Americana Auction 2005-03-13 Auction - 483 Price Results - Myers Fine Art in FL - Page 10
294: Antique Redware Dog with Basket John Bell67: C. Castellanos Mellen  Louisiana Bayou Painting128: Old 19th C. Country Pine Adirondack Harvest Table
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St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Auction Details

Americana Auction

Fine American Antiques March 13, 2005, 12 p.m. 1600 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida Preview March 12, 10-6 p.m. and March 13, 10-12 p.m. Early preview by appointment. We are delighted to announce our winter Americana Auction in sunny Florida featuring over 500 fresh-to-the-market fine American antiques. The sale includes over seventy-five pieces of period American furniture, with highlights being a Queen Anne highboy and Baltimore Federal secretary. A modern edition to the traditional lineup of furniture is a signed 1962 George Nakashima 14' conoid bench. Historic and nautical items drawn from various estates in Florida, New York and New England include a 1775 Scituate, Mass. Revolutionary War cartridge belt and knapsack, Abraham Lincoln autograph, Andrew Jackson document, several ship models, half hull, marine paintings and items from the Admiral William S. Sims Estate, Providence, RI. A special selection of American silver features early coin silver, Kirk, Tiffany and other makers. Other categories include a wide array of decorated stoneware, pottery, doorstops, baskets, weapons, clocks, lighting, early glass, carved canes, ephemera, folk art and photography. Textiles including many quilts, coverlets, samplers, beaded needlework and hooked rugs along with Navajo and Oriental rugs are being offered. Listed American paintings and American Indian pottery, baskets, silver and Eskimo ivory will conclude this exciting auction.
SOLD
Fredrick L Hunter 1858-1943 American Ship Painting: Fredrick Leo Hunter (American 1858-1943) "Tall Ship in Open Sea". Oil on canvas. Signed lower right "F. Leo Hunter 1927". Good condition with no damage or repair. Framed in the original gilt gesso
0215: Fredrick L Hunter 1858-1943 American Ship PaintingEst.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
F Hunter 1858-1943 Ship Constellation Oil Painting: Fredrick Leo Hunter (American 1858-1943) "US Frigate Constellation". Titled on reverse of canvas. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right "F. Leo Hunter 1931". Good condition. The painting has been cleaned
0216: F Hunter 1858-1943 Ship Constellation Oil PaintingEst.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
Mayflower Society Descendant's 14k Gold Medal: Mayflower Society 14k gold medal is boxed in the original case. The medal was sold through J.E. Caldwell & Company, Philadelphia. The medal is engraved "Harry Frank Brewer" and numbered "1225094".
0217: Mayflower Society Descendant's 14k Gold MedalEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
W F Eaton 1897 Soldier & Horse Military Painting: W.F. Eaton (American 19th C.) 19th century illustration titled "Sharing Rations". Oil wash on paper. Signed W. F. Eaton. Signed lower right "Copyright 1897". Depicts a soldier sharing his food with
0219: W F Eaton 1897 Soldier & Horse Military PaintingEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Fine Old Hamilton Boxed Ship Chronometer Clock: Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster PA. A ship's chronometer in a brass bound and handled case. The gimbaled chronometer appears to be in good physical condition, but is not running at the time. The
0222: Fine Old Hamilton Boxed Ship Chronometer ClockEst.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
J. G. Tyler (1855-1931) American Ship Oil Painting: James G. (Gale) Tyler (American 1855-1931) oil painting entitled "Monhegan Fish Boats". Oil on artist board. Signed lower right "J.G. Tyler". Titled by the artist on the reverse. Framed in the
0223: J. G. Tyler (1855-1931) American Ship Oil PaintingEst.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
T. Willis 19th C. Marine Ship Painting w Ship Logs: Thomas H. Willis (American 1850-1925) "Steam Yacht Constant". Oil painting on canvas with velvet and silk embroidered yacht. Signed lower right "T. Willis NY". The painted portion is in good
0225: T. Willis 19th C. Marine Ship Painting w Ship LogsEst.
$2,000
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$4,000
SOLD
Old 19C. American Bark 45 inch Detailed Ship Model: Early, late 19th or early 20th century, handmade bark ship model with elaborate detail. The majority of the lines are intact. The name of the ship is illegible. The bark is painted red and white with
0226: Old 19C. American Bark 45 inch Detailed Ship ModelEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Fine Old Seth Thomas Ships Bell Brass Clock Ship: Seth Thomas brass ship's clock has an outside bell and silver dial, which is in good condition with one light scratch by the number 6. The clock is not running, although it does strike when the
0228: Fine Old Seth Thomas Ships Bell Brass Clock ShipEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Old American 19th C. Folk Art Ship Model Diorama: 19th century folk art ship diorama depicting a three masted sailing vessel named "Treasure". The black and white wooden ship diorama has a blue painted background with green and white stylized waves
0229: Old American 19th C. Folk Art Ship Model DioramaEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Miniature 19C. Confederate Col. Ivory Painting 14k: Miniature 19th century painting on ivory of Col. Alexander Galt Taliaferro of Virginia. Framed in the original, period, chased 14 karat yellow gold frame. Good condition with a bit of water spotting
0230: Miniature 19C. Confederate Col. Ivory Painting 14kEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Rare Admiral Wm. S. Sims 14k Gold Cigarette Case: Admiral William Sowden Sims (1858-1936) 14 karat yellow gold cigarette case. The case has a period monogram of his initials. Oval amethyst latch button. The double spring hinged spring arms are
0233: Rare Admiral Wm. S. Sims 14k Gold Cigarette CaseEst.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Adm. Sims Antique Ivory Presentation Cane Handle: Antique ivory cane handle presented to Admiral William S. Sims, Providence Rhode Island. From Jas. Forbes, 11/2/1935. This cane handle is from the Sims estate and is a bit of mystery. It was sent to
0234: Adm. Sims Antique Ivory Presentation Cane HandleEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Admiral William S. Sims U.S.N. Autograph 1926: Adm William S. Sims, Rear Admiral U.S.N. autograph dated May 1926 on an engraved card "73 Catharine Street, New Port Rhode Island". This autograph is not from the Sims estate, but from the Elwood C.
0235: Admiral William S. Sims U.S.N. Autograph 1926Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
British 19th C. Ship Painting Signed Palmerston: British 19th C. Ship Painting Palmerston three masted sailing ship with a British flag and a banner at the top mast signed Palmerston. The painting is illegibly signed on the paper mat on the lower
0236: British 19th C. Ship Painting Signed PalmerstonEst.
$400
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$600
SOLD
Late 19C. George Washington Bronze Relief Plaque: Late 19th century oval George Washington bust relief plaque. Stamped on the reverse "H.B." within a diamond and numbered "4025". Good condition with rich brown patina. Measures 12" by 10 1/4".
0238: Late 19C. George Washington Bronze Relief PlaqueEst.
$400
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$600