The Cobbs Auctioneers
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Antique and Fine Art Auction Saturday April 12th 2008
First Session Begins at 10AM
Second Session of Antique Toy Blocks & Games begins at 2:30PM
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, Peterborough NH
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302. A.C Fairbanks Co., “Regent”
Mandolin, labeled
inside, “A.C. Fairbanks Co. Boston, Mass,” and a nickel name plate,
36 solid rosewood and maple ribs, rosewood fret board with m.o.p.
inlay and cream binding with small piece of binding missing on
bottom side of first fret. Has a solid spruce top with checkered
border, rosette and an ebony bridge with nickled plated bridge
cover. Has two one piece tuning mechanisms and is stamped “90”
between both sets of tuners. Original tooled leather case, pat.
dated 1893, good condition. Provenance: A Milford, NH estate.
Estimate $400-700 |
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305. Glass Inkwell On Stand,
brass plated swallow
form finial lid set on a molded glass body set into a molded brass
plated base with 4 paw feet, 10 1/2” tall, 7 1/2” square base, late
19th century English or American, unmarked, chips to glass well.
Provenance: A Temple, NH collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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319. Jefferson Davis Tintype -
New Discovery, 6 7/8”
x 5”, tinted photograph, (circa 1861-1865). “Face Explorer” & “Beta
Face,” facial recognition software programs have taken the circa
1854 daguerreotype from the Museum of the Confederacy of Virginia &
the 1860 daguerreotype collection from the Chicago Historical
Society & confirmed this tin type to be the same person.
Provenance: A Massachusetts photo
collection. Found in a group of
Civil War era photos from an estate around Worcester, MA. Steven
Jerecki (Worcester – past curator of the museum) said it looked like
his last known image before the Civil War – note Davis got facial
erysipelas inflammation from a sickness (streptococcus) in 1858
which affected him throughout the Civil War and was noted in his
physical done upon his capture at the end of the war by the U.S. He
had also developed scars on chin area due to a fall when at West
Point. There was facial scaring to the left temple, swelling to the
eyes. Photos included: a.) Circa 1860 photograph of him courtesy of
Chicago Historical Society. b.) Circa 1854 daguerreotype from The
Museum of the Confederacy of Virginia. c.) The pose in the tin type
has his head tilted slightly forward (common in tin types). It shows
the scar under his mouth and left lower chin, swelling to eye and
eye affliction, ridge on nose, identical left side facial scars.
MORE INFO HERE
Estimate $25,000-,40,000 |
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322. Scrimshaw Hippopotamus
Tusk, Commemorating
The Completion Of The Suez Canal, (1859-1869), with a coin silver
necklace, inscribed, “1866 Aout 7, Canal Maritime de Suez
1859-1869,” lettered above the decoration. The tusk was taken on
August 7, 1866 by Jules A. Amilie, (a professional hunter, hired to
protect the workers from hippos & Nile crocodiles). The central
portrait is of Napoleon lll flanked by French flags, the goddess of
commerce & a French sailor. In the background are the Pyramids & The
Temple at Karnac. The attached silver mount has his name engraved.
mounted on a coin silver blocked base, approximately 12 1/2” long,
good overall condition. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
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323. Pair Of Walrus Tusks,
each approximately.
21” long, the large end cross-hatch carved in 2 bands with 2 stacked
rings, appear to be 19/20th century, possibly Inuit, some scratches
& discoloration. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection.
Estimate $1,700-2,500 |
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333. Four Hannah Davis Wallpaper
Band Boxes: A -
Floral wallpaper, 9 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 5 1/2” tall, tears & losses no
label. B - Labeled under lid, 14 1/2” x 11” x 11 1/2” tall, tears &
losses. C - Blue floral wall paper, labeled, 16 1/2” x 12 1/2” x 13
1/2”, box rough in parts. D - Rough church scene wallpaper, labeled,
19” x 13 1/2” x 16 1/2” tall, stains, tears & losses. Provenance:
Fanny Hillsmith estate, Jaffrey NH.
Estimate $700-1,200
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342. Early Wooden Carving Of
Saint Francis,
standing robed figure missing his arms and part of his hood, 28 1/2”
tall, old dry surface, probably 17th century Continental, mounted on
a newer wooden base. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $900-1,200 |
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387. Faïence Inkwell/Standish,
rectangular box set
on 4 ball feet with seated figure on the top, 9 1/2” wide x 4” deep
x 6 1/2” tall (including figure), restored drawer & inkwell insert,
probably 18/19th century, Continental. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $200-300
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398. Calligraphy Family History,
circa 1789,
multicolored calligraphy history/memoriam of the “Hawke Cushing
Family,” of Pembroke, NH or MA, record of the ages of the family,
with a brief character description of the wife of “Hawke Cushing.”
He was born February 24th, 1745 & married to Ruth Cushing of
Pembroke, Sept. 28th, 1769. Calligraphy on early paper measures 10
1/4” high x 7 3/4” wide. In an old frame & behind antique glass.
Provenance: A Peterborough collector.
Estimate $200-300 |
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402. Louis Vuitton Wardrobe
Trunk, vertical
leather & wood strap exterior allows the trunk to open revealing one
side with drawers (vertical metal locks) and other for hanging
clothes, 44” x 22” x 22”, interior good shape, outside with labels,
scratches & minor losses, probably early 20th century French.
Provenance: A Dublin, NH collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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403. Louis Vuitton Wardrobe
Trunk, vertical
leather & wood strap exterior allows the trunk to open revealing one
side with drawers and other for hanging clothes, 44” x 22” x 22”,
interior good shape, outside with labels, scratches & minor losses,
probably early 20th century French. Provenance: A Dublin, NH
collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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403A. Hermes Paris Ostrich Skin
Ladies Handbag, body
11” x 14” circa 1970, stamped on interior in gold, “Hermes, Made In
France.” Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $700-900 |
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404. Brown Alligator/Crocodile
Satchel, heavily
figured, 16” wide x 12” tall, silk interior, minor wear, 20th
century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $600-900 |
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405. Three Brown Alligator Hand
Bags: A - a 2 handled
bag made in France. B - a cloche marked “Lasco,” with horses head. C
- a cloche type with chain handle, unmarked, minor wear, 20th
century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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406. Black Alligator Handbag,
2 handled, 16” long,
9” tall, “Made in France for Alexander’s,” minor wear, 20th century.
Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $500-700 |
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407. Evening Bag,
polychrome medieval heraldic
scenes in petit point, gold filled clasp in black enamel with seed
pearl border, an enameled drop inset with moonstone, minor wear to
silk welting, 19/20th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $700-900 |
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408. Evening Bag,
peach silk floral embroidered in
metallic & blue thread with rhinestone centers. Labeled “Made In
France for L.P. Hollander, Co. Inc.,” 20th century. Provenance: A
New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $100-200 |
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409. Evening Bag,
silver clasp handle marked “Lasell,”
with putti and a black velvet body, labeled “Art Bag Creations, New
York,” 20th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $100-200
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410. 18th Century English
Decanter Set with Box,
oak decanter box with
compartments with 6 large bottles & 4 small ones. Adhesive tag
inside reads, “Belonged to Bennett Bush Loomis (b.1818), father of
George W. Loomis father of Florence Ellsworth,” 16” x 10 1/2“ x 10”
tall, old color, missing some glasses. Provenance: A Massachusetts
collection, Hartford CT family of Loomis/Ellsworth.
Estimate $900-1,200
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425. Antique Carved Marble
Corbels, with modern
glass console top, 19th century corbels have modern bolts inset in
their backs for mounting purposes, old weathered surface, 24” T x 17
1/2” D x 5 1/2” W, glass 1/2” x 28” x 57” (chip in one corner.)
Provenance: A Peterborough NH collection.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
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429. Cast Brass Door Stop,
cupid with bow &
arrows, surprised by a snake, iron weighted, 16” tall, 19th century.
Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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467. Dagger Cane,
blade marked, “Solingen,” silver
crusader head finial, bamboo shaft, missing center ring, 19th
century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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476. “Jefferson” Reverse Table
Lamp, domed shade
with landscape decoration marked, “Jefferson,” on the upper rim, 14
1/4” diameter, the gold & black toned white metal base is also
marked “Jefferson” on the side bottom edge, 22” tall, appears to be
in good condition. Provenance: A Northern NH collection.
Estimate $600-900 |
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482. Bronze Plaque,
kitchen scene, “Women Preparing
Game,” set in a fire gilt double handled pierced basket form, 5 1/2”
wide including handles, 19th century, Continental.
Provenance: A Jaffrey,
NH collection.
Estimate $100-200
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491. Octagonal Cast Iron And
Bronze Handled Teapot
with scenes on each panel, a
signed polished bronze lid, probably 18th century,
Chinese. Provenance: Fanny Hillsmith estate, Jaffrey, NH.
Estimate $100-200
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492. Pewter Coffee Pot,
with a hinged lid, round
mark on the bottom, “Bordman & Co. New York,” circa 1825, dent,
partly polished. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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493. Two Pieces Of Wrought Iron:
a toaster with double
arches with trees at center, pad feet, 17” long with lollypop
handle; a heart shaped trivet with curled feet, 5 3/4” long, 18/19th
century. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $300-500
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500. Noah’s Ark,
painted pine boat, with 68 paint
decorated pairs of various animals, missing roof, damage to some
animals, 19/20th century. Provenance: A New Hampshire
collection.
Estimate $800-1,200 |
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501. “London Roads” Quilt,
cotton pieces, dark
blue background with red border, 68” x 82”, 19th century.
Provenance: A Midwest collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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502. “Snake In The Grass” Quilt,
pieced, yellow on
cream background border, 68” x 83”, washed, 20th century.
Provenance: A Midwest collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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503. “Octagonal Tile” Quilt,
pieced, 65” x 71”,
washed, 20th century. Provenance: A Midwest collection.
Estimate $100-200 |
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504. “Wedding Ring” Quilt,
72” x 82”, good
condition, 19th century. Provenance: A Midwest collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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505. “Log Cabin” Quilt,
signature, dated 1907, 67” x
80”, washed. Provenance: A Midwest collection.
Estimate $200-300
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506. Quilt,
pieced, mostly blue, washed,
crude stitching, 76” x 60”, 20th century.
Estimate $100-200 |
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507. “Sunshine Shadow” Quilt,
pink border, 76” x
84”, unused, circa 1940. Provenance: A Midwest collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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508. “Daffodil
Applique” Quilt,
78” x 104”, circa
1940. Provenance: A
Midwest collection.
Estimate $100-200 |
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509. Two Quilt Tops,
1 diamond pattern, 20th century.
Provenance; A Midwest collection.
Estimate $100-200 |
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513. Oval Lapped Fingered Box
And Two Splint Baskets,
box in old brown paint 3 1/2”
oval. Each basket 9” oval, 19th century American. Provenance: A
Connecticut collection, Eli Terry Clock Co.
Estimate $400-600 |
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