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Lot 1: FOLK ART FRUIT DISPLAY - 19th c Painted Wooden Fruit Arrangement on Pedestal, possibly a store display. 12" tall.
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $800
Description: FOLK ART FRUIT DISPLAY - 19th c Painted Wooden Fruit Arrangement on Pedestal, possibly a store display. 12" tall. Good condition.
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Lot 7: FOLK ART CARVING - 19th c Painted Wood Figure of Man on Horseback confronting a snake, shattered old tree behind, on oval field. 9" x 1
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: FOLK ART CARVING - 19th c Painted Wood Figure of Man on Horseback confronting a snake, shattered old tree behind, on oval field. 9" x 11" x 9". Good condition.
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Lot 9: FOLK ART DECOY - Handcarved Curlew Decoy by Chief Eugene Cuffee (1866-1941) in painted softwood, with distinctive geometric forms paint
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $2,500
Description: FOLK ART DECOY - Handcarved Curlew Decoy by Chief Eugene Cuffee (Easthampton, NY, 1866-1941), in painted softwood, with distinctive geometric forms painted on wings, original bill intact, 8 3/8" tall, 14" long overall, some loss to paint.
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Lot 10: MAINE MADE CHAIR TABLE - Early 19th c Red Painted Two-Part Chair Table with three plank pumpkin pine oblong top, wood peg construction,
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: MAINE MADE CHAIR TABLE - Early 19th c Red Painted Two-Part Chair Table with three plank pumpkin pine oblong top, wood peg construction, chamfered posts. 15" tall seat. 27 3/4" tall as a table. 60" x 48" top. Replaced pivot pins, expected wear to paint, edges.
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Lot 14: RARE MAINE CHILD-SIZED BLANKET CHEST - Pine Lift-Top Chest in old red paint over grey, molded edge top with matching lower edge, set on
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $500 - $1,000
Description: RARE MAINE CHILD-SIZED BLANKET CHEST - Pine Lift-Top Chest in old red paint over grey, molded edge top with matching lower edge, set on high bootjack zig-zag cut ends. Raw interior with covered till. Late 18th to early 19th c. 17" x 26" x 12". Minor paint loss.
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Lot 16: MINIATURE 18TH C BLANKET BOX - Child's Scale Box in pine with original red paint, unfinished interior, covered till, snipe hinges, loc
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,000
Description: MINIATURE 18TH C BLANKET BOX - Child's Scale Box in pine with original red paint, unfinished interior, covered till, snipe hinges, lock with brass batwing escutcheon, raisin head nails, turned feet. 8" x 21" x 10". Expected wear, great age patina.
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Lot 19: PASTEL PORTRAIT - American Folk Art Portrait of Young Boy Holding Fruit, circa 1850, unsigned, in the orignal faux grain painted mitere
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $700 - $900
Description: PASTEL PORTRAIT - American Folk Art Portrait of Young Boy Holding Fruit, circa 1850, unsigned, in the orignal faux grain painted mitered frame, under old glass, original backboards. OS: 18 3/4" x 14 3/4". SS: 14 1/2" x 10 1/2". Fine condition.
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Lot 24: BLANKET CHEST - Maine Made Lift-top Chest, early 19th c, pine in rag-rolled paint decoration, red over ochre, with molded top and brack
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: BLANKET CHEST - Maine Made Lift-top Chest, early 19th c, pine in rag-rolled paint decoration, red over ochre, with molded top and bracket foot, covered till, original lock and hinges. 23" x 44" x 17". Good condition, no key.
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Lot 26: RARE PAIR EARLY MAINE WINDSOR STOOLS - Circa 1820s Oval Top Stools with faux bamboo legs, retaining original black paint with gold and
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: RARE PAIR EARLY MAINE WINDSOR STOOLS - Circa 1820s Oval Top Stools with faux bamboo legs, retaining original black paint with gold and red stenciled floral decoration, gold banding. 17 1/2" tall, 13" x 12". Expected wear, deep scratch in top of one, great age patina.
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Lot 27: SILK STITCHWORK - Memorial to John Spertzell, died 1811, aged 66 & George Leitner, died 1812, aged 46 years; with eglomise fragment mar
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: SILK STITCHWORK - Memorial to John Spertzell, died 1811, aged 66 & George Leitner, died 1812, aged 46 years; with eglomise fragment marked 'Wrought by Catherine Winneberger. Aged 17 years'. Leitner, a Mayflower descendent, is buried in the Granary Burial Ground, Boston. Includes old note giving family provenance and geneology, taking them into the Buss & Tyer families. In modern gold frame, under glass, with applied black fabric border, the eglomise fragment laid on top. SS: 23" x 22". Toned, losses to the painted silk fabric ground, including the tomb inscription.
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Lot 28: FIRE BUCKETS - Pair of Painted Leather Fire Buckets #1 and #2 Marked D. Baker, 1825, Ipswich, green with black lettering and gold highl
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000
Description: FIRE BUCKETS - Pair of Painted Leather Fire Buckets #1 and #2 Marked D. Baker, 1825, Ipswich, green with black lettering and gold highlights, original leather wrapped rope handles, 12" tall (without handles), 9" diam, old repaint, #2 has paint loss lower half.
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Lot 29: FIRE BUCKET - Painted Leather Fire Bucket marked 'Wm. Stephens, No 2, 1813'. Property of William Stephens of Salem, Mass. (1785 - ?),
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: FIRE BUCKET - Painted Leather Fire Bucket marked 'Wm. Stephens, No 2, 1813'. Property of William Stephens of Salem, Mass. (1785 - ?), whose house was built near the water at about this time. He married Nancy Everson in 1808. (Their home stands today on what is now called Stephens Lane, there is a park and recreation center on their adjoining property.) The central image is of a handshake. 13" tall. Handle is intact, but one receiving loop is broken, nice age patina to finish.
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Lot 30: PENNSYLVANIA DRY SINK CUPBOARD - MId 19th c Pine Dry Sink in later mustard yellow paint with green pinstriping. Top gallery, 2 door cab
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,500 - $1,800
Description: PENNSYLVANIA DRY SINK CUPBOARD - MId 19th c Pine Dry Sink in later mustard yellow paint with green pinstriping. Top gallery, 2 door cabinet above 2 drawers, 2 door cabinet below. Mushroom knobs, chamfered edge inset panels, single internal shelves, shaped bracket foot. 73 1/2" tall, 40" x 20". Good condition, very clean.
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Lot 32: CAST IRON TOY - Period Painted Cast Iron Three-Horse Drawn Fire Crew Wagon with Driver and three of four passengers. 5 1/2" H, 16" L 5
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: CAST IRON TOY - Period Painted Cast Iron Three-Horse Drawn Fire Crew Wagon with Driver and three of four passengers. 5 1/2" H, 16" L< 5 1/2" W. Body of wagon has been re-painted, otherwise 65% paint.
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Lot 33: CAST IRON TOY - Period Painted Cast Iron Two-Horse Drawn Fire Hose Reel Wagon with Driver. 7" H, 19" L, 4" W.
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: CAST IRON TOY - Period Painted Cast Iron Two-Horse Drawn Fire Hose Reel Wagon with Driver. 7" H, 19" L, 4" W. 75% paint.
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Lot 34: CAST IRON TOY - Period Painted Cast Iron One-Horse Drawn Hansom Coach with Driver. 7 1/2" H, 11 1/2" L, 3 1/2" W.
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: CAST IRON TOY - Period Painted Cast Iron One-Horse Drawn Hansom Coach with Driver. 7 1/2" H, 11 1/2" L, 3 1/2" W. 75% surface.
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Lot 36: CAST IRON TOY - Two-Part Three Horse Fire Wagon with two attached firemen and three original wooden ladders, having bell, the horses ar
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: CAST IRON TOY - Two-Part Three Horse Fire Wagon with two attached firemen and three original wooden ladders, having bell, the horses are articulated, unmarked, circa 1890. Side rails under ladders are pressed steel. 21" long. About 80% paint. Corrosion to bell.
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Lot 40: ROCKING HORSE - Ca 1850, folk art child's rocking horse, original painted serpent head rockers, 50"H x 82"L x 18"W, provenance: from t
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Description: ROCKING HORSE - Ca 1850, rare large folk art child's rocking horse. Hand stitched horse hide with brass tacked leather. Original painted serpent head rockers. 50" high, 82" long, 18" wide, hair loss throughout, replaced saddle, repairs to legs and feet. Provenance: from the former Berdan collection.
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Lot 41: (6) FOIL PAINTINGS - Mid 19th c American Floral Foil or Tinsel Paintings with eglomise glass, in various original frames, ranging in si
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,500
Description: (6) FOIL PAINTINGS - Mid 19th c American Floral Foil or Tinsel Paintings with eglomise glass, in various original frames, ranging in size from 11 1/2" x 13 1/2" to 31 1/2" x 23", generally good condition.
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Lot 49: WALL-MOUNT CORNER CABINET - 19th c Maine Pine in red paint with black trim, molded cornice, two shelf unfinished interior, single four-
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $700 - $900
Description: WALL-MOUNT CORNER CABINET - 19th c Maine Pine in red paint with black trim, molded cornice, two shelf unfinished interior, single four-panel door, elongated wooden turn knob. Takes a 24" corner. 43" x 38" x 20". Good condition, replaced knob.
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Lot 50: CORNER CUPBOARD - 2-Part American Walnut Cupboard with sky blue painted interior, cove cornice, 12 light single door over 3 shelves, 2
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,400
Description: CORNER CUPBOARD - 2-Part American Walnut Cupboard with sky blue painted interior, cove cornice, 12 light single door over 3 shelves, 2 inset panel cabinet doors below, shaped base. Old rippled glass is intact. Fits a 33" corner. 85" tall, 48" wide. Good condition.
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Lot 59: CHINESE TRUNK - Leather covered Camphor Wood Chest in red paint, brass bindings and tacking, 19th c, unfinished interior. 12 1/2" x 30
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: CHINESE TRUNK - Leather covered Camphor Wood Chest in red paint, brass bindings and tacking, 19th c, unfinished interior. 12 1/2" x 30 1/2" x 15 1/2". Bubbling and crazing to paint.
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Lot 61: CASED SHIP MODEL - Peruvian Bark 'Callao' underway with full sail, signed 'F.Erickson, 1912', with metal sails, painted plaster rou
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: CASED SHIP MODEL - Peruvian Bark 'Callao' underway with full sail, signed 'F.Erickson, 1912', with metal sails, painted plaster rough sea, in mahogany case with brass fittings. The 'Callao', launched by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, Ireland in 1885, was used mostly for the San Franciso Valparaiso run. She was 939 tons, 206 feet long, had a 30 foot beam. 19" x 33" x 13". Very good condition, a few bits of rigging broken.
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Lot 62: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c Diorama of French Four Mast Barque under full sail nearing harbor, with metal sails, plaster waves, painted build
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,000
Description: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c Diorama of French Four Mast Barque under full sail nearing harbor, with metal sails, plaster waves, painted buildings & lighthouse, in black & polychrome plaster frame under glass. OS: 21" x 30" x 5" deep. SS: 17" x 26". Fading, soiling and foxing to background, losses to rigging, bits of frame gone.
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Lot 63: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c New England Diorama of Three Mast Ship, tiny pilot's steamboat, wooden sails, plaster waves, painted lighthouse
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,000
Description: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c New England Diorama of Three Mast Ship, tiny pilot's steamboat, wooden sails, plaster waves, painted lighthouse in background, in red walnut molded frames, under glass. OS: 19" x 29". 6 1/2" deep. SS: 15" x 25". Shrinkage cracks in sky, minor soiling.
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Lot 64: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c New England Diorama of Three Mast Ship, tiny pilot's steamboat, schooner and lighthouse, tin sails, plaster wave
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,000
Description: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c New England Diorama of Three Mast Ship, tiny pilot's steamboat, schooner and lighthouse, tin sails, plaster waves, in mahogany panel frame, under glass. OS: 16" x 25", 3 1/2" deep. SS: 13 1/2" x 22 1/2". Some soiling, checking to painted background.
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Lot 68: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c New England Diorama of Three Mast Ship, tiny sailboat, both with wooden sails, plaster waves, painted lighthouse
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,000
Description: SHIP DIORAMA - 19th c New England Diorama of Three Mast Ship, tiny sailboat, both with wooden sails, plaster waves, painted lighthouse in background, in carved cottage frame under glass. OS: 21" x 34", 5" deep. SS: 14" x 27". Yellowing, bubbling to paint in sky, some broken rigging.
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Lot 69: HALF HULL - US Navy Hull #SB50, with painted hull, representation of superstructure, on mahogany backplate, 21 1/2" hull, 13" x 24 1/2"
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $500 - $700
Description: HALF HULL - US Navy Hull #SB50, with painted hull, representation of superstructure, on mahogany backplate, 21 1/2" hull, 13" x 24 1/2" overall, good condition.
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Lot 71: MARINE SHADOWBOX - Three-Mast Schooner 'John Drew' with Tugboat and Pilot Boat, tiny lighthouse, circa 1900, a nice folk art quality,
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: MARINE SHADOWBOX - Three-Mast Schooner 'John Drew' with Tugboat and Pilot Boat, tiny lighthouse, circa 1900, a nice folk art quality, framed in black, with later plexiglas cover. With dimensional water, black-painted field and sky. 17" x 27" x 3 1/2" deep.
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Lot 72: MARINE SHADOWBOX - Primitive Ships Portrait of Four-Masted Schooner, in painted pine, with wooden sails, volcano and building to left (
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: MARINE SHADOWBOX - Primitive Ships Portrait of Four-Masted Schooner, in painted pine, with wooden sails, volcano and building to left (Naples?), with painted water, mitered black-painted frame. No glass. 15" x 25" x 3" deep. Good condition.
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Lot 74: SHIP DIORAMA - American Clipper Ship, circa 1880s, with wooden sails, dimensional & painted waves, in red walnut molded frame with gilt
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: SHIP DIORAMA - American Clipper Ship, circa 1880s, with wooden sails, dimensional & painted waves, in red walnut molded frame with gilt liner. under glass. 17" x 27" x 6" deep. Shrinkage cracks in background, otherwise very good.
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Lot 75: BOAT MODEL - Model of Steam Yacht 'Coquette' of New York, circa 1910, having two masts with Marconi radio antenna, New York Yacht Clu
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000
Description: BOAT MODEL - Model of Steam Yacht 'Coquette' of New York, circa 1910, having two masts with Marconi radio antenna, New York Yacht Club and family burgees, deck gun, double helms, containing alcohol motor, but having no access, possibly a working model, has bronze propellor, brass and copper rudder. Detailed in every respect, includes painted lead figures for crew. 31" x 65" x 9". Fine condition.
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Lot 76: CAST IRON WHALE DOORSTOP - Hollow Cast Iron Sperm Whale with lug feet, marked 'D. Baker, New Bedford' in the casting verso, in layers
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: CAST IRON WHALE DOORSTOP - Hollow Cast Iron Sperm Whale with lug feet, marked 'D. Baker, New Bedford' in the casting verso, in layers of old black paint. 22" x 5" x 2". Good condition.
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Lot 79: BRONZE EAGLE HEAD MOUNT - Federal Period Naval Bronze Eagle Head Mount with rectangular socle, a few flecks of crimson enamel at butt.
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: BRONZE EAGLE HEAD MOUNT - Federal Period Naval Bronze Eagle Head Mount with rectangular socle, a few flecks of crimson enamel at butt. 8" long, 1 3/4" x 3". Warm buttery patina, great show of age.
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Lot 83: CARVED EAGLE PLAQUE - Federal Period Deep Relief American Eagle with fully dimensional wings spread, head to right, beak open, in gesso
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,400
Description: CARVED EAGLE PLAQUE - Federal Period Deep Relief American Eagle with fully dimensional wings spread, head to right, beak open, in gesso with remnants of original gold paint. 29" x 8" x 7 1/2". Repair to one wing, some losses, nice age patina.
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Lot 85: OIL ON CANVAS - Ship's Portrait of the Three-Mast Schooner 'Veto' of Philadelphia by William Pierce Stubbs (ME/MA, 1842-1909), signe
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Description: OIL ON CANVAS - Ship's Portrait of the Three-Mast Schooner 'Veto' of Philadelphia by William Pierce Stubbs (ME/MA, 1842-1909), signed lower left and with brass tag reading 'Pinx. 1878'. In the original gilt molded frame, OS: 26" x 40". SS: 21 1/2" x 35 1/2". in-painting in the sky and sails.
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Lot 90: MARINE OOC - Portrait of the Sailing Ship 'Iroqouis' by Percy Sanborn (Maine, 1849-1929), unsigned, captioned in his hand 'Ship Iroq
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $8,000 - $12,000
Description: MARINE OOC - Portrait of the Sailing Ship 'Iroqouis' by Percy Sanborn (Maine, 1849-1929), unsigned, captioned in his hand 'Ship Iroquois, Albert V. Nichols, Master, Built at Bath, 1881'. Note verso reads 'Painted by Perrcy Sanborn. The Iroquois was the last ship Albert V. Nickels commanded.' Nickels (1833-1902), was a legendary Searsport , Maine Sea Captain. SS: 17" x 26", OS: 21" x 30". Fine condition, cleaned.
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Lot 91: EARLY BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON - Bronze Miniature Cannon, dated 1647 and engraved with a snake coiled around the barrel, probably Dutch, se
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Description: EARLY BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON - Bronze Miniature Cannon, dated 1647 and engraved with a snake coiled around the barrel, probably Dutch, set on early 19th c Brass carriage w/ engraved decoration. 14" barrel, 3/4" bore. Lovely patina, signs of use, expected wear.
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Lot 96: BOXED ENGLISH SEXTANT - Bronze Framed Sextant by Joseph Sewill, Liverpool & London, in fitted mahogany case with engraved plate 'G.L.
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Description: BOXED ENGLISH SEXTANT - Bronze Framed Sextant by Joseph Sewill, Liverpool & London, in fitted mahogany case with engraved plate 'G.L. Joselyn, 1871', with platinum arc, telescope, lenses intact. Paper label inside lid from Charles C Hutchinson of Boston. 5" x 11" x 10" case. Minor corrosion.
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Lot 102: SEA CHEST - Large Pine Sailor-made Chest in blue paint, found in Sedgwick, Maine, having the original rope beckets, shaped bronze hinge
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: SEA CHEST - Large Pine Sailor-made Chest in blue paint, found in Sedgwick, Maine, having the original rope beckets, shaped bronze hinges, very sturdy construction with 1 1/4" thick planks. 23" x 54" x 22". Good condiiton, some wear to paint and edges, lock has been removed and plugged with wood, painted in.
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Lot 107: (2) EARLY SPANISH COLONIAL RELIGIOUS FIGURES - 18th c or earlier Carved Wood Santos, both probably of San Esteban, with remnants of pol
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $1,000
Description: (2) EARLY SPANISH COLONIAL RELIGIOUS FIGURES - 18th c or earlier Carved Wood Santos, both probably of San Esteban, with remnants of polychrome paint, hooded robes, holding bibles, on plinths. 21 1/2" & 17 1/2" tall. Both missing raised right arm, one missing portion of foot.
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Lot 117: FEDERAL PERIOD SHELF CLOCK - 30 hour time and strike wooden works Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock by C. Kirke, Bristol, Connecticut. 32"
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Description: FEDERAL PERIOD SHELF CLOCK - 30 hour time and strike wooden works Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock by C. Kirke, Bristol, Connecticut. With brass eagle and urn finails, birdseye inlay, painted face, eglomise of rural town.Includes key, original bob and weights. 32" x 16 1/2". Good condition, some old repairs to case, crack to lower left corner of eglomise.
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Lot 146: GREEK ORTHODOX ICON - Painted and Gilt 19th c Panel compartmented to represent the calendar, with each day of the month having signator
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: GREEK ORTHODOX ICON - Painted and Gilt 19th c Panel compartmented to represent the calendar, with each day of the month having signatory Saints. OS: 21" x 17". Slightly cupped, some crazing and minor abrasions, small areas of inpainting.
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Lot 159: PAIR WHALE OIL SCONCES - Pair of Bronze Whale Oil Sconces, circa 1830, wired for electric, fonts w/ brass labels that read 'John B. Jo
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: PAIR WHALE OIL SCONCES - Pair of Bronze Whale Oil Sconces, circa 1830, wired for electric, with brass trimmed urn form font at top, missing valves, the fonts with brass labels that read 'John B. Jones, Boston', key as switch, later back plates, 13" tall, 5" wide, 6" deep, one stem loose.
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Lot 163: EARLY SILVER PENDANT - Renaissance Period silver drop pendant with bezel set rose-cut diamonds and rubies, with a painted enamel panel
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: EARLY SILVER PENDANT - Renaissance Period silver drop pendant with bezel set rose-cut diamonds and rubies, with a painted enamel panel depicting a saint; plus handmade filigree link silver chain. Three part pendant consists of a crown set with (3) rubies at the top and alternating rubies and diamonds on the base, a bow set with a central diamond and alternating diamonds and rubies on the bands, and an oval drop centered with a painted enamel panel depicting a female saint or the Virgin Mary with applied gold rope form frame surrounded by alternating diamonds and rubies in a filigree design outer edge. All rubies are set in gold. Reverse side of oval panel is engraved with a cross, and 'I H S'. Silver chain has filigree and oval alternating links. 2.28 ozt total weight; Pendant: 2 3/4" long x 1 3/8" wide. Chain: 61" long. Single diamond missing from crown base panel, one filigree link on chain is missing central wirework; otherwise good condition.
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Lot 165: PAINT DECORATED BREAKFAST TABLE - 19th c Continental Breakfast Table with red painted base and frame having white flower and vine decor
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Description: PAINT DECORATED BREAKFAST TABLE - 19th c Continental Breakfast Table with red painted base and frame having white flower and vine decoration, the shaped and molded edge top which is set on a cage-top turned column and square scrolled legs, is painted with a detailed banquet scene set in a classical marble interior and is initialed 'BG' on bag at right, 30 3/4" tall, 43" x 31 1/2", shrinkage cracks in top, scuffs and wear overall.
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Lot 168: JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO FIGURE - Meiji Period Articulated Crab, correct in every detail and movement. Unsigned. Warm coppery patina. 2"
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Description: JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO FIGURE - Meiji Period Articulated Crab, correct in every detail and movement. Unsigned. Warm coppery patina. 2" x 6" x 4". Fine condition.
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Lot 174: JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE - Exceptionally Large Meiji Period Bronze Elephant with ivory tusks, poised on two globes, set on orig naturalis
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE - Exceptionally Large Meiji Period Bronze Elephant with ivory tusks, poised on two globes, set on orig naturalistic carved exotic wood base. Signed on small globe. Elephant alone is roughly 12" x 16" x 7". 15" t x 18 1/2" long overall.
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Lot 176: MONUMENTAL OIL ON CANVAS - Circa 1870 Student Copy of 'Le Rappel des Galneuses' (Calling in the Gleaners) by Jules Breton (1827-1906)
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: MONUMENTAL OIL ON CANVAS - Circa 1870 Student Copy of 'Le Rappel des Galneuses' (Calling in the Gleaners) by Jules Breton (1827-1906), painted in 1859, donated to Musee d'Orsay by Napoleon III in 1862. Having the same dimensions as the original, with a stencil verso from artist supply house Vieille of Paris. In the original ornate gilt plaster matched corner frame. OS: 40" x 71". SS: 35" x 69". One repaired tear left of center.
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Lot 179: JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE - 19th c Vase with rare aubergine colored ground, brass wire over silver guilloche lavender and white wisteria
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM EST
Thomaston, ME, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE - 19th c Vase with rare aubergine colored ground, brass wire over silver guilloche lavender and white wisteria blossoms, bronze mouth and silvered bronze foot. Descended in the estate of H.A. Crosby Forbes, Curator, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass. 12" tall. Near fine condition, light surface scratch in field near bottom.
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