Objects of Desire 2026-02-25 Auction - 220 Price Results - Gray's Auctioneers in OH - Page 4
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Objects of Desire

Peruse our February auction, Objects of Desire, and discover treasures to suit every kind of collector. From lots featuring an actual silver heart and handwritten billet-doux to Richard Lovett's Philosophical Essays on the nature of fire, this live auction is thoughtfully curated to celebrate love in all its forms. Highlights include a rare painting of Charles I's three eldest children, complete with subtle signs of affection woven into the composition, as well as a compelling collection of World's Fair memorabilia assembled by a collector from a bygone era. We are also honored to present items from the collection of our beloved client John A. Davidson Jr., whose deep love for his pets lives on, with the majority of his collection offered to benefit the APL of Lorain County. All lots are available for in-person viewing by appointment from February 19 - 24, ahead of the live auction on February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM (ET). Bidding is available online. Telephone bidding is available by arrangement for lots valued above $500.00.
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Deba J. Gray
Deba J. Gray
Fine Art, Furniture & Decorative Art Specialist
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Two Telegraph Components and a Switchboard: Two Telegraph Components and a Switchboard, 20th Century Comprising a resistance box with bakelite pegs attributed to the Gambrell Bros of London used as a telegraph component and a Central
0073: Two Telegraph Components and a SwitchboardEst. $100-$200
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5 Vintage Flashlights: Five Vintage Flashlights, 20th Century, Comprising flashlights by Ray-O-Vac, Eveready No. 2602 with a domed lens and No. 2671, US Electric and Lightmaster Pat. No. 1,774,722 in various combinations
0074: 5 Vintage FlashlightsEst. $80-$120
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4 Chicago World's Fair Official Pictures Books: Four Chicago World's Fair Official Pictures Books, 1933-1934, Featuring bound official pictures of the Century of Progress exhibition. Largest with Envelope Dimensions: H: 1/2 x W: 10 x D: 13 3/4 in.
0075: 4 Chicago World's Fair Official Pictures BooksEst. $80-$120
A Persian Wool Rug: A Persian Wool Rug, 20th Century, Dim: L: 4 ft. 10 in. X W: 3 ft. 6 in. The collection of an Ohio family.
0076: A Persian Wool RugEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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6 New York World's Fair Trylon Pins: Six New York World's Fair Trylon Pins, 1939-1940 Gold-tone pressed metal pins all illustrating the Trylon and Perisphere, one hangs from a hand. Largest Dimensions: H: 1/8 x W: 2 x D: 1 1/4 in.
0077: 6 New York World's Fair Trylon PinsEst. $80-$120
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Occupied Japan Buick Roadster Lighter: Occupied Japan Buick Roadster Lighter, 20th Century Made in Occupied Japan 1945-1952. Aluminum lighter with painted metal and rubber wheels that propel the car forward and back. H: 2 W: 2 D: 5
0078: Occupied Japan Buick Roadster LighterEst. $80-$120
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Four Antique Wrenches: Four Antique Wrenches, 19th Century Various cast iron open-end and square wrenches, including buggy wrenches. One appears to be marked 2319. From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to
0079: Four Antique WrenchesEst. $80-$120
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Paillard Bolex H16 Reflex 16mm Camera: Paillard Bolex H16 Reflex 16mm Camera, 20th Century Swiss leather covered 16 millimeter movie camera with two lenses. H: 9 1/2 W: 5 D: 9 1/2 in. From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr.
0080: Paillard Bolex H16 Reflex 16mm CameraEst. $200-$400
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Visionaire 38: Love: Visionaire 38: Love, Edition 608/4000. Visionaire Publishing Ltd., New York, 2002. Includes Elsa Peretti Silver Heart Pendant, marked Tiffany & Co., 925, Spain, on a black woven cord, a white card
0081: Visionaire 38: LoveEst. $100-$200
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Crystal Decanters and Vases: Crystal Decanters and Vases, 20th Century, Comprising a Waterford crystal ship decanter, a cut crystal covered pitcher, a Tiffany porcelain vase and a Mackenzie Childs painted vase. Pitcher
0082: Crystal Decanters and VasesEst. $100-$200
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Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Boxes: Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Boxes, 19th/20th Century, Continental mother of pearl box, possibly for snuff, has carved abstract concentric design in relief on the top and sides of the box banded in
0083: Marquetry and Mother of Pearl BoxesEst. $200-$400
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Todd Boppel (American, 1934-2000): Todd Boppel (American, 1934-2000) Catawba 1982, Oil on canvas, Signed on verso and dated 82. Canvas dims: H: 80 x W: 60 H: 81 W: 61 in. The family of the artist. A Wisconsin artist, Boppel
0084: Todd Boppel (American, 1934-2000)Est. $200-$400
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Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Set: A Chinese Export Assembled Tea Set, 18th Century, Comprising a teapot together with a covered sugar bowl both with crossed strap form handles, mulberry form finial on lids and hand painted with
0085: Chinese Export Porcelain Tea SetEst. $80-$120
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46 New York World's Fair Ephemera: A Group of forty-six New York World's Fair Ephemera , 1939-1940, Comprising 40 postcards (such as Parachute Jump, Aviation Building, Trylon and Perisphere at Night and a color postcard booklet), two
0086: 46 New York World's Fair EphemeraEst. $100-$200
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Samuel Arlent Edwards (English, 1861-1938): Samuel Arlent Edwards (English, 1861-1938) Francesca after Ghirlandaio, Mezzotint, Signed lower right. Image size H: 12 3/4 x W: 8 3/4 in. H: 22 1/2 W: 18 1/2 in.
0087: Samuel Arlent Edwards (English, 1861-1938)Est. $80-$120
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Double Column Geissler Tube: Double Column Geissler Tube, 19th Century Having blown glass turned columns in clear glass, with two uranium glass bulbous sections in the middle, on a turned wooden base with spherical finials.
0088: Double Column Geissler TubeEst. $500-$700
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3 Great Lakes Exposition Publications: Three Great Lakes Exposition Publications, 1936, Comprising Book of the Pageant: The Transportation Parade of the Years, Official Souvenir Guide, and Official Great Lakes Exposition View Book of the
0089: 3 Great Lakes Exposition PublicationsEst. $80-$120
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A Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Twins: A Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Twins, 20th Century, Each having painted decorations with trade bead bracelets. Tallest twin dimensions: H: 12 1/8 x W: 3 x D: 3 in. From the collection
0090: A Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji TwinsEst. $200-$400
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Chicago World's Fair Souvenirs: Chicago World's Fair Souvenirs, 1933-1934, Comprising two pairs of salt and pepper shakers, an octagonal hot pad, plus an official guide book. Book Dimensions: H: 1/4 x W: 5 13/16 x D: 9 1/4 in.
0092: Chicago World's Fair SouvenirsEst. $80-$120
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A Group of Sterling Silver Decor: A Group of Sterling Silver Decor, 20th Century Comprising a baby cup, six napkin rings, Dutch made Virgin Islands souvenir spoon, an engraved heart; together with two raised silverplated bowls.
0093: A Group of Sterling Silver DecorEst. $300-$500