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Early 20th century
optical trade sign. Reverse signs like these were placed
inside to catch the eye of clients so to speak. No pun intended!!
The glass panel is housed in a modern frame to be easily hung on a
wall. Size: 12.5 x 11.5 inches. Very good condition.
Inventory number 23PD1067.
$1250. |
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19th century
family record of the Garlock Family. Frederick Garlock was
born in 1789. Margaret Wart in 1797. They married in 1815 and had 10
children. This is one of the finest records we have ever seen. Its
colors are still very brilliant and its overall condition is
noteworthy. Two floral columns flank the record while two white
urns, a willow tree, two doves and two hearts draw your eyes to its
upper area. It is housed in a period lemon gold frame. Size: 26 x 24
inches. Ex. Joan Brownstein. Inventory number 24PD42.
$2950. |
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Late 19th or very
early 20th century sled named "Queen". Though there are no
markings on its underside, we believe this is a Maine sled and
possibly from Paris, Maine. It doesn't appear to have been used all
that much as there is no damage or major loss. Size: 32 inches long,
10 inches wide. Inventory number 24PD27.
$895. |
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Large, early 20th
century, letter "R". There is no doubt in my mind this letter
was once part of a W. W. Woolworth sign. It's metal with an
impressive gold leaf color and surface which measures 26 x 18
inches. Inventory number 23PD1063.
$675. |
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18th century
looking glass. This little gem is over 250 years old and
has never been touched. All of its tiny hand cut nails are exactly
where they were installed. They've never been out or moved. Its
color and surface are original and that's a real treat these days.
Size: 11.5 x 7.5 Inventory number 23PD1051.
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Small 19th
century portrait on panel of a handsome gent. Excellent
condition. Original lemon gold frame. Measures only 8.75 x 7. Artist
and sitter unknown. Inventory number 23PD1051.
$395. |
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Nice early 20th
century optical trade sign. Composed of half inch rolled
steel, formed and welded. It's a very simple design which we feel
got the job done just fine. Price includes its display bracket.
Size: 23 x 12 inches. Inventory number 23PD1026
$950. |
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Exceptional painted
American patriotic shield on a single slab of wood (not plywood) and
if I counted right, there are 45 stars. Shields were
displayed during patriotic holidays by Fire halls, police stations,
and fraternal lodges etc. Over the years we've had several shields
with most having just 13 stars; we've never had an example with this
many stars. Excellent overall condition with its paint showing and
representing true and accurate signs of age. c1920. Size:
25 x 18. Inventory number 23PD829
$1850. |
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A beautiful
relief carved dresser box with the name Ruth Snow on its cover and
the date1868 on its front facade. Snow is a very common name
here in Maine and I don't think I'm risking too much in calling this
a true Maine box. Superb untouched original condition. Size:10 x 4 x
3.5 Inventory number 23PD782.
$595. |
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Large, English or
Dutch free blown dark green onion bottle. Nice early bottles
such as this are becoming harder and harder to find, especially in
this condition. There are no cracks, stars or problems of any
description making this a very good survivor. Great size. Great
form. Age: Late 18th or very early 19th century. Size: 12" tall,
9.5" in diameter. Inventory number 23PD907.
$1400. |
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RARE RARE ships
bottle. Free blown, having a very flat and wide bottom for
stability aboard early ships. We have never seen another bottle of
this form to compare it to. Size: 9.5" tall, 7.5 inches in diameter.
Inventory number 23PD1012.
$975. |
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19th century 4
fingered oval Shaker box. This lovely box came directly from
a 30 year old private collection in New Hampshire. It has never seen
paint and through the years developed a fine natural tone and soft
honest color and surface. It remains in excellent original condition
with NO apologies. Size" 11.75 x 8.75 x 4.5. Inventory number
23PD968.
$975. |
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A nice pair of
early 20th century cat andirons with glass eyes that catch your eye
in use. If you're a cat lover as we are, and have a
fireplace, these may be just the ticket for seasonal use. Size: 17
inches tall with 13 inch log dogs. Excellent condition and ready for
action. Inventory number 23PD861.
$695. |
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Edmund Darch
Lewis, 1835-1910, Philadelphia. Known for his land and
seascape paintings, this fine example truly represents one of his
better works. It has been professionally cleaned and remains resting
in its original frame in very good condition. The canvas has been
relined as one would expect from a painting of this age. Lewis
started painting at the age of 15 and worked with German born Paul
Weber of the Hudson River Valley school. His paintings are found in
major collections and museums across our land. Size: 21 x 12
overall. Inventory number 23PD845.
$2450. |
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A fine
calligraphy drawing depicting the birth of Jonathan Hall born on
Monday, August 7th, 1809, died 1837. Reframed and matted
in a modern frame. Excellent condition with some expected toning,
but no foxing. It's interesting that the drawing identifies Monday
as the day of the week his birth took place. We don't recall ever
seeing that on a record.. Size: 11.5 x 15 overall. Inventory number
23PD973.
$495. |
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A pair of miniature
American watercolor portraits of a husband and his wife in their
original paint decorated frames under early glass. Executed
with watercolors on wove paper in very fine condition. Both are
shown seated in the same chair facing left. Each measures 7.25 x
6.25 overall. Both sitters and artist remain anonymous. Inventory
number 23PD 820.
$1450. |
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Small late 18th or very early 19th century spun brass and wrought iron
kettle. Excellent condition
with a nice patina. It's so sweet!! Size: 6.5" tall, 5.25 diameter
bowl. Inventory number 23PD780.
$495. |
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Three vintage bronze letters applied to a modern white board spelling
the word "EAT". A perfect kitchen sign measuring 12 x 5.
Inventory number 23PD696.
$195. |
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An important pair
of skillfully carved male and female lion heads. The dramatic
detailing of these two lion heads is an out-of-the-park home run and
the added scroll below each head elevates them to a higher level of
excellence. The intensity of these carvings compares them to the
skills of well known American carvers like John Haley Bellamy and
that of Henry Leach of the late 19th century. Each head measures
approximately 12.5 x 16. x 10.5. c1880. Inventory number 23PD214.
$4850. |
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A very small late
19th century French book tantalus. We've never seen another
example of a comparable size. All 4 hand blown glasses remain along
with its small glass decanter. It's a beauty!! Size: 7 x 4.5 x 5.25.
Excellent condition commensurate with age and use. Inventory number
23PD652.
$795. |
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Small early 20th
century French desk globe signed J. Forest. Very good
condition with its surface well cared for and free of tears or
damage. It stands only 11.5 inches tall having a 6.5 inch diameter
globe. Inventory number 23PD710.
$595. |
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Large 19th century
heavy sheet iron rooster weathervane on a custom metal base.
Fabulously bold and gutsy form in its original white painted surface
which has taken on incredible presence and surface that one expects
to see on an item of this age. Size: 26.5 wide and tall on a custom
metal stand. Inventory number 23PD 655
$3400. |
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Skillfully carved and
painted pantry box. An oxidized green painted 5 point relief
carved star embellishes its cover with an oxidized crusty red
surface covering its entire lower case. Inside the lid a relief
carved date of 1885 can be found. Illegible initials remain on the
bottom. Size: 7.25 inches in diameter, 3.5 inches deep. Inventory
number 23PD524
$850. |
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Important full
figured hollow cut American silhouette of a young woman holding a
book and a purse. There have been other similar cuttings
found, but as of today, this cutter remains anonymous. The work
rests in its original crusty black frame under early glass. Size:
11.5 x 9.5 OA. c1830. Inventory number 23PD421.
$1850. |
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Early 1900s silkwork of
a bald eagle along with an American shield and several American
flags. Mounted under glass in a lemon gold frame. Very good
condition with no issues. Size: 17.5 x 18.5 . Inventory number
23PD540.
$750. |
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Small late 19th
century quill weathervane. Composition: Cut, formed and
soldered sheet copper with a historic surface of several layers of
paint with small areas of verdigris showing through. Quill
weathervanes were used on schools and libraries and with this one
being quite small, one would guess it once graced a small one room
school. Overall the condition is very good with a very slight bend
at the vertical rod which does not distract. Size: 25 x 17.5
measures on its modern wooden base. Inventory 23PD373.
$1950. |
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Attributed to
Joseph Honore Pellegrin, French, 1793-1869. A watercolor
portrait of the Brig Brothers of Norfolk, Capt. Jos. P Fernandes,
leaving Marseilles, February 25th 1858. Watercolor and gouache on
paper laid down on board. Evenly toned with some areas of minor
foxing. Size: 33.5 x 27. Inventory 23PD411 $2650 |
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Cast iron Eclipse
windmill weight. If my memory serves me well, I think the
very first mill weight I owned was a quarter moon weight like this
one. I love the form, its color and surface. It measures 10.5 x 9.5
x 2.5 on a custom wood base. A very crisp and clear casting
highlighting the word, Eclipse. Inventory 23PD370.
$695. |
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A pair of early
20th century root head shorebirds. A simple form yet highly
attractive in their nature, composition and posture. These are most
like southern, but were purchased from an upstate New York
collection. Size on the stand, 12 x 16 x 2. Original inuse and
weathered paint. Inventory 23PD389.
$795. |
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A very sensitive
wall hanging plaster bust of a young child with a Caproni & Bro,
Boston label. Some minor paint loss, but in very good
condition overall. Pietro Paulo Caproni, 1862-1928 along with his
brother were manufacturers of plaster reproductions of classical and
contemporary statues. They operated from 1892-1927 when the company
was sold. Size: 11 x 13 x 5. Inventory 23PD314.
$450. |
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A highly desirable
19th century double sided Parcheesi game board. Measuring
only 16 " square, it remains in an undisturbed state with a stunning
surface that defines excellence. Its perimeter border shows signs of
use, but not abuse. Great color, great surface and overall
condition. I assume the star on its reverse side is a game, but I'm
afraid I don't know what it's called. Inventory number 23PD 300
$2400. |
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Early 20th century
Penobscot Indian war club with relief carved and painted native
head. Typical chip carving embellishes the handle. Excellent
condition. Size: 25.5 inches long. Inventory 23PD212
$695. |
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Merganser decoy.
We're not positive, but we believe this is a Massachusetts-made
decoy. Well used and weather worn bone dry original paint. An old
check on its side was made secure decades ago. This well-carved
decoy has great character and great folk art appeal from years of
service. Size: 16.5 x 6.5. Inventory 23PD197.
$595. |
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Unusual and unique
small hooked mat of a brightly colored autumn maple leaf.
Excellent condition, mounted for display and wall ready. Size: 9.5 x
9 Inventory 23DP221.
$395. |
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New England trade
sign of Donovan's Millinery, Newport, NH. This single-sided
sign measuring 24 x 12.5 remains today as it was made in the early
years of the 20th century. Inventory 23PD225.
$495. |
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Swing handle
Taghkanic basket. We're fussy when it comes to baskets and
even the slightest flaw will influence our decision to purchase.
This basket remains in remarkably perfect condition with a nice
kick, double wrapped rim and delicately carved swing handle. Time
has toned its color beautifully with good signs of bottom wear to
substantiate its age and testify to its honesty. Size: 6.5" tall
with a 12" diameter. 14.5 " to the handle. Inventory 23PD101
$675. |
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Boy with Flowers
doorstop. Good paint and a shy, innocent smile on this
fellow, along with his flowers, make it an unusual find. Early 20th
century. Very good original condition. Size:9.25" tall. Inventory
23PD37.
$550. |
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Tiffany & Co sterling
Sugar & Creamer. See photo of the Tiffany mark and numbers on
its bottom. Single, faint monogram of "M" on the sides of both
pieces. No scratches or dents, with the kind of elegant design
Tiffany is famous for. Size: 4.25" on the sugar, 6" on the creamer.
Inventory 22PD665.
$625. |
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An elegant pair of
husband and wife portrait miniature watercolors by J. H. Gillespie,
1793-1849. Both in excellent condition resting in their
matching original frames. Written on the back of her portrait is
"till the day dawns and the shadows flee away". Sitters unknown.
Size: 4.5 x 5
$1250. 22PD898 |
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20th century Indian
whirligig. Excellent original paint. Very good condition
overall with exception of a small loss to one paddle. Size: 15 x 15
on a black cast iron stand.
$595. 22PD932 |
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An exceptional
American family record of the Stephen and Sarah Blackett family and
their 14 children, two of which were twins. An amazing
example of penmanship and calligraphy in its finest form. Note the
entries in block script are followed with a more fancy cursive
script which repeats itself throughout. The interlocking chain
border elevates it to a Masterpiece level. It remains in its
original lemon gold frame under very wavy historic glass. The
work was created by T. Blackett in 1837. If you've been searching
for a fabulous family record, your search may have just ended. Size:
27 x 22 overall.
$2850. 22PD942 |
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J. M. Crowley, active
in the 1839s in NYC and Massachusetts. A highly detailed
drawing of a female sitter facing left and wearing a medium
puffy sleeve dress and fancy bonnet. She's presented beneath a
reverse painted eglomise mat in a moulded gold leaf frame. Some
overall toning, but really in very good condition. Size: 4.74 x 5.75
overall.
$875. 22PD796A |
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Sterling Cuff, 2"
wide, marked "Tiffany Mexico". After WWII, American jewelry
companies had to seek silver sources outside of Europe and turned to
the workshops in Taxco where works were commissioned and stores were
opened such as Tiffany's in Mexico City. The markings on this piece
are indicative of this transition.
$650. 22PD799 |
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Vernon Broe,
1930-2011, Richmond, Maine. A prolific painter with a love
for Maine which he expressed in his work. From what we can tell he
must have had a special connection to coastal beach scenes with
children and sailboats as we see this genre repeated many times as
this work suggests. Signed LR, Vern Broe on academy board and newly
framed. Wonderful vibrant colors with lots of summer activity. Size:
20 x 16 overall. Excellent condition.
$1800. 22PD635 |
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19th century maple
mortar and pestle in first red color and surface. Excellent
original condition with a very tight hairline. While there is no
signs of paint on the pestle, we're certain it's original. Size:
7.75 inches tall with a 6 inch diameter bowl.
$595. 22PD816 |
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RARE 19th century
brass bed warmer with its original paint decorated handle.
You'll see a hundred of these before you see another one with a
decorated handle. Excellent untouched condition. Size: 44 inches
long with an 11 inch diameter pan.
$695. 22PD845 |
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15 inch cast iron
and painted old salt doorstop. Made by the Eastern
Specialties Co. and signed accordingly. This is the largest of the
old salt doorstops in very good original condition. c1920
$795. |
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A pair of 19th
century cast iron dove gate weights. Offered with a custom
made wall bracket for an exceptional visual display . Each dove
measures 11 inches long with nearly a 9 inch wingspan.
$1650. |
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Maine crooked
knife. Nicely carved with what I'll call an egg motif.
Crooked knives were carving tools used by eastern woodlands tribes
for various tasks from bowl making to shaving baskets splints.
Wonderful condition. Wonderful color, form and patina. Size: 8
inches long. Ex: Jon Magoun
$650. |
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19th century
banded yellowware seaweed or fern motif pitcher in dual colors.
Some overall fine crazing, but no repairs, cracks or hairlines. A
wonderful example in excellent condition. Size: 6.75 inches tall,
5.25 inches in diameter.
$950. |
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19th century maple
mortar and pestle in a lovely soft apple green paint.
Excellent condition. Original paint, including its original pestle
which has traces of paint as well. Purchased privately from a Maine
collection. Bowl size: 7.25 x 5.5
$650. |
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Nicely detailed cast
iron commemorative of the battleship Maine. We're not sure
what this was originally used for. A watch hutch? A clock case? A
portrait? There is no indication of a way to make an attachment. It
measures 10 inches high and 9 inches wide.
$295. |
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Carl Sorenson, art
deco covered bowl in perfect condition and signed. His unique
designs are easily recognised as are his unique colors and finishes.
While he worked in Philadelphia at the turn of the century, in the
20s-30s he designed for Tiffany. His pieces are found in museums and
important collections. The piece measures 5.5 inches in diameter and
3 inches deep.
$275. |
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19th century
Sunderland soft
paste plate with the name Ann Smith. It measures 6.5 inches
in diameter and if your name is Ann Smith or if you know an Ann
Smith, this plate has your/her name on it. c1830.
$295. |
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19th century maple
mortar and pestle in the best blue color and surface. Yes, I
see the crack as well, but we just couldn't get past the color and
the form, it's very special.
The mortar measures 7 3/8 inches tall. To the
handle, 12.5 inches. It's 5 inches in diameter.
$550. |
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19th century delft
plate. We believe the design is of a peacock with strong
cobalt blue colors. Some very minor edge flakes. but overall, quite
good.
Size: 10.25 inches in diameter.
$495. |
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19th century 2 gallon
stoneware crock with cobalt blue leaf decor. Signed F. B.
Norton & Sons, Worcester, Mass. Excellent condition with a very
small inner rim chip. No cracks or hairlines. Size: 9 x 10.
$495. |
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Taxco sterling
silver bracelet. The intricate design reflects classic
motifs of these highly regarded workshops and its condition is
excellent. Signed OCM Mexico. Size: 7.25 inches long.
$275. |
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19th century
trencher bowl with old "make do" repair. This just proves
when something is used enough, eventually it will wear out and wear
through. This splendid bowl must have been well loved because even
after the repair, you can see the interior has since conformed to
its original contour from further use and yes, the paint is
original. Size: 21.25 x 10.25 x 4 deep.
$875. |
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Taxco bracelet.
Sterling with recessed ebonized pattern which strongly contrasts
with the brightness of the sterling. Eagle 3 mark with initials "ARA".
8" long with a safety chain.
$175. |
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Mexican cuff.
Sterling bracelet with a snug closure and with ebonized
recesses for a dramatic presence. 1" wide by an approximate 8"
circumference. Marked C11, Mexico, 925.
$195. |
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FREE BLOWN NEW ENGLAND CHESTNUT BOTTLE. A
true and honest bottle showing great wear, color and form measuring
9 inches tall with a 5 inch body. Absolutely perfect condition with
good, in the making, distortion. c1820-30.
$595. |
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