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1A 1855 "C" $5.00 Gold Coin, good condition with box, but not mint. Provenance: A Massachusetts estate collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000
3 English Mahogany Barometer, signed on the silvered dial, "Chiesa Keiser & Co, Liverpool," broken arch top over an inset thermometer, over a wheel dial, both with silver faces, line inlaid mahogany case, 38" tall, glass tube intact but no mercury inside. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $300-500
4 Pair of Needlework Oval Portraits of a nobleman and his wife, set in octagonal frames, 11" x 9 1/2" incuding the frame, silk thread stitched into silk fabric, some losses & discoloration. Appears to be 17/18th c. English or French. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $300-500
5 English Stump work Picture, raised needlework on silk depicting the king & queen in front of their castle surrounded by trees, animals, flowers and a fountain; Framed under glass, 15" x 18 3/4" including the frame, minor splits in silk, stains, appears to be 17th c. England. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500
8 Gilded Mirror, ornately carved wood, gessoed & gilded frame with phoenix bird crest, partially re-gilded, old mirror glass, 44" tall, 25 1/2" wide, 18th c., probably English. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $3,000-6,000
13 English Queen Ann Dressing Mirror, swivel mirror over a shaped block of 3 drawers resting on ogee feet, 15"wide x 7"D. x 23" tall, appears to be 18thc. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $200-300
14 Marble Mantle Clock Set, black marble case with speckled brown marble highlights and carved floral incising, circular French works with an open escapement, accompanied by 2 matching marble urns, case 25 1/2" wide x 14 1/4" tall, some edge chipping, 2nd half of the 19th c. Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection. Estimate $700-1,200
15 1819 American Sampler by Mary Hall, silk on linen stitching, floral border surrounding the alphabet and numbers at the top over the family record of births & deaths with a picture of their home, trees with birds & animals shown below, 25" H x 21" w sight, framed under glass, probably done in Massachusetts. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $3,000-5,000
16 1798 American Sampler by Elizabeth Cochran, unusual horizontal needlework on linen consisting of 3 squares, alphabet & date 1798, central one ABC's over a vine over 2 houses with trees and the right one ABC's, her name & date of birth 1779, probably New Hampshire in origin. Provenance: Dublin , NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200
17 Needlework Basket of Flowers Still Life, silk needlework on silk cloth depicting a handled basket with a multi colored floral bouquet and a bird on the top branch, American 19th c, 16 1/2" x 14 1/4" wide sight, framed in an old gold frame under glass. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $1,200-1,600
18 Pair of Needlework Still Life Pictures, each on silk depicts a basket of flowers on a table top, 8" x 7 1/2" sight, framed under glass, probably American 19th c., some staining. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $500-900
21 Chippendale Mirror, scalloped and pierced crest with applied gilded phoenix bird, scrolled ears and base, 39 1/2" tall x 21 1/2" wide, mahogany veneer on pine, American English, 18th c, old refinished condition. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $400-700
24 Double Lemon Top Andirons and Tools, cast brass andiron with lemon tops over a baluster shaped shaft supported by ball and spur feet along with a matching pair of fire tools (tongs & shovel), andirons 22"T x 14"D, tools 29 1/2" T, American c. 1800. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $1,200-1,600
25 Cast iron Arcade Toy "Dump Wagon", 3 part toy - front section consists of 2 mules harnessed to a yellow 2 wheel cart, the red wagon section has a seat and open body with hinged floor raised lettering on each side in yellow "Dump Wagon." The driver is an African American dressed in a red coat and hat, some paint losses, 19th c. American, 14 1/4" long. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $250-500
26 Cast Iron Toy Farm Wagon, 3-part toy, the front section has 2 oxen pulling a yellow 2 wheel cart, the back section is a red staved farm/hay wagon with yellow wheels, the driver is an African American standing in the wagon with a yellow hat, some minor paint losses, 15" long, 19th c. American. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $500-750
26A Babe Ruth Signed Baseball, 1928 New York Yankees multi-signed team baseball, 21 signatures including Hall of Fame inductees Leo Durocher and Herb Pennoch, 3 signatures of Miller Huggins, Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzieri are club house versions. PSA/NA grading authenticity overall grade 4, certificate included, containing a picture of the ball. Provenance: A mid-western collection. Estimate $1,000-2,000
27 Folk Art Fish Bill Sword, one side primitively painted and scratch decorated with an American sailing ship, fishing sloop, sword fish, eagle, flag & stars, American 19th c, 43" long. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $1,200-1,800
27B Paint Decorated Dome Top Box, yellow and brown paint decoration, each side including the back has a painted panel and border, old untouched surface, 25 3/4" wide x 14" deep x 11 1/2" tall, NH, VT or ME, early 19th century. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $4,000-6,000
28 Eagle Folk Carving, carved and painted wood, spread wing eagle grasping arrows and an American shield, 42 1/2" wide x 14" tall, made to hang on a wall, 19/20th c., American. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $900-1,200
30 Pewter Communion Set buy Robert Bush, consisting of 2-10 3/4" diameter deep dish plates, 2-7 3/4" tall chalices and 1-12 1/2" tall flagon, which is signed inside on the bottom," X R Bush," small dents, old unpolished surface, very minor denting, English early 18th c. Provenance: Local N.H. church, George B. Higgins Pastor, published in the History of Weare, NH. Estimate $3,000-5,000
31 Queen Ann Pewter Flagon, domed and stepped lid attached to a scrolled handle joining a tapered ringed body, 10 1/2" tall, unmarked, old un-cleaned surface with a small dent on the base. Provenance: A Southbury, MA estate. Estimate $200-300
32 Lot of Four Pewter Items: A - 4 1/2" tall handled mug marked London with cartouche. B - 12" diameter charger marked London and ? C - 12 1/2" diameter deep dish plate, unmarked. D - 15" diameter charger marked, "WRE". All with dents, scratches etc, English & American 19th c. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $400-600
49 Mahogany Empire Double Decker Mantle Clock, "Birge, Malloney & Co, Bristol, CT," label on the interior, both glass panels have paint restoration, comes with a key, winder & pendulum, no weights, early 19th century, 37" tall x 20 1/4" wide at molding. Provenance: A Wilton Center, NH collection. Estimate $300-500.
52 Pair of Brass Campeche Urns, miniature, patinated surface, double handled ornate bases set on plinths with applied designs, 13 1/2" tall x 6" wide, 19th century French. Provenance: A Dublin , NH and Washington , D.C. estate collection.. Estimate $600-800
53 Oval Decorated Tray, Adam Period, a central oval portrait of a recumbent woman and her dog surrounded by gold decoration, red and gold striping, standing rim with cutout handles, fruit and gold decoration, 30 1/2" long, 18th century Europe, crackled surface. Provenance: A Dublin , NH and Washington , D.C. estate collection. Estimate $500-700
54 Rectangular Tole Decorated Tray, patinated orange, center bordered with polychrome flowers and shells, rim with gold grape leaf motif, 20 1/2" long, over varnished, 19th century. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $200-300
57 Tole Decorated Double Arm Lamp, adjustable shade height & light height, reticulated shade tops and matching base set on 4 paw feet, painted, electrified, 20" tall, 19th century French. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $500-700
60 Mahogany Hepplewhite Mirror, gilded urn crest with wheat, flowers over a broken arch crest and side leaf/flowers, crotched mahogany veneered and inlaid frame with scrolled lower arms and base, American c. 1800, 49" tall x 21" wide, the original mirror has been replaced but kept and is available to the purchaser. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
61 Multi-Wood and Ivory Inlaid, Veneered and Inlaid Jewelry Box, ivory inlay has lace motif, top has a carved ivory rose, surrounded by central ebony foliate designed border, stars, hearts, diamonds and dyed stringing, 12" wide x 6 1/2" tall, 19th century, probably sailor or export made, in as found condition. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $800-900
62 Pair of Federal Brass Andirons, faceted ball top supported by a turned and faceted shaft all supported by cabriole spurred legs on ball feet, 21 1/2" tall x 22" deep, American early 19th century. Provenance: A Dublin , NH and Washington , D.C. estate. Estimate $400-600
74 Chickering Rosewood "Cocked Hat" Grand Piano, manufactured in 1859 serial #21973, 82" long, 58" wide, rare and unusual canted keyboard, in unrestored condition, ivory keys, small veneer losses. Comes with a piano report by William Faller of Temple , NH . Provenance: A Lyndeborough, NH estate. Estimate $1,500-2,500
74A "Boisselot," 6' 5" Grand Piano, rosewood and mahogany piano made in Marseille, France, in the 1870's, serial #34003, some restoration, see full piano report by William Faller, Temple, NH. Provenance: A Southern, NH collection. Estimate $1,000-1,500
75 Steinway and Sons Baby Grand Piano, refinished mahogany case, "Model M, serial #222893," a condition report on the piano is available, good playing condition, comes with a mahogany bench, 57" x 67" long. Provenance: Used at Rivermead Retirement Community, Peterborough , NH until recently. Estimate $9,000-12,000
94A Sarcophagus Painting of Fayum, painting on gesso on wood panel, 13 1/8" x 7 5/8" with edge losses and upper corners cut. Painting depicts a woman wearing earrings and 2 necklaces over a pull over blouse, some cracks and paint chipping. Appears to be from the Roman 1st century A.D., period from Egypt . These are known as "Fayum," portraits of a deceased upper class person. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH estate originally purchased in New York in the 1960's. Estimate $30,000-50,000
95A Large Primitive Wooden Figural Grinder/Press, pig form with crank handle and metal plate with holes on the bottom, 13" long x 12 1/2" tall x 5" wide, possibly Pacific rim. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $50-100
99 Laura Brooks Sampler, 1822 silk needlework on linen depicting ABC's number and a saying over a house, trees and birds surrounded by a linked triangle border, 16 1/2" x 13 1/2" sight, framed under glass, sun fading. Provenance: An Arizona/NH collection. Estimate $300-500
99A Railroad Steam Engine Weathervane, sheet copper cut out to depict a 19th century locomotive, the smoke stack is clad on either side with Zink to create a proper balance, old weathered green color, 33" long x 15 1/8" tall, the bell and the steam whistle have broken off the top of the engine, but will be available to be inspected upon request, 19th century New Hampshire. Provenance: A New Hampshire collection, has always been in the family and came off their family's barn in NH. Estimate $5,000-8,000
100 Antique Quilt, red floral on cream squares, 95" square, 19th century, some stains. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collector. Estimate $400-600
101 Antique Quilt, blue on white, 99" x 84", 19th century, some fading, wear & repair. Provenance: A southern New Hampshire collector. Estimate $300-500
102 Antique Quilt, red basket on cream, 91" x 70", 19th century. Provenance: A Southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-400
103 Antique Quilt, brown 8 point star with oak leaf applique, on cream ground, 87" x 69", some staining & fading, 19th century. Provenance: A Southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-400
104 Homespun Bedspread and Blanket, spread made by, "Deborah Holden Coleman," initials on bottom panel, "DHC," red floral, leaf & star embroidery on cream, 70" x 85 1/2", some wear, c. 1855; the red & blue wool blanket is initialed on the bottom GH?C, 76 1/4" x 87", wear & few holes also 19thc. Provenance: A Concord , NH estate. Estimate $300-400
105 Three Color Jacquard Coverlet, the design consists of eagles in the corners and center medallion of pheasants and ducks swimming on a checkered ground, 90" x 80", 19th century. Provenance: A New York State collection. Estimate $250-400
112 Fire-Arm - Consecutively Numbered Pair of Cogswell & Harrison Ltd 12 ga. Side lock Shotguns, in their original fitted leather case. Barrels of both #1 and #2 side by side shotguns measure 27.5" in length. Chokes on both are IMP. CYL. and CYL. Length of pull on each shotgun measures 14.75" to the center of their rubber butt pads. Both straight grip stocks are of nicely figured walnut and are both checkered at the wrist and fore grips. Barrels of both shotguns have been re-blued and show some wear to bluing at the chambers and the barrel tips. the engraved makers name and location can just be deciphered on the top rib as it has been polished after being re-blued, "Cogswell & Harrison..New Bond st, London ," can be discerned after careful visual examination. Checkering on both is worn somewhat smooth, no case coloring is evident but each gun is finely detailed with rose scroll engraving throughout. Consecutive serial numbers are 467XX and 467XX. Rubber stacked butts on walnut stocks measure 1.5" deep. Provenance: A Dublin , NH and New York collection, purchased by the consignor's father . Estimate $15,000-20,000
113 Canadian Goose Decoy, appears to have the original paint decoration over varnished, 23" long, repaired crack in the neck, hollow body, weight missing from bottom, early 20th century. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $200-300
114 Four Duck and Shore Bird Decoys: A - Primitive cutout shore bird in old splotch decoration, 11 1/2" long, 20th century. B - Three duck decoys, all in old wood paint, 16 1/2" long each, 20th century. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $200-300
135 French Paint Decorated Tall Clock, rectangular bonnet top housing a brass face with enamel numerals. Time, strike and calendar movement, original brass pendulum, floral paint decoration on a red ground, the lower panel has an oval painted scene of a man and a woman fleeing some danger, 95 1/2" tall x 22" wide all base, 8 1/2" deep, early 19th century. Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection, California estate auction. Estimate $3,000-5,000
135A Pair Of Decorated Queen Ann Mirrors, all over chinoiserie decoration applied to a scalloped top crest over a cushion form mirror frame surrounding beveled glass mirrors, 32" tall, appears to be English 18/19th century, some decoration loss Provenance: A Southborough, MA collect estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500
141 Stained Glass believed to be made by Donald MacDonald was born in 1841 in Glasgow, trained in London during the 1860’s and immigrated to the US to join the William McPherson & Co Studios in Boston which he later took over and changed into his name. During the 1870’s he was a leading exponent of the British Design Reform Movement. MacDonald's work was well known throughout New England. The McPherson/MacDonald studio had done most of the windows for Harvard's Memorial Chapel "The William Ellery Channing Memorial Window" in the Newton, MA, and the Presbyterian Church. The window in the National Arts Club (the former Samuel J. Tilden Mansion at 15 Gramercy Park South) may be seen in James L. Sturm's STAINED GLASS FROM MEDIEVAL TIMES TO THE PRESENT: Treasures to Be Seen in New York. Glass has been crated and all 11 pieces are shown photographed individually and then combined together for a sense of what the window would like installed. In excellent condition. Estimate $7000-$10,000
147 Middle Eastern Vestment, flat woven geometric design, signed lower right by artist, Lucite framed for wall decoration, overall 38" x 30", 20th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $150-250
153 Two Mahogany Chippendale Mirrors, one 27" tall with applied Sheaf of wheat and 29" tall with applied eagle finial, both with carved crests and bases, 18/19th century. Provenance: Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $200-400
155 Windsor Foot Stool, turned scribed legs supporting a shaped upholstered top 18" wide, 8 1/2" tall c. 1810, New England . Provenance: Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-400
173 Five Pieces of Sterling Silver: "Tiffany & Co. Makers," 6" diameter Revere style bowl #25785M, 2-"S. Kirk," knife rests, 12 3/4" long spoon, a "B&M," 10" plate and a 8 1/2" bowl, all 20th century. Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $400-600
174 Three Pieces of Sterling Silver: a 7 1/2" bud vase, an 8 1/2" fluted vase, a colonial revival 8 1/2" water pitcher, all 20th century. Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate: $200-400
175 Four Pieces of Weighted Sterling Silver: a pair of candelabras, 14"tall, 3 candle sockets and a pair of glass top candy dishes, 20th century. Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $300-500
176 S. Kirk Sterling Silver Serving Set, 5 pieces : meat fork, spoon, pie and carving set, 20th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200
177 Three Pieces of Sheffield Silver-plate, a pair of 10" 19th century candle sticks and a 19" long rectangular galleried tray, English. Provenance: A Massachusetts estate. Estimate $200-300
198 Brass Saucer Base Walking Stick, push up, copper riveted handle, 6 1/2" tall x 9" diameter, 18/19th century English. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH and NJ, Americana collection. Estimate $100-200
199 "Express" Child's Wagon, iron clad wooden spoke wheels supporting a rectangular body stenciled with, "Express SA," on each side, used but not broken condition, 31 1/2" x 16 1/2" body size, 19th century American. Provenance: A Vermont and Salem , MA collection. Estimate $200-300
206 Cuff Bracelet, 18k yellow gold, engraved with center stone red stone, possibly a garnet, 20th century, probably had a watch where the stone is now. Provenance: A Harrisville, NH collection. Estimate $850-1,250
207 Yellow Gold Pendent with Citrine type stone, 20th century. Provenance: A Harrisville, NH collection. Estimate $200-300
208 Ladies Ring, 18k yellow gold with diamond heart, a ruby and sapphire set charm suspended , after a Vanclef & Arpels design, 20th century. Provenance: A Harrisville, NH collection. Estimate $900-1,200
209 Pearl Necklace, 3 strands, a diamond and a pearl clasp in white gold and platinum, 20th century. Provenance: A Harrisville, NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200
210 Ladies Ring, 14k yellow gold with a diamond solitaire, approximately .30 c. flanked by 3 diamond chips & a Sapphire on each side, 20th century. Provenance: A Milford , NH estate. Estimate $200-300
210A Ladies Ring, 18k yellow gold starburst form with green stones, 20th century. Provenance: A Harrisville, NH collection. Estimate $300-400
214 Brass and Wrought Iron Standing Lighting Device, pair of brass candle holders and snuffer hook on an adjustable arm, 3 pad feet base, 63" tall, 19/20th century, American/English. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200
217 Brass Inlaid Vanity Box, fruitwood with velvet lined fitted interior, marked on the lock, "H Kamaha, 94 Piccadilly," 15" wide x 6 1/2" tall x 11" deep, 19/20th century, Europe. Provenance: A Hancock, NH and Paris collection. Estimate $350-450
220 Pair of Bronze Girandole Vases, putti figure set on marble bases, with a foliate holder, holding an acid etched white vase bordered in blue, one cracked, 19/20th century. Provenance: A Pennsylvania collection. Estimate $100-200
223 Pair of Brass Pushup Candle Sticks, 11 1/2" tall, octagonal bases, turned shafts with impressed concentric circles, engraved, "good luck," with horseshoe on base, 19th century England . Provenance: A Pennsylvania collection. Estimate $100-200
224 Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box, a fitted interior with a fold out lid, 12" wide, 19th century English. Provenance: A New York State collection. Estimate $200-300
234 Mahogany Empire Mirror, 2 part glass pediment top (part missing), 39 1/2" tall x 19" wide, 19th century. Provenance: A Wilton , NH collection. Estimate $100-200
239 Two Wooden Boxes, English mahogany writing desk, 18" wide, with fitted interior, 19th century England; 12" wide pine, black painted to resemble a leather covered studded one with brass engraved plaque, "Estate of Mr. B. Greene," 19th century American. Provenance: A New York State collection. Estimate $200-300
250 Three Wooden Boxes: an 8" wide one drawer mahogany refinished; an 8 1/2" wide rosewood decorated jewelry box with fitted interior, and a 14" wide red painted stenciled,"A.M. Derby," in gold, all 19th century American. Provenance; A New York State collection. Estimate $200-400
251 "David Dutton" Shelf Clock, mahogany veneered case with painted gold split columns and crest, 3 weights for time, strike and alarm, Mount Vernon, NH, 35 1/2" tall, early 19th century. Provenance: A Heartland, Vermont collection. Estimate $200-300
252 "Riley Whiting" Tall Clock, refinished pine case with heart cutout waist door, (probably later cutout); 88" tall, Connecticut River Valley . E. 19th century. Provenance: A Heartland, Vermont collection. Estimate $600-1,000
253 Pair of Tole Decorated Planters, each 7" tall consisting of a brass ring top tapering cylinder bodies with oval painted scenes, (one is in poor condition), over brass ring base set on a hexagonal base, 19th century, probably French. Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection. Estimate $100-200