December 17, 2017 Auction Highlights

December 17, 2017...1:00PM

Previews: Friday December 15th

& Saturday December 16th

12:00PM to 6:00PM

Sunday December 17th 11:00AM to 1:00pm Start

Featuring a rare Connecticut miniature Chippendale chest on chest. Extensive varied selection of fine American and Continental furniture, mirrors, sculpture and paintings. Sterling silver, pocket watches, clocks, pocket knives, vintage movie posters and military. 

RARE 18TH/19TH CENTURY MINIATURE CONNECTICUT CHEST ON CHEST: Descended several generations. Two piece. Measures 42” H x 21” W x 12” D. Wethersfield, Connecticut. Cherry/chestnut secondary wood. Broken pediment bonnet top with carved flame finials. Eleven drawers with original brass hardware. Carved fan top/bottom center drawers and carved bracket feet. SOLD $40,800 

Collection of approximately 30 pieces of fine Davenport furniture, several with presentation placques and monograms of family menbers, from a Sherborn, Massachusetts estate.

Bench SOLD $420

Table SOLD $480

FRENCH GILDED BRONZE SCULPTURE: DUCHQISELLE "ALLEGORY OF FISHING": French, ca 1866. Figure of a Native American woman in a canoe. Details of foliage and fishing nets. Signed. Measures 19" wide x 13 1/2" tall x 6" deep. SOLD $2,760 

ANTIQUE GRANDE TOUR EQUESTRIAN BRONZE SCUPTURE OF MARCUS ARELIUS: Full size piece stand in the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, Italy. Figure measures approximately 15 inches tall x 13 inches long. Measures overall 21 inches tall with marble base. Marcus Aurelius (April 121 to March 180 AD) was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He was the last of the so called “Five Good Emperors” because he put the needs of the people of Rome before his desire for glory. He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as Meditations, is a significant source of our modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy. The persecutions of Christians during his reign was considered necessary to maintain peace as with no separation of church and state, a refusal to acknowledge gods was a refusal to accept the laws of the state .His death in 180 is considered the end of the Pax Romana  and the increasing instability in the west that followed has traditionally been seen as the beginning of the eventual Fall of the Western Roman Empire.SOLD $960

LATE ADDITION: "The Day The Earth Stood Still" 1951 poster for the RKO Theatre in Boston. The RKO Theater was located in the theatre district in Boston on Washington Street and featured films, big band concerts and a variety of theatre perfomances. The theatre operated from the 1930's to the 1950's.

The poster is one sheet mounted on plywood, which was a piece of wall discovered in a cellar in Hingham, Massachusetts. The homeowner lived in the home for over 47 years and it was there when she moved in. 
The film was directed by Robert Wise and was produced by 20th Century Fox in 1951. Although this was not the first film to start the sci-fi craze of the 1950's, it was the most important. The film gave some legitimacy to the genre and asked the question of how man would react to learning we are not alone in the universe. The second "co-hit" film playing was "Jungle Manhunt", a 1951 adventure film and was an entry in the "Jungle Jim" series of films starring Johnny Weissmuller.
The poster has been glued to the plywood and was on display at the RKO Theatre in 1951. It has pin holes, staining and some loss.

SOLD $4,200

FIVE US AMERICAN EAGLE ONE HALF OUNCE PROOF GOLD BULLION COINS: With original cases, boxes and paperwork. Dates 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994. SOLD $3,360

CAST IRON “LOLLYPOP” DOUBLE SIDED SIGN: “No Parking, Police Order, Here” Black lettering on bright yellow ground. Original paint. Round sign measures 12 inches in diameter. Measures overall 52 ½ inches tall. Some wear and surface rust.

WORLD WAR II GERMAN KREIGSMARINE BATTLESHIP FLAG: Large printed original WWII Nazi German Naval flag with swastika and German Cross. Measure approximately 72 inches x 124 inches. Ink stamps and original rope. The  Kaiserliche Marine and Kriegsmarine of Imperial and Nazi Germany, respectively built a series of battleships between the 1890s and 1940s. To defend its North and Baltic Sea coasts in wartime, Germany had previously built a series of smaller ironclad warships, including coastal defense ships, and armored frigates. The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It superseded the Imperial German Navy of the German Empire(1871-1918) and the inter-war Reichsmarine (1919-1935) of the Weimar Republic. The Kriegsmarine was one of three official branches, along with the Heer (Army) and the Luftwaffe (Air Force), of the Wehrmacht, the armed forces of National Socialist / Nazi Germany (1933-1945). The Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine (as for all branches of armed forces during the period of absolute Nazi power) was the President and Reichs Chancellor, now renamed "Fuehrer" Adolf Hitler (1889-1945, in power 1933-1945). Good condition. SOLD $480

3 WORLD WAR II MUSSOLINI SIGNED MILITARY DOCUMENTS: Signed by Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III. “Per grazia di dio e per volonta della nazione  Imperatore d’ Etiopia” (By the grace of God and will of the nation, Emperor of Ethiopia). Documents are stamped with 1927 and 1937 dates. Watermarked papers, 15 inches x 10 inches. Victor Emmanuel (869-1947) was the King of Italy from July 1900 until his abdication on  May 1946. During his long reign (nearly 46 years), which began after the assassination of his father Umberto I, the Kingdom of Italy became involved in two World Wars. His reign also encompassed the birth, rise, and fall of Italian Fascism. Some tears on the edges and minor discoloration.SOLD $300

ANTIQUE CHINESE CHIPPENDALE STYLE PIERCED FRETWORK TEA TABLE: Mahogany with ornate fretwork gallery, apron, legs and stretchers. Measures 31 inches wide x 21 inches deep x 30 inches tall to top of gallery. Good condition with couple of stress cracks on top and some minor loss to finish. No breaks. SOLD $3,000

PERIOD FEDERAL EAGLE TOP MIRROR: Mahogany and gilt. Open pediment with gilt rosettes and large carved eagle finial. Scalloped base, gilt rims. Sides with applied fruit motif drapes. Measures overall 54 inches tall x 25 inches wide. Good condition.

PERIOD FEDERAL LOOKING GLASS MIRROR: Mahogany and gilt. Open pediment with gilt rosettes and large carved eagle. Scalloped base, gilt rims. Sides with applied fruit motif drapes. Measures overall 54 inches tall x 25 inches wide. SOLD $1,920

1862 PATENT MODEL WASHING MACHINE: With original Geo. Potts 1862 Patent tag dated June 10th, 1862.  Or Salesman’s Sample. Constructed of bird’s eye maple, pine and mahogany. It has great action allowing for both back and forth and up and down at the same time of the moveable portions.  It also has a provision for the water to go through the slats in the bottom to further agitate and suds up the water for the perfect washing effect.  Measures 8 inches long x 4 ¾ inches wide x 4 ½ inches tall.  Good condition.

SOLD $720

1877 PATENT MODEL WASHING MACHINE: With original J.O Beauperland Patent tag “Jany 9th, 1877”. Or Salesman’s Sample.  Brass plaque  J.O Beauperland, Fall River, Mass. Constructed of tin, brass and wood. Measures 6 ½ inches x 7 inches x 9 inches tall. Good condition.

SOLD $510

WORLD WAR I GERMAN MILITARY HELMET: M-16 steel helmet. Original leather liner with muslin covered cushions. Good condition. SOLD $360

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN PICKELHAUBE SPIKE MILITARY HELMET: Embossed German eagle insignia “KOENIG”. Black painted leather. Original strap and liner. Minor wear. SOLD $450

1876 RARE AMERICAN 38 STAR FLAG: Colorado was admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876 and the flag became official on July 4, 1877. The flag remained in existence ca 1877-1890. Wool machine stripes with cotton muslin hand sewn appliqued stars. Measures approximately 35 inches x 52 inches.  The The cotton hoist includes 2 brass grommets. Few moth holes, edge fraying and old repair. Flag has been shortened. SOLD $780

TWO GOLD & ENAMEL MASONIC PINS & TIFFANY & CO GOLD BUCKLES: One engraved “William H. Pearson P.G.R. Franklin Lodge No 23 February 15, 1854, 579”. No. 60 on front. Second pin engraved “Present wot William H. Pearson Past Grand Patriach by the Grand Encampment 100F March 1, 1925 Massachusetts, 1871.” Marked No 70 on front. Pair of 14kt yellow gold buckles signed Tiffany & Co. Approximately 20.25 penny weight. Good condition. SOLD $1,020

GILBERT BRAZILLIAN ONYX CRYSTAL REGULATOR MANTLE CLOCK: Stepped green onyx base and top. Ormolu decorated corners, four glass sides. Open escapement porcelain face signed “G”. Four finials and urn finial on top. Measures overall 15 ¾ inches tall x 7 ½ inches wide. Hairline stress crack on face and couple of strass cracks on base. SOLD $300 

 ANTIQUE 1870 GORHAM STERLING SILVER FIGURAL SQUIRREL CENTER BOWL: Graceful tear drop shape center bowl nut dish with molded stem and oval foot. Handle with full figure squirrel eating a nut or grape, perched on a vine with finely detailed leaves and fruit. Opposite end with applied leave swag and center shield cartouche (monogrammed “E”. Measures approximately 15 inches long x 11 ½ inchesoverall x 6 ½ inches wide. Approximately 33.5 troy ounces.Hallmarked, 465, Sterling, C. SOLD $2,220 

DAUM NANCY CAMEO SCENE LANDSCAPE VASE: French art glass. Lake landscape scene at sunset, trees and grasses in the foreground.  Signed “DAUM NANCY”with Cross of Lorraine. Measures 9 inches tall x approximately 7 inches wide. SOLD $960 

UNUSUAL ONE OF A KIND NATIVE AMERICAN CARVED TURQUOISE BRACELET: High relief Indian village in multi colors of turquoise. Set on a sterling silver mount. Ebony and mother of pearl stripes on the interior. Marked Sterling and artist initials “RR”. SOLD $990

PERIOD CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY ARM CHAIR: Open splat back. Cabriole legs with deeply caraved ball and claw feet. Curved arms with carved knuckles. Fine proportions 39 2/3" tall x 31 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep. Floral needlepoint seat. SOLD $1,020 

OAK CARVED COFFER BLANKET CHEST: Three carved panels and large drawer below. Measures 50 inches wide x 30 inches tall x 23 inches deep. Replaced top. SOLD $3,900

PAIR OF PERIOD AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE SIDE CHAIRS: Mahogany, straight legs. Open carved bask splat. Pegged construction. Needlepoint seats. Measures 38 ½ inches tall. SOLD $1,560 

LARGE ITALIAN 800 SILVER ART NOUVEAU FOOTED CENTER BOWL: Hand hammered applied open floral design handles and applied scroll decorated rims. Measures overall 24 inches long x 9 inches across x 7 inches tall. Hallmarked “PA 164 C 800”. Weight is over 1600 grams. (White’s Auctions scale goes up to maximum of 1600 grams.) SOLD $780 

18TH C ENGLISH FUSEE POCKET WATCH: Coin silver case, hallmarked.  Painted dial with Dutch scene and automaton wind mill movement. Works signed “J, Lloyd, Brecon, 1762. Has key. SOLD $1,860

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER: With original leather holster. Colt Model 1849 revolver, .31 caliber percussion. Six-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene (faint) and ”COLT’S PATENT No. 177847”. Brass trigger guard. Walnut stock, octagonal barrel. Stamped “ADDRESS SAM L COLT, HARTFORD, CT.” Four matching serial  numbers 177847. Barrel 4 inches long, 9 ½ inches overall. SOLD $1,080

ANTIQUE CHINESE LACQUER & PAPEIR MACHE GAME TABLE:  Center checkerboard of white Mother of Pearl squares with alternating black paper squares. Top with curved sides and scalloped corners. Pedestal base with tripod heavily carved dragon legs with snarling dragon head feet. Base and top with multiple gild chinoiserie scenes with several figures, pagodas and landscapes. Top measures 32 ½ inches x 26 ½ inches, 25 ¾ inches tall. Good condition with minor imperfections. SOLD $1,050  

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY BRUSH POT: Detailed relief carved figures of a man, woman, two boys and a dog. Elaborate scrimshaw decorated costumes. Full figure carved monkey sits on top rim. Wooden stand with gild floral decorations. Foot broken off stand, stress cracks in ivory and break on piece of rope held by monkey. Gold repair on base.  Measures 7 ½ inches tall excluding base and monkey figure. SOLD $330

LARGE F.M. FENETTI STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING: Frederick Fenetti (1854-1915, Massachusetts/Nova Scotia/Italy). Large oil on canvas. Still life with peonies, plums, grapes and bowl of cherries. Signed lower right “F. Fenetti” Image measures 20 inches x 40 inches. Wide 7 ½ inch ornate gilt frame. Minor paint loss flecks on lower left. PASS

PAIR OF DUNBAR MID CENTURY ARM CHAIRS: Ca 1950. “Horseshoe Chairs” designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut frames with rosewood back panels. Decorative thru tenon constructions. Shaped arms. Original floral upholstery. Measure 30 ½ inches tall x 25 inches deep x 22 inches. Original label. SOLD $450

ANCIENT GREEK COIN CA 327-323 BC ALEXANDER III IN A 14KT GOLD MOUNT: Mounted as a pendant. Mount marked and tested for 14kt. Measures 1 ¾ inches in diameter. With Certificate of Authenticity. September 2, 2003. Good condition. SOLD $570

THREE PIECE CHIPPENDALE STYLE PARLOR SET: Attributed to Davenport Furniture, Boston, MA/Irving & Cassons. Carved mahogany chair arms and legs. Ball and claw feet. Scalloped backs. Sofa measures 6 feet. Original upholstery. Some wear and staining to upholstery. SOLD $1,050

224 US SILVER HALF DOLLAR COINS: Consisting of 145 US Walking Liberty coins, 19 Franklin’s and 60 US 1964 Kennedy half dollars. Circulated conditions.

PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH IVORY or BONE MIRRORS: Ca 1850/60. Napoleonic era. Scalloped crest and oval beveled glass mirrors. Each finely decorated with well carved, feather or leaf shaped pieces of bone an intricate pattern with applied griffins, serpents, dolphins and putti.The oval bevelled mirror is original as is the red velvet surround and outer bone edge.Tops with a bone banner with the motto, “SGOTORUM”. Measure 32 inches x 21 inches. Some pieces loose or broken or missing; some present. Wear and fading to fabric and loss to silvering on one mirror.  SOLD $2,040

PAIR OF QING DYNASTY STYLE CHINESE or ORIENTAL EXPORT BRONZE URNS: Pair of heavy bronze vases. Two pieces. Detailed raised designs. Green verdigris patina. Measures 14 inches tall x 8 inches wide. Both signed on bases. Good condition.

SOLD $1,380

CARVED WOODEN INDIAN ELEPHANT: Raised trunk. Natural walking stance. Stained dark gray to black. Ivory colored painted wood tusks. Measures approximately 36 inches tall x 35 inches long. Good condition. SOLD $510

WORLD WAR II GI JAPANESE CAPTURED WEAPONS: In original “return” crate includes Japanese saber, bayonet and Japanese rifle. With original stamps and GI identifying paperwork. Bayonet serial numbers do not match. As found. SOLD $1,050

20TH C CARVED SHORE BIRD BY MARK HOLLAND: Wings out Yellow Legs, perched on a piece of driftwood. Very finely carved and painted. Bird measures approximately 15 inches tall x 13 inches long. Signed “By Mark Holland 77, Brewster, Mass.”SOLD $630

20TH C MINIATURE CARVED BIRD DECOY BY STAN SPARRE: (1923-2011). Preening Curlew, perched on a piece of driftwood. Bird measures approximately 8 inches tall. Finely carved and painted. Signed “Stan Sparre, Cape Cod”. Good condition. SOLD $240

ANTIQUE JAPANESE KYO SATSUMA TAIZAN VASE: Meiji period Satsuma vase.   By the very well-known potter, Taizan Yohei IX, and possibly by one of the Meiji Period's foremost painters, Kono Bairei. Overglaze enamel and finely hand painted decoration of birds in flowering tree branches, green and brownleaves and gilt leaves on  shaded bright to pale yellow ground.. Taizan was a renowned Kyoto potter who exhibited and won prizes at a number of international events, including the 1893 Chicago World Expo. Character signature on base. Taizan closed the family’s studio in 1894 following this exhibition. Measures 9 ¾ inches tall. Signed. SOLD $240

LARGE FOLIO CURRIER & IVES “CLIPPER SHIP THREE BROTHERS”: Original hand colored lithograph in period frame. Copyright 1875. “The Largest Sailing Ship in the World. 2971 tons, 328 feet x 48 feet x 32 feet. George Cumming, Captain. Image measures 24 inches x 32 inches. Matted and framed under glass. Good condition. SOLD $810

N. CURRIER LARGE FOLIO “CLIPPER SHIP FLYING CLOUD”: Hand colored lithograph in period frame. 1st Edition, copyright 1852. Presentation by the publisher to printer, Grinnell, Minturn & Co. Ship measured 235 feet x 41 feet x 21 feet, 1750 tonnage. Ship built in East Boston, Massachusetts in 1851. Image measures 22 inches x 29 inches. Matted and framed under glass. Some water stains on side, otherwise good condition. SOLD $510

WWII ITALIAN AFRICAN CORPS PITH HELMET: Tan cloth covered with screened vent both sides and top. Gilt brass insignia on Italian flag colored base. Cross rifles below a flaming bomb marked “3”. SOLD $156 

SOUTHERN SLAVE OCCUPATIONAL TAG or DOG TAG: Early round metal slave occupational tag. Stamped 21and I T HOUSE (tag maker?) on one side and 1867 C.F. Rond? Or Bond? Perhaps a house servant. There were laws in place in the early 1800s which allowed slave owners to hire out their slaves. These laws were in place in southern cities including Mobile, Norfolk, New Orleans, and Savannah. But, the only southern city that had a strict regulatory method for keeping track of these slaves was Charleston. Slave owners could rent out the services of their slaves to others for a fee. Slaves were required to wear a slave tag or identification marker. Fees or taxes paid to the city for the tags, similar to a license, were set based on the abilities and skills of the slave. The registration fee or tax for slave tags brought income to the city of Charleston. Approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter. Drilled for chain. Rich patina, irregular edge.