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  • 36" Chippendale maple 5 drawer high chest, graduated drawers, original base, brass replaced.
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 385

    36" Chippendale maple 5 drawer high chest, graduated dr...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • 19th c NE trencher bowl in old black paint, length 15”
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 386

    19th c NE trencher bowl in old black paint, length 15”

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    $150 - $250
  • Xavier Gonzalez (American 1898-1993) Sail boats 22 x 29" monogrammed lower right
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 387

    Xavier Gonzalez (American 1898-1993) Sail boats 22 x 29...

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    $300 - $500
  • 8 deep blue Staffordshire transfer dec porcelain handleless cups and 5 saucers incl. quadrapeds, hun
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 388

    8 deep blue Staffordshire transfer dec porcelain handle...

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    $150 - $250
  • 19th c Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, with hand brushed calligraphy, 14.25” x 10.25”
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 389

    19th c Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, with hand brus...

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    $150 - $250
  • early 20th c Tekke area rug, 3 rows of 6 guls, 3' 8” x 3' 11”
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 390

    early 20th c Tekke area rug, 3 rows of 6 guls, 3' 8” x ...

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    $150 - $250
  • mid 19th c folding game board box with sponge paint decorated edges, 13.5” x 13.5”
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 391

    mid 19th c folding game board box with sponge paint dec...

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    $200 - $300
  • Dominick & Haff "King" pattern serving spoons, marked "Baily Banks & Biddle Sterling". 14.1 troy oz.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 392

    Dominick & Haff "King" pattern serving spoons, marked "...

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    $200 - $400
  • Salvador Dali (Spanish 1904-1989) Velazquez- Collectors Guild engraving 7 x 6"
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 393

    Salvador Dali (Spanish 1904-1989) Velazquez- Collectors...

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    $200 - $400
  • 14k y.g. bangle having 3 small square cut sapphires and fine foliage decoration. 11.8g. 2¾" diameter
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 394

    14k y.g. bangle having 3 small square cut sapphires and...

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    $100 - $200
  • 1 drawer oval top tavern table, pine and maple stretcher base. 29½"l.
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 395

    1 drawer oval top tavern table, pine and maple stretche...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • pr of mid 20th c tall brass table lamps, ht 31”
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 396

    pr of mid 20th c tall brass table lamps, ht 31”

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    $100 - $150
  • Michael Califano (American 1890-1972) Forest landscape signed lower right o/b 12 x12"
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 397

    Michael Califano (American 1890-1972) Forest landscape ...

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    $200 - $400
  • early 19th c. blue and white Chinoiserie transfer dec. reticulated Pearlware chestnut basket 3" x 7"
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 398

    early 19th c. blue and white Chinoiserie transfer dec. ...

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    $100 - $150
  • early 20th c Japanese Imari charger, dia 12”
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 399

    early 20th c Japanese Imari charger, dia 12”

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    $150 - $250
  • 4 pcs of Mid-Century studio pottery including vase & bowl both signed George Scatchard (Stowe, VT) d
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 400

    4 pcs of Mid-Century studio pottery including vase & bo...

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    $100 - $150
  • early 19th c hide covered document box with brass tacks, wallpapered interior, 14” x 8” x 6”
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 401

    early 19th c hide covered document box with brass tacks...

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    $100 - $150
  • Reed & Barton "Marlborough", pattern No. 1906. Includes 12 demitasse spoons, sugar tongs, pie server
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 402

    Reed & Barton "Marlborough", pattern No. 1906. Includes...

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    $100 - $200
  • Jax Johnson (20th c ) pair of still life o/c 16 x 20"
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 403

    Jax Johnson (20th c ) pair of still life o/c 16 x 20"

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    $200 - $300
  • pr of 10k yellow gold and blue enamel cuff links for Conquistadores Del Cielo from Tessier's London.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 404

    pr of 10k yellow gold and blue enamel cuff links for Co...

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    $100 - $200
  • Queen Anne maple Spanish foot chairs with carved crest, rush seat, ash over oak stretcher, some red
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 405

    Queen Anne maple Spanish foot chairs with carved crest,...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • French gilt brass table form dresser jar, engraved scenic panel on top, lined in velvet, 7” x 5.5” 5
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 406

    French gilt brass table form dresser jar, engraved scen...

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    $100 - $150
  • early 20th c genre scene of men playing dice with hanging goose o/b 8 x 12"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 407

    early 20th c genre scene of men playing dice with hangi...

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    $200 - $300
  • group of four pcs of deep blue Staffordshire and blue transfer dec porcelain; platter w/ quadrapeds,
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 408

    group of four pcs of deep blue Staffordshire and blue t...

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    $100 - $150
  • Chinese blue & white rice bowl set with plates & spoons, 20 pcs
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 409

    Chinese blue & white rice bowl set with plates & spoons...

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    $150 - $250
  • Coffee table with brass leg and black and white marble top. 17½"h x 27" x 17½". Made in Italy.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 410

    Coffee table with brass leg and black and white marble ...

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    $100 - $200
  • early 19th c double paper roller in old green paint, retaining early printed material stitched toget
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 411

    early 19th c double paper roller in old green paint, re...

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    $100 - $200
  • 2 pcs Durgin Art Nouveau Daffodil pattern. marked B.K. & Co 5¾" ladle and 8" server. Approx 4.3 troy
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 412

    2 pcs Durgin Art Nouveau Daffodil pattern. marked B.K. ...

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    $75 - $150
  • Akos Biro (Hungary 1911-2002) Bathing Nudes o/c signed lower right 19 x 25"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 413

    Akos Biro (Hungary 1911-2002) Bathing Nudes o/c signed ...

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    $200 - $300
  • 12 pcs. Victorian gold and rolled gold pins, rewards of merit.
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    $100 - $300
    Lot 414

    12 pcs. Victorian gold and rolled gold pins, rewards of...

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    $100 - $300
  • 19th c mammy's bench, red painted and stenciled. 47"w.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 415

    19th c mammy's bench, red painted and stenciled. 47"w.

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    $200 - $300
  • 19th c night light/ carriage clock with a milk glass annular dial, gilt bronze, oil lamp missing, ht
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 416

    19th c night light/ carriage clock with a milk glass an...

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    $100 - $150
  • BF Frank / BF Flack (American 19th/20th) o/c Tonalist landscape with Boston stretchers 11 x 20"
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 417

    BF Frank / BF Flack (American 19th/20th) o/c Tonalist l...

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    $200 - $400
  • early blown and cut clear Stiegel-type rectangular decanter w/ gold dec and two free blown clear gla
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 418

    early blown and cut clear Stiegel-type rectangular deca...

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    $50 - $100
  • 19th c Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, 15” x 10”
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 419

    19th c Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, 15” x 10”

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    $150 - $250
  • Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien studio glass bowl, signed & numbered, ht 5.25”, dia 6.75”
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 420

    Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien studio glass bowl, signed & n...

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    $100 - $150
  • mid 20th c miniature model sleighs, snow roller, eveners, & parts found in 1948 at Mt Washington, NH
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 421

    mid 20th c miniature model sleighs, snow roller, evener...

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    $100 - $150
  • group of American coin silver spoons. 2 8½"l tablespoons by Seymour Hoyt (1817-1865). 6 6"l teaspoon
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 422

    group of American coin silver spoons. 2 8½"l tablespoon...

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    $100 - $150
  • Hans Axel Walleen (Swedish/American 1902-1978) Winter landscape wc 10 x 12"
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 423

    Hans Axel Walleen (Swedish/American 1902-1978) Winter l...

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    $100 - $200
  • lot of baby items incl. 4 gold pins, cast iron baby face pill masher, red coral baby's fortune neckl
    Lot 424

    lot of baby items incl. 4 gold pins, cast iron baby fac...

  • Tavern table with tray top, pine and maple stretcher base. 36" top.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 425

    Tavern table with tray top, pine and maple stretcher ba...

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    $300 - $400
  • 19th c delicately framed shaving mirror stand, ht 14.5”
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 426

    19th c delicately framed shaving mirror stand, ht 14.5”...

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    $100 - $150
  • Dorethea A Dreier (American 1870-1923) Winter Farm landscape in gilt frame oil on panel signed lower
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 427

    Dorethea A Dreier (American 1870-1923) Winter Farm land...

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    $200 - $300
  • "America The Land of Liberty" patriotic blue transfer dec soft paste porcelain childs mug 2.5" x 3.5
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 428

    "America The Land of Liberty" patriotic blue transfer d...

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    $50 - $100
  • 18th c  Chinese export porcelain charger with polychrome bird and floral decoration, extensive old r
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 429

    18th c Chinese export porcelain charger with polychrome...

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    $100 - $150
  • early 20th c Sariq bag face, 1' 1” x 2' 4”
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 430

    early 20th c Sariq bag face, 1' 1” x 2' 4”

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    $100 - $150
  • 2 early 19th c schoolgirl samplers, one unfinished, some damage, each about 9” x 8”
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 431

    2 early 19th c schoolgirl samplers, one unfinished, som...

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    $100 - $200
  • Serving spoons in "Ivy" pattern. Marked "Sterling Henderson Bro's" and attributed to John Westervelt
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 432

    Serving spoons in "Ivy" pattern. Marked "Sterling Hende...

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    $150 - $250

Auction Description

Memorial Day Americana and Fine Arts by Duane Merrill and Co.

Duane Merrill & Co. has been commissioned to sell fine period American furniture & accessories descending directly from an old Salem Massachusetts family- George Atkinson Hodges (b 1794) & Abigail Elizabeth White (b 1795- daughter of Captain Henry White of Salem), select objects from the estate of Dr. Herbert Ashley Durfee, Jr MD of Burlington, VT, paintings & furniture from the estate of Theodore “Ted” H. Church of Colchester & St Albans, VT, & pcs descending directly from the estate of Witherby Black of Black, Starr, & Frost,- highlights to include American & Continental paintings, 18th- 19th c Chinese objects d'art, Folk Art, Mid Century furnishings & artwork, glass, china, silver, & jewelry

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Duane Merrill and Co.
Williston, VT 05495
United States

info@merrillsauction.com

Phone:+18028782625

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Terms and ConditionsDUANE MERRILL & COMPANYAUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERSAUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALEPAYMENT Cash or approved check with dealer I.D. which must be approved by the clerks. The clerks may require a current letter of credit from your bank. All purchases must be paid for in full before the removal of any item from the sales room. We allow no charge accounts. Canadian funds will be accepted at our banks current exchange rate. Bad checks will be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law. The auction house may at its discretion hold property until funds have cleared.SALES TAX Unless exempt by law the purchaser will be required to pay the sales tax. Current rate is 7%.BUYERS PREMIUMS:    * A buyers premium of 20% applied to cash or approved check purchases will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price.   ALL GOODS ARE SOLD AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED WARRANTY It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine items and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer, consignor, or seller are responsible for the accuracy of any printed, written or verbal description. PLEASE ATTEND THE AUCTION PREVIEW AND EXAMINE THE ITEMS.BUYER IS RESPONSIBILITY On the fall of the hammer or in the customary manner, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to the conditions set forth herein, and such bidder there upon assumes full risk and responsibility for the article. Our employees will exercise caution in handling the goods but do so at the buyer's risk.CONTESTED BIDS In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on the part of us as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or withdraw the lot, or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute.UNRESERVED AUCTION This is a legal term to show that the items will be sold to the high bidder regardless of price, and that the owner nor auction house has set No reserved or minimum selling price.Note: UNLESS THE ADVERTISEMENT OR TERMS STATE "UNRESERVED" THE AUCTION IS WITH RESERVE.OPENING & NOMINAL BIDS Small bids made with the purpose of disparaging an item may be rejected by the auctioneer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject an opening bid that, in his opinion, is not commensurate with the value of the lot. The lot will be passed.POOLS are an association of dealers or collectors formed with the purpose of keeping down auction prices for the benefit of its members. They are illegal and under no circumstances will they be permitted. The auctioneer may at his discretion bid on behalf of the seller or elect to with-draw a lot if in his opinion a pool is operating.FIREARMS SALES: ALL FIREARMS ARE SOLD IN ACCORDANCE TO ATF REGULATIONSA VALID FFL (or C&R on valid firearms) will be required to ship firearms. Duane Merrill and Co are not responsible for failed background checks. Duane Merrill and Co are not responsible for local laws or firearms regulations outside of the State of Vermont. Please check your local laws to ensure you can posses specific firearms prior to bidding. Payment must be cleared prior to shipping. UNDER NO CONDITIONS WILL WE SHIP or SELL FIREARMS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Items may be withdrawn at any time prior to the offering of each lot. Any online item may be passed if it differs from given description or photograph.THE RECORD OF SALE kept by the auction clerks will be taken as final in the event of any dispute.ABSENTEE BIDS will be executed when possible as a convenience to the customer. The auction house will not be held responsible for any errors or failures to execute bids. The bid will be executed competitively. A down payment may be required. We will notify the bidder if successful. The decision to accept an absentee bid will be left to our discretion. Payment is due upon notification of a successful bid. All payments must be made within one week of auctionPACKING and Shipping may be arranged as a courtesy and at the buyers expense. DUANE MERRILL AND CO DO NOT SHIP IN HOUSE, delivery to a third party unaffiliated shipper will be arranged after full payment has been received. Duane Merrill and Co cannot provide shipping estimates, nor are they responsible for shipping charges accrued by buyers. The auction house must have received cleared funds to release absentee purchased property.ABSENTEE BIDDERS must give lot number and description of item, amount of bid, day phone number, complete address and tax number. Bids will be accepted up to 1/2 hour before the start of the auction - And No Later.PHONE BIDDING Phone bidding is executed as a convince to the buyer. A minimum starting bid of $500.00 applies when a phone line is requested to bid on a item. A down payment and or credit card may be requested prior to sale. Payment is due upon completion of sale. Packing & shipping arrangements may be arranged at the buyers expense.EXCEPTIONS to these terms or conditions of sale will be announced at the start of the auction.We take pride in our auction business and hope you enjoy our auctions. We look forward to serving you and thank you for your attendance.