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 SUNDAY…OCTOBER 8, 2017….1:00PM

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White's Auction Gallery

19 Jackson St., Middleboro, MA

Photos below are some interesting pieces from the October 1st auction. Click the link above to view many photos for this October 8th auction.

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NOTE: Scrimshaw, raw whale's teeth, 20th century bone models may only be purchased by Massachusetts residents and will not be shipped out of state. 

White's Auction Gallery is located in downtown Middleborough, down a short street from the Middleborough Public Library, Police station, Fire station and next to two wonderful Middleborough historical museums--The Middleborough Historical Museum(featurung Memorabilia of Lavinia and Tom Thumb and local Middleborough history and famous persons) and The Robbins Museum of Archealogy, established and overseen by the Massachusetts Archaeological Society (featuring Native American cultural history in Massachusetts).

   

Lot 94B   19^TH CARVED STERN BOARD/ HIBERNIA: Believed to be off the whaling ship Hibernia out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. "Hibernia" is the Roman word for Ireland. Center with Irish Hibernia harp symbol, carved three leaf clover below. Measures 11 feet long x approximately 34 inches tall. Recently acquired from where it had been stored in a warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana for 25 years. Dark green paint over original gold leaf gilding. Loose and broken pieces present for restoration.

Lot 94A   WHALING LOG BOOK OF THE SHIP “HIBERNIA” OF NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS: Dates November 1, 1857 to February 6, 1860. Hibernia departed New Bedford in 1857 under Master William Booker. Mid-voyage Booker is taken ill and leaves the ship under the command of Capt. Andres, the “replacement captain”. Some time later, Captain William Booker returns to Master of the Hibernia. However, the voyage ended in 1860 with the Hibernia being condemned. The log book is clearly written, but has a number of advertising cards posted in at the end as a scrapbook and some later non-related diary entries from the 1880s. there are several simple drawings of ships and whales and whale stamps. Wear with age.

REGINA SINGLE COMB DISC PLAYER MUSIC BOX: Ornate carved mahogany case on bun feet and raised panel lid with beaded details. Signed with brass plaque inside and numbers 36472. Inner lid with paper label having Greek female surrounded by cherub decoration. Includes crank. Measures 22 ½ inches wide x 20 inches deep x 13 inches tall. Good condition, working.



 19^TH C FOLK ART WHALING SCENE PAINTING: Very detailed with four spouting whales, two boats with 6 detailed men figures actively harpooning the whales. Another tall ship in the distance and shore line with buildings and one flying a flag. Mostly likely a European coastline. Several sea gulls in flight above. Stretcher has square corners and is stamped with a London mark. Image 17 inches x 21 ½ inches. Period frame. Unsigned. Needs cleaning. One paint loss spot and craquelure.

PAIR OF EARLY 19TH C SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TEETH: Period scrimshaw on each with three ships, flags, stars and light house. Measure approximately 6 ½ inches each. They weigh approximately 831 grams. Chips on tips. Lot with provenance letter. Reference is made to William C. Taber. “Taber, William C., was born in New Bedford in 1837, a son of William C. and Hannah (Shearman) Taber. His father, William C. Taber, was also a native of New Bedford and prominent in the business affairs of the city; for sixty-three years he was connected in an official capacity with the New Bedford Institution for Savings, a part of this time as president. He also represented this district in the State Senate. As is elsewhere noted in this work, representatives of the Taber family were among the first settlers of the old town of Dartmouth, and most of the name in this vicinity descend from Philip, who came from England in 1632, settling near the present site of Boston.” 

JEFFERSON REVERSE PAINTED LANDSCAPE LAMP: 19th/20th century. Detailed 18 inch shade with reverse painted landscape scene. Base marked 1118, acorn pulls, sockets marked. Lamp measures 23 inches tall. Original good condition.  

ATTRIB: JAMES BURT LANDSCAPE: (American 19th c/Massachusetts). Hudson River School oil on canvas. Signed on stretcher James Burt 1843 and titled “On the Mohawk”. Scene with a waterfall, mountain in the background and two trout fishermen in foreground at base of falls. . Image 18 ½ inches x 26 ½”. Ornate gilt frame. Craquelure. 

 19^th C US WOODEN MILITARY CANTEEN: Original blue paint with red painted initials in oval decoration. Bentwood construction with remnants of strap hinges. Measures 7 inches x 3 inches.

 TIFFANY & COMPANY 14KT GOLD, DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE CHATELAINE: Ca 1920’s. Measures 2 5/8 inches long. Interior with 2 compartments and mirror. Chain tested 14kt and chatelaine tested 14kt. Stem marked Tiffany & Co. One side has 4 small round white diamond and 6 round sapphires. Etched floral designed on 18kt yellow & rose gold.  Approximately 38 total grams including chain.

R J HORNER GRIFFIN DROP FRONT DESK: Ca 1880. Attributed to R.J. Horner, New York. Deeply carved mahogany. Front panel with winged cherub surround be foliage and flowers. Winged Griffins shelf supports, stick and ball gallery top. Double doors below. Ornate bronze hardware and candle holders, animal feet, fitted interior. Measures 64 inches tall x 27 inches wide x 19 inches deep. 

CYRUS E. DALLIN BRONZE CASTING OF “MASSASOIT”: A rare 1920 bronze casting of Cyrus Dallin’s (American 1861–1944) Massasoit. This bronze statue depicts the great leader of the Wampanoag tribe, Massasoit who greeted the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. The figure wears a loin cloth and moccasins while carrying a peace pipe, satchel, and wearing a tall feather in his hair. Fine sculpture is marked to the base, “Dallin” with a copyright symbol and “Massasoit”. The iconic, large scale versions of this statue remain steadfast at Plymouth Rock and at Brigham Young University.

PASTORAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY JOSEPH FOXCROFT COLE: (Massachusetts, California, Maine 1837-1892). Barbizon style pastoral scene with farm house in the distance, two horses and cows grazing in the fields. Signed lower left J. Foxcroft Cole.  Oil on canvas laid down on masonite board. Image 13 ¾ inches x 19 ¾ inches, wide gold gilt frame.  Cole was considered one of the leading landscape painters in the Boston area during the second half of the nineteenth century; he was also an important arbiter of taste, instrumental in popularizing the French Barbizon style in America. Hi works can be found in several museums including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Good condition with some craquelure. 

19^TH C HERTER BROS. VICTORIAN/AESTHETIC FAUX BAMBOO BIRD’S EYE MAPLE BEDROOM SUITE: Attributed to Herter Bros.  (New York 1864-1906). Brid’s Eye maple, faux bamboo with ebony accents. Includes high back bed, step down Princess marble top dresser with mirror and two drawers, two small glove box drawers and two candle stands, drop pulls. Small marble top night stand with one drawer and cupboard and two side chairs. Bed measures 6 feet tall x 5 feet wide.

CORNEILIUS SOLAR/ASTRAL FIGURAL LAMP: Ca 1825-1850. Gilded bronze full figure of a Classical woman with one hand on her hip and one raised above her head. She stands on an embossed plinth on 6 inch square base. Font signed Cornelius & Co, Philad. Patent April 10th, 1845. Measures 24 inches tall excluding chimney. With 12 cut glass prisms. Pictured in the book “19th Century Elegant Lighting, Argand, Sinumbra and Solar Lamps” by Gerald T. Gowitt. Excellent condition. All original and pure including original tapered chimney. 

EARLY 19TH C SIGNED LEWIS, VERON & CO. AMERICAN ARGAND MANTLE LAMPS: Ca 1830/1840. Double light with ruffled frosted shades. Each signed twice Lewis Veron & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Ornate suqre foot bases with gargoyle faces, urn shape floral fonts. Very dark finish. Measures 1pproximately 15 ½ inches wide x 18 ½ inches tall. Electrified. Good condition. Missing one switch button.

GIBSON 1937 ARCH TOP L-7 ACOUSTIC GUITAR: Original label with a hard to read serial number. Sunburst body with abalone floral inlay neck. Belong to musician Fran Morris of Fran Morris Trio 1946-1953 and Fran Morris Quartet 1942 to 1943, Southeastern Massachusetts. Some photos and history with lot. 

AARON FINK ABSTRACT OIL ON LINEN: Aaron Fink (American born 1955). Titled Yellow Peppers. Signed in large letters and dated 1990 on back of canvas. Alpha Gallery label on back of stretcher “Aaron Fink “Yellow Pepper 1990”. Measures 30 inches x 24 inches. 

PAIR OF 19^TH C CHINESE CARVED IVORY TUSKS: Late Qing Dynasty. Detailed figures of an Emperor and Empress.  Intricately carved with scrimshawed detailing. Empress in ornate dress holding a fan. She wears a crown, upswept long hair. Emperor also in ornately carved dress holding a sword. He wears a crown as well and has a long braid down his back. Both measure approximately 23” tall excluding original carved rosewood stands. Both signed on bases. Female figure in good condition. Male figure has loss, cracks and repairs.

NANKING CARGO CHINESE PLATE: Ca 1750. Blue flowers and foliage on white ground. Original Christie’s auction label Lot 3670A. Measures 9 inches in diameter.  Chien Lung period (1736-1795). Salvaged by Captain Mchael Hatcher  in 1986 from the shipwreck Geldermalen that sank on January 3, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China and sank off the coast of Indonesia. The recovered porelain was sold at the famous 1986 sale at Chiristie's "Nanking Cargo"  auction.  

19^TH C “PRISONER OF WAR” BONE SHIP MODEL: George III period by French Napoleonic prisoners in Britain. During 1792 - 1815, the period of the Coalition Wars and the Napoleonic Wars between France and Europe, prisoners were taken on both sides. The majority of them were confined, sometimes for many years, in England and Scotland. The prisoners were building ship models from scraps of wood, or mutton and beef bones. They developed an art form and the models were sold to the public. This trade supplied the prisoners with ivory and special tools so that the models would be all the more decorative. Rigging was made of human hair, horsehair, silk, or whatever other fine material could be obtained. To this day they remain highly sought after, valuable collectibles. Planked pinned hull. Measures approximately 17 inches long by 5 inches tall. Very detailed construction. Mounted on wooden stand. Minor loss.

WATERCOLOR PAINTNG SIGNED E. MANZO: Cityscape scene with a man sitting on a bench perhaps reading the want ads looking for a job. A cigarette case and lit cigarette lies on the ground next to him. Uniquely framed in a concave shadow box frame within a frame. Signed lower left. E. Manzo. Image 11 inches x 6 ¾ inches. Measures 17 ¼ inches x 12 ¾ inches overall.

HANDEL TYPE OBVERSE & REVERSE PAINTED BOUDOIR LAMP: Bronzed metal base in form of a tree. Dome top “Chipped Ice” shade with detail landscape with trees, snow covered ground. Original acorn pull. Measures 14 inches tall overall with 7 ½ inch diameter shade. Unsigned.

20^TH C LARGE CASED SHIP MODEL: Totally hand-made, not from kit.  Built by model ship builders Jim and Lynda Plante (Rehoboth, Massachusetts). Dark oak planked hull; light maple planked deck. Very detailed model, fully rigged with three masts. Fourteen cannons on deck, life boat, painted details, brass eagle on back. Measures overall approximately 34 inches long x 28 inches tall. Case measures 46 ½ inches wide x 34 inches tall x 18 ½ inches deep.

HUDSON BAY COMPANY “FAUX” SILVER OR SILVERPLATE FUR TRADE CROSS: Native America beaded friendship necklace. With glass trade beads. Double bar Cross of Lorraine with pear shape and round cabochon stones. Signed HB on top. Maker’s mark William Sylvester, Silversmith, Montreal 1780. Stamped Montreal. Cross measures 5 ¾” x 4 ¼”. Used to gain favor and induce trade between Indian nations and settlers during the fur trade years.

ROOMSIZE HERIZ ORIENTAL RUG: Overall detailed geometric design. Multi section center medallion on mostly red field. Wide border flanked by two narrow borders. Vivid colors of blues, reds, green, teal salmon, cream, gold and black. Measures approximately 8 feet x 10 feet (93 inches x 123 inches). Some loss to one section of fringe. Good condition.

19^TH C MIDDLE-EASTERN SILVER JAMBIYA DAGGER:  Intricate silver and silver-plate filigree decorated handle and part of scabbard. Curved dagger with handle. Decorated scabbard and belt with metal thread decoration on belt and scabbard.

US NAVY WORLD WAR II 37MM FLARE PISTOL: With original case and 2 un-spent flare canisters dated Aug 1940. Lid with plaque SIGNAL OUTFIT, Approved by US Bureau of Navigation & Steam Boat Inspection, Manufactured by International Signal Co…Made in USA” Serial Number 2670. Original Instructions inside lid. Made of Brass and steel with 5 inch x 1 ½ inch diameter barrel. Grip with embossed signature International Flare Signal Co., Tippecanoe City, Ohio.  The INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL COMPANY of TIPPECANOE CITY OHIO was the Prime Supplier for 1000's of Flare Guns on Navy & Coast Guard Ships, Lifeboats & Landing Craft. 

PITTSBURGH TABLE LAMP: Reverse painted shade with landscape and house. Measures 20 inches tall. Shade 13 ½ inches in diameter. Partial original paper label inside shade. All original except replaced cord. Good condition.

EARLY NAUTICAL OIL ON CANVAS: Clement Drew type. Two ships with figures on deck in rough open seas. Image 18 ½ inches x 31 ½ inches. Unsigned. Some craquelure and old repairs. Some loss to gilt frame.

ROOMSIZE ORIENTAL RUG: Overall geometric decorations with stylized floral designs and saw tooth leaves on red field. Wide border with 3 narrow borders. Colors of blues, reds, salmon, green, and cream. Measures approximately 11.5 feet x 8 .75 feet. Some low spots. 

1845 NEW ENGLAND DOCUMENT BOX: Early 19th Century the consignor South shore coast Ma. Dated with initials “J H D” and a portrait top. Original green and stripe corner highlights. Measures 12 ½ inches wide x 6 ½ inches tall x 6 ½ inches deep. Lock and hardware appear original. 

LARGE LEATHER BOUND PERSONAL SCRAPBOOK OF COL. PERCY PARKER: Contents date from 1879 to 1896. The book contains all original hand written and printed military orders, appointments and letters beginning from Fort Mc Dermott in Nevada (later Angel Island, California) ordering an investigation into reports of stolen Army property, investigation into reports of an Indian attack and sending a scouting party to collect data and correct a map of the area, etc. There are several appoints including Col Parker to serve in Court Marshall court proceedings, including one at Alcatraz. In addition to military related documents there are several invitations to State dinners, banquets, receptions, dances (“Hops”), graduations and reunions as well as theatre and concert programs, etc. Percy Parker was born in Dracut, Massachusetts on March 4, 1857. He was an 1879 graduate of West Point. He became 2nd Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry, US Army on June 13, 1879 and retired on July 8, 1882. After retirement from the Army Parker became a very successful Massachusetts businessman, investor, land owner and politician. He served as Col. And Assistant Quartermaster-General on the staff of Massachusetts Governor William Russell from 1891 to 1894, Col. And Assistant Inspector-General on staff of Governor Frederic Greenhalge (1894 to 1896) and provided services for the Spanish American Wat to Governor Roger Walcott from 1897 to 1900. Col. Parker retired in 1916 and passed away in February of 1923. 

19th C CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUER & PAINTED FAN: 19th century/ late Qing/Republic. Lacquer and silk covered paper folding fan depicting figures in outdoor garden and porch settings. The figures faces are painted on very thin sheets of ivory. The clothing is applied silk. The border of the fan decorated with the Hundred Antiques motif. Reverse side decorated with birds and floral decoration. Original fitted decorated lacquered case. Some tears and repairs. 



19th/20th CHINESE CARVED IVORY SEATED ELDER FIGURES: Ca late 19th or early 20th century. Stately Chinese man and woman in formal dress seated in chairs. Each measure 8 inches tall including fitted wooden base of teak or rosewood. Inset Mother of Pearl marks. 

SATSUMA KORO: Ca Meiji period. Footed porcelain censer with slotted lid. Front and back panels with finely hand painted and detailed scenes with several figures of women and children dressed in colorful robes. Figures set in a detailed landscape with lakes, mountains and cherry trees. Gold gilt foliage decorated bands and feet. Gilt hands and lid. Measures 6 ½ inches tall. Good condition with small chip on rim and fine hairline on one side.

19^TH C WHALEBONE & IVORY YARN SWIFT: Table top yarn swift with colored highlights. Measures 15 ¾ inches tall.

VICTOR TALKING MACHINE: Ca 1902. Type Vic-II. Oak case with column accents and brass tag. With black and gold Morning Glory horn. Complete good condition, working.  Mascot sold separately.

RCA “NIPPER” CHALK WARE DOG MASCOT: Name stenciled on back, painted yellow neck collar. Original paint and condition. Measures approximately 15 inches long. Hairline on one leg. 

PAIR OF CHINESE OR THAI BRONZE FOO LION FIGRUES: Ca 19th/20th century. Cast stylized Fierce dogs with silver and gold applied mirror panels. Measure approximately 9 inches tall x 10 inches long. Verdigris and bronze patina.

 WALTHAM 14KT GOLD POCKET WATCH: Hunter’s case, size 12 or 14. Seventeen jewels. Gold plate watch chain. 

GROUPING OF 16 WORLD WAR I POSTERS: Various subjects include Victory Girls, War Savings Stamp. WSS Enlistment (James Montgomery Flagg, Uncle Same). Devil Dog Recruitment Station. United War Work Campaign November 11-18, 1918 (Arthur William Brown). United States Food Administration Blood or Bread. WSS (Prize poster #2, Rhode Island War Savings Contest. United States Food Administration Eat More Fish (Charles Livingston Bull). United States Food Administration Keep Home Garden Going. YMCA United War Work Campaign November 11-198, 1918. 2nd Liberty Loan 1917. Etc. All original. Some loss.

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