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• FORSYTHES ANTIQUES AUCTION

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• THE AMERICANA COLLECTION OF THE LATE LYNN DINGUS •
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 1:00 PM
EASTGATE (CINCINNATI), OHIO

Located at the Holiday Inn, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245.  Exit 63A off I-275 to32 to Eastgate Blvd.

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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6   Lot # 1 - 40
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TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDITION LOW EST HIGH EST
             
1 EARLY FOLK ART THEOREM PAINTING Early Folk Art Theorem Painting Circa 1820-30, of sliced melon and other fruit with knife, on linen. 16" x 20" in original paint and gilt frame, 23 1/2" x 19 1/2". Even toning with 300 600
2 Folk Art Painting of Basket of Strawberries Folk Art Painting of Basket of Strawberries American watercolor on paper, artist initials lower left corner, 5 1/2" x 5" high, circa 1840-50 in original gold leaf frame, 7 1/4" x 6 1/2". Fine. 100 200
3 Folk Art Still Life Painting Folk Art Still Life Painting Anonymous watercolor of basket of fruit on paper, initialed in pencil "S," circa 1820-30, 5 1/2" x 7" in period grain painted frame, 7 1/2" x 9". Attached tag with provenience Bought Mike Clum Estate Auction Ohio. Slight stain lower right corner, else Fine. 100 200
4 Folk Art Theorem Painting Folk Art Theorem Painting Dated 1825, Pennsylvania Watercolor on linen, basket of fruit, 14 1/2" x 10 1/2", in original grain painted frame, 18  1/2" x 14 1/2". Period inked manuscript note pasted to backboard reading,  "The work of Mrs. Draper's Mother/Mrs. Irene (Guernsey) Rowley./Done about 1825. Irena, wife of Philo Guernsey, born: Feb. 3, 1765, Litchfield, Conn; d. 1853, Tompkins Co. NY. She was the daughter of Rev. Noah Murray & Mary Stowe. Rev. Noah Murray was the first preacher of United Salism in Bradford Co., Connecticut." Even toning, else Fine. 200 400
5 Pennsylvania Folk Art Painting Pennsylvania Folk Art Painting Watercolor on paper of birds, dog, people and stylized floral, circa 1830-50.  7 1/2" x 8 1/2" in period ogee frame, 11" x 13 1/8". Slight toning at edges, else Fine. 200 400
6 Period American Country Queen Anne Mirror Period American Country Queen Anne Mirror In white pine with folksy scroll cut-out crest.  11 1/4" x 17 1/2" high. Refinished and discoloration to mirror glass. 100 200
7 Collection of Make-Do Pin Cushions Collection of Make-Do Pin Cushions Lot of seven, all with 19th century glass bases from whale oil lamps, candlesticks, goblets and oil lamps, some in color with very colorful and folksy hand made pin cushion tops. 6" to 10 1/2" high. Largest has seven nice bakelite broaches attached. Few minor flakes to bases. 200 400
8 Early Felt Diorama Early Felt Diorama Wonderfully sewn fruit in polychrome colors with felt leaves, all in felt basket, in oval shadow box gilt frame. 19 1/2" x 16 1/4" x 4 1/2" deep, Frame with minor damage, felt is Fine. 300 500
9 Folk Art Witche's Ball Folk Art Witche's Ball Hand blown two piece pedestal and ball in clear glass with wallpaper & painted interior.  7" diameter x 12 1/2" high. Good 100 200
10 Folk Art Painting  "An Indian Queen" Folk Art Painting  "An Indian Queen" Watercolor on paper with inked title as above below, full length portrait of a Indian lady with bow, arrow and quiver of arrows, in elaborate blue gown and hat with feathers and red moccasins, in southern landscape with fir and palm trees.  Oval 10" x 12 1/2", in original gilt frame, 12 1/2" x 15". Slight scattered foxing, else Fine. 200 400
11 Painted Folk Art Footstool Painted Folk Art Footstool Poplar in original smokey cream ground with green and black striping, cut-out boot-jack end with scalloped aprons and hooked wool, floral pattern rug type fabric originally applied to top.  13 1/2" x 7" x 6" high. Paint circa 92% and fabric cover Very Good. 100 200
12 Folk Art Painting of Flowers Folk Art Painting of Flowers Watercolor on paper, double sided with inked inscription in German on back side, front has potted tulip flanked by two mum like flowers and back with two other flowers and inscription.  6 1/2" x 7 3/4", in period ogee frame, 9 1/2" x 11". Fine. 200 400
13 Fine Lot of Early Treenware Fine Lot of Early Treenware Lot of 5 pieces including an early sugar caster in mahogany with acorn finial on threaded lid 7" high; Plus an oak turned box with turned finial on lid and original varnish finish, 6 3/4" high; Plus a basswood inlaid goblet with inlaid maple plugs that extend from exterior to interior og bowl, in old varnish finish, 5 7/8" high; Plus turned fruit wood box with checkerboard inlaid lid 3 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4" high.; And small turned basswood goblet, 2 3/4" high. 1st-3rd & 5th, all fine; 4th with slight damage to inlay. 100 200
14 Early Toleware Whale Oil Lamp Early Toleware Whale Oil Lamp With double wick spout, C form handle in nice polychrome floral painting on black, 4 1/4" high. Paint circa 97%, Fine 100 200
15 Early Tole Decorated Document Box Early Tole Decorated Document Box Domed lid with original brass bale handle and posts, hasp on front, black ground with polychrome scrolling flowers and leaves on front and lid, geometric on sides.  9 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 6 1/2" high, less bale handle. Paint circa 92%, else Fine. 100 200
16 Two Tole Decorated Document Pieces Two Tole Decorated Document Pieces Both Tin, including a document box with domed lid and wire bale handle, lock hasp on front, polychrome painted red roses on green ground on front and yellow swags on lid and sides, circa 1850, 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 7 1/2" high, less bale; And a lighthouse form coffee pot with C scroll handle, domed lid with brass finial, curved spout and flared foot, decorated with4  red plums with surrounding wreath on each side on bronzed ground.  6 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 10 3/4" high. 1st Paint circa 85%, else Fine; 2nd Paint circa 65%. 200 400
17 Folk Art Painted Tole Tray Folk Art Painted Tole Tray 19th century with two oval portraits of twins with gold floral surround and small vignettes between on red ground.   Rectangular with rounded corners.  11 1/4" x 14 3/4". Paint circa 97%, Fine. 150 250
18 Folk Art Painting of Two Kneeling Women Folk Art Painting of Two Kneeling Women Circa 1st half of the 19th century, likely Pennsylvania, with inked four line manuscript inscription in German, Opticians, painted rope border.  10" x 8 1/4" in period ogee frame, 10 3/4" x 13". Good. 200 400
19 Paint Decorated Folk Art Basket Paint Decorated Folk Art Basket Split hickory in original black and white painted finish with sculpted bunch of fruit attached to side under handle terminal with painted green leaf surround.  9 1/2" diameter x 12" high. Paint circa 82%, still Very Good. 100 200
20 Fine Antique Miniature Basket Fine Antique Miniature Basket Split cane and hickory with nice old patina, no brakes.  6" x 6 1/2" x 5 1/4" high. Fine. 100 200
21 Early Shaker Tiered Sewing Box Early Shaker Tiered Sewing Box American circa 1830, with upper section having central pin cushion, flanked by two sliding lid storage compartments, over hinged compartment with divided interior for spooled thread and sewing tools, over larger hinged lid for sewing storage.  In original old varnish finish and dovetailed construction.  8 1/2" x 13" x 9 1/2" high. 100 200
22 Bentwood Shaker Sewing Basket Bentwood Shaker Sewing Basket With lid having single finger and base with three, copper tacks, bale handle and original silk interior with pin cushion and emery strawberry.  7 1/2" x 5" x 3" high with handle down and 5 1/2" high up. Slight split in lid band, else Fine. 100 150
23 Two Shaker Bentwood Lidded Storage Boxes Two Shaker Bentwood Lidded Storage Boxes Maple with pine larger has single finger on lid and base with copper tacks, 5 1/2" x 4 x 2" high; smaller has single finger on lid and two on base with copper tacks. 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2" high. Both with old refinish and good color, else Fine. 100 200
24 Folk Art Painting of Puppies Folk Art Painting of Puppies Anonymous 19th century watercolor & ink on paper of two puppies resting with barrel and basket in background. 12" x 16" in period red painted frame, 15" x 19". Fine. 200 400
25 New England Decorated Band Box New England Decorated Band Box Heavy card stock, decorated with New England town scenes and building on sides and lid.  18 1/2" x 15 1/4" x 12 1/2" high. Very Good to Fine. 200 400
26 Stencil Decorated Band Box Stencil Decorated Band Box Heavy card stock with polychrome stenciled leaves and other floral on lid and base, with circa 1830's newsprint liner.  18" x 13 3/4" x 12" high. Minor expected wear at margins, Fine. 100 200
27 Decorated New England Band Box Decorated New England Band Box Bent wood with scenes of Roman ruins and Arab with laiden camel.  Interior lined with 1836 newsprint.  Oval.  19" x 16" x 10 3/4" high, lacking lid. As above, minor expected wear Very Good. 100 200
28 Folk Art Still Life of Fruit Folk Art Still Life of Fruit Anonymous paint on canvas of farmers straw hat in grass, filled with fresh picked apples.  14" x 18", in original gilt frame, 16 1/2" x 20 1/4" Good. 100 200
29 Early Brass Bed Warmer Early Brass Bed Warmer Early 19th century with floral engraved lid on brass pan with original turned and polychrome painted folksy handle.  Pan is 10 1/4" diameter x 43" long. Fine. 100 200
30 Four Early Hog Scraper Candlesticks Four Early Hog Scraper Candlesticks All in wrought iron with push-ups, one with finger hook, two 7 3/4", 6 1/2" & 6 1/4" high, in old brown patina. All Fine. 100 150
31 Folk Art Still Life Painting Folk Art Still Life Painting Anonymous oil of strawberries enfolded in cabbage leaves, oil on artist board.  12 1/2" x 9 3/4", framed, 13 3/4" x 16 3/4". Fine 150 250
32 Twelve Tube Tin Candle Mold Twelve Tube Tin Candle Mold With applied C form strap handle.  8 1/2" x 4" x 10 1/2" high. Fine. 50 100
33 Scarce 18 Tube Tin Candle Mold Scarce 18 Tube Tin Candle Mold With applied C form strap handle.  11 1/4" x 3" x 10 1/2" high. Fine. 50 100
34 Still Life Painting of Basket of Apples Still Life Painting of Basket of Apples Oil on canvas lying on its side atop a table with paper label attached to basket handle reading,  "Mrs Welch/Mount ??/900". Early 20th century, 14" x 20" in newer frame, 16 1/4" x 22 1/4". Fine. 150 250
35 A.P. Donaghho Eagle Stenciled 10 Gal Stoneware Jar A.P. Donaghho Eagle Stenciled 10 Gal Stoneware Jar Salt glaze with stenciled cobalt "A.P. Donaghho/Parkersburg, W.V." over spread winged eagle with ribbon banner in beak with Excelsior Pottery, over number 10 in stippled circle with spear-point wings, paired semi-lunate handles.  12" diameter x 19 1/4" high. Fine. 400 800
36 New Geneva Decorated Stoneware Jar New Geneva Decorated Stoneware Jar Salt glaze with painted and stenciled cobalt decoration, marked,  "A. Conrad New Geneva Fayette Co. Pa." with stenciled floral and brushed blue at neck, canning jar type with brown glazed interior. 5 1/2" diameter x 10" high. Fine. 150 250
37 John H. Sheeham Decorated Stoneware Jug John H. Sheeham Decorated Stoneware Jug Salt glazed with cobalt stenciled, "John H. Sheeham/Cor. White & Main Sts./Cohoes, N.Y.," with impress number 1 above, applied C form strap handle.  7 1/2" diameter x 12" high, brown glazed interior. Couple of glaze flakes at lip, else Fine. 100 200
38 F.B. Norton Decorated Stoneware Jar F.B. Norton Decorated Stoneware Jar Salt glaze, straight sided with stamp on front,  "F.B. Norton & Co./Worcester,  Mass," with free hand cobalt bee-sting swirl below and paired semi-lunate handles at sides, brown glazed interior.  8" diameter x 7" high. Tiny flake on one handle, else Fine. 100 200
39 Folk Art Painted Corner Shelf Folk Art Painted Corner Shelf In walnut with original green painted finish, a wonderful folk art shelf with heart and star cut-outs, wrought iron brads used in construction, wonderful old patina.  13 1/2" wide x 9" deep x 31" high. Pint circa 95%, Fine. 200 400
40 Outstanding Early Game Board Outstanding Early Game Board Pine in original painted finish with checkerboard top, flanked by two wC106:K111ells with sliding lid covering half of each in which are stored the original turned wooden checkers, or game pieces, dovetailed frame, in wonderful old patina.  30" x 19 1/2" x 2 1/4" high. Pint circa 92%, Fine. 300 500
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