The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique and Fine
Art Auction Saturday April 3rd 2010 at 10am
At
Historic Noone Falls Mill, 50 Jaffrey Road, Peterborough NH
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5B Book
- South American Silver, 17th-20th Century, Adolfo Luis Ribera and Hector H.
Schinowe, authors, 1881, published by Hiram Verlag, Munchen, comes with
protective case. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $40-70 |
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Portrait of Diana Hunt, born March 16th, 1817, oil on canvas, unsigned, taken
when she was 15, framed later, in an ornate gessoed frame with applied
embellishments, 30" x 24", includes a sampler from her sister, Chloe Albee Hunt,
"Wrought By Chloe A. Hunt, A.D. 1826, aged 11," written on sampler, includes a
dress bodice from Chloe and a letter from the granddaughter of Diana.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection, direct descendent from the family.
Estimate $2,000-3,000 |
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Victorian Cast Iron hall Tree, vine/tree shaped stand with 3 levels of hooks,
lower section with 2 umbrella hooks over a footed base with a removable tray, 78
1/4" tall x 30" wide x 13" deep, 19th c, American or English, one taped wrapped
break on one umbrella loop. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate
$400-700 |
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Iconic Procession Standard, double sided gilded & painted copper
plaque with radiating flames surrounding a Madonna and child and a
Madonna & angels painting on other side, 34 1/2" tall x 28" wide.
Comes with the original grain painted turned carrying handle,
appears to be 18/19th century, central American. Provenance: A
Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Auguste De Wever, 1836-1910, Belgium, cast bronze oil lamp, its base depicting a
putti feeding the devil grapes, titled on the base, "Silene" signed on the side,
"De Wever," comes with the original oil font & burner and gold decorated green
shade, 33" overall height. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate
$400-700 |
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Bigelow & Kennard & Co. Shelf Clock, brass & glass case with cloisonné
decoration holding a French works with mercury pendulum and enamel face, both
the surround and pendulum are decorated with cloisonné, 10 1/4" tall, original
iron key. Appears to be in working order. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $200-300
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Charles Wilder Barometer, silvered dial with thermometer and barometer readings,
signed at the top, "Charles Wilder, Peterboro , NH ," and at the bottom,
"Woodruff's PAT, June 5th, 1860." Striped mahogany clock style case, 37 1/4"
tall. Appears to be in working condition. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH estate
collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Charles Wilder Barometer, silvered dial with thermometer and barometer settings,
marked "Woodruff's PAT, June 5th, 1860." at the top and "C. Wilder, Peterboro,
NH," at the bottom, maple bat style case, 39" tall. Appears to be in
working condition. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH estate collection.
Estimate $800-1,200
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The Cyclostyle Duplicating Apparatus, dated November 1882, in
original wooden box. Appears to have all components including
directions & samples, 181/2" x 5" deep x 13 3/4" wide. A special
type of paper was stretched over a metal plate. The writing
instrument has a serrated edge which perforated the paper creating a
stencil. Provenance: A Rindge, NH collection. Estimate $400-700
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Three Color Homespun Coverlet, red, blue & white dyed wool, 88"
x 104" including the fringe, good condition with bright colors.
Provenance: Indicates that it was made in eastern shore of Maryland
ca. 1870's. Provenance: A Hancock, NH estate, letter with history is
attached. Estimate $200-300 |
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Native American Decorated Drum, nail lapped wooden cylinder with paint decorated
animal hide covers on each end, 15 3/8" diameter x 9 3/4" tall, 19th century,
old repair and 2 holes, appears to be western US origin, comes with a 14 1/2"
long drum stick, hide covered on one end. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH
collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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Native American Birch Bark Snuff Box, lapped bark oval box with
carving to resemble fingers, nailed bottom & lift off lid, 3 3/8"
long x 1 5/8" tall, remains of old red color, possibly Northwest
coast area, 19th century or earlier. Provenance: A southern New
Hampshire estate collection, Susie Faden (1848-1946) collection, NY,
(Lord & Taylor designer. Estimate $150-250
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Three decorated Amazon River Bowls: A - Half of a gourd, 10 3/4" long oval, the
outside is decorated with 2 color zigzag design and a face, filled with dried
cocoa leaves. B - Shitido Pottery bowl with canted sides, 8 7/8" diameter with 2
color zigzag design on a cream ground and outside rim. C - Footed pottery bowl
with rounded sides, inside & outside rim zigzag design on a mustard ground, 8"
diameter, as found. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH collection. Estimate $250-350 |
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Native American Buckskin Blouse, V-neck with painted 4 color design
over the shoulders with fringe decorated sides, 37" tall includes
fringe x 19" wide, (no fringe). The painted decorations have been
added at a later date, 20th century, some staining. Provenance: A
Massachusetts collection. Estimate $100-200
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Pair of Adam Style Mirrored Sconces, gilded & carved leaf & swag decoration
surrounding urn shaped mahogany veneered mirrors, 41" tall x 23 1/2" wide,
probably English early 20th century. Provenance: A Pepperell, MA collection.
Estimate $400-700
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Eli Terry & Sons Pillar and Scroll Clock, scrolled top with 3 brass
finials having 3 lightwood panels over a columned case set on a
scrolled apron with Hepplewhite feet, the glazed door contains an
orginal reverse painted panel of a columned house with a gilded
border, the interior contains the original label, cast weights and
brass pendulum, 31 1/2" tall. Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Waltham Gimbaled Chronometer, 8 day works, signed on the dial, "Waltham Watch
Co." set in a mahogany case with brass corners and oval inlaid "Waltham" on the
front of the lid, 5" x 5" x 5". Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection. Estimate
$300-600 |
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Seth Thomas Regulator, round hour dial with small seconds dial, single brass
weight and brass pendulum, signed on dial, "Seth Thomas," early 20th century,
mahogany maple case, 36" tall, appears to be in working condition. Provenance: A
Dublin , NH collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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Seth Thomas Shelf Clock, 10 1/2" tall oak case with round dial
flanked by gold painted tin pilasters, the dial is marked in a
circle, " ST , USA ," time & strike movement with S.T. key.
Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection. Estimate $100-200
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Portfolio Of Chinese Paintings, created for the Museum of Fine Arts , Boston ,
depicting art from the Yuan to Ching periods, box 19 1/2 " x 13", 170 plates
some in color, some discoloring to the cover. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH
collection. Estimate $800-1,200
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Tibetan "Mani" Prayer Wheel, cylindrical body, bronze repousse & copper
decoration, wooden handle, lotus bud top, missing weighted chain, possibly newer
handle, 12" long, including a framed 2 sided prayer. Provenance: A New
Ipswich, NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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76A Greek Icon Of
St. George killing the dragon, egg temper, silver clad, embossed, with Greek
letters, 19/20th century, 7 1/2" x 5 1/4". Provenance: A Grantham, NH
collection. Estimate $600-1,000 |
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76B Russian Icon,
Holy Virgin of Vladimir, egg tempera on wood, oklad is brass, engraved with
silver-plating, with raza, 6 3/4" x 5 1/8", 19th century. Provenance: A
Grantham, NH collection. Estimate $500-900 |
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76C Russian Icon
Triptych, possibly Jesus with Moses & Isaiah in the center with 12 Apostles
portrayed on sides, painted silver, 3" tall x 4 1/4 " wide (open), 18/19th
century. Provenance: A Grantham, NH collection. Estimate $250-350 |
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76D Cross Form
Russian Icon , wooden carved cross of saints, encased in a brass cross frame
encrusted with brightly colored enamel resembling gem stones, 4 1/2" x 3, in a
glass frame, 19th c. Provenance: A Grantham, NH collection. Estimate $600-1,200 |
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Domed Top Trunk, dove tailed construction, interior pine till,
45" wide, 33" tall, late 19th century, has the original key,
Continental. appears to be fruitwood. Provenance: A Hancock, NH
collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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John Moll, 1908-1991, Delaware, pencil drawing of, "Chesapeake
Bay Log Canoes," identified lower left, signed lower right, "John
Moll," 13" x 10" sight, framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A
Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $125-175. |
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Five Yellow Gold Rings; 10k with cameo, 14k wedding band, 14k
oval onyx with used diamond, hallmarked wedding band. Provenance: A
Swanzey, NH collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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Ladies Sapphire Ring, 18 k yellow gold, pale blue stone flanked
by 3.1 c diamonds per side, ribbed setting. Provenance: A Swanzey,
NH collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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Yellow Gold Chain, illegibly marked, probably 14k, balls
alternating with twisted baskets, 44" long. Provenance: An Amherst ,
NH collection. Estimate $900-1,200 |
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96 18k
Yellow Gold Chain, 17" long. Provenance: An Amherst , NH
collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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97 Two
Yellow Gold Ladies Ring, one cameo & one pearl. Provenance: A
Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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97A Two
Pearl Tie Tacks, 1 black baroque in white gold, 1 cream in
yellow gold. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate
$100-200 |
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97B
Two
Cameo Pins, 2 1/4" lava stone, 1 1/4"
carved shell, 19/20th century, probably Italian.
Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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97C
Aquamarine
ladies Ring set in 14k white
gold,
20th century.
Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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Two
Jade Necklaces, a ring, an unset stone and a gold filled
bracelet with pearls. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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98A
Peking Glass, green beads and a bangle bracelet overlaid with
silver. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate
$100-200 |
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98B Two
Jade Necklaces, bead separated with yellow gold beads.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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Pair of White & Yellow Gold Earrings with inset diamonds &
rubies, pierced, indistinctly marked. Provenance: A Peterborough ,
NH collection. Estimate $100-200
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100 Pair
of Onyx & Carnelian Earrings, 14K yellow gold, clip on.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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101
Costume & Silver Jewelry & an "I Like Ike" pin. Provenance: A
Swanzey, NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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106 Books: A New System Of Physiology in 2
vol. by "Richard Saumarez," surgeon to the Magdalen Hospital, the 2nd edition,
1799, London, printed by the J. Davis Chancery -Lane, for T. Cox, at this
medical library & sold by J. Johnson, St. Paul's' Church Yard, stamped, "Fort
P.H. Medical Library," inscribed, "Presented by the widow of the late
apothecary St..? to the medical staff library Fort P.H. Chatham ...1841. Cloth
& paper cover, rough edges. Provenance: A ??, NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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107 Book: "Quaestiones Profundissimi,"
Thomas de Aquino, (Profound Questions, by Thomas Aquinas), 1569, stamped,"
Bibliotheca Conventus SS Salvatoris Ord. Praed. Limerici," (possibly a monastery
in Hungary ), animal hide cover, parchment pages 13 1/2" long x 9" wide x 2 1/2"
deep, very readable, a few pages missing. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection.
Estimate $400-600
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108 Book: "Ariosto's Orlando Furioso," 8
vol. in 1/2 leather, translated by William Stewart Rose, London 1823,; 1 vol.
"Orlando Innamorato" by Borni, translated by Stewart Rose, London 1823.
Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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Book: "Poems and Sonnets of Shakespeare," 1 vol. limited edition
30/400, London 1903. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate
$100-200 |
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110 Book: "Life of George Washington,"
written by Washington Irving, 5 vol. G. Putnam , New York , 1859, some binding
losses and water stains. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH estate collection.
Estimate $200-300
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110A Book: "Rise & Fall of Slave Power in
America ", by Henry Wilson, 2 vol. 5th edition, printed by James Osgood, Boston
, 1878. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH estate collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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111 Architectural Granite Stone Capital,
rectangular shape with one side edge champhered with chiseled stone balls
applied to the edge, 69" x 22" x 7.5", 19/20th century, from a Boston area
building. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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112 Four Cast Iron Architectural Posts, 3
are - 16' 1" x 3" , 1 is - 14' 1" x 1", bottom 11 1/4 octagonal top 12 3/4" x 12
3/4", damage to 2 tops & 1 left top ring. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection.
Estimate $500-1,000 |
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113 Charles Wilder, Peterboro, NH
Thermometer, 10" tall brass plate, marked at the top, "Charles Wilder, Peterboro,
NH," working thermometer mounted on a mahogany back board, missing corner nails.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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114 Three A.J. Dodge, Peterboro , NH
Thermometers,: A - 10" tall copper case with silvered plate. B - 6 1/2" tall tin
case with brass plate. C - 6 1/2" tall tin case with tin plate. All marked at
the top edge "A.J. dodge, Peterboro , NH ". Provenance: A Hancock, NH
collection. Estimate $150-250 |
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115 "Sally Sweet Candy Thermometer", wooden
handle supporting a copper thermometer, 11" long, marked, "Sally Sweet Candy
Thermometer, Wilder, Troy, NY," has the original box, some damage to one end.
Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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116 Two Charles Wilder, Peterboro , NH
Thermometers: A 13" long stick with brass front plate. B - 8 1/2" tall carved
twig with inset brass plate. Both marked at the top, "Chas Wilder, Peterboro ,
NH ." Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $150-250 |
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117 Two Charles Wilder Thermometers: A - 7
1/2" tall brass Masonic form with central silvered plate, marked "C Wilder,
Peterboro , NH ." B - 7 1/2" tall silver plated back marked, "Pairpoint," with a
brass thermometer marked, "C Wilder, Peterboro , NH ." Provenance: A Hancock, NH
collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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118 Two A.J Dodge, Peterboro , NH
Thermometers, Two A.J. Dodge, Peterboro , NH Thermometers: A - 12" tall tin with
loop top holding a tin plate thermometer. B - 6 1/2" tall tin plate with wooden
backing, both marked, "A.J. Dodge, Peterboro , NH ." Provenance: A Hancock, NH
collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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118A Three Charles Wilder Co. Troy, NH ,
Thermometers: A - 11 1/2" tall copper case with hanger & rain lid with "S" form
thermometer. B - 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" wooden backed thermometers, both marked face,
"Charles Wilder Co., Troy , NY ." Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate
$100-200 |
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118B Pair of Wilder Thermometers, 2 matching
tin holders with donut tops inset with thermometers marked, "Wilder, Troy, NY
and Wilder St. Louis, MO," each 8 1/2" tall. Provenance: A Grantham, NH
collection. Estimate $75-150 |
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125 Art Deco Wall Mirror, fan design having
a beveled glass mirror at the top supported by carved & canted cherry wood sides
over a shelf with inset metal fan below, 30" wide x 22" tall, ca.1930 American
or Continental. Provenance: A Grantham, NH collection; Art Deco Collection.com,
San Francisco, California . Estimate $700-1,000 |
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133 Venetian Gondola Hook. Long wood shaft
capped with a brass sea horse at one end and a double hook on the other end. The
shaft is decorated with old coins from various countries tacked onto the sides,
57 1/2" long overall. Appears to be 19/20th c. Provenance: A central
Massachusetts collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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134 Cuba Cigar Hanging Cupboard, marked with
the crown molding, "Romeo Y Julieta, Habana," 2 flat paneled doors open to
reveal a divided and shelved interior with advertising decals glued to the back
of the doors, 33" x 21 1/4" wide x 7" deep. Provenance: A Hancock, NH
collection. Estimate $250-350 |
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136 Three Middle Eastern Framed Prints: A -
"Encampment of the Alloeen in Wady-Araba,". B - "Ancient Watch tower,". C -
"wilderness of Engedi." All nicely framed & matted under glass. Provenance: A
New Hampshire collection. Estimate $100-200 |

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138 William Routledge
Carving of a seated tiger, 9" long, break to legs & missing tail, 19th century.
Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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138A William Routledge,
2 part miniature secretary, the top with 2 glass doors surrounded by carved
vines above 4 drawers, split top drawer flanked by applied carved tulips, 27"
tall, ivory pulls, 19th century. Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate collection.
Estimate $100-200 |
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143 Two Primitive
Stone Carvings, both are the busts of a man, one with his arms crossed the other
truncated with the arms cut below the elbow, possibly south American, 18thc or
earlier, both aprox. 8" tall. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH collection. Estimate
$300-500 |
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144 Ivory Handled Whisk Broom, the
handle is pierced carved representing a hand holding a branch with central
carved design, possibly resembling Persian writing. The end has long pieces of
horse hair imbedded with watercolor tying 2 sections together (wire wrapped due
to separation), 26" long, appears to be 19th c. Persian. Provenance: A Hancock,
NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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145 Chinese/Korean
Decorated Gong, 13 1/2" diameter bronze gong with raised center and 1/4" high
sides, decorated with a painted floral design surrounding a pebble design
center, appears to be 19th c. Provenance: A southern, NH collection. Estimate
$150-250 |
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145B Seated Buddha Bronze Casting with
gilded surface set on a wooden base, 30" tall on 2" base, small hole under right
arm & left hand, probably 18th century Thailand. Provenance: A Bedford, NH
estate collection. Estimate $4,000-7,000 |
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145D Japanese "Obi" and
Lacquer Box: A - 11' 9" x 14" decorated with 2 silk flowers, 20th century,
probably purchased ca. 1945. B - Black lacquer lift top box, 9" x 4" with gold
circular flowers, some staining on lid also ca. 1945. Provenance: A Jaffrey, NH
estate collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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145E Chinese Jade
Carving, depicting an old man sleeping with his head turned sideways against his
knees, dark green with lighter streaks, 3 3/4" tall x 2 3/4" diameter oval,
Appears to be early 20th century or earlier. Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate
collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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145F Asian
Porcelain Figure of a Snarling Dog, biscuit colored glaze, brown painted glaze
on collar & eyes, lighter glaze on back, tail & paws, 9 3/4" tall x 6 3/4" wide,
stamped block of figures on bottom, possibly Korean, appears to be 19th century
or earlier. Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate collection. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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146 Chinese Carved
Wooden Maiden, finely carved curved figure of a woman with flowing robes
standing holding up a jar, 10" tall, appears to be 19th century, some edge
chipping on the base and robe. Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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148 Bodhisattva
Bronze Statue of a woman with a snake curled up by her arm, 9" tall, some
losses, 19th c. or earlier Indian, old green patina. Provenance: A southern, New
Hampshire collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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149A 19th C. Running Horse Weathervane,
41" long overall, cast Zink head, "Ethan Allen" style possibly by Harris, 19th
c. Boston, MA maker, excellent old green patina, the lower rod/tube is probably
an old replacement. Provenance: Just removed from a barn in Francestown, NH.
Buyer will be provided with address. Estimate $2,500-3,500 |
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150 Yoyo Quilt,
multi-colored interconnecting pin wheels on a yellow ground, some detached pin
wheels included, 74" x 86", 19th century mid-Atlantic. Provenance: A Vermont
estate collection. Estimate $150-250 |
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151 Crazy Quilt, silk
multicolored pieces, bordered with red velvet, 76" x 75", signed squares, 19th
ca. mid-Atlantic region, some staining. Provenance: A Vermont estate
collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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152 Three
Girandole Glass Sconces, each with 3 swivel "S" shaped arms, the 2 side arms are
electrified, the center one as a vertical glass spike, all with prisms. Early
20th c. American or English, 19" diameter x 19" tall x 10" adj. to 16" wide.
Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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158 Three Victorian
Carvings: A - Walnut hanging shelf with carved deer head under the shelf with
black accents, 17" tall x 19" wide. B - Two small corbels, leaf & pineapple
carvings, 13" tall x 6 1/2" deep. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate
$100-200 |
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170 Ivory Sow Netsuke
nursing piglets, marked on the bottom, 2" long, Japanese, 19th century.
Provenance: A Pepperell, MA collection. 100-200 |
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171 Carved Wooden Foo
Dog head Netsuke, 1 1/2" long, 19thC Japanese. Provenance: A Pepperell, MA
collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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172 Oval Silver Box,
ornately decorated, Sri Lanka, appears to be 19/20th century. Provenance: A
Pepperell, MA collection. Estimate $100-200 |

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173 Georgian Silver Nutmeg Grater, 1
1/2" long oval, engraved decoration with shield on hinged top, marked "IT,
anchor, Y, king profile?" 18th century England. Provenance: A Pepperell, MA
collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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174 Five
Commemorative Boxes, 4 enamel overlaid miniatures and one covered bone,
Battersea style 19th & 20th century England. Provenance: A Pepperell, MA
collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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175 Ivory Hair
Receiver & Tortoise Shell Box, carved elephant ivory covered box, as is, 3 1/2"
diameter; 3 1/2" long tortoise shell box overlaid with silver & brass decoration
& dated 1888, 19th century Chinese. Provenance: A Pepperell, MA collection.
Estimate $200-400 |
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181 Pair of Bronze Scotties, cold
painted black, one seated, one standing, "Made In Austria" stamp, 20th century.
Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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184 Pair of Carriage
Lamps & Holders, copper shaft supporting a tin body with red rear glass, 19th
century. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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185 Burl Cabinet, 2
doors open to reveal 3 drawers, handles on either side, 4 sides burl, marked,
"Army & Navy, C.S.L. on interior, missing cartouche on top and molding around
top, 19th century Europe. Provenance: A Bedford, New Hampshire collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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201 Porcelain &
Gilded Bronze Clock, 24" tall, bronze base, ram handles & finial, porcelain
enameled face & cherub decorated body, probably 19th century France. Provenance:
A Bedford, NH estate collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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207 Chinese Man
Carrying a Cask, bone on faux tiles carved & colored black & red on a beige
background, 34 1/2" tall, 20th century China. Provenance: A northern
Massachusetts collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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208 Samurai Ancestral Katana Blade,
re-cut and mounted with WWII era fittings. Blade appears to be of original
length but the base of the blades edge has been sharpened. Has been re-cut and
shortened to its owners height and to accommodate its new gilt brass fittings.
Blade shows some imperfections, a few nicks and an attempt at polishing by a
Caucasian sword polisher. Blade is signed and has 2 mekugi holes, overall length
is aprox. 33 1/2" and the sharpened edge measures aprox. 26" in length.
Provenance: A Jaffrey, NH estate collection. Estimate $300-500 |

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210
Carved Fruitwood Music Stand; a bird, a violin, sheet music &
leaves sheet support with fold down shelf, supported by a bulbous
carved shaft set on a 3 lobed ball foot base, 2 pieces of wood
missing from music rest, 19th century Continental. Provenance: A
Bedford, NH estate collection. Estimate $500-700 |
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214 Brass Clock under
a glass dome, 12 1/2" total height, 20th century. Provenance: A Bedford, NH
estate collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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216
African Bead Work Sash/Skirt, lattice work weave of beads and
cowry shells with a raw hide strips edge, approximately 34" long.
Appears to be 19thC, some losses and separation comes with two wisk
broom/sticks that match. Provenance: An Ashby, MA collection.
Estimate: $100-200 |
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219 Mahogany Cabinet,
2 raised panel doors open to reveal 2 over 2 drawer interior, 12" tall, 12"
wide, 10" deep, 19th century American. Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate
collection. Estimate $100-200
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220 "Williams" Map of New York - 1827,
booklet form which folds out to show the color highlighted counties, Erie Canal
and a register for the stage, Canal & Steam boat, 20 1/2" x 29 1/4" wide, some
crease tears & yellowing. Provenance: A Jaffrey Center estate collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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222 Two Mahogany Deco
Mantle Clocks, 1 marked "Solar," both with brass numerals, 20th century.
Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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223 Burlwood Desk
Box, veneered with mother of pearl inlaid shield on top & at key hole, fold over
lid with velvet writing surface top & bottom, gold embossed black lacquer
accents, 19th century English. Provenance: A Bedford, NH estate collection.
Estimate $100-200
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224 Iron Wire Rack,
round openings for 67 bottles, arched top, 72" tall, 20th century. Provenance: A
Francestown, NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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225 Santos, a carved wooden saint
statue, 9" tall, painted robes, detached head, missing arms & a 2" tall Child
figure, probably 18th/19th century. Provenance: A Hancock, NH collection.
Estimate $100-200 |
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226 Two Primitive Stone Animal
Carvings, both found in south America, unknown animals, 3 3/4" long and 3 1/2"
long each, appear to be 19th century or earlier. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH
collection. Estimate $75-125 |
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227 Two Primitive Drums both similarly
made out of wood with hide coverings held together with twine & rattan, 7"
diameter x 6" tall, the other 7 1/2" diameter x 6 1/2" tall, both appear to be
early 20th century, probably south American. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH
collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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228 Small Native
American Basket, "Z" form brown design on tan sides, 7 1/4 diameter 2 1/2" tall,
probably 20th C. Provenance: A New Boston, NH collection. Estimate:
$100-200 |
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229 Two Decorated
Bark Paintings, primitive watercolor paintings on pressed sheets of bark,
approximately, 3' x 4'4" and 3' x 6' in size, appears to be E.20th C, South
American. Provenance: A New Ipswich, NH collection. Estimate: $100-150 |
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233 Architects Drawing Stand, an oak
adjustable top with drawer attached on underside, supported by an iron
adjustable base on castors, 19/20th century. Provenance: A southern, NH
collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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