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Annual Labor Day Auction

by Garth's Auctions

Platinum House 393 lots with images

August 31, 2012

Live Auction

2690 Stratford Road

PO Box 369

Delaware, OH, 43015 USA

Phone: +1 740 362 4771

Fax: +1 740 363 0164

Email: info@garths.com

Viewing NotesSession One: Friday, August 31, 2012 beginning at 2:00 pm Lots 1-389 Session Two: Saturday, September 1, 2012 beginning at 10:00 am Lots 390-780 PREVIEW TIMES: Monday, August 27 ~ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 28 ~ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday, August 29 ~ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday, August 30 ~ 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday, August 31 ~ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, September 1 ~ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Location: Main Gallery 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware, Ohio

Sale NotesFeaturing Items From Jack & Susan Batdorff; Michael F. Bremer; Pete & Ann Lowder, Bexley, Ohio, founders of The Ohio Antique Review; LaVern E. Raabe; The Late Dr. Betty Reed, MD of Butler, Ohio; Marilyn Stansberry; Kathie Werner Steuernagel of New Philadelphia, Ohio; Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Whittle. And select consignments from New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska.

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QUILL WEATHERVANE.

Lot 1: QUILL WEATHERVANE.

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Description: QUILL WEATHERVANE. American, late 19th century. Copper with ridged vane and original gilt. Wear. 16"h. 36"l. on modern stand.

Condition Report: approximately a 2 inch dent on the shaft of the pen near the point. Some slight bends at the point. Surface flaking and seam separation at point. DW 8/27/12 We provide condition information when it is requested by a potential bidder, as a part of our dedication to excellent customer service. However, the absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Garth's Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission regarding an item's condition. We encourage you to call or email with any questions. We also encourage you to come see us and preview the auction in-person. Thank you for your business.

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PORTRAIT OF THREE CHILDREN (AMERICAN SCHOOL, MID 19TH CENTURY).

Lot 2: PORTRAIT OF THREE CHILDREN (AMERICAN SCHOOL, MID 19TH CENTURY).

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Description: PORTRAIT OF THREE CHILDREN (AMERICAN SCHOOL, MID 19TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, unsigned. The oldest, a girl in print dress, holds out an apple to the youngest boy dressed in white, the other boy in blue holds his cap. All three are wearing gold and coral jewelry, the boys having coral roping on their sleeves. In original gilt frame, 30.75.h. 35.25"w. Sold at Garth's, September 4, 1992, lot 281.

Condition Report: Cleaned, with approximately 50% inpainting done in at least three stages. Most of the inpainting is in the bottom left and includes the two children on the left and part of the face of the child on the right. There is a 1/2"l. tear above the head of the child on the right. We provide condition information when it is requested by a potential bidder, as a part of our dedication to excellent customer service. However, the absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Garth's Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission regarding an item's condition. We encourage you to call or email with any questions. We also encourage you to come see us and preview the auction in-person. Thank you for your business.

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CHIPPENDALE TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS.

Lot 3: CHIPPENDALE TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS.

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Description: CHIPPENDALE TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS. Pennsylvania, late 18th century, cherry, pine and poplar. Ogee feet, dovetailed case, fluted quarter columns, three over two over four dovetailed drawers with edge beading and cove molded cornice. Full dust shelves between drawers. Original brasses. Retains old dark surface. Minor imperfections. 64"h. 43.75"w. 22.75"d.

Condition Report: Minor age crack in one end and cornice has minor edge damage. Feet have nailed repairs. Bottom inscription " remodeled June the 28, 1913. G.H. Lower Nazareth, PA." probably refers to the renailing and minor repair to feet. Feet facing are repaired with original pieces and there is minor regluing on the blocking. Finely crazed, early 20th C. varnish stain. ER 8/27/12 We provide condition information when it is requested by a potential bidder, as a part of our dedication to excellent customer service. However, the absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Garth's Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission regarding an item's condition. We encourage you to call or email with any questions. We also encourage you to come see us and preview the auction in-person. Thank you for your business.

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PEWTER TEAPOT.

Lot 4: PEWTER TEAPOT.

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Description: PEWTER TEAPOT. Touch mark for Daniel Curtiss (Albany, New York, ca.1822-1840). Jacobs #79. Black repaint on handle and wafer finial. 7.5"h.

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SHAKER BOX.

Lot 5: SHAKER BOX.

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Description: SHAKER BOX. Late 19th century. Oval bentwood box with three arched fingers on the base and one on the lid. Copper tacks. Old refinishing. 2.5"h. 6"l.

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