Gerald W. Bell Jr. New Year’s Auction Event
An Important Maine
Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 12 Noon
Preview: Day of Sale 9 AM to 12 Noon
Season’s Event and Conference Center
Ramada Inn Plaza | 155 Riverside St |
Portland, Maine

(off Exit 48 of the Maine Turnpike Ramada Inn – next to Berlin City Toyota)
(In case of severe impassable blizzard (I95 is closed), Sale to be held Monday, January 6 @ 6PM.
For confirmation check Auctionzip.com or call 207-797-9386 or 207-671-1411).
HIGHLIGHTS: Important 1800 o/c primitive Philadelphia landscape of ferry boat crossing Delaware River, Choice bowfront Portsmouth, NH Sheraton chest, Selection of antique oriental carpets all from estates (no dealer carpets), Early Italian furniture from old Brunswick homestead (16th century desk, etc.), Selection of choice Asian porcelain, Rose Medallion, rosewood throne chair & accessories, Three paintings by artists Jeremiah and Eliza Hardy – passed down through generations of an old Bangor, Maine estate, Swiss Jacots music box, choice Victrola, Rare Charles Raymond treadle sewing machine, 1860 era, E Rheinhold Schmidt cello, Bacon banjo, melon back mandolin, Pennsylvania Chippendale tall case clock, Selection of Victorian and oak furniture including rare Merklen rocker with Afro American woman’s face inlaid on back, Three pieces of old Hickory furniture to include rare drop arm settee, Rare Maine folk art watercolor of Carpathia rescue ship for Titanic, Rare daguerreotypes including 1840 militia soldier in full dress uniform, etc., Selection of early fire arms consisting of 1861 Savage contract musket, early Austrian musket – probably Confederate out of Falmouth estate, etc., Collection of rare Maine and New Jersey license plates, Selection of choice hand made quilts, Selection of early American tilt top tables, one and two drawer tables
These are only a few highlights. We have over 200 lots for this great sale. Please refer to auctionzip.com, type in 5556 or Gerald W Bell for over 400 detailed colorful photos and catalogue listing.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash, personal checks and credit cards are accepted. 15% Buyer’s Premium for cash or good check; 18% Buyer’s Premium for payment by credit and debit cards. Telephone and absentee are subject to 20% Buyer’s Premium. $25 transportation fee for large objects returned to warehouse and not picked up day of sale. Not responsible for bids not executed. All items are sold as is with no guarantees or warranties – oral or written. No out of state checks accepted unless known to the auctioneer. We reserve the right to hold all merchandise until check has cleared, no exceptions. All dealers must provide a copy of a recent resale certificate for Maine or sales tax of 5.5% will apply. For inquiries call or email us at 207-797-9386 or gbell23@maine.rr.com
NO INTERNET BIDDING AT THIS SALE
YOUR ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED!
MA Lic#000723
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Mark your calendars and save the date Sunday, January 5, 2020 and plan to attend our first sale of the New Year. We will be celebrating over 50 years auctioning estates and antiques in the state of Maine. We wish all our valued patrons and loyal customers a very happy New Year, continued good health and prosperity. This year’s sale consists of special items selected from Maine estates during 2019.
Monumental 19th Century Chinese
Porcelain Vase With Foo Dog Decoration
Early Carved Rosewood Chinese
Throne Chair
Miniature Bombay Scottish Lady’s Jewel Folk Art Ocean Liner Weather Vane
Chest With Provenance
Rare 1900 Era Leather New Jersey License Plate Jeremiah Hardy Oil On Panel
Art Deco Bronze Lamp Rare Old Hickory Drop Arm Settee One of Several Collector Grade Quilts
Folk Art Watercolor, Carpathia, 1916 Maine Folk Artist
Choice Portsmouth, NH Four Drawer Chest With Birds Eye Drawers
Outrageous Carved To Death Walnut Console Table
Early Staffordshire Platter – Bridge Over the Schy
1870’s Model Half Moon, Henry Hudson’s Ship
Pennsylvania Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Afro American Inlaid Face On Crest of Rare Merklen Inlaid Rocker
Rare 44 Star Wyoming Flag
Rheinhold Schmidt Cello
Selection of Early Maine
Porcelain License Plates
Early Signed Bronze
Early Sea Captain’s Liquor Chest
Treasure Island Banjo Clock
Rare Charles Raymond 1860’s
Sewing Machine
Early 1800 View of Philadelphia Ferry Crossing
With Figures, Untouched
Rare 1840 Militia? Daguerreotype
1820s Doctor’s Apothecary Chest, As Found Selection of Eight Caucasian and
Persian Carpets – All From Estates, No Dealer Carpets