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Gould Auction Company conducted a Late Fall MARKET FRESH AUCTION of Antiques and Fine Art on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2009 at the Gardiner, ME Sportsman’s Club commenced at NOON. PREVIEW was held on Saturday Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and also day of sale from 9 a.m. until sale time.

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*A LATE ARRIVAL (without rival!)!!* A recently discovered duo of superbly painted and exquisitely crafted 1835 slide cover Schoolgirl Boxes from MISS CATHERINE FISKE'S SCHOOL of KEENE , NEW HAMPSHIRE. The smaller of the two boxes bear the inscription "Not Hannah's box 1835". This box is believed to have been painted by the Miss Catherine Fiske's student ELIZABETH SARAH HOWE (1813-1837). An 1831 pamphlet of Miss Fiske's "YOUNG LADY'S SEMINARY in KEENE, N.H." was tucked away in the smaller of the two boxes. This pamphlet contains (in its text), the name ELIZABETH S. HOWE (1813-1837) and on its back, the handwritten name of Mary Eloisa Howe (1808-1837), who was the elder sister of Elizabeth Sarah Howe. Also found with the boxes, is a calligraphic exercise book belonging to and signed within "Elizabeth S. Howe". "Hannah" may very well be Hannah L. Seaver (b. 1812), the classmate, close friend and possibly roommate at Miss Fisk'e boarding school. Hannah Seaver's name appears in the 1831 pamphlet along with Elizabeth Sarah Howe. Both Miss Fiske's pamphlet and the calligraphic booklet will be included with the sale of the boxes. The larger of the two boxes measures 8 1/ 2” long by 5 5/8” wide and stands 2" tall. The smaller ("not Hannah's box 1835") measures 8 3/8" long by 4 13/16" wide and stands 1 15/16" tall. Each box is decorated with a centrally placed cover vignette of what is likely a view of Miss Fiske's School, from 2 different perspectives. Both boxes are profusely decorated on each of their four sides with wonderfully executed flora and fruit. The smaller box is crafted of busy, "birdseye" maple and the larger of an amazingly strong "tiger" maple. The boxes are superbly constructed with tiny dovetails at their corner joints, compartmented interiors and superbly fit sliding covers or lids. The boxes are in IMMACULATE ORIGINAL CONDITION throughout! The Howe sisters were born in Jaffery, NH and were the daughters of Dr. Adonijah and Mary Woodbury Howe. Several other pieces of Howe family ephemera were found with these boxes. The other Howe family "paper" will be sold in a separate lot.



A Historically Important 1806 NEWBURY CAVALRY ledger that is inscribed on its inner cover as “Records of the Company of Cavalry in the first Regiment, second Brigade and second Division of the Militia of Massachusetts”. Rosters, troop movements, orders and much more fascinating information is contaied in this complete and easily legible ledger. The record spans the years 1806 through 1827. The ledger is tightly bound and in superb, complete and original condition.



RARE & HUGE 44” Running Horse Weathervane, in an excellent original surface. Attributed to the early maker A.L. Jewell ca. 1860. Found in a Central Maine farmhouse.

PATRIOTIC DOUBLE SIDED ICE CREAM SIGN discovered in a home in WAKEFIELD, RI. “MAINE’S I SCREAM 1884”

Lithograph and stencil on tin. 24” by 36”


An early 19^th century Schoolgirl Watercolor Map of “THE WORLD”, which is inscribed in the artist’s hand in the lower center margin: “Projected by Mary Eloisa Howe”. Miss Howe (1808-1837), as a youth, lived in Francestown, New Hampshire. The map measures 17” by 28” (sight). Its period replacement frame measures 21 ¼” by 32”. Mary Eloisa Howe’s name is trimmed to reveal only enough to identify her. Otherwise the map is in untouched and original condition. * Please note, the above description was edited and updated on Nov. 22, 2009.

A SUPERB example of cast stone statuary, in the form of a recumbent, GREAT DANE. In a pleasing size and superior original, untouched surface this highly detailed canine was recently discovered on the grounds of a prominent New Hampshire estate. Measures 32 ½” long (or wide) by 13 ¾” deep and stands 14 ½” tall. New England ca. 1920.


Recently discovered in a Cape Ann, Massachusetts home, this early L.W. CUSHING Rooster Weathervane (see 1886 Cushing catalog #9 pg. 21), has an untouched surface. Its original “roost” was atop a carriage house in Essex, MA. Stands 21” tall.



Two fine and historically important, 1808 schoolgirl watercolors worked at the BRADFORD (Mass.) ACADEMY by Charlotte Tenney. Each of these outstanding watercolors have veiled AMERICAN patriotic themes that celebrate the spirit of Freedom and Liberty in a youthful America, by paying homage to earlier foreign Revolutions and Wars that were likely the subject of history lessons at Bradford Academy. The first, depicts a likeness of Lady Liberty who holds a tablet that honors our Constitution and the "RIGHTS of A MAN and A CITIZEN". The "LADY" is seated in front of the tombstone of 3 martyrs of the French Revolution. Below, guarding the entire scene is a COURAGEOUS LION with his steadfast declaration " LIBERTE ....FRATERNITE Ou LA MORT" or "LIBERTY....TOGETHER or DIE"! The second, depicts a seated Lady Liberty who holds a walking staff and reviews a tablet which celebrates PEACE and loathingly predicting its end, in a message about the Roman Temple of Janus. The tablet reads " In the Year 159 the Temple of Janus was shut, which rarely happened in Rome, but upon the breaking out of new wars was presently open again". Each watercolor on paper was found in their original frames, complete with wooden backboards. Overall, in frames, they measure 13 1/8” by 11 ½” and 12 ¾” by 11 ¼”, respectively. Pencil inscriptions appear on each backboard. Discovered recently in a Northern, MA home.

A HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, recent discovery of early HAWAIIAN and SANDWICH ISLANDS books and newspapers to include a complete run of 78 the early HONOLULU Newspaper POLYNESIAN. The run is from June 6, 1840 (the first ever printing) to Dec. 11, 1841. The newspapers have been bound by string since their 19th century voyage back to America and are in superb condition (see pics)! The original leather bound books include an 1843 First Edition, First Printing of a COMPLETE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE BIBLE, an 1836 HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE DICTIONARY; The 1843 FIRST EDITION of the book THE HISTORY of the SANDWICH ISLANDS by SHELDON DIBBLE and more.


A STUNNING 19th century Folk Art carved and painted, full sized CANOE PADDLE in a SUPERIOR original surface. Its shaft is formed by a full relief carved red snake which has yellow glass eyes and a green belly! The paddle measures 67” in length. Found in a Greenville, Maine home. SUPERB original condition.

An Excellent New Hampshire Hepplewhite One Drawer Scalloped Edge Tray Stand in fine original red paint. Stands 28 5/8" tall. Top measures 15 3/8" by 15 3/4"

IMMACULATE EDWARD SANDS FROST (1843-1894). Pattern No. 7 large Lion Hooked Rug

BIDDEFORD, MAINE Ca. 1870.

30 ½” by 62 ½”
Outstanding original condition. Archivally mounted.

Fine Paint Decorated Wooden Works Tall Clock by SETH THOMAS, Plymouth, CT. Ca.1820 Recently discovered in a home near Farmington, Maine. Dry, original and bold graining with yellow pin striping. Original throughout. Height 94".

An OUTSTANDING group of 18th Century Needlework and Flame Stitch Purses to include a spectacular example with the handwritten provenance which is on a paper tag which is sewn into the interior of the purse: "POCKET WALLET Carried Through the American Revolution by Capt. Nehemiah Emerson of Haverhill - Mass. Great Grandfather of Sallie B. (Thomas) Wolcott of Covington, Ky". Also included are two signed and dated examples: "NATHAN AYER 1790" and "ICHABOD JONES - HIS BOOK - 1764". All four of the purses are in superb original condition and strong color.


A rare 1813 paper CUTWORK double Valentine, mounted on fabric. A paper tag on the back of the frame quotes an inscrption that appears on the fabric backing of the cutwork as "Please take good care of these 2 Hearts of Mine Nancy Currier 1813". Period and likely original red painted frame. Overall 12 1/2" by 13 1/4. Excellent original and untouched condition.




A REMARKABLE mid 18^th century canted front SEA CHEST having its ORIGINAL figural snake -butterfly hinges, wrought iron handles, light blue painted surface, applied rail type feet and a complex interior. An EARLY and SUPERIOR example, in remarkable condition! Eighteenth cenury nails and bold dovetailing. 50 ¼” wide by 21 ½” tall and 20 ½” deep.



BEST in FORM!! A SUPERB Maine MACKEREL PLOW in original surface, having a unique likeness of a bear forming its grip. The plow also has detailed metallic inlay featuring its makers initials “SLD”. Hand carved of birch. 7 1/8 long and 2 7/8” tall. Maine, Ca. 1900.


Classic Early Maine Chair Table in a pleasingly small size. OLD white over its original red painted surface. Two board, wafer joined top, and fine pegged construction. Pegged stretcher base. Circular top measures 40 ¼” by 38 7/8. Height to top, when in table or down position 27”. Seat height 15”. Ca. 1820. Found recently in a Central Maine attic.




Richard Little (1725-1806) Newburyport, Massachusetts. A remarkable 1760 caligraphic Schoolboy Sailing Instruction book and ships log which is graphically illustrated with beautifully drawn and hand colored likenesses of a lighthouse, anchor, mariners compass, a hand drawn map of Africa, a ships log of the “Sloop Dove” (1760 from Newburyport toward Barbados” as well as MANY pages of superbly handwritten sailing and navigational techniques. The book contains 65 caligraphic pages with several illustrations. Such page headings include MERCATORS SAILING; PLANE SAILING; PLANE TRIGONOMETRY; TRAVERSE SAILING; MIDDLE LATITUDE SAILING; PARALELL SAILING; VARIATION of the COMPASS; GEOMETRICAL PROBLEMS and more! The book measures 13 ½” by 8 ¼”.


An EYE DAZZLING and HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT FREEPORT, MAINE FRIENDSHIP QUILT which was worked by “ALICE WARD Age 89 Years 1884”. The quilt REMARKABLY bears the names of 542 FREEPORT RESIDENTS including Doctors, Clergy and MANY other “Freeporters”! Measuring 80” square, the quilt is in IMMACULATE ORIGINAL CONDITION!



A fine New Hampshire Tavern Table with scalloped frame and some “tiger”maple in its circular maple top! In an early refinish. Circular top measures 30” by 29 ¼”. Although its surface height is just 24” its original feet remain.



Daniel Wentworth (American 1850-1934). OOC Superb original and untouched condition throughout. Original and outstanding framing as well. Measures 22 ½” by 26 ½” (sight). Overall, 34” by 38”.

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