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  • rare 18th c miniature mocha ware tea bowl & saucer with tobacco leaf decoration, dias 1.75ヤ, 2.75ヤ, Dr Oliver Eastman collection, Eldred & Co Sept
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 1

    rare 18th c miniature mocha ware tea bowl & saucer with...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Gorham sterling silver bonbonniere or bonbon server with elaborate floral leaf and scrollwork pattern. Pleasing patina. Handle bears Gorham hallmarks,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2

    Gorham sterling silver bonbonniere or bonbon server wit...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Francis Colburn (VT 1909-1984) Vermont Landscape 9 x 12" o/b signed Lower Right
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 3

    Francis Colburn (VT 1909-1984) Vermont Landscape 9 x 12...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • ca. 1758 London 22kyellow gold pair case key wind pocket watch by John Flagondale signed "D. A." Original hands, roman numerals and arabic minutes. Be
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 4

    ca. 1758 London 22kyellow gold pair case key wind pocke...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18th c original red paint pine 1 drawer lift top blanket chest on boot jack ends. 42"w x 31ᄑ"h x 17"d.
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 5

    18th c original red paint pine 1 drawer lift top blanke...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • ca 1900 German beer stein with hand painted couple, 3 ᄑ liter, the letter G or monogram CT, or GT at base of handle, #'d 585 on base, ht 17.5ヤ, un
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 6

    ca 1900 German beer stein with hand painted couple, 3 ᄑ...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Thomas R. Curtin (VT 1899-1977) Cambridge VT landscape 16 X 20"  oil on masonite estate stamped lower left, identified on reverse
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 7

    Thomas R. Curtin (VT 1899-1977) Cambridge VT landscape ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • 19th brown scenic transferware porcelain platter by T. Mayer Stoke-Upon-Trent  "Olympic Games. Crowning the Victors" 16.5" x 20"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 8

    19th brown scenic transferware porcelain platter by T. ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain enamel square plates decorated with flowers, butterflies, and birds 9.5" x 9.5"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 9

    Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain enamel square pl...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 1880's cabinet photo of Buck Taylor with Indians (Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show lead cowboy), St Joseph, Missouri photographer, descending in the
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 10

    1880's cabinet photo of Buck Taylor with Indians (Buffa...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • 1880's cabinet photo of Buck Taylor with Indians (Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show lead cowboy), St Joseph, Missouri photographer, descending in the
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 11

    1880's cabinet photo of Buck Taylor with Indians (Buffa...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Set of 12 Wallace sterling water goblets with vermeil gold wash interior. Hallmarked R. Wallace & Sons, Sterling, 12. 6ᄑ"h. 3ᄒ"diam. Approx 72 tro
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 12

    Set of 12 Wallace sterling water goblets with vermeil g...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • John P Semple (VT 1930-) Vt Farmyard oil on masonite signed lower right 8 x 12"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 13

    John P Semple (VT 1930-) Vt Farmyard oil on masonite si...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 18k yellow gold Corum ladies wristwatch UBS (Union Bank Switzerland) ingot 10 gram face, diamond channel set surround 18k y.g. band, face numbered 235
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 14

    18k yellow gold Corum ladies wristwatch UBS (Union Bank...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 19th c grain painted pie cupboard with two doors with glass panes, molded base. 36ᄑ"w x 57"h x 18ᄑ"d.
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 15

    19th c grain painted pie cupboard with two doors with g...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • 17th c Flemish verdure pieced tapestry fragment with a recumbent deer, trees, & foliage, descending in the family of John Jacob Astor IV, 4' 9ヤ x 6'
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 16

    17th c Flemish verdure pieced tapestry fragment with a ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 19th c American school watercolor of woman with elaborate coif and off the shoulder dress circa 1830 in early maple frame with old boards 7 x 6"
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 17

    19th c American school watercolor of woman with elabora...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Rookwood Standard Glaze 1896 787 C bulbous form vase with old master style portrait decoration by Matthew Daly 11.5" x 8"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 18

    Rookwood Standard Glaze 1896 787 C bulbous form vase wi...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Chinese ca. 1800 porcelain vases with molded lizards, enameled scenes of musicians dancing and standing on animals 18" ht. Overall good condit
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 19

    Pair of Chinese ca. 1800 porcelain vases with molded li...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • early 20th c Persian bag face with three rows of nine boteh, 2' x 3' 3ヤ
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 20

    early 20th c Persian bag face with three rows of nine b...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • early 19th c dome top box w/ sponge painted decoration, with 3 schoolboy watercolors of fighting & hunting scenes under the lid, 13ヤ x 8ヤ x 8ヤ
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 21

    early 19th c dome top box w/ sponge painted decoration,...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Hand chased sterling silver presentation mug with elaborate floral and scroll pattern. Inscribed "Sarah Southmayd Allen from her aunt S.A.S." Unmarked
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 22

    Hand chased sterling silver presentation mug with elabo...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Jane Leavitt Hunt (American 1801-1877) Portrait of William Morse Hunt circa 1838 o/c 27 x 20" ex Durfee collection see pg 17 Faces In the Parlor -Flem
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 23

    Jane Leavitt Hunt (American 1801-1877) Portrait of Will...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with various 14 various charms and medallions 4 troy oz
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 24

    14k yellow gold charm bracelet with various 14 various ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Early pine child's blanket box on legs in original blue paint, molding replaced. 19"w x 13"h x 11"d. VT or Quebec.
    Estimate
    $300 - $700
    Lot 25

    Early pine child's blanket box on legs in original blue...

    Est.
    $300 - $700
  • Late 18th c Austrian bracket clock with calendar movement signed モM Schmidt in Wiennヤ on brass face (near Vienna) ht 19ヤ
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 26

    Late 18th c Austrian bracket clock with calendar moveme...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Joseph Lindon Smith (American 1863-1950)- After Vittore Carpaccio- St George- pastel 7 x 9" overall good condition minor toning
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 27

    Joseph Lindon Smith (American 1863-1950)- After Vittore...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • set of 12 Minton for Tiffany & Co.  Embossed and raised gilt enamel cobalt band  luncheon plates dia. 9"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 28

    set of 12 Minton for Tiffany & Co. Embossed and raised ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Chinese porcelain vases of black enamel field with molded ring & dog handles, overall bird and floral decoration, marked on botton for "Da Qin
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 29

    Pair of Chinese porcelain vases of black enamel field w...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 1940's oversized Zia Pueblo bird olla signed Vicentita S Pino, descending in the Astor family, dia 17ヤ, ht 14ヤ, undamaged
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 30

    1940's oversized Zia Pueblo bird olla signed Vicentita ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • early 19th c American pewter flagon signed モTD & SBヤ as well as モT D Boardmanヤ (Thomas Danforth & Sherman Boardman- Hartford, CT), unusual fin
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 31

    early 19th c American pewter flagon signed モTD & SBヤ as...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Gorham sterling tea and coffee service including hot water service, tea pot, coffee pot, waste bowl, cream and sugar. 6pcs.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 32

    Gorham sterling tea and coffee service including hot wa...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • attr. Jean-Baptiste Grueze (French 1725-1801) portrait of a man- Charcoal and conte on watermarked lined paper 8 x 6"
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 33

    attr. Jean-Baptiste Grueze (French 1725-1801) portrait ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • 1927 US $20 gold coin MS 60/63
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 34

    1927 US $20 gold coin MS 60/63

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Pennsylvania Chippendale cherry high chest, 3 drawers over 2 drawers over 3 drawers, on dovetail bracket base, original brass and dry surface. 37ᄑ"w
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 35

    Pennsylvania Chippendale cherry high chest, 3 drawers o...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • extremely rare 17th c English silver mounted lignum vitae wassail bowl engraved モP T to Robert Clayton 1676ヤ, Sir Robert Clayton (1629- 1707), 10
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $12,000
    Lot 36

    extremely rare 17th c English silver mounted lignum vit...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $12,000
  • Thomas Bigelow Craig (American 1849-1924) The Gathering Storm o/c 35 x 50" signed lower left
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $40,000
    Lot 37

    Thomas Bigelow Craig (American 1849-1924) The Gathering...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $40,000
  • 19th c. Deep Blue transfer dec Staffordshire porcelain platter by R. Halls of St. Woolston's Kildare Ireland 12" x 15" -surface glaze scratche
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 38

    19th c. Deep Blue transfer dec Staffordshire porcelain ...

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Pair of 19th c. Chinese Famille Rose vases with ornate overall scenes and gilt handles 20" ht. -repair to one handle
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 39

    Pair of 19th c. Chinese Famille Rose vases with ornate ...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • late 19th c Kazak five medallion main carpet, 5 '2ヤ x 10' 3ヤ, worn areas & losses
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 40

    late 19th c Kazak five medallion main carpet, 5 '2ヤ x 1...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • rare early 19th c spatterware cup with peafowl decoration, dia 2.75ヤ, ht 2.5ヤ, Dr Oliver Eastman collection, Duane Merrill & Co auction Sept 1, 19
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    rare early 19th c spatterware cup with peafowl decorati...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Set of 12 Gorham fish or seafood forks. Stylized handles feature bamboo morphing into swirling waves, topped with figural Asian man holding scroll and
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 42

    Set of 12 Gorham fish or seafood forks. Stylized handle...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Folio of 10 Japanese Edo period theatrical Ukiyo-e woodblock prints of actors in various scenes including seppeku  all similarly signed and marked 14
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 43

    Folio of 10 Japanese Edo period theatrical Ukiyo-e wood...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 18 k white gold pendant & chain, pendant with .2ct rd. cut diamond w/13 .02ct diamond surround. Chain has  6 .02 ct round cut diamonds in bezel set ye
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 44

    18 k white gold pendant & chain, pendant with .2ct rd. ...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Fine Sheraton elliptical front inlaid and banded mahogany reeded leg 4 drawer chest. 42"w. Probably Massachusetts, circa 1810.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,500
    Lot 45

    Fine Sheraton elliptical front inlaid and banded mahoga...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,500
  • Frederick William MacMonnies (American 1863-1937) bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare with F Gruet Paris foundry mark, ca 1915, ht 29ヤ, a life s
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 46

    Frederick William MacMonnies (American 1863-1937) bronz...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • early 18th c French or Flemish School portrait of a young girl in lace dress, 20th century frame and restretcher incomplete painted notes on reverse o
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $8,000
    Lot 47

    early 18th c French or Flemish School portrait of a you...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $8,000
  • Three 19th c. Meissen porcelain monkey musician orchestra band figures-pianist, drum player, and  guitarist-guitarist repaired on neck of instrument
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 48

    Three 19th c. Meissen porcelain monkey musician orchest...

    Est.
    $600 - $800

Auction Description

Labor Day Americana and Fine Arts Auction by Duane Merrill and Co.

Duane Merrill & Company have been commissioned to sell items descending from the Family of John Jacob Astor IV  including a rare and important 1676 English silver mounted wassail bowl. Bronzes, paintings, silver, jewelry, Orientalia, glass, china, & fine accessories from the collection of Dr. Herbert and Elizabeth Durfee of Burlington VT. Over one hundred rare pieces of early American pattern glass from the collection of  Dr. Oliver Eastman of Burlington VT to be sold on Sunday.

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Duane Merrill and Co.
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