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Patsy Wassenaar Estate Sale, Phase One

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Dates

Wed

Apr 11

10am to 5:30pm

2018

Fri

Apr 13

10am to 5:30pm

2018

Thu

Apr 12

10am to 5:30pm

2018

NOTE: Due to the volume of items, we regret that we cannot disclose prices on items prior to the sale. Requests for pricing information will not receive a reply due to the volume of items for sale. Thank you for your patience and understanding! It's a BIG sale!

NUMBERS: will be issued BEFORE 9 a.m. on the first morning of the sale at the sale home. When you arrive at the home, check in with the persons in the motor home by the garage. They will be handling the number situation. Once you receive your numbered wrist band, you must leave and find parking off premises until shuttle parking is available. Parking for shuttle is available beginning at 9 a.m. each morning of the sale. Park at the Ada Congregational Church, 6330 Ada Drive SE, Ada, MI 49301 and ride the shuttle to the sale site. The church will not permit parking prior to 9 a.m. on any sale day.

Announcements the day of the sale take precedence over written materials.

All items sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

All items Sold AS IS, WHERE IS. Bring muscle for heavy items. We cannot help load heavy items.

Payment options include cash, and major credit cards (VISA, Discover, MasterCard, American Express). There is no surcharge for using a credit card. We only accept local checks from established customers. Thank you. NO EARLY SALES. Everything sold first-come, first-served. Announcements the day of the sale will take precedence over written notices posted here and elsewhere.

Thank you.

E'Leet Estate Sales, LLC

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(616) 581-3445

ALL CUSTOMERS MUST RIDE SHUTTLE FROM THE ADA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Parking for Shuttle available at 9 a.m. every sale day.

This is the FIRST of TWO full estate sales to settle the estate of Patsy Wassenaar. The late Ms. Wassenaar was an avid antiques dealer with exceptional taste and outstanding knowledge. She was also a devoted collector of quality antiques with a focus on Grand Rapids made furniture of the highest caliber. In addition, her decorative arts selections are noteworthy. She bought quality.

The SECOND sale is scheduled for May 16, 17 & 18. Same times each day, same terms and conditions. Thanks!

HIGH QUALITY FURNITURE: Baker, Widdicomb, Hekman, Drexel, Ethan Allen, Irwin, Imperial and MORE. Pieces include Breakfronts, Desks, Cabinets, Dining tables, Chairs (MANY chairs), Dressers, Side tables, Coffee tables, Occasional tables, Sofas, Mirrors (LaBarge, Doezema). There is a good quantity of Grand Rapids made furniture.

Clocks (tall case and shelf)

Platinum, 14k & 10k jewelry: Rings, Ladies hunting case watch, Man's Hamilton watch, Pin (NOT on premises until sale day)

Costume jewelry

Sterling: Flatware, bowls, etc. (NOT on premises until sale day)

Sets of china (Haviland, Royal Crown Derby, Royal Doulton, Lenox, Noritake)

Decorative china and glass objects

Sets of fine stemware and glassware

Lighting including Pairpoint panel lamp, Reverse painted table lamp, Many table & Floor lamps.

Oriental: Carved dragon floor lamp, Carved bench, Carved chairs, Folding screens, Decorative items in the Oriental style

Oriental rugs

Fur Coats

Men's & Women's clothing

Check out the photos!!!

Note: The beds previously pictured and listed as being for sale have been withdrawn from the sale by the owner as of April 2, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

Sale Venue is this Executive home near Ada, Michigan

Looking down from the balcony into the living room

Solid and handsome secretary. Arm chair. Oriental style floor vase. Piecrust edge tilt-top table in mahogany

Oriental floor vase with flowers in relief

Triple drop leaf stand. Box is molded resin

One of a pair of inlaid top carved tables

Sofa table displaying mid-19th century candelabrum, green vases and lamps

Oversize (Huge!) cranberry piece on Kozak Studios decorated Imperial (Grand Rapids) coffee table

Widdicomb at its best. Beautifully inlaid serpentine front cabinet, floral marquetry in exotic woods

One of a pair of 19th century lusters with great prisms.

Large 19th century Royal Crown Derby vase, retailed by George E. Crawley in Boston

Gilt bronze figural French clock. (Not working)

Gilt bronze French clock with scenic porcelain sets. Insets are probably Limoges. Clock not working.

A sample of the china and glass. Beautiful!

More of the china and glass offered for sale. Front left corner is Moriage

Oriental carved stand with marble inset. There are several of these throughout the home

Needlepoint upholstered arm chair. On seat is a bracket (shelf) for interior use

Baker side table. Can be a dressing table, too. Birds (pair) are Murano

Ca. 1895 carved ornate sideboard or display cabinet. Mirror backs in the top. Mahogany finish.

Opalescent swirl shades on the Victorian style lamp

One of a pair of these inlaid mahogany tables with metal accents

One of a pair of Hekman arm chairs. Seats are down filled

Sofa/Settee in camel back variation. Carved legs in the Chippendale style

The other Hekman arm chair with down seat

Beveled glass inset coffee table in mahogany finish displays stone floral arrangements and a brilliant cut glass vase

The stone floral arrangements, Oriental in origin

Step table displaying a Pairpoint painted glass panel lamp in a Lilac pattern. Acorn pulls and sockets appear to be original

The "P" in a Diamond Pairpoint lamp is visible above the number in the non-patinated area below where the cord exits the lamp

Henredon sectional curved sofa from Klingman's

Cabinet in living room is displaying numerous decorative items. Cabinet itself is Not For Sale, but has remained in the home for display purposes. Roseville vase has a base chip

Porcelain floral groups, Murano bird figures

Ca. 1920 Spanish style cabinet with painted leather top. Cloisonne vases both with damage. Cute foot stool may be a Carl Forslund piece

19th Century papier mache tray table. Tray lifts out.

Oriental rug. There are many as you will see.....

Ca. 1900 Carnival glass collection, with newer pieces by Fenton added in

Impressive breakfront from a Virginia company. Displays some of the silverplate hollow ware collection. Small stand to left is carved and has inset marble top. Figural candelabrum on top appears to be French

Silverplate, along with two cranberry bowl stems with portraits in enamel. Ca. 1960 (not 19th century)

Battery operated clock/curio (lighted), next to a paint decorated gateleg table

Tea cart by Imperial (Grand Rapids) that has been paint decorated by the Kozak Studio, also in Grand Rapids, Ca. 1960.

Iron base table with paint decorated top. Candelabra have painted porcelain knobs. "Bronzed" group is composition

Stone bust (with restoration to base) on a columnar pedestal

Carved table with inlaid top protected by oval glass. Jardiniere signed Roseville.

Cut glass bowl has a couple tiny chips, but is gorgeous.

Silvered and golden accent metal tea or cocktail cart with glass upper and lower shelves displaying silverplate tea set and other metal items

Henredon silver or jewelry chest, raised on legs

Pacific cloth liner in the top drawer of chest. Each drawer with liner

Branded "Ashton Court by Henredon" inside drawer

Diminutive Victorian walnut dresser, Ca. 1875. Cute! See door knob to left for perspective.

Glass fruit basket lamp, probably Czech, Ca. 1925

Stemware. Bottom colorless stems are Baccarat.

Neiman Marcus set of spreaders, Chelsea compote (tiny blue flowers), Pewter plates, etc.

Pots & Pans (yes....practical things, too!)

Fostoria "American" pattern pieces. Front ship's decanter marked "Waterford"

Pressed and cut glass. Note more stemware on upper shelf

Glassware. Note pr. of Murano figural fish

Lenox bowls, enamel glass pr. of vases and pitcher,

Murano or Venetian glass fruit in the matching bowl (two sets), Fenton glass epergne, vases, etc.

Amber glass cake stands, Set of dishes, Amber vases, etc.

Oriental design dining table that has two additional leaves (in original box) and pads. No maker's label found. Shown with set of 8 damask upholstered chairs with down seats.

Corner Mahogany stand (One of a pair) displays Mid-20th Century reproduction of a Ca. 1800 knife box. Low boy stand displays decorative items. On the wall, an eagle crest convex mirror

Eagle crest convex mirror on the dining room wall

Knife box open. Top raises to reveal slots for holding knives and forks

Sets of dishes. The white and gold is Noritake. The set with red is Royal Doulton

Tilt-top lobed piecrust edge table with flame mahogany top.

Inside the top drawer of the mahogany stand in previous picture

Pair of leather top small stands made by the "Fine Arts Furniture Co, Grand Rapids, MI"

Inlaid ornately shaped box, various woods

One of a pair of great torchiere floor lamps

Chinoiserie decorated lighted display cabinet displaying several sets of china and some decorated ruby glass on the top shelf.

Two more sets, along with the decorated ruby glass

Top two shelves are Pickard china, decorated by Pickard Studios, Chicago, early 20th century

Corner china cabinet in Mahogany with curved doors.

Pickard China, Decorated in the Pickard Studio, Chicago, Early 1900's

Miniature Victorian chairs, and a doll.....

Often referred to as a 'Courting Mirror', this is a Ca. 1960 reproduction of an early 1800's piece. Made by Hitchcock Furniture Co.

French gilt wood table with onyx top inset

Hekman barrel or cylinder desk/secretary. Coromandel style carved stone wreath setting on leather pull-out writing surface. Lighted upper mirror back display

Showing the barrel or cylinder top closed

Ethan Allen sideboard/buffet displaying Capo-di-Monte and other porclains

Note the bell flower pattern at the tops of the legs

Ethan Allen dining table with 8 chairs and 2 leaves. Gorgeous set with double pedestal table

Set of Royal Crown Derby dishes retailed by Burley & Co, Chicago, early 1900's

Imperial (Grand Rapids) Solid Mahogany tea cart with drop leaves, and lower pull-out glass tray (wood framed)

Marble top console or sofa table displaying lamp, Victorian era bride's bowl in "Tree of Life" pattern, and bronzed cast metal figural sculpture

Carved wood framed mirror. Carved by the Doezema family in Grand Rapids, per Gordon Wassenaar. They never signed their work, sadly.....

Inlaid ornate two-tier table display frosted lalique-style vase and porcelain

Beautifully carved and inlaid 6-lobed table

Original oil on canvas, no signature found (front or back)

Upholstered chair from Klingman's. Embroidered silk fringed shawl.

Ornately carved stand, Needlepoint foot stool, Mirrored plateau with 'jeweled' covered boxes on top.

Oil on Canvas, signed and dated 1942. Signed by H. Julien. (Not Henri Julien who died in 1908....)

Marble top long coffee table on Chinese sculpted rug. Silverplate tea set on table.

Two tier inlaid table displaying vase attributed to Royal Dux by Patsy Wassenaar.

Close up of table showing inlaid patterns and embossed metal edges

Armoire by Ethan Allen (part of the Ethan Allen bedroom suite in this master bedroom), Needlepoint upholstered arm chair

Framed painting on canvas of sheep in a country lane. Signed G. J. Pappas (?)

Dresden style candelabrum on a John Widdicomb 6 drawer lingerie chest with ormolu mounts. Stunning piece.

Dresden or Meissen STYLE! (Not signed) candelabrum from 19th century

Set of 3 paint decorated nesting tables with glass tops over the painted surfaces

Broken Arch style breakfront with 4 doors having Gothic style arched mullions. Per Gordon Wassenaar, this is a Baker Furniture Company piece

Set of Sango china displayed in the Baker breakfront

Carved and inlaid table, Small piecrust edge stand, Needlepoint foot stool. There are a pair of the inlaid tables available.

Looking down on the inlaid top of the table in previous picture

Baker kidney shaped table in front of a painted canvas covered folding screen

Detail of the painted screen (color looks washed out in this picture....)

Triple gilt mirror. White square on the table is the original hang tag from Baker Furniture Company

Embroidered silk shawl on one of a pair of Victorian style chairs

Long dresser to the Ethan Allen King bedroom suite. Includes beveled mirror. Displaying miniature table, and dresser items

This is a miniature (shown on top of the dresser) with mini Hummel-type figures and diminutive beverage set

Ornate dresser set with blue glass jewels (jewels probably from Czechoslovakia)

Architectural style display cabinet, lighted.

Most are Lefton porcelain, mid 20th century

Ethan Allen table, pair of 'balloon back' chairs. Note upholstered bench under the table.....

Grouping of perfume bottles and other decorative objects.

August Birthday picture. "The Sardonyx and the Peridot are the August Birthstones....The Diamond should also be worn as a Talismanic Gem". Guessing this is from the 1920's.

Colonial (Zeeland) mahogany clock. Clock working but not striking.....

The other bookcase, along with an umbrella stand and a paint decorated tilt-top stand

Looks like Weller Coppertone or Grueby, but don't think it's either one.....

Close up of the paint decorated tilt-top table. Unsigned

Irwin (Grand Rapids) demilune mahogany table displaying decorative items. Gold compotes are Pickard

Original paperwork with enamel on copper

Cast iron table with marble top, displaying 3 piece brass and prism garniture.

Coromandel (applied stone) 4 panel folding screen along with Oriental floor vase, carved stands with marble insets, and chinoiserie decorated clock (not working)

One of a pair by Colonial Furniture Company, Zeeland, MI

The other one, next to an iron floor lamp

Metal tag inside the drawer "Colonial Manufacturing Company, Zeeland, Michigan" all in the circle

One of a pair of signed Hitchcock chairs

Centennial Corner Cupboard, just under 8 feet tall. Beautifully carved finials, and rosettes on the broken arch. Ca. 1900

One of a pair of pedestal tables, displaying a lamp, and other items. Foreground: Victorian tea set (silverplate) on a foot stool

Needlepoint foot stool that was under the teaset

Carved wood frame by the Doezema family of Grand Rapids. Unsigned (apparently, they never signed their work....)

The other pedestal side table, with a needlepoint footstool, and cute lamp with porcelain flower accents.

Carl Forslund pedestal displaying a patinated metal figural sculpture. Foreground is an inlaid square-form table with ormolu mounts (one of a pair)

Mahogany breakfront/secretary by the Baker Furniture Company. This is illustrated in their old catalogs and was the largest piece Baker made. Inside: Pickard and other china

With the desk section open (closes to look like a drawer when not in use) on this great Baker Furniture Company breakfront.

Looking down on the top to see the pattern

Plant stand style adapted from a shaving stand. Ca. 1940.

Ornate one-drawer stand, Upholstered foot stool. Another lamp with porcelain floral accents. I think there are 4 of those lamps in various styles in this Library/Den

Lighted breakfront secretary by the Saginaw Furniture Shops, Saginaw, Michigan

Luncheon set with two sizes of plates, retailed by Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co/Private Stock/Hand painted/Made in France

Baker stands with pull-out surfaces. Glass insets over the wood tops are removable

Mahogany coffee table, Porcelain equestrian groups, Upholstered foot stool

Flat back credenza with lobed design. Lamp with porcelain accents (double arm)

Miniature chest (note the top is below the arm of the chair)

Shaped mirror. There are several throughout the home

Upholstered wood framed loveseat. Beaded and embroidered shawl

Grand Rapids made demilune tables (pair), Child's oak rocker with caned seat, miniature furniture

Sofa or hall table displaying 19th century 10 tune music box (plays well!)

Baker at its best! True divided light windows in this 4 door breakfront/Secretary made of mahogany with inlaid accent woods. This piece was a signature piece in the Baker display at the old Furniture Exhibition Building downtown Grand Rapids when Baker was operating and exhibiting there.

The older Baker decal in the drawer of the Breakfront

A pair of Shield back side chairs and a diminutive two-tier stand

Corner grouping. Note, damage to the porcelain figure (missing fingers on raised hand), and losses to the oval frame.

One of a pair of these mahogany stands with pull-out surfaces by Zangerle and Peterson, Chicago

Reverse painted table lamp (old one, but no signature found). Has obverse beaded surface over trees. Scene is rural with sheep coming through fence as sun sets

Mahogany table on which the reverse painted lamp sets

One of book-matched pair, Ca. 1940 Hollywood glamour style chairs

Book form coffee table with ornate silverplate tea service on top, complete with kettle on stand

Pair of these tables....and these lamps!

Ethan Allen sofa. Above is a floral print

Victorian walnut arm chair with porcelain casters.

Appears to be a Centennial (Ca. 1890) side chair with ball and claw cabriole legs, carved knees.

Balloon back Victorian chair, Needlepoint foot stool

Grouping of traditional furniture. Right chair with label reading made by Vander Ley Brothers, Division of John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids. Back pieces already feature in the previous few photos

Breakfront/bookcase, filled with law books

Some of the law books, dated early 1900's

Pair of red tone upholstered chairs. Demilune table by Irwin (Grand Rapids) Table is a card/games table and the top flips open to make a round table. The back legs swing out to support the top when open

Detail of the inlaid top of the Irwin demilune card/games table (and my shoe on the rug!)

Set of three paint-decorated nesting tables with glass over the painted surfaces. Possibly the work of the Kozak Studio, Grand Rapids, but no label or identifying mark found

Three of these...the smaller size. All branded as Colonial Williamsburg reproductions (branded on the back...)

Striped upholstered arm chair, Drop leaf lamp table, Lectern appears to be solid cherry

Bookcase and several sets of books (priced by the set)

Signature (Van Wooten) on the oil on canvas in gilt frame

Victorian style arm chair, tufted back. Three drawer stand

19th Century ornately carved chair with hip rests. Upholstered in antique needlepoint.

Computer work station, Camel-motif lamps (need wiring)

The rest of the computer work station..... It is in 3 sections so can be configured differently

Ca. 1885 mirror-side clock (working at this time, but not guaranteed). Cannot completely read the dial (partially obscured), but was made in New York. Believed to be by Ansonia Clock Co.

All I can read of the dial (below the chapter ring, and just above the brass bezel/frame). Believe it to be by Ansonia Clock Co.

Patinated metal figural lamp, Ca. 1900. Could have originally been on a newel post, or used on a pedestal. Lighted and working

Women's clothing, including 3 matching jackets in tan and black paisley

The dial on the clock. NOT tested. Working condition unknown and not guaranteed

Carved stand with two drawers, Needlepoint upholstered arm chair, Etagere in the corner displaying porcelain and ceramic items

Mahogany stand, has Berkey & Gay tag. One of Grand Rapids' famous furniture companies dating to the early days of furniture making in the area.

Ornate wingback chair with pierce carving, and a down cushion on the seat

Duncan Phyfe curve-leg sofa in mahogany with later upholstery.

Ca. 1860 Turtle-top marble top walnut table with carved fruit bowl on stretcher. VERY unusual. Nice example. On top are a single luster, and an early battery operated clock that is non-functioning

The dresser to the four poster bed. Mahogany. Beveled mirror

Gilt trim blue vases mounted on metal basis

One of the 4 sections of bookcases displaying items for sale

Oriental style decorative items, book ends

Pierced and carved three panel screen. Set of small nesting stands, Floor vase, and more

Upholstered camel back sofa with label from Klingman's (see next photo)

One of a pair of these stands with glass over the solid tops

Early 20th century carved dragon floor lamp with period embroidered silk shade in great condition. This is stunning.....

Carved oriental bench in a dragon motif. Seat lifts for storage

paper label at the bottom of the storage area

One of the two 8-panel folding screens in the 'Chinese room'. One side decorated as you see here, the back has a more subdued, foliate decoration.

3 Assorted carved rosewood stands with marble inset tops, displaying porcelain vases, and a lamp

There are 4 of these chairs. Bamboo theme glass top table

Square carved stand with marble inset top. Bottom shelf with studio pottery bowl. Top shelf with cloisonne plate

The cloisonne plate on the square stand in previous picture

Oriental style rug, pair of chairs, and glass top table. Base in the form of 3 arrows....patinated

Kindel (Grand Rapids) coffee table in the Oriental style

A side view of the Kindel table, as shown on the Chinese rug

The metal tag under the table, along with the remnants of the paper label

Long curved sectional sofa, leather. Displays collection of southwest rugs (some American, some Mexican). Navajo examples have 'issues' and losses

Rugs. Note the losses on the Navajo rug to the right of center.

Carved stand with marble inset. Dolphin form table lamp

Wall unit with home theatre and other components. Priced as one unit and buyer must remove. Note, it's in the basement, but it's a walk-out. Bring muscle!!!!!

Chinese rug. Looks more blue in the photo than it is. It is green in person.

Carved 4 panel screen behind a carved stand and oriental style lamp

Credenza or sofa table displaying decorative items

Carved chair, and chinoiserie decorated stand

Milling Road (Baker) red lacquer breakfront displaying oriental style porcelains of recent manufacture

An oil on canvas painting, signed Ludwig Sohler, German artist, 1907-1998.

Howard Miller triple train, triple chime tall case clock with moon dial and seconds hand sub dial. Working. No clocks are guaranteed. Sold as is, where is. You move.

Wicker high chair, Ca. 1890. Has the appearance of a Heywood-Wakefield piece, but no label found. Original finish on the wicker....and still has its tray!

Set of 3 nesting tables with paint decoration protected under glass

Three tier table with pierced edges, beside a Victorian style arm chair with tufted upholstery.

Paint decorated table in front of the Howard Miller tall case clock

Plant stands, Double arch bookcase (Not for sale) housing collection of silverplate hollow ware.

Dresden nut/mint dishes, French enamel opera glasses, Daguerreotypes in thermoplastic cases from the 1800's.

Silverplate including grape patterns such as Moselle.

Silverplate napkin rings, Sterling and cobalt blue salt dips, French carriage clock (working, but not guaranteed) with blue accents. The other clocks are not working

DeVilbiss Atomizers. Both with bottles made in Italy

Hamilton platinum and diamond watch, Gold and diamond stick pins

Gold bands, Tiger eye cameo ring, Two-tone diamond ring

Hamilton men's watches. One Hamilton Automatic, and one 14k watch (bands are not gold)

14k & pearl pin, Ruby and gold rings, Gold bands

The dial on the woman's watch. Watch is not in working order

Jacob's Special, Muskegon, Michigan gold filled hunting case watch

"Jacob's Special, Muskegon, MI" on the dial and movement of this watch. Watch movement attributed to Illinois Watch Company. Working order, but not guaranteed.

Costume jewelry sampling (there's more). Some is sterling

Cane back 1920's chair with needlepoint seat

Grouping of animal figures of various sizes and styles. A pair of floor candlesticks

William Gilbert (Ca. 1900) "Mount Vernon" clock. When wound, it runs for a week, but the hands slip. As is.....

Broken arch top secretary with triple arch door, slant front writing surface, and lower drawers. No label found, but good quality.

Set of two Kindel nesting tables, one with beveled glass

Lighted globe (touch on/off), Cabinet with TV, Misc. candlesticks and other items

The TV is included with the cabinet....what a deal for someone!

Painting under glass. No signature found

Leather 'sling' chair with brass accents.

Round table with a set of 6 medallion back chairs (two with arms).

Set of Hammersley (England) dishes (only a partial set)

The matching pieces in the previous picture

Glass and metal table. Potting stand frame (needs surfaces added to the frame

Cast and painted cement figure for your garden. Just in time for your Spring re-do!

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