Gordon S. Converse & Co. Antique Auction

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Paoli, PA, United States

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Gordon S. Converse & Co. Antique Auction

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Gordon S. Converse & Co. was started in 1979 as a clock restoration business but grew into dealers in antiques business with a specialty in antique clocks. In 1908 Gordon Converse, in response to collectors yearning to both buy and sell antiques, held two auctions in his studios in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Sales from the Converse Co. have featured merchandise from his clients who were undergoing transition, and focused on antique and vintage objects of all kinds that were both fresh to the market and whose values were moderate. Understandably, because of Converse's background in clocks, many of the better offerings in the sales so far have been antique clocks.

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Three vintage and collectable movie cameras: A collection of three vintage and collectible movie cameras, two within their carrying cases. Included are films of various subjects.

0089: Three vintage and collectable movie camerasEst. $25-$50

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Five sets of binoculars, some in cases: Five sets of binoculars some within their carrying cases.

0090: Five sets of binoculars, some in casesEst. $25-$75

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0091: A late 19th C. French made travel or carriage clockEst. $400-$600

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American pillar and scroll clock by Elmer Stennes: 20th C American pillar and scroll clock labeled Elmer Stennes, featuring a reverse painted glass within a mahogany case with a scrolled cresting and three brass urn finials. 31" in height. With a

0092: American pillar and scroll clock by Elmer StennesEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

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Framed sihouettes: A set of six small framed silhouettes together with two oval framed prints.

0093: Framed sihouettesEst. $25-$75

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"Grande Sonnerie" German wall clock: Three weight "Grande Sonnerie" German made wall clock featuring engraved weights, pendulum and round dial, a carved walnut case and attributed to Gustav Becker. Approximately 50" on height, this is

0094: "Grande Sonnerie" German wall clockEst. $1,500-$1,800

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Antique clock dial: A hand painted grandfather clock dial showing a square rigged ship in the broke arch area. Now fit for hanging.

0095: Antique clock dialEst. $50-$75

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Roxbury style grandfather clock: A 20th Century New England Roxbury style tall clock, about 84" in height having a three weighted chain wind chime mechanism.

0096: Roxbury style grandfather clockEst. $250-$750

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20th C. weight powered lantern clock wall clock: 20th C. weight powered lantern clock wall clock with oak bracket and signed "John Smith, London."

0097: 20th C. weight powered lantern clock wall clockEst. $25-$150

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A variety of porcelain etc, inc Bavarian dishes: A variety of porcelain etc, including 4 Bavarian Art Nouveau dishes; a fancy teapot and under plate; a Limoges tray; and two carved ivory letter openers.

0098: A variety of porcelain etc, inc Bavarian dishesEst. $15-$50

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Samarai sword: A Samarai sword and sheath.

0098A: Samarai swordEst. $300-$400

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Needlepoint showing Cornwallis: Needlepoint showing Cornwallis at Seringapatam, India in 1792. You'll no doubt remember that at the end of the third Mysore War the British exacted harsh terms from Tipu Sahib, the Sultan, including

0099: Needlepoint showing CornwallisEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

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A variety of Porcelain: A variety of porcelain: three hand painted plates; four Limoge demi tasse cups and saucers; dinner plates in polychrome deoration etc,

0100: A variety of PorcelainEst. $25-$50

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Art signed Bosini (?), an oil on canvas: Bosini (?) oil on canvas of street scene. 24" X 18".

0101: Art signed Bosini (?), an oil on canvasEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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0102: A bust in bronze of a young soldierEst. $300-$400

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A print of George Washington after Peale: A print of George Washington after Peale and signed T. Kelly.

0103: A print of George Washington after PealeEst. $75-$125

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0103A: Art Nouveau printEst. $25-$50

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A print of coaching scene, published in 1846: A print of coaching scene, published in 1846, measuring 30 X 36" with foxing damage and a damaged frame.

0104: A print of coaching scene, published in 1846Est. $25-$50

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A pair of polychrome decorated wall hangings: A pair of French style polychrome decorated "cartoon" wall patterns, now within good quality gilt wood frames.

0104A: A pair of polychrome decorated wall hangingsEst. $50-$100

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A mixed lot of documents, wills, deeds: A mixed lot of documents, wills, deeds, and collectable monetairy notes and stock cerificates etc from the estate of George Thomas. A collection of letters etc from the estate of George Thomas

0105: A mixed lot of documents, wills, deedsEst. $75-$100

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An assortment of souvenir boxes: An assortment of souvenir boxes of various small sizes and styles.

0106: An assortment of souvenir boxesEst. $25-$75Lot Passed

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An assortmant of glass photos in two boxes: An assortment of glass photos in two boxes, some of scenes of Ireland.

0107: An assortmant of glass photos in two boxesEst. $15-$75

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A mixed lot of books, some first editions, etc fro: A mixed lot of books etc, some labeled as from the estate of George Thomas,including titles such as the 1914 reproduced first edition of "Christmas Carol"; bound books inc paper issue of Thackery's

0108: A mixed lot of books, some first editions, etc froEst. $25-$50

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Printed Dragee box: A 19th C. Dragee box. Dragee was sugared almonds.

0109: Printed Dragee boxEst. $40-$75Lot Passed

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Previews will be at 57 West Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355 prior to the sale. For dates prior to April 23rd, previews are by chance that the premises are open or by making appointment by calling 610-722-9004. Preview the days preceding the sale are on April 23rd and April 24th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Otherwise by appointment. Preview also on the day of the sale from 9:00 to the start of the sale at 12:00 ET.

1 Spring Street

Paoli, PA 19301

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Full payment for successful bids should to be made at the conclusion of the sale or when the buyer leaves, whichever is sooner. Credit cards will be accepted for settlement of payment, but only on the day of the sale. Other payments should be made by cash, bank check, or good personal check. We reserve the right to clear check before property is removed from the saleroom. Items bought from phone bidding, etc should be paid for within five business days of the sale and cannot be removed before full payment is received. Such items must be removed within a week of the sale or be subject to storage fees, and other such charges. If your item needs to be shipped and you do not have your own shipper, we can either deliver your items to a nearby professional shipper or pack and ship them ourselves.

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