Smith's Auction Gallery Plainfield, NH Thurs. and Fri, July 8th and 9th, 2010 at 10:00 AM Plainfield, New Hampshire 03781
Presented by William A. Smith, Inc.July 8th sale held under tents. Viewing at 8am morning of sale July 9th sale held in the main gallery, viewing opens Mon. July 5thTakes place between 7/8/2010 and 7/9/2010 At , Route 12A, Plainfield, NH, 03781
Two Day Auction Extravaganza Featuring Items from a Hanover Center Palatial Estate DAY 1, JULY 8TH (A ver y general list): In Part: Hepplewhite cherry inlaid bow front chest; good floor cupboard with raised paneled doors; fine classical sofa on paw feet; fine Sheraton 4' drop leaf dining table on reeded legs; maple 4- drawer gentleman's chest; floor cupboard; Federal over door window; country one drawer work table; Federal deck top chest of drawers; set of 4 Sheraton country chairs; and loads of other furniture; etc. Accessories: Whistler etching- harbor scene; Ryerson etching of girl; Cruickshank etching; 2 Parisian pencil signed prints, several china lots including Royal Copenhagen, Meissen; Wedgwood; duck decoy; pair of miniature watercolors; wire egg basket; pierced tin foot warmer; Dorchester, MA. pottery plate; several sterling silver items; Cast iron garden urns; grain painted trunks; 19thC. childs size secretary; Victorian shades and lighting; Hummels, llardros other figurines; Indian yei rug; Indian mats by Yazzie and White; Indian pottery vessels; stone carving by Cody; other Indian; Guns: Rare pre-revolutionary military firearm with old English lock; other guns including Remington rifles and shotguns, fine custom made rifle with scope; Stevens, Savage; other guns; six old guards; Nazi items including dagger, gas mask, canister, military cap, pins and badges. Special Interest: Tasha Tudor children books include "The First Prayer", "The Country Fair", "Around the Year"; an "1" including a book signed by her; "The Knave of Hearts" Maxfield Parish book; decoy books; 8 vol. "Pluturchs Lives"; other books; collection of c. 1900 college sports posters; large collection of 20th century drums including Ludwig/ WFL DAY 2, JULY 9TH In Part: Fine Federal North Shore inlaid mahogany secretary, with an old surface; 2 part small Q.A. Highboy; 18th century cherry corner cupboard with butterfly shelves; Chippendale slant lid desks; mahogany William and Mary lowboy; other country lowboy; 36" Chippendale cherry graduated six-drawer chest on bracket base; 38" Chippendale cherry graduated four-drawer chest on bracket base; carved Federal Salem MA. secretary; Chippendale mahogany chest on chest; early 19th century two-drawer blanket chest with sailor carving; red painted 19thC set back cupboard with open top; NH tavern tables; cherry Pembroke tables; early Q.A. wing chair; 19th century pine bucket bench with 2 drawers above; early Worcester County blanket chest; Chipp. 3 dr. blanket chest; early 2 part set back cupboard in salmon paint; grain painted jelly cupboard; unusual Chippendale Murphy bed; Q.A. curly maple drop leaf table; birdseye maple 19thC secretary; 36" country maple slant lid desk; several Windsor chairs including writing arm; country birdseye maple two-part secretary; several Queen Anne tables; various early cupboards; several Federal one and two drawer stands; Due to an increased number of estates and collections in need of liquidation, many with quality items, we will conduct a 2 day auction. Thurs. July 8th general antiques under tents at our Gallery and Fri. July 9th a cataloged sale in our Gallery. Fridays auction will be on view beginning Mon, July 5th. Viewing for Thurs. sale will be at 8 am morning of the sale. Absentee and telephone bids accepted for those unable to attend. However we do not have "live" online bidding. Please plan to attend as there will be many items unadvertised, great sale for interior decorators!!! maple four-drawer gentleman's chest; Queen Anne candlestands; Queen Anne tilt top tea tables; Sheraton bow front chests; Federal inlaid "D" shaped card table; other card tables; inlaid Pembroke table; period French farm table; set of 4 Biedermeier chairs and similar round table; other early furniture. Victorian: Good carved classical summer table; walnut dresser with mirrors; good inlaid Sheraton style Martha Washington sewing stand; decorative Queen Anne style desk with decorated ship scene Neptune Boston; Victorian Davenport desk; Adirondack rocker; Edwardian satinwood fire screen; Victorian sofa table; other Victorian China: set of Minton soups made for Tiffany & Co.; Royal Dalton plates; other Minton plates; onion design Meissen china set; lg. Limoges Moss Rose china set; set of Wedgwood china; set of Lenox china; fairings; Shaving Mugs: collection of 88 shaving mugs including many occupational; and other china Accessories: Good early index horse weathervane (small size); pr. of decorative French mirrors; set of 4 bronze sconces figural; good inlaid boxes; English telescope; bronze tazza; painted pantry box; set of walnut balance roles; early case with collection of razors; good pair of figural andirons; gold top cane; Royal Doulton bowl; selection of 19thC silhouettes; 18thC carved and gilt European mirror; parrot doorstop in paint; Federal shaving mirror; European trenchers; fireplace equipment; other. Asian: A lg. lot of Asian to include, rosewood buffet; Asian circular table; Korean chest on chest; Chinese washstand; Asian shrine cabinets; carved Taiwanese armoire; other two piece Taiwanese armoire; Chinese arm chair; Chinese desk; Chinese carved alter table; Chinese lift top chest; Japanese design desk; teakwood chairs; several camphorwood trunks; Chinese arched shaped cabinet; Chinese low tables; pair of Chinese stands; Chinese two- door cabinets; brass bound Chinese cabinet; other Asian furniture. Asian Accessories: Jade items; pair of Thai Celadon lamps; pottery jars; Asian figures; Asian dragon sculpture; lg. lot of cloisonné; wooden Chinese foo dogs; Chinese elephant foot humidor; Japanese world dolls; Rose Medallion garden seat; several pieces of Canton china including serving pieces; several Asian collectibles; ivory items; soapstone; oriental ceremonial rattle; marble elephant; pr. Satsuma covered urns; Chinese seals; early Chinese w/c; Chinese Buddha figures; Chinese hanging plagues; Celadon; Chinese shadow boxes; mahjong set; Asian bronze pots; Asian pewter; Chinese ref. books; Asian 4-section screen; Chinese textiles; Japanese watercolors; Japanese portfolio of art; Good selection of older estate oriental rugs in room and scatter sizes; several room size Stark rugs; homespuns; other textiles. Clocks: Good collection of clocks including early Pillar and Scroll Terry clock; Seth Thomas #2 oak clock; oak regulator Coca-Cola calendar clock; Eli Terry shelf clock; Ithaca double dial walnut clock; several Royal Bonn china clocks; Chelsea ships clock; several other shelf clocks. Silver: Lg. lot of sterling silver including flatware; table items including Tiffany & Co.; S. Kirk bowl; candelabras and more Coins: Coins to include three dollar gold coins; five dollar Liberty gold coin; five dollar Indian coin; two and a half dollar gold coins; other gold coins; silver dollars; Israeli coins; four pocket watches, including gold; diamond rings; gold bracelets; gold silver other jewelry; Quality Custom: A very good selection of custom
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