The Private Collection of Cheryl and Paul Scott | Skinner Auction 2608M

SKINNERThe Private Collection of Cheryl and Paul ScottSale 2608M August 12, 2012 Marlborough

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Thursday, August 9, 2012 12 to 5 p.m.Friday, August 10, 2012 12 to 8 p.m.

Session II only Saturday, August 11, 2012 12 to 5 p.m.Sunday, August 12, 2012 8 to 10 a.m.

Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 10 a.m.Lots 600-880, immediately followed by Property of Various Owners,

Lots 881-1406, listed in accompanying catalog

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5 Lots 600–880

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600.Large Cast and Sheet Iron “S” Monogram and Arrow Weathervane, Massachusetts, late 19th/early 20th century, with ball finial above an “S” centered in a geometric grid with round terminals, with vestiges of earlier gilding and paint, with wall mount, ht. 50, lg. 80 in.

Provenance: Bob Fenochetti Antiques, Dunstable, Massachusetts, from the Sargent Mill, Graniteville, Westford, Massachusetts. $6,000-8,000

601.Large Gilt Copper and Zinc Lyre-form Bannerette Weathervane, America, late 19th century, cut-out sheet copper on a copper rod with zinc arrow point, including stand, overall ht. 22 1/2, lg. 59 1/4 in.

Provenance: Peter Carswell Antiques, Strafford, New Hampshire. Peter found it in a garage in Lexington, Massachusetts. $3,000-5,000

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602.White-painted Cast Zinc and Sheet Copper Banner Weathervane, attributed to J. Howard & Co., West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, third quarter 19th century, zinc arrow point with cutout sheet copper banner, with scroll and tulip elements, ht. 7 1/2, lg. 36 1/4 in.

Provenance: Douglass Auctioneers, Deerfield, Massachusetts. $800-1,200

603.Sheaf of Wheat Carving, America, 19th century, half-round carving, ht. 19, wd. 12 1/2 in.

Provenance: Found at Brimfield, Massachusetts. $300-500

604.Gilt Sheaf of Wheat Carving, America, 19th century, relief-carved in the half round, (minor repair), 10 1/2 x 9 in. $300-500

605.Blue-painted Wood Dibble, America, 19th century, a seed planting device, 14 x 6 1/4 in.

Provenance: Jon & Carla Magoun Antiques, South Paris, Maine. $200-250

606.Pair of Pineapple-form Carved Wood Capitals, New England, 19th century, (minor loss), ht. 15 1/2, wd. 7 in.

Provenance: Richard Withington Auctions, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. $600-800

607.Carved Foot for a Queen Anne High Chest by the Bartlett School of Cabinetmakers, Salisbury, New Hampshire, 18th century, with red stain, ht. 10 3/4 in.

Provenance: Bought from Ike Paine, Bristol, New Hampshire. Ike was one of the best pickers in central New Hampshire and a true gentleman.

Literature: The foot is pictured and discussed in Some Queen Anne Furniture from New Hampshire’s Federal Period. Identified with Help from Peter Bartlett (1788-1838), M.D., of Salisbury, by Walter A. Backhofen, self-published, 1988. $300-500

608.Gilt Carved Flower Basket Ornament and a Book-form Spruce Gum Box, America, 19th century, half-round, relief-carved wood basket-of-flowers motif with gilt-gesso surface, the spruce gum box with slide lid and inlay decoration, one side with green and ochre inlaid hearts, the reverse with an arrow-pierced heart with the initials “C” and “S” with geometric borders, (minor loss to basket), ht. 5 1/2, 4 in. $150-200

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609.Red-painted Sack-back Windsor Chair, probably Boston 1790-1800, with seven spindles which fan outwards, old varnish over red paint and gray undercoating, ht. 40 1/2, seat ht. 17 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased at a T.R. (Ted) Langdell on-site auction in Chester, New Hampshire, in 1978. $7,000-9,000

610.Federal Red-painted Cherry Candlestand, New Hampshire, early 19th century, the square top on a vase- and ring-turned post, and tripod base of shaped legs on spade feet, original surface, ht. 28, wd. 17, dp. 16 3/4 in.

Note: Underside of top with early chalk inscription.

Provenance: Purchased directly from the French homestead, Henniker, New Hampshire, 35 years ago. Mr. French called me on the phone and asked if I bought plant stands, I said sure and went right over. It’s been our plant stand ever since. $500-700

611.Federal Cherry Candlestand, New England, early 19th century, the oval top on a vase- and ring-turned support, and tripod base of scratch-beaded cabriole legs ending in pad feet, ht. 27 1/4, wd. 16, dp. 21 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Scott Bassoff, Rindge, New Hampshire, out of the back of his van. Scott had the ability to sell more antiques out of his “roving kennel” than most of us could ever imagine selling at a major show. His wit, enthusiasm, and love of the business is still sorely missed by many of us...some twenty years later. $600-800

612.Black-painted Cherry Candlestand, New England, late 18th century, the square top with a candle drawer mounted underneath, on a boldly vase- and ring-turned post, on tripod cabriole leg base with arris knees continuing to pad feet on platforms, original surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 26 1/2, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 17 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Walters . Benisek Art & Antiques, Northampton, Massachusetts. $6,000-8,000


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613.Federal Red-painted Maple Card Table with Drawer, possibly New Hampshire, c. 1800, the exaggerated overhanging hinged top with breadboard ends on a straight apron with end drawer joining square tapering legs, original surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 28, wd. 38, dp. 18 3/4 in.

Provenance: Peter Carswell Antiques, Strafford, New Hampshire. Peter found it in a cottage in Bradford, New Hampshire. $1,000-1,500

614.Tiger Maple and Cherry Tall Chest of Seven Drawers, made by Moses Osborn, Weare, New Hampshire, late 18th century, original brass bail pulls, old surface, ht. 63, case wd. 38 1/2, dp. 21 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Henry T. Osborne, at the Osborne homestead in Weare, New Hampshire. Henry was a direct descendant of Moses Osborn, a cabinetmaker working in Weare, New Hampshire.

This chest was used by Henry T. Osborne until we sold it for him to Bill Samaha. Henry used the proceeds from this sale to invest for his grandchildren. We then bought the chest back from Bill Samaha, when it later became available. $6,000-8,000

615.Two Osborn Family Needlework Samplers, Weare, New Hampshire, c. 1830, stitched in a similar style by sisters Abigail H. and Phebe H. Osborn of Weare, New Hampshire, worked in silk threads on a linen ground, with rows of alphabets over signature lines: “Wrought by Abigail H. Osborn in the 10th year of her age 1830” and “Wrought by Phebe H. Osborn in the 11th year of her age,” followed by family monograms, the rows interspersed and surrounded by geometric borders, (toning), 9 x 17 1/2, 9 1/2 x 18 in., in later molded giltwood frames.

Provenance: Purchased from Henry T. Osborne, at the Osborne Homestead in Weare, New Hampshire. Henry was a direct descendant of Moses Osborn, a cabinetmaker working in Weare, New Hampshire. The sisters were the cabinetmaker’s granddaughters. $400-600

616.Group of 19th Century Softcover Children’s Books, Catalogs, and Historical and Religious Publications and Ephemera, some relating to the Osborn (later Osborne) family of Weare, New Hampshire, including Shipwreck of December 1839 and Burning of the Lexington; The Child’s Book About Whales, 1843; Infant School Primer, c. 1834; Little Rhymes for Little Folks, 1837; The Columbian Writing Book, 1842; a boy’s handwriting exercise book belonging to Jonathan H. Oborne; The Soldier Turned Farmer, 1837; two volumes of the anti-slavery booklet The Slaves Friend; approx. twenty-two other booklets, and six hand-colored lithograph exotic animal flash cards.

Provenance: See lot 615. $400-600


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617.Glazed Red-stained and Carved Cherry Two-part Corner Cupboard, possibly Connecticut, early 19th century, the molded scrolled swan’s-neck cresting with pinwheel-carved terminals centering a carved plinth and flanked by reeded plinths supporting urn finials, all on turned feet, old refinish, (very minor imperfections), ht. 85 1/4, overall wd. 40, dp. 22 in.

Provenance: Cyr Auctions, Gray, Maine. $4,000-6,000

618.Carved and Painted Cedar Seal Head, America, 20th century, possibly a Native American/Inuit carving, the contrasting grain of the wood accenting its features, with relief-carved eyes, nose, whiskers, and ears, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-500

619.Three Small Cast Iron “Crown” Bank Building Still Banks, attributed to J. & E. Stevens, Cromwell, Connecticut, 1873-1928, with polychrome paint, ht. 3, 3 1/2, 3 in. $400-600

620.Polychrome Cast Iron “Crown” Bank Building Still Bank, J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, (minor paint wear), ht. 4 7/8 in.

Provenance: Richard Withington Auctions, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, from the Sanborn estate, Weare, New Hampshire. $1,000-1,500

621.Polychrome Cast Iron Building Still Bank, Kyser & Rex, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an “1882 Villa” bank, (minor paint wear), ht. 5 1/2 in.

Provenance: Richard Withington Auctions, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, from the Sanborn estate, Weare, New Hampshire. $300-500

622.Carved and Painted Grosbeak Figure, America, late 19th/early 20th century, with delineated eyes, bill, wings, tail, and feet, on an integral carved base, ht. 7 3/8 in.

Provenance: Found in a shop in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. $400-600

623.Folk Carved Mahogany Bust of a Man, America, 19th century, carved in the half round, the half-length figure with delineated hat, facial features with inset glass eyes, shirt, and jacket with metal tack buttons, ht. 6 3/4, wd. 4 5/8 in.

Provenance: Skinner, Bolton, Massachusetts. $600-800

624.Miniature Paint-decorated Tin Child’s Tray, America, 19th century, chamfered rectangular tray painted with a white blossom and green leaves with yellow accents on a red ground, (minor paint loss), 2 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.

Provenance: John Carl Thomas, Hanover, Connecticut. $300-500

625.Wendell Gilley Miniature Carved and Painted Great Blue Heron Figure, Southwest Harbor, Maine, 1950-75, the figure mounted on a piece of driftwood, signed “Gilley” on the side, ht. 8 1/2 in.

Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. $300-500

626.Folk Carved and Painted Blue Jay Figure, America, early to mid-20th century, the carved wood figure with wire legs, mounted on a carved wood perch, ht. 8 7/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Scott Bassoff, Rindge, New Hampshire. $400-600

627.Miniature Turned and Paint-decorated Wooden Mortar and Pestle, America, 19th century, the mortar painted yellow with green and ochre stripes, overall ht. 3 7/8 in.

Provenance: Walters . Benisek Art & Antiques, Northampton, Massachusetts. $300-500


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628.Small Blue-painted Turned Wood Bowl, America, early 19th century, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 6 1/2 in.


629.Miniature Turned and Paint-decorated Wood Mortar and Pestle, America, 19th century, the mortar painted yellow with ochre stripes, overall ht. 3 1/2 in.

Provenance: John McInnnis Auctions, Amesbury, Massachusetts. $300-500

630.Five Wooden Branch Crook Hooks and a Small Turned Bowl, America, 19th century, hook ht. 3 1/2-9, bowl ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 7/8 in. $300-350

631.Mochaware Pottery Mug, Britain, 19th century, quart mug decorated with blue, ochre, and dark brown bands, the handle with leaf terminals, ht. 5 5/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased from William Lewan Antiques, Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. This was the first piece of mocha we bought from Bill. He kidded us by saying “if you only buy perfect mocha, you’re going to have a very small collection.” And he was right. $400-600

632.Pennsylvania Yellow Paint-decorated Covered Box, 19th century, round wood box, the cover with inlaid mother-of-pearl ring and red and blue dot and teardrop borders, the sides with red stylized flowers, the interior containing five small apothecary and needle boxes, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 4 1/8 in. $400-600

633.Bittersweet-painted Lapped-seam Covered Box, New Hampshire, 19th century, round box with pine top and bottom, bent ash sides with opposing lapped-finger joinery, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 4 3/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Tom and Nan Lindsey, Meredith, New Hampshire. $300-500

634.Green and Yellow Paint-decorated Lapped-seam Covered Box, America, 19th century, round box with pine top and bottom and maple lapped-seam sides, the top with a yellow-painted crossed leaf motif, the sides with an undulating leafy vine, on a green ground with yellow-striped borders, the bottom with impressed initials “IA,” the interior with an indistinct named inscribed on the underside of the lid, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 5 in.

Provenance: Found in an antiques shop in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in 1978. $800-1,200

635.Paint-decorated Lapped-seam Covered Box, New Hampshire, 19th century, round box with pine top and bottom, bent maple sides with opposing lapped-finger joinery, the cover with gilt initials “O.H.” and polychrome flowers and vine, the sides ornamented with green and yellow leafy bands, on a salmon-painted ground, ht. 1 5/8, dia. 3 3/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased at William Smith Auctions, Plainfield, New Hampshire. $600-800

636.Small Copper Teapot with Engraved Presentation, New York, 19th century, the teapot with swing handle and gooseneck spout, the cover with brass finial, the side with engraved inscription: “Presented To Mary Ann Ainsworth on Her 13th Birthday by Nehemiah Brown Utica New York, 1823,” ht. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Ed Stevens Auctions, Rindge, New Hampshire. $600-800

637.Alice Decker (American, ac. New York, 1901- )

Sleeping Cat. Signed on base. Carved mahogany sculpture, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 6 1/4 in.

Provenance: Alice Decker, Rockport Art Association annual action, James Bakker, auctioneer. $600-800

638.Painted Wood Squirrel Carving, America, late 19th/early 20th century, seated figure posed eating a nut, on a wood base, ht. 4 1/2 in.

Provenance: Found at the Amherst, New Hampshire, flea market. $200-250

639.Three Folk Carved and Painted Shorebird Figures, America, mid-20th century, the carved wood figures painted red, gray, and yellow, the largest with applied carved wings, each with wire legs and mounted on a round wood base, ht. 4 1/2-9 1/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased at the Maine Antique Dealers Association (MADA) Show, Biddeford, Maine. $400-600

640.Four Primitive Stone and Wood Figural Carvings, a stylized carved wood figure of a man with lightly incised inscriptions “JAMAICA 1968” on his chest and incised initials “CM” on base, and three hardstone carvings: a head of a woman, a human head and shoulder figure, and a flattened full-body figure, ht. 3 1/2-10 in. See additional illustrations p. 33 $400-600

641.Carved and Painted Wooden Pigeon Figure, late 19th century, the figure with inset glass eyes, cast iron bill, and delineated wings, with stand, (minor paint loss), overall ht. 11 1/2, lg. 12 1/2 in.

Provenance: David Slater Antiques, Westbourne Grove, London. $300-500

642.Delft Bowl, 18th century, the bowl center with a painted wading bird, the sides with a peasant figure, birds, and leafy branches, (repaired, chips), ht. 4 1/4, dia. 10 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Henry T. Osborne, at the Osborne homestead in Weare, New Hampshire. Henry was a direct descendant of Moses Osborn, a cabinetmaker working in Weare, New Hampshire. $300-500


643.Phebe Osborn’s Wallpaper-covered Dome-top Trinket Box, America, c. 1835, rectangular box with hinged lid, the exterior covered with sage green wallpaper with white and black stripe, leaf, flower, and wavy line varnish designs, the front with the initials “PO” revealed through a small glass window, the interior with two compartments, lined with newspaper and containing a small card with a pencil drawing of a gentleman on bended knee before his lady with a printed poem on the reverse, and a small child’s printed “Book of Riddles” with the inscription “Henry Osborne from Grandmother Osborne,” ht. 4 1/4, wd. 6 1/4, dp. 3 7/8 in.


Note: Phebe Osborn was born on February 13, 1824, in Weare, Hillsboro County, New Hampshire, the second child of six or seven born to Samuel (1789-1838) and Anna (Hoag, 1799-1874) Osborn. She was the granddaughter of the cabinetmaker Moses Osborn. $800-1,200

644.Two Turned Wood Sanders and Three Turned and Painted Wood Tops, 19th/20th century, the tops painted yellow and orange with iron spinning tips, ht. 2 1/2-3 1/4 in. $200-250

645.Molded Sheet Copper Bannerette Weathervane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, with four blossoms ornamenting the upper shaft, the banner with pierced “S” monogram and blossom and bud decoration, with orb copper terminals, weathered verdigris surface with traces of earlier gilding, (minor imperfections), ht. 34 1/4, lg. 36 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Helen and Scudder Smith, Newtown, Connecticut. $800-1,200


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646.Copper Bannerette Weathervane, J.W. Fiske, New York City, late 19th century, cutout sheet copper design with fleur-de-lis motif on upper spire shaft over a fanciful pierced and cutout banner with copper arrow point and orb terminals, verdigris surface, with stand, (one orb with bullet holes), overall ht. 35 1/2, lg. 33 in.

Provenance: George Cole Auctions, Red Hook, New York.

Literature: For a similar example see J.W Fiske’s 1893 illustrated catalogue, p. 132. $600-800

647.Sheet Copper Banner Weathervane with Revolving Scroll, J.W. Fiske, New York, late 19th/early 20th century, orb finial over arrow with two tails, the shaft with cutout scroll designs on banner flanking central spinning blade device, make-do wire repair on upper shaft, verdigris surface with traces of earlier yellow paint, with stand, (minor dents), overall ht. 26, lg. 36 3/4 in.

Provenance: Jack Frane, Weare, New Hampshire. It was found in the Claremont, New Hampshire, area.

Literature: For a similar example see J.W. Fiske’s 1893 illustrated catalog, p. 122. $800-1,200

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648.Fine Carved and String-inlaid Cherry Slant-lid Desk, possibly Connecticut River Valley, late 18th century, the lid with a large carved fan opens to an interior of eight valanced compartments centering a fan-carved drawer with the initials “TH,” all above a double bank of five above three drawers, on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers on dovetailed bracket base, old refinish with mellow patina, (minor imperfections), ht. 42 1/4, wd. 37, dp. 18 in. $2,500-3,500

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649.Chippendale Mahogany Reverse Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the molded top on a case of four cockbeaded graduated drawers on ogee bracket feet on platforms, original surface, original brass bail pulls, (minor imperfections), ht. 33 3/4, case wd. 39 1/2, case dp. 20 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Jon and Carla Magoun, Paris, Maine. $4,000-6,000

650.Chippendale Walnut and Gilt-gesso Mirror, New England, late 18th century, ht. 28, wd. 18 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Ron Rosenbleeth Auctions, Henniker, New Hampshire, at the Dwight Blaney sale. $500-700

651.Charles Emile Heil (Massachusetts, 1870-1950)

Reflection of a Home Beside Still Water. Signed l.l. Oil on canvas, 16 x 12 in., in a period gold-painted wood frame. Condition: Good, minute paint loss l.l.

Provenance: John McKoan estate, Concord, New Hampshire. $800-1,200

652.Martha A. Hayes Safford (American, 1850-1912)

Piermont, New Hampshire Scene 1910. Unsigned, the artist identified, dated, and titled in inscriptions on the stretcher on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 12 x 18 in., in a gilt-gesso frame with Foster Brothers, Boston, label. Condition: Mild surface grime.

Provenance: Ken Robb, Lebanon, New Hampshire. $400-600


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Our collection of Jess Blackstone miniature birds started when we bought a chickadee for $10, about 30 years ago. We had no idea who the carver was, but we loved the attention to detail and the obvious love of the artist for birds. Several years later, it was Gary Guyette who informed us that our birds (by then our flock had grown) were carved by Jess Blackstone, and that he was a New Hampshire carver. We started to search in earnest for more birds and more information. We found out that Jess sold his birds through the League of New Hampshire Craftsman, and that he and his wife lived in Pembroke, New Hampshire. In our pursuit for more information, we ran some ads in the Concord Monitor, asking for any information about Jess. We got many calls from folks of all ages and learned that Jess was a kind and generous man who had a terrific sense of humor, loved children, and was a Boy Scout leader.

Unfortunately, we never got to meet Jess, but we met his wife, Edie, and visited her in their simple country home. We were so fortunate to see Jess’s workshop, which was in a corner of the kitchen! Edie told us stories about Jess and his father Arthur (also a bird carver, who lived in Melrose, Massachusetts). Jess and Arthur, by all accounts, shared a love of birds, of carving, their sense of humor, and an interest in leading a simple but fulfilling life.

Edie Blackstone was kind enough to allow us to buy the birds that she and Jess had kept for themselves. She was very proud of his work and of his reputation. We believe it was our genuine love of his work that led her to part with the carvings.

We have met so many terrific people in this pursuit. They all have a true love and respect for these engaging little pieces of art. Jess’s birds are a delight to the eye and a treat for the soul.

–Cheryl and Paul Scott

653.Jess Blackstone’s Painted Wood Trade Sign with Robin Figure, New Hampshire, mid-20th century, miniature carved and painted robin figure perched on a piece of driftwood with two chains suspending a small hand-lettered wood sign advertising “All Bird Models Made of White Pine,” overall ht. 8 3/8 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone’s widow, Edie Blackstone, the sign Jess took to all the fairs. $800-1,200

654.Carved and Painted Hummingbird in Flight Figure, America, late 20th century, carved wooden bird with detailed feathers, dia. 5 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Ken Robb, Lebanon, New Hampshire. $200-400

655.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Thrasher Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “40” on the base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $600-800

656.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Towhee Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “12” on the base, ht. 3 in. $800-1,200

657.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Scarlet Tanager Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “19” on the base, ht. 2 5/8 in. $500-700

658.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Bluebird Figure, New Hampshire, 1960, carved wooden figure with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a piece of burlwood, identified, signed “JB,” numbered “353,” and with the gift/date notation “DW6052” on the base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $400-600


Jess Blackstone in his workshop, c. 1950s

659.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Golden Plover Figure, New Hampshire, 1947, carved wooden bird mounted on a rock-form base; interestingly, the bottom of the bird was first identified as “Black Bellied [Plover]” which was crossed out and re-written “Golden Plover,” also signed “JB,” numbered “1,” and dated “1947” on the base, ht. 2 7/8 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone’s widow, Edie Blackstone. $1,200-1,500

660.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Black-bellied Plover Figure, New Hampshire, 1947, carved wooden bird mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” numbered “1,” and dated “1947” on the base, ht. 2 7/8 in.


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661.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Double Wagtail Figure, made while serving in Germany, 1945, carved wooden bird depicting two of the European wagtails, one side of the bird painted with the yellow coloration, the other side painted with the pied wagtail colors, with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified in English and German, signed “JB,” and dated “1945” on the base, ht. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone’s widow, Edie Blackstone.

Literature: This bird is pictured and discussed in Birds in Wood and Paint, by Joseph H. Ellis, University Press of New England, 2009, p. 132, fig. 14.9 and 14.10. $1,200-1,500

662.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Ipswich Sparrow Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “10” and “64” on the base, ht. 2 5/8 in.

Provenance: Ted and Judy Harmon, Decoys Unlimited, West Barnstable, Massachusetts. $800-1,200

663.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Blue Jay Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “70” on the base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $500-700

664.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted House Wren Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a carved rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “28” on the base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $600-800

665.Nathaniel Little (Connecticut and Pennsylvania, 1893- )

FLIGHT (Harbor Scene). Signed l.r. and inscribed “Flight by Nat Little” in pencil on the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 19 x 18 in., in a carved and molded wood frame. Condition: Scattered craquelure with minor lifting and minor paint loss c.l.

Provenance: Nat Little, Cyr Auctions, Gray, Maine. $800-1,200


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Village Fish Market/Bait Shop, Fire Island, New York. Signed “Jessica Rich Fire Island N.Y.” l.r. Watercolor on paper, 16 x 19 1/2 in., in a period molded wood frame. Condition: Toning, punctures on upper edge. $200-250

667.American School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Fire Island Light. Signed with initials “H.C.A.” l.r. Oil on canvas, 18 x 14 in., unframed. Condition: Good, superfluous light and dark specks.

Provenance: Jewett-Berdan Antiques, Newcastle, Maine. $300-500


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668.Voorhees Carved and Painted Wooden Humpback Whale Plaque, Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont, third quarter 20th century, signed with impressed artist’s conjoined initials “CV” and “C. VOORHEES” on the reverse, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 18 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

669.Voorhees Carved and Painted Wooden Sperm Whale Plaque, Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont, third quarter 20th century, signed with impressed artist’s conjoined initials “CV” and “C. VOORHEES” on the reverse, ht. 6, lg. 17 1/4 in. $800-1,200

670.Voorhees Carved and Painted Wooden Bottlenose Dolphin Plaque, Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont, third quarter 20th century, signed with impressed artist’s conjoined initials “CV” and “C. VOORHEES” on the reverse, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 18 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Steve Garner at the Antiques in Alexandria Show, Alexandria, Virginia. $1,500-1,800

671.Voorhees Carved and Painted Wooden Right Whale Plaque, Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont, third quarter 20th century, signed with impressed artist’s conjoined initials “CV” and “C. VOORHEES” on the reverse, (tail chip), ht. 6 1/8, wd. 18 1/4 in. $800-1,200

672.Carved and Painted Wooden Egret Figure, America, early to mid-20th century, flattened body with applied glass eyes and wire legs, mounted on a piece of driftwood, ht. 22 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Jim Grievo at Brimfield. $200-300

673.Voorhees Carved and Painted Wooden Killer Whale Plaque, Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont, third quarter 20th century, signed with impressed artist’s conjoined initials “CV” and “C. VOORHEES” on the reverse, ht. 7 1/4, wd. 18 1/4 in.

Purchased from Steve Garner at the Antiques in Alexandria Show, Alexandria, Virginia. $1,500-2,500

674.Voorhees Carved and Painted Wooden Blue Whale Plaque, Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont, third quarter 20th century, signed with impressed artist’s conjoined initials “CV” and “C. VOORHEES” on the reverse, ht. 4, wd. 19 in. $1,000-1,500

675.Voorhees Carved and Painted Wooden Sperm Whale Figure, Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont, third quarter 20th century, carved full-body figure mounted on a molded wood base with “C. VOORHEES” on the base, (minor tail chip), overall ht. 6 1/2, lg. 17 3/4 in.

Provenance: Caroline French Antiques, Northwood, New Hampshire. $2,500-3,500


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676.Carved and Painted Rainbow Trout Fish Plaque, America, mid-20th century, half-round carved figure mounted on an oval mahogany plaque with molded edges, 7 3/4 x 18 in.

Provenance: Knotty Pine Antiques Center, West Swanzey, New Hampshire. $200-300

677.Carved Mahogany Dog Plaque, America, late 19th century, fully carved dog’s head with delineated features, collar, and scrolled acanthus, mounted on an oval mahogany plaque with scroll border and relief-carved flowers, ht. 10, wd. 8, dp. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Ron & Penny Dionne, Willington, Connecticut. $800-1,200

678.Captain James Keating (Massachusetts, Early 20th Century)

Portrait of a Schooner in Calm Waters. “By James Keating 133 ---- St. Reading, Mass.” faintly inscribed in pencil on verso. Carved wood and oil on panel, 7 x 9 in., in original molded wood frame. Condition: Small loss to wood on bowsprit, hairline crack to panel on left.

Provenance: Peter Carswell Antiques, Strafford, New Hampshire; from a home in Reading, Massachusetts. $400-600

679.“A.J. DODGE PETERBORO, N.H.” Marked Thermometer, late 19th century, with contrasting molded wood frame, silvered metal dial with impressed maker’s marks, ht. 11 1/8, wd. 4 1/2 in.


680.Miniature Carved and Painted Woodpecker Figure, America, mid to late 20th century, the wood figure with inset glass eyes, mounted on a piece of driftwood, total ht. 18 in. $200-250

681.Captain James Keating (Massachusetts, Early 20th Century)

Figures on a Sloop. Unsigned, inscribed “From W.E.C. March 16, 1904.” Carved wood and oil on panel, 7 x 9 in., in original molded wood frame. Condition: Minor stains to sky.

Provenance: Peter Carswell Antiques, Strafford, New Hampshire; from a home in Reading, Massachusetts. $300-500

682.Painted Brook Trout Carving, Maine, first half 20th century, carved wood figure with delineated features and lifelike paint, mounted on a stepped pine geometric base with black-painted beveled edges, overall ht. 15 1/2, wd. 10 3/4, dp. 4 1/2 in.

Provenance: Bob Foley, Gray, Maine; found in the Casco Bay region of Maine. $400-600

683.Carved and Painted Humorous Fisherman/”DAD” Figure, Maine, mid-20th century, the standing figure holding a bent fishing pole which is hooked to the seat of his pants, on a carved rock-form and molded base with “DAD” carved into the side, (old loss to hat brim, scattered paint loss), ht. 14 in.

Provenance: Bob Foley, Gray, Maine; found in the Casco Bay region of Maine. $800-1,200

684.Carved and Painted Wood Dalmatian Dog Figure, Maine, late 19th to early 20th century, ht. 8, lg. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: From a Maine estate. $400-600

685.Steeplechase Race Figural Wood Carving, Gotthold Schwartz, carver, early 20th century, contrasting light and dark mixed woods with fully carved mahogany horse and rider figures posed mid-jump over a fence, on a wood base, ht. 9 1/2, wd. 6 1/2, lg. 19 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Barbara Murphy Antiques, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Barbara purchased this carving from the artist’s daughter. $800-1,200

686.Hubley Putting Golfer Polychrome-painted Cast Iron Doorstop, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, early 20th century, ht. 8 1/2, lg. 7 1/8 in.

Provenance: Tom and Nan Lindsey, Meredith, New Hampshire. $400-600

687.Diminutive Classical Cherry Dressing Table, New England, c. 1825, original turned wooden pulls, old natural surface, ht. to top of gallery 38 1/2, top wd. 29, top dp. 17 in.



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688.Floral Hooked Rug with a Basket of Flowers, America, late 19th century, rectangular rug composed of cotton and wool segments hooked and shirred on a burlap backing, depicting a large central basket of flowers with colorful blossoms and leaves enclosed in a border of blossoms, leaves, and stripes, mounted on a wood stretcher, 40 x 60 in. $800-1,200

689.19th Century Federal Hat Rack, baluster-turned column with nine arms, on tripod legs, stained dark brown, with three iron coat hooks, ht. 73 1/4 in.


690.Classical Paint-decorated and Gilt Split-baluster Mirror, New England, c. 1820-30, the turned, sponge-painted, and gilt frame joining corner blocks with pressed brass rosettes and tablet depicting a fashionably dressed woman, ht. 35 1/4, wd. 16 1/2 in.

Provenance: Paul Lawton Auctions, Dummerston, Vermont. $600-800

691.Paint-decorated and Carved Bannister-back Armchair, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, last half 18th century, with gilt finials and pinwheel-carved scrolled arm terminals, late 19th century red paint with gilt striping over earlier paint, ht. 47 1/2, seat ht. without cushion 18 in.

Provenance: Purchased at a Richard Withington auction. It came out of a house in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. $1,500-2,500

692.Carved Pine Feather, America, 19th century, carved in the round, with stand, overall ht. 25 1/4, wd. 4 1/2 in.

Provenance: Peter Carswell Antiques, Strafford, New Hampshire. $400-600

693.Wrought Iron Hearth Peel with Ram’s Horn Handle Terminal, America, late 18th/early 19th century, lg. 39 3/4 in.


694.Carved Stone Fish Sculpture, on integral base, ht. 18 1/4 in. $200-250

695.Diminutive Grain-painted Maple and Pine Tavern Table, New Hampshire, mid-18th century, grain-painted overhanging top above a drawer and straight beaded skirt joining block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs on turned feet with box stretcher, early surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 24 3/4, top wd. 28, top dp. 17 3/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Randy Loomis, owner of Andersons Antiques, Hopkinton, New Hampshire. Randy found it in a house in Concord, New Hampshire, and called to ask if we wanted to buy it before he stripped all the paint off. $1,500-2,500


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696.Ten Louis Scheyd Carved and Painted Bird Figures and a Fish Pin, Contoocook, New Hampshire, 1990s, a Canada goose, Wood Duck drake and hen, Green Wing Teal hen, Blue Wing Teal drake, Bluebill drake and hen, and a Merganser drake and hen, and a sunfish with pin-back, all with maker’s name on bottom, most dated, ht. to 2 3/8, lg. 2 1/8-4 7/8 in.

Provenance: Louis Scheyd, Hopkinton, New Hampshire. $400-600

697.Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Dressing Table, New England, c. 1825, with unusual removable backsplash, old brass pulls, old refinish, writing surface ht. 30, top wd. 36, top dp. 18 3/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from a house on Main Street, Warner, New Hampshire. The family had ties to Salem, Massachusetts. $800-1,200

698.Federal Red-stained Carved Maple and Tiger Maple Veneer Chest of Drawers, possibly Newport, New Hampshire, c. 1825, the top with ovolo corners above quarter-engaged pineapple- and spiral-carved posts continuing to turned legs and feet, original brass pulls, original surface, (very minor wear), ht. 42, wd. 40 1/4, dp. 18 1/4 in.

Provenance: Found in a house in Newport, New Hampshire. $800-1,200


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699.Federal Gilt-gesso Mirror, New England, early 19th century, the cornice above a ropetwist frieze and panel with gilt-gesso shell and foliate sprays flanked by spiral columns, ht. 32 1/4, cornice wd. 19 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Ron Rosenbleeth Auctions, Henniker, New Hampshire, at the Dwight Blaney sale. $500-700

700.Classical Carved Birch, Maple, and Tiger Maple Veneer One-drawer Stand, Bradford, New Hampshire, c. 1825, on vase- and ring-turned, spiral-carved, tapering legs, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 29 1/4, top wd. 17 1/2, top dp. 18 in.

Provenance: Champ Wright Auction, Bradford, New Hampshire; from a local estate. $300-500

701.Federal Red-stained Carved Birch and Mahogany Veneer One-drawer Stand, New Hampshire, c. 1825, the shaped top with elliptical sides and ovolo corners on conforming cockbeaded base joining vase- and ring-turned reeded legs, with brass rosette pull, original surface, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 18, dp. 17 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Seaver & McLellan Antiques; from an estate in Dublin, New Hampshire. $600-800

702.Red-painted Slat-back Armed Rocking Chair, New England, mid-18th century, with fine turnings, scrolled arms, woven grass seat, and patinated original red surface, ht. 43, seat ht. 16 in.

Provenance: Martha Boynton Antiques, Townsend, Massachusetts. $800-1,200


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703.Miniature Carved and Painted Barn Owl Figure, George Winters, New York, c. 1950, the figure mounted on a piece of driftwood set onto a carved wood base, with ink stamp signature “Made for Abercrombie & Fitch by George Winters” on the bottom of the base, ht. 5 1/4 in. $300-500

704.Six Miniature Wood Animal Carvings, America, 19th to 20th century, four dog figures including a St. Bernard, a skunk, and a groundhog, (one dog lacking two feet), ht. 2-4 1/2 in. $200-250

705.Miniature Carved and Painted Hooded Merganser Figure, Russ P. Burr (1887-1955), Hingham, Massachusetts, mid-20th century, the figure mounted on a driftwood base, stamped “RUSS P. BURR” on the bottom, (small chip to side of tail tip), ht. 5 in. $300-500

706.Miniature Carved and Painted Sparrow Hawk Figure, Robert Morse (1910-1959), Ellsworth, Maine, mid-20th century, the figure mounted on a piece of driftwood, identified on base, maker’s signature “R. Morse” inscribed on the side of the base, ht. 4 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

707.Brass Taperstick, England, c. 1720, with knopped stem and round dished base, (dents on base), ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-250

708.Miniature Carved and Painted Hooded Merganser Figure, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts, the wood figure mounted on a carved rock-form base, the species name inscribed in pencil, and impressed rectangular maker’s mark on the bottom, ht. 3 in.

Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. $800-1,200

709.“Fairbanks” Cast Iron Measure, “E. & T. FAIRBANKS & CO. ST. JOHNSBURY VT.,” 19th century, tapered cylindrical form with stenciled inscription, black-painted ground with dark red rim band and foot, ht. 4 3/4 in.

Provenance: John Carl Thomas, Hanover, Connecticut.

Note: The Fairbanks Scales manufacturing company was founded in 1830 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, by brothers Thaddeus and Erastus Fairbanks. Their business experienced such growth that by the time of the Civil War the company’s scales were world renowned. $100-200

710.Wendell Gilley Carved and Painted Bobwhite Figure, Southwest Harbor, Maine, third quarter 20th century, carved wood figure mounted on a rock-form base, identified and signed “by W.ll Gilley” on the base. $400-600

711.Small Brass Petal-base Candlestick, England, c. 1750, ht. 6 1/4 in. $200-250

712.Small Cast Bronze Hand Sculpture, Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), with impressed maker’s mark on wrist, lg. 5 1/4 in.


713.Miniature Carved and Painted Goldeneye Figure, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts, the wood figure mounted on a carved wood rock-form base with species name inscribed in pencil and with impressed rectangular maker’s mark on the bottom, ht. 3 in.

Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. $800-1,200

714.Small Free-blown Colorless Glass Hand Lamp, America, early 19th century, bulb-shaped lamp with applied ear handle, with rigaree terminal raised on knopped stem and round dish base, with drop-in tin whale oil burner, ht. 6 1/8 in.

Provenance: Found at a Carl Stinson on-site auction in Massachusetts approx. 25 years ago. $300-500

715.“BOSTON” Stoneware Jar and Jug, attributed to Frederick Carpenter, Boston, early 19th century, two-gallon ovoid jar with open loop handles, brown bands around the shoulder and base, impressed “BOSTON” on the shoulder, Albany slip-glazed interior; and a half-gallon jug with similar glaze and markings, (rim and mouth chips), ht. 11 1/2, 10 in.See jar illustration p. 49


716.Miniature Mahogany Split-baluster Mirror, America, 19th century, with bull’s-eye corner blocks, the flat surface with gilding, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Richard Withington Auctions, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. $400-600

717.Polka-dot-glazed Pottery Bank, America, early 19th century, globular form with brown dots on a mustard-colored ground, ht. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: Tommy Thompson, Pembroke, New Hampshire. $200-250

718.“The Learned Dog” Transfer-decorated Yellow-glazed Pottery Child’s Mug, England, early 19th century, (handle repairs, minor rim chips), ht. 2 in. $300-500

719.Small Cast Iron Recumbent Cat Doorstop, America, early 19th century, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-250

720.Mahogany Wall Shelf, possibly New England, early 19th century, the three graduated shelves centering a scrolled divider and joining scrolled and demilune ends with exposed tenons, refinished, ht. 34, wd. 25, dp. 9 in. $800-1,200


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721.Polychrome-painted Wood “S. HOADLEY PLYMOUTH” Clock Dial, Plymouth, Connecticut, early 19th century, tombstone-shaped clock face, the crest painted with a scene of Noah’s Ark atop a mountain over an inscription “May peace like the Dove that returned from the Flood/Find an Ark of abode in our New Constitution,” the corners painted with stylized flower blossoms, the manufacturer’s name inscribed above a small group of musical instruments and sheet music, with gilt accents, (minor paint wear, battery-operated movement added), ht. 16 1/4, wd. 12 in.

Provenance: Bob and Rita Becker, Epsom, New Hampshire. $400-600

722.Carved Deer-head Plaque, America, late 19th/early 20th century, depicting a white-tailed deer with an eight-point rack, mounted on a plaque with relief-carved branches with original finish, ht. 27 1/2, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 12 3/8 in.

Provenance: Gary Chickering, Wells, Maine, purchased at Brimfield. $800-1,200

723.Wrought Iron Hearth Peel Dated “1786,” America, date impressed on the handle terminal, lg. 46 in.


724.Wrought Iron Hearth Peel with Ram’s Horn Handle Terminal, America, late 18th/early 19th century, signed “BROAD” on the handle terminal, lg. 39 1/4 in.


725.Miniature Wrought Iron Hearth Peel and Grill, America, early 19th century, lg. 13 1/2, 7 1/2 in. $300-500

726.Black- and White-painted Wood Finial, America, 19th century, ht. 20 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Stephen Fletcher at the Amherst Flea Market, Amherst, New Hampshire, around 1981. $5-10

727.Small Red-painted Wooden Chopping Bowl, 19th century, oblong bowl with integral carved handles, buff-painted interior and red exterior, ht. 2 1/4, wd. 6 5/8, lg. 15 in.


728.Green-painted Woven Splint Basket, America, 19th century, round basket with domed center and two carved hardwood handles, overall ht. 7, dia. 13 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased at a Wayne Robinson Auction, Wilton, New Hampshire, in 1977. $600-800

729.Fancy Putty-painted Dome-top Box, America, c. 1825, rectangular pine box with brass swing handle on the domed lid, iron latch, (minor paint wear, missing top of latch), ht. 5 3/4, wd. 12, dp. 6 3/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Scott Bassoff, Rindge, New Hampshire. $600-800

730.Abigail Osborn’s Wallpaper-covered Dome-top Trinket Box, New Hampshire, c. 1835, rectangular box with hinged lid, the exterior covered with wallpaper with blue and black floral varnish-printed designs, the interior lined with newspaper, with a printed label with the initials “AHO,” (toning, stains), ht. 4 3/4, wd. 6 3/4, dp. 4 7/8 in.


Note: Abigail H. Osborn was born March 21, 1821, in Weare, Hillsboro County, New Hampshire. She was the first child of six or seven born to Samuel (1789-1838) and Anna (Hoag, 1799-1874) Osborn. She was the granddaughter of cabinetmaker Moses Osborn. $400-600

731.Yellow-painted Cast Zinc Sunburst Architectural Element, America, late 19th/early 20th century, once mounted on the top of a gate, (paint loss), ht. 17 3/4, wd. 31 1/2 in. $600-800

732.Red-painted Pine and Maple Two-drawer Work Table, probably New Hampshire, early 19th century, the rectangular top with a single leaf above scratch-beaded drawers, all on octagonal block-turned legs, original surface, ht. 27, wd. closed 15, dp. 23 in.

Provenance: Douglas Auctioneers, Deerfield, Massachusetts. $800-1,200


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733.Howard Gilt Zinc and Copper Rooster Weathervane, J. Howard, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, c. 1854-67, two-part hollow cast zinc flattened full-body vane, with corrugated sheet copper tail and cast copper feet, supported on an iron bar, weathered painted surface, with stand, (minor imperfections), ht. 27, lg. 24 1/4 in.

Provenance: Leo Legare Auction; discovered by Hercules Pappachristos in the metropolitan Boston area.

Literature: A similar rooster vane by J. Howard is illustrated in The Art of the Weathervane, by Steve Miller, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pennsylvania, 1984, p. 37, and A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs, by Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz, Crown Publishers, 1981, p. 34. $10,000-15,000

734.Rare Small Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, full-body figure with embossed sheet copper comb and tail, copper feet, mounted on a short rod over a small copper orb, the surface with verdigris and remnants of gilding, no stand, ht. 14 5/8, lg. 12 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Daniel G. Hingston, Hillsborough Center, New Hampshire. $1,000-1,500

735.Sheet Copper Silhouette Plow Weathervane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, cutout plow mounted on a copper rod with iron bar reinforcement, verdigris surface, with a metal wall mount, (joinery separation on one handle, loss to shaft), ht. 15 1/2, lg. 33 in.

Provenance: Bought from Bob Foley at Brimfield, Massachusetts. $2,000-3,000

736.Small Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, full-body figure with embossed sheet copper comb and tail, cast iron feet, mounted on an arrow with copper rod and sheet copper tail, and a cast iron tip, the surface with verdigris and remnants of yellow sizing and gilding, with stand, overall ht. 16, lg. 18 1/2 in.

Provenance: Found on a shed in western Massachusetts. $1,000-1,500


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737.Molded Copper Steer Weathervane, Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1870-1920, molded flattened full-body sheet copper figure with applied sheet copper ears, cast zinc head, horns, and tail, mounted on a copper rod, verdigris surface, including metal stand, (minor bullet dents), overall ht. 20, lg. 29 1/2 in.

Provenance: Douglas Auctioneers, Deerfield, Massachusetts.

Literature: For a similar example see The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James Grievo, Pook & Pook, May 5, 2012, Lot 215. $7,000-9,000

738.“1805” Engraved Wrought Steel Hearth Skimmer, America, the date and initials “LS” engraved on the handle, with hook for hanging, lg. 19 1/2 in.


739.Two Hearth Ladles, late 18th/early 19th century, with wrought iron handles, one handle with circle and scrolled leaf punch decoration with a brass bowl, the other with a hammered copper bowl, lg. 20, 9 1/8 in.


740.Wrought Iron Hearth Kettle Tipper, America, late 18th/early 19th century, lg. 19 1/2 in.


741.Wrought Iron Hearth Whirling Grill or Broiler and a Trivet, America, 18th century, round rotating grill on a tripod stand with punch-decorated and pierced handle, the trivet with turned maple handle, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 23, 11 1/2 in.


742.Rare Dated Wrought Iron Hearth Fish Roaster, America, hinged roaster with handle pierced for hanging, with “1812” on the shaft, ht. 33 1/4, wd. 10 1/2 in.



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743.Hand-hewn Apple Box, New England, early 19th century, square box with canted sides carved from a single piece of wood, ht. 4 3/8, wd. 12 1/4 in.


744.Thirty Assorted Coin Silver Spoons, mostly New Hampshire makers, early 19th century, thirteen large serving spoons, three tablespoons, four teaspoon, six ladles, a sugar shovel, demitasse spoon, and two sugar shells, approx. 27 troy oz.

Provenance: Purchased from Henry T. Osborne, at the Osborne Homestead, Weare, New Hampshire. Henry was a direct descendant of Moses Osborn, a cabinetmaker working in Weare, New Hampshire. $400-600

745.Cast Iron Covered Hearth Pitcher, New Hampshire, early 19th century, baluster-form pot with handle and lift-off cover, the side of the body with raised lettering “No 6 NH,” ht. 12 3/4 in.


746.Cast Iron Woodpecker Doorstop, America, early 19th century, with vestiges of original paint, ht. 8 3/8 in.


747.Carved Walnut Box with Bird on Nest Motif, America, 19th century, rectangular hinged box, the top and bottom each carved from a single piece of wood, the top with high-relief carving of a bird perched on a nest with eggs and leafy branches, with relief-carved scroll and leafy borders, ht. 3 7/8, wd. 9, dp. 6 1/4 in.


748.Mustard Yellow-painted Pine Sawbuck Table, New England, early 19th century, with concave front, rounded corners, and deep medial shelf, old surface, ht. 28 3/4, wd. 82 1/2, dp. 29 1/4 in.

Provenance: John Carl Thomas, Hanover, Connecticut. John’s knowledge of antiques, especially pewter and metalware, was second to none. He enjoyed talking about antiques and was very generous in sharing his knowledge with others. John used this sawbuck table as his desk in the keeping room. Countless deals and many collections were formed on this table. It was also a favorite perch for his many beloved cats. $1,500-2,500

749.Wrought Iron and Brass Sugar Nippers on a Wood Base, early 19th century, ht. 6, lg. 13 2/4 in.


750.Early Cast Iron Griddle with Heart Motif on Handle, 18th century, raised on tripod feet, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 23 1/2, pan dia. 13 3/4 in.


751.Two-quart Cast Iron Hearth Pot, “SAVERY & CO. PHILADELPHIA,” late 19th century, model “No. 1,” with swing iron handle and tripod feet, raised manufacturer’s marks on side, total ht. 8 in.


752.Painted Cast Iron Squirrel Doorstop, attributed to Bradley & Hubbard, Connecticut, late 19th/early 20th century, the figure seated on a log and eating a nut, fine original polychrome-painted surface, with two rubber bumpers applied to the back of the base, ht. 12, wd. 10 1/4 in. $800-1,200

753.Painted Cast Iron German Shepherd Dog Doorstop and Pair of Bookends, America, possibly Hubley, Pennsylvania, early 20th century, ht. 9 3/8, 5 3/8, lg. 10, 4 1/2 in., respectively. $200-300

754.Cast and Wrought Iron Teapot by a New York Maker, “J. SAVERY & SON MAKERS,” New York, 1838-45, four-quart kettle with wrought handle, the cover with raised maker’s name, ht. 10 in.


755.“1842 Patent” Cast Iron Skillet with Rotating Pan, America, raised on tripod feet, ht. 4 1/2, lg. 18 1/4, pan dia. 9 1/2 in.



Lots 743-755

756.Jess Blackstone Bird Tree with Carved and Painted Purple Finch Figures, New Hampshire, 1958, carved wooden birds with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a branch, further mounted on a wooden base, identified, signed “JB,” the male numbered “214,” the female “1,” and with the notation “DW5813” on the base, ht. 8 5/8 in.


757.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted American Goldfinch Commemorative Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, signed “JB” and inscribed “October 4 1897-1947 Golden Anniversary” on the base, ht. 2 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone’s widow, Edie Blackstone. Jess made this for friends on their 50th wedding anniversary. It was given back to Edie by a member of the family. $400-600

758.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Titmouse Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “13” on the base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $600-800

759.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Blackburnian Warbler Figure, New Hampshire, 1941, carved wooden bird mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” “#1,” and dated “1941” on the base, ht. 1 7/8 in.


Literature: This bird is pictured and discussed in Birds in Wood and Paint, by Joseph H. Ellis, University Press of New England, 2009, p. 130, fig. 14.4. $800-1,200

760.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Golden Wing Warbler Figure, New Hampshire, late 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “6341” on the base, ht. 2 3/8 in.

Provenance: Purchased at a Decoys Unlimited Inc. auction, with auction label on the bottom. $600-800

761.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Kinglet Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “271” on the base, ht. 2 3/8 in. $400-600

762.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Yellowthroat Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “74” on the base, ht. 2 1/8 in. $400-600

763.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Cerulean Warbler Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “22” on the base, ht. 2 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone’s widow, Edie Blackstone. $800-1,200

764.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Yellow Breasted Chat Figure, New Hampshire, 1947, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, identified, signed “JB,” dated “1947,” and numbered “1” on the base, ht. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone’s widow, Edie Blackstone. $800-1,200

765.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Chickadee Figure, New Hampshire, last half 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “1846” on the base, with a “League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts” paper hang tag attached to the foot, ht. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

766.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Bunting Figure, New Hampshire, c. 1950, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “1” on the base, ht. 2 3/8 in.

Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone’s widow, Edie Blackstone. $400-600



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767.Copper Butterfly Weathervane, attributed to J.W. Fiske, New York, late 19th century, pierced cutout sheet copper figure with copper wire antennae and legs, mounted on copper rods with orb terminals, yellow and verdigris surface with traces of earlier gilding, with stand, ht. 20 1/4, lg. 22 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased at a Hercules Pappachristos auction, at the Ipswich, Massachusetts, VFW Hall. It was found in an estate on the north shore of Massachusetts.

Note: For a similar example see J.W. Fiske’s 1893 illustrated catalog, p. 126. $8,000-12,000

768.Howard Gilt Cast Zinc and Molded Copper “Index” Horse Weathervane, J. Howard & Co., West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, c. 1860, cast zinc frontal portion of the body with molded sheet copper mid and hind sections, applied copper ears, mane, and corrugated tail, mounted on an iron strap base fastened with copper clips, weathered gilt surface, further mounted on a metal base, (minor imperfections), overall ht. 24 1/4, lg. 29 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Bruce Emond, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Literature: A similar example is illustrated in The Art of the Weathervane, by Steve Miller, Schiffer Publishing, Pennsylvania, 1984, p. 20, and A Gallery of American Weathervanes, by Robert Bishop and Patricia Coblentz, New York, 1981, p. 69. $8,000-12,000

769.Molded Copper “Black Hawk” Weathervane, attributed to A.J. Harris & Co., Boston, late 19th century, flattened full-body molded sheet copper body, mane, and tail, mounted on a copper rod, fine untouched original verdigris surface with traces of yellow sizing and gilt, with stand, (minor imperfections), overall ht. 17 3/8, lg. 22 3/4 in.

Provenance: Bill Hubbard, Pioneer Auctions, Amherst, Massachusetts. $3,000-5,000


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770.Rare Molded Sheet Copper and Cast Iron “Lexington” Standing Horse Weathervane, America, late 19th century, flattened full-body figure with cast iron head, copper ears, and embossed sheet copper tail, mellow shaded verdigris surface, mounted on a copper rod, including black metal stand, (minor bullet dents), overall ht. 27 1/4, lg. 36 1/2 in.

Provenance: Jon & Carla Magoun Antiques, South Paris, Maine. Jon found this at the estate sale of Anna Williams, Bingham, Maine.

Literature: A similar example is pictured in The Art of the Weathervane, by Steve Miller, Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Pennsylvania, 1984, pp. 28-29; also Skinner, The Meryl and Jay Weiss Collection, February 18, 2007, Sale 2349, Lot 109. $6,000-8,000

771.Harris & Co. Molded Copper “Black Hawk” Horse Weathervane, Boston, late 19th century, flattened full-body figure with zinc ears, supported on a copper rod, with weathered mustard yellow and verdigris surface, impressed “HARRIS & CO.” on side, with stand, ht. 19 1/2, lg. 26 in.

Provenance: Bob and Rita Becker, Epsom, New Hampshire, who found it on a house in Concord, New Hampshire. $3,000-5,000


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772.Yellow-painted “Black Hawk” Horse Weathervane, attributed to Cushing & White, Waltham, Massachusetts, late 19th/early 20th century, flattened full-body figure mounted on a copper rod, painted yellow with traces of old gilding, with stand, (minor dents), ht. 18, lg. 22 in.

Provenance: Courcier & Wilkins Antiques, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts. $2,500-3,500

773.Molded Copper Eagle Weathervane, America, late 19th/early 20th century, full-body spreadwing figure with zinc feet, mounted on a sphere, verdigris surface with traces of earlier gilding, with stand, overall ht. 19 1/4, wd. 24, dp. 17 in.

Provenance: Concord Auction Center, on-site auction. $800-1,200


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774.Large Carved Ash Bowl filled with Gilt and Patinated Copper Spheres, 19th century, shallow elliptical bowl filled with a collection of approx. thirty copper balls, formerly on weathervanes and architectural ornaments, bowl ht. 5, wd. 19 1/4, lg. 30 1/2 in.

Provenance: Accumulated over 25 years from weathervanes the Scotts bought and sold. $400-600

775.Mustard Yellow-painted Violin Stand, possibly New England, first half 19th century, old surface, with custom glass top, ht. 19, wd. 29, dp. 22 1/2 in.

Provenance: Bob Foley, Gray, Maine; found in a home in Machiasport, Maine. $250-350

776.Polychrome-painted Wood Clock Dial with Masonic Motif, America, early 19th century, tombstone-shaped clock face, the crest painted with a fence with archway and urn-topped columns, the corners painted with flower blossoms with gilt accents, (minor paint wear, battery-operated movement added), ht. 16 1/4, wd. 11 3/4 in. $300-500

777.Three Wrought Iron and Brass Hearth Skimmers, America, late 18th/early 19th century, with hanging hooks or loops, and pierced brass bowls, lg. 19 7/8 to 22 3/4 in.


778.Carved Stone Buddha Head, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

779.“Gin” Cobalt Labeled Stoneware Jug, America, early 19th century, gallon jug, with cobalt-daubed handle terminals and inscription, ht. 11 in.


780.Cast Iron Recumbent Lion Doorstop, late 19th/early 20th century, with black paint, ht. 6, dia. 8 in.

Provenance: Found at the Amherst Flea Market, Amherst, New Hampshire. $400-600


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781.Miniature Cast Bronze Tortoise and Hare Figures, 19th century, ht. 1 1/8, 1 7/8, lg. 3 1/4, 2 7/8 in. $300-500

782.Large Turned Wood Trencher, late 18th/early 19th century, with incised line borders, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 21 3/4 in. $300-500

783.Two Turned Wood Mortar and Pestles, America, 19th century, the larger mortar painted black, overall ht. 13 1/2, 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: Rita & Norm Parmenter, Henniker, New Hampshire. $150-250

784.White-painted Pine Demilune Console Table, New Hampshire, early 19th century, the straight beaded skirt joining square tapering legs, old surface, ht. 26 1/4, wd. 32 1/2, dp. 18 3/4 in.


785.Painted Cast Iron Seated Rabbit Figure Doorstop, America, late 19th/early 20th century, two-part cast figure painted white and pink, ht. 11 3/8 in. $200-250

786.Relief-carved Wooden Sculpture of a Child, New England, with weathered surface, ht. 19 1/4, wd. 9 1/4 in.

Provenance: Concord Auction Center. $300-500

787.Cast Iron Snail/Shell Boot Jack, America, early 20th century, painted black, ht. 2 3/8, dia. 14 in.

Provenance: Martha Boynton Antiques, Townsend, Massachusetts. $400-600

788.Painted Cast Iron Sleeping Cat Figure Doorstop, America, late 19th/early 20th century, painted black with touches of white on whiskers and paws, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 13 1/2 in. $300-500

789.Cast Iron Compote, America, 19th century, blossom-form bowl on fluted shaft and scroll-decorated base, ht. 7 1/8, dia. 6 1/4 in.

Provenance: Peter Eaton Antiques, Newbury, Massachusetts. $200-250

790.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Black Spotted Sandpiper Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, the bird mounted on a piece of driftwood, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “77” and “6817” on the base, ht. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: Ted and Judy Harmon, Decoys Unlimited, West Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Note: This carving is considered to be one of Jess Blackstone’s finest. $2,000-3,000

791.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Canada Goose Figure, New Hampshire, 1961, carved wooden figure with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a piece of driftwood, identified, signed “JB,” numbered “103,” and with the gift/date notation “DW6101” on the base, ht. 3 1/8 in.


792.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Baldpate Duck Figure, New Hampshire, 1943, carved wooden figure mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” numbered “1,” and dated “1943” on the base, ht. 3 1/4 in.


Literature: Pictured in Contemporary New England Handicrafts: An Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum, October 1 to December 26, 1943 (exhibition catalog), p. 30. $800-1,200

793.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Red-headed Duck Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter, 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “11” on the base, ht. 3 1/2 in.


Literature: Pictured in Handicrafts of New England, by Allen H. Eaton, Harper & Brothers, publishers, 1949, plate 49. $800-1,200

794.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Red-breasted Merganser Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden duck mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “4” on the base, ht. 3 1/8 in.


Literature: Pictured in Handicrafts of New England, by Allen H. Eaton, Harper & Brothers, publishers, 1949, plate 49. $600-800

795.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Old Squaw Duck Figure, New Hampshire, 1942, carved wooden bird mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” numbered “1,” and dated “1944” on the base, ht. 3 1/4 in.


Literature: Pictured in Handicrafts of New England, by Allen H. Eaton, Harper & Brothers, publishers, 1949, plate 49. $800-1,200


796.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Ring-neck Pheasant Figure, New Hampshire, 1951, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “3” on the base, ht. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Louis Scheyd, Hopkinton, New Hampshire. $600-800

797.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Green Winged Teal Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, identified, signed “JB,” and numbered “106” on the base, ht. 2 1/2 in.

Provenance: Ted and Judy Harmon, Decoys Unlimited Auctions, West Barnstable, Massachusetts. $300-500

798.Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted Harlequin Duck Figure, New Hampshire, 1944, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, identified, signed “JB,” numbered “1,” and dated “1944” on the base, ht. 2 1/2 in.


799.Birds of Massachusetts and Other New England States, three volumes, by Edward Howe Forbush, Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, publisher, 1929, with illustrations.

Note: Accompanied by original bill of sale from the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc., Boston, dated January 31, 1940, for the purchase of Vols. I and III, which were used for reference by miniature bird carver Jess Blackstone, who at the time lived in Melrose, Massachusetts. $200-300

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800.Four Assorted Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks, England, 18th century, three with petal bases, one with a swirl base, (imperfections), ht. 8 1/2-9 1/2 in. $400-600

801.Small Gilt Ripple-molded Mirror Frame, America, 19th century, 10 x 7 1/4 in. $200-250

802.Carved and Painted Boomerang-shaped Snipe Shorebird Decoy, New England, early 20th century, the figure with wrought iron nail bill, mounted on a metal stand, (the body pierced by shot), overall ht. 12, lg. 9 in.

Provenance: Purchased at the Amherst Flea Market, Amherst, New Hampshire, in the 1990s. $400-600

803.Carved Wooden Hand, America, 19th century, possibly the top of a newel post, with weathered surface, (losses), ht. 11 1/4, wd. 5 1/4 in.


804.Miniature Carved and Painted Canada Goose and Mallard Drake Figures, Harold N. Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island, c. 1957, the figures mounted on a piece of driftwood, both signed with the maker’s conjoined “HNG” initials on the bottom, the mallard dated “1957,” ht. 3 7/8, 3 in., respectively.

Provenance: H. Gibbs; found at a Gustav White on-site auction in Peterborough, New Hampshire. $200-300

805.Miniature Carved and Painted Woodcock and Great Blue Heron Figures, Harold N. Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island, mid-20th century, the figures mounted on a piece of driftwood, the woodcock signed and dated “H. Gibbs 1968” on the bottom, the heron dated “1958” and signed with the maker’s conjoined “HNG” initials on the bottom, ht. 1 5/8, 4 in., respectively.


806.Miniature Carved and Painted Grouse Figure, Robert Morse (1910-1959), Ellsworth, Maine, mid-20th century, the figure mounted on a piece of driftwood, identified on the base, the maker’s signature “R. Morse” inscribed on the side of the base, (minor spot of paint loss to tail), ht. 3 1/2 in. $600-800

807.Miniature Carved and Painted Canvasback and Wood Duck Figures, Harold N. Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island, mid-20th century, the figures mounted on a piece of driftwood, the canvasback signed and dated “H. Gibbs 1957” on the bottom, the wood duck identified and signed with the maker’s conjoined “HNG” initials on the bottom, ht. 2 3/8, 2 1/2 in., respectively.


808.Pink Lustre Decorated Pottery Child’s Mug, England, early 19th century, the mug with transfer-printed motto “Be Willing to Do Well Without Praise,” and bands of pink lustre, ht. 1 7/8 in. $200-250

809.Carved and Painted Wooden Emperor Penguin Paperweight, attributed to Charles Hart, Gloucester, Massachusetts, early 20th century, the figure with applied flippers, mounted on a square weighted metal base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

810.Olive Amber Blown Molded Glass Inkwell, Keene Marlboro Street Glass Works, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-40, or Stoddard Glassworks, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1840-73, in Ribbed Diamond pattern with applied rim disk, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 2 1/4 in.

Literature: McKearin, plate 107-3, GIII-29. $200-250

811.Pair of Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks, England, c. 1760, each with removable petal-form bobeche, knopped stem, and shaped stepped base, (minor imperfections), ht. 8 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Mike Meyers of Florida, at Brimfield, Massachusetts, late 1990s. $400-600

812.Brass Candlestick, Spain, c. 1680, the candle cup with wax extraction hole, raised on a baluster shaft and round cushion base, ht. 7 1/2 in.


813.Four Miniature Carved and Painted Bird Figures, America, 20th century, three puffins, one with a paper label “LABRADOR” on the base, and another, possibly a green heron, ht. 2 1/4-2 3/4 in. $250-350

814.Miniature Carved and Painted Male Baldpate Duck Figure, Robert Morse (1910-1959), Ellsworth, Maine, mid-20th century, the figure mounted on a piece of driftwood, identified and with maker’s signature “by Robert Morse” inscribed on the base, (minor spot of paint loss to tail), ht. 3 1/4 in. $600-800

815.Four Pewter Items and a Half-pint Brass Measure, 19th century, pewter includes a large plate with single reeded brim, with engraved presentation and date 1863 on rim, marked “SHOREDITCH LONDON” on the reverse, a pepper pot, a taperstick, and a tankard with indistinct “WSCOTT” maker’s mark to interior bottom, possibly William Scott, Edinburg, Scotland, 1795-1815, (dents to pewter), ht. 4-4 3/8, plate dia. 13 1/2 in. $300-500

816.Miniature Carved and Painted Rose-breasted Grosbeak Figure, Robert Morse (1910-1959), Ellsworth, Maine, mid-20th century, the figure mounted on a piece of driftwood, identified and with maker’s signature “by Robert Morse” inscribed on the base, (minor spots of paint loss to beak and tail), ht. 3 7/8 in. $400-600


Lots 800-817

817.Walnut and Mahogany Veneer Wall Cupboard, America, mid-19th century, the shaped pierced crest above a hinged door with glass panel, old finish, overall ht. 34, wd. 30 1/2, dp. 7 1/4 in.


818.Walnut and Gilt-gesso-lined Mirror, New England, c. 1860, ht. 30, wd. 22 in.

Provenance: Barrett Menson, Townsend, Massachusetts. $200-250

819.Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest of Six Drawers, probably New Hampshire, late 18th century, the molded cornice above six scratch-beaded drawers on bracket feet, brass bail pulls appear to be original, refinished, ht. 57, case wd. 35 1/4, case dp. 17 3/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Dow’s Corner Shop, Tuftonboro Center, New Hampshire. $4,000-6,000

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View of Mt. Jefferson, New Hampshire. Indistinctly signed l.l. Oil on canvas, 11 1/2 x 8 in., unframed. Condition: Very good.

Provenance: Amherst Flea Market, Amherst, New Hampshire. $300-500


Autumn View of Mt. Chocura in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Unsigned. Oil on board, 4 1/2 x 9 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Good, minor paint loss to sky u.c. $300-500

822.Queen Anne Cherry Drop-leaf Table, New England, last half 18th century, the circular top on cabriole legs joined by a rolled apron, old varnished surface, ht. 28 1/2, top dia. approx. 46 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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823.Heriz Rug, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (small spots of wear), 8 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft. 6 in.

Provenance: Richard Withington, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. $600-800

824.Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (small spot of moth damage, small end repair), 12 ft. 8 in. x 9 ft. 5 in. $1,000-1,500

825.Painted Wooden Car-top “STUDENT DRIVER/DRIVER ED. CAR” Sign, America, 20th century, ht. 6, lg. 39 1/2 in.


826.Dark Green-painted Pine Side Table, New England, early 19th century, the rectangular top with reeded edge on a beaded skirt and medial stretchers joining demilune cutout ends, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 30 1/2, wd. 35, dp. 12 1/2 in.


827.Red-painted Ash and Pine Stool, New England, 19th century, the rectangular chamfered top on splayed chamfered legs joined by turned stretchers, original surface, ht. 25 1/2 in.



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828.Red-painted Queen Anne Side Chair, New England, mid-18th century, spooned crest above vasiform splat, with needlework seat above straight, beaded legs, later painted surface, (imperfections), ht. 40 3/4, seat ht. 17 1/2 in.


829.Grain-painted Pine Paneled Storage Box, possibly New England, second quarter 19th century, with hinged top, ht. 23 1/2, wd. 22 1/4, dp. 16 1/2 in.


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830.Painted Wooden Signs “SPRUCE LODGE,” and “THAMES,” early 20th century, the first with red lettering on a cream-colored ground and blue borders, painted by “Hope Sign Service Burlington VT,” the “Thames” with black lettering on a cream-colored ground, 4 x 16, 5 1/2 x 24 in. $150-200

831.Painted Half-column Wooden Barber Pole, America, 19th century, spiral stripes painted in red, white, and blue, ht. 54 1/2 in.

Provenance: DeWolfe & Wood Antiques, Alfred, Maine, at the Maine Antique Dealers Association (MADA) Show, Biddeford, Maine. $400-600

832.Painted Wooden Sign “HUNTING IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN ON THESE PREMISES,” America, early 20th century, black lettering painted on a white ground, 11 5/8 x 30 in.


833.Five Carved Wood Signage Letters, America, 19th century, the letters “P,” “C,” and “S” and two ampersands (&), with gilt and gold-painted surfaces, ht. 7-9 1/2 in. $200-250

834.Painted Wood Sign “DUN WORKIN,” America, early 20th century, wood panel with applied molding, with black lettering on a white ground, 9 1/4 x 27 in. $200-250

835.Painted Wooden Sign “CIGARS,” America, early 20th century, with black lettering on greenish-gold ground, 7 1/2 x 28 in. $200-250

836.Painted Wooden Sign “HOME MADE PIES CAKE ORDERS TAKEN,” America, early 20th century, double-sided sign, black lettering painted on a white ground, 11 3/4 x 30 1/4 in.

Provenance: Bob Fenochetti Antiques, Dunstable, Massachusetts. $300-500

837.Painted Wood “FOR SALE” and “DO NOT PICK FLOWERS OR CUT TREES” Signs, America, early 20th century, both with black lettering on a white ground, 9 x 24, 7 x 14 in., respectively. $200-250

838.Painted and Gilded Wooden “GULLS” and “BUOYS” Signs, America, mid-20th century, 5 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. $100-150

839.Two Painted Wooden Privacy Signs, America, early 20th century, “PRIVATE NO CROSSING” with black lettering on a white ground, and “PRIVATE KEEP OUT” with pale yellow lettering on a gray-blue ground, 9 1/2 x 24, 11 1/2 x 10 7/8 in., respectively. $200-250


Lots 830-839

840.Polychrome-painted Art Deco Game Board, America, second quarter 20th century, one side painted with a checkerboard with green and red squares, surrounded by multicolored arches and spheres, the reverse painted with arches and spheres in blue and maroon, on a cream-colored ground, 20 x 16 in.

Provenance: Judy and Jim Milne, New York City. $400-600

841.Grain-painted and Decorated Wood Checkerboard, New England, late 19th century, square panel with applied mitered molding, the playing field painted with contrasting light and dark graining outlined with black, with red outlined borders, 18 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Log Cabin Antiques, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire. $800-1,200

842.Polychrome-painted Wheel of Chance, America, 20th century, composed of three rotating graduating round panels with painted numerals, dia. 16 in.

Provenance: Janet West Antiques, Rhinebeck Antiques Fair, Rhinebeck, New York. $300-500

843.Rare Painted and Signed Game Board, America, c. 1830, wood panel with applied molding, painted with a red and black checkerboard on one side, the reverse painted red with black inscriptions “O.B.F. 1830,” 15 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.


844.Painted Checkerboard, New Hampshire, 19th century, pine panel with yellow and black painted playing field with a dark red border, 13 1/4 x 13 in.

Provenance: George Michael, at an on-site auction in New Hampshire. $300-500


Lots 840-844

845.Three Carved and Painted Wood Duck Decoy Wall Plaques, New Brunswick, Canada, c. 1958, half-body figures with glass eyes, depicting a wood duck drake and hen and a bluebill drake, with maker’s dates and indistinct maker’s inscriptions on the reverse, ht. 4 1/4-5 1/2, lg. 11 1/2-15 1/2 in.


846.Sculptural Eider Duck Working Decoy, Maine, early 20th century, with tack eye and delineated bill, weighted base, (imperfections), ht. 9, lg. 19 1/4 in.

Provenance: Hap Moore Auctions, York, Maine. $800-1,200

847.Mason Factory “Premier Grade” Black Duck Decoy, Mason’s Decoy Factory, Detroit, early 20th century, polychrome-painted figure with glass eyes, delineated bill, original untouched condition, (minor paint loss), ht. 7 1/4, lg. 18 in.

Provenance: Found at the Amherst Flea Market, Amherst, New Hampshire, late 1980s. $1,500-2,500

848.Folk Carved Merganser Duck Decoy, America, early 20th century, with tack eyes, leather rig strap, old paint, (scattered paint loss), ht. 6 1/2, lg. 17 in.

Provenance: Hap Moore Auctions, York, Maine. $1,000-1,500

849.Painted Hollow-carved Cormorant Decoy, America, early 20th century, with delineated bill, painted eyes, (repair to neck, scattered paint loss), ht. 7 1/2, lg. 17 in.

Provenance: Tom Delach, Ohio, purchased at Brimfield. $400-600

850.Carved and Painted Wood Mallard Decoy Lamp, Ken Harris, Woodville, New York, mid-20th century, the decoy with inset glass eyes, electric shaft issuing from back, white maker’s stamp on base, overall ht. 13 1/2, lg. 16 1/2 in.


851.Carved and Painted Wood and Cork Canada Goose Decoy, New England, early 20th century, carved head with inset glass eyes, delineated bill, cork body, and wood base, (body hit with shot, scattered losses), ht. 10 3/4, lg. 22 in. $200-300

852.Small Brown-painted Sawbuck Table, New Hampshire, mid-19th century, with diagonal cross-stretchers, original surface, ht. 28 3/4, wd. 33, dp. 17 in.


853.Painted Wood Folding Canada Goose Decoy Rig, Massachusetts, 20th century, with three flattened cut-out Canada goose figures, ht. 14 1/2, dia. 43 to approx. 77 in.

Provenance: Hilary Nolan, at Brimfield, Massachusetts. $300-500


Lots 845-853

854.American School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Primitive River Landscape with Elk and Ducks at Sunset. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in., unframed. Condition: Minor paint loss l.l.

Provenance: Joe Martin Antiques, Vermont, at a show 35 years ago. $300-500

855.Two Pairs of Polychrome-painted Cast Iron Pointer Bookends, America, early to mid-20th century, a pair with scenic background panel by the John Wright Company, Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturer’s label on the reverse; and a pair with two dogs amidst foliage, ht. 5 3/8, 5 1/2, wd. 4, 5 3/4 in., respectively. $300-500

856.Two Cast Iron “Federal Doorway” Polychrome-painted Bookends or Doorstops, Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Co., Meriden, Connecticut, early 20th century, with impressed “B&H” marks on the backs, ht. 5 3/4, wd. 4 in. $200-250

857.Two Pairs of Cast Iron Terrier Bookends and a Terrier Doorstop, America, early 20th century, polychrome-painted bookends and doorstop, the doorstop with impressed “PAL CORP.” maker’s mark, ht. 4 1/2, 5 1/4, 7 in. $200-300

858.Pair of Cast Iron Football Player Bookends, John Wright Company, Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, early to mid-20th century, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

858A.Pair of Cast Iron Lovebird Bookends, Acorn Foundry, early 20th century, with polychrome-painted decoration, impressed acorn, “LOVEBIRDS,” and “No 600” on the backs, ht. 7 1/4 in. $200-250

859.Pair of Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Bulldog Bookends, Meriden, Connecticut, early 20th century, with impressed “B&H” manufacturer’s mark on base, ht. 5 1/4, wd. 5, dp. 2 3/4 in. $200-250

860.Five Cast Iron Marine Theme Items, America, 20th century, pair of sailboat bookends, a paperweight, and two “Old Salt” figures, ht. 3-6 1/4 in. $200-300

861.Three Cast Iron Bird Door Knockers, America, 20th century, in the form of a parrot, a male cardinal, and a redheaded woodpecker, ht. 3 1/2-5 in. $100-150


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Bookends 855-861

862.Small Chippendale Walnut Veneer and Gilt-gesso Mirror, England, late 18th century, the crest centering a phoenix, old finish, (minor imperfections), ht. 22, wd. 13 1/2 in. $300-500

863.Two Small Carved Mahogany Hands with Raised Fingers, America, 19th/20th century, ht. 4, 4 1/2 in. $200-250

864.Carved and Decorated Wood Laundry Fork and Scrimshaw Whalebone Items, 19th century, the laundry fork with carved acorn finial, and ropetwist and relief-carved motifs; and a scrimshaw bone clothespin and two bodkins, lg. 2 1/2-10 3/4 in. $150-250

865.Cast Iron Mermaid Hook and Small Iron Snake Figure, America, 19th century, the hook with screw attachment, dia. 7 1/2, 6 1/2 in. $200-250

866.Sixth-plate Ambrotype of the Charles Thorndike Box Manufactory at North Weare, New Hampshire, third quarter 19th century, depicting the buildings and workers of the shop, identified on an accompanying note: “Charles Thorndike shop at the Glen/North Weare, New Hampshire/which was burned 1937,” in an embossed brass mat, (minor dark spots).


Literature: See The History of Weare, New Hampshire, 1735-1888, by William Little, published at Lowell, Massachusetts, p. 64: “Boxes, of wood, have been made by Charles H. Thorndike at site three since 1867. There is much demand for them, and the business is profitable.” $200-250


Lots 862-866

867.Iron and Brass Two-light Table Lamp with Two Mica Shades, America, early 20th century, brass ring finial on shaft with adjustable two-arm light fixture with simulated brass fonts and electric sockets, on a tripod base, with two later mica shades, ht. 23, wd. 17 in. $300-500

868.Scrolled Wrought Iron Plant Stand with a Green Blown Glass Sphere, America, 19th century, overall ht. 54 3/4, dia. approx. 14 in. $300-500

869.Carved Mahogany Bust of William Shakespeare, 19th century, mounted on an integrally carved plinth, (losses to base of plinth), ht. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Norman Larsen Antiques, Massachusetts, purchased at Brimfield. $800-1,200

870.Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Cattails Finial, America, early 20th century, with adjustable single-arm socket, on a slender shaft on weighted base with tripod penny feet, with a later tapered square mica shade, overall ht. 60 1/4 in. $100-200

871.Georgian Oak Dressing Table, England, 18th century, the overhanging molded top above a case of three thumbmolded drawers and turned tapering legs on pad feet on platforms, refinished, brasses appear to be original, ht. 28 3/4, case wd. 31 1/4, case dp. 15 in.

Provenance: Hudson Valley Auctions, Hudson, New York. $400-600

872.Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Three Matching Fire Tools and Stand, Howes, Boston, early 20th century, the owl figures fitted with glass eyes, perched on crossed branches, painted black, the log supports with raised lettering “918-1 MADE IN USA,” the tools with conforming owl finials, the stand with raised manufacturer’s name, andiron ht. 15 1/4, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 15 1/4, stand ht. 27, tool lg. 25 1/2-26 1/2 in. $400-600

873.Pair of Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Sun-face Andirons, Meriden, Connecticut, 19th century, with raised “B&H” maker’s marks, and model number “9510,” ht. 16 3/4, wd. 9 1/2, dp. 17 1/2 in.

Provenance: Joy Piscopo, Portland, Maine. $300-500

874.Painted Cast Iron Rabbit and Squirrel Carnival Arcade Targets, America, early 20th century, flat white-painted figures with two rabbits and two squirrels, on original metal mount, 7 x 61 in.

Provenance: Roseland Park, Canandaigua, New York. Found at Brimfield. Coincidentally, we spent many summer days a few blocks away from Roseland Park, at our family reunion. $200-300

875.Iron and Brass Two-light Table Lamp with Two Mica Shades, America, early 20th century, brass ring finial on shaft with adjustable two-arm light fixture with simulated brass fonts and electric sockets, on a tripod base, with two later mica shades, ht. 23, wd. 17 in. $300-500


Lots 867-874


Still Life with Oranges. Unsigned. Oil on wood panel, 10 x 12 in., unframed. Condition: Very good.



Tabletop Still Life with Pitcher, Glass Tumbler, and Apples. Indistinctly signed and dated “[18]98” l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Puncture l.l. and c.r., small paint loss l.r. and c.r., stable craquelure.

Provenance: Bill Hubbard, Pioneer Auctions, Amherst, Massachusetts. $400-600

878.Two White-painted Iron “Everlasting Comfort Chairs,” Trudo Mfg. Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, first half 20th century, one with rockers, (imperfections), ht. 39, seat ht. 16 in.

Provenance: Ron Rosenbleeth Auctions, Henniker, New Hampshire. $400-600


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879.Nine Assorted Reference Books on American Antique Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Folk Art, five hardcover books including: Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture, by Thomas H. Geismar, Harvey Kahn, Ralph Sessions, and Dave Hoffman, Harry N. Abrams, publisher, slipcase edition, 1998; Worldly Goods: The Arts of Early Pennsylvania, 1680-1758, by Jack L. Lindsey, Richard S. Dunn, Edward Carlos Carter, and Richard H. Saunders, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1999; Samuel McIntire: Carving an American Style, by Dean T. Lahikainen, Peabody Essex Museum, publisher, 2007; Connecticut Valley Furniture by Eliphalet Chapin and His Contemporaries, 1750-1800, by Thomas P. Kugelman, Alice K. Kugelman, Robert F. Trent, and Philip D. Zimmerman, Connecticut Historical Society, 2005; Willard’s Patent Time Pieces: A history of the weight-driven banjo clock, 1800-1900, by Paul J. Foley, Roxbury Village, publisher, 2002; and four softcover: Lions & Eagles & Bulls: Early American Tavern & Inn Signs from the Connecticut Historical Society, Thomas D. White, Princeton University Press; Old-Town and the Waterside 1635-1835, a catalogue of an exhibition at the Cushing House Museum, Newburyport, Massachusetts, July 20-October 20, 1985; Portsmouth Furniture: Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast, by Brock W. Jobe, Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, publisher, 1993; and The Best the Country Affords: Vermont Furniture, 1765-1850, Bennington Museum, publisher. $300-500

880.Kenneth T. White II (American, 20th/21st Century)

Chanting Moon Guidance. Signed and dated “91” l.r. and on the reverse, titled on the reverse. Watercolor on paper, sight size 17 1/2 x 18 1/2 in., in a period metal frame. Condition: Very good, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Found in an apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City. $300-500

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Allora Ristorante139 Lakeside Ave. Marlborough, MA508.485.4300

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