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

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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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STERLING SILVER DRESSER SET61 - STERLING SILVER DRESSER SET
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
STERLING SILVER DRESSER SET. Consists of brush (9.5" L) & mirror (12" L) marked International Sterling and monogrammed "A"....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to jhu97beacat for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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BICENTENNIAL MEDAL SET62 - BICENTENNIAL MEDAL SET
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BICENTENNIAL MEDAL SET. From The National Governors' Conference. Consists of first day issue sterling silver proof medals of all 50 states. A...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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BICENTENNIAL MEDAL COLLECTION63 - BICENTENNIAL MEDAL COLLECTION
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FIFTY-STATE BICENTENNIAL MEDAL COLLECTION. First edition solid sterling silver proof set. Made by the Franklin Mint. Inside of front cover contains
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to yazzie13 for (2,250.00 + 337.50BP) = 2,587.50
 
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SET OF 3 SILVER SALTS64 - SET OF 3 SILVER SALTS
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SET OF 3 SILVER SHELL FORM SALTS WITH SALT SPOONS. All salts are hallmarked. Spoons are marked "Sterling" on reverse of handle.
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to rehoflash for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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FRANKLIN MINT LIBERTY TREE PLATE65 - FRANKLIN MINT LIBERTY TREE PLATE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
FRANKLIN MINT GLASS LIBERTY TREE PLATE. Etched decorated with text that reads "Beneath the boughs of Liberty Tree – Where met the sons of Libe...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE66 - BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE
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KALK PORCELAIN (1904+) BISQUE FIGURINE. Depicts two elderly gentlemen sitting at table playing cards. Marked on bottom with two arrows and marked ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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GAVEL PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL67 - GAVEL PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL
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WOODEN GAVEL PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL. (Governor of Delaware 1949-1953, 1961-1965) Marked with metal plate that reads "Product of Arkansas/Pre...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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JAPANESE WIND-UP DUCK TOY68 - JAPANESE WIND-UP DUCK TOY
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JAPANESE TIN WIND-UP DUCK TOY. 4.5" H
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to pinkpeache.. for (20.00 + 3.00BP) = 23.00
 
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VAL SAINT LAMBERT CRYSTAL GAVEL69 - VAL SAINT LAMBERT CRYSTAL GAVEL
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VAL SAINT LAMBERT BELGIAN CRYSTAL GAVEL. Has original box. Gavel is marked and retains sticker. 8.75" L
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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GORHAM STERLING BRUSH70 - GORHAM STERLING BRUSH
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GORHAM STERLING BRUSH PRESENTED TO GOV. CARVEL. Marked "Gov. Elbert N. Carvel/In Appreciation/Salisbury Rotary Club/1961". 7.25" L
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING71 - OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
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OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING. Depicts a river flowing through a town with bridge and buildings. Signed in lower right "J.L. Dispo". Painting ...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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CLEAR ETCHED GLASS GOBLETS72 - CLEAR ETCHED GLASS GOBLETS
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SET OF 8 CLEAR ETCHED GLASS GOBLETS. Etched floral decorated. 7" H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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STERLING FLATWARE73 - STERLING FLATWARE
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LOT OF 3 PIECES OF STERLING FLATWARE. Consists of a pierced serving piece (7" L), a serving piece with oblong bowl (8" L), and a ladle (6...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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STERLING JAR AND SHAKERS74 - STERLING JAR AND SHAKERS
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CONDIMENT JAR WITH STERLING LID AND SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS WITH STERLING BASES. Consists of clear etched glass condiment jar (4.25" H) with e...
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Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE75 - BISQUE KALK PORCELAIN FIGURINE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
KALK PORCELAIN (1904+) BISQUE FIGURINE. Depicts an elderly gentleman making shoes with a male child watching. Marked on bottom with two arrows and m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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BRADLEY AND HUBBARD DESK SET76 - BRADLEY AND HUBBARD DESK SET
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4 PIECE BRADLEY AND HUBBARD BRASS DESK SET. Consists of rotating calendar, inkwell (2.75" H), folder/card holder (3.25" H), & stamp. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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LOG CABIN FORM WHISKEY BOTTLE77 - LOG CABIN FORM WHISKEY BOTTLE
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GLASS LOG CABIN FORM WHISKEY BOTTLE. Embossed on roof "E.G. Booz's/Old Cabin/Whiskey" and "1840". Embossed on sides "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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WALNUT PEN BOX78 - WALNUT PEN BOX
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GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL WALNUT PEN BOX. Has metal plate engraved at top of lid that reads "Elbert N. Carvel" and metal plate on undersi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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GOVERNOR CARVEL WATCH79 - GOVERNOR CARVEL WATCH
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR ELBERT N. CARVEL WRISTWATCH. Hamilton wristwatch reads on face "54th Annual/Governors'/Conference/1962". Engraved ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP80 - BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP
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BOHEMIAN GLASS TABLE LAMP. Bohemian cranberry cut-to-clear glass bowl with brass stem and marble base. Cranberry glass sphere at top finial. Electr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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