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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The Putnam-Hildreth Family Federal Three-part Banquet Table,102 - The Putnam-Hildreth Family Federal Three-part Banquet Table,
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ca 1795-1810, mahogany with pine secondary. Consists of center section with drop leaves and two elliptical ends. On the three, the frieze with dash li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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The Putnam-Hildreth Families Regency Dining Chairs,103 - The Putnam-Hildreth Families Regency Dining Chairs,
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English, ca 1810-1820, Set of eight, consisting of two armchairs and six sides, all with inlaid curved tablet backs, over upholstered trapezoidal seat
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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Ashworth Decorated Ironstone Tureen,104 - Ashworth Decorated Ironstone Tureen,
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English, early 20th century. Godden mark 148 in underglaze blue; 10.5" high x 12" handle to handle. Condition: Ladle may not be original....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Meissen "Blue Onion" Pierced Plates,105 - Meissen "Blue Onion" Pierced Plates,
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Continental, early 20th century. Thirteen plates in the "Blue Onion" pattern, with underglaze blue crossed swords mark; 8" diameter. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers106 - Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
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possibly Baltimore, ca 1810-1820. A mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with rectangular top, bowed front edge above four conforming, cock-beaded long
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 166.25BP) = 1,116.25
 
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Tiger Maple Sheraton One Drawer Stand,107 - Tiger Maple Sheraton One Drawer Stand,
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American, ca 1820-1830. A birds-eye and tiger maple stand with one-board top over one drawer with a period brass knob, resting on turned legs; 28&qu...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 122.50BP) = 822.50
 
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Ohio Sheraton Cherry Two-Drawer Stand108 - Ohio Sheraton Cherry Two-Drawer Stand
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1828, with pine secondary. Iinked initials and date on underside of drawer, J.B./furnature(sic)/ manufactuver (sic)/ May 18th 1828. Paneled case with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Classical Gilt Overmantel Mirror,109 - Classical Gilt Overmantel Mirror,
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ca 1890-1910, poplar and other secondary woods. Classical overmantle mirror in giltwood with paired cluster column decoration, three-panel glazed plat
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Large Folio Currier and Ives Landscape, Fruit and Flowers,110 - Large Folio Currier and Ives Landscape, Fruit and Flowers,
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dated 1862, by Frances F. Palmer, artist. A large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on heavy wove paper, titled Landscape, Fruit and Flowers, CO #34
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Watercolor on Velvet Theorem,111 - Watercolor on Velvet Theorem,
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American School, ca 1830-1840, watercolor on velvet, depicting a bird picking from a basket of fruit. In a period gilt frame; 12.5" high x 15&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 192.50BP) = 1,292.50
 
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Floral Bouquet Watercolors,112 - Floral Bouquet Watercolors,
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American, late 19th century. A pair of floral watercolor on paper. First is in an old birds-eye frame; 13.5" x 11.5"(sight). Second is in ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 30.63BP) = 205.63
 
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Still Life with Apples, Peaches and Cherries,113 - Still Life with Apples, Peaches and Cherries,
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American School, 19th century, oil on canvas. Depicting a branch of cherries, apples and ripe peaches heaped on a table. Unsigned. In a period lemon g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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American School Pastel Still Life with Peaches,114 - American School Pastel Still Life with Peaches,
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pastel on paper, signed Hubry in lower right; 12" high x 19" wide (sight). Condition: Some flaking to pastel, otherwise in untouched and ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Folk Art Watercolor Portraits,115 - Folk Art Watercolor Portraits,
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American or English, 19th century. Group of three, each watercolor on paper. First, ca 1850-1860, depicts a seated young lady with a braided hairstyle
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Portrait of a Girl in a Red Dress,116 - Portrait of a Girl in a Red Dress,
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American, possibly New York, ca 1840, oil on canvas, unsigned. A young woman in a red dress stands on a balcony with mountainous terrain in the backgr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 157.50BP) = 1,057.50
 
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Full-Length Watercolor of a Young Lady,117 - Full-Length Watercolor of a Young Lady,
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American or British, ca 1840, unsigned, on paper. A profile portrait of a young lady wearing jewelry and holding a kerchief in one hand and flower in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 131.25BP) = 881.25
 
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Folk Art Portrait of a Young Boy,118 - Folk Art Portrait of a Young Boy,
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American School, ca 1820, oil on poplar panel. A young boy with ruffled collar, seated within a landscape in a red windsor chair and holding a book. U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,500.00 + 787.50BP) = 5,287.50
 
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Watercolor Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Lady,119 - Watercolor Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Lady,
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American, ca 1830. Portrait miniature on ivory of lady with a white collar and tortoise shell comb. In an original period black ebonized frame; 2.5&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Silas M. Holmes (1816-1901), Portrait Miniature,120 - Silas M. Holmes (1816-1901), Portrait Miniature,
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American. Includes a miniature on ivory and a half plate ambrotype. The miniature is a ca 1830s watercolor on ivory, unsigned. The lot also includes a
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Spencerian Composition with Teachers Name,121 - Spencerian Composition with Teachers Name,
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American, late 19th century. Spencerian Composition illustrates two birds and is signed Dellie Benson the G W Demary Teacher of Penmanship. The design
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Folky Drawing Sampler from Child's Ledger Book ,122 - Folky Drawing Sampler from Child's Ledger Book ,
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American, ca 1835, graphite and ink on paper. Framers label and provenance from Grand Rapids, Michigan written on verso. Early 20th century gilt frame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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Harvest Scene with Pumpkins,123 - Harvest Scene with Pumpkins,
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American, late 19th century, oil on board, unsigned. Depicting a farm in a mountain landscape. Pencil inscribed on verso David Adams and other notatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Hudson River School Fall Landscape Painting,124 - Hudson River School Fall Landscape Painting,
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American, late 19th century, oil on board, unsigned. Depicting a Hudson River landscape in autumn. In a period gilt frame; 15.5" high x 10.5&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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Landscape After George Morland,125 - Landscape After George Morland,
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oil on canvas, identified on verso, on frame; 25" high x 30" wide (sight). Condition: Small tear in center. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Hudson River School View of the Hudson Highlands,126 - Hudson River School View of the Hudson Highlands,
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American, 19th century, oil on canvas. A view of the Hudson Highlands with sailboats and a paddle wheeler in the distance. Unsigned. In a period lemon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,525.00
 
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Granville, Pennsylvania, 1846 Watercolor,127 - Granville, Pennsylvania, 1846 Watercolor,
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American, watercolor on paper. An exceptional bird's eye view, likely depicting Granville, Pennsylvania. Location sited and dated Graneville Jul...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 656.25BP) = 4,406.25
 
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Lehigh Gap Covered Bridge, Pennsylvania, Watercolor,128 - Lehigh Gap Covered Bridge, Pennsylvania, Watercolor,
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Amerian, watercolor on paper. Depicting Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, near present day Slatington. This view was executed the day after the following wate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 656.25BP) = 4,406.25
 
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Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, 1846 Watercolor,129 - Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, 1846 Watercolor,
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American, watercolor on paper. A bird's eye view of the Lehigh Gap, in present day Slatington, Pennsylvania. Location sited and dated Lehigh Gap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,800.00 + 490.00BP) = 3,290.00
 
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Queen Anne Tavern Table in Red Stain130 - Queen Anne Tavern Table in Red Stain
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New England, ca 1740-1760, in pine and maple. Scrubbed oval top and base with pinned construction, the base with old red stain, turned and slightly sp
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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Pennsylvania Dutch Cupboard,131 - Pennsylvania Dutch Cupboard,
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Pennsylvania, early 19th century, two-part walnut Dutch cupboard. A molded cornice over two glazed, six-pane doors and two candle drawers, resting on
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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Apothecary Cabinet in Old Paint,132 - Apothecary Cabinet in Old Paint,
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American, ca 1840. A pine apothecary cabinet in old red paint with areas of light colored grain painting. Likely sat atop a base. Brass latch for door
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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Redware Toddy Plates with Yellow Slip,133 - Redware Toddy Plates with Yellow Slip,
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American, likely Pennsylvania, ca 1850. Redware toddy plates with yellow slip decoration; each 4" diameter. Condition: One has small old chip ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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Book Form Gum Box,134 - Book Form Gum Box,
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American, ca 1900. A hand carved wood gum box in original paint. A book form with slide lid at each end. Folky relief carvings include a hand holding
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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Decorated Souvenir Book Box,135 - Decorated Souvenir Book Box,
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late 19th century. Decorated book box with original paint, simulating leather and wood grain with floral decoration; 12" high x 2.5" wide ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Vernacular School Master's Desk Desk,136 - Vernacular School Master's Desk Desk,
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probably Canadian, 19th century, in pine. The slanted writing surface with book ledge opens to two tiers of valanced pigeon holes. On the face of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Carved and Painted Hanging Salt Box,137 - Carved and Painted Hanging Salt Box,
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likely Canadian, mid to late 19th century. Hanging pine salt box with carved designs and bright colors typical of the French Canadian vernacular; 15...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Paint Decorated Box138 - Paint Decorated Box
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American, likely Ohio, 19th century. A poplar box, with red paint, decorated with gilt fruit and leaves; 4.5" high x 12.5" wide x 6" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 48.13BP) = 323.13
 
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Folky Watch Hutch with Paint,139 - Folky Watch Hutch with Paint,
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American, ca 1900. A painted wood, folky watch hutch in colors of salmon and cream, with remnants of electrified light socket. Also with a pocket watc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Folky Hooked Rug With Branding Emblems,140 - Folky Hooked Rug With Branding Emblems,
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American, ca 1920-1940, wool on burlap. A folky hooked rug with branding emblems within octagon borders having alternating diamond shaped blocks; 37.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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Penny Rugs,141 - Penny Rugs,
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American, late 19th to early 20th century. Two penny rugs, one of wool and velvet sewn onto a natural cotton ground and mounted on a hexagon board; 28
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Hooked Rug of Flower Arrangement ,142 - Hooked Rug of Flower Arrangement ,
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American, 1930-50. Flower arrangement wool hooked rug signed B.N. lower right for Bea Nagle of New York. Professionally mounted on board; 29" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 48.13BP) = 323.13
 
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Cat and Kittens Hooked Rug,143 - Cat and Kittens Hooked Rug,
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American, late 19th century, wool on burlap. A colorful hooked rug with a mother cat and her kittens; 32" x 53". Condition: Losses to out...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Ship Hooked Rug,144 - Ship Hooked Rug,
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American, ca 1900, wool on burlap. Ship hooked rug with ocean scene with a black border; 30" x 52". Condition: Slight bleeding to area of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Bandbox Wallpaper Fragment of New York City Firemen,146 - Bandbox Wallpaper Fragment of New York City Firemen,
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American, ca 1835. A yellow wallpaper fragment depicting volunteer firemen with Goose Neck Tub Engine No.13. This bandbox wallpaper was designed by H.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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Trade Sign Painted with Advertising for Cut Glass,147 - Trade Sign Painted with Advertising for Cut Glass,
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American, late 19th century. A trade sign in original paint, shadowed gilt letters and painted on a black background; constructed with bread board end
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Trade Sign Advertising for Millinery,148 - Trade Sign Advertising for Millinery,
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American, 19th century. A two sided trade sign advertising for Millinery; painted on a molded board with silver letters on a black background; 39.5&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Butcher's Trade Sign,149 - Butcher's Trade Sign,
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American, late 19th century. Butcher trade sign, green painted sheet iron depicting a steer and butcher tools; 27" high x 34.5" wide. Con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Cast Iron Indian Advertising Cigar Cabinet,150 - Cast Iron Indian Advertising Cigar Cabinet,
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American ca 1875. Cigar cabinet for Miller, Dubrul and Peters, Cincinnati, Ohio. Cast iron indian found in Cincinnati. The box and figure are a marria
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 297.50BP) = 1,997.50
 
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Carved and Painted Chinese Tea Shop Figure,151 - Carved and Painted Chinese Tea Shop Figure,
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American, last quarter 19th century, constructed of laminated pine. A representation of a Chinese man wearing a tunic, trousers and skullcap, holding
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Cast-Iron Top Hat Spittoon or Cuspidor,152 - Cast-Iron Top Hat Spittoon or Cuspidor,
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American, late 19th century, painted silver. A folky, rare form, cast-iron top hat, probably used in an opera house or hotel; 7" high x 10.5&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (205.00 + 35.88BP) = 240.88
 
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