DOLLHOUSE & MINIATURE & TOY AUCTION

343: Pair of Hand-carved Tortoiseshell Caskets

451: Chinese Export Children's Dinner Set

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Spring City, PA, United States

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DOLLHOUSE & MINIATURE & TOY AUCTION

Ron Rhoads Auctioneers

Featuring the incredible Collection of Carolyn Sunstein, Over 500 pieces Miniature Sterling, Dollhouses Miniatures, Automatons, Sample Size & Doll Size Furniture, Miniature Art Glass , Candy Containers, Vienna Bronzes, more! We are proud to offer the Personal Collection of Carolyn Sunstein, founder of the Philadelphia Miniaturia Show, and Noted Authority on Miniature Sterling. This will be one of the Grandest Auctions of the Decade as Carolyn spent Fifty years acquiring the Greatest and the Best.

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Walnut Shadow Box & Mercury Glass: Walnut oval shadow box with artistan sideboard and mercury glass, sideboard 2.75" H, shadowbox 11" x 3" x 3 "

0025: Walnut Shadow Box & Mercury GlassEst. US$100-US$200

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0026: Display Case and Porcelain FiguresEst. US$100-US$200

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Set Queen's Dolls' House Books: Set of Queens' Dolls House books, ed. By A.C. Benson, C.V.O. London, published in 1924, limited to 1.500 copies, Book I is #478, Volume II is #341

0027: Set Queen's Dolls' House BooksEst. US$200-US$400

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McVittie & Price Biscuit Tins: Pair of McVittie & Price biscuit tins in the shape of ormolu chests of Drawers, 6" x 8" x 4"

0028: McVittie & Price Biscuit TinsEst. US$100-US$200

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Early Horse & Carriage: Early wooden horse and wicker carriage with original wooden horse that retains the original leathers, most of paint on horse is original . 5" T, 14" L

0029: Early Horse & CarriageEst. US$100-US$200

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Early Painted Work Wagon: Great early painted work wagon, with yellow and black wheels, reins, excellent workmanship, 6" H, 14" L

0030: Early Painted Work WagonEst. US$100-US$200

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John Davenport Globe-shaped Worktable: A remarkable late 20th century inlaid worktable by John Davenport with retractable lid that opens to expose an inset leather work surface and five tiny compartments, decorated with applied brass

0031: John Davenport Globe-shaped WorktableEst. US$500-US$600

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John Hodgson Desk and Pembroke Table: 1977 signed Hodgson mahogany Georgian slant-front desk with inlaid brass stringing on all drawers and inlaid escutcheons, and a 1977 signed Hodgson Pembroke table with satinwood banded inlay, both in

0032: John Hodgson Desk and Pembroke TableEst. US$400-US$500

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Partelow Piano: Signed 1978 Ralph Partelow Beethoven piano, one of a limited edition of 12, in pale walnut 7" L, excellent condition, with a Robert Carlisle 1986 bench, upholstery faded.

0033: Partelow PianoEst. US$300-US$400

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Partelow Spinet and Becker Harp: Signed 1977 Ralph Partelow carved mahogany spinet model GC – 6 with reverse colored keys and an unrelated bench, also a signed 1976 George Becker smaller harp with rosewood finish. Spinet 3.25" H.

0034: Partelow Spinet and Becker HarpEst. US$400-US$500

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John Davenport Desk: An exquisite signed 1989 John Davenport burlwood davenport desk with satinwood and ivory inlays, pierced brass gallery, inlaid embossed leather writing surface and swiveling candleholders, 3" H.

0035: John Davenport DeskEst. US$400-US$500

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Ernie Levy Sewing Stand and Small Boxes: Signed 1988 Ernie Levy Empire satinwood sewing stand with mahogany banding, sliding work basket drawer and brass casters, a rosewood jewelry box shaped like a piano with ivory inlay, and a lovely tea

0036: Ernie Levy Sewing Stand and Small BoxesEst. US$300-US$500

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Pair of Matched Artisan Marquetry Desks: Signed 1986 artisan French marquetry lady's writing desks marked with stylized PX, with slant fronts opening to reveal interior drawers, letter slots, sliding marquetry panels and inlaid leather

0037: Pair of Matched Artisan Marquetry DesksEst. US$400-US$500

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Vintage Artisan Bookcase: Early 20th century English glazed bookcase with hand-carved Gothic mullions and painted interior. Slightly over-scaled and a little crudely carved, but good patina. 4.5" H, 7" L.

0038: Vintage Artisan BookcaseEst. US$300-US$400

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Patricia Herbillon Marquetry Desk: Signed Herbillon 17th century Baroque style desk with elaborate marquetry on all surfaces using walnut, satinwood, and rosewood veneers, decorative ormolu mounts, eight legs with stretchers. 3" H,

0039: Patricia Herbillon Marquetry DeskEst. US$300-US$600

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Herbillon Lady's Writing Desk: Unsigned marquetry bonheur du jour attributed to Patricia Herbillon with stamped brass gallery, sliding writing surface with leather inlay, curved marquetry lid and delicate French cabriole legs. One

0040: Herbillon Lady's Writing DeskEst. US$300-US$400

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Miniature Painted Gypsy Wagon: A vintage Gypsy Wagon, with all the bells and whistles such as colorful doors, carving, decorated panels against a green and red background, carved flowers on sides, diamond on swing doors, painted

0041: Miniature Painted Gypsy WagonEst. US$400-US$600

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Artisan Miniature English Surrey: Artisan English surrey made out of tin with wonderful design and paint, having two lanterns and yellow wheels . Very good detail work. 12" L.

0042: Artisan Miniature English SurreyEst. US$200-US$300

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Artist Miniature English Sulky: Artist English sulky made out of tin with wonderful design and paint, having yellow wheels. Very good detail work this is a mirror of number 42 and is probably from the same maker. 8"L

0043: Artist Miniature English SulkyEst. US$100-US$200

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Vintage Miniature Wooden Carved Horse: Beautifully carved wooden horse with brasses and straps, original hair, having a brass center wheel, the horse appears as a carrousel style design. 7.5" H.

0044: Vintage Miniature Wooden Carved HorseEst. US$200-US$300

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Miniature Sleds and Canoe: Miniature wicker sled with high back, sled made from cigar boxes, and very fine canoe with one oar made out of wood and fine metal. 3" H.

0045: Miniature Sleds and CanoeEst. US$100-US$200

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Dorothy Hoskins Eskimo Doll and Sled: Signed Dorothy Hoskins Eskimo doll in wonderful fur parka and decorative boots. 5.5" H, the sled is 13" long with fur and bone and leather ties. This is a great example of Alaskan culture.

0046: Dorothy Hoskins Eskimo Doll and SledEst. US$200-US$400

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Pair Vintage Fashion Wax Dolls: Two vintage wax fashion dolls on base, one with fur collar and bottom evoking the 1920's era, the second a more Victorian outfit with muff, hat, etc. Both have leather bodies, and one with wooden

0047: Pair Vintage Fashion Wax DollsEst. US$200-US$400

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Composition Face Doll with Cloth Body: Beautiful doll with composition face and perfect features, blue glass eyes, cloth body with attached boots and leather arms. Original mohair wig . Clothing is vintage and appears to be correct for

0048: Composition Face Doll with Cloth BodyEst. US$200-US$400

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