William Smith Fine Country On-Site Estate Auction & Real Estate
American Antiques, Accessories, Furnishings, Silver, Oriental Rugs & Barn Related
The Estate of Mary W. Phillips • The Fifield Farm 1778
152 West Salisbury Road, Salisbury, NH
Auction: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 9:30 am
(Selling items from the barns at 9:30am)
Preview: from 8 am morning of sale
Directions: from the Salisbury Four Corners at the blinking light Rt. 127 and 4 – travel onto Route 4 West for approx.1.7 miles, turn on West Salisbury road and travel a short distance to the auction location
We are pleased to have been selected to sell the contents of the late Mary W. Phillips Estate. Mary was the long time curator of the Salisbury Historical Society and was a worldwide traveler with her late husband and collected friends and items all over the world. After family choices selected additions added from Salisbury and New London homes.
Also offering the real estate home with acreage of the Late John C. Kepper a longtime friend of Mary – see inset ad – offered at 11:00 am from the Phillips home.
Folk Art
18th C. NH
Americana chest on frame
Dial signed
David Wood
The Fifield Farm C. 1778
Large yellow ware
NH Clock Early furnishings
In Part: 18th C. 35½” NH Queen Anne chest in maple on bandy legs; 18th C. 38” Chippendale maple six drawer graduated chest with cornice molded top on bracket base; 36” Chippendale graduated five drawer chest with cornice molded top on bracket base; 36” 18th C. pine ball foot blanket chest with simulated and real drawers; other 39” Chippendale blanket chest three drawers on bracket base; 35½” Chippendale maple slant lid desk on bracket base; hutch table; several blanket boxes; early set back cupboard; other cupboards; hanging two door cupboard in red paint, other small cupboards; assembled set of 8 19th C. thumb back chairs; pair of Queen Anne chairs; several Sheraton stands; several Sheraton drop leaf tables, country and formal; country tapered leg one drawer table; bannister back side chair; Sheraton chest of drawers; country deck top chest; child’s three drawer chest; pine and mahogany three and four drawer chests; dome storage boxes; pine sea chest with becket handles; school master’s desk; 19th C. card table Steven Ross Salisbury NH; Gilmanton NH Hepplewhite stand in old paint; red painted church pew and similar chair; early fan back Windsor armchair; tiger maple drop leaf table; 18th C. cherry corner cupboard; Federal tall clock with dial signed David Wood; tall clock wth grain painted case; storage boxes; red painted blanket chest; blanket boxes; set back cupboard; primitive furnishings and much more.
Victorian: Victorian carved walnut sofa; Victorian walnut chairs; walnut oval table; Empire card table; Victrola; Louis Vuitton trunk.
Accessories: Folk art Noah’s Arc; pair of lamps with Salisbury, NH decorative shades; several other oil lamps; Shaker seed box; several pantry boxes – some lapped and in old color; wooden trenchers; turned bowls; small still life theorem; other theorem of bird on branch; Japanese Sumo wrestlers print; “Fruit Piece” by Currier and Ives; several early needlework samplers; print of Canterbury Shaker Village; copper running horse weathervane; early banjo clock signed E. Howard on dial; NH mirror clock; OG clock; carriage clock and other clocks; several bisque head dolls; small Steiff dog; clock form still bank; old Cannon camera; small coin collection; farm bell; large bean pot collection; snow shoes; old baskets; slipware; glass jar with sea shells; tin lantern; early silhouette; decoys; Folk Art carved bird; early painted boxes; Niagara clock; Express wagon (used as coffee table); early lantern and lighting; pr. of folky carved horses; good copper pots; Queen Anne court mirror; pair of mirrored wall sconces; Hannah Davis hat box – E. Jaffrey, NH; child’s pull wagon “Builder”; country sled “Pirate”; early barometer; Queen Anne bench on Spanish feet; old drum; campaign torch, gun form;; knife blade andirons; cast iron stars; miniature pail; antique globe; wooden Queen Anne candlesticks;, other QA sticks; folding game board; firkins; primitive boxes; NH (Blanchard) butter churn; lots of wooden primitives; several pieces of stoneware; large selection of stuffed jointed bears including Steiff; stuffed elephant; RR lanterns; fireplace related; Cobbler’s related; several crickets; barber’s box; hobby horse; doll’s pram and related; child’s size grain painted dry-sink; massive collection of yelloware including rolling pin, bowls, plates and more.
Other: Several pieces of Quimper; Royal Doulton toby collection; three sterling silver flatware sets; several other sterling tableware items; RS Prussia and Beeleek; silver plated tea set; brass andirons, bucket, candlesticks; several porcelain lamps; quilts; Wavecrest dresser box; sculpture of boy J. Neimans; several oil paintings some by a Salisbury artist; painting of lighthouse; NH painting by Gustav Wiegand; still life painting; primitive paintings; vintage clothing and related, including costumes.
Books: Original gone with the wind book by Margaret Mitchell – 1st edition; “Rebecca” by Kate Douglas Wiggin signed by her; “Salisbury Town History”; other Salisbury books; library of books.
Furnishings: Several camel back sofas including Clayton Marcus; three butlers tables; lolling chairs; leather reclining chair; pair of upholstered chairs; pair of wing chairs; modern Seth Thomas grandfather clock; Samsung flat screen TV; pair of tall four poster beds; other beds, chests etc.
Oriental Rugs: A fine selection of oriental rugs including 8’11” x 12’ Heriz; 8’ x 11’5” oriental rug; 8’2” x 11’6” Bokara oriental rug; other 8’4” x 11’2” Bokara oriental rug; few scatter rugs.
Barn: Ariens snow blower 5520; Coleman generator 5000 watt; wood makers bench; Japanese pin ball game; First National meat box; pair of decorative urns; granite bench; directors chairs; old Japanese barrels; traverse sled; demi-john bottle; croquet sets; shutters; porch rockers; carpenters tool chest; workshop full of tools; buckeye iron pump; several pieces of lumber including butternut.
Barn items starting at 9:30 am.
Sale per order of the Phillips Family
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
William Smith, Inc
Specializing in Fine Antiques
Plainfield, New Hampshire 03781
Tel. 603-675-2549
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Offices – Plainfield, NH – Greenwich, CT – Sarasota, FL – Phoenix, AZ
Real Estate Auction
John C. Kepper Estate
Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11am
Preview: day of sale from 8:00am or by appointment
Auction to be held in conjunction of the Mary W. Phillips Estate antique auction located at 152 West Salisbury Road, Salisbury, NH
The Kepper home is located on 650 Old Turnpike road (Route 4) in the lovely quaint village of Salisbury, NH
Known as: The Able Elkins House 1785
Eighteenth Century Masterpiece, move in condition. Some cosmetic updating will rejuvenate this historic gem. Abundance of original details, large attached Barn [rebuilt], Historic Law Office [detached] 20 sub dividable acres presently in current use. 1405 feet of road frontage on two streets, soil test reports and lot configurations available for review.
4 lots perked with frontage on Oak Hill Road. There are many choices of how to configure the lots should the buyer decide to move forward with a viable subdivision.
The Kepper’s owned this historic home for 45 years and were diligent about maintaining the historic value and integrity of this fine home.
The home is across from the Salisbury Historical Society
Home to be offered on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 am with the owner having the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Other announcements to be made
at the auction; a very motivated seller.
Terms: $10,000 down day of sale in cash or certified check with balance due in 30 days. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM (on sale of real estate)
Sale per order of the Phillips Family
Location: From the Salisbury Four Corners Rt. 127 and 4 – the Rt. 4 West for approx. 1 mile – home located on right across from Town Hall and Historical Society.
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