The DeCoster Collection 2025-04-16 Auction - 155 Price Results - Toomey & Co. Auctioneers in IL - Page 2
George H. Trautmann, Rare table lampGustav Stickley and Grueby Faience Company, Rare and Early Tokio tile-top plant stand, model 10FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles, Rare table lamp with butterflies
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The DeCoster Collection

On April 16th, Toomey & Co. and Rago are pleased to present The DeCoster Collection: Arts & Crafts from a Grosse Pointe Cottage, with over 150 historic works. Detroit native Dennis DeCoster was a longtime interior designer for General Motors who became enamored with the Arts & Crafts Movement and decorated his Grosse Pointe Farms cottage with fine period examples. Both within the residence and throughout its elaborate exterior garden, Dennis exhibited a keen eye for detail and created delightful arrangements. Included in this offering are impressive lamps by George H. Trautmann, Dirk van Erp, Fulper Pottery, Tiffany Studios and Rookwood Pottery, lighting and furniture from Gustav Stickley, an array of Pewabic Pottery, and much more.
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Gustav Stickley, Armchair, model 322A: Gustav Stickley Armchair, model 322A USA, c. 1907 oak, leather, iron 37.5 h x 26.25 w x 21 d in (95 x 67 x 53 cm) Remnant of red decal to back stretcher and remnant of paper label to underside
0124: Gustav Stickley, Armchair, model 322AEst. US$600-US$800
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Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft Mushroom table lamp: Fulper Pottery Rare Vasekraft Mushroom table lamp USA, 1909-16 Leopard Skin Crystalline-glazed stoneware, leaded glass 16.75 h x 16.5 dia in (43 x 42 cm) Stamped manufacturer's mark to underside
0125: Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft Mushroom table lampEst. US$8,000-US$12,000
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Gustav Stickley, Rare drink table, model 436 variant: Gustav Stickley Rare drink table, model 436 variant USA, c. 1904-07 oak 26 h x 17 dia in (66 x 43 cm) This example is a variation of the model with a smaller top. Red manufacturer's decal to
0126: Gustav Stickley, Rare drink table, model 436 variantEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three plates: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three plates USA, c. 1905, 1910-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 0.875 h x 7.5 dia in (2 x 19 cm) 0.5 h x 7.125 dia in (1 x 18 cm) 0.5 h x 6.5 dia in (1 x 17 cm)
0127: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three platesEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Early plate rack, model 903 variant: Gustav Stickley Early plate rack, model 903 variant USA, c. 1901 oak, iron 23 h x 38.5 w x 5.5 d in (58 x 98 x 14 cm) This example is a smaller variation of the model with arched top and chamfered
0128: Gustav Stickley, Early plate rack, model 903 variantEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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Fritz Albert for Teco Pottery, Wall pocket, model 156B: Fritz Albert for Teco Pottery Wall pocket, model 156B USA, c. 1904 glazed earthenware 14.625 h x 6.25 w x 2.5 d in (37 x 16 x 6 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to reverse 'Teco'. Provenance:
0130: Fritz Albert for Teco Pottery, Wall pocket, model 156BEst. US$700-US$900
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Gustav Stickley, Bell sconces model 400, pair: Gustav Stickley Bell sconces model 400, pair USA, c. 1905 handwrought copper, original opalescent glass 11 h x 8 w x 4.5 d in (28 x 20 x 11 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to wall mount of each
0131: Gustav Stickley, Bell sconces model 400, pairEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Dirk van Erp, Small firewood basket: Dirk van Erp Small firewood basket USA, c. 1917-20 copper, wicker 15.5 h x 14.5 w x 13 d in (39 x 37 x 33 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Literature: Bay
0132: Dirk van Erp, Small firewood basketEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Early plant stand, model 48: Gustav Stickley Early plant stand, model 48 USA, c. 1902 oak 26 h x 14 w x 14 d in (66 x 36 x 36 cm) Plant stand features a square top above notched rails supported by a lower stretcher with key
0134: Gustav Stickley, Early plant stand, model 48Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Rare Alice in Wonderland tile: Pewabic Pottery Rare Alice in Wonderland tile USA, c. 1920 iridescent-glazed earthenware 4.75 h x 6.5 w in (12 x 17 cm) Tile depicts Alice with the Gryphon and Mock Turtle. Paper manufacturer's
0135: Pewabic Pottery, Rare Alice in Wonderland tileEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Music cabinet, model 70G: Gustav Stickley Music cabinet, model 70G USA, c. 1912-16 oak, original hammered amber glass, copper 47.25 h x 19.5 w x 16 d in (120 x 50 x 41 cm) Cabinet features one door concealing two
0136: Gustav Stickley, Music cabinet, model 70GEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Gustav Stickley, Chamberstick: Gustav Stickley Chamberstick USA, c. 1910 copper 2.5 h x 6 dia in (6 x 15 cm) impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Als Ik Kan' with joiner's compass. Provenance: Collection of Dennis
0138: Gustav Stickley, ChamberstickEst. US$400-US$600
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Dirk van Erp, Rare and Early Bean Pot boudoir lamp: Dirk van Erp Rare and Early Bean Pot boudoir lamp USA, c. 1913-15 handwrought copper, mica 9.75 h x 9.75 dia in (25 x 25 cm) This early form shade features unusual straps. Impressed open-box
0140: Dirk van Erp, Rare and Early Bean Pot boudoir lampEst. US$6,500-US$7,500
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William Day Gates for Teco Pottery, Vase, model 441: William Day Gates for Teco Pottery Vase, model 441 USA, c. 1904 glazed earthenware 5 h x 2.25 dia in (13 x 6 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Teco'. Provenance: Treadway Toomey
0141: William Day Gates for Teco Pottery, Vase, model 441Est. US$700-US$900
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Gustav Stickley, Smoker's cabinet, model 78: Gustav Stickley Smoker's cabinet, model 78 USA, c. 1904 oak, handwrought iron 29 h x 20 w x 15 d in (74 x 51 x 38 cm) Cabinet features strap hinges, one drawer, and one door concealing divided
0142: Gustav Stickley, Smoker's cabinet, model 78Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Gustav Stickley, Early U-back armchairs model 2616, pair: Gustav Stickley Early U-back armchairs model 2616, pair USA, c. 1902 oak, rush 38.5 h x 25.5 w x 23.5 d in (98 x 65 x 60 cm) Red manufacturer's decal to underside of each example 'Als Ik Kan
0144: Gustav Stickley, Early U-back armchairs model 2616, pairEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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Mary Chase Perry for Pewabic Pottery, Early vase: Mary Chase Perry for Pewabic Pottery Early vase USA, 1904-07 drip-glazed earthenware 9.25 h x 5.5 dia in (23 x 14 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0145: Mary Chase Perry for Pewabic Pottery, Early vaseEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Dirk van Erp, Rare four-piece fire set: Dirk van Erp Rare four-piece fire set USA, c. 1912 handwrought copper, wrought iron 28.5 h x 10 w x 10 d in (72 x 25 x 25 cm) Set is comprised of a shovel, a poker, tongs and a stand. Sold with a
0146: Dirk van Erp, Rare four-piece fire setEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Vase: Pewabic Pottery Vase USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 9.5 h x 7.5 dia in (24 x 19 cm) Impressed circular manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewabic Detroit'. Provenance: Collection of
0147: Pewabic Pottery, VaseEst. US$2,000-US$3,000