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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 # 91 - 120
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TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDITION LOW EST HIGH EST
             
91 H.S. Sadd Engraving of Robert Burns H.S. Sadd Engraving of Robert Burns Published by A.L. Dick, NY, NY, 15.5" x 19.5" in period mahogany ogee frame.   19" x 23". Even toning, else fine condition. $100 $200
92 Small Oak Curved Glass Candy Store Showcase Small Oak Curved Glass Candy Store Showcase With mirrored back door.  14.5" deep x 26.25" wide x 8" high.   Good condition. $200 $400
93 Reverse Painted Doctor's Sign Reverse Painted Doctor's Sign Circa 1900, on glass in silver lettering on black ground reading, "Don C. Gasking/Physician and Surgeon".  7.5" x 24," in oak frame 11" x 27.5". Minor paint loss at corners. $100 $300
94 Counter Top Oak Showcase Counter Top Oak Showcase With paneled back and glass door at right side.  15" deep x 25" wide x 16" high. Fine condition. $100 $300
95 Baby Bear Bread Manchester, Ohio Advertising Baby Bear Bread Manchester, Ohio Advertising Lot of two oval advertising signs, made to attach to  screen door of a country store, printed on steel door screen in four colors reading, "Ask For. Baby Bear It's Vitalized The Loaf of Quality Always Fresh," with loaf of bread in center, and sawtooth edging in blue and white.    12" x 18". Mint, unused with original packing paper. $80 $150
96 Leslie Cope (Ohio/Massachusetts) Oil Painting Leslie Cope (Ohio/Massachusetts) Oil Painting Leslie Cope (1913-2002, Ohio/Massachusetts) 20" x 24" oil on canvas of a team of work horses pulling a sled.  Signed, "Leslie Cope, -1941 - 1969" lower right.  Cope was born in Stoke-On-Trent, England.  He came to America in 1931 and settled in Roseville, Ohio.  A prolific artist, his subjects dealt with the common work horse, country scenes, coal mining, bridges, barnyards, and rural landscapes, to name a few.  Cope would annually travel to Glouchester, Massachusetts to paint seascapes and harbor scenes with his wife, Velma.  Member of the Ohio Watercolor Society, named to Who's Who in America in 1975.  Well listed artist. Good condition. $400 $600
97 Thomas Jefferson Willison (Ohio) Oil Painting Thomas Jefferson Willison (Ohio) Oil Painting Thomas Jefferson Willison (1864-1940, Ohio) 8" x 10" oil on board of landscape at twilight.  Signed lower left, "T. J. Willison."  Willison was born July 24, 1864 in Brent, Kentucky.  He spent his early years working as a salesman for his father's lumber company.  He studied art at The Cincinnati Art Academy during the Duvaneck years.  In his early 30's, he made painting his life's work and became noted for his landscapes of the countryside in the Miami and Ohio River valleys.   Good condition. $200 $400
98 Signed G. T. Willison Still Life Oil Painting Signed G. T. Willison Still Life Oil Painting 8" x 12 3/4" oil on board depicting roses.  Signed and dated, "G. T. Willison 1898" lower right.   Small paint flake under date lower right; otherwise fine condition. $100 $200
99 Elizabeth Heil Alke (Ohio) Oil Painting Elizabeth Heil Alke (Ohio) Oil Painting Elizabeth Heil Alke (1877-1938, Cincinnati, Ohio) 4" x 5" oil on board of a landscape scene.  Signed lower left, "Elizabeth Heil Alke."  Elizabeth Heil was born August 3, 1877 near Columbus, Ohio.  During the late 1890's and early 1900's, she studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati under Caroline Lord and T.S. Noble.  She lived with her artist husband, Stephen Alke, in New Richmond, Ohio.  She was the first woman to win the Ingalls Scholarship, was a member of The Cincinnati Women' s Art Club, and National Association of Women Painters and Sculpters.  She died in New Richmond, Ohio in 1938. Good condition. $200 $400
100 Louis J. Feuchter (Maine/Maryland) Oil Painting Louis J. Feuchter (Maine/Maryland) Oil Painting Louis J. Feuchter (1885-1957, Maine/Maryland) 4 3/4" x 6" oil on board of steamboat fishing trawler.  Signed, "Feuchter - 423 Port St." on verso.  Louis Feuchter was a master artist of Chesapeak Bay Boats and landscapes.  At at 12, he received a scholarship to the Maryland Institute of Art.  He frequently visited the Eastern shore of Maryland.  Here he began painting the Chesapeak Bay work boats.  In the late 1940's he was commissioned to paint a series of work boat paintings for the Mariners Museum in Newport News.  His works are displayed in museums, galleries, and private collections.   Small paint flake lower right side; othewise fine condition. $200 $400
101 mportant Patriotic Carved Cincinnati Large Wood Plaque Important Patriotic Carved Cincinnati Large Wood Plaque A rare and important carved, early 19th century, wood plaque in mahogany, rectangular with arched top interior having a wonderful deep relief carving of the U.S. symbol, spread winged Bald Eagle, with ribbon banner in beak reading, “E. Pluribus Unum,” with talons clutching U.S. shield with 13 stars and 13 stripes, on which is carved the "Juncta Juvant" circular seal of the City of Cincinnati, all with cock beaded edging, and nice old dark patina.   The Bald Eagle was established as our national symbol by the Second Continental Congress on June 20, 1782.  In 1783 "The Society of The Cincinnati" was formed with brances in the United States and France.  Founded to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the officers of the Continental Army who served in the American Revolutionary War.   On June 19, 1783, "The General Society of The Cincinnati" adopted the Bald Eagle as its insigne. It is one of America's first post-Revolution symbols, and an important piece of American Iconography.  The members of "The Cincinnati" were among those developing many of America's first and largest cities west of the Appalachians, most notably Cincinnati, Ohio and Pittsburgh, PA.  The first governor of the "Northwest Territory," Arthur St. Clair, was a member of the society, and renamed a small settlement on the Ohio River "Cincinnati"  in 1790.  In honor of the society, and to encourage settlement by society members, the seal of Cincinnati was adopted in 1819.  It is displayed in various places of public importance, including the city center of Cincinnati at Fountain Square, alongside the U.S. Flag, and the city flag.  The city of Cincinnati shares its name with "The Society of Cincinnati."  Important early carved plaque with all the symbolism of a young Cincinnati and nation.  20” wide x 4” deep x 69.25” high. Few old repairs; otherwise fine condition. $4,000 $7,000
102 American Cherry Chippendale Armchair American Cherry Chippendale Armchair Circa 1770, with nicely carved ribbon back splat with pineapple, yoke style crest, scrolled arms with outward turn, and scroll carved knuckle terminals, cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carved knees and pad feet. Slip seat, 23” wide x 19” deep x 17,” seat height x 39” high. Old refinish, and corner blocks replaced, else fine condition. $300 $600
103 Ohio Folk Art Inlaid Footstool Ohio Folk Art Inlaid Footstool Circa 1840, in walnut with maple and ebony inlaid stars, diamonds and bars on all four sides and legs. Nice scalloped apron, and blocked legs tapering to turned, with period crewel work upholstered top.   22" x 14" x 14.5” high. Wear to upholstery and slight chip on one piece of inlay. $100 $300
104 D. W. EBA, Catlettsburg, KY Stoneware Jar D. W. EBA, Catlettsburg, KY Stoneware Jar 5 Gallon two handled blue decorated stoneware jar with trimmed firehand blue decoration, and stenciled, "D. W. EBA, Wholesale and Retail, Dealer in Groceries, Boat Stores, etc., Catlettsburg, KY."  16" H.   Very unusual Kentucky blue decorated stoneware jar stating, "Boat Stores."   8" crows line in back side; otherwise good condition. $600 $1,200
105 Blue Decorated Stoneware Canning Jar Blue Decorated Stoneware Canning Jar Salt glaze with feather design on front, brown glazed interior, wax seal.  4.3” diameter x 6.5” high. Tiny flake on inside lip, else fine condition. $200 $400
106 Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar With 1” wide blue painted bands at top and bottom, and wavy line across center, brown glazed interior.  6” diameter x 5.3” high. Fine condition. $150 $350
107 Unusual Blue Decorated Stoneware Flask Unusual Blue Decorated Stoneware Flask 6" Stoneware flask with blue freehand slash.   Spot of loss to glaze to lip; otherwise good condition. $100 $200
108 Ovoid Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar Ovoid Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar With 1” wide blue painted bands at top and bottom and wavy line across center, brown glazed interior.  5.6” diameter x 6.25” high. Old chip on lip, else fine condition. $150 $350
109 Manchester, Ohio Attribution Salt Glaze Stoneware Milk Jar Manchester, Ohio Attribution Salt Glaze Stoneware Milk Jar Nice early form with brown glazed interior. Unsigned.  Found in Seaman, Ohio.  11.3” diameter x 6” high. Chip on lip, else fine condition . $100 $300
110 Outstanding Kentucky Inlaid Walnut Sheraton Chest Outstanding Kentucky Inlaid Walnut Sheraton Chest With four dovetailed graduated drawers inlaid with satin wood lined inlay, scrolled at corners & satinwood diamond escutcheons with period brass pulls. Canted corners with lambs tongue terminals inlaid with satinwood and cherry diagonal banding in barber pole style, flanked by two satinwood inlaid lines. Front apron with matching inlay and truly graceful scroll cut-out. Side aprons also with scroll cut-out at base, and most unusual tombstone panels, bordered with cock beaded edges. Overhanging top with double satinwood line inlay on edge. Nicely turned legs with inlaid satinwood scrolled lines and satinwood & cherry diamonds. Poplar secondary wood.  9” deep x 40” wide x 45” high. Old refinish with good color, else fine condition. $3,000 $5,000
111 Kentucky Sheraton Cherry Blanket Chest Kentucky Sheraton Cherry Blanket Chest With burled panels in front, nicely scalloped front and side aprons, turned feet, top with bread board ends.  Interior with till and hidden dovetailed drawer with original brass knob handle, in fine old original finish.  15.25" x 42.5" x 25" high. Fine condition. $400 $800
112 Kentucky Cherry Sheraton 2 Drawer Work Stand Kentucky Cherry Sheraton 2 Drawer Work Stand Large stand with nice  ring turned legs with ball terminals, paneled sides, poplar secondary wood.  20" deep x 23.5" wide x 29.25" high. Old finish.  Good condition. $200 $400
113 Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar With Bottle Decoration Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar With Bottle Decoration Unusual blue decorated salt glaze jar with freehand bottles flanking painted "3" over two painted whirlwinds, brown glazed interior, straight sided.  10.25" dia. X 11" high Stains and cracks $100 $300
114 Blue Decorated Jas. Hamilton Stoneware Jar Blue Decorated Jas. Hamilton Stoneware Jar With slightly ovoid form, salt glazed exterior stenciled in blue, “Jas. Hamilton & Co. Greensboro, Pa.,” brown glazed interior.   6.5” diameter x 9.5” high. Minor interior chip on lip, else fine condition. $100 $300
115 Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar Salt glaze exterior withfour painted blue lines across front, brown glazed interior.  5” diameter x “ high. Fine condition. $100 $300
116 Blue Decorated Stoneware Canning Jar Blue Decorated Stoneware Canning Jar In salt glaze with three blue painted lines across front, brown glazed interior with wax seal type mouth.  4.25” high x 6.25” high. Two lines from base to lip. $100 $300
117 Peter Weber Middletown, Ohio Stoneware Jug Peter Weber Middletown, Ohio Stoneware Jug Fine 2 gallon stoneware jug, blue stenciled, "The Peter Weber Co., Wholesale Liquor Dealers, Middletown, Ohio."  14 1/2" H Good condition. $80 $150
118 Ohio Sewer Tile Spill Vase signed J.W. Moore Ohio Sewer Tile Spill Vase signed J.W. Moore Tree stump form stamped on base, “J.W. Moore Uhrichsville, Ohio."  6.25” high. Fine condition. $80 $150
118A Unusual Early 2 Door Pie Safe With Old Green Paint Unusual Early 2 Door Pie Safe With Old Green Paint Unusual small size pie safe with old green paint over old red, with two doors with four punched pin-wheel pattern tins, solid ends with boot-jack cut-outs. Interior with four shelves. Wood is poplar. Very unusual original pie safe found on early Adams County, Ohio farm.   16" deep x 34.5" wide x 65" high. Old repair to corner of one tin, few minor repairs; otherwise  good condition. $800 $1,500
119 American Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Chest American Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Chest In mahogany with satinwood and ebony string inlay, 2 over 5 graduated dovetailed drawers, original stepped cove molded top, inlaid quarter columns at corners, with turned plinths and capitals, splayed French feet, and nicely scalloped apron on front and sides, solid ends.  Fine period brass  pulls.  Poplar and pine secondary woods.   21.75" deep x 43" wide x 60.75" high. Minor veneer chips on one foot, pulls are period replacements, old refinish with good color. $600 $1,200
120 Early Splayed Leg Cherry 1 Drawer Stand Early Splayed Leg Cherry 1 Drawer Stand With sausage turned legs, one dovetailed drawer with original brass knob, nice one board top with cut-out corners.   21.75" deep x 17.35" wide x 27.75" high Original finish. Good condition. $200 $400
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