June 19, 2022 Auction |
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It was a wonderful sale. Thank you to all who participated. It was like the Old Days.
G.W. (Bill) SAMAHA, b. 1931, Milan, Ohio and Wellesley Hills, MassachusettsBill and his late partner Madeleine Fisher at the Brimfield Antiques Market. |
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CONNECTICUT CHIPPENDALE CHERRY BLOCK-FRONT CHEST
untouched surface, molded top, four graduated drawers, bold ogee feet; 32"h; case 32"w; 19"d; top 35.75"wCollection of G.W. Samaha Old brass in original holes; shrinkage split to sides. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 Realized: $20,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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18TH C. QUEEN ANNE MIRROR
old surface, shaped crest with gilded pierced floral medallion and gilt border, 2 panels with original glass bordered with gilt edge; 40"h; 16.5"w3" piece of veneer missing on right edge, small veneer loss to bottom left corner; small gilt piece… MORE Estimate: $600 - $800 Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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MARQUETRY INLAID CUTLERY BOX
shaped divider with mortised handle and diamond cut-out, banded inlay; 14.25" w; 10.25" d; 5"h Estimate: $500 - $700 Realized: $275 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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MASSACHUSETTS INLAID MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK, DAVID WOOD
c. 1810, signed on dial David Wood, Newburyport, dial painted with man fishing by a stream; ornate line and geometric inlay, original brass side handles and finials; with weight, pendulum and key; 32.5"h (not incl. 2" finial); 12"w; 5.5"dCollection of… MORE Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 Realized: $32,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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MASSACHUSETTS WEIGHT-DRIVEN WALL CLOCK, TABER
c. 1805, Elnathan Taber, Roxbury, Massachusetts etched on plate inside Made by E. Taber, Roxbury, Massachusetts dial signed, worn not legible, mahogany cased; 32" h; 8.5"w; 4"d Collection of G.W. Samaha Some paint loss to face. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 Realized: $7,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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FEDERAL WEIGHT-DRIVEN EGLOMISE BANJO CLOCK
white painted dial; the painted throat flanked by brass tendrils; over box with eglomise painted door depicting naval battle between American and British ships; original gilding, 38"h incl. gilded acorn finial; 10.5"w; 4"dCollection of G.W. Samaha Paint restoration on ship scene;… MORE Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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RARE SCOTTISH STICK BAROMETER, ADIE & SON, EDINBURGH
mahogany cased, inscribed D McGregor/ Agent / Glasgow & Greenock, brass slide on side;24"h; 3"w; 2"d Collection G.W. Samaha Adie & Son was a partnership between the renowned instrument maker Alexander Adie and his son John. They held a Royal warrant… MORE Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY
the upper case with molded full broken-arch, three short drawers over four graduated drawers; the lower case with one long over three short drawers, the center drawer with fan carving; original brass; shaped skirt with acorn drops; cabriole legs ending… MORE Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 Realized: $3,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE MAPLE LOWBOY
molded over-hanging top, one over three drawers with original brass, center drawer with fan carving; cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 31.5"h; case 28.5"w; 18"d; top 34"w, 22.5"dCollection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 Realized: $6,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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NEW ENGAND QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY TEA TABLE
molded edge top with 3" overhang, drawer to apron with original brass; 30"w; 19"d; 28"hCollection of G.W. Samaha Right side handle has bottom drop element missing; small chip out of front right pad foot. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 Realized: $9,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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19TH C. PAINTED CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, NOVELTY BANK
J & E Stevens, original paint, stamped with date of US patent, 10/28/1873; 7"h; 4.75"sq.Collection of G.W. Samaha Minor paint wear. Estimate: $700 - $900 Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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(2) BOOKS: ANTIQUE MECHANICAL TOY BANKS, PENNY LANE
Al Davidson, pub. Long's Americana, 1987, hardcoveralong with David Pressland,"The Art of the Tin Toy", Crown Publishers, NY, 1976, hardcover Library of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $30 - $40 Realized: $20 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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CAST IRON OPTOMETRIST/ OCULUS TRADE SIGN
19th c., with painted and gilded decoration, 18"w; 6.5"hCollection of G.W. Samaha Age appropriate surface wear. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $7,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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PAINTED WOOD SIGN, STOP...GO NO FURTHER
the reverse reads Sitha / what big prize, with forged iron bracket; 24.5"w; 4.75"hCollection of G.W. Samaha Paint worn in spots, nice old surface. Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $1,900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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18TH C. NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE SHELF
three shelves, remnants of original old red paint; 43.75" h; 46"w; 16"dCollection G.W. Samaha Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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OVERSIZED MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY, ROSS
Willie Ross, carver (Chebeague Island, Maine 1878-1954)with painted decoration, 26"long This model of decoy was selected for a two-page spread in John Dinan's Maine chapter of "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys." The caption reads, "Merganser by Willie Ross" Collection of… MORE Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 Realized: $2,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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PAIR OF MINIATURE MALLARD DECOYS, GILLEY (Maine, 1904-1983)
sgn. by W.H. Gilley/Mallard, 8.5"tall; and a female, sgn. by W.H. Gilley/Mallard (female), 8"tallCollection of G.W. Samaha Damage to back, growth ring separated; small paint loss there. Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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(on 6) 19TH C. PAINTED CANVAS-COVERED DUCK DECOY
exposed wood head and tail, sgn. in pencil Clinton Keith/ Kingston Mass; 10.5"h; 21"long; along with; a blue winged teal drake; 12"; an early painted decoy, sans head; 14"; a duck head sans body;7"h; a narrow full-bodied duck; 13"l.; and… MORE Estimate: $400 - $600 Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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(on 3) 20TH C. PAINTED DUCK DECOYS
PINTAIL DUCK sgn. and incised H.V. SHOURDS 1981, also sgn. in pen, glass eyes, 16"; 6"; along with a PAIR OF MINIATURE DUCK DECOYS both sgn. Richard Watson/Fair Haven, Mich./"78"; 7.5"; 3.5"h Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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BOSTON CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY OX-BOW CHEST
c. 1770, untouched condition with original brasses and surface; blocked ends, ball and claw feet with scrolled knees; 32.25"h; case 33"w, 22"d; top 38.5"wCollection of G.W. Samaha Sold at Sotheby's Important Americana, New York, January 18 & 19, 2008, lot #306 Collection… MORE Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 Realized: $100,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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THE WHITE FAMILY CHIPPENDALE BRASS ANDIRONS
attrib. Revere and Son, Boston, 1785-1810faceted ball and spiral flame finials, faceted shaft on ball and claw feet; inscription on front panels PEREGRINE WHITE / FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN /IN PLYMOUTH MASS / HIS ANDIRONS, 25" Collection of G.W. Samaha Peregrine… MORE Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 Realized: $3,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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DIMINUTIVE BOSTON/SALEM MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE TABLE
oval drop leaves, finely carved ball and claw feet with cutout skirt; 26.75"h; 36"w; 13"d; when open 36"diam. Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 Realized: $6,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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SET OF (3) 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND FAMILY TREE WATERCOLORS
BUTLER/PERKINS/LOWEthe first: the origin starts with Elisabeth Butler..1719 married 1737 Isaac Perkins...1707; thirteen additional members ascend up the tree ranging from 1739 to 1764; the other's origin starts with Sarah Perkins...1711 married 1734 Jonathan Lowe...1708; sixteen addition members ascend up the tree… MORE Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 Realized: $4,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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(on 3) 19TH C. SAILOR'S WHALEBONE CARPENTRY TOOLS
a small saw, 11.5" (cracks and two chips in handle; and (2) planes, 9.5" and 6"Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 Realized: $4,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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SAILORS OVAL WHALEBONE DITTY BOX WITH CARVED LID
exotic wood oval lid with carved fluted pinwheel with monogram mother-of-pearl button PRB,and chip carved border; 6"h; 11"w; 8"d Collection of G.W. Samaha Age splits in the bone at strap, commensurate with age. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 Realized: $7,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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19TH C. PAINTED HALF HULL, LIZZIE WILLIAMS
label on reverse Bank Lizzie Williams / Bank off Kodiak Island / April 22, 1889; board 44" by 8"Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 Realized: $3,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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LARGE 19TH C. PAINTED HALF HULL
36" by 8.5"; mounted on board 42" by 15.5"Collection of G.W. Samaha Shellac beaded. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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(2) WHALEBONE- HANDLED, INLAID ROLLING PINS
19th c., the larger with diamond, line and swag inlay, 15" (inlaid buttons in knob missing; chip at base of both handles); the other roller with inlaid diamond design, handle with bone rings and inlaid shell disc in end of… MORE Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 Realized: $6,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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(3) 19TH C. WHALEBONE AND EXOTIC WOOD ROLLING PINS
the first with inlaid whalebone horizontal bands in the roller (one missing) which evenly mark size of what's being rolled, 16.5" (sizeble chips at base of one whalebone handle); the third, 14.5"; the fourth, 19.5" (chip on base of each… MORE Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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AMERICAN WATERCOLOR DOUBLE PORTRAIT
c. 1815, gilt lettering in black mat By Abigail Eliza Beaumonteach with a standing woman, on the left in a field being plowed with sheep and doves, a village beyond the bay in distance; the other woman standing near a… MORE Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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SCHOOLGIRL'S FRAMED PENWORK DRAWING
pen and pencil portrait with foliate design and religious quotes, signed by Sarah Zimmerman;10 by 8 in.; framed 14.75 by 12.75 in. Samaha Antiques sticker on reverse; Ex collection of Arthur J Sussel; Mildred Samaha; Geo. W. Samaha; pictured in… MORE Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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PAIR OF MINIATURE WATERCOLOR PORTRAITS, THOMAS EDWARDS
c. 1840, signed Thomas Edwards (American, 1795-1869) profile portraits of Mister and Mrs. Joseph W. Jenkins, Boston, Massachusetts Written on backboard of gentleman: T. Edwards Pinx/73 Market St./Boston/Feby 28. 1825; on backboard of lady Mrs: Edwards/1830; sitters also identified in pencil… MORE Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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AMERICAN MINIATURE WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT
c. 1810, seated young woman in a blue dress, original frame, 3.25"diam.Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $300 - $400 Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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PAIR OF 18TH C. AMERICAN MINIATURE PORTRAIT WATERCOLORS
Nancy L. Miller and husband, reverse painted mats; portrait ovals 3.25 by 2.5 in.;original gilt frames 5 by 4 in. Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $400 - $500 Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE CHIPPENDALE TALL CASED CLOCK, CHANDLER & WARD
dial signed Chandler & Ward / Concord; paper label on interior of case Made by Moses Hazzen, Joiner & Cabinet Maker, New Hampshirepierced fret, original brass steeple finials; painted moon-phase dial; inlaid pin wheel to base; back of moon dial… MORE Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 Realized: $6,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL GILDED LYRE WALL CLOCK, GATES
Zacheus Gates, Charlestown, Ma. c. 1820weight-driven, written on painted iron dial in script Warranted by Z. Gates, Charlestown carved giltwood feather finial and dial surround; carved giltwood lyre fronts; 35"h (not incl. 5" finial); 12"w; 5.5"d Collection of G.W. Samaha Reverse painted throat… MORE Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 Realized: $15,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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INLAID MAHOGANY CASED SHELF CLOCK
unsigned, domed-top, hand-painted face, weight driven, applied columnar detail to case; on bracket feet with shaped apron; 36" (inc. 2" finial); 10.5"w; 6"dCollection of G.W. Samaha Side door was removed and replaced with wood panel. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $3,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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NEW ENGLAND MAHOGANY WALL CLOCK
c. 1840, broken arch crest above reverse painted tablet opening to painted iron dial with Roman numerals; above door with original mirror; 32"h; 14"w; 4"dCollection of G.W. Samaha Paint loss on reverse glass; sans weigh; with pendulum, no weight. Estimate: $300 - $500 Realized: $900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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PAINT DECORATED TALL CASED CLOCK, BALCH
brass dial signed Daniel Balch / Newbury (1734-1790)shaped skirt with painted pin wheel, applied bracket foot, 81"tall; waist 14"w; 7"d; base 17"w; 9"d; with weights, key and pendulum Collection of G.W. Samaha Paint refreshed. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 Realized: $1,800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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MINIATURE CARVED PENNSYLVANIA TABLETOP CUPBOARD
glazed door, ball feet with carved and painted decoration16.5"h; 10.5"w, case; 13.75"h; 7"w, top Old surface with some scuffs in paint on feet. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500 Realized: $3,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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18TH C. AMERICAN GREEN PAINTED WALL BOX
old paint, lift-up lid, 17"h; 12"w; 7"dCollection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Realized: $1,900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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RARE NEW ENGLAND PILGRIM CENTURY PAINTED CANDLESTAND
c. 1680, in original color with scrubbed top; 23.5"h; 16"diam.Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 Realized: $17,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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EARLY SQUARE QUILT, FRAMED
several signatures; central star decoration with graduated color, figural floral design and geometric border, in muted pastel palette; 54 by 50 in.; framed under glass, 60 by 58 in.Collection of G.W. Samaha Some disintegration to fabric; stains here and there; center… MORE Estimate: $500 - $700 Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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18TH C. CHILD'S PINE POTTY CHAIR IN ORIGINAL RED PAINT
old surface, double-domed crest with heart and triangle cut-outs; shaped arms, on bracket base with shaped apron to all 4 sides; 25"h; 12"w; 11"dCollection of G.W. Samaha Age appropriate wear to paint; age crack in potty opening. Estimate: $700 - $900 Realized: $7,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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18TH C. PINE HUTCH TABLE IN RED PAINT
shoe-foot with shaped arch base, 4-board rustic pine top; lidded compartment in chair, original pin; 27.75"h; top 41"diam.; 50"h when top in raised positionCollection of G.W. Samaha Paint is worn off the table top, overall nice, old surface, small scuff to… MORE Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 Realized: $7,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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NEW ENGLAND PAINT DECORATED BOW-FRONT CHEST
poss. Portsmouth, New Hampshirethe four drawers sponge painted with red bullseye pattern; rare original alligator embossed oval brass; faux-tiger maple paint to top and sides; maker's name (illegible) and date in script on backboards, C...September 28, 1810; 34.5"h; case 40"w;… MORE Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 Realized: $24,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE DROP-LEAF TABLE IN RED PAINT
maple with old red wash, scalloped apron, tapering legs ending in pad feet; metal casters added (which has preserved the pads); 43"w; 27.5"h; 15.5"d; drop leaf 14"Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 Realized: $3,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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WILLIAM KAULA (American, 1871-1953)
panoramic triptych of New Hampshire landscape, mountains in distance middle panel sgn. l.r. William J. Kaula; o/c; each side panel 24 by 15 in.; center panel 24 by 29 in.; gilt frame 28 by 65 in. Label on reverse: Artist: William J.… MORE Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 Realized: $31,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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WILLIAM J. KAULA (American, 1871-1953)
Lyndeboro Hills, New Hampshiresgn. l.r. W. J. Kaula; o/b, 15 by 18 in.; signed Paul Goodnow gilt frame 18 by 21.5 in.; label on reverse with title, William J. Kaula/311 Fenway Studios/30 Ipswich St./Boston-Mass. Collection of G.W. Samaha Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 Realized: $2,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium |
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