51st Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Americana Auction

Auction Details

Session One: Lots 1-548
Friday, November 25, 2011 ~ 2:00 PM
Featuring The Lifetime Collection of Dr. James & Susan Widder

Session Two: Lots 549 - 1163, Click to view
Saturday, November 26, 2011 ~ 10:00 AM
Featuring Property from the Collections of:
The Late Dan Dennis of Coshocton, Ohio;
The Late Sue Valentine Habig;
Jack & Sharon Hammann of Indiana;
Thomas A. Crawford of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
The Late Adelaide E. Sauers MD. of Greenwich, Ohio;
Ken Nagel of Oregon, Ohio;
Daniel Puzzo;
Denise Tuite;
The Chegars of Carmel, Indiana;
Property of the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio, to benefit its Acquisition Fund;
A Midwestern Collection;
A Delaware Collection;
A Phoenix, Arizona Collection;
and select Consignments from Texas, California, Minnesota, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

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IMPORTANT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST.1IMPORTANT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST.
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IMPORTANT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. Jacob and/or Heinrich Blatt, Bern (now Centre) Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, mid-19th century, pine. Doveta
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY PROBABLY BY AMOS HOLBROOK (NEW ENGLAND, CA. 183-1831).2MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY PROBABLY BY AMOS HOLBROOK (NEW ENGLAND, CA. 183-1831).
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY PROBABLY BY AMOS HOLBROOK (NEW ENGLAND, CA. 183-1831). Watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a well-dressed lady with
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH H. DAVIS (NEW HAMPSHIRE/MAINE, 1811-1865).3MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH H. DAVIS (NEW HAMPSHIRE/MAINE, 1811-1865).
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH H. DAVIS (NEW HAMPSHIRE/MAINE, 1811-1865). Watercolor on paper. Half-length profile of a lovely lady
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
MINIATURE ON PAPER OF A GIRL.4MINIATURE ON PAPER OF A GIRL.
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MINIATURE ON PAPER OF A GIRL. Attributed to New Hampshire, 1st quarter-19th century, watercolor on paper. Half-length portrait of a young girl with re
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN ATTRIBUTED TO RUFUS PORTER (CONNECTICUT, 1792-1884).5PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN ATTRIBUTED TO RUFUS PORTER (CONNECTICUT, 1792-1884).
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PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN ATTRIBUTED TO RUFUS PORTER (CONNECTICUT, 1792-1884). Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Profile portrait of a younger man wearing
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
PAIR OF SILHOUETTES.6PAIR OF SILHOUETTES.
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PAIR OF SILHOUETTES. American, 2nd quarter-19th century. Hollow cut with watercolor details. Two young girls (perhaps related) identified on back as R
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
DECORATED MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS.7DECORATED MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS.
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DECORATED MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, pine. Classical chest of good proportions with two small over three long dra
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
DECORATED MINIATURE MULE CHEST.8DECORATED MINIATURE MULE CHEST.
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DECORATED MINIATURE MULE CHEST. New England, 2nd quarter-19th century, pine. Of typical form with a chest over two drawers, half-moon ends, and retain
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
DECORATED PANTRY BOX.9DECORATED PANTRY BOX.
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DECORATED PANTRY BOX. American, 19th century, maple and pine. Bentwood box decorated with a basket of fruit on the lid, against a black ground. 6 1/...
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
DECORATED TRINKET BOX.10DECORATED TRINKET BOX.
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DECORATED TRINKET BOX. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, appears to be cherry and poplar. Domed top and retaining its original paint decoration cons
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
TRINKET BOX.11TRINKET BOX.
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TRINKET BOX. New Hampshire, early 19th century, pine. Dovetailed box with dome top, original brass handle and lock, and original blue paint (with yell
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
DECORATED PANTRY BOX.12DECORATED PANTRY BOX.
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DECORATED PANTRY BOX. New England, 1st half-19th century, bentwood. Original paint. Cornucopia with large leaves against a pale yellow ground. Alligat
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
PAIR OF THEOREM HAND SCREENS.13PAIR OF THEOREM HAND SCREENS.
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PAIR OF THEOREM HAND SCREENS. Probably American, 2nd quarter-19th century, watercolor on paper, gilt paper. Floral bouquet and basket of fruit mounted
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
DECORATED TAVERN OR WORK TABLE.14DECORATED TAVERN OR WORK TABLE.
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DECORATED TAVERN OR WORK TABLE. New England, early 19th century, mixed woods. One-board top with breadboard ends, one drawer, and tapered legs. Retain
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
PAIR OF DECORATED TREEN CANDLESTICKS.15PAIR OF DECORATED TREEN CANDLESTICKS.
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PAIR OF DECORATED TREEN CANDLESTICKS. Attributed to Maine, 1820-1850, probably maple. Turned sticks with their original rosewood graining and yellow s
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
DECORATED SUGAR BOX.16DECORATED SUGAR BOX.
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DECORATED SUGAR BOX. Attributed to Vermont, 1st half-19th century, bentwood. Turned finial and feet and original polychrome floral paint. 11 1/4&quo...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
STORAGE BOX.17STORAGE BOX.
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STORAGE BOX. American, early 19th century, pine. Octagonal box with hinged lid, wrought-iron hook, and old, cream-colored paint with a grungy surface.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN BY RUFUS PORTER (CONNECTICUT, 1792-1884).18PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN BY RUFUS PORTER (CONNECTICUT, 1792-1884).
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PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN BY RUFUS PORTER (CONNECTICUT, 1792-1884). Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Rare image of either a mulatto or an Indian, in profi
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
TOBACCO BOX.19TOBACCO BOX.
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TOBACCO BOX. Continental, 18th-early 19th century, brass. Interesting coffin-shape with applied shield and heart. 4 1/4"l. Descriptions provid...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
BURL CANDLE HOLDER.20BURL CANDLE HOLDER.
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BURL CANDLE HOLDER. American, 19th century or earlier, ash. Low, turned candle holder with a wrought-iron handle. Old finish, minor losses. 2"h...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
FIGURAL MAGNIFYING GLASS.21FIGURAL MAGNIFYING GLASS.
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FIGURAL MAGNIFYING GLASS. American or European, early 20th century, brass and ivory. Brass-rimmed glass with an ivory handle carved in the form of a m
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
PEN WIPE.22PEN WIPE.
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PEN WIPE. American, late 19th century, felt. Owl. 6"l. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include cond...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES H. GILLESPIE (ENGLISH, B. 1793).23MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES H. GILLESPIE (ENGLISH, B. 1793).
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES H. GILLESPIE (ENGLISH, B. 1793). Watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a pretty young lady wearing
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN.24MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN.
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN. American or English, 1815-1830s, watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a gentleman wearing a high collar. Most l
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
DECORATED TREEN INKWELL.25DECORATED TREEN INKWELL.
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DECORATED TREEN INKWELL. American, 1st half-19th century, wood. Large size with its original black and red paint decoration. 2 3/4"h. 3 3/4&quo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
DECORATED BILL SPINDLE.26DECORATED BILL SPINDLE.
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DECORATED BILL SPINDLE. American or European, 19th century, hardwood and iron. Semi-spherical base with an iron spindle. Retains its original black an
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
PAIR OF DIMINUTIVE FOOTSTOOLS.27PAIR OF DIMINUTIVE FOOTSTOOLS.
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PAIR OF DIMINUTIVE FOOTSTOOLS. American, 19th century, walnut. Shaped skirts and ends, and retaining their original finish. 3 1/4"h. 8 1/2"...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
TWO MINIATURE BOOKS.28TWO MINIATURE BOOKS.
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TWO MINIATURE BOOKS. Wonders of the Invisible World Displayed in Five Parts, Collected by Robert Calef. Boston: Bedlington, 1828, full leather, fair;
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
PAIR OF DECORATED CHILD'S WINDSOR CHAIRS.29PAIR OF DECORATED CHILD'S WINDSOR CHAIRS.
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PAIR OF DECORATED CHILD'S WINDSOR CHAIRS. New England, 1810-1815, mixed woods. Step down crests and bamboo-turned legs and stretchers. Retains i...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
CARVED PANTRY BOX.30CARVED PANTRY BOX.
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CARVED PANTRY BOX. American, 19th century, mixed woods. Lid marked "B. Sprague" with original black paint on the lid, natural finish on th...
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
SAILOR'S BOX.31SAILOR'S BOX.
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SAILOR'S BOX. American, 19th century, maple and pine. Bentwood box with elaborately carved joint, including hearts. Original finish. Age cracks ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
PAIR OF BOW-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS.32PAIR OF BOW-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS.
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PAIR OF BOW-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS. Possibly Thomas Cotton Hayward, Charlestown, Massachusetts, ca.1800, mixed woods. Exaggerated bow and bamboo leg
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
DECORATED ONE-DRAWER STAND.33DECORATED ONE-DRAWER STAND.
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DECORATED ONE-DRAWER STAND. New England, 1st quarter-19th century, pine. Of diminutive proportions with a turtle top and tapered legs, and retaining i
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
BOOKPLATE.34BOOKPLATE.
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BOOKPLATE. American, 19th century, watercolor on paper. Vines and flowers with a central heart. The text in the heart is difficult to read behind the
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A GIRL.35MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A GIRL.
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A GIRL. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, watercolor on paper. Full-length portrait of a young girl wearing a red dress. Light
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF A GENTLEMAN.36MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF A GENTLEMAN.
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF A GENTLEMAN. American, 2nd quarter-19th century. Bust-length portrait of a well-dressed gentleman wearing a black suit
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF SAMUEL DEAN.37MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF SAMUEL DEAN.
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF SAMUEL DEAN. American, 1st quarter-19th century, watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a dashing young man against a dark red
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY.38MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY.
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY. American, 1830s, watercolor on paper. Half-length portrait of a well-dressed lady sitting in a decorated chair. Period f
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
DECORATED CHILD'S SLED.39DECORATED CHILD'S SLED.
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DECORATED CHILD'S SLED. American, 19th century, mixed woods. Small size, retaining its original decoration consisting of a horse and "F.H. ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
DECORATED FOOTSTOOL.40DECORATED FOOTSTOOL.
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DECORATED FOOTSTOOL. American, 19th century, pine. Original paint decoration and tacks against a black ground. Wear. 9 1/4"h. 15"l. Descr...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
THE ENDLESS KNOT BY MARTHA ANNE HONEYWELL (1785-1845, NEW HAMPSHIRE).41THE ENDLESS KNOT BY MARTHA ANNE HONEYWELL (1785-1845, NEW HAMPSHIRE).
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THE ENDLESS KNOT BY MARTHA ANNE HONEYWELL (1785-1845, NEW HAMPSHIRE). Paper cutout with inked text, title and signature with "work done without...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN (AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY).42PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN (AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY).
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PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN (AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. Half-length portrait of a young man holding a book. Some
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
DECORATED DRESSING BOX.43DECORATED DRESSING BOX.
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DECORATED DRESSING BOX. New England, 1840-1860, pine. Oblong box with a lift lid and a single drawer, and retaining its original green, black, and yel
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
DECORATED SLEIGH FRONT.44DECORATED SLEIGH FRONT.
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DECORATED SLEIGH FRONT. American, 19th century, softwood (probably pine). Original yellow ground with scrollwork on back side and front side with a la
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
DECORATED FIRE BUCKET.45DECORATED FIRE BUCKET.
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DECORATED FIRE BUCKET. American, early 19th century, leather. Original paint. "J.B. Kittridge No. 2" under "F.F.C." and "Pr...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
DECORATED HANGING SHELF.46DECORATED HANGING SHELF.
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DECORATED HANGING SHELF. American, ca.1875, softwood. Elaborately scroll-cut and pierced, and retaining its original polychrome paint with a good surf
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
FIREMAN'S PARADE STAFF.47FIREMAN'S PARADE STAFF.
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FIREMAN'S PARADE STAFF. American, late 19th century, softwood. In the form of a fire hose, with its original black and gold paint. 90"l. Ex...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
TOWN VIEW WITH FIRE AND FIREFIGHTERS (AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY).48TOWN VIEW WITH FIRE AND FIREFIGHTERS (AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY).
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TOWN VIEW WITH FIRE AND FIREFIGHTERS (AMERICAN, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. View of a town with a bell tower on fire and firef
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
DECORATED TALL CASE CLOCK.49DECORATED TALL CASE CLOCK.
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DECORATED TALL CASE CLOCK. Probably New England, 1815-1830, pine. Folksy case with arched pediment, quarter columns, shaped skirt, and cutout feet. Re
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY THE DA LEE FAMILY (NEW YORK, 1ST HALF-19TH CENTURY).50MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY THE DA LEE FAMILY (NEW YORK, 1ST HALF-19TH CENTURY).
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY THE DA LEE FAMILY (NEW YORK, 1ST HALF-19TH CENTURY). Watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a seated lady wearing a
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00