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JUN 1, 2007
Antiques and The Arts Weekly
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19th Century Anniversary Tin
Tin is the material traditionally used to in the manufacture of tenth anniversary commemorations, due to tin's legendary durability. In Victorian America, the Tin Anniversary became an occasion of riotous celebration, and whimsical gifts made of tin were presented to the married couple. Often they were oversized items or humorous pieces with personal meaning. If a union survived ten tears, it followed that the relationship was durable and could be bent without being broken, much like tin. These rare reminders of this curious custom often demonstrate the great skills of the professional tinsmiths, who cut the pieces from sheet tin templates, and then soldered the sections together. Surviving Anniversary Tin demonstrates not only the skill with which the items were fashioned, but also the variety of forms available.
19th Century Anniversary Tin Haircomb with Embossed Decoration
Dimensions: 7.25-inches by 6-inches.
Price: $1,800
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Follow this link to see the full 200+ piece Single Owner Collection.
You’ll find Several Styles of Lighting covering many early periods, Anniversary Tin, Household Tin, Tin Toys, Lidded Pails, etc., etc. A wonderful SINGLE OWNER collection from the mid-west, offered for the first time!!
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Extraordinary 19th Century Tin Anniversary Floral Bouquet - SOLD
Dimensions: 8.25-inches tall, bouquet 9-inches in diameter.
Man's 19th Century Tin Anniversary Bow Tie
Dimensions: Tie- 7.25-inches by 3.5-inches, diameter 5.25-inches.
Price: $2,200
Exceptional Articulated Tin Handled Basket with Appliqued Crimped Decoration Topped with a Star
Dimensions: Height 8.5-inches, diameter 9.5-inches.
Price: $3,400
Rare 19th Century Tin Bonnet Fashioned from the Styles of the 1840's - 1850's
Pictured in Antique Tin & Tole Ware: Its History and Romance by Mary Earle Gould (Author), Illustrated (Illustrator), plate 156. Dimensions: 8-inches high by 7.5-inches wide by 9.5-inches deep.
Price: $2,900
19th Century Anniversay Tin Haircomb With Heart
Oversized comb, 11-inches by 13-inches, with saw tooth border, appliqued crimped tin decoration and pierced heart.
Price: $3,500
19th Century Mans Tin Anniversary Hat In a Pilgrim/ Colonial Style - SOLD
Dimensions: 11 tall, brim 9.5-inches by 11.25-inches.
Massive Noah's Ark with an Exceptional Passenger List
This Beautifully hand painted Ark originated in the Erzebirge region of Southeastern Germany in the mid 19th Century, at a time when detail was everything. At 26-inches long by 16-inches high by 6.5-inches wide, this imposing structure houses some of the best turned out and oversized animals we've seen in a long while. The Ark itself is a boat style structure with a high carved hull, which atop sits a fixed house, and a painted frieze that adds contrast and punch.. 43 Pairs of animals with a pair of antlered Moose, fabulous seated monkeys or apes, large 5-inch giraffes, and imposing 4-inch elephants, wide body hippo, and so many creatures with grins and smirks that you feel you're engaged in a conversation. 12 pairs of birds, including extraordinary swans and geese with attitudes. Add 24 solo animals to the mix, 8 dramatically dressed people with that extra detail rarely found, and you have that one Noah's Ark to keep you smiling for years to come.
Price: $14,500
Diminutive New England Tall Clock
Said to be Worcester County, Massachusetts
First Quarter 19th Century
A very small beautifully proportioned case made of mahogany with secondary wood being white pine. The fluted chimneys, columns and base are original. The painted wooden dial fits the mat-board and may be original; works are replaced and need a clockmakers attention. The case has good color and patina with compound molding atop base and under hood being grain-painted; all moldings appear to be original with the case being without compromise. We don’t know why the moldings were grained-one needs to look very closely as the graining color perfectly matches and blends with the case. (Height: 74.75-inches; depth: 9-inches; width at widest molding is 14.75-inches.)
Price: $4,850
A Fine Cast Iron Prancing Horse Weathervane
Attributed to the Gilmanton Ironworks
Rochester, New Hampshire
Second-Half 19th Century
An outstanding full-bodied figure of a horse with a cut sheet-iron tail; a superb all-over dry, crusty surface with traces of original yellow polychrome. Lacks left ear, all else fine. (Height: 30.25-inches; length: 37.5-inches.)
Price: $43,500
Spread-Wing Eagle Weathervane
Perched on Orb Above Arrow
Exceptional Surface
Third Quarter 19th Century - SOLD
This molded sheet copper full figure example’s arrow has a cast iron tip and corrugated sheet copper index feathers and tail. The superb original surface has vestiges of gilding, yellow sizing, and verdigris. The wingspan is 27-inches; height: 18-inches.
A FINE DIMINUTIVE CHIPPENDALE CHERRY
SERPENTINE-FRONT CHEST-OF-DRAWERS
Connecticut River Valley
Circa 1780
The rectangular top with molded edge and serpentine façade above a conforming case with four graduated scratch beaded long drawers above a molded base, raised on blocked ogee bracket feet with spurred returns.
A beautiful example, this elegant small chest combines diminutive proportions with a dynamic sense of movement. The superlative form of its sculptural undulating façade is echoed in the sweep of the ogee bracket feet and perfectly offset by the linear aspects of the case top and sides. Constructed from a mellowed cherry and highly prized for its rare small size, this appealing chest is desirable to the discerning collector of eighteenth century Connecticut Chippendale furniture.
CONDITION: In a fine state of preservation.
REPAIRS: Spur tips on both rear returns replaced.
HARDWARE: Appears to retain original brasses.
SURFACE: Old refinish.
Price: $44,500
Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy London Hartford Revolver
The gun has matching serial numbers (40566), with Hartford features such as the beveled loading slot, a London barrel address with dashes instead of arrows at each end and the grip frame not cut for the shoulder stock. The serial number shows production in 1855. The barrel lug shows the London proof and view marks on the left side with the loading lever number reading from left to right. The cylinder shows the proof and view marks between each nipple. The back strap and trigger guard are of iron. The cylinder shows the remains of the safety pins and has no finish but retains 90% of the naval scene. The barrel retains 85% bright blue with some missing from the right side due to case contact. The frame shows 50% bright case color with one replaced screw. The balance of the metal is an even gray brown. The wood grips show 75% varnish with a small chip in the left panel. The oak case is compartmented and lined with a green baize material containing a round knob steel cleaning rod, a "Colts Patent" steel 2-cavity mold, a pewter oil bottle, a Hawksley bag flask with spout adjustable from 3/4 to 7/8 to 1 dram of powder, some cast projectiles and a partial tin of Eley Bros percussion caps. The loading and cleaning instructions are glued to the inside lid and a 1.25-inch diameter round initial plate is inlet in the top lid. A combination nipple wrench/screwdriver completes the picture.
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Price: $13,750
Leather Bound Book
Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States Part I Hartford
Printed by Hudson & Goodwin - SOLD
There are eight gatefold illustrations. The front end paper is inscribed in ink: William Churchill / Portland / Conn / Oct 31, 1898 / Date of 29 March 1779. By Friedrich Wilhelm Gerhard Augusten von Steuben Frieher von Steuben. Tight copy with great visual appear. Pen incription by last owner on first blank page " William Churchill Portland, Conn. Oct 31, 1898...Date 29 of March 1779". Great book!!
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American School Still-Life
Oil On Canvas
Circa 1850 - SOLD
A straw basket filled with melons, apples, peaches and grape clusters. Mounted on original stretcher. Scattered tears have been professionally restored without relining the work. (24.25 by 24-inches.)
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Pair of Nantucket Baskets
Circa 1940
Both in excellent condition. Larger basket measures 3.75-inches by 4.75-inches; smaller basket measures 2 7/8-inches by 3 3/8-inches.
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Price: $3,200
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