Public Discovery Auction

Treasures from Cape Ann Estates

No Reserves - No Internet Bidding
Saturday Evening

January 4th, 2020 at 6pm 

(Inspection 4pm-6pm day of auction)
1 Kondelin Rd. Gloucester, MA 01930

Rain, Snow or Shine! Canceled only if roads are closed, extreme weather date is Sunday, 1/05/2020 - same time.

Americana & Historic Interest: Heavy cut steel/iron? blacksmith sign & other signs incl: “Mines Danger” an aluminum Prosperity plaque circa 1920s, possibly fraternal, Doc Strangelove & other signs, a set of antique Dory oars signed EH Burnham, 3 antique iron boat anchors, a very large block-pulley converted to lamp base, collection of Victorian/Edwardian Daguerreotypes from a local Rockport MA estate, unusual encased vignette of historic items w/ provenance attached for late 18th century, antique lanterns, unusual WWII era Naval Communications Area Master Station Zinn tankard w/ pewter top, small collection of antique duck decoys, American Radiator Company water tank w/ old rivet construction, early trunk w/ antique brass tack adornment, early powder blue sea chest in “just the right size” antique bottles incl: Old Bushmill’s Whiskey w/ original paper label, R.V. Pierce M.D., Schenck’s Pulmonic & other interesting bottles,  a wonderful collection of antique marbles, swirlies, ribbons, bennies, cat’s eyes, & more, bronze plaque of George Washington, heavy duck-covered iron casserole w/ red enamel finish, beautiful Art Nouveau tri-fold vanity mirror with tooled leather back, collection of pottery & porcelain including antique Chinese family rose, Goebel saint statues,  art pottery vases w/ drip glaze, tin glaze and matte finishes, majolica planter etc, wicker trunk w/ slide lock, lot of vintage vinyl lps mostly rock n roll incl: Pink Floyd, Queen, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Kansas, the Allman Brothers, David Bowie & many more, lot of 45rpm records incl: the Drifters, Dale & Grace, Bill Dabney, Duane Eddy, Fats Domino & many more, antique ice skates, Old wooden basket w/ Chinese letters, lot of Nash Rambler vintage automobile ephemera, brochures etc, a 10-10 Cairns & Brother Firemen’s Helmet,

Art: Including a  beautiful seascape by E Pizziarini? a 19th century o/c of a harvest scene (artist unknown)  a portrait study by John Rubens Smith (1775-1849) series of Japanese woodblock prints of the 4 Seasons, other Japanese woodblock prints, vintage acrylic jungle scene painting, a strange pop-culture sculpture in orange, green white, black & pink, a piece sign made up of anti-war buttons etc on a burlap canvas, a beautiful painting of dogs signed Shipley, a wonderful 19th century Country-Side painting signed George Thompson, a Robert Wood Serigraph hand signed and numbered,

 Collection of stamps & coins incl: US Large Cents, Standing Liberty Quarters, Indian Head Cents, Buffalo Nickels, Proof Sets, Liberty Head Quarters, Lincoln Cents, Wheat Pennies, Mercury Dimes, several binders of US Mint Sheets, First Flight - First Day Covers from the 1920s to present, Civil War era postmarked envelopes, 19th century French & other European stamped envelopes w/ fancy postmarks, binders & envelopes of other US &  World Stamps, plus books, guides & catalogs about stamps & coins. Japanese WWII currency, 

Clocks including a  Regulator No.10 - 30 Day Wall Mount clock by Waterbury co. w original weights, pendulum  etc, Mantle Clock w/ exposed works face in metal case, beautiful Victorian Gingerbread w/ ornate original pendulum, & other clocks, books including  the History of the Town of Essex from 1634-1700, Clam Digger’s Stories, Diary of an Early American Boy by Eric Sloan, modern copy of Harper’s Bazar 1867-1898, The Bulfinch anatomy of Antique China & Silver, 

Miscellaneous: An amazing antique stained glass window 71”x30”, Pair of gorgeous Torchieres adorned w/ Cherubs on brass bands, large collection of antique buttons including hundreds of stunning jet-glass Victorian, Edwardian, marquisette & more, 2 sets of wood measures one containing an Eli Rye of Wilton N.H. Beautiful Period Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase w/ glass door, small one drawer Sheraton stand w/ tapered legs, heavy iron early 19th century marble top table, wrought iron plant stand, solid oak Victorian open bookshelf w/ lion’s head medallion & ball/claw feet, wonderful round table with intricate pierced carving work, a collection of antique still & mechanical banks including cast iron, figural, animals etc. a 1964-64 World’s Fair edition, metal rocket ship, Black American cast iron, a 19th century miniature cupboard (34” tall) a small collection of antique prayer rugs and others, pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks, a collection of large antique/vintage garden ornaments incl: a concrete frog, concrete mushrooms, an evil looking squirrel wrapped around a planter, a cast iron period victorian garden chair, 2 antique hand made tool boxes, (his & hers) w/ contents, two period country Chippendale chairs, an excellent arts & crafts lamp with curly iron base & copper conical shade, small lot of what-not wooden boxes, vintage Everlast Boxing Gloves, tray lots, box lots much more coming as we’re still un-packing!  

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We auction up hundreds of lots of Antiques, Fine Art, Pottery, Lighting, Collectibles, Jewelry, Coins, Stamps, Sterling Silver, Gold, Household Items, General Merchandise, Records, Books, Furniture, Military Collectibles, Postcards & Ephemera, Items of Historic Interest, Tray Lots, Box Lots, Tools, Vintage Toys, Mid-Century Modern Decor & Accessories, Industrial Furnishings & much more

Full snack bar catered by Classic Cooks of Gloucester MA,  Plenty of parking, front lots,  side lots, street. 

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