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MODIFIED AND IMPROVED

• KWIK-FIT ADJUSTABLE TAILOR'S
  KWIK-FIT ADJUSTABLE TAILOR'S MANIKIN Modern.
• MCLOUGHLIN BROS.IMPROVED GAME OF
  MCLOUGHLIN BROS.IMPROVED GAME OF FISH PONDMcLoughlin Bros. Improved Game of Fish Pond , ca. 1890, lithographed paper on wood framed box with raised wood and slotted heavy card game board, wood fishing poles and game instructions on underside of lid, 18 1/2" x 13" . Provenance: The Collection of Bud & Judy Newman. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Minor wear, overall very good condition.
• MODERN CASED HORSESHOE SET .
  MODERN CASED HORSESHOE SET .
• A MODERN STAINED GLASS FIRE
  A MODERN STAINED GLASS FIRE SCREEN With leaded glass panels.
• THE IMPROVED MANDOLINA ORGANETTE
  THE IMPROVED MANDOLINA ORGANETTE Ca. 1900 Mechanical Tabletop Roller Organ, with stenciled mahogany case, hand crank and one paper roller, paper instruction label affixed to underside of top, 14" high, 15 3/4" x 13 1/2". Surface wear.
• A modern clarinet.
  A modern clarinet.
• ''THE IMPROVED CELESTINA'' HAND
  ''THE IMPROVED CELESTINA'' HAND ORGAN: Sold with 15 paper rolls. Approx 14'' high x 13 1/2'' deep and 9 1/2'' wide including handle.
• WOOD MODERN CHILD'S SLED .
  WOOD MODERN CHILD'S SLED .
• 1967 Y. BELIF MODERNIST ABSTRACT
  1967 Y. BELIF MODERNIST ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA EDITI Europe,20th CenturyAbstract of vivid blue ink broken by shaped darkness. Print appears to be a mix of dry point etching and silkscreen on woven paper.
• MODERN INDO-MALAYAN SEQUINED AND
  MODERN INDO-MALAYAN SEQUINED AND GILT RED FINISHED OPENWORK WOOD ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT WITH PAIR INDO-PERSIAN BRASS PEPPER MILLSModern Indo-Malayan Sequined and Gilt Red Finished Openwork Wood Architectural Fragment with Pair Indo-Persian Brass Pepper Mills
• Modern Chin
  Modern Chin
• ''Metropolitan Improvements or
  ''Metropolitan Improvements or London in the Late 19th Cent'' by James Elms Architect Illustrated by Mr. Thos. H. Shepherd. M.A. Cook 1833.E
• An Improved Marine barometer,
  An Improved Marine barometer, Moon Junior, West India Dock Rd, London, in a carved oak case, 94cm high
• MODERN MAGIC / MORE MAGIC.Hoffmann,
  MODERN MAGIC / MORE MAGIC.Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo J. Lewis). Modern Magic / More Magic. London: George Routledge, n.d. [thirteenth edition]/1893. Two vols., green cloth stamped in colors. Illustrated. 8vo. Shelfworn with small tears, rubbing, and bumps to covers.
• Magneto electric machine
  Magneto electric machine instrument, “IMPROVED / PATENT MAGNETO ELECTRIC MACHINE / FOR NERVOUS DISEASES.”, approx 12cm H x 26cm W x 12cm D
• COLLECTIBLE MAP: "ORTELIUS IMPROVED
  COLLECTIBLE MAP: "ORTELIUS IMPROVED OR A NEW MAPCOLLECTIBLE MAP: "Ortelius Improved Or A New Map of Ireland..." by Charles O'Conor (1764-1828), etched by S. Thompson, published by Wogan, Bean & Pike, circa 1795. Some hand coloring. Paper measures 25.5" x 23.5". In a wood frame; 28.5" x 26.75" overall.
• PRINT, AMEDEO MODIGLIANI After
  PRINT, AMEDEO MODIGLIANI After Amedeo Modigliani (Italian, 1884-1920), "L'Italienne," 1926/27, etching and aquatint in colors, etched by Jacques Villon, published by the Chalcographie du Louvre, Paris, sight: 19.75"h x 12.25"w, overall (with frame): 27"h x 19.5"w
• A MODIFIED RUSSIAN ZORKI/FED
  A MODIFIED RUSSIAN ZORKI/FED LEICA D.R.P. ERNST LEITZ W...A MODIFIED RUSSIAN ZORKI/FED LEICA D.R.P. ERNST LEITZ WETZLAR STYLE GILT AND BLACK ENAMELED METAL REPTILE SKIN COVERED CAMERA, NUMBERED, 1960s, the Russian Zorki/Fed converted case with gilt slot screw construction and I-20 collapsible lens covered by a later engraved lens cap, on a modern faux reptile skin wrapped body and top with later gilt engraved M, adjoining "Leica D.R.P. Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Fl.No 38079," and "No 20132," flanked by various circular gilt and textured metal knobs with one small lever, above back side with later gilt engraved "Luftwaffen Eigentum." Height: 2 3/4" Width: 5 1/4" Depth: 1 3/4" Condition: Good condition for modified/converted Russian Zorki/Fed Leica style cameras with some light scratches along edges. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• AMERICAN MODERNIST ABSTRACT
  AMERICAN MODERNIST ABSTRACT LITHOGRAPH United States,20th CenturyGeometric form of red, blue, and olive over an abstracted background.
• AMERICAN MODERNIST ABSTRACT
  AMERICAN MODERNIST ABSTRACT LITHOGRAPH United States,20th CenturyGeometric form of red, blue, and olive over an abstracted background.
• Jones Most Improved Type
  Jones Most Improved Type Lacquered Brass Compound Monocular Microscope Gilbert & Sons London c.1810 signed on the foot in associated tapered Culpepper type mahogany case with interior drawer and accessories 17" (height) 43.2cm (height)
• AMERICAN MODERN SEMI-ABSTRACT
  AMERICAN MODERN SEMI-ABSTRACT SAILBOAT WOODBLOCK United States,Dated 1970Expressive lines form outlines of three ships at sea over a mottled gray background.
• Blith (Walter) The English Improver
  Blith (Walter) The English Improver Improved, 3rd impression, London 1652, small 4to, contemporary full sheep, re-backed, with all 4 engraved plates although the folding plate at page 65 has lost its outer half
• MODERNIST BLACK METAL FLOOR
  MODERNIST BLACK METAL FLOOR LAMPunsigned, the swiveling metal shade over a single socket; the arm threaded with a red electrical cord; 58 inches wide; 61 inches high Condition:
• Mildred Nung
  Mildred Nung
• U.S. Model 1904 McClellan ''Style''
  U.S. Model 1904 McClellan ''Style'' Saddle Modified in 1910 This saddle was made for civilian use and not for the military. Both sides of saddle stamped 386. Complete with brass stirrups. Condition: Excellent.
• MODERNIST HUMANOID FLY INSECT
  MODERNIST HUMANOID FLY INSECT QUARANTENA ETCHING ,1971La Quarantena, edition 5 of 35.
• MODERN STANDING LAMPwith angular
  MODERN STANDING LAMPwith angular adjustment mechanism, flaring shade. 51" high. Provenance: from a Setauket NY estate. Condition: Any condition information included in our lot descriptions is not the equivalent of a written condition statement, and the absence of condition information does not imply that the lot is free of defects. Our auction lot descriptions reflect our effort to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we encourage bidders to request written condition statements and large file images on any lots of interest by emailing condition@woodburyauction.com. We also strongly advise that you or someone on your behalf inspect the lot personally before bidding. All lots are sold "as is" and "where is" and neither we nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. There are no returns and no refunds based on condition
• ARCADE IMPROVED CHEVROLET COUPE
  ARCADE IMPROVED CHEVROLET COUPE Late twenties cast iron painted in grey body black roof and running board nickel spare on truck contains ''Improved Chevy'' wheel insert disc wheels and rubber tires an exceptional find. 8 1/4'' l. (Exc. - Near Mint Cond.)
• ITALIAN MODERN FLOOR LAMP 20th
  ITALIAN MODERN FLOOR LAMP 20th century
• MODERN POLYCHROME PAINTED CIGAR
  MODERN POLYCHROME PAINTED CIGAR STORE CHIEFTANMODERN POLYCHROME PAINTED CIGAR STORE CHIEFTAN, the carved and painted figure with headdress and holding a bundle of cigars, h: 70.5 x dia: 13 in. Provenance: Southampton Estate Location: Call for appointment to view at Potomack's 2034 Eisenhower Avenue location (located behind One Life Fitness).
• Machine Age modern adjustable
  Machine Age modern adjustable pole lamp with gold finish; impressed 'OMI' near fittings. 52"H.
• MODERN INLAID WOOD HUMIDORModern
  MODERN INLAID WOOD HUMIDORModern Inlaid Wood Humidor,
• CONDITION: Very good condition.
  CONDITION: Very good condition.
• (LOT OF 3) MODERN LAMPS
  (LOT OF 3) MODERN LAMPS CONSISTING OF A MICHAEL LAX LYTEGEM LAMP FOR LIGHTOLIER (lot of 3) Modern lamps consisting of a Michael Lax Lytegem lamp for Lightolier, a 1970s adjustable desk lamp in blue and yellow, and a Soelken-Leuchten wall lamp, 12"dia.
• A North Italian Maiolica syrup jar,
  A North Italian Maiolica syrup jar, circa 1700, painted in blue and manganese with birds among formal foliage, a salamander on the handle, possibly as a family or pharmacy crest, the scroll label inscribed 'Olio:Di Impericon Composto', the initials S.V. below the spout, marked in manganese with a cipher SP, 21.5cm high/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection