Fabulous Americana

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person Preview25th January 10am - 5pm
26th January 9am - 11am

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Offered in this auction are fabulous Americana items from the 18th, 19th, & early 20th Century. Featured are several rare & important pieces, including a Ca. 1785 “William Rigby” 4-drawer chest with the maker’s label intact (only a few known to exist), a Ca. 1710 Hudson River Kas attributed to the Van Buren Estate in Kinderhook, NY; an important miniature Folk Art portrait of a woman (artist under research), a Ca. 1810 "Samuel McIntire" bellows, a Ca. 1730 Hudson River Valley spoon rack, a Ca. 1810 childhood embroidery picture (probably from Ma.), an Incredible Sterling Tureen marked "J.E. Caldwell & Co Philadelphia English Sterling", and many more fine & highly desirable items.
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The full catalog is underdevelopment and will be published & updated in the weeks ahead. All of the items listed to date are confirmed for auction, so please show your interest by registering to participate now.
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This live auction commences on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) & 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and is conducted by TW Conroy, Central New York’s leading auction gallery & appraiser.
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Lots in this auction can be previewed on Friday, January 25, 2002 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) and 2 hours prior to the auction. All can be previewed at the TW Conroy Auction Gallery, 36 Oswego St., Baldwinsville, NY. For additional information, please telephone 315-727-7699.
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O/C Painting of Sea Shells, Ca. 186099 - O/C Painting of Sea Shells, Ca. 1860
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Unusual oil on canvas still life with sea shells; artist unknown; Ca. 1860; the many and varied sea shells rest on a Victorian table along with a clea
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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4-Drawer Federal Chest, Ca. 1800100 - 4-Drawer Federal Chest, Ca. 1800
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Federal period cherry 4-drawer Hepplewhite chest, Ca. 1800; nice tall legs and shaped skirt; original brass bail pulls; original glue blocks intact on
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Ca. 1790 Inlaid Mahogany Federal Game Table101 - Ca. 1790 Inlaid Mahogany Federal Game Table
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Ca. 1790 Inlaid Mahogany Federal Game Table;
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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"Lee Ching" Silver Tankard, Ca. 1850102 - "Lee Ching" Silver Tankard, Ca. 1850
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"Lee Ching" (Canton Honam) silver china trad mug with presentation cartouche, Ca. 1850; includes original fitted teak, silk lined box; mak...
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Estimate : 2,600.00 - 3,200.00
 
 
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Pencil Drawing of Indian Girl, Ca. 1890103 - Pencil Drawing of Indian Girl, Ca. 1890
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Pencil drawing of Native American Princess, Ca. 1890; naïve pencil on paper portrait housed in an ebonized gesso-over-wood frame with gilded ac...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tiger Maple & Cherry 4-Drawer Chest, Ca. 1840104 - Tiger Maple & Cherry 4-Drawer Chest, Ca. 1840
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Sheriton cherry and tiger maple 4-drawer chest, Ca. 1840; the overhanging top drawer is set with a panel of strong tiger maple veneer which is surroun
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Indian Animal Hide Box, Ca. 1880105 - Indian Animal Hide Box, Ca. 1880
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Native American or Inuit cut hide box, Ca. 1880; unusual cut and sewn hide box (probably seal) with remnants of hair; overall condition is good yet di
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Native American Necklace, Ca. 1890106 - Native American Necklace, Ca. 1890
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Native American Necklace, Ca. 1890; glass beads and animal teeth strung with cotton string and suspending an "1870" American one dollar co...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Butternut Kitchen Cabinet, Ca. 1900107 - Butternut Kitchen Cabinet, Ca. 1900
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Butternut open top step-back, two piece kitchen cabinet, Ca. 1900; nicely proportioned and in great old "crusty" natural finish; features ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Sandwich Glass Lamp, Ca. 1845108 - Sandwich Glass Lamp, Ca. 1845
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Sandwich glass oil lamp, Ca. 1845; moon & star pattern (star & party ?); minor chips; burner missing; 8.75" tall
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Doll-Size Sleigh Bed, Ca. 1835109 - Doll-Size Sleigh Bed, Ca. 1835
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Classical Empire, doll size, mahogany sleigh bed / sofa, Ca. 1835; in old finish that is probably original; top of one end repaired; no mattress; 34.7
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Drop Front Desk, Ca. 1790110 - Drop Front Desk, Ca. 1790
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Federal mahogany drop front desk, Ca. 1790; constructed of cherry and crotch mahogany veneer over pine; featuring matched grain mahogany front and spl
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Tin Type Photograph, Ca. 1880111 - Tin Type Photograph, Ca. 1880
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Early tin type photograph of exterior view with figures, Ca. 1880; inscribed "Canandaigua"; large image (approx. 8.5" x 6.5") sh...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Primitive Drying Rack, Ca. 1870112 - Primitive Drying Rack, Ca. 1870
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Primitive maple drying rack in original blue paint, Ca. 1870; just the way you want to find them; structurally sound and in great worn finish; 40.5&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Primitive Pitch Fork, Ca. 1870113 - Primitive Pitch Fork, Ca. 1870
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Primitive ash, bent wood, hay fork, Ca. 1870; approximately 7 ft. long; old wire repair to one tine.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 130.00
 
 
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Drop Leaf Dining Table, Ca. 1845114 - Drop Leaf Dining Table, Ca. 1845
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Empire drop leaf dining table, Ca. 1845; constructed with a solid cherry top; set upon a figural mahogany veneer over pine base; the square column is
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Burl Lamp Stand, Ca. 1880115 - Burl Lamp Stand, Ca. 1880
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Victorian figural wood lamp stand, Ca. 1880; constructed of a very unusual burled wood (possibly burl maple); exaggerated grain has the look of repeat
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Lamb Mold, Ca. 1910116 - Cast Iron Lamb Mold, Ca. 1910
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Cast iron figural 2 piece lamb mold, Ca. 1910; marked "865" 12.5" long x 8" tall x 4" deep.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Grain Painted Box, Ca. 1850117 - Grain Painted Box, Ca. 1850
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Grain painted storage box, Ca. 1850; set with a lock and butt hinges; box is overall decorated with an exaggerated chestnut wood grain in shades of br
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Faux Painted Marble/Pine Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1900118 - Faux Painted Marble/Pine Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1900
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Faux painted marble over pine fireplace mantle, Ca. 1900; decorated in shade of burnt amber and crème; paint wear at edge of mantle surface; ov...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Shaker Rocker W/ Arms Marked "8", Ca. 1875119 - Shaker Rocker W/ Arms Marked "8", Ca. 1875
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Shaker Rocker W/ Arms Marked "8", Ca. 1875; rare model features original tufted velvet back cushion and seat; old finish; repairs to 2 leg...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Shaker Rocker W/ Arms Marked "3", Ca. 1850120 - Shaker Rocker W/ Arms Marked "3", Ca. 1850
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Shaker Rocker W/ Arms Marked "3", Ca. 1850; posts terminate in nipple finials; seat is woven splint; surface is old (probably original); 3...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Pine Garden Gate, Ca. 1895121 - Pine Garden Gate, Ca. 1895
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Unfinished pine garden gate, Ca. 1895; never painted and never installed; purchased in South Butler, Wayne County, New York; all tops are beveled; ori
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Folk Art Sewing Stand, Ca. 1875122 - Folk Art Sewing Stand, Ca. 1875
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Folk Art Sewing Stand, Ca. 1875; constructed of laminated maple and walnut; 2 graduated baskets supported by a turned center post are designed with ba
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Civil War Soldier Photo, Ca. 1890123 - Civil War Soldier Photo, Ca. 1890
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Early photographic image on paper of a Civil War soldier, Ca. 1890; image is housed in a grain painted gesso-over-wood patriotic frame with military s
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Blanket Box, Ca. 1740124 - Blanket Box, Ca. 1740
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Painted pine, small shoe foot, blanket box, Ca. 1740; probably Pennsylvania; early ox blood paint is alligatored and conceals the original decoration
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Era Calvary Boots, Ca. 1860125 - Civil War Era Calvary Boots, Ca. 1860
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Civil War era leather cavalry boots, Ca. 1860; worn with some repairs including stitching; canvas straps on the inside; name stamped in sole but is il
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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4-Post Doll Bed, Ca. 1830126 - 4-Post Doll Bed, Ca. 1830
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Primitive paint decorated 4-post doll bed, Ca. 1830; mortise and tendon construction with wooden pegs; old brown painted surface over older crè...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Chippendale Shaving Mirror, Ca. 1775127 - Chippendale Shaving Mirror, Ca. 1775
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Chippendale style shaving mirror, Ca. 1775; constructed of mahogany and mahogany veneer over pine; fine cabinet work exhibited in this little jewel in
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Folk Art Watercolor, Ca. 1820128 - Folk Art Watercolor, Ca. 1820
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Folk art watercolor on paper of a woman holding a book; inscribed below "Elizabeth Miller"; Ca. 1820; probably Pennsylvania; figure is sho...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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2 Portraits on Paper, Ca,. 1820129 - 2 Portraits on Paper, Ca,. 1820
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Pair of miniature portraits on paper, Ca. 1820; first is titled "Richard Brinsley Sheriden" after Sir Joshua Reynolds; executed in multi-c...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Nellie Criddle" Signed  Drawing of Va. Church, 1863130 - "Nellie Criddle" Signed Drawing of Va. Church, 1863
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"Nellie Criddle" pencil and charcoal drawing; landscape with church inscribed "The Old Episcopal Church at Hamilton, Va. Destroyed by...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dough Box, Ca. 1830131 - Dough Box, Ca. 1830
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Early dough box in original red paint, Ca. 1830; constructed of maple and pine with mortised joints and iron nails; stretcher base with splayed legs;
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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"Machen" O/C Painting of Fishing, Ca. 1865132 - "Machen" O/C Painting of Fishing, Ca. 1865
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"Machen" oil painting on canvas of still life with trout, fly rod, net and creel; Ca. 1865; possibly William Henry Machen (1832-1911); sig...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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"Nelson S. Bowdish" Signed W/C, Ca. 1880133 - "Nelson S. Bowdish" Signed W/C, Ca. 1880
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"Nelson S. Bowdish" Signed (1832-1916) of Skaneateles, NY, watercolor on paper; landscape with stream, Ca. 1880; titled "View on The ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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"G.W. Stocker" Signed O/C Painting, Ca. 1882134 - "G.W. Stocker" Signed O/C Painting, Ca. 1882
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"G.W. Stocker" Signed Oil on Canvas Painting; dated "1882"; titled "Upper Yellowstone Falls"; scene shows the upper fa...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Puzzle Map of New York, Ca. 1880135 - Puzzle Map of New York, Ca. 1880
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Advertising colored lithograph New York State puzzle map, Ca. 1880; side one features a detailed map of New York with each county being a separate puz
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"P. Hanson" Signed O/C Painting, Ca. 1850136 - "P. Hanson" Signed O/C Painting, Ca. 1850
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"P. Hanson" (Peter Hanson 1821-1887, New York, American) signed oil on canvas painting of landscape with houses, figures, and hills; Ca. 1...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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O/C Painting of Fruit, Ca. 1890137 - O/C Painting of Fruit, Ca. 1890
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Oil on canvas of still life with fruit, Ca. 1890; artist unknown; nice "as found" condition; mounted in gesso-over-wood frame that has bee...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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O/C Painting of Fruit, Ca. 1900138 - O/C Painting of Fruit, Ca. 1900
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Oil painting on canvas of still life with fruit tumbling from a basket; signed lower right but illegible; Ca. 1900; three repairs with in-painting; pa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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O/C Painting of Morning Glory Flowers, Ca. 1895139 - O/C Painting of Morning Glory Flowers, Ca. 1895
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Oil painting on canvas of still life with morning glory flowers in a clear glass tumbler; artist unknown; Ca. 1895; very nicely painted with very fine
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pair of Oriental Carved Figures140 - Pair of Oriental Carved Figures
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Two ancient Asian carved wood polychrome figures of warriors; retains much of original painted and gilded decorations; first warrior is standing atop
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pair of Imari Vases, Ca. 1900141 - Pair of Imari Vases, Ca. 1900
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Pair of Imari Vases, Ca. 1900; in shades of blue & burnt orange; bodies are ribbed and end in scalloped rims; very nice condition with some stai...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Oriental Vase, Ca. 18th/19th C.142 - Oriental Vase, Ca. 18th/19th C.
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Oriental Vase, Ca. 18th/19th C.; craquelure finish with a "Cheng Hua" seal form mark; probably Chinese; dark crème glaze with iron gl...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Painted Oil Cloth Panel, Ca. 1850143 - Painted Oil Cloth Panel, Ca. 1850
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Paint decorated oil cloth panel, Ca. 1850; possibly a table cover; cloth is decorated pointillism style with tiny dots of paint creating a scene; cent
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Blue Transferware Plate, 19th C.145 - Blue Transferware Plate, 19th C.
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Historic blue transfer "Syracuse, NY" porcelain plate by "The Rowland & Marsellus Co." made in "Staffordshire England&q...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Blue Transferware Platter "Ancient Rome", Ca. 1840146 - Blue Transferware Platter "Ancient Rome", Ca. 1840
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Blue transferware porcelain platter titled "Ancient Rome", Ca. 1840; English; scene shows several figures near a fountain amongst Roman ru...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Soft Paste Sponge Bowl, Ca. 1810147 - Soft Paste Sponge Bowl, Ca. 1810
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Soft paste sponge decorated bowl, Ca.1810; decorated in brown with green & yellow patches; cream colored earthenware with thin tin glaze; tight ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Sponge-Ware Plate, Ca. 1810148 - Sponge-Ware Plate, Ca. 1810
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Sponge-Ware plate of cream colored earthenware and with a thin tin glaze, Ca. 1810; decorated with a "sponge" technique in brown glaze wit...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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11 Piece Dinner Service, Ca. 1835149 - 11 Piece Dinner Service, Ca. 1835
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Early hand painted porcelain partial dinner service, Ca. 1835; hand painted with multi-colored flowers and vines; the group includes 5 handle less cup
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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