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TOWNSHEND AUCTION GALLERY SAT., OCTOBER 17th 9:30AM RTE. 30, TOWNSHEND VT (15 MILES NORTH OF BRATTLEBORO)

Presented by Townshend Auction Gallery

Takes place on 10/17/2009

At Townshend Auction Gallery, RTE. 30, , TOWNSHEND, VT


ESTATES AUCTION ANTIQUES-COUNTRY-VINTAGE Yet another auction jam packed with fresh antiques from a Brattleboro Vt. estate, a small Hinsdale NH estate and estate residuals. This Sale is sure to please even the most discriminent buyer as there is lots of great oak and mahogany furniture, a period tiger maple desk as well as other early American furniture and country items. A good selection of antique and modern fire arms, Selection of good taxidermy, lots of interesting country smalls, fine china & crystal, decorated tole, artwork and more. Be sure to check our website often for additional photos and updates. A gorgeous late 18th century Chippendale tiger maple slant lid desk w/fine cut bracket base, true and straight---An early 19th century three drawer Vermont lift top blanket chest---A beautiful "Jackson Press" hunt board expertly refinish An early Vermont made two part secretary w/fancy cut base, book cabinet top-A wonderful Victorian tall chest w/unusual configuration of drawers, fancy brasses and carvings---A lovely mid 19th century cherry five drawer country chest w/Ct. Valley cut base and another early four drawer Sheraton cherry chest---A extra fancy Victorian golden oak fall front desk---A sweet little diminutive Windsor Nanny's bench/rocker---A wonderful little Victorian corner cabinet w/glass door---Pretty, pretty golden oak six leg dining table and a set of ten (yes ten) Windsor style bow back dining chairs---An absolutely stunning tiger maple server w/finely taper legs (this is a contemporary piece however it is exquisite quality and absolutely beautiful) Also there is a pair of shaped top tiger maple side stands---Most beautiful formal buffet w/fancy mirror, back cabinet etc.---An extra pretty Victorian settee---A nice country oak standing curio/china and a super oak framed showcase w/curved glass---A fine set of Hitchcock pillow back dining chairs w/original sharp stenciling---A pristine mahogany dining table w/double pedestal French base-A nice wicker carriage and a great country sled w/curved runners---A super nice oversized two drawer oak princess chest w/extra large beveled dressing mirror in orig. finish---A superbly refinished four drawer cottage chest---A very distinct golden oak tall chest w/large round yoked mirror, gutsy brass pulls etc.---Empire parlor set in like new condition---A superb Mission style day bed---A nice little gun collection including a super nice 1878 US Springfield 45x70 rolling block, full stock etc. #488524---A fine dated 1900 "john Smyth" choke bored twelve gauge single shot---A N.Y. American Gun Co. (rare collectors item) double open hammer shotgun---A very pretty heavily engraved twenty ga. Double open hammer "Stanley Bros." shotgun---Winchester Model 90 22 pump w/octagon barrel and a sweet little Remington 22-A 1912 pump trappers rifle---An early 300 Savage #415123 w/a powerful Simmons scope---An excep tional Ithica Featherlite 12 gauge Pump model 37 w/great bird & dog engravin JC Higgins model 31 22 varmit rifle w/scope---WWI & WWII military rifles--- Also a Civil War Officers sword accompanied by a photo of The Third N.H. Volunteer Infantry battle flags "Struck by Over Forty Rebel Bullets at Deep Run Va.Aug 16 1864"---"Richmond Lieutenant General U.S. Grant" ribbon (framed)---Several bayonets and sharps---An original "James Dixon & Sons" brass shot flask w/fancy embossed game animals---Two early powder horns--Early city map of Hinsdale N.H.--Many great taxidermy mounts including a black bear rug; a full mount Fisher Cat and a full mount Red Fox; Also a coyote half mount on snow shoe; a super nice Elk mount and others--- Lots of great country and other smalls and collectables including a wonderful Shaker (?) nine drawer graduated step back spice cabinet---A great old Shaker pail w/bail handle in original old red paint---A fine selection of decorated tole ware---Early pewter pitcher w/eagle finial "Williams Adams Sheffield Eng."---A set ofthree graduated tin measures--Very pretty silver plated covered serving piece "Pairpoint"---Fancy Reed & Barton pewter tea server---Old pierced tin hanging shade---Early pewter sugar & creamer "---N.G.Wood Boston" ---A beautiful enamel painted lite blue compote in wedding drape pattern--Selection of old cut crystal table items--A pair of blown crystal brandy decanters--Ornate Victorian five bottle castor set w/matching bottles--Rare Little Hampton seltzer bottle "Henry & Constable Brewers"---"Drink Moxie" wooden adv. Box---Early splint swing handle basket w/inverted bottom---A fancy Victorian double ink station---Nice selection of exceptional antique oil lamps---"The Singer Featherweight" sewing machine in original box (like new condition)---

Very ornate copper wall paper stamp---Many old toys including Structo car carrier; Buddy L Kennel truck; Mobil fuel carrier and others---Early baseball mitts, Joe DiMaggio glove, first base glove "Nipon" Byron Wis., and others---Antique cast iron motorcycle w/side car, Autocar, race cars, fire engine pumper etc.---Childs depression green lemonade set in orig. box---"Poosh-M-Up" four in one pinball game---Vivid graphics Caroom board---Several folk art canes--Artwork includes a period deep walnut oval frame w/original Victorian portrait--Walnut framed therem on fabric---Early 19th century alphabet sampler---Black and white litho "Turnburry Castle Ayrshire Scotland---A great pair of Victorian portraits---A collection of 1950's Pa. RR calender prints (real nice)---Also a chest full of antique tools yet to be sorted, inc. rosewood squares, planes etc. Special Interest is a very rare twenty two drawer Rail Road Map cabinet (each drawer presents a separate states RR connections by hand colored mappings) Also an F-350 fourteen foot box truck in running condition

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AUCTIONEERS: H.K. "KIT" MARTIN ART MONETTE

VISA/MASTERCARD 12% BUYERS PREM. (2% DISC. CASH/CHECK) NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMMISSIONS ALL SALES FINAL