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The catalogue for the 22 April 2015 auction of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts including 20th Century Design at Freeman's in Philadelphia. For more information about the lots in this sale, or registering to bid please visit www.freemansauction.com

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Sale 1514Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10am1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103

Friday, April 17 Saturday, April 18 Sunday, April 19 Monday, April 20 Tuesday, April 21 $35 in the gallery$42 domestic mail$47 international mail

Inside Front Cover: Lot 7Inside Back Cover: Lot 10

Visit www.freemansauction.com/catalogues or call 267.414.1256 to purchase a catalogue. Complimentary digital catalogues may be viewed online along with color images of every lot in the auction.

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American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts including 20th Century Design

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Important Information for Buyers

v2.2015

RegistrationAll potential buyers must register for the sale prior to placing a bid. Registration information may be submitted in person at our reception desk, by fax or through our website at www.freemansauction.com. We will require proof of identification and residence and may require a credit card and/or a bank reference. By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that he or she has read, understood and accepted Freeman’s Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Buyer’s PremiumA Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $100,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $100,001 through $2,000,000, and 12% thereafter.

Sales TaxAll items in the catalogue are subject to the 8% Pennsylvania and Philadelphia sales tax. Dealers purchasing for resale must register their tax numbers on current PA forms. Forms should be submitted to our Client Services office on the second floor.

Catalogue DescriptionsAll item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance only. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots in person, our specialists will be happy to prepare detailed Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. These are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold “as is” as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

BiddingAt the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number and given a paddle for use at the sale. Once the first bid has been placed, the auctioneer asks for higher bids in increments determined by the auctioneer. To place your bid, simply raise your paddle until the auctioneer acknowledges you. The auctioneer will not mistake a random gesture for a bid.

By phone A limited number of telephone lines are available for bidding by phone through a Freeman’s representative. Phone lines must be reserved in advance. Requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the sale.

In writing Bid forms are available in the sale room and at the back of the catalogue. These should be submitted in person, by mail or by fax no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start of the sale. The auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to the limit.

On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available on-line at www.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders may leave absentee bids through the web site and will receive email confirmation of their bid. Freeman’s is not responsible for errors or failure to execute bids.

PaymentPayment is due within ten (10) working days of the sale. Lots purchased will not be released until we have received full payment. Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order, or debit card. Payments by check must clear the bank before goods will be released.

Removal of PurchasesDeliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless otherwise indicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for and removed within ten (10) working days of the sale. Purchases not so removed may be turned over to a licensed warehouse at the expense and risk of the purchaser.

Shipping and Packing Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. Upon request, Freeman’s will provide the purchaser with names of professional packers and shippers known to us.

Endangered SpeciesLots marked * are manufactured in whole or in part of restricted materials that may include tortoiseshell, ivory, mother-of-pearl, coral, rhinoceros horn, whalebone or marine ivory. Such materials may require specific licenses, certificates, or CITES documentation for import, export, moving between states in the U.S., or resale. Obtaining these documents may require scientific, laboratory or other expert analysis, in order to establish which species or genus the material came from. Freeman’s is unable to provide this information, and the obligation is on the purchaser of a lot containing any of these materials to ensure that they are able to obtain all the necessary or required documents should they need to, prior to bidding on the lot. If proper documentation or licenses etc. cannot be obtained for a purchased lot, the purchaser will still be required to make an on time payment for the lot as per our standard terms and conditions. Freeman’s cataloguing of the lots marked with this symbol * represents the best of our opinion, and the absence of this symbol from any lot description does not form a warranty that the lot will be free from any licensing or certification restrictions.

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American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts Department

Whitney LongBids [email protected] 267.414.1207

Bethany MobbsShipping & [email protected] 267.414.1242

Annson K. Conaway Property Manager | Americana [email protected] 215.940.9829

Mary Maguire CarrollDirector | Client [email protected] 267.414.1236

Samuel M. Freeman IIChairman | [email protected] 267.414.1200

Whitney BountyAssociate [email protected] 267.414.1254

Tim AndreadisSpecialist | 20th Century [email protected] 267.414.1215

Lynda CainVice President | Head of [email protected] 267.414.1237

Client Services

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American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts including 20th Century Design

American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts: Lots 1-191

20th Century Design: Lots 192-230

Coins: Lots 231-266

Oriental Rugs & Carpets: Lots 301-350

Lot 81

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1 142394/21Terracotta portrait medallion of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)jean-baptiste nini (italian, 1717-1786), france,circa 1777With inscribed border, “B. Franklin Americain,”the bust with raised, crowned cartouche markand “1777” and further signed and dated, “Nini F1777,” holed and framed.Diam: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Lady, Moorestown, New Jersey.note:Jean-Baptiste Nini created this commemorativemedallion at the bequest of Jacques Donatien LeRay de Chaumont (1726-1803), businessman

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3 141655/6Queen Anne mahogany tea tablenew england, 18th century andlaterThe rectangular dished top withpinched corners above shaped skirtand cabriole legs terminating in padfeet.H: 25 3/4 in. W: 28 in. D: 18 1/4 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. LawrenceF. Kienle.$1,000-2,000

4 142452/12Chippendale walnut chest ofdrawersdelaware river valley, circa 1770The rectangular molded top abovetwo short drawers and threegraduated long drawers, flanked byfluted quarter columns, ogivalbracket feet.H: 33 3/4 in. W: 33 in. D: 20 1/4 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.Isaac’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.$2,000-3,000

2 151144/3Three silver academic and masonic jewelsone with maker’s mark, “wf,” possibly for william faris(1728-1804), annapolis, mdThe first, a silver masonic jewel depicting an architecturalarch on stepped plinth, all enclosing the letter “G” perchedatop triangle, maker’s mark to verso; the second, an ovalbrooch with eagle perched on anchor surrounded bythirteen stars; and the third, engraved on one side withcrossed quills and the initials “CMS,” the other side withopen book.L: 2 3/8 in. (longest) Total Weight: 1 troy oz.$1,000-1,500

and personal friend and supporter of Franklin’s.It, along with subsequent versions, wereincredibly popular in France during Franklin’sambassadorial stay there in the late 1770s, asevidenced by Franklin’s 1779 letter to hisdaughter:“The clay medallion you say you gave to Mr.Hopkinson was the first of the kind made inFrance. A variety of others have been made sinceof different sizes...and the numbers sold areincredible. These, with the pictures, busts andprints (of which copies upon copies are spreadeverywhere), have made your father’s face aswell known as the moon...”$1,500-2,500

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5 142582/1Chippendale walnut tall case clockdaniel rose (1749-1827), reading, pa, circa 1775The hood with double scroll molded cresting with floralcarved rosettes, three flame carved finials above archedglass face door enclosed by round turned columnettes,the brass face inscribed, “Daniel Rose, Reading,” gildeddolphin and scroll spandrels set in the arch above thechapter ring with black enamel Roman numeral hours andouter minute ring in Arabic numerals enclosed by foliateand scroll spandrels, the arched and lip molded waist doorabove plain base, both with fluted chamfered corners, allraised on ogival bracket feet.H: 103 1/2 in.provenance:Property from a private Wyomissing, PennsylvaniaCollection.Descended in the family to the present owner.Purchased from the Estate of Charles T. Davies, grandsonof Daniel Rose.exhibited and illustrated:Berks County Tall-Case Clocks, 1750 to 1850, The Historical Society of Berks County, Reading, Pennsylvania andillustrated in exhibition catalog of the same name, pg. 58.$8,000-12,000

6 141998/22Attributed to James Sharples, Sr. (1751-1811)pair of portraits: mr. and mrs. stewart, née hamiltonPastel on paper, framed.9 in. x 6 7/8 in. (sight)provenance:A Gentleman’s Collection, from a Washington, DC Townhouse.Sotheby’s, New York, October, 24, 1985, Lot 105.note:Lot accompanied by photocopied bill of sale and typed note suggesting that “theportraits belonged to the Nathan Lord family {sic} of Kittery Maine...” and werepurchased from his family’s descendants.$1,000-1,500

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9 158013/1Queen Anne walnut corner or handkerchieftablesouthern, probably virginia, mid 18th centuryTriangular top with conforming hinged leaf onturned legs ending in raised pad feet.H: 27 3/4 in.provenance:Purchased by Mary Ferguson Hopper ofBellgrade plantation in Midlothian, Virginia inthe early 20th century and thence descendedto the present owner.$10,000-15,000

8 151090/1Queen Anne carved walnut side chairphiladelphia, pa, circa 1765The yoked cresting centering a ruffledshell above solid splat and moldedtrapezoidal seat, with shell-carved apronand cabriole legs with shell-carved kneeson trifid feet.H: 40 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000

7 151158/21Silkwork picturein the manner of mrs. mary delaney (1700-1788), england, 18th centuryA basket of flowers and butterfly worked inpolychrome silk threads on a black sateenground, original frame.19 3/4 in. x 14 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Property of a Maryland Lady.Purchased from Asprey, London, 1994.note:See additional illustration inside front cover.$1,500-2,500

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10 151280/2Crewel-embroidered wool blanketnew england, first half 19th centuryAn abundant basket of flowers surrounded by floral devices within a stylizedleaf border framed by a meandering vine with flowers, all worked inpolychrome wool yarns on homespun wool ground comprised of threepanels.82 in. x 89 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.Jan Whitlock, presently in New York City.$7,000-9,000

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12 158012/1Queen Anne transitional walnutside chairphiladelphia, pa, circa 1770Serpentine crestrail with centralshell above a solid splat, moldedtrapezoidal seat frame abovecabriole legs ending in trifid feet.H: 40 in.$1,500-2,500

13 158012/3Queen Anne cherrywood tea tablenew england, late 18th centuryThe rectangular top with moldededge raised on cabriole legs endingin pad feet.H: 26 3/4 in. W: 31 1/2 in. D: 21 in.$2,500-3,500

14 142152/8Pair of etched uncolored glasscompotes19th centuryEach with bell-form bowl etchedwith flowers and leafage on adomed circular base.H: 7 1/4 in. Diam: 6 in.$500-800

11 142570/1James Earl (1761-1796)pair of portraits: dorinda (enslow)bell and josiah bellEach bears inscription on verso, afterthe original (copied by conservator in1931), Dorinda: “This likeness in May,1796 AE 17,” and Josiah: “This likenesstaken in June 1796 AE 20,” oil oncanvas, framed.27 in. x 23 in. (sight)provenance:Private Collection—a purportedrelative of the sitters.Freeman’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,November 2, 1983.Purchased from below by Mrs.Thomas Charlton Henry (d. 1978),Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.Miss Eunice Chambers, dealer,Hartsville, South Carolina.Milch Gallery, New York, 1938..note:Both retain partial paper labels for Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut, with loannumbers. The portraits are recorded in FRESCO, The Frick Reference Library, Frick ReferenceLibrary Online.$10,000-15,000

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16 142452/8Queen Anne mahogany tea tabledelaware river valley, circa 1770The circular two-board molded toptilts on bird cage, baluster-turnedsupport on cabriole legs ending inpad feet.H: 27 in. Diam: 36 1/8 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$1,000-1,500

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17 158012/6Two Queen Anne walnut balloonseat side chairsboston, ma, circa 1760Each with yoked cresting aboveelongated urn splat, balloon seatand cabriole legs, joined by turnedstretchers.H: 40 in.$2,000-3,000

15 151129/1The Whipple Family Queen Anne walnutlooking glassfirst half 18th centuryScrolled and shaped cresting above moldedsurround enclosing two panel mirror plate.L: 44 3/4 in. W: 18 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia Gentleman.Lovrinic Antiques, Lambertville, New Jersey.note:Lot accompanied by bill of sale.$1,500-2,500

18 141655/4Painted oval top tavern tablenew england, 18th centuryOval top on slender vase and ballturned legs joined by stretchers,painted Spanish brown.H: 26 1/2 in. L: 30 in. D: 22 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. LawrenceF. Kienle.$500-700

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19 142582/5American School 19th centuryview of the city of reading, pa, as seenfrom lover’s leapOil on canvas, framed.15 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Property from a private Wyomissing,Pennsylvania Collection.note:The view above the Schuylkill River, showingthe Reading Canal on the left and theReading Railroad on the right.Labels and pencil inscription on versosuggest that the artist is possibly JamesArthur Benade (1823-1853)$3,000-5,000

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22 141655/8Queen Anne walnut dressing tablepennsylvania, circa 1765The rectangular top aboveconforming case with single longdrawer above three smaller drawersand scalloped skirt, raised oncabriole legs and trifid feet.H: 29 1/2 in. W: 34 in. D: 20 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. LawrenceF. Kienle.note:Bottom central drawer withhandwritten note affixed tounderside: “This Low Boy belongedto Aunt Rachel Blaker (GrandpaBlaker’s sister) and was given to herby her mother. She gave it to RachelG. Wynkoop. Rachel G. Wynkoop toElizabeth W. Luff. Elizabeth W. Luffto Mabel E. Luff. Sept. 18, 1918.”A second note reads, “Rachel Blakerwas the daughter of Rachel Corsonand Paul Blaker. She was bornNovember 17, 1817 and died inmiddle age, unmarried. RachelCorson (her mother) daughter ofBenjamin Corson, 3rd, married PaulBlaker, March 28, 1805. Both wereborn in the year 1776. Paul Blakerdied of heart disease Nov. 1839; hiswife died from injuries received bybeing thrown from a gig. Sept. 3,1844. Their children were: Joseph;Benjamin; Paul; Rachel; Joshua andAlfred.”$2,000-3,000

20 142452/2Chippendale walnut high chestdelaware river valley,last quarter 18th centuryIn two sections: the upper case withflat molded top, three over twosmall drawers above four longgraduating drawers below, flankedby fluted quarter columns; the lowercase with a single long drawerflanked by quarter columns; raisedon shell-carved cabriole legsterminating in ball and claw feet.H: 80 1/4 in. W: 44 1/8 in.D: 24 1/2 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.Dorothy Garber, 1950.$2,000-3,000

21 142452/18Chippendale carved mahoganycandlestandMolded piecrust top tilts onbirdcage and carved baluster turnedsupport, cabriole legs with leafcarved knees ending in ball and clawfeet.H: 28 in. Diam: 24 1/8 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$800-1,200

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23 151270/1Attributed to Henry Williams (1787-1830)portrait of judge george thatcher (1754-1824)of massachusettsOil on canvas, framed.28 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Private Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Collection.note:Born in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Thatchergraduated from Harvard and moved to Biddeford,Maine in 1782 to serve as a lawyer in the Districtof Maine. He was a member of the ContinentalCongress from 1787 to 1789, and the UnitedStates Congress from 1789 to 1801. Thatcherserved as an associate judge of the SupremeCourt of Massachusetts from 1800 to 1820, andas a judge of the Supreme Court of Maine from1820 to 1824.$1,500-2,500

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25 151238/3Queen Anne mahogany tea table18th centuryThe dished rectangular top on arched apronand cabriole legs ending in raised pad feet.H: 27 1/2 in. W: 20 1/8 in. D: 30 3/4 in.$1,500-2,500

24 158012/7Chippendale mahogany roundaboutcommode armchairnew york, ny, circa 1765The molded backrest and flattened armsabove pierced splats, slip seat and cabriolelegs ending in ball and claw feet.H: 32 in.$1,000-1,500

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26 151250/1James Peale (1749-1831)miniature portraits of a lady andgentleman of the beall familyEach bears artist’s initials “IP” and dates“1800” and “1808”, watercolor on ivory,framed.2 1/2 in. x 2 in. (sight)provenance:Descended in the family of the sitters topresent owner.$8,000-12,000

27 142305/2Silver creamerprobably joseph richardson, jr. (1752-1831), philadelphia, paThe paneled body with bright-cutengraved fern wreath beneath spout,marked twice to underside with laterengraving.H: 5 1/4 in. Weight: 6 3/4+ troy oz.$600-800

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29 151028/1Silver footed salverchristian wiltberger (1769-1851),philadelphia, paThe oval form tray with reeded rim,centrally chased with beribboned, leafyswag surrounding oval cartouchebearing monogram, all raised on fourpad feet, marked twice to underside.L: 12 in. Weight: 24+ troy oz.$2,000-3,000

28 142328/2Chippendale figured walnut chest ofdrawerscirca 1800The rectangular top with molded edgeabove four long graduated drawers,raised on dovetailed bracket feet.H: 34 1/2 in. W: 39 in. D: 21 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Elkins Park,Pennsylvania.$1,000-2,000

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30 142404/15Assembled four piece silver tea servicetwo pieces bearing hallmarks for christianwiltberger (1769-1851), philadelphia, paComprising hot water pot, teapot, coveredsugar and creamer, each lobed, ovoid bodywith gadrooned banding, raised onconforming pedestal foot, the hot water potwith eagle’s head spout, the teapot andcovered sugar marked to footring, the otherpieces seemingly unmarked.H: 11 1/4 in. Total Weight: 84 3/4+ troy oz.$2,500-3,500

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31 147001/48Chippendale carved mahogany camel-back sofaphiladelphia, pa, circa 1770The serpentine back continuing to sloping scrolled arms, the threemolded front legs with Marlborough feet joined by stretchers tothree outswept back legs.H: 40 in. L: 88 in. D: 32 in.provenance:From a Delaware Estate.Formerly in the Collection of Greta DuPont Barksdale Brown andF. Donaldson Brown.$10,000-15,000

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32 151280/9William and Mary brass bed warmerearly 18th centuryThe slightly domed lid punch-decoratedwith bird on flowering branch, knoppedand finely turned handle.L: 47 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.Peter Eaton Antiques, Newbury,Massachusetts.$400-600

33 151186/2William and Mary walnut high chest ofdrawers18th century and laterThe upper section with molded corniceabove two short over three longgraduating drawers; the lower sectionwith molded waist above three shortdrawers and shaped apron, raised onturned legs joined by conformingstretcher and ball feet.H: 64 1/4 in. W: 39 3/4 in. D: 21 in.$2,500-3,500

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34 151095/1Needlework samplereunice pilsbery (1777-1856), newburyport, ma, late 18th centurySilk threads on a linen ground, framed.20 in. x 12 in. (sight)provenance:Accompanied by label inscribed, “Miss Caroline C. Tappan, 19 Titcomb Street,Newburyport, Mass.”literature:Ethel Stanwood Bolton & Eva Johnston Coe, American Samplers (1921), pg. 69.note:Eunice Pilsbery/Pillsbury married Ephraim Hunt Toppan/Tappan on July 17,1798. The birth and marriage dates of their two children are recorded in TheToppans of Toppan Lane with their Descendants & Relatives, by Joshua Coffinpublished in 1862. Mary, born Nov. 25, 1798, married the Honorable EbenezerBradbury on July 3, 1832 and Abraham, born May 30, 1800 married SarahStockman on July 14, 1831 and Maria French in 1849.$8,000-12,000

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36 151263/2Bronzed copper John Paul Jones navalmint medalmarked to obverse and verso, “dupre f.”for augustin dupre (french, 1748-1833)The obverse with profile bust of John PaulJones after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) encircled by inscription, “JoanniPavlo Jones Classis Praefecto ComitiaAmericana”; the verso with naval battlescene depicting the defeat of the BritishSerapis by the US Bonhomme Richard andinscription, “Hostivm Navibvs Captis AvtFvgatis Ad Oram Scotiae XXIII Sept.M.DCCLXXVIII,” bearing no edgemarks.Diam: 2 1/8 in.

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note:This medal formed one in a series entitled the Comitia Americanamedals, which were issued by Congress to commemorate significantRevolutionary War victories; John Paul Jones was awarded one ofthese medals in 1787. Restrikes of this medal were issued both in Parisand in the United States; many are of the marked-edge form and theAmerican-made versions purportedly lack the artist’s name.$1,000-1,500

35 151225/1The Captain Abraham Perry French & Indian War engravedpowder horn“md at fort edward: novr 11, 1756”The horn body sectioned into bandsscribed with trailing vines, deer andfish, around embellished inscription,“Md at Fort Edward Novr 11, 1756md By Capt Abm Perry,” withadditional lone bear standing nearbutt with chip-carved edge cappedwith slightly domed, chip-carvedplug secured by pegs, the smooththroat with raised ring issuing fromsawtooth edge, retains carryingstrap.L: 12 1/4 in. (overall) Diam: 3 in.(butt)

provenance:Found in the United Kingdom.note:According to the Report of theAdjutant-General of the State of NewHampshire, Volume 2 (1866),Abraham Perry served as Captain ofa Company within NathanielMeserve’s (of Portsmouth, NewHampshire) Regiment during the1756 Crown Point Expedition.

Burt Garfield Loescher’s The Historyof Rogers’ Rangers Volume III Officersand Non-Commissioned Officers(2008) lists Abraham Perry as “1stEnsign Rogers’ Original Co.Blanchard’s N.H. Regt. Jan-April 27-Nov, 1775 then left service. ReceivedCaptaincy of 2nd Company ofMesserve’s N.H. Reg. May 1-Nov 21,1756” (51).$8,000-12,000

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37 142452/15Samuel Finley Morse Badger (1873-1919)portrait of the schooner van lear blackSigned lower left, “S.F.M. Badger,” thestretcher inscribed in pencil, “L.B. Barts& Co.,” oil on canvas, framed, twohandwritten notes on verso.25 1/2 in. x 41 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware. note:The first handwritten note on versoreads, “The Van Lear Black wascommissed (sic) in Nov. 1889 from F.S.Buchanan’s yard in Baltimore, MD. Shewas 634 tons gross and 602 tons net.Her registered length was 165’; breadth36’ and depth 12.6’. Her frame was ofoak, the planking and ceiling of yellowpine. She was entirely fastened withgalvanized iron. She was burned atsea.” The second note reads, “TheSchooner Van Lear Black was built by Capt. C. Frank Laceyin 1889. She cost $21,500. Breadth of deck-150ft. Breadthof frame-135 ft. Depth of hold-12 ft. 5 in most places.”$3,000-5,000

38 151145/2Attributed to Joseph Whiting Stock (1815-1855)portrait of a sea captain of new bedford, ma, circa 1847Stretcher bearing remnants of Stock’s New Bedfordprinted partial trade card, oil on canvas, original frame.35 3/4 in. x 29 3/4 in. (sight)provenance:From a Private New York Collection.Joan Brownstein, Newbury, Massachusetts.note:”A major unrecorded work by Joseph WhitingStock...Painted in New Bedford, MA in 1847...Stock’sprevious trip to New Bedford in 1842 was recorded inhis journal, the entries for which end in 1846. Thispainting is compositionally related to his 1847 portraitof Captain Stephen Christian (see p. 41, “JosephWhiting Stock, 1815-1855,” Smith College Museum byJuliette Tomlinson). The pose of the sitter, holding atelescope and seated on a green Empire sofa before awindow view of a ship with an American flag and alighthouse (New Bedford Harbor)...” Joan Brownstein,January 22, 2005.$10,000-15,000

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40 148074/5American School 18th centuryportrait of captain edward archer (1730-1799) of norfolk, virginiaOil on canvas, framed.35 1/4 in. x 27 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Sitter is five-times great grandfather to present portrait owner’shusband, Henry Winston Holt III (b. 1932- )note:The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquary, ed. Edward W. James(1899) records, "Edward Archer, Merchant, of the borough ofNorfolk made his will 13th November 1771, and it was recorded inDecember the same year. To son Edward 'one fourth part of 'his'Brigantine called, the Molly's Letter.' To his 'Daughter MaryApplewhait the sum of Two hundred Pounds Current Money ofVirginia.'" Mary/Molly Archer (1735-1795) married ThomasApplewhaite (1722-1771), a poor man, in 1764 against her father'swishes. Within a few years, Applewhaite became a highly successfulmerchant. Molly sent a letter to her father recording the couple'swealth accompanied by gifts. The delighted, reconciled Capt. Archerconsequently christened his new vessel, "The Molly's Letter."$4,000-6,000

40A 142152/9Company/Anglo School 19th centuryminiature portrait of a young gentleman with exotic buildings beyondWatercolor on ivory, bearing printed paper label for “Bennetts &Co...London” on backboard, framed.4 3/4 in. x 3 5/8 in. (sight)$400-600

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39 142452/11American School 19th centuryportrait of the ship ivanhoe inopen watersOil on canvas, framed, plaqueaffixed to frame reads, “TheAmerican Ship Ivanhoe, Attributedto Percy A. Sanborn (1849-1929),Built in Belfast, Maine 1865. 202foot long. 1563 Registered tons. Lostoff Seattle, 1894.”21 1/2 in. x 35 1/4 in. (sight)provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$3,000-5,000

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47 142452/4Stained pine builder’s half-hull ship model: Schooner Bessie Brownbethel, de, built 1894Bearing an engraved brass plaque: “Builders model Schooner Bessie Brown,built 1894 Bethel, Del.”H: 5 1/2 in. W: 47 1/2 in. D: 4 3/4 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$1,000-2,000

45 142452/31Three-dimensional painted diorama with two schooners19th centuryH: 29 1/2 in. W: 43 1/4 in. (framed)provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$800-1,200

46 142452/30Stained wood half-hull shipbuilder’s model “Barge Emily School Field”built by j.m.c. moore, 1908, bethel, deBearing an engraved brass plaque: “Builders model Barge Emily School Fieldbuilt 1908 Bethel, Del. by J.M.C. Moore.”H: 5 1/2 in. L: 48 in. D: 4 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$1,000-1,500

41 151144/5American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of a youngnaval officer, circa 1815Watercolor on ivory, in a later pressedleather case.2 1/2 in. x 2 in. (sight)$800-1,200

42 151144/11Company/Anglo School 19th centuryofficer of the royal fusiliers(7th regiment), circa 1840Watercolor on ivory, in folding case.4 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. (sight)$400-600

43 142152/11French School 19th centuryminiature wax profile portrait ofnapoleon (1769-1821)Polychromed wax mounted onvelvet, framed.6 1/2 in. x 5 5/8 in. (overall)$600-800

44 142152/12French School 19th centuryminiature wax profile of a frenchofficerPolychromed wax, in shadowboxframe.7 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in. (overall withframe)$600-800

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51 151253/2Federal inlaid games tableprobably philadelphia area, pa,19th centuryThe rectangular lid inlaid withcheckerboard playing surface lifts offto reveal inlaid Backgammongameboard within case fitted withdrawers at either end for storinggame pieces, all supported on fourturned, tapering legs.H: 30 in. W: 30 in. D: 23 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

48 151144/2Mahogany turned two-tiered cup stand19th centuryThe turned and molded tiers ornamented withbone finials and turned knops, hold twelveturned cups, circular base.H: 12 1/2 in. Diam: 9 in.$1,500-2,500

49 151238/1Inlaid mahogany watch hutch in the form of atall case clock18th centuryBrass face inscribed, “Thos. Wagstaff, London,”holds a Blair & Crawford pocket watch.H: 13 1/4 in.note:For a similar example, see Herbert F. & Peter B.Schiffer, Miniature Antique Furniture (1972), fig.155, p. 153.$800-1,200

50 151251/2Two inlaid boxes19th centuryEach of rectangular form, the larger ornamentedwith contrasting squares, the lid with cartouchebearing inlaid initials, “RA”; the smaller withinlaid shields to sides and hearts pierced witharrows to lid and front.H: 4 1/2 in. L: 12 3/4 in. D: 7 3/4 in. and H: 6 in.L: 10 3/4 in. D: 8 in.$1,500-2,500

52 142452/10Federal mahogany pembroke tablephiladelphia, pa, circa 1800Rectangular top with conforminghinged leaves above single beadeddrawer and molded tapering legsjoined by stretchers.H: 28 1/4 in. W: 21 in. D: 32 1/2 in.Leaves: 9 1/2 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.Estate of Irene B. Otwell,Wilmington, Delaware, Freeman’s,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1961.$800-1,200

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55 151273/1Collection of Staffordshire hunt-themed ceramics19th centuryIncluding two pairs of seated greyhound figures and onepair of standing greyhound figures, each depicted withcaptured prey; one spill vase modeled as agreyhound chasing a hare; an inkwell in the formof a recumbent greyhound; and five fox headstirrup cups, including one with collarinscribed, “Tally Ho.”H: 11 1/2 in. (tallest)provenance:From a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Estate.$1,500-2,500

54 151280/10Fine Federal carved and grain-painted candlestandnew hampshire, circa 1810The top with serpentine sides with ovolo corners on afluted, and ring-turned vasiform standard raised onmolded and chip-carved cabriole legs, old surface.H: 28 3/4 in. W: 18 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.Giampietro Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, January1997.note:Construction in the manner of the Dunlap Family$4,000-6,000

53 151146/1Chippendale figured maple tall case clockchristian bixler (1763-1840), northampton county, pa, circa 1790The hood with double scroll cresting terminating in floral carvedrosettes flanking urn finial, above white-painted iron face withphases of the moon and two hemispheres, inscribed “ChristianBixler,” the shaped waist door with molded edge flanked by flutedquarter columns, the base with conforming columns and moldedpanel, all raised on ogival bracket feet.H: 88 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000

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56 151280/7Pair of blown cobalt glass coveredurnsattributed to pittsburgh, pa,19th centuryH: 9 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.$1,000-1,500

57 151280/6Group of four enameled uncolored Steigel-type glass itemscirca 1800Including two tumblers, each decorated withpolychrome birds, scrolls, and flowers; and twoperfume/bride’s bottles, one with hearts, birds,flowers and leaves, the other with lady holdingsheaf of wheat, verse, and leaves.H: 6 in. (tallest)provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.$1,000-1,500

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58 142452/13Federal pine “turkey breast” cornercupboardthe ralph family, sussex county,delaware, circa 1815Molded cornice above pair of glazeddoors above pair of paneled doors,enclosed by scalloped molding, onbracket feet.H: 78 3/8 in. W: 56 in. D: 25 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$2,000-2,500

60 141998/32Group of Chinese Export porcelain “FamilleRose” tablewaresearly 19th centuryComprising six luncheon plates, two barrel-formmugs, a small punch bowl and a coveredcreamer.H: 3 1/2 in. Diam: 7 3/4 in.provenance:A Gentleman’s Collection, from a Washington,DC Townhouse.$1,000-1,500

61 151260/1American School 19th centuryportrait of william kelly (1779-1866)Oil on panel, framed.24 in. x 19 1/2 in. (sight)note:Handwritten notes on verso, “Born April 17...DiedNov. 1866,” and “Buried North Umberland, PA.”$1,000-2,000

62 151260/2American School 19th centuryportrait of thomas turner (1740-1773)Oil on canvas, framed.28 3/4 in. x 23 in. (sight)note:Brass plaque inscribed, “Son of Peter and SarahWally Turner.”$1,000-2,000

59 141500/1Large collection of Chinese Exportporcelain “Canton” tablewares19th centuryIncluding two shrimp dishes, pair of smalloval platters, larger oval platter, piered ovalstand, two large octagonal platters,rectangular tray, notched corner fruit bowl,two covered vegetables, oval sauce dish,small tureen and associated stand, smalloval covered dish and stand, leaf shapeddish, five variously sized creamers, twocovered sugar bowls, two teapots, threesyllabubs, fifty variously sized plates.L: 17 in. (largest platter)provenance:From the Estate of the Late John S. andMartha Stokes Price, Bryn Mawr,Pennsylvania.$2,000-3,000

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64 142452/9Federal inlaid mahogany pembroketableLine inlaid top with swelled ends and“D” form leaves above single inlaiddrawer flanked by bookend inlaid apron,above bell-flower and line inlaidtapering legs ending in brass casters.H: 29 1/4 in. W: 40 in. (open) D: 32 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$1,000-1,500

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65 148164/1Federal inlaid walnut slant-front deskkentucky, pennsylvania or maryland, dated 1805The slant-front with central shell inlay and fan inlay tocorners, opening to a writing surface andcompartmentalized interior, the prospect door withpyrographic date, “1805,” flanked by three pigeonholesabove three small drawers, all over four long drawers withfan inlay to corners, the front edges of the case chamferedwith urn and vine inlay, all raised on straight bracket feet.H: 46 1/2 in. W: 43 1/2 in. D: 18 in.

63 142582/2Federal inlaid cherrywood chest ofdrawerspossibly berks county, pa, circa 1800The rectangular top over four graduatedbeaded and line inlaid drawers, theshaped skirt centering an inlaid device,raised on French bracket feet, thebottom of third drawer bears chalksignature.H: 37 in. W: 41 3/4 in. D: 20 1/2 in.provenance:Property from a private Wyomissing,Pennsylvania Collection.$1,000-2,000

note:For a miniature chest with related inlay from FayetteCounty, Pennsylvania, see Herbert F. & Peter B. Schiffer,Miniature Antique Furniture (1972), pg. 110.$3,000-5,000

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note:This sketch is the original drawingfor a rare lithograph of the sametitle, “The Court House, Reading,Berks County, Penna.” Little isknown of F.A. Holtzwart’s life. Hearrived in Baltimore in 1834 and isknown for a miniature portrait of agentleman from Reading, signed anddated 1835, and one otherlithograph, A View of Reading takenfrom the West Side of the Schuylkill,published by Lehman & Duvall ofPhiladelphia in 1837. Holtzwart is in

England and on his way to Bremen,Germany in 1839.One of Reading’s first publicbuildings, the Court House stood atthe intersection of Fifth and PennStreets in Penn’s Square. It wasconstructed of limestone, plasteredand incised to imitate cut stone,with an interior floor of brick withbenches arranged on inclinedplatforms along the south and eastsides. The judge’s bench was alongthe northern wall and jury box in theNortheast corner. The court crier

was seated on an elevated chair atthe center. The steeple held a 30hour clock, reputedly made byValentine Urletig, the earliest knownclock maker of Reading. A 300pound bell, “Cast for Reading CourtHouse, Berks County, Pa, ThomasBagley Bridgewater Founder 1762,”hung in the steeple. Too small andantiquated, the Colonial structurewas replaced in 1840 by a GreekRevival style courthouse at the samelocation.$8,000-12,000

66 142582/3Frederick A. Holtzwart (German, 1806-?)“the court house, reading, berks county, penna”Signed, dated and inscribed, “FromNature by F.A. Holtzwart 1838 TheCourt House, Reading, Berks CountyPenna Erected in the year 1762 andDemolished in the year 1838,”watercolor and ink on paper, framed.9 1/4 in. x 10 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Property from a private Wyomissing,Pennsylvania Collection.

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67 158014/1Federal carved and gilded mahogany looking glasspossibly rhode island, early 19th centuryCresting with eagle surmounting fretwork and ovalmedallion with fifteen stars enclosing sheaf of wheat,molded and beaded rectangular frame enclosingmirror plate, pendant with fretwork enclosing ovalmedallion and clasped hands.L: 47 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500

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69 142452/16Pair of Federal inlaid mahogany knifeboxesearly 19th centuryOf typical form, each with serpentine facade andsloping hinged lid having inlaid edges, the interiorwith inlaid fittings and inlaid star to underside of lid,silver mounts.H: 15 in. W: 9 in. D: 11 1/2 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil,Lewes, Delaware.$1,000-1,500

70 142452/14Federal inlaid mahogany sideboardmassachusetts, 1790-1810Shaped swell front top with inlaidedge above conforming case fittedwith arrangement of five inlaidbeaded edge drawers and tworecessed, fan-inlaid doors, thecentral top drawer fitted with“butler’s desk” interior, all raised oninlaid tapering legs, interior bearingmultiple period pencil inscriptionsand drawings.H: 42 3/4 in. W: 67 3/8 in.D: 28 1/8 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs.James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware. Ex-Collection: Wallace Nutting.illustrated:Wallace Nutting, Furniture Treasury,New York: Macmillan Company,1961, entry 756, and “Lewes,Del.: River Pilot’s Home,” ColonialHomes, March-April 1986.$2,500-3,500

68 151126/1Federal-style inlaid mahogany tambourlady’s writing desk20th century with some earlier elementsThe upper section with bow-front profile, theprospect door with central star inlay, flankedwith tambour doors of contrasting woods,each opening to two drawers above threepigeon holes; the lower case with flip-topbaized writing surface over two longgraduated drawers, raised on ring turned,reeded, and tapering legs.H: 44 3/4 in. W: 39 in. D: 14 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

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72 141998/74Pair of children’s prints, silkworkpicture, and Spode spill vaseengland, late 18th/early19th centuryIncluding two prints entitled, “The TiredHorse” and “Urgent Jocky and TheChaise,” in original gilt frames; theneedlework depicting two children atplay, worked in polychrome silk threads,original gilt frame; and a spill vasedecorated with a Scottish Highlandview.7 1/2 in. x 8 in. (sight) and7 3/4 in. x 9 in. (sight)provenance:A Gentleman’s Collection, from aWashington, DC Townhouse.Vase: James Wilhoit, Annapolis,Maryland.$400-600

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71 142452/7Federal inlaid mahogany tall case clocksamuel breneiser, adamstown and reading, pa, circa 1800Double scroll cresting with inlaid rosettes,brass ball and spire finials, above arched facedoor flanked by turned columnettes, thepainted iron face with moon dial withalternating phases and patriotic devices, thewhite field with black enamel Roman numeralchapter ring and Arabic numeral minutes ringwith oval rocking figure of a maiden and ananchor above inscription, “Samuel BreneiserReading,” the spandrels decorated withallegories of the “Four Seasons,” the casewith lip molded, inlaid waist door andchamfered pencil lined corners, theconforming base raised on tall French bracketfeet.H: 105 1/2 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. JamesMarvil, Lewes, Delaware.George Carson Boyd Sale, Freeman’s,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 22-23, 1956;note inside case, “From the Boyd Collection,Wilmington.”illustrated:“Lewes, Del.: River Pilot’s Home,” ColonialHomes, March-April 1986.$3,000-5,000

73 142548/2Needlework Sampler“mary ann canby’s work in theeleventh year of her age 1821,”englandDiamond border enclosing verse,butterflies, birds, trees, pottedplants, and grapevine, all workedwith polychrome silk threads on awool ground, framed.22 3/4 in. x 17 in. (sight)note:A Mary Ann Canby, daughter ofJames and Ann Canby, is listed inThe Registers of St. Paul’s Church,Convent Garden, London, Volume 34,Part 2, pg. 205, with a birthdate ofOctober 9, 1809.$1,000-1,500

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74 142152/10American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of a young mid-atlanticladyWatercolor on ivory, gilt locket case withglazed aperture at back.2 1/4 in. x 1 7/8 in. (sight)$400-600

75 151144/10American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of a young lady wearinga necklaceWatercolor on ivory, in a red leather case.2 3/4 in. x 2 1/4 in. (sight)$400-600

79 151144/6Theodore Lund (Danish/American, 1810-1895)miniature portrait of a young gentleman ofnew yorkSigned and dated, “T. Lund, 1840,” watercolor onivory, in a leather case.2 3/4 in. x 2 1/4 in. (sight)note:Harold Emil Theodor Lund was born in Denmarkand studied at the Royal Academy of Art inCopenhagen. He emigrated to New York city inthe mid 1830s and exhibited miniature portraitsat the National Academy of Design in 1836 and1837.$600-800

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80 142452/3Federal inlaid walnut secretary bookcasepossibly sussex county, de, circa 1800In two sections: the upper section with brokenswan neck pediment and dentil molded cornice,above twin astragal glazed cupboard doors openingto three shelves; the lower section with drop-frontwriting surface opening to central line-inlaidprospect door flanked by two drawers above threepigeonholes to either side, over four line-inlaid longgraduating drawers, all raised on French feet.H: 86 in. W: 43 in. D: 21 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil,Lewes, Delaware.Purchased from an estate sale of Dr. Hocker Family,Millville, Delaware, 1934.illustrated:“Lewes, Del.: River Pilot’s Home,” Colonial Homes,March-April 1986.$1,500-2,500

76 151144/9William H. Miller (1820-?)miniature portrait of a ladySigned, “W.H. Miller,” watercolor onivory, engine engraved gilt locket,inscribed, “M. Kilroy,” framed.2 3/4 in. x 2 1/4 in. (sight)$300-500

77 151144/8Nathaniel Rogers (1788-1844)miniature portrait of a youngman with blond hairSigned lower left, watercolor onivory, in velvet case.2 7/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. (sight)$1,000-2,000

78 151144/7Thomas Seir Cummings(English/American, 1804-1894)miniature portrait of a younglady in a lavender gownSigned, watercolor on ivory, leathercase.3 1/4 in. x 2 1/2 in. (sight)note:Born in Bath, England, Cummingsemigrated to New York City as achild. He studied painting withHenry Inman. He was one of theartists who founded the NationalAcademy of Design in 1826, andserved as instructor, treasurer andVice President. Cummings alsotaught drawing at New YorkUniversity.$1,500-2,500

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81 142582/4John Heyl Raser (1824-1901)view of poplar neck, neversink mountain,reading, paSigned lower right, “J.H. Raser,” oil oncanvas, framed.10 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Property from a private Wyomissing,Pennsylvania Collection.note:This small work is very similar to the J. HeylRaser work of the same view in the ReadingPublic Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.$4,000-6,000

82 141319/6Collection of Pennsylvania and New Jersey viewsadam may stevenson (1806-1889) and edmunddarch lewis (1835-1910)Including twenty pieces, several signed or initialed,some locations identified, medium includes pencilon paper, watercolor on paper, and oil on canvas,comprising scenes of Philadelphia, Chester County,dated 1840, and Gloucester Point, New Jersey, allunframed.Various sizesprovenance:Descended in the Stevenson family to the presentowner.$800-1,200

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83 151144/4American School 19th centuryview of niagara falls with theterrapin towerSigned lower left, “C.F.,” watercoloron paper, framed.9 1/4 in. x 12 1/2 in. (sight)note:Terrapin Tower was built in 1833 byAndrew J. Nichols on Goat Island atthe eastern edge of the HorseshoeFalls.$1,500-2,500

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84 151232/1Fine six-piece silver tea and coffee servicejoseph lownes (1758-1820), philadelphia, paComprising hot water pot, teapot, coffee pot, creamer, covered sugar, and waste bowl, each ofglobular form with lamb’s tongue banding supported on stepped, circular base, the bodiesfinely chased with acanthus fronds, the domed lids capped by rosebud finials, the pots’ spoutsissuing from leafy clusters and terminating in dragon’s heads, the covered sugar with twin-handles surmounting mask head joins, all pieces marked to underside and engraved with latermonogram, “NYC.”H: 10 in. (hot water pot) Total Weight: approx. 150 troy oz.provenance:Descended in the family to the present owner.$4,000-6,000

86 151238/2Classical giltwood and grain-paintedgirandole mirror19th centuryWith carved eagle on plinth above wireworkwreath and leafage, the molded frame fittedwith spherules enclosing convex mirror plate,leafy pendant below.H: 56 in. W: 32 in.$1,500-2,500

87 151047/5Classical carved and giltwood girandolemirrorlate 19th centuryOf typical form.L: 36 in.provenance:Property of a Connecticut Lady.$1,000-2,000

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85 141998/16Classical mahogany swell-frontchest of drawerspennsylvania, circa 1820Fitted with four graduated beadeddrawers, recess-paneled sides onpaneled and shaped bracket feet.H: 38 in. W: 42 in. D: 24 1/2 in.provenance:A Gentleman’s Collection, from aWashington, DC Townhouse.Leighton Adair Butts, Jacksonvile,Florida.$800-1,200

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88 151260/3American School 19th centuryportrait of clement biddle penrose (1802-1839)Inscribed with sitter’s name to upper left, oil on canvas, framed.29 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in. (sight)note:Penrose was born in 1802 in Philadelphia. His second wife was AnneWilkinson of Louisiana. Penrose was appointed by Thomas Jefferson asone of three Commissioners for the Purchase of the Territory of NewOrleans and the District of Louisiana. He died of yellow fever at hisfather-in-law’s plantation “Pointe Celeste” in Louisiana.Lot is accompanied by notebook of Penrose family crests andphotographs.$1,500-2,500

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89 141998/11Set of nine Federal carvedmahogany dining side chairsphiladelphia, pa, circa 1815Each with carved and scrollingcrestrail and pierced and carvedbackrest enclosed by molded stilescontinuing to saber legs, joined by amolded seat rail, several bearhandwritten labels or inscriptions,“Cope,” “Phillip Garrett...” and aprinted address label, “MissMargaret Cope Awbury East HainesSt. Germantown, Philadelphia.”H: 32 in.

provenance:A Gentleman’s Collection, from aWashington, DC Townhouse.Cope family of Awbury,Germantown, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.William Bunch, Chadds Ford,Pennsylvania.Woldman and Woldman,Alexandria, Virginia.

note:In 1852, Henry Cope, a successfulQuaker Philadelphia merchant,bought 40 acres of farmland inGermantown and built a summerhome named Awbury, after thefamily’s ancestral English home. Thegrounds were planted and laid out intraditional English fashion. In 1861,Francis Cope built a year-round

home at Awbury and between 1860and 1902 other members of theCope family followed. In 1916, theCope family established AwburyArboretum to preserve the present55 acre enclave. Awbury became aNational Historic District in 2001.Phillip Cresson Garrett (1834-1905)married Elizabeth Waln Cope (1841-1931) in 1865 and joined the Copefamily business. Ms. Margaret Cope(1856-1948) spent most of her lifeat Awbury.$3,000-5,000

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91 142087/1Classical giltwood girandole mirrorearly 19th centuryThe convex mirror plate within aconforming giltwood frame,surmounted by an eagle finial on aplinth flanked by acanthus plumes.L: 44 in. Diam: 23 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000

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90 151227/1Classical giltwood overmantle mirror19th centuryThe stepped, projecting cornice hungwith spherules surmounting Classicalfigural frieze depicting procession withsoldiers, trumpeting putti, andgladiator in lion-drawn chariot, allabove three mirror plates enclosed byCorinthian columns.H: 32 in. L: 53 in. D: 5 in.$1,500-2,500

93 142452/29Three white-painted cast-iron garden urnswalbridge & co., buffalo, ny, and j.w. fiske, new york, ny, late19th centuryEach of urn form on a square plinth, including a pair, in three parts withdetachable handles, the base marked “B. Walbridge & Co.”; together with asingle urn in two parts, the base marked “Fiske, # 21 and #23.”H: 34 1/2 in. L: 43 1/2 in. (including handles) Diam: 27 in. (largest)provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$1,000-1,500

94 141998/15Set of four Classical carved mahogany side chairsschool of duncan phyfe (1770-1854), new york, ny, 1810-1820Each with paneled back above a shaped back rest enclosed byreeded stiles continuing to paneled sabre legs, terminating incarved dog’s paw feet.H: 32 1/2 in.provenance:A Gentleman’s Collection, from a Washington, DC Townhouse.Todd Schwebel, Chicago, Illinois.$800-1,200

92 151102/1Enamel and gilt decorated porcelain pitchertucker and hemphill porcelain manufactory,philadelphia, pa, 1825-1838The urn form pitcher with loop handle and reededbase, decorated on each side with a polychrome,floral reserve enclosed by beribboned, leaf and berrywreath, the neck decorated with lyre and foliatedevices, the initials “LER” written in gilt within a fernwreath beneath the molded spout.H: 9 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000

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98 151252/1American School 19th centuryportrait of abraham lincoln (1809-1865)Oil on canvas, framed.35 1/2 in. x 28 1/4 in. (sight)note:It has been suggested that the source for thepainting is an albumen silver print/photograph ofLincoln taken by Wenderoth & Taylor (active1863-1864) at their studio on Chestnut St.,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, probably in 1864.$4,000-6,000

96 151253/1Classical carved mahoganybedsteadphiladelphia, pa, circa 1825The turned, acanthus-carved postsjoined by a shaped, paneledheadboard with scrolled crestterminating in rosettes.29 in. x 57 1/2 in. (headboard);H: 93 in. (post)$1,500-2,500

95 151147/1Continental/American School19th centuryportrait of five children:four girls and a boy with hoopOil on canvas, framed.17 3/4 in. x 26 1/2 in. (sight)$3,000-5,000

97 151096/1Needlework sampler“wrought by maria moody 1831, age 13 years, palmer, mass.”A floral border enclosing rows of alphabet, inscription andpanel with a basket of flowers, house and trees, worked withpolychrome silk threads on a linen ground, framed.15 3/4 in. x 16 1/2 in. (sight)note:According to the Vital Records of Palmer, Massachusetts, MariaMoody, daughter of Joseph Moody, was born in 1818. Shemarried Alonzo Peebles on May 2, 1837 and died in Lancaster,Massachusetts on April 24, 1853.$3,000-5,000

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99 142305/1Five piece sterling silver tea servicegrosjean and woodward fortiffany & co., new york, ny, 1854-1865Comprising hot water pot, teapot,covered sugar bowl, lidded creamjug and waste bowl, the imbricateddome lids topped with reeded urnfinials, the leaf chased neckscontinuing to floral and foliaterepoussé, pyriform bodies withapplied handles modeled asbranches, the pots with curvedspouts applied with scrolling,fruiting vines, the creamer’s spoutmodeled as “Green Man,” allmonogrammed, marked tounderside; together with anassociated Gorham silver solderedtray.H: 9 3/4 in. (hot water pot) TotalWeight: 125 1/2 troy oz.$6,000-8,000

100 158012/4Silver centerpiece bowlgorham mfg. co., providence, ri, 1863-1865The oval bowl with beaded rim applied with two ram’sheads and twin upswept, scrolling foliate handles,supported by circular, pedestal base raised on fourball feet, marked to underside of bowl, one sideengraved with Mott Family crest: eight-pointed estoilesurmounting shield with crescent, all above inscribedbanner, “Spectemur Acendo.”H: 7 in. L: 13 1/2 in. Weight: approx. 34 troy oz.$2,000-3,000

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101 151039/1DThree Victorian hair wreaths within octagonalframeslast quarter 19th centuryThe two smaller wreaths incorporatingbeadwork.22 3/4 in. x 26 in. (largest, overall)From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$700-900

102 151039/1BCollection of five Victorian framed hair wreathslast quarter 19th centurySome incorporating beadwork and ribbons.23 1/2 in. x 19 1/4 in. (largest, overall)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$800-1,200

103 151039/1ECollection of five Victorian framed hair wreathslast quarter 19th centuryFour in oval frames, one in circular frame.23 1/2 in. x 19 1/4 in. (largest, overall)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$1,200-1,800

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104 Victorian carved walnut parlor suitein the manner of alexander roux(active new york city, 1836–1880),circa 1880Including a sofa and set of four sidechairs; the sofa back carved to depicta boar hunt with oak leaves, acornsand grapes, the arms carved ashound’s heads; the chairs similarlycarved.H: 58 1/2 in. L: 73 in. D: 31 in. (sofa);H: 48 1/2 in. (chair)$4,000-6,000

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106 151144/1Anglo/American School19th centurya memorial scene with threechildrenGrisaille wash on paper, framed.15 in. x 13 in. (sight)$800-1,200

107 141076/5American School 19th centurypurportedly a self-portrait of ayoung george catlin (1796-1872)Oil on canvas, framed.13 1/2 in. x 18 1/2 in.$800-1,200

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108 142423/11Aesthetic Movement rosewood, parcel giltand gilt bronze mounted bookcaseattributed to herter brothers, new york,circa 1875The stepped cornice above twin glazed doorsdivided by stop-fluted Ionic columns, openingto three shelves, above two short drawers,raised on bracket feet.H: 56 1/2 in. W: 45 in. D: 17 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Gentleman.Sotheby’s, New York, Sale 6458: September 17,1993, Lot 327.$6,000-8,000

105 151277/1Reverse-painted, leaded stainedglass window panellate 19th/early 20th centuryA montage of classical allusions,comprising a putti clutching a gaveland a Classical bust at the feet of afemale artist painting a view ofPhiladelphia’s City Hall, all framedby a pair of Corinthian columnsstanding in front of a red drape andtopped by an abundance of flowersand scrolls, all enclosed in woodframe.93 1/2 in. x 52 1/4 in. (overall)provenance:Bookbinder’s, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania$3,000-5,000

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109 151039/1ALarge Victorian framed hair wreath withfeatherslast quarter 19th century24 3/4 in. x 20 1/2 in. (overall)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$500-700

110 151039/1Victorian framed “anchor” hair wreath1885Initialed and dated “MK 1885”.16 1/2 in. x 13 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$400-600

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111 151039/1GCollection of five Victorian framed hair wreathslast quarter 19th centuryOne initialed and dated, “KS Long 1888”32 1/4 in. x 23 1/4 in. (largest, overall)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$1,200-1,800

112 151039/2Victorian terrarium of taxidermied birdspecimenslate 19th centuryTogether with another framed specimen under aglass dome.H: 22 in. W: 27 1/2 in. D: 9 1/2 in. (terrarium);H: 20 3/4 in. sq. (framed dome)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$600-800

113 151039/2ATwo Victorian taxidermied bird specimensunder glass domeslate 19th centuryH: 22 in. W: 14 in. D: 9 1/4 in. (larger)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania Collection.$800-1,200

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114 158007/1Appliquéd, embroidered andtrapunto album quiltmade by catherine hammettspencer (1821-1898), st. mary’s county, md, circa 1870Comprised of nine blocks,patterned with flowers, butterfly,grapes, pineapple, heart andanchor, cornucopia, strawberryvine, tree with snake and birds anda floral wreath, within a fern border,all worked with a variety of solidand printed cotton fabrics,heightened by grid and conformingquilting.85 in. x 85 in.provenance:By descent through the Spencerfamily to present owner.note:Catherine M. Hammett, thedaughter of Enoch and JaneJohnson Hammett of St. Mary’sCounty, Maryland, married ThomasOsbourn Spencer (1810-1880).$4,000-6,000

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115 151039/3Large Victorian wax fruit basketlast quarter 19th centuryIncluding grapes, apples, pears, strawberries,peaches, raspberries, etc., with taxidermied birdperched on basket handle, above giltwood basewith small dessert plates of wax confections, allunder glass dome.H: 22 in. (overall)provenance:From a Fallsington, Pennsylvania collection.$1,500-2,500

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117 141674/32Two fraktur and a cutwork picturepennsylvania, 18th and 19th centuryIncluding a paper cut-work of Adam and Eve flanking anapple tree and a snake; a fraktur with hearts, cupid andtulips, watercolor and ink on paper dated 1776; and afraktur bookplate, watercolor and ink on paper,depicting bird on a potted plant.12 3/4 in. x 15 1/2 in. (sight; largest fraktur)provenance:From the Collection of Dr. Daniel Lovette.note:The fraktur with cupid, hearts and tulips is related to afraktur sold at Christie’s, New York, January 23, 2015,lot 61.$1,000-2,000

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118 147001/56Red-washed poplar open pewter cupboardpennsylvania, late 18th centuryIn two parts, the upper section with molded corniceabove two shelves with plate rails flanked by scallopedsides, the lower section with molded edge above threeshort drawers enclosed by molded panels and tworaised panel doors flanked by molded panels, allenclosed by fluted quarter columns, bracket base,painted surface restored circa 1990.H: 82 in. W: 73 1/2 in. D: 18 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Delaware EstatePhilip H. Bradley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.Joe Kindig III, York, Pennsylvania.Eugene E. Landon, Montoursville, Pennsylvania.Willing Family, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.note:Lot accompanied by receipt from Philip H. Bradley,April 1998.illustrated:G. W. Scott. Jr., “Lancaster and other PennsylvaniaFurniture,” The Magazine Antiques, May 1979, Plate III.pg. 987.$4,000-6,000

116 151251/1Scherenschnitte or cut-work memorial19th/20th centuryCopper metallic paper cut with central heartenclosing monuments and weeping willow treeswithin a wide leafy border, mounted on bluepaper, framed.8 in. x 9 1/2 in. (sight)$400-600

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120 151047/6Micah Williams (1782-1837)portrait of a young lady seated ina paint decorated chairPastel on paper, framed.24 1/2 in. x 20 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Property of a Connecticut Lady.note:Handwritten note on verso,“Purchased at Banksville thrift shop.Donated to shop by woman whowas a volunteer there. A resident ofGreenwich, she said this was of herhusband’s grandmother, who lived inNew Jersey.”$15,000-25,000

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122 151280/4Blue and white jacquard coverletjohn conger, southport, new york, dated 1832The field comprised of circular flower medallionsenclosed by border of emblazoned eagles, birdsand trees, two corner blocks marked, “MaryWestbrook J. Conger Southport 1832.”82 in. x 79 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector$600-800

123 142321/2Painted and decorated dower chestadams county, pa, circa 1800The rectangular lift lid top above conformingcase, painted overall blue with a polychromecompass star to each side, above three shortdrawers, all raised on bracket feet.H: 30 in. W: 50 3/4 in. D: 23 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$4,000-6,000

119 145021/2Group of glazed and decoratedredware itemspennsylvania or maryland,19th centuryIncluding a deep bowl with wideshaped rim decorated with yellowtrailings, green band and manganesesplotches; a smaller bowl withgreen, yellow and brown stripingand trailings; a sgraffito-decoratedand glazed redware beaker andcandlestick, the beaker withinscription, “Essen ist fur leib undleben, Drinken ist auch gutdarneben,” (Eating is for body andsoul, Drinking is also good inaddition), and incised with flower-heads, tulips and dated 1793.Diam(s): 13 1/2 in. and 9 1/2 in.(bowls)provenance:From the Estate of the Late John S.and Martha Stokes Price, BrynMawr, Pennsylvania.Former Collection of Mr. and Mrs. J.Stogdell Stokes.$2,500-3,500

121 151261/2Combination wrought iron meatfork/spatulapennsylvania, 18th/19th centuryHeart pierced spatula and two tinedfork.L: 13 1/2 in.provenance:Ex-Collection: William H. Guthman.$800-1,200

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126 151261/1Blue painted Conestoga wagon boxcirca 1800With wrought iron strap work andtulip or “burning bush” hasp.17 in. x 17 in.$1,200-1,800

124 151280/8Group of pewter table itemsenglish and continental, 17th/18th/19th centuryIncluding a rare baby’s bottle, a German porringer with twin,heart-pierced handles, a pricket stick with inscribed initials“C.S”; a German beaker decorated with bears, armorialcrest, flowering plants, and scrolls, dated “1721” tounderside, a twin-handled, warming/serving dish, bearingtouchmarks for Thomas Alderson, a litre measure bearingtouchmarks for Humbert LeClerc, Lille, France; two flagons,one decorated with lions, and five shakers.H: 10 1/2 in. (pricket stick)

127 145021/40Figured maple day bedprobably pennsylvania, circa 1830The turned cylindrical rails on vase,block and tapering legs ending inball feet on casters.H: 27 in. L: 78 in. D: 25 1/2 in.provenance:From the Estate of the Late John S.and Martha Stokes Price, BrynMawr, Pennsylvania.Former Collection of Mr. and Mrs. J.Stogdell Stokes.$400-600

provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.Pricket Stick, Baby’s Bottle, Porringer, Warming Dish: Pook& Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, The Pioneer AmericanCollection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley, April 21, 2007.note:A similar pewter measure by Humbert LeClerc is in theNational Trust Collections, Inventory Number 478971.$1,000-1,500

125 151280/8ARare pewter tazzaprobably english, late 18th/early 19th centuryWith armorial crest to center.H: 3 1/4 in. Diam: 12 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.Ex-Collection: Israel Sack, New York.$800-1,200

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128 142452/5Attributed to the Red Book Artist, 19th centurysilhouette of a seated young lady, circa 1830Hollow-cut silhouette, heightened with ink andwatercolor, framed; together with a Peales Museumsilhouette of a young lady, with impressed mark,framed.5 in. x 3 7/8 in. (sight)provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil,Lewes, Delaware.$1,200-1,800

129 151145/1William Kennedy (1817-1871)portrait of a rhode island ladyOil on board, framed, the backboard signed and dated in pencil,“Wm W. Kennedy 1845” with two additional inscriptions, “FrenchFamily Her Aunt ‘Sot’ For It in Bristol” and “Aunt of Mrs. LorenzoSherman Kingston, R.I.”17 5/8 in. x 13 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:Private New York Collection.Christie’s, New York, January 15, 2004, lot 286.Sotheby’s, New York, American Folk and 19th century Paintings andDrawing American Decorative Prints, January 27, 1983, lot 161.The verso also bears Gallery Label for Hirschl & Adler Folk, NewYork, New York.$5,000-8,000

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130 141603/3David Bechtel (1895-1960)roosters and chickensSigned lower right, “D.B. Bechtel,” oil on canvas,framed.29 in. x 36 in. (sight)provenance:From a Private Pennsylvania Collection.$1,500-2,500

131 141655/11Four Windsor armchairsphiladelphia and lancaster, pa, late 18th/early 19th centuryIncluding a pair of bamboo turned bird-cagearmchairs, a bow-back armchair with balusterturned legs (formerly stool chair) and a sackback armchair with handwritten note onunderside tracing ownership to Benjamin Barney.H: 37 1/2 in. (tallest)provenance:From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence F. Kienle.$700-900

132 151047/8Painted and decorated pine chest of drawers19th centuryThe rectangular top painted with portrait ofMajor General George Meade in gold, floralborder above case with two short over two longdrawers painted with oval cartouche inscribed“Gettysburg 1863” surrounded by militaryaccoutrements all against a blue ground, thesides painted with crossed muskets continuingto slab feet.H: 34 3/4 in. W: 40 in. D: 23 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Connecticut Lady.Sotheby Parke-Bernet, Auction of Americana, NewYork, November 27-30 & December 1, 1979, lot1284.$1,500-2,500

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133 151280/3African-American pieced and double-sided quilttennessee or alabama, 19th/20th centuryWorked with homespun and machine-woven wool and cottonpieces, one side worked with various wool and cotton piecesin browns, purples, black and red in a “chimney sweep”pattern of nine squares divided by a bar grid, the other sideworked with cotton and wool pieces in shades of beige, blackand purple in an abstract architectural design, diagonal lineand simplified running shell quilting, one side with hand-stitched velcro around edge.65 3/4 in. x 72 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.Stephen Score Antiques, Boston, Massachusetts.Found in Nashville, Tennessee by a Chicago Antiques Dealer.Purchased directly from an African-American Family,Tennessee or Alabama.$6,000-8,000

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134 151164/19Polychrome painted wooden gameboardsecond half 19th centuryThe name “F.O. Bunce” written in gold beneath black and goldplaying surface within red border.14 1/4 in. x 13 5/8 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Charles L. Flint Art & Antiques Inc., Lenox, Massachusetts,2007.Jack Martin, Lee, Massachusetts.Previously acquired from an Estate, Great Barrington,Massachusetts.note:Lot accompanied by original bill of sale as well as by typedcorrespondence between previous owner and Mr. Charles Flint.illustrated:Country Living Magazine, Oct/Nov. 1981.note:Purportedly one of two made by Frank Orren Bunce; the other, ina private Virginia collection.$1,500-2,500

135 142321/4Three painted boxes19th centuryAll of rectangular form, including avinegar-grained and painted box; agreen-painted box, the lid with brassbale handle; and a stenciled andhand-decorated painted box withroses enclosed by floral vine bearingwith initials “HVB.”H: 5 3/4 in. W: 12 1/8 in.D: 6 1/8 in. (largest)provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$1,000-1,500

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136 142321/3Paint-decorated blanket chest with drawersnew england, early 19th centuryThe rectangular lift lid top opening to deepcompartment, above two long graduatingdrawers, raised on tall bracket feet.H: 40 in. W: 39 1/8 in. D: 18 1/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, New Jersey.$2,000-3,000

137 151164/15Assembled set of six painted and decoratedside chairspennsylvania, circa 1825Including a set of four decorated withpolychrome flowers and berries; together with apair, decorated with polychrome sea shells.H: 33 1/2 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Pair: Gloria N. Greenwald Inc., Lambertville, NewJersey, 1994.Set of four: Olde Hope Antiques, Inc., NewHope, Pennsylvania, 1994.$1,000-1,500

138 151222/1Scenic and grain-painted pine tool chestlate 19th centuryOf rectangular form, the lift-lid top withrectangular raised panel painted with a primitivescene depicting the steam paddle wheeler, the“River Queen, St. Louis” on the Mississippi River,a grassy shore in the foreground with afisherman, a boy with a dog and a woman seatedon a log, holding a fish, all against an ochreground.H: 11 in. W: 26 3/4 in. D: 14 5/8 in.$800-1,200

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142 151164/16Painted pine jelly cupboardpennsylvania, 19th centuryRectangular top with beaded edge above single door openingto two shelves.H: 48 1/2 in. W: 19 1/4 in. D: 39 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Gloria N. Greenwald Inc., Lambertville, New Jersey, 1994.$600-800

143 151164/6Gilded copper eagle weathervanelate 19th or 20th centuryFull-bodied form with raised wings, ball and arrowdirectional.H: 18 3/4 in. W: 24 in. D: 25 in. (as mounted)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Woodsedge, Frenchtown, New Jersey, 2002.$1,000-1,500

144 151164/19EThree polychrome painted wooden gameboards19th/20th centuryTwo of rectangular form with applied molding, the playingsurfaces painted black and red and black and mustard,respectively, and flanked by game-piece compartments; thethird, a smaller, thick, square wood block painted with ablack-and-white playing surface outlined in red against ablack ground.29 in. x 18 3/4 in. (largest)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$800-1,200

139 151238/5Carved cookie board19th centuryRectangular form carved with figure of a lady andgentleman.20 in. x 11 1/2 in.$800-1,200

140 151164/4Blue-painted pine hanging cupboard19th centuryScrolled and pierced cresting above pair of doors openingto pierced shelves and brackets, shaped pendant.H: 23 1/4 in. W: 14 1/2 in. D: 5 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$400-600

141 142348/4Paint-decorated wooden spoon rack with pewter spoonscontinental, 19th centuryThe rack painted black and decorated with polychrometulips, together with ten larger pewter spoons marked“PDC” and pair of tablespoons marked “G.T.Goodbehere& Co. London.”H: 16 in. W: 8 1/4 in. (spoon rack)$1,000-1,500

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147 151164/2Painted molded copper rooster weathervanenew england or new york, late 19th centuryFlattened full-bodied form with sheet copper tail,comb and wattle, weathered surface.H: 29 in. W: 23 in. (mounted)

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145 151164/19BPaint-decorated pine gameboard19th centuryThe rectangular board withbreadboard ends, painted with ablack and red playing surfaceedged in black and gold, situatedbetween two oblong reserves, allwithin a stylized, stenciled floralborder and against a mint greenground.26 7/8 in. x 16 7/8 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy,Pennsylvania Estate.Charles L. Flint Art & Antiques,Lenox, Massachusetts, 2014.note:Lot accompanied by original bill ofsale.$1,500-2,500

146 151164/19DPainted and decorated woodengameboard19th/20th centuryThe rectangular panel with appliedmolding, the black and goldcheckered playing surface flanked bypanels painted with stars and circles.27 1/4 in. x 18 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy,Pennsylvania Estate.$600-800

148 151164/1Red-painted sheet iron silhouette weathervane ofa cockerellate 19th/early 20th centuryWith iron bracing.H: 32 in. W: 37 in. D: 7 in. (as mounted)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$1,000-1,500

149 151164/5Painted sheet metal weathervane of a horse &riderfirst half 20th centurySilhouetted form braced with iron strapwork,weathered surface.H: 31 in. W: 41 in. (as mounted)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Gloria N. Greenwald Inc., Lambertville, New Jersey,1998.Purportedly found in New England, brought therefrom Kentucky.$800-1,200

150 151164/18Blue painted dry sinkpennsylvania, 19th centuryRectangular form with arched slab ends, blue overochre paint.H: 30 3/4 in. W: 38 in. D: 17 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Gloria N. Greenwald Inc., Lambertville, New Jersey,1994.$1,000-1,500

provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, PennsylvaniaEstate.Jeffrey Tillou Antiques, Litchfield,Connecticut, 2008.Private collection, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.$2,000-3,000

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151 151280/1Cotton patchwork “Indian pinwheel” quiltlancaster county, pennsylvania, late 19th centuryComprised of red pinwheels contained withinblue diamonds all against a green ground.76 in. x 92 in.provenance:Property of a Pennsylvania Collector.Ex-Collection: Paul and Rita Flack.exhibited:Bold Patterns, Bright Colors: Graphic PennsylvaniaQuilts, 1850-1915, Mercer Museum, Doylestown,Pennsylvania, May-June 2012.$600-800

152 151164/19ATwo carved and painted pine gameboardsone from quebec, canada, late 19th centuryBoth of rectangular form, the first, paintedoverall dark blue with chip-carved playingsurface; the second, with relief-carved, greenand gold painted playing surface on one side,and unpainted relief-carved playing surface toverso.25 1/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. and22 1/2 in. x 16 1/4 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, PennsylvaniaEstate.Dark Blue Board: Aux Multiples CollectionsGalerie, Quebec, Canada, 1993. Accompaniedby original bill of sale as well as certificate ofauthenticity issued by the gallery.$1,000-2,000

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153 151164/21Painted pine farm tablepossibly north carolina, mid 19th centuryThree-board scrubbed top over white-paintedbase with squared tapering legs.H: 29 1/2 in. W: 38 in. D: 72 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Olde Hope Antiques, Inc., New Hope,Pennsylvania, 1994.$1,000-1,500

154 151164/10Molded copper “Black Hawk” weathervanepossibly harris & co., boston, ma, late 19th centuryFlattened full-bodied form, verdigris surface,minor traces of gilt.H: 21 in. W: 27 1/2 in. (as mounted)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Gloria N. Greenwald Inc., Lambertville, NewJersey, 1995.$2,000-3,000

155 151164/7Full-bodied copper and zinc leaping stagweathervanepossibly e.g. washburne & co, new york, late 19th centuryFull-bodied form, verdigris surface with traces oforiginal gilt.H: 23 in. D: 30 in. (as mounted)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Julie Lindberg Antiques, Wayne, Pennsylvania,2008.Acquired directly from family through which itdescended.$3,000-5,000

156 151164/9Molded copper rooster weathervanelate 19th/early 20th centuryFull-bodied form with sheet copper tail, comband wattle, verdigris surface.H: 26 in. W: 21 in. (as mounted)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Woodsedge, Frenchtown, New Jersey, 2001.$1,000-1,500

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157 151164/8Copper weathervane of an eagleFull-bodied form with raised wings on ball andarrow, verdigris surface.H: 19 1/2 in. W: 23 in. D: 23 in. (as mounted)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$600-800

158 151238/6Molded copper running horse weathervanelate 19th centuryWith a zinc head and mane, retains traces ofgilding.H: 14 in. L: 29 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000

159 151279/1Molded copper weathervane of horse andcarriage19th/20th centuryFull-bodied form, verdigris surface retains tracesof gilt, mounted on stand with directionals.H: 62 in. L: 36 in.$2,000-3,000

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160 151164/19CGroup of four painted wooden gameboards19th/20th centuryThe first, double-sided and of square form, withapplied saw-tooth molding, one side paintedwith green and cream playing surface edged inred all against a cream ground, the other sidepainted dark green with incised Mill Game,holed; the second, double-sided and of squareform, one side with green playing squarespainted on a metallic surface, retaining remantsof black geometric designs, the verso paintedwith a large yellow circle on a dark greenground, all enclosed in a mitered, painted anddecorated frame; the third, of rectangular formwith applied molding, painted with a green andcream playing surface flanked by game-piececompartments painted with green stars andtriangles against a cream ground; and thefourth, of rectangular form with applied moldingpainted with a light and dark green playingsurface.29 in. x 16 3/4 in. (largest)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$1,500-2,500

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161 151164/12Large carved and painted fishOn a carved stand.H: 20 1/2 in. L: 41 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy,Pennsylvania Estate.$800-1,200

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163 School of twelve carved and painted fish decoysmost second half 20th centuryModeled as various species in differing sizes.L: 11 1/4 in. (longest)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$800-1,200

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162 Four large carved and painted fish decoysall stamped “www” to underside of pectoral fin,probably michigan, 20th centuryIncluding a sucker and a walleye.L(s): 9 7/8 in. to 11 3/4 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.The sucker and walleye: Olde Hope Antiques, New Hope, Pennsylvania,1989. Sold as “carved by Walter Wertser Sr. Grand Rapids, Michigan afterWWII. signed. He carved for the Fishing Club “Ice man” and they were soldat a store near Lake Leach.”$600-800

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164 Large carved and painted brook trout fishdecoyattributed to oscar w. peterson (1887-1951),cadillac, miL: 9 3/8 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Ex-Collection: David L. Fannon, Dogue, Virginia.$2,000-3,000

165 Carved and painted pike fish decoyattributed to oscar w. peterson (1887-1951),cadillac, miL: 9 1/8 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Ex-Collection: David L. Fannon, Dogue, Virginia.$1,000-2,000

166 Carved and painted perch fish decoyattributed to oscar w. peterson (1887-1951),cadillac, miWIth glass eyes.L: 7 1/4 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$800-1,200

167 Two carved and painted fish decoysboth stamped “ajd” to belly lead, for andrewj. downey (1944- ), newberry, miIncluding a bullhead and a trout.L(s): 6 in. and 6 3/4 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$400-600

168 Three fish decoysattributed to oscar w. peterson (1887-1951),cadillac, miIncluding a brown trout, a pike, and an unpainteddecoy, possibly a perch.L(s): 7 1/8 in. to 8 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$600-800

169 Three fish decoysattributed to oscar w. peterson (1887-1951),cadillac, miIncluding a brook trout, a perch and a shiner.L(s): 7 in. to 7 1/2 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$800-1,200

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170 142452/28Two working black duck decoysattributed to ira hudson & family, chincoteague, vaEach with carved bills, tack eyes, solid football form, one retains lead weight.L(s): 17 1/2 in. and 16 1/2 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$800-1,200

171 142452/28ARare pintail drake decoyattributed to ira hudson (1876-1949), chincoteague, vaHollow made, original paint, retains lead weight and leather strap.H: 7 1/4 in. L: 18 1/2 in.provenance:From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. James Marvil, Lewes, Delaware.$2,500-3,500

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174 151238/4Two carved and painted CanadaGoose decoysbrand of wildflower decoy co.,old saybrook, ct, first half20th centuryH: 11 in. L: 20 in.$600-800

172 151238/4ATwo carved and painted miniaturedecoys and two carved and paintedblue-billed drakesnew jersey, early 20th centuryThe miniature mallard drakeattributed to John McAnney; theblack duck, 1/3 size, and the twoblue-billed drakes, all Tuckerton,New Jersey.L(s): 4 in. to 12 in.$600-800

173 151238/4BFlock of nine working decoysIncluding a Canvasback Drake,Evans Decoy Company, Ladysmith,WI; a canvasback drake, Havre deGrace, MD; a Blue-Billed Drake,Mason Decoy Company, Detroit,MI; a Cape Cod Black duck; aMallard, Pascagula, MS; a blue-billed hen; a blue wing teal, LA; anEarly Herters, Waseca, MN; and anAmerican Merganser Drake, NewEngland.L: 17 1/2 in. (longest)$800-1,200

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176 151219/5Carved wood and articulated armphiladelphia toboggan company,germantown, philadelphia, pa,early 20th centuryL: 28 1/2 in. W: 5 1/4 in. D: 3 in.(fully extended)provenance:Descended in the family of Mr.Samuel High III (1934-2011) topresent owner.$800-1,200

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177 151219/4Two carved wooden Cherub carousel figuresphiladelphia toboggan company, germantown,philadelphia, pa, early 20th centuryCarved in the full round.H: 26 in. W: 17 in. D: 8 in. (each, approximate)provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. Samuel High III (1934-2011)to present owner.note:For use on carousel rounding boards, these two figures canbe seen in a photograph of the Philadelphia TobogganCompany carving department, 1925, Frederick Fried, APictorial History of the Carousel (1964), pg. 132.$1,500-2,500

175 151219/2Pair of unpainted, carved “Lady Liberty” or “Columbia” carousel panelsphiladelphia toboggan company,germantown, philadelphia, pa, circa 1928The first depicting figure of Columbiawith eagle, the second, Columbia withAmerican shield and flag.26 1/2 in. x 20 in.provenance:Descended in the family of Mr.Samuel High III (1934-2011),President of Philadelphia Toboggan Company from 1971 to 1991; his father Samuel High Jr. was a major stockowner and corporateattorney for the Company and his grandfather, Samuel High Sr. was corporate attorney and helped to found the Company in 1904.note:The panels were first designed and used on the rounding boards of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company’s largest carousel #46,called “Liberty” or “Columbia” made in 1918 for Detroit’s Belle Island’s Palace Gardens. The park closed in 1928 and the carouselwas purchased by Henry Guenther for Olympic Park in Irvington/Maplewood, New Jersey. The entire carousel was brought back tothe Philadelphia Toboggan Company factory for refurbishing. The carousel was purchased by Walt Disney in 1967 and is nowcalled Cinderella’s Golden Carousel, Disney World, Orlando, Florida.illustrated:Frederick Freid, The Pictorial History of the Carousel (1964), pg. 96.$2,500-3,500

178 151219/11Carved wood shadowbox dioramaphiladelphia toboggan company,germantown, philadelphia, paDepicting figural interior scene, retainshandwritten label to verso, “Made by thePhiladelphia Toboggan Co. Compliments ofMr. & Mrs. H.B. Auchy Christmas 1913,”framed.23 1/4 in. x 20 in. (overall)

provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. SamuelHigh III (1934-2011) to present owner.note:Henry B. Auchy (1861-1922) was theFounder and President of PhiladelphiaToboggan Company, formerly thePhiladelphia Carousel Company, from 1904to 1922.$300-500

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179 OWNED/734Anglo/American School 19th/20th century“the three wonders” of p.t. barnum’s american museumSigned and dated lower right, titled along bottom edge, oilon canvas, framed.23 1/4 in. x 19 1/2 in. (sight)provenance:The painting was purchased on Philadelphia’s Pine Street inthe 1960s by a local collector.note:In 1841, P.T. Barnum purchased the American Museum inNew York City, and set about transforming it into a titillatingspectacle of oddities and curiosities. People flocked to seeBarnum’s fair of human freaks, including Ms. Sarah JaneCampbell of Brookfield, Connecticut (depicted, center), “thelargest Mountain of Human Flesh ever seen in the form of awoman”; the Siamese twins Chang and Eng Bunker (1811-1874); and Ms. Lucia Zarate (1864-1890) of San Carlos,Mexico, who was 20 inches tall and the “smallest adultmidget ever exhibited,” among others.$3,000-5,000

180 151219/1Carved and painted carousel chariot side or boardphiladelphia toboggan company, germantown,philadelphia, pa, circa 1920Depicting the seated figure of Columbia and anAmerican eagle, repainted in 1980s by Bradley & Kaye.H: 48 in. L: approx. 91 in.provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. Samuel High III (1934-2011) to present owner.

note:The model for this carousel chariotboard was originally carved in 1919 byDaniel C. Muller for the PhiladelphiaToboggan Company for PTC carousel#47, Liberty Heights Park in Baltimore,Maryland. In 1930, the carousel wasinstalled at Enna Jettick Park, Auburn,New York, and in 1945 was moved toHersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvaniawhere it is still operated.$3,000-5,000

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181 151164/19FThree polychrome painted gameboards19th/20th centuryThe first, a small board of rectangular form withapplied, black painted frame enclosing black andgrey painted and incised playing surface on agrey ground, the verso unpainted with incisedParcheesi and Mill House playing surfaces withina crosshatch border; the second of square form,painted with a red and gold playing surface; andthe third, a folding, double-sided Checkers &Backgammon gameboard painted in green andwhite.16 in. x 8 1/4 in. x 3 in. (folded gameboard)provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.$800-1,200

182 151164/11Polychrome wood and iron “Wheel of Fortune”19th centuryH: 8 1/2 in. Diam: 13 1/2 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Charles L. Flint Antiques Inc., Lenox,Massachusetts, 1994.Found in Canada$800-1,200

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183 151164/3Carved and painted carnival head of anamusing gentlemanlate 19th/early 20th centuryCarved in the full round, with tinned hat sides.H: 20 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.American Garage, Los Angeles, California, 2007.$3,000-5,000

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184 151219/3Amusement park painted cast iron maquette of the “Cuddle-Up” ridephiladelphia toboggan company, germantown, philadelphia, pa,circa 1935The working salesman’s maquette fitted on table top with folding legs,a motor underneath, all enclosed within a metal box.H: 13 in. L: 47 1/2 in. D: 21 3/4 in. (metal box)provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. Samuel High III (1934-2011) to presentowner.note:Philadelphia Toboggan Company made this ride beginning in the1930s. The maquette was found in the basement of the oldPhiladelphia Toboggan Company offices at 130 Duvall Street,Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.$3,000-5,000

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187 151219/9Collection of Amusement park drawings, photographs and archivalmaterialphiladelphia toboggan company, germantown, philadelphia, paIncluding a Dodgem car front fender, video footage, account books,reference books, drawings and sketches, photographs, etc.H: 22 in. W: 22 3/4 in. (Dodgem fender)provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. Samuel High III (1934-2011) to presentowner.$500-800

186 151219/7Painted “Kiddie” carousel elephant anddrawingphiladelphia toboggan company,germantown, philadelphia, pa, circa1940H: 44 in. W: 47 in.provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. SamuelHigh III (1934-2011) to present owner.$300-500

185 151219/8Two carved and painted “Kiddie” horses and onefiberglass horsephiladelphia toboggan company, germantown,philadelphia, pa, circa 1940sH: 28 in. W: 7 in. D: 34 in. (each)provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. Samuel High III (1934-2011) to present owner.$500-800

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189 151164/17Aluminum two-door metal lockera.f. jorss iron works inc.,washington, d.c.H: 70 in. W: 17 3/4 in. D: 18 1/2 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy,Pennsylvania Estate.$300-500

191 151164/13Polychrome painted wood, chromed metal andiron motorcycle amusement ridecirca 1950H: 36 1/2 in. W: 16 in. D: 52 in.provenance:From an Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania Estate.Brooks Antiques, Frenchtown, New Jersey.$1,000-1,500

188 151219/6Painted and gilt-decorated oak, iron, andbrass trimmed Coaster Carphiladelphia toboggan company,germantown, philadelphia, pa, 1902H: 42 1/2 in. W: 46 in. D: 90 in.(approximate)provenance:Descended in the family of Mr. Samuel High III(1934-2011) to present owner.note:Car recovered from Six Gun Territory, theformer Willow Grove Park, when it closed. Thistype of car was used from 1896 to the 1930s,but is still used at Lakemont Park in Altoona.The car was refurbished in the 1970s.$1,500-2,500

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190 151219/10Cast iron and wood Willow GroveAmusement park benchH: 30 5/8 in. L: 59 in.provenance:Descended in the family of Mr.Samuel High III (1934-2011) topresent owner.$200-300

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192 142397/1George Nakashima (1905-1990)special cherry room divider, 1984Cherry and pandanus cloth.Signed and dated “George Nakashima March 9, 1984.”H: 24 in. W: 56 1/4 in. D: 19 1/2 in.provenance:From the Leonard B. Sokolove Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copies of original drawing, order card, and invoiceaccompany lot.$15,000-25,000

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194 142397/3George Nakashima (1905-1990)set of four cherry mira chairs, 1957One chair signed with client’s name “Sokolove”.H: 27 1/2 in. W: 19 1/2 in. D: 16 1/2 in.provenance:From the Leonard B. Sokolove Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$3,000-5,000

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193 142397/2George Nakashima (1905-1990)round turned-leg cherry dining table, 1957H: 28 1/2 in. Diam: 54 in.provenance:From the Leonard B. Sokolove Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$5,000-7,000

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198 142397/5George Nakashima (1905-1990)walnut plank stool, 1983H: 12 1/2 in. W: 22 1/2 in. D: 14 1/2 in.provenance:From the Leonard B. Sokolove Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original invoice accompanies lot.$1,000-2,000

195 142397/7George Nakashima (1905-1990)cherry rectangular end table, 1959H: 20 in. W: 48 in. D: 21 in.provenance:From the Leonard B. Sokolove Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanieslot.$3,000-5,000

196 142397/6George Nakashima (1905-1990)round cherry pedestal end table, 1968H: 18 1/4 in. Diam: 24 in.provenance:From the Leonard B. Sokolove Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$2,000-3,000

197 142397/4George Nakashima (1905-1990)pair of cherry arm chairs, 1957One signed with client’s name “Sokolove”.H: 28 1/4 in. W: 24 1/2 in. D: 19 1/2 in.provenance:From the Leonard B. Sokolove Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$1,500-2,500

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199 151244/1George Nakashima (1905-1990)special minguren i coffee table, 1981Curly maple burl and walnut.Signed and dated “George Nakashima Dec 51981.”Signed with client’s name “Clancy.”H: 15 in. W: 48 in. D: 16 in.provenance:From the Collection of Kenneth and CarolClancy, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.Purchased from the artist.Copy of original drawing and order cardaccompanies lot.$30,000-50,000

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200 142454/1Mira Nakashimadouble pedestal desk with asa-no-ha panel, 2010Walnut, rosewood, white cedar and paper.Signed and dated “Mira Nakashima December 14 2010.”Signed with client’s name “De La Torre.”H: 28 1/2 in. W: 70 in. D: 33 in.provenance:Commissioned by Ernest de la Torre, 2010.Property of a Lady.Copy of original invoice and drawing accompany lot.$8,000-12,000

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201 142454/2Mira Nakashimaspecial triple sliding door cabinet, 2010Walnut, rosewood and pandanus cloth.Signed and dated “Mira Nakashima November 8, 2010.”H: 29 in. W: 108 in. D: 21 in.provenance:Commissioned by Ernest de la Torre, 2010.Property of a Lady.Copy of original invoice and drawing accompanies lot.$8,000-12,000

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203 142356/1George Nakashima (1905-1990)set of six grass-seated chairs, circa 1960Walnut and woven sea-grass.H: 27 1/4 in. W: 23 1/4 in. D: 18 1/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of order card for two chairs, dated1960, accompanies lot.$6,000-8,000

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202 151160/1Mira Nakashimakent hall floor lamp, 1990Manzanita burl, holly, and fiberglass.Signed and dated “Nakashima Sept 1990”.H: 58 3/4 in. Diam: 16 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Virginia Lady.Purchased from the artist.Copy of original invoice and sketch accompanieslot.$4,000-6,000

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204 142328/1George Nakashima (1905-1990)set of four studio-made cherry straight chairs, 1960Cherry and hickory.Each signed and dated “George Nakashima New Hope Oct 1960.”H: 30 1/4 in. W: 22 in. D: 17 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$2,000-3,000

205 141766/5George Nakashima (1905-1990)walnut full-size storage headboard, 1956Signed with client’s name.H: 36 in. W: 56 in. D: 12 in.provenance:Private Family Collection, Reading, Pennsylvania.Purchased from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$1,000-2,000

206 142356/2George Nakashima (1905-1990)trestle dining table with two leaves, 1960Walnut and rosewood.Signed with client’s name “Neuman.”H: 29 in. W: 36 3/4 in. D: 60 in. (without leaves);14 1/2 in. (each leaf)provenance:Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$7,000-9,000

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207 142373/1George Nakashima (1905-1990)early slab coffee table, 1955Walnut and rosewood.H: 13 1/2 in. W: 78 1/2 in. D: 31 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection.Acquired directly from the artist.Copy of original order card accompanies lot.$8,000-12,000

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208 142223/4Fine Favrile glass vaselouis c. tiffany, new york, ny, early 20th centuryEngraved script signature, “Louis C. Tiffany010505.”H: 8 7/8 in. Diam: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.$5,000-7,000

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209 151079/35Gilt-bronze counter balance floor lamptiffany studios, new york, early 20th centuryImpressed “Tiffany Studios New York 468” tounderside of base.H: 55 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Massachusetts Collector.$1,000-1,500

210 142475/1Gilt bronze and enameled desk settiffany furnaces, early 20th centuryNine pieces including pair of blotter ends, notepad holder,paper clip, letter holder, pen tray, calendar frame, roller blotterand box, all marked “Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces Inc.”L: 16 1/2 in. (blotter ends); H: 5 1/4 in. W: 9 3/4 in.D: 2 3/4 in. (letter holder)provenance:Property of a Lady, Main Line, Pennsylvania.$3,000-5,000

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213 151089/7Art Deco macassar ebony veneered andstained wood side tablecirca 1930H: 23 1/2 in. Diam: 22 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$600-800

212 151089/3French Art Deco mahogany, ebonized wood, andmarble-top sideboardcirca 1925The mahogany case inset with serpentine marbletop, above three cabinet doors, raised on ebonizedfeet.H: 40 3/4 in. W: 67 1/4 in. D: 21 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$1,500-2,500

211 151089/6Set of six French Art Decorosewood and stained wood diningchairscirca 1930H: 32 3/4 in. W: 17 1/4 in. D: 17 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$1,500-2,500

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214 142454/4Art Deco sycamore and shagreen bedframedominique, france, circa 1920sBranded Dominique mark.H: 45 1/2 in. W: 77 1/2 in. D: 84 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$800-1,200

215 142454/14Art Deco style lacquered parchment and oakcoffee tableH: 15 1/4 in. W: 48 in. D: 27 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$300-500

216 142454/7“Leger” saddle-hide leather and iron sofa tabledesigned by rodolfo dordoni for minottiEmbossed “Minotti” to underside.H: 21 1/2 in. W: 19 1/2 in. sq.provenance:Property of a Lady.$300-500

217 151089/4Pair of Art Deco mahogany loungechairs from the Normandie Hotel,San Juan, Puerto Ricocirca 1938H: 29 3/4 in. W: 25 in. D: 34 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.Alan Moss, New York, 1993.$1,200-1,800

218 151089/5Pair of Art Deco mahogany loungechairs from the Normandie Hotel,San Juan, Puerto Ricocirca 1938H: 29 3/4 in. W: 25 in. D: 34 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.Alan Moss, New York, 1993.$1,200-1,800

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220 142447/1Philip (1907-1987) and Kelvin (b. 1937) LaVernespring festival occasional table, new york, circa 1960sPatinated bronze and pewter.Acid-etched signature in relief with paper gallery label tounderside.H: 18 in. W: 32 1/4 in. D: 20 1/8 in.$2,000-3,000

219 151089/2Philip (1907-1987) and Kelvin (b. 1937) LaVernepair of eternal forest side tables, new york,circa 1960sPatinated bronze and pewter.Each with engraved signature: “Philip KelvinLaVerne”H: 21 1/4 in. Diam: 12 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$5,000-7,000

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221 151089/1Hans Wegner (1914-2007)papa bear chair and ottoman, a.p. stolen, denmark, 1950Oak and upholstery.Branded mark to chair and ottoman:“Made in Denmark Design Hans J. Wegner A.P. STOLENCopenhagen” “29”.H: 38 3/4 in. W: 35 1/2 in. D: 34 in. (chair); H: 16 1/4 in.W: 27 1/4 in. D: 16 1/2 in. (ottoman)provenance:Property of a Lady.Alan Moss, New York, 1993.$7,000-9,000

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222 142454/18Contemporary white lacquer“brick” screenafter a design by eileen grayH: 68 in. W: 60 in. (extended)provenance:Property of a Lady.$1,000-1,500

223 142454/15Two contemporary white lacquerlow tablesH: 7 1/2 in. W: 34 in. sq. (smaller);H: 7 1/2 in. W: 51 1/2 in. D: 34 in.(larger)provenance:Property of a Lady.$300-500

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224 142454/13Pair of contemporary Barcelonastyle white leather and chromedsteel ottomansafter a design by mies van derrohe, alivar, italyH: 14 1/2 in. W: 23 1/2 in. D: 22 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$500-700

225 142454/22Large faux shagreen mirror andplant standfendi, italyH: 84 3/4 in. W: 43 3/4 in. D: 3 in.(mirror); H: 49 1/2 in. D: 12 in.(stand)provenance:Property of a Lady.$800-1,200

226 142454/19Pair of “Albero” glass magazine standsisao hosoe for tonelli, italy, designed 1988H: 65 in. Diam: 19 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$500-700

227 142454/31Pair of tall Murano glass figuresH: 26 in. W: 7 in.provenance:Property of a Lady.$400-600

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228 Group of six crystal animal figurinessteuben glass, corning, ny, 20th centuryComprising a majestic peacock centerpiece, akoala, a giraffe, a hippopotamus, a monkey and anelephant, all with etched signature to underside;together with a signed, rhinoceros hand cooler.H: 14 1/2 in. (giraffe) W: 13 3/8 in. (peacock)provenance:Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida$2,000-3,000

229 Large group of crystal animal figurinessteuben glass, corning, ny, 20th centuryIncluding a cat with green tourmaline eyes, abeaver with red garnet eyes, a frog, a whale, an owl,two swans, two geese, two snails, a rabbit, and apenguin; together with a ram, a frog and a hen handcooler, all with etched signatures to underside.H: 5 1/4 in. (tallest)provenance:Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida800-1,200

230 Group of crystal paperweightssteuben glass, corning, ny, 20th centuryIncluding a paperweight etched with golfers inmotion, signed to underside “Steuben BXW” forBernard X. Wolff; a second prism paperweightetched with Star of David; and four paperweightsmodeled as a horsehead, a recumbent deer, a baldeagle and love birds, respectively; together with ahugging couple figurine, all with etched signatures.H: 5 in. (tallest)provenance:Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida600-800

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231 151020/182Three 1998 US W Eagle PlatinumNGC Graded CoinsIncluding $100, $50, and $25 coins,each graded PF 70, Ultra Cameo.1 3/4 oz. (total)$4,000-6,000

232 151020/1831998 Platinum US W Eagle Liberty$100 Platinum NGC Graded CoinGraded PF 70, Ultra Cameo.1 oz.$2,000-3,000

233 151020/1872002 US W Eagle Liberty $100Platinum NGC Graded CoinGraded PF 70, Ultra Cameo.1 oz.$1,500-2,500

234 151020/1891904 US $20 Liberty Head DoubleEagle NGC Graded Gold CoinGraded MS 66.1 oz.$1,000-2,000

235 151020/1911997 Platinum US W Eagle Liberty$100 NGC Graded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1 oz.$1,800-2,400

236 151020/196Two US $5 P Eagle Gold Coins1988 and 1993, graded PF 69, UltraCameo.1/5 oz.$300-500

237 151020/198Two 2000 US W Congr Library $10Platinum and Gold NGC GradedCoinsPlatinum center surrounded by agold band, each graded MS 69.1 oz. (total)$2,000-3,000

238 151020/199Four US One Dollar Silver CoinsIncluding 1896 Morgan (ungraded);2009 Walking Liberty in PCGS slab;1988 S Olympics NGC Graded PF69, Ultra Cameo; and 1992 DOlympics NGC Graded MS 69.Approx. 4 oz. (total)$100-200

239 151020/200Two 1980 American ArtsCommemorative Series GoldMedallion setsEach set including four one ounceGrant Wood medallions and fourhalf ounce Marian Andersonmedallions.12 oz. (total)$7,000-9,000

240 151020/2031997 W Eagle $10 and $25Platinum NGC Graded CoinsEach graded PF 69, Ultra Cameo..35 oz (total)$800-1,200

241 151020/2061997 US W Eagle Liberty $50Platinum NGC Graded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1/2 oz.$800-1,200

242 151020/207Five US Vault Collection L/M $5Gold NGC Graded CoinsIncluding 1986 W Liberty GradedMS 70; 1993 W James MadisonGraded MS 70; 1994 W World CupGraded MS 70; 1996 W SmithsonGraded MS 69; and 1996 WOlympics Cauldron Graded MS 69.$2,000-3,000

243 151020/2081995 W Olympics Torch Runnerand 1997 E F.D. Roosevelt US $5NGC Graded Gold CoinsBoth graded MS 70.$800-1,200

244 151020/209Four 1998 W Eagle $25 NGCGraded Gold CoinsThree Graded PF 69, Ultra Cameo;One Graded PF 70, Ultra Cameo.2 oz. (total)$2,500-3,500

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245 151020/210US Vault Collection L/M 1997 WRobinson $5 Gold NGC GradedCoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.$400-600

246 151020/211Three 1998 US $25 W Eagle NGCGraded Gold CoinsAll graded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1 1/2 oz. (total)$2,000-3,000

247 151020/212Three U.S. Vault Collection NGCGraded $5 Gold CoinsIncluding 1984 W. Olympics$10: Graded PF 70, Ultra Cameo;1989 W. Congress $5: Graded PF70, Ultra Cameo; and 1987 W.Constitut $5: Graded MS 70.$1,800-2,400

248 151020/213Three U.S. Vault Collection NGCGraded $5 Gold CoinsIncluding 1995 W. Olympics $5Stadium: Graded MS 69; 2001 W.Capitol $5: Graded MS 70; and 1992W Olympics $5: Graded MS 70.$2,000-3,000

249 151020/2141998 US W Eagle $10 PlatinumNGC Graded coinGraded PF 70, Ultra Cameo.1/10 oz.$90-110

250 151020/216Three US W Eagle NGC GradedGold CoinsIncluding 1988 $50, 1993 $50 and1998 $25, all graded PF 69, UltraCameo.2 1/2 oz. (total)$3,000-5,000

251 151020/217Two US $10 P Eagle NGC GradedGold Coins1988 and 1990, each graded PF 69,Ultra Cameo.1/2 oz. (total)$300-500

252 151020/1851987 and 1990 US P Eagle $25Gold NGC Graded CoinsEach graded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1 oz. (total)$1,000-2,000

253 151020/186US Vault Collection L/M 1995 WCivil War $5 Gold NGC GradedCoinGraded MS 70.$300-500

254 151020/1881990 US W Eagle $50 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1 oz.$1,200-1,800

255 151020/1901988 US P Eagle $25 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1/2 oz.$700-900

256 151020/1921998 US W Eagle $50 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1 oz.$700-900

257 151020/1931987 US W Eagle $50 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1 oz.$1,200-1,800

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258 151020/1941998 US W Eagle $25 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1/2 oz.$1,000-2,000

259 151020/1951986 US W Eagle $50 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1 oz.$1,200-1,800

260 151020/2012001 US W Eagle $25 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 70, Ultra Cameo.1/2 oz.$700-900

261 151020/202US Vault Collection 1992 WColumbus $5 Gold NGC GradedCoinGraded MS 70.$300-500

262 151020/2041993 US P Eagle $25 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1/2 oz.$700-900

263 151020/205US Vault Collection L/M 2003 WFirst Flight $10 Gold NGC GradedCoinGraded MS 70.$1,000-1,500

264 151020/1801993 US P Eagle $10 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1/4 oz.$300-500

265 151020/1811989 US P Eagle $25 Gold NGCGraded CoinGraded PF 69, Ultra Cameo.1/2 oz.$700-900

266 151020/1841989 US P Eagle $10 Gold and 1990US P Eagle $5 Gold NGC GradedCoins1989 $10 Eagle graded PF 70, UltraCameo; 1990 $5 Eagle graded PF69, Ultra Cameo..35 oz.$300-500

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301 141232/2Rescht embroiderysoutheast persia, circa 19th century6 ft. 11 in. x 6 ft. 10 in.$1,000-1,500

302 141721/3Paisley shawlbritain, circa 19006 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. 5 in.$500-800

303 141721/2Kashmir shawlnorth india, circa late 19th century5 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 2 in.$700-900

304 141898/12Mahejeran Sarouk rugwest persia, circa 19106 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.$1,000-1,500

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305 141855/5Kashan meditation rugcentral persia, circa 19406 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 10 in.$1,500-2,000

307 141721/1Isphahan rugcentral persia, circa 19407 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 1 in.$3,000-5,000

308 141797/79Tabriz carpetnorthwest persia, circa 3rd quarter 20th century11 ft. 4 in. x 8 ft. 1 in.$2,000-4,000

310 141382/103Heriz carpetnorthwest persia, circa 190011 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 3 in.$3,000-5,000

306 141855/1Qum silk runnercentral persia, circa 2nd half 20th century11 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.$1,500-2,000

309 141542/1Agra carpetnorthwest india, circa 190012 ft. 8 in. x 11 ft. 3 in.$800-1,200

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314 151191/2Serab runnernorth persia, circa 190013 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 5 in.$1,500-2,000

315 141382/104Heriz carpetnorthwest persia, circa 189012 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 10 in.$4,000-6,000

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316 141467/1Sarouk Fereghan carpetwest persia, circa late 19th century13 ft. 4 in. x 10 ft.$4,000-6,000

317 141721/5Aubusson carpetfrance, 1st half 19th century15 ft. 1 in. x 12 ft. 3 in.$3,500-4,500

311 141405/2Sarouk corridor carpetwest persia, circa 194013 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 1 in.$1,000-1,500

312 142447/2Malayer corridor carpertwest persia, circa 190016 ft. 9 in. x 6 ft.$1,000-1,500

313 141382/120Tabriz carpetnorthwest persia, circa 3rd quarter 20th century10 ft. 1 in. x 9 ft. 7 in.$3,000-5,000

318 141382/116Serab runnernorthwest persia, circa 190010 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 6 in.$2,500-3,500

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319 141382/111Northwest Persian runnercirca late 19th century11 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft.$3,000-5,000

320 141382/113Kurd Karabagh runnernorthwest persia, circa late 19th century11 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft.$2,000-4,000

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321 151191/8Kazak rugsouthwest caucasus, circa late 19th century6 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in.$500-800

322 142366/26Sewan Kazak rugsouthwest caucasus, circa late 19th century7 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 10 in.$3,000-5,000

323 142367/1Kurd Kazak rugnorthwest persia, circa late 19th century7 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.$2,500-3,500

324 151191/7Kazak long rugsouthwest caucasus, circa 18907 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft 10 in.$800-1,200

325 141987/32Northwest Persian rugcirca 19008 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 9 in.$1,000-1,500

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326 141382/121Moghan Kazak runnersouthwest caucasus, circa late 19th century8 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.$3,000-5,000

327 141566/2Marasali prayer rugeast caucasus, circa late 19th century5 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft.$1,500-2,000

328 141382/119Kazak long rugsouthwest caucasus, circa late 19th century7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.$3,000-5,000

332 151191/9Fachralo Kazak prayer rugsouth caucasus, circa late 19th century4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.$1,000-1,500

333 141382/114Sauj Bulaq runnernorthwest persia, circa late 19th century11 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 1 in.$2,000-4,000

329 141232/3*Shirvan rugeast caucasus, circa late 19th century3 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 5 in.$800-1,200

330 141382/118Shirvan runnereast caucasus, circa late 19th century9 ft. x 3 ft. 7 in.$3,000-5,000

331 141382/117Northwest Persian long rugcirca late 19th century8 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 5 in.$2,000-4,000

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333A 145021/37Belouch pictorial rugafghanistan, circa late 19th century6 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 9 in.$3,000-5,000

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335 151191/11Mucur prayer rugcirca late 19th century4 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft 4 in.$2,000-4,000

336 151191/6Anatolian pilgrimage rugcirca 1st half 19th century4 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.$1,500-2,000

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337 151191/5Angora ruganatolia, circa 2nd half 20th century5 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.$500-800

334 151191/4East Anatolia prayer rugcirca late 19th century4 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 11 in.$1,000-1,500

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338 142367/6Yomut Turkoman rugwest turkestan, circa 19007 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.$800-1,200

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339 151191/3Oushak carpet fragmenteast anatolia, circa mid 16th century13 ft. 7 in. x 11 ft. 1 in.$20,000-40,000

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340 151191/10Uzbek long rugcirca 19007 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 5 in.$1,000-1,500

341 141987/28Khotan rugwest china, 19th century8 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 10 in.$2,500-3,500

342 151264/1Khotan carpeteast turkestan, circa 1st quarter 19th century12 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft.$10,000-15,000

343 148070/15Ningxia runnernorth china, circa mid 19th century16 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft.$3,000-5,000

344 151191/1Bidjar carpetwest persia, circa 190012 ft. 3 in. x 7 ft. 6 in.$1,500-2,000

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345 BRISK2014/84Kashan carpetcentral persia, circa 191019 ft. 2 in. x 12 ft. 4 in.$3,000-5,000

346 142367/2Bidjar rugnorth persia, circa 1st quarter 20th century7 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 8 in.$1,500-2,000

347 141382/107Sarouk carpetwest persia, circa 192013 ft. 2 in. x 10 ft. 3 in.$1,500-2,000

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349 141382/102Heriz carpetnorthwest persia, circa 192013 ft. 8 in. x 11 ft. 4 in.$6,000-8,000

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348 148082/3Seven Persian matscirca 1900comprising a Tabriz, Northwest Persia,2 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 10 in.; a Tabriz, 2 ft. 6 in. x1 ft. 11 in.; a Sarouk Fereghan, West Persia,2 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 3 in.; a Sarouk Fereghan,2 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 3 in.; a Laver Kerman,Southeast Persia, 2 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 11 in.; aLaver Kerman, 2 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 11 in.; and aMohtashem Kashan, Central Persia,2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft.$2,000-4,000

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350 151284/1Kermanshah carpetsoutheast persia, circa 191020 ft. 9 in. x 9 ft. 9 in.$10,000-15,000

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A Celebration of Pennsylvania German Folk ArtFree Library of Philadelphia • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Winterthur Museum

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Drawn with Spirit: Pennsylvania German Frakturfrom the Joan and Victor Johnson CollectionPhiladelphia Museum of ArtFebruary 1–April 26, 2015Enjoy bold, bright, and captivating examples of fraktur, which will becomplemented by painted furniture, redware pottery, and metalwork.philamuseum.orgSupported by The Arlin and Neysa Adams Endowment. The accompanying publication is made possible by Joan and Victor Johnson, along with The Andrew W. Mellon Fund forScholarly Publications.

A Colorful Folk: Pennsylvania Germans & the Art of Everyday LifeWinterthur Museum, Garden & LibraryMarch 1, 2015–January 3, 2016Discover the unique world of the Pennsylvania Germans and theircolorful folk art, including fraktur, textiles, furniture, ironwork, andredware pottery. winterthur.org/colorfulfolkartMajor support provided by John and Marjorie McGraw, with additional support from theAmerican Folk Art Society and Dolores and Stephen Smith

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Quill & Brush: Pennsylvania German Fraktur and Material Culture Free Library of Philadelphia • March 2–July 17, 2015Explore hand-drawn and printed fraktur along with importantmanuscripts, ephemera, books, and artifacts in the Quill & Brushexhibition, then visit Word & Image to connect with the work ofcontemporary artists who similarly combine images with texts.freelibrary.org/framingfrakturMajor support provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, Christie’s, and The GladysKrieble Delmas Foundation

Fraktur and the Everyday Lives of Germans inPennsylvania and the Atlantic World, 1683–1850McNeil Center for Early American StudiesMarch 5–7, 2015This conference is organized by the McNeil Center for EarlyAmerican Studies in collaboration with the Free Library ofPhiladelphia and Philadelphia Museum of Art with generoussupport from the Terra Foundation for American Art.mceas.org/fraktur. Pre-registration required.

Clockwise from top left: Drawing of Adam and Eve, attributed to Samuel Gottschall (Philadelphia Museum of Art:125th Anniversary Acquisition, Promised gift of Joan and Victor Johnson);Drawing of two parrots, attributed to Daniel Otto (Winterthur Museum, 2013.31.97); Bookplate for Abraham Landes, attributed to Johann Adam Eyer (Free Library of Philadelphia, frk00716)

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To ensure the safety of your property Freeman’s requests removal within 10 business days of the sale date. Collection hours are Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm. For larger items, please email [email protected] to schedule a loading dock appointment. For purchase release to persons not listed on your contract or invoice, 3rd party authorization is required. Please mail or fax, 215.599.2240, a signed letter stating receipt/item(s) or sale/lot(s) and name of third party collecting property.

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A Celebration of Pennsylvania German Folk ArtFree Library of Philadelphia • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Winterthur Museum

FEBRUARY 2015–JANUARY 2016

Drawn with Spirit: Pennsylvania German Frakturfrom the Joan and Victor Johnson CollectionPhiladelphia Museum of ArtFebruary 1–April 26, 2015Enjoy bold, bright, and captivating examples of fraktur, which will becomplemented by painted furniture, redware pottery, and metalwork.philamuseum.orgSupported by The Arlin and Neysa Adams Endowment. The accompanying publication is made possible by Joan and Victor Johnson, along with The Andrew W. Mellon Fund forScholarly Publications.

A Colorful Folk: Pennsylvania Germans & the Art of Everyday LifeWinterthur Museum, Garden & LibraryMarch 1, 2015–January 3, 2016Discover the unique world of the Pennsylvania Germans and theircolorful folk art, including fraktur, textiles, furniture, ironwork, andredware pottery. winterthur.org/colorfulfolkartMajor support provided by John and Marjorie McGraw, with additional support from theAmerican Folk Art Society and Dolores and Stephen Smith

FRAMING FRAKTURWord & Image: Contemporary Artists Connect to Fraktur Free Library of Philadelphia • March 2–June 14, 2015

Quill & Brush: Pennsylvania German Fraktur and Material Culture Free Library of Philadelphia • March 2–July 17, 2015Explore hand-drawn and printed fraktur along with importantmanuscripts, ephemera, books, and artifacts in the Quill & Brushexhibition, then visit Word & Image to connect with the work ofcontemporary artists who similarly combine images with texts.freelibrary.org/framingfrakturMajor support provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, Christie’s, and The GladysKrieble Delmas Foundation

Fraktur and the Everyday Lives of Germans inPennsylvania and the Atlantic World, 1683–1850McNeil Center for Early American StudiesMarch 5–7, 2015This conference is organized by the McNeil Center for EarlyAmerican Studies in collaboration with the Free Library ofPhiladelphia and Philadelphia Museum of Art with generoussupport from the Terra Foundation for American Art.mceas.org/fraktur. Pre-registration required.

Clockwise from top left: Drawing of Adam and Eve, attributed to Samuel Gottschall (Philadelphia Museum of Art:125th Anniversary Acquisition, Promised gift of Joan and Victor Johnson);Drawing of two parrots, attributed to Daniel Otto (Winterthur Museum, 2013.31.97); Bookplate for Abraham Landes, attributed to Johann Adam Eyer (Free Library of Philadelphia, frk00716)

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All property offered and sold (“property”) through Samuel T. Freeman & Co, (“Freeman’s”) shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. by bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.

13A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’sPremium shall be: 25% on the first $100,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $100,001 through $2,000,000, and 12% thereafter.

14Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state.

15Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer, arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier is recommended by Freeman’s. Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.

16In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.

17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion.

18These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor’s and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

in the original purchase price andwill also be responsible for all costs,including warehousing, the expenseof the ultimate sale, and Freeman’scommission at its regular ratestogether with all related andincidental charges, including legalfees. Payment is a precondition toremoval. Payment shall be by cash,certified check or similar bank draft,or any other method approved byFreeman’s. Checks will not bedeemed to constitute payment untilcleared. Any exceptions must bemade upon Freeman’s writtenapproval of credit prior to sale. Inaddition, a defaulting buyer will bedeemed to have granted andassigned to Freeman’s, a continuingsecurity interest of first priority inany property or money of, or owingto such buyer in Freeman’spossession, and Freeman’s mayretain and apply such property ormoney as collateral security for theobligations due to Freeman’s.Freeman’s shall have all of the rightsaccorded a secured party under thePennsylvania Uniform CommercialCode.

10Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest.

11No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose.

12Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.

8Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require.

9No lot may be removed fromFreeman’s premises until the buyerhas paid in full the purchase pricetherefor including Buyer’s Premiumor has satisfied such terms thatFreeman’s, in its sole discretion,shall require. Subject to theforegoing, all Property shall be paidfor and removed by the buyer athis/her expense within ten (10)days of sale and, if not so removed,may be sold by Freeman’s, or sentby Freeman’s to a public warehouse,at the sole risk and charge of thebuyer(s), and Freeman’s mayprohibit the buyer fromparticipating, directly or indirectly,as a bidder or buyer in any futuresale or sales. In addition to otherremedies available to Freeman’s bylaw, Freeman’s reserves the right toimpose a late charge of 1.5% permonth of the total purchase price onany balance remaining ten (10) daysafter the day of sale. If Property isnot removed by the buyer within ten(10) days, a handling charge of 1%of the total purchase price permonth from the tenth day after thesale until removal by the buyer shallbe payable to Freeman’s by thebuyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5%of the total purchase price permonth for any property not soremoved within 60 days after thesale. Freeman’s will not beresponsible for any loss, damage,theft, or otherwise responsible forany goods left in Freeman’spossession after ten (10) days. If theforegoing conditions or anyapplicable provisions of law are notcomplied with, in addition to otherremedies available to Freeman’s andthe Consignor (including withoutlimitation the right to hold thebuyer(s) liable for the bid price)Freeman’s, at its option, may eithercancel the sale, retaining asliquidated damages all paymentsmade by the buyer(s), or resell theproperty. In such event, the buyer(s)shall remain liable for any deficiency

1Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor.

2Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale.

3Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”. Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property.

4Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer.

5Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots.

6The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re- offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects.

7If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale.

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bidding & registration form

sale no bidder no client no

name business name

address

city state country

zip code e-mail

phone (primary) phone (secondary) fax

resale / tax identification state

A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $100,000 of hammer price of each lot, 20% on

the hammer from $100,001 through $2,000,000, and 12% thereafter. All lots must be paid for and removed within 10 days.

lot no description maximum bid

please adhereto the bidding increments

$10until $200 is reached

$25until $500 is reached

$50until $1,000 is reached

$100until $3,000 is reached

$250until $5,000 is reached

$500until $10,000 is reached

$1,000until $30,000 is reached

$2,000until $50,000 is reached

$5,000until $100,000 is reached

over $100,000auctioneer’s discretion

bank reference

bank name account no

contact name telephone

I hereby confirm thet I have read and am bound by the “Terms of Sale” presented by the auction house and which govern all auction purchases made by me. Although every attempt is made to execute your bid(s), the auctioneer is not responsible for errors and omissions.

signed q id confirmed(signature required to execute your bids)

q please send me information to subscribe to freeman’s catalogs

1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.599.2240 e-mail: [email protected]

www.freemansauction.com

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Officers

Samuel M. Freeman IIChairman

Alasdair NicholVice Chairman

Margaret D. FreemanVice Chairman

Paul S. RobertsPresident

Hanna DougherChief Operating Officer

Departments

AppraisalsAmy Parenti [email protected]

Business DevelopmentThomas B. McCabe IV [email protected]

Client ServicesMary Maguire Carroll [email protected]

FinanceMark Beckerman [email protected]

Marketing & CommunicationTara Theune Davis [email protected]

Museum ServicesThomas B. McCabe IV [email protected]

PhotographyElizabeth Field [email protected]

Press & MediaMelissa Geller [email protected]

Shipping & ReceivingBethany Mobbs [email protected]

Trust & EstatesSamuel T. Freeman III [email protected]

Specialist Departments

American Art & Pennsylvania ImpressionistsAlasdair Nichol [email protected]

American Furniture, Folk & Decorative ArtsLynda Cain [email protected]

American SilverSamuel M. Freeman II [email protected]

Asian ArtsRichard A. Cervantes [email protected]

Books, Manuscripts, Maps & EphemeraDavid Bloom [email protected]

English & Continental Furniture & Decorative ArtsDavid Walker [email protected]

European Art & Old MastersDavid M. Weiss [email protected]

Jewelry & WatchesMichael Larsen, GIA GG [email protected] Virginia B. Salem, GIA [email protected]

Modern & Contemporary ArtAnne Henry [email protected]

Musical Instruments Frederick Oster [email protected]

Oriental Rugs & TapestriesRichard A. Cervantes [email protected]

Photographs & PhotobooksChristiana Scavuzzo [email protected]

PrintsAnne Henry [email protected]

Silver & Objets de VertuDavid Walker [email protected]

Representatives

New EnglandKelly Wright [email protected]

Mid-AtlanticMatthew Wilcox [email protected]

Southeast Colin Clarke [email protected]

West CoastMichael Larsen [email protected]

Main LineGabrielle Aruta [email protected]

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www.freemansauction.com 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.563.8236