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October 3, Auction Results:

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Auctioneer Michael March
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1. Banded inlay mahogany trinket box. $125.00

2. Pair of brass Classical style candle sconces. $95.00

3. H. W. Spooner photograph of old salt checker players, Gloucester Massachusetts, 16 by 20 inches, framed. $200.00

4. French black marble mantle clock. $95.00

5. N.Currier lithograph , "Clipper Bark, Grapeshot", 8 by 12.5 inches, framed $150.00

6. Chinese Export teapot. $100.00

7. Henry Hammond Ahl sunset oil landscape, 8 by 10 inches in a carved gilt frame. $375.00

8. Le Maine Paris gilt and mother of pearl opera glasses. $175.00

9. Chinese lacquered stand. $35.00

10. Chicanobu Japanese woodblock triptych print of a feudal lord, 14 by 28 inches, framed. $125.00


11. Lot; 2 stereopticon viewers with many New England and Southwestern slides. $5,600.00

12. Indistinctly signed Italian watercolor of Rome scene, 7 by 14 inches, framed. $575.00

13. Oriental bronze lamp. $85.00

14. Mahogany carved tea table. $275.00

15. Theresa Bernstein oil on board view of a woman in a landscape, 9 by 12 inches, framed. $1,150.00

16. English rosewood tea caddy with fitted interior and crystal mixing bowl. $400.00

18. Arthur J. Safford pastel of a young boy fishing, 34 by 26 inches, framed. $200.00

19. Marble based Art Deco style tall lamp. $125.00

20. Harrison Cady watercolor of a city scene. $325.00

21. Rosewood sewing box. $75.00

22. Lot; 3 small china trade paintings of ladies on pith paper.$100.00

23. Ball and claw foot round mahogany pedestal table with leaves.
$2,500.00

24.Roger Curtis oil on canvas rocky shore oil, 24 by 48 inches, framed. $550.00

25. Shreve, Crump, and Low brass and glass mantle clock. $225.00

26. Richard Elliot Chambers watercolor of Moroccan farm scene,
9.5 by 16 inches. $150.00

27. Pair of mahogany tuckaway tables. $125.00

28. Victorian walnut 2 drawer table. $150.00

29. A. Guidotti Venice watercolor, 12 by 6.5 inches, framed. $65.00

30. Governor Winthrop style mahogany desk. $125.00

31. Persian reverse glass painting,
6 by 17 inches, framed. $100.00

32. Set of 10 gothic pattern Chippendale style mahogany ball and claw foot dining chairs.. $4,700.00

32A. 19th century oil ship portrait,
"Sunny South",27.5 by 39.5 inches, framed.
$8,000.00

32B. Lot of children’s books. $200.00

33. William Paskell landscape with church steeples, 9 by 13.5 inches, framed. $175.00

34. Mahogany Hepplewhite style sideboard. $200.00

35. N.Fielding, 1853, set of 6 cock fighting engravings, 7.5 by 9 inches, each. (pass)

36. T.W.Queen & Co. mahogany barreled 4-draw telescope. $400.00

37. Victorian lock side chest. $225.00

38. Lot: cobalt blue decorated stone- ware jug and crock. $225.00

39. W.F.Kingman watercolor of rocky shore scene, 7 by 16.5 inches, framed. $175.00

40. Chelsea brass clock and barometer. $275.00

41. Harper’s Weekly hand painted engraving of African American railroad workers, 10 by 15 inches, framed. $55.00

*42. Important A. T. Hibbard
oil on canvas winter landscape with
New England village, 29 by 35 inches, signed lower right, "A.T.Hibbard", retains antique carved gilt frame.
Est. $12,000-$18,000.
$27,000.00

43. Small white steamer trunk. $5.00

44. "The Archimedes Steamer" engraved by E.Duncan, 17 by 23 inches, framed. $250.00

45. Empire chest. $100.00

*46. Emile A. Gruppe oil, "Morning Gloucester", 16 by 12 inches, framed.
est. $2000-$4000.

$3,200.00

47. Tekke Oriental carpet, 34 by 63 inches. $225.00

*48. Carl W. Peters oil on canvas view of King Street, Rockport, 20 by 24 inches, signed lower right, "Carl W. Peters", estate stamp on reverse, framed. est. $2000-$4000 $4,100.00

49. 8 by 10 Turkish carpet. $350.00

49A. N.Currier lithograph, "My Little Play Fellow." $55.00

49B. Early percussion long rifle with powder horns and 2 shot cases.
$950.00

50. Pair of chromolithographs of Classical ladies, after Sidney Muschamp, framed. $175.00

50A. Cottage pine 3-drawer chest.
$75.00

50B. 3 old trophies. $40.00

50C. Tall mahogany 5-drawer chest with mirror. $150.00

50D. Steamer trunk. $30.00

50E. Maple double bed. $75.00

50F. After Audubon, R. Havell lithograph, "Stanley Hawk",36.5 by 25 inches, framed. $2,500.00

50G. 4 poster maple bed. $10.00

50H. J.Gould & H.C.Pichter lithograph, "Halcyon Omnicolor",
19.5 by 14 inches, framed.
$100.00

50I. Walnut arts & crafts bookcase. $150.00

50J. 19th c. gilt oval frame. $425.00

51. Yoshitsuya Japanese woodblock print of warriers, 13.5 by 9.5 inches, framed. $175.00

52. Walnut Victorian glass front cabinet. $750.00

53. D.A.Fisher oil on canvas of New England landscape, 12 by 18 inches, framed. $350.00

54. Victorian upholstered sofa with carved crest. $200.00

55. J.B. White watercolor of marsh scene, 8.5 by 19 inches, framed. $115.00

56. H. Boylston Dummer oil on board winter landscape, 16 by 20 inches, framed. $450.00

57. Gorham & Co. Athenic Art Nouveau mixed metals Silver and Copper box. $1,850.00

57A. Paint decorated 5-drawer chest.
$350.00

57B. Damaged 19th century steamer and schooner marine oil on canvas,
11 by 21 inches, framed.
$200.00

57C. Maxfield Parrish print. $275.00

57D. Pair of upholstered wing chairs. $50.00

58. Attributed to Jane Peterson watercolor river scene, 9 by 13.25 inches, purchased at the Jane Peterson estate auction. $150.00

59. Federal style mahogany secretary desk. $300.00

59A. Oak flat top desk. $50.00

59B. Harrison Cady etching $350.00

59C. Antique icon painting. $225.00

59D. Decorative scrimshaw walrus tusk. $225.00

60. Classical style bronze relief of a warrior, 5 by 9 inches. $250.00

61. 1832 hand colored map of New England, 13 by 12 inches. $85.00

62. Oil on canvas New England landscape indistinctly signed, "T.Bailey", 35 by 24 inches, framed.
From the estate of artist Howard Curtis.
$300.00

63. Chinese Export covered sugar jar.
$105.00

64. Indistinctly signed oil on canvas of Venice scene, 20 by 28 inches. $100.00

65. English brass barreled blunderbuss marked Griffin. $1,100.00

66. Albert Prentiss Button
Watercolor garden scene
"Rhododendrons",
5.5 by 9.5 inches, framed.
. $300.00

67. Lot of 2 unsigned Boston School oils on panel: the State House and The Public Garden. $500.00

68. Lot of 2 Middle Eastern sailboat sketches: "J.P.P. 1934 from my window," Jane Peterson. $100.00

69. RCA radio. $55.00

70. Oriental earthenware vase decorated with birds and flowers,
9.5 inches.
$320.00

71. Victorian oil on canvas of floral oil still life, 18 by 26 inches, framed. $105.00

72. 19th century churn in old red paint. $100.00

73. Pair of Italian alabaster relief portraits, 6.5 by 4.5 inches, framed.
$125.00

74. Thomas Hart Benton, Associated American Artists print, "Cotton Pickers- Ga." $325.00

75. Wood & Son mulberry platter and dish. $70.00

76. Brass compass with mahogany case. $150.00

77. Max Papard collage, 26 by 20 inches, framed. $425.00

78. Lot of old linens, brocade, etc. $55.00

79. Boston school oil on canvas still life with vase and peacock feathers, 30 by 24 inches, framed.. $450.00

80. Lot of 2 sketches of Middle Eastern scenes attributed to Jane Peterson. $50.00

81. Chelsea brass cased ship’s clock. $475.00

81A. 9 by 12 Saroak carpet. $750.00

81B. Large library of bird books, including 19th century examples.
$4,000.00

81C. After Audubon R.Havell 1834,
"Esquimaux Curlew", 12 by 19.5 inches, framed.
. $2,100.00

81D. Faux marble mantle clock. $65.00

81E. Empire style sofa. $115.00

82. Watercolor and gouache of the square rigged ship, "Albion,"
15 by 20 inches, framed. $200.00

83. Fancy oak gingerbread clock with alarm. $100.00

84. Tribal Oriental bag face. $115.00

85. Watercolor of rocky coast scene, initialed A.F.C., 14 by 8 inches, framed. $25.00

86. A.J.Taylor, New York, ogee mantle clock. $100.00

87. Marguerite S. Pearson oil on panel Rockport winter coastal scene,
8 by 11 inches, framed.
. $950.00

88. 16th or 17th century Italian carved casket with elaborate Christian
carvings, height 11 inches, width 26 inches, depth 15 inches.
$1,000.00

89. Pair of Japanese woodblock prints of Samurai, 14 by 9 inches, framed. $150.00

90. English hallmarked silver and mother of pearl snuff box. $55.00

91. Wallace Nutting photograph, "Billows of Blossom," framed. $75.00

92. Astral lamp with etched shade and porcelain and marble base. $625.00

*93.Max Kuehne oil on masonite beach scene, 24 by 30 inches, framed.
est. $3000-$5000.
$3,000.00

94. Brilliant period cut glass bowl. $75.00

94A. Mahogany display cabinet. $125.00

94B. "Black’s Atlas of the World," 1879. $400.00

94C. Library of hard covered books. $200.00

94D. Scrimshawed whale’s tooth with Victorian ladies. $400.00

94E. Wedgwood pitcher and blue transfer plate with sailing yacht motif. $775.00

94F. Yellow and blue spongeware pitcher. $55.00

94G. Step-down Windsor chair. $105.00

95. Roy Mason watercolor illustration of a camp cook, 11 by 15 inches. $200.00

96. Italian wine canteen. $85.00

97. Oil on canvas of a mysterious woman, 24 by 17 inches, unsigned, framed. $125.00

98. Nippon porcelain tea set with 6 cups and saucers paint decorated with shore birds. $350.00

99. Tribal Oriental bag face. $150.00

100. Victorian pressed glass punch bowl. $125.00

101. ABC plate with transfer printing of a rifle band. $55.00

102. Russian School oil on canvas of landscape with cottages, 16 by 20 inches, indistinct signature, framed. $250.00

103. Silver English footed snuffbox. $100.00

104. Pair of framed European reverse glass building views. $100.00

105. Shaker bucket. $75.00

*106. H. Boylston Dummer oil on canvas winter covered bridge scene with loggers, 40 by 50 inches, framed.
est. $3000-$5000.

$3,000.00

107. Le Coultre brass and glass atmosphere clock. $375.00

108. Early engraving, "The Destruction of the Statue Royal in New York," 12 by 16.5 inches, framed. $175.00

109. Lot of 2 C.F.Pierce, New England landscape charcoal drawings, framed. $100.00

110. Victorian walnut lapdesk. 95.00

111. Attributed to Charles Hoffbauer oil on canvas laid down on board Venice scene, 9 by 12.5 inches. $950.00

112. Windsor rod back side chair. $85.00

113. Charles Vickery oil on canvas shore scene, 16 by 20 inches, framed. $550.00

*114. Charles W. Hawthorne oil on board, 21 by 17.5 inches, signed, "To Marguerite J. Bunckner from C.W.Hawthorne 1910", framed. Est. $20,000 - $40,000. $15,000.00

115. Cased top hat. $45.00

116. Lot of 4 pastel portraits of young children, 2 signed Weeden, one signed Carla Speath? 1938. $275.00

117. Lot: 2 pieces unusual color Van Briggle art pottery. $100.00

*118. Pair of Federal bell metal andirons, 21 inches tall.
Est. $1500-$2500
. (pass)

119. John F. Castigan farm scene etching, 8.5 by 12 inches, framed. $125.00

120. English coin silver double handled footed bowl. $65.00

121. C. Myron Clark watercolor
landscape, 7 by 10 inches. $25.00

122. Victorian convertible high chair. $100.00

122B. Italian watercolor painting. $65.00

123. 1801 slavery bill of sale. $550.00

124. Lapland oak icebox. $250.00

125. George W. Harvey watercolor landscape with bridge, 11 by 17 inches, framed $800.00

125B. N.Currier lithograph, "Christ at the Well." $10.00

125C. N. Currier lithograph, "The Birthplace of Gen. Frank Pierce." $20.00

125D. Currier and Ives lithograph, "Spring." $10.00

125E. N. Currier lithograph,
"Look at Mama." $40.00

125F. Currier and Ives lithograph, "Winter." $20.00

125G. Currier and Ives lithograph,
"My Pet Bird." $30.00

125H. Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. calendar clock. $475.00

126. Lot of 2 Boston School oils on board of European scenes, 13.75 by 10.5 inches. $150.00

127. Porcelain, paint decorated double bottle. $10.00

128. Pair of marine pastels, 19.5 by 7.5 inches, framed. $125.00


129. Cased ship’s bottle set with gold decorated bottles. $550.00

130. Alexander Gore abstract figure, oil on paper, 12 by 8.5 inches, framed. $10.00

*131. Paul Strisik oil on board New England shore scene titled, "Bait barrel", 16 by 30 inches, framed.
est. $2000-$4000.
$2,600.00

132. Gerneraliffe? Granada watercolor, 10.5 by 8 inches, framed. $40.00

133. Chinese Export helmet pitcher. $50.00

134. Oil on wooden panel fire screen with floral still life, 28 by 26 inches. $200.00

135. Louis K. Berneker oil on board street scene, 8 by 10 inches.$100.00

136. Decorative silver mounted scrimshawed whale’s tooth. $900.00

137. Kingman night harbor scene, oil on canvas, 20 by 26 inches, framed. $25.00

138. 1830-1840 Kentucky long rifle. $600.00

139. English silver and etched glass letter holder.
$150.00

140. Silver plated tea set. $25.00

141. Oology of New England by Elwin A.Capen 1886. $200.00

142. Early hand colored map of Tartaria, 6 by 8 inches, framed. $35.00

143. Lot of 2 Persian miniature paintings, framed. $55.00

144. Large brass fire place trivet. $75.00

145. Victorian floral oil still life painting, 18 by 13 inches, framed.
$45.00

146. Geo A.Phipps watercolor landscape with stream, 6 by 9 inches, framed. $25.00

147. Bibicabad Persian Oriental carpet. $200.00

148. Waterbury ship’s bells mantle clock.. $150.00

148A. Iron planter. $55.00

149. C.Altvater oil on canvas harbor scene, 24 by 30 inches, framed. $300.00

150. Maleham 1840’s percussion rifle.
$250.00

151. A.J.Billingshust, Venice watercolor scene, 13 by 9 inches. $95.00

152. F. Olsen Impressionist fall oil on board landscape, 10 by 14 inches, framed. $25.00

153. Toy cannon with targets. $35.00

154. 9 by 12 foot Turkish carpet. $200.00

155. William Sartain etching, "The Welcome Guest," 21 by 32 inches, framed. $45.00

156. Scrimshawed powder horn decorated with stockade, etc. $150.00

157. 19th century oil on canvas landscape initialed E.J., 13.5 by 20 inches, framed. $55.00

158. Chinese Export lacquered tea caddy. $65.00

159. Highly carved Gothic ebonized walnut Victorian side chair. $200.00

159A. Peter Kosta oil on canvas seascape, 22 by 28 inches, framed. $25.00

159C. Paint decorated secretary desk. $125.00

160. Stilson framed print. $25.00

161. Limoges hand painted tray, signed E.H.George, 1903. $45.00

162. Lexon 8 day striking ship’s clock. $65.00

163. C.MacIntyre marsh watercolor, 3 by 14.5 inches, framed. $55.00

164. Enameled tin advertising sign, "Charolais." $50.00

165. Currier and Ives lithograph,
"Simply to Thy Cross I Cling,"
15 by 11 inches, framed. $10.00

166. "Royal Safe Deposit" still bank. $55.00

167. Arthur Diehl oil on canvas of Venice scene, 16 by 20 inches, framed. $325.00


168. Set of 3 19th century hand colored engravings of ladies in exotic costumes. $35.00

169. Pair of Pennsylvania side chairs. $25.00

170. Early Amsterdam map, 13 by 19 inches, framed. $225.00

171. Figured maple and mother of pearl trinket box. $65.00

171A. Mahogany candlestand. $75.00

171C. Framed needlework picture. $85.00

172. Lot of 2 oil on panel New England harbor scenes, 12 by 16 inches, each unsigned, framed. $175.00

173. Brass gimbaled candlestick. $25.00

174. Lot of 2 unsigned Boston School oils on board: Tunisian scene and portrait. $125.00

175. Empire one drawer dressing mirror. $145.00

176. Paint decorated Elmer’s churn. $65.00

177. Chaluner watercolor lake scene, 5 by 8 inches, framed. $25.00

178. Walnut banjo barometer. $75.00

178A. Lot: Oriental porcelains, European porcelains, candlesticks, figurines, etc. $375.00

178B. Lot of porcelain figurines. $125.00

178C. Cased partial sets of silver plate flatware and sterling silver flatware.
$35.00

178D. Lot of brass samovars. $200.00

179. Lot of 2 hand colored engravings of Portland. $85.00

180. Chinese Export polychrome vase. $75.00

181. Hunt engraving, "September Partridge Shooting," 14.5 by 19.5 inches, framed. $75.00

182. Blue painted firkin. $50.00

183. Indistinctly signed oil on canvas shore scene with dory, 18 by 26 inches.
$250.00

184. Chelsea army clock, cased. $175.00

185. Flexible Flyer sled. $40.00

186. Pair of reverse glass Persian portraits, 18 by 11.5 inches each, framed. $50.00

187. Oil on canvas of street scene with ladies, 11 by 15 inches, framed. $125.00

188. Oriental earthenware vase. $50.00

189. Greta Allen oil on canvas portrait of a young lady, 20 by 16 inches, framed. $50.00

190. Pewter condiment set. $25.00
190A. Brass and glass coffee table.
$115.00

190B. Brass andirons and tools.
$55.00

190C. Lot of pottery animal figures.
$10.00

190D. Upholstered rocking chair.
$75.00

190E. Framed needlepoint picture.
$25.00

190F. Martha Washington armchair.
$75.00

191. Minaru Tanabi oil on canvas of mountain and lake scene, 18 by 21 inches, framed. $125.00

192. Mahogany breakfront cabinet.
$500.00

193. Lot of 2 Victorian oil on canvas, floral still life paintings. $150.00

194. Highly carved Victorian side chair. $150.00

194A. French perfume bottle. $75.00

194B. 3 piece sterling silver grooming set. $35.00

194C. Composition head doll. $20.00

194D. Limoges porcelain plaque, framed. $125.00

194E. Lot of 2 pin trays, one Limoges.
$10.00

194F. Chinese Oriental rug. $25.00

195. Jos. Hendricks 3 piece copper tea set. $70.00

196. Indistinctly signed Venice oil on canvas, 16 by 22 inches, framed. $75.00

197. Mahogany cased Mahjong
set. $115.00

198. Japanese block print of a Samurai, 15 by 10 inches, framed. $45.00

199. Upholstered armchair. $10.00

200. Chromolithograph shore scene with sailboat, framed. $10.00

201. Continental oil on canvas of harbor scene, 12 by 20 inches, framed.
$45.00

202. Romanesque earthenware vase.
$45.00

203. Indistinctly signed oil on canvas of harbor scene, 24 by 30 inches, framed. $75.00

204. Pair of blue and white Chinese porcelain plates. $25.00

205. Brass and copper bucket. $75.00

206. Oil on panel portrait of 2 setters,
12 by 16 inches, framed. $55.00

207. 1966 Audubon, "The Birds of America," 2 volumes. $30.00

208. 19th century baby photo in ornate frame. $60.00

209. Oriental Kilem. $25.00


210. Lee R. Smith oil, "Oh Say Can You?" 13 by 9 inches, framed. $10.00

211. Art Deco blue and clear glass table lamp. $10.00

212. L.A.Gillette oil on board of harbor scene, 10.5 by 16.5 inches. $35.00

213. Primitive oil on panel lighthouse scene, 8 by 13.5 inches, framed. $95.00

214. Small mahogany table. $20.00

215. E.L.Grey oil on canvas of lake scene with cows, 10 by 17 inches, framed. $55.00

216. Lot of leather bound Classical books. $25.00

217. New England Litho. Co. lithograph, "Exterior View of the Coliseum…," 14.5 by 19.5 inches, framed. $145.00

218. Lot of leather bound Classical books. $20.00

219. Empire mahogany veneer mirror.
$45.00

220. Kathleen Wheeler plaster "Alice in Wonderland" bookends. $100.00

221. Covered firkin. $25.00

222. Pink porcelain table lamp. $125.00

223. "Radiooptican" Victorian magic lantern. $20.00

224. Oriental bag face. $30.00

225. Max Savy oil harbor
scene, 23.5 by 19.5 inches, framed. (pass)

226. Agnes Leavitt watercolor of fall landscape, 9 by 13 inches, framed. $55.00

228. Lot: 6 brass items, some Middle Eastern. $10.00

229. RCA radio. $25.00

230. Lacquer ink well. $30.00

231. Atwater Kent radio. $45.00

232. Victorian mirrored medicine cabinet. $105.00

233. Lillian Grow watercolor landscape with houses, 12 by 15 inches, framed. $45.00

234. Tall cut glass vase. $10.00

235. Collins oil on canvas portrait, dated ’93, 14 by 11 inches, framed.
$10.00

236. Tall bridge lamp. $25.00

237. Blue decorated crock. $55.00

238. E.Ettendale?? oil on canvas of ship portrait, 12 by 18 inches, framed.
$35.00

239. Lot of 4 small early coaching prints. $10.00

240. Cased tintype and watch safe. $25.00

240A. 2 steamer trunks. $100.00
241. 1889 Civil War veteran’s certificate. $45.00

242. Thailand and Indian reliefs.
$30.00

243. Ornate brass miniature easil.
$35.00

244. R.Haywood harbor oil. $10.00

245. Tall bridge lamp. $20.00

246. As-is student’s lamp. $125.00

247. Early RCA radio. $65.00

248. Lot of 3 small German carvings.
$40.00

249. Pair of brass candlesticks. $5.00

250. Paint decorated candlestand.
$25.00

251. Lot of 4 prints. $145.00

252. Lot of 3 prints. $180.00

253. Lot of trophies and medal.
$40.00

254. Pair of oil lamps. $30.00

255. Pair of bronze lion bookends.
$25.00

256. Copper coal hod. $45.00

257 Child’s armchair. $100.00

258. Sterling candlesticks. $10.00

259. Metal mounted porcelain tray.
$25.00

260. N.Currier lithograph, "The Evening Prayer." $20.00

261. 2 boxes of cylinder records.
$55.00

262. Lot of 5 transfer printed plates.
$10.00

263. Lot of 2 celery dishes, one by
Limoges. $10.00

264. Lot; blue transfer pitcher, tea pot and creamer. $5.00

265. Singer sewing machine. $50.00

266. Nippon celery set and other crescent dishes. $5.00

267. F.R.Petrie watercolor painting.
$45.00

268. 3 piece brass mirrored sconce set.
$25.00

269. Lot of 2 upholstered footstools.
$75.00

270. Silver plated tea set. $10.00

271. Mahogany mantle clock. $10.00

272. Lou Burnett oil painting. $80.00

273. Artist’s easil. $10.00

274. Victorian style armchair. $145.00

276. Oak box with tray. $25.00

277. Oriental style garden seat. $135.00