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  • late 18th c/ early 19th c turned wooden burl bowl with carved handles- dia 14”, ht 3”, ht w/ hdls 5”
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1

    late 18th c/ early 19th c turned wooden burl bowl with ...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Redlich & Co. (New York 1890-1964) sterling silver fruit bowl with high relief poppy decorated rim.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2

    Redlich & Co. (New York 1890-1964) sterling silver frui...

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    $600 - $800
  • George Bailey Hopkins (Vermont 1854-1894) Deer Jumping a log o/b in ornate 19th c frame, descending
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3

    George Bailey Hopkins (Vermont 1854-1894) Deer Jumping ...

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    $300 - $500
  • 18k white gold ladies cocktail diamond ring having 3 prong set round cut diamonds each approx. .23ct
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 4

    18k white gold ladies cocktail diamond ring having 3 pr...

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Salem mahogany candle stand descending in the Hodges family of Salem, Mass. See note.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 5

    Salem mahogany candle stand descending in the Hodges fa...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • pat 1883 Jerome flying pendulum clock, running condition, ht 10.25”
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 6

    pat 1883 Jerome flying pendulum clock, running conditio...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Jay Hall Connaway (Vermont/Maine 1893-1970) Autumn Vermont o/b 16 x 20"
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7

    Jay Hall Connaway (Vermont/Maine 1893-1970) Autumn Verm...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Sandwich Early American Pattern Glass blue and clambroth dolphin post shell form footed dish/compot
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 8

    Sandwich Early American Pattern Glass blue and clambrot...

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    $200 - $300
  • 19th c Chinese famille rose jardiniere planter, descending from Cedar Hill, the Basking Ridge, New J
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 9

    19th c Chinese famille rose jardiniere planter, descend...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Chanel Boutique skirt suit, size 44, wool blend w/ silk blend lining
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 10

    Chanel Boutique skirt suit, size 44, wool blend w/ silk...

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    $200 - $400
  • 19th c Hannah Davis (1784-1863) wallpapered band box with label “warranted nailed band-boxes made by
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 11

    19th c Hannah Davis (1784-1863) wallpapered band box wi...

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    $400 - $600
  • Gorham Mfg Co (1864-69) sterling silver water pitcher with circular foot. Baluster form with helmet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 12

    Gorham Mfg Co (1864-69) sterling silver water pitcher w...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Charles Louis Heyde (Vermont 1822-1892) Mount Mansfield in Summer from Underhill VT- o/c 20 x 34"
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $10,000
    Lot 13

    Charles Louis Heyde (Vermont 1822-1892) Mount Mansfield...

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    $5,000 - $10,000
  • Yellow gold ladies ring signed Yard having an octagonal cut reddish orange Garnet 9.12grams, each si
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 14

    Yellow gold ladies ring signed Yard having an octagonal...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Randolph, VT drop leaf 2 drawer harvest table, pine in original red paint, turned leg. 5'8"l x 30"h.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 15

    Randolph, VT drop leaf 2 drawer harvest table, pine in ...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Francis Edwin Elwell (1858-1922) bronze winged statue of Isis, minor loss to right hand, ht 22”
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 16

    Francis Edwin Elwell (1858-1922) bronze winged statue o...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Fred M Hines( Vermont/Maine 20th c ) Mount Mansfield from Jeffersonville o/b 12 x 16" signed lower r
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 17

    Fred M Hines( Vermont/Maine 20th c ) Mount Mansfield fr...

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    $300 - $500
  • 18th c. Continental  soft paste porcelain garniture urn with molded rams head handles, classical fri
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 18

    18th c. Continental soft paste porcelain garniture urn ...

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    $200 - $300
  • circa 1870 Japanese porcelain enamel decorated character signed vase on gilt bronze base, ht 15"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 19

    circa 1870 Japanese porcelain enamel decorated characte...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • 18k Vacheron & Constantin- Geneve ultra thin wrist watch with original band, dia 1 1/8”
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 20

    18k Vacheron & Constantin- Geneve ultra thin wrist watc...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Taghkanic friendship basket in excellent condition, retains it's original handle wrapping, dia 12',
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    Taghkanic friendship basket in excellent condition, ret...

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    $300 - $500
  • Gorham "Lansdowne" tea and coffee service, including kettle on stand, tea and coffee pots, covered s
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 22

    Gorham "Lansdowne" tea and coffee service, including ke...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Antonio Jacobsen (American 1850-1921) "Henry Edye" o/c 21 x 35" signed A Jacobsen 1881, 705 Palisade
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $1,000
    Lot 23

    Antonio Jacobsen (American 1850-1921) "Henry Edye" o/c ...

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    $7,000 - $1,000
  • Men's 14k white gold ring having a polished natural ruby approx. 10mm x 8mm x 4mm approx. 2.5cts. Ap
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 24

    Men's 14k white gold ring having a polished natural rub...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • fancy Sheraton curly maple cane seat settee, flared arms, pierced crest, delicate proportions. Circa
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 25

    fancy Sheraton curly maple cane seat settee, flared arm...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Mark Lane- Southington, CT pillar & scroll clock, ht 31”
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 26

    Mark Lane- Southington, CT pillar & scroll clock, ht 31...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Shozo Nagano (Japanese/American 1928-2007) “Gyre” oil on canvas on shaped board 26 x 76"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 27

    Shozo Nagano (Japanese/American 1928-2007) “Gyre” oil o...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 19th c Sevres porcelain scalloped form dish with gilt cobalt border and handpainted floral and bird
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 28

    19th c Sevres porcelain scalloped form dish with gilt c...

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    $100 - $200
  • pr of late 19th c Chinese round enamel decorated jardiniere planters, dia 19”, ht 15”
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 29

    pr of late 19th c Chinese round enamel decorated jardin...

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    $2,000 - $4,000
  • late 19th c Tekke or Ersari hatchlou prayer rug (see Oriental Rugs by Janice Herbert plate 78. p 111
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 30

    late 19th c Tekke or Ersari hatchlou prayer rug (see Or...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • unusual mid-19th c 4 color homespun wool & cotton coverlet made using 3 mixed colors of wool to crea
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 31

    unusual mid-19th c 4 color homespun wool & cotton cover...

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    $200 - $300
  • George III sterling silver stuffing spoon hallmarked John Lampfert, London, 1772-3. Engraved with li
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 32

    George III sterling silver stuffing spoon hallmarked Jo...

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    $150 - $250
  • Jasper Francis Cropsey (American 1823-1900) Farm on the Hudson 12 x 20" o/c signed JF Cropsey lower
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 33

    Jasper Francis Cropsey (American 1823-1900) Farm on the...

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    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Antique 18k yellow gold pocket watch having face engraved with Roman numeral indicators and foliate,
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 34

    Antique 18k yellow gold pocket watch having face engrav...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • very fine Georgian inlaid mahogany satinwood bow front sideboard, spade feet, center silver drawer f
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 35

    very fine Georgian inlaid mahogany satinwood bow front ...

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    $1,000 - $3,000
  • Frederick William MacMonnies (American 1863-1937) bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare with F Gru
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000
    Lot 36

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

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    $10,000 - $20,000
  • Umetaro Azechi (Japan 1902-1999) Man with a rifle- Serigraph signed lower right and editioned 21/100
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 37

    Umetaro Azechi (Japan 1902-1999) Man with a rifle- Seri...

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    $400 - $600
  • deep blue Historical Staffordshire porcelain platter by Wood with scene of "Christianburg Danish Set
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 38

    deep blue Historical Staffordshire porcelain platter by...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Chinese Quinlong porcelain enamel bowl decorated with dragons & male figures, red character signatur
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 39

    Chinese Quinlong porcelain enamel bowl decorated with d...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • 1920 Robert Linzeler- Paris .950 silver brass lined open serving dish, minerva mark, descending in t
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 40

    1920 Robert Linzeler- Paris .950 silver brass lined ope...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 33" Chippendale mahogany block front chest of drawers with original brass, descending in the family
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 41

    33" Chippendale mahogany block front chest of drawers w...

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    $20,000 - $30,000
  • 44" Hepplewhite mahogany 2 drawer drop leaf table descending from Timothy Pickering b. July 17, 1745
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 42

    44" Hepplewhite mahogany 2 drawer drop leaf table desce...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • pair of oval cut paper silhouettes of Captain and Mrs. Henry White of Salem, Mass.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 43

    pair of oval cut paper silhouettes of Captain and Mrs. ...

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    $100 - $200
  • Antique mid 19th c gold openwork brooch having oval prong set hard stone 17mm x 13mm x 10mm with 26
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 44

    Antique mid 19th c gold openwork brooch having oval pro...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • 32" Sheraton mahogany mirror back dressing table attributed to John and Thomas Seymour descending in
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Lot 45

    32" Sheraton mahogany mirror back dressing table attrib...

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    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Pair of Sheraton mahogany reeded leg arm chairs, descending in the Hodges family of Salem, Mass. Cir
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 46

    Pair of Sheraton mahogany reeded leg arm chairs, descen...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Circa 1850 o/c Salem, Mass winter town sleigh scene under moonlight. Possibly by Mary Jane Derby (Sa
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 47

    Circa 1850 o/c Salem, Mass winter town sleigh scene und...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Antique mid 19th c Victorian oval brooch having oval fine amethyst center having 25mm x 21mm x 13mm
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 48

    Antique mid 19th c Victorian oval brooch having oval fi...

    Est.
    $400 - $800

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. 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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. 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