- FINE HICKORY SPLINT MELON SHAPED EGG
FINE HICKORY SPLINT MELON SHAPED EGG BASKET CA.late 19th century-1920; attributed to PA, expertly crafted melon-shaped egg basket with 1/2" splint and smooth shaved hoop handle and rim band, constructed with coopered-type wide splint and shaped stave-type ribs, weaving splints uniform width and plane shaved with union having fine "Eye of God" interwoven bracing with tack nail fasteners, 9 1/4"x 8 1/2"x 7 3/4"; Condition: as found, excellent dark patina
- EARLY PA WALNUT LIDDED UTENSIL TRAY
EARLY PA WALNUT LIDDED UTENSIL TRAY CA. 1820;expertly crafted dovetail constructed walnut tapered side and ends utensil tray with heart cut-out center tote handle and hinge mounted sloped lift lids covering of compartments, half-round molded extended single board bottom that is cut nail mounted, each lift lid mounted on brass face mounted butt hinges, 15 3/4"x 9 1/2"x 8 1/2"; Condition: probably stripped of original surface, small cracking to handle, fine early form
- FINE HAND WROUGHT SERPENTINE HANDLED
FINE HAND WROUGHT SERPENTINE HANDLED BRASS WHEELpie crimper ca. 1780-1820; expertly crafted pie crimper with brass wheel that has hand-filed fluting iron pin mounted into fine serpentine shaped rod handle, half-round arc terminus with file worked edge and stirrup mount with chamfered edge, 2"d wheel, 7"l; Condition: very good
- 2 COILED RYE STRAW BASKETS CA. EARLY
2 COILED RYE STRAW BASKETS CA. EARLY 19THcentury; each coiled straw with hickory splint wrap and binding: smaller size open coil worked sewing/table basket with flat bottom and flared side with central coil that undulates to create openwork, 9 1/4"d, 3 1/4"h, Condition: good, somewhat primitive with non-uniform wrapping splints; bulbous shaped round kitchen basket with expertly crafted tight coil six coil bottom and nine coil rounded sides, 12 1/2"d, 5"h, Condition: good, rim is tightly wrapped, all splints appear uniform
- PA GERMAN RESIST-DYED EASTER EGG CA.
PA GERMAN RESIST-DYED EASTER EGG CA. LATE 19THcentury; light brown tone dyed Easter egg with was resist decoration prior to dye, beautifully decorated with peafowl bird, calla lily flowers and tulips with a heart growing stem of calla lily, 2"; Condition: expertly decorated, no damage
- FINE PATRIOTIC CHINTZ FABRIC QUILT CA.
FINE PATRIOTIC CHINTZ FABRIC QUILT CA. 1830;quilt top fine waxed chintz printed cotton fabric with brown ground that has fine Federal Eagle with shielded breast in gray medallion with floral accent within vibrant floral print, the back in white cotton muslin that serves as binding, 100"x 96"; Condition: expertly quilted, soiling to reverse, very rare find to have chintz fabric of this age without fraying, good
- FINE SET OF 6 OIL ON TIN PORTRAITS OF
FINE SET OF 6 OIL ON TIN PORTRAITS OF SAILORS ONthe U.S.S. New Hampshire ca. 1885-1887; set of painted and mahogany cases includes a handwritten note given as gift to Adele Autin Yates, relative of Captain Arther R. Yates; the paintings expertly done depicting sailors in various dress and work clothes, each on cream ground with board deck base, each sailor depicted in similar cap and black neckerchief, but each has different form of dress, the set originally encased in hanging wall pocket which allowed display of one painting, 7 1/2"x 11" frame; 7"x 1 1/4"x 13 3/4" display; [Note: Capt. Arthur Reid Yates was captain of the "New Hampshire" from 1885-1887, listed as a receiving ship or training ship]; Condition: one painting has small repair, most very good, each currently displayed in modern frames
- MAPLE WOOD KITCHEN TRENCHER CA. EARLY-MID
MAPLE WOOD KITCHEN TRENCHER CA. EARLY-MID 19THcentury; expertly crafted shallow flat bottom trencher with shaped end grasp handles, trencher with flat bottom round shaved side and gouge chisel shaped ends, interior shows years of use as chopping bowl and staining from mixed use as dough/butter bowl, 19 1/4"x 10 1/2"x 3 1/4"; Condition: crack to one end that extends to bottom of bowl, excellent patina
- GRAIN PAINTED MODERN SET OF 6 NESTING
GRAIN PAINTED MODERN SET OF 6 NESTING BAND BOXESpainted by Rebecca Erb ca. 1991 dated; reproduction Shaker type oval band boxes with plywood bands and maple heads, tack nail constructed and expertly paint decorated with similar pattern of "earthworm graining" in red and brown tones with black painted lid bands, all signed and dated under interior of lid, 4"-13"x 2 3/4"- 9 3/4"x 2"-5 1/2"; Condition: very good
- APPLIQUED ROSE OF SHARON QUILTca. 1870;
APPLIQUED ROSE OF SHARON QUILTca. 1870; expertly crafted white nine panel appliqued quilt with massive green and red Rose of Sharon applique; the panels with narrow green binding outlined and the quilt with trailing floral borders on sides and fine patchwork block star design on upper and foot ends of quilt; the head and foot with ten repeated Block Star patches with offsetting white blocks, white cotton back and binding with fine quilting work, 84"x 84"; [Note: attached note says "Made by Grandmother of Mr. J. Max Hamilton's Grandmother]; Condition: some deep soiling along top border, one applique has minor fraying to red fabric on one floral panel
- FINE BRASS WHEEL PIE CRIMPER WITH WROUGHT
FINE BRASS WHEEL PIE CRIMPER WITH WROUGHT IRON HANca. early 19th century; expertly crafted pie crimper with thick cast filework fluted brass wheel pin set into fine wrought iron hook top handle, stirrup mount, octagon lower stem, spun tapered upper with egg transition and small cap tip, the upper stem of handle crafted with hook to fit into hand as grip, 1 3/4"d, 8 1/2"l wheel; Condition: very good
- FINE WROUGHT IRON PRANCING HORSE WEATHERVANEca.
FINE WROUGHT IRON PRANCING HORSE WEATHERVANEca. early-mid 19th century; expertly crafted sheet metal and wrought iron frame weathervane on barn timber members stand, early rolled sheet metal cut-out of prancing horse atop arrow weathervane, the horse with raised ears on fine detail cut-out head, slightly raised tail, two rivet U-strap mounts for swivel on rod and directional indicators, nicely displayed on barn framing timber base, 32"x 32"x 83"; Condition: three noted early make-do repairs due to how fragile the construction of weathervane was, repairs to rear hoof mount, central foreleg and at upper mount; directional indicators missing from outrigger arms; extensive surface pitting from exterior use
- FINE OAK SPLINT MELON SHAPED EGG BASKETca.
FINE OAK SPLINT MELON SHAPED EGG BASKETca. 1860-1890s; expertly crafted with thin split and shaved hoop handle, thick split rod rim and tightly fitted ribs that appear coopered, uniform width weaving splints with union having simple X-binding and rim with tight rim binding, 4 1/2"-5"d, 5 1/4"h; Condition: fine patina, older child's basket that has seen little use, very good
- TWO BOTANICAL COLOR ENGRAVINGS, CA.
TWO BOTANICAL COLOR ENGRAVINGS, CA. 1798Two botanical color engravings, ca. 1798 , Centaurea Cyanus and Saponaria Officinalis , frames - 25" x 19". Provenance: Oertling, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1985.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- TWO GOULD & RICHTER COLOR OWL LITHOGRAPHSTwo
TWO GOULD & RICHTER COLOR OWL LITHOGRAPHSTwo Gould & Richter color owl lithographs , Strix Candida and Athene Strenia , frames - 29 1/2" x 22 1/2". Provenance: Oertling, New Orleans, Louisiana,1985.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- THREE GOULD & RICHTER HUMMINGBIRD LITHOGRAPHSThree
THREE GOULD & RICHTER HUMMINGBIRD LITHOGRAPHSThree Gould & Richter color hummingbird lithographs, mid 19th c. , Amezilia Dumderill , Doricha Lyrura , and Metallura Williame , frames - 29 1/4" x 22 1/4". Provenance: Laure Reinhard, 1973; Metallura-Oertling, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1985.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- 14K VICTORIAN GARNET & PEARL BRACELET14k
14K VICTORIAN GARNET & PEARL BRACELET14k Victorian garnet and pearl bracelet conversion. An approx 45mm x 33mm Victorian Scrollwork center piece expertly converted from a brooch into a soft bracelet, 1.5mm seed pearls and 2mm-3mm rose-cu
- CHINESE WHITE & GREY JADE HORSE CARVING,
CHINESE WHITE & GREY JADE HORSE CARVING, 18TH C. A Chinese white and grey jade horse carving, dating from the18th C. A grey and white horse are entwined together, each head on the opposite side, although small, they are expertly carved and very detailed. Both rest on a custom carved wooden stand. Horses: L. 2" (5.1 cm) H: 1 1/2"(3.8 cm) Provenance: Collection of the Estate of Mary Snite Boardman, San Francisco, CA Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition overall
- CHINESE RUSSET & WHITE JADE BELT HOOK
CHINESE RUSSET & WHITE JADE BELT HOOK Antique Chinese Jade Clothes Hook, the base in white jade, the top expertly carved in orange russet jade skin into a mythical dragon creature surmounted by a smaller serpentine dragon. 2.75" H x 0.75" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: Property from the Manhattan estate of Indrani Yogasundram who lived in many different countries with her husband, Yogaraj, during his decades-long career as a Sri Lankan diplomat. In addition to the heirloom jewelry she possessed, Indrani acquired jewelry, art, and ornaments while stationed in China (1960-63), Sri Lanka (1963-65), and Iraq (1965-1967).
Keywords: Chinese art, Hardstone carvings, Antique
- FINE, EARLY 19C BRASS BOUND DRUGGIST'S
FINE, EARLY 19C BRASS BOUND DRUGGIST'S CHEST & CONTENTSThis spectacular example is found intact with fifteen hand blown bottles of various sizes, each irregular bottle being fitted with a hand cut stopper. The fine mahogany case is constructed with hand-cut dovetail construction and quality bound brass flush-mounted handles and hinges. The interior is expertly crafted with numerous dividers, and appointed with blown glass mortar and pestle, a beaker with handsomely engraved numerals, elements of a brass hand scale, and more.Measures 8.5 x 8.25 x 6.25 inches.Very good original untouched condition.
- A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY MUGHAL ALABASTER
A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY MUGHAL ALABASTER VASE. DEPICTING EXPERTLY PAINTED PORTRAITS IN GILT OVALS. HEIGHT - 13CM
- Group of GI Joe and other military action
Group of GI Joe and other military action figure accessories. Includes a metal ERTL Famas Assault incomplete. White toy rifle, and a black toy rifle, no markings, and orange holster/case, green box, grey GI Joe Cobra Rattler part (broken), a single flipper, a pair of shoes, and a white mitten. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $10 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
- An early 20th c enamelled brass theodolite
An early 20th c enamelled brass theodolite by Hilger & Watts Ltd, London, No 69993, in original fitted mahogany case, 36cm h, a contemporary barograph, 35cm w and a chemical balance by Oertling London, in glazed mahogany case, 32cm h
- GRANDMOTHER'S FLOWER GARDEN QUILTAll
GRANDMOTHER'S FLOWER GARDEN QUILTAll hand-stitched and pieced, this pattern requires to expertly sew and work the many corners of the hexagon pattern with precision and skill. Fredericton (New Brunswick), circa 1960. Perfect condition. Measuring, 62” x 78”. The Carol Telfer Collection.
- DUCK DECOY BY DAVEY W. NICHOLA finely
DUCK DECOY BY DAVEY W. NICHOLA finely carved and painted male Green Wing Teal decoy created by the late Davey W. Nichol (1890-1977) of Smiths Falls, Ontario. Printed in white letters on the bottom of the decoy: "MALE GREEN WING TEAL BY D.W. NICHOL, SMITHS FALLS, ONT." Carved circa 1950. This decoy has had a repair to the bill, expertly done by the late Warren Snider. Measuring, 5" height x 11" length x 4" width. For a similar example see plate 148, page 156: “Nichol Decoys, The Smith Falls School of Carving”, Bernie Gates, Jeff Mewburn, William C. Reeve, Quarry Press Inc. 2009. The Shaun & Joan Markey Collection.
- LOT OF ERTL JOHN DEERE DIE CAST TRACTORSLot
LOT OF ERTL JOHN DEERE DIE CAST TRACTORSLot of 7 vintage Ertl John Deere die cast scale model toys including tractors, combine, front end loader. Combine 14"L x 6 1/2"H, largest tractor 12"L x 7"H. All with rusting, wear, paint loss, wax and glue residue in wheels of one smaller tractor.
- VINTAGE ELOI PERNET MANICURE SET WITHIN
VINTAGE ELOI PERNET MANICURE SET WITHIN AN 1850 5-FRANC SILVER COIN CIRCA 1920 DIAMETER 1.5".VINTAGE ELOI PERNET MANICURE SET WITHIN AN 1850 5-FRANC SILVER COIN, Circa 1920, Expertly made by slicing the coin and installing scissors and a nail file. Dimensions: Diameter 1.5".
- SIX ERTL "AMERICAN MUSCLE" DIE-CAST
SIX ERTL "AMERICAN MUSCLE" DIE-CAST CARS Comprising 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T, 1967 Pontiac GTO, 1969 Camaro Street Machine, 1967 Chevelle, 1967 Shelby GT-500, and 1968 Olds 4-4-2; all in original boxes.
- EIGHT DIE-CAST CLASSIC CARS Includes
EIGHT DIE-CAST CLASSIC CARS Includes three 1:18 Collection Timeless Classics including Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria (1955), Chevrolet Bel Air (1956), Chevrolet Impala (1959); a Hot Wheels '66 Pontiac GTO; two Di-Cast Collection 1953 Buick Skylark and a 1960 Chevrolet Impala; an American Muscle Ertl Collectibles 1967 Corvette Coupe; and a Collector's Edition 1/18 scale 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge; all in original boxes.
- SEVEN DIE-CAST CARS Comprising seven
SEVEN DIE-CAST CARS Comprising seven Ertl "American Muscle" classic sports cars, all as new, in original boxes.
- 10 ERTL "AMERICAN MUSCLE" DIE-CAST CARS
10 ERTL "AMERICAN MUSCLE" DIE-CAST CARS Mint in box.
- 10 DIE-CAST VEHICLES Including Ertl
10 DIE-CAST VEHICLES Including Ertl "American Muscle" and Road Legends; all appear as new, in the original boxes.
- RARE AND IMPORTANT PHILADELPHIA CHIPPENDALE
RARE AND IMPORTANT PHILADELPHIA CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHO...carving attributed to John Pollard, Philadelphia, circa 1770, works by David Patterson, Sunderland, England, an impressive and fully developed clock with exceptional carving, the hood with rocaille and flowing leaf decoration, scrolled pediment, gilt and silvered dial with second sweep moon phase and date aperture, waisted case with fluted quarter columns, base panel with applied carved flourishes, pendulum, two weights, and two winders, 101-1/4 x 21-1/2 x 10-3/4 in.
Provenance: Captain John Green Sr., 1736-1796, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; by descent through his family; sold Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2004, lot 440; sold for $159,000; Important Private Virginia Estate
Note: accompanied by documentation regarding John Green, including two volumes of letters and papers of John Green, a captain in the Navy of the United States of America and book titled The Empress of China by Philip Chadwick Foster Smith. Green served as captain of the Empress of China, the first ship to open up the China trade by sailing from America to Canton on February 22, 1784.
Condition:
Retains a rich, early and possibly original surface. Likely original finials. There is good evidence to support the originality of the English dial and movement (see detailed photos of connection of saddleboard to case uprights). There are scattered repairs to the carved elements of the hood (the 2004 sale catalog at Pook & Pook shows the clock pre-conservation). The clock was expertly conserved after the 2004 sale. These include the very tops of the leaves on the pediment scrolls, one corner leaf on the tympanum, and restoration of the scroll board and central finial plinth. The feet have some restorations and repairs, including one front foot replaced. Dial is in good condition with minor tarnish and surface wear. Typical shrinkage crack to base panel, other typical minor repairs and surface flaws.
- EUROPEAN SCHOOL: CONCERTLithograph in
EUROPEAN SCHOOL: CONCERTLithograph in colors on paper.
23 x 30 in. (sight), 37 x 44 in. (frame). Note: The frame on this work was made by Irish-Australian artist Isaac Whitehead (c. 1819-1881). Whitehead was the preeminent frame maker in Melbourne during the 1860s and 70s, supplying frames to many well-known artists including Thomas Clark, Louis Buvelot and Nicholas Chevalier. Originally from Ireland, Whitehead learned his trade from his father who was a skilled carver and gilder.
Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust
Condition
Staining. Not examined out of frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- FINE EASTERN TN/APPALACHIAN MINIATURE
FINE EASTERN TN/APPALACHIAN MINIATURE ORSCHBOK BASca. early 20th century; expertly crafted miniature basket crafted with dyed and non-dyed hickory woods with non-dyed thin slat hoop band handle and rim with shaved ribs, weaving splints are dyed brown/green tone with fine cross weave covered union, 2 1/4"x 2 1/4"x 2"; Condition: very good
- FINE CHIP CARVED WHEAT SHEAF PATTERN
FINE CHIP CARVED WHEAT SHEAF PATTERN WOODEN HANDLEca. 1860-1870s; lathe turned single piece knob handle print with chamfered shoulder back, expertly carved wheat sheaf design with fine detail to grain top and three broad leaves to either side of sheaf, the print has fine incised and chip carved pie crimp border, 4 1/2"d, 3"h; Condition: overall good