The Estate of Delaware Governor & Mrs. Elbert N. Carvel

Auction Details

On Saturday, Oct. 14, Jos. C. O’Neal & Sons Auctioneers & Appraisers will be holding an auction from the Estate of Former Delaware Governor Elbert N. Carvel and Mrs. Ann Valliant Carvel at the O’Neal Auction Center in Laurel, Delaware. This single-event will consist of the antiques, furniture, art pottery, Delaware art, political ephemera and memorabilia, as well as personal effects from the Carvel estate.

Among the many items to be offered include a Potthast, Baltimore, Maryland mahogany 10 piece dining room set and sideboard that is described on page 35 of Cecilia Cohen’s book “Only in Delaware”; a mahogany slant-front desk carved with the State Seal of Delaware, made for Gov. Carvel by Franklin Kinnamon and one of only three known to have been made; a Van Briggle Pottery collection; as well as paintings by Delaware artist Henry Progar & other Delaware artists. Also being offered are numerous items of political history that include important letters and telegrams from Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, and Clinton; signed and unsigned photographs of former Presidents; and over a half dozen scrapbooks put together by Mrs. Carvel that spans Gov. Carvel’s political career.
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TOLEWARE TRAY280 - TOLEWARE TRAY
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
TOLEWARE PAINT DECORATED TRAY. Hand painted floral decoration with peacock and fountain. Shows minor loss to paint. 25” x 18.5”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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PEWTER PLATTER281 - PEWTER PLATTER
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EARLY PEWTER PLATTER. Marked on reverse with 3 hallmarks. Platter shows major wear. 16.5” Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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ARCADE TOY FIRE ENGINE282 - ARCADE TOY FIRE ENGINE
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ARCADE CAST-IRON TOY FIRE ENGINE. Tires are marked “Arcade Balloon”. Marked on interior “Made in U.S.A./Arcade/6990”. Shows some minor loss to pain
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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DELAWARE SHAVING MIRROR283 - DELAWARE SHAVING MIRROR
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DELAWARE CABINETMAKER WALNUT SHAVING MIRROR. Marked with brass tag on reverse of mirror “Made By/C.H. Atkins/Viola, Delaware”. 13” H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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PINE TABLE-TOP BOX284 - PINE TABLE-TOP BOX
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EARLY PINE TABLE-TOP BOX. Dovetailed construction. Shows some splitting to wood at areas. 4.75” H, 12.75” L, 10” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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PINE DOCUMENT BOX285 - PINE DOCUMENT BOX
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PRIMITIVE PINE DOCUMENT BOX WITH LID. Square-nailed construction. 5” H, 10” L, 7.25” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to cottage31 for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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NICHOLAS U. COMITO PAINTING286 - NICHOLAS U. COMITO PAINTING
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NICHOLAS U. COMITO (AMERICAN 1906-1990) ‘ROLLING COUNTRY’ PAINTING. Oil on canvas. Depicts a barn on side of hill with pastures and mountains. Sign
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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MIDWINTER PORCELAIN PLATE287 - MIDWINTER PORCELAIN PLATE
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MIDWINTER (1940S-1960S) PORCELAIN PLATE. Floral decorated around border with stream and mill scene at center. Marked on reverse “Rural England”. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to amyjane410 for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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VICTORIA PORCELAIN OYSTER PLATES288 - VICTORIA PORCELAIN OYSTER PLATES
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SET OF 3 VICTORIA PORCELAIN (1891-1918) OYSTER PLATES. Pink floral transfer decorated. Marked on reverse. 8.5” Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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F. WINKLE PORCELAIN TEA SET289 - F. WINKLE PORCELAIN TEA SET
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F. WINKLE (1908-1925) PORCELAIN CREAM PITCHER AND COVERED SUGAR. Togo pattern. Consists of double handled sugar with lid (8” H), and cream pitcher (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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