October 1, 2023 Auction
    
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Lot 93A :
LARGE CHINA TRADE LACQUERED TEA TRAY WITH EAGLE
oval-form with cut-out handles; black lacquer with scalloped gilt and floral edge, center oval with American eagle holding monogrammed shield; 31.25"l; 22.25"w  
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 94 :
(pair) JOHN F. FRANCIS (Pennsylvania, 1808-1886)
oval still lifes of fruit
o/c (relined); oval 14.5 by 18 in.; framed 19 by 23 in.
labels on reverse Newman Gallery... Philadelphia/Bryn Mawr
Francis, born in Philadelphia, in the mid 19th century became known as one of the premier artists of the…  MORE
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000

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Lot 95 :
THOMAS BALL (Boston, 1819-1911) MARBLE SCULPTURE
bust of a young girl wearing a head scarf
sgn. and dated T. BALL 1875
15.5"h; 14"w at shoulders; on marble plinth 22"h total
Some minor surface pitting; a few small stains in hair.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

Realized: $2,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 96 :
attrib. SAMUEL MILLER (Boston, 1807-1853) PRIMITIVE
young girl picking flowers
o/c (relined); 36 by 29 in.; original walnut frame 41 by 34 in.
Little is known of Samuel Miller beyond that he was born in Boston in 1807 and lived in Charlestown where in 1852 he was listed…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Lot 97 :
19TH C. AMERICAN NAVAL STUMPWORK
stumpwork and needlework depicting American flag with 42 stars, c. 1890, an eagle, E Pluribus Unum banner, anchor, and a life preserver subduing a dragon
34.5 by 22.5 in.; framed 37.75 by 26 in.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 98 :
AMERICAN PORTRAIT, 18th c.
poss. China Trade, portrait of gentleman
o/c; unframed, 34.75 by 26 in.;
Provenance : The Coleman family, Hartford, Connecticut.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 99 :
THOMAS HEWES HINCKLEY (American, 1813-1896)
view of Daniel Webster's prize Ayrshire bull in the pasture
sgn. and dated l.c. T. W. Hinckley 1851
o/c (relined); 26.25 by 36.25 in.; framed 29.5 by 40 in.
Daniel Webster during a trip to Ayr, Scotland, his family birthplace, he was impressed…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $3,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 100 :
AMERICAN, 19th c.
portrait of George Washington
o/c laid down on masonite; 30.5 by 25 in.; ornate gilt frame 41 by 36 in.
Restoration; in-paint to background, left of cheek.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 101 :
PAIR OF NEW HAMPSHIRE HEPPLEWHITE MAHOGANY CARD TABLES
prob. Portsmouth, New Hampshire, c. 1790-1800
serpentine top with canted corners; satinwood apron with flaming satinwood panel and line inlay; canted, inlaid pilasters on tapering legs with line and cuff inlay; 29"h; 35"w; 17"d
Prov: From a private collection, purchased Moore House…  MORE
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Realized: $2,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 102 :
NEW YORK HEPPLEWHITE INLAID MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE
bowed ends with drawer, false drawer to other end; oval fan inlay and bell flower inlay to tapering legs; 28"h; 33"w; 13"d; with oval leaves up, 40"diam.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 103 :
MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY BOWFRONT CHEST
attrib. Luther/Joseph Metcalf, Medway, Massachusetts; in old color
overhanging molded top above four graduated drawers with original oval brass; bold ogee feet (now with casters); 33"h; case 39"w; 19"d; top 42"w
Provenance: Swan family of Barrington, Rhode Island
split on right side near…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 104 :
FLAT IRON LOCOMOTIVE WEATHERVANE
20"h; 46"long  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 105 :
SMALL-SIZED BOSTON FEDERAL MAHOGANY SERVER
attrib. Thomas Seymour (1794-1816), two frieze drawers with satinwood fronts above pair of cupboard doors flanked by liquor drawers with satinwood fronts, the interiors fitted with compartments; on tapering reeded legs; 40"h; 43"w; 23"d
Oval brass hardware replaced; some veneer lifting/some…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 106 :
BOSTON FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CARD TABLE
attrib. John and Thomas Seymour; old color; shaped top with cookie corners and lunette inlay; satinwood panel to apron; tapering fluted legs; 29.5"h; 36"w; 17.75"d
From a home in Maine.
Circular water stains to top.  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Realized: $2,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 107 :
PAIR OF NEW YORK FEDERAL MAHOGANY SIDECHAIRS
bell flower inlay to back top rail; over-upholstered seats; tapering legs with cuff inlay; 36.5"h; 21"w; 18" seat height  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $375 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 108 :
MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY BLOCK FRONT CHEST-ON-CHEST
c. 1770-80, rich deep color; full bonnet top with urn and flame finials; top part with deeply carved shell flanked by two short drawers bove four graduated drawers with original pine tree brasses; blocked-front bottom part with four graduated drawers;…  MORE
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000

Realized: $7,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 109 :
CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SERVING TRAY
c. 1800, molded scalloped edge; 16" diam.
From the collection of a New York couple.
Square burn mark 7"sq.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 110 :
NEW YORK FEDERAL MAHOGANY WORK TABLE
astragal ends; hinged lift top, interior with center, adjustable felt work surface and small compartments, astragal compartment with hinged lids; two drawers with satinwood fronts and wood knobs, one false, the lower a deep pull-out with attached pleated bag with…  MORE
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 111 :
NEW JERSEY FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CLOCK
The Barber/Fuller Family tall clock
New Jersey or New York
hood with scrolled crest with brass finials and full, fluted columns; painted ship dial; inlaid mahogany case with fluted quarter columns; flared feet; 96"tall; 19"w; 9.5"d
Provenance: Descended through the Barber/Fuller family in…  MORE
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Realized: $3,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 112 :
PENNSYLVANIA QUEEN ANNE SHELL-CARVED WALNUT LOWBOY
18th c., molded top; long drawer over three; shaped skirt with carved shell drop; cabriole legs with shell carved knees ending in trifid feet; 29.5"h; 34.5"w; 23.5"d
Refinished; brass replaced; drawer lip repairs; a few patches to top, drawers and skirt.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 113 :
BOSTON FEDERAL MAHOGANY LOLLING CHAIR
attrib. Lemuel Churchill
carved molding to edge of legs and arm supports; back 44"h; seat 17"h; 25"w  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 114 :
BOSTON/SALEM CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY WING CHAIR
old color, untouched; shaped crest; scrolled arms; full molded straight legs; back 49"h; seat frame 30"w; 15"
Full height; corner glue blocks replaced.  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 115 :
RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CARD TABLE
top with inlaid leaf edges and serpentine corners; line inlay to apron, oval inlay to pilasters; urn inlay to tapering legs; 29.5"h; 36"w; 18.75d  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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Lot 116 :
PHILADELPHIA QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT ARMCHAIR
19th c., scrolling and shell carved crest; boldly shaped splat; scrolling knuckle arms, slip seat; cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet; back 42"h; seat 18"h; 23"w
Provenance: Purchased Christie's New York 2014
Old refinish.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 117 :
PAIR OF MASSACHUSETTS LEATHER FIRE BUCKETS, 1823
Cambridge, Massachusetts, original paint,
one, No. 1 /CAMBRIDGE/U.F.S/ E. DAVIS / 1823
the other, No. 1 /CAMBRIDGE /U.F.S / J. FISHER / (date rubbed); each 12"h
Both sans handles; paint loss here and there.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 118 :
EXCEPTIONAL NEW ENGLAND HEPPLEWHITE 1-DRAWER STAND
original surface, cut-corner rectangular top, original bale handle, tapering legs; 29"h; 14"w; 21"d
From the Ohio collection of G.W. Samaha, one of Bill's favorite pieces. Sold CRN Auctions, lot 52, 11/6/2022  
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 119 :
PAIR OF RHODE ISLAND WINDSOR BOW-BACK ARMCHAIRS
seven-spindle back with pipe stem turnings; applied arms; boldly turned, splayed legs joined by H-stretcher; back 40.5"h; saddle seat 18"h 18"w
One chair with small repair to one arm where meets the bow; other arm re-enforced with screw at back of…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 120 :
NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE TIGER MAPLE TALL CHEST
molded top over five graduated drawers with original brass, bracket base, 47"h; case 36"; 20"d
Two minor repairs; chip patches to one bracket foot.  
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 121 :
SMALL-SIZED VERMONT SPONGE-DECORATED BLANKET CHEST
c. 1825, attrib. Matteson, South Shaftsbury, Vermont
hinged lid; one drawer; bracket base; 29.%"h; 36"w; 18"d
Lock missing.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $950 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 122 :
EARTHENWARE SLIP DECORATED TEAPOT
brown and yellow glaze; lid with floral finial; bird-form spout; reed covered swing handle (some missing); pot 5.5"h; 11"w
Lid has crack and chip on edge and inner rim; small chips to edge of pot; spout cracked;  
Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 123 :
LARGE LIGNUM VITAE MORTAR AND PESTLE
19th c., mortar with turned decoration, 9.75"h; 9.25"diam.; pestle is 12"l
Pestle has age split.  
Estimate: $600 - $800

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 124 :
NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY TAVERN TABLE
18th c.; octagonal scrubbed top; boldly turned legs joined by stretchers; 29"h; 26"w; 18"d  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 125 :
NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL TIGER MAPLE CANDLESTAND
shaped, tilting top, snake-feet; turned post; 29"h; top 22" by 18"  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 126 :
AMERICAN PAINTED TABLE-TOP DESK
hinged lid painted with scenic village view in the manner of Rufus Porter; overall green paint, interior with four cubby holes; 11"h; 26"w; 21.5"d
Provenance: Lots 126-138 are from the Americana collection of a New York State couple.
Dings and paint rubbing…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $900

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Lot 127 :
NEW ENGLAND PILGRIM CENTURY CANDLESTAND
c. 1680, in old black paint; 25.5"h; round top 16.5", shrinkage 16.25"
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple who purchased the candlestand at an estate auction about 50 years ago, in Wilton, Connecticut. That owner had purchased…  MORE
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Realized: $1,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 128 :
WILLIAM AND MARY WAINSCOT SIDECHAIR WITH HEART CUT-OUT
c. 1700, heart cut-out to crest; solid paneled back and plank seat; box turned legs joined by turned stretchers; back 42"h; seat 17"w, 18.5"h
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 129 :
WILLIAM AND MARY WAINSCOT WALNUT SIDECHAIR
17th c., open back, plank seat; turned front legs joined by flat stretchers; 32"h; seat 14"h, 16"w
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple
Repair to break where stile meets seat (original piece).  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 130 :
EARLY MINIATURE SPICE BOX
1800, perhaps earlier; in the form of a miniature blanket chest; old grain surface; lift-off lid with wood knob, old screw at back to swivel the lid (never had hinges); three small drawers with original wood knobs; boot-jack front and…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 131 :
18TH C. BURL BOWL
old dry surface; ring-turned band to outer surface near edge; 11" diam.
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple
Grungy interior shows use.  
Estimate: $400 - $600

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 132 :
NEW ENGLAND PILGRIM CENTURY CHILD'S DESK
hinged slant-lid above two drawers with original wood pulls; interior fitted with two drawers with original wood pulls; bun feet; painted on bottom 1791 and a smaller 1792; 20"h; 14.5"w; 10.5"d
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Lot 133 :
SMALL-SIZED NEW ENGLAND TAVERN TABLE
oval top, shaped skirt on all sides; turned splayed legs joined by flat stretchers; 23"h; top 27" by 16.75"
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple
Old refinished; feet appear original.  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 134 :
PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT HANGING WALL BOX
c. 1800; lift top with drawer below; dovetailed front; sectioned interiors to box and drawer; 13"h; 11"w; 10"d
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple
Old refinish.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 135 :
PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT DOCUMENT BOX
dry surface; hinged lid with original iron hinges; original etched brass escutcheon; dovetailed sides; original turned feet; 8"h; 18"w; 15"d
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $850 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 136 :
EARLY AMERICAN HANGING CABINET
17/18th c.; poss. Pennsylvania; applied flat molded top; paneled door, original iron hinges, escutcheon, and hanging brackets; interior fitted with two shelves and three cubby holes; molded base; 24"h; 21"w; 11.5"d
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 137 :
SMALL PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT VALUABLES BOX
good dry color; dovetailed edges; molded, hinged top; original brass escutcheon; scrolled bracket feet; 5"h; 13.5"w; 8"d
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple
Vertical split at center of lid; back foot has scroll missing.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 138 :
NEW ENGLAND BALL-FOOT, TABLE-TOP SPICE CHEST
nine, square, dovetailed drawers with original wood pulls; turned ball feet; 24"h; 21"w; 10.5"d
Provenance: The Americana collection of a New York couple
Feet appear original; old refinish.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Lot 139 :
HESSIAN SOLDIER WOODEN WHIRLIGIG IN OLD RED PAINT
26"h; 40"long; 21"at widest
on iron stand
Paint loss due to being outside; one hat replaced.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 140 :
SOUTHERN HEPPLEWHITE INLAID WALNUT STAND
drawer with banded inlay with embossed eagle pull; bell flower and line inlay to all four tapering legs; 27.5"h; 21.5"w; 17.5"d  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 141 :
SMALL-SIZED NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE CHERRY CHEST
molded top; four graduated drawers; bracket feet; 31.5"h; case 35"w; 17.5"d; top 36"w  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 142 :
CONNECTICUT QUEEN ANNE CHERRY BREAKFAST TABLE
attrib. Chapin; good dry surface; turned post, snake feet; 29"h; birdcage, round tilting top 31.5" diam.
Top at one time screwed down to block, holes apparent on underside of top.  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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