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A MONUMETAL Early 20^th or late 19^th Century Three Piece Stoneware Water Cooler having a Blue Glazed, Raised Panoramic Decoration Depicting Scenes from a Polar Expedition. Perhaps COMMEMORATING the 1909 ARCTIC EXPEDITION of ADMIRAL ROBERT PEARY. Probably “White’s” of Utica, NY 28 ½” tall 15” diameter at top rim of tank.

A signed MASTERPIECE by the legendary Maine wood carver WENDELL GILLEY (Southwest Harbor, Maine 1911-1983). This ¼ Scale Decorative Waterfowl Carving of a GREAT CORMORANT is in PRISTINE ORIGINAL CONDITION! Gifted in the 1970s from the late Farmington, Maine antiques dealer, Frank Dingley to Marshall and Florence Stone of Hampden, Maine. 12 ¼” tall (including mount). Bird (alone) measures 11” long.



A RARE & OUTSTANDING 18^th Century Hanging Ornamental Wrought Iron Tavern Sign “Hanger”. Fine weathered surface and remarkable wear to its original “tote ring”! 45 ½” wide (39” maximum hanging width) x 9” at tallest.




A most remarkable and VERY EARLY 18^th Century or perhaps LATE 17^TH Century “Pilgrim” style Candle Stand in its Original Green Painted Surface. Its original “Removable” Crest “Dovetails” into its back. Northern White Pine top and shaft with Chestnut cleat and Heavy Rock Maple base. Stands 26” tall with top measuring 13 ¾” x 11 7/8”. Base measures 10” x 9 ¾”.



This Rare Large Signed, Dated 1792 and Inscribed Presentation Nautical Octant is in its Original Blue-Gray Painted “Stepped” Wooden Case. Bearing the inscription “Made by Tho. Ripley & Son Hermitage Bridge LONDON For Mr. Robert Foot Aug 12, 1792”. Has Military Style Engraving on its Swing Arm Indicator. Case measures 19 ½” x 16 ½” x 4 ½” tall. Instrument alone measures 17 3/8” x 14 ½ (at widest).

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LOT #56. A Diminutive and Masterfully Crafted Pair of Late 17^th Century or Early 18^thCentury Wood and Leather Children’s Shoes (Clogs). In Remarkable Original Surface and Condition. 6 ½” long x 2 ¾” wide x 2 ½” at tallest. LOT #57. A Pair of 17^th or Early 18th Century Leather, Wood and Wrought Iron Shoes. Known as “Lancashire Clogs”. 8 ½” long x 4 ½” tall x 2 ¾” wide.