Woody Auctions – Ron Blessing Estate Collection
March 18 at 9:30 am CT
130 E 3rd St, Douglass, KS
www.woodyauction.com
info@woodyauction.com
316-747-2694

DOUGLASS, KAN. — A Tiffany Studios table lamp with a leaded glass Nasturtium shade is the expected headliner in the sale of Part 2 of the Ron Blessing collection — an accumulation of Victorian antiques, French cameo art glass, period American furniture and other items — on Saturday, March 18, by Woody Auction, online and live in the Douglass auction hall.

The original six-socket electrified lamp has a telescoping base that extends to 44 inches in height. The 32-inch Nasturtium shade has numerous yellow and orange blossoms with green slag foliage background and an amethyst and white ribbon border. Both base and shade are signed “Tiffany Studios” ($60/80,000).

The auction will begin at 9:30 am Central time, with online bidding via LiveAuctioneers.com.

“Ron Blessing’s magnificent antiques needed to be properly displayed, so he began collecting only the finest furniture,” said Jason Woody of Woody Auction. “Part 2 features R.J. Horner, A.J. Johnson and Alexander Roux pieces of the utmost quality. We feel honored to present one of the finest collections of Victorian antiques to be found anywhere. Every lot will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve.”

Antique vases certain to spark bidding wars include a signed Galle blown mold French cameo art glass vase in the Plum pattern, 13¼ inches tall, with green and yellow cameo carved overlay ($10/20,000); a signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase, 15¾ inches tall, boasting a pastel blue ground with a rare cameo carved and enamel swan scenic décor ($10/15,000); an American Brilliant Period cut glass cobalt blue cut to clear pedestal vase by Val St Lambert, 15½ inches tall, dated 1926, presented to Felix Piret, head of crystal manufacturing, on the occasion of Val St Lambert’s centennial anniversary and Piret’s 62 years of service ($3/6,000); and a rare American Brilliant Period cut glass pedestal vase by Clark in the Maple pattern, shape #417, 23¾ inches tall and weighing 21 pounds ($1,5/3,500).

Period furniture pieces will be led by a quartersawn oak china cabinet in the Ribbed Egg pattern by R.J. Horner, 89 inches tall by 58 inches wide, with bun feet, beveled S-curve glass door and sides, one drawer, three glass shelves and numerous modern cut corner shelves ($6/10,000).

A massive quartersawn oak dining table by R.J. Horner, 30 by 84 by 60½ inches, with an elaborately carved North Wind shell, scroll, bun feet, mythological animals carved around the edge of the tabletop and two removable leaves, made in the 1890s, should gavel for $5/10,000.

A rosewood etagere with hooded console, 102 inches tall by 55 inches wide, with a bird’s-eye maple interior, white marble and a mirrored door, has an estimate of $5/8,000.

An American Brilliant Period cut glass amethyst cut to clear water pitcher attributed to Stevens and Williams, 11¼ inches tall, with engraved floral and scroll design and a sterling silver collar/spout with an embossed poppy design, marked Dominick & Haff and with the J.E. Caldwell & Co. jewelers mark, should fetch $10/15,000.

A three-piece palace urn marked Royal Bonn, 50 by 14 inches and completely hand painted with a village harvest scene and displaying gold highlights, artist signed, should garner $4/6,000.

A double Victorian bride’s basket comprising a pair of decorated Mount Washington Burmese art glass bowls with enamel daisy décor, set on a Pairpoint #2202 silverplate stand featuring a winged cherub holding a flower vase and putti riding racing turtles, is expected to command $3/6,000.

Blessing was a long-time resident of Kearney, Neb., and began collecting quality Victorian antiques many years ago. Early on, he developed a love of silverplate items, especially pickle castors and brides’ baskets. His dream was to turn his Kearney warehouse into a fully displayed showroom of the finest antiques available and to host large dinner parties surrounded by the Victorian atmosphere.

As with many collectors, Blessing’s tastes evolved, and French cameo art glass became another passion. Consequently, he managed to acquire some of the most sought-after pieces in the United States. His antiques needed to be properly displayed, so he commenced collecting only the finest furniture, by makers such as R.J. Horner, A.J. Johnson, Meeks, Belter, Pottier & Stymus, Karpen, Phillip Kopp and Oriel.

Previews will be conducted in the Douglass auction hall, for all of the antiques and small furniture items (but not the heavy furniture pieces and groupings), March 17, from 1 to 5 pm; and March 18, from 8 to 9:30 am.

The auction hall is at 130 East Third Street. For information, www.woodyauction.com or 316-747-2694.

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