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Americana 04/14/08Monday, April 14th, 2008

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Sale 1303

Exhibitions:Wednesday, April 9th through

Friday, April 11th10am–4:30pmSaturday, April 12th andSunday, April 13th12pm–5pm

Inquiries:lynda cain ext. 3038

[email protected]

noelle burgoyne ext. 3048

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melissa johnson ext. 3032

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Bidding:bids department

215.563.9275 ext 3006

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Fax 215.599.2240

Catalogue $30

Inside Front Cover: Lot 294

Inside Back Cover: Lots 250–257

Samuel T Freeman & Co.1808 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Telephone: 215.563.9275

Fax: 215.563.8236

www.freemansauction.com

126 Garrett Street

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Telephone: 434.296.4096

Fax: 434.296.4011

www.freemanssouth.com

Color images of every lot are

available from January 12th at

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Printing by Bentley Graphics, Inc.

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Important Informationfor Buyers

Registration

Buyer’s Premium

Sales Tax

Catalogue Descriptions

Bidding

Payment

Removal of Purchases

Shipping and Packing

All potential buyers must register for the sale prior to placing a bid.Registration information may be submitted in person at our reception desk,by fax or through our website at www.freemansauction.com. We will requireproof of identification and residence and may require a credit card and/or abank reference. By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that heor she has read, understood and accepted Freeman’s Terms and Conditionsof Sale.

A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payableby the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shallbe: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on theportion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of thehammer price exceeding $500,000.

All items in the catalogue are subject to the 7% Pennsylvania andPhiladelphia sales tax. Dealers purchasing for resale must register their taxnumbers on current PA forms. Forms should be submitted to our ClientServices office on the second floor.

All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidanceonly. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding toensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers areunable to inspect lots in person, our specialists will be happy to preparedetailed Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. Theseare for guidance only, and all lots will be sold “as is” as per our Terms andConditions of Sale.

At the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number and given apaddle for use at the sale. Once the first bid has been placed, theauctioneer asks for higher bids in increments determined by the auctioneer.To place your bid, simply raise your paddle until the auctioneeracknowledges you. The auctioneer will not mistake a random gesture for abid.By phone A limited number of telephone lines are available for bidding byphone through a Freeman’s representative. Phone lines must be reserved inadvance. Requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to thescheduled start of the sale.In writing Bid forms are available in the sale room and at the back of thecatalogue. These should be submitted in person, by mail or by fax no laterthan one hour prior to the scheduled start of the sale. The auctioneer willbid on your behalf up to the limit indicated, but is not responsible for errorsor failure to execute bids.On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available on-line atwww.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders may leave absentee bidsthrough the web site and will receive email confirmation of their bid.Freeman’s is not responsible for errors or failure to execute bids.

Goods purchased will not be released until we have received full payment.Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order, or debit card.Payments by check must clear the bank before goods will be released.

Deliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless otherwiseindicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for and removed within5 days. Purchases not so removed may be turned over to a licensedwarehouse at the expense and risk of the purchaser.

Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively thatof the purchaser. Upon request, Freeman’s will provide the purchaser withnames of professional packers and shippers known to us.


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1Two Chinese export porcelain teacaddies and a shaped dishlate 18th centuryEach with pseudo-crest, decoratedin blue enamel heightened with gilt.Tea caddies H: 5 1/4 and 5 1/2; dishL: 4 3/4 in.provenance:Bequest of Emily Stewart Smith,1951Gift of Miss Emma Ashton Dorr inmemory of her father, Dalton Dorr,1972$300-500

2Eleven Chinese export porcelainarmorial plateslate 18th centuryEach with blue diaper andspearhead border enclosing a greenand white striped crest with griffinsurmounted by a hand and dagger.Dia: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Gift of Mrs. Edward Browning, 1958$500-700

3Chinese export porcelain armorialplatter, four plates and a teabowllate 18th centuryEach decorated in blue enamel andgilt with pseudo crest surmountedby lovebirds (6).Platter L: 15 3/4, plates Dia: 9 1/8 in.provenance:Bequest of R. Wistar Harvey, 1940$300-500

4Chinese export porcelain plate,teabowl and ten saucerscirca 1800Decorated with blue enamel borderenclosing blue ribbon and gilt floralspray (12).Plate Dia: 9 1/4 in.provenance:Gift of George Horace Lorimer, 1929$400-600

5Chinese export porcelain armorialplatter and trencher saltlate 18th centuryEach of oval form decorated in giltwith central coat of arms.Platter L: 12, salt L: 4 in.provenance:Purchased with the Francis T.S.Darley FundIllustrated on page 7$300-500

6Chinese export porcelain enameland gilt decorated punch bowl19th centuryDecorated with blue enamel borderand floral spray, the exterior withcircular reserves and the initial “N”in gilt, paper label attached to baseinscribed, “This punch bowl,originally the property of NapoleonBonaparte, was purchased at thesale of Joseph Bonaparte’s effects atBordentown NJ and presented to mybrother, Genl. James St. C. Morton -A.P. Morton - March 27, 1906”Dia: 13 1/4 in.provenance:Bequest of Emily F. Robins, 1938$800-1,200

7Large Chinese export porcelainplatterlate 19th centuryOf oval form with blue rim and giltedge enclosing a circular reservedepicting a riverscape with a boatand buildings in the distance, thebase inscribed, “Robert Gilmor ofBaltimore - dinner service/Made toorder - 1778-1885”L: 22 in.provenance:Robert Gilmor, 1778-1885 Bequestof John W. Pepper, 1935$700-1,000

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8Group of Chinese export porcelainblue and white tablewarescirca 1785In the Canton style, including twopierced trays and two strainers (4).Tray L: 9 3/8, strainers L: 12 and 131/8 in.provenance:Gift of Marie Josephine Rozet andRebecca Mandeville Rozet Hunt,1935$400-600

9Group of Chinese export porcelainblue and white tablewares19th centuryIn the Canton style, including twobowls, a soup plate and a platter(4).Platter L: 13 1/2 in.provenance:The Bloomfield More Collection,1882Gift of Howell Dundas Pratt, 1932Gift of Mrs. Richard Waln Meirs,1933Gift of John Story Jenks, 1945$500-700

10Chinese export porcelain blue andwhite tea caddy and three egg cupslate 19th/early 20th centuryIn the Canton style, the tea caddy ofpaneled form with cylindrical cover(4).Tea caddy H: 7 in.provenance:Gift of Charles W. Burr, 1933$250-350

11Chinese export porcelain blue andwhite toddy jug with coversecond quarter 19th centuryIn the Canton style, of taperingovoid form with twisted straphandle, the cover with Foo dog finial.H: 11 1/2 in.provenance:Gift of Miss Letitia A. Humphreys,1915$1,000-1,500

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12Two Chinese export porcelain blueand white platterslate 18th/early 19th centuryIn the Nanking style, each of ovalform, the smaller with reticulatedrim, the larger with gilt decoration torim.L: 10 /8 and 14 1/8 in.provenance:Gift of John Story Jenks, 1945Bequest of Elizabeth YarnallMaguire, 1980$800-1,200

13Group of Chinese export porcelainblue and white tablewareslate 18th centuryIn the Nanking style, including twoplatters, a strainer, and a trenchersalt.Platters: 10 1/4 and 14 1/2, strainer:8 1/2, salt: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Gift of John Story Jenks, 1945$400-600

14Two Chinese export porcelain blueand white oversized mugscirca 1785In the Nanking style, each ofcylindrical form with twisted handleand gilt decoration.H: 6 1/4 and 6 in.provenance:Gift of John Story Jenks, 1945$400-600

15Chinese export porcelain blue andwhite cider jugsecond quarter, 19th centuryIn the Fitzhugh style, of ovoid formwith strap handle, together with acovered cup (2).H: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Gift of Miss Letitia A. Humphreys,1915Gift of Marie Josephine Rozet andRebecca Mandeville Rozet Hunt,1935$500-700

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16Chinese export porcelain gilt andenamel decorated reticulatedbasket and stand19th centuryEach of oval form decorated withreserves depicting riverscape viewsin sepia, the rims heightened withgilt.Basket L: 8 1/2, stand L: 9 1/2 in.$300-500

17Chinese export porcelain footeddishpossibly samson, 19th centuryShaped edge with conforming foot,decorated in sepia with a three-masted ship.L: 11 1/2 in.provenance:Bequest of Lewine H. Russell, 1999$200-300

18Chinese export porcelain teapotand two plateslate 18th centuryThe teapot of bulbous form withdomed lid, decorated in polychromeenamel with archers and birds; theplates with shaped rim, decoratedwith figures beside a riverbank.Teapot H: 4 3/4, plate dia: 8 3/4 in.provenance:Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Eyre,1958$300-500

19Chinese export porcelain partialtea servicecirca 1790Including a drum-form teapot,helmet-form creamer and twohandled covered sugar, eachdecorated in blue enamel withbaskets of flowers heightened withgilt (3).Teapot H: 5 1/2, creamer H: 5 1/2,sugar H: 5 1/4 in.provenance:Gift of Carmita de Solms Parry andCaptain Oliver Randolph Parry, 1958$300-500

20Assembled group of Chineseexport porcelainlate 18th centuryIncluding a drum-form teapot withtwisted strap handle and berry finial,a two-handled covered sugar andtwo saucers, decorated withpolychrome floral spray (4).Teapot H: 5 1/4, sugar H: 5 1/2,saucer dia: 6 1/8 in.provenance:Gift of Lydia Thompson Morris, 1928Gift of Mrs. Hampton L. Carson,1920Gift of Mrs. Richard Meirs, 1933$400-600

21Chinese export porcelain pitcherand two punch bowlslate 18th centuryThe pitcher of ovoid form, decoratedwith polychrome floral spray and giltmonogram and border; the punchbowls decorated with polychromefloral spray (3).Pitcher H: 9 3/4, punch bowl dia: 9and 10 in.provenance:The Ozeas, Romborger, KeehmleCollection, 1919Gift of Mary A. Butlin, 1927$800-1,200

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22Large collection of Chinese export porcelain Rose Mandarin tablewaresIncluding two vases fitted as lamps, pair of candlesticks, one pitcher, sevenoblong serving platters, six shaped dishes, three teapots, four creamers, fivesugar bowls, one sauce tureen, four covered boxes, seven vases, oneoversized mug, five reticulated plates, one reticulated bowl, one reticulatedplate, forty-two small plates, ninety-six dinner plates, six scalloped dinnerplates, six scalloped plates, two scalloped dishes, one cut corner bowl, fourround serving dishes; six bowls; two shaped dishes; two octagonal plates,one oval soup tureen, cover and stand, five covered vegetable dishes, sixteacups, nine teabowls, eight saucers, thirty-three teacups, one small bottle,five spoons, two egg cups, two cylindrical covered containers, one squareplate, one rectangular plate and one quatrefoil shape plate and two tazzas.Approximately 300 pieces. Minor chips.$3,000-5,000

23Three Chinese export porcelainmugs18th/19th centuryTwo of cylindrical form, the firstdecorated with a gilt wreathenclosing a barley sheaf surmountedby lovebirds; the second with a floralwreath enclosing a gilt monogramand deer head; the third of footedpear form decorated withpolychrome figures.Largest: 5 1/2 in.$1,200-1,800

24Group of five Chinese exportporcelain saltsthird quarter 18th centuryThree octagonal blue and white; oneoval blue and white; and one flower-form blue and white with famillerose; all with landscape variations(5).provenance:From the collection of Helen andWalter Morgan, Bryn Mawr,Pennsylvania$1,000-1,500

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25Large collection of Chinese export porcelain blue and white tablewaresIn the Canton style, comprising three pitchers, one covered vase, twocovered hot water dishes, four covered vegetable dishes, two covered saucetureens, one with stand, one tall cylindrical vase, four creamers, two withcovers, three covered sugar bowls, six tea cups, two child’s teacups, threesaucers, two soup tureens, four sauceboats, three large serving platters, fivesmall platters, three serving dishes, sixteen dinner plates, twenty-one platesof various size, five reticulated oval plates, seven soup plates, oneunderplate, two leaf form dishes, five shaped dishes, three egg cups, one urn,two small bottles, two scalloped bowls, one square bowl, three reticulatedfruit baskets, six lids, and one strainer. Approximately 125 pieces. Somechips, haircracks and restoration.$3,000-5,000

26Chinese export porcelain blue andwhite teapot and serving dish19th centuryThe drum-form tea pot withentwined handle decorated withNanking scene and butterfly anddiaper border; the Canton dish ofoctagonal form.Dish: 12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in.$600-800

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27Anglo-American School 18th/19thcenturyportrait of a gentleman seatedbeside a windowUnsigned, oil on panel, with waxseal applied to frame.16 x 12 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000

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28William and Mary turned maplegateleg tablemassachusetts, circa 1710-1730Having D-shaped drop leaves andsingle drawer over ring and vase-turned legs.H: 26, W: 29 1/4, D: 36 3/4 in.(leaves open)provenance:Israel Sack, New York$30,000-50,000

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29Ladderback arm chair18th centuryWith four arched slats joined byturned stiles surmounted by acornfinials, shaped arms, splint seat, ringturned supports joined by vigorouslyturned stretchers.H: 46 in.$300-500

30Painted and turned ladder backrush seat arm chairnew england, 19th centuryThe turned posts enclosing twoarched slats, turned arms, armsupports and stretchers.H: 33 in.provenance:Collection of actor, Brian Bedford$250-350

31Anglo-American School18th centuryportrait of a gentlemanUnsigned, oil on canvas, laid downon panel, together with a Bibleprinted in London by John Field,1653.25 x 30 in.$1,000-1,500

32Queen Anne walnut tavern tablepennsylvania, 18th centuryRectangular top with bread boardends over single drawer, shapedskirt, on turned tapering legs endingin pad feet.H: 25, W: 32 3/4, D: 20 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000

33Parian bust of Quaker lady19th centuryIndistinctly inscribed, “Mary RiversSc...LONDON...1841,” under glassdome.H: 5 1/4 in.$200-250

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34Queen Anne upholstered wingchair18th centuryThe straight crest above curvedwings and out-scrolled arms, oncabriole legs ending in pad feet.$1,500-2,500

35Chippendale mahogany wing chair18th centuryThe shaped crest over curved wingsand out-scrolled arms on squaretapering legs joined by stretchers.$800-1,200

36Chippendale mahogany wing chair18th centuryThe straight crest over curvedwings, out-scrolled arms on squaretapering legs.$1,500-2,500

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37Mahogany tilt-top tea tablelate 18th centuryMolded rectangular top withnotched corners on turned supportand cabriole legs ending in snakefeet.H: 27, W: 31 1/2, D: 30 3/4 in.$400-600

38Export porcelain Imari pallatewalking stick and umbrella stand19th centuryH: 24 in.$400-600

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39Chippendale mahogany chest ofdrawersphiladelphia, late 18th centuryThe rectangular top with moldededge above five beaded drawersflanked by fluted quarter columns,ogee bracket feet.H: 40 1/4, W: 41 1/2, D: 22 in.$3,000-4,000

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40Chippendale walnut tall chest ofdrawerslate 18th centuryRectangular molded top above fiveshort and three long drawers, raisedon ogival bracket feet.H: 49 3/4, W: 40 1/2, D: 22 in.$1,000-1,500


41Mahogany and ivory inlaid dressingmirror19th centuryOval mirror plate with scrolledsupports over rectangular top withswelled front, single drawer withivory escutcheon and bracket feet.H: 20 1/2 in.$400-600

42Inlaid mahogany tea caddy19th centuryRectangular hinged lid with deer andacorn inlay over conforming bodywith conch shell inlay.H: 5, L: 7 1/2, D: 4 1/4 in.$300-500

43Rosewood tea caddy19th centuryPaneled lid opens to interior fittedwith twin lidded compartments withturned ivory handles, the body oftapering paneled form, ivoryescutcheon and brass lion headhandles.H: 5, W: 8, D: 4 1/4 in.$300-500

44Chippendale inlaid walnut tallchest of drawerspennsylvania, circa 1800The molded cornice over anarrangement of five drawers withpencil line inlay over four longdrawers on ogee bracket feet.H: 66 1/2, W: 44 in.$2,000-3,000

45Canvaswork pictureenglish, 17th/18th centuryA seated shepherdess in landscapewith sheep and castle beyond,worked in silk and wool, periodframe.12 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.provenance:Collection of Virginia B. Lowry,Gladwyne, Pennsylvania$1,000-1,500

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45AInlaid burl tea caddy and amahogany document box19th centuryPaneled hinged lid, opening tointerior with two liddedcompartments with turned ivoryfinials, the front with ivoryescutcheon, brass lion head handlesto each side, on brass ball feet; thedocument box with rectangularhinged lid opening to interior withfour compartments, brass handles.Tea caddy H: 5 3/4, W: 7 1/4, D: 41/2; box H: 6 1/2, W: 12, D: 6 1/4 in.$600-800


48Sterling silver berry or fruitcompotegorham and company, late 19thcenturyFlat circular urn form with twin‘square C’ handles surmounted withkneeling putti, plain deeply moldedrim with twin chamfered rectangularcast medallions of a mother andinfant under a cape and seated on abat. A circular flaring plinth with achased border of four medallions ofclassical busts and bell flowers,vermeil interior.Bowl Dia: 7 7/8 in., H: 7 in., Wt: 32oz.provenance:The pontil is marked Howard & Co,the bottom of the outer edge of theplinth is marked Shreve. Stanwood &Co$1,000-1,500

49Silver teapotjean simon chaudron,philadelphia, early 19th centuryOblong shape raised on ball feet,acorn finial to lid, leaf chased rim,repeated on the oblong foot, ‘rose’stem chased midband, curved spoutwith a molded edge ‘square C’pearwood handle. Monogrammed‘S.’.Stamped on base two times, Wt: 44oz.$800-1,200

50Silver canjoseph richardson, philadelphia,late 18th centuryPear shaped with leaf molded lyreform handle, scrolled butt, open‘ROSE’ and leaf cartouche withmonogram ‘C.S.S. from H.A.S.’ oncircular molded foot. Bottomstamped one time ‘JR’ in a box.H: 5 11/16 in.$800-1,200

46Silver ladlejoseph and nathaniel richardson,philadelphia, circa 1785Plain oval handle with monogram ‘MS R.’.L: 14 1/4 in., Wt. 5.5oz.$2,000-3,000

47Large silver serving forkbailey and company, philadelphia,mid-19th centuryOval handle with monogram inshield ‘J M R’, leaf and vine edgebright cut decoration, ‘heart’ piercedbowl, four narrow tines and onewide tine at side, all leaf bright cutengraved.L: 14 in., Weight 7 oz.provenance:Back of handle with three crests,“Bailey & Co”, elephant, eagle, shieldand “U” pseudo hall marks.Presentation: “ Belonged to ChiefJustice John Meredith Read 1797-1874 and inherited by his sonGeneral John Meredith Read”$800-1,200

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51SIlver creamerbarry standish, baltimore,maryland (1763-1844)Pear shape with crimped rim, lyrehandle on circular foot withgadrooned edge, monogram ‘J.A.K.’with leafage and wreath flanked bytwo doves with laurel sprigs in theirbeaks, stamped two times ‘SB’within an oval.$500-1,000

52American School 19th century“evening”Unsigned, watercolor on paper,inscribed, “To sacred Jordan’s flowrybanks she came/And there alightedby the silver stream/There wept &sigh’d till by soft sleep opprest/Sheclosed her beauteous eyes & sunk torest.”Sight size: 18 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.provenance:Washington County HistoricalSociety$400-600

53American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of city hall, new yorkSigned “J. Fritsch” lower left, watercolor on ivory, framed.literature:F.J. Fritsch is listed in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artistsin America (1564-1860), Groce, George C. and Wallace, David H., 1957, YaleUniversity Press, Pg. 244, as “Lithographer, especially of military prints,working in NYC 1843-44.”Sight size: 3 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.$4,000-6,000

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54Walter Robertson (Irish, died 1801)miniature portrait of sethjohnson, after 1793Inscribed verso, “Seth Johnson ofMiddletown, Connecticut and NewYork. By Walter Robertson (Irish,active in U.S.A. after 1793, died inIndia, 1802.” watercolor on ivory, giltlocket frame.note:Seth Johnson was born November 2,1767 in Middletown, CT, lived inNew York City, and died in HollandPatent, New York on December 7,1802 at the age of 35. He owned20,000 acres in Holland Patentwhich he bought from Lord Holland,and donated several acres to thetown for a cemetery.Sight size: 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.$1,000-2,000

55J.H. Gillespie (fl 1828-40)portrait of joseph l elliot ofphiladelphia, dated 1840Unsigned, inscribed “This was takenJune 1840” verso, watercolor onpaper, framed.3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.provenance:Inscribed on backing paper,“Believed to be done by “Day” ofPhila. but actually was painted byJ.H. Gillespie circa 1830-35”$700-1,000

56J.H. Gillespie (fl 1828-1840)rare portrait miniature of agentleman, circa 1840Signed, “JG” on sitter’s shoulder,watercolor on paper, gilt locketframe.Sight size: 2 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.$400-600

57American School 19th centurysilhouette of john rogersgoldsborough, rsn, 1831Signed and dated “GeorgeHabersham Wash. D.C., 1831” lowerleft, sitter identified lower right, alsoinscribed in pencil, “John RogersGoldsborough/Born July 2nd, 1808,Died June 22nd 1877 at Wash. D.C.”verso, ink and watercolor on paperheightened with whitenote:John R. Goldsborough, Captain inthe Civil War, was awarded MilitaryOrder of the Loyal Legion of theUnited States.8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.$300-500

58American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of twochildren holding a bird and cageUnsigned, watercolor on ivory,framed.Sight size: 2 3/4 in.$1,200-1,800

59Anson Dickinson (1779-1852)miniature portrait of a younglady circa 1830Unsigned, watercolor on ivory,framed.H: 3 1/2, W: 2 1/2 in.$600-800

60American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of a gentlemanUnsigned, watercolor on paper, giltlocket frame.2 3/4 in x 2.5 in.$300-500

61American School 18th centurypair of miniature portraitsWilliam and Mary Ash BethellUnsigned, oil on ivory, framed.Sitters identified by hand-writtennotes on reverse of frames.provenance:The couple was married December10, 1797 in Philadelphia. Mary wasthe daughter of James Ash andSarah Hinchman, who were marriedat Christ Church January 29, 1779.$800-1,200

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62American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of a gentlemanUnsigned, watercolor on paper,framed.Sight size: 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.provenance:Washington County HistoricalSociety$200-300

63American School 19th centuryportrait miniature of a child,circa 1850Unsigned, inscribed with the Lord’sPrayer in ink verso, watercolor onpaper, gold locket frame.Image Dia: 1/2, locket dia: 7/8 in.$300-500

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64Gold memorial pinback brooch“eliz. coleman pollard bo: 3 april1775 ob: 6 nov. 1776”The oval housing of 10 carat gold,with encased lock of child’s hair, andmonogram.1 3/4 x 1 in.$2,000-3,000

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67Pair of cast brass and gilt metalfluid lamps19th centuryWith frosted glass shades andlustres together with a patinatedbrass lamp.H: 16 in. (with shade)$400-600

68Pair of Federal brass ring-turnedandirons19th centuryTurned shaft on spurred legs, ballfeet.H: 20 1/4 in.$400-600

69Pair of Federal brass andirons andmatching tongsattributed to richardwhittingham sr. or jr., new york,circa 1800With shaped finial on belted balland cylindrical support on arched,spurred legs ending in ball feet.H: 12 3/4, D: 18 in.$700-1,000

70Charles Codman (1800-1842)view of new sebago pond, maineSigned “Codman” lower right, alsoinscribed “New Sebago PondPainted by Charles Codman” verso,watercolor on paper.12 x 17 in.$800-1,200

71Selection of brass and copper items19th centuryIncluding a pair of brass whale oilchamber lamps, two chambersticks,a pair of baluster-turnedcandlesticks, and two single sticks,together with two double handledcopper cups (10).$600-800

72Two gilt brass sunumbra lampsone bears stamp of cornelius andco., philadelphia, circa 1845The first of tapering elaborately castform with tripod base, the second offaceted baluster form, both withlustres, electrified.$300-500

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65Federal mahogany and giltwood looking glass18th/19th centuryThe scrolled cresting centering a giltwood shell-carved medallion above themolded frame enclosing the mirror plate, shaped pendant below.L: 50, W: 21 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

66After Charles Willson Peale(1741-1827)John Neagle (1796-1865)portrait of colonel timothy matlockSigned and dated “J. Neagle Feb. 1860” lower left, also inscribed “Portrait ofColonel Timothy Matlock at the age of 93 - Painted by John Neagle Feb.1860 after the original painting by C.W. Peale in the Hall of Independence”verso, oil on canvas, framed.32 x 24 3/4 in.$1,500-2,500

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73Walnut shelf clockephraim downes, bristol,connecticutScrolled pediment over square dooropening to, white painted woodenface with black painted Romannumerals, retains maker’s label.H: 29 in.$1,000-1,500

74Pair of brass candlestickslate 18th centuryEach with a ringed candle cup onturned faceted shaft on gadroonedsquare base.H: 10 3/4 in.$800-1,200

75American School 19th centuryportrait of a child holding a dogUnsigned, oil on panel, framed.20 1/4 x 16 1/4 in.$800-1,200

76Two blown and cut uncolored glassfooted bowls19th centuryThe largest with scalloped rim andGothic banding; the second cut withswag and star pattern; each onknopped stem and circular foot.Dias: 11 1/4 and 11 1/2 in.$800-1,200

77Etched and cut glasshurricane shades19th centuryEtched with wreaths and fronds.H: 20 in.$1,200-1,500

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78Uncolored blown and etched glasshurricane shades19th centuryDecorated with foliate bands.H: 22 1/2 in.provenance:Sold to the benefit The MarylandHistorical Society, Baltimore,Maryland$4,000-6,000

79Pair of etched mercury glasscovered urnsOf baluster form with flaring foot.H: 25 in.$400-600


80Two colored glass hanging lanterns19th centuryIncluding a green bell-form lanternand an amythest spherical lantern.$600-1,000

81Pair of uncolored mold blowncelery glassescirca 1850Each with scalloped rim andthumbprint design, knopped stem.H: 10 in.$350-400

82American School 19th centuryportrait of thomas jeffersonUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.16 1/2 x 13 in.$2,500-3,500

83Queen Anne walnut highchest on frame1745-1770In two sections: the upper with arectangular top with molded corniceabove a conforming case fitted withthree thumb molded short drawersover five similar long drawers; thelower with a conforming mid-molding above a shaped skirt, oncabriole legs with trifid feet.H: 71, W: 43, D: 24 in.provenance:Collection of Helen and Walter D.Morgan, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.$8,000-12,000

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84Charles Julien Saint-Memin (1770-1852)portrait of a young manChalk and graphite on paper, eglomise mat, framed.17 1/4 in x 13 3/4 in.provenance:John Armiger collection$5,000-7,000

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85Amos Doolittle (1754-1832)“a display of the united states ofamerica”Color engraving on paper depictinga profile portrait of GeorgeWashington surrounded by the sealsof the thirteen original colonies,framed.20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.$20,000-30,000

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85AAmerican School 19th centurythe trappersSigned and dated “R A Savage 1851”verso, oil on canvas, framed18 x 24 in.provenance:Leigh Keno, New York, New Yorknote:This painting is based on CatchingRabbits or Boys Trapping by WilliamSidney Mount, featured on page57 in William Sidney Mount Works inthe Collection of The Museums atStony Brook by David Cassedy andGail Shrott.$5,000-8,000


86Chippendale walnut tall case clockbenjamin solliday, rockhill,pennsylvania, late 18th centuryScrolled pediment with floralrosettes over slender columnettesand arched door opening to metalwhite painted face with black-painted Arabic numerals overarched waist door, shaped-panelbase and tapering bracket feet.H: 96 in.$6,000-8,000

87Queen Anne mahoganycandlestandphiladelphia, circa 1760The circular, molded dished tiltingtop on a slender turned support withsuppressed ball, on cabriole legswith snakehead feet.D: 19 3/8 in.provenance:The candlestand was originallyowned by Captain Samuel Morris(1734-1812) and his wife RebeccaWistar (1735-1791) who weremarried in 1755. The tabledescended to their son Luke WistarMorris (1768-1830) to Dr. CasparMorris (1805-1829) to Israel WistarMorris (1833-1909) to EffinghamBuckley Morris Sr.(1856-1937) toEffingham Buckley Morris Jr. (1890-1955) to the present owner.$2,000-4,000

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88Queen Anne walnut side chaircirca 1750The serpentine shell-carved crestabove urn-form splat on trapezoidalseat and cabriole legs ending in trifidfeet.$2,500-3,500

89Queen Anne mahogany side chairnew england, circa 1750Yoked crest above shaped splatpierced with heart device oncabriole legs ending in pad feet,joined by block and taperingstretchers.$500-700

90Queen Anne carved mahoganypole screenmassachusetts, 18th centuryRectangular frame enclosesneedleworked panel on post withcarved cabriole base.H: 48 1/4 in.$1,200-1,500

91Chippendale mahoganyupholstered wing chairpossibly new york, 18th centuryThe arched crest over two curvedwings and out-swept arms oversquare legs joined by stretchers.$3,000-5,000

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92Pair of Chippendalemahogany side chairscirca 1775The arched crest over vasiformpierced splat, trapezoidal seat,square legs joined by stretchers.$1,500-2,500

93Chippendale mahogany side chairmassachusetts, late 18th centuryThe serpentine crest above piercedshaped splat on molded trapezoidalseat and squared legs joined bystretchers.$800-1,200

94Queen Anne mahogany high chest18th centuryThe upper section with molded topabove five lip-molded drawers, thelower section with arrangement offour drawers, the central drawer fan-carved, on cabriole legs ending inpad feet.H: 74, W: 39, D: 19 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000

95Chippendale walnut side chairpennsylvania, late 18th centuryThe serpentine crest above solidvasiform splat, trapezoidal seat withshaped apron, straight legs joined bystretchers.H: 40 in.$1,500-2,500

96Chippendale slant-front desk18th centuryThe molded slant top opening tofitted and valenced interior abovefour lip-molded drawers on moldedbase and cabriole pad feet.H: 43 1/2, W: 36, D: 19 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000

97Chippendale walnutblockfront deskThe slant front opens to a fittedinterior with an arrangement ofpigeon holes and drawers, over fourgraduated, blocked long drawersraised on ball and claw feet.H: 44, W: 37, D: 20 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000

98Chippendale walnut side chairpennsylvania, 18th centuryThe yoked crestrail above a solidurn-form splat , trapezoidal seat andcabriole legs ending in trifid feet.H: 37 in.$800-1,200

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99Chippendale cherry tall chestpennsylvania, late 18th centuryThe molded cornice over three shortdrawers and five graduated longdrawers on bracket feet.H:62, W: 41 3/4, D: 22 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000

100Thomas Sully (1783-1872)portrait of miss nancy shawInitialed “TS” and dated “1858” on canvas verso, oil on canvas, framednote:On paper labels verso, “Anna Baynton (Shaw) Betton (1840-1913), wife ofSamuel Betton by Thomas Sully.”24 1/2 x 20 in.$4,000-6,000


103Charles Bird King (1785-1862)portrait of douglass f. forrest,dated 1840Stenciled, “Earl D. Forrest/Born 7thAug. 1837 Baltimore MD/By ChsKing Artist/April 1840” verso, oil onpanel.17 1/2 x 14 in.$4,000-6,000

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101Two sewing baskets and acollection of ivory, mother of pearl,and bone sewing implements19th/20th centuryTogether with a mahoganyand glass table top vitrine (29).$800-1,200

102Scrimshaw ivory busk19th centuryWith shaped ends, decorated withhouses and stars, the verso with arow of houses.L: 12 1/4 in.$200-300


105Queen Anne mahogany armchairmid 18th centuryYoke cresting on pierced splat,shaped arms with scrolledhandholds, molded trapezoidal seatwith deep, shaped apron on cabriolelegs ending in pad feet.H: 38 in.$800-1,200

106Pair of Chippendale walnut ribbonback side chairsphiladelphia, circa 1800Each with four serpentine piercedslats over trapezoidal seat andmolded square legs joined bystretchers.H: 37 in.$1,500-2,500

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104Chippendale cherry serpentinefront chest of drawersnew england, late 18th centurySerpentine top over four graduatedlong drawers, raised on bracket feet.H: 32, W: 35 1/2, D: 19 3/4 in.$4,000-6,000

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107Chippendale cherry chest on chestnew england, late 18th centuryand laterIn two parts, the bonnet top withbroken swan’s neck pediment withthree spiral turned finials over anarrangement of seven drawers, thecentermost blocked and fan-carved;the lower half with three graduateddrawers, the centered bottomdrawer blocked and fan-carved,shaped skirt on cabriole legs endingin ball and claw feet. .H: 85 1/2, W: 40, D: 19 in.$4,000-6,000

108Chippendale mahogany chestof drawerspennsylvania, late 18th centuryRectangular top with molded edgeover four graduated long drawersflanked by fluted quarter columns onogee bracket feet.H: 32 1/2, W: 41, D: 22 1/4 in.$600-800

109Chippendale corner chairlate 18th centuryThe horseshoe-shaped back restsurmounted by a molded crestrailabove rounded hand grips overbaluster splats divided and flankedby turned supports above a squareseat raised on square legs ending inblock feet.$800-1,200

110Chippendale mahogany serpentinefront chest of drawerslate 18th centurySerpentine top over four longdrawers raised on bracket feet.H: 33, W: 32 1/2, D: 19.5 in.$1,500-2,500

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111Chippendale mahogany andgiltwood looking glass18th centuryThe rectangular plate within a leaf-molded slip and conforming moldedsurround surmounted by thescrolled crest with pierced shellmedallion, above the conformingscrolled pendant apron.36 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.$800-1,200

112Chippendale tall case clockpennsylvania, late 18th centuryThe broken arch bonnet with floralcarved rosettes, enclosing modernworks above waist door flanked byfluted quarter columns, on moldedbase raised on ogee bracket feet.H: 89 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000

113Federal inlaid cherry tall case clockearly 19th centuryThe fret-carved arched bonnet withurn-form finials, wooden facedecorated with a sailing ship andblack painted Roman numerals,molded waist door, rectangularplinth with bracket feet.H: 88 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500

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117Four Staffordshire figural groupsfitted as lampsMid-19th centuryIncluding ‘Returning Home,’ ‘Goingto Market,’ a romantic couple andtwo soldiers flanking a dog.H: 6 1/2, 6 3/4, and 8 in.$500-700

114Pair of Staffordshire red and whitespaniels19th centuryTogether with a large pair ofreproduction brown and whitespaniels.H: 8 and 12 1/2 in.$250-350

115Three Staffordshire hounds and afigural group19th centuryIncluding a pair of seatedgreyhounds, a greyhound withrabbit, and a reclining young manbeside a brown and white spaniel.Seated greyhounds H: 8 1/4 in.$300-500

116Five Staffordshire figural groups19th centuryIncluding three huntsmen onhorseback, a Scottish lady andgentleman, and a figure of a youngman with a basket of fruit.H: 13 in.$300-500

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117ACollection of Staffordshire figuralgroups19th centuryIncluding two spill vases withcouples gathering fruits and fish, alady riding a zebra, a pair, “Going toMarket”and “Returning Home” and afigure of Little Red Ridding Hoodfitted as a lamp.Largest: 10 1/2 in.$500-700


118Two black transfer-printedcreamware pitcherscirca 1815Each of ovoid form with pink lustrebanding, the first decorated on oneside with “Decator” and with“Lawrence” verso; the second,decorated on one side with “TheWasp & Reindeer” and with “Secondview of Com. Perry’s Victory” andbelow the spout, an eagle withoutstretched wings and E PluribusUnum.H: 4 1/2 and 7 1/4 in.$1,000-2,000

119Trapunto linen pillow shampennsylvania, early 19th centuryWorked with a basket of flowers,feather work, and the initials “C L”sight size: 23 x 37$250-350

120Federal inlaid mahoganyhanging cupboardearly 19th centuryThe molded cornice above casewith glazed door opening to apainted interior with three shelves,molded base.H: 41, W: 28, D: 17 3/4 in.$800-1,200

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121Anglo-American School19th centuryportrait of the children of lordgosfordUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.Sight size: 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.provenance:Washington County HistoricalSociety$2,000-3,000

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122Federal inlaid mahogany card tableearly 19th centuryThe serpentine top over conforminginlaid freeze on square tapering legs.H: 29 1/2, W: 36, D: 17 1/2 in.$800-1,200

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123Silkwork mourning picturelucy ann brigham, 1827, age 12Depicting a weeping willow and memorial with inscription, “inmemory of Mrs. Lucy Brigham who died Sept. 9th 1824 at 50,”framed.Sight size: 9 1/2 x 10 in.provenance:Pencil inscription verso reads, “Wrought by my Great Aunt, LucyAnn Brigham Hart (Born June 27, 1815) in 1827...Died in ChelseaFebruary 7, 1896, Age 81 yrs. 8 mo...”$3,000-4,000


124Walnut tilt-top candlestandpossibly southern, 18th centuryThe circular top on unusual box birdcage and urn form support oncabriole legs.H: 28 1/2, Dia: 23 in.$1,000-1,500

125Tiger maple tilt-top candlestandmid-atlantic states, circa 1800The oval top on urn and ring-turnedsupport and arched legs ending insnake feet.H: 30 1/4, Top: 22 x 15 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000

126Mahogany tilt-top tea table withenclosed birdcageprobably chowan county northcarolina, circa 1780Circular tilt-top over enclosedbirdcage and ring-turned supportwith suppressed ball on arched legsending in snake feet.H: 28, Dia: 31 in.$800-1,200

127Cherry tilt-top tea tablemid-atlantic states, late 18thcenturyCircular top on birdcage andbaluster-turned support on archedlegs ending in slipper feet.H: 26, Dia: 36 in.$600-800

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128Chippendale mahogany side chaircirca 1775The arched crest over piercedvasiform splat, upholsteredtrapezoidal seat raised on leaf-carved cabriole legs, ball and clawfeet.$1,500-2,500


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131Late Federal mahoganypembroke tablephiladelphia, circa 1810The rectangular top with conformingleaves with shaped corners on ring-turned and tapering reeded legsending in peg feet.H: 28, W: 36, D: 22 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500

129Classical giltwood carvedgirandole looking glasscirca 1825The carved eagle flanked by scrolledfoliate devices above the circularframe with reeded ebonized linersurrounding the convex glass, abovea foliate pendant.H: 37, W: 22 in.$2,500-3,500

130Federal inlaid mahoganyoxbow sideboardmid atlantic or southern states,late 18th/early 19th centurySerpentine top over two doorsflanking two drawers on inlaidsquare tapering legs.H: 38, W: 72, D: 25 1/4 in.$8,000-12,000


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137Federal mahogany inlaid three-partdining tablephiladelphia, circa 1800In three parts: the two demi-luneends on conforming skirt oversquare tapering legs; the drop leafcenter section with swing legs.L: 145 in.$4,000-6,000

135Federal cherry candlestand19th centuryShaped square top with moldededge over ring turned vasiformsupport on arched legs.H: 28 3/4, W: 19 1/2, D: 19 1/2 in.$400-600

136Federal inlaid mahoganychest of drawersnew england, early 19th centuryRectangular top above four beadeddrawers and shaped skirt continuingto French bracket feet, appears toretain original brasses.H: 38 1/2, W: 41, D: 19 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000

133Pair of Federal carvedmahogany chairsThe stepped crest with carved urn-form splat, shaped seat on squaretapering legs.H: 36 in.$600-800

134Federal inlaid mahogany card tablephiladelphia, circa 1800Rectangular top with shaped cornersover conforming inlaid skirt onsquare tapering legs.H: 29, W: 36, D: 17 1/4 in.$1,500-2,500

132Federal inlaid mahoganysecretary bookcasecirca 1800In two parts, the arched corniceabove two glazed doors withmuntins, the lower case with tophinged drawer, dropping to fittedinterior above three graduateddrawers on shaped apron andbracket feet.H: 90 in.provenance:The collection of James andCandace McIlhenny, Alexandria,Virginia$2,500-3,500



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141American School 20th centurya pair of portraits: a lady and agentlemenUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.29 1/2 x 24 1/4 in.$1,500-2,500

142American School 19th centuryportraits of edward f. timme anddorothea lipsius timmeUnsigned, oil on canvas, oil onboard.Largest: 12 1/2 x 10 1/8 in.$600-800

143American School 19th centuryportrait of a lady in blackUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.Sight size: 29 1/4 x 24 1/2 in.$400-600

138American School 19th centuryportrait of a young boy holding apigeonIndistinctly signed “Millar” lowerleft, pastel on paper, framed.Sight size: 26 x 20 1/4 in.$800-1,200

139American School 19th centurylandscape with river and canoeUnsigned, charcoal on sandpaper,framed.Sight size: 16 x 20 1/4 in.provenance:Collection of actor Brian Bedford$800-1,200

140Collection of textile items and afraktur19th centuryIncluding a sampler made by “AnnCatherine Trisser, 1840”, a woolworkpicture of a Spaniel, a hand-coloredprinted fraktur and a carpet bag.$600-800

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148American School 19th centuryportrait of thomas davisUnsigned, inscribed “Thomas Davisfather of Mary Davis” on stretcherverso, oil on canvas.29 3/4 x 24 3/4 in.$1,500-2,500

149Classical mahogany chestof drawersphiladelphia, circa 1830The rectangular top with molded edgeover single out-set drawer over threedrawers with glass pulls flanked byring-turned half columns continuing toturned feet.H: 49, W: 42 1/2, D: 21 in.$800-1,200

150Classical mahogany pembroke tablecirca 1815Rectangular top with shaped dropleaves, straight apron with singledrawer, raised on ring and spiral-turned legs, peg feet on casters.H: 28 1/4, W: 35 5/8, D: 43 3/4 in.$400-600

144Classical mahogany card tablephiladelphia, early 19th centuryThe serpentine hinged top withreeded edge over confirming freezeon ring-turned reeded legs ending inpeg feet.H: 29, W: 36, D: 18 1/4 in.$400-600

145Classical mahogany card tablephiladelphia, circa 1810The hinged serpentine top overconforming freeze raised on ring-turned and reeded legs ending inpeg feet.H: 29, W: 36, D: 18 in.$800-1,200

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145ATwo Classical mahogany stoolscirca 1820Each with apholstered rectangularsaddle seat on crossed fan-carvedlegs, turned stretchers.H: 16 1/2, W: 18, D: 15 1/2 in.$600-1,000

146American School 19th centuryportrait of a lady with lacecollarUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.32 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.$600-800

147Federal walnut candlestandearly 19th centuryRectangular tilt-top over vase andring-turned support on arched legs.H: 26, W: 22, D: 17 1/2 in.$300-400



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152Federal inlaid walnut pembroketableearly 19th centuryRectangular top with conformingdrop leaves over single drawer onsquare tapering legs.H: 28 3/4, W: 43 1/2, D: 30 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

153After Jean A. Houdon(French 1741-1828)bronze bust of george washingtonIncised, “Houdon “Life Cast” on rightshoulder, accompanied by bill ofsale.H: 24 in.$5,000-8,000

154Federal mahogany high postcanopy bedprobably maryland, circa 1800Lower posts carved with tassel,drapery and leafage enclosingreeded upper posts.$1,500-2,500

151Federal inlaid mahoganyupholstered wing chairlate 18th centuryThe serpentine cresting and insweptwings, scrolled arms and inlaidsquared tapering legs on brass capsand casters.$1,500-2,500

151AClassical mahogany sofaphiladelphia, circa 1825Arched crest with floral rosettes,outswept scrolled arms, straightskirt, lion paw feet.H; 37 1/2, E: 86, D: 22 in.$1,000-2,000

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155Attributed to Thomas Birch(1779-1851)marine sceneUnsigned, oil on panel, framed.11 3/4 x 18 in.$8,000-12,000



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156Federal mahogany sideboardphiladelphia or charleston,circa 1810Shaped top with outset corners andmolded edge over an arrangementof five drawers and four cupboarddoors flanked and divided by reededand ring turned half-columnscontinuing to reeded and ring-turned legs ending in peg feet.H: 42 3/4, W: 72 1/4, D: 24 1/4 in.$8,000-12,000

157Federal inlaid mahogany sideboardmassachusetts, circa 1810Rectangular top with out-set cornersover an arrangement of five drawersand two cupboard doors with pencilline inlay, flanked by ring-turned andreeded half columns continuing toring turned and reeded tapering legsending in peg feet.H: 42, W: 56 1/4, D: 24 in.$4,000-6,000

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164Federal inlaid mahogany sideboardcirca 1800Rectangular top with serpentinefront over two drawers flanked bytwo doors on square tapering legs.H: 38 1/2, W: 70, D: 23 1/2 in.$2,500-3,500

165Federal carved mahoganyside chairattributed samuel mcintire(1757-1811) or samuel field mcintire(1780-1819)The arched crest with central panelcarved with basket of fruit, overpierced back, upholstered shapedseat on square tapering legs.$600-900

162Classical mahogany serpentinefront card tablephiladelphia, early 19th centuryRectangular top with sepentinefront, ring-turned and reeded legs,peg feet.$600-800

163Classical mahogany drop leaf tablenew york, circa 1815Rectangular top with shaped dropleaves, single drawer, on turned,tapering reeded legs ending in brasspaw feet.H: 28 1/2, W: 50, D: 35 1/2 in.$400-600

160Federal pillar and scrollmantel clockcirca 1820The scroll pediment with three brassfinials above a full-height door withtwo eglomise panels enclosing apainted dial.H: 50 in.$800-1,200

161Classical inlaid mahogany andeglomise shelf clockcirca 1830The scrolled pediment aboveeglomise and mirrored panelenclosed by leaf-carved andreeded pilasters.H: 46 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500

161ABrass floor telescopeTwo-in-one objective lens, dustcover, wooden tripod stand.L: 58, H: 38 in.$2,000-3,000

158Federal inlaid mahogany standmassachusetts, circa 1815The rectangular top with outsetcorners above two drawers andturned, tapering reeded legs.H: 28 1/2, W: 16 3/4, D: 14 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500

158ALate Federal figured maple two partdining tablemid atlantic states, 19th centuryEach section with shaped top overconforming skirt and deeprectangular drop leaf, raised on ring-turned tapering legs, peg feet.H: 29 3/4, W: 35 3/4, D: 67 1/4 in.(leaves open)$2,500-3,500

159Federal mahogany drop leaf tablepossibly baltimore, maryland,circa 1815The rectangular top flanked by deepleaves having rounded corners, theskirt with drawer centered by woodknob pull, raised on spiral turnedlegs ending in knob feet.H: 28 3/4, W: 36, D: 23 1/2 in.$700-1,000

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166Carved and painted wooden ship’sfigurehead19th centuryThe figure of a gentleman withmuttonchops.H: 36 in.$8,000-12,000

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169Scrimshaw powder horncirca 1874Inscribed “1836” below a star and“TEXAS”; “To Loyalty A Toast”;“TEXANS UNITE”; and “1874 BaldEagle Ranch”; also decorated withan eagle, a serpent, and a horsegalloping before a mountain range.L: 13 in.$2,000-3,000

170Desk sign, “Captain Rousseau”19th centuryPossibly from a whaling captain.provenance:From The Private Collection ofWIlliam Lipton$150-250

167Shell-carved horn ladle withwhistle enddated 1744L: 17 1/4 in.$200-300

168Cased carved and painted model ofa steam/sailing ship19th centuryHaving three masts, the hull paintedblack and white, on trestle base.H: 19, L: 29 in.$1,000-1,500

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171Wool work portrait of a British sailing ship19th centuryThe sky embroidered with two shades of blue, the ship under full sail inwhite, brown and tan, flying the British flag, the foreground with three smallBritish sailing ships, in a burl maple frame.14 x 20 in.$2,000-3,000



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171AGilbert Stuart (1755-1828)portrait of captain joseph anthonyUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.note:Stuart painted at least three portraits of his uncle, the Philadelphia merchant,Joseph Anthony. Captain Joseph Anthony, originally from Newport, RhodeIsland, carried passengers and cargo from New England to Philadelphia onhis ship, Peace and Plenty, from 1768 to 1782. He moved to Philadelphia in1782, and established Joseph Anthony and Son, Merchants, at 5 ChestnutSt. Stuart wrote to Anthony in November of 1792 “ The object of my journeyis only to secure a picture of the president and finish yours.” A miniatureportrait of Anthony is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery of Art.

literature:Lawrence Park, Gilbert Stuart, An Illustrated Descriptive List of his Work,(1926) Mantle Fielding, Paintings by Gilbert Stuart Not Mentioned inMason’s Life of Stuart,” Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography,Vol. 38. No.3, 1914. In 1926 the painting was owned by Lawrence JohnsonMorris of Philadelphia , it was acquired by New Orleans collector FelixHurwig Kuntz (1890 -1971) in the 1940’s.$10,000-20,000


173Scrimshaw-decoratedwhale’s tooth19th centuryOne side decorated with Americaneagle with Liberty’s cap and star andstripe patterned wings, heightenedwith blue and red; the other sidedecorated with three masted ship inopen waters.L: 6 in.provenance:Collection of Virginia B. Lowry,Gladwyne, Pennsylvania$500-700

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172American School, 19th centuryportrait of lydia finleyUnsigned, oil on panel, framed.Sight size:14 in. x 29 in.$2,500-3,500

174Scrimshaw-decorated andcarved tuskA carved dog team and driver alongthe length of the tusk, each sidedecorated in polychrome scrimshawwith dog team, seals, polar bearsand Alaskan landscape.L: 20 1/2 in.$500-800

175American School 19th centuryportrait of dr. loyd reynolds(1803-1865), beverly ohioSigned and dated, “P.H. Yates1865?” lower right, oil on canvas,framed.28 x 36 1/2 in.$1,200-1,800


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176Painted tin double sidedtavern signcirca 1840Each side depicting a ContinentalMilitary officer within a gold wreathwithin a green painted woodenframe.35 1/2 x 24 in.$1,500-2,500

177Attributed to William Birch (1775-1834)miniature portrait of commodore stephen decatur (1779-1820)Unsigned, on verso inscribed “S. Decatur by Birch,” watercolor on paper, giltlocket frame inscribed on verso “Stephen Decatur by Birch.”3 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.provenance:Stephen and Ann (Pine) Decatur; niece, Mrs. Levi Twiggs (Priscilla DecaturMcKnight); Mrs, Frank H. Getchell; daughter, Lillie Shippen Getchellliterature:Robin Bolton-Smith, Philadelphia: Three Centuries of Americana Art, 1976,p. 204, fig. 168, "This portrait may be one of the profiles to which Decaturrefers in his letter to William Birch, February 13, 1806: "I will thank you toforward to this place one of your profiles of me as early as possible" (quotedin Charles Lee Lewis, "Decatur in Portraiture," Maryland Historical Magazine,vol. 35, p. 366"$8,000-12,000



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180American School 19th centurysilhouette portrait of generalandrew jacksonSigned and dated “Latham 1829”and inscribed “General AndrewJackson” below silhouette, ink onpaper, framed.Overall: 6 x 5 in.$4,000-5,000

179American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of union general eugene asa car (1830-1910)The sitter identified as “E.L. Carr - Chief Officer of the 10th Cavalry - Nov. 3,1868” verso, framed.note:Eugene Asa Carr, Union General in the US Civil War, was born in Concord,NY and graduated from West Point in 1850. During the Civil War, hedistinguished himself at Wilson’s Creek in 1861, and then at Pea Ridge in1862, when he was made a Brigadier General of Volunteers. After the war,Carr was well known as a Cavalry leader and was promoted to BrigadierGeneral in 1892.3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.$3,000-4,000

178American School 19th centuryPortrait of Admiral BiddleOil on canvas, unframed.30 1/2 x 24 in.$3,000-5,000

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183Scrimshaw-decorated whale’stoothDecorated with American flags,eagle perched on drum, trumpet andcannon ball on one side, and CivilWar Drummer on the other side.L: 4 7/8 in.provenance:Collection of Virginia B. Lowry,Gladwyne, Pennsylvania$600-800

181American School 19th centurysilhouette portrait of benjaminfranklin, circa 1820Reverse painting on glass with gilthighlights, depicting a bust-lengthFranklin wearing a cap above theinscription, “BENJ: FRANKLIN,”framed.Overall: 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000

182Paint-decorated leather cigar casecirca 1825Of rectangular form with roundedends, the lid decorated with adepiction of the Death of Tecumsehin the Battle of the Thames in 1813.2 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000

184American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of lt. stephen decatur mcknightUnsigned, hand-written inscription on verso, “Lieut Stephen DecaturMcKnight. Son of Capt James McKnight and Anna Pine McKnight. She wasdaughter of Come Decatur 2nd Grand-daughter of Come Stephen Decaturand sister of Comme Stephen Decatur of Tripolitan fame.” watercolor onivory, gilt frame.2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.provenance:Descended in the family to Mrs. Edward Shippen, 1207 Walnut St.,Philadelphia. Stephen Decatur McKnight was born in Philadelphia 1796, hedied at sea in 1814.$800-1,200

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186Printed cotton World’s ColumbianExposition Quiltcirca 1893Rectangular form, cotton printedwith portraits of inventors andscenes from the 1893 World’s Fair.8 x 6 1/2 ft.$1,500-2,500

185American School 19th centuryportrait of george washingtonUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.29 x 23 3/4 in.provenance:Washington County HistoricalSociety$3,000-5,000

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189American School 19th centuryportrait of an officer, circa 1810Unsigned, oil on canvas, framed.36 x 28 in.$2,000-3,000

187Pictorial hooked rug20th centuryRectangular form centering anAmerican eagle and shield understars worked with polychrome woolfabric on burlap ground.38 by 68 in.$800-1,200

188Chippendale maple slant front deskDovetail case with hinged slant frontwith breadboard ends, opening tofitted interior with an arrangementof cubby holes and shell-carveddrawers, over four graduateddrawers, bracket feet.H: 41, W: 39, D: 18 in.$1,500-2,500


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192David Broderick Walcutt (1825-885)portrait of new jersey governor, aaron ogden (1756-1839)Signed and dated “D.B. Walcutt - Painter - 1856” verso, oil on canvas,framednote:Aaron Ogden (1756-1839) was a United States Senator and Governorof New Jersey. He graduated from the College of New Jersey (nowPrinceton University) in 1773, and served in the American Revolutionas a lieutenant and later major. After studing law, Ogden wasadmitted to the bar in 1784 and commenced practice in New Jersey.He served in the Senate (1801-1803) and in the New Jersey GeneralAssembly (1803-1812). Ogden was elected Governor of New Jerseyin 1812.Sight size: 30 x 25 in.$2,000-3,000

190American School 19th century“abraham lincoln/our nation haslost its father 1809-1865”Unsigned, watercolor and ink onpaper, framed.16 x 15 in.$1,500-2,500

191American School 19th centuryminiature portrait of commodorerodgers (1772-1838)Signed and dated “Wm Birch 1815”lower right, watercolor on paper,framed.Overall: 6 x 4 3/4 in.Illustrated on page 48$4,000-8,000


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196Chippendale walnut spice chestpennsylvania, 18th centuryThe molded cornice above tworecessed arched panel doorsopening to eighteen drawers,molded base with ball feet.H: 24 3/4, W: 20, D: 11 1/2 in.$20,000-30,000

195American School 19th centuryportrait of george washingtonUnsigned, oil on canvas laid down,framed.36 x 28 in.provenance:Washington County HistoricalSociety$2,500-3,500

194American School 19th centurycommemorative portrait ofpresident garfieldDepicting a 3/4 profile of thePresident below a banner reading“Columbia Mourns Her SonAssassinated July 2nd Died Septm.19th 1881” below an eagle withoutstretched wings, unsigned, oil oncanvas, framed.26 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000

193American School, 19th centuryportrait of abraham lincolnUnsigned, oil on canvas, laid down,unframed.30 x 24 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500

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197Walnut step-back cupboardchester county pennsylvania,early 19th centuryIn two parts, the upper case withmolded cornice over two beadedrecessed panel doors over an archedopening, the lower case fitted withthree drawers over two beadedrecessed panel doors on turned feet.H: 86 1/2, W: 54 1/2, D: 19 in.$4,000-6,000

198Federal cherry candlestandnew england, circa 1800The circular top on ring and urn-turned support, arched legs endingin snake feet.H: 27 1/2, Dia:19 1/2 in.$800-1,200

199Stained ladder back arm chairWith steeple finials above stilescentering five graduated serpentineback slats, with rush seat flanked byshaped arms and turned legs.H: 42, W: 25, D: 16 1/2 in.$600-800

200William and Mary banister backrush seat side chairnew york, 18th centuryThe turned posts enclosing a shapedsplat on rush seat joined by vaseand ball-turned stretcher.provenance:Collection of actor, Brian Bedford$400-600

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201William and Mary banister backarm chairnew england, 18th centuryWith woven splint seat.$800-1,200

202Two wrought iron utensil hangersand a pewter basin19th centuryThe first, with incised leafage andwiggle work, and with brassdecoration to each end and to thecenter with the letters, “T” and “D”;the second with incised geomectricdecoration; the basin inscribed“Anna Catherine von Seggern 1863”and decorated with wiggle worktulip devices.L: 27 and 9 1/2 in.$400-600

203Transitional Queen Anne rush seatside chaireastern massachusetts, 18thcenturyThe carved yoked crest abovebaluster-form splat on rush-seatwith vase and block turned legsjoined by vase and ring-turnedstretchers, on Spanish feet.provenance:From a private family collection$800-1,200

204Cherry tavern table19th centuryRectangular top over two drawerswith circular pulls on turned legs.H: 29 1/2, W: 53 1/4, D: 34 in.$1,000-1,500

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205Walnut blanket chestpennsylvania, late 18th centuryDovetail construction withrectangular lift lid with molded edgeopening to till, above two drawerson molded base, ogee bracket feet.H: 29 3/4, W: 49 1/2, D: 22 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

206Cherry drop leaf dining table.19th centuryRectangular top with rectangulardrop leaves, straight skirt, squaretapering legs.H: 29 1/2 x 36 1/2 x 39 3/4 in.$600-800

207American School 19th centuryStill life with fruit and butterflyUnsigned, oil on panel, unframed.13 3/4 x 18 in.$6,000-8,000

208Two pair of tin candle sconces20th centuryThe first pair with fluted circularreflectors, the second pair withoblong reflectors having a crimpededge.L: 13 and 21 1/2 in.$400-600

209Federal inlaid cherry tall case clockpennsylvania, early 19th centuryand laterThe molded scrolled pediment inlaidwith eagle above a glazed dooropening to painted moon phaseface, and an inlaid waist door andcase, the chamfered sides inlaidwith urn and vine, scrolled base nowfitted with brass paw feet.H: 97 in.$1,200-1,800

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210Painted bamboo-turnedWindsor setteemid-atlantic states, circa 1810The straight crestrail having amedallion over three sections havingnine spindles, curved ends andrecessed arms, the plank seat raisedon ten legs with stretcher.L: 75 in.$2,500-3,500

211American School 19th centuryportrait of a gentlemanoil on canvas, framed.29 3/4 x 25 in.$1,000-1,500

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211AWoven wool and cottonjacquard coverletpennsylvania, mid 19th centuryIn two pieces, woven in red, blueand green with a peacock in eachlower corner block and all-over floraldesign.83 x 81 in.$300-500

212Painted splint gathering basketvirginia, late 19th/early 20thcenturyWith leather strap and hook.H: 17 in.$500-700

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213Prior/Hamblen School 19th centuryportrait of a boy holding acherry branchUnsigned, oil on board, framed.16 1/4 x 12 in.$7,000-10,000

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214Green-painted blanket chestnew england, late 18th centuryThe molded rectangular top withcleat ends on case with moldedbase with shaped ends.H: 25, W: 49 1/2, D: 18 3/4 in.provenance:Collection of actor, Brian Bedford$2,000-3,000

215Embroidered show towel“anna eaby 1886”The upper section embroidered with“Anna Eaby 1886 AD,” and pottedflowers, the lower sectionembroidered with “Elizabeth Bard,”potted flowers and geometricdevice.47 x 17 in.$300-500

216Green-painted blanket chestnew england, circa 1800Hinged rectangular top with moldededge and lift till, above two drawers,on bracket base.H: 39, W: 40 3/4, D; 19 1/4 in.$1,000-2,000

217Carved burl bowlOf naturalistic oval form.H: 7, L: 13, W: 11 in.$400-600

218Carved burl porringer andchild’s cupThe porringer with deep circularbowl and knuckled handle piercedwith a heart; the child’s cup withpierced handle.Porringer L: 7 1/2, cup L: 4 1/2 in.$200-400

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219Carved and painted parrotlate 19th/early 20th centuryChip-carved and incised with tackeyes and wire legs, contemporarystand.L: 11 1/2 in.Illustrated page 57$500-800

220Painted and decorated table topvitrinelate 19th/early 20th centuryWith glazed slant front, the framepainted black and decorated withyellow leafy vine above two drawersdecorated with tulips, the sides withhearts and tulips in yellow, red andgreen.H: 19, W: 23 5/8, D: 19 in.$500-700

221Carved folk art articulated artistmodel19th centuryThe figure of a boy holding a ball inhis left hand and wearing boots, thehead and arms articulated.L: 22 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000

222Carved fabric block printprobably middleville, new york19th centuryCarved with the figure of a roosteron grass, handwritten notes on back“ Trade mark stamp for cottonsheeting.. .in mill built in 1812Middleville, NY.6 x 8 1/2 in.$500-700

223Red-painted spice box and appleboxThe spice box of dovetailconstruction, the shaped backboardover slant front lifts to dividedinterior over single drawer fittedwith three compartments; the applebox, painted red, of square formwith turned feet.Spice box: H: 11, W: 13 1/4, D: 7 1/2,apple box: H: 6, W: 12, D: 12 in.provenance:Christiana Shenk Grubb, born March6, 1832 in Londonderry Twp,Dauphin County, PA, daughter ofJohann and Magdalena EshelmanShenk Purchased in Lancaster, PASept 30, 1947$300-500

224Brown-painted covered barrel19th centurylap construction.H: 18 1/4, Dia: 11 1/2 in.Illustrated page 57provenance:Collection of actor Brian Bedford$1,000-1,500

225Carved and painted roosterattributed to william schimmel(1817-1890)Carved from a single piece of pine,painted red, back, yellow and green.H: 7, W: 5 in.provenance:The collection of Meryl and JayWeiss, Massachusetts$2,500-3,500

226Two painted splint basketslate 19th/early 20th centuryThe first of oblong form with twoshaped handles painted white, thesecond of rectangular form withshaped arched rigid handle paintedblue.12 x 25 and 6 1/2 x 14 in.$400-600

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227Attributed to Francis Guy(1760-1820)study for winter in brooklynUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.16 x 20 1/4 in.provenance:Collection of actor Brian Bedford$40,000-60,000

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228American School 19th centurypair of portraits: a gentlemanand a ladyUnsigned, oil on canvas, laid down,unframed.Each: 29 1/2 x 23 in.provenance:John Edward "Jack" Whistance,Lock, Stock and Barrell, Kingston,New YorkCollection of actor Brian Bedford$2,500-3,500

229Painted pine child’s chestpennsylvania, early 19th centuryHaving a molded rectangular lid ona conforming case fitted with a tilland molded bracket base, the lidand sides decorated with shapedreserves.H: 11, W: 19, D: 10 in.$2,000-3,000

230Red-stained cherry blanket chestwith drawersnew england, late 18th centuryThe rectangular top with moldededge on two lip-molded fauxdrawers and two functional drawerson shaped apron continuing tobracket feet, appears to haveoriginal brasses.H: 51 1/2, W: 39, D: 21 in.provenance:Fred J. Johnston, Kingston, New YorkCollection of actor Brian Bedford$5,000-7,000

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231Chippendale red-paintedchest of drawersnew england, late 18th centuryThe molded rectangular top abovefour lip-molded drawers, shapedbracket base, appears to haveoriginal hardware.H: 35, W: 41 1/2, D: 18 3/4 in.provenance:John Edward "Jack" Whistance,Lock, Stock and Barrell, Kingston,New YorkCollection of actor Brian Bedford$8,000-12,000

232Attributed to Robert DeaconPeckham (1785-1877)portrait of a woman in alace bonnetUnsigned, pastel on paper, framed.25 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.$4,000-6,000

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233Two pieced and appliqued quiltspennsylvania, late 19th centuryThe first in the Star of Bethlehempattern comprised of variouslyprinted cotton patches on a whiteground, the second comprised ofprinted green and red patches onwhite in a floral medallion pattern.$700-900

234Sketch book belonging to JeanSullycirca 1905Depicting her family’s journey toOmaha in 1905, pencil, ink, andwatercolor, on lined paper.8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.provenance:Jean Sully was proportadly the neiceof the Philadelphia portrait painter,Thomas Sully (1811-1847)$800-1,200

235Hand-colored wood engraving“life of women” massachusetts,circa 1850Mounted on linen with woodensupports, laminated.24 x 20 in.$2,000-3,000

236Book of paper cutting“florence stilwell, 1909”Inscribed, “1909 Florence StilwellHer Book/Free hand cuttings withscissors, from birch bark, cut andarranged by...” depicting variousanimals, figures and trees.7 x 10 in.$400-600

237Pieced paisley shawl19th centuryWith central star pattern.68 x 64 in.$250-350

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238Gilded sheet metal and copperbutterfly weathervanecirca 1930With pierced eyes and wings.H: 32, L: 41 in.$20,000-30,000

239Molded copper trotting horseweathervanelate 19th centuryThe full-bodied figure of a trottinghorse with foreleg raised, retainsboulle surface.provenance:John Edward "Jack" Whistance,Lock, Stock and Barrell, Kingston,New YorkCollection of actor Brian Bedford$3,000-5,000

240Molded zinc and copper EthanAllen running horse weathervanevermont, circa 1890With traces of gilt.H: 14 1/4, L: 29 in.$3,000-4,000

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241Weathervane fragment, in the formof a head of a jockeylate 19th/early 20th centuryH: 8 3/4 in.provenance:From The Private Collection ofWIlliam Lipton$200-300

242Lignum vitae bowling ballprobably english, 19th centuryH: 7 1/2 in.provenance:From The Private Collection ofWIlliam Lipton$150-250

243Carved and painted whirligig withUncle Samcirca 1945$1,500-2,500

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244Painted windmill whirligiglancaster county, early20th centuryRetains traces of white, red andblack paint.H: 14, W: 16 in.$250-350

245Wooden running horseweathervane19th centuryThe flattened figure of a runninghorse on an arrow mounted on awrought iron and wood stand.L: 20 in.provenance:Illustrated in Charles Klamkin,Weathervanes, 1973$1,500-2,500

246Sheet metal weathervane of arooster19th centuryWeathered surface.H: 18 W: 23 in$1,000-2,000

247Wool and cotton coverlet“charles fehr manufacturer,emmaus, lehigh county,pennsylvania”The central floral medallion enclosedby scrolls, vine, and flowerhead-filled diamond inner border and anurn, medallion, flower and scrollouter border, fringed on three sides.Some discoloration.74 in. x 92 in.$700-900

248American School 19th centurylandscape with yellow house andchildren at playUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.41 1/2 x 40 in.provenance:Washington County HistoricalSociety$15,000-25,000

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249Painted arrow back Windsor setteecirca 1800With caned seat.H: 35, L: 77 in.$800-1,200


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256Black-bellied ploverharry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill, in immature orwinter plumage.L: 9 in.$6,000-8,000

257Black-bellied ploverharry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill, in emergingplumage.L: 8 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000

250Willett shorebirdharry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill.L: 9 3/4 in.$8,000-12,000

251Yellowlegs shorebirdharry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill.L: 10 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000

252Black-bellied ploverharry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill, in spring plumage.L: 8 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000

253Red knot or ‘robin snipe’harry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill.L: 8 1/4 in.$4,000-6,000

254Red knot or ‘robin snipe’harry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill.L: 8 in.$8,000-12,000

255Rare black-bellied ploverharry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900Solid construction with painted eyesand inserted bill, in eclipse or fallplumage.L: 9 in.$10,000-15,000


258Seven carved and paintedyellowlegs flattiesharry v. shourds, tuckerton, newjersey, circa 1900$1,000-1,500

259Hollow carved and painted blackduck decoyattributed to liberty price,barnegat bay, new jersey, circa1880WIth tack eyes.H: 8 1/2, L: 17 1/2 in.$1,800-2,500

260Hollow carved and painted blackduck decoyclark madara, pitman, new jersey,circa 1920Painted by LemWard.L: 16 in.$2,000-3,000

261Carved and painted hollow bodied decoyholly family, harve de grace, maryland, circa 1900L: 14 1/4 in.$2,500-3,500

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262Two decoys and a decoy headIncluding an unpainted flattieCurlew shorebird, a painted duckhead with tack eyes and a paintedcast zinc figure of a Kingfisher.$300-500

263Three carved and painted decoysIncluding a blue bill Quebec, aCanadian black duck, and aChesapeake Bay canvasback (3).provenance:Collection of actor Brian Bedford$400-600

264William Coventry Wall(1810 - 1886)portrait of a mackerelSigned “W.C. Wall” lower left, oil oncanvas, framed.20 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.provenance:Ed O’Brian, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFrank W. Schornagle Sr. andJosephine Schornagle, Pittsburgh,PennsylvaniaFrank W. Schornagle II, Green Tree,Pennsylvania and Conneaut, OhioLinda Lape, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania$8,000-12,000

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265Carved and painted life-size greatgrey owlfrank finny, 20th centuryliterature:Harrell, Loy S., “Decoys, Sixty Livingand Outstanding North AmericanCarvers”H: 28 1/2 in.$3,000-4,000

266Six piece Adirondack groupIncluding two child’s armchairs, aturned tankard painted with aportrait of a monk, a panel with twocarved duck heads, a child’s easeland a watercolor depicting a logcabin signed and dated “W.C. 1953”lower right.$800-1,200

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269Painted chalkware kneeling figureof a deerprobably pennsylvania, 19thcenturyThe kneeling figure of a deer on areeded oval base, painted tan withbrown stripes, the base paintedblue, yellow and red.H: 6 in.$200-300

270Painted chalkware figure of a rabbitpennsylvania, 19th centuryThe seated figure of a rabbit withyellow eyes and salmon ears.H: 5 1/4 in.$200-400

271Two painted boxes19th centuryThe first a dome top penny boxpainted red and decorated withwhite and green floral spray; thesecond, pencil box of rectangularform with sliding lid, painted green.Penny box L: 3 1/2, pencil box L: 61/2 in.$300-500

267Three small earthenware itemsThe first a miniature redware side-handled pitcher incised ‘WashingtonDC’; the second a polychromeglazed ceramic toothpick holder inthe form of a pig; the third, aredware whistle in the form of abird.Pitcher H: 3, pig H: 1 1/2, whistle H:2 1/4 in.$300-400

268Miniature slip decorated redwarejugprobably pennsylvania, 19thcenturyOf squat ovoid form with appliedhandle, molded lip and foot.H: 3 1/2 in.$400-600

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272Carved courting mirror19th centuryOf tombstone form, the pedimentcarved with “Your True Friend’ aboveflowering vines and leafage, and thename, ‘A. Bryzee’, enclosingconforming mirrored plate.H: 9, W: 7 1/2$300-500

273Two painted apple-form banks19th centuryThe first, a chalkware bank paintedyellow and red with wooden stem;the second, a redware bank paintedbittersweet and red with woodenstem.H: 4 1/2 and 3 1/2 in.$200-300

274Three painted chalkware figurespennsylvania, 19th centuryIncluding two recumbent deer and aspaniel with black and bittersweetspots.Deer H: 8 3/4 and 9 3/4, dog H: 71/2 in.$300-500

275Two painted squeak toys19th centuryIncluding a rooster and a chicken.H: 6 and 8 in.$400-600

276Carved and painted pheasant19th centuryThe pheasant with tack eyes andcarved tail feathers on wire legs andyellow painted spherical base;together with a miniature carvedbox, the rectangular sliding lid withcarved duck over tapering bodycarved with rosettes.H: 5 3/4, L: 8 in.$300-500

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277Cephas Thompson (1775-1856)portrait of david bullock (1759-1833)Unsigned, oil on canvas, framed.30 in. x 25 in.provenance:Bullock, a prominent lawyer, servedas the Mayor of Richmond, Va. fortwo terms. He owned JamestownIsland and served on the committeeto supervise the construction of theGovernor’s Mansion. TheMassachusetts painter CephasThompson made annual trips to theSouth during the winter months topaint portraits. Thompsoncompleted four portraits of Bullock.Research file containing Bullockfamily genealogy, correspondencewith several historical and artagencies regarding Bullock andThompson, and conservation reportaccompanies portrait$8,000-12,000

278Anglo-American School 19thcenturypair of portraits: gentleman and aladyUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.24 1/2 in. x 19 in.$3,000-4,000

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279Inlaid walnut blanket chest withtwo drawerspossibly lancaster county, dated“1784”The molded rectangular top opensto well with till on case inlaid withtulips, heart , the initials “A B” anddate “1784” above two lip-moldeddrawers, molded base.H: 26 1/2, W: 48 1/2, D: 23 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000

280American School 19th centurystill life with baskets and fruitSigned “Hickman” lower left, andwith printed framer’s label fromPhiladelphia on verso.18 x 14 in$400-600

281Painted and decorated blanketchestpennsylvania, 19th centuryMolded rectangular hinged lid onconforming case painted and incisedwith baluster formed columns andtwo double arches enclosingflowers, The corners with hearts andvines in shades of orange, black ,green and yellow on unpaintedground, painted and molded bracketbase.H: 23, W: 50, D: 22 in.$2,000-3,000 282

Carved and painted trade sign of apigprobably pennsylvania, late19th/early 20th centuryThe full-bodied form with glass eyesfitted with iron loop for hanging.13 in. x 24 in$800-1,200

283Three cobalt decorated stonewarejarspennsylvania, late 19th/early 20thcenturyEach decorated with leafy devices atshoulders.H: 7 to 10 in.$600-800

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284Cobalt decorated stoneware crockpossibly richard charles remmy,philadelphia (1835-1904)Of ovoid form decorated with leafysprays.H: 16 3/4, Dia: 10 in.$500-800

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285Rockingham glazed molded houndpitcher19th centuryOf baluster form molded withhanging game, hound handle.H: 9 in.provenance:Washington County HistoricalSociety$250-350

286Walnut step-back cupboardpennsylvania, circa 1825The upper case with canted corniceabove two recessed panel doors, thelower case with three drawers andtwo recessed paneled doors onshaped bracket feet.H: 83, W: 63 1/4, D: 23 in.$8,000-12,000

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287Walnut blanket chestpennsylvania, late 18th centuryDovetail construction, therectangular lift lid with molded edge,two drawers, bracket feet.$1,500-2,500

288David Ellinger (1913-2003)Paint decorated cupboardpennsylvania, 20th centuryIn two sections, the upper case withmolded cornice over two glazeddoors opening to shelves, the lowercase with two recessed panel doors,bracket base.H: 79, W: 42, D: 12 in.$1,500-2,500

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289David Y. Ellinger (1913-2003)a theorem: basket of fruitwith birdSigned “D. Ellinger” lower left, oil onvelvet, retaining original grainpainted frame.Sight size: 13 3/4 x 17 in.$600-800

290David Y. Ellinger (1903-1919)a theorem: basket of fruitwith butterflySigned “D. Ellinger” lower left, oil onvelvet, retaining original grain-painted frame.Sight size: 14 x 18 1/2 in.$600-800

291Cherrywood candle box19th centuryThe rectangular form with sliding lid,the lid with raised panel.L: 13 1/4 in.$300-500

292American School 19th centurythe old farmSigned, “W. H. Hendrickson” lowercenter and inscribed “Penmanshipand drawn by William HenryHendrickson, Ash Grove, DavisCounty, Iowa” verso, ink on cardpaper, framed.Sight size: 9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.$500-800

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293Inlaid walnut blanket chest withdrawerspossibly lancaster county, dated1787Rectangular molded and panelledtop lifts to well with till on caseinlaid “Barbara Schmittin 1787”above flowers and arches abovethree lip-molded drawers flankedwith recessed panels, molded base.H: 25 1/2, W: 52 1/4, D: 23 1/4 in.$6,000-8,000


294Scherenschnitte picture “Der FallAdam Und Eva”pennsylvania, 19th centuryInitialed “J. W.,” watercolor and inkon cut paper backed with fabric,framed.12 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.$8,000-12,000


295Hand-colored wood block frakturfor Marshin [sic] Albers, 1790attributed to the hanovertownartist, york county, pennsylvania12 x 14 3/4 in.$1,800-2,500

296Fraktur: taufschein for CatharinaDiederly, Frederick, Maryland, 1772printed at ephrata cloister printshop for henrich ottoHand colored wood block print, inkand watercolor on paper, laid downon board, framed13 x 16 inprovenance:Catharina was born January 18,1771, to Johann Ludwig Diederly(1739-1795) or Dietery and MariaElizabeth Kiether (d. 1804)$1,000-1,500

297Fraktur: Taufschein for JohannDiederly, Frederick Marylandprinted at ephrata cloister printshop for henrich ottoHand colored wood block print, inkand watercolor on paper, laid downon board, framed13 x 16 in.$1,000-1,500

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298Fraktur: Taufschein forAbraham Hekattributed to johannes ernstspangenberg (1755-1814)northampton county 1799Watercolor and ink on paper,framed.8 x 13 in.provenance:Abraham, born January 6, 1799, wasthe son of Susanna and MelchiorHek.$3,000-5,000

299Fraktur: Taufschein for WilhelmHofensteinattributed to the flying angelartist, berks county pa, 1791Watercolor and ink on paper,framed.note:Wilhelm was the son of David andElizabeth Hofenstein$6,000-8,000

300Four Classical figured maple rushseat side chairspennsylvania, circa 1840Deep scrolled crest over a vasiformsplat, straight seat rail raised onmodified cabriole legs withstretchers.$800-1,200

301Painted mantelnew york, late 18th centuryVigorously molded.H: 49 1/2, W: 55 in.$800-1,200

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302Walnut cabinetprobably chester county,pennsylvania, early 19th centuryRectangular top with single hingedpaneled door above drawer, moldedbase.H: 23 3/4, W: 17 1/4, D: 8 1/4 in.$2,000-2,500

303Painted mantelRectangular top over molded freezeon reeded supports, painted beige.H: 61, L: 73 1/2, D: 11 in.$800-1,200

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304Green-painted child’s sack backWindsor armchairphiladelphia, late 18th centuryBowed crest over seven spindles,slightly shaped arms, baluster andring turned supports, dished ovalseat on ring and baluster turnedlegs, turned stretchers, paintedgreen with traces of gilt.H: 21 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000

305Two painted trinket boxeszoe kauffman, lancasterpennsylvania, 20th centuryThe first of oval form decorated withstylized couple and floral devices;the second of round form, paintedblack with a man on horseback witha gun and sword.Oval L: 8, round Dia: 7 3/4 in.$250-350

306Grained and paint-decoratedsugar bucketattributed to joseph long lehn(1798-1892), lancaster county,pennsylvaniaOf tapering cylindrical form, thestaved construction retainingwatermelon grained decoration andthree iron bands with floral vinesbelow a removable circular lid.Dia: 7 1/2, H: 8 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500

307Staffordshire rainbowspatterware pitchercirca 1830Of lobed form with scalloped rimand molded handle, with verticalstripes of red blue and green.H: 8 in.$400-600

308Painted and decorated boxpossibly pennsylvania, 19thcenturyRectangular dovetail constructionwith lift lid, painted green withstylized tulip devices.H: 6 1/2, W: 16 1/4, D: 9 1/2 in.$800-1,200


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309Painted gameboard19th centuryWIth applied molding, painted greenand white, with red and whiteincised checkerboard.17 x 21 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500

310Painted and decorated miniatureblanket chest19th centuryRectangular form with molded lift lidopening to till, molded base, andboot jack feet, painted green withblack and gilt borders enclosingacorns and leaves.H: 8 3/4, L: 12 1/2, W: 6 in.$600-800

311Paint-decorated paint box withsliding lidpossibly pennsylvania, 19thcenturyOf rectangular form with dovetailconstruction and sliding lid,decorated with vases of tulips,together with a paint-decorated boxwith a church and floral devices(missing lid).Paint box: H: 2 1/2, L: 8 3/4, D: 5 in.provenance:Henry Kaufmann Antiques$400-600

312Painted and decorated doll’s chairpennsylvania, dated 1899Having a flat turned crestrail, turnedspindles and styles, slightlyballooned seat on rakish turned legsand stretchers, finished in red withgilt and black turnings to crestrail,spindles, legs and stretchers.H: 17 3/4 in.provenance:Partially legible pencil inscriptionbelow seat reads: From GrandmaSha*k to E**** Sha*k March 12th1899/Chair made by a man 85 yearsold in Pennsylvania$600-800

313Sgraffito-decorated redwarepierced hanging basketprobably pennsylvania, dated 1787Of tapering circular form, thepierced walls centering inciseddecoration of a bird holding a branchin its beak, the date “1787” above,and the initials “MO” below; theexterior with incised concentriccircles and a meandering vine at thewaist; the base indistinctly initialedand dated “March 11, 1787” and theinitials “MO”.Dia: 11 in.$3,000-5,000

314Paint-decorated document box19th centuryThe rectangular lift lid with pinnedconstruction, decorated with floraldevices and scrolls, painted in red,bittersweet, green and white.H: 5 1/4, L: 12 3/4, D: 7 3/4 in.$600-800

315Paint-decorated miniature chest ofdrawers19th centuryShaped backboard on rectangulartop over three drawers and turnedfeet, painted red with bittersweetbanding.H: 10, W: 10 1/2, D: 5 in.$600-800

316Carved and inlaid foot stooldated 1872Molded rectangular top with inlaidstar medallions to corners andcentral flower-form inlaid medallionover shaped skirt pierced withhearts and scrolls, indistinctlysigned and dated “1872” below top.H: 7 1/2, W: 12, D: 7 3/4 in.$300-500

317Miniature mahogany chest ofdrawers19th centuryRectangular top over threegraduated drawers, bun feet.H: 7 7/8, W: 9 1/8, D: 6 1/8 in.$600-800

318Painted game board19th centurySquare form with painted red andblack playing squares and the initials“CRN”L: 13 1/2, W: 13 1/2 in.$400-600

319Paint decorated firkinvermont, circa 1820Staved construction with swinghandle, painted yellow and reddishbrown.H: 11 1/2, Dia: 11 in.$600-800

320American School, 20th centurywinter scene in maineIndistinctly signed “Mosley” lowerright, oil on board, framed.15 1/2 x 21 in.$800-1,200

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321Painted cast iron eagle & eagletsmechanical bankpatented jan 23, 1883H: 6, L: 7 1/2 in.$500-800

322Painted cast aluminumanatomical pigmoorman mg. co. quincy, illPainted black with white spot, withhinged back that opens to displaythe skeletal system.L: 15 in.$1,200-1,500

323Painted cast iron “Speaking Dog”mechanical bankpatented july 14, 1885H: 7 1/2, L: 8 in.$800-1,200

324Painted cast iron “Turn Head Owl”mechanical bankpatented 1880H: 7 3/4, W: 3 3/4 in.$500-700

325Painted cast iron “William Tell”mechanical bankpatented june 23, 1896H: 7, L: 10 1/2 in.$800-1,200

326Painted cast iron “Jolly N”mechanical bank.manufactured 1883H: 6 1/4 in.$300-500

327Painted cast iron “Trick Dog”mechanical bankpatented july 31, 1888H: 7 1/4, L: 8 3/4 in.$400-600

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328American School 19th centuryyoung child with white catUnsigned, oil on canvas, framed.24 x 20 in.$3,000-5,000

329Heloise Leloir (1819-1873)two fashion watercolorsEach signed “Heloise Leloir” ingraphite lower right, watercolor,gouache and graphite on paper,framed.Sight size: 8 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.$150-250

330French fashion-type dollcirca 1880Bisque swivel head, impressed ‘4’,on bisque shoulder plate, original orgood French wig, fixed eyes, closedmouth, pierced ears, cloth body withkid arms, well-dressed in originalclothing.H: 15 in.$2,000-3,000

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331American School 19th centuryportrait of mrs. john bass arnoldUnsigned, oil on canvas, lined, inoriginal grain-painted frame.26 1/2 x 22 in.provenance:Mrs. John Bass Arnold, born NancyBillings Thayer, married John Bass in1829 and settled in Duxbury andBraintree, Massachusetts. Mrs. Bass,was a direct descendant of JohnAlden and Priscilla Mullins whoarrived on the Mayflower, atPlymouth Massachusetts in 1620.Retains an early 20th century labelinscribed” Mrs. John BassArnold...Braintree, Mass.”$2,000-2,500

332American School 19th centuryportrait of albion augustus seeand richard calhoun seeUnsigned, inscribed, “AlbionAugustus See/Richard CalhounSee/Sons of Abraham Short See andMary Falaise Sarchet See” verso, oilon canvas, framed.40 x 32 3/4 in.provenance:Abraham See and Mary FalaiseSarchet See, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.Descended in the family to thepresent owner.$3,000-5,000

333Classical mahogany work tablecirca 1815Square top over three graduateddrawers on ring-turned reeded legsending in peg feet.H: 30, W: 15, D: 15 in.$600-1,000

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334Late Classical mahogany two-partdining tablecirca 1820Each section with rectangular topwith canted corner and deeprectangular drop leaf above amolded skirt raised on ring-turnedand tapering legs ending in brasscasters, each leaf supported by aswing leg.H: 38 1/2, W: 70, D: 23 1/2 in.$800-1,200

335Classical mahogany chest ofdrawerscirca 1830The shaped backsplash over arecessed bank of two drawersflanked by ring-turned half columnsover four long drawers flanked byring and spiral-turned half columns,shaped skirt, turned feet on casters.H: 45 1/2, W: 37, D: 18 in.$600-800

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336Classical carved mahogany setteeprobably philadelphia, circa 1825The rounded rail with carved endsabove cornucopia and leaf carvedarms and similarly carved legsending in paw feet.L: 53 in.$1,500-2,500


337Arthur Quartley (1839-1886)view of marblehead,massachusettsSigned and dated, "A Quartley 1878"lower left, oil on canvas, framed.18 3/4 x 29 in.$7,000-9,000

338American School 20th centurytwo miniature landscapesin winterEach unsigned, the first inscribed“Merry Xmas - to the whole familywith love - Aunt Sara, 1929” verso;the second inscribed, “Merry Xmas -to all - From Aunt Sara” verso,watercolor on cardstock, framed.Together with a drawing book “MissSallie Burnette Landscape Drawing,School of the S.H.C.F. Phila.3 x 4 1/2 and 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.$300-500

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339Carved walking sticknashville, ncThe natural form carved withportrait of “Rev. J. Wm. Jones, TheFighting Chaplain of StonewallJackson Corps, A.N.V.L: 40 in.$400-600

340Classical mahogany chestof drawerscirca 1825The rectangular top with recessedbank of two drawers flanked by ring-turned half columns, over four longdrawers flanked by ring and spiral-turned half columns on turned feet.H: 42 1/2, W: 42 1/4, D: 19 3/4 in.$500-700

341Classical mahogany card tablephiladelphia, circa 1810The shaped top with reeded edgeabove conforming apron and ring-turned and reeded tapering legsending in peg feet.H: 29 1/4, W: 37 3/4, D: 18 in.$800-1,200

342Classical carved mahogany sofaphiladelphia, circa 1820The rounded rail with carvedscrolled ends on leaf-carved armsterminating in rosettes oncornucopia-carved legs raised onpaw feet.L: 81 in$2,000-3,000

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343Set of six Classical brass inlaidcarved mahogany chairsCarved and inlaid crestrail, piercedback rest, trapezoidal seat onsquared legs.H: 33 in.$2,000-2,500

344Classical carved mahogany sofacirca 1825Scrolled back carved with leafage,rosettes and tassels over cornucopiaand rosette carved arms on griffincarved legs ending in scrolled feet.H: 34 1/2, W: 76 in.$1,500-2,500

345Classical mahogany piano stoolphiladelphia, circa 1825Mohair covered top on reeded apronand turned and reeded tapering legsending in brass caps.provenance:Retains printed label for Israel SackNew York, 1984.$800-1,200

346Six mahogany classical side chairscirca 1825Arched and molded crestrails in theGothic style, slip seats on sabre legs.$600-900

347Classical marble top mahoganypier tablephiladelphia, circa 1825Rectangular top with cove-moldedapron on scrolled ends and shapedplatform, the mirrored back flankedby half-round pilasters.H: 36, W: 41 1/2, D: 20 in.$2,000-3,000

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348Classical giltwood pier glassphiladelphia or new york, circa1825The rectangular, molded originalwater gilded frame enclosingoriginal mercury glass.68 x 43 in.$2,500-4,000

349American School 19th centuryportrait of a seated lady in a graydressUnsigned, oil on panel, framed.16 x 12 1/2 in.$400-600

350Classical mahogany pianofortecharles albrecht, philadelphia,circa 1820Oblong case,on tapering reeded legsending in brass casters.literature:Israel Sack, New York$4,000-6,000

351American School 19th centuryportrait of a child in a red plaiddressUnsigned, inscribed “S.F. Campbell”verso, oil on canvas, framed.30 x 24 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000

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352Mahogany dressing bureauphiladelphia, 1845-1855Two mirrored towers supporting aswinging looking glass, over amarble-topped bureau withrecessed and paneled drawers.H: 94 1/2, W: 43 1/2, D: 22 in.provenance:The marble top has an inscription“Chas G Stran / Savannah /Georgia.”exhibited:Vaulting Ambition - Gothic Revivalin Philadelphia 1830-1860,Philadelphia Antiques Show (2005),Figure 7.note:Biedermeier influence wasextremely strong in Philadelphiaduring the mid-nineteenth century,when dozens of Germancabinetmakers worked in the city.While fall-front secretaries in thisstyle are abundant, dressing bureausare rare.$3,500-4,000

353John Henry Brown (1818-1891)portrait of ernestine brownSigned and dated “J H Brown pinxitNov. 1843” verso, oil on canvas,framed.30 1/2 x 25 in.provenance:Paper label verso inscribed,“Bequeathed to Harriet B. Stricklerby Mrs. Mary Metygar Markley(cousin of Harriet’s mother) whodied Oct. 22, 1929. Supposed to bea portrait of her mother, Ernestine D.Brown, born in Lancaster, Sept 25,1809, died March 1878. Painted by J.Henry Brown who later painted aminiature of Abraham Lincoln as ayoung man which is now supposedto be priceless.”$1,000-1,500

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354Rosewood and satinwood ladies’secretary or bonheur du jourattributed to klauder anddeginther philadelphia, 1845-1850The upper case with drawersflanking a domed center sectionwith a door and satinwood writingcompartment; the lower case in theform of a dressing table with anarched center and writing slide linedwith baize.H: 34 1/2, W: 34, D: 20 1/2 in.provenance:Freeman’s Auction, Philadelphia;Peter L.L. Strickland, Claxton,Georgia.note:This secretary is identical to oneformerly in the collection ofLoudoun in Germantown. TheLoudoun example is documented ina January 1, 1856 bill from Klauder,Deginther & Co. to Mrs. James J.Skerrett for “One Ladies Secretary”valued at $70.00 (Loudoun Papers.Historical Society of Pennsylvania.)$2,500-3,000

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355Walnut wall bracket withembroidered pelmetcirca 1880Hinged and carved shelf with three-part textile pelmet.H: 15 1/4 in.$100-150

356Cast iron Gothic Revival bedsteadnoyes and hutton, troy, new york,1851-1852Two arcaded ends connected bytrelliswork rails with original oakgrain painting.provenance:PROVENANCE:Deanna Von Drak, Saugerties, NewYorknote:“NOYES & HUTTON PATENT’DSEPT 1851” is cast into the frame.$500-800

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357Circle of John Neagle (1796-1865)two studies: a classical head anda near eastern sceneThe first signed “E.T.N. Feby 16/54”,the second “C. Neagle afterPickersgill”, oil on heavy paper,unframed.18 1/2 x 12 1/4 and 10 1/2 x 12 1/4in.$800-1,200

358Assembled set of six walnut Gothic Revival side chairsattributed to klauder & deginther, philadelphia, 1850-1860A carved and pierced back with foliage and scrollwork, over a rococo seatwith veneer and carving and cabriole legs.H: 37 3/8, W: 15 3/8, D: 18 in.provenance:Four chairs, Judith Hollander, Bernardsville, New Jersey; two chairs, UrbanArtifacts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.exhibited:Vaulting Ambition - Gothic Revival in Philadelphia 1830-1860, PhiladelphiaAntiques Show (2005), Figure 21.$3,000-4,000

359Walnut mechanical lounge chairlabeled by j.t. hammitt,philadelphia, 1852-1860H: 41 in.note:The label reads, “PATENTED 1852 /J.T. HAMMITT, / PATENTEE &MANUFACTURER, / PHOENIXBLOCK, / S.W. cor of Second &Dock Sts. / PHILADELPHIA.”$500-800

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360Mahogany square sofaphiladelphia, 1845-1855A square sofa with Gothic niches inthe arms and back, a separateupholstered seat, and threeupholstered back panels.H: 39, W: 85, D: 26 in.provenance:The Upholstered Room, Brooklyn,New York; Judith Hollander,Bernardsville, New Jerseyexhibited:Vaulting Ambition - Gothic Revivalin Philadelphia 1830-1860,Philadelphia Antiques Show (2005),Figure 23.note:Sofas of this type are attributed toPhiladelphia on the basis of theGothic niches, which appear infurniture made by Crawford Riddell,as well as a sofa of this form in aprivate collection that traditionallydescended in the Bouvier family.$4,000-5,000

361Mahogany and laminatedmahogany armchairattributed to george henkels,philadelphia, 1865-1875Molded arched crest over carvedand pierced back, upholsteredshaped seat and carved cabriolelegs on casters.$300-500

362Walnut and walnut veneer RococoRevival side chairphiladelphia, 1840-1850A carved scroll back over anupholstered seat with hexagonalveneered legs.$250-400

363Pair of rosewood Gothic Revivalchairscirca 1850The elaborately carved and piercedback over upholstered shaped seat,floral-carved skirt on moldedcabriole legs on casters.$1,000-1,500

364Mahogany Gothic Revival sidechairnew york, 1835-1845Upholstered back with pierced andcarved crest over an upholsteredseat and scroll front legs.$300-500

365Rococo Revival carved rosewoodmarble-top tablejohn henry belter ( 1804-1863 )new york, 1850-1860With turtle-form marble top onshaped and molded apron carvedwith flowers and scrolls on cabriolelegs joined by shaped stretcherscentered by a urn form finial.H: 28 1/2 W: 34 1/2 D: 23 in.$6,000-8,000

366Rococo Revival carved marble toprosewood marble top tablejohn henry belter ( 1804-1863) newyork 1850-1860The turtle back marble top onshaped apron carved with flowersand scrolls on cabriole legs joined byshaped stretchers centered by a urnform finial.H: 27 1/2 W: 35 D: 23 in.$8,000-10,000

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367Walnut upholstered Gothic Revival armchairphiladelphia, 1850-1860The crestrail and arms with pierced circular ornaments, upholstered backand seat, over klismos legs with cove moldings and shaped braces.H: 48 3/4, W: 24 3/4, D: 31 1/2 in.provenance:Exhibition: Vaulting Ambition - Gothic Revival in Philadelphia 1830-1860,Philadelphia Antique Show (2005), Figure 24.literature:Robert F. Trent and Harry Mack Truax II, “A Mid-Atlantic Gothic Armchairand its English Source,” Peabody Essex Antique Show (1995), pp. 21-24.note:The back retains its original tufted upholstery foundation.$2,500-3,000

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368Carved and upholstered walnutGothic Revival armchairphiladelphia, 1880-1900The carved arcaded back over atufted red leather seat with carvedseat rails and legs.H: 47 7/8, W: 26 1/4, D: 25 in.provenance:Byron C. White Auctions, Sterling,Pennsylvania$600-800

369Classical giltwood three partovermantel mirrorcirca 1825The molded cornice hung withacorns above split-baluster frame,the corner blocks with floralrosettes, molded dividers and base.H: 26 1/2, W: 67 1/2 in.$700-1,000


370Late Classical mahoganybreakfrontcirca 1825In three parts, the molded corniceover four glazed doors opening toshelves, over an arrangement of sixdrawers above four cupboard doorson a molded base.H: 104 1/2, W: 73 1/2, D: 23 in.$12,000-18,000

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371Aesthetic movement inlaid cabinetattributed to alexander roux(active 1836–1850)Stepped and molded rectangular topover three drawers with leaf inlayover three drawers flanked anddivided by leaf-carved, stop flutedcolumns, the central doorelaborately inlaid with lyre, flowersand leaves, the outer doors withclassical female figures, on moldedbase.H: 51m WL 63 1/4, D: 22 in.$10,000-15,000

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372Max Rosenthal (1833-1918)grand lodge room of the newmasonic hall, chestnut streetphiladelphiaChromolithograph on paper laiddown on board .24 5/8 x 29 in.provenance:Peter L. L. Strickland, Claxton,Georgia$500-800

372AFrank H. Taylor (1846-1927)collection of 74 philadelphia viewsInk, wash and watercolor on paper, unframed.provenance:Shortly after serving in the Civil War, Taylor moved to Philadelphia fromupstate New York for its strong publishing industry and artistic community.He became a well-known special artist for prominent publications and in hislater years completed a series of over 400 watercolors, washes and inkdrawings thereby historically documenting the city of Philadelphia at theturn-of-the-century.$1,500-2,500

373Polychrome printed Masonic aproncirca 1840Cream silk ground with printedsymbols in blue, red and yellow,enclosed by gold sequin and tasselfringe.15 x 19 in.$1,200-1,800

374Classical mahogany stoolphiladelphia, 1835-1850The rectangular lid withneedleworked upholstered cover ontapering base raised on scrolled feet.H: 18 in.$100-200371


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375An important early 20th century sundial by Louis Ragot,Milford, Pennsylvaniasigned and dated 1904The cast figure of a winged Father Time figure holds an hour glass in his lefthand and the right hand holding a scythe which forms the gnomon for thesundial; the face engraved with Roman Numerals, the lower sectionengraved “LAT 46.31’ / Copyright 1904 by Louis Ragot. “ on the left and“Louis Ragot Sc. 1904 Milford Pa.” on the lower right.note:Louis Ragot apparently worked on at least one church in Harlem, NYC,where he is alleged to have done various bronze fittings, light fixtures andthe like. He lived on a property in Milford called “The Hermitage” - whichhas been referred to as a “resort” at times as well. He was said to have had anumber of buildings on the property with carvings of “The Hermit”placed throughout the property as well. Whether or not he had a foundrythere is unknown.20 in. square$3,000-4,000


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376Free-blown amber pitcher and twojuice glassesclevenger brothers, tuckerton,new jerseyEach with crimped foot (3).Pitcher H: 7, glass H: 3 7/8 in.$300-400

377Free-blown ruby glass waterpitcher and four glassesclevenger brothers, tuckerton,new jerseyEach with crimped foot (5).Pitcher H: 9, glass H: 5 1/4 in.$800-1,200

378Free-blown ruby dinner placesetting made for Rev. WalterNicholsclevenger brothers glass works,clayton, new jerseyIncluding a dinner plate and amug (2).Plate Dia: 10 1/4, mug H: 3 1/2 in.$800-1,000


379Group of free-blown amber andgreen glass itemsaugust hofbauer, jersey bogIncluding a creamer with appliedhandle and lavender looping, a vasewith eight petal lip and yellowlooping,and a vase with whitelooping, and a green water pitcherwith crystal reeded handle andcrimped foot (4).Creamer H: 4 3/8, vases: 6 1/8 and6 3/4 in.$250-350

380Group of free-blown glass itemsclevenger and others, tuckertonnew jerseyIncluding two whimsey lily leavesand a ruby wine goblet with swirlpattern and sand pontil; an aqualilypad stemmed goblet, an olivegreen pitcher with crimped foot,lilypad and threading, and amethystfooted tumbler with lilypad andthreading (6).$250-350

381Group of free-blown glass itemsemil larsonIncluding an amber vase withapplied eight-point foot and sideand neck rigaree crackle pattern; anaqua vase with applied eight-pointfoot and side and neck rigaree; andan amber whimsy standing lily leafwith checkerboard base (3).H: 5 1/8 and 4 in.$400-600

382Pair of free-blown cobalt blue vasesattributed to south jerseyEach with applied clear hollowblown foot.H: 7 3/4 in.$300-500

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383Silas Z Harris (20th century)“wm s hart”Signed “Silas A. Harris” and titledlower right also signed and inscribed“Completed Dec. 8-19*9” verso, oilon canvas, framed.25 x 30 in.$1,500-2,500

384Carved profile of a young girl inreliefernst jantsch, pennsylvania,signed and dated 1932Mounted in a walnut notch-carvedframe with canted sides, incisedwith the artist’s name verso anddated “26 August 1932” .13 1/2 x 11 in.$800-1,200

385Folk art carved wooden femalefigure20th centuryThe carved figure of a woman withright hand raised.H: 25 in.$1,500-2,000

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386Painted wooden trade signfirst half 20th century“‘Tea Room” inscribed in giltlettering, on black sanded groundwithin a black molded frame.8 1/2 x 46 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500

387Double-sided painted and gildedtrade signfirst half 20th centuryRectangular frame encloses sandedblack panel, inscribed “C R PeacockJeweler” in gilt.14 3/4 x 21 1/4 in.$600-800

388Painted and decorated trade signfirst half 20th centuryDark green molded rectangularframe encloses black sanded panelinscribed “Pass Quietly Please” inwhite.12 3/4 x 24 in.$600-800

389Painted wooden signfirst half 20th centuryPainted in black on a rectangularpanel with breadboard ends,“Employees positively forbidden toreceive visitors during workinghours.”19 1/4 x 42 1/2 in.$800-1,200

390Painted wooden signfirst half 20th centuryInscribed “Please not camp on thislot” in black on a white groundwithin a black frame.10 1/4 x 27 in.$400-600

391Painted and decorated trade signfirst half 20th century“Positively No Credit” painted inblack with red and blue highlights onan umber ground within a blackframe.10 x 37 in.$400-600

392Painted wooden trade signfirst half 20th centuryPainted black with “antiques” ongrey-white ground.65 1/2 x 12 in.$1,000-1,500

393Painted and decorated woodentrade signfirst half 20th centuryMolded rectangular frame enclosesblack panel inscribed “Enquire Here”and hand and floral sprig in white.9 1/2 x 24 in.$600-800

394Painted wooden double-sided tradesignfirst half 20th century“Quick Lunch” inscribed in gold on asanded black ground, with cast ironmounts.11 x 32 in.$1,200-1,500

395Painted and decorated trade signfirst half 20th centuryMolded rectangular black paintedframe encloses white panelinscribed “Teamwork Done” in blackwithin a green pinstriping.11 1/2 x 24 3/4 in.$400-600

396Painted double sided wooden tradesignfirst half 20th centuryMolded frame encloses black panelinscribed in gilt, “Want AdDepartment.”11 x 26 1/4 in.$600-800

397Painted signfirst half 20th centuryInscribed “No admittance call at theoffice” in black on a white groundwithin a black molded frame.10 1/2 x 41 1/2 in.$400-600

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398Arts & Crafts carved walnut pictureframecincinnati, ohio, 1895-191032 x 26 1/4 in.$300-500

399Chippendale-style dressing tableThe rectangular top with moldededge over one long and three shortdrawers, the center drawer shellcarved, over shaped skirt raised oncarved cabriole legs, ball and clawfeet.H: 30 1/2, W: 34 1/2, D: 21 in.$1,500-2,500

400Chippendale-style mahoganycorner cupboardMolded cornice over keystone arch,two glazed doors opening to shelvesabove two recessed panel doors.H: 82 1/2, W: 45 in.$1,500-2,500

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The first book on tennis; part of acollection of books & ephemeraon court & lawn tennis.

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Purchase removal, shipping andoffsite storage information

successful bidders for the americana sale will beexpected to pick up all property from freeman’s nolater than 3 pm on friday, april 25th, 2008.

Shippers who have worked with Freeman’s clients inthe past, include but are not limited to:

Aiston Fine Art:Tel: 212.715.0629 Fax: 212.838.6982email: [email protected]

Packaging Store:Tel: 215.361.6940 Fax: 215.361.6941email: [email protected]

UPS:Tel: [email protected]

A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & StorageTel: 215.491.0346email: [email protected]

Property not picked up from Freeman’s within tenbusiness days of the auction will be transferred to astorage facility as noted in our terms and conditions.There will be packing, transport, storage and releasecharges. For the convenience of the successful bidder,all purchased lots will be packed and transferred to thestorage facility together.

Payment of the hammer price, premium and anyapplicable sales taxes must be made directly toFreeman’s prior to the release of property.

Please contact Freeman’s at 215-563-9275 ext. 3006with shipping related queries.


all property offered and sold (“property”) through samuel t. freeman& co, ("freeman's") shall be offered and sold on the terms andconditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statementof the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale.by bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, bywritten bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to bebound by these terms and conditions.

Terms & Conditions

16In no event shall any liability of Freeman’sto the buyer exceed the purchase priceactually paid.17No claimed modification or amendment ofthis Agreement on the part of any partyshall be deemed extant, enforceable orprovable unless it is in writing that hasbeen signed by the parties to thisAgreement. No course of dealing and nodelay or omission on the part of Freeman’sin exercising any right under thisAgreement shall operate as a waiver ofsuch right or any other right and waiver onany one or more occasions shall not beconstrued as a bar to or waiver of anyright or remedy of Freeman’s on anyfuture occasion.18These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s,the Consignor's and Freeman’s rightsunder these Conditions of Sale shall begoverned by, construed and enforced inaccordance with the laws of theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania andConsignor and Buyer agree to theexclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia,Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas andthe United States District Court for theEastern District of Pennsylvania.

than the standard commission rate whereFreeman’s or its representative is asuccessful bidder on behalf of theConsignor. Where the Consignor isindebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s mayhave an interest in the offered lots andthe proceeds therefrom, other than thebroker’s Commissions, and all sales aresubject to any such interest.11No “buy” bids shall be accepted at anytime for any purpose.12Any pre-sale bids must be submitted inwriting to Freeman’s prior tocommencement of the offer of the firstlot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of anysuch bid shall conclusively be deemed tobe the sole evidence of same, and whileFreeman’s accepts these bids for theconvenience of bidders not present at theauction, Freeman’s shall not beresponsible for the failure to execute, or,to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.13A Buyer’s Premium will be added to thesuccessful bid price and is payable by thebuyer as part of the total purchase price.The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% onthe first $20,000 of the hammer price ofeach lot, 20% on the portion from$20,001 through $500,000, and 12% onthe portion of the hammer priceexceeding $500,000.14Unless exempted by law from thepayment thereof, the buyer will berequired to pay any and all federal excisetax and any state and/or local sales taxes,including where deliveries are to be madeoutside the state where a sale isconducted, which may be subject to acorresponding or compensating tax inanother state.15Freeman’s may, as a service to buyerarrange to have purchased propertyposted and shipped at the buyer’sexpense. Freeman’s is not responsiblefor any acts or omissions in packing orshipping of purchased lots whether or notsuch carrier recommended by Freeman’s.Packing and handling of purchased lots isat the responsibilityof the buyer and is at the entire risk of thebuyer.

Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied suchterms that Freeman’s, in its solediscretion, shall require. Subject to theforegoing, all Property shall be paid forand removed by the buyer at his/herexpense within ten (10) days of sale and,if not so removed, may be sold byFreeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to apublic warehouse, at the sole risk andcharge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’smay prohibit the buyer from participating,directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyerin any future sale or sales. In addition toother remedies available to Freeman’s bylaw, Freeman’s reserves the right toimpose a late charge of 1.5% per monthof the total purchase price on any balanceremaining ten (10) days after the day ofsale. If Property is not removed by thebuyer within ten (10) days, a handlingcharge of .1% of the total purchase priceper month from the tenth day after thesale until removal by the buyer shall bepayable to Freeman’s by the buyer;Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the totalpurchase price per month for anyproperty not so removed within 60 daysafter the sale. Freeman’s will not beresponsible for any loss, damage, theft, orotherwise responsible for any goods leftin Freeman’s possession after ten (10)days. If the foregoing conditions or anyapplicable provisions of law are notcomplied with, in addition to otherremedies available to Freeman’s and theConsignor (including without limitationthe right to hold the buyer(s) liable forthe bid price) Freeman’s, at its option,may either cancel the sale, retaining asliquidated damages all payments madeby the buyer(s), or resell the property. Insuch event, the buyer(s) shall remainliable for any deficiency in the originalpurchase price and will also beresponsible for all costs, includingwarehousing, the expense of the ultimatesale, and Freeman’s commission at itsregular rates together with all related andincidental charges, including legal fees.Payment is a precondition to removal.Payment shall be by cash, certified checkor similar bank draft, or any other methodapproved by Freeman’s. Checks will notbe deemed to constitute payment untilcleared. Any exceptions must be madeupon Freeman’s written approval of creditprior to sale.In addition, a defaulting buyer will bedeemed to have granted and assigned toFreeman’s, a continuing security interestof first priority in any property or moneyof, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’spossession, and Freeman’s may retainand apply such property or money ascollateral security for the obligations dueto due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shallhave all of the rights accorded a securedparty under the Pennsylvania UniformCommercial Code.10Unless the sale is advertised andannounced as “without reserve”, each lotis offered subject to a reserve andFreeman’s may implement such reservesby bidding through its representatives onbehalf of the Consignors. In certaininstances, the Consignor may pay less

1Unless otherwise indicated, all Propertywill be offered by Freeman’s as agent forthe Consignor.2Freeman’s reserves the right to vary theterms of sale and any such variance shallbecome part of these Conditions of Sale.3Buyer acknowledges that it had the rightto make a full inspection of all Propertyprior to sale to determine the condition,size, repair or restoration of any Property.Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”.Freeman’s is acting solely as an auctionbroker, and unless otherwise stated, doesnot own the Property offered for sale andhas made no independent investigation ofthe Property. Freeman’s makes nowarranty of title, merchantability orfitness for a particular purpose, or anyother warranty or representationregarding the description, genuineness,attribution, provenance or condition tothe Property of any kind or nature withrespect to the Property.4Freeman’s in its sole and exclusivediscretion, reserves the right to withdrawany property, at any time, before the fallof the hammer.5Unless otherwise announced by theauctioneer at the time of sale, all bids areper lot as numbered in the printedcatalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right todetermine any and all matters regardingthe order, precedence or appropriateincrement of bids or the constitution oflots.6The highest bidder acknowledged by theauctioneer shall be the buyer. Theauctioneer has the right to reject any bid,to advance the bidding at his absolutediscretion and in the event of any disputebetween bidders, the auctioneer shallhave the sole and final discretion either todetermine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. Ifany dispute arises after sale, theFreeman’s sale record shall be conclusivein all respects.7If the auctioneer determines that anyopening or later bid or any advance bid isnot commensurate with the value of theProperty offered, he may reject the sameand withdraw the Property from sale.8Upon the fall of the hammer, title to anyoffered lot or article will immediately passto the highest bidder as determined in theexclusive discretion of the auctioneer,subject to compliance by the buyer withthese Conditions of Sale. Buyerthereupon assumes full risk andresponsibility of the property sold, agreesto sign any requested confirmation ofpurchase, and agrees to pay the full price,plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or suchpart, upon such terms as Freeman’s mayrequire.9No lot may be removed from Freeman’spremises until the buyer has paid in fullthe purchase price therefor including


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