Canadiana 2024-10-12 Auction - 371 Price Results - Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in ON - Page 5
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Very Rare F.P. Goold, Brantford 2-Gallon Horse Crock
Hen Bluebill by Adam D. "Addie" Nichol (1864-1929)
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New Hamburg, ON, Canada
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Degant Windsor Arm Chair: A "DeGant" rod back Windsor armchair in original paint with an H stretcher, branded "Degant War-Hal (warranted Halifax)". A fine example by one of the earliest documented Canadian Windsor
0098: Degant Windsor Arm Chair
Est.
CA$600
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CA$800
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Nova Scotia Flame Birch Lamp Table: A flame birch, two-drawer, tapered leg lamp table with a very finely crazed old varnish surface. The drawers are graduated in size and have a cock beaded frame. Dovetailed construction with rosehead
0099: Nova Scotia Flame Birch Lamp Table
Est.
CA$600
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CA$800
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Pine Table with Scalloped Skirt: An early 19th century Quebec pine tapered leg table with a scalloped skirt and overlapping drawer. The top is two boards; the drawer is nailed construction and has a heavy incised groove delineating
0100: Pine Table with Scalloped Skirt
Est.
CA$400
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CA$600
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Duck Paintings on Tin: A pair of finely executed paintings from Dunnville Ontario of ducks in their natural habitat. Painted on tin with rolled corners, one shows a Mallard drake and hen while the other depicts a standing
0101: Duck Paintings on Tin
Est.
CA$400
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CA$600
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Hollow-Body Bluebill Decoy: A gunning decoy by an unknown carver of the Toronto School. Ontario, first quarter 20th century. 5.75" x 5.75" x 13.25".
0102: Hollow-Body Bluebill Decoy
Est.
CA$150
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CA$200
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Prince Edward County Bluebill Decoy: Prince Edward County, Ontario. A Bluebill decoy carved in the manner of Wilf Smith or Van Dueson, Prince Edward County, with excellent hollow body form and tack eyes. Early 20th century. Written,
0103: Prince Edward County Bluebill Decoy
Est.
CA$200
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CA$300
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William Chrysler Redhead Decoy: An early hollow body Redhead decoy by William Chrysler, Belleville, Ontario, 1st quarter 20th century. Excellent early form. Stamped, "C.W.C.", on base twice. Etched, "R.P.W.", on base. Incised, "C",
0104: William Chrysler Redhead Decoy
Est.
CA$200
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CA$300
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J.R. Wells Hollow Bluebill Decoy: A hollow Bluebill decoy by John Rice Wells (1861-1953), Toronto Ontario, 1st quarter 20th century. Considered the best style of decoy by John Wells; branded on the bottom "JRW Maker". 6.25" x 6" x
0105: J.R. Wells Hollow Bluebill Decoy
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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D.W. Nichol Hen Bluebill Decoy: A Bluebill hen decoy in the rare, plump high body profile by D.W. Nichol. Excellent condition with outstanding original paint. Small chip to the raised wing. Excellent subtle feathering and feather
0106: D.W. Nichol Hen Bluebill Decoy
Est.
CA$900
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CA$1,200
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Bluebill by Ray Pomeroy Gore's Landing: A Bluebill drake decoy by Ray Pomeroy in excellent condition and original paint. Pomeroy was born in Gore’s Landing in 1907. When he was 15 years old and living in Norval, he carved decoys from old
0107: Bluebill by Ray Pomeroy Gore's Landing
Est.
CA$200
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CA$300
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Ontario Canvasback Drake: A canvasback decoy by an unidentified maker having painted eyes and body with detailed feather pattern and an unusual swing weight crafted from a brass shotgun shell. An unusual marking is an incised
0108: Ontario Canvasback Drake
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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Humphrey (Toronto, ON) Hollow Decoy: A classic Toronto School form, likely Humphrey family, a hollow body Goldeneye hen or possibly a Redhead decoy, with extended tail. Highly unusual paint detail with paint dots, the paint pattern
0109: Humphrey (Toronto, ON) Hollow Decoy
Est.
CA$400
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CA$600
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Nova Scotia Eider Drake Decoy: A classic Eider decoy in original paint from Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Features a mortised neck/body joint and the keel attached. 2nd quarter 20th century. 9" x 8.5" x 16.5". From the Wendy B.
0110: Nova Scotia Eider Drake Decoy
Est.
CA$900
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CA$1,200
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New Brunswick Canada Goose: Canada Goose decoy in feeding position with a curved neck- the main body was never painted but charred and scruffed leaving the darkened grain exposed. Although there are stylistic differences, a
0111: New Brunswick Canada Goose
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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Beaded Cheyenne Moccasins: A pair of Cheyenne moccasins with beaded decoration on the toes, on the edge of the ankle cuffs, and around the heel. Female size. Circa 1920. 2.5" x 10.5" x 3.75". From the Roger Young Collection.
0112: Beaded Cheyenne Moccasins
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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Argillite Totem Pole: A small carved argillite totem pole with five traditional figural elements. Haida, mid-20th century. 9.5" x 2" x 1.5".
0113: Argillite Totem Pole
Est.
CA$700
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CA$900
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Small Carved Totem Pole: A west coast totem pole having strong subdued paint, carved in cedar with traditional motifs of killer whale, eagle, frog, etc. Very good condition. Circa 1930. 18.75" x 8.5" x 3.75". From the Wendy
0114: Small Carved Totem Pole
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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1920s Miniature Totem Pole: A miniature Northwest Coast three-figure totem pole in original muted paint with original base. Circa 1920. Illustrated in "Little Things That Matter" by Roger Young, page 104 and also on the cover.
0115: 1920s Miniature Totem Pole
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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1920s Northwest Coast Totem Pole: An early 20th-century miniature Northwest Coast three-figure totem pole in original mellow paint. Has minor chips and the base is not original. Circa 1920. Illustrated in "Little Things That Matter"
0116: 1920s Northwest Coast Totem Pole
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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Painted Faces Book Box: A bible/book box with a hinged lid and the spine marked "Edna V. Farrer". In original paint with each side having a painted face- a woman on one side and a baby on the other. Signed in lower right of
0117: Painted Faces Book Box
Est.
CA$200
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CA$400
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Restigouche Spruce Gum Box: A spruce gum box dated 1908 from Restigouche (Quebec/New Brunswick) heavily carved with hearts, diamonds and a bird's nest. In natural unpainted surface and retains the original slide lids, carved
0118: Restigouche Spruce Gum Box
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500
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Rare A. Cline & Co., Collingwood 2-Gallon Decorated Merchant Jug: Collingwood, Ontario. 1880s. Salt-glazed stoneware. Exceedingly rare. Alexander Cline held several jobs during his years in Collingwood, from agent to well driller and likely several others in
0119: Rare A. Cline & Co., Collingwood 2-Gallon Decorated Merchant Jug
Est.
CA$400
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CA$600
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Flack & Van Arsdale, Cornwall 2-Gallon Jug with Flower Basket Decoration: Cornwall, Ontario. 1870s-1880s. Salt-glazed stoneware. David Flack and Isaac Van Arsdale owned and operated the Cornwall Pottery beginning in 1869 until its closure in 1907. These cobalt flower
0120: Flack & Van Arsdale, Cornwall 2-Gallon Jug with Flower Basket Decoration
Est.
CA$250
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CA$400
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W.E. Welding, Brantford 6-Gallon Decorated Butter Churn: Brantford, Ontario. 1880s. Salt-glazed stoneware. William Erastus Welding, who owned and operated the Brantford Pottery from 1873 to 1894, was a significant contributor to the story of Ontario's
0121: W.E. Welding, Brantford 6-Gallon Decorated Butter Churn
Est.
CA$300
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CA$500