William Smith VERY GOOD OLD FASHIONED N.H. COUNTRY AUCTION ONSITE
The Connie Forsham Estate
North Wilmot Road, Wilmot, N.H.
Early American Antiques, Accessories, Silver
Auction: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 10:00 am
Preview: from 8 am morning of sale

Location: From I-89 take exit 11 and travel on route 11 East for approx. 6.5 miles. Turn left on to Route 4A North for approx. 3 miles. Turn left on to N. Wilmot Road
for a short distance to auction site. Next to the historic library and Congregational Church.
We are delighted to have been selected to sell the contents of the Connie Forsham estate from the premises of her historical home. The home known as the “Happyacres” has been in the family for four generations and was constructed in the early 19th C. The home was owned by the  Goodhue/Campbell/Forsham estates of three generations. Its present owner Betsy Forsham is the fourth generation. A wonderful history to this home. Please plan to join us under the tents as many interesting items will cross the block-all sold unreserved.
Betsy donated many historical items to the Wilmot Historical Society and to Colby Sawyer College and others. A few additions added to round out the sale.
In Part: Choice 18th C. 36” Chippendale cherry Connecticut River Valley slant lid desk w/double step interior, pigeon hole and drawers inc. fan carved, case with 4 graduated drawers on ogee bracket feet-old brass; other 38” Chippendale cherry slant lid desk with fitted interior on bracket base; NH 36” Chippendale maple graduated 6 drawer chest with blanket drawer, cornice molded top on bracket base; other 37” Chippendale maple graduated 6 drawer chest; good Federal 4 drawer chest w/curly maple drawers-shaped apron on French feet; Chippendale two-part corner cupboard on bracket base; grain painted set-back country cupboard; NH country Sheraton chest; other Sheraton chest; Q.A. oval tap table; 36” tiger maple blanket chest w/2 real and 2 simulated drawers on bracket base; unique Chippendale 4 drawer chest w/multi-drawer cabinet top; sev. stretcher base maple and pine tavern tables; Shaker 4 drawer chest on bracket base; sev. early Windsor chairs inc. arm; 19th C. Wm. and Mary style two-part highboy; New England cherry 2 drawer blanket chest; cherry and pine New England hutch table; Federal candle stand; Hepplewhite Sheraton night stands; D.R. Dimes hanging cabinet; pencil post bed; old trundle bed; other country.
Victorian: Hallet and Davis square grand piano; sev. Mission oak furniture pieces inc. a Stickley rocker; square oak table; walnut dining table; double side by side oak file cabinet; Vict. walnut bookcase; Empire card tables; set of Vict. spindle chairs; oak grandfather clock; oak 5 drawer chest; Globe Wernicke oak bookcases (4); oak hall bench w/ mirror; child’s Morris chair; Diamond Dye cabinet; Victor talking machine phonograph; etc.
Accessories: Four “800” silver platters; sterling silver covered tureen; sterling flatware set; English silver demitasse spoons; Tiffany silver demitasse spoons; other silver; good Steuben bowl w/receipts from Gumps; Nippon chocolate set; large pair of Asian cloisonné vases; Majolica ewer signed Minton: enameled glass; Royal Dux polar bear: Meissen figurine: Royal Vienna; RS Prussia berry bowl w/saucers; Royal Doulton figures; collection of mustache cups; assort. of teapots inc. Belleek and Wedgwood jasperware; relief plaque signed Bosworth; lg. A & M bisque head doll; sev. other bisque and other dolls; doll accessories; standard gauge train set with some boxes with German example; boat model, “Normandie”; large lot of linens; good early homespuns; closet full of quilts; closet full of vintage clothing-men’s and women’s; fox fur coat; early toys; xylophone instrument w/case; guitar; old tennis rackets; ice and roller skates; miniature country sofa; spinning wheel and yarn winder; Federal mirror w/reverse painted tablet; great Nouveau frame; assortment of Imari china; Historical blue china.
Other: R. Whiting shelf clock; Black Forest cuckoo clock; schoolhouse and other clock; huge advertising sign “Undertaker”; “Happyacres” carved sign; porcelain candy sign; early maps; sev. pieces of jewelry; button collection; sev. oil paintings 19th C. some signed Josie Goodhue; sev. oil lamps inc. Sandwich Glass; collection of paperweights; Mettlach steins and other German stein; baskets; railroad lanterns, (2) w/cobalt globes; old Wilmot and New London town reports; (2) 48 star flags; wooden wheelbarrow; iron strong box; old dog and traverse sleds; 8 bags of Timberline asphalt shingles; architectural finial; mixing bowls; pair of hog scraper candlesticks; sev. pieces of pattern glass; Bohemian glass goblets; cut overlay stemware; stereopticon viewer; lot of postcards & ephemera in wooden box: old photo’s; album of trading cards; stamps and stamp albums: pocketknives and pens; coins and medals; crocks and jugs inc. some with blue design; chopping bowls; transfer china; demi-john bottle; box of cook books; sm. Thorens music box w/discs; much more.
Several Oriental rugs in scatter and room size
Large lot of costume jewelry to be sold in its entirety,
inc. gold and silver
Sale per order of Elizabeth (Betsy) Forsham, Sutton Mills, N.H.
Terms: Cash-Check-Major Credit Cards:
18% Buyer’s Premium Reduced to 15% with Cash or Check
No Sales Tax Catered Seating Tents
Auctioneers: William G. Smith and Kenneth R. Labnon
Gallery Manager: Leon Rogers
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