Folk Art & Americana Online Auction
Sale Starts
Jan 16
8pmSale Ends
Jan 30
12pmTerms & Conditions
Thank you for bidding with Circle Auction. We appreciate your business. The following terms & conditions contain important information that bidders need to review and understand prior to bidding. For your convenience, we have bulleted a few of the most important terms & conditions for your quick review. Please understand that the terms & conditions is a legal agreement and you need to read them in their entirety.
-To Bid: You will need to register for an auction. We will get contact and payment information from you.
-Buyer’s Premium: A buyer’s premium is an additional charge to the winning bidder It is a percentage of their bid and is added to the winning bid amount. The buyer’s premium ranges between 19% to 23% (depending on buying platform) of the final hammer price.
-Condition: For the convenience of our buyers we take detailed photos of the auction items, as well as note any condition issues that we see. We highly encourage you to come to the pre-auction preview and look at the items in person. We will not give refunds for condition issues.
-Payment: If you are a winning bidder you will need to pay for your item within 5 business days. You won’t be able to pick up or ship your item(s) until it has been paid in full.
-Pick-up: After your item(s) has been paid for you can pick up your item in person at our offices by appointment. Please email Info@CircleAuction.Co to schedule your pick-up
-Shipping: Circle Auction does not have in-house shipping. We can recommend 3rd party shippers. You are responsible for arranging for shipment and paying all costs involved. We are unable to give refunds due to shipping issues.
If you have any questions regarding these terms please contact Circle Auction by email at : Info@CircleAuction.co
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Before you place a bid at Circle Auction
General Lot Condition: Circle strongly recommends, if at all possible, prospective bidders to examine lots in person prior to placing a bid. Circle representatives make every attempt to note any issue(s) with condition or item damages in the lot description as a courtesy to bidders, but it is the responsibility of the bidder to determine lot condition prior to bidding. The lack of any note by Circle as to the condition of the lot does not imply that the lot is free of wear and tear and/or in mint condition.
Circle representatives are not professional restorators or conservators, and we suggest interested parties consult with conservation professionals for a more detailed opinion. Unless otherwise stated, all lots are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and all sales are final.
Artist Attribution Convention:
“Artist Name”: Our opinion is that this is a work by the named artist.
Attributed to “Artist Name”: Our opinion is that this is probably a work by the named artist, though with less certainty.
Studio of “Artist Name”: Our opinion is that this a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the named artist, which may or may not have been executed under the artist's direction.
Circle of “Artist Name”: Our opinion is that this a work by an unidentified yet distinct hand closely associated with the named artist, but not necessarily his pupil.
Style of…..; follower of “Artist Name”: Our opinion is that this is a work by an artist working in the named artist's style, contemporary or nearly contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil.
Manner of “Artist Name”: Our opinion is that this is a work in the style of the named artist and of a later date.
After “Artist Name”: Our opinion is that this is a copy of a known work of the named artist.
The term signed and/or dated and/or inscribed means that our opinion is that the signature, date, and/or inscription are from the hand of the artist.
The term bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription means our opinion is that the signature and/or date and/or inscription have been added by another hand.
With signature..., With date..., With inscription...: Our opinion is that the signature/date/inscription is by a hand other than that of the named artist.
Jewelry Lot Condition: All jewelry has been inspected by our in house IIJA Registered Gemologist Appraiser. Unless otherwise stated all grading is done without removing the gemstones from the settings and all weights, measurements and grades are approximate as far as the setting permits. Gemstones are often subjected to various treatments to enhance their appearance. Most often these treatments are normal and acceptable within industry standards. When a treatment is detected that is not normal it will be noted in the description. Identification of some treatments require sophisticated equipment not found in the standard gemological lab and no binding representation can be made for the existence of such a treatment.
All metals and construction methods are identified only to the extent the item permits. Any metal marking stamps are listed in the item description and an acid test is conducted as deemed necessary, and when no metal markings are present on the item.
Any descriptions from outside jewelry appraisals or certifications are not guaranteed by Circle Auction to be accurate, but may be provided for the benefit of the bidder. Different laboratories can differ on their terms and grade assessments. Any paperwork noted to accompany a piece is for the bidders reference and may not be usable to obtain insurance. Most companies and appraisers will update paperwork to a new owner for an additional fee. Circle Auction is not responsible for any transfer of an appraisal to the bidder’s name. It is the bidder's responsibility to obtain a usable insurance report.
Diamond Grading Convention:
We utilize the GIA Color scale when identifying lots that include diamonds. You can refer to this guide here: https://www.gia.edu/gia-about-4Cs-Color. Clarity refers to the impurities in a diamond. All diamonds are graded under 10x magnification. The lower number in a category will have less and/or smaller inclusions than the higher number in the same category.
FL-Flawless-No impurities or blemishes on the surface
IF-Internally Flawless-No impurities and only insignificant blemishes on the surface
VVS1 & VVS2-Very Very Slightly Included-Extremely difficult inclusions to see to the trained eye and only visible under magnification.
VS1 & VS2-Very Slightly Included-Difficult to see to the untrained eye and only visible under magnification.
SI1 & SI2-Slightly Included-Easy to see inclusions when viewed under magnification but not visible without magnification.
I1, I2, I3-Included-Inclusions are visible without magnification. I3 inclusions may affect the stones durability.
Warranty: Neither Circle nor its seller(s) make any representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to the description, quality, authenticity, period, source, or significance of any lot sold, except as to warranty of title. No statements by Circle, its agents, representatives or employees, whether in writing or spoken orally, shall create any representation, warranty or assumption of liability, nor that the winning bidder will receive any reproduction rights or copyrights to lots they purchased. Circle retains and reserves the rights to reproduce photography of lots sold.
Estimates: Estimates for each lot include a low and a high figure. They are provided for the convenience of bidders but do not constitute a guarantee or warranty that the item or lot will close at or between the estimates.
Lots Withdrawn: Circle reserves the right to withdraw any lot prior to the start of the auction and shall not incur liability for withdrawal of said lot(s).
Registering to Bid: To Bid with us, you are required to Register to Bid in advance of the start of the sale. In addition to our general registration requirements, we reserve the right to require the following items: photo identification, bank references, credit card pre-authorization for the low estimate, a deposit (we will refund the deposit if you are not high bidder and winner of the lot. Any deposit will be applied to any item for which you are the high bidder).
Bidding with Circle Auction
Circle Discretion: Circle has full discretion to decide the flow of each auction, including pre-bids, rejection of a Bid, lot passed or withdrawn, dispute resolution, and to re-offer or resell any lot. In any case, the decision of Circle is final, and is binding to any and all participants in the auction.
Risks & Assumed Costs: By placing a Bid, you understand that a submitted Bid can and may be the High and/or Winning Bid for a particular lot. Additionally, your Bid on any lot is considered a legally binding agreement to purchase the lot at your Bid price, if accepted by the auctioneer, or in a timed auction. By placing a Bid you agree that to assume personal responsibility to pay for the item at your high Bid price, plus any Buyer’s Premium and additional charges or costs that may become payable in connection with your purchase, such as shipping, insurance, sales tax, or other costs. If the lot is closed by the auctioneer and your Bid is the highest Bid, you agree to purchase the lot, and you assume risk of loss and damage to the purchased lot. All Sales are as is / where is and final.
Internet During Live & Online Auctions: Circle cannot be held liable for any Internet failure or outage either of the bidder’s service or Circle’s. Items sold before a failure/outage remain sold to the respective winning bidder previously recorded by Circle and/or the online platform(s) being utilized. In the event of a failure of Circle’s Internet service, items unsold at the time of the failure or outage will be opened for bidding as soon as service is restored and subject to the original auction process and conditions. Similarly, the item currently opened by the auctioneer at the time of failure/outage will be reopened when service resumes.
Auctioneer Control: During an auction, the Auctioneer is the final arbiter of sales. Bids are called for and recognized incrementally. Placing a bid online or in the auction room does not guarantee the bid will be recognized by the auctioneer owing to the current intensity of bidding or bids already received in increments or amounts already above this bid. Items or lots receiving little or no attention may be “passed” by the Auctioneer and are not subject to a later re-opening of the bidding process or post-auction sale.
Reserves: Some consignors establish reserves on their lots when they send their lots to auction. Reserves are confidential and establish a minimum price under which the lot will not be sold. Reserves must be established no greater than the low end estimate of the lot as published in the catalogue. Circle may open the bidding on reserved lots below the reserve amount by placing a bid on the consignor’s behalf. Circle may continue bidding on the consignor’s behalf up to the amount of the reserve by placing bids in answer to other bidders. Circle will not bid on the consignors behalf above the amount of the established reserve. Consignors are contractually prohibited from bidding on their own lots.
Confidentiality: Circle will not reveal to the public personal names, platform user names, or any contact information of winning bidders.
Absentee & Telephone Bids: Circle accepts absentee bids before and during the auction preview in person, by phone, fax, email and on CircleAuction.co. Online absentee bids may be placed on your preferred online auction platform as a pre-bid beginning when the catalog is posted and opened.
For absentee bids registered with us by email, fax, or telephone, an experienced auction house employee will act as the bidding agent during the auction and make all reasonable efforts to place bids competitively, purchasing each lot with the lowest competitive bid possible for the absent bidder up to their stated maximum amount. Please note: We will not exceed this amount. Between identical high bids, preference shall be given to the bid received first. A $100.00 minimum bid is required on all lots. Absentee bids will be executed according to our standard bidding increments. Circle executes all absentee bids at its discretion and makes no guarantee nor accepts any liability for any human or electronic failures, oversights or omissions in our absentee or telephone bidding processes.
Bidders who wish to competitively place their bids by telephone during the auction must register with us by completing telephone bidder form no later than one day before the auction is scheduled to begin. During the auction a bidding agent will call you two or three lots before your lot opens in order to establish contact and prepare you for the opening of bidding. Telephone bids will only be accepted for lots with low estimates of at least $300.
After the Auction
Buyer’s Premium: Unless otherwise stated by Circle, the winning bidder is responsible for, and agrees to pay the final hammer pricer, a buyer’s premium, and any applicable sales tax within five (5) business days of auction close. A buyer’s premium of 19% will be paid on all winning bids through Circle’s website and app, and 23% on all winning bids on third party auction platforms, such as Live Auctioneers & Invaluable.
Payment: Payment in full is due within five (5) business days of the close of the auction. Circle accepts cash, credit, debit, wire transfers, personal and certified checks. No lot may be picked up until payment is made in full, including any applicable fees and costs as outlined in these Terms & Conditions. Circle reserves the right to hold lots until a check has cleared the bank. Payments are accepted in US Dollars only and any fees for currency conversion are the responsibility of the winning bidder. All returned checks will be assessed a fee of $45 which must be paid along with the winning bid amount and any other applicable fees before the lot may be picked up.
If payment in full is not made within thirty (30) days of the close of the sale Circle has the discretion to pursue one or more of the following options: a) process the full amount due on the winning bidder’s credit card on file, b) charge a late fee equal to one and a half percent (1.5%) of the total amount due per thirty (30 days) with a minimum finance charge of $10 per lot per month. c.) cancel the sale in its entirety d.) resell the lot by public or private sale with no reserve, with the original winning bidder responsible for costs and commissions under Circle’s Agreement, as well as any deficiency remaining after the second sale e.) defalt bidder’s name and information may be shared with bidding platforms as a bidder in default.
f.) begin legal proceedings to collect the past due amount along with legal fees, costs, and interest.
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Circle Auction
Description & Details
Circle Auction present Folk Art + Americana: A single owner collection of significant antiques, fine art, primitives, folk art, and Americana curated over forty years.
Highlights of the auction include a T.J. Adams model 1836 pistol, Bicentennial patriotic folk art whirligig, carved 19th C. folk art fiddle case, Wise Owl Shoes carved trade sign, US Naval model 1860 cutlass, blackamoor wall sconce, antique hand painted jewelry trade sign, Berks County painted blanket chest, early 20th c. folk art carved flying goose decoy, hand carved articulated artists model, and a collection of antique American windsor chairs.
The auction catalog will go live on January 16th and be available for pre-bidding for two weeks. The live online portion of the auction will begin on Saturday, January 30th at 12pm CST where we will accept final bids and close lots sequentially.
You can view the full catalog and register to bid by clicking here.
| 1: 19th c. Thirteen Star US Flag | A hand-sewn 1777 star pattern 13 star U.S. flag in cotton weave with applied stars. Stars applied for vertical display. Constructed in the 19th century. Included is a large display frame with engraved plate, though the flag is not installed in the frame. Flag measures 24 inches by 44 inches. Frame measures 55 inches by 33.25 inches.
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| 2: Figural Sheet Iron Weathervane, 19th c. | An antique sheet iron weathervanewith figural depiction of two men drinking at a cider press. Some traces of original green paint. Weathervane has custom museum mount and measures 22 inches tall by 24 inches wide.
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| 3: Antique Optician's Spectacles Hanging Trade Sign | An optometrist's hanging spectacles sign, circa 1900, constructed of cast iron and hollow sheet zinc with a painted finish, and red and blue flashed glass lenses. Also supplied is a painted wooden "SPECTICLES" (sic) sign meant to stand on top of an iron hanger, with the spectacles hanging below (no hanger present). The spectacles measure 17 x 36.5 inches, and the wooden sign measures 3.5 x 35 inches.
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| 4: Victorian Portrait, Oil on Board | A Victorian half-length portrait of unidentified man. The subject is seated before draped red curtain with partial landscape to left of form, his head represented disproportionate to his body and features. The frame sight measures 12 x 9.5 inches, in a frame that measures 16.25 x 13.75 inches.
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| 5: American Federal Eagle Bulls Eye Mirror, Early 19th c. | A Federal period convex bullseye mirror surmounted by a gilt eagle with wings outstretched, American, early 19th century. Two spiraling girandole candle holders draped with decorative strings of glass beads. Ebonized sight edge, surrounded by barley twist molding, and acanthus leaf embellishments. Measures approximately 46 x 33 x 11 inches.
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| 6: Antique Wooden PATTERNS Double-Sided Sign | A large blue-painted, wooden, double-sided sign reading "PATTERNS" with silver painted, wooden letters. Sign is framed with black painted wooden trim. Large sign from the historic Garment District of Kansas City, early 20th century. The sign retains its original iron mounting brackets on each side. Sign measures 74.5 inches long by 14 inches tall and 3 inches deep.
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| 7: Primitive Continuous Arm Windsor Chair | A bentwood continuous arm Windsor chair with a very charming, primitive appearance. Hand carved spindles and stretcher supports. Carved plank seat with worn patina. Measures 42 inches tall by 17.5 inches wide.
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| 8: Berks County Painted Blanket Chest, Early 19th c. | A Berks Countypainted poplar blanket chest, Pennsylvania, circa early 19th century. Molded lift-top surface with interior till, the dovetail constructed case dated and paint decorated with painted columns and geometric designed arches and flowers, rising on turned feet. A very nice example in good condition, with classic Berks County decoration. Inset in front is a lock (without a key). The piece is said to come from the Halstead family of eastern Pennsylvania, who moved across the Allegheny mountains in the 1830s, eventually settling on a farm near Saxonburg, PA. Measures 50 inches wide by 27 inches tall and 22 inches deep.
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| 9: Prince Edward Island Carved Flying Goose | A large folk art carved Canada goose decoy of unusual detail and expressive personality, with outstretched wings, a curved neck, and an open beak with carved tongue. To the underside is carved "PEI" in reference to its Prince Edward Island origin, and an "LN" artist's monogram. A very skillfully carved solid wood example, fully painted with feather detail. A bale was added to the body after construction for hanging display, though there are original slots with long pins on underside of body for standing display. This decoy is full-sized, measuring 38 inches from tail to beak, 50 inches wide, and 19.5 inches tall. The wings do not detach from body.
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| 10: Large Folk Art Barber Pole, 19th c. | A huge barber's pole on homemade base, with candy-striped red and white column and blue top finial. Patriotic motif from the 19th century, hand-painted wave design in blue with white stars around the column. This is a striking example for the scale of the item. An original hook to stabilize the pole to a wall is still attached. Original pole measures 77 inches tall, stands on a recently constructed base that measures 6 inches tall and 12 inches by 12 inches wide.
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| 11: Large Redware Platter with Tree-of-Life Slip Decoration | An oblong redware platter with yellow slip decoration, of exceptional size, Northeastern United States, 19th century. Tree-of-life motif flanked by two flowers. Measures 21 x 15.25 inches.
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| 12: Carved and Painted Bellamy Style Eagle | A folk art carved pine eagle in gold paint with patriotic shield and pennant that reads "Don't Give Up The Ship". Unpainted on back with wire. Measures 29 inches wide by 10 inches high and 5.5 inches deep.
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| 13: Missouri Walnut Four Drawer Chest, 19th c. | Missouri walnut four drawer chest with inlaid escutcheons, 19th century. Dovetail construction on drawers with large walnut pulls. Peg construction on sides of chest with pine backing. Measures 42.5 inches tall by 39 inches wide and 18 inches deep.
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| 14: Tiger Maple Four-Decanter Tantalus | A tiger maple tantaluschest, 19th century. Four hand-cut glass decanters with six glass shot glasses. Measures 8.5 x 11.75 x 7.25 inches.
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| 15: Wise Owl Shoes Carved Wood Trade Sign | A countertop advertising Wise Owl Shoes trade sign, circa 1890, with glass eyes and red, yellow, and brown painted details. Measures 16 inches tall by 8 inches wide and 5 inches deep.
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| 16: Buster Brown Shoe Store Bench with Animal Dividers | A four-seat plywood children'sbench from one of the Brown Shoe Company store locations in Missouri. The ends are stencil-painted with a cartoon of Buster Brown dancing with his dog Tige, and theseat has three dividers cut into the shapes of a tiger, donkey, and lion. All original paint. Early 20th century. Measures 36 inches high by75 inches long by 24 inches deep.
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| 17: Antique Military Riding Boots and Cherry Boot Jack | A 19th century cherry free-standing bootjack with swinging toe hold and pair of leather military riding boots with wooden boot lasts. Bootjack is mortise and tenon constructed with contoured handles.Bootjack measures 31.5 inches tall by 17.5 inches wide and 18 inches long. Offered with an antique pair of riding boots. Leather soles, black leather uppers with brown leather trim at top of the boot. They have no identifying marks. Included are antique wooden boot lasts inside the boots.Boots with lasts measure 26 inches tall. They are narrow, but size approximately USM 10-12.
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| 18: Portrait of Lorenda Langdon Snow, ca. 1815 | An unsigned American School oil portrait on canvas, circa 1815, of Lorenda(Langdon) Snow (1795-1869). Half-length figure of seated woman looking at observer, wearing a black dress with white lace trim collar, centering a locket with a profile head. The background features red draperies to the left, a landscape with foliage, lake, and ducks to the right.The portrait has previously been attributedto Erastus Salisbury Field (Massachusetts, 1805-1900). Presented in a gilt frame. The painting is supplied with Snow and Langdon family correspondence, genealogy, and history as well as an appraisal from John H. Fisk, Philadelphia, 1974. The canvas measures 27.25 x 21.75 inches.
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| 19: Carved Pretzel Trade Sign, 19th c. | A large figural, carved wood pretzel trade sign for a bakery. Sign includes wrought iron hanging bracket support and tin crown. Wooden pretzel and bracket have both been repainted. Crown for pretzel has been painted gold. Sign with wrought iron bracket measures 31.5 inches long by 28.5 tall and 7 inches wide.Pretzel figure measures 18 inches by 13 inches in size.
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| 20: Painted Chair Table, Early 19th c. | An early 19th century convertible chair to table, cherry frame with pine top in original red paint. Rectangular top is scrubbed with dark, smooth patina. "H" shaped base constructed with square head nails. Very utilitarian in form, has turned pegs connecting top to base with wrought iron hook and eye latch. Top measures 41.25 inches by 32.5 inches wide. Table sits at 26.5 inches tall.
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| 21: Hand Painted Fire Station Sign | A hand-painted wooden "Fire Station No Parking" sign in white on red, suspended on scrolled iron bracket frame. Sign is double-sided with original paint, from 1930s-40s. The sign came off the fire station in Kansas City's historic West Bottoms industrial area. Sign (including iron bracket frame) measures 38 inches tall by 44 inches long and 2 inches deep.
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| 22: Ships Distress Signal Lantern, 19th c. | A nickel framed onion signal lantern with red glass globe from mid to late 1800s. The frame was painted in mustard paint, now with aged chipping patina. "Susan B. Anthony" is written in pencil on the underside. Measures 13.5 x 10 inches.
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| 23: Folk Art Secret Society Celestial & Terrestrial Globes | Two folk art columnar pedestals with celestial and terrestrial globes as finials. Both with carved wood columnar bases with figural acanthus leaf motif leading to rotating globes on top with wire mount. The globes, circa 1910, are by the Atlas Globe Supply Company of Chicago, paper over plaster. Each base is painted gold. These were believed to be out of a secret society lodge in the New England area. Each globe stands 36 inches tall and is 16 x 16 inches wide.
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| 24: Curly Cherry Stand, 19th c. | A square curly cherry table with cherry top over one drawer supported by tapered square legs. Early 19th century, New England. Has brass rosette pull on drawer. Measures 25.5 inches tall by 18 inches wide and 18 inches deep.
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| 25: Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas | An unsigned portrait of a lady in fine attire, circa late 19th century. Measures 11.25 x 10.25 inches, in a gilt wood frame measuring 13.75 x 13 inches.
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| 26: Folk Art Catfish Trade Sign | A carved wood, folk art figural "Catfish" trade sign. Very large, double-sided and painted with cut tin whiskers and fins. Trade sign has wrought iron bales and chain attached to hang from bracket. Sign measures 43 inches long by 18 inches tall and 19 inches wide.
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| 27: Ware Ladder-Back Rocking Chair, ca. 1800 | A tiger maple ladderback rocking chair attributed to Ware, late 18th to early 19th century. Shaker style construction, with woven rush seat. Ovoid-shaped finials, curved ladders, and ring cuts on stretcher supports are common characteristics of a Ware chair, as well as bulbous rockers. Maskell Ware was a furniture maker beginning in 1780 in the Delaware Valley of New Jersey. His family continued the practice through four generations, until 1940. This chair is believed to be a 2nd Generation or later. Measures 48 inches tall with rockers, 33.75 inches long and 22.5 inches wide.
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| 28: Gilt Copper Hollow Body Eagle Weathervane | A full, hollow body eagle with spread wings atop a finial and arrow. Weathered gilt paint over copper form. Includes custom made museum mount. Measures 24 inches wide by 24 inches long and 17.25 inches tall on mount.
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| 29: Pair of Small Firkins, 19th c. | A pair of small 19th century firkins. Small pine stave-constructed firkin with finger lapped wooden bindings and bentwood bale handle attached with wooden pegs. This firkin is unique in it's diminutive scale, measuring only 4.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches in diameter at the base. Mustard painted firkin with finger lapped wooden bindings and metal bale handle. The mustard firkin measures 6.5 inches tall by 7 inches in diameter at the base.
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| 30: Pair of Green Painted Firkins, 19th c. | A pair of green painted firkins with great patina. 19th century firkin with finger lapped, banded joints, bentwood bale handle, and wooden peg attachment. Stave construction with slight tapering. Beautiful green color with original patina and lovely old metal repair on the handle. Measures 9 inches tall and 9.75 inches in diameter at the base. Dark green painted 19th century firkin has finger lapped, banded joints, with bentwood handle and pegged attachment. Firkin has slight taper at top. Original patina with natural wear to wood at raised edges.Measures 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter at the base.
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| 31: Large Blue Firkin, 19th c. | A large 19th century light blue painted firkin. Stave constructed with single finger laps and a slight taper towards the top. Firkin has a bentwood handle with wooden peg attachment. This is the second largest in a group of six graduated firkins. Firkin measures 14 inches tall by 14.5 inches in diameter.
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| 32: Large Green Firkin, 19th c. | A large 19th century green painted firkin. Stave constructed with single finger laps. Slightly tapered toward the top of the firkin. Has mismatched bentwood handle applied with replacement nuts and bolts. This is the largest firkin in a group of six graduated firkins. Measures 13.5 inches tall by 16 inches in diameter.
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| 33: Folk Art Crow Decoy Group | A murder of three crows, carved wood painted black with glass eyes, situated on half-log stand. Each crow carved into soft balsa wood. Early 20th century piece of folk art. Each crow set on wooden dowels. Crows on stand measure 21 inches tall by 17.5 inches wide and 18 inches long.
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| 34: 1878 Carved Pine Folk Art Fiddle Case | A beautifully hand-crafted pine folk art fiddle case with relief-carved foliate patterns and Germanic pinwheels or hexes, believed to be of Pennsylvanian origin. With German silver inlays identifying Johnathon Schuttas the owner and the date of 1878. Also with engraved German silver escutcheon with "J.S" monogrammed on surface. Along the fore edge of the case, there are two hand-painted portraits ofyoung women, each framed in brass into the case behind glazing. The case closes with two snapping clasps. Measures 9 x 30.25 x 9.5 inches.
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| 35: Quilled Filigree St. Peter Reliquary, 18th c. | An exceptional free-form rolled paper filigree frame around micro-painted, paper cut depiction of St. Peter ("St. Petrus") holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. Amidthe filigree are four vials containing natural materials, one of which is labeled indistinctly in Latin above on a strip of parchment. The frame is extensively detailed in gold and silver covered "Paperrolle" decorated filigree surround. Filigree is connected to fabric backing. Anexcellent example, likely French in origin, circa 18th century. Image measures 7.5 by 9.5 inches.
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| 36: Folk Art Painted Wood and Tin Horse and Carriage | A carved and painted horse with a tin scale model of a carriage. Polychrome paint on horse and carriage with "Mitchell's Patent" inscribed on side of carriage in gold paint. Carriage set on wooden platform. Base measures 20.25 inches long by 8.25 inches wide and 9 inches tall.
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| 37: Primitive Carriage Warmer with Redware Coals Bowl | An early oak box carriage warmer with redware coals bowl insert. The top of the oak box has carved, oval shaped vents with solid oak walls and cut-out for coal mug insert. Oak box has deep grain wear and dark, aged patina. Circa 18th century. Measures 10 inches wide by 8.5 inches deep and 7.25 inches tall.
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| 38: 1897 Tole Peinte Dome Urn Water Cooler | A late 19th century domed urn water cooler with brass ball finial and handles. Painted reddish-brown with gilt bordering and striping. Gilt paint insignia on face with date "1897" and "School" with obscured identification. With brass spigot with wooden lever. Contains 1.5 gallons. Swan stamp on base with inset number 2, and another swan stamp with the number 86 above form. Measures 19 inches tall and 11 inches wide.
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| 39: Victorian Portrait, Oil on Canvas | A Victorian oil portrait on oval shaped canvas. Unidentified lady in foreground with landscape on left side. Extensive detail in trained hand. The figure holds a monocle on chain and lace handkerchief. Portrait set in carved, gilt frame. In frame, measures 14 inches tall by 12 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep.
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| 40: English Sack Back Windsor Chair, 18th c. | An 18th century English sack back Windsor chair with saddle seat, carved arms, and bentwood arm supports. The chair has original paint which has worn off in most spots with polished patina. An appealing early example. Measures 37 inches tall by 22.5 inches wide. Seat height is 14.25 inches.
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| 41: Early Blackamoor Wall Sconce with Carved Arm and Torch | An American folk art carved arm wall sconce, circa 18th century, on a square wall plaque hand-painted with floral motifs. The arm is bordered with fluted tin at the base. The candlestick has molded tin acanthus-leaf bobeche. Sconce measures 22.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches tall. The arm projects 17 inches and candlestick is 14 inches tall.
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| 42: Pair of Folk Art Curlew Shorebirds | Two hand-carved and painted folk art curlew models. Each have detailed feathers painted on bodies. The smaller example has pair of metal legs, glass eyes, and is set on piece of driftwood.Smaller example is unsigned, measures 13 inches long by 12.5 inches tall and 4 inches wide. The larger curlew is substantial in scale, with curved nail bill and tack eyes. Great paint detail. Includes custom metal museum mount base. Standing in feeding position.Measures 28 inches long by 18 inches tall and 3 inches wide.
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| 43: Antique Hand Painted Jewelry Trade Sign | A hand-painted trade sign on long trim board, painted blue with white letters reading "Jewelry".Late 19th to early 20th century. Beveled on edges of trim board, painted on one side only. Threaded loops screwed into top of sign for display purposes. Measures 88 inches wide by 6 inches tall and 2 inches deep.
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| 44: Primitive Painted Candle Stand | A primitive dark green painted candle stand with turned pedestal. Octagonal top and has altered base, tripod legs have been cut and replaced with bentwood supports. Lovely patina on original paint. Measures 25.75 inches tall with 13.5 inch wide top and 16 inch wide base.
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| 45: Griffith Club Microscope with Burner, circa 1887-1892 | A very rare Improved Griffith Club microscope, patent date 1886. The base is inscribed "E.H. GRIFFITH, PAT. DEC. 14, 86 / FAIRPOINT, N.Y." with a serial number of 830. Sliding tube coarse focus adjustment and knob fine focus adjustment, with adjustable lamp and two Bausch and Lomb lenses. Original velvet-lined leather case (also marked with the 830 serial number). Invented by Ezra Griffith and for a time produced in association with Bausch and Lomb, knownGriffith Club microscope serial numbers range from about 107-1070, with very few examples surviving in good condition. The case measures 4x 9.5x 7 inches. The microscope is adjustable in size, but generally measures about 10.5 x 11x 7 inches when set up. Source:Microscope-Antiques
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| 46: Folk Art Bird Whirligig | A carved wood bird with zinc wings, painted silver. Attached to wings by wire is a wooden rotor with zinc propellors, with red painted lines. Whirligig is on custom made museum stand. Measures 17.5 inches tall, on stand. Width of wings is 16 inches, and length is 12 inches.
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| 47: 19th c. Crazy Quilt | An antique crazy quilt with embroidered stitching, flowers, and birds. Different fabrics used with silk, wool flannel, and cotton. With phrases "Home Sweet Home" and "This quilt is a present to you, Tom. From Mama." Maker initialed the quilt "R.P." and left an illustrated embroidery that states "Have clean hands and a pure heart." Really lovely example of a crazy quilt. Has tufted flannel backing. 19th century. Measures 81 inches by 64 inches.
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| 48: 18th c. Primitive Burl Bowl | A large primitive carved burl bowlwith a very old iron brace. American, 18th century. Measures 6.5 x 15.75 x 11 inches.
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| 49: Painted Pig-Shaped Shaving Brush Holder, 19th c. | A painted wooden brush holder in the shape of a pig, having a shelf and two hooks, 19th century. Complete with three brushes and a comb. The brush holder measures 7.75 x 13.5 inches.
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| 50: Mustard Painted Pine Box with Fish Design | A pine valuables box with sliding lid and divided interior. Original mustard paint, grain-painted with fish design. 19th century. Measures 5 x 15.25 x 7 inches.
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| 51: 36 Tube Candle Mold with Wax Tray | An antique 36-tube candle mold constructed with sheet iron with primitive painted wax tray on legs. The wax tray in original gray paint is full of wax from previous use. Candle mold measures 12.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep and 10 inches tall. Wax tray measures 18.5 inches wide by 7.5 inches deep and 22 inches tall.
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| 52: 1847 Blue Painted Slide-Lid Document Box | A large blue-painted slide-lid box, possibly used to store personal valuable items. Initials "TWD" painted on lid with the year 1847 also recorded and embellished with red, floral accents. Based on size, larger than a common candle box, but with similar construction, with dovetail joints and sliding lid. The box is 18 inches long by 14 inches wide and 6 inches tall.
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| 53: The Works of Mark Twain, 36 Volumes, with Autograph | The Works of Mark Twain 36 volumes Pub. Gabriel Wells, New York Definitive edition, 1922-25 Autographed flyleaf in The Innocents Abroad by Twain (signed "S.L. Clemens / Mark Twain"), signed in 1906 in anticipation of the release of the definitive edition, which was not released until after the author's death. Also signed by Twain's biographer Albert Bigelow Paine. Hand-numbered 806 in an edition of 1024. 36 volumes of the uniform set's complete 37 are present, the only exception being Volume XXXVI ( Mark Twain's Autobiography , volume one). Bound in the original half-blue cloth, with 31 dust jackets still present. Each volume has several illustrations. Octavo size (9 inches by 6 inches).
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| 54: Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, First Edition | Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant , 1885 Ulysses S. Grant Two volumes Pub. Charles L. Webster & Co., New York First edition The acclaimed memoirs of Grant, famously published by Mark Twain shortly after the president's death. Medium octavo size (9.5 x 6.5 inches). Antique rebinding in cloth.
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| 55: Harry Truman Scrapbook, Signed Twice by the President | A scrapbook created by a neighbor and family friend of President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bryan Fred. The butcher paper scrapbook features newspaper and magazine clippings, assembling personal and professional moments of the President. Signed on a loose front page: "Best wishes Harry Truman," and in the middle pages is full-page signature by Truman: "Best wishes 11/2/46 Harry Truman." Though mostly featuring period clippings from his presidency, there are some clippings from newspapers announcing his death in 1972. Cord-bound with wooden board front/back cover and spine. Also included is a curious little painting of Truman at his desk, executed on carved relief wood panel. The painting is signed by an unknown Turkish artist,Halit NuriKiliseri, with notes on the reverse translating to "Physical Education Region, Stadium".
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| 56: US Naval Model 1860 Cutlass | An Ames Model 1860 U. S. Naval boarding cutlass, with embossed leather grip and shapedbrass hilt guard.Stamped very faintly "Made by AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE MASS" and "862" just above the hilt.Riveted handle guard stamped "38" to the exterior "5M 824" to the interior. No scabbard present. Measures 33 incheslong overall with a 26 inch blade.
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| 57: Johnson Model 1836 Pistol, 1862 Confederate Conversion | A Johnson U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol converted to percussion lock by the Thomas J. Adams firm of Richmond, Virginia, as contracted with the State of Virginia in the first half of 1862. At the onset of the Civil War, Virginia had a shortage of modern percussion arms, so they were forced to rely on an arsenal of thousands of obsolete flintlock arms of various types stored at arsenal at Richmond. Many of those flintlocks were converted in the first two years of the Civil War by various firms, Adams being one of the finest and most prolific among them. This is one of an estimated 450 cavalry pistols converted by Adams. Custom museum display stand and recent records and purchase history included with pistol. Incised "H K" to the underside of the stock. Pistol measures 14.25 inches long and 5.5 inches tall.
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| 58: Percussion Belgian Coach Blunderbuss, 19th c. | A 19th century Belgian blunderbuss, having a half-octagonal brass barrel with flared end. On the barrel is a crown over "V" hallmark. Also marked on barrel is "E" over "LG" in an oval and the serial number "428". Brass hilt and trigger guard on walnut stock with an iron lock plate and trigger. Included in the lot is a custom display mount. Blunderbuss measures 15.5 inches long with a 7.5 inch barrel.
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| 59: 19th c. Oak Pistol Handled Brass Powder Tester | Short brass barrel with collared priming hole on top having a spring resisted degree wheel with blast stop. Powder testing device is set into a carved and stained oak pistol grip. Included with powder tester is homemade stand, painted to match brass. Measures approximately 6.5 inches long.
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| 60: Carved Powder Horn with Stag Motif, 19th c. | An antique powder horn with relief carved stag near tapered end of horn, 19th century. Wooden plug with carved knob to attach leather strap. Tapered end of horn has a carved ridge to attach leather cord and a faceted spout with no stopper. Measures 13 inches in length.
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| 61: Large Antique Powder Horn with Bone Tip | A large antique powder horn with turned wooden mount, braided leather strap, iron hardware, and carved bone tip. The turned wood mount on one end of powder horn has extensive detail and fine wooden cap for end. The carved bone tip adds detailed touch to end of powder horn. Horn measures 13 inches by 9 inches.
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| 62: Antique Iron Sinkbox Blind Duck Decoy | An early 20th century duck decoy made of solid cast iron, used to weigh down and ballast a floating blind. Flat bottom. This method of game hunting was banned in the United States by the Migratory Bird Act of 1918. Measures 5.5 x 13.5 x 5.25 inches, and weighs 23 pounds.
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| 63: Sack Back Windsor Chair, 19th c. | A bentwood sack-back Windsor chair with turned legs and stretcher supports. Carved arms and mortise construction. On the base of seat is carved name "A. HAHN" with an inverted "N". Measures 36 x 23.5 inches.
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| 64: Squirrel Cage Yarn Winder, 19th c. | A substantial wooden yarn winder, 19th century. Hand carved wooden elements with iron hardware. Wooden frame is slotted to adjust placement of winding apparatus. Very unique and intricate design. Measures 52 inches tall by 24 inches wide and 16 inches deep with splayed legs.
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| 65: Primitive Table with Mustard Paint | A primitive two-tiered table with dowel legs and stretchers with original mustard over red paint with dryalligatored surface. Worn mustard paint over red paint gives the table a peach color. Very nice primitive table. Measures 29.5 inches tall by 17.5 inches wide by 15 inches deep.
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| 66: Folk Art Barber's Pole, Early 20th c. | A hand-painted galvanized steel barber's pole with turned wood finial and wood platform base. Painted red and white with blue finial and white base, created to sit on countertop or raised platform. Many hooks screwed into pole were used to hang shaving mugs of customers. Measures 42.5 inches tall by 20 inches wide and 13.5 inches deep at the base.
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| 67: Folk Art Carved Fish Decoy | A large carved and painted wooden fish decoy, having a wooden body with tin fins and tail, and glass eyes. The fish has an iron bale attached to top of its body. Original mustard, green, and red paint.Includes a stand. Measures 33.5 inches long by 14.25 inches tall on stand and 9 inches wide.
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| 68: Unusual Folk Carving of a Police Officer and Hand | A folk art carving of a police officer with a floating hand above him, circa late 19th century. Thought to be a reference to the "long arm of the law." Measures 17 x 4.5 x 5 inches.
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| 69: Pair of Antique Stoneware Figural Female Flasks | One Bennington Pottery and one Derbyshire Pottery, each female figural flasks. Each has a fine attention to facial and figural detail. Derbyshire Pottery flask features a female figure wearing a dress with a bird in hand. Stands 8.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide. Bennington Pottery flask features a standing female wearing a dress with a centered bow detail. Stands 9 inches tall by 4.25 inches wide.
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| 70: Folk Portrait of Eleanor Townsend Dashiell Wailes, 19th c. | 19th c. folk art portrait, depicting female subject Eleanor Townsend Dashiell Wailes of Maryland. Painting is oil on canvas and reconstituted from stretcher to mounted on board. Subject's gaze is away from artist, while wearing a black gown with white lace collar and matching bonnet, against dark, plain background. Painting has original memorial engraved nameplate from original frame attached to back, as well as a photo of the subject's grave and headstone with short history of origination. Painting measures 18 inches by 22 inches.
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| 71: Peale Museum Silhouettes, George and Martha Washington | A pair of hollow cut silhouettes of the profiles of George and Martha Washington. Cut from paper with embossed "Peale Museum" label depicting eagle with outspread wings. Set in oval glass in walnut frames. Backs of frames with newspaper liner dated 1800. Each measure 10 inches by 8.5 inches in frame.
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| 72: Wrought Iron Pipe Kiln, 18th c. | A very early example of a wrought iron pipe kiln or dryer rack. Beautifully wrought iron ringed, cylindrical structure with straight brace supports and iron rivets. This is a scarcely found design of this type of item. The pipe kiln features lovely surface of a hand-wrought item from the 18th century. Item measures 12.25 inches long by 4.75 inches wide and 9 inches tall.
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| 73: Primitive Colonial Tavern Pipe Rack | An 18th century painted pipe rack with five slots for long clay pipes to hang on wall of tavern. Pipe rack is painted green and tapered in shape towards top of the rack. Base board has carved out bowl rests to keep pipes in place. Measures 18 inches tall by 16 inches wide and 6 inches deep.
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| 74: Patriotic Folk Art Bicentennial Whirligig | Group of three figural musicians and liberty bell, made of aluminum on a wooden plain. Painted plastic fan blades, crafted and created as a Bicentennial decoration. One figure displays flag the says "Spirit of '76", and an attached aluminum panel is stenciled "Bi-Centennial 1776-1976". Whirligig comes with custom-made steel base for display. Measures 36 inches long by 18 inches tall and 6 inches wide, with the propeller measuring 24".
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| 75: Primitive Painted Gallery Top Table | A blue-green painted table with stretcher base and scrub top with gallery rail. Turned legs with turnip feet. Measures 28.75 inches tall by 33 inches wide and 21.5 inches deep.
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| 76: Large Painted Wood Shoe Store Display | A large carved wooden heeled shoe for store display, circa first half 20th century. Measures approximately 20 x 31 x 12 inches.
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| 77: Primitive Pine Scrub Board | A heavy pine washboard with iron wire and staples, very primitive with thick pine in sun-bleached color. Parallel wires hung to create rough surface for scrubbing laundry. Constructed with nails. Board has had wire for hanging installed on back side. An interesting primitive example of functional folk art. Measures 24 inches long by 13.75 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
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| 78: Folk Art Carved Cane with Snakes and Head | An expertly carved folk art cane with head at handle and six coiled snakes around shaft. Each snake features fine scaled detail. Included with the cane is a museum wall mount for display. Cane measures 28.5 inches long.
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| 79: Early 19th c. Dutch Wall Clock | An early 19th century Dutch "Staartklok" wall clock. Tiger oak case with arched hood and and brass finials above arched glass door. Original painted tin dial andshaped lower case houses the pendulum with exposed brass weight. Has original movement.
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| 80: Oak Valuables Chest, 18th c. | Early American thick board valuables chest with 5 board box construction. The top is made with 3 boards. Chest is constructed with very thick oak boards and rosehead nails. Top is attached with inset iron hinges. Interior has cherry constructed compartment and a sliding door enclosing a 3 drawer compartment. Brass lock added in 19th century, is missing key and locking plate on door. Chest is set on unusual slotted wheel casters. The original wooden wheels were replaced with custom reproductions, though remaining original wheels are included with the box. This chest is very heavy. Measures 18 inches tall by 34.5 inches wide and 13 inches deep.
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| 81: 19th American Round About Chair | A round about chair with serpentine ladder stretchers and woven rush seat. Constructed of oak with turned legs and carved arms. Measures 29 inches tall by 19 inches wide and 19 inches deep.
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| 82: Antique Cast Iron Flange Barstools | Set of four Industrial Age cast iron flange barstools with red and blue painted Windsor seats. Flange bases are meant to be screwed to floor to stabilize for use. Stools measure 34.5 inches tall by 16 inches wide and 12 inches deep.
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| 83: Primitive Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th c. Pair | A large pair of wrought iron andirons with cupped feet and arched trestle supports. One of the andirons has swing arm pot holder. This set of andirons believed to originate in a German settlement in Missouri. They measure 27 inches tall by 24 inches deep and 16 inches wide.
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| 84: Pair Wrought Iron Candle Stand Floor Lamps | An adjustable (vertically and swivel) double candle stand on floor lamp base. Tripod base with penny feet, 19th century wrought iron. Measures 53 inches tall and 15.25 inches wide.
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| 85: Hand Carved and Painted Dummy Head | An antique carved folk art dummy head depicting the devil. Large version with red and black paint and glass eyes. Head stands atop a long tapered stem with carved hole near the point. Included is custom iron museum stand. Measures 27.25 inches tall on stand. Head is 8 inches deep from nose to back of head and 25.75 inches from tapered stem to top of head.
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| 86: Red-Painted Pine Apothecary Cabinet, 19th c. | A pine apothecary cabinet in original red paint, 19th century. Dovetailed construction. Nine drawers with porcelain knobs and beveled fronts. Measures 18.5 x 27 x 8.5 inches.
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| 87: Hand-carved Articulated Artist's Model | A hand-carved, fully-articulated wooden mannequin with fully posable form made for artist's practice. The form is carved in pine with finger and toes fully detailed and facial details carved and painted with smiling expression. Carved ball joints with wooden peg construction. The figure measures approximately 20 inches in height and 5 inches wide.
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| 88: Hand Carved Articulated Artist's Model, 16 Inches | A hand-carved, fully articulated artist's model. Model has fully detailed, carved face, hands, and feet. Articulated joints with carved ball and peg construction.Model comes with custom made stand. Measures 16 inches tall by 4.75 inches wide.
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| 89: German Scientific Ear Model | A medical educational molded papier-machèmodel of an ear with numbered, removable parts. Hand-painted, hand-molded figure sits on wooden platform base. Late 19th to early 20th century. Model measures 11.75 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep and 8.75 inches tall.
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| 90: Folk Art Thoroughbred Trotter and Sulky Hooked Rug | Thoroughbred trotter and sulky hooked rug, circa 1880-1900, from Sunbury, Ohio region. Rug is wool, hooked on Monk cloth. Medium sage green and light blue mottle background, bordered by dark green and gray. Bay brown colored horse pulls a red sulky and jockey in blue and gray silks. Very unique item in terms of subject and scale. Rug has been outfitted with custom four-part stretching frame and attached with velcro. Measures 4 feet by 7 feet.
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| 91: Willow Double Rocking Chair | A double rocking chair or seesaw with facing willow seats, from the first half of the 20th century. Sage green painted bent willow branch seats situated across from each other on an iron rocker with foot stool between the seats. Constructed in Pennsylvania in the 1930s or 40s. Seats are sized for children. Measures 64 inches long by34.5 inches tall and17.25 inches wide.
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| 92: Table-Top Tape Loom, 19th c. | A 19th century tabletop tape loom with hand-carved card, handle and gear in pine box. Included with is a primitive four-legged stool. Tape looms are scarce and were used to create decorative trim on clothing and textiles. The loom measures 29.25 x 18 x 11 inches.
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| 93: American Split Oak Rocking Chair, Early 19th c. | A heavy board and dowel construction rocking chair with split oak seat and back supports. Early 19th century, with with great wear and patina. Measures 40.5 inches tall by 19.5 inches wide with rockers measuring 33 inches long.
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| 94: Barrister Folk Art Portrait Oil on Canvas | A 19th century unsigned half-body portrait of barrister in wig and robe. The painting has an identifying badge on lower left corner with illegible marks. Painting in frame measures 30.25 inches by 36 inches.
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| 95: Hand Painted Watchmaker Trade Sign | An early 20th century trade sign in gold with "Watchmaker" painted in black. Carved detail on edges and screw bale on top for hanging. Beveled border with flat edge painted black with sand paint. This sign was recovered from downtown Kansas City. Flourish in script graphic detail. Sign measures 26 inches wide by 12 inches tall.
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| 96: Fine 19th c. English Walnut Burl Tea Caddy | A sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy in walnut burl veneer with inlaid borders. Carved ring handles, crimped velvet lining, and two lidded interior compartments lined with printed wax paper. English, 19th century. Complete with key and working lock. Offered with a sterling silver "tea leaf" spoon. The tea caddy measures 6 x 11.5 x 5.5 inches.
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| 97: Wrought Iron Apple Roaster, 18th c. | A wrought iron standing apple roasting rack to be set up hearthside. Arched stand with two tiers of iron rods for resting apples and a curved bale for hanging. Includes 8 painted wooden apples and 4 hollow plastic apples. Rack measures 11.75 inches tall by 14 inches long and 5.25 inches wide.
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| 98: Strap of Graduated Bronze Sleigh Bells | An exceptionally long, leather girth strap with set of 18 graduated bronze sleigh bells. Numbered bells 1-18, complete buckle. Strap measures 75 inches in length, bells measure 1.25 inches to 3.5 inches in diameter.
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| 99: Two Salt-Glazed Stoneware Items, 19th c. | A Jas. Benjamin (Cincinnati, OH) salt-glazed stoneware crock with handle. 19th century. Measures 9.5 x 7.25 x 6.75 inches. Offered alongside a salt-glazed stoneware jar with two handles and blue feather decoration. Unmarked, 19th century. Measures 10 x 9 x 8.5 inches.
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| 100: Pierced Tin Fixed Onion Globe Lantern | A pierce tin onion lantern with a small hoop handle and pierced diamonds around circumference. Lantern is set with a whale oil burner. Measures 15 inches tall and globe is 8 inches in diameter.
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| 101: Iron and Wooden Branch Shoe Last, 19th c. | A wrought iron shoe last on tree branch stand. Three arm branch base with wrought iron cross brace with iron cap on top. Shoe last is attached to cap and extends on iron arm upward. Good example of functional folk art. Measures 24.5 inches high by 9.25 inches wide.
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| 102: 19th c. French Walnut Wine Tasting Table | A French walnut wine tasting table with round tilt top and carved trestle base with swing arm supports. Measures 39 inches in diameter top and sits 26.5 inches high.
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| 103: Sack Back Windsor Chair, 19th c. | A 19th century sack-back Windsor chair, bentwood frame with carved arms and turned supports, legs, and stretchers. With carved, plank seat with deep worn wood grain. Nice worn patina along back and arms. Measures 36 inches tall at back and 23 inches wide.
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| 104: Six Board Pine Blanket Chest, 18th c. | An 18th century American pine, six-board blanket chest in original blue paint. Dovetail construction with snipe hinges. Rose head nails and iron clasping hardware on exterior of chest. Measures 49 inches wide by 18 inches deep and 18 inches wide.
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| 105: Canada Goose Decoys, 20th c. Pair | Two large 20th century Canada goose decoys: The first a folk art carved and painted balsa wood goose decoy, early 20th century from Maine; the second a painted, canvas-wrapped standing Canada goose decoy. The carved decoy features detailed feather painting over the body of the decoy and glass eyes. It measures 25 inches long by 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide. The canvas-wrapped decoy measures 22 inches tall and 29 inches long and 11 inches wide.
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| 106: Folk Art Carved and Painted Rig of Shore Birds | Group of three carved and painted yellowlegs shorebirds joined by cord. Each decoy has iron nail beak and tacks for eyes. Hand painted and carved with the initials "JF" carved on underside. Decoys are without mounting rods. Each measures 9.25 inches, tip to tail.
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| 107: Austrian Bronze Dachshund Ink Blotter | A sculptural bronze rocking ink blotter in the form of a dachshund. Austrian, circa 1900. Measures 3.5 x 5.25 x 2.5 inches.
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| 108: Three Hand-Carved Stone Inkwells, 18th/19th c. | Three antique inkwells of hand-carved stone, ranging in size from 2.25 inches high to 1.5 inches high. Likely American, circa 18th and 19th century.
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| 109: Group of Five Travel Inkwells, 19th c. | Five 19th century travel inkwells. Each has a push-button spring mechanism for its lid. Three are covered in leather, one of which has an engraved double-headed eagle on its interior lid. All are fitted with their original glass bottle inserts. The largest is 1.75 inches by 2 inches, the smallest measures 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches.
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| 110: Group of Three Unique Inkwells | A lot of three antique inkwells. The first is a Whiting sterling inkwell with octagonal panel-cut glass body, early 20th c., measuring 2 inches by 1.5 inches. The second is a Vaseline glass inkwell with panel-cut lid, late 19th c., measuring 2.25 inches by 1.5 inches. The third is a Georgian period squat-form travel inkwellwith a screw-top fastening mechanism, measuring 1.5 inches by 1 inch.
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| 111: 1920s Polish Inkwell, Bronze & Cut Glass | A Polish inkwell of bronzeand cut glass, with stylized feather decoration. The glass has a "ZOMBKOWICE" sticker affixed. The stand is inscribed with an HK monogram above "Pamiatka & Czestochowy1. X. 1929p". To either side of the inkwell stand is a bird's head motif set into the scrolling plumage. Measures 4 x 7.75 x 5.25 inches.
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| 112: Folk Art Leather Wrapped Studded Valuables Box | A leather-wrapped valuables box with brass stud decoration in heart shaped motif on the face, 19th century. Unique pointed arch lid on hinges with a strap hinged locking mechanism on shield lockplate. The box is mounted on carved wood feet, and lined with red felt. Measures 8 inches tall by 9 inches wide and 6.25 inches deep.
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| 113: Antique Air Bellows Fog Horn | An antique air bellows originally created to supply air to firefighter's helmets while fighting fires converted to maritime fog horn. Late 19th to early 20th century. Pedal bellows created by Stenhouse Equipment Co of Hull, Massachusetts. Attached to pedal platform is a "Code of Signals" instruction plate. Leather bellows is attached with hobnails. Brass horn attached to lifeline port. Iron braces attached on sides to support. Measures 20.5 inches long by 13.5 inches wide and 25 inches tall.
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| 114: Pair of Springerle Rollers, 19th c. | A pair of wooden carved Springerle cookie rolling presses. Larger roller with red painted handle with heart pattern carved into roller. Floral carvings into roller on smaller example. Larger item measures 9 inches long.
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| 115: Wrought Iron Roasting Forks, 18th c. Pair | 18th century wrought iron roasting fork and skewer with intricate scrolling and twist heart motif detail were most likely given as wedding gifts. A closely matched pair, each beautifully designed and created. Fork measures 28.25 inches long and 3.25 inches wide.Skewer measures 27.5 inches long and 2.5 inches wide.
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| 116: Cutlery Box with Heart and Crossed Utensils, 18th c. | An 18th century wall-hanging cutlery box with a heart-shaped hanger hole, and a front inlaid with a heart and crossed knife and fork. Tapered form with a hinged top lid. Measures 17.75 x 7 x 6 inches.
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| 117: Salmon Painted Bootjack Cupboard, 19th c. | A primitive 19th century three-shelf open bootjack cupboard with original salmon paint.Exterior and interior all fully painted. 37 inches tall by 36 inches wide and 13.5 inches deep.
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| 118: English Walnut Pub Table, 19th c. | A primitive walnut three-legged pub table with iron nails and T-shaped stretcher, 19th century. Round top with reverse taper splayed legs. Measures 19 inches in diameter top and 29.5 inches tall.
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| 119: Wooden Folk Art Flamingo | A 20th century decorative folk art pink flamingo. Rudimentary profile carved and painted flamingo with iron legs set into wooden log section. In the base is carved signature "Max Timmons, Lilbourn, MO". Measures 26 inches tall by 24 inches long by 10 inches wide.
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| 120: Grain Painted Valuables Chest, 19th c. | A pegged constructed, grain painted valuables chest with three interior drawers. Pine box with dovetail construction and wrought iron hardware is grain painted with initials "P.W.S." on front of the box. Circa late 19th century. Measures 19.25 inches wide by 11.25 inches tall and 12.5 inches deep.
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| 121: Child's Painted Comb Back Windsor Armchair | A dry, alligatored black-painted child's comb-back windsor chair. The chair has a carved plank seat and turned spindle supports with turned stretchers. Incredible original paint texture and appearance. Measures 23 inches tall by 12 inches deep and 14 inches wide.
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| 122: Birmingham Sterling Match Striker, 1896-97 | A sterling and machine-threaded glass conical match striker, by John Grinsell & Sons (Birmingham), 1896-97. Fully hallmarked. Measures 1.75 x 3 inches.
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| 123: Red Painted Firkin | An antique red-over-white painted firkin. Stave construction container with fingered bands bound with iron tacks and staples. Paint is extensively worn and chipped. Has a bentwood bale handle attached with wooden pegs. Measures 9.75 inches tall and 10.25 inches in diameter at the base.
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| 124: Early 19th c. Candle Box with Initials "JEW" | An early 19th century wall candle box, mahogany with naively crafted maple inlays in the shape of a diamond and the initials "JEW". Hinged lid and Chippendale stylings. Measures 19 x 7.25 x 5.5 inches.
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| 125: Copper Ship Signal Lantern and Sheet Iron Bullseye Lantern | Two antique signal lanterns: The first, a copper ship's signal lantern by Robert Frazer Manufacturer. Signal has rotating lenses denoting "Mast Head", "Starboard", or "Port" sides of the ship.Measures 17 inches tall by 11 inches wide. The second, a sheet iron signal lantern with three bulls-eye lenses. Cylindrical, solid body lantern with door in back for access to kerosene lantern. Constructed with bales on sides to slide onto poles and a bale on top to hold.Measures 17 inches tall and 10 inches in diameter.
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| 126: Painted Leather Wrapped Brass Telescope | An antique brass hand telescope, wrapped in red painted leather. Leather is embellished with roses of sharon and greenery. Each lens has telescoping slide cover to prevent damage to the glass.Included is a two-piece wooden stand. When contracted, telescope measures 19 inches in length by 2.75 inches in diameter.
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| 127: WWII Japanese Naval "Big Eye" Monocular on Custom Stand | A WWII era naval monocular on custom-built stand. Marked "20x120mm" and "No. 606", with several kanji characters present. Measures 8.75 x 25.5 x 6.25 inches.
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| 128: English Oak Ladderback Armchair, 19th c. | An antique English country oak ladderback armchair with five carved slats and carved arms. Turned stretcher supports and padfeet with woven rush seat. Measures 45 inches tall by 25.5 inches wide and 17.25 inches deep.
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| 129: Writing Arm Windsor Chair, 19th c. | A 19th century Windsor chair with writing platform on the arm, dark grain painted and stenciled decoration. Chair measures 44.5 inches tall by 30 inches wide.
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| 130: Georgia Folk Art Face Jug, Matthew Hewell | Matthew Hewell (Georgia, b. 1972) A drippy-glazed folk pottery face jug with handle, applied snake eyebrows, and china glazed teeth and eyes. Signed "Matthew HewellJohn 3-16"-- one of the Hewell clan potters-- and dated 2001. Measures 12" x 11" x 8".
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| 131: Folk Art Whirligig by Kent Gutzmer | Kent Gutzmer (South Dakota, 20th c.) A hand-carved polychrome whirligig of fisherman. Figural carving of fisherman with creel, holding two fish on base. Signed "KG" and dated "87" on underside. Figure stands 17 inches tall by 5.5 inches wide and 5 inches deep at the base.
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| 132: Jean Schoenner Magic Lantern with Hand-Painted Slides | A late 19th century Magic Lantern by German toymaker Jean Schoenner, with a small assortment Schoenner hand-painted glass slides. The projector measures14.5 inches by 9.25 inchesby 5.75 inches.
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| 133: Iron Herb Grinder, Early 19th c. | A primitive iron herb grinder, early 19th century. Boat form cradle with splayed feet and flat rim, and an iron wheel blade with carved oak handle.Attached to one side of the cradle is an illegible handwritten label remnant. Base measures 15.25 inches long and 4 inches wide. Blade is 7 inches in diameter with a 12 inch handle.
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| 134: Iron Herb Grinder, 19th c. | A primitive iron herb grinder, 19th century. Boat form cradle with splayed feet and flat rim, and aniron wheel blade with wooden handle. Base measures 16 inches long by 3.5 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Blade measures 6.5 inches in diameter with 12.5 inch long handle.
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| 135: Two Large 19th c. Baskets | A pair of 19th century American baskets of exceptional size. The first, an early cheese basket with original worn black paint.Measures 20.5 inches in diameter and 9 inches high. The second, a large gathering basket with rectangular base and oval splint top. Slant on one end from years of use being tipped to gather items off ground. Has two bentwood handles on each end.Measures 29.5 inches long by 23 inches wide and 17.25 inches tall.
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| 136: Redware Cheese Strainer and Unusual Splint Basket | In this lot, a double-handled Pennsylvania redware cheese strainer. Urn shaped with great wear and look. Measures 6 inches tall and 10 inches wide. Also offered is an unusual mortised-splint basket with cross brace and peg construction and a bentwood handle. A small basket used for picking berries. Measuring 17 inches tall and 11.5 inches wide.
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| 137: Three 19th c. American Gathering Baskets | Group of three small oak splint, ribbed gathering baskets. The first, a round, footed basket with original, worn black paint. Measures 9.25 inches in diameter and 9 inches tall. The second, a large ribbed, kidney basket has wire repair on bottom of basket connecting wooden stave.Measures 14.5 inches long and 12 inches tall. The third and smallest, a red painted buttocks basket. A quilted vinyl liner was added some time in the mid-20th century.Measures 7.75 inches wide by 7 inches tall.
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| 138: Two Bale Handle Baskets, 19th c. | A pair of 19th century oak splint baskets with bentwood bale handles. The first, a round basket with a recessed base and bentwood handle with pegged attachment.Measures 14 inches in diameter and 9.25 inches tall. The second, a square bottom basket with a unique bentwood handle and original worn, banded red paint around circumference.Measures 14.5 inches wide and 10.5 inches tall.
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| 139: Ideal Pocket Watch in Antique Grandfather Clock Display | An antique walnut novelty grandfather clock watch holder, with an Ideal (U.S.A., serial 4J020414) pocket watch circa 1900 in a Lonville Watch Case Co. case (serial 1984802). The grandfather clock watch case has a forged copper spandrels with stippling. The case measures 17.75 x 4.75 x 3.75 inches, and the watch measures 1.75 x 1.25 inches.
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| 140: Tiger Oak Candle Box with Dovetails, Mid-19th c. | A beautifully constructed tiger oak candle box, very finely dovetailed, with tombstone shaped hanger and slide front. Circa 1840. Measures 17 x 5.5 x 3.75 inches.
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| 141: Miniature Blanket Chest, Pennsylvania | An antique Pennsylvania soft wood miniature blanket chest, with a molded hinged lid and trim, and turned feet. Constructed of painted poplar with interior drawer. Measures 12 inches wide by 7.25 inches deep and 8.75 inches tall.
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| 142: Red-Painted Pine Butter Churn, 19th c. | A drum-form pine butter churn with an iron crank, two metal straps, and original red paint. American, 19th century. Measures 14.25 x 11 x 13 inches.
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| 143: Green Leather Fire Bucket | An antique green leather fire bucket. Good example with handle attached with metal rings. Sewn and riveted construction. Leather has beautiful aged patina. Measures 15 inches tall and 8 inches in diameter.
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| 144: Eight-Drawer Parts Cabinet | A 20th century industrial parts cabinet with eight drawers, dark green paint. Each drawer has labeled partitions inside. Knobs and label slides are brass. Measures 27.5 inches wide by 12 inches tall and 12 inches deep.
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| 145: 19th c. Flax Carding Comb and Tape Loom Paddle | A 19th century tape loom paddle made from carved pine, and carved wood flax carding comb. Flax comb has 35 delicately carved tines. Tape loom paddle measures 15 inches long by 4.25 inches wide. Flax comb measures 13 inches wide by 15 inches long.
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| 146: Paint Decorated Double Flax Hatchel | Inscribed and painted wood and iron spikes. Decorated with compass-work designs and cutout handles. Design of the hatchel is uncommonly intricate. Likely origins are Pennsylvania German, early to mid 19th century. Hatchel measures 29.5 inches long, 7.5 inches wide and 4 inches high.
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| 147: Folk Art Green Painted Candle Sconce | A glass encased candle sconce with folk art, chip-carved trim. Includes sliding glass front which slides out of fixture. Has a tin candle apron inside and cut out vent on top. Nicely worn antique green paint. Measures 9.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide and 5 inches deep.
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| 148: Unusual Primitive Wooden Candle Lantern | A black-painted carved wooden candle lantern with chip-carved posts and tapered shape. The top of the lantern has metal flashing panels and a tin vent finial with wire bale handle. Candle sits in tin setting on wooden base. Paint has dry textured finish. Measures 8 inches wide by 8 inches deep and 9.25 inches tall.
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| 149: Antique Wooden Lantern | A 19th century wooden lantern with four original glass panels. A door on one side to replace candle, a metal domed vent cover on top, and a wire hoop handle. Worn original black paint. Measures 11.75 inches tall by 6 inches deep by 6.25 inches wide.
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| 150: Tin Betty Lamp Stand and Three Tube Candle Mold | A pair of early lighting implements in an interesting weighted tin funnel betty lamp stand and miniature three-hole candle mold. Lamp stand has a weighted funnel base with attached handle and crimped platform for lamp. Candle mold is shaped tin with attached handle. Lamp stand measures 8 inches tall with 5 inch diameter base. Candle mold is 5.5 inches long by 4.25 inches by 2.5 inches wide.
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| 151: Primitive Carved Yarn Winder, 19th c. | A 19th century European turned and carved wood yarn winder. Every piece is intricately carved, including wooden gears, rods, finials, and dial. Peg constructed with several threaded pegs. This yarn winder is made to sit on a table top. Hand carved dial is colorfully painted and used to measure the amount of wool wound on the swift. Measures 21.25 inches tall by 18 inches wide and 14 inches deep.
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| 152: Maple and Oak Yarn Winder, 19th c. | A counter dial maple and oak yarn winder, 19th century. Oak platform and stand with maple arms. Measures 36 inches tall by 31 inches wide.
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| 153: Antique Walnut Carved Spinning Wheel | A carved walnut spinning wheel in framed construction with foot paddle. The frame has dovetailed joinery and carved threaded walnut screws with octagonal nuts. Measures 35.5 inches tall by 17.5 inches wide and 18 inches deep.
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| 154: Set of Eight Forged Iron Chargers | Set of eight late 18th to early 19th century forged iron chargers. Very primitive, heavy group of eight chargers with nice character and hammer marks. Measure 11.5 inches in diameter.
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| 155: Brass and Iron Skimmer, 18th c. Maine | A wrought iron hoop frame with brass skimmer. Skimmer is bowl shaped and attached with brass rivets. Wooden handle with metal loop attached to handle. Originated from Maine. Measures 21.25 inches long by 11 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep.
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| 156: Cast Iron Kettle with Wrought Iron Hearth Tilter | A wrought iron hearth tilter and cast iron kettle, late 18th to early 19th century. "Lazy tilter" design with brass, knob handle and iron stopper. The tilter has a swivel eye bale to hang from hearth. The kettle is dome shaped with three joined, cast iron plates. Spout is also created from joining several cast iron pieces. The bale is a wrought iron piece. The kettle measures 11 inches tall and 14 inches wide including the spout, and the tilter measures 28 inches long by 11 inches wide.
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| 157: Brace-back Windsor Side Chair | An American brace-back Windsor side chair in original red paint. Seven spindle construction with carved plank seat and turned legs and stretchers. Nice worn patina on surface. Measures 38.5 inches tall.
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| 158: Maple Candle Stand, 19th c. | A mid-19th century Queen Anne style American maple candle stand with turned post and tripod legs. Rectangular top has wonderful character. Measures 25.5 inches tall and 15 by 17 inches wide.
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| 159: Oak Ladder Back Armchair, 19th c. | An oak ladder-back armchair with pad feet, pine board seat, and a nicely shaped turned front stretcher. 19th century. Measures 41.5 inches tall and 24 inches wide at front and 17.5 inches deep.
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| 160: Leather Necessary Bag Lot | Group of early American everyday items. Small leather necessary pouch with knife in leather sheath and powder measure carved from antler. Lot includes man's felt hat and child's bonnet.
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| 161: Early Child's Leather Boots, Necessary Bag, and Powder Horn | Lot of antique items with leather. Includes apair of very early child's boots with iron toe, Ahandmade necessary pouch with shot bag and knife sheath, and a powder horn with leather strap.
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| 162: 1851 Pennsylvania German Fraktur | An 1851 hand-tinted engraving Pennsylvania German fraktur recognizing birth and baptism. Engraving features Bellamy eagle, angels, and birds. In cherry frame, measures 21 inches by 17.5 inches.
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| 163: Charming Pair of Framed Bird Paintings on Masonite | A pair of small oil paintings on Masonite of birds perched on holly branches, each signed "Lucille". First half 20th century. Each measures 8 x 6.25 inches, in frames that measure 11 x 9 inches.
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| 164: Tole Peinte Coffee and Tea Pots, 19th c. | A tole peinte teapot and coffee pot with floral decoration. American, 19th century. The coffee pot measures 10.5 x 9 x 6.5 inches, and the teapot measures 7 x 8 x 6.5 inches.
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| 165: Brass Footed Coal Hod and Hammered Copper Scuttle | A large 19th century brass paw-footed coal hod with flame finial on lid and lion head motif. Dovetailed overlap construction on structure.Measures 19 inches tall. Offered alongside a hammered brass scuttle with dovetail seam and handle.Measures 23 inches tall.
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| 166: Chip Carved Oak Bed Smoother | An intricately chip carved 19th century oak bed linen smoother featuring compass and flower designs. Iron studs around border of top and mortised carved handle. Wire bale at top for hanging in storage. Measures 21 inches long by 5.25 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall.
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| 167: Group of Early American Lighting and Treen Items | A small grouping of good early American treen items. Group of three two-pronged forks. One with bone handle, others with wood handles. A round, seven hole, tin candle mold. Articulating scissor ember tongs. A blue painted, turned wood candle stick with bees wax candle. Wrought iron betty lamp with pick. 18th century scrolled iron betty lamp hook.
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| 168: Primitive Treen Lot | A group of primitive treen items: An early scrub box with knife. Scrub box has nice worn patina. A rough-hewn branch barn hook. Very primitive look. Hand carved, burl end mallet. Long handle with heavy, burl on end. Native American carved wooden ladle with carved design on spoon. |
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