Canadiana & Sporting | The Blyth Collection

Henry (Hen) Freeborn (1882-1959), Important Bluebill

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New Hamburg, ON, Canada

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Canadiana & Sporting | The Blyth Collection

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Featuring Don & Joyce Blyth's lifetime collection of important Canadiana and sporting memorabilia. Don & Joyce were avid collectors, a hobby they shared together until Don's recent passing. This sale includes a nearly comprehensive collection of Guelph merchant stoneware and bottle among other pieces of Guelph, Ontario memorabilia. Also on offer is Don's collection of Canadian gun powder tins, Decoys, sporting and firearms advertising. Don's collection of sporting advertising includes numerous posters advertising products from: Remington, Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Dominion Cartridge Co. and Winchester. Highlights include a series of rare cartridge boards for Dominion Cartridge Co., Union Metallic Cartridge Co., and Winchester.

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George Warin (1830-1904), Black Duck: Toronto, ON. This hollow low head decoy, circa 1880 with a thin bottom board has a lot of nautical miles on it. Numerous shot holes, scrapes and coats of paint cannot obscure the classic lines. Warin

0049: George Warin (1830-1904), Black DuckEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Walter Avis/Harry Townson (Circa 1890-1950), Bufflehead: Toronto, ON. This decoy, circa 1920 is hollow with a bottom board branded W. Avis. The body has cracks especially in the neck seat and breast area and shows moderate gunning wear. The paint is old,

0050: Walter Avis/Harry Townson (Circa 1890-1950), BuffleheadEst. CA$500-CA$800

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Thomas Dalton (1840-1895), Redhead Drake Decoy: Hamilton, ON. This decoy is lightly hollowed with a ¼” bottom that shows the craftsmanship of his boat building trade. Original paint with gunning wear, a fine example of this early

0051: Thomas Dalton (1840-1895), Redhead Drake DecoyEst. CA$1,000-CA$1,500

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Tom Chambers (1864-1950), Black Duck: Toronto & Wallaceburg, ON. This hollow decoy is a low head style used at The St. Clair Flats Shooting Company duck club in S.W. Ontario. Circa 1900. It is in old Chamberâ€™s paint with normal

0052: Tom Chambers (1864-1950), Black DuckEst. CA$1,000-CA$1,500

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F. Krug, Tavistock 1 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "F. Krug Glasgo Warehouse Tavistock". 12 x 7" (diam). Jug exhibits two small chips out of the base at the back as well as a chip approx. 3/8" x 3/4" on the inside of the lower portion of

0053: F. Krug, Tavistock 1 Gallon JugEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Stiefelmeyer & Schaaf, New Hamburg 1/4 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "Stiefelmeyer & Schaaf Dealers in Boots, Shoes & Liquors New Hamburg". 9 x 4.5" (diam). Handle has been professionally replaced and coloured to match. A small chip (1/2" x 1/8") exists just

0054: Stiefelmeyer & Schaaf, New Hamburg 1/4 Gallon JugEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Walmsey & Werner, Elmira 1/4 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "Walmsey & Werner Elmira". 8.25 x 4" (diam). A chip (3/8" x 3/16") is evident just right of center on the lip. There's some moderate staining on the top half of the jug (towards the back)

0055: Walmsey & Werner, Elmira 1/4 Gallon JugEst. CA$100-CA$150

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James Argo, Fergus 1/2 Gallon Crock: Debossed, "James Argo Fergus". 9 x 5" (diam). A small flake exists on the top of the lip and two tiny flecks are missing along the inner rim. The network of faint squiggly lines, or "spidering"

0056: James Argo, Fergus 1/2 Gallon CrockEst. CA$200-CA$300

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J. M. Fraser & Co., Elora 2 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "J. M. Fraser & Co Wholesale & Retail Grocer Wine & Spirit Dealers Elora". 14.5 x 9" (diam). Several chips ranging in size from 0.5 x 0.5" to 1 x 0.4" exist around the mouth of the jug. A

0057: J. M. Fraser & Co., Elora 2 Gallon JugEst. CA$400-CA$600

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W.R. Scott & Co., Grand Valley 6 Gallon Butter Churn: Debossed, "W.R. Scott & Co. Hardware & Groceries Square House Grand Valley" 18 x 9.5" (diam). One hairline crack (7" long) on the left side as well as two smaller hairline cracks are evident on the

0058: W.R. Scott & Co., Grand Valley 6 Gallon Butter ChurnEst. CA$800-CA$1,200

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Harding Bros, Guelph 1/4 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "Harding Bros. Wine & Spirit Merchants Guelph, Ont.". 9 x 4.5" (diam). Two-tone transfer printed jug exhibits a small void (manufacturing flaw) on the front. The faint line just under the

0059: Harding Bros, Guelph 1/4 Gallon JugEst. CA$150-CA$200

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Jackson & Hallett, Guelph 1/4 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "Jackson & Hallett Wine & Spirit Merchant Guelph". 9 x 4" (diam). Jug exhibits a chip under the base approximately 3/4" x 1/4" and two tiny potstones (front & right sides) that would have

0060: Jackson & Hallett, Guelph 1/4 Gallon JugEst. CA$150-CA$200

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J. E. McElderry, Guelph 1/4 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "J. E. McElderry, Guelph". 8.5 x 4.5" (diam). The handle has been professionally replaced and beautifully coloured to match. A very fine stable hairline (approx. 1" in length) just left of

0061: J. E. McElderry, Guelph 1/4 Gallon JugEst. CA$150-CA$200

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Robert Mitchell, Guelph 1/4 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "Robert Mitchell Family Grocer Guelph Ont". 9 x 4" (diam). A couple of very fine flakes and some slight nibbling/general wear exist on the top of the lip. There's a small flake off of the

0062: Robert Mitchell, Guelph 1/4 Gallon JugEst. CA$200-CA$300

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W. J. Brown & Co., Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "W J Brown & Co Importers of Wines, Liquors Teas & Groceries Alma Block Guelph CW". 13 x 9" (diam). A number of chips are present around the mouth of the jug. The impression and burnt area

0063: W. J. Brown & Co., Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon JugEst. CA$300-CA$400

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E. Grand, Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "E. Grand Grocery Wine & Hardware Merchant Windham St. Guelph C W". 14 x 8.5" (diam). A tiny flake is missing on the lip of the jug (left of center) and there's some scattered

0064: E. Grand, Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon JugEst. CA$300-CA$500

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F. Hall, Guelph 2 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "F. Hall Guelph Wine Vaults". 14.5 x 9" (diam). One very fine stable hairline crack (3.5" in length) runs from the base of the mouth downwards on the right side of the jug. There's evidence

0065: F. Hall, Guelph 2 Gallon JugEst. CA$400-CA$600

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John A. Cameron, Guelph, 5 Gallon Crock: Debossed, "Cameron Keeps the Prices Down, John A. Cameron. Grocer, Guelph". 12 x 12" (diam). Several small "dime size" areas of glaze loss appear to have had some colour restoration (most notably in

0066: John A. Cameron, Guelph, 5 Gallon CrockEst. CA$600-CA$800

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McElderly & Langdon, Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "McElderly & Langdon Importers of Groceries Liquors Crockery, Glassware &C Guelph C W". 13 x 8" (diam). Small flake (1 x 0.25") off lower rim on left side of jug. Scattered fine blistering

0067: McElderly & Langdon, Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon JugEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500

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John Smith, Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon Jug: Debossed, "John Smith Grocer General Dealer and Produce Buyer Guelph CW". 14.5 x 8.5" (diam). Features a rare, incised "sgraffito" decoration. Several very small flakes/chips off of the lower rim of

0068: John Smith, Guelph C.W. 2 Gallon JugEst. CA$2,000-CA$3,000

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C-I-L Imperial Shotshells Banner: Canadian. 1950s. Screened silk. Retains original gilt wood rod and hanging rope. 35 x 26.5".

0069: C-I-L Imperial Shotshells BannerEst. CA$200-CA$300

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C-I-L Dominion Shot Shells Cardboard Lithograph: Canadian. 1940s. Lithographed cardboard. Features artwork by illustration artist Tom Hall, signed lower right edge of image. 18 x 12". Exhibits minor closed tears within the lower right edge.

0070: C-I-L Dominion Shot Shells Cardboard LithographEst. CA$300-CA$400

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C-I-L Dominion Bisley .22's Cardboard Lithograph: Canadian. 1940s. Lithographed cardboard. Features artwork by illustration artist Tom Hall, signed lower right edge of image. 18 x 12". Exhibits minor uniform fade made evident by a thin band of

0071: C-I-L Dominion Bisley .22's Cardboard LithographEst. CA$300-CA$400

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C-I-L Dominion "22's" Cardboard Lithograph: Canadian. 1940s. Lithographed cardboard. Artwork by Illustration artist Tom Hall, signed lower right corner. 20 x 15". Exhibits one hole through the center, upper quarter. Very minor uniform fade and

0072: C-I-L Dominion "22's" Cardboard LithographEst. CA$300-CA$400

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