Bruce Gamage Jr Estate Auction
Monday October 26, 2020 • 4:00 PM
Rockland Elks Lodge •
210 Rankin St. •
Rockland, Maine
Extended Preview Hours:
Sun, October 25th 11am-4pm
and Monday (day of auction) 10am–4pm

Because of the Covid-19 restrictions we have designed a Sunday preview from 11am-4pm for our customers to come preview and leave absentee or set up phone bidding. We have a 100 person limit the live auction audience.
We have a large deck with double doors which is totally accessible to the auction with ample sound. As per the governor’s requirements, social distancing is in place and masks must worn unless eating the delicious food prepared by the Elks. Again, I want to thank you for bearing with us thru these very difficult times.
Arts and Crafts sofa (not signed)
Persian rug 4’10 x 7’10in.
18th c. slant front desk with secret drawers
Incredible oak sideboard
Rare Caucasian rug 3’9 x 6’10in.
J.E Caldwell bracket clock with chimes
Folk Art f sh trade signs Fred Pansing 1844-1912 – 9in. oil in porthole
19th c. sandpaper paint sign – 13in x 31in
William Thon 1906-200 watercolor  20in x 26in
Gus Wilson eider decoy
Early Province of Maine map
Samual Lewis 1794
Oil by Randolf Wehn 1911-1987 27in. x 39in.
John Hancock document 1790
Ship (Eddystone) attrib. to William Howard Yorke
1847-1921 b – oil on canvas – 26in x 42in
We are pleased to off er another selection of fresh estate antiques for your buying pleasure. This auction has more items from a prominent Thomaston estate, the estate of Lawrence Beveridge of North Haven, Maine and selected additions from several other Maine homes.
Highlights include; 19th c. portrait of the ship “Eddystone” attributed to the Liverpool school or William Howard Yorke 1847-1921; an early brass porthole with a round 9”painting the Navy a ship by Frederick Pansing 1844-1912; large watercolor of fishing boat with seagulls by William Thon 1906-2000; a classic Gus Wilson hen eider decoy from a North Haven collection; signed John Hancock document 1790; advertising items; early American furniture; oriental rugs; collection of early inkwells; good costume and sterling silver jewelry; some early railroad collectibles; oil paintings from the prominent Thomaston estate by listed artists; incredible 19th c. walnut dining table with hand carved base and 6 leaves that extend to 10’; several great Victorian furniture pieces; and the list goes on!
As you know I will not disappoint you with this fast paced country style auction. Go to the website for 100 plus images and order of sale.
Once again, keep in mind that we have a 100 seat limit in the hall as long as masks are worn and distancing is observed. This will help us keep within the guidelines of the State of Maine. Overflow seating is comfortable and easily accessible to bid.
Thank you, Bruce
BRUCE GAMAGE JR.
ANTIQUE/ESTATE AUCTIONEER
467 MAIN ST., ROCKLAND, ME 04841
207-594-4963 • FAX 207-594-0674
E-MAIL: BGAMAGE@MIDCOAST.COM
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TERMS: 15% Buyer’s Premium | Checks accepted with proper I.D. or preapproval | MC/Visa/AmEx
Maine sales tax of 5.5% applies | Dealers must supply Tax ID certificate
Auctioneer reserves the right to hold certain items until checks clear | All listings are subject to error