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"....
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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
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
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
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
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 ...
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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
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
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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