The DeCoster Collection 2025-04-16 Auction - 155 Price Results - Toomey & Co. Auctioneers in IL - Page 5
George H. Trautmann, Rare table lampGustav Stickley and Grueby Faience Company, Rare and Early Tokio tile-top plant stand, model 10FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles, Rare table lamp with butterflies
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The DeCoster Collection

On April 16th, Toomey & Co. and Rago are pleased to present The DeCoster Collection: Arts & Crafts from a Grosse Pointe Cottage, with over 150 historic works. Detroit native Dennis DeCoster was a longtime interior designer for General Motors who became enamored with the Arts & Crafts Movement and decorated his Grosse Pointe Farms cottage with fine period examples. Both within the residence and throughout its elaborate exterior garden, Dennis exhibited a keen eye for detail and created delightful arrangements. Included in this offering are impressive lamps by George H. Trautmann, Dirk van Erp, Fulper Pottery, Tiffany Studios and Rookwood Pottery, lighting and furniture from Gustav Stickley, an array of Pewabic Pottery, and much more.
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three Early plates: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three Early plates USA, c. 1905 crackle-glazed earthenware 0.5 h x 10.25 dia in (1 x 26 cm) 0.5 h x 9 dia in (1 x 23 cm) Plates variously feature castles, a
0196: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three Early platesEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Gustav Stickley, Book rack, model 74: Gustav Stickley Book rack, model 74 USA, c. 1904 oak 31 h x 30 w x 10 d in (79 x 76 x 25 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Literature: 1904 Furniture
0197: Gustav Stickley, Book rack, model 74Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Pewabic Pottery, Vase: Pewabic Pottery Vase USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 9 h x 7 dia in (23 x 18 cm) Obscured impressed circular manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewabic Detroit'. Provenance: Collection
0198: Pewabic Pottery, VaseEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Gustav Stickley, Early chest of drawers, model 621: Gustav Stickley Early chest of drawers, model 621 USA, c. 1902 oak, copper 42 h x 36 w x 20.5 d in (107 x 91 x 52 cm) Red manufacturer's decal to reverse 'Als Ik Kan Gustav Stickley' with joiner's
0199: Gustav Stickley, Early chest of drawers, model 621Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vases: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three vases USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 8 h x 5 dia in (20 x 13 cm) 5.25 h x 6.5 dia in (13 x 17 cm) 3.75 h x 5.5 dia in (10 x 14 cm) Impressed
0200: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vasesEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Handicraft Guild, Rare table lamp: Handicraft Guild Rare table lamp USA, 1904-18 glazed earthenware, handwrought copper, original parchment paper 19.75 h x 14.5 dia in (50 x 37 cm) Twice impressed manufacturer's mark to underside
0201: Handicraft Guild, Rare table lampEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three plates: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three plates USA, c. 1905, c. 1920 glazed earthenware, crackle-glazed earthenware, iridescent-glazed earthenware 0.5 h x 9.75 dia in (1 x 25 cm) 0.5 h x 7.75 dia in (1
0202: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three platesEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Pewabic Pottery, Vases, set of two: Pewabic Pottery Vases, set of two USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 6 h x 3.25 dia in (15 x 8 cm) 4.25 h x 4 dia in (11 x 10 cm) Impressed circular manufacturer's mark to underside of one
0204: Pewabic Pottery, Vases, set of twoEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Various Makers, Collection of three works: Various Makers Collection of three works c. 1910 handwrought copper 0.25 h x 6.625 dia in (1 x 17 cm) 7.5 h x 5 w x 1.5 d in (19 x 13 x 4 cm) 5.5 h x 3.5 w x 3 d in (14 x 9 x 8 cm) Collection is
0206: Various Makers, Collection of three worksEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vases: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three vases USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 8.25 h x 4.5 dia in (21 x 11 cm) 6.75 h x 3 dia in (17 x 8 cm) 5.5 h x 2.75 dia in (14 x 7 cm) Impressed
0208: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vasesEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Gustav Stickley, Floor lamp, model 500: Gustav Stickley Floor lamp, model 500 USA, c. 1910 oak, handwrought copper, original wicker and silk shade 58 h x 14 w x 14 d in (147 x 36 x 36 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to metal 'Als Ik
0209: Gustav Stickley, Floor lamp, model 500Est. $2,000-$3,000
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American Arts & Crafts, Nursery tile: American Arts & Crafts Nursery tile c. 1915 glazed ceramic, original redwood frame 11.75 h x 11.75 w in (30 x 30 cm) Tile features a phrase from Robert Louis Stevenson's 1905 poem titled The Land
0210: American Arts & Crafts, Nursery tileEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Wall sconces model 304, pair: Gustav Stickley Wall sconces model 304, pair USA, c. 1905 handwrought copper, amber glass overall: 13 h x 11 w x 6 d in (33 x 28 x 15 cm) lantern: 8.5 h x 6 dia in (22 x 15 cm) Impressed
0211: Gustav Stickley, Wall sconces model 304, pairEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vases: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three vases USA, c. 1910-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 5 h x 4 dia in (13 x 10 cm) 4.5 h x 4 dia in (11 x 10 cm) 3 h x 4 dia in (8 x 10 cm) Impressed circular
0212: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vasesEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Gustav Stickley, Early plant stand, model 44: Gustav Stickley Early plant stand, model 44 USA, c. 1902 oak 29.5 h x 13 w x 13 d in (75 x 33 x 33 cm) Plant stand features arched aprons and cloud-lift stretchers. Red box manufacturer's decal to
0213: Gustav Stickley, Early plant stand, model 44Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Mary Chase Perry for Pewabic Pottery, Early cider set: Mary Chase Perry for Pewabic Pottery Early cider set USA, 1904-07 drip-glazed earthenware 9 h x 7.5 w x 5 d in (23 x 19 x 13 cm) 4.5 h x 4.5 w x 3.25 d in (11 x 11 x 8 cm) Set is comprised of a
0214: Mary Chase Perry for Pewabic Pottery, Early cider setEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Gustav Stickley, Monk stool, model 302: Gustav Stickley Monk stool, model 302 USA, c. 1904 oak, leather 4.5 h x 12.5 w x 12.5 d in (11 x 32 x 32 cm) Red manufacturer's decal to inside leg 'Als Ik Kan Gustav Stickley' with joiner's
0215: Gustav Stickley, Monk stool, model 302Est. $700-$900
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Robert Jarvie, Lambda candlestick: Robert Jarvie Lambda candlestick USA, c. 1906 brass 6.5 h x 5.5 dia in (17 x 14 cm) Impressed signature to underside 'Jarvie'. Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0216: Robert Jarvie, Lambda candlestickEst. $500-$700
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of five works: Pewabic Pottery Collection of five works USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware largest: 3.75 h x 3 dia in (10 x 8 cm) smallest: 1.5 h x 3.25 dia in (4 x 8 cm) Collection is comprised of three
0217: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of five worksEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Gustav Stickley, Wall sconces model 304, pair: Gustav Stickley Wall sconces model 304, pair USA, c. 1910 handwrought copper, original opalescent glass overall: 11.5 h x 6 w x 9 d in (29 x 15 x 23 cm) lantern: 8 h x 6 dia in (20 x 15 cm)
0219: Gustav Stickley, Wall sconces model 304, pairEst. $4,000-$6,000