August Americana

Attributed to Joshua Johnson A Pair of Portraits: Major John Nelson Black an...

Ornamental Turning Lathe No. 1741 and Cabinet of Accessories Holtzapffel & Co., London, 1840

JAMES BARD (American, 1815-1897) Seawanhaka, 1868

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August Americana

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John Mason Furness (Boston, Massachusetts, 1763-1804) Self Portrait: John Mason Furness (Boston, Massachusetts, 1763-1804)Self Portrait unsignedoil on canvas, trimmed and laid over later stretched canvas in giltwood frame 29 x 24 in. framed 32 1/2 x 27 1/2

0001: John Mason Furness (Boston, Massachusetts, 1763-1804) Self PortraitEst. $300-$500

Four Rare Copper George Washington Inaugural Buttons North America, c. 1789: Four Rare Copper George Washington Inaugural ButtonsNorth America, c. 1789Collection of excavated buttons manufactured in honor of George Washington's inauguration as the first president of the

0002: Four Rare Copper George Washington Inaugural Buttons North America, c. 1789Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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A Framed Lock of George Washington's Hair descended from the son of Alexander Hamilton: A Framed Lock of George Washington's Hairdescended from the son of Alexander HamiltonSeveral strands of hair knotted and sealed with wax to a paper card inscribed 'General Washington's Hair / Given

0003: A Framed Lock of George Washington's Hair descended from the son of Alexander HamiltonEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Parianware Memorial Obelisk to Lincoln United States, c. 1865: Parianware Memorial Obelisk to LincolnUnited States, c. 1865Hollow-molded bisque fired porcelain with transfer-printed engravings on four sides of square plinth, including portrait of Abraham

0004: Parianware Memorial Obelisk to Lincoln United States, c. 1865Est. $2,500-$3,500

Rare Declaration of Independence Copperplate-printed Handkerchief Richard Gillsepie (printer), A...: Rare Declaration of Independence Copperplate-printed HandkerchiefRichard Gillsepie (printer), Anderston, Scotland, c. 1825Plain-weave cotton textile with selvedge edges oriented across top and

0005: Rare Declaration of Independence Copperplate-printed Handkerchief Richard Gillsepie (printer), A...Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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The Riddle Family Queen Anne Carved Walnut Dressing Table Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1750: The Riddle Family Queen Anne Carved Walnut Dressing TablePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1750Two-board walnut top with thumb-molded edges and double-round front corners, joined with pegs and screws to

0006: The Riddle Family Queen Anne Carved Walnut Dressing Table Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1750Est. $12,000-$18,000

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Chinese School, mid-19th century Sloop of Thomas Hunt & Co. Anchored off the Praia Grande, Macao: Chinese School, mid-19th centurySloop of Thomas Hunt & Co. Anchored off the Praia Grande, Macao unsignedoil on canvas in later gilt frame 17 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. framed 22 1/4 x 35 1/8

0007: Chinese School, mid-19th century Sloop of Thomas Hunt & Co. Anchored off the Praia Grande, MacaoEst. $6,000-$8,000

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Betts Family Memorial signed Anna Betts, Stockton, New York, 1822: Betts Family Memorialsigned Anna Betts, Stockton, New York, 1822 watercolor on silk, in later glazed frame panel 15 3/4 x 20 1/4 in. framed 19 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.The monumental plinth is inscribed

0008: Betts Family Memorial signed Anna Betts, Stockton, New York, 1822Est. $3,000-$5,000

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Extraordinary Scroll Illustrating Gilded Age Social Engagements Louisa 'Lulu' Marston Gibson Pra...: Extraordinary Scroll Illustrating Gilded Age Social EngagementsLouisa 'Lulu' Marston Gibson Pratt (1858-1910), Worcester, Massachusetts, 1879pencil and ink drawings on three sheets of wove paper,

0009: Extraordinary Scroll Illustrating Gilded Age Social Engagements Louisa 'Lulu' Marston Gibson Pra...Est. $800-$1,200

RALPH EUGENE CAHOON (1910-1982) Sailors Revelling with Harlots: RALPH EUGENE CAHOON (1910-1982)Sailors Revelling with Harlotssigned 'R. Cahoon Pinxt' at lower rightoil on Masonite, in giltwood frame17 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. framed 21 x 27 in.Footnotes: Provenance

0010: RALPH EUGENE CAHOON (1910-1982) Sailors Revelling with HarlotsEst. $15,000-$25,000Lot Passed

Attributed to Joshua Johnson A Pair of Portraits: Major John Nelson Black an...: Attributed to Joshua Johnson (American, circa 1763-circa 1824)A Pair of Portraits: Major John Nelson Black and Agnes 'Nancy' Meek Hasson Black of Charlestown, Maryland, circa 1815-1816 unsignedoil on

0011: Attributed to Joshua Johnson A Pair of Portraits: Major John Nelson Black an...Est. $300,000-$500,000Lot Passed

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Chippendale Cherry and White Pine High Chest of Drawers Hampden County, Massachusetts, c. 1780: Chippendale Cherry and White Pine High Chest of DrawersHampden County, Massachusetts, c. 1780In two parts, the upper case with open-back bonnet cavity and vine-carved pilasters; the bottom section

0012: Chippendale Cherry and White Pine High Chest of Drawers Hampden County, Massachusetts, c. 1780Est. $3,000-$6,000

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Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1770: Chippendale Mahogany Chest of DrawersBoston, Massachusetts, c. 1770Single-board top of figured mahogany with continuous thumb-molded edge along serpentine front, attenuated rounded corners, and ogee

0013: Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1770Est. $8,000-$12,000

Extraordinary Silk on Linen Needlepoint Sampler Sally Harrington, Massachusetts, 1808 (framed ...: Extraordinary Silk on Linen Needlepoint SamplerSally Harrington, Massachusetts, 1808Large plain-woven linen panel worked in single, plied, and crinkled silk threads, composed with a wide flat-arched

0014: Extraordinary Silk on Linen Needlepoint Sampler Sally Harrington, Massachusetts, 1808 (framed ...Est. $7,000-$9,000Lot Passed

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Federal Mahogany and Pine Shelf Clock Aaron Willard, Sr. (1757-1844), Boston, Massachusetts, c. ...: Federal Mahogany and Pine Shelf ClockAaron Willard, Sr. (1757-1844), Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1800Eight-day weight-driven movement mounted behind an iron dial with original paint decoration and

0015: Federal Mahogany and Pine Shelf Clock Aaron Willard, Sr. (1757-1844), Boston, Massachusetts, c. ...Est. $10,000-$15,000

Late Federal Mahogany, Mahogany Veneer, and White Pine Dressing Table New England, c. 1830: Late Federal Mahogany, Mahogany Veneer, and White Pine Dressing TableNew England, c. 1830The two-board top with butted pine section at rear supporting the separate all-mahogany dressing glass case,

0016: Late Federal Mahogany, Mahogany Veneer, and White Pine Dressing Table New England, c. 1830Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed

John Toole (Irish-American, 1815-1860) A Pair of Sibling Portraits: Thomas and Nellie Cosby, Alb...: John Toole (Irish-American, 1815-1860)A Pair of Sibling Portraits: Thomas and Nellie Cosby, Albemarle County, Virginia, c. 1850 unsignedoil on canvas, trimmed and adhered to cardboard, in later

0017: John Toole (Irish-American, 1815-1860) A Pair of Sibling Portraits: Thomas and Nellie Cosby, Alb...Est. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed

Chippendale Cherry Bonnet-top Chest on Chest Connecticut, mid-18th century: Chippendale Cherry Bonnet-top Chest on ChestConnecticut, mid-18th centuryThe upper case crested with deep cove molding applied to front and returns of a broken pediment with two circular voids

0018: Chippendale Cherry Bonnet-top Chest on Chest Connecticut, mid-18th centuryEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed

American School (19th century) Tunis Family Portrait, New York City, c. 1865: American School (19th century)Tunis Family Portrait, New York City, c. 1865 Depicting the five children of Nehemiah and Lucia Burtis Tunis, who resided at 360 West 20th Street, left to right: William

0019: American School (19th century) Tunis Family Portrait, New York City, c. 1865Est. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Seven Carved Mahogany Scroll-back Side Chairs six attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish-American...: Seven Carved Mahogany Scroll-back Side Chairssix attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish-American, c. 1770-1854), New York, New York, c. 1810Assembled group includes set of five stained mahogany side

0020: Seven Carved Mahogany Scroll-back Side Chairs six attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish-American...Est. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Mahogany and Cast Iron Table Saw Holtzapffel & Co., London, England: Mahogany and Cast Iron Table SawHoltzapffel & Co., London, EnglandTreadle-powered table saw cast iron flywheel, the stand containing drawer with seven graduated circular steel cutting blades

0021: Mahogany and Cast Iron Table Saw Holtzapffel & Co., London, EnglandEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Cased Surveyor's Compass with Stake and Chain Ellis & Isaac Chandlee, Nottingham, Maryland, c. 1800: Cased Surveyor's Compass with Stake and ChainEllis & Isaac Chandlee, Nottingham, Maryland, c. 1800The brass underplate inscribed 'Ellis & Ifaac Chandlee / Nottingham' on the guide vane end, mounting

0022: Cased Surveyor's Compass with Stake and Chain Ellis & Isaac Chandlee, Nottingham, Maryland, c. 1800Est. $4,000-$6,000

Double Grinding Station attributed to Holtzapffel & Co., London, England, late 19th century: Double Grinding Stationattributed to Holtzapffel & Co., London, England, late 19th centuryMahogany grinding apparatus with two stations: one with set of three vertical finishing wheels at left, one

0023: Double Grinding Station attributed to Holtzapffel & Co., London, England, late 19th centuryEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Benson F.D. Fire Pumper Model 20th century: Benson F.D. Fire Pumper Model20th century the intricate model of the transitional steam-powered, horse-drawn engine capturing nearly every detail of the device, painted bright 'fire engine' red, with

0024: Benson F.D. Fire Pumper Model 20th centuryEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts 11 August 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 EDT 12 August 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 EDT 13 August 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 EDT 14 August 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 EDT 15 August 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 EDT 18 August 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 EDT 19 August 2025, 09:00 - 11:00 EDT

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