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BRIARBROOK AUCTIONS Wednesday Feb. 17th Location: The Varnum Memorial Armory 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, R.I.

Presented by Briarbrook Auctions

Takes place on 2/17/2010

At Briarbrook Auctions, The Varnum Memorial Armory 6 Main Street, , East Greenwich, RI


Over 150 Box Lots at 5 pm MAIN AUCTION 6 PM Preview begins at 2 pm

Fantastic Antiques Auction from single consignor. Contents from landmark Wickford R.I. Antique Shop that has been closed for a decade. Due to the large number of lots we will be running 2 full auctions - Wed. Feb. 17 and Wed. March 3. Very partial listing for Feb.17 auction follows. We are still cataloging ! Please visit www.auctionzip.comfor over 200 photos and daily updates. Special Featured Item: 1916 Chevrolet Model 490 Touring Car with 52000 miles to be sold at 7 pm. Other automotive items including Socony Motor Oil pump, 1926 Buick 2 drawer car trunk, oil advertising cans, oil bottles, Hemmings Motor News magazines, large lots Cars & Parts magazines, early car jacks. Furniture: Victorian carved hall tree, Eastlake marble top oval table, oak drop leaf tables, mahogany vanity, mahogany credenza, spoon carved oak country server, 4 drawer oak chest, plantation desk, childs vanity w/chair, 18th.c. ladder back chair, mahogany library table, Masonic podium, 4 drawer country pine chest, oak drop leaf table w/ 8 leaves, glass fronted gun case, c.1940 medical glass top tables, mid century side chairs, set of 6 walnut dining chairs, 1 drawer farm table, 2 drawer hall bench, Empire settee, carved walnut childs crib, secretary desk, spiral leg mahogany 2 drawer stand. Books/Ephemera: 1888 Coffin,C. Drum Beat Of The Nation, 1860 Drawing Room Portrait Gallery, hundreds of early books to be sold in lots, book press, 1878 hand drawn North Kingstown, R.I. map, 18th. c. framed R.I. ephemera scraps, vintage photos. China/Pottery/Glass: Haviland Limoges 50 pc. china set, Tyndale china , 10 Minton plates, 48 pc. Haviland china set, ironstone wash sets, several covered cheese dishes, Royal Doulton Fairfax china set, Majolica jardinire top only, porcelain figural cherub pedestal dishes, Johnson Bros. Sun Up china, Noritake dinner sets, Bristol glass vases, early bottles, pair Waterford vases, American Brilliant cut glass, Heisey, ruby flash, crackle glass. Art/Prints: c.1890 Thomas Willis silk sailing ship o/c, o/c Soldier circa 1915, large oak framed Robert Wesley Amick wagon train old west litho, o/b Ten Oaks- Wickford, R.I. by John Dawson 1958, several unframed o/c R.L. Heggberg, 1859 litho The Great Eastern Steamship , o/c T. Bailey boat on lake, framed Oriental silk work, o/b Petersons Inn by A.Richards 1941, E. M. Carpenter pastel, many lots of lithos and

unsigned o/c. Toys/Dolls: c.1900 folk art rocking horse, adorable childs china cupboard, c.1930 Garland Red Flyer pressed steel vehicle, Structo steel cargo dump truck, wood toy pianos, early tricycle. Primitives: 1884 Westfield, Mass. Churn w/old paint, pair 56red paint wagon wheels, large double oxen yoke, wooden sleds, bucket yoke, firkin w/ red and yellow old paint, mustard painted tin bath tubs, assortment of jugs and crocks, 5 rung bunk ladder. Other Items Of Interest: Rowe full size 30 cent cigarette machine, antique coal irons, tole trays, deco store model scale, antique shotguns and pistols, Victorian wall pocket, wood lobby card cupboard, Calypso ship model in case, Wm. Ainsworth gold scale, Eimer & Amend gold scale, Eastman Kodak studio scale in box, leaded glass shades, fancy figural cherub lamp, Miller lamp base, c.1897 Jamestown, R.I. streetlight, several Oriental rugs, black ball ballot box, 5 x 7 ft. 48 star American Flag w/pole, Victorian fringe top baby carriage, dress forms, store display mans suit form, sterling flask, Victorian shaving mirrors, Gone With The Wind lamps, Girandoles, French picnic set in leather, case, 4 stain glass windows, large early Railroad lantern, wood and brass propellers, andirons, 6 ft. Blacksmiths bellows, 1921 folk art wooden windmill, swordfish swords, many lots early seashells including 24 Guam clam shell, mounted taxidermy deer head, taxidermy alligator, trunk w/Vaudville costumes, 1919 Boston Victor Herbert baton, brass candelabras, vintage fur wraps, fur coats, vintage costumes and clothing, hats, spats, cloaks, hat steamer and stretcher, 6ft. male mannequin, tin and brass theatrical Gladiator shields, Rocky Hill fair pennant flags, U.S. Navy combat dressing tins, brass and copper pails, iron cauldron, mahogany half hull, vintage Christmas, plus so much more. Over 150 Box Lots at 5 pm. Main auction 6 pm. Absentee and phone bids accepted.

AUCTIONEER Nanci Thompson R.I. License #7174 Call The Auction Hotline 401-439-2346

email: nancithompson@cox.netAbsentee and phone bids accepted. BP 15%. Dealers must show proof of re-sale certificate at check in.