R. HALL. Platter is marked on the reverse "R. Hall Select views Gyrn, Flintshire, Wales, Stone China" and is also impressed with the number 16. The platter with a fruit border. SIZE: 17" w. CONDITION: Generally excellent with strong blue transfer. There is a small glaze blemish on the lower right hand edge that occurred during the making and there is a scratch on the reverse by the signature that on first appearance looks like a crack but absolutely is not a crack. It is nothing more than a scratch in the glaze on the bottom side of the platter. 8-87057 (1,250-1,500)
68. OUTSTANDING BLUE STAFFORDSHIRE COVERED VEGETABLE DISH WITH FRUIT DECORATION BELIEVED TO BE BY STUBBS. Having wonderful deep blue transfer coloration. SIZE: Approx. 9 1/4" square and approx. 11 1/2" from edge of handle to edge of handle. CONDITION: Excellent with very bright color. 8-87056 (1,500-2,000)
69. OUTSTANDING FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM WATTS ON HIS ROCKING HORSE BY SARAH WATTS C_____? ALBANY, N.Y. 1842. This painting came out of Erie, Pa. with a provenance of Mary Cramer Currie of Canton, Ohio. It was in bad condition with missing section in the upper wallpaper area. On the back of the canvas was written what we have put in the title. Sarah's last name is obscured. The painting shows a small boy in dress on a brown and white rocking horse. Green and brown wallpaper and molded floorboard behind. The painting has been restored and relined and placed back on its original stretcher in its original frame. Restorer was Mike Wadnick of St. Paul, MN. Before pictures accompany the lot. REF: Page 87 Folk Painters of America by Robert Bishop. This painting illustrated appears to be the same sitter and same rocking horse. SIGHT SIZE: 27 1/2"h x 21 1/2"w. CONDITION: Excellent (see above). 9-79493 (7,500-12,500)
70. OUTSTANDING FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND CARVED HALL MIRROR. This mirror was original furnishings of the Governor Lot Morrill residence in Augusta, Maine. The mirror is pier form with the top section containing a large rectangular mirror, inset mahogany panel with two large carved and gilt crossing cornucopias of fruit. Also, there is a bottom horizontal panel with carved and gilt decoration. Bottom section has shelf with drop pendant terminating in a carved cluster of grapes. Top crest molding is deeply carved; well-selected mahogany veneers. SIZE: 107" h x 27" w CONDITION: Excellent condition with minor loss to bottom of grape cluster and chip on molding. 9-79330 (4,000-8,000)
71. FINE CARVED SHERATON MAHOGANY CANOPY BED. Front posts have fine carving of leaf, fluting, reeding on a turned foot. Other posts have simple turnings with matching foot. Stained in a red wash. Simple pine headboard with same stain. Complete with canopy frame, and modern canopy and linen, box spring and mattress. SIZE: 71" l x 50" w. Height of posts: 60". CONDITION: Very good. 9-79401 (6,500-8,500)
72. GOOD COLORFUL ANTIQUE KAZAK ORIENTAL RUG. Four polygons on a red field, wide cloud border with two smaller borders. SIZE: 5'5" x 3'10". CONDITION: Shows consistent wear to pile. Some fringe and border loss, otherwise good. 9-89723 (1,750-2,250)
73. RARE LARGE STAFFORDSHIRE OF SHAKESPEARE WITH PEDESTAL AND BOOK. Shakespeare in colorful costume has elbow resting on three books on top of fancy pedestal. He points to open manuscript. Signed on back P.V. SIZE: 18"h x 10 1/2"w x 5 1/2"d. CONDITION: Some restoration, otherwise good. 9-78743 (2,500-4,000)
74. OUTSTANDING SCHOOL GIRL WATERCOLOR OF FLOWERS BY SARAH ANN HENSHAW WARD. She was born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, Mass and was a relative of Ruth Henshaw Bascom. Watercolor shows brightly painted red, blue, yellow, and white flowers signed center bottom S. A. H. Ward. SIGHT SIZE: 15 1/2" h x 17 1/2" w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77733 (2,500-4,000)
75. OUTSTANDING TWO-PART TIGER MAPLE QUEEN ANNE CHEST ON CHEST. New Hampshire Dunlop style with large fan carved central drawer to bottom and top. Top section has central drawer flanked by two small drawers on each side with four graduated drawers below. Bottom section with one long drawer with double faux drawer front. Single large drawer below this with three drawer faux front, well carved skirt all resting on short Queen Anne legs. Good tiger maple throughout. SIZE: 80 3/4"h x bottom case 39"w x 21 1/2"d. Top case 36 1/4"h x 19"d. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79755 (27,500-35,000)
76. HUGE OUTSTANDING SIX FINGER SHAKER OVAL BOX ATTRIBUTED TO MT. LEBANON. Box appears to be made of cherry throughout. Remarkable large size with an elongated oval shape. At two feet in length, this is one of the largest oval shaker boxes known. Box was originally finished in orange shellac. Copper tacks, five fingers to base and one to top. REF: Page 38 & 39 Shaker Woodenware by Spring & Johnson. This box was acquired from a home in Columbia County, N.Y. When taken from home it had four Shaker pamphlets that are also being sold with the lot. Piece was painted green which has been stripped off but some is still present. Interior of lid was wallpapered which has been taken off but some still remains. SIZE: 8"h x top size 24 1/4"h x 13 1/2"w. CONDITION: As stated above there is some later paint still on box. Top has areas of consolidated varnish and/or paint. Structurally the box is excellent. 9-79082 (20,000-30,000)
77. UNUSUAL AND LARGE SHAKER TYPE COVERED FIRKIN IN ORIGINAL BLUE PAINT. Pine staves, oak or ash bands, tapering form with five bands, the tallest band supporting a swing handle. SIZE: 20"h w/o handle, 11" top, 14" bottom diam. CONDITION: Very good. 9-78782 (2,500-3,500)
78. SMALL CHROME YELLOW PAINTED SHAKER BOX. Oval shaped with single finger to top and bottom. Attributed to Harvard Community. SIZE: 1-1/2" h x 3" x 2-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79387 (300-400)
79. FINE SIGNED SHAKER PINCUSHION WITH PAINTED SCENE. Disk shaped round cushion has top and bottom silk covered wood. Top disk is painted with shaker buildings "Stock barn", other side stamped "East Canterbury Shakers". original red ribbon with date of 1917. SIZE: 2" diameter, 1/2" deep. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-78783 (200-400)
80. GOOD INLAID MAHOGANY MASSACHUSETTES SIDEBOARD. Shaped front with a bow front central top drawer and large serpentine central drawer below. Flanked by large doors. Doors are inlaid with fans at each corner and top of legs have bellflower. Six legs ending in spade feet. Original hardware. PROV: Descended from the Buffum families of Salem, Mass. SIZE: 40-1/2" h x 71" w x 29-1/2" d. CONDITION: Appears to have the original or very old finish. Some stains to top. Veneer cracks and one door warped. Otherwise good. 9-79394 (15,000-25,000)
81. OIL ON BOARD STILL LIFE WITH WATERMELON, GRAPES AND LEMONS BY MILLION. Picture shows open melon with green and red grapes and lemons in a spilled handled basket. Housed in a lemon gold antique frame. SIGHT SIZE 17 1/2"h x 26 1/2"w. CONDITION: Generally good. 9-70959 (1,500-2,500)
82. FINE SHIP MODEL "LANSING" IN FANCY FLOOR CASE. This Norwegian model was built in 1931 and restored V. Costello. Four masted iron merchant bark rigged vessel of the late 19th century. A fine inlaid wood mounting board with glass brass trimmed case on brass floor stand. SIZE: 69"l x 22"w x 72"h. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79767 (5,000-7,000)
83. GOOD SHIP MODEL OF THE CLIPPER SHIP "FLYING CLOUD" WITH CASE. Rigged three masted clipper ship. Mahogany and glass case. Old kit model. CASE SIZE: 41"l x 27"h x 16"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79788 (2,000-3,000)
84. HUGE SHIP'S HALF MODEL MOUNTED ON A MAHOGANY BOARD. This huge ship builders laminated half model, the largest we have ever handled, consists of a painted hull which at some time later was mounted on a large mahogany board. SIZE: Half model itself is approx. 9' long. The board it is mounted on is approx. 1' longer. CONDITION: Generally good, paint worn in places but structurally sound. 8-87073 (3,000-5,000)
85. OIL ON CANVAS SIGNED HENDRIK VAN DE SANDE BAKHUYZEN 1795-1860. The painting is dated 1840 and depicts the interior of a stable scene with two figures, cattle, a dog and various vegetables strewn on the floor. The painting of an old plaster frame which may not be the original. SIZE: 24" x 17 1/2". CONDITION: Craquelure to the surface frame with some losses. 9-83922 (3,000-5,000)
86. OUTSTANDING ENGLISH CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CARVED SETTEE WITH NEEDLEPOINT UPHOLSTERY. Six legs, front legs being cabriole form with ball and claw feet and carved knees. Well formed arms with shell carving. Scrolled crest. Scenic needlework over upholstered seat and back. SIZE: 40" h x 59" w x 23" deep x 18" seat height. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79145 (6,000-8,000)
87. OUTSTANDING LARGE CHINESE EXPORT VASE WITH FAMILE ROSE AND MANDARIN PANELS. Large panels with people and all over decoration. Large foo dog handles and gecko decoration. SIZE: 35-1/2" CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79347 (6,000-8,000)
88. OUTSTANDING LARGE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILE ROSE AND MANDARIN PANELLED VASE. Large temple-size vase has gilt foo dog handles with gecko decoration. All over decoration with panels of people on each side. SIZE: 35-1/2" h CONDITION: Very good with one under rim chip. Some gold rubbing. 9-79348 (5,000-7,000)
89. NICE ENGLISH TALL CLOCK BY RICHARD STEVENTON, DRAYTON. Brass face with name and location on dial. Custom-built hepplewhite-style case signed "W. R. Durfee, Darle Harbor, Maine". Case has inset quarter columns with brass fittings. Inlay to door and base. French style flaring feet. Hood has full columns, fret work, and brass finials. SIZE: Height to top of finial 93". CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79343 (2,500-4,000)
90. OUTSTANDING AND RARE DUTCH 80 TILE PANORAMA "GROENLANDSCHE VISSCHERY" (GREENLAND WHALE FISHERY). Painted in manganese depicting a whale hunt performed by two large vessels and small rowing boats. Spiral twisted rope border with four rosette corners. A similar but not identical example can be found in the collection of the Kendall Whaling Museum. Provenance: This panorama comes from the collection of the Moriaen Museum at Gouda (The Netherlands). Presently mounted on board and framed for presentation. Can be disassembled. SIZE: Sight: 36" x 46-1/2". CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77786 (25,000-35,000)
91. RARE EARLY DUTCH BOOK CONCERNING WHALING, 1720. Aan de HEEREN GECOMMITTEERDEN Der Hollandfche Gronlandsche Visschery by Jorannes Oosterwyk. This book has several fine engravings which document whaling in the Arctic. Includes maps and scenes of boats with whales. SIZE: 8 1/2"l x 6 1/2"w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79074 (2,000-3,000)
92. SOUTH GERMAN BAROQUE INLAID WALNUT THREE PART SECRETARY. Bottom section having three large shaped drawers with bordered burl panels. Middle section with fold down writing surface hiding three drawers and compartment. Side drawers flank this. Top section with three drawers flanking center shaped door and one long drawer. Fine rams heads brasses, all resting on bun feet. Provenance: From a Rangley, Maine camp. SIZE: 74 1/2" h x 49" w x 26" deep. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-77904 (8,000-12,000)
93. VERY EARLY FLEMISH OR DUTCH OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING A TAVERN SCENE. This 18th or early 19th Century oil on canvas depicts five figures smoking clay pipes in what appears to be a tavern. Painting is unsigned but was re-backed and probably cleaned sometime in the 1870's or 1880's and framed in the current frame. The current frame carries a Boston Frame Makers label from J.F. Cabot & Co. SIZE: 17"W x 21"H. ACTUAL SIZE: 25" w x 29" h. CONDITION: Painting is in generally good condition however, there are a couple of small old restorations done at the time it was re-backed and re-framed in the late 1870's. 8-87072 (1,500-2,500)
94. OUTSTANDING PAIR OF YELLOWWARE RETICULATED PLANTERS. Each oval shaped latticework frame has great motif with flowers. Handled metal liner holds soil and plants. Continental or English early 19th century. An outstanding pair in a desirable form. SIZE: 5 1/2"h x 11 1/2"l x 6"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79329 (1,000-2,000)
95. REGENCY TEA CADDY. Outstanding rosewood brass inlaid Sarcophagus Tea Caddy in pristine condition. Early 19th century. Quilted interior to lid and two covered compartments with a round open center. Brass claw feet and lion handles on ends. SIZE: 12 1/4"w x 8 1/2"h x 6"d. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79207 JP66 (1,700-2,000)
96. GOOD TRIPLE DECKER SHELF CLOCK BY JOHN BIRGE FOR GEORGE MITCHELL. Carved basket of fruit crest, spilt in full columns, carved paw feet. Eagle decorated minute and hour hands. Mahogany veneers with center mirror and bottom reverse painted tablet. SIZE: 37"h. CONDITION: Generally good. Tablet has paint missing. 9-77707 (700-1,000)
97. OUTSTANDING COPPER BULL WEATHERVANE WITH VERDIGRIS PATINA. Dramatic sculpture rendition has cast head and good features. Last quarter of the 19th century. In its original condition with areas of original gilt showing through. REF: Figure 91 in A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs by Bishop Coblentz. SIZE: 17"h x 26"w. CONDITION: Original throughout. One small puncture to top of back. 9-79829 (12,500-17,500)
98. OUTSTANDING PAIR OF OIL ON CANVAS FOLK ART PORTRAITS ATTRIBUTED TO SHELDON PECK. Portrait of gentleman in black suit sits in painted Windsor chair and right arm draped over green cloth table. Colorful bow tie adorns white shirt. Portrait of woman in brown dress with lace collar. She holds needlework cloth in hand with needle and thimble. She sits at similar painted Windsor chair and on right side is green cloth covered table with vase of red roses. Matched pair of original grain painted simulated mahogany Ogee frames. SIGHT SIZE: 29" h x 25"w. CONDITION: Restored and relined in excellent condition. 9-78773 (17,500-22,500)
99. TWO-PART QUEEN ANNE 18TH CENTURY HIGHBOY. Top section with five graduated drawers and large cornice molding. Bottom section with two graduated drawers over well-carved skirt and high cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Restoration to drawer fronts, replaced hardware and some work done to the finish. Older red stain can be seen on several parts. SIZE: 75"h upper case 36" x 17 1/2"d, lower case 38"h x 19"w. CONDITION: Good, see above. 8-86648 (9,000-12,000)
Note: The following 11 items are the works of the late Carl E. Peterson of St. James, Minnesota. (1869-1969) Mr. Peterson who lived to be 100 years old was an expert blacksmith, cabinetmaker and an accomplished mason. Sometime during the early 20th century he set out to create an "Environmental Sculpture Garden of Nature". These whimsical but very powerful depictions were crafted of concrete and steel sometime during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The extraordinary offering represents a unique opportunity for what is most assuredly the most significant folk art work in concrete ever offered. This collection was acquired directly from the Carl Peterson Estate in 1981.
100. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF SPREAD WINGED EAGLE BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel with shell eyes and paint. Completed between 1895 - 1900. (Family believes it was completed in 1895.) Eagle perched atop two piece shaped post. Wonderful detail to feathers and head. Textured post in colors of white, dark and light terracotta. Eagle is in a light terracotta red. SIZE: Overall wing span is 8'5". Overall height is 7'3". Depth tail to beak is 3'4". Approximate weight is 800lbs. CONDITION: All original with a few minor repairs. 9-79487 (8,000-12,000)
101. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF TREE WITH ANIMALS BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. (Family believes it was completed in 1900.) One piece with top section having multi-branch tree with squirrels. One being grey, the other red. Bottom section made up of square base with cone like shaft having hundreds of small colorful rocks. SIZE: Total height is 105 1/2". Tree being 70" with base of 35 1/2". Base is 19" square. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79492 (8,000-12,000)
102. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF ALLIGATOR BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Sculpted with open raised jaws. Stands on four out swept legs with out curving tail. Good sculpting to body and skin. SIZE: 92" l x 18" h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79491 (6,000-9,000)
103. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF TIGER BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. (Family believes it was completed in 1896.) Tiger stands on concrete base with textured fur, long curving tail, open mouth with nail teeth. SIZE: 63" l x 30" h. The concrete base is 53" l x 16" w x 3" thick. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79490 (5,000-7,000)
104. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF FIGURE OF PRIMITIVE MAN BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Man has club in left hand, right hand down by side and what appears to be horsehair hair. Open mouth with glass ? eyes. Textured skin with tan and red coloring. Black painted under hair. Man sits on a round 3" h concrete disc. SIZE: 41 1/2" h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79485 (5,000-7,000)
105. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF FIGURE OF PRIMITIVE WOMAN BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Woman has similar hair and facial features but has red skin. She wears a draped cloth at waist which is light colored. She stands on a 3" high concrete disc. She holds a stick in her right hand. SIZE: 39" h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79484 (5,000-7,000)
106. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF BIRD ON PEDESTAL BY CARL PETERSON. . Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Spread winged bird of peace perched on trumpet shaped pedestal. Bird is terracotta red color, base is light colored with bottom section being many natural small stones. SIZE: 34 1/2" wing span. 19" beak to tail. 34 1/4" total height. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79483 (3,500-4,500)
107. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF BIRD BATH BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Large concrete shallow bowl sits atop shaft with yellow ring on top and green ring below. All resting on a stepped square base. Central shaft is light colored with painted flower. Above large bath area is finial of up stretched claw holding white sphere. Claw leg is green, ring base is yellow. SIZE: 57" h 30 1/2" dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79482 (3,000-4,000)
108. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF PAIR OF HYENAS BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Matched pair of seated Hyenas on rectangular concrete bases. Yellow glass eyes look straight at viewer. SIZE: 15" h x 23" l. Concrete base is 30 1/4" l x 12" w x 4" thick. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79481 (6,000-9,000)
109. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF YELLOW FLOWERS BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Yellow flowering plant made of steel and concrete sits in green and yellow concrete planter. Yellow flowers are actually balls of concrete with the leaves made of steel. SIZE: 31 1/2" h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79488 (1,500-2,500)
110. LARGE FOLK ART SCULPTURE OF WHITE LILIES BY CARL PETERSON. Constructed of concrete over steel completed between 1895-1900. Simulated potted plant with many green steel leaves and four blossoming white lilies with one closed lily. Flowerpot is painted yellow and green in concrete. SIZE: 31 1/2" h. CONDITION: Some paint wear and rust, otherwise good. 9-79489 (1,500-2,500)
111. INTERESTING STONE, WOOD AND CONCRETE HOUSE FORM BIRDHOUSE. Shingled roof, neat stone construction with windows and doors. Mid 20th century. SIZE: 15"h x 19"w x 12"d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-78714 (1,000-2,000)
112. EXCELLENT DIMINUTIVE FOUR DOOR STEPBACK CUPBOARD IN RED PAINT. Hardwood cut out angled feet, interior with two shelves above and one below. Metal porcelain knob hardware. SIZE: 73" h x 37 1/2" w x 17" bottom depth. CONDITION: Very good with some expected wear. 9-78917 (4,000-6,000)
113. GOOD NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER BY HESTER JANE STACY AGED 8 YEARS 1834. Alphabet and numbers, four lined verse with strawberry vine border. SIGHT SIZE: 16 1/2" h x 16 1/2" w. CONDITION: Generally good, one separated area above verse. 9-78779 (500-1,000)
114. OUTSTANDING CARVED WOOD EAGLE PLAQUE. Relief carved eagle stands out from square plaque surrounded by a berried wreath with ribbon on bottom. Self framed with intricate leaf decoration. Detailed carving of head, feathers, and wings. Similar to works by Piedmontese sculptor Giocondo Albertolli. An outstanding example of American carving in the first half of the 19th century. SIZE: 27 1/2" h x 26" w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77714 (9,000-12,000)
115. OIL ON CANVAS OF STILL LIFE OF PEACHES AND PLUMS BY F. MILLER. Painting shows wooden pail of peaches with spilled plums and peaches on table. SIGHT SIZE: 15 1/2"h x 21 1/2"w. CONDITION: Good. 9-77839 (1,750-2,250)
116. NEW ENGLAND CURLY MAPLE ONE DRAWER TAVERN TABLE. Pine one board top with bread board ends. Maple and curly maple base having well turned legs, box stretcher. Dovetailed drawer with wood knob. Mid 18th century, good overhanging top. SIZE: 25 1/2" h, top size 38" x 24", base size 27" x 21". CONDITION: Very good. 9-79210 (4,000-6,000)
117. PAIR OF LARGE FRAMED ORIENTAL PORTRAITS. Ornately costumed elderly man and woman each seated on colorful thrown. Silk ivory border and matching black and gold decorated frames. David Bendann's Baltimore label on back. IMAGE SIZE: 40" h x 19" w. CONDITION: Some discoloration and wear to man, otherwise good. 9-78724 (800-1,200)
118. CHINESE EXPORT GARDEN SEAT. Fine octagonal paneled rose medallion garden seat. SIZE: 19"h x 10 1/4"w. CONDITION: Good. 9-79240 JP38 (3,250-3,750)
119. PAIR CHINESE VASES. Large outstanding pair of Mandarin famile rose serpent decorated vases. SIZE: 24"h. CONDITION: Good with some wear to gold on serpents. 9-79241 JP37 (5,000-6,000)
120. FINE DOUBLE TAMBOUR HEPPLEWHITE TWO-PART SECRETARY. Top section with multiple drawer and door interior. Tambour slides and line inlay. Fold over writing surface. Bottom section with two drawers over serpentine tambour slide below. Line inlay to legs and drawer fronts. SIZE: 45 1/2"h x 38"w x 20"d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79750 (7,500-10,000)
121. CARVED AND PAINTED SALMON BY LAWRENCE C. IRVINE OF WINTHROP, MAINE. 24" Salmon mounted on oval wood plaque, signed on reverse. SIZE: Overall 29" w x 13" h. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77841 (1,750-2,250)
122. CARVED AND PAINTED PICKEREL BY LAWRENCE C. IRVINE OF WINTHROP, MAINE. 24" Pickerel mounted on oval wood plaque, signed on reverse. SIZE: Overall 29" w x 12" h. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77894 (1,500-2,500)
123. OUTSTANDING CARVED BROOK TROUT DIORAMA IN AQUARIUM SETTING. Large glass case with wood frame and base, mirrored back. Inside has two 19" carved wood and painted brook trout, each perched on piece of driftwood which makes them appear as if swimming. Bottom lined with peastone with carved wood turtle, rocks, and lily pads. SIZE: 22" h x 30 1/2" w x 18" deep. 9-77838 (2,500-3,500)
124. OUTSTANDING HISTORICAL WOOD FISH WEATHERVANE FROM THE SOUTH WOLFBORO MEETING HOUSE WOLFBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Wood fish carved from single plank appears to be oak or chestnut. Sheet steel fins. Tail has metal reinforced top and bottom edge. Signs of modern paint to surface that is 20% on fish and still is on fins. Large carved wood ball on both top and bottom. Large directionals are attached to 12 /12" rod. Presently, the weathervane is attached to this rod with a retaining ring which has been fused over time to the rod. The weathervane is being sold for the organization that owns the building and through their research there is some indication that prior to the turn of the century this vane had been moved from a building in Newburyport, Mass. A weathervane has been found in a photo with the same ball configuration and fish silhouette but it has not been verified that it is this weathervane. Research is ongoing. SIZE: 56"l. CONDITION: Structurally good. If originally painted, no paint is present. 9-77984 (10,000-20,000)
125. OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL PAINTED D-SHAPED PORTSMOUTH, N.H. DRESSING TABLE. Dressing table comprised of lower section with bow front drawer with two brass rosette type pulls, four turned legs ending in ball feet, attached mirror with one drawer in same shape as table. Rectangular framed mirror with carved scrolled elements decorates side of mirror and holds mirror in place. Painted decoration of flowers and musical instruments with bellflowers at top of leg. Brass ball finials to top of mirror. An outstanding example of this form of furniture. SIZE: 56"h x top size 36"w x 17"d. CONDITION: Very good original condition. 9-79377 (9,000-12,000)
126. ROOM SIZE KASHAN/SAROUK ORIENTAL RUG. Rug has central red field with trees and birds, large urns of flowers. Border in deep blue with deer and birds. Three borders on each side of wide border. Very tight weave. Probably 1920's. SIZE: 14'2" x 10'. CONDITION: Central area with wear and low pile. White dots can be seen in parts of rug. 9-76681 (4,000-8,000)
127. MOUNTED ABRAHAM LINCOLN PLASTER LIFE MASK BY DOUGLAS VOLK. Cast from a "second remove" mold from the life mask of Abraham Lincoln by Leonard W. Volk 1860. Cast is mounted on original oak plaque with carved wreath. Flanking the mask are two inset areas where printed descriptions have been put. One is pen signed Doulgas Volk Center Lovell, Maine, July 17, 1917. Also, at the top of skull is an inset piece of paper with glass with description. SIZE: Overall 13"h x 26"w. CONDITION: Chips to mask including nose area; small molding around one window missing, otherwise good. 9-77754 (2,500-3,500)
128. BOOK "BONAPARTE AND THE FRENCH PEOPLE UNDER HIS CONSULATE 1804" WITH MT. VERNON PROVENANCE. First American Edition New York, printed by Isaac Collins & Son. On the page of advertisement is an inscription in ink "Bush. Washington, Mt. Vernon". PROV: George Bushrod Washington Book, nephew of George Washington, from Bishop Hourst Collection, bought at Anderson's May 2, 1904. Pasted in entry from catalog. SIZE: 9"l x 51/2"w. CONDITION: Binding damaged, pages seem to be intact. 9-77736 (200-300)
129. RARE AND IMPORTANT FIELD NOTE BOOK OF THE SURVEY OF THE FIRST DIVISION OF LANDS IN BUCKSPORT, MAINE BY WILLIAM CHANDLER 1862. Small book has hand written surveying notes with distances and directions. PROV: Once the property of Col. Jonathan Buck then to Daniel Buck, then to Alfred Swazey, all of Bucksport, Maine. Another book is included which is the accounting book for his time spent at various tasks performing this survey. An important historical find dating to the origins of the town of Bucksport, Maine SIZE: 6 1/2"h x 4"w. CONDITION: Good. 9-77752 (1,000-2,000)
130. OUTSTANDING AND RARE IMPORTANT AMERICAN LANDSCAPE "THE EXCURSION" BY JEREMIAH PEARSON HARDY. Scene shows man and three children seated at base of large tree. Girl holds American flag. They look out over a panoramic landscape including mountains and lake with sailboat. Foreground has small cascading stream with plank bridge. Appears to have original frame. Brass plaque indicates artist and title. Jeremiah Hardy (1800-1887) lived in Bangor, Maine from 1835 through 1888. He was primarily a portrait painter but also did genre and other paintings. This particular painting was sold at Sotheby's Parke Bernet New York Sale # 1582 SIZE: 26-1/2" h x 34-1/2" w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79380 (25,000-30,000)
131. FABULOUS 19TH CENTURY CARVED WOOD SPREAD WINGED EAGLE. Crusty old finish with great patina, fine details of feathers and head, open beak with tongue, sets perching on spiral carved wood. This eagle was found in the Portland, Maine area. SIZE: 56"l x 18"h x 8"d. CONDITION: Varnish consolidation and one very early repair to wing. 9-79072 (20,000-30,000)
132. FINE SHIP MODEL "SAGA MARASTAL" IN FANCY FLOOR CASE. Three masted barquentine. Model made in the 1930's-40's in Norway. A fine inlaid wood mounting board with glass, brass trimmed case on brass floor stand. Restored by V. Costello. SIZE: 58"l x 72"h x 22"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79766 (4,000-6,000)
133. FINE ANTIQUE GOUACHE SHIP PORTRAIT OF THE "CALENDONIA". Steaming in Naples Harbor. Reframed and double matted. SIGHT SIZE: 17'h x 26"w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79799 (2,500-3,500)
134. FINE LARGE WOOD POND YACHT. Painted hull with brass fittings in working condition. Large sails and good rigging. Comes with custom stand. SIZE: 60"h x 58"l x 37 1/2" hull length. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79815 (2,500-3,500)
135. ANTIQUE MODEL OF A SIDE WHEEL PASSENGER FERRY. Mounted into a wood based brass and glass case. SIZE: 26"l x 17"h x 7"w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79819 (2,000-3,000)
136. AMERICAN INDIAN TOMAHAWK/PIPEAXE. The iron head with a stamped star and moon design into the blade; referred to as the Minniwaukan style. Late Phase III time period. The wood handle has cut arrow design with a nice patina. This comes with a certificate of authenticity from John Baldwin dated 1-15-01. SIZE: Overall 18"l. Blade and pipe 9 1/2", bowl 1 3/8"h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-77990 (13,000-15,000)
137. AMERICAN INDIAN CLUB SHAPED LIKE A BIRD'S HEAD WITH SPIKE. Round ball at end of wood handle has three iron tacks. Four sided pointed spike from center. Two holes have been drilled in handle and hair attached to top of handle. Circa 1860. SIZE: 18"l x 7"w. CONDITION: Repair to handle. 9-77991 (5,000-7,000)
138. GOOD GREAT LAKES INDIAN BEADED BANDOLIER BAG. Fine colors of red, blue, green and white in a leaf motif. Stacked triangle beaded fringe. Identical design of beadwork to strap. SIZE: Bag 11"l x 10"w, Total 31"l. CONDITION: Very good with some stitching detached where straps hits bag. 9-79018 (1,000-2,000)
139. GREAT LAKES INDIAN FLORAL BEADWORK AND CLOTH APRON. Beadwork is on black cloth with blue cloth border. Flowers and berry design. Printed cloth backing and brown straps. SIZE: Beadwork panels 12" x 17", 16" x 17". CONDITION: Some fraying to blue border. Beadwork intact. 9-79017 (600-800)
140. CHEYENNE INDIAN PIPE BAG. Colorful beadwork includes red, blue, yellow, green, and turquoise beads. Geometric pattern. One section of beads run up one section to bag and around top. SIZE: 24" l including hide fringe. CONDITION: Some holes to side of bag, beadwork intact. 9-77982 (600-1,000)
141. LONG INDIAN BEADED PIPE BAG. 5" beaded section with blue background and colorful leaf and diamond pattern. Hide fringe. SIZE: 26"l overall. CONDITION: Beadwork intact with only minor edge damage. 9-79035 (600-800)
142. NICE MAHOGANY INLAID SHERATON SIDEBOARD. Two central drawers flanked by bowed side doors. Fan inlay at corners, spiral carved legs and shaped top. SIZE: 37 1/2"h x 69 1/2"w x 23 1/2"d. CONDITION: Good. 9-79752 (4,000-6,000)
143. UNSIGNED EARLY ORNATE ENGLISH CARRIAGE CLOCK. This outstanding unsigned English carriage clock features an ornamental gilt filigree dial with platinum colored metal dial with black letters. Above is a similar platinum colored dial with black letters for chime and silent and for Westminster Chimes or chime on eight bells. The fine black lacquered with much metal ornamentation of gilt ormolu work. The fine brass and gilt works are engraved on the inside lyre as well as the pendulum. SIZE: 30" to the top of the finial, wood is approx. 15" w and approx. 9 1/2" d. CONDITION: Generally very good. Complete with a pendulum and clock key the gold gilt metal is worn with much patina. The case is structurally very good with some minor rubs or scratches and other similar signs of use. 8-87044 (4,500-6,500)
144. IMPORTANT AMERICAN 18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CARVED PULL SCREEN WITH ORIGINAL NEEDLEWORK PANEL. Stand has ring and urn turned shaft, raised on three arch curved legs ending in slipper feet. Good early needlework of bunch of flowers with bow ribbon. SIZE: 62" h. Screen size 24" x 19 1/2". CONDITION: Very good. 9-79181 (2,500-3,500)
145. FRAMED COLLECTION OF ORIENTAL FIGURES EXCAVATED AT THE TEMPLE OF KUAN TI. Round shadow box frame has twelve carved wood and painted figures, most on horseback. Each is different with colorful paint, both men and women. Some parts are missing to figures but generally intact. Decorative molded frame with gold background. Back of frame has history and states "Collected by: Frances Grider McDowell in Pekin, China 1930. These figures are from an excavation of the "Temple of War" very old Temple of "Kuan Ti" 1368 to 1644". SIGHT SIZE: 29 1/2" dia. Figures are 5" tall. CONDITION: Very good. 9-77973 (1,000-2,000)
146. OUTSTANDING CARVED ANTIQUE CHINESE ALTER TABLE. Two plank top supported by two trestle type legs with wonderful carved, scroll and leaf supports, which continue to form apron of table. Legs have connecting ornamental backing. SIZE: 37 1/2" h x 82" w x 17" deep. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-78849 (3,000-5,000)
147. PAIR OF SMALL REVERSE PAINTED GLASS CHINA TRADE PORTRAITS OF MAN AND WOMAN (LEVITAINS). Oval portraits shows woman with long hair and man long black hair and necklace. Identified on back Elias Levitain. SIGHT SIZE: 8"h x 6"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77893 (500-700)
148. PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE CANDLESTICKS. Brass seamed molded in turned shaped brass candlesticks, mid 18th Century. SIZE: 7 1/2" H. CONDITION: Good. 9-79201 JP105 (700-800)
149. OIL ON WOOD PANEL OF INDIAN MAID ATTRIBUTED TO ALBERTIS DEL ORIENT BROWERE "AMERICAN 1814-1887". The painting is unsigned and untitled but very, very nicely done. Depicts an attractive Indian maiden seated under a tree near a lake. In the background a violent dark storm is occurring and a large bolt of lightning striking in the distance. An excellent contemporary frame with simulated highly figured burl type wood. SIZE: 14" h x 10" w. ACTUAL SIZE: 18 3/4" h x 15" w. CONDITION: Appears excellent. 9-79474 (12,000-16,000)
150. OUTSTANDING LARGE INLAID MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE BREAKFRONT. Single unit base with breakdown top. Base has blocked front center section with large butler's desk drawer having ten drawers and five cubbyholes. Two large doors with banded inlay. Center section is flanked on each side by one drawer and one door. Wonderful mahogany crotched veneers. Molded squared base. Top section has four glass doors with adjustable shelving behind. Separate molded cornice top. SIZE: 94"h x 93"w x 21"d. CONDITION: Excellent with one pane cracked. 9-79455 (12,500-15,000)
151. ROSE MEDALLION WATER BOTTLE. A fine paneled decorated water bottle complete with cover. SIZE: 16"h. CONDITION: Good. 9-79171 JP31 (1,000-1,200)
152. ROSE MEDALLION PUNCH BOWL. Outstanding large punch bowl. Late 19th Century. SIZE: 15 1/2"w x 6 1/2"h. CONDITION: Generally good with some wear to gold on rim. 9-79235 JP32 (2,400-2,800)
153. OUTSTANDING UNUSUAL CASED MODEL DIORAMA "SLEIGH RIDE" BY REX STEWART. Diorama of a six man Nantucket whaling crew on their whale boat braced at the harpooned whale line, as the whale begins to sound starting them on the infamous "Nantucket Sleigh Ride". CASE SIZE: 26"l x 18"h x 10"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79807 (10,000-12,000)
154. OUTSTANDING UNIQUE WOOD CASED DIORAMA OF "OFFICER AND GUN CREW" BY REX STEWART. This diorama depicts a cross sectional, above and below decks view of the U.S. Frigate "Essex" of Salem featuring eight hand carved bass wood work/action figures. By Rex Stewart. SIZE: 27"l x 19"h x 15"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79808 (10,000-12,000)
155. AMERICAN CLASSICAL SINGLE DOOR ARMOIRE. Desirable narrow size armoire with two inset panels to door, carved paw feet and overhanging molded cornice. Circa 1815-1830. Open interior with hanging rod. SIZE: 86"h x 42"w x 22 1/2"d. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79139 (2,000-2,500)
156. RARE AND IMPORTANT COLORED ENGRAVING "BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS AND DEATH OF MAJOR GENERAL PACKENHAM ON THE 8TH OF JANUARY 1815". Printed by Y. Saurman. Published by McCarty and Davis, Philadelphia, July 1817. Scene shows battle scene on hill with warring sides. Legend on bottom. SIGHT SIZE: 13 1/4" h x 19 1/2" w, not examined out of frame. CONDITION: Overall browning to paper, minor chips to edge. 9-78744 (10,000-20,000)
157. GOOD COLORED ENGRAVING "THE SORTIE MADE BY THE GARRISON OF GIBRALTAR IN THE MORNING OF THE 27 OF NOVEMBER 1781" BY WILLIAM SHARP. After a painting by John Trumbull, published January 1, 1799 by Trumbull, Poggi, & Sharp. Housed in a good decorative frame with blue mat. SIGHT SIZE: 22 1/4" h x 30 3/4" w, not examined out of frame. CONDITION: Very good with minor foxing to legend. 9-78770 (2,000-4,000)
158. PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT VASES. Outstanding pair of Mandarin and famile rose panel vases with serpent mounts. Second half of 19th century. SIZE: 24"h. CONDITION: Good with some wear to gold on serpents. 9-79195 JP36 (3,500-4,000)
159. FINE STATE OF MAINE FOUR DRAWER BOW FRONT CHEST. Chest has flame birch drawer fronts with replaced oval bail hardware. Chest stands on high turned delicate legs. SIZE: 38-1/2" h. Case is 39-1/2" w x 17-3/4" d. CONDITION: Is very good. 9-79339 (1,500-2,500)
160. FINE FANCY SHERATON BAMBOO STYLE ARMCHAIR. Rush seat. Good bamboo turnings with addition of decorative elements. SIZE: 32" h Seat height 17-1/2". CONDITION: Very good. 9-79331 (200-400)
161. EXTREMELY RARE EXTRA FANCY DUCK CALL BY C. L. V. KINNEY & WILLIAM F. HARLOW OF NEWARK, OHIO. Circa 1890. Limited production. Duck call is carved wood with leather stretched over the head. Painted features with glass eyes. Shotgun shell protrudes from mouth and is stamped into the brass casing shotshell "MF'D" by Kinney & Harlow, Newark, Ohio." REF. Page 193 of Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles by Donna Tonelli. SIZE: 6" l x 2" w. CONDITION: Approximately 1/2" behind eyes a small hole has been made to accept a string or piece of rawhide for hanging around neck. This was done a long time ago. Other then this, the duck call appears to be in original good condition with signs of minor use. 9-77890 (10,000-12,000)
162. GOOD CHERRY SHERATON ONE DRAWER PEMBROKE TABLE. Long dovetailed drawer. Shaped leaves and turned legs. Provenance: A fine Augusta, Maine home. SIZE: 29-1/4" h x 30" w x 20" closed and 48" open. CONDITION: Generally good. 9-79336 (400-600)
163. WONDERFUL CARVED WOODEN BIRD TREE BY HARRY ROSS. This tree features eight species of carved birds including Hummingbird, Oriole, Bluejay, Red Cardinal, etc. The natural wood branch mounted in a green painted vase like base with each of the birds mounted on various branches. Ross was from Norway, Maine and before his death he was well known as a carver throughout North America. His clients included Clark Gable, Roy Rogers and Ernest Hemmingway. In 1949 Ross won the International Decoy Makers Contest with his carvings. Accompanying this lot will be a photocopy of a newspaper article on Ross with a biography of his life. Signed by Harry Ross on the underside. SIZE: Approx. 40" h x approx. 28" w. CONDITION: Generally excellent. 8-87065 (1,000-1,500)
164. GOOD CARVING OF BIRDS BY NOTED MAINE CARVER HARRY ROSS. Ross was from Norway, Maine and before his death he was well known as a carver throughout North America. His clients included Clark Gable, Roy Rogers and Ernest Hemmingway. In 1949 Ross won the International Decoy Makers Contest with his carvings. Accompanying this lot will be a photocopy of a newspaper article on Ross with a biography of his life. This carving consists of a piece of driftwood with three species of birds carved and mounted on the piece including a Maine Chickadee. Underside is signed Harry Ross, Norway Maine. The birds are very nicely carved and wonderfully painted. Each feature carved raised wing tips. SIZE: Approx. 13" h. CONDITION: Generally excellent. 8-87066 (500-800)
165. CARVED NEW YORK MAHOGANY SHERATON SOFA. Top crest carved with central panel of curtain swag, reeded arms, turned supports and legs, reeded seat rail; all resting on brass caster feet. SIZE: 32"h x 72 1/2"w x 30"d. CONDITION: Upholstery as is, frame very good. 9-79753 (7,000-9,000)
166. INTERESTING MILITARY SOLDIER AND CANNON WEATHERVANE. Weathervane is flat with soldier lighting off cannon. Painted in different colors and mounted on original rod secured to a board base. SIZE: 21" x 14" CONDITION: Very good. 9-77992 (4,000-6,000)
167. RARE NAUTICAL PATENT MODEL FOR UNIQUE SAILING VESSEL. This unique and innovative patent model or salesman model was for a wind energy top driven boat. A French creation and referred to as the Hypotan. Aluminum or tin cylindrical tubes with baffles were arranged on a central post. The wind passing through these baffles cause the drive shaft holding the wind prop to turn which drove the propeller thus powering the boat. A highly interesting and unique approach to a wind powered boat. Shell of the boat appears to be painted wood with a deck covering which appears to be brass. The wind baffles are made of either aluminum or thin tin. There is no patent date on the model but we assume it dates sometime to the late 19th Century. SIZE: Vessel is approx. 17" l and approx 13" to the top of the wind prop. CONDITION: Mechanism works, paint has nice patina and appears to be generally in good condition. 9-79470 (2,000-3,000)
168. EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT OF BALDING GENTLEMEN ATTRIBUTED TO MICHELE FELICE CORNE' 1752-1845. Painting depicts a balding gentleman with ruffled white collar in black coat with brass buttons. Possibly a sea captain. It is framed in a frame from the period but probably not the original frame. Painting is unsigned but the structure on the reverse has an impressed inscription which includes the date "1814" and other words which can not be made out, may be the name of the sitter. A note attached to this lot indicates that at one time a photo of the painting was shown to someone at the Peabody Museum who identified the artist as being Michele Felice Corne. The Peabody had a very important and extensive exhibition in 1972 of Corne's work and a very fine book featuring numerous examples of his work and descriptions with information and history accompany this lot. The painted style and use of shadows to delineate the facial features of this painting very much coincide with the illustrated works of the artist. SIZE: 17" x 23 1/2". ACTUAL SIZE: 24" w x 30 1/2" t. CONDITION: The painting was cleaned and had some restoration long ago. 9-79480 (5,000-10,000)
169. FINE SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY CARD TABLE. Shaped top with inlaid border supported by four reeded and turned legs, one of which swings out to support fold over leaf. Diamond shape inlay with mahogany veneer surrounding on front. SIZE: 28 1/2" h. Top Size: 34" x 15 1/2". CONDITION: Very good. 9-78720 (1,500-2,500)
170. WINDSOR BRACE BACK BOW BACK SIDECHAIR. Carved and molded one-board saddle seat, raised on bold turned splayed leg base. R.I. or N.Y. last quarter 18th C. SIZE: 35 1/2"h, seat height 18". CONDITION: Structurally sound, needs finish. 9-79211 (600-800)
171. ROOSTER ON ARROW WEATHERVANE. Rooster stands on large arrow with original gilt surface. SIZE: 24"h x 30"l. CONDITION: Some repair to feet and tail, otherwise good. 9-77705 (4,000-8,000)
172. PAIR OF BRASS CHIPPENDALE ANDIRONS. Fine pair having spiral finial and hex block with turned spiral shaft on a square plinth and ball and claw feet. SIZE: 24"h. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79453 (3,000-4,000)
173. LARGE OIL ON CANVAS OF SEASCAPE WITH SHIPS BY MOLBY. Signature in right corner is hard to read. Painting shows three-mast ship crashed on beach with other ship in ocean. Luministic sunset with reflection on water and beach. Good decorative gold replacement frame. SIGHT SIZE: 29 1/2"h x 49 1/2"w. CONDITION: Some chipping to rocks on left, otherwise very good. 9-79425 (2,500-3,500)
174. FINE GELATIN SILVER PRINT PHOTOGRAPH "SOUTH PARK, COLORADO" BY LAURA GILPIN. Photograph shows panoramic view of mountains and snow-covered hills. White mat with signature on bottom right of mat and dated 1940. Provenance Donald & Madeline Gilpin estate, Mt. Desert Island, Maine. SIGHT SIZE: 10 1/2" h x 13 1/2" w. CONDITION: Excellent condition, mat has ripples. 9-79071 (4,000-6,000)
175. SMALL SIZE 19TH CENTURY SHERATON STYLE MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD. Two inset panel doors flank three-drawer bow front section. Each drawer is dovetailed and has brass bail handles. SIZE: 40" h x 55" w x 19-1/2 d. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79333 (4,000-6,000)
176. PAIR IMARI COVERED JARS. Large pair of polychrome gaudy shaped covered vessels. Meji period; 1865-1890. SIZE: 16" h. CONDITION: Good. 9-79180 JP107 (1,500-1,700)
177. PAIR OF IMARI JARDINIERES. An exceptional pair of old polychrome scalloped top jardinieres. Meji period circa 1865-1885. SIZE: 7 1/2"h x 7 1/4" across top. CONDITION: Good. 9-79144 JP81 (1,000-1,250)
178. FIGURED MAPLE THREE DRAWER STAND. Three tiger maple drawers, each having two brass knobs. Square top with turned legs. From a Down East Maine home. SIZE: 30" h. Top size: 22" square. CONDITION: Good with old surface. 9-75 (800-1,200)
179. FINE PAIR OF FEDERAL PERIOD WROUGHT IRON AND BRASS KNIFE BLADE ANDIRONS. Brass steeple and urn turned finial resting on arched legs ending in disc feet. Late 18th c. SIZE: 23 1/2"h. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79200 (800-1,200)
180. OUTSTANDING MAHOGANY CARVED POST QUEEN SIZE CANOPY BED. Front post are turned and carved with leaf design. Bed has been resized to accommodate standard queen size bedding with a new chamfered, rollback headboard in cherry, bow canopy frame and extensions to post. Excellent refinishing. Complete canopy frame present. SIZE: 60" w x 80" long. Post size 64". CONDITION: Excellent. 9-78772 (4,000-6,000)
181. 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN HALOGRAPHICAL ICON. Depicts Saint Harlamphy in the center surrounded by twelve scenes from his life. SIZE: 21 1/2"h x 18 1/2"w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-77757 (1,250-1,750)
182. 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON IN FOUR REGISTERS. Depicts various Saint images. SIZE: 21"h x 17 1/2"w. CONDITION: Excellent with one small chip to top. 9-77756 (1,000-1,500)
183. 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON. Depicting St. George slaying the dragon. SIZE: 22 3/4"h x 19"w. CONDITION: Board has warped and cracked vertically, otherwise very good. 9-77578(1,000-1,500)
184. GOOD TWO DRAWER QUEEN ANNE TAVERN TABLE. Probably Pennsylvania in hardwood. Top with three boards with cleated sides. Bottom has large and medium drawer, all resting on straight Queen Anne type legs with pad feet. From a Down East Maine home. SIZE: 29" h. Top: 47 1/2" x 27". CONDITION: Very good. 9-75 (1,500-2,500)
185. EARLY TALL PINE TAVERN STOOL. Slant top with box stretcher showing good wear. Cut nails and good patina. SIZE: 30-1/2" h x 14" w x 12" d. 9-79334 (300-500)
186. SAMUEL TERRY PILLAR AND SCROLL SHELF CLOCK. Original label to inside, gold decorated dial; weights, key, and pendulum are present. Landscape window. SIZE: 31 1/4" h. CONDITION: Unknown working order, case has damage to ears, otherwise good. 9-79233 (1,200-1,400)
187. FABULOUS RED, WHITE AND BLUE NEEDLEPOINT STATE FLOWER QUILT. This folk art quilt has 48 state flowers in 8 six block rows. In between these blocks are red and white stripes with white stars on blue background. Whole quilt is bordered in blue. Each state has colorful flower with needlework identification of state and flower type. Beautiful color in a wonderful layout make this quilt one of the best we have seen. SIZE: 83" x 90". CONDITION: Very good. 9-79496 (2,000-3,000)
188. LARGE RED, WHITE AND BLUE STAR QUILT. 20 squares with red and white star in white background. 8 pointed star with red and blue border. SIZE: 86"w x 104"l. CONDITION: Very good. 9-79497 (1,200-1,500)
189. INTERESTING AMISH BLUE AND RED PUFFY QUILT DATED SEPT. 12, 1905. Quilt has wide blue border with red string ties. Center has 16 x 16 alternating squares of blue and red filled puffs. Needlework dated in border Sept. 12, 1905. SIZE: 60"w x 64"l. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79494 (1,000-2000)
190. FINE 18TH CENTURY ROUND CHAIR TABLE IN RED PAINT. Two board top, bottom has turned arm supports, large dovetailed drawer and box stretcher. Good State of Maine form. SIZE: 27" h, top size 47 1/2" x 48". CONDITION: Old surface to base, top has newer paint over old surface, feet have been shortened. 9-79310 (3,000-5,000)
191. FINE PAINTED WOOD HORSE WEATHERVANE. This horse weathervane was found in the barn of Jason Mendence on Back Street in Nantucket. Five generations of this family lived in this house. The vane was purchased from the estate. History of Mendence indicates John B. Gardner married one of the girls and was a housepainter, a photographer and made whirligigs. Weathervane shows horse in running form with tail straight out with greenish yellow surface, iron rod and wood ball. SIZE: 41 1/2"l x 15"h. CONDITION: Front foot missing, one cracked leg and head cracked. 9-78713 (8,000-12,000)
192. 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT OF GENTLEMAN IN PAINTED FRAME. Portrait shows man seated with hands clasped in lap. Black coat with yellow vest and white shirt. Fabulous mustard and red grain painted frame. Probably original to painting. SIGHT SIZE: 29"h x 24"w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-79458 (2,000-3,000)
193. OUTSTANDING PAIR OF CONTINUOUS ARM WINDSOR CHAIRS. Nice carved saddle seats. Nine spindle back. Well -turned splayed legs. Refinished. SIZE: 37" h Seat height 17". CONDITION: Very good. 9-79373 (4,500-6,500)
194. OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SHIP ARTHUR SEWALL. F. V. Moody photographer, launched Feb 23, 1889, Arthur Sewall and co. builders and owners. Housed in a black walnut frame with original legend on mat. IMAGE SIZE: 10" h x 13" w. CONDITION: Excellent. 9-77853 (500-700)
195. FINE GROUP OF FOUR FRAMED VINTAGE LAUNCHING PHOTOS OF DERRING SHIPS. 1. The Carroll A. Derring 7 1/2" h x 9 1/2" w. 2. Lydia M. Derring 9" h x 13" w. 3. Harry G. Derring 10" h x 13 1/2" w. 4. Gardiner G. Derring 10" h x 13" w. All have legends with identification, photo by Higgins. Images are in good condition, mat of one has waterstain. 9-77850 (1,000-2,000)
196. LARGE VINTAGE FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF A FIVE MAST SCHOONER. What appears to be its original frame and mat. SIGHT SIZE: 13" h x 18 1/2" w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-77860 (500-800)
197. LARGE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SCHOONER ELIZABETH FREEMAN. Tinted photograph shows white four masted schooner at dock with town beyond. IMAGE SIZE: 15 1/2" h x 20" w. CONDITION: Foxing to backing, otherwise good. 9-77859 (500-800)
198. LOT OF FOUR SHIP PHOTOGRAPHS OF PALMER SCHOONERS. Schooner Baker Palmer, Fannie Palmer, Fuller Palmer and Jane Palmer. Three show launching photo with legends. All five mast schooners. Other is the Jane Palmer at dock. IMAGE SIZE: 4" x 7"-10" x 13". CONDITION: Very good. 9-77851 (700-1,000)
199. STATE OF MAINE GRADUATED FOUR DRAWER GRAIN PAINTED PINE CHEST. Light brown paint with mahogany style design. Applied molding in between drawers. Dark stained wood knobs. Cut out ends with no apron. SIZE: 41-1/4" h x 42" w x 16" d. CONDITION: Some molding missing. Otherwise good. 9-79335 (500-1,000)
200. PALACE SIZE MAHAL ORIENTAL RUG. Large center medallion with sunburst on blue and beige shaped background, all resting on a vine and flower red colored field. Seven borders. Antique. SIZE: 21'1" x 13'4". CONDITION: Shows considerable wear to central area but still a very usable rug. 9-77339 (3,500-4,500)