Cottone Auctions Antiques, Art, Toys, Clocks & Collectibles
May 7th & 8th
120 Court Street,
Geneseo, New York 14454
www.cottoneauctions.com

Geneseo, N.Y. — Cottone Auction’s two-day Fine Clocks, Art, Antiques, Toys & Trains Auction will be held May 7th at 12PM EST. and May 8th at 12PM EST. The sale will be held online at Cottone Auctions gallery at 120 Court Street, Geneseo, NY. Limited in-person bidding is available via pre-registration on Saturday, May 8th, only. Previews are being offered by appointment only. Online bidding will be facilitated by the Cottone Auctions website, register to bid at live.cottoneauctions.com. Bidding via LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com will also be available. Telephone and absentee bids will be accepted. To place bids, please call the Cottone Auctions gallery at (585) 243-1000, or register through our website.

More than 700 lots of fine American and European clocks and Watches, Antique Toys and Trains, Americana, Paintings, Silver, Sculpture, and Decorative Arts will come under the gavel during the two-day sale. The full catalog, complete with photos and descriptions, can be viewed online at cottoneauctions.com.

The many fine clocks in this sale are led by a Fine John Ellicott Precision Regulator standing at 7 feet 10 inches, with an engraved silver dial (est. $15,000 – $25,000); a Walter H. Durfee & Co Musical Tall Case clock (est. $5,000 – $8,000); a Seth Thomas Double Dial Calendar Clock, with 8 day time and strike calendar (est. $3,000 – $5,000); a Fine French Annular Set (est. $5,000-$8,000) and a French Industrial Steam Engine Clock, attributed to Guilmet (est. $5,000 – $8,000). Also offered is a selection of over 20 skeleton clocks, as well as more than 20 lots of watches including makers Rolex, Patek Philippe, Gerald Genta, Girard Perregaux, Vacheron & Constantin.

An impressive collection of antique toys and trains will be coming under gavel on May 8th. This selection will feature over 100 lots of trains, and more than 120 lots of antique cars, trucks, and toy accessories. Several notable makers will be included: Buddy L, Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Arcade, Bing, Lehmann, etc.

A selection of Americana, Native American and Military items will be offered on Friday, May 7th, Day I of the sale. Notable items from the selection will include a Powder Horn of col. Timothy Bedel, made in 1775 (est. $8,000-$12,000) that descended in the family of the original owner; a Native American, Central Plains, Batwing Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1840-70 (est. $4,000-$6,000); and Thomas Bryce, Edinburgh Dueling Pistols, 1830-1840 (est. $2,000-$4,000).

To be offered in sculpture and decorative arts is a 6 Piece Sterling Silver Gilt Tea Set (est. $1,500-$2,500); three American School Leaded Glass Windows (est. $1,500-$2,500, each); a selection of Tiffany art glass; and a selection of Tiffany Studios and student lamps.

Other highlights include a Charles Nicolas Cochin (1688-1754) view and map of the Siege of Arras, 1654 (est. $8,000-$12,000) from the estate of Dr. Seymour Schwartz, Rochester, NY; an Emile Gruppe (1896-1978) painting titled “White Birches” (est. $2,000-$4,000); and a Carved Black Forest Umbrella Stand (est. $3,000-$5,000).

Cottone Auctions is always seeking quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, an estate, or a collection, call (585) 243-1000 or email info@cottoneauctions.com.

For more information about Cottone Auctions May 7th & 8th auction, please visit www.cottoneauctions.com or call (585) 243-1000.

585.243.1000
John Taylor, 18th C. Musical
Seth Thomas John Ellicott Precision Regulator
French Annular Garniture
(Detail) Engraved Powder Horn
Col. Timothy Bedell (1724-1787)
Over 200 lots of antique, pressed steel and cast iron toys, and trains.
Including makers: Buddy L., Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, etc.
Over 20 lots of watches, incl.
makers: Patek Philippe, Rolex,
Vacheron & Constantin
Sample of over 20 Skeleton Clocks
Emile Gruppe, “White Birches”
E. Howard Regulator
Selection of art glass; Tiffany and Stueben, silver and decor
Selling over 200 lots of American and European Clocks
Remington & Sons
Elliot’s Barrel Pistol
Central Plains
Pipe Tomahawk
Burl Bowl
Edinburgh Dueling Pistols
Collection of Black Forest
Several Student Lamps Hippolyte Moreau, A Seated Woman