American Fancy
In addition to a long history of working closely with—and buying from—pre-eminent Alexandria, Virginia, dealer/scholar Sumpter Priddy, Bert Parsons made extensive contributions to the groundbreaking 2004-05 exhibition “American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840.” The show explored one of the most spirited and vibrant periods in American art, when the term “Fancy” described furnishings and decorative arts with exciting patterns and bright colors. The following six lots (lots 24-29) were featured in the exhibition and published in the corresponding catalog.
24 Josiah Spode “Egg and Spinach” Earthenware Dessert Plate
English, Stoke on Trent area, early 19th century, stamped “Spode” on base, 1 x 8 x 8 in.
Estimate: $200 - $400
Exhibited: Milwaukee Art Museum, Peabody Essex Museum and the Maryland Historical Society, “American Fancy: Exuberance int he Arts 1790-1840”, 2004-5
Literature: Sumpter Priddy, American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840 (Chipstone Foundation & Milwaukee Art Museum, 2004), p. 175, fig. 305.
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Unusual American Classical Fancy High Back Chair, Possibly Masonic, Pennsylvania or Ohio River Valley, circa 1830, maple, pale salmon painted surface with parcel gilt, stenciled crossed cornucopias to crest rail and foliate spray to back, 50-1/2 x 19-3/4 x 23 in., seat height 18 in.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Exhibited: Milwaukee Art Museum, Peabody Essex Museum and the Maryland Historical Society, “American Fancy: Exuberance int he Arts 1790-1840”, 2004-5
Literature: Published in Sumpter Priddy, American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840 (Chipstone Foundation and the Milwaukee Art Museum, 2004), p. 141, fig. 242.
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Rare and Unusual New Hampshire Fancy Painted and Stenciled Sewing Table circa 1830, maple and pine, dark brown grain painted surface, top with stenciled grapevine motif, green painted shutter panels to sides and back, two drawers, underside inscribed with large “B”, 30-1/2 x 181/2 x 17-1/4 in.
Provenance: Descended in the family of Nathaniel and Abigail (Chesley) Swasey, thence to Ambrose Swasey (1846-1937), son; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, February 1995 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Exhibited: Milwaukee Art Museum, Peabody Essex Museum and the Maryland Historical Society, “American Fancy: Exuberance int he Arts 1790-1840”, 2004-5
Literature: Published in Sumpter Priddy, American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840 (Chipstone Foundation and the Milwaukee Art Museum, 2004), p. 113, fig. 187 and 188.
For a discussion on Ambrose Swasey, see Dictionary of American Biography, Supplement 1 & 2, 1944, pp. 642-43 (accompanied by a copy of reference).
27
Unusual English Enameled Pearlware Urn circa 1820, polychrome decorated and molded with swags and chains, faux marble painted base, 8-1/2 x 4-1/4 x 3-3/4 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, September 2003 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
Exhibited: Milwaukee Art Museum, Peabody Essex Museum and the Maryland Historical Society, “American Fancy: Exuberance int he Arts 1790-1840”, 2004-5
Literature: Published in Sumpter Priddy, American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840 (Chipstone Foundation & Milwaukee Art Museum, 2004), p. 40, fig. 68
28 New York State Attributed Stoneware Jug with Incised Cobalt Devil Head Decoration likely New York State, circa 1820-1840, salt glaze, tapered ovoid jug form, incised devil head to front of jar with cobalt slip, cobalt slip to terminals of large applied strap handle, thick angled spout rim with ringed neck, footed base, 15-1/4 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, 1998 (accompanied by sales invoice)
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Exhibited: Milwaukee Art Museum, Peabody Essex Museum and the Maryland Historical Society, “American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840”, 2004-5
Literature: Published in Sumpter Priddy, American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840 (Chipstone Foundation & Milwaukee Art Museum, 2004), p. xxxi, figs 20-21
29
Fine American Folk Art Paint Decorated Lift Top Chest Rhode Island or Connecticut, circa 1825, yellow pine, sponge decorated ochre and brown, initialed “M.A.Y” to the front, 22-3/4 x 42 x 16-3/4 in.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Exhibited: Milwaukee Art Museum, Peabody Essex Museum and the Maryland Historical Society, “American Fancy: Exuberance int he Arts 1790-1840”, 2004-5
Literature: Published in Sumpter Priddy, American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840 (Chipstone Foundation and the Milwaukee Art Museum, 2004), p. xxii, fig. 3.
30
New England Paint Decorated Dome Top Box
probably Connecticut, circa 1825-1835, painted basswood, white pine, and iron construction, 8-3/4 x 17-3/4 x 8-7/8 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, July 2007 (accompanied by copy of invoice)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
31
Maine Attributed Painted and Stenciled Box
New England, probably Maine, circa 1840, poplar throughout, clover motif paper lined interior with mirror to lid, 5-3/8 x 13 x 8-1/2 in.
Provenance: Walters-Benisek Antiques, Northampton, Massachusetts, May 1994 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
32
Rare Dated Yarmouth Massachusetts Tin Pipe Box
Yarmouth, Massachusetts, circa 1813, punched and pierced tin box with drawer, impressed “MR PETER THATCHER YARMOUTH AUGUST THE 28 1813”, with six clay pipes included, 11-1/8 x 4-3/8 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Charles Woolsey Lyon, New York, October 1920; Christie’s, Property From the Collection of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, January 21, 2006, lot 597; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, September 2006 (accompanied by copy of sale confirmation letter)
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Peter Thacher (also spelled Thatcher) appears in the 1800 and 1830 census records of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Masachusetts.
Literature: Illustrated in Furniture Treasury, Wallace Nutting, 1928, p. 1400, fig. 4027.
33
American Hooked Rug Floral Design Dated 1890 black ground with colorful flowers and cream-colored spandrels, cotton and wool, 37 x 58 in.
Estimate: $200 - $400
34
Fine American Federal Paint Decorated Leather Fire Bucket probably New England, name “Leonidas / H. Titcomb. Jr” and date “1820” in central medallion, painted banner with lettering “Bid Vulcan to Yield to Neptunes Power”, bail and ring handle, 21-1/8 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in. with handle extended Provenance: David Wheatcroft, Westborough, Massachusetts, November 2000 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
35 American Fancy Red Painted Windsor Bench
probably New England, early 19th century, the tablet back centering a distinctive landscape panel with buildings, faux bamboo turnings, in mixed woods with poplar plank seat, 38-1/2 x 76 x 21-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, November 1998 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
36
Rare Miniature North Carolina Walnut Sugar Chest probably Catawba River Valley, Piedmont, North Carolina, 1800-1820, yellow pine secondary, original iron strap hinges, 21-1/2 x 15 x 12-1/2 in.
Provenance: Frank Horton; Thomas A. Gray; Sumpter Priddy, April 2005 (accompanied by copy of receipt that specified prior provenance to Frank Horton and Thomas A. Gray)
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
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Rare Documented North Carolina Blue Painted Blanket Chest Dated 1823 probably Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, dated 1823, vivid Prussian blue paint with cream highlights, front with cartouche inscribed “Martha Maulden was / born Aug. 19, 1823”, interior with till, three short drawers, boldly formed bracket feet, cut nail construction, yellow pine throughout, 30-3/4 x 50-1/2 x 23-3/4 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, July 2001 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Literature: This chest is illustrated in Eobert E. Winters, Jr. (ed), North Carolina Furniture, 1700-1900 (Raleigh, 1977), p. 35; June Lucas, “Paint-Decorated Furniture from Piedmont North Carolina”, American Furniture (Chipstone Foundation, 2009), pp. 104-105, figs. 25, 27 and 28.
Martha Cassandra Mauldin was born in Stanly County, North Carolina, on August 19, 1823/24, the daughter of Benjamin Mauldin (1795-1877) and Mary Cagle (1799-1828). She married Christopher Columbus Foreman (1828-1890), who was identified as a hatter in the 1850 Federal Census for Stanly County. By 1857, Foreman was instrumental in the founding of Silver Springs Baptist Church, where he was the first pastor. Martha died on August 22, 1879.
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Rare Documented Early Virginia Paint Decorated Apothecary Cabinet, Original Surface Southampton or Isle of Wight County, Virginia, circa 1810, single body construction, early red and blue painted surface, three tier shelf section with molded cornice, twenty four small drawers above ten slightly larger drawers all with small round wood pulls, shaped bracket feet, yellow pine, poplar, and maple, 83 x 48 x 9 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, October 2005 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Per Sumpter Priddy notes this cupboard comes from the Stephenson Company store in Unity, Southampton County, Virginia. The Stephenson Company went out of business in the 1960s; at that time, some of the store fittings were sold and this cupboard was put into storage at the abandoned Zuni train station. It was found there in the 1970s by a local antiques dealer and was acquired by Sumpter Priddy in 1998.
39 Rare W. Nick Redford Labeled Virginia Tooled Leather Key Basket Richmond, circa 1875, red interior, stitched decoration, label to underside reads “W. Nick Redford, 1402 E. Main St., Richmond, VA”, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia; Robert Pottage Antiques, Halifax; Christopher Jones, October 2021 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
The form of this basket is very similar to key baskets produced and marked by S.S. Cottrell & Company of Richmond where Redford was employed for an unknown period of time. Per Christopher Jones notes this basket descended in the Cotton Family.
40
Exceptional Large Scale Virginia Tooled Leather Key Basket circa 1860, unusually large size, finely tooled decoration to sides and underside, 8-3/4 x 9-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia; Christopher Jones, Alexandria, Virginia, October 2021 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
41 Lyon Family Havre de Grace, Maryland Federal Paneled Walnut Spice Cabinet attributed to Havre de Grace, circa 1800, single door with twelve drawer interior, shaped apron and tall bracket feet, poplar secondary wood, 19-1/2 x 15 x 10-1/4 in.
Provenance: By descent in the Lyon family, Maryland; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, July 2002 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
This spice box descended in the Lyon family of Havre de Grace, Maryland, and was acquired from a February 2000 estate auction. The Lyon family had lived in Havre de Grace since the late 18th Century and ran Lyon’s Pharmacy from the mid-19th century onward. An early printed label from that pharmacy, bearing an ink inscription for “Salt Petre”, remains with the box.
42 Maria Howard Weeden
(American/Huntsville, Alabama, 1847-1905)
Portrait of an elderly black man painted in a circle, initialed lower left “W”, inscribed verso “Painted by Maria “Howard Weeden”/Hunts...” watercolor on card, sight 5 x 5 in.; gilt wood frame, 11 x 11 in.
Provenance: Skinner, Inc., Bolton, Massachusetts, June 199? (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
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Rare Miniature Wax Portrait of a Black Man, Attributed to George Miller circa 1810, finely modeled profile view of a man, likely a free man of color, in an overcoat, sight 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 in.; painted wood and brass inset frame, 5-1/4 x 5 x 3/4 in.
Provenance: Elle Shushan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 2005
Estimate: $500 - $700
A Scottish native, George M. Miller (d. 1819) moved to Philadelphia in the late 1790s and worked there and in Baltimore during his 20 years in America. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Academy and a fellow of the Columbian Society of Arts and came to fame in 1798 with his bas-relief of George Washington.
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Rare Mississippi Miniature Portrait of Young Boy (American/Mississippi, 19th Century)
Charles A. Jennings as a child, circa 1840, not visibly signed, watercolor on ivory, 4-5/8 x 3-3/8 in.; early gilt wood cove molded frame, 11 x 10 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
This lot is accompanied by significant research connected with Charles Jennings as well as Paulding, Mississippi. Charles Jennings was listed in the 1860 census of Jasper County, Mississippi as 23 years old and a lawyer. He is listed as a member of the 16th MS Infantry Company F. He is noted to have been a lieutenant. (The Veteran’s Story by Christine Lightsey)
45 Classical Mahogany Miniature Chest Painted with Delaware Waterworks, second quarter 19th century, mahogany veneers, backsplash possibly depicting the Delaware Waterworks, 23-1/2 x 16 x 12-1/4 in.
Provenance: By tradition, discovered in York, Pennsylvania; Malcolm Magruder, January 20, 1990 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
46
Fine New England Miniature Federal Carved and Gilt Mirror, circa 1815, retaining two fine original distressed mirror plates, overhanging cornice with acorn drops, rosettes to corners, pine and chestnut, 14-1/2 x 11 x 2-3/4 in.
Provenance: Wayne Pratt American Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut, January 1998 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $600 - $900
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Fine American Classical Figured Mahogany Miniature Chest, New York, circa 1820s, four finely dovetailed drawers flanked by carved columns, paw feet, poplar and white pine secondary woods, 16 x 12-3/4 x 9 in.
Provenance: Sotheby’s, lot 358 (label); Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, December 1992 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Rare Portland, Maine Labeled Classical Parcel Ebonized and Gilt Eglomise Mirror back with label for “Portland Looking Glass Manufactory...James Todd Looking Glasses...”, Maine, circa 1820-1830, frame with applied turnings and brass rosettes to corners, large eglomise panel with seated woman reading, 25-1/4 x 12-3/4 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Ronald Bourgeault, Hampton, New Hampshire, May 1984 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
51 Fine Pair Philadelphia Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Urn Back Side Chairs, circa 1800, with drapery, rosette, and Prince of Wales feather carved urn backs, black horsehair over the rail upholstered seats with brass tacking, square tapered legs with string inlay, ash and yellow pine secondary woods, 35-3/4 x 20-1/2 x 19 in, seat height 17-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, April 1996 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
For a related chair with virtually identical carving, see Charles F. Montgomery, American Furniture: The Federal Period in the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum p. 148, fig. no. 98.
49
Joseph Wood (American, 1778-1830)
Portrait of a Handsome Gentleman, unsigned, illegible inscriptions panel verso, oil on poplar panel, 7-1/2 x 6 in. painted oval; original carved gilt wood frame, 12 x 11 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia in August, 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800
Joseph Wood was an important early nineteenth century miniature painter. Born in New York, he began his career in partnership with John Wesley Jarvis. In 1813, he moved to Philadelphia, where he became an associate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, exhibiting there until he moved to Washington, D.C. in 1816. He worked in the capital for the rest of his life, and became Washington’s first resident artist of note, painting important figures including Chief Justice John Marshall, Henry Clary, Daniel Webster, Andrew Jackson, and President and Mrs. James Madison.
50 Fine Seymour Attributed Federal Mahogany Side Chair attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1800, figured veneer to tablet crest rail, fine acanthus carved fluted column form carvings, black horse hair over the rail upholstered seat with brass tacking, 34 x 19-1/2 x 20 in., seat height 17-3/4 in.
Provenance: Israel Sack, New York, NY; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, May 1996 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Literature: Illustrated Israel Sack, Opportunities in American Antiques, #15, fig. 1060, and also illustrated alongside an armchair, in Israel Sack, American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol. II, p. 421, no. 1060.
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Unusual Pair of Folk Art Portraits, Brother and Sister (American, 19th century)
The highly stylized pair, possibly brother and sister, c. 1845, unsigned, oil on poplar panels, 10 x 7-3/4 in.; unframed, maintains original brass hanging hardware at top edge
Provenance: Walters-Benisek Art & Antiques, Northampton, Massachusetts June 2001 (accompanied with copy of the receipt)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
52
Rare New England Pipe Rack in Old Surface late 18th century, white pine with fine and probably original dark brown stained/varnished surface, slots for four pipes, together with two antique clay pipes, also with copper wall mount, rack 17 x 13 x 6-1/4 in., longest pipe 19-1/2 in.
Literature: Rack illustrated in “Living with Antiques: A Folk Art Collection in Pennsylvania” by Susan Klein and Cynthia V.A. Schaffner, The Magazine Antiques (September, 1984), p. 573, fig. 12.
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, American Folk Art Collection of Howard and Catherine Feldman, June 23, 1988, lot 17; Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, April 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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Rare Pennsylvania Federal Carved Walnut Valuables Chest in Original Surface circa 1810, dry surface, bold pierced cornice, single dovetailed drawers with molded fronts and original round brass repousse pulls, quarter columns, ogee bracket feet, white pine and poplar secondary woods, 17 x 13-1/4 x 7 in.
Provenance: Olde Hope Antiques, New Hope, Pennsylvania, January 2024 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
55 Important New England Fireboard, Niagara Falls (American, 19th century)
Folk Painting of Niagara Falls, circa 1830-40, unsigned, oil on wood panel set in painted white pine frame; painted panel 23-1/2 x 36-1/4 in.; with frame 35-1/2 x 44 x 1 in.
Provenance: American Folk Art and Furniture Formerly in the Collection of Daphne Farago, Sold to Benefit the Rhode Island School of Design, Sotheby’s, New York, NY, February 2, 1991, lot 1235; Joel and Kate Kopp America Hurrah, New York, NY, April 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
In the early part of the 19th century, Niagara Falls quickly became the popular destination that it remains to this day. The Erie Canal allowed visitors to experience the grandeur and wild magnificence of the scene first hand, and adventurers swarmed to it. Artists of all calibers were naturally drawn to this grandeur, so early images of it are among the most iconic in American painting history. This clearly untrained artist has captured the cloud patterns, rainbow, the tumult of the falls, and the tiny figures on shore with the strength and charm of the best known folk painters.
56 Brown Painted Continuous Arm Braceback Windsor in Old Surface, New England, probably Connecticut, late 18th or early 19th century, 36 x 21-1/4 x 21 in.
Provenance: Elliott and Grace Snyder, South Egremont, Massachusetts, August 2001 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $800
57 Fine American Hutch Table in Early Pale Blue Paint, Maryland History Pennsylvania or Maryland, early 19th century, white pine throughout in original surface, with pale blue paint over white wash, notched cleat under one edge of top, 27-3/4 x 78 x 42 in.
Provenance: Descended in the family of Miriam Washabaugh Harrison and Edmund Pendleton Hunter Harrison Jr. (1900-1974) of Baltimore and Forest Hill, Maryland; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, September 2004 (accompanied by a copy of the receipt)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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58 Unusual American Silver Mounted Mermaid and Fish Decorated Inscribed Horn Beaker, first half 19th century, probably sailor made for a farmer friend, incised decoration with ship, mermaid, fish, flowers, and leaf band to upper rim, poem reads “AROUND THIS HORN IN SCULPTUR’D LETTERS SEE. / A FRIENDLY TOKEN JERROLD RECIEV’D FROM ME. / AND WHEN THE HARVEST TOILS SHALL SWEAT THE BROW. / MAY ITS CHEERING DRAUGHTS FAST SPEED THE PLOUGH. / AND FRESH VIGOUR TO THE MANLY NERVES. / AND BRING INDUSTRY WHAT ITS TOIL DESERVES.”, 4-3/4 x 3-1/8 x 3 in.
Provenance: Clifton Anderson, Kentucky, June 2021 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $600 - $900
German Salt Glazed Stoneware Funnel Top Jug probably Siegburg area, dated “1577” in medallions, funnel top drinking vessel with sprigged medallions depicting a hunter, 5 x 4 x 3 in.
Provenance: Brian Cullity Antiques, Sagamore, Massachusetts, September 2014 (accompanied by receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
For similar examples, see: David Gaimster, German Stoneware, pg. 170-174.
62 Large Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug German, 18th century, floral and vine sprigging centering armorial medallion with lettering “Iohan / Georg / Rheindorf”, 9-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 5-3/4 in.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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Rare Diminutive Pair of Battersea Enameled Copper Candlesticks, London, England, circa 1770, white ground decorated with floral sprays, scalloped bobeche, 7-1/8 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Samuel Herrup Antiques, Sheffield, Massachusetts, September 2000 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
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Rare Charles II Carved Bone British Sailors
32 Side Teetotum, mid 17th century, crown to the “1” facet, rich dark golden color and patina, 1-7/8 x 1-7/8 x 1-7/8 in.
Provenance: Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, October 2022 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
This rare 32-sided bone teetotum features the official royal crown mark, signifying it was an authorized gambling ball for the 17th-century Royal Oak Lottery. Dating to the Restoration era (c. 1660-1690), it represents an alternative to dice used in state-sanctioned lotteries to fund Royalist veterans. Teetotums were banned in the early 1700s. The philosopher John Locke mentions the 32 side teetotum in his 1693 treatise, “Some Thoughts Concerning Education”. He suggested that an ivory or bone ball with 32 sides like the one, could be used to educate children by replacing the numbers with the alphabet.
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Two Small Westerwald Stoneware Jugs German, 18th century, one with sprigged and incised medallion with initials “GR”; one with double headed eagle medallion; larger 6-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: (smaller/GR example) Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, February 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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Two Small Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware Jugs German, 18th century, each with floral sprig decoration, one with applied pewter handle and lid, larger 5 x 4-3/4 x 4 in.
Provenance: Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, February 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
65 Early Wrought Iron Adjustable Candle Holder probably Continental, 18th century, courting or spiral candleholder, with antique and probably period candle, engraved tripod base with dolphin feet, 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, May 2011 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
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Fine Early Wrought Iron Wax Jack probably Continental, late 17th/early 18th century, wax clippers over a scalloped platform on four splayed legs on ball feet, incised handle, 7-1/2 x 3-5/8 x 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, October 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
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Fine and Rare Wrought Iron Initialed and Dated 1725 Cutwork Door Latch, American or British, circa 1725, two pieces comprising handle and latch, also with contemporary black metal stand, initialed and dated “WB 1725”, cut with hearts and other whimsical elements, handle 13-3/4 x 4 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Elliott & Grace Snyder, South Egremont, Massachusetts, December 2022 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Probably made for a newly married couple’s first house.
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Fine Early Steel and Brass Heart Decorated Rush Nip and Candleholder, British, probably Wales, circa 1800, steel and possibly iron, heart decoration at top, brass disc at the tripod base, attractive and consistent patina to steel, old candle included, 8-1/2 x 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Robert Young Antiques, London, England, July 2025 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
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Framed Signed and Dated 1788 Miniature Alphabet Sampler, signed “M. Cuming” and dated “1788”, with list of initials (likely of family members), sight 5-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.; carved and painted wood frame, 6-1/4 x 5 x 7/8 in.
Provenance: M. Finkel & Daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (label verso)
Estimate: $200 - $400
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Hanging Betty Lamp on Tin Chamberstick 18th century, chamberstick with pie crust rims, larger 7-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 6-3/4 in.
Estimate: $300 - $500
70 Rare Wrought Iron Adjustable Double Candleholder British, late 17th/early 18th century, spiral or courting candleholder with additional candleholder to adjustable tab, consistent and attractive patina, old candle included, 10 x 5-1/8 x 4-7/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of John and Debra Fitzgerald, UK; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, July 2021 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
A similar lighting device with double socket, but not adjustable, illustrated in The Rushlight and Related Holders: A Regional View, Robert Ashley, 2001, fig. 23, p. 179.
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Early Iron Adjustable Combination Betty Lamp and Candleholder, 18th century, wrought iron and brass, with candle socket and Betty lamp on vertical shaft, punched brass plate to base, antique partial candle included, 16 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: Joe Kindig Antiques, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, date unknown (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
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Rare Early Miniature Shagreen Knife Box with Cutlery, English, circa 1720-1750, shagreen and velvet lined case with divided interior housing original ivory handled silver cutlery (six knives, six spoons, six twopronged forks), 4-3/4 x 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, November 1999 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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Unusual Folk Art Red Painted Cast Iron Fire Hydrant 20th century, unmarked, original red paint, 15-1/2 x 9 x 9 in.
Estimate: $400 - $600
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Unusual Woolwork and Needlework Velvet Pillow American, 19th century, tufted woolwork lilypads and flowers, red embroidery, buttoned tassels, 8-1/4 x 18 x 4-3/4 in.
Provenance: Walters-Benisek Art & Antiques, Northampton, Massachusetts, date unknown (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $600
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Rare American Chalkware Bust of Commodore Stephen Decatur, circa 1820, chalk throughout with gilt painted border and glass cover, “Commodore Decatur” in black beneath bust and impressed to sides, 5-7/8 x 4-5/8 x 1 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, September 2000 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
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Two Folk Art Paint Decorated Gaming or Checker Boards, English/American, 19th century, including one double sided example, larger 1-1/4 x 16-1/4 x 16 in.
Estimate: $500 - $700
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Unusual Federal Green Painted Louvered Chimney Board probably Eastern Massachusetts, circa 1810, black and green painted and stenciled white pine, gilt medallions, 28-3/4 x 37 in.
Provenance: Samuel Herrup, Sheffield, Massachusetts; a Private Collection; RJG Antiques, Rye, New Hampshire; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1996
(accompanied by a copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
76
Paint Decorated Sheet Metal Squirrel Cage in Original Red and Green Paint, English or American, 19th/early 20th century, red and green painted diminutive house form enclosure with pierced sides and running wheel, 5-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 3-3/4 in.
Provenance: John Sideli, North Egremont, Massachusetts, circa 1990s
Estimate: $200 - $400
79
19th Century Carved Stone Folk Art Bust Bust of a Gentleman, carved stone with black and green paint, 9-1/2 x 5 x 4 in.; black painted base, 2 x 4 x 4-3/4 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, Ricco/ Maresca Gallery, New York, NY
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
81
Pair of Carved Oak Eagle Wall Brackets American or British, probably 19th century, carved architectural eagles with mirrored poses, demilune tops with imbricated edge, rich and dark patina, 16-1/2 x 12-1/4 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: John A. Christoffel, date unknown (accompanied by copy of hand written receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
82
Theorem Style Folk Art Still Life
(American, 19th century)
Abundant Still Life with Fruit Compote, unsigned, oil on canvas, 24-1/4 x 30-1/4 in.; original frame with incised pyrography fruit , 29-5/8 x 36-1/2 x 1-3/8 in.
Provenance: Monty Young American Antiques, Shelbyville, Tennessee, September 1992 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
83
Abundant Folk Art Still Life (American, 19th century)
Abundant still life with watermelon and peaches, unsigned, oil on canvas, 25 x 30-1/8 in.; vintage (not original) grain painted wood frame, 32-1/2 x 37-1/2 x 1-7/8 in.
Provenance: David Duggin Antiques, Woodbury, Tennessee in May 2003, (accompanied with copy of receipt)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
84
Rare Pair Federal Handpainted Serpentine Valances probably New England, circa 1800, painted paper and wood, 11 x 41 x 7-3/4 in.
Provenance: According to client, previously owned by Nina Fletcher Little; The Tates Antiques, Londonderry, New Hampshire, August 1997
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
85
American Folk Art Paint Decorated Half Round Barber/Mortician Pole, possibly New England, late 19th century, half-round with red turnings and gilt ball at top, 70 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Allan Katz, October 1995
(accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
86
American Green White Painted Iron Hitching Post, late 19th/early 20th century, 38 x 4-1/2 x 4 in., on a later ebonized iron base 10 x 10 in.
Provenance: Gloria N. Greenwald Antiques & Folk Art, Lambertville, New Jersey, August, 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
87
American Folk Art Carved Painted Barber/Mortician Pole, late 19th century, iron hanger, 45 x 3-1/2 x 7-1/4 in.
Provenance: Gemini Antiques, New York, NY, April 1997 (accompanied by a copy of receipt)
Estimate: $200 - $400
88
Folk Art Farm Scene with Horse and Sulky (American, 19th century)
Rural Pennsylvania scene, circa 1875, unsigned, oil on board, 6-1/8 x 8-7/8 in.; period wood frame, 11 x 13-1/2 x 1-3/8 in.
Provenance: Fred Giampietro, New Haven, Connecticut, June 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
90
Scarce Early Gold Scales with label for Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia, 18th century, likely English with Richardson retailer label, case 1-1/4 x 6-7/8 x 3-1/4 in.
Provenance: Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A closely related example sold Sotheby’s New York, The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill, January 23, 2022, Lot 249.
91
Two Early English Leather Drinking Vessels 18th century, comprising: silver mounted tankard, escutcheon engraved with the crest of Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley, Baronet (1734-1808), 5-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 4 in.; costrel/bottle, 5-3/4 x 5-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.
Provenance: (tankard) Robert Young Antiques, London, April 2021 (accompanied by copy of receipt); (costrel) Fiske & Freeman, Ipswich, Massachusetts, December 2020 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $600 - $900
89
Folk Art Watercolor of House (American, 19th century)
Landscape with a House, unsigned, watercolor on paper, 7-3/8 x 10-7/8 in.; wood frame, 9-3/4 x 13-1/8 x 5/8 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, this was purchased at Sotheby’s, New York, with provenance to Colonel Edgar W and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Estimate: $600 - $800
92
Five Pennsylvania Signed Brass and Iron Kitchen Implements, comprising: three Berks County, Pennsylvania, 19th century examples (sieve, ladle, toasting fork) stamped “J. Schmidt” (Joseph S. Schmidt (b.c. 1798)) on handle with stamped dates “1842” and “1848”; two ladles stamped “W. Bush(?)” on handle; largest 20-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 3 in.
Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Collection of Thomas A. Gray, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 29, 2010
Estimate: $400 - $600
93
Pair of Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs in Old Surface, Pennsylvania, circa 1765, gothic pierced splats, trifid feet, period yellow pine slip seats with silk damask upholstery, one chair with “XII” to rear seat rail, the other with “II”, 38-3/4 x 23-1/4 x 21 in., seat height 18-3/4 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, November 1996 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Literature: A nearly identical chair is illustrated in William Macpherson Hornor, Jr., Hornor’s Blue Book of Philadelphia Furniture, (2nd edition, 1977), p. 201, pl. 317.
94
Early and Fine Pennsylvania Cast Iron Stove Plate, Mary Ann Furnace York County, Pennsylvania, mid 18th century, decorated with hearts and tulips, text reads “DANCKET DEM HERN DEM / WI WB / BH AD”, 22-1/4 x 23-1/4 x 3/4 in.
Provenance: Anne S. McPherson, Nashville, Tennessee, April 2009 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Literature: Example of identical design illustrated in The Bible in Iron, Henry Mercer Chapman, 1914, p. 88, fig. 140, in a section on the Mary Ann Furnace. Similar example illustrated in Iron at Winterthur, Don Fennimore, 2004, p. 69, fig.24.
Attributed to the Mary Ann Furnace by John Bivins and Sumpter Priddy as discussed on the invoice. The Mary Ann furnace was established in 1762 by George Ross and Mark Bird in York County, Pennsylvania. It was the first charcoal burning iron furnace built west of the Susquehanna River. It was a primary manufacturer of iron stoves and a critical supplier of cannonballs and grapeshot for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. George Ross signed the Declaration of Independence.
95
Fredrick Carpenter Attributed “Charlestown” Massachusetts Stoneware Jar, circa 1812, salt glazed exterior, Albany slip glazed interior, tapered ovoid form, stamped “CHARLESTOWN” on curved neck, two applied coggle style “heart” stamps on front shoulder, impressed lines at neck, rounded arched lug handles at shoulder and neck, flared collared rim, lid edge in mouth, 13 in.
Provenance: John Sideli Art & Antiques, 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
98 Early Wrought Iron Game Hook Continental/American, 18th/19th century, domed form issuing four triple ended hooks, approx. 15-3/4 x 18 x 18 in. including hanging ring
Estimate: $500 - $700
96
Americana Folk Art Sponge Decorated Box 19th century, white pine with original dynamic brick red/ochre sponged paint, of rectangular form, hinged lid over open interior, with key, 5 x 12-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, acquired from Suzanne Courcier
Estimate: $400 - $600
99
Two American Folk Art Sheet Iron Signs 20th century, comprising a pig form trade sign and rooster group weathervane top, larger 9-1/2 x 19 x 1/16.
Provenance: (pig) Hill Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan, February 2002 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
According to Hill Gallery’s receipt, the pig was originally from Perrysburg, Ohio.
97
Eastern New York Attributed Incised and Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Pitcher, circa 1860s, salt glazed exterior, Albany slip glazed interior, incised floral vine decoration to lower body with cobalt highlights, two incised cross hatched designs with cobalt highlights to side of spout, collared rim, footed base, applied strap handle, 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: Walters-Benisek Art & Antiques, 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $600
100
Early Wrought Iron Rooster Figural Game Hanger 19th century, domed form issuing eight hooks, four rooster finials, 13 x 15 x 15 in., with 13-3/4 in. s-hook, total height on hook 28-3/4 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, acquired from Chris Jones
Estimate: $400 - $600
102
Early Framed Quillwork with Cartouche of St. James probably British, 17th/18th century, rolled paper or filigree work centering hand colored engraving of Saint James, original japanned frame, 9-3/8 x 9-1/2 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, June 2017 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
104
Pair of Tin Reflector Sconces with Candles late 18th/19th century, each with hammered bullseye reflector back issuing scrolled arm with candle cup, period candles, each 12-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 6 in.
Estimate: $400 - $600
101
Fine Waxwork and Quillwork Floral Basket in Original Frame probably British, circa 1770, wax fruit, quillwork with sequins, original frame with parcel gilt trim and brown velvet sides, 8-1/2 x 10-7/8 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, July 2011 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
105
Nine 18th Century Tallow Candles probably American, each of tapered form, largest 10 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Provenance: Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, December 2012 (accompanied by receipt for a group of seven)
Estimate: $300 - $500
103
Fine Early New England Queen Anne Small Walnut Mirror, probably Connecticut, mid 18th century, pierced crest, original mirror plate and backboard, walnut and white pine, 12-3/4 x 7 x 1 in.
Provenance: Private Connecticut Collection; Nathan Liverant & Sons Antiques; Samuel Herrup, Sheffield, Massachusetts, June 1988 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
106
Pair of Heart Decorated Two Light Wrought Sheet Metal Sconces, American, probably circa 1820, arched backplates and crimped wax pans, 8-1/2 x 5-3/4 x 6-1/2 in.
Provenance: Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, November 2017 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
107
Miniature Queen Anne Paint Decorated Mirror probably Pennsylvania, circa 1780, original mirror plate, white pine frame with original black painted finish and flower painted to crest, 13-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection George Abraham, Granville, Massachusetts; Sotheby’s, New York, Important Americana, January 18, 2018, lot 739 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $600 - $900
109
Fan Back Painted Tin Candle Box early 19th century, old gray painted surface, 9-1/4 x 11-1/4 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: David L. Good and Sam Forsythe Antiques, Ohio, August 2009 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
112
Iron Jewelers Stake Anvil on Log Stand 18th century, fine and small anvil set in tapered log with riveted metal collar, 32-1/4 x 12 x 12-1/4 in.
Provenance: Peter Bunting Antiques, Bakewell, England, October 2023 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
108
Fine and Rare Revolving Door Handheld Tole Lantern possibly French, late 17th/18th century, cylindrical body formed from two sheet iron cylinders, the innermost sleeve rotating to either be open, glass-lined or completely closed, leather clad handle, 9-3/4 x 7 x 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, April 2007 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
110
Rare Illustrated Ash Burl Treen Wine Funnel Northeastern woodlands area, late 18th century, ash burl body with patinated surfaces, 3 x 4-1/8 x 4-1/8 in.
Provenance: Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Don Olson Fine American Antiques and Folk Art, Rochester, New York, February 2024 (accompanied by receipt)
Estimate: $500 - $700
Pictured in Steven S. Powers, North American Burl
Treen, pg. 47.
113
19 American and English Silver Spoons, including Hester Bateman, 12 English silver spoons including set of four Hester Bateman, London, 1787; set of six with bright cut engraving, marks for Stephen Adams, London, 1790; two unmarked, probably English; set of six American coin silver spoons, marks for Ezekiel Burr (Providence, Rhode Island, working 1785-1824); one spoon with partial marks, possibly American or Continental, all with monograms, 7.91 oz. T., 5 in. to 6-1/8 in.
Estimate: $300 - $600
111
Rare and Published American Carved Maple Burl Knuckles, New England, first half 19th century, well carved from a single block of burl, holes carved to accommodate respective finger sizes, 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3/4 in.
Provenance: Don Olson Fine American Antiques and Folk Art, Rochester, New York, October 2023 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
Literature: Illustrated in Good Wood, Steve Powers, 2009, page 28
114
Miniature Chippendale Mahogany Cutlery Tray American or English, 18th century, discovered in Connecticut, of divided rectangular form with serpentine edge, 3-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 4 in.
Provenance: Found in Old Lyme, Connecticut; Nathan Liverant & Son Antiques, Colchester, Connecticut, August 1991 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
117 Tennessee Federal Cherry One Drawer Table in Original Surface, early 19th century, two board top, one drawer with small brass pull, turned legs with ball feet, poplar secondary woods, 28-3/4 x 25 x 22 in.
Provenance: Henry Teloh, Nashville, Tennessee, late 1990s
Estimate: $600 - $900
120
Early Wrought Iron Trivet American, late 18th/19th century, 3 x 28 x 13-3/4 in.
Provenance: Mary Jo Case, Knoxville, Tennessee (accompanied by copy of correspondence from Case dated April 2003)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
115
Southern Chippendale Walnut Writing Table in Early Surface, Virginia or North Carolina, circa 1780-1790, drawer with thumbnail molded edge and never drilled for pulls, white cedar secondary wood, 30-1/4 x 26 x 17-5/8 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, September 2009 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
118
Initialed and Dated Sewanee, Tennessee Folk Art Carving of a Professor, Monteagle, Tennessee area, carved initials “CAP” at proper left lower cape, inscribed “Sewanee / MCMXXVIII [1928] / Prof.”, carving 8-3/4 in., 9-1/4 x 4-1/8 x 4-5/8 in. including stand
Provenance: Williams Galleries American Art & Antiques, May 2010 (accompanied by copy of writeup and receipt)
Estimate: $200 - $400
121
Tyne Family Tennessee Diminutive Chippendale Painted Blanket Chest, early 19th century, yellow pine throughout, dovetailed construction and rosehead nails, lid with applied molded edge, tall bracket feet, 16-3/4 x 31-1/4 x 13-1/2 in.
Provenance: According to client files, Monty Young purchased this in Nashville; Monty Young, Shelbyville, Tennessee, December 1988 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
116
Solomon Bell and Son Strasburg, Virginia
Earthenware Jar, circa 1882 to 1895, marbled cream and manganese slip glazed exterior, brown interior with cream slip drips, clear lead glaze, stamped “S.BELL & SON / STRASBURG” under downturned rim at shoulder, 6-1/4 in.
Provenance: Rob Hunter, 2004 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $600
119
Two Black Americana Folk Art Dolls 19th century, each of cloth and carved wood construction, one with metal stand, larger 16 x 6 x 2 in.
Provenance: (standing example) According to consignor notes, acquired from David Wheatcroft
Estimate: $300 - $500
122
Signed Tennessee Carved and Painted Folk Art Figure, Eastern Tennessee, possibly Washington County area, early 20th century, signed and inscribed on base “Made by John Henry C...May 19 1917...of sassafras root”, 5-3/4 x 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 in.
Provenance: David Duggin Antiques, Woodbury, Tennessee, May 2003 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $200 - $400
123
Joseph Lincoln Attributed Miniature Hissing Canada Goose Decoy, Accord, Massachusetts, finely painted, pencil inscription at base “1932 Joe Lincoln WCG,” 2-3/4 x 6-1/4 x 1-3/4 in.
Provenance: June Lambert American Antiques, Alexandria, Virginia, December 1995 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $600 - $800
124
Rare Joseph Lincoln Miniature Mallard Drake Decoy Accord, Massachusetts, maker’s ink stamp at base, collector’s inventory number at base, 1-3/4 x 4-1/4 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: John Sideli Arts and Antiques, North Egremont, Massachusetts, May 1996 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $700 - $900
125
Hollow Working Canada Goose Decoy possibly Michigan, similar to early geese from St. Claire Flats region, unsigned, root head appearance, incised base of bill, 14-1/2 x 24-1/2 x 9-3/4 in.
Estimate: $500 - $700
126
Miniature Canada Goose Decoy
unsigned, slightly turned head, 2 x 4 x 1-3/4 in.
Estimate: $200 - $400
127
Elmer Crowell Pair of Miniature Canvasback Decoys East Harwich, Massachusetts, circa 1940s, possible matched pair, standing hen and unusual feeding drake, maker’s rectangular stamp at base, collector’s labels at base, drake: 2-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., hen: 3-1/4 x 4 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Russ Goldberger, RJG Antiques, Hampton, New Hampshire, August 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
128
Elmer Crowell Miniature Running Merganser Hen Decoy East Harwich, Massachusetts, attributed to 2nd quarter 20th century, pristine original paint with fine detail, maker’s rectangular stamp at base, pencil inscription at base “F Red B Merganser,” 2-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Courcier and Wilkins American Antiques, Austerlitz, New York, February 1999, purchased with lot 129 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
129
Elmer Crowell Miniature Running Brant Decoy East Harwich, Massachusetts, attributed to 2nd quarter 20th century, excellent original paint with fine detail, maker’s rectangular stamp at base (double stamped), pencil inscription at base “Brant” and “16” along with other numbers, 2-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Courcier and Wilkins American Antiques, Austerlitz, New York, February 1999, purchased with lot 128 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
131
Antique Neoclassical Yellow Tole Tray with Painted Scenes, probably British, 19th century, mustard yellow ground, pierced rim with handles on each side, capriccio type roundels, 16-5/8 x 21-1/8 x 1-3/8 in.
Provenance: Russell Carrell, Salisbury, Connecticut, October 1986 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
130
Pair of Charleston Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, Leroy Graves Upholstery South Carolina, 1790-1805, finely carved urn and drapery backs, tapered legs with bellflower and string inlay, later black horsehair noninvasive removable upholstery, ash secondary wood, 36 x 21-1/2 x 20 in., seat height 17-3/4 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
The design for the back splats are modeled after plate XXXVI (No. 1) in Thomas Sheraton’s The Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book (London, 1793). The form was called a “square back chair” in period references. For related examples, see an armchair in the collection of MESDA (acc. 4200), and a pair of side chairs owned by Mount Pleasant; all are published in B. Rauschenberg and J. Bivins, Jr, The Furniture of Charleston 1680-1820, vol. II, p. 762-766, figs. Nch-11, Nch-11e and Nch-12.
133
Rare Diminutive American Chippendale Bedroom Table in Old Surface North Shore, Massachusetts or possibly Southern, circa 1770, dovetailed and pinned construction, single board leaf and top, one drop leaf with swing leg, Marlborough legs, white pine and soft maple secondary woods, 28 x 271/4 x 14-1/2 in., leaf adds 13 in.
Provenance: Peter Sawyer, Exeter, New Hampshire, August 2003 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Peter Sawyer sold this as Boston or North Shore, Massachusetts; correspondence in the file between Bert and Betsy Davison, as well as Harry Alden microanalysis identifying white pine and soft maple, suggest an attribution to coastal Virginia or North Carolina, circa 1770-1790, in the Neat and Plain style noted in The Furniture of Coastal North Carolina: 1700-1820, John Bivins, 1988, pp. 275, 357-59, 399 and 407.
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132◉
Sailor Made Painted Paneled Sewing Box
New England, circa 1815-1820, paneled top, front and sides with original polychroming, probably white pine, applied whalebone columns and feet, interior with red wash and two fixed trays, 5 x 13-1/4 x 7 in.
Provenance: Malcom Magruder, Millwood, Virginia, 1990 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $600 - $900
134
Federal Walnut Child’s Blanket Chest American, 19th century, dovetailed construction, lid with applied molding, original bracket feet, white pine secondary wood, 11 x 23 x 10-3/4 in.
Provenance: Courcier & Wilkins, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, April 1992 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $200 - $400
135
Diminutive Federal Inlaid Walnut Mirror with Original Distressed Mirror Plate, probably American, late 18th century, scrolled walnut veneer frame with barber pole string inlay, 19-3/4 x 12-3/4 x 1 in.
Provenance: Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, February 2016 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $200 - $400
136 Fine Miniature Federal Mahogany Serpentine Serving Table, late 18th/early 19th century, retaining a fine old surface, thin serpentine one board top, shaped apron, square tapered legs, oak glue blocks, 8-1/4 x 10 x 5-7/8 in.
Provenance: Malcolm Magruder, Millwood, Virginia, March 1991 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
138 Rare American Miniature Federal Birch and Maple Candlestand, Northshore Massachusetts or New Hampshire, early 19th century, tray edge, tall cabriole legs, 15 x 8-1/2 x 8-3/4 in.
Provenance: Northeast Auctions August 8, 2010, lot 1319; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, August 2010
(accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
137 Fine and Rare Holden Family Signed Miniature New York Federal Mahogany Chest Made by Amasa Holden (1775-after 1860), probably Yates County, New York, mahogany and bird’s-eye maple veneers, bottom drawer retains two 20th century labels, one inscribed in pencil “Made in great great grandfather / Amasa Holden’s shop / or cabinet shop in about / 1820. H.S. Hewitt”; the other inscribed in ink “HEWITT ESTATE #2 / Small Cabinet. / Made in Great-Great / Grandfather Amasa / Holden’s Cabinet Shop / in Yates Co. N.Y. in 1820,” cherry secondary, 15-3/4 x 15-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.
Provenance: By descent in the family to H.S. Hewitt; Cottone Auctions, Mt. Morris, New York, 2003; G.K.S. Bush, Washington, D.C.; Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, February 2005 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
139 Attributed to Frank Henry Shapleigh (American, 1842-1906)
The Road over the Brook, signed lower left “F.S. 70”, oil on panel, 6-3/4 x 11 in.; fine period carved gilt wood frame, possibly original, 16-1/2 x 20-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Elizabeth S. Mankin Antiques, Kent, Connecticut, August 1991 (accompanied by copy of receipt0)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
140
British Signed Tinder Pistol with Candleholder mid 18th century, lockplate with engraved decoration, signed “J. SAVIGE / W. HAMPTON”, in safe position measures 3-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Elliott & Grace Snyder, South Egremont, Massachusetts, August 2008 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
143
19th Century Carved Coconut “Bugbear” Flask French, intricately carved with portraits of an admiral, and a woman (possibly a Native American), and cupid with bow, whimsical face mask opening with later inset glass eyes, 4-1/4 x 3 x 3 in.
Provenance: Wilkinson’s Auctioneers, Doncaster, United Kingdom, June 20, 2021, lot 8
Estimate: $300 - $500
141
Two 19th Century Gentleman’s Court or Barrister Wigs on Stands, London, horsehair, manufacturers labels stitched to interiors; pine stand; tin stand; larger wig on stand approx. 10 x 8-1/2 x 8-3/4 in.
Provenance: Merton A. Thomas, Esquire, London; David R. Hillier; Sotheby’s, New York, Property From The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch: Hidden Glen Farms, January 20, 2016, lot 776
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
144
Early Wrought Iron Miniature Brazier Continental, 18th century, pierced body with turned wood handle and feet, 4 x 4-3/4 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, August 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
For similar examples, see Henry Rene D’Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork: A Pictorial Treasury, no. 345.
147
146
Three European Engraved Snuff Boxes, Brass and Horn, comprising: Dutch brass and copper example, dated 1737 at lid interior, engraved Nativity and Christmas story scenes; British horn example, with portrait of Queen Anne; French horn example with portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, lid with incised name “Brigit(?)”; largest 1-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 1-7/8 in.
Provenance: (brass) Walpoles (accompanied by copy of listing)
Estimate: $300 - $500
Rare Initialed and Dated Wrought Iron Presentation Fork, circa 1725, iron scrollwork throughout with fleur de lis and hearts, initialed “MB” and dated “1725”, 19-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Elliott & Grace
Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, at the Philadelphia Antiques Show, April 2007 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
142
Early Iron Miniature Brazier Continental, 18th century, pierced body with turned wood handle, 4-1/4 x 4-3/4 x 2-7/8 in.
Estimate: $300 - $500
For similar examples, see Henry Rene D’Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork: A Pictorial Treasury, no. 345.
145
Silver Mounted Horn Drinking Vessel and Engraved Horn Snuff Box, English or American, late 18th/19th century, cup with applied silver rim engraved “D... Bell(?)”, 4-3/4 x 3-3/8 x 3-3/8 in.; snuff box lid with engraved cartouche with initials “S.W.”, leaping stag, and fan corners, 1 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/8 in.
Provenance: (cup) Robert Young Antiques, London (label); Wyatt Antiques, Fayetteville, Tennessee, July 1991 (accompanied by receipt for a pair of cups); (box) C&T Consignments, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1992; Brunk Auctions, The Thomas Gray Collection, March 2010, lot 370
Estimate: $200 - $400
148
Early Iron Standing Rush Light probably 18th century, brass drip pan, on a period chamfered ebonized oak base, 48-1/4 x 9-3/4 x 4-3/4 in.
Estimate: $200 - $300
149
Fine and Unusual Dutch Colonial Miniature Iron Brazier, 18th century, wrought iron construction, on three spiraled feet, incised faces on lid and supporting arms, turned wood handle, 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 7 in.
Provenance: Samuel Herrup Antiques, Sheffield, Massachusetts, November 2007 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
152
Antique French Green Painted Iron Bottle Drying Rack, late 19th century, stepped cylindrical form with ten tiers, 41-3/4 x 24-1/4 x 24-1/4 in.
Provenance: Per Christopher H. Jones notes this was found in South Central Virginia; Christopher H. Jones, Alexandria, Virginia, October 2010 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
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150
Fine Carved Wood and Brass Mounted Pipe Case probably Flanders, late 18th century, incised date “1791” around stem, brass and silver appliques and three inset quartz stones, 9-1/8 x 2-1/4 x 1 in.
Provenance: Thomas Coulborn & Sons, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, January 2022 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $300 - $500
Similar examples can be found in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
153
Pair Turquoise Glass and Brass Hurricane Wall Sconces, each scrolled brass arm with candle cup, supporting straight cylindrical blue-green glass shade, with candles and hardware, each 20 x 10 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. Blum, Lisbon, Connecticut, November 1995 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
154
Pair of Rare Eagle Decorated Architectural Downspout Heads American, mid 19th century, sheet metal construction, traces of paint decoration including extremely faint date “1853” over Great Seal in relief, 19 x 14 x 8-1/4 in.
Provenance: Guthman Americana, Westport, Connecticut, January 21, 2005, (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Brass Book Form “Take Your Time Miss Lucy”
Tobacco Box, 19th century, engraved scene of monkey tormenting a cat, lettering “Take your time Miss Lucy”, 1 x 5 x 4 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia; Brunk Auctions, The Collection of Thomas A. Gray, March 2010, lot 370
Estimate: $200 - $400
The text is a reference to the song “Miss Lucy Long,” popularized by black-face minstrel troupes in mid-19th century America.
155
Very Fine Elaborately Wrought Iron Toasting Fork possibly English or German, 18th century, dark patinated surface, with swiveling toasting end, 26-1/4 x 11 x 3/4 in.
Provenance: Bonhams, The Andrew Crawforth Collection of Early Metalware and Works of Art, September 2021, lot 350; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, November 2022 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
156
Fine and Early New England Painted Liberty Tree Lantern mid 18th century, Wedding Cake or Liberty Tree lantern, painted tinned sheet iron and glass, original blue and red paint, leaf finials, pierced stepped pediment with crescent moons and stars, 20-1/2 x 10 x 10 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, March 2006
(accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Per Sumpter Priddy notes there is a nearly identical lantern in the collection of the Bostonian Society Museum in Boston, Massachusetts, now the Revolutionary Spaces Old State House.
158
Unusual Pair of Pennsylvania Attributed Punched Tin Lanterns, probably Moravian, mid 19th century, highly decorated examples with leaf finials and hanging drops, one with punched cross motif and the other with pinwheels, with later short stands, 16-3/4 x 8-1/2 in.
Provenance: Raccoon Creek Antiques at Oley Forge, Oley, Pennsylvania, April 2007 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
161
Queen Anne Carved and Paint Decorated Mirror Northern European, second half 18th century, with original mirror plate and cream painted surface with floral painted decoration, pierced crest carved with birds and flowers, 20-1/2 x 10 x 1/2 in.
Provenance: Nathan Liverant and Sons Antiques, Connecticut, December 2020 (accompanied by copy of receipt, Liverant research also available upon request)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
157
Unusual American Red Painted Sheet Iron Barrel Form Birdcage, first half 19th century, old and probably original surface, hanging loop to top, bar across interior, hinged door, 18-1/2 x 12 x 12 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, November 2002 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $400 - $600
159
Folk Art Decorated Tole Pipe Rack/Candle Box in Original Red Paint, probably American, 19th century, old red painted surface, single hole for hanging, 13-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, acquired from Jeffrey Evans
Estimate: $300 - $500
160
Pair Sterling Mounted Horn Vessels American, late 19th/early 20th century sterling mount horn vessels, scroll and openwork mounts, marks for Hamilton & Davis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), 8-3/4 x 11-3/4 x 4 in.
Provenance: Don Wyatt Antiques, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 1990s
Estimate: $300 - $600
162 Rare Framed Figural and Allegorical Wax Relief probably New England, circa 1790, scene depicting “Commerce”, original backboards appear to be white pine (not tested), gilt frame probably original with later metal brace, 9-3/4 x 14-7/8 x 3 in.
Provenance: Rockwell Gardner, Stamford, Connecticut; Joe Kindig Antiques, York, Pennsylvania, April 2009 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
163
Maurice Grosser
(American, Alabama, 1903-1986)
Red Onions, signed and dated lower right “Maurice Grosser 64”, also signed and dated canvas verso, oil on course canvas, 8-3/4 x 13-3/4 in.; gilt wood frame with linen liner, 12-1/4 x 17-1/4 in.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
166
Alabama Painting of A Country House (American/Alabama, 19th Century)
Home of the Roth family, Tuscumbia, Alabama, oil on board, 8 x 11-1/4 in.; silver gilt wood frame, 10-1/2 x 13-1/4 x 1-1/4 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Note attached verso: “Home of Roths, about 1/4 mile north west of Tuscumbia, Ala. on old road to Tuscumbia landing on Tennessee River. From about 1872 to 1879, when we moved to Covington, Ky. by Boat on Tenn. and Ohio Rivers.”
169
Alabama Attributed Stoneware Jug and Jar circa late 1800s, churn with olive tan alkaline glaze, heavy rutile highlights in glaze runs to exterior and whole interior, cylindrical from with tapered shoulder, stamped “3” capacity mark, lug handle and tailed strap handles on opposing shoulders, flared rim and lid ledge, likely Cleburne or Randolph County, 14-3/4 in.; jug with Albany slip glaze, olive green glaze melt runs down from straight wide spout, ovoid form, inscribed “3” capacity mark at shoulder, arched strap handle, unknown maker, 14-1/4 in.
Estimate: $400 - $800
164
Maurice Grosser
(American, Alabama, 1903-1986)
Moroccan Boat, 1958, signed and dated lower right “grosser ‘58,” oil on canvas, 16-1/4 x 25-1/2 in.; wood frame, 16-7/8 x 26 x 7/8 in.
Provenance: Carstairs Gallery, New York, NY (label verso); William A. Farnsworth Library & Art Museum, Rockland, Maine, December 1989 (label verso)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Exhibited: National Academy of Arts and Letters, New York, New York, n.d. (label verso)
167
Decatur, Alabama Folk Art Carved Cane signed and dated “10.1.30 / E. N. Wear. / Decatur / Ala” in carved lettering along sides, whimsical carvings depicting various animals, 33 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 in.
Provenance: David Wheatcroft Antiques, Massachusetts (accompanied by receipt)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
165
Maurice Grosser (American, Alabama, 1903-1986)
Mediterranean Landscape, signed lower right “Grosser 60”, oil on canvas, 14 x 20 in.; painted wood frame, 171/4 x 23-1/4 in.
Provenance: Barridoff Galleries, South Portland, Maine, June 2019 (accompanied by copy of the receipt)
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800
170
Rare Monumental Sand Mountain, Alabama 1856
Dated and Decorated Stoneware Churn, yellowish brown alkaline glaze, near cylindrical form with tapered shoulder, combed banded and wavy line decoration to mid body of jar, combed banded and wavy line decoration to shoulder of jar, inscribed “1856” at shoulder below inscribed “5” capacity mark, another “5” capacity mark to back side of churn, two arched strap handles with impressed tails to right side of churn, applied lug handle to left side, flare rim, lid ledge, 19-1/2 in.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
168
Monumental Alabama Attributed Two Handle Stoneware Jug, possibly Randolph County, or Sand Mountain, circa late 1800s, thick runny dark green alkaline glaze with black streaks over mottled runny light olive green alkaline glaze, elongated ovoid form with tapered base, double incised line banding at mid body, shoulder, and neck, applied arched strap handles, short curved spout with collared rim, 20-1/2 in.
Estimate: $300 - $600
171
Two Alabama Attributed Stoneware Churns circa late 1800s, both with two strap handles on one side, a lug handle on the other, Cleburne County churn, double dipped, brown and Bristol glazed, double coggle wheel decoration at neck, stamped “3” capacity mark, rounded rim, lid ledge 16 in., larger green alkaline under glazed churn with incised “5” capacity mark, 17-3/4 in.
Estimate: $300 - $600
172
Extremely Rare Decorated Alabama Attributed Stoneware Wall Pocket possibly Randolph County, Alabama, circa 1850, olive green alkaline glaze, applied molded sprig decoration to front of form, incised band to top of pocket, impressed and tooled upper ruffle edge at rim of pocket, upper back plate with hole, drainage holes in interior base, fitted copper hanging mechanism, 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: John Bivins Associates, 2011 (accompanied by copy of invoice)
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
This piece is accompanied by a report with photos from John Bivins Associates referencing pottery traditions in Southern alkaline glaze stoneware, other wall pocket forms, and a correlation between decorated John Lehman pieces from Rock Mills, Alabama and a salt glaze and Albany slip jar with very similar molded sprig decoration that was found and believed to be from that same area.
175
James Franklin Seagle Catawba Valley North Carolina Stoneware Preserve Jar, (Lincoln County, North Carolina, 1829 - 1892) circa mid to late 1800s, runny olive green alkaline glaze, rounded cylindrical form, stamped “JFS / 1” at shoulder of jar, ringed neck, flared rim, lid ledge, 11 in.
Estimate: $300 - $600
176
Sand Mountain Alabama Decorated Stoneware Jar circa mid to late 1800s, light olive green underfired alkaline glaze, tapered ovoid form, alternating combed wavy line and banded decoration between down angled lug handles at shoulder, semi round tooled flat rim, 12-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia (accompanied by copy of information card)
Estimate: $300 - $600
173
Alabama Attributed Small Form Stoneware Churn possibly attributed to the Boggs family of Makers, Randolph County, Alabama, circa late 1800s, runny olive green ash glaze over cream field, tapered ovoid form, indiscernible inscribed letters or numbers on front shoulder, arched lug handles, flared rim, lid ledge, 12-1/2 in.
Estimate: $300 - $600
174
Burlon Craig Catawba Valley North Carolina Stoneware Face Wall Pocket, (Vale, North Carolina, 1914 - 2002) tan glaze with rutile blue highlights, applied facial features, triangular broken china teeth, wavy line decoration above drop finial, upside down “BBC” stamp on back, hole for hanging, 6-1/2 in.
Estimate: $200 - $400
177 French Stoneware Jug likely early 20th century, salt glaze, ash runs, tapered ovoid form, applied open ridged strap handles to upper shoulder of jar, tiny tooled spout, 13-1/4 in.
Provenance: Allen Katz Americana, May 15th, 1998 (accompanied by copy of receipt)
Estimate: $200 - $400
178
Rare Southern “V” Stamped Stoneware Jug possibly Alabama or Georgia, circa late 1800s, light olive green alkaline glaze with ash runs, yellowish highlights to some of the runs, near cylindrical form with rounded shoulder, “V” stamp to upper shoulder, tightly arched strap handle, curved spout, tooled rim, 11-1/2 in.
Estimate: $300 - $600
179
Two Pieces of Double Dipped Alabama Stoneware Cleburne County, Alabama, circa late 1800s, both pieces with double dipped glaze, double coggle wheel decorations around shoulder, one goes through handle, the other stops at handle, larger churn form with rutile highlights to upper brown glaze and interior, thick tailed strap handle, curved flared rim, lid ledge, 13-1/4 in., smaller pitcher, applied strap handle, 10-1/2 in.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
180
Two Pieces of Decorated Catawba Valley North Carolina Stoneware jug with runny dark olive green alkaline glaze, tapered ovoid form, incised combed banded line, wavy line, and line decoration around shoulder, four line incised banded decoration around collar of spout, tooled rim, applied ridged strap handle, square stamped mark under terminus of handle on body, it appears to be an “X” stamp in a box surrounded by impressed dots, unknown maker, mid to late 1800s, 11-1/2 in.; large cream riser with runny olive green alkaline glaze, rutile highlights in glaze runs, incised band and wavy line decoration to mid body, flat rim, late 1800s to early 1900s, 9 in. x 11 1/2 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Daisy Wade Bridges, Public Auction (label and marker initials at base)
Estimate: $300 - $600
182 Rare Alabama Attributed “GW” Stamped Stoneware Pitcher possibly made by George Washington Boyd, Rock Mills, Alabama, circa 1875, salt and Albany slip alkaline glaze, stamped “GW” under spout, wide lower body, flared rim, applied strap handle, 9 in.
Provenance: Jimmy Allen
Estimate: $200 - $400
Only one other George Washington Boyd piece is known and it is stamped “G.W. Boyd” and was sold at Crocker Farms 2022 Summer Stoneware sale, lot 50, he was a previously unknown maker and son of Francis M. Boyd, a known Rock Mills, Alabama potter.
181
Rare Small W.T.B. Gordy Attributed Georgia Stoneware Face Jug (William Thomas Belah Gordy, Alvaton, Aberdeen, and Greenville, Georgia, 18771955) circa 1950, Albany slip glaze, applied facial features including inset eyes, pronounced lips, broad flat nose, long spout, arched tailed strap handle, 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: Giampietro, New Haven, Connecticut, 2004 (accompanied by a copy of invoice)
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
For a related face jug see Brothers in Clay: The Story of Georgia Folk Pottery, by John A. Burrison, pg.111, color plate 1.
183
Sand Mountain Alabama Decorated Stoneware Jar Sand Mountain, DeKalb County, mid to late 1800s, yellowish orange alkaline glaze, tapered shoulder form, combed banded wavy line decoration at shoulder, arched applied strap handle with impressed tail, flared rim, lid ledge in interior, possibly attributed to T.J. Henry, 8-1/4 in.
Estimate: $400 - $800
