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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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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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PRIMITIVE WALNUT SCHOOL DESK355 - PRIMITIVE WALNUT SCHOOL DESK
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PRIMITIVE WALNUT SCHOOL DESK. Lift-top reveals storage compartment. Tapered legs. 28” H, 27.75” W, 20.5” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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SHERATON WALNUT STAND356 - SHERATON WALNUT STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
SHERATON WALNUT SINGLE DRAWER STAND. Has single dovetailed drawer. 29” H, 20” x 19.5”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to amyjane410 for (90.00 + 13.50BP) = 103.50
 
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MAHOGANY NIGHT STAND356A - MAHOGANY NIGHT STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY NIGHT STAND. Oval top. Single drawer is missing one knob. Shows water staining at top. Pencil feet with stretcher base. 26” H, 20” W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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HEPPLEWHITE STYLE DINING TABLE357 - HEPPLEWHITE STYLE DINING TABLE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
HEPPLEWHITE STYLE MAHOGANY DINING TABLE. Line inlaid with bellflower inlay at legs. Has two leaves. 30.5” H, 72.5” L, 46” W. Each leaf: 10.25” L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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CHERRY SHERATON TABLE357A - CHERRY SHERATON TABLE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
CHERRY SHERATON DROP-LEAF TABLE. Has single dovetailed drawer. 29.25” H, 36” L, 19.5” W. Each leaf: 11.75” W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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MARTHA WASHINGTON SEWING STAND358 - MARTHA WASHINGTON SEWING STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY MARTHA WASHINGTON SEWING STAND. Has three graduated dovetailed drawers and reeded legs. 29.5” H, 27.5” L, 14.25” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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ENGLISH OAK SIDE CHAIR359 - ENGLISH OAK SIDE CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
ENGLISH OAK SIDE CHAIR. Upholstered seat and back. 35” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WALNUT CORNER CHAIR360 - WALNUT CORNER CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
WALNUT CORNER CHAIR. Has line inlay & mother-of-pearl decoration. Upholstered seat shows some staining. 29” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to amyjane410 for (90.00 + 13.50BP) = 103.50
 
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HITCHCOCK STYLE ARM CHAIR360A - HITCHCOCK STYLE ARM CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
HITCHCOCK STYLE ARM CHAIR. Green painted with gilt floral decoration and stenciling. 33.75” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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CHERRY CANDLESTAND361 - CHERRY CANDLESTAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
CHERRY QUEEN ANNE STYLE CANDLESTAND. Has spider legs. 27” H, 16.75” Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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MAHOGANY TILT-TOP STAND362 - MAHOGANY TILT-TOP STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY QUEEN ANNE STYLE TILT-TOP STAND. 23.5” H, 19.5” Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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CHERRY PLANT STAND362A - CHERRY PLANT STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
CHERRY QUEEN ANNE STYLE PLANT STAND. Has snake feet. 20” H, 14” Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS363 - MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS. Reverse serpentine front with two dovetailed drawers over two dovetailed drawers. 34” H, 44” W, 23” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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VICTORIAN WALNUT STAND364 - VICTORIAN WALNUT STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
VICTORIAN WALNUT STAND. Top shows burn damage to veneer. 28” H, 27.5” W, 15.25” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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MAHOGANY ROCKING CHAIR364A - MAHOGANY ROCKING CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY ROCKING CHAIR. Has upholstered seat. 31.25” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to roadsideve.. for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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WALNUT CANDLESTAND365 - WALNUT CANDLESTAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
WALNUT QUEEN ANNE STYLE CANDLESTAND. Has dish top and snake legs. 24” H, 19.5” Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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VICTORIAN WALNUT CABINET366 - VICTORIAN WALNUT CABINET
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
VICTORIAN WALNUT SINGLE DOOR CABINET. Has three shelves. 35.5” H, 24.5” W, 10.75” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to bynsl for (250.00 + 37.50BP) = 287.50
 
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MAHOGANY ARM CHAIR367 - MAHOGANY ARM CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY QUEEN ANNE STYLE ARM CHAIR. Upholstered seat. 40” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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MAHOGANY CANTERBURY367A - MAHOGANY CANTERBURY
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY CANTERBURY. Has single dovetailed drawer. 20” H, 20.5” L, 14.5” W
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
 
 
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MAHOGANY STACK TABLES368 - MAHOGANY STACK TABLES
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
NEST OF 3 MAHOGANY HEPPLEWHITE STYLE STACK TABLES. Have line inlay decoration. Largest: 24” H, 21” W, 16” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to dzo5245 for (60.00 + 9.00BP) = 69.00
 
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SEMI-ANTIQUE HERIZ RUG368A - SEMI-ANTIQUE HERIZ RUG
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
SEMI-ANTIQUE HERIZ ROOM-SIZE RUG. Decorated with maroon, light blue, navy blue, cream, mauve, & olive colors. Shows loss to fringe at ends. 8...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
 
 
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SOFTWOOD DROP-LEAF TABLE369 - SOFTWOOD DROP-LEAF TABLE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PRIMITIVE SOFTWOOD DROP-LEAF TABLE. Has single dovetailed drawer and turned legs. 29” H, 36” L, 19” W. Each leaf: 16.5” W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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VICTORIAN WALNUT CABINET370 - VICTORIAN WALNUT CABINET
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
VICTORIAN WALNUT HANGING CORNER CABINET. Has two interior shelves. 17.5” H, 12” W, 8” Corner.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to gkprims for (40.00 + 6.00BP) = 46.00
 
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WALNUT SHERATON WORK TABLE370A - WALNUT SHERATON WORK TABLE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
WALNUT SHERATON WORK TABLE. Has two dovetailed drawers. 29” H, 22.25” W, 16.25” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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3 SECTION DRYING RACK371 - 3 SECTION DRYING RACK
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
3 SECTION ORIGINAL PAINTED DRYING RACK. Shows original green paint. 36” H. Each section: 22.75” W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to shiloh*ant.. for (80.00 + 12.00BP) = 92.00
 
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ART DECO FISHBOWL STAND371A - ART DECO FISHBOWL STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
ART DECO GILT METAL LIGHTED FISHBOWL STAND. Has two lights at top. Electrified. 46” H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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ORNATE BRASS TABLE372 - ORNATE BRASS TABLE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
ORNATE BRASS TABLE. Brass base is decorated with figural lions’ heads on claw feet. Has oak circular top. 26” H, 39” Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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MAHOGANY ARM CHAIR372A - MAHOGANY ARM CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE STYLE ARM CHAIR. Has ornately carved ball & claw feet. Has green upholstered seat. 32” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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OAK MISSION STYLE CHILD’S CHAIR373 - OAK MISSION STYLE CHILD’S CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
OAK MISSION STYLE CHILD’S CHAIR. 29” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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PRIMITIVE PLANK BOTTOM BENCH373A - PRIMITIVE PLANK BOTTOM BENCH
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PRIMITIVE PLANK BOTTOM DEACON’S BENCH. Overpainted with blue paint. 34” H to top of back, 72” L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to shiloh*ant.. for (375.00 + 56.25BP) = 431.25
 
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4 SECTION MAHOGANY STACK BOOKCASE374 - 4 SECTION MAHOGANY STACK BOOKCASE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
FOUR SECTION MAHOGANY STACK BOOKCASE. Each section has glass door. 60” H, 34.5” W, 11.5” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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PRIMITIVE SOFTWOOD TABLE374A - PRIMITIVE SOFTWOOD TABLE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PRIMITIVE SOFTWOOD DROP-LEAF TABLE. Has single dovetailed drawer. Shows water staining at top. 29.5” H, 37” L, 18.5” W. Each leaf: 13.75” W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to jwdel for (80.00 + 12.00BP) = 92.00
 
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CUSTOM MADE PINE WALL SHELF374B - CUSTOM MADE PINE WALL SHELF
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
CUSTOM-MADE PINE HANGING WALL SHELF. Has dentil molding at top. 44” H, 33” W, 9” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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SINGER SEWING MACHINE WITH STAND375 - SINGER SEWING MACHINE WITH STAND
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
SINGER SEWING MACHINE WITH CAST-IRON STAND. 27.5” H, 30” W, 30” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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OAK CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS376 - OAK CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
SET OF 4 OAK CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS. Plank bottoms. 36” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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DELAWARE BLANKET CHEST376A - DELAWARE BLANKET CHEST
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE WALNUT BLANKET CHEST. Dovetailed construction with high cut-out bracket feet. Has replaced hinges. 22.5” H, 38.75” L, 19.25
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to bynsl for (425.00 + 63.75BP) = 488.75
 
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PINE BLANKET CHEST377 - PINE BLANKET CHEST
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
PINE PANELED BLANKET CHEST. Has turned feet. 27.5” H, 52” L, 21” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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VICTORIAN SOFTWOOD ARMOIRE377A - VICTORIAN SOFTWOOD ARMOIRE
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
VICTORIAN SOFTWOOD TWO-DOOR ARMOIRE. Has two paneled doors. 83” H, 54.5” W, 20” D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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QUEEN ANNE STYLE CHAIR378 - QUEEN ANNE STYLE CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
QUEEN ANNE STYLE LADIES’ ARM CHAIR. Upholstered seat and back with pad feet. 38” H to top of back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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QUEEN ANNE STYLE CHAIR378A - QUEEN ANNE STYLE CHAIR
Joseph C. O'Neal & Sons
QUEEN ANNE STYLE WING CHAIR. Has pad feet and cream colored & shell decorated upholstery. Marked with tag underneath seat cushion that reads “...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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