JULY ESTATES AUCTION
Sunday, July 19th at 11am
in our gallery
53 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut
1/2 mile off exit 10, I-84, 10 minutes East of Danbury
preview: Friday and Saturday prior, 11am-4pm each day, 9-11am auction day
most items can be previewed during the sale
Preview of Highlighted Lots of
(Railroadiana Collection begins at lot 251)
last updated Monday, July 13th
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French Cameo Glass Vase
14 1/2" high
early 20th century
estimate 400/600
Roseville Futura Jardinaire
6" high
estimate 250/350
1909 Coca Cola Tip Tray
(St. Louis World's Fair)
6 1/4" long
estimate 200/300
Tiffany & Company 18k Gold Pipe
overall (with case) 10 1/2" long
stamped Tiffany & Co. / 18k
circa 1910
estimate 400/600
Large American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Vase
17" high
circa 1910
estimate 300/500
Aluminum Model of an Airplane
12" wingspan
circa 1940
estimate 300/500
Victorian Silverplated Humidor
with embossed sides and top
stamped Derby
circa 1910
estimate 400/600
Victorian Marble Top Parlor Table
34" long
circa 1875
estimate 250/500
Overland Circus Cast Iron Toy
13 1/2" long
early 20th century
estimate 300/500
Black Forest Figural Carved Nut Cracker
10" long
late 19th century
estimate 300/500
LOT 18
Polyphon Disk Music Box
playing 11" disks
approximately 50 disks included
circa 1895
CONDITION REPORT:
mechanically sound, no broken teeth, some dark oxidation on comb and bedplate. Case in original finish with good color, there are some scratches on front side and some veneer chips at edges.
email for images.
estimate 800/1200
LOT 21
Overlay Slag Glass Hanging Fixture
28" diameter
circa 1910
estimate 600/900
LOT 22
Turn-Teplitz Vase
8 1/2" high
together with a metal overlay vase signed Orivit, 4" high
estimate 200/300
LOT 26
Yamaha G7 Grand Piano
7' long, black satin finish
one owner instrument
excellent original condition
serial #600370, circa 1966
CONDITION REPORT:
Please note that we are not piano technicians and interested parties are advised to engage a technician for full evaluation. Case very good with light surface scratches and a few very minor nicks at edges, appears mechanically sound.
estimate 8000/12000
Optometrist Box Set of Lenses
F.A. Hardy & Co. -740-
21" x 15" x6"
estimate 400/600
LOT 30
Paillard Cylinder Music Box
playing 12 tunes
13" cylinder
24"x14"x12"
CONDITION REPORT:
excellent with tune sheet (now detached), movement professionally refurbished/cleaned and in good working order, no broken teeth.
estimate 1500/2500
LOT 33
Regina Coin-Operated Disk Music Box with Stand
playing 15 1/2" disks, 35 included
refinished, the cabinet fitted with slots for disks
circa 1900
CONDITION REPORT:
cabinet and case refinished to "golden" oak, mechanism including coin grinder in good working order and has been professionally refurbished, no broken teeth. Litho under lid is replacement.
estimate 2500/3500
Victorian Walnut Revolving Bookcase
signed with brass tag, "Sargent"
52"x25"x25"
late 19th century
estimate 600/900
LOT 36
Lilliahan Roomsize Carpet
9'10" x 19'10"
circa 1920
estimate 1200/1800
Egyptian Revival Bronze Figure
the classical maiden with lyre
18" high plus 2" marble plinth
circa 1910
estimate 600/900
Stickley Brothers Triple Door Oak Bookcase
58" wide, 55 1/2" high, 12" deep
circa 1910
original finish
signature branded on back
estimate 1200/1800
Wood Canoe
14' long
Canadian Pacific
estimate 800/1200
George Brewerton
Lake View with Sailboats
10"x14" oil on canvas
signed lower left
estimate 400/600
Harry Newman
Bronx Park Scene
12"x16" oil on board
estimate 800/1200
LOT 55
Edmund Greacen
Southport Harbor
20"x16" oil on canvas
unsigned
includes a copy of letter from Nan Greacen Faure (the artist's daughter) verifying authenticity.
previously sold at Sotheby's 4/12/91, lot 63 (receipt included)
CONDITION REPORT:
There are two small areas of inpainting near top edge (about 1/2" diameter) and a small grouping of very small inpaint touches (each less than 1/8" diameter) in the lower left corner, none of above visible without blacklight- otherwise excellent. Label verso from Merideth Long Gallery, Houston. Plaque reads "Edmund Greacen 1877-1949 / Southport Harbor"
estimate 6000/9000
Johannes Schirfen
floral still life
24" x 20" oil on canvas
signed lower left
estimate 300/500
William Mellor
titled verso "Falcon Gill at Keswick"
10"x8" oil on canvas
signed lower left
estimate 1200/1800
attributed to Joseph Van Severdonck
Barnyard Scene with Sheep
7" x 9 1/2" oil on canvas
unframed
estimate 1000/1500
Max Scholz
Monk Playing Music
13 1/4" x 10 1/8" oil on board
estimate 1200/1800
Aldo Luongo
Hawk in Contemplation
30" x 40" oil on canvas
estimate 500/750
LOT 61
Theodore Fried
Little Girl with Doll
48" x 30" oil on board
estimate 2000/3000
Bertha Gori
Village Rooftops
14" x 18" oil on canvas
estimate 500/750
attributed to Henry T. Carris
European Market Scene
14"x10" oil on canvas
signed "Carris" lower left
estimate 1200/1800
Dutch School
Landscape with Cows
10 1/2" x 17" oil on panel
19th century
estimate 800/1200
Johann Josef Geisser (Swiss 1824-1894)
Chalet Scene with Goats
13"x18" oil on canvas
estimate 600/900
Arthur Feudel
Landscape with Pond
18" x 28" pastel
signed lower left
estimate 1000/1500
attributed to John J. Enneking
Landscape with Fisherman
9 1/2" x 19" oil on canvas
signed lower left "J.J.E."
estimate 3000/5000
LOT 71
Walter Koeniger
Windswept Landscape
16"x22" oil on canvas
estimate 1000/1500
LOT 72
Elijah Baxter
Rhode Island Coastal
12" x 9" oil on canvas
estimate 600/900
Nat Levy
The Golden Gate
17" x 23" sight watercolor
estimate 600/900
Earl Blossom
Crowded Streets of New York
8" x 19" watercolor and gouache
estimate 300/500
Edward Muybridge
Valley of Yosemite / From Sandy Flat
"Bradley & Rulafson / 429 Montgomery St. San Francisco "
mamoth plate 17" x 21 1/2"
estimate 2000/3000
Victorian Carved Ivory Cane
depicting Punch
36" long
estimate 400/600
LOT 77
Inlaid Cherry Chest of Drawers
Connecticut River Valley
42" x 36" x 19"
excellent original condition
with cleaned top
CONDITION REPORT:
top cleaned, remainder in good old dry surface, original hardware. Left front foot with horizontal crack.
estimate 1200/1800
Redware Sailor's Jug
with incised decoration
11 1/2" high
estimate 300/500
Molded Copper and Zinc Eagle Weathervane
with arrow directional and copper clad cupola
18" wingspan
late 19th century
estimate 1800/2400
Shaker #7 Rocking Chair
in old surface
Mt. Lebanon, New York
estimate 300/500
Half Hull Model of a Tugboat
48" long, board 55"x21"
late 19th century
estimate 3000/5000
Figured Maple Country Hepplewhite Drop Leaf Table
48" x 27 1/2" x 46" (with leaves up)
early 19th century
estimate 400/600
LOT 83
Staffordshire Bowl and Underplate
Panoramic Scenery pattern
10 1/2" long
early 19th century
estimate 300/500
LOT 87
Federal Mahogany Tall Clock
probably New Jersey
with moonphase dial
94" high
early 19th century
CONDITION REPORT:
case finish faded and with some cracks and minor veneer losses. Hour hand repaired, pendulum rod bent and broken at bottom, brass 8 day works appear complete. Finails replaced and one broken at stem. Floor broken from weight falling, feet original.
estimate 3000/5000
Harding Campaign Poster
38" x 25"
estimate 250/350
LOT 94
American School Folk Portrait of a Lady
on poplar panel
CONDITION REPORT:
generally very good. There are two drips in the lower right corner where the surface has discolored. Also a few very minor spots of inpaint- mostly at edges, surface is dirty.
estimate 400/600
Victorian Gilt Bronze Chandelier
with northwind masks
circa 1910
estimate 1000/1500
Country Chippendale Cherry Drop Leaf Table
with original "X" base stretcher
repairs to top
late 18th century
estimate 400/600
Robert Bach
Windswept Landscape
14"x19" watercolor
dated 1940
estimate 400/600
Marc Chagall
an etching from "Bible"
(a portfolio of 105) produced in 1956
plate size 12 5/8" x 9 3/8"
sheet size 17 3/8" x 13 1/4"
inscribed "75" in pencil lower right corner
of sheet
estimate 500/1000
LOT 105
Marc Chagall Poster
Menton
singed by artist lower right
30" x 20"
by Mourlot, 1968
CONDITION REPORT:
some ripples to surface, very minor soiling at edges, tape used to hinge poster at top edge verso in two places which has stained through surface.
Otherwise excellent with vibrant color.
estimate 800/1200
Marc Chagall Poster
Galarie de la Marine
30" x 20"
by Mourlot, 1967
estimate 400/600
Eugene Speicher
study of a nude
17" x 6" pencil on paper
signed lower left
estimate 400/600
Leonard French
Bird Rising
5" x 8" enamel on hardboard
labeled/ signed verso with title
dated 1970
estimate 2000/3000
LOT 110
Kurt Seligmann
surrealist sketch
9" x 12" ink drawing
signed lower left
a group of sketch studies verso
CONDITION REPORT: very minor soiling at UL corner and a very minor corner fold ( 1/2" ) at UR.
estimate 500/1000
after John-Jules Salmson
(a pair of bronzes)
Sir Joshua Reynolds and William Hogarth
each 22" high
estimate 2000/3000
Charles Warde Traver
Under The Florida Palms
35 1/2" x 25" oil on canvas
estimate 800/1200
Weng Tonghe (1830-1904)
Calligraphy
ink on paper, hanging scrolls (a pair)
each 59"x14"
estimate 1500/2500
Chinese Bronze Study of a Duck with Ducklings
7 1/2" long
probably 18th century
estimate 800/1200
Italian Marquetry Game Table
32" wide, 32" high, 16" deep
circa 1880
several minor veneer losses
estimate 400/600
Pallisyware Crab Dish
12" diameter
early 20th century
estimate 200/300
Antonio Cappola
pair of Italian gouaches, Vesuvius at Night
13"x17" and 11"x17"
estimate 1500/2500
English Mahogany Tall Clock
with painted face
early 19th century
estimate 1000/1500
Large English Copper Coal Scuttle
26" high
circa 1900
estimate 400/600
Bronze Figure After The Antique
mounted as a lamp
10 1/2" high plus fittings
estimate 300/500
LOT 138
Regency Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
with embossed leather top
circa 1810
58" x 30" x 30"
CONDITION REPORT:
loss to front right top corner, minor veneer and molding losses. Leather in good order and finish has nice old color.
estimate 500/750
Russian Icon
12"x8"
19th century
with retouched background
estimate 800/1200
Continental Giltwood Mirror
62" long, 24" wide
late 18th century
losses
estimate 800/1200
Italian Gouache
Groto of Amalfi
11" x 16"
estimate 600/900
Revolutionary War Era Saber
32 1/2" blade with wooden grip
unmarked
18th century
(bottom in group shot)
estimate 800/1200
Eagle Head Pommel Sword
30 1/2" blade with bone grip
unmarked
circa 1810
(top in group shot)
estimate 400/600
Civil War Era Cavalry Saber
35" blade with wire wrapped leather grip
unmarked
circa 1865
estimate 300/500
Large U.S. Grant 1868 Campaign Flag
silk, 36 stars, 30" x 45"
"U.S. VETS FOR U.S. GRANT"
previously sold by Rex Stark Americana and Mastro Auctions (8/29/2007)
estimate 2000/3000
Ambrotype of Union Soldier
Massachusetts 21st Regiment
(identified on kepi)
in leather case
3"x2 1/2" overall
estimate 300/500
Victorian Bisque Portrait Vases
(157) Abraham Lincoln, 8" high
estimate 500/750
(158) U.S. Grant, 8 1/2" high
estimate 200/300
Asa Waters Flintlock Pistol
marked "1837" with military inspector marks
8 3/8" barrel
estimate 1200/1800
Spencer Saddle Ring Carbine
20 3/8" barrel
no markings visible
old surface
estimate 800/1200
Burnside Saddle Ring Carbine
20" barrel
serial # 24448
estimate 800/1200
Engraved Pepperbox Pistol
six shots
marked "J.R. Cooper's Patent"
estimate 300/500
Sharps Model 1863 Carbine
20 3/4" barrel
serial #29914
lacking hammer
estimate 600/900
Remington Rolling Block Military Rifle
with inspector number on stock "266406"
estimate 400/600
Smith & Wesson #2 Army Revolver
serial #16751
together with early leather holster
loss to tip of hammer
estimate 400/600
1794 American Large Cent
California 25 Cent Gold Piece
circa 1849
estimate 300/500
Collection of Collectible Coins
mostly American
many 18th and 19th century
Large Collection of American Silver Coins
dimes, quarters, halves
125 troy ounces
estimate 1200/1800
Minton Dinner Service
circa 1900
estimate 300/500
Three German Bisque Dolls
late 19th century
estimate 300/500
Group of Five Vintage Railroad Signs
including brakeman's stop sign
largest 25" x 25"
estimate 300/500
Pullman Car Step Stool
10" x 20" x 17"
embossed "Pullman"
estimate 100/200
Group of Three Locomotive Prints
two builders photos
largest 29" x 16" overall
early 20th century
estimate 300/500
Steam Engine Keroscene Head Lamp
31" high, 17" diameter lense
late 19th century
lacking lense
estimate 800/1200
Group of Three Railroad Marked Wrenches
three marked "NY NH & H"
estimate 300/500
Large and Impressive Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Sign
47" wide, 38" high
(cast iron section only)
approximately 250 pounds
late 19th century
estimate 500/750
Vintage New York Central Caps
"Brakeman" and "Assistant Conductor"
estimate 200/300
Pair of Brakeman Lanterns
one marked "B.R.(M)"
estimate 100/200
Steam Engine Coal Shovel
stamped NY NH & H
circa 1910
estimate 300/500
Railroad Cast Iron Yard Limit Sign
33" x 20"
approximately 40 pounds
early 20th century
estimate 300/500
B & O Cast Iron Sign
16" diameter
estimate 200/300
Railroad Semiphor Arm
66" long with glass signal lenses
approximately 120 pounds
estimate 300/500
Group of Three Iron Engine Number Plates
each 28" x 7"
estimate 300/500
Group of Three Iron Engine Number Plates
each 28" x 7"
estimate 300/500
Two Cast Engine Number Plates
top cast iron, bottom cast brass
larger 20" x 6 1/2"
estimate 300/500
Group of 3 Baldwin Locomotive Works Builder Plates
Philadelphia
each 9" diameter
1912, 1923 and 1930
estimate 400/600
Two New York, New Haven and Hartford Caps
"Conductor" and "Ticket Collector"
estimate 200/300
American Locomotive Company Builder Plate
June 1905
estimate 300/500
Group of Three American Locomotive Company Builder Plates
1948, 1949, 1952
estimate 300/500
Group of Three Builder Plates
including Lima and General Electric
estimate 300/500
Group of Three New York, New Haven & Harford Caps
"Conductor", "Ticket Collector" and "Trainman"
estimate 250/350
Engine Head Lamp, Number Board and Photo from Reading Railroad 4-8-4 Locomotive
electric powered
estimate 500/1000
Locomotive Horn
27" long
estimate 200/300
Group of Four Railroad Caps
all New York, New Haven and Hartford Line
estimate 250/350
Collection of Railroad Buttons and Badges
estimate 200/300
Group of Four Railroad Caps
New York, New Haven and Hartford Line and The Connecticut Company
estimate 250/350
Group of Three Railroad Locks
NY NH & H with key
estimate 250/350
Group of Nine Railroad Locks
all identified New York, New Haven and Hartford Line
estimate 300/500
Group of Seven Yale Signal Locks
all New York, New Haven and Hartford Line
estimate 300/500
Group of Seven Railroad Locks
including NYCS, D.L&W RR, B&O RR, RUTLAND RR
estimate 300/500
Group of Twelve Identified Railroad Lock Keys
including PCRR (6), NYCS, CNR, C&NW, NYO&WRY, NYNH&HRR (2) and B&MRR
estimate 200/300
Collection of Railroad Books and Ephemera
including Modern Locomotives, 1897 and The Locomotive Dictionary, 1906
estimate 300/500
Collection of Eight Locomotive Oilers
largest 30" high
including some identified
estimate 200/300
Large Collection of Original Framed Railroad Photographs (over 150)
virtually all identifield as shown
most 8"x10"
estimate 300/500
Lionel 254 Electric Set
(dark green) with 813, 814 and 817 caboose
circa 1930
estimate 300/500
Lionel 230 Semi Scale Switcher
with 2230T tender
estimate 800/1200
Lionel New York Central "Hudson" 5344
locomotive and tender
repainted and with significant restoration
estimate 800/1200
Lionel "Silver-Lines" Passenger Set
#2531-2534
estimate 200/300
Lionel 726 "Berkshire" Locomotive
together with 2426W tender
and 2627, 2628 passenger cars
estimate 300/500
Lionel New York Central "Hudson" Re-Issue
#5340 with tender
circa 1990
with display board (not shown)
estimate 400/600
Pair of Boxed Overland Brass Locomotives
estimate 300/500
Pair of Modern Painted Brass Locomotives and Tenders
one marked Weaver, the other unmarked, together with an unrelated model passenger car
estimate 300/500
