Spring Fine and Decorative Art

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Spring Fine and Decorative Art

Cowan's Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
513-871-1670

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Small Blanket Box with Old Surface,51 - Small Blanket Box with Old Surface,
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American, early 19th century, of poplar and pine. Blanket box has an old surface over the original blue paint with black painted molding at the base a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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Children's Decorative Painted Chairs,52 - Children's Decorative Painted Chairs,
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American, 19th century. A group of three. First chair is a scalloped-top with cane-seat in salmon colored paint; 9" seat height, 19" overa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (190.00 + 33.25BP) = 223.25
 
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Doll Cradle, Decorated with Train and Landscape Scenes,53 - Doll Cradle, Decorated with Train and Landscape Scenes,
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American, mid-19th century, of pine and poplar. A decorated doll cradle with red and gilt paint, with scenes on all sides of bridges, lake and a farmh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 30.63BP) = 205.63
 
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Sheraton Grain-painted Wash Stand,54 - Sheraton Grain-painted Wash Stand,
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New England, ca 1815-1820. In pine with rosewood graining, and gilt and painted decoration; 32.5" high x 16.75" wide x 13.75" deep. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Painted Wooden Wheel Rocking Chair,55 - Painted Wooden Wheel Rocking Chair,
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American, mid to late 19th century, of mixed woods. A whimsical, paint decorated, rocking chair. All original and likely fashioned by a turner who mad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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Freed Slave Turned Boxer, Attributed Portrait of Tom Molineaux,56 - Freed Slave Turned Boxer, Attributed Portrait of Tom Molineaux,
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English, first quarter 19th century, oil on canvas. A half length portrait of a seated black gentleman, dressed in grey jacket with floral vest. House
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 7,050.00
 
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Saint-Memin Portraits,57 - Saint-Memin Portraits,
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American, early 19th century. Saint-Memin portraits of a lady and gentleman; charcoal on wove paper with pink background. In gilt frames with replaced
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 350.00BP) = 2,350.00
 
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Chew-Philips Family Portrait Miniatures, Philipsburg, PA,58 - Chew-Philips Family Portrait Miniatures, Philipsburg, PA,
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Pennsylvania, late 18th century, watercolor on ivory, unattributed. Portrait miniatures of Sophia Chew Philips and Henry Philips. Names of the sitters
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,800.00 + 490.00BP) = 3,290.00
 
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Chippendale-style High Chest of Drawers,59 - Chippendale-style High Chest of Drawers,
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American, ca 1760-1780, with additions. A high chest of drawers in walnut with poplar and pine secondary woods. Broken scrolled pediment with carved r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 656.25BP) = 4,406.25
 
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Chippendale Cherry Slant-Front Desk,60 - Chippendale Cherry Slant-Front Desk,
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American, ca 1760-1790, with pine and poplar secondary. The fall front reveals a fitted interior of pigeon holes and four aligned drawers, over four g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 122.50BP) = 822.50
 
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Maple Square Scalloped Cornered Tilt-top Table,61 - Maple Square Scalloped Cornered Tilt-top Table,
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New England, ca 1750-1800, with scalloped-corner top, turned cherry baluster support over arched knees and snake feet; 28" high x 29.5" wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Blue-painted Corner Cupboard,62 - Blue-painted Corner Cupboard,
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American, 18th century, in pine in an old repaint. In two parts with an arched opening, reeded frieze and pilasters. The interior with three turkey-br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 350.00BP) = 2,350.00
 
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Pennsylvania Chippendale Kas from Hearst Collection,63 - Pennsylvania Chippendale Kas from Hearst Collection,
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Pennsylvania, ca 1760-1790, in walnut. The broken scrolled pediment with pierced and carved tympanum, over arched raised-panel doors. Lower case with
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,225.00BP) = 8,225.00
 
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Pennsylvania German Decorated Firkin,64 - Pennsylvania German Decorated Firkin,
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late 19th century, hand-painted wood. A Pennsylvania German firkin with original paint on a red-orange ground with tulip and floral decoration, with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 30.63BP) = 205.63
 
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Pennsylvania Tanware Pitcher,65 - Pennsylvania Tanware Pitcher,
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probably New Geneva, Pennsylvania, ca 1880. Decorated with sweeping fuchsia vine and stylized brushwork on the collar; 9.5" high. Condition: S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 166.25BP) = 1,116.25
 
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Boston and Sandwich Whale Oil Lamps,66 - Boston and Sandwich Whale Oil Lamps,
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lot of two, American, ca 1828-35, whale oil/fluid period, colorless. A near pair, both with blown fonts attached to pressed "Lacy Acanthus Leaf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Four Blown & Pressed Whale Oil Lamps,67 - Four Blown & Pressed Whale Oil Lamps,
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American, New England, ca 1815-45. Whale oil/fluid period, colorless. Includes two blown conical font stand lamps with bladed wafer construction, a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Russell & Irwin Cut and Engraved Stand Lamp,68 - Russell & Irwin Cut and Engraved Stand Lamp,
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American, ca 1860-70, probably by Russell & Irwin Manufacturing Co., New Britain, Connecticut; 13" high. See Thuro I, 109-c, and Thuro II, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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George Washington Toile de Jouy Remnant,69 - George Washington Toile de Jouy Remnant,
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French, ca 1785. A textile remnant of printed cotton, in iron red on cream ground featuring George Washington, a mythological portrayal, in a carriage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 122.50BP) = 822.50
 
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Maine Sampler of Susan Colemore Jackson,70 - Maine Sampler of Susan Colemore Jackson,
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Phipsburg (now Phippsburg), Maine, first quarter 19th century. Alphabet and number strings, religious verse in silk and wool threads on linen, Susan C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Sampler of Mary Ann Twitchell, 1819,71 - Sampler of Mary Ann Twitchell, 1819,
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American or English, silk on linen. A petite sampler by Mary Ann Twitchell 1819. Housed in a modern frame; 8" high x 10" wide (sight). Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Audubon Havell Edition Plate XXXVI "Stanley Hawk",72 - Audubon Havell Edition Plate XXXVI "Stanley Hawk",
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hand-colored engraving, etching and aquatint, by R. Havell, on heavy wove paper with the watermark J. Whatman 1831. Sheet size 38" x 25.25"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 402.50BP) = 2,702.50
 
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Audubon Bien Edition "Blue Grosbeak",73 - Audubon Bien Edition "Blue Grosbeak",
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mid 19th century chromolithograph by J. Bien, 1860, after John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), titled Blue Grosbeak, (No. 3-4, Plate 204), 31.7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Audubon Bien Edition "White Headed Eagle,"74 - Audubon Bien Edition "White Headed Eagle,"
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mid 19th century chromolithograph by J. Bien, 1860, after John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), titled White headed Eagle, (No. 2-2, Plate 114). U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 568.75BP) = 3,818.75
 
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McKenney & Hall, Wa-Pa-Shaw, A Sioux Chief,75 - McKenney & Hall, Wa-Pa-Shaw, A Sioux Chief,
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hand-colored lithograph, published in 1838 by F. W. Greenough and printed and colored by Bowen's; 14" high x 10" wide (sight). Condit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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McKenney & Hall, Tschusick, An Objiway Woman,76 - McKenney & Hall, Tschusick, An Objiway Woman,
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hand-colored lithograph, published in 1837 by E.C. Biddle, printed and colored by Bowen's Lithographic Establishment; 16" high x 12" w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Pair of McKenney & Hall's, Black Hawk, A Saukie Brave,77 - Pair of McKenney & Hall's, Black Hawk, A Saukie Brave,
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a pair of McKenney & Hall hand-colored lithographs, each published in 1838 by F.W. Greenough and printed and colored by Bowen's; each 15&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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McKenney & Hall Portrait 1837, Ki-On-Twog-Ky,78 - McKenney & Hall Portrait 1837, Ki-On-Twog-Ky,
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hand-colored lithograph, published by E.C. Biddle, 1837; 21.5" high x 15" wide (sight). Condition: Unframed, some creasing to perimeter, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 96.25BP) = 646.25
 
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N. Currier Print Kentucky Cavalry at Buena Vista,79 - N. Currier Print Kentucky Cavalry at Buena Vista,
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small folio hand-colored lithograph with touches of gum arabic, CO #2211, dated 1847. In a period frame; 10" high x 14" wide (sight). Con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Andrew Jackson Currier Print & Watercolor,80 - Andrew Jackson Currier Print & Watercolor,
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hand-colored small folio lithograph with touches of gum arabic, CO #2239, in a period gilt frame; 10" high x 14.25" wide (sight). Together...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Joseph Clopper (1802-1861), Portrait Miniature,81 - Joseph Clopper (1802-1861), Portrait Miniature,
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American, likely Frederick County, Maryland, ca 1814-1816, watercolor on ivory. Joseph Clopper, portrait miniature, at about 12 to 14 years of age. Ac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 175.00BP) = 1,175.00
 
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Portrait Miniature on Ivory of a Gentleman,82 - Portrait Miniature on Ivory of a Gentleman,
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likely American, ca 1850s. Portrait miniature of a middle aged gentleman, housed in the original brown leather case, with velvet interior; 3" h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 30.63BP) = 205.63
 
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Portrait Miniature Oil of Gentleman,83 - Portrait Miniature Oil of Gentleman,
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mid-19th century. Portrait miniature is an oil on board of a gentleman seated in a chair of the period. In a 20th century gilt frame; 5" high x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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Ezra Ames Attributed Portrait Miniature, 183384 - Ezra Ames Attributed Portrait Miniature, 1833
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American, Albany, New York, watercolor on ivory. Old typed label on verso reads: William McCracken Lathrop son of Hon. Samuel Lathrop year 1833 #1024.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 385.00BP) = 2,585.00
 
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Watercolor Profile Portrait of James Goodwin,85 - Watercolor Profile Portrait of James Goodwin,
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American, 1817. Watercolor profile portrait using a drawn outline design that imitates pinpricking. Illegible writing above figure with pencil inscrip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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C. W. Peale (after) Oil on Canvas,86 - C. W. Peale (after) Oil on Canvas,
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American, late 19th century. Handwritten in ink on verso, Rachel Peale, wife of Charles Wilson Peale daughter of Brewer eastern shore of Maryland The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,550.00 + 446.25BP) = 2,996.25
 
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Federal-style Mantel in Blue Paint,87 - Federal-style Mantel in Blue Paint,
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late 19th century. The top with projecting corners supported by flat pilasters, topped by carved paterae and flanking a central tablet with carved pat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 78.75BP) = 528.75
 
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Federal-style Mantel,88 - Federal-style Mantel,
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20th century, assorted woods. A breakfront molded cornice over frieze with dentil molding, the central tablet on the front is between applied floral g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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Kentucky Two-Part China Press89 - Kentucky Two-Part China Press
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Kentucky, ca 1820-1830, with poplar seconday. The top with cove-molded cornice over two blind paneled doors rests on lower (associated) side-paneled c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 7,050.00
 
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Child's Sheraton Chest with Tambour Doors,90 - Child's Sheraton Chest with Tambour Doors,
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19th century, of figured cherry with poplar secondary. Three graduated drawers with carved wooden pulls incased behind tambour doors (shown open in il
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,410.00
 
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Dish-top Candlestand with Birdcage,91 - Dish-top Candlestand with Birdcage,
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probably Pennsylvania, ca 1760 to 1780, cherry tilt-top candlestand. The dish-top tips on a birdcage support, turned pedestal, and tripod base with ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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Kentucky/Ohio Coin Silver,92 - Kentucky/Ohio Coin Silver,
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19th century, lot of seven. Includes two coin ladles, one by J.B. Aiken (w. 1820-60) Danville, Kentucky, the other by Allen & Rogers; three coin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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Baldwin Gardiner Coin Silver Tea Service,93 - Baldwin Gardiner Coin Silver Tea Service,
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New York, second quarter 19th century. Three pieces with corn husk finials, marked B.Gardiner/New York (w. 1827-38). Includes teapot, covered sugar bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 175.00BP) = 1,175.00
 
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Sterling Silver Julep Cups,94 - Sterling Silver Julep Cups,
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20th century. Group of ten, nine hallmarked for Manchester Baker Silver Co. and one marked for Frank W. Smith Co.; 3.75" high. 40.188 ozt. Con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 227.50BP) = 1,527.50
 
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Trees Sterling Julep Cup,95 - Trees Sterling Julep Cup,
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20th century, marked for Trees, Lexington, KY. 3.75" high; 4.340 ozt. Condition: Engraved on bottom, 7-13-43/7-13-68 and other faint marks. P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Federal Double Chest of Drawers96 - Federal Double Chest of Drawers
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probably Indiana, ca 1815-1825, of cherry with pine and poplar secondary. A rare form with distinctive reeded edge top, and linen-fold, carved pilaste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 9,400.00
 
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Federal Drop-leaf Sewing Table,98 - Federal Drop-leaf Sewing Table,
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American, ca 1820, maple and pine. A drop-leaf top over one drawer, with a pull-out support for a suspended fabric bag. Legs with ring-turned capitals
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Federal Mirror with Églomisé Panel,99 - Federal Mirror with Églomisé Panel,
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American, ca 1800-1825, in mahogany with pine secondary. The cornice with applied leaf and vine decoration, with reverse-painted panel with gilt and s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Hepplewhite Wash Stand in Cherry,100 - Hepplewhite Wash Stand in Cherry,
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Mid-Atlantic states, ca 1800-1815, pine secondary. The top with shaped apron over lower shelf with one drawer; 30" high x 16" wide x 15.5&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 157.50BP) = 1,057.50
 
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Hepplewhite Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest,101 - Hepplewhite Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest,
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Mid-Atlantic states, ca 1800-1810, mahogany with pine and poplar secondary. Four graduated cockbeaded drawers over a shaped apron and French feet; 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 166.25BP) = 1,116.25
 
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