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WHITE'S AUCTIONS, John White & Kathryn Black, is an independent, privately owned auction company established in 1993 in Middleboro, MA.The company conducts approximately four catalogued general antiques and decorative arts auctions per year. The sales offer a varied selection of fresh to the market items to include, antique furniture, paintings, glass, porcelains, Art Pottery & Glass, sterling silver, coins, jewelry, antique toys, tools, advertising, military & historical items. Each sale is unique and extensively advertised. Publications include the Maine Antique Digest, Antiques & the Arts Weekly, The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles, New England Antiques Journal, Fine Arts Trader, extensive mailing list, auctionzip, etc.

 White's marked our 20th Anniversary summer auction on June 9th, 2013, with some very exciting highlights including an Old Town Canoe Salesman's Sample selling on the floor (against 14 telephone bidders and in house competing bids, for $29,900 (including premium). The top sale for the auction was an oil painting by William Herbert Dunton, (signed W. Herbert Dunton, Montana '06). The painting sold to one of 17 phone bidders for $138,000 (including premium). It was an early work by this important American Western artist, executed at the age of 28. Accompaning the painting was an important authentication letter from a foremost Dunton authority.

Twenty years and counting, John White and Kathryn Black remain committed to serving each and every consignor with their utmost attention to provide the highest return possible, while offering customers high quality and unique antique items for dealers and collectors alike. We look forward to  working with you.

NEXT ANTIQUE AUCTION

 Sunday August 24, 2014 1:00pm

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 Previews: Friday August 22nd 12PM - 6PM

Saturday August 23rd 12PM to 6PM

Sunday August 24th 10:30AM to 1PM Start  

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John P. White, Partner, Massachusetts Auctioneer, MA Lic #1988

(508) 947-9281

Massachusetts Auctioneers Association

Middleboro Chamber of Commerce

Kathryn A. Black, Partner, Manager

 (508) 269-9275 

Highlights June 1st & 28th, 2014 Coming soon...............

PAST AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

Herbert Haseltine (1877-1962) pair 1921

 bronze equestrian group

 SOLD $4,600 (March 2014)

5 cent Mills Sky Scraper

slot machine 1935 SOLD $1,035 (March 2014)

 Scrimshaw whale's tooth "My Tally Tooth" 1860

 SOLD $5,060 (March 2014)

 "McDonough's Victory, Battle of Plattsburg"

 SOLD $4,255 (March 2014)

Haute Couture sequins jacket by Bill Blass, Spring/Summer 1993/1994

Finely hand done design is reflective of the paintings by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. SOLD$575 (March 2014)

Benjamin Champney (1817-1907) oil on board

Echo Lake, New Hampshire

8" x 12" SOLD $5,625 (March 2014)

SOLD $4,950

James Michalopoulos

New Orleans artist, b.1951

SOLD $3,565 (March 2014)

1976 Chateau Lafite Rothchild Paullac

SOLD $805 (March 2014)

Partial case 1978 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Paullac, 8 bottles

SOLD $1,955 (March 2014)

1950's Dunbar/Edward Wormley Mid Century Modern

leather upholstered Sofa #5604 

SOLD $5,750 (Dec 2013)

Loveseat SOLD $3,450 (Dec 2013)

Two Wormley/Dunbar 5424 mosaic top coffee tables, brass mount.

Each SOLD $5,462 (Dec 2013) 

Pierre Jules Mene (French 1810-1879) Bronze

animalier group with 4 hounds attacking a wild boar

SOLD $2,990 (Dec 2013)

English Pealware Mocha pitcher, 1805/1815

rare pattern SOLD $14,950 (Dec 2013)

Limoges Presidential China fruit plate

ca 1880 (Rutherford B.Hayes) 

SOLD $2,300 (Dec 2013)

1928 Murray Steelcraft Flint pedal car, 48" long

SOLD

Buddy L and other toy lots

Gorham coin silver coffee pot and waste bowl

Renaissance Revival design. Ca 1863-1865.

SOLD $1,610 (Dec 2013)

1905 Grueby Art Pottery

SOLD $1,955 (Dec 2013)

1 of 4 WWII German helmets 

SOLD $3,680 (Dec 2013) 

 1 of 2 pairs Sioux Indian beaded moccasins

SOLD $460 (Dec 2013)

Artist signed 1967 Columbia Records

Psychedelic Bob Dylan poster, signed Milton Glaser

SOLD $977 (Dec 2013)

Civil War Carbine Cartridge box,  flap stamped J. Cummings, Springfield, Mass.

Other Civil War lots

1950's Dunbar/Edward Wormley Mid Century Modern

leather upholstered chair #5106

SOLD $2,760 (Dec 2013) 

Large taxidermy shoulder mount African Water Buffalo

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Early Newcomb College Art Pottery vase, pre-1910

Artist signed Henrietta Bailey, 6" tall

SOLD $3,910 (Oct 2013)

Unusually large Bull Mastiff door stop, 17"

SOLD $769 (Oct 2013)

Seth Thomas #5 Office Calendar Clock, 48" tall SOLD $8,050 (July 2013)

Architectural Scale Model of Mt. Vernon (George Washington's home) fully carved 1931

SOLD $1,733 (July 2013)

 Platinum & Diamond Ring, 3.21ct Pear Shape SOLD $13,800 (July 2013)

Double sided Buick Service Enamel Sign, 42" Diameter

SOLD $2,645 (July 2013)

American Brilliant Cut Glass Squat Vase, 11" wide x 8" tall S0LD $1,322 (July 2013)

 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin SOLD $1,955 (July 2013)

Civil War Smooth Side Canteen, Salem, NH (1862-1863), Company K SOLD $950 (July 2013)

Boston & Sandwich Glass Celery Vase, ca 1840/60. Rare amethyst color, 9 3/4" tall. SOLD $1,150 (July 2013)

 Historical Staffordshire Dark Blue platter SOLD $575 (July 2013)

 Gorham Sterling Bowl with Presentation, 1919 to 30 year White Star Line shipping employee (Titanic connection)

SOLD $1,783 (July 2013)

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk (as is) SOLD $4,140 (July 2013)

Civil War Painted Wooden Shield 9th Register, Massachuestts Volunteer Infantry (1861-816) SOLD $1,265 (July 2013)

Silver plateEast Boston Presentation Fire Horn, ca 1870's, 27" tall  SOLD $4,025 (June 2013)

Buick Service  Porcelain sign, 48" SOLD $2,760 (June 2013)

Pair of English open arm Lolling chairs

SOLD $7,475 (June 2013)

 18kt gold Ship Captain's pocket watch, ca 1850 SOLD $3,450 (June 2013)

Platinum, diamond and sapphire Deco ring 

SOLD $4,370 (June 2013)

Child's size Victorian painted Cottage chest/mirror

 SOLD $1,380 (June 2013)

Republic of Singapore gold bullion coins

SOLD $2,875 (June 2013)

Antique Ivory carved full figure lion handle Sword Cane

SOLD $1,380 (June 2013)

Cast Iron figural frog Hotel bell SOLD $1,093 (June 2013)

Early Chinese Bronze SOLD $37,750 (July 2011)

Handel reverse painted lamp shade, Venetian Harbor, signed & numbered

SOLD $ 11,212 (March 2013)

Rare Ives Palace cast iron still bank, ca 1885 

SOLD $6,900 (March 3013)

Rare early antique Italian carved ivory marriage casket, ca 15th C, Workshop of Embriachi

SOLD $5,750 (March 2013)

Carved Carousel Jumper Horse, ca 1870's Charles Dare

SOLD $7,243 (March 2013)

Oil on canvas by Ike "Tennessee" Parker

(German/American 1906-2000)

SOLD $719 (March 2013)

Hand drawn map, ca 1830's, Fort Gibson

Papers of C.W. Gen. Philip Kearny (1815-1862)

 Civil War General

SOLD $2,300 (March 2013)

Watts/Kearny family bible 1726 & collections of school compositions by Brigadier General Philip Kearny 1830/31

SOLD $2,645 (March 2013)

US Calvary Nathan Starr Model 1798 type sword

SOLD $3,335 (March 2013)

Rare early 1900's German MARKLIN tin & celluloid

 bi-plane toy with original passenger figures

SOLD $20,700 (December 2012)

 Early rare example antique MILES Cash Register, Boston. Double dial.

SOLD $14,950 (August 2012)

Early German LEHMAN "Halloh" wind-up Motocycle toy

SOLD $5,635 (December 2012)

Handwritten, signed letter by ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1863

SOLD $5,750 (December 2012)

 17th C CLOSED IRON HELMET, Cross of Lorriane mark

SOLD $3, 910 (December 2012)

17th Japanese SAMURAI Warrior armor

SOLD $3,910 (December 2012)

 Painted, stenciled SEED CARRIER (Ohio)

SOLD $2,875 (December 2012)

CHATEAU LaFITE/ROTHSCHILD 1980 vintage wine case

SOLD $3,565 (December 2012) 

Welch Rosewood 8 day Patti Clock

SOLD $2,475 (August 2012)

  1776 letters between Minuteman Joshua Gray and his wife

SOLD $4,830 (Feb. 2012)

Winchester Model 21 SOLD $4,715 (Feb 2012)

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, original

SOLD $7,705 (August 2012)

Antique Louis Vuitton suitcases, factory restored interiors.

SOLD $6,325, 4 lots (August 2012)

Roger 1800 John Adams Proclamation to observe & mourn the death of George Washington SOLD $2,300 (August 2012)

Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware "Francis 1st"

 SOLD $8,050 (August 2012)

Silver Half Dollar 1794, “Flowing Hair”, Counter stamped

 SOLD $1,380 (July 2011)

Estate Caucasian Oriental Runner SOLD $7,475 (July 2011)

 Shirvan Marasali Prayer Rug 

SOLD $4,370 (Nov. 2011) 

Rare Russell G. Crook salt glaze vase

SOLD $1,150 (Nov 2011) 

OTHER PAST HIGHLIGHTS AT AUCTION

19th Century Antique French Bronze Clock,. French works, Oriental Cloisonne motif.  SOLD $3,105 (Nov. 2009)

US Model 1863 Remington Rifle. SOLD $3,335 (March 2010)

Pair of 18th or 19th Century Chinese Polychrome Covered Jars, Baluster Vases. Famille Rose.  SOLD $7, 475 (Jan. 2010)

19th Century Bronze and Marble French Novelty Mantel Clock. .J. Forest, Paris. Globe Majestic Tenkestre.   SOLD $2,185 (June 2010)

Antique Ship's Figurehead type Polychrome Architectural Carved Wooden Angel.  SOLD $3,320 (March 2010) 

Carl Ethan Akeley (1864-1926)Antique Bronze elephant, titled Stung. SOLD $9,775 (May 2009)
George Nakashima Conoid free form walnut Coffee Table. Mid Century Modern, Eames Era.  SOLD $8,050 (August 2010)

Antique French Bronze Novelty Clock/Barometer. Model T automobile. SOLD $26,450 (August 2010)

Rene Lalique Automobile Mascot Hood Ornbament Tete D Belier, 1928.  SOLD $5,290 (August 2010)

Antique 19th C. Oil Painting, paddleboat/stormy seas, unsigned.  SOLD $3,565 (March 2009)

ALL PRICES REALIZED INCLUDE BUYER'S PREMIUM

 Antique Regina Disc Music Box  plus 23 discs. SOLD $3,175  (May 2008)

Victorian Golden Oak Gun Cabinet. SOLD $2,760 (November2010)   

Antique white  marble statue, Cherubs.  SOLD $2,640 (2007)

Antique French Brass & Cloisonne Mantel Clock.  SOLD $1,210 (2007)

  

Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze and Carved Ivory Statue figure of a Geisha.  SOLD $5,850 (June 2010)

Antique Chinese Apple Green Jade covered Koro Bowl. SOLD $2,875 (June 2010)

Antique Art  Deco white gold and Diamond Brooch/clip pin.  SOLD $2,530 (2007)

 Antique Platinum/Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire (approx 2ct).  SOLD $12,650 (July 2008)

Antique  Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade bowl.   SOLD $2,587 (June 2010)

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling silver repousse Basket 1870.  SOLD $3,320 (March 2009)

ALL PRICES REALIZED INCLUDE BUYER'S PREMIUM

1840's Early American School  Rhode Island portrait. SOLD  $2,415 (August 2009)

Early Child's Baseball Glove. Late 19th century. SOLD $1,035 (March 2010)

Early Chinese Export Carved Rosewood Porcelain Folding Screen.Twelve hand painted panels. SOLD $19,550 (March 2010)

Pair Pair of signed Paul Evans Argente ottomons,1967. Mid Century Modern. SOLD $8,625 (August 2010)

T. Congelet oil painting.1898 Paris Exhibition.  SOLD $3,450 (November 2010)

Gorham Sterling tea set. Silver plate tray. SOLD $1,179  (November 2010)

Shaker or Hingham Oval Pantry Box. Original drak greenpaint and stencil.  SOLD $1,495  November 2010)

Rare Palace Size (15' x 15') Orieintal rug, Baktiari. Flower pot/urn motif.  SOLD $6,613 (November 2010)

Miniature Early 19th Century Antique Miniature American  School Portrait painting on Ivory. In Dageurreotype case.  SOLD $4,370 (November 2010)