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November 27th, 2009
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Charles C. Hoffman (1821-1882)
Daniel B. Lorah's Farm
Heidleberg Township
Berks Co. Penna
1872 from the Southside
Oil On Canvas
Pennsylvania
Circa 1870 - SOLD
The artist was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States at the age of 40. Between 1865 and 1881 he painted a number of highly detailed large landscape views, which he painted during periods of commitment for intemperance. The artist is known for his highly prized and much sought after depictions of alms houses in Berks, Montgomery and Schuylkill Counties of Pennsylvania.
Typical of Hoffman's works there is significant re-touch following the craquelure pattern throughout. (The artist canvas preparation there is thin over-paint over a now restored long "L" shaped tear along the right side; the tear ran horizontally and vertically.
Dimensions: 34.25 by 26-inch frame, 28.25 by 20-inch view area.
216-322 - SOLD
Weathervane
Full Body...Fish
Copper, gilt and verdigris
A very good molded open-mouth example dating to the first half of the twentieth century having exceptionally detailed anatomy. The vane is in good weathered surface; sizing, gilding and verdigris. (Length: 27 inches; width: 3.5 inches; height: 12 inches.)
Price: $6,250
434-1
Two Women And Child
Terracotta
Circa 1930
A sensitive work...depicted is two women standing shoulder-to-shoulder with baby. Excellent original condition. Height 42-inches.
Price: $12,500
216-304
Salt Glazed Brown Stoneware Tankard With Silver Mounts
"See what Love & art can dew by Fiting on a Ladyes Shoe"
Half-Gallon...silver mounted
Circa 1762 - SOLD
An outstanding half-gallon tankard with sprigged decoration including central panel of men in tavern based upon Hogarth's "Midnight Modern Conversation," a second panel shows a man fitting a shoe on a woman seated in a chair, the panels are flanked by palm trees and cottages, beneath are hounds and hunters pursuing a stag in a clockwise direction. Impressed across the top in printer's type is "See what Love & art can dew by Fiting on a Ladyes Shoe," impressed on either side of the tavern picture is "James / Cafsell," and beneath the picture is "1762." The crenellated silver foot is engraved "I*W*C" and twice signed "AF" in a rectangle and with a pellet between the letters. The domed lid, with attached ram's horn thumb-piece is also signed twice on the inside of the dome and the silver collar is double signed, the date, "1762", is engraved where the thumb-piece is mounted on the handle, the top of the dome is engraved with a lover's knot and a lady's shoe is engraved on the front of the collar. There are no hallmarks. Excellent condition. (Height: 11.75-inches.)
424-16 - SOLD
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Chicago Firearms "Protector" Palm Pistol - SOLD
This example with serial number 12685 on all plate chambers and case is .32 caliber extra short rim fire and is nickel plated with mother of pearl side plates; excellent condition overall. Peter Finnegan of Austin, Illinois purchased the patent rights for the Protector Palm pistol from the Minneapolis Firearms Co in 1892 in order to institute design improvements to make the gun more reliable. He formed a new company, The Chicago Firearms Co. The improved pistol was slightly larger, the safety functioned better and the side plate was more secure. In addition, the entire gun was a little bit sturdier. He contracted with Ames Sword Co. of Chicopee Falls, Mass. to manufacture the weapons and deliver them to him in time for the opening of the Columbian Exhibition (The Chicago World's Fair of 1892). Ames defaulted and did not deliver until after the Exhibition had closed and even then, only a small percentage of the contract. Finnegan sued Ames, eventually winning cash settlement with the Ames Sword Company becoming the owner of 13,000 Protector Palm pistols, which they sold from 1894 through 1910 although the guns themselves were all made prior to 1898.
980-65 - SOLD
Crimson Silk Masonic Apron with Hand Painted Scene
Gentleman and Native American - SOLD
Condition: excellent.
Dimensions: 17-inches by 18-inches.
980-19 - SOLD
An About Impossible to Assemble
Set of Eight Queen Anne Side Chairs
Boston, walnut
Circa 1760
The ex-owner of this remarkable group of chairs assembled them during a 30-year period; remarkably they are all stylistically all inspired by the same shop traditions. The yoke back and shaped stiles centered by vasiform splat received by the molded lower-splat shoe above trapezoidal slip seats. The front legs are of cabriole form with turned pad feet while the raking rear legs are turned and block/square with nicely molded edges. One upholstered seat frame is new with all others being original to individual chair; each chair is of congruent color and surface patina...obviously with slight differences that are not noticed when circling the table. Each chair measures 40-inches in height; seat heights: 17-inches; front width: 19.75-inches.
Price: On Request
271-18
Fraktur
Attributed to Samuel Bentz (1792-1850)
The Mount Pleasant Artist (Lancaster County, PA)
Inscribed for "Amos Good / [son of Henry Good. / and his Wife Ann. / a born Stirk] was born / february 8th in the year / of our Lord 1836."
Although only one signed work by Samuel Bentz is known, his singular style is a signature in its own right. Frequently used favorite motifs are red and black spheres surmounting stylized urns or plinths and heavy use of brown, tan, orange and black; frequently, Bentz also added a clock to his birth records. Other notable features of Bentz's Fraktur are limited text and enclosing parent's names within brackets.
The paper is toned and lightly creased...colors and pen work remain quite vivid.
Not distracting but must be noted; barely visible 1.75-inch vertical crack in outermost section of name block with other partial paper cracks within creases that have been professionally stabilized and do not distract. (Sight size: 7 3/8 x 9.25-inches.)
Price: $21,500
191-224
A Fine And Rare Watercolor
Volunteer Fireman...in parade uniform
Philadelphia
Circa: Late 1840's
This scarcely encountered format depicting a young firefighter in his parade best parade uniform holding a trumpet containing flowers signifying that the trumpet was presented. (Dimensions: 13.75 x 17.75 inches framed; view area: 5.5 x 9.5 inches.)
Price: $10,750
505-26
Two-Piece Corner Cupboard
Branded-W. Greim
Paint decorated...faux grained
Pennsylvania or Ohio
Tulip Poplar
Circa 1830
The blocked crown molding above turned columns centered by a single 12-light molded door that opens to expose four shelves with double plate-grooves; interior with original blue paint remaining in fine condition. The top case is received by the lower case molding...a pair of convex drawers create an impressive upper/lower case transition-they are framed by blocks above the turned split columns that are raised on turned feet. The pair of recessed paneled doors open to the single shelf. This corner cupboard retains original tiger maple faux painted surface and the original blue interior paint. The cupboard is branded "W. Greim"; we know of another corner cupboard branded by this maker that was exhibited at the 2003 York, Pennsylvania Antiques Show. (Height: 85.5 inches; width: 42 inches; depth (at center): 20 inches; depth (at corners) 25.5 inches.
Price: $25,685
605-43
Tavern Table & Chairs Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Top row, left to right:
Mezzotint Portrait of Mary of Modena
Queen Consort to James II of England
Circa 1703 - SOLD
Bust portrait in oval of Mary of Modena, Queen Consort of James II, printed on blue paper. In a banner in script is "Serenissima Maria D. G. Angliae, Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina Inaugurata XXIII die Aprilis Anno 1685.," and beneath that "G. Kneller Pinx., J. Smith fec, Sold by J. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden;". Printed circa 1703 and in a period, possibly original, frame. The portrait is toned and stained with some tears, noted for accuracy, though the colors remain strong.
Dimensions: 14-inch by 10-inch view area, 16.5-inch by 12.5-inch frame.
424-2
Extremely Rare
New England Chandelier
Circa 1780-1810
An absolutely correct example...sheet iron with lapped and soldered joints. Eight curved arms extending from central joint; flattened ends support the folded rim candle sockets with double tabs piercing the crimped bobeches...folded and soldered secure. Complete with period candles. (Height: 13-inches; diameter: 19-inches.)
Price: $6,975
201-112
Traveling Lantern Alarm Clock
By John Payne (1731-1735), Lenham
Mid-18th Century
This small British timepiece with arch dial and applied Rocco spandrels centered by a silvered disk engraved with makers name within the arch. The face, also with lovely cast Rocco spandrels surrounding the engraved and enameled chapter ring that frames the dial center which is decorated by a double quietly elegant trailing vines and foliate engraving in the center of which is the alarm setting disk. This clock is sold with a hanging shelf of undetermined age; for display and use as depicted. Mechanically fine and having a height of 8.5-inches.
Price: $4,850
843-16
Bottom row, left to right:
Salt Glazed Brown Stoneware Tankard With Silver Mounts
"See what Love & art can dew by Fiting on a Ladyes Shoe"
Half-Gallon...silver mounted
Circa 1762 - SOLD
An outstanding half-gallon tankard with sprigged decoration including central panel of men in tavern based upon Hogarth's "Midnight Modern Conversation," a second panel shows a man fitting a shoe on a woman seated in a chair, the panels are flanked by palm trees and cottages, beneath are hounds and hunters pursuing a stag in a clockwise direction. Impressed across the top in printer's type is "See what Love & art can dew by Fiting on a Ladyes Shoe," impressed on either side of the tavern picture is "James / Cafsell," and beneath the picture is "1762." The crenellated silver foot is engraved "I*W*C" and twice signed "AF" in a rectangle and with a pellet between the letters. The domed lid, with attached ram's horn thumb-piece is also signed twice on the inside of the dome and the silver collar is double signed, the date, "1762", is engraved where the thumb-piece is mounted on the handle, the top of the dome is engraved with a lover's knot and a lady's shoe is engraved on the front of the collar. There are no hallmarks. Excellent condition. (Height: 11.75-inches.)
424-16
New England Tavern Table
Great Form
Maple and white pine...
Circa 1750
The generously proportioned and overhung pine oval top projecting above a deep straight skirt on raked block, vase and ring turned leg joined by a rectangular box stretcher, raised on suppressed ball feet. (Height 25.75-inches; Top: 32.75 by 25.75-inches.)
Price: $27,750
475-26
Card Table Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Pair of Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Philadelphia
Circa 1750 - SOLD
The tall back with serpentine crest rail with center shell and rolled volutes above the molded out-swept stiles centered by pierced splats above the trapezoidal seat set within molded through tenoned frame raised on cabriole legs; front legs with claw and ball feet. (Height: 39.5 inches; seat height: 18 inches; width: 22 inches; depth: 17.25 inches.)
605-42
An Outstanding Chippendale Games Table
American or English
Mahogany
Circa 1775
An exceedingly nice example made of the best dense carved mahogany...the hinged rectangular top with molded edge above the conforming molded apron rail raised on square molded carved legs. The double flying rail/leg design is of "filler back" construction; the rear of the molded legs butt to the inner rail creating a uniform ¾-inch gap between flying and fixed rail rather than the usual spacers. The flying rails are masterfully hinged at the outside corners allowing for seating on all sides. The mahogany is dense and beautiful; outstanding quality craftsmanship. (Height: 28.5 inches; Top (open): 34 x 33.5 inches; Top (closed): 34 x 16.75 inches)
Price: $4,500
270-7
Paint Decorated Vignette, with Details of Each Piece
Still Life With Watermelon and Pineapple
Large-scale oil on canvas
Late-Nineteenth Century
Artist Unidentified
The modeled fruits done in vibrant colors are casually scatted before and to the sides of the fluted glass compote on blue matt with yellow fringe spilling its bounty against a sienna ground. Notice the floating bunches of grapes. (Frame: 39.5 by 27.5-inches; view area: 35.5 by 23.5-inches.)
Price: $10,500
362-11
Set Of Six, Tall Elegant...
Step-Down Windsor Side-Chairs
New England
Circa 1815-1820 - SOLD
A handsome set of six chairs remaining in excellent original condition.
The paint decorated stepped tablets above turned, flattened and bent posts centered by six-rods above the carved seats with incised outside line-engraving or "gutter" raised on bamboo-turned legs joined by box stretcher. All chairs are in superb condition including the original red painted surfaces and decoration.
(Overall height: 37.375-inches; seat height: 18.25-inches; width: 16.25-inches; depth: 15.125-inches.)
505-7
Doris Stauble Arrangement
A Three Dimensional Mixed Media Still Life
Fruits, berries, and foliage...arranged in blue painted tin conical base
One of the many masterful creations by the late Doris Stauble of Wiscasset, Maine.
Dimensions: 11-inches high, 13-inch diameter.
Price: $850
510-54
OUTSTANDING
Paint Decorated Octagonal Center Table
New England, white pine
Circa 1850
The top with magnificent sunburst of faux radiating wedges has a molded edge and recessed conforming apron; raised on tapering pedestal received by molded concave rectangular platform set on ball feet. The height of fancy paint...outstanding color, bright original paint without compromise.
Price: $7,250
527-5
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