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Number
Item
Description
 

FO-0569

Large carved BLACK CAT with glass eyes perched atop a substantial (large) framed mirror. The hand‑carved feline—alert posture, deep black finish, and luminous inset eyes—adds a dramatic sculptural presence to the warm wooden frame. American, Mid-century.

Size: 40 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W

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GT-0093

Mechanical water color card with the verse, "Your figure above, you plainly may view, With legs & arms in action; The likeness so perfect, the portrait so true, Must give you satisfaction. English, Mid-19th Century.

Size: 8 3/4" H x 5 5/8" W

   

GT-0106

Rare Old Spelling Book (approx. 95 pages, some of which are pictured here). Dated 1813. Condition (please see pictures). The New London Spelling-Book of the Young Gentlemen and Ladies' Guide To The English Tongue. Plain brown cover. English, Dated.

Size: 7" H x 4 1/4" W

   
   

GT-0108-A

Rare ephemera old illustrated ABC booklett by Goulden. English, Mid-19th C.

Size: 7 1/2" H

   

NA-0213

American Shadowbox Yacht Diorama. Late 19th‑century maritime diorama depicting a racing cutter under full sail. The primary vessel is executed as a relief-carved wooden half-hull with detailed rigging and spar work, set against a hand-painted backdrop featuring secondary vessels, a steam tug, and a marker buoy flying a red-and-white striped signal flag. The turquoise sea and crisp sky evoke the spirited yacht races of the America’s Cup era. The artwork is set within a gilded Rococo/Victorian-style inner molding with shell-and-scroll corner flourishes, all enclosed inside a deep, black-painted shadowbox case with its original glass front.

Size: 14" H x 17 1/2" W

     

PR-0074

Early 19th Century small framed unusual watercolor painting of several watercolors faux painted to look as if there are "bunched-up together" but it is only one watercolor.

Size: 10" H x 8" W

       

PR-0087

"The Shipwrecked Mariner". Rare cottage print of a ship wrecked survivor. English c. 1820.

Size: 11 3/4" H x 9 3/4" W

     

PR-0105

A girl with her beloved lamb. Cottage print entitled, "The Favourite of the Flock".  English c. 1820.

Size:  9" H x 7" W

     

PR-0123

Botanical print. "The Wallflower". The center flower folds out to display the different layers of the plant. For Nature-Study and Object-Lessons. English c. 1880.

Size:  10 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W

       

PR-0183

BUCKHORSE ~ This is bare-knuckle boxer John Smith better known as BUCKHORSE. This is a rare hand colored framed etching dated 1822.

Size: 8 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W

       

PR-0188

Folky oil on canvas c. 1830 portrait of a boy with a lamb. As with many early folky paintings, the concentration is on the face and attention is not given to the background. The painting is in a period frame.

Size: 19" H x 15 3/4" W

       

PR-0189

Naïve miniature watercolor of two sailors / soldiers.  English c. 1850.

Size:  7 1/4" H x 8 11/16" W

  PR-0220

A Family Piece ~ Hand colored print by William Dickinson (British, 1746-1823) Published April 1, 1794; by J. Harris. Newly matted & framed. English, Dated.

Size: 17 3/4" H x 21" W

         

Signed & dated charming watercolor of children with their toys in a period elegant frame. Thos. Brown, Artist - 1856 in lower left-hand corner. Some water damage. English, Dated.

Size: 15" H x 21 3/4" W

       

PR-0223

Early interesting photograph of a small person (dwarf). Dated on back Dec 12th 1874. English.

Size: 5 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W

           

PR-0240

Wonderful long watercolor "Kurbits". Kurbits were done in Swedish Folklore with a glorified cucumber plant and bright colors.  This 19th Century Kurbit painting is newly framed with modern red.

Size: 27 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W

         

Watercolor & Ink factory pattern sheet that illustrates three "standishes"—specialized multi-component desk sets designed for the Regency-era writer. Each vessel incorporates a central taper-stick for sealing wax, lidded reservoirs for ink and pounce, and conical holders for quill pens. Decorated with delicate "French Sprig" florals and ornate gilded scrolls, these designs represent the height of English Bone China production. The specific pattern numbers (25405–25407) served as a vital reference for factory artisans, ensuring decorative consistency for luxury commissions. The watercolor housed in later frame.

Size: 19 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W

         

PR-0249

Fine 18th century watercolor on paper of a French soldier. French Infantry ~ The regiment of the Kingdom of France established 1776. (Professional mounted & framed). French c. 1796.

Size: 13 5/8" H x 11 1/2' W

           

PR-0257

Framed photogravure of a cabin with an apple tree and pumpkin patch. American c. 1910.

Size: 16" H x 13 1/2" W

       

PR-0261

Atmospheric charcoal drawing of Woodland Stream Bridge signed JH, Claremont. American .c. 1910.

Size: 21" H x 15" W

     

PR-0264

Scenic oil painting of cows & sheep on a hillside overlooking a lake with sailboats. Unsigned. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 10" H x 16' W

         

PR-0267

Luscious small oil-on-board of a girl and bubble blower. American, Early 1900's

Size: 9" H x 7" W

         

PR-0272

Charming primitive watercolor of a girl with strawberries in her hand. English, Mid-19th Century.

Size: 8 1/4" H x 6 3/4" W

   

PR-0273

Mid-19th Century unusual work by Eliza Osborn of cut paper flowers. English.

Size: 8 1/2" H x 7" W

   

PR-0275

Rare & whimsical folksy picture of a woman in a blue bonnet has missing knees. Place two fingers into the holes to act as visual knees / legs inside a wash bucket. English c. 1820.

Size: 9 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W

   

Set of 8 professionally framed leafed plants. English c. 1860-90.

Size: 12" H x 9" W

   
    PR-0298

Curved sofa woman painting signed Donn Russell ~ called "A Period Piece" ~ on the reverse. Acrylic & Graphic on canvas. Donn Russell born in 1929 in Massachusetts; lived in Nantucket & world traveler.

Size: 18 1/2" H x 24 1/2" L

         

PR-0306

Framed 1940 Buick Phaeton Print ~ The Buick Limited Sport Convertible. American c. 1940. (Part of a larger collection).

Size: 17 1/4" H x 21 1/2" W

     

PR-0312

"William the little ship builder" Adorable framed American print published by B. Barmell ~ Philadelphia. American, 19th Century.

Size: 9" H x 8" W

     

"Cape Cod Cozy Winter" by Cate Mandigo (living artist with works displayed at the Smithsonian and Library of Congress) signed & dated 1988. Acrylic on canvas.

Size: 15 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W

     

PR-0320

"Love Knots Stitchery" by Cate Mandigo (living artist with works displayed at the Smithsonian and Library of Congress) signed & dated 1987. Acrylic on canvas.

Size: 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W

     

Exquisite 18th C. hand-colored botanical print of a Corona Imperialis (Crown Imperial); in a beautiful later frame.

Size: 15 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W

   

PR-0321

Two frames hand-colored botanical prints.

Card on back reads:

Loudon Ca 1844-1846 Hand Coloured. This original print is from the "The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Perennials" by Jan Loudon. It was published in London by Day and Haghe Lithographers in 1844-1846

Card on back reads:

Loudon Circa 1841 Hand Coloured
This original print is from "The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Bulbous Plants" by Jane Loudon. It was published in London by William Smith in 1841.

Size: 19 1/4" H x 16 1/4" W (each)

   
       

Strong hand-colored botanical print beautifully framed. English c. 1828.

Size: 14 3/8" H x 11" W

     

PR-0349

CURRIER & IVES RELIGIOUS AND MOURNING PRINT — Memorial example featuring a monument inscribed “TO THE / MEMORY / OF” above a hand‑written dedication: “Mr. Elishas May who died / February 17th 1794. in the 31st / year of his age.” Housed under glass in a period frame. American

Size: 17 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W

    PR-0352

Framed oil on board - Coat-of-arms / Crest of the Midland Railway Company which was one of the largest railway companies in Great Britain. Formed in 1844.

Size: 19 3/4" H x 15 3/4. W". Framed 25" H x 21 W"

         

PR-0355

"PUCK" ~ Satirical 19th C. political sporting print with "Will the Delegates be Caught by Such a Trick?" and “The Administration Decoy Duck”. Signed: Gillam. American c. 1870.

Size: 13 1/2" H x 20" W (unframed)

     

PR-0366

Small, framed watercolor with a girl & cow. Signed by Jean Henry.

Size: 6 1/4" H x 8" W x 1/2" D

     

PR-0372

Charming & delicate 19th-century watercolor, American School, captures the rich and pleasing colors of autumn leaves. Professionally matted and framed, this piece is a testament to the period's love for a fall nature color.

Size: 14 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W Framed

 

PR-0373

19th c. 3-D diorama of a Welsh working kitchen in a glazed gilt frame.

Size: 9" H x 12" W

   

PR-0376

School girl art ~ Decorated Easter eggs watercolor by Etelka Koles. Dated 1947. In a frame with different subjects - butterfly, sailboat, hearts, bird, etc.

Size: 18" H x 13 1/4" Framed

   
       

PR-0379

"Accelerate Education" framed calligraphy exercise in ink by John Adlington. Dated 1847.

Size: 11 3/4" H x 9 5/8" W Framed

     

PR-0377

Early watercolor study of Dragonflies & Insets with pen & ink c. 1800. Inserted into a later frame to preserve.

Size: 14 3/4" H x 12 1/4 W.

     

PR-0385

Elaborate reverse painting & foil behind glass depicting a tabletop compote of fruit with birds. American c. 1870.

Size: 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W ~ Framed 22" H x 28" W

     

PR-0386

Oil on board by Glen Tracy ~ Ohio/Florida, 1883-1956. Impressionist abstract landscape. Signed lower left "Glen Tracy". On a later display stand. American, Late 19th Century.

Size: 11" x 14" (Unframed)

     
 

Oil on canvas of a cat & tulip in glass vase. "Tumby and Tulip May 1984". Signed and dated lower right "Hebsk 84". HEATHER BRAGINTON SMITH Massachusetts, 1960-1997.

Size: 21" H x 12" W (framed)

   

PR-0389

White cat and a bird's nest by DENISE CALLA ~ Signed lower right. Inscribed in pen verso "For: Priscilla Jean, The Angel Girl". Oil on breadboard. American.

Size: 18" H x 26" W (Framed 19" H x 28" W)

PR-0393

Three Swedish mechanistic drawing by Gustaf Mannerskants. c. 1885.

Sizes: 16 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W, 11 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W, 11 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W

     

PR-0396

Small framed engraving hand colored of an Alexander Apple with blemish spot. The Alexander apple is a large, sweet-tart apple with a red-orange blush on a pale yellow skin. English c. 1870.

Size: 9 1/4" H x 7" W

   

PR-0400

Folky painted frame on this David Ellinger painting of a basket of strawberry's with a bird on top and flying bees. Signed D. Ellinger. David Y. Ellinger (1913 - 2003) was active/lived in Pennsylvania. He is known for Folk art-still life, birds, landscape.

Size: 20" H x 20" W

     

PR-0401

Elaborate frame on this painting of basket with pears, apples & blue colored grapes. Initials E.C.B. American, Early 1900's.

Size: 12 1/2" H x 16" W

 

This stunning oversized oil painting brings a touch of rural serenity home. A beautiful grey cat sits perched in a quiet barn corner, illuminated by a warm glow that highlights the intricate detail of the hay and the delicate porcelain saucer at its feet. American, Early 20th Century.

Size: 39 1/2" H x 31" W (framed)

   

PR-0404

A pair of vibrant still lifes on a black background. Pastel on paper. Signed H. James. Active during the late Victorian era. He was a prolific, though somewhat mysterious British painter.

Size: 16" H x 21 7/8" W (framed)

           
           

 

 

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