The Cobbs Auctioneers
Important Antique and Art Auction March 29th 2003 at 11am
Historic Noone Falls Mill, Peterborough New Hampshire

1.         Pair of Early Delft plates decorated in aubergine on white. A man standing near a tree in a landscape. 9” diameter. Possibly late 18^th century with some chipping and glaze cracks.

2.         Map of “The Isle of Man”.  “As described by Tho Durham, 1610 and performed by John Speed in 1610”.  Hand colored, 16 ½” by 21 ½” sight.

3.         Empire Mahogany work table having two-drawer case over a mid shelf supported by 4 turned legs. Top drawer contains a pop up writing surface and cubbyholes. 19th century American, 22” wide by 16” deep by 28” high.

4.         Pair of French brass candlesticks, 10” tall. Probably early 18^th century, drilled.  Together with 2 other early candlesticks also drilled.

5.         Empire Mahogany 2 part secretary having an upper section with 2 pairs of flat paneled doors.  The lower pair reveals a desk interior of cubbyholes and drawers. The base section has a fold out writing surface over 3 drawers flanked by rope twist ½ columns set on turned feet. New England, 40” by 77”.  Old varnish surface.

6.         Oil on board of a western farm scene having a man with a boy driving a WWII Jeep. Signed lower left “J. Clymer”.  Excellent condition. 26 ½” by 33 ¼” sight.  Note: John Clymer was an important illustrator.  We believe that this was done for a “Saturday Evening Post” magazine cover.  His work is shown in museums including: “The Clymer Museum of Art”, Ellensburg, Washington. His awards include the “Prix de West” from the National Academy of Western Art.

7.         2 Similar Chinese Armchairs having carved, pierced and shaped splats and backs, carved serpentine arms and paneled seats over a stretcher base. 46” tall by 26” wide, old finish.

8.         2 Similar Tin candle sconces having a crimped edge half moon top with a hold for hanging set in ribbed vertical backs over half round shelves with candle sockets.  19^th century American, approx 14” tall.

9.         Hanging glass & tin candle lantern having a stepped and pierced top section with a carrying ring over a body having 4 arched sections for glass sides (some glass broken). One side hinged as a door. Rusted surface. 19^th century, 21” tall.

9A.      Green Tole decorated round tin candle lantern with yellow pin striping and flowers, having tin sides, bottom and top.  The base has a hinged door to a compartment for a tinderbox and a hinged door for access to the candle. The cone shaped top has 4 applied half round tin vents and is topped with a brass finial connected to a wire loop. Wire crosspieces protect the openings. There is a tin exterior applied candleholder. 19^th century, replaced glass,  21” tall. Hole drilled for electric wire.

10.       Hanging tin and glass hexagonal candle lantern. The lantern was hung by bolts on either side.  The top has ribbed vents.  One side hinged as a door. 18” tall, 19^th century. Red painted surface.

10A.    Tin Onion lantern with diamond and star cutouts for the top vents having an exaggerated shaped glass (damaged), the original glass oil burner and the original looped handle set on the cone shaped top. 14” tall.

11.       Rare tin Tole decorated double candle lamp with adjustable candle arms with shades set on a round base. Drilled. Some paint loss. 19^th century, 19” tall.

12.       Crotched Mahogany Veneered Empire Sideboard, the top having a molded backsplash over cantilevered boxed sides supported by full columns topped with carved acanthus leaf capitols flanking a case consisting of a convex silver drawer over 4 paneled doors set on a platform supported by carved paw feet bracketed with carved fruit and leaves in the front. 67 ½” wide by 50” tall.  New York circa 1820. Lions head pulls. Some veneer chips and loss.

13.       Two Primitive Portraits of Lucius and Mary Plumb signed on the back “Painted by A. Lynde Powers, 1839”. 24 ¼” by 29 ¼” sight.  The Gentleman is seated with his right hand resting on 3 books.  The daughter is seated on an Empire sofa in a white dress holding a bouquet of flowers with her cheek resting on her right hand. To her right behind her is a window overlooking a pastoral scene with cows. An old puncture is next to her with other minor indentations.  Both paintings have replaced gold painted frames.  These paintings came from the estate of direct descendants of the sitters.  A full history will be provided with the paintings or upon request.

14.       Two Similar Blue and White Chinese tea caddies with floral pattern. Rectangular form with cut corners. One has original cracked top. Early 19^th century with edge roughness.

15.       Two Chinese export tea caddies with rectangular bodies having cut corners. One has blue flowers accented with gold. The other has a red floral motif with a blue border. Both tops have been replaced with wooden caps.  Some edge roughness.

16.       Pair of Chinese export pottery water buffalo with green, yellow and brown glaze.  9” long.  Chipping to ears. Probably 19^th century.

17.       2 large Chinese export vases both having significant rim damage,  approx. 18” tall.

18.       Tall cherry case clock having a hood with 4 brass reeded columns over a waist having fluted quarter columns and applied vine decoration over a base with fluted quarter columns set on ogee feet. Replaced broken arch top and “Elliot, London” moon phase 8 day works.  93” tall.  Probably late 18^th century Pennsylvania.

19.        Steinway & Sons, NY square grand piano dated 1859.  #16055, Rosewood case in the old finish.  39.5" by 80" wide.

20.       “HOTEL” sign. Originally from The Forest House Hotel on Main Street (across from the John Hancock Inn) Hancock, N.H., See Hancock History for details. Original painted decoration, 19^th century.  Excellent Condition. 74” by 17”.

21.        Lithograph of nude woman astride a bull. Pencil signed “98/100” and “Erni” (Hans) on the bottom. 20^th century, well-known Swiss lithographer. 18” by 24” sight.

22.       2 Prints: half horse and man & half horse and woman. Attributed to “Erni”. One is 12” by 12” including modern frame ant the other 11 ½ by 17 ½” including modern frame.

23.        Colored lithograph of a nude man mounting a surprised stallion. Pencil signed lower right “Erni”, 85/100. 19¼” by 26¼” sight.

24.        Lithograph of a nude woman lying next to a resting bull. Pencil signed lower right “Erni”, 184/220.  21½” by 17” sight, some discoloration.

25.        Lithograph of a nude woman lying on the back of a resting bull. Pencil signed in the margin. “To William Heer, cordially 8/8/57, Erni” with a pigeon symbol. 21½” by 28” sight, staining.

25A.    Colored lithograph of a nude woman resting with crossed legs. Signed in pencil  “Erni” and dedicated in chalk ”very cordially for William Heer, 14/8/73”. Included is the original shipping tube addressed to William Heer.

26.       Federal Mahogany Empire Pier table having a crotched mahogany top over a book matched veneered front drawer, containing a pop up writing surface and ink pockets flanked by crotched panels over tapering columns with carved capitals set on a concave platform base supported by heavily carved paw feet. 35½” wide by 39” tall by 19” deep. New York, School of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1825.  

27.       Delft 9” punch bowl. Blue And White with decoration in the Chinese manner. Some edge wear and chipping. Probably late 18^th century.

28.       Set of 6 Biedermeier mahogany side chairs with upholstered backs and slip seats having scrolled crotched veneered crests and front seat rails set on saber legs. 35½” overall height, 19½” seat height. Minor breaks and veneer chips.

29.       Oil on canvas canal scene of Venice showing an arched doorway. Signed lower right “G. L. Noyes”, 14½” by 17” sight.

30.       Alter table having a rectangular top over a case having 2 carved drawers on one side and one carved drawer on the other flanked by carved brackets set on 4 molded legs with carved brackets. Probably 19^th century Chinese.

31.       3 Chinese export teapots. All appear to have original lids.  A) Blue and white with scene decoration, 4¾” tall.  B) Miniature Blue and orange with floral decoration, 3” tall C) Blue and orange with floral decoration, 5 ½”.

32.       Water colored print of a woman in a long robe seated on a twig bench signed lower right and labeled on verso “Portrait of a Lady” by Tsu Fang.

33.       Rare Chinese wood and blue and white porcelain tile 8-part table screen with central figural tiles arranged to depict a tale.  Some damage with a few pieces missing. Probably 19^th century, 32” by 54” open.

34.       Two Japanese block prints of partially dressed women at their dressing tables.  Both signed. Some wrinkling and discoloration. A) 7½ ” by 10¼” sight  B) 10 1/8” by 14 5/8” sight.

35.      Weaver, York, PA Grand piano model 5’4”, serial # 70975 circa 1923. Was tuned and regulated in 1990. It has been in storage until recently.  Written evaluation available.

36.      Chinese Export Silver Bowl, round with panels having a raised design with people and other panels with Bamboo and Hawthorne. Marked on the bottom, “WH ’90”     and Character mark, 4 7/8” diameter.

37.      Chinese Export Silver Chalice, the bowl having a raised decoration depicting battle scene in a village supported by a round stem with chased decoration set on a round raised base with raised floral decoration. The base has a character mark on the raised edge probably the maker, 7 ¼” tall.

38.       Sterling silver jewelry box with a shaped top set on a round body set on 4 foliate legs ending in scrolled feet. The interior is fitted with a velvet inset, 4 ½” diameter.

39.       Set of 6 Lenox china demitasse cups set in sterling silver handled holders and saucers. American Early 20^th century.

40.       Silver chalice having a gold lined bowl with embossed figural decoration and an inscribed band “ TIR FEDERALGENEVE 1887” set on a stem decorated with eagles over fluting.  Marked “Wendt & Heidot(?) 800”, 9 ¼” tall.

41.        Important Cherry Empire Server or chest of drawers, the top having a scrolled backsplash inlayed with a central tiger maple oval framed in birds eye maple over an over hung top drawer flanked by inlayed oval panels over rope twisted full columns ending in squares with heart inlays.  Each of the 4 drawers has birds eye maple fronts.  The bottom apron has a spool turned applied molding. The base has four turned legs. The secondary woods are pine and white wood. Probably Vermont origin.  Early 19^th century,  44 ½” wide by 48” tall.

42.        Pair of Mahogany Inlaid Pedestals having a square banded and line inlaid top over a square molding of alternating light and dark inlay set on a square section having four urn and swag inlaid panels surrounded by line inlay over a molded square tapered column inset with four panels inlayed with varying swag and tassel motifs set on a convex banded molding topping a square molded base with banded inlay.  English Edwardian.

43.       Oil on board portrait of a 19^th century gentleman. Gold frame labeled by a New York framer. Probably European, 9 ¼” by 12 ¼” sight. Some crackling and flaking.

44.       Still life painting on board of a urn of flowers surrounded by 19^th century objects in a gold frame. 6” by 8 ¼” sight.

45.       Pastel of a Gothic Parisian Interior having an exhibition label on the verso from “The Century Association” designating “Joseph Downs” as the artist. Early 20^th century.

46.       Chinese export camphor wood trunk having a green painted pigskin exterior with floral decoration, brass corners, edges and nails.  35” wide by 18.25” deep by 15.75” high. 19^th century.

47.       Tea Caddy in the form of a Melon. The body is divided vertically by grooves to simulate the melon and then alternately stained a darker color (some worn off), English, early 19^th century, minor edge chips, finial replaced and 5 ½ “ tall.

47A.    Pair of Miniature portraits on ivory of a man and a woman in early to mid 19^th century attire. Both are wearing period jewelry and she has a blue and red floral shawl over her black dress. Oval gold finish frames are identical. Both portraits are in excellent condition. The frames are missing the hair in the back and one is missing the hair inset.  3” high not including the loop for placing on a chain. Probably New England.

48.       Mahogany Sheraton server having a rectangular top with ovolou corners set on a case with 2 split drawers over a long drawer set on four reeded and turned legs with a mid shelf. Circa 1815 New York. Old refinished surface. Replaced brass. 36”wide by 19” by 36” tall.

49.       Pair of Egyptian revival footed urns made of unfired red clay decorated with a black glaze with figural ancient style decoration, 15 ½” tall. Some damage.

50.       Early soft paste figure of a woman in classical dress holding an elaborate cornucopia.  18^th or 19^th century England. Possibly Leeds. Some chipping on the base, 10 ¾”tall.

51.       Sailors Shell Work Valentine having a central embossed paper with a watercolor of a couple kissing, a symbol above the picture and a saying, “Receive this tribute gentle maid, From one who loves you dearly”, below surrounded by an ornate shell border, 3 ¾” wide, framed in a cherry shadow box type frame. 18 ½” wide by 21 ¾” overall dimension. Signed and dated, 1851, on the inside top of the frame.

52.        Mahogany two tier lazy Susan. Turned wood base supporting a central iron shaft allows a 17 ½” and a 12” top shelf to rotate. Crack in large shelf. English 19^th century.

53.        Mahogany Hepplewhite sideboard with a solid wood top with a line inlaid edge set on a case having a central bowed overhung drawer with line inlay and book matched veneer over a serpentine deep drawer, book matched veneer with line inlay and inlaid fans in the four corners flanked by two flame grained concave doors with line and fan inlay over a banded and line inlayed skirt. The tapered four front legs, the center 2 of which are angled to the plane of the flanking doors and have line inlay and banding above the double tapered feet. Late 18^th century Massachusetts, 67” wide by 31” deep by 41” tall.

54.        Watercolor painting on paper of a clipper ship flying an American flag. Titled on a black reverse painted panel at the bottom of the glass “Pucket Ship Isaac Webb of  New York, 1841”. Signed lower right “James Alrich (?), New York 1853”. Appears to be original frame 34” by 25” including the frame.

55.       Pair of Mahogany Regency wall sconces. Shaped and molded sides with a median and lower shelf, the back is fitted with a mirror, a small chain pierces the top rail to allow them to be hung and then drapes under the rail for a swag style decoration, English 19^th century, 19 ½” tall.

56.       Miniature brass kettle. Cast brass bowl with a wrought iron band supporting the bail handle. Appears to be English or American circa 1800, 5 ¼” diameter.

57.      Yellow, brown and white overshot coverlet. Early 19^th century. Fitzwilliam, NH family history.  79” by 100”, condition good.

58.       Mahogany breakfront having a 3 part upper section, the center section being wider than the two flanking sections. All of the sections have a crown molding over a dental molding over a flush fitted glazed door with an intricate mullion design set on a 3 part base with writing slides over 3 flush paneled doors set on a solid base. The center section has two candle slides flanking the writing slide. 19^th century English, 90” tall by 92” wide.

59.       Pair of Japanese Festival dolls displayed in Plexiglas cases. These two dolls represent the Emperor and Empress. Probably 19^th century. Minor hair loss. This lot also includes a book written in Japanese and fully illustrated on the subject of dolls.

60.       Two similar Chinese stands with mid shelves and latticework lower shelf. Remains of old red paint. 30” tall by 15” square top.

61.       Japanese wood and iron bound and dovetailed writing box. The box has a lift top locking lid, 3 drawers, one locks. 19^th century and in good condition but missing one edge of the lid, 10 ¾” by 7 ¾” by 8 ¼” tall.

62.       Blue & white Chinese porcelain umbrella stand having a central band of animals and flowers accented by a top and bottom band of darker blue flowers, 21 ½” tall.

63.       Imari Charger having a central blue floral circle surrounded by 3 panels with country scenes and raised tree blossoms separated by blue and green medallions. 19^th century Japanese, 18” diameter.

64.       Carved Chinese export stand with marble inset top. The serpentine carved top is supported by 4 cabriole legs that are pierced and carved with a paneled and carved medial shelf. The legs terminate in unusual ball & claw feet. Superior quality. Late 19^th Century in form, 32 ½” tall.

65.       Sheraton mahogany bow front deck top chest of drawers. The deck has 2 side-by-side drawers with applied cookie corner columns set against a scrolled ear back splash. The case has 4 drawers flanked by rope twist columns ending in turned legs. The turned brass pulls appear to be original. Early 19^th century, New England. 37” case width by 18” deep by 48” tall to top of back splash.

66.       Pewter fire mark. The spade form mark is embellished with a classical style building and a crown. Probably Continental circa 1800. 7” tall including the horizontal rectangle on the bottom used to attach it to the building.

67.       Set of 8 pewter bowls. 5 ¼” diameter molded edge top bowl set on a round platform stepped base. Unmarked some dents. Probably 19^th century Europe.

68.       4 Pewter 6 ¾” deep dish plates together with 3 pewter 4 ½” rimmed saucers each marked 3 times on the upper side of the rim with what appears to be a lion. Probably 19^th century Europe.

69.       Pewter Pitcher with hinged lid together with 3 shaped and 1 oval miniature trays or under plates. Probably 19^th century, European.

70.       Painted and gilded slit spindle Empire mirror. The top section has a reverse painting on glass tablet of a country house near a pond and sailboat. Good overall condition, 32” tall      

71.       Important 2 drawer red grain painted blanket chest. Signed in pencil inside the top drawer “Made by M(ichaiah) Moore of Hancock N H” and on the bottom of that drawer in chalk “Porter” and inside the bottom drawer in pencil “Drawer bottom wrought by George D Fox”. 40” wide on the case by 40” tall. Early 19^th century, pine. “Makers Moores and Fox” are found in The History of Hancock, N.H.,1764-1889. vol#2” by Hayward stating “Moores was both a cabinet maker and Sexton of the town”.

72.       Oil on canvas portrait of an older woman wearing a white bonnet. Portrait appears to have the original gilded and molded frame. 24” by 30” sight unsigned and relined. Family history traces the painting back to the Long Island, NY area.

73.       Blue and white overshot coverlet with loop fringe.  90” by 70” wide. The coverlet was made from 3 panels indicating an early period of weaving. Some staining. 19^th century American.

74.       Set of 12 cranberry glass finger bowls with gold leaf vine and leaf decoration (some loss). 19^th Century, 4 7/8” diameter.

75.       Set of embossed blue on cream Wedgwood Queens ware dinner service consisting of: 5 Demitasse cups & saucers, 11 cups & 17 saucers, sugar, tea pot, 7 bullion cups & 8 saucers, 13 luncheon plates, 13 bread & butter plates, 12 sauce bowls, 20 dinner plates and an ash tray. Condition appears to be good. 20^th century England.

76.       Limited edition volume # 299 of  “American Heraldica”, a book of American Families before 1800 with Mottos, Coats of Arms, Crests. Restored binding and custom fitted box. Published 1886.

77.       2 silhouettes in lemon gold frames. One of Thomas Jefferson as an older man the other of Henry Clay. Approximately 9” by 10” including frame. Probably 19^th century American.

78.       Pair of tin kerosene lamps with unusual side chimney set on inverted saucer base. Comes with 2 glass chimneys. Rare form. Probably 19^th century American.

79.       Folk art iron and horn meat cleaver. The top part of the blade is cut out to resemble a running fox with a brass eye. The handle is sided with horn and brass. Blade appears to have been cleaned. Possibly 19^th century England.

80.       Needlework and watercolor of “Daniel in the Lions Den”. Wool and silk stitching on course linen type fabric, background with fine silk water colored insets. Some stitching loss and replaced glass with repainted corners.  Older black and yellow frame. 10 ½” by 14 ½” sight, probably 19^th century Europe.

81.       Bed spread of white homespun fabric with candlewick needlework made in 4 parts. The side panels  have a swag and tassel motif and the center has a floral design. Signed and dated on the edge “M J Ham, 1852”.   84” by 94” with cut outs for a postered bed, American.

82.       Cherry Sheraton 1 drawer stand having shaped turned legs and a curly birds eye maple drawer front, 1810 probably Vermont.

83.       Mocha ware pitcher with blue and green earthworm and stripe design on a cream background.  Oval mark on bottom “Copeland”. Mid 19^th century England, 4 ¾”tall.

84.       Gouache on paper of a garden scene with a central palm tree and two people. The Bay of Naples and  Vesuvius are in the background. Mahogany frame with gold beading. Probably late 19^th century, 11 ½” by 18” sight.

85.       Blue and White soft paste platter in the willow pattern. Impressed mark on the back “Middle Bros Potters”  with an impressed anchor. Some chipping, 17 ½”.

86.       Two similar baluster shaped vases having a black background with gold hand painted decoration, 11 ½” tall. Late 19^th century Chinese.

87.       Fine Sheraton style carved mahogany three pillar dining table.  The top having a reeded edge about urn form columns raised on reeded saber legs ending in brass paw castors.  Together with two leaves (each 28").  50.25" wide by 146" long with leaves and 29" high.

88.       4 bottles, 3 blue and white and 1 dark blue. 1 with a dragon motif and one with a figural design. Probably 19^th century Chinese.   All 2 ½” and 3” tall.

89.       2 bottles, Blue, white and red porcelain bottles with figural designs. 3 ½” tall. Probably 19^th century Chinese.

90.       Group of 5 blue and white bottles: a pair having dragon motif, 1 having a figural design. All approximately 2 ½” and 3 ½”. Probably 19^th century Chinese.

91.       4 blue and white bottles: 1 with a landscape, 1 with a dragon, 1 with flowers and 1 with a design, together with a single red and white bottle with a dragon.   All between 2 ½” and 3 ½” tall.   Probably 19^th century Chinese.

92.       3 blue and white bottles with designs and one having a red top.   All between 2 ½” and 3 ½” tall.   Probably 19^th century Chinese.

93.       Empire Mahogany 2 pedestal drop leaf breakfast table having a reeded edge shaped corner top over a case section with a convex drawer in either, and set on two columns set on veneered platforms connected  by a round stretcher and set on onion shaped feet. 42” long by 49 “ open width, by 28”tall by 20 ½”closed width.  19^th century, possibly New York origin.

94.       Blue & white overshot linen and wool coverlet. 77” by 94” including the fringe. 19^th century, some damage. Fringe added at a later date.

95.       Oil on canvas landscape painting of a New England pond scene. Unsigned, late 19^th century 15 ½” by 21” including the carved and gilded frame.

96.       Red painted and decorated child’s sled. Yellow and black decoration surrounding the name “WASP”, 47” long. Some paint loss, late 19^th century.

97.       Hand colored print titled “ Franklin before the lords in Council, Whitehall Chapel, London, 1774”  engraved by “Robert Whitechurch”. 49” by 38” including the fine lemon gold frame.

98.       2 drawer Hepplewhite stand. Old crackled varnish finish over birch wood. New Hampshire, early19th century,  27” T by 16” by 18” top.

99.      Mahogany Empire Breakfast table having a solid wood drop leaf top with 4 indented corners set on a turned half spindles and a single end mahogany banded case flanked by drawer supported by central carved pedestal set on  4 carved hairy legs ending in paw feet. New York, 41 ¾” wide by 43 ¾” open.

100.     Alvin sterling flatware service for 12 in the “Chateau Rose” pattern, consisting of: 14 dinner knives, 13 dinner forks, 14 salad/desert forks, 13 teaspoons, 8 iced tea spoons, 10 soup spoons, 6 seafood forks, 3 serving spoons, gravy ladle, master butter, 8 individual butter knives and 2 condiment forks. Mid 20^th century American.

101.     Silver-plated covered vegetable footed serving dish with an interior divider and 4 hairy paw feet. The rim, top handle and feet have ornate raised decoration. Indistinct hallmarks and “Silver on Copper”.   Probably early 20^th century.

102.     Set of six Sterling silver individual wine coasters with wooden bottoms, a sterling silver card tray with an ornate border marked “Shreve, Crump and Lowe ad May 16, 1893” and a boat shaped sterling dish.

103.      Watercolor on paper of an elderly gentleman signed lower Left “T B.W.(Watson) 1874”. On the reverse a partial art show label and a Framers label. 

104.     12 Minton 9 ½” plates with a shaped edge and a floral motif. Probably early 20^th century England.

105      Mahogany Chippendale card table with a rare concertina action having a figured molded top over a veneered and molded case set on 4 square legs with pierced brackets in the front.

106      12 dinner plates with a central bouquet of flowers, a blue and silver band marked  “Limoges, France, La Cloche”. Some wear to silver. 10 ½” diameter, 20^th century.

107.     Commode with red wash and paneled ends having a molded edge top over a case with faux carved writing slide panels over 3 flanking drawers over a pair of carved and gilded doors flanked by drawers with secret compartments below, set on 4 molded stile feet. Chinese, 37 ½” wide.

108.     3 part table top screen having a central panel with a feminine scene flanked by 2  half green half  panels decorated with gold designs. Chinese, 44 ½” overall width.

109.      Bronze boat shaped planter having bronze chains. 20 ½” long, wonderful patina.

110.     2 Japanese block prints: one showing a group of horsemen next to a carriage holding a gentleman, the other showing women in a domestic scene.

111.     Chinese reverse painting on glass of a woman and a child together with a watercolor on paper of a group of oriental people in western dress, monogrammed lower right.

112.     Round Lacquer ware covered box with raised gold decoration in red with a black lacquer inset. Chinese, 9 ½” diameter by 9” tall.

113.     Pair of Rosewood Armchairs with carved backs and arm supports set on a wooden seat over a carved skirt set on 4 square legs. Probably late 19^th century Chinese.

114.     Pair of Mahogany and Rosewood Sheraton style half round console tables having a figured rosewood top banded in mahogany set on convex molded skirts over 3 reeded tapered Sheraton legs. Late 19^th century, probably English.

115.      Miniature Portrait on Ivory of “Lucy Armstrong”, a memorial.  Framed in an ornately decorated brass frame.  Early 19^th century.

116.       Victorian yarn work shadow box made of green and white yarn on wire in a floral motif fitted in a shadow box type frame with glass sides and top, connected by tape glass. Probably 19^th century. Cracked top glass.

117.     Delft polychrome deep dish with a shaped edge and a floral border having a central figure of a priest blessing an infant in a cradle. The name “Irene Blowtein, 1787” is beneath the scene. Together with two tiles with buildings. 18^th century, probably Dutch.

118.     Cherry Chippendale two part secretary having a dental molded top section with 2 raised panel doors with a shelved interior above a lower section with a slant front desk having valanced pigeonhole interior above 4 graduated thumb nail molded drawers set on bold raised ogee feet. Connecticut circa 1785. 

119.     6 board pine red and yellow paint decorated blanket box. 39 ¾” long, 19^th Century American.

120.     Cherry Hepplewhite card table having a rectangular top with ovolu corners, string inlay on the apron and the double tapered legs. There is an inlaid fan in the apron. A “Goodenow” family history, from the upper Connecticut River Valley. Late 18^th century American.

121.     Oil on canvas titled “The Lamp Lighter” and signed lower right “Weiland”. James G.Weiland, Lyme, Ct.,  1872-1968,  29” by 23” sight.

122.     Green glass vase footed with a clear glass ball of bubbled glass above the foot 13” tall together with a large green flip style glass and tall green glass vase attributed to “Pierpoint”, with a scalloped edge.

123.     Clear glass banquet oil lamp with a paneled pattern through out. 20” tall including burner, possibly 19^th century.

124.     Pair of glass candelabras marked “Steuben” on the bottom, together with an eagle set on a ball with the same mark and a pair of salt and pepper shakers with silver tops marked “Steuben”, sterling. 20^th century American.

125.     Pair of round Porcelain Plaques of “Lincoln” and “Lee”. A head relief on a round plaque having gold and green edges, possibly Tucker, mid 19^th century.

126.     Chinese pantry cupboard having 4 lattice work doors in the top section over a bottom section having 3 flanking drawers over 2 sets of sliding lattice work doors. Probably 19^th century, 73” tall by 20” deep by 42” wide. Old finish.

127.     2 Blue and white Ginger jars, 1 missing the lid and a straight sided jar with a wooden lid. Probably 19^th century, Chinese.

128.     2 blue and white saucepots together with a small teapot. Possibly 19^th century Chinese.

129.     A rectangular Japanese moneybox with early iron hardware and a later square one.

130      Set of 12 Kakiemon style 6” plates with characteristic bamboo design.  Marked on the back. Japanese. Possibly early 20^th century.

131.     Set of 6 Japanese 8 ¼” plates with a floral design, predominately blue on a white

132.     Cherry Chippendale chest of 4 drawers having a molded overhanging top over thumb molded drawers set on a shaped bracket base. Connecticut River Valley, circa 1780, 40 ½” wide by 19 ¾” deep by 36” high.

133.     Child size thumb back Windsor rocking side chair in green paint with yellow pin striping and stenciled  decoration on the crest. Bamboo turnings on the back spindles, the legs and the stretchers. 19^th century American, probably all original, 29 ½” tall.

134.     Maple and pine Deacon’s bench having a grain painted crest set on a painted spindle back set on a painted and grained seat over a shaped stretcher base. 19^th century New England, 71 ¼” long.

135.      Architectural pine and white wood cupboard having a plane crest over a case with two flat paneled doors and a flush base set directly on flooring. Built in a house in Shelburne, Vermont. Blue/gray painted case and partly stripped door, 19^th century.

136.     Ladder back armchair having ball turned finials over 4 shaped slats over a rush seat. The arms are set on the turned front legs. Shaped stretchers with rockers added. Old crackled varnish finish over the original red paint.  19^th century New England.

137.     Oil on Canvas full-length primitive portrait of a seated man. Signed upper right “N. Jean”. 21 ½” by 29 ½” sight, Haiti.

138.     Gilded wall shelf supported by 3 carved and gilded feathers inset into a base. Probably 19^th century Continental.

139.     18^th century Dutch chased decorated tobacco box together with an early bronze and brass covered pot and a pair of 20^th century brass candlesticks.

140.     Bronze doorknocker with a cherub motif. Probably 19^th century, Continental.

141.     Bronze of an Eagle enfolding a plinth with raised decoration, initials”AP” and the date “1 January 1910”. Marked on the bottom “GOTTHLIF-BASCHLIN”, 4 ¼” tall.

142.      Mahogany Hepplewhite inlaid sideboard with a concave center having one long drawer over 2 cabinet doors flaked by convex cabinet doors raised on 4 tapering string inlaid legs ending in inlaid cuffs. Baltimore area  19^th century, 66 ½” by 23 ½” deep by 36” high.

143.      Miniature Sheraton stand with a rectangular top and 4 turned legs in old finish. Probably 19^th century American.

144.     Pine 1 drawer blanket chest having a molded top over a case containing a box over a single lipped drawer set on a bracket base with returns. Early 19^th century New Hampshire. Refinished, 37 ½” case width by 19” deep by 36” tall.

145.     Child size stick back bamboo turned Windsor side chair having a plank seat and 4 splayed legs. Refinished. 19^th century New England, 30” tall.

146.     6 luster plates with pink scalloped border with luster decoration and a central orange flower on a cream background. 19^th century England.  Chipping, cracks and decoration loss, 8” diameter.

147.     Early hand colored print of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus, 3” by 3 ¾” sight.

148.      Mahogany Regency sofa table, top having drop leaves with notched corners over a case with 2 banded and line inlaid drawers supported by 4 turned columns set on a platform resting on 4 saber legs ending in brass castors  Probably early 19^th century England.

149.    Watercolor and pencil drawing on paper of a Country store scene with 3 old men reliving fox hunt. Signed lower left “WMS after P B Parsons”, 10 ¼” by 12 ¼” sight.

150.    Mahogany veneered Empire chest of drawers having a deck top with a shaped back splash. 2 split convex drawers over a case with an over hung convex drawer over 3 book matched drawers flanked by full turned black painted columns ending in turned feet. 19^th century, probably Maine, 42 ½” wide by 51” tall.

151.     17 pieces of export porcelain including: 2 orange and white cups, 10 blue and white cups, 1 inkwell, and 4 plates. Various ages.  Chinese.

152.     Bronze Patinated, gilded, and painted head of a goddess. Possibly 19^th century Chinese, 15” tall.

153.     Chinese wardrobe having 2 raised paneled doors in the top section over 3 side-by-side drawers set on 4 square legs. Possibly 19^th century, 43” wide by 69” tall by 24” deep.

154.      Recumbent full figure of a Chinese maiden. Stone 24” long.

155.     Rose medallion teapot and cup in a basket. Chinese, possibly late 19^th century.

156.     4 hand colored prints of a Turkey, a Squirrel, and 2 of birds. Late 18^th or early 19^th century English. New frames, 7 ¾” by 4 ¾” sight.

157.     2 hand colored prints of fish. Late 18^th or early 19^th century English. New frames 7 ¾” by 4 ¾” sight.

158.     Print titled “View of Harlem from Morisana in the Province of New York September 1765”. Colored, 11” by  7 ¾” sight. 2 fold marks or creases. Litho “G Hayward, NY, for D T Valentines Manual 1863”.

159.     Pine blanket box having a 2 board molded edge top over a six-board case set on a bracket base with returns.  Red paint under old varnish.

160.     Walnut hanging shelf having shaped ends flanking 4 shelves each having a scalloped board behind it. 36” tall by 26” wide, 19^th century.

161.     Pair of turned Brass Candlesticks. Probably 19^th century English, 7 ½” tall.  

162       Mahogany veneered Empire sofa with an arched molded back over scrolled arms connecting a crotched veneered apron set on bracket feet. 81” wide by 26 “ deep by 36” high.

163      Brass mortar and pestle, probably 19^th century Continental.

164.     Painted pine hooded Cradle with cut out sides having older green paint, probably 19^th century.

165.     Oil on board painting of a winter mountain scene. Unsigned, supposedly Mount Monadnock, 19 ½ by 15 ½” sight, in a gold leaf frame.

166.     Painted pine portable pie safe in an old putty color on the top and front over the old fruit decoration which is still evident on the sides. 17” by 34” by 27”, American 19^th century.

167.     Brass Double Arm Student lamp having 3 reservoirs in the shape of acorns and a pair of dark green case glass shades. Electrified, 22” tall, probably 19^th century.

167A.  Maple Sheraton tall post bed having reeded and turned foot posts and the head posts being plain. Restored rails, finials and headboard. 19^th century New England, 64 ½” tall.

167B.  Gold leaf mirror, arched top, half round gilded sides, American 19^th century, 31” by 50”.

168.     Chinese pigskin box with polychrome bamboo decoration. Probably late 19^th century.

169.     Box lot of wooden Oriental stands.

170.     4 pieces of Oriental porcelain including both Japanese and Chinese. Some damage.

171.     Reproduction Pine Corner Cupboard with open scalloped top over a raised panel door, 83” tall.

172.     Tole tea caddy with a brass cover decorated in a Chinese scene together with a tole tray decorated with red and green swags. Both 19^th century

173.     Miscellaneous lot: pair of brown Staffordshire cup plates, 19^th century England. One is damaged, 4” diameter. 2 glass cordials, 2 pressed glass shell form dishes (1 chipped), 2 red ware bowls and Copeland Spode pitcher.

174.      Heavily figured tiger maple medium post Sheraton style bed having a shaped headboard and footboard with central ball finials. Overall dimensions 56 ½” wide by 59” tall, 20^th century.

175.     Pair of brass andirons, 12” tall, together with a pair of ball top fire tools, and a cast iron trammel. 19^th century American.

176.     Brass bed warmer with chased decoration and turned maple handle in the old color,19^th century.

177.     Pair of cast iron recumbent setters. Rusted surface, 20^th century reproductions, 47 ½” long, 14”wide and 21”tall.

178.     2 boxes of books on: furniture, pewter, silver, clocks etc…

179.     2 boxes of books on: dolls, glass, and ceramics. etc…

180.     Tin Tole decorated tray with the border depicting hunting scenes and writing in the center. Tray is 19^th century Swiss, the decoration is probably later.

181.     Old colored map showing towns and counties of Switzerland. Titled “ Helvetiorum Republica Cantones Tredecim”, 19” by 22 ½” sight.

182.     9 matted prints, some colored, of American cities and scenes.

183.     Brass hanging scale with wrought iron weighing hooks, impressed mark on arm: “C Roesler, Phila. American” Early 19^th century 17” wide.

184.     Pastel drawing of a mature woman signed indistinctly lower right. Labeled on the back “William Heer” etc…..

185.     Plaster head of a young person painted black, 14 ½” tall.

186.     Comb back brace back fan back Windsor armchair with turned legs and arm supports.  Shaped plank seat. Rare form. Metal brace supports the medial stretcher. Refinished, rockers added. Late 18^th or early 19^th century American. This form normally found in Vermont in the Burlington area.

187.     Leather covered trunk with brass nail heads decorating the edges, front and top. Black, 19^th century American. Damage to leather covering.

188.      Watercolor of Greek folk dancers together with a watercolor on paper of a City scene signed lower right “Northey, ’94”.

189.       Cromwellian side chair with an upholstered back supported by carved round stiles over an upholstered seat set on a medial rope turned stretcher base with 4 rope turned block and ring turned legs. English. Restoration. 

190.     Red ware bull with a brown modeled. 20^th century Portugal. Damage to a horn, 14” tall by 16” long.

191.     Japanese block print of a domestic scene, 10 ¾” by 13 ¾”.

192.     4 Chinese Pith paintings, as found, together with a carved soap stone foo dog and pup.

193.     Open Lot.

194.     Wrought iron standing candelabrum on a tripod base ending in penny feet, 20^th century.

195.     Brass candelabra with 3 arms in an ornate grape and leaf form, probably 19^th century.

196.     Pair of Dresden style candelabra having 5 candle sockets set in a single candle socket held up by a seated cherub embracing the shaft set on a 18^th century style base. Blue and white floral design. Probably 19^th century Continental, 14 ½” tall.

197.     Brass candlestick form lamp. 20^th century, 32” tall.

198.     Fruitwood shield back side chair with a shield shaped seat set on four turned and reeded legs. Upholstered seat and back, 19^th century Continental, 35” tall.

199.     Two similar carved wooden oriental seated dogs with polychrome decoration, 9 ¾” tall.

200.       Antique workbench in a red wash having mortise and tennon construction. “Hancock N.H.” origin 116 ½” long.