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FORSYTHES’ PUBLIC ANTIQUES AUCTION

FORSYTHES’ PUBLIC ANTIQUES AUCTION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014, 1:00 PM
CINCINNATI, OHIO

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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10   Lot # 151 - 180
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TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDITION LOW EST HIGH EST
             
151 Oriental Estate Room Size Rug Oriental Estate Room Size Rug 11' x 13' - 4" Nice deep pile Light overall wear. $600 $1,200
152 Emily Maria Spafort Scott (New York) Oil Painting Emily Maria Spafort Scott (New York) Oil Painting Emily Maria Spaford Scott (1832-1915, New York) 20" x 30 1/2" oil on canvas still life of flowers in basket.  Signed, "E. M. Scott" lower right.  Emily Maria Spaford Scott grew up in New York where she studied at the Art Students League and The National Academy of Design. Good condition. $300 $600
153  M. K. Libby (California)  Oil Painting  M. K. Libby (California)  Oil Painting 12" x 15 1/2" oil on board titled, "Desert Gold," signed, "M. K. Libby," lower left.  Artist tag, "Desert Gold: by Marian Libby, Santa Ana, Cal." on verso. Good condition. $100 $200
154 Vivian Peterson (19th - 20th Century) Pastel Painting Vivian Peterson (19th - 20th Century) Pastel Painting 7 3/4" x 6" pastel on paper of two men stacking sacks of flour.  Monogrammed, "V.P." lower left, and signed, "Miss Vivian Peterson 1911, to Harry Stillwell," on verso.   Good condition. $60 $120
155 Semi Antique Oriental Estate Room Size Rug Semi Antique Oriental Estate Room Size Rug 6'-9" x 10' - 4".  Nice floral medalion center. Moderate overall wear, one 1/2" hole near one end. $600 $1,200
156 Semi Antique Oriental Estate Rug Semi Antique Oriental Estate Rug 2'-2" x 2'-8" Tree of Life Slight overall wear. $100 $300
157 Semi Antique Oriental Estate Runner Semi Antique Oriental Estate Runner 3'-5" x 13'-8", Nice stylized floral center on navy ground with chain floral border on red Very slight overall wear. $300 $600
158 Semi Antique Oriental Estate Rug Semi Antique Oriental Estate Rug 3' x 6' Moderate wear at margins, else very good condition. $100 $300
159 Antique Oriental Rug Antique Oriental Rug 3'-9" x 6'-5" in styalized floral pattern  Moderate wear at the margins, few small repairs $200 $400
160 Fine Oriental Estate Runner Fine Oriental Estate Runner Large 32'  Oriental estate runner.  2'-10 x 32'-3" Very good condition. $400 $800
161 Two Persian Saddle Bags Two Persian Saddle Bags (1) 2'-6" x 3'-6", Geometric Tribal, with back done in hand woven stripes (2) 2' x 3'-4" with woven tie down straps, decorated  with buttons and shells, back hand woven stripes. Good condition. $80 $150
162 Semi Antique Oriental Room Size Rug Semi Antique Oriental Room Size Rug 6'-9" x 11'-8" Centered floral medallion, muted colors. Moderate to heavy wear in center, small tears. $200 $500
163 Charles  Parker Brant Goose Decoy Charles  Parker Brant Goose Decoy Circa 1915, Tuckers Island, N.J., in original working paint, nice graceful form hollow body decoy, 18.5” long x 5.25" x 6.75” high. See page 94, Plate 186 New Jersey Decoys, by Fleckenstein. Paint circa 98%, Fine. $200 $400
164 Pair Goldeneye Decoys Pair Goldeneye Decoys Both circa 1st quarter of 20th century, and in old working repaints, both with nice body form and heads attached with large spike nail.  18 & 17.5” long x 5” wide x 6.5” high. One with shrinkage lines in body. $250 $350
165 Outstanding Canada Goose decoy Outstanding Canada Goose decoy An early 20th century turned head Canada goose decoy with original glass eyes, beautifully carved head, neck and body in old second paint.  21” long x 8” wide x 11” high. Fine $400 $800
166 Pair of Mason Premium Grade Decoys Pair of Mason Premium Grade Decoys Male and female with original glass eyes in very fine old working repainted finish by Fred Coleman, of Coleman lake Lodge. Lodge was opened in 1925 and closed in 1955, Hennekin, Ill.  Both 17” long x 6” wide x 8” high. As above, chips on tails and mail with spot pellet scars, still a lovely pair. $300 $500
167 Two Nice Old Decoys Two Nice Old Decoys Both early 20th century Factory made, likely Dodge or Mason, both in old working repaint, one with glass eyes, 14” long x 5.5” wide x 6.5” high. 2nd with painted eyes, 14” long x 5” wide x 5.5” high. 1st with repaired bill, else Fine. $125 $225
168 Nova Scotia Eider Decoy Nova Scotia Eider Decoy In older working repaint, circa 1930.  16” long x 8” wide & high. Shrinkage split in bottom, else Fine. $50 $75
169 Nova Scotia Brant Decoy Nova Scotia Brant Decoy South shore area, in older working repaint with original painted initials on underside “F.H.”   18.5” long x 6” wide x 8” high. Small chip on bill, else Fine. $150 $300
170 St. Claire Flats Widgeon Decoy St. Claire Flats Widgeon Decoy In older working repaint with owners name painted on base “L.A. McIves”, original glass eyes, nice hollow body decoy with fine detail carving of head and body.  12.5” long x 6” wide x 7.5” high. As above and very minor chips on tail,  else Fine. $250 $350
171 Corsan, Denton, Burdekin & Co. Sheffield Bowie Knife Corsan, Denton, Burdekin & Co. Sheffield Bowie Knife With 7.4” single edged steel blade with clipped end, marked on left ricasso “Corsan, Denton, Burdekin & Co. Sheffield,” with nickel oval bar type guard, beautifully figured and patinated two piece horn grips with inset nickel escutcheon on left grip plate, total length 11.7” with original leather sheath with nickel drag, 8.5” long. Tiny bit of tip missing, sheath with wear and missing collar. $300 $600
172 American Bowie Knife American Bowie Knife Circa 1850 with 5” single edged steel blade with clipped end, stamped on left face “RUFF/ULM” with nickel collar and end cap, and single piece antler grip, total length 9.5”, with original black leather covered wood sheath with brass collar, 7.5” long. Fine, sheath missing drag. $100 $300
173 Civil War Era American Blacksmith Made Bowie Knife Civil War Era American Blacksmith Made Bowie Knife Fine clipped end Bowie with 13.25” single edged steel blade, with oval brass guard and leather washer grip with steel pommel plate with capstan rivet, total length 18”. Includes original hand sewn brown leather sheath decorated with tooled circles, 12.5” long. Fine all-over brown patina to metal, some pitting near tip, guard with bends and slight damage, sheath worn near tip, still Very Good. $400 $800
174 Early America Naval Dirk with Sheath Early America Naval Dirk with Sheath A smith made 7.8” double edged unmarked steel blade with brass oval guard, single piece antler grip with brass front collar and end plate, nice old patina, total length 11.75”. The original brown tooled leather sheath has intact belt loop and 4.5” brass drag, total length 13.5”. Slight pitting on blade, else Fine; sheath Fine. $100 $200
175 Fine American Civil War Era Bowie Knife Fine American Civil War Era Bowie Knife With a beautifully made 11” clipped end single edge steel blade stamped on riht ricasso “IXL”, oval steel guard, single piece walnut or butternut grip attached with two steel pins, fine over-all patina, total length 16.2”. Fine condition. $400 $800
176 Scarce Prototype Moilliet & Gem Sheffield Bowie Knife Scarce Prototype Moilliet & Gem Sheffield Bowie Knife With 6.5” single edged steel blade with clipped end, stamped on left ricasso “Prototype Moilliet & Gem Sheffield”, with floral scroll stamped nickel guard/front collar, brown two-piece horn grips and matching nickel pommel end. Right grip with scratched initials of owner “WI”, total length 10.6”. In original leather covered wood sheath with brass drag, 8.5” long. Tip with slight bend, nickel plates somewhat flattened and with part of guard missing, still Very Nice; sheath missing collar and some wear. $300 $600
177 Fine Circa 1820 Naval Dirk Fine Circa 1820 Naval Dirk With unmarked 6” double edged steel blade with two full length fuller lines on each face with two piece shaped bone grips attached with three steel rivets and having nice old polished patina.  Total length 10.4”. Large chip on one face of grip, else Fine. $100 $200
178 Civil War Era Bowie Knife Civil War Era Bowie Knife With 6.4” blade, unmarked, cast steel bar type guard, walnut grips attached with three steel rivets, nice old patina.  Total length 11”. Very minor oxidation on blade and tip is rounded, else Fine. $100 $200
179 Pair of Maine Bluebill Decoys Pair of Maine Bluebill Decoys In original working paint with original glass eyes, male and female, North Atlantic Flyway.   13.5” long x 5 x 6.75” high. Paint is circa 98%, male with chip on bill. $100 $200
180 Mason Mallard Drake Decoy Mason Mallard Drake Decoy In nice possible original paint with original glass eyes.  16” long x 5.5” wide x 6.75” high. Head reattached, else Fine. $200 $300
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