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Here for the ORDER of SALE
for our
May 21, 2011
Market
Fresh Auction!
Click
Here for the ORDER of SALE
for our
May 21, 2011
Market
Fresh Auction!
Click
Here for the ORDER of SALE
for our
May 21, 2011
Market
Fresh Auction!
Click
Here for the ORDER of SALE
for our
May 21, 2011
Market
Fresh Auction!
Click
Here for the ORDER of SALE
for our
May 21, 2011
Market
Fresh Auction!
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Timothy J. Gould, Licensed Maine Auctioneer
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THANKS FOR VISITING..... PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN!
NOTE: You may click on many of the photos below to enlarge.
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It doesn't seem possible that TEN YEARS have passed since our first sale in the summer of 2001!!!!
With many thanks to and great appreciation of our recently
announced "son in law to be" CHRISTOPHER
CHAPMAN (congratulations Moll &
Chris), without whose tireless efforts and dedication,
Gould Auction Company could not survive! Thanks to our
amazing staff who exemplify loyalty,
professionalism and courtesy that makes us proud! Knowing that any
auction survives from the "supply end", we wish to thank all of
you who have entrusted your treasures to us
through the years.....we could not do this without you!! Thanks to
Carrabassett Printers and
brother Ron Gould; to
route 2.com and our "web guy" and
brother Jim Gould. A kind "tip
of the cap" to our advertising partners at the
Maine Antiques Digest and
Antiques and Arts Weekly (always
will be the "Bee" to us!). Given that we have never done a sale
other than at the GARDINER SPORTSMAN'S CLUB,
we thank Clint, Tim, Laurie, Bob, Rod and many others for their
friendship and support over the past decade!
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LARGE Horse weathervane
found recently in BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE. Late 19th century or early
20th century. Original wooden mount.
40" by 18"
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An
entertaining and eye catching advertising "sidewalk sign" which has
applied lettering and a wonderfully detailed Victorian era ladies
shoe! Shine or repair........your choice!
Original condition with only minor loss to one
shoe and lettering. 43 1/2" tall x 18" wide.
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A fine and rare painted WINDMILL WEIGHT
in the best folk art form and surface and in a
generously large size of
24 3/4" long x 19" tall.
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An
unusual, adorable and
small Maine schoolgirl decorated sewing or work box with a wonderfully
painted checkerboard top and dovetailed construction. Please note the
complex interior with a rare "ditty" style lidded compartment. Found
in Southern Maine.
10 1/2" wide x 8 1/4" deep and 4 3/4" tall.
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A superbly composed and handsomely sculptured 4
piece Adirondack Porch Set that was
discovered in a cottage north of Tupper Lake,
New York. Its settee measures 46 1/4" wide 39 1/4" tall and
20 1/4" deep. The large stand or table measures 43" diameter at its
top and stands 30" tall. Its two armchairs measure 39 1/4" tall x 21
1/8" wide and 20 5/8" deep with a seat height of 18". The set is
rugged, solid and tight. It comes with its original straw filled
cushions that have been recovered.
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A recent find from an early New Hampton, New
Hampshire farmhouse is this wonderfully red painted chair table with
its two matching ladder back chairs that appear to have been made and
painted on the same day!! Another rare feature is an original twisted
wrought iron hook and corresponding "eye" which locks the table top
down onto its base. Other than its blocks having been added a VERY
LONG time ago (the table has acceptable height without them), the
table is unmolested and in a remarkable surface. Top measures 47 1/2"
x 39 3/4" x 29 1/2" tall. To be sold ....with its chairs!
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Rare SAILOR made
child's size upright Spinning Wheel!!
Remarkably detailed and crafted from
cherry wood and whalebone, the
working model measures
31 1/4" at its tallest point x 21 1/4" at its widest. Please note the
heart cutout at the treadle and tiny tooled decoration at its margins.
Its wheel measures 10 1/4" diameter. Pegged construction throughout!
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A boldly stenciled and paint decorated
window valence in the best original surface!!
Measures 8 5/8" x 45 1/2".
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A magnificent Maine redware jar,
attributed to the York County potteries of either Alld (Hollis,
Maine) or Webber (Alfred, Maine). The jar has a rather pure provenance
as it was originally "picked" by Ross Levett, later was included in
the noted Bates College exhibition of 1974 and then sold at the
Blasenak sale in 1998.
Its photos do it little justice, as the
colors of "drippy" lime green and salmon invade its wonderfully
speckled field. Condition is excellent throughout. Measures 10 1/4"
tall.
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A
most important recent discovery!!
CORNELIUS WYNKOOP (Am. - New York 1688-1747).
Found in a NH attic, this rare
SILVER MOUNTED Short Sword
is among the earliest known American
examples. One of the earliest documented New York silversmiths,
Cornelius Wynkoop was inactive after 1740. Interestingly the sword was
found near Nashua, New Hampshire (formerly Dunstable) which was the
hometown of John Lovewell (1691-1725), the namesake of
Lovewell's War (a.k.a Dummer's War) or
the 4th Indian War which was fought in the years 1724 and 1725. An
identical 1724 touch mark of Cornelius Wynkoop is found in the 1937
"The Book of Old Silver" written by Seymour B. Wyler .
The sword is previously unknown and in
excellent, untouched and original condition. Length 38".
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An
impressive room sized (11 feet by 8 feet) Medallion Heriz with the
unusual feature of Stags at its spandrels. Found recently in an early
Southern Maine home. Excellent original condition throughout.
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Early untouched double sided TAVERN SIGN from ADDISON, MAINE. The "PEOPLE'S HOTEL" was owned and operated by J. L. Nash (Jesse Lee Nash b.1797- d.1880) and was located on the "Stage Route" between Ellsworth and Machias, Maine which was also the main route between Quebec City and Halifax. Please note the phrase (verso, please see additional photos at website) "Toujours Pret" or ALWAYS READY, welcoming French speaking travelers on their way from Quebec to the "Maritimes". Measures 33 1/2" by 22". Original wrought iron hangers, first and only paint in superb original condition.
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RARE
18th Century
CASED
Culpeper
type
microscope
by
GEORGE
or
DUDLEY
ADAMS
of
LONDON.
Complete with many cased accessories and original ivory mounted slides.
Signed on its stage "ADAMS LONDON". In its superbly crafted and original
mahogany obelisk style case, the set is in EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION.
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A
REMARKABLE
matched
set of
TEN
American
BUSY
TIGER MAPLE
Dining
CHAIRS
to include an exceedingly rare and perhaps
unique pair of youth's chairs. The chairs
exhibit exquisitely carved splats and Sheraton "fancy turned" legs. Mid
Atlantic region ca. 1830. The chairs are "table ready" and in a superb
finish.
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An
exceptional group of recently discovered Militaria to include rare
MAINE CIVIL WAR
items from
Captain
Ezekiel Mayo
of the
1st ME
Heavy Artillery
and early
CLEVELAND GRAYS
militia items.
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FRANK A.
BARNEY
(Am. 1862-1954). Recently discovered in a coastal Maine home, this fine
1902 forest landscape measures 20" by 27" (sight). Overall with frame
25 1/2" by 32 1/4". OOC in original frame. Signed and dated lower
right.
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| Rare 18th Century "Harvest" size Stretcher Base Tavern Table, having a full frame drawer and a single board, breadboard ended top. Early refinish with strong evidence of original Windsor green on its underside. 67 1/2" long by 28 1/8" wide by 28 3/4" tall. Recently discovered in a home near Farmington, Maine. | ||
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A bold
and exuberant
Maine
checkerboard
in the
BEST
original
PAINT
and condition. Recently found in Hampden, Maine. Square nailed, applied
edging. A superior example. 16 3/8" by 15 5/8".
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A
remarkably petite 18th century
brass hanging chandelier, measuring a mere
13 3/4" tall and 14 1/4" at its widest point. Of exquisite, heavy
quality (weighing nearly 10 lbs.), its candle arms, reflector arms and
rosette arms are each individually numbered to their corresponding
dovetailed and squared slots, making the piece collapsible for easy
transport or shipping. Dutch ca. 1780. In complete, original condition.
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BEST in
FORM
Country
"Pembroke" Table
having boldly shaped leaves, reticulated and arched cross stretchers and
a wonderfully molded and fine tapering leg. Birch and maple with white
pine secondary wood. Northern New England ca. 1800. Measures 32 1/2"
long by 34 1/4" wide (when leaves are open) and 28 1/2" tall.
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Recently rescued from a barn in Hampden,
Maine, this charming, DOUBLE SIDED sign measures 36 1/2" by 23 1/2"
and is in superb original and untouched condition on both of its sides.
Complete with its original hangers. East central Maine, ca. 1920. More
photos soon to follow.
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BEST in form and surface
this dovetailed walnut WHALE END SHELF
retains its superb original surface and is in a pleasing size of 33
7/8" tall x 24 1/4" wide and 8 1/2" at its deepest point.
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Shaker anyone? A fine
selection of Shaker items found in Maine all in original or old
surfaces. The boxes are large, ranging in size from 10 1/4" to
12 3/8" .
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A rare and outstanding, matched set of six
SIGNED HITCHCOCK dining Chairs in immaculate
original stenciled and paint decoration. Recently found in a coastal
Maine home.
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BENJAMIN CHAMPNEY (Am. 1817-1907).
Recently discovered in its original,
untouched condition and housed in its original frame, this OOC measures
18 1/8" by 12" (sight).
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A
fascinating and historically important find of over
ONE THOUSAND PIECES which are the personal
papers and documents of
The
Honorable John L. Putnam (1782- 1875) of Cornish
and Claremont, NH
who was the
Judge of
Probate
as well as a
Deputy
Sheriff of Sullivan County, NH
and the
father
of the
Civil War hero and Brigadier General
Haldiman Sumner Putnam of the 7th NH Vols..
The lot contains many significant pieces germane
to the
State of New Hampshire
and
particularly the
city of
CLAREMONT, NH
including the 1772 handwritten acceptance
letter of
Rev.
George Wheaton
who was the first minister of the "Society" Church at Claremont; 18th
century handwritten depositions in a landmark VT Supreme Court case
between Michael and Martha Wentworth and the early Claremont settler
Benjamin Sumner
in
which mentions
General
Ethan Allen, Gov.
Benning Wentworth
and other such notables as
Captain
John Hubbard
of Claremont,
George
Gains
of Portsmouth and more; A period 1785 handwritten "copy" of a letter
(distributed to man NH towns)
from
the noted Claremont born "Torie"
Rev.
Ranna Cossit
(then living in Nova Scotia) to the
Honorable G. Jaffrey
in
which he begs Jaffrey and others to form a counter revolutionary group
from the Episcopal "Society" at Claremont; A stirring 1830s Anti-Slavery
letter to J.L. Putnam from
Colonel
James Ripley;
Several letters of correspondence between J.L. Putnam and the noted
pioneering surveyor and compass make
George
L. Whitehouse
of Farmington, NH; Revolutionary War era musters including New Hampshire
Artillery; Many letters of deposition to include two separate
NH
election fraud cases
of 1833 from the towns of Somersworth and Chatham/Burton; Letters from
United States Senator Henry Hubbard;
Pension requests of Revolutionary War Soldiers, Letters and petitions
dealing with early NH railroads, schools, a "Turnpike" to Keene and
more; Many first hand accounts of Historical significance relating to
actions the French and Indian Wars (i.e. The Grand March from Albany to
Quebec), Claremont at the time of "The Revolution" including the forming
of initial Claremont area Regiments and listing of their members;
History of the Church of Claremont; Handwritten "Biographies" of
prominent Claremont citizens including
Col.
Joseph Waite,
and more; Masonic documents from the March Lodge of Windsor, VT from
1817 - 1822; auction notices including estate inventories; bills of
lading and receipts including purchases of military goods; pay scale for
highway workers and OODLES more to be sold as a complete collection in
ONE LOT!!
Also
found
with this material is the personal
Revolutionary War wallet
and a
handwritten family record
of and by
General
Rufus Putnam.
General Putnam is also listed in the Revolutionary
War first hand "accounts" found in the John L. Putnam papers. The
Rufus Putnam wallet and family record will be sold together in a
separate lot from the
1000 plus pieces in the collection of John Liscomb Putnam.
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A fine and petite English Chippendale
Lowboy with wonderfully shaped cabriole legs, the front two of which
have carved knees and end in fine ball and talon feet. In fine
original condition with early and perhaps original surface. Mahogany
with oak secondaries. Measures
28'’
tall x 30'’ wide x 17 3/4'’ deep.
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