The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique and Fine
Art Auction Saturday
January 9th at 11am
At Historic Noone Falls Mill, 50 Jaffrey Road, Peterborough NH
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15
Running Horse Weathervane, with a full body, cast zinc head &
mold sheet tin tail, original gilded surface, 30" long x 18" tall,
some denting on one side, 19th century, possibly the shop of "Al
Jewel, Waltham, MA (1852-1867)," see "The Art of the Weathervane,"
(Exton, PA 1984), page 26 for a similar example. Provenance: A New
York and Vermont collector. Estimate $7,000-10,000 |
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16 Sailor's Valentine, folding 8 sided
mahogany case with glass enclosed sea shell heart on one side and photo
surrounded by sea shells on the other, each 9" wide, Barbados or neighboring
islands, 19th c. trade, family history available to purchaser. Provenance: A
Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500 |
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20 Pull Toy Horse,
carved wooden prancing horse, hair mane and tail, standing on a wooden painted
platform with 4 cast iron wheels, 19th c, 29" tall x 28" wide, some fabric
repair and losses. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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21 "Louis Vitton"
Suitcase, traditional, "LV" fabric covered suitcase with leather edges and brass
corners, clasps and lock marked, "LV", the interior has a label on the back edge
of the top #774082, purchased in London, New Bond Street, some scuff marks, 26"
x 16 1/2" x 8 3/4". Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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22 "Louis Vitton"
Suitcase, traditional, "LV" fabric covered suitcase with leather edges and brass
corners, clasps and lock marked, "LV", the interior has a label on the back edge
of the top #78125?, purchased in London, New Bond Street, some scuff marks, 24"
x 15 1/4" x 8 3/4". Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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23 "Louis Vitton"
Suitcase, traditional, "LV" fabric covered suitcase with leather edges and brass
corners, clasps and lock marked, "LV", the interior has a label on the back edge
of the top #799508, purchased in London, New Bond Street, some scuff marks, 30"
x 18" x 8 3/4". Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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35 Seth
Thomas Brass Ship's Clock, round dial with key hole for time and
strike, second hand dial, 7" diameter, mounted on a modern wooden
plaque with the key, appears to be in working condition. Provenance:
A Peterborough , NH estate who had been on the USS Lansdowne,
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41
Gilded baroque Mirror, heavily carved with pierced crown adorned
head supported by multiple leaf grape, putti and animal carved sides
supported by a later flat base, appears to be Spanish or Italian,
17/18th century, some restoration to the surface, 65" tall x 40"
wide. Provenance: A Dublin , NH estate. Estimate $1,000-1,500 |
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Stack of Pantry Boxes: A - 15 1/2" diameter mustard painted with
cut nail lapped joint, marked, "Empty Bottles," on one side. B -
4-fingers, 11 1/2" diameter unfinished box, 6 3/4" tall, ash and
pine. C - 11 1/2" diameter box, branded, "JH Hardshorn," on the top,
cut nail lapped joint, as is. Provenance: A Temple , NH estate.
Estimate $200-300
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Pair of "Tiffany & Co." Standing Lamps, hammered wrought iron
adjustable electric lighting devices, "L" shaped arm which can move
up & down with a knob set screw. Supported by 3 arched legs, dark
green surface, marked on the bottom of one toe," Tiffany & Co.
13562," 54" tall closed down, no shades. Provenance: A Dublin, NH
estate collection. Estimate $2,000-3,000
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61
Christophe Fratin, 1800-1864, France, candlestick bronze
casting of 2 circus bears performing a balancing act, signed on the
base, "FRATIN," 15" tall, 2 newer screws have been added under the
base to hold the bottom bears feet to the base, 19th c., old patina.
Provenance: A Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200
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62
Swiss Music Box rectangular case with floral inlaid lid
containing a 6 tune musical works (song title list on lid missing),
19 1/4" long x 8 1/4" deep, appears to be in good working condition
with no teeth broken, late 19/20th century. Provenance: A
Peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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Pair of Brass Candlesticks, circular bases with spring loaded
shafts fitted with blown glass vase form shades having a blue rim
and copper wheel etched floral decoration, 20 1/4" tall, probably
Indian or Eastern European, late 19th c, some denting, unknown
signature on the edge of the base. Provenance: A Harrisville, NH
collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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Brass Kerosene Cherub Lamp, round milk glass shade with 4
molded cherubs faces, set on a cast brass pierced ball font with
removable tank supported by a kneeling cherub holding a ball,
electrified, marked on the wick adjuster knob. "Made in the USA", 33
1/2" tall not including the glass chimney. Provenance: A
peterborough, NH collection. Estimate $500-1,000 |
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81
Ship Model "Annie C", hand constructed "Top Sail" fishing
boat, fully rigged and in good condition, ca. 1920, 27 1/2" long x
21 1/2" all including the base. Provenance: A Massachusetts
collection. Estimate $300-500
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"Mills Novelty Co, 25c Slot Machine, #277073, "Wolf"
decoration, probably made in 1931-32, in fine working condition, has
original back with attached paper directions and associated key.
Provenance: A southern NH estate collection, purchased by his father
when the now "21" Club in N.Y.C. closed during the Prohibition.
Estimate $3,000-5,000 |
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86
French Gilded Mirror, arched crest with a pierced carving of
a basket of fruit supported by pierced and scroll sides over a leaf
adorned base, 18/19th century, 40 1/2" tall, in good overall
condition with 2 cracks in the crest. Provenance: A southern, NH
collection. Estimate $600-1,000
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87
Sicilian Knight in Armor Rod Puppet String Marionette, aprox.
36" long, 18/19th century, carved & painted wood with tin armor,
original clothing in worn condition. Provenance: A Grantham, NH
estate. Estimate $200-300 |
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131
Pair of Ball Top Andirons and "D" Form Screen, turned brass
shafts set on a snake foot base with ball top log stops, 16" tall x
19" deep, brass rectangular fender set on 3 stepped pad feet, 45
1/2" wide. Provenance: A Temple, New Hampshire estate collection.
Estimate $250-400
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132
Pair of Ball Top Andirons and Tools, turned brass shafts set
on snake feet with brass turned & wrought iron log stops, 12 1/2"
tall, along with a pair of brass ball top shovel & tongs, 29 1/2"
long, both early 19th century American. Provenance: A Temple, New
Hampshire estate collection. Estimate $250-400 |
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132A
"D" Form Pierced Brass Fender, 2 rows of pierced design
depicting vine/leaves set on 3 stepped paw feet, 34" wide, 19th
century England . Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection.
Estimate $150-250
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135
Chinese Six Panel Screen, carved & gilded lacquer on
composition double sided screen, one side depicting a floral garden
with birds, the other numerous homes with people & warriors, 72"
tall x 96" wide, 19/20th century, some losses & repairs. Provenance:
A Boston, MA & Jaffrey, NH collection. Estimate $600-1,000 |
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141
Chinese/Japanese Ivory Carving and Jade Decoration: A -carved
ivory religious figure 2 1/2" tall with character signature on
bottom & marked Japan. B - Two light green jade pieces, one cut with
a ribbon slot with character decoration, the other with a thread
hole also with carving, 1 3/4" tall. Provenance: A southern New
Hampshire collection. Estimate $250-500 |
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142B
Paint decorated box, red and black swirl decoration on all sides, 12" x
21". Some wear to the domed top,
New England, early 19th century,
missing side handles.
Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate: $800-1200.
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142C
Putty Paint Decorated Box, Splotch decorated on all sides with original
paint decoration, domed top with dovetailed sides, probably Vermont early
19th century, 8” X 15”, very good overall condition.
Provenance: A southern, NH collection Estimate: $200-300
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149
Leavitt's 1888 Map of the White Mountains, produced by Victor
Leavitt, Lancaster, NH, 24 1/4" x 31 1/4" sight, framed under glass,
not laid down, appears to be in good condition. Provenance: A
Northern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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154
Three New England Butter Stamps, two create a flower design the
other a "D" with an acorn, 3 3/8" diameter, old color & condition,
mid 19th century or earlier. Provenance: A Temple, NH estate.
Estimate $125-175 |
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155
Five Metal Candlesticks: 2 tin walking sticks with snuffers, a
brass walking stick missing the handle and 2 hog scrapers, one
pushup wedding band, the other missing pushup, all 19th century.
Provenance: A Temple, NH estate. Estimate $200-400 |
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156
Two Glass Lanterns, pierced tin tops & bottoms with glass globes
& original burners, electrified, one missing handle, 13" tall, 19th
century American. Provenance: A Temple, NH estate. Estimate
$200-300 |
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167 James Monroe 1817 Peace medal, "Mahogany Finished,"
bronze/copper, 3" diameter. Obverse by Moritz Furst (signed Furst.
F). Bust of Monroe right, reverse with clasped hands, pipe,
tomahawk, peace & friendship under clasped finger pointing hands,
marked with 8-zeroes above the word Friendship. Hole drilled to wear
as necklace with 14 long yellow glass donut shaped Native American
beads, some dings & worn areas, ca. 1830. Provenance: A southern NH
collection. Estimate $400-700 |
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169 Ivory & Rosewood Pie Crimper, carved ivory horse head
top holding the crimping wheel, midsection with bands of rosewood
ending in a 3 tine ivory fork, 8 3/4" long, crack & discoloration,
appears to be 19/20th century. Provenance: A Massachusetts maritime
collection. Estimate $600-800 |
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170 Lot of Three Pieces of Coral: A - Pink flowing coral,
12 1/2" tall including base. B - Two white mushroom style corals, 8"
tall including base. C - "Y" shaped white coral, 12" tall including
base, all 3 modern bases were custom fitted & black painted.
Provenance: A Massachusetts maritime collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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171 Carved Wooden Spread Wing Eagle carved out of 4 pieces
of mahogany & originally nailed together depicting a spread wing
eagle with his head turned sideways, talons holding arrows & stars &
stripes plaque, 42 1/2" wide x 14" tall, remnants of old paint, now
with a new finish ca.1900. Provenance: A Jaffrey, NH collection.
Estimate $250-400
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177 Pair of Cast iron Horse Heads, post ornaments, 13 3/4"
tall, 19/20th century Europe . Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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181 Six Stick Pins, mixed forms including mother of
pearl, 19/20th century. Provenance: A northern New Hampshire
collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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182 Yellow Gold & Garnet Ring, Two Carved Cameo Busts &
loose garnet beads, 19/20th century. Provenance: A southern New
Hampshire collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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183 Two Pieces of Jewelry: yellow gold ring with green
stone & a yellow gold ladies wrist watch with scarab bracelet marked
" Sacks Fifth Avenue , 20th century. Provenance: A southern New
Hampshire collection. Estimate $150-200 |
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184 14K Yellow Gold Man's Ring with a single diamond, 20th
century. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $125-175 |
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185 14K Yellow Gold Man's Ring with a Roman head flanked
by 2 diamonds, 20th century. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection.
Estimate $350-450 |
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186 Illinois Pocket Watch, 14k yellow gold, cracking to
enamel face, 20th century. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection.
Estimate $200-250 |
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187 14K Yellow Gold Man's Ring with 7 diamonds, 20th
century. Provenance: A Massachusetts collection. Estimate $150-250 |
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191 Wooden Folding Game Board, the outside with inlaid
Checkerboard and the inside with Backgammon, 17 1/2" x 20" (open),
19th century American, along with a leather covered box with chips &
dice. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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192
Cigar Store Indian Chief Bust,
counter top model,
painted on chalk, 21" tall, base chip & minor paint flaking, 19/20th
century American. Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection. Estimate
$400-700 |
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193 Pond
Model, wooden hollow
body hull with adjustable rudder and sails, 41" long x 35 1/2" tall
including the base. Appears to be late 19th century New England .
Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection. Estimate $600-900 |
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194
Two Painted Boxes:
A - Cream fruit decoration on a red ground, original brass pull on
lid, 13" x 6 1/4" x 6 1/4", early 19th century New England . B - Red
stain dome top with original brass pull on lid, 11" x 7" x 6", early
19th century New England . Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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197 Pair of Foo Dogs, carved gray stone, 23" tall, 19/20th
century, Chinese. Provenance: Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $800-1,200 |
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198 Pair of Foo Dogs, ornately carved white with green
accents stone, 16" tall, 19/20th century Chinese. Provenance: A
Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $400-700 |
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199
Pair of Chinese Export Vase
Lamps, intricate
floral designs on a light blue ground with raised dragons around the
upper body, electrified with custom made silk shades, vases late
19th century export, 32" tall overall. Provenance: A Peterborough ,
NH collection. Estimate $250-400 |
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200
Two Chinese Marble Top Low
Tables, carved wooden
frames, one 16 1/2" diameter x 16" tall, the other 28" long x 19
1/2" wide x 16" tall, 19/20th century Export, worn finish.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $400-600 |
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201
Two Chinese Export Vase/Lamps:
A - Tall neck vase with gold splotch on a red/purple body, 32" tall,
late 19th century. B - Hexagonal base supported by a vase form upper
body, splotch brown on green glaze, late 19th century, 24 1/2"
tall. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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202
Chinese Laquerware Table Screen
& Two Seats: A -
Three part screen w/3 panels depicting outdoor scenes with ivory
inset figures of people, 36" tall x 40" wide (flat), some edge
losses. B - Pair of cabriole leg seats with carved floral and bird
designs, 18 1/2" seat height, finish losses, both 19/20th century
Export. Provenance: A Peterborough ,, No collection. Estimate
$400-700 |
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203
Chinese Umbrella Holder &
Vase/Lamp: A - Blue &
white landscape design with a bird, 24" tall, crack, late 19th
century. B - Rose Canton vase with 2 panels depicting an interior
scene with people with raised dragons at neck, 27 1/2" tall overall,
custom fitted silk shade. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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204
Chinese Export Frame &
Woodenware: A -
Pierced carved frame with eagle, birds and dragons, opening 5 3/4" x
3 1/2", 14 1/2" tall overall, 19th century, made for the American
market. B - Carved bamboo box, ink presentation inside lid dated
"1884," 6 1/4" tall x 4 3/4" diameter. C - Pair of carved & gilded
figural pricket candlesticks, 8 1/2" tall depicting a Buddha holding
up the top tray. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection.
Estimate $300-500
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204A
Lot of Chinese Lacquerware:
A - 25 Japanese/Chinese colored photos bound in a lacquer cover
book, loose, 8" x 6". B - Tea caddy, key with 2 compartments. C -
Tea caddy with one compartment. D - Pen/ink long box, 8" long. E -
Two lift top boxes, 3 1/2" wide x 7" wide. Provenance: A
Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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204B
Lot of Chinese Lacquerware:
A - Octagonal tea box with pewter box liner, 7" wide. B - Round 6
1/2" Plate. C - Pen holder 9" long. D - Lift top box 3 1/2" wide. E
- 8 lobbed side box with carved feet, 1 missing - as is. Provenance:
A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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204C
Chinese Export Metal Grouping:
A - Pair of bronze
incense burners on stands, foo dog finial covers, raises relief body
on 3 leg platform, 9 1/4" tall, 19th century, polished surface. B -
Silver plated on copper oval tea caddy, 4 1/2" tall. C - Brass
inlaid pewter round box, 4 1/8" diameter. D - Bronze inkwell with
rat/mouse figural decoration, 6 1/2" diameter. Provenance: A
Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $250-500 |
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214 "Ames Manufacturing Co.," Civil War Sword, staff &
field officer sword, (no scabbard), blade engraved with double sided
scroll decoration, "US" and "Pluribus Unum," No. 107 and stamped,
"Ames Manufacturing Co." the hilt has a brass "US" guard and wire
wrapped grip, the blade 16 1/4" long and logically shorter then a
long time ago. Provenance: A Dublin , NH collection. Estimate
200-300
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220 Collection of European Military Regalia, helmet
plates & medals, probably Spanish, one medal marked "Cuerpo
Administrative Del Ejercito," another marked "Infanterie", encased
in a glass & walnut display case, 20th century. Provenance; A New
Hampshire collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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223 Tiffany Vase, a metal lotus flower form base marked on
the bottom, "Tiffany Studios, New York , #1403," supporting a tulip
form glass insert, broken & repaired, 19/20th century. Provenance: A
southern New Hampshire collection. Estimate $300-500 |
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224
Sheraton Mahogany
Mirror, inlaid panels
top & bottom and at the 4 corners, 32" tall, 13 3/4, probably 19th
century Europe . Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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227
Two Brass Door Knockers: 9" lion's head and a 9"
Griffin with striker mounted on board, 19/20th century Europe .
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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228
English Mahogany Tea Caddy,
banded edge case with oval inlaid top and lion's head side handles,
interior with 2 lidded tea boxes and central cut glass tumbler, 11"
x 5 1/2" x 6" tall, 19th century England. Provenance: An Amherst ,
NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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243
Two Cast Iron Busts,
famous men, one a 5" oval the other 7 1/2" tall cutout figure,
18/19th century English, possibly Admiral Nelson & Sir W. Raleigh ,
broken edge at the bottom of the admiral casting. Provenance: A
southern, NH collection. Estimate $200-400 |
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244
Brass Fireplace Utensils, 3 skimmers, one with an iron
handle and one damaged; 2 chestnut roosters, one round & one square,
19/20th century English. Provenance: A southern, NH collection.
Estimate $300-500 |
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245
Brass & Sheffield Silver
Commemorative Plaque, an ornate 7 1/4" diameter
central piece with a gentleman's bust and dated, "AD 1514," inset
into a brass surround, 9 1/2" diameter, 19/20th century England,
made of 2 parts and bolted together to hold the cast plaque center.
Provenance: A southern, NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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246
Federal Mirror, split columns, carved panel over
a reverse painted panel above reflecting glass, 39 1/2" tall,19th
century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate
$200-300 |
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247
Needlepoint Picture, wool sewn flowers and birds on a
black horse hair panel, 25 3/4" x 35 1/2", framed under glass, 19th
century English/American. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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248
Needlework Linen Table Scarf,
cut work border with
running dogs and birds surrounding panels of children and trapunto
flowers, 22" x 39", framed under Plexi Glass, 19th century, Europe.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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249
Two French Pieces, a cabriole leg stool with carved
floral design & slip seat, 17" tall, and a pair of 9" brass sconces,
19 or 20th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection.
Estimate $200-300 |
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250
Oval Tin Tray,
a black background with central American eagle above a banner with
motto "Bring Our Boys Home," 26" long, surface damage & repair,
modern stand, 19th century. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $500-700 |
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261A
Hepplewhite Style Mirror, inlaid mahogany, basket of
flowers finial, 44" tall. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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262
Gessoed Frame, over-painted gold, 28 1/2" x 24
1/2" opening, labeled 1844 on verso. Provenance: A Temple , NH
estate. Estimate $200-300 |
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270
Mahogany Tea Caddy, rectangular 8" x 5", canted top
& sides, 2 interior carved compartments, 19th century England .
Provenance: An Amherst , NH collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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272
Pair of Brass Candlesticks,
10" tall, baluster
form with Roman heads, chased design, 20th century, Continental.
Provenance: A Peterborough , NH collection. Estimate $100-200 |
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273A
Cross base Stand, round banded top above an
octagonal shaft, 17" diameter, 27 1/4" tall, added lighting fixture
at top, 18th century American. Provenance: A Peterborough , NH
collection. Estimate $200-300 |
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