Architectural Antiques Auction 2003-04-05 Auction - 140 Price Results - Web Wilson in RI - Page 3
3: Ruby Hobnail Shade66: Scenic Stained Glass Windows by Lamb Stud76: Dressing Room For The Stars
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Portsmouth, RI, United States
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Architectural Antiques Auction

Auction Highlights are three masterworks of architectural art: large scenic stained glass windows by Lamb Studios, 1913. Thousands of pieces of glass create spectacular views of mountains, forests, and the sea. The work of Lamb Studios is on a par with Tiffany and La Farge. NOTE: buyer is responsible for removing the windows. To discuss details of removal, payment, and phone bids contact Web Wilson at 800-508-0022 or hww@webwilson.com. The auction also offeres more than 100 antique gas, electric, and kerosene shades such as ruby, blue, cranberry, swirl, and custard glass, with etched, cut, frosted and hobnail patterns and teardrop, crown top, ruffle edge, cylinders, and globes forms. Also more than 20 opalescent blue shades in all shapes and sizes. Also an outstanding set of four Arts and Crafts hanging lights with opalescent and gold foil glass and bronze fitters, heavy chain and ceiling caps. Also an aluminum floor lamp by with a harp hanger. Mansion quality vintage plumbing includes an original tub from the Dakota apartments in NYC, nickel plated accessories by Brasscrafters, Sanola, J.L. Mott, and Peck Bros., an earthenware tub with bun feet and original hardware, several marble sinks, some with decorated bowls, beveled bath mirrors, towel bars, cup and tp holders, soap dishes, etc. Special features: a hand painted bath suite by Piero Fornacetti and a whole dressing room of nickeled brass and mirrored cupboards and doors. Antique hardware includes a Seated Stag knob, two rare lady knobs, a gilded knob with a Chinaman, multi-colored porcelain and glass, many neo-grec and aesthetic era pieces, a rare amber bubble knob, a Kruzinger doggie, advertising pieces from Corbin and others, hand carved Corbin models, New York City knobs from the Waldorf, Commodore, and Statler Hotels, groups of cupboard latches, sash locks, shutter hardware, etc., rosettes, keyhole escutcheons, and bin pulls—including a very rate Odd Fellow pull with the Eye of Truth. Also antique tiles in singles and sets such as fireplace surrounds, figural parlor stove tiles, American and English tiles from Victorian, Aesthetic and Art Nouveau eras, California Arts & Crafts panels and sets, and old hand painted tiles from Tunisia. Other architectural antiques include carved marble and brownstone, hand forged iron by Samuel Yellin, Addison glass panes, good advertising, iron gates, grills, and fencing, old Gothic sash in red paint, and an Art Nouveau hand crafted entrance that is perfect for a potting shed or wine cellar. Most items are in RI. The stained glass is in PA. For inspection call Web Wilson at 800-508-0022. Phone and email bids accepted. Pledge or book bids accepted. Multiple phone lines available when the auction is closing. Buyers are responsible for all shipping and insurance. Pick ups in Rhode Island can be arranged. Also delivery throughout New England.
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Trent Stove Tile Circa 1890: Sweet stove tile showing a young girl, facing right, wearing a kerchief. Measuring 2 5/8" in diameter (across the back), this has a rounded surface. Majolica greenish/gold glaze, and marked Trent on
0049: Trent Stove Tile Circa 1890Est. $70-$100
Aquatic Dolphin Architectural Tile: This has it all going for it! A nice hefty tile piece, wonderful iridescent glaze in the recess and great glazes on the rest, and a well executed and crisp design of a sea serpent or dolphin.
0050: Aquatic Dolphin Architectural TileEst. $650-$800Lot Passed
Providential Stove Tile ca 1880: This stove tile was made by the Providential Tile Works of Trenton, New Jersey around 1880. A typical Victorian motif of a woman with coifed hair and a ruffled collar. Measuring 3 1/16" in diameter,
0051: Providential Stove Tile ca 1880Est. $135-$200Lot Passed
Claycraft Matte Tile Set: Made by Claycraft Potteries of Los Angeles, California, (mid 1920's) these sweet miniature tiles are 1 5/8" square x 5/8" thick. The design is called "peacock feather", in the catalog. Hard to
0053: Claycraft Matte Tile SetEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Trent Tile Company - Ivy & Vine Tiles: Each tile is 6" square by 3/8" thick. They are ivy leaves and vines in a bright blue color. They were made by the Trent Tile Company, Trenton, NJ, ca 1890. These antique tiles can be arranged in
0054: Trent Tile Company - Ivy & Vine TilesEst. $400-$500
Cranberry/Opalescent Swirl Globe: Luscious, large cranberry/opalescent gas light globe 9" high and 9" diameter with 4.5" opening on one end and a 5.5" opening on the other. Excellent condition. American, 19th Century.
0055: Cranberry/Opalescent Swirl GlobeEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Custard Glass Globe: Large custard glass gas light globe 7.5" diameter and 8" high with a 3" opening. Note the pontil on the top. American, 19th Century. Excellent condition.
0056: Custard Glass GlobeEst. $200-$300
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Glass Tiles by Louis Tiffany: Three thick glass tiles made by Louis Tiffany and used for several different interior decoration commissions. These tiles are not marked but similar tiles often marked "LCT 7 & Co. Pat Feb 8, 1881".
0058: Glass Tiles by Louis TiffanyEst. $250-$350
Chinaman Doorknob: This Chinaman door knob rarely comes onto the market. The oval form is given a Neo-classical edge treatment that leaves a cartouche in which to render a Chinese man with a long moustache and a
0059: Chinaman DoorknobEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
Rare Lady Doorknob: The maker of this lady door knob is unknown but there are two patent dates on the reverse: July 16, '72 and Jan 14 '78. Also note the stars cast along with the dates. This knob shows wear on the
0060: Rare Lady DoorknobEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
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Hobnail Hanging Light: Hanging light with bright blue hobnail glass shade, 8" high and 8" diameter, with the original brass fittings and chain. Fine condition.
0061: Hobnail Hanging LightEst. $250-$350
Marble Urns: A pair of superior quality marble urns originally placed in an East coast mansion around the turn of the 20th.Century. The heavily variegated marble is unusual in color and texture. The urns are made
0062: Marble UrnsEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed
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Set of Four Arts & Crafts Hanging Lights: Four leaded glass ceiling lights, 7" wide and 8.25" high, with opalescent and gold foil glass leaded up with zinc cames in a geometric pattern of strong Arts & Crafts style. The fittings and 6"
0063: Set of Four Arts & Crafts Hanging LightsEst. $3,500-$4,500
Pair of Newel Post Lights: These warriors are cast from spelter and retain the original gas cocks and an old copper-over-gold finish. They both stand on round bases of 13" diameter that feature dragons and lion heads. The
0064: Pair of Newel Post LightsEst. $3,500-$4,000Lot Passed
Seated Stag Doorknob: This entry size doorknob with a stag at rest was designed by PF Corbin for the State House in Hartford, CT. It is one of the key door knobs to any advanced collection and is rarely offered for sale.
0065: Seated Stag DoorknobEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed
Scenic Stained Glass Windows by Lamb Stud: These three opalescent glass scenic stained glass windows by Lamb Studios, New York, 1913, exemplify the absolute best of American architectural decoration of the early 20th.Century. Lamb studios
0066: Scenic Stained Glass Windows by Lamb StudEst. $200,000-$250,000Lot Passed
Fancy Porcelain Bell Pull: Multi-colored porcelain doorknobs are hard to find. A multi-colored bell pull is a distinct rarity. This blue, black & white doorbell knob is in perfect condition and measures 2" in diameter. The
0067: Fancy Porcelain Bell PullEst. $350-$450Lot Passed
Decorated Toilet: Very fancy porcelain toilet dating from the 1880s and heavily embossed with neo-classical decoration. Note that this toilet is the "shelf" type that flushes down the front. This toilet takes a 12"
0068: Decorated ToiletEst. $650-$750Lot Passed
J.L. Mott Earthenware Sink: High quality earthenware sink by J.L. Mott c.1890. This sink is 24' x 29.5" and is 31" high, sitting on turned, nickel plated legs. The mixing spigot is original. The hot and cold valves will have to
0069: J.L. Mott Earthenware SinkEst. $750-$900Lot Passed
J. L. Mott Earthenware Bathtub: This is an early Mott tub, dating from the late 1880s. The length is 5 feet and the depth is 23" deep. The hardware is totally original and in working condition. The exterior of this tub was cleaned
0070: J. L. Mott Earthenware BathtubEst. $4,500-$5,500Lot Passed
J.L. Mott Center Drain Tub: This cast iron bath tub came from the Dakota Apartments in New York where it was originally installed in the late 1880s. The length is 4.5 feet and the condition is excellent. The original standing
0071: J.L. Mott Center Drain TubEst. $3,800-$4,800Lot Passed
Fancy Marble Sink: This unusual marble sink was originally installed in a Newport mansion around 1885. The 5.5' high backsplash with original marble shelf is a very unusual and highly desirable feature. The rope turned
0072: Fancy Marble SinkEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed