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Schmidt's Friday Nights - ONLINE ONLY

online only auction•1 day sale •sale is over
  • Location Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Dates

Sale Starts

Fri
Apr 24
6:30pm
2020

Sale Ends

Fri
Apr 24
9pm
2020
Lot 43: A mid 19th century Bronze Astral lamp by Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia. Period frosted cut glass shade. Some wear, converted for electricity. 20 1/4" high overall.

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Online Antique Auction Friday Evening April 24th at 6:30 p.m. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and in an effort to keep all of our staff and clientele safe, this auction will be ONLINE ONLY. Check our website www.SchmidtsAntiques.com for links to the catalog and for bidding. We will accept online and absentee bids only. Purchases may be paid by credit card, wire transfer, paypal or check. Pickup will be by appointment only, or if you prefer, we are able to store your purchases free of charge for an extended period. No in person preview will be available, but we...

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Lot 43: A mid 19th century Bronze Astral lamp by Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia. Period frosted cut glass shade. Some wear, converted for electricity. 20 1/4" high overall.
Lot 43: A mid 19th century Bronze Astral lamp by Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia. Period frosted cut glass shade. Some wear, converted for electricity. 20 1/4" high overall.
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Lot 46: A 19th century American portrait. Unsigned, oil on canvas depicting a young girl walking in a wooded landscape. Canvas cleaned and lined with minor touch-ups, fine overall craquelure. Image 38 x 44" high, on the original gilded gesso frame 32 x 53" high overall.
Lot 46: A 19th century American portrait. Unsigned, oil on canvas depicting a young girl walking in a wooded landscape. Canvas cleaned and lined with minor touch-ups, fine overall craquelure. Image 38 x 44" high, on the original gilded gesso frame 32 x 53" high overall.
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Lot 41: A late 19th century American Folk Art box. Walnut box with all over inlaid decoration in Maple, Walnut, Mahogany and Ebony with Flower basket on the lid. Old finish with minor wear, minor shrinkage. 15 1/4 x 10 x 5 3/4" high
Lot 41: A late 19th century American Folk Art box. Walnut box with all over inlaid decoration in Maple, Walnut, Mahogany and Ebony with Flower basket on the lid. Old finish with minor wear, minor shrinkage. 15 1/4 x 10 x 5 3/4" high
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Lot 50: J. B. Brenner, n.d. A mid 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman. Signed center left "J. B. Brenner" and dated 1858. Surface grunge, some craquelure. Image 11 1/4 x 14" high, in an antique Birdseye Maple frame 15 1/4 x 17 3/4" overall.
Lot 50: J. B. Brenner, n.d. A mid 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman. Signed center left "J. B. Brenner" and dated 1858. Surface grunge, some craquelure. Image 11 1/4 x 14" high, in an antique Birdseye Maple frame 15 1/4 x 17 3/4" overall.
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Lot 59: A late 19th/early 20th century Bronze figure of Diana. Entitled "Diana de Gabies" after the antique. Signed "Rtion Sauvage on base. Original patina with wear, old repair at rear of neck, may have been used as a lamp. 20 1/4" high.
Lot 59: A late 19th/early 20th century Bronze figure of Diana. Entitled "Diana de Gabies" after the antique. Signed "Rtion Sauvage on base. Original patina with wear, old repair at rear of neck, may have been used as a lamp. 20 1/4" high.
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Lot 133: Nine Miniature Duck, Goose, Swan and Shorebird Decoys, by various contemporary makers. Carved wooden bodies with original paint. Slight wear overall. Up to 7" high.
Lot 133: Nine Miniature Duck, Goose, Swan and Shorebird Decoys, by various contemporary makers. Carved wooden bodies with original paint. Slight wear overall. Up to 7" high.
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Lot 30: Two 19th century Staffordshire Cottages. Both with painted decoration with applied "moss". Wear, crazing and very minor damage, one with a hairline crack. 6 3/4" high.
Lot 30: Two 19th century Staffordshire Cottages. Both with painted decoration with applied "moss". Wear, crazing and very minor damage, one with a hairline crack. 6 3/4" high.
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Lot 63: A late 19th/20th century Surveyor's Transit in a fitted Oak box. Made by "A. Young & Sons". Brass construction with patinated detail. Wear to the instrument, much wear to the box. Box is 11 x 8 x 14 1/4" high.
Lot 63: A late 19th/20th century Surveyor's Transit in a fitted Oak box. Made by "A. Young & Sons". Brass construction with patinated detail. Wear to the instrument, much wear to the box. Box is 11 x 8 x 14 1/4" high.
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Lot 55: A pair of mid 19th century portraits of a lady and gentleman. Unsigned, oil on chamfered Walnut panel portraits in modern frames. Purportedly Mr. and Mrs. Eber Ward of Detroit, MI. Ward was the Midwest's first millionaires and had interests in shipping, logging, railroads and steel processing. Some craquelure shrinkage in one panel. Each image 10 x 12 1/4" high, frames 17 1/4 x 19 1/2" high overall.
Lot 55: A pair of mid 19th century portraits of a lady and gentleman. Unsigned, oil on chamfered Walnut panel portraits in modern frames. Purportedly Mr. and Mrs. Eber Ward of Detroit, MI. Ward was the Midwest's first millionaires and had interests in shipping, logging, railroads and steel processing. Some craquelure shrinkage in one panel. Each image 10 x 12 1/4" high, frames 17 1/4 x 19 1/2" high overall.
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Lot 101: An early 20th century Hohner accordion. 21 key, 2 row, 8 Bellow model with Gold "Pokerwork" painted decoration. Minor surface wear, leather pull strap and one closure strap are present but broken. 11" high
Lot 101: An early 20th century Hohner accordion. 21 key, 2 row, 8 Bellow model with Gold "Pokerwork" painted decoration. Minor surface wear, leather pull strap and one closure strap are present but broken. 11" high
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Lot 39: A 19th century Carved Hardwood Box, circular form with floral and foliate carvings. Old Finish with some wear. 9" in diameter.
Lot 39: A 19th century Carved Hardwood Box, circular form with floral and foliate carvings. Old Finish with some wear. 9" in diameter.
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Lot 51: Five early 20th century cast iron coin banks. All in the form of buildings, with original paint. Some wear and minor paint loss. Up to 4 3/4" high.
Lot 51: Five early 20th century cast iron coin banks. All in the form of buildings, with original paint. Some wear and minor paint loss. Up to 4 3/4" high.
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Lot 28: A 19th century Staffordshire "Robin Hood" Spill Vase, depicts 2 men standing in front of a tree trunk with a dog below. Some wear, kiln shrinkage and the base has been drilled for use as a lamp. 15" high.
Lot 28: A 19th century Staffordshire "Robin Hood" Spill Vase, depicts 2 men standing in front of a tree trunk with a dog below. Some wear, kiln shrinkage and the base has been drilled for use as a lamp. 15" high.
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Lot 132: A 1940's Charles Wilber (New Jersey) Brant Goose Decoy, stamped "century.". Carved wooden body with glass eyes and original paint. Minor wear overall. 19" long.
Lot 132: A 1940's Charles Wilber (New Jersey) Brant Goose Decoy, stamped "century.". Carved wooden body with glass eyes and original paint. Minor wear overall. 19" long.
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Lot 45: A late 19th century American Folk Art jewelry box. Walnut box with all over inlaid decoration in Walnut, Sycamore, Rosewood and Ebony with geometric banding. Old finish with some wear, losses to interior tray. 12 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 8 3/4" high.
Lot 45: A late 19th century American Folk Art jewelry box. Walnut box with all over inlaid decoration in Walnut, Sycamore, Rosewood and Ebony with geometric banding. Old finish with some wear, losses to interior tray. 12 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 8 3/4" high.
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Lot 140: Two 1960's Wagner (Houghton Lake, MI) Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden bodies with glass eyes and original paint. Some shrinkage, cracks in Bodies and some wear to paint. Each 14" long.
Lot 140: Two 1960's Wagner (Houghton Lake, MI) Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden bodies with glass eyes and original paint. Some shrinkage, cracks in Bodies and some wear to paint. Each 14" long.
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Lot 35: Early 20th century Dutch folk art wall box with hinged lid. Original painted finish with sailboats and floral detail, with the motto "Een ryck van dwanch tou duurt nyt lanch". Minor wear and some paint loss. 14 3/4" wide.
Lot 35: Early 20th century Dutch folk art wall box with hinged lid. Original painted finish with sailboats and floral detail, with the motto "Een ryck van dwanch tou duurt nyt lanch". Minor wear and some paint loss. 14 3/4" wide.
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Lot 32: A 19th century Staffordshire Cottage Penny Bank and Farmhouse entitled "Potash Farm". Both with painted decoration with applied "moss" and floral detail. Wear and some crazing, crack in tavern base. Up to 5 3/4" high.
Lot 32: A 19th century Staffordshire Cottage Penny Bank and Farmhouse entitled "Potash Farm". Both with painted decoration with applied "moss" and floral detail. Wear and some crazing, crack in tavern base. Up to 5 3/4" high.
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Lot 139: A Pair of 1950's Herter's Canada Goose Decoys. Carved Balsa bodies with glass eyes and original paint. Some damage, one with a loose neck and some wear to paint. up to 20 1/2" long.
Lot 139: A Pair of 1950's Herter's Canada Goose Decoys. Carved Balsa bodies with glass eyes and original paint. Some damage, one with a loose neck and some wear to paint. up to 20 1/2" long.
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Lot 20: A late 19th century American Folk Art box. Alternating strips of Walnut and Maple on a softwood frame. Old finish with minor wear. 14 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 7 1/4" high.
Lot 20: A late 19th century American Folk Art box. Alternating strips of Walnut and Maple on a softwood frame. Old finish with minor wear. 14 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 7 1/4" high.
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Lot 66: A late 20th century Bronze figure of a woman entitled "La Source" after Moreau. Original three color patina on a Green marble base. Slight wear. 20" high.
Lot 66: A late 20th century Bronze figure of a woman entitled "La Source" after Moreau. Original three color patina on a Green marble base. Slight wear. 20" high.
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Lot 29: Two 19th century Staffordshire Castles, one for use as a Pocket watch holder. Both with painted decoration and one with applied "moss". Minor wear and heavy crazing. Up to 7 3/4".
Lot 29: Two 19th century Staffordshire Castles, one for use as a Pocket watch holder. Both with painted decoration and one with applied "moss". Minor wear and heavy crazing. Up to 7 3/4".
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Lot 14: A late 19th century American Folk Art box. Walnut box with all over inlaid decoration in Maple with geometric banding. Inscribed "Bay City, Michigan" in pencil on the interior of the lid. Old finish with minor wear, minor shrinkage. 3 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 5 1/2" high.
Lot 14: A late 19th century American Folk Art box. Walnut box with all over inlaid decoration in Maple with geometric banding. Inscribed "Bay City, Michigan" in pencil on the interior of the lid. Old finish with minor wear, minor shrinkage. 3 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 5 1/2" high.
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Lot 135: A 1930-1940's St. Clair Flats Redhead Drake Duck Decoy, with tucked head. Carved wooden body with glass eyes and old repaint. Minor damage to beak, lacks one eye and some wear to paint. 15 1/4" long.
Lot 135: A 1930-1940's St. Clair Flats Redhead Drake Duck Decoy, with tucked head. Carved wooden body with glass eyes and old repaint. Minor damage to beak, lacks one eye and some wear to paint. 15 1/4" long.
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Lot 31: A Good 19th century English Mahogany Inlaid Lap Desk. Top folds open to a writing slope with hinged stationary storage, fitted interior with a spring loaded secret panel hides two small drawers. Old Finish with some minor wear, damage to felt writing surface. 15 x 10 x 5 3/4" high.
Lot 31: A Good 19th century English Mahogany Inlaid Lap Desk. Top folds open to a writing slope with hinged stationary storage, fitted interior with a spring loaded secret panel hides two small drawers. Old Finish with some minor wear, damage to felt writing surface. 15 x 10 x 5 3/4" high.
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Lot 136: A 1940-1950's Hollow body St. Clair Flats Black Hen Duck Decoy. Carved wooden decoy with glass eyes and repainted body. Chip in tail and slight wear to paint. 15 3/4" long.
Lot 136: A 1940-1950's Hollow body St. Clair Flats Black Hen Duck Decoy. Carved wooden decoy with glass eyes and repainted body. Chip in tail and slight wear to paint. 15 3/4" long.
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Lot 72: A 19th century Victorian Period cast iron bracket. Scrolled design with foliage. Wear, surface corrosion. 13 1/2" high.
Lot 72: A 19th century Victorian Period cast iron bracket. Scrolled design with foliage. Wear, surface corrosion. 13 1/2" high.
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Lot 137: A 1950's Mason Factory Standard Grade Black Drake Duck Decoy. Carved wooden body with painted eyes and old paint. Filler loss at neck and wear to paint. 13 1/2" long.
Lot 137: A 1950's Mason Factory Standard Grade Black Drake Duck Decoy. Carved wooden body with painted eyes and old paint. Filler loss at neck and wear to paint. 13 1/2" long.
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Lot 34: A 19th century Staffordshire Cottage and Castle Spill vase. Both with painted decoration and one with applied "moss". Some wear, crazing and minor damage. Up to 8 3/4" high.
Lot 34: A 19th century Staffordshire Cottage and Castle Spill vase. Both with painted decoration and one with applied "moss". Some wear, crazing and minor damage. Up to 8 3/4" high.
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Lot 98: Six Vintage hunting knives with tooled leather sheaths. Makers include Schrade, Ka-Bar, Hollinger, Western, Case and Leirowier. Some wear to blades and sheaths. Up to 10" long.
Lot 98: Six Vintage hunting knives with tooled leather sheaths. Makers include Schrade, Ka-Bar, Hollinger, Western, Case and Leirowier. Some wear to blades and sheaths. Up to 10" long.
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Lot 145: A Pair of 1960's Fred Odzark (Fair Haven, MI) Bluebill Hen and sleeper Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden bodies with painted eyes and original paint. Minor wear overall. Up to 13 1/2" long.
Lot 145: A Pair of 1960's Fred Odzark (Fair Haven, MI) Bluebill Hen and sleeper Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden bodies with painted eyes and original paint. Minor wear overall. Up to 13 1/2" long.
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Lot 146: Two Saginaw Bay, MI Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden bodies with glass eyes and original paint. Some shrinkage, one with loose head and wear to paint. Each 17" long.
Lot 146: Two Saginaw Bay, MI Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden bodies with glass eyes and original paint. Some shrinkage, one with loose head and wear to paint. Each 17" long.
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Lot 13: A good quality replica Knight's helmet. Steel with riveted joints and hinged ear pieces. Minor surface corrosion. 12" high.
Lot 13: A good quality replica Knight's helmet. Steel with riveted joints and hinged ear pieces. Minor surface corrosion. 12" high.
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Lot 58: A turn of the century grain painted wooden tote. Shaped ends with cutout handles. Original grain painted exterior with blue interior. Wear and minor damage overall. 17 x 12 1/2 x 8 1/4" high.
Lot 58: A turn of the century grain painted wooden tote. Shaped ends with cutout handles. Original grain painted exterior with blue interior. Wear and minor damage overall. 17 x 12 1/2 x 8 1/4" high.
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Lot 147: Two 1950's Cork Body Factory Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden heads with glass eyes and original paint. Wear, minor damage and some surface scratches. Each 12" long.
Lot 147: Two 1950's Cork Body Factory Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys. Carved wooden heads with glass eyes and original paint. Wear, minor damage and some surface scratches. Each 12" long.
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Lot 37: Five Late 19th/Early 20th century Staffordshire figures with painted decoration. Including two rabbits, a parrot on nest, a Highland couple Spill Vase and two dogs on a keg. Some wear, crazing and minor paint loss. Up to 5 1/2" high.
Lot 37: Five Late 19th/Early 20th century Staffordshire figures with painted decoration. Including two rabbits, a parrot on nest, a Highland couple Spill Vase and two dogs on a keg. Some wear, crazing and minor paint loss. Up to 5 1/2" high.
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Lot 144: A 1940's St. Clair Flats Bluebill Drake "Bobtail" Duck Decoy. Carved wooden body with glass eyes and old paint. Some wear, minor paint touchups. 14" long.
Lot 144: A 1940's St. Clair Flats Bluebill Drake "Bobtail" Duck Decoy. Carved wooden body with glass eyes and old paint. Some wear, minor paint touchups. 14" long.
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Lot 71: A 18th/19th century Pine slide lid storage box with Lolli-pop handle and chip carved decoration. Old Brown paint with wear and minor damage, metal plate added to underside of cover. 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2" high.
Lot 71: A 18th/19th century Pine slide lid storage box with Lolli-pop handle and chip carved decoration. Old Brown paint with wear and minor damage, metal plate added to underside of cover. 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2" high.
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Lot 134: A Mid 20th century Russell Ott (Monroe, MI) group of Mallard Duck Carvings, signed verso. Includes 2 pairs of carved wooden ducks on a Driftwood Stand. Wear, minor damage and repairs to legs. 18" long overall.
Lot 134: A Mid 20th century Russell Ott (Monroe, MI) group of Mallard Duck Carvings, signed verso. Includes 2 pairs of carved wooden ducks on a Driftwood Stand. Wear, minor damage and repairs to legs. 18" long overall.
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Lot 18: A 19th century Victorian Period cast iron "Cul-de-sac" street sign. Old repainted finish with wear. 22 1/2" long.
Lot 18: A 19th century Victorian Period cast iron "Cul-de-sac" street sign. Old repainted finish with wear. 22 1/2" long.
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Lot 53: A pair of late 19th century cast iron hitching post tops. Horse head design with ring ties. Old worn Black painted finish. Each 10 1/2" high.
Lot 53: A pair of late 19th century cast iron hitching post tops. Horse head design with ring ties. Old worn Black painted finish. Each 10 1/2" high.
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Lot 33: A late 19th century Staffordshire of a Farrier. Depicted standing in an apron beside his anvil with horseshoes at his feet. Painted decoration. Wear and minor loss to the paint, some crazing. 14 1/4" high.
Lot 33: A late 19th century Staffordshire of a Farrier. Depicted standing in an apron beside his anvil with horseshoes at his feet. Painted decoration. Wear and minor loss to the paint, some crazing. 14 1/4" high.
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Lot 89: Four small turn of the century picture frames. Includes a cast iron frame, an inlaid Walnut frame, a Red painted frame and a Walnut "Twig" frame. Minor wear. Up to 13 x 11/2" high.
Lot 89: Four small turn of the century picture frames. Includes a cast iron frame, an inlaid Walnut frame, a Red painted frame and a Walnut "Twig" frame. Minor wear. Up to 13 x 11/2" high.
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Lot 44: An early Italian carved and painted window or door crest. Carved shell design on a molded plinth with original painted decoration. Wear and minor damage, four drilled mounting holes. 34 x 6 x 17" high overall.
Lot 44: An early Italian carved and painted window or door crest. Carved shell design on a molded plinth with original painted decoration. Wear and minor damage, four drilled mounting holes. 34 x 6 x 17" high overall.
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Lot 73: A late 19th century wall shelf. Dovetailed construction with shaped ends and lower towel bar. Old Red/Brown painted finish with wear and minor damage. 22 x 8 x 16" high.
Lot 73: A late 19th century wall shelf. Dovetailed construction with shaped ends and lower towel bar. Old Red/Brown painted finish with wear and minor damage. 22 x 8 x 16" high.
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Lot 61: A late 19th/20th century Watkin Depression Range Finder in a fitted Mahogany box. Made by "T. Cook & Sons" model 786. Brass construction with patinated detail. Some wear to the instrument, much wear to the box. Box is 15 x 7 x 13" high.
Lot 61: A late 19th/20th century Watkin Depression Range Finder in a fitted Mahogany box. Made by "T. Cook & Sons" model 786. Brass construction with patinated detail. Some wear to the instrument, much wear to the box. Box is 15 x 7 x 13" high.
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Lot 62: A late 19th/20th century Sighting Level in a fitted Mahogany box. Made by "W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y." model No. 786. Brass construction with patinated detail. Wear to the instrument, much wear to the box. Box is 22 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 9 3/4" high.
Lot 62: A late 19th/20th century Sighting Level in a fitted Mahogany box. Made by "W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y." model No. 786. Brass construction with patinated detail. Wear to the instrument, much wear to the box. Box is 22 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 9 3/4" high.
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Lot 40: A 19th century English Copper helmet form coal hod with scoop. Original turned wooden handles. Wear and minor damage. 18 1/2" high overall.
Lot 40: A 19th century English Copper helmet form coal hod with scoop. Original turned wooden handles. Wear and minor damage. 18 1/2" high overall.
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