William Smith Tuesday Evening Auction
 April 4th 2017 at 5:30 pm
(Preview begins at 12:00 noon)
Smith’s Auction Gallery
Plainfield, NH
Featuring the estate of the late Ralph Mayer –
moved from Kendall and the contents of AJ’s restaurant.

We will sell at unreserved public auction the furnishings and decorations from the renowned AJ’s Restaurant. The Johnson family owned and operated this popular establishment since the early 1980s. Like us, many local folks felt dining there was like coming home, great food and splendid hospitality, made AJ’s one of a kind. The personal property from the estate of Ralph Mayer, Ralph a resident of Kendall at Hanover, was a respected photonics engineer and photographer, his collection includes; Mid Century décor, photographs and electronics. Finally to round out the sale an attic lot from an old Woburn, MA Federal home.

Mayer Estate: Several Mid Century and Danish modern chests of drawers and cabinet/bookcases; Danish modern sofa/daybed signed Hans Wegner; Mid Century 2 part walnut cabinet by Paul McCobb (Lane); Danish teak lounge and ottoman; selection of Mid Century studio pottery including signed Wyman examples; set 6 Knoll chairs; Mid Century signed rosewood bowls; several 1950s and 60s photos by R. Mayer; 1960’s KLH speakers; antique miniature paintings; large brass samovar; oak arts and crafts mirror; modern sofa bed; antique wicker; iron patio sets; Attic and other: 18th C. country blanket box with bootjack ends; Spanish or Mexican style dressers and stands; early grandfather clock with brass works; early one drawer stands and wash stands; oak tall chest; country open top cupboard; settle bench; 8 birdcage Windsor chairs, other Windsors; antique mahogany secretary desk; early drop leaf tables; antique mahogany pedestal base dining table, 54”d round but with leaves becomes oval; set of antique chairs; maple drop leaf harvest table with 8 ladder back chairs; Paine furniture sideboard and server; round oak claw foot table; cedar trunks; wing chairs; pine commodes; antique marble top tables; Japanese hibachi or smoking box; antique china cabinets; country hutch table; Dunhill humidor; sweet miniature VT made cherry QA desk on frame; 19th C. NH document; etc.
Period brass andirons and tools; 3 piece girandole set; early oil lamps; early firkins; brass bed warmers; spoon mold; selection of antique pewter, American and European; modern copper cookware; Harvard Wedgwood bowl and cups and saucers; large selection of antique frames; several small Judith Brown sculptures; Moorcroft lamp; Deldare pottery bowl; paperweights; Mid Century glass; jewelry box with costume, silver and other jewelry; some sterling and more
Art: oil abstract by Albert Alcalay; 2 silk screen abstracts by Matisse; oil by Carl Buck; w/c’s by Jim Hill; w/c Margaret Gaug; early map US; 4-Maxfield Parrish prints; WWI posters; several Woodcuts by Betts; w/c, Mt Ascutney, Robert O’Brien; and much more weird art!
Various Oriental Rugs; selection of braided rugs; electronics including Sony stereo and CD changers-(6); library books; large selection of vinyl records; CDs; many large group lots of stuff from storage, much more being unpacked daily.
AJ’s Restaurant: from the reception area — an antique oak post office front, with stained glass window, label of John McLane, Milford NH; 48 Ship’s hatch cover table tops with iron bases; approx. 200 captains style dining chair; 10 antique wagon wheels; antique ox yokes; antique cash register; antique lanterns, lobster trap, corn grinder, steer horns, trays and tray stands; misc. kitchen related
This is just a sample.
The gallery is packed — to see it all you must come.
No internet bidding at Smiths, just great auction fun
Terms:
Cash-Check-Major Credit Cards: 18% Buyer’s Premium
Reduced to 15% with Cash or Check
No Sales Tax • Catered • Comfortable Seating
Auctioneers: William G. Smith and Kenneth R. Labnon
Gallery Manager: Leon Rogers
info@wsmithauction.com
www.wsmithauction.com
Plainfield, New Hampshire 03781
Tel. 603-675-2549
NH LICENSE #2825– VT #57-702 – FL #AU-4814
Offices – Plainfield, NH – Greenwich, CT – Sarasota, FL – Phoenix, AZ