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Morphy Auctions Richmond Americana Sale
7:00 AM PT - Nov 22nd, 2008

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2000 N. Reading Road
Denver, PA 17517
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533 Items

Lot Description Estimates
(USD)
151 Lot 151

George II Mahogany Knee-Hole Desk Furniture
Description Circa 1760 to 1770. Molded top over writing slid...

3,000
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5,000
7 Bids
152 Lot 152

Large Paris Porcelain Vase.
Description 19th Century. Blue bands, overall gilt foliate d...

500
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700
7 Bids
153 Lot 153

English Wash Basin Stand Furniture
Description Circa 1810. Mahogany and Oak. Size 37 - 1/4" H x...

300
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500
3 Bids
154 Lot 154

Pearlware Bowl by Jacksons.
Description Late 19th Century. With mulberry transfer landsc...

75
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125
155 Lot 155

American or English Queen Anne Mahogany Settee.
Description Circa 1750 to 1760. The back with four raised pa...

4,000
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6,000
7 Bids
156 Lot 156

English Labeled Girandole Mirror.
Description Early 19th Century. Spread-wing American eagle o...

3,000
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5,000
11 Bids
157 Lot 157

Lot of 2: English Candlesticks with Glass Globes.
Description Circa 1900. Beehive form. Size 10 - 5/8" H. Glas...

100
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150
3 Bids
158 Lot 158

Lot of 2: English Candlesticks.
Description 19th Century. Restored on bottom of base. Hole p...

25
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50
2 Bids
159 Lot 159

Mahogany Veneered Jewelry Box.
Description 18th Century. Interior with removable shelf reve...

500
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1,000
5 Bids
160 Lot 160

Songbird Carrier Bird Cage
Description 18th Century. Mahogany veneered. Lacking door wi...

500
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700
5 Bids
161 Lot 161

English Chippendale Mahogany Chair Furniture
Description Circa 1775. New glue block. Size 37 - 1/4" H.

500
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700
162 Lot 162

Regency Mahogany Birdcage.
Description Applied carved cartouche to top, brass carrying ...

1,000
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1,500
6 Bids
163 Lot 163

English Chippendale Oak Hanging Corner Cupboard.
Description Mid 18th Century. The broken arch pediment with ...

1,500
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2,500
7 Bids
164 Lot 164

English Mahogany Veneered Inlaid Shaving Mirror.
Description Late 18th/ Early 19th Century. With shield-form ...

1,000
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1,500
4 Bids
165 Lot 165

English or American Chippendale Mahogany Chair.
Description 18th Century. Reduced.

300
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500
3 Bids
166 Lot 166

Lot of 5: English Brass Candlesticks.
Description Including three beehive examples, circa 1900. Co...

150
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200
1 Bid
167 Lot 167

Regency Sarcophagus Top Mahogany Tea Caddy.
Description Circa 1820. With brass lion mask handles, ivory ...

800
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1,200
5 Bids
168 Lot 168

English Commemorative Brass Candlestick.
Description 19th Century. Engraved "Equitable Society 1792 A...

400
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600
1 Bid
169 Lot 169

French Brass Candlestick.
Description Circa 1820 to 1830. Threaded to base. Nicely gad...

50
-
100
170 Lot 170

Lot of 2: English Beehive Candlesticks.
Description Circa 1900. Core-cast. Expected wear and minor s...

50
-
100
171 Lot 171

English Queen Anne Mahogany Tea Table Furniture
Description Mid 18th century. The figured, one board top til...

1,000
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1,500
8 Bids
172 Lot 172

Wood & Leather Wig Bellows.
Description 18th Century. Leather is intact. Good shape and ...

150
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250
4 Bids
173 Lot 173

Decorated Bellows.
Description Early 19th Century. With fruit decoration on a y...

300
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600
8 Bids
174 Lot 174

Turned Wooden Hat Stand with Wig
Description Bears markings for 5 - 3/4", 7 - 3/8" and 51LO. ...

200
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400
14 Bids
175 Lot 175

Pewter Inkwell.
Description 18th/ 19th Century. Bears touch with crown initi...

200
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400
6 Bids
176 Lot 176

Sheffield Wax Jack Lighting device
Description 19th Century. Shield form with oval drip tray. L...

250
-
350
9 Bids
177 Lot 177

Square Base Chamberstick.
Description Replaced knob. Lacking snuffer. Fair condition. ...

100
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150
1 Bid
178 Lot 178

George III Banjo-Form Barometer.
Description Circa 1800. Line inlaid mahogany case with scrol...

800
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1,200
12 Bids
179 Lot 179

Lot of 2: Handheld Compasses.
Description Wooden case with brass latches. 19th Century. Pr...

100
-
200
12 Bids
180 Lot 180

Brass Telescope.
Description 19th Century. Unmarked. Science Instrument Size ...

100
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150
5 Bids
181 Lot 181

Celestial Globe by Josiah Loring Boston 1833.
Description Brass pointer and full meridian, horizon ring sh...

2,000
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3,000
11 Bids
182 Lot 182

Steel Calipers By H. Vale.
Description 19th Century. Science Instrument Size 8 - 1/2" L...

100
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150
1 Bid
183 Lot 183

Pair of Early Spectacles.
Description Steel and wire. Visible rust. Science Instrument...

25
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50
1 Bid
184 Lot 184

Sheffield Silver Plated Wax Jack Lighting Device
Description 19th Century. With rope twist edge oval base. Sl...

100
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150
6 Bids
185 Lot 185

Leather Oval Key Primtive Basket.
Description Circa 1800. With wooden base. Probably Virginia....

800
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1,200
14 Bids
186 Lot 186

Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell Three Pen Holder.
Description With gilt vine decoration. Size 2 - 5/8" H.

100
-
200
2 Bids
187 Lot 187

French Painted Tole Tray.
Description 19th Century. Central medallion with figures in ...

800
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1,200
6 Bids
188 Lot 188

Lot of 3: Two Leather Fire Buckets & Canvas Cover.
Description Buckets: 13 1/4" H & 12 - 3/4" H. Pair of Massac...

2,500
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3,500
11 Bids
189 Lot 189

1821 American Leather Fire Bucket.
Description With four white scrolls on green background with...

400
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800
11 Bids
190 Lot 190

Cast Iron "Eagle Hose Company" Firemark.
Description 19th Century. Spread winged eagle within wording...

200
-
300
7 Bids
191 Lot 191

Philadelphia Cast Iron Firemark.
Description 19th Century. Central pumper flanked by initials...

200
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300
14 Bids
192 Lot 192

Pennsylvania Cast Iron Firemark.
Description 19th Century. FA Hose Company. Excellent conditi...

150
-
200
5 Bids
193 Lot 193

American Chippendale Inlaid Watch Holder.
Description Circa 1770 to 1780. Possibly Boston. Mahogany wi...

3,000
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6,000
18 Bids
194 Lot 194

English Pair Case Pocket Watch.
Description Circa 1780. Silver case. Verge fusee movement en...

300
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500
5 Bids
195 Lot 195

Tobias English Pocket Watch.
Description Circa 1840. Silver case. Movement with cylinder ...

100
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150
5 Bids
196 Lot 196

Elgin Pocket Watch.
Description Circa 1920. Gold filled case. 7-jewel movement. ...

50
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100
2 Bids
197 Lot 197

Carved And Painted Wooden Watch Safe.
Description Circa 1900. Heart, cross and ball decoration. Si...

150
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250
14 Bids
198 Lot 198

Watch Hutch.
Description Circa 1810. Mahogany. Now includes later pocket ...

200
-
250
11 Bids
199 Lot 199

Watch Hutch in The Form of a Tall Clock.
Description Circa 1880. Mahogany case with line inlay. Origi...

200
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250
3 Bids
200 Lot 200

English Watch Hutch in The Form of a Tall Clock.
Description Circa 1800. Mahogany with inlay. Now includes Ne...

300
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500
8 Bids
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