2025 American Antiques, Chinese, and Continental Spring Auction

Auction Description:

Auction Date: April 26, 2025
Auction Time: 10:00 AM EST
Auction Preview Date: Thursday April 24th 2pm-6:30pm | Friday April 25th 12pm-5pm | Saturday April 26th 9am-10am

Buyer's Premium: In House 25% / online 30%
CT Sales Tax: 6.35%
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Lot 1: 1929 Cadillac Model 341-B V8 Convertible Coupe

1929 Cadillac Model 341-B V8 Convertible Coupe
having rumble seat, being sold with extensive records of history of repairs, ownership, and restoration, original operators manual 6m product motor catalog #284, shop manual book #5204, purchased in 1980 by current owner for $115,000 with bill of sale, complete restoration
mileage 43,724, VIN: 322554
Provenance: Estate of Stephen F. Osborne, 2185 South Easton Road, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Estimate: $30000 - $50000
Lot 2: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe

1930 Ford Model A Coupe
red leather interior, 52,500 miles, VIN 3822457, last registered in 2004

Estimate: $5000 - $10000
Lot 2A: Joel Clark House East Granby, Connecticut Components, Parts, Plans, and Blueprint Copies

The Joel Clark House of East Granby, Connecticut Circa 1737 Architectural Elements, Plans, and Blueprint Copies
being sold as is and primarily in parts to include the framework interior of nine rooms, room paneling, molding, windows, and all woodwork currently being stored at Yale University’s West Campus, along with parts, plans, and copies of blueprints for the home, this house features several rooms having wonderful raised paneling walls, rooms seven and ten were previously installed at Yale University from 1932 to the early 1970’s
Please Note: This is not a complete house, all parts must be removed in a timely manner from Yale University’s West Campus and no items or parts can be left at the campus, removal of the items from the University will be at the buyer’s expense, appointments for the removal must be made in advance
Provenance: Being sold by the Yale University Art Gallery for the benefit of acquisition funds

Estimate: $10000 - $15000
Lot 3: Chippendale Cherry Chest

Chippendale Cherry Chest
having shaped top over four graduated drawers flanked by fluted columns set on base with ball and claw feet and scalloped apron, New England circa 1760
height 36 inches, width 36 1/2 inches, depth 21 inches

Estimate: $1500 - $2500
Lot 4: Folk Art Mahogany and Whalebone Sailor’s Inlaid Box Top

Folk Art Mahogany and Whalebone Sailor’s Inlaid Box Top
having inlaid whalebone compass star, diamonds, and flowers, front panel inlaid with eagle, shield, and four American Flags having 15 stars
height 8 inches, width 16 inches, depth 10 inches
Provenance: The Eric Van Rooy Estate: A Connecticut Gentleman’s Collection

Estimate: $1500 - $2500
Lot 5: Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy

Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy
or Sheraton period, having Sheffield plate handle and inlaid lid opening to original crystal bowl flanked by two compartments
height 5 1/2 inches, top 5 1/2″ x 11 1/2″
Provenance: Bergdorf Goodman, New York, description label inside June 1962

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 6: Carved Bone Box

Carved Bone Box
having Greek philosopher medallions, mused scrolling foliate, and animal motif opening to green felt interior, ripple molding on base, one molding missing, 19th century
height 4 inches, top 4 1/2″ x 8 1/4″

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 7: Victorian Hexagonal British Postal Box

Victorian Hexagonal British Postal Box
having brass trim and beading, pointed finial, remnants of “Hours of Collection” paper mounted to door, late 19th century, along with two letter one of which is dated Dublin 1858
height 16 inches, width 8 inches
Provenance: Gary Young Antiques 1/23/2002 $12,500 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 8: Pair of Mahogany and Brass George III Turned Candlesticks

Pair of Mahogany and Brass George III Turned Candlesticks
pillar form body ending in spiral fluted bottom over molded circular base and surmounted by brass candle holder, 19th century
height 14 1/2 inches
Provenance: Florian Papp, New York, March 10, 2003 $3,800 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 9: Victorian Domed Burl Wood Casket Box

Victorian Domed Burl Wood Casket Box
having brass applique, opening to royal blue fabric lined card box, nailhead accents, and bone trim , circa 1870
height 6 1/2 inches, length 9 inches
Provenance: Yale Burge Antiques New York, Bennett and Judie Weinstock sold for $4,500 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 10: Two Pairs of English Mahogany Turned Candlesticks

Two Pairs of English Mahogany Turned Candlesticks
to include pair of barley twist candlesticks set over round base and a pair of tapering column form candlesticks set on square pedestal base with copper inserts
height of barley twist pair height 16 inches, other pair height 12 inches
Provenance: Yew Tree House, New York, 3/7/2002 (barley twist pair $2,598)
Florian Papp, New York, 3/10/2002 ($7,800) (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 11: Group of Four 18th Century Wood Pepper and Coffee Grinder Mills

Group of Four 18th Century Wood Pepper and Coffee Grinder Mills
to include one turned barrel form mahogany grinder having fluted neck and brass overlay, large square inlaid grinder having brass turn and bun feet, large square griner having brass turn
tallest 13 inches
Provenance: Helene Sinclair, Paris December 3, 2003 (grouping of nine sold for $33,807) (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 12: Collection of Five Antique Pepper Grinder Mills

Collection of Five Antique Pepper Grinder Mills
to include Indian or Turkish grinder having metal mounts and glass jewel insets, turned wood grinder, spice / tobacco grinder having wood and brass inlay with single pull drawer, along with two French grinders having long neck over square body and single drawers, one marked L.B.
tallest 10 1/2 inches
Provenance: Helene Sinclair, Paris December 3, 2003 (grouping of nine sold for $33,807) (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 13: Victorian Circular Aneroid Barometer

Victorian Circular Aneroid Barometer
having carved oakleaf banding and berry motif
diameter 13 1/2 inches
Provenance: Ann-Morris Antiques, New York (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 14: George III Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

George III Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer
the shaped cresting inlaid having multiple paterae above a steel face inscribed Walter Irvine Ancram, the shaft inlaid with diamond and almond shapes, the base of oval form inlaid with central paterae flanked by fan shapes, the base of oval form inlaid with central paterae flanked by fan shapes, back marked “WI 1818”, late 18th century
height 44 1/4 inches

Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 15: Charles X French Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Wall Clock

Charles X French Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Wall Clock
in the form of a pocket watch, signed on verso later “J.B. Dorval, Paris” France circa 1850
clock diameter 17 inches
Provenance: Property from a New York Townhouse Designed by Cullman and Kravis

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 16: Articulating Maple Wood Lay Horse Model

Articulating Maple Wood Lay Horse Model
having adjustable head, legs, and moving joints, horse hair tail, mounted on beveled wood base
height 13 1/2 inches, length 14 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 17: Louis XVI Gilt and Ebonized Barometer

Louis XVI Gilt and Ebonized Barometer
handpainted, surmounted by giltwood bow and ribbon pediment, center inscribed in French “Baromètre… Rue St… Vis-à vis la… à Paris”, 18th century
35″ x 24″
Provenance: Part of a collection from Essex, Connecticut

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 18: Black Forest Carved Ibex Sculpture

Black Forest Carved Ibex Sculpture
repairs to animal legs
height 26 inches, width 18 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 19: Double Sided Sailor’s Valentine

Double Sided Sailor’s Valentine
of octagonal form in hinged wood box, under glass
one side depicts a heart and rose, the other side
reads “A Gift of Love” embellished in a variety of
seashells
open 11″ x 22 3/4″, closed 11 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 20: Cast Iron Stove by Johnson, Greer, and Cox of Troy New York

Cast Iron Stove by Johnson, Greer, and Cox of Troy New York
having four columns, center component over two doors, and shaped platform
Provenance: being sold for Lyman Allyn Museum
height with legs 59 inches, width 34 inches
Provenance: Gift of Mr. E. Gorton Rogers of New London, 1954
Formerly part of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection, this item is being offered for sale as part of a responsible and ongoing process of refining and improving the museum’s collections. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the museum’s collections, including the care, preservation, and acquisition of future collections

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 21: George III Mahogany Bowfront Two Over Three Drawer Chest

George III Mahogany Bowfront Two Over Three Drawer Chest
having banded inlaid top all on bracket base
height 46 inches, top 51″ x 41 1/2″
Provenance: Part of a collection from Essex, Connecticut

Estimate: $400 - $700
Lot 22: George III Mahogany Inlaid Chest

George III Mahogany Inlaid Chest
two over three drawers, having banded inlaid top, fan inlays, and all set on bracket base, circa 1800
height 40 1/2 inches, top 20 1/2″ x 43″
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $400 - $700
Lot 23: George II Mahogany Side Chair

George II Mahogany Side Chair
legs slightly curved, with scroll feet, originally armchair, crca 1750
height 37 inches, seat depth 17 1/2 inches
Provenance: Bequest of Virginia Palmer of New London, CT. Purchased Sept. 1906 from Mrs. Gott, Oxford Road, Canterbury
Formerly part of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection, this item is being offered for sale as part of a responsible and ongoing process of refining and improving the museum’s collections. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the museum’s collections, including the care, preservation, and acquisition of future collections

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 24: George III Mahogany Server

George III Mahogany Server
having bowed front
height 29 1/2 inches, top 19 1/2″ x 39 1/2″
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 25: George III Chest on Chest

George III Chest on Chest
having six drawers with additional two small drawers at top, diamond shaped keyholes, not original brass, satinwood inlay border, all over square bracket feet, circa 1790
height 79 1/2 inches, width 45 inches, diameter 20 1/4 inches
Provenance: Gift of Dr. Bertram Schaffner, 1972
Formerly part of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection, this item is being offered for sale as part of a responsible and ongoing process of refining and improving the museum’s collections. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the museum’s collections, including the care, preservation, and acquisition of future collections

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 26: Set of Eight Federal Style Side Chairs

Set of Eight Federal Style Side Chairs
each having paint decorated top rail, over fluted columns with fully upholstered seats, set on square tapered legs with inlaid panels, one spindle broken, 19th century
height 33 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 27: Jacobean Oak Double Swing Leg Drop Leaf Table

Jacobean Oak Double Swing Leg Drop Leaf Table
having twist turned legs and stretchers 17th century, now with new top having oval drop leaves likely 19th century, cracks in top, opens round
height 27 inches, top closed 22 inches, top open 66 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 28: Walnut French Two-Tiered End Table

Walnut French Two-Tiered End Table
having two side drawers set on cabriole legs ending in hoof feet
height 27 inches, top 19″ x 26″
Provenance: O.F. Wilson Antiques, London, 4/16/2001

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 29: Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bibliotheque

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bibliotheque
top having grillwork, doors set on base having three drawers over two doors
height 95 inches, width 59 inches, depth 23 1/2 inches
(no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 30: Louis XV Walnut Bibliotheque

Louis XV Walnut Bibliotheque
having wire mesh doors over two doors, with two keys, France 18th century
height 93 inches, width 42 inches, depth 20 inches
Provenance: Old Versailles Antiques, New York, 6/4/2000 $27,500 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 31: Louis XV Walnut Cabinet

Louis XV Walnut Cabinet
having open hutch top in two parts, France 18th century
height 87 inches, width 56 inches, depth 21 1/2 inches
Provenance: (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 32: Louis XV Walnut Skittles and Spinning Top Games Table

Louis XV Walnut Skittles and Spinning Top Games Table
having gallery edge a single side drawer all over cabriole legs ending in hoof feet now on brass casters, and cross stretcher base, late 18th / 19th century
length 63 inches, depth 21 inches, height 37 inches
Provenance: O.F. Wilson Antiques, London, 7/6/2000 $44,335 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $1500 - $3000
Lot 33: Louis XV Provincial Side Walnut Table

Louis XV Provincial Side Walnut Table
having black leather top with canted corners and one flush drawer, raised on cabriole legs with stringed inlay ending in hoof feet, 18th century
height 29 inches, top 26″ x 39″
Provenance: Old Versailles Antiques, New York, 6/4/2000 $14,500 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 34: Louis XV Provincial Bombe Secretary Desk in Two Parts

Louis XV Provincial Bombe Secretary Desk in Two Parts
upper section with two panel doors on lower section having slant lid and well, two over two drawers
height 103 inches, width 48 inches, depth 25 inches
Provenance: Newell Antiques New York 4/23/2000 $55,000 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $1500 - $2500
Lot 35: Blue and White Delftware Enamel Oil Lamp

Blue and White Delftware Enamel Oil Lamp
having Chinoiserie floral motif with cartouches featuring a traveling figure, brass mounts, and custom shade, 19th century
total height 33 inches, vase height 16 inches
Provenance: David Seidenberg Antiques, New York, 8/22/2000 $3,500 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 36: Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Vase Now Mounted as Lamp

Four Piece Delft Porcelain Group
to include
Delft blue and white Chinoiserie vase now mounted as lamp of tapering ovoid form having fluted columns and slightly extending base a foot decorated with scrolling vines and flowers, along with three blue and white plates having scrolling vine and flower motif 18th/19th century
vase height approximately 10 1/2 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 37: Meissen Gilt-Metal-Mounted Tobacco Jar and Cover

Meissen Gilt-Metal-Mounted Tobacco Jar and Cover
18th century, painted in colors with figures in
landscapes with harbors, gilt scroll and foliate, cover
with gilt metal mounts, blue crossed sword mark
height 4 1/2 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 38: Two Piece Chinese Export Porcelain Lot

Two Piece Chinese Export Porcelain Lot
to include large Famille Rose mug having double looped handle ending in flowers, gilt decorated rim above monogrammed center, along with porcelain footed bowl having exterior landscape scene featuring mountains and flowering branches
mug height 5 inches, bowl diameter 6 inches
Provenance: (of mug) Guild Antiques, (of bowl) Elinor Gordon Chinese Export Porcelain, Pennsylvania
Property from a New York Townhouse Designed by Cullman and Kravis

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 39: Whale Bone Toy Cradle

Whale Bone Toy Cradle
decorated with spindles and flowers, 19th century
height 3 3/4 inches, 3″ x 5″
Provenance: Estate of Donald J Lurito

Estimate: $100 - $200
Lot 40: Three Piece Staffordshire Historic Blue Tea Set

Three Piece Staffordshire Historic Blue Tea Set
“Lafayette Washington Tomb”, teapot having hairline cracks
teapot height 8 inches

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 41: Large Oval Blue and White Chinoiserie Staffordshire Double Handle Foot Bath

Large Oval Blue and White Chinoiserie Staffordshire Double Handle Foot Bath
having scrolling vine motif opening to reveal cartouches with landscapes featuring churches, rivers, and bridges, England 19th century
height 8 3/4 inches, length 20 inches
Provenance: Kentshire Galleries, New York 3/12/2002 $9,000 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 42: Set of 12 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates
having raised enameling
diameter 10 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property from the Estate of E.T. Krolikowski, III of Laurel Beach in Milford, Connecticut

Estimate: $400 - $700
Lot 43: Pair of Delft Blue and White Obelisks

Pair of Delft Blue and White Obelisks
having floral motif to body and concave shell form molding accented by “S” scrolls all over flaring square base and surmounted by teardrop finial, marked “S” on underside
height 10 inches
Provenance: Helene Sinclair, Paris, 12/1/2003 $10,870 (no receipt available, information came from family database)
from a Park Avenue, New York, estate
Condition: some loss due to age

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 44: Set of 12 Napoleonic Porcelain Plates

Set of 12 Napoleonic Porcelain Plates
each hand painted with various soldiers including Ouvriers de la Marine, Tirailleur Federer, Tambour Majeur, etcetera, gilt decorated with royal blue border, each labeled on verso having red flower mark
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 45: Early Staffordshire Pearlware Horse by St. Anthony’s Pottery

Early Staffordshire Pearlware Horse by St. Anthony’s Pottery
Newcastle upon Tyne, England circa 1800 to 1810, featuring spongeware pattern mounted with yellow saddle on rectangular green base
height approximately 6 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 46: Rare Chelsea Sunflower Form Clock

Rare Chelsea Sunflower Form Clock
clock dial centered in the main sunflower surrounded by molded porcelain petals and various other flowers such as roses and tulips, all stems merging together to form scrolled base, gold anchor mark on verso, some chips and repairs, 18th century
height 10 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 47: Majolica Holdcroft Bird in Nest Teapot

Majolica Holdcroft Bird in Nest Teapot
the body in the form of a birds nest supported by green branches forming handle and spout surmounted by resting bird figural lid, marked on base 18
height approximately 5 inches, length 9 1/2 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 48: Near Pair of Reticulated Dishes

Near Pair of Reticulated Dishes
on woven feet, one Meissen marked, the other Schierholz
height 3 inches, diameter 7 1/2 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 49: Four Piece Group of Early Staffordshire Allegorical Figures

Four Piece Group of Early Staffordshire Allegorical Figures
each depicting different models of “charity” to include version of a veiled woman holding a baby with two children on square base circa 1790, one larger version without base, two figures without veil dressed in togas and holding children both on square bases, early 18th century
figure without veil height 9 inches
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400