Architectural Antiques Auction 2003-04-05 Auction - 140 Price Results - Web Wilson in RI - Page 4
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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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P.F. Corbin Hardware Models: These three hand carved models were made at the Corbin Special Hardware factory by hardware artisans around 1900. These discs were special ordered by companies, institutions, and government agencies
0073: P.F. Corbin Hardware ModelsEst. US$65-US$85Lot Passed
PUSH/PULL Plates: Here are four very nice bronze plates with PUSH or PULL cast onto the surface. The largest is 4" x 2.25" and the smallest is 2.5" x 1.5". Condition is excellent.
0074: PUSH/PULL PlatesEst. US$100-US$120Lot Passed
Samuel Yellin Cupboard Latch: This cupboard latch is signed by Samuel Yellin and was originally installed in La Tourelle, Benno Jansen masterpiece built for Edgar Kaufman of Pittsburgh. The latch is 6" long and 3" wide and
0075: Samuel Yellin Cupboard LatchEst. US$450-US$550Lot Passed
Dressing Room For The Stars: This lot is comprised of a mirrored dressing room that was salvaged from a 1929 mansion in Providence, RI. The main component is a wall that measures 8'10" wide and 8'9" high and which is made of a
0076: Dressing Room For The StarsEst. US$12,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
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Unusual Iron Floor Lamp: This lamp is made from polished iron with brass fittings. It stands 56" high and has an 8.5" shade within a 10" harp hanger. The original paint decoration on the shade and base is intact. Note the
0077: Unusual Iron Floor LampEst. US$175-US$250
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Gothic Stable Blanket Bar: This is one of the best sets of stable blanket brackets we have seen. The Gothic style cast iron brackets are 19.5" long and extend 12" to where the wooden bar goes through the rings. The bar is not
0078: Gothic Stable Blanket BarEst. US$350-US$450Lot Passed
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Addison Sunflower Tile: A fine amber Addison glass tile or window pane with a sunflower motif. This tile is 8" x 4" and is in excellent condition.
0079: Addison Sunflower TileEst. US$150-US$175
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Scarce Addison Bird Tile: This very scarce 8" x 10" Addison tile has multiple birds in a thicket of branches and leaves. Condition is perfect.
0080: Scarce Addison Bird TileEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed
Ruby Hobnail Gas Shade: A beautiful wavy form hobnail gas light shade in ruby glass with an applied band of orange glass on the outer edge. This shade is 5.5" high and 9" in diameter and takes a 4" fitter. Super condition.
0081: Ruby Hobnail Gas ShadeEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
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Crown Top Gas Shade: Hard to find and very desirable crown top gas light shade with intricate acid etched design. The height is 5", the diameter is 7.5", and it takes a 5" fitter. The acid work depicts a farm scene with
0082: Crown Top Gas ShadeEst. US$200-US$300
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Very Fancy Etched Gas Shade: Here is very fancy etched glass gas shade, 5" high, 7" in diameter, and taking a 5" fitter. The acid etched scenes are of Poseidon and other gods and goddesses, with their nautical chariots and sea
0083: Very Fancy Etched Gas ShadeEst. US$200-US$300
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Set of Three Electric Shades: These three decorated amber electric light shades that are 5.75" high, 3.75" diameter, and take a 2.25" fitter. Overall condition is excellent except for a chip on one lower edge.
0084: Set of Three Electric ShadesEst. US$50-US$60
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Three Good Gas Shades: These gas light shades are all approximately 8" in diameter. The pressed glass shade and the stencil etched shade take 4" fitters and the shade with the tooled edge and cut glass decoration takes a
0085: Three Good Gas ShadesEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
Rare Corbin Logos: The brass logo and the logo model are 3" x 1.5" and the calligraphic model is .5" x 1.5". These are rare little pieces came from the Corbin Special Hardware division and are for sophisticated
0086: Rare Corbin LogosEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
Carved Marble Memorial: This 19th Century marble memorial is carved in the form of a sprig of holly resting on an open book. It is 5.5" x 3.75" and shows some weathering but is in otherwise excellent condition.
0087: Carved Marble MemorialEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
Carved Marble Memorial: This 19th Century marble memorial is carved in the form of a resting lamb. The base is 4" x 8" and the lamb is 5.5" high. There is considerable weathering to the form but this only enhances the age
0088: Carved Marble MemorialEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
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Two Carved Brownstone Faces: These hand carved brownstone faces measure 9" x 7" and are 4" thick. They are most likely from a 19th Century American building. The character of each is exquisitely wrought and condition is very
0089: Two Carved Brownstone FacesEst. US$550-US$750
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Marble Sink with Decorated Bowl: This corner sink with backsplashes measures 24" x 18" and features a very unusual decorated bowl painted with foliage and birds. This sink includes a nickel plated bracket that supports one side. No
0090: Marble Sink with Decorated BowlEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed
Very Rare Bin Pull: Cast iron bin pull, 4" x 2.5", embossed with the All Seeing Eye of the Odd Fellows. This extremely scarce bin pull is in excellent condition.
0091: Very Rare Bin PullEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed
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Unusual Enameled Knob: This passage size knob is dated 1881 on the shank. The top is covered with a multi-colored enamel that has been chipped in two places. We have seen only one other knob in this style, which we found
0092: Unusual Enameled KnobEst. US$100-US$150
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Fancy Cut Mercury Knob: Entry size knob in excellent condition, dating from the 1860s or 70s. Note that that the spindle is still attached.
0093: Fancy Cut Mercury KnobEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
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Two Fisted Hardware Lot: The larger fist came from a mid-19th Century sage and measures 5.5" x 4" and includes a 3.25" diameter back plate. The smaller fist was originally a latch on an iron casement window. It measures 3" x
0094: Two Fisted Hardware LotEst. US$125-US$150
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Excellent Peephole: Brass peep hole dating from the early 20th Century and including the front door plate with grille and door knocker. Excellent condition. Overall dimensions are 6.75" x 3.25"
0095: Excellent PeepholeEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed
Pair of Wire Chairs: Two very good wire chairs from the late 1800s. Note that the backs have slightly different forms. Also note the unusual leaf form foot pads-and that two of these pads are missing. Otherwise,
0096: Pair of Wire ChairsEst. US$450-US$550Lot Passed
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