American Furniture & Decorative Arts

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American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Bonhams Skinner

American Furniture & Decorative Arts, June 7, 2009 at 11am ET.

SKINNER is among the foremost authorities on American furniture and decorative arts. SKINNER's Americana auctions offer American formal and country furniture and decorative arts, including folk art, paintings, rare clocks, Shaker furniture, American textiles and needlework, carpets & rugs, silver, early glass, and marine art.

With galleries in Boston and Marlborough, Mass., SKINNER is a leading full-service auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and fine art. SKINNER conducts auctions year-round in both locations. SKINNER's specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, Paintings & Prints, English & Continental Furniture & Decorations, Fine Ceramics, Jewelry, Couture, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographica, and Discovery.

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Mahogany and Pine Box Shelf Clock by Smith & Goodri: Mahogany and Pine Box Shelf Clock by Smith & Goodrich, Bristol, Connecticut, 8 in. painted wooden dial with Roman numerals, painted maker's label on backboard, reverse-painted tablet and 30-hour time

0069: Mahogany and Pine Box Shelf Clock by Smith & GoodriEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Mahogany Balance Wheel Steeple Clock by Silas B. Te: Mahogany Balance Wheel Steeple Clock by Silas B. Terry, Plymouth, Connecticut, circa 1845 painted wooden dial with Roman numerals, cut-outs for viewing the pallets, escape wheel and balance wheel

0070: Mahogany Balance Wheel Steeple Clock by Silas B. TeEst. US$15,000-US$20,000

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Miniature Mahogany Reverse Ogee Clock by S.B. Terry: Miniature Mahogany Reverse Ogee Clock by S.B. Terry, Terryville, Connecticut, c. with painted wooden Roman dial, transfer and paint decorated tablet of a balloon ascension flying two American flags,

0071: Miniature Mahogany Reverse Ogee Clock by S.B. TerryEst. US$600-US$800

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Mahogany Miniature Sharp Gothic or "Steeple" Torsio: Mahogany Miniature Sharp Gothic or "Steeple" Torsion Pendulum Clock, by Theodore Terry & Company, Ansonia, Connecticut, c. 1855, painted zinc Roman dial, transfer decorated tablet of a sailboat,

0072: Mahogany Miniature Sharp Gothic or "Steeple" TorsioEst. US$700-US$900

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Mahogany Shelf Clock by J.C. Brown, Bristol, Connec: Mahogany Shelf Clock by J.C. Brown, Bristol, Connecticut, with painted zinc Roman dial signed J. C. Brown, Bristol, Ct. U.S., transfer printed tablet of the White House, printed label inside,

0073: Mahogany Shelf Clock by J.C. Brown, Bristol, ConnecEst. US$100-US$300

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Rosewood Drop Octagon 30-Day Fusee Wall Clock by At: Rosewood Drop Octagon 30-Day Fusee Wall Clock by Atkins Clock Company, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1860, with ripple molding around the octagonal perimeter, 12 in. painted zinc dial , black and gold

0074: Rosewood Drop Octagon 30-Day Fusee Wall Clock by AtEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Iron-Front Mantel Clock by Ansonia Clock Company, w: Iron-Front Mantel Clock by Ansonia Clock Company, with 4 in. dia. pressed brass brass dial marked Ansonia Clock Company Ansonia Ct. U.S.A., painted, gilt, and mother-of-pearl decoration on front

0075: Iron-Front Mantel Clock by Ansonia Clock Company, wEst. US$200-US$400

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Papier Mach? and Mother-of-Pearl Shelf Clock, Conne: Papier Mach? and Mother-of-Pearl Shelf Clock, Connecticut, gilt, paint and mother of pearl decoration, love birds and the top, 4 1/4 in. painted zinc dial with Roman numerals, painted mill scene in

0076: Papier Mach? and Mother-of-Pearl Shelf Clock, ConneEst. US$700-US$900

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Papier-mache and Mother-of-Pearl Shelf Clock by Bre: Papier-mache and Mother-of-Pearl Shelf Clock by Brewster Manufacturing Company, Bristol, Connecticut, with paint, gilt and mother-of-pearl decorated case, glazed door over the painted zinc dial with

0077: Papier-mache and Mother-of-Pearl Shelf Clock by BreEst. US$700-US$900

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Mahogany Shelf Clock Attributed to E.C. Brewster, B: Mahogany Shelf Clock Attributed to E.C. Brewster, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1840, the veneered case with broad cornice, convex and concave moldings on the door, sides and base, 8 1/2 in. wooden dial

0078: Mahogany Shelf Clock Attributed to E.C. Brewster, BEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Rosewood Miniature Venetian Shelf Clock by E. Ingra: Rosewood Miniature Venetian Shelf Clock by E. Ingraham and an Empty Case, Bristol, Connecticut, bronze-painted half-columns flanking the 3 1/2 in. dia. paper on zinc dial and lower transfer decorated

0079: Rosewood Miniature Venetian Shelf Clock by E. IngraEst. US$200-US$400

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Iron-Fronted Wall Clock by Forestville Hardware and: Iron-Fronted Wall Clock by Forestville Hardware and Clock Company, Bristol, Connecticut, with 5 in. dia. painted zinc dial signed with maker's name, gilt, paint, and mother-of-pearl decoration, and

0080: Iron-Fronted Wall Clock by Forestville Hardware andEst. US$200-US$300

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Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side dep: Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side depicting a crenel1ated building, possibly an arsenal, flying an American flag over a bark on a calm sea, the reverse depicting an altar with a crucifix

0101: Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side depEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side of: Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side of the tooth depicting a monument topped with a crucifix and flying American flags over a scene continuing around the base of the tooth with sailing and

0102: Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side ofEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Engraved Whale's Tooth, mid to late 19th century,: Engraved Whale's Tooth, mid to late 19th century, depicting a whaling scene with two ships, one flying an American flag, two whaleboats and a dead whale, a dragon, and a seaside town, (age cracks,

0103: Engraved Whale's Tooth, mid to late 19th century,Est. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Engraved Whale's Tooth, c. 1885, one side depictin: Engraved Whale's Tooth, c. 1885, one side depicting a woman wearing an elaborate fashionable dress, the reverse depicting a fanciful stand supporting several potted plants, (age cracks), wd. 2 3/4,

0104: Engraved Whale's Tooth, c. 1885, one side depictinEst. US$300-US$500

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Engraved Whale's Tooth Depicting a Bark, 20th cent: Engraved Whale's Tooth Depicting a Bark, 20th century, wd. 2 1/2, lg. 5 1/4 in.

0105: Engraved Whale's Tooth Depicting a Bark, 20th centEst. US$300-US$500

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Small Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, depict: Small Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, depicting a foreshortened view of a three-masted vessel flying an American flag, lg. 5 1/4 in.

0106: Small Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, depictEst. US$400-US$600

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Whalebone, Ivory, and Tortiseshell Inlaid Yarn Swi: Whalebone, Ivory, and Tortiseshell Inlaid Yarn Swift, c. 1815-20, turned ivory yarn cup over turned ivory and whalebone shaft heightened with red sealing wax, the clamp with inlaid contrasting

0107: Whalebone, Ivory, and Tortiseshell Inlaid Yarn SwiEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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Pictorial Engraved Whalebone Busk, 19th century, d: Pictorial Engraved Whalebone Busk, 19th century, depicting two urns of flowers, a church, a leafy tree, and a heart, surrounded by geometric and foliate border, heightened with red, blue, and green

0108: Pictorial Engraved Whalebone Busk, 19th century, dEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, early 20th century, d: Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, early 20th century, deep round basket with carved swing handle, (two small losses), ht. to top of upright handle 12 1/4, dia. 10 1/4 in.

0109: Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, early 20th century, dEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, early 20th century, r: Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, early 20th century, round basket with carved swing handle, "1922" stamp and indistinct inscribed early label on base, (minor loss on one cane weaver), ht. to top of

0110: Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, early 20th century, rEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Miniature Nantucket Basket, America, 20th century,: Miniature Nantucket Basket, America, 20th century, round woven cane basket with carved wooden swing handle, ht. to top of upright handle 3 1/4 in.

0111: Miniature Nantucket Basket, America, 20th century,Est. US$200-US$250

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Small Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, late 19th/early: Small Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, late 19th/early 20th century, shallow round basket with carved swing handle, (minor loss on rim lashing), ht. to top of upright handle 6 1/4, dia. 6 1/4 in.

0112: Small Woven Cane Nantucket Basket, late 19th/earlyEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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