GOULD AUCTIONS
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Timothy J. Gould, Licensed Maine Auctioneer |
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MARKET FRESH |
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ANTIQUE AUCTIONS |
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The pieces pictured below were among the features of our July 31, 2003 MARKET FRESH Auction: |
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An 18th Century BOSTON RARITY in ORIGINAL FINISH. This Queen Anne mahogany kettle or urn stand was originally the property of a well documented Boston patriot who was a close friend of both Paul Revere and John Hancock. The provenance will be available to the buyer. A nearly identical stand is referenced and pictured in The Furniture of Historic Deerfield by Dean A. Fales Jr. (page 160). Mr. Fales says of the stand "the small |
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| example to the left is most important in that it's trefoil top relates to the glorious turret top tables that were made in Boston". This stand measures 17 1/2" tall with the top measuring 9". It is made of mahogany throughout. The stand dates from 1745 to 1765. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Harry Chase (American 1853-1889). Signed lower left "Harry Chase 76". Titled, signed and dated verso "On the Beach" Danish Coast Harry Chase 1876. Oil on canvas. Original labeled Stinson (Boston) frame. Painting measures 20" by 36" (sight). Condition of both painting and frame is SUPERB and UNTOUCHED . |
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Outstanding Boston Hepplewhite Knife Box in Original surface. Stands 14 1/4" tall by 8 1/2" wide. Superb inlay and hardware. Ca. 1790.
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RARE Maine Paint Decorated and stenciled demi-lune table attributed to Daniel Stewart of Farmington, Maine. Discovered recently in a Franklin County cottage. Measures 26 1/4" wide, 10 3/4" deep and 28" tall. Condition is excellent. |
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discovered, matched pair of continuous arm bowback Windsor chairs that
were originally found in the historic Pease Tavern in Shrewsbury,
Massachusetts. Likely descended from Captain Levi Pease, who was the
original owner of the tavern and also known to be the "father of the U.
S. Mail Stagecoaches". The chairs surfaces and structure are untouched.
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| William Langson Lathrop (American 1859-1938). Oil on Canvas "Lengthening Shadows". Signed, titled and dated 1906. From the family of the artist. Measures 19 " by 25 " (sight). |
Swing Handled Baskets by noted maker Alvah Lord of Lovell, Maine. |
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| Navajo circa 1920. Measures 5 feet by 10 feet. | ||||||
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Alonzo Chappel (American 1820-1887) Watercolor 24" by 16 1/2" (sight). |
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Pair of working Merganser decoys in original paint from Avondale, R.I.
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Early English Bureau Top Dressing Mirror in Highly Figured Exotic Wood. |
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Paris, Maine Sleds. Decorated with Birds and Dogs
Trout decoy in original paint. Measures 9 1/2" length. |
Very early Pomo Indian gift basket with mallard, songbird and bone decoration.
Cobalt decorated jug . Porter & Fraser West Troy, N.Y. Superb condition.
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Complete Orderly's book of Captain James Bragdon (York, Maine) of the 1st Maine Militia. This books interestingly spans from 1814 (Mass. militia) to 1830 and includes the changes due to Maine Statehood in 1820. This is one of several important First Maine Militia documents to be sold as a lot. |
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Very early LIVE STEAM tinplate toy battleship in original paint. Measures 24 inches in length. |
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We believe this to be Sandwich Glass as it came from Sandwich, Mass. many years ago. Rare and possibly experimental. The lamp has been refitted to electric. Stands 9" tall. Base is flint. Some damage to glass (sm. chips).
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Cast Iron in Original Paint. Some missing parts. |
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Sixth Plate Tintype Photo of an early Camden Fireman. |
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Early Chinese Export Porcelain Teapot with exquisite decoration. Excellent condition throughout.. |
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Early paint decorated dome top box. Measures 24" wide by 11' tall. |
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Two Small Early Frescoed Walls by Itinerant Artist RUFUS PORTER (American 1792-1884).. Recently found in a Chesterville, Maine home. Each section measures approx. 54" by 78" . You may click the images to enlarge them.
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Portrait by Zedekiah Belknap (American 1781-1858). Oil on wood panel. Painting measures 27" by 23" (sight). Sitter is identified and was one of the original settlers of Wakefield, NH. Unsigned. Period but repainted frame. Painting is in superb condition.
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| Early signed (label
verso)portrait by Salem, Mass. artist Charles Osgood. Oil on canvas.
Original lemon gold .frame. Painting measures 29" by 24" (sight).
Condition is original and untouched.
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Very early and unusual New England pine Country Tea Table in original surface. Hardware is original. Top measures 17 1/2" by 12". Stands 24" tall (legs are FULL HEIGHT). Nicely molded top edge.and superbly blocked underside (see pics). |
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Miniature mortar and pestle in superb original CHROMIUM YELLOW paint. Mortar stands 2 1/4" tall. Overall 3 3/4" tall (to top of pestle). |
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