51st Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Americana Auction

IMPORTANT DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. Jacob and/or Heinrich Blatt, Bern (now Centre) Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, mid-19th century, pine. Doveta

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

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

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

PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN ATTRIBUTED TO RUFUS PORTER (CONNECTICUT, 1792-1884). Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Profile portrait of a younger man wearing

PAIR OF SILHOUETTES. American, 2nd quarter-19th century. Hollow cut with watercolor details. Two young girls (perhaps related) identified on back as R

DECORATED MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, pine. Classical chest of good proportions with two small over three long dra

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

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/...

DECORATED TRINKET BOX. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, appears to be cherry and poplar. Domed top and retaining its original paint decoration cons

TRINKET BOX. New Hampshire, early 19th century, pine. Dovetailed box with dome top, original brass handle and lock, and original blue paint (with yell

DECORATED PANTRY BOX. New England, 1st half-19th century, bentwood. Original paint. Cornucopia with large leaves against a pale yellow ground. Alligat

PAIR OF THEOREM HAND SCREENS. Probably American, 2nd quarter-19th century, watercolor on paper, gilt paper. Floral bouquet and basket of fruit mounted

DECORATED TAVERN OR WORK TABLE. New England, early 19th century, mixed woods. One-board top with breadboard ends, one drawer, and tapered legs. Retain

PAIR OF DECORATED TREEN CANDLESTICKS. Attributed to Maine, 1820-1850, probably maple. Turned sticks with their original rosewood graining and yellow s

DECORATED SUGAR BOX. Attributed to Vermont, 1st half-19th century, bentwood. Turned finial and feet and original polychrome floral paint. 11 1/4&quo...

STORAGE BOX. American, early 19th century, pine. Octagonal box with hinged lid, wrought-iron hook, and old, cream-colored paint with a grungy surface.

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

TOBACCO BOX. Continental, 18th-early 19th century, brass. Interesting coffin-shape with applied shield and heart. 4 1/4"l. Descriptions provid...

BURL CANDLE HOLDER. American, 19th century or earlier, ash. Low, turned candle holder with a wrought-iron handle. Old finish, minor losses. 2"h...

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

PEN WIPE. American, late 19th century, felt. Owl. 6"l. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include cond...

MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES H. GILLESPIE (ENGLISH, B. 1793). Watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a pretty young lady wearing

MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN. American or English, 1815-1830s, watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a gentleman wearing a high collar. Most l

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...

DECORATED BILL SPINDLE. American or European, 19th century, hardwood and iron. Semi-spherical base with an iron spindle. Retains its original black an

PAIR OF DIMINUTIVE FOOTSTOOLS. American, 19th century, walnut. Shaped skirts and ends, and retaining their original finish. 3 1/4"h. 8 1/2"...

TWO MINIATURE BOOKS. Wonders of the Invisible World Displayed in Five Parts, Collected by Robert Calef. Boston: Bedlington, 1828, full leather, fair;

PAIR OF DECORATED CHILD'S WINDSOR CHAIRS. New England, 1810-1815, mixed woods. Step down crests and bamboo-turned legs and stretchers. Retains i...

CARVED PANTRY BOX. American, 19th century, mixed woods. Lid marked "B. Sprague" with original black paint on the lid, natural finish on th...

SAILOR'S BOX. American, 19th century, maple and pine. Bentwood box with elaborately carved joint, including hearts. Original finish. Age cracks ...

PAIR OF BOW-BACK WINDSOR SIDE CHAIRS. Possibly Thomas Cotton Hayward, Charlestown, Massachusetts, ca.1800, mixed woods. Exaggerated bow and bamboo leg

DECORATED ONE-DRAWER STAND. New England, 1st quarter-19th century, pine. Of diminutive proportions with a turtle top and tapered legs, and retaining i

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

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

MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF A GENTLEMAN. American, 2nd quarter-19th century. Bust-length portrait of a well-dressed gentleman wearing a black suit

MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF SAMUEL DEAN. American, 1st quarter-19th century, watercolor on paper. Profile portrait of a dashing young man against a dark red

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

DECORATED CHILD'S SLED. American, 19th century, mixed woods. Small size, retaining its original decoration consisting of a horse and "F.H. ...

DECORATED FOOTSTOOL. American, 19th century, pine. Original paint decoration and tacks against a black ground. Wear. 9 1/4"h. 15"l. Descr...

THE ENDLESS KNOT BY MARTHA ANNE HONEYWELL (1785-1845, NEW HAMPSHIRE). Paper cutout with inked text, title and signature with "work done without...

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

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

DECORATED SLEIGH FRONT. American, 19th century, softwood (probably pine). Original yellow ground with scrollwork on back side and front side with a la

DECORATED FIRE BUCKET. American, early 19th century, leather. Original paint. "J.B. Kittridge No. 2" under "F.F.C." and "Pr...

DECORATED HANGING SHELF. American, ca.1875, softwood. Elaborately scroll-cut and pierced, and retaining its original polychrome paint with a good surf

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...

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

DECORATED TALL CASE CLOCK. Probably New England, 1815-1830, pine. Folksy case with arched pediment, quarter columns, shaped skirt, and cutout feet. Re

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

GROUP OF SEWING ITEMS. American, 19th century. Glass darner, molded green glass. 5 1/2"l . And nine velvet pincushions including four strawberr...

SCHOOLGIRL DECORATED BOX. New England, 1st half-19th century, pine. Dovetailed box with divided interior, molded lid and base, and original grape and

DECORATED PINCUSHION AND A NEEDLE CASE. Probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, maple and velvet. In the form of a stave bucket and retaining its origina

DECORATED BUSK. Probably American, dated 1845, maple. Elaborately chip-carved and filled with polychrome paints and crystalline resins. Descriptions

HANGING PINCUSHION. American/Pennsylvania, 19th century, leather and velvet. Unusual form with two central hearts flanked by birds. Appears all origin

SAMPLER. Mary Ann Venner, England, 1806, silk on wool. Lengthy poem surrounded by delicate scrolling vines. Imperfections. In a period black frame, 17

PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN (AMERICAN SCHOOL, 2ND QUARTER-19TH CENTURY). Graphite and watercolor on paper, unsigned. Bust-length portrait of a well-dressed wo

SCHOOLGIRL BOX. Probably New England (found in Belfast, Maine), 1st half-19th century, pine. Lift-lid box decorated with applied watercolors, includin

DECORATED BOX. American, 1st half-19th century, oak. Square nail construction, domed top, and original red, black and brown paint on a cream ground. 4

MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS. American, 19th century, pine. Lift-lid compartment over three graduated drawers flanked by carved stiles. Retains an old f

CHIPPENDALE TEA TABLE. Possibly Southern, late 18th century, walnut. Molded top with ovolo corners, shaped skirt with tapered legs. Retains a wonderfu

DECORATED BOX. Northeastern United States, late 1820s-1830s, birchbark. Probably Indian-made and decorated by its non-native owner. Depicts Napoleon o

PAIR OF SCHOOLGIRL DECORATED FANS. American, 2nd quarter-19th century, satinwood. Each decorated on both sides with watercolor vignettes of birds, flo

CONCEALED PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON. American, 1830-1850, watercolor on paper. Nanve landscape with a crypt; the trees form the outline of Napoleon. Period

DECORATED BOX. New England or Pennsylvania, 1820-1850, pine. Dome-top box with its original paint decoration. Ex Sheridan Lloyd (New Hampshire). The

CUPBOARD. Attributed to North Carolina, 19th century, mixed woods including chestnut, poplar, and yellow pine. Unusual two-piece cupboard, the upper s

PAIR OF INDIAN OR JUGGLING CLUBS. American, late 19th-early 20th century, maple. Original blue paint with good surface. 15"h. Descriptions pro...

DECORATED PANTRY BOX. American, 19th century, maple and pine. Bentwood box with copper tacks and old black and red paint, including "J.A.W.&quo...

DECORATED PANTRY BOX. American, 19th century, maple and pine. Bentwood box with rosehead tacks. The lid retains old paint decoration consisting of a p

LION TOY AND CAT PUPPET. American, late 19th-early 20th century. Standing velvet and mohair male lion with glass eyes. Wear. 9"l. And a faux fu...

REDWARE PITCHER. Gonic, New Hampshire, 19th century. Incised lines and mottled green glaze. Minor glaze loss. 7"h. Descriptions provided in bo...

SET OF FIVE PUPPETS. American, 19th century, pine and maple. A devil, a police officer, a hunchback, and two men, all with glass eyes (the devil has r

CARVED LION BY J.W. BRUNGART (B. 1877, GLEN ROCK, PENNSYLVANIA). Softwood and fur. Standing male lion identified on underside as Herman, "born&...

CARVED BISON AND CALF BY J.W. BRUNGART (B. 1877, GLEN ROCK PENNSYLVANIA). Carved wood and fur, unsigned. Articulated bison (her head and tail move), a

DECORATED TRINKET BOX. New England, 19th century, pine. Retains its original yellow and black paint decoration against a green ground. Replaced hinges

DECORATED TRINKET BOX. American, 19th century, pine. Dovetailed box retaining its original fruit and foliate decoration against a dark red ground. All

DECORATED MINIATURE BLANKET CHEST. New England, 19th century, pine. Molded lid and bracket base. Original yellow decoration against a black ground. Ex

DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. American, 1820-1850, pine and poplar. Diminutive size with interior till, cutout feet ,and its original orange-red and yellow

DECORATED BLANKET CHEST. Ohio or Pennsylvania, 1820-1860, poplar. Dovetailed case resting on delicate, turned feet. Retains its original red and black

PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY (AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 1830S - EARLY 1840S.). Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Colorful depiction of a young lady in blue, wear

PORTRAIT OF AN OLDER LADY (AMERICAN SCHOOL, LATE 1830S-EARLY 1840S). Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Depiction of an older lady in blue seated and hold

DECORATED GAMEBOARD. American, late 19th-early 20th century, softwood. Checkerboard in original black and white with gold trim and a blue border. Stab

FOLKSY STONE CARVING. Probably southern Indiana, late 19th century. Block of sandstone carved with a mug and pretzel on the front, a recessed compartm

FOLK ART CARVING. Probably American, 20th century, pine and poplar. Standing figure of a gentleman, probably a preacher, in a long coat and holding a

FOLK ART HORSE. American, 19th century, wood. Stylized horse retaining its original paint and horsehair tail. Repaired breaks at the legs. On a modern

DECORATED CHILD'S OR DOLL CHAIR. American, 1st half-19th century, mixed woods including maple. Three spindles and a tablet top, retaining its or...

CARVED HEAD. American, 1st half-19th century, maple. Carved head of a gentleman, probably architectural, and retaining an old surface. A few age crack

DECORATED BOX. Attributed to New York State, 1820-1850, pine. Dome-top box retaining its original polychrome paint, including swags and stars. Paint w

STONEWARE JUG. American, mid 19th century. Impressed "A.E. Spencer." Ovoid form with bold, brushed cobalt floral decoration. A few flakes ...

FOLK ART CARVING. American, early 20th century, poplar. Standing figure of a frontiersman wearing fringed buckskin. Retains alligatored and worn black

DECORATED BOX. New England, possibly Maine, 1820-1850, pine. Retains its original lock and original black and grey paint decoration. Minor paint loss,

FRATERNAL LODGE CARVING. American, late 19th century, pine. Folksy carving of the Odd Fellows heart-in-hand symbol. Appears to retain its original, un

FOLK ART KEY RACK WITH KEYS. American, late 19th-early 20th century, poplar. Carved in the shape of an open book with two birds perched atop. Original

CARVED BULL HEAD. Southern Ohio, late 19th century, walnut and chestnut. Folksy head with real horns, and retaining its original surface. 12 1/2&quo...

EMBER TONGS AND FIREPLACE SHOVEL. American, 19th century, wrought iron. Unusual accordion-type ember tongs,13"l., and shovel with ram horns fin...

SUGAR HAMMER. England, early 19th century, wrought iron and brass. 7 1/4"l. For a similar example, see Lindsay, Iron Work of the English House...

MEAT FORK. New England, 18th century, wrought iron, brass, and maple. Three-pronged fork with elaborate shaft that includes brass-inlaid "JD&qu...

EARLY CORKSCREW. James Heeley and Sons, patent "double lever," iron. 7"l. Retail mark for Buss and Sons Manchester. Descriptions pro...

HANGING PIPE BOX. Massachusetts, 3rd quarter-18th century, pine. Rosehead nails, dovetailed drawer, shaped top, and original reddish-brown wash. Repla

PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB MAENTEL (PENNSYLVANIA/INDIANA, 1766-1866). Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Bust-length profile por