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38: Cased Glass Taxidermy Passenger Pigeon 19th/20th C

106: Late 19th C. Tiffany & Co Carved Grandfather Clock

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Our Annual Holiday Auction to celebrate the New Year and thank our customers for a great 2011! Join us here at our gallery for live music, drinks and snacks. This years Auction features The final Installment of the Alfred Cheney Johnston Collection, Fantastic items from local estates gathered throughout the last year, and much more.

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Thomas K. Hanna Illustration art on board: Signed Lower Left T.K. Hanna, an Old Lyme CT Artist, this painting is a monochrome oil on Artist board produced for the Saturday Evening Post. Undated. Chip to front bottom right, original Label

0050: Thomas K. Hanna Illustration art on boardEst. US$500-US$1,000

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Manning Bowman Tilting Teapot: Manning Bowman tilting teapot complete with stand and burner. This is in very nice condition overall with some marks and fine scratches from use and cleaning. It is nicely engraved with leaves,

0051: Manning Bowman Tilting TeapotEst. US$100-US$200

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Imperial Crown China Austria Fish Platter 13 pcs: Thirteen piece Imperial Crown China Austria Fish platter & serving set. This set consists of eleven plates, featuring five different fish, two of each and one odd plate, a sauce bowl or gravy boat

0052: Imperial Crown China Austria Fish Platter 13 pcsEst. US$250-US$500

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Two Boehm Porcelain Bird Sculptures: A fine example of Boehm Porcelain by sculptor E. M. Boehm. One piece is # 445, entitled "Prothonotary Warbler" and is in nice condition. It has no visible cracks, chips or repairs. Very nice. It

0053: Two Boehm Porcelain Bird SculpturesEst. US$300-US$500

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Single Loose Diamond approx 1.15 carat: Loose Diamond Old European cut, I1 Clarity, N-O Color, approx. 1.15 carat. Includes copy of insurance appraisal from Malloves Jewelers($3,000)

0054: Single Loose Diamond approx 1.15 caratEst. US$500-US$1,000

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Antique needlework sampler family record 1782-1814: This is an antique needlework or embroidery sampler featuring a family record or genealogy tree. The family names are Belding & Hibbard and dates from 1782 to 1814. It is nicely matted & framed and

0055: Antique needlework sampler family record 1782-1814Est. US$300-US$500

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Pair of Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs: Excellent, possibly Original old finish, Pegged Construction, Beautiful proportions, nicely carved pad feet, beautiful Skirt, original seat, with later needlepoint covering. Excellent Condition. 43"

0056: Pair of Mahogany Queen Anne Side ChairsEst. US$300-US$500

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Sterling Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs: Tiffany & Co. Sterling Wave Edge Pattern Asparagus tongs. These tongs are in great shape and have uniform patina. They have great tension and are ready for use. The tongs are engraved on the top

0057: Sterling Tiffany & Co. Asparagus TongsEst. US$150-US$250

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Miniature Oval French Painting on Ivory: Small oval framed with glass painting on ivory. French, mid to late 19th century. Done in the school of Jean Marc Nattier. This piece is signed, and the sitter is named on the back, however both

0058: Miniature Oval French Painting on IvoryEst. US$100-US$200

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14kt White Gold ladies ring with large stone: Ladies 14kt white gold large stone ring. Stone is not identified but tests in the quartz, amethyst and citrine range, it has a slight tint but is mostly clear. The ring is approx. a size 6.5

0059: 14kt White Gold ladies ring with large stoneEst. US$100-US$200

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Late 19th Century National Cash Register Model 92: National Cash Register (NCR) four drawer center store custom made register . Model 92 This piece was designed to be immovable and set in a place of prominence on the sales floor of Barton &

0060: Late 19th Century National Cash Register Model 92Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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18kt ladies white gold filigree ring w/ 3 diamonds: ladies 18kt white gold filigree ring with 3 set diamonds. Very nice cocktail ring. It is approx. a size 6.

0061: 18kt ladies white gold filigree ring w/ 3 diamondsEst. US$300-US$500

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Georg Jensen Modern Sterling Silver Pin: Georg Jensen Sterling Modernist pin, made in Denmark. It is marked 925 for sterling and also by model, 375. It is an isosceles triangle in shape. It measures approx. 2.25"x 1.5" It weighs approx.

0062: Georg Jensen Modern Sterling Silver PinEst. US$100-US$200

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19th C. Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy: This is a beautiful tortise shell tea caddy. Losses to sides and front, but completly intact. An excellent accent piece with lots of character. Measures approx. 5.5"x6"x4" The box has a lock but

0063: 19th C. Tortoise Shell Tea CaddyEst. US$500-US$1,000

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Rosenthal German Porcelain Bird; Blue Heron: Rosenthal handgemalt "handmade" porcelain bird. Most closely resembles a blue heron. This piece is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks or repairs. Along with the Rosenthal mark,

0064: Rosenthal German Porcelain Bird; Blue HeronEst. US$200-US$400

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Italian14k Gold & Diamond ladies necklace: This diamond laden ornate 14k Italian yellow gold necklace / pendant is outstanding in appearance. The piece weighs approx. 10.9 DWT with all the stones. The diamonds are nice and clear and show

0065: Italian14k Gold & Diamond ladies necklaceEst. US$500-US$1,000

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Two framed Watercolors: Spray of roses: One Signed Lower right O.H.P. Each approx: 24" x 20". These works have not been inspected out of the frame. The Artist is unknown, but it has been suggested to us that these may be works by Oliver

0066: Two framed Watercolors: Spray of rosesEst. US$200-US$400

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19th C. German Parian / Bisque Shoulder Head Doll: Most likely a German Parian head & Shoulder lady doll with Bisque hands dating to the second half of the 19th Century. Head and hands have been inspected with a blacklight and are free from damage or

0067: 19th C. German Parian / Bisque Shoulder Head DollEst. US$500-US$1,000

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Oak glass Ball and claw foot table: Quarter sawn oak, refinished, 30" H x 28" x 28"

0068: Oak glass Ball and claw foot tableEst. US$200-US$400

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1904 Royal Bonn Porcelain Ansonia Mantle Clock: This is an Ansonia Clock in a Royal Bonn "La Cette" Soft Paste porcelain mantle clock. The face of the clock is excellent with only very minor discoloring at 5, 6, 11 & 12. The movement is intact

0069: 1904 Royal Bonn Porcelain Ansonia Mantle ClockEst. US$200-US$400

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Antique Mills Novelty Company Nickel Slot Machine: This is a Mills Novelty Company American War Eagle one armed bandit 5 cent nickel slot machine,circa 1935. This piece has its original paint and works intermittently, as it is prone to jamming,

0070: Antique Mills Novelty Company Nickel Slot MachineEst. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Solid Mahogany Twist carved pedestal: Beautiful solid mahogany twist carved pedestal. very well made and in good condtion overall. Has a few minor splits from the wood drying over time, and one long split from the top of the twist to

0071: Solid Mahogany Twist carved pedestalEst. US$150-US$250

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Bradley & Hubbard Miniature Female Bust Snowball: B & H cast bronze miniature female bust marked Boule De Neige which is French for Snowball. This bust is in very nice condition and shows excellent detail with little to no wear, and uniform patina.

0072: Bradley & Hubbard Miniature Female Bust SnowballEst. US$100-US$200

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French Mirecourt Stradivarius violin copy: Nice French copy of a stradivarius violin. Made by Marc Laberte of Mirecourt Voges France, in the first half of the 20th century. It is completely intact and has had some refinishing work done.

0073: French Mirecourt Stradivarius violin copyEst. US$100-US$300

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