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Antique, Fine Art & Native American Auction
7:00 AM PT - May 2nd, 2009

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Midwest Auction Galleries, Inc.

665 N. Lapeer Road
Oxford, MI 48371
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694 Items

Lot Description Estimates
(USD)
1 Lot 1

Victorian Oak Pedestal
Banister form neck raised on square base, 34"H x 14"W x 14"D...

80
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120
2 Lot 2

2 Pairs of Vintage Pewter Salt & Pepper Shakers
The first set to include a pear and an apple, marked Lenox P...

20
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30
3 Lot 3

3-19th C. Turned Wood Spice Containers
Nice examples to include two red stained spice containers wi...

100
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150
4 Lot 4

Graf von Henneberg Porcelain Bowl
Large oval bowl in cobalt with gilded rims designs. 11" L; ...

50
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75
5 Lot 5

Vintage Glass Decanter with Stopper
In vibrant amber color, decanter has crackle pattern through...

50
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75
6 Lot 6

Kurt R Welter, Lithograph; "Edmund Fitzgerald
Kurt R Welter, (20th C.) American, aniversary print of Edgmu...

30
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50
7 Lot 7

Pair of 20th C. Mexican Brass Candlesticks
Each with etched floral designs on base, measure 10.5" H. B...

50
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75
8 Lot 8

62 Vintage German Books
Various titles to include: Goethe Briefe, Und weig fingen...

50
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75
9 Lot 9

Pair of Carved Chinese Figures on Oval Stand
The largest figure measures 5.75" H and the wood stand is ra...

50
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75
10 Lot 10

3 Vintage Silverplated Sweetheart Clips Frames
Each one has scrolling and leaf borders with center space fo...

40
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60
11 Lot 11

19th C. Salesman Sample Leather Fainting Couch
Hand stitched leather set on four original brass castors, 12...

400
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300
12 Lot 12

Enterprise Mfg. Co Cast Iron Coffee Grinder
Circa 1870's painted red with wood crank and brass top with ...

300
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400
13 Lot 13

19th C.Hand Painted Miniature Iron Shovel
Intricately painted gold body and handle in scrolling leaf a...

200
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300
14 Lot 14

De Laval Countertop Cream Separator
Vintage De Laval Junior, Model #2, made in Sweden. Hand pai...

300
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400
15 Lot 15

Kotagedang, Wooden Bust of a Woman
Intricately carved in fine detail, 6.5" H. signed "Fapanaku...

150
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200
16 Lot 16

"The Lion of Lucerne" Carving
Carved wood in great detail, this lion is a replica of the o...

75
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100
17 Lot 17

Exceptional 19th C. Oak Hanging Spice Box
Sturdy oak construction, 7 drawers with larger at top. All ...

300
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400
18 Lot 18

19th C. Burl and Hickory Mallet
Very large and used for putting the pegs into barns. This b...

250
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400
19 Lot 19

2 Early 20th C. American Woven Market Baskets
Including a retangular signed "Mary Sehonk" handled basket w...

150
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200
20 Lot 20

20th C. Bannerette Weathervane
Nice patina attached to black painted neck mounted on a heav...

200
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300
21 Lot 21

Late 19th/Early 20th C. Hanging Spice Box
Tall spice box can be hung or can rest on countertop. Scall...

200
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300
22 Lot 22

Early 19th C. Carved Wood Spice Box
Finely carved with sliding top opening to reveal 6 interior ...

200
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300
23 Lot 23

Miniature Spebsqsa Painted Barber's Pole
Spebsqsa, (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of...

150
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300
24 Lot 24

19th C. Mortar & Pestle with an Apple Peeler
Nicely carved barrel form mortar and turned wood pestle, 9.5...

150
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200
25 Lot 25

Hand Carved Pug Walking Stick
Handle is of a pug with ears pinched back and inset glass ey...

100
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150
26 Lot 26

Vintage Hanson Texas C- Iron Cotton Scale # 8916
Heavy construction, made in Chicago, IL, 15"H. Wear througho...

80
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120
27 Lot 27

Carew Rice, Print ; "Saturday Night"
Carew Rice (1899-1972) South Carolina, silhouette of two fig...

60
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80
28 Lot 28

18th C. Miniature Brass Iron & Trivet
Very tiny and all brass flat iron and ornate trivet. Togeth...

50
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60
29 Lot 29

Late 19th C. Signed Ceramic Match Strike
Ceramic match strike conical shaped. Center well to hold ma...

30
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50
30 Lot 30

Early 19th C. Slave Made Comb Box on Stand
Top decorated with horses, signifying "have safe travels". ...

600
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800
31 Lot 31

19th C. Miniature 3-Tier Plant Stand; Lollipop Handle
Original green paint with lollipop cut-out top. 15.5" H x 1...

150
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200
32 Lot 32

19th C. Countertop Butter Churn in Original Paint
With pegged construction, retains virtually all of it's orig...

250
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350
33 Lot 33

Exceptional Early 20th C. Spool Cabinet
With carved columns with inlaid carved floral border. 4 dra...

300
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400
34 Lot 34

Salesman Sample Miniature Hand Saw
Small hand saw with carved wooden handle, attached by 2 bras...

50
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75
35 Lot 35

Vintage Margot Mexican Silver & Enamel Necklace
American born, Margot Van Boorhies Carr arrived in Taxco in ...

400
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600
36 Lot 36

TANE Sterling Anchor Necklace
Very large anchor medallion with intertwined rope on a large...

250
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500
37 Lot 37

Vintage Matl Mexican Silver Jewelry Suite
Matilde Poulat of Mexico City (Matl), started her jewelry ma...

250
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350
37A Lot 37A

A Fine William Spratling Sterling & Amethyst Brooch
William Spratling (1900-1967) was an American-born silversmi...

600
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800
38 Lot 38

1960's Mexican Silver & Gemstone Necklace
Includes a variety of colored gemstones; sodalite, tiger eye...

150
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300
39 Lot 39

Hand Hammered Mexican Silver Necklace & Bracelet
Beautifully hand hammered in Concho shell form and linked to...

150
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250
40 Lot 40

TANE Key Fob & Mexican Silver Peanut Pillbox
Includes a nicely crafted TANE key fob with both pins on eac...

150
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200
41 Lot 41

Men's Mexican Sterling Ring
Large graduated rectangle housing a blue stone. Crosshatche...

150
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200
42 Lot 42

2 Mexican Silver Bracelets
Circa 1930's includes two wide link bracelets. Both with a ...

100
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150
43 Lot 43

Mexican Silver, 2 Bracelets & Pair of Earrings
Circa 1930's includes two wide link bracelets with a matchin...

100
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150
44 Lot 44

Vintage Grosse Copper Mesh Choker
Circa 1960's and painted white. Measures 15.5" L. Signed G...

100
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150
45 Lot 45

3 Piece Vintage Paper Mache Jewelry Suite
Beautifully crafted paper mache in black, gold, rhinestones ...

100
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150
46 Lot 46

Mexican Silver I.D. Bracelet & Silver Chain
Includes a chain bracelet with push clasp into the I.D. I.D...

100
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150
47 Lot 47

14 K Gold Bi-Color Italian Necklace
Nice flat linked two-tone necklace. 20" L, marked 14 K Ital...

75
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150
48 Lot 48

800 Fine Match Holder and French Lipstick Holder
800 fine silver rectangular matchbox holder with raised flor...

50
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75
49 Lot 49

Vintage Mexican Silver Plated Cuff Bracelet
Georgeous vintage wide cuff bracelet with raised flowers. Or...

50
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75
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