The Marine Sale: Session II

AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century,), Portrait of Captain Joshua Coffin, Jr., Oil on canvas, 25.5" x 20".

RARE AND DESIRABLE NEST OF EIGHT NANTUCKET BASKETS ATTRIBUTED TO CAPTAIN ANDREW J. SANDSBURY Circa

RARE WHALEBOAT WATER CASK 19th Century Height to rim 14.5". Diameter approx. 12.5".

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East Dennis, MA, United States

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The Marine Sale: Session II

Eldred's

The Marine Sale: Session II
featuring a historic Nantucket collection and the Hellman whaling & whalecraft collection

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CAPTAIN'S LIQUOR CHEST Possibly Pittsburgh, First Half of the 19th Century Chest height 9.25". Width: CAPTAIN'S LIQUOR CHEST Possibly Pittsburgh, First Half of the 19th Century Includes 12 blown and cut glass decanters, a pair of tumblers, two port glasses, a small cordial and a tiny bottle. Mahogany

6501: CAPTAIN'S LIQUOR CHEST Possibly Pittsburgh, First Half of the 19th Century Chest height 9.25". WidthEst.

$1,200

$1,800

SOLD

W.C. BROWN WATCH TOWER 19th Century Height 14".: W.C. BROWN WATCH TOWER 19th Century In the form of a tall-case clock, made from mahogany. Labeled verso. Height 14". Provenance: A Historic Nantucket Collection, from a direct descendant of the

6502: W.C. BROWN WATCH TOWER 19th Century Height 14".Est.

$400

$600

SOLD

STEREOSCOPIC VIEW CARDS OF NANTUCKET INTEREST Late 19th/Early 20th Century 3.25" x 7".: STEREOSCOPIC VIEW CARDS OF NANTUCKET INTEREST Late 19th/Early 20th Century Approx. 24 cards depicting whaling, shipwrecks, beached pilot whales, early town views, etc. 3.25" x 7". Provenance: A

6503: STEREOSCOPIC VIEW CARDS OF NANTUCKET INTEREST Late 19th/Early 20th Century 3.25" x 7".Est.

$500

$1,000

SOLD

MASONIC APRON BELONGING TO JOHN BRIDGER COFFIN, JR. Mid-19th Century Apron 14.75" x 14.75". Framed: MASONIC APRON BELONGING TO JOHN BRIDGER COFFIN, JR. Mid-19th Century White silk with colorful decoration. Masonic All Seeing Eye amidst clouds and "Sit Lux Et Lux Fuit" (Let There Be Light) on flap.

6504: MASONIC APRON BELONGING TO JOHN BRIDGER COFFIN, JR. Mid-19th Century Apron 14.75" x 14.75". FramedEst.

$1,000

$1,500

SOLD

JOURNAL KEPT BY GEORGE H. GARDNER OF NANTUCKET Early 1840s 12.5" x 8.5".: JOURNAL KEPT BY GEORGE H. GARDNER OF NANTUCKET Early 1840s Entries dated from January 1, 1841 to March 3, 1844. A rare account of Nantucket events including births, deaths, fires, ship arrivals, etc.

6505: JOURNAL KEPT BY GEORGE H. GARDNER OF NANTUCKET Early 1840s 12.5" x 8.5".Est.

$3,000

$5,000

SOLD

LETTER WRITTEN TO JOSIAH COFFIN DISCUSSING AN ASSAULT Dated March 8, 1771 Framed 13.25" x 8.5".: LETTER WRITTEN TO JOSIAH COFFIN DISCUSSING AN ASSAULT Dated March 8, 1771 "Sir, As you are the first Justice in the County, as well as the Commanding officer in the Militia, I have thought it not

6506: LETTER WRITTEN TO JOSIAH COFFIN DISCUSSING AN ASSAULT Dated March 8, 1771 Framed 13.25" x 8.5".Est.

$500

$1,000

SOLD

EIGHT ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE COFFIN FAMILY Late 18th/19th Century: EIGHT ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE COFFIN FAMILY Late 18th/19th Century 1) Silver plated plaque engraved "H.F. Coffin". 2) A pair of handcuffs. 3) Blunt's American Coast Pilot, 15th ed. Marked in ink on

6507: EIGHT ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE COFFIN FAMILY Late 18th/19th CenturyEst.

$200

$300

SOLD

SEAMAN'S CERTIFICATE FOR HENRY F. COFFIN Dated October 10, 1863 Framed 13.5" x 16".: SEAMAN'S CERTIFICATE FOR HENRY F. COFFIN Dated October 10, 1863 Issued by the American Ship Masters' Association. Framed 13.5" x 16". Provenance: A Historic Nantucket Collection, from a direct

6508: SEAMAN'S CERTIFICATE FOR HENRY F. COFFIN Dated October 10, 1863 Framed 13.5" x 16".Est.

$150

$250

CLERK OF COURT APPOINTMENT FOR BENJAMIN GARDINER OF NANTUCKET Dated June, 1812 Framed 15.25" x: CLERK OF COURT APPOINTMENT FOR BENJAMIN GARDINER OF NANTUCKET Dated June, 1812 Witnessed by Caleb Strong, governor of Massachusetts, and also signed by Alden Bradford, secretary of the Commonwealth.

6509: CLERK OF COURT APPOINTMENT FOR BENJAMIN GARDINER OF NANTUCKET Dated June, 1812 Framed 15.25" xEst.

$300

$500

Lot Passed

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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FOR MATTHEW GARDNER AND SUSANNA PADDOCK Dated December 7, 1752 Framed 15.25" x: MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FOR MATTHEW GARDNER AND SUSANNA PADDOCK Dated December 7, 1752 Witnesses include members of the Folger, Macy, Gardner and Starbuck families. Framed 15.25" x 11.75". Provenance:

6510: MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FOR MATTHEW GARDNER AND SUSANNA PADDOCK Dated December 7, 1752 Framed 15.25" xEst.

$500

$1,000

SOLD

AMERICAN SILVER CREAMER 19th Century Height 3.75".: AMERICAN SILVER CREAMER 19th Century Engraved "Azelia Whitmore Coffin from her Great Grandmother Judith Gardner July 12. 1853". According to a Rochester Times-Union newspaper article, this creamer

6511: AMERICAN SILVER CREAMER 19th Century Height 3.75".Est.

$300

$500

SOLD

AMERICAN SILVER SOUP LADLE 19th Century Length 13.5".: AMERICAN SILVER SOUP LADLE 19th Century Marked "A. Mathey". Length 13.5". Provenance: A Historic Nantucket Collection, from a direct descendant of the Coffin family, from a house in town.

6512: AMERICAN SILVER SOUP LADLE 19th Century Length 13.5".Est.

$200

$300

SOLD

SILVER PLATED SUGAR AND CREAMER SET WITH UNDERTRAY Late 19th/Early 20th Century Tray length 7.5".: SILVER PLATED SUGAR AND CREAMER SET WITH UNDERTRAY Late 19th/Early 20th Century Tray length 7.5". Provenance: A Historic Nantucket Collection, from a direct descendant of the Coffin family, from a

6513: SILVER PLATED SUGAR AND CREAMER SET WITH UNDERTRAY Late 19th/Early 20th Century Tray length 7.5".Est.

$100

$200

SOLD

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK Second Quarter of the 19th Century Length 12".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK Second Quarter of the 19th Century Obverse with a bird perched in a tree, "HEC", a potted plant, a landscape with house, and a flowering plant. Reverse with

6514: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK Second Quarter of the 19th Century Length 12".Est.

$2,000

$2,500

SOLD

STEPHEN GIBBS NANTUCKET BASKET PURSE 20th Century Height to top of lid 7". Width 10.5". Depth 7.5".: STEPHEN GIBBS NANTUCKET BASKET PURSE 20th Century Oval, with swing handle. Sperm whale carving, probably by Charlie Sayle, mounted to lid. Interior plaque marked "Mildred C. Edgarton 1961". Branded

6515: STEPHEN GIBBS NANTUCKET BASKET PURSE 20th Century Height to top of lid 7". Width 10.5". Depth 7.5".Est.

$1,200

$1,800

SOLD

* FOUR PIECES OF CARVED IVORY JEWELRY 19th and 20th Century Pin length 2.625".: * FOUR PIECES OF CARVED IVORY JEWELRY 19th and 20th Century A pair of sperm whale-form clip earrings and matching pin, and a bracelet with rectangular links. * Per Federal Regulation, this item may

6516: * FOUR PIECES OF CARVED IVORY JEWELRY 19th and 20th Century Pin length 2.625".Est.

$500

$700

SOLD

FOUR-PIECE SUITE OF CORAL JEWELRY 19th Century Necklace length approx. 17".: FOUR-PIECE SUITE OF CORAL JEWELRY 19th Century A necklace, a brooch and a pair of earrings in gold filled settings. Necklace length approx. 17". Total weight approximately 70 grams. Provenance: A

6517: FOUR-PIECE SUITE OF CORAL JEWELRY 19th Century Necklace length approx. 17".Est.

$300

$600

SOLD

QUEEN ANNE SLANT-LID DESK New England, 18th Century Height 43.75". Width 38.5". Depth 19".: QUEEN ANNE SLANT-LID DESK New England, 18th Century In cherry. Slant lid with stylized compass rose inlay. Modified blocked and stepped interior fitted with pigeonholes. Case with four graduated

6518: QUEEN ANNE SLANT-LID DESK New England, 18th Century Height 43.75". Width 38.5". Depth 19".Est.

$3,000

$5,000

SOLD

CHILD'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Second Quarter of the 19th Century Height 15". Width 12.25". Depth 6.75".: CHILD'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Second Quarter of the 19th Century In mahogany. Recessed upper tier with half drawers. Case with a slightly overhanging frieze drawer above three full-width drawers. Drawers

6519: CHILD'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Second Quarter of the 19th Century Height 15". Width 12.25". Depth 6.75".Est.

$5,000

$8,000

SOLD

CHILD'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Second Quarter of the 19th Century Height 20.75". Width 15.75". Depth: CHILD'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Second Quarter of the 19th Century In walnut. Recessed upper tier with scrolled backsplash and half drawers. Case with four full-width drawers flanked by rope-carved

6520: CHILD'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Second Quarter of the 19th Century Height 20.75". Width 15.75". DepthEst.

$4,000

$6,000

SOLD

AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century,), Portrait of Captain Joshua Coffin, Jr., Oil on canvas, 25.5" x 20".: AMERICAN SCHOOL 19th Century Portrait of Captain Joshua Coffin, Jr. Unsigned. Includes conservation report from Lance Mayer & Gay Mayer Conservators dated January 25, 1989. Oil on canvas, 25.5" x

6521: AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century,), Portrait of Captain Joshua Coffin, Jr., Oil on canvas, 25.5" x 20".Est.

$4,000

$6,000

SOLD

AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century,), Portrait of John Bridger Coffin., Oil on wood panel, 30.5" x: AMERICAN SCHOOL 19th Century Portrait of John Bridger Coffin. Unsigned. Oil on wood panel, 30.5" x 23.75". Framed 36.5" x 30.5". Provenance: A Historic Nantucket Collection, from a direct descendant

6522: AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century,), Portrait of John Bridger Coffin., Oil on wood panel, 30.5" xEst.

$3,000

$5,000

SOLD

AMERICAN SCHOOL (First Half of the 19th Century,), Portrait of Henry Coffin., Oil on canvas, 27" x: AMERICAN SCHOOL First Half of the 19th Century Portrait of Henry Coffin. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 27" x 23". Framed 34" x 29.5". Provenance: A Historic Nantucket Collection, from a direct descendant

6523: AMERICAN SCHOOL (First Half of the 19th Century,), Portrait of Henry Coffin., Oil on canvas, 27" xEst.

$2,500

$3,500

SOLD

HENRY F. COFFIN PRIVATE SIGNAL FLAG "111" 19th Century Approx. 72" x 117".: HENRY F. COFFIN PRIVATE SIGNAL FLAG "111" 19th Century Marked at one corner "Henry F. Coffin. Private Signal. No, 111" and "From Wm. J. Powell's Flag Depot 153 South St. New York" at another corner.

6524: HENRY F. COFFIN PRIVATE SIGNAL FLAG "111" 19th Century Approx. 72" x 117".Est.

$3,000

$5,000

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