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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WALNUT CABINETMAKER CORNER CUPBOARD345 - WALNUT CABINETMAKER CORNER CUPBOARD
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
WALNUT CABINETMAKER CORNER CUPBOARD. Has broken-arch top with center finial over two glass doors over two dovetailed drawers over two blind doors at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1975 VOLKSWAGEN LA GRANDE BUG CAR346 - 1975 VOLKSWAGEN LA GRANDE BUG CAR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
1975 VOLKSWAGEN LA GRANDE BUG CAR. 4 speed, fuel injected, radio/cassette player, sunroof, & 64,264 original miles. In need of some restoratio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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PENNSYLVANIA BENCH347 - PENNSYLVANIA BENCH
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PENNSYLVANIA PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM BENCH. Black painted with floral and gilt paint decoration. 33” H to top of back, 72” L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST348 - PENNSYLVANIA BLANKET CHEST
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PENNSYLVANIA RED WASHED BLANKET CHEST. Dovetailed construction with bracket feet and rat-tail hinges. Has till in interior. 26” H, 49” L, 21” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to gkprims for (175.00 + 26.25BP) = 201.25
 
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PRIMITIVE BENCH349 - PRIMITIVE BENCH
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PRIMITIVE PAINT DECORATED BENCH. Dovetailed and mortis & tendon construction. Shows old gray paint. Has heart cut-out at top of back rest. 3...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to cathyb892 for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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VICTORIAN WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS350 - VICTORIAN WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PAIR OF VICTORIAN WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS. One has blue needlepoint seat with wreath decoration and the other has a cranberry needlepoint seat with floral
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to cottage31 for (80.00 + 12.00BP) = 92.00
 
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VICTORIAN WALNUT SEWING STAND351 - VICTORIAN WALNUT SEWING STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
VICTORIAN WALNUT SEWING STAND. Has single dovetailed drawer with dish top. 31” H, 22.5” W, 15.5” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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PENNSYLVANIA SIDE CHAIR352 - PENNSYLVANIA SIDE CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PENNSYLVANIA PAINT DECORATED ARROW BACK SIDE CHAIR. Faux wood paint with black, red, yellow, & green stenciling and decoration. 34” H to top o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to 1milcats for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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MAPLE CANDLESTAND353 - MAPLE CANDLESTAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAPLE TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND. Has spider legs. 30” H, 13.5” x 18.25”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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HITCHCOCK STYLE SIDE CHAIR354 - HITCHCOCK STYLE SIDE CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
HITCHCOCK STYLE SIDE CHAIR. Plank bottom with black painted with gilt floral decoration. 31.5” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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