Early 20th Century Design 2025-10-09 Auction - 194 Price Results - Toomey & Co. Auctioneers in IL - Page 4
Frank Lloyd Wright, Important reclining armchair from the first Francis W. Little House, PeoriaSamuel Yellin, Gate and transom for the J. Walter Thompson Company, New YorkEdna Boies Hopkins, Hollyhocks
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Early 20th Century Design

On October 9th, Toomey & Co. presents Early 20th Century Design with furniture, lighting, metalwork, architectural elements, ceramics, woodblock prints, and more. Highlighting the sale are several lots by Frank Lloyd Wright, including an Important reclining armchair from the first Francis W. Little House in Peoria, Illinois, along with doors, windows, interiors, and drawings from other projects. Commissioned designs by Louis Sullivan and Samuel Yellin are also featured plus fine Roycroft and Limbert examples. In addition to art pottery from Rookwood, Teco, and Marblehead, prints by Edna Boies Hopkins and Gustave Baumann grace the offering.
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Handel, Handel Ware tobacco jar: Handel Handel Ware tobacco jar USA, c. 1905 obverse-painted milk glass, brass 6.75 h x 4.5 dia in (17 x 11 cm) Jar features images of marine and woodland landscapes and oversized cigars and
0173: Handel, Handel Ware tobacco jarEst. $500-$700
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Marblehead Pottery, Large vase with hops: Marblehead Pottery Large vase with hops USA, 1908-20 glazed earthenware 11 h x 7 dia in (28 x 18 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'MP' with ship symbol. Provenance: Private
0174: Marblehead Pottery, Large vase with hopsEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Albert Berry, Rare picture frame with wild roses: Albert Berry Rare picture frame with wild roses USA, c. 1925 handwrought copper, Azurite 12.75 h x 10.5 w x 6 d in (32 x 27 x 15 cm) Impressed signature to reverse 'Berrys Their Mark Craftshop
0176: Albert Berry, Rare picture frame with wild rosesEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Grueby Faience Company, Vase: Grueby Faience Company Vase USA, 1898-1910 glazed earthenware 7.5 h x 4.5 l in (19 x 11 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Grueby Faience Co. Boston U.S.A.' with lotus symbol. This
0177: Grueby Faience Company, VaseEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Various Makers, Tabletop accessories, set of two: Various Makers Tabletop accessories, set of two c. 1915, c. 1950 sterling silver, enamel 0.5 h x 4 dia in (1 x 10 cm) 4.25 h x 2.75 w x 2.25 d in (11 x 7 x 6 cm) Lot is comprised of a Mary Peyton
0178: Various Makers, Tabletop accessories, set of twoEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Handel, Cattail overlay table lamp: Handel Cattail overlay table lamp USA, c. 1915 painted slag glass, patinated metal 23.25 h x 19.75 dia in (59 x 50 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to rim of shade 'Handel Pat'd No. 979664' and
0179: Handel, Cattail overlay table lampEst. $3,000-$5,000
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L. & J.G. Stickley, China cabinet, model 729: L. & J.G. Stickley China cabinet, model 729 USA, c. 1910 oak, glass, patinated copper 70 h x 50 w x 17 d in (178 x 127 x 43 cm) Cabinet features two doors concealing three fixed shelves, above two
0180: L. & J.G. Stickley, China cabinet, model 729Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Marblehead Pottery, Vase with stylized clematis: Marblehead Pottery Vase with stylized clematis USA, 1908-16 glazed earthenware 5.875 h x 5 dia in (15 x 13 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'MP' with ship symbol. This work will
0181: Marblehead Pottery, Vase with stylized clematisEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Gustav Stickley, Even-arm settle, model 208: Gustav Stickley Even-arm settle, model 208 USA, c. 1905 oak, leather upholstery 29.25 h x 75.5 w x 32.5 d in (74 x 192 x 83 cm) Literature: 1904 Furniture Catalogue, manufacturer's catalog,
0182: Gustav Stickley, Even-arm settle, model 208Est. $2,000-$3,000
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George E. Ohr, Teapot: George E. Ohr Teapot USA, 1897-1900 glazed earthenware 6 h x 9.5 w x 5.75 d in (15 x 24 x 15 cm) Teapot features an ochre, speckled green and gunmetal glaze. Impressed signature to underside 'G.E.
0183: George E. Ohr, TeapotEst. $3,000-$5,000
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In the manner of Gavin Morton, Medium pile carpet: In the manner of Gavin Morton Medium pile carpet 21st century hand-knotted wool 8'2" x 10' in (249 x 305 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0184: In the manner of Gavin Morton, Medium pile carpetEst. $1,000-$1,200
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Marblehead Pottery, Collection of five vessels: Marblehead Pottery Collection of five vessels USA, 1904-08, c. 1915-20 glazed earthenware largest: 3.25 h x 6.25 dia in (8 x 16 cm) smallest: 1.25 h x 4.75 dia in (3 x 12 cm) Collection includes
0186: Marblehead Pottery, Collection of five vesselsEst. $700-$900
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W.A.S. Benson, Ceiling light: W.A.S. Benson Ceiling light United Kingdom, c. 1900 brass and copper-plated metal 19 h x 18 w x 18 d in (48 x 46 x 46 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0187: W.A.S. Benson, Ceiling lightEst. $3,000-$5,000
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George E. Ohr, Top hat: George E. Ohr Top hat USA, 1895-96 bisque earthenware 8.625 h x 8.5 w x 8.5 d in (22 x 22 x 22 cm) Impressed signature to underside and body 'GEO E OHR BILOXI, MISS'. Provenance: Estate of Martin
0189: George E. Ohr, Top hatEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Josef Hoffmann, Coatrack: Josef Hoffmann Coatrack J. & J. Kohn Austria, c. 1905 steam-bent and stained beech and plywood 77 h x 26.5 w x 26.5 d in (196 x 67 x 67 cm) Rack features eight coat/hat hooks, above umbrella
0190: Josef Hoffmann, CoatrackEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Arts & Crafts, Mailbox with a cottage: Arts & Crafts Mailbox with a cottage c. 1905 handwrought copper 13 h x 8.125 w x 5.25 d in (33 x 21 x 13 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0191: Arts & Crafts, Mailbox with a cottageEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Marblehead Pottery, Vase with flowering trees: Marblehead Pottery Vase with flowering trees USA, 1908-20 glazed earthenware 5.5 h x 3.375 dia in (14 x 9 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'MP' with ship symbol. Provenance: Private
0192: Marblehead Pottery, Vase with flowering treesEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Roycroft, American Beauty vase, model 201: Roycroft American Beauty vase, model 201 USA, c. 1920 handwrought copper 20 h x 8 dia in (51 x 20 cm) Impressed orb and cross mark to underside. Literature: The Book of the Roycrofters: A Catalog
0193: Roycroft, American Beauty vase, model 201Est. $1,500-$2,000
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George E. Ohr, Steamboat pitcher: George E. Ohr Steamboat pitcher USA, 1892-94 glazed earthenware 8.75 h x 9.75 w x 7.25 d in (22 x 25 x 18 cm) Pitcher features an ochre and brown glaze. Impressed signature to handle 'GEO. E. OHR
0194: George E. Ohr, Steamboat pitcherEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Handel, Desk lamp with scenic landscape: Handel Desk lamp with scenic landscape USA, c. 1917 reverse-painted Chipped Ice glass, bronzed metal 12.5 h x 9 w x 10 d in (32 x 23 x 25 cm) Signed and numbered to shade 'Handel 6577' with cloth
0195: Handel, Desk lamp with scenic landscapeEst. $1,500-$2,000