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FORSYTHES’ LARGE ANTIQUES AUCTION

FORSYTHES’ LARGE ANTIQUES AUCTION
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012, 11:00 A.M.
SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO

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TITLE DESCRIPTION LOW EST HIGH EST
 
       
36
COUNTER TOP WOODEN CIGAR STORE INDIAN
COUNTER TOP WOODEN CIGAR STORE INDIAN Late 19th Century. Carved from a single piece of wood, except for arms which are three more pieces attached to shoulders, in worn polychrome paint. Very good with circa. 50% of old paint intact. 20" h. 600 1200
37
BLUE DECORATED FELICITY, OH. STONEWARE JAR
BLUE DECORATED FELICITY, OH. STONEWARE JAR Fine 3-gallon double handled jar.  Blue stenciling reads "South Bros. Dealers in General Merchandise, Felicity, Ohio".  Good condition.  14" h. 600 1000
38
MCDONALD & BENJAMIN CANNING JAR
MCDONALD & BENJAMIN CANNING JAR Unusual blue decorated stoneware canning jar with floral design and incised "McDonald & Benjamin Cin. O." on back.  Unusual Cincinnati, Ohio jar.  Good condition.  8 1/2" h. 200 400
39
BLUE DECORATED STONEWARE JAR WITH TULIP
BLUE DECORATED STONEWARE JAR WITH TULIP Kiln mark on side.  Good condition.  9 1/2" h. 150 300
40
BLUE DECORATED WIDE MOUTH STONEWARE JAR
BLUE DECORATED WIDE MOUTH STONEWARE JAR With squiggly line.  Good condition.  12" h. 100 200
41
SMALL BLUE DECORATED JUG
SMALL BLUE DECORATED JUG With three lobe leaf design.  Unusual small size.  Good condition.  6 1/2" h. 150 350
42
TWO 12-SIDED STONEWARE BOTTLES
TWO 12-SIDED STONEWARE BOTTLES Found near Manchester, Ohio.  One 11 1/2" h and one 10 3/4" h.  Both good condition. 75 150
43
FOLK ART WOODEN LADY LIBERTY
FOLK ART WOODEN LADY LIBERTY Appears to be Circa 1920's - 1930's.  20" h. 200 400
44
18-HOLE WOOD & PEWTER BENCH STYLE CANDLE MOLD
18-HOLE WOOD & PEWTER BENCH STYLE CANDLE MOLD Dovetailed bottom shelf.  Bootjack ends.  Old mellow finish.  Nice condition.  17" h x 20" w x 6 1/2" d. 200 400
45
SHAKER 4-FINGER OVAL PANTRY BOX W/OLD PAINT
SHAKER 4-FINGER OVAL PANTRY BOX W/OLD PAINT Nice old alligatored cream paint.  Remnants of old paper on lid.  Fine condition.  9" w x 3 1/2" h. 300 500
46
SHAKER 3-FINGER OVAL PANTRY BOX W/YELLOW 
SHAKER 3-FINGER OVAL PANTRY BOX W/YELLOW  Appears to be some yellow in old finish.  Some loss to top edge of base, otherwise fine.  7 1/4" x 3 1/4" h. 200 300
47
EARLY MOURNING HAIR PIECE W/FAMILY HISTORY
EARLY MOURNING HAIR PIECE W/FAMILY HISTORY Mourning floral hair piece in shadow box frame with early drawing of family ownership.  The list of 13 members including the names Harpel, Heaney, Klechner and Knecht.  10 1/2" x 9". 100 200
48
19TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK OF FLORALS & BUTTERFLY
19TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK OF FLORALS & BUTTERFLY Appears to be original frame.  14" x 12". 50 100
49
1820 ASA PHELPS MOURNING WATERCOLOR
1820 ASA PHELPS MOURNING WATERCOLOR. A well executed free hand watercolor on paper with central tomb that reads, "In Memory of Mr. Asa Phelps Who Died January 16th 1820, Aged 29 Years". Lady of hope on one side of tomb and widowed wife dressed in black on the other. A church and two homes are in the background. Original tenon construction frame. Found in Southern Ohio. Some staining. See Lot 50 for other watercolor from same estate. Frame 12" X 14 1/2". 300 500
50
CIRCA 1820 MOURNING WATERCOLOR W/U.S. SHIP
CIRCA 1820 MOURNING WATERCOLOR W/U.S. SHIP A well executed free hand watercolor on paper consisting of mourning wife, tree with birds, ship bearing U.S. Flag, animal grazing and village in background.  It reads at the top "Hope Is the Anchor Firm and Sure Holds Fast, The Christian Vessel, and Defies the Blast".  Found in Southern Ohio.  Some staining.  Original tenon construction frame.  See Lot 49 for similar watercolor from same estate.  12" x 14 1/2". 200 400
51
1838 ROXENA VALENTINE MOURNING WATERCOLOR
1838 ROXENA VALENTINE MOURNING WATERCOLOR Unusual small size mourning watercolor on paper with tomb that reads "Roxena E. Valentine Died February 25th 1838 Aged 9 Months".  Original frame.  Small chip to frame, otherwise fine.  4 3/4" x 4". 100 200
52
EARLY 12-DRW. SPICE BOX W/OLD RED
EARLY 12-DRW. SPICE BOX W/OLD RED 19th Century spice box with 12-dovetailed constructed drawers and red stain with some old red paint.  17 1/4" h x 14 1/4" w x 8 3/4" d. 200 500
53
LG. STAFFORDSHIRE TRANSFER MEAT PLATTER
LG. STAFFORDSHIRE TRANSFER MEAT PLATTER With deep gravy well, Oriental pattern in black, impressed mark of "Dillon".  Fine condition.  15 1/2" x 21" x 3 1/4" h.
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54
ANNA POTTERY RAILROAD PIG FLASK
ANNA POTTERY RAILROAD PIG FLASK In brown stoneware with incised railroad map covering most of the pigs body. Made by Anna Pottery in Illinois, Circa 1880's, owned by Wallace & Cornwall Kirkpatrick. Some of the incised inscriptions include "Cincinnati the Ancient Porkopolis", "Chicago The Corn Mart of the World", "Latest and Most Reliable Railroad & River Guide by Anna Pottery Anna Ills", "St. Louis the Future Capital", "Anna the Jug City". There are approximately 19 engraved railroad and river inscriptions. Small chip on left ear and underside of rear foot. 8" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" high .   4000 7000
55
UNUSUAL OHIO 3-DRAWER MINIATURE CHEST
UNUSUAL OHIO 3-DRAWER MINIATURE CHEST Walnut and poplar with dovetailed construction.  Old refinish, otherwise nice original condition.  18 3/4" h x 14 1/2" w x 12". 200 400
56
LG. PERIOD CHIPPENDALE MIRROR W/PHOENIX
LG. PERIOD CHIPPENDALE MIRROR W/PHOENIX Fine 18th Century mahogany mirror.  A couple of small cracks, otherwise excellent condition.  45" x 25". 200 400
57
PERIOD CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY MIRROR
PERIOD CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY MIRROR Excellent condition with original glue blocks.  29 1/2" x 15". 150 250
58
WOODEN OPTOMETRIST FIGURAL EYEGLASS SIGN
WOODEN OPTOMETRIST FIGURAL EYEGLASS SIGN Double sided with the name " Dr. J. Wood".  Nice condition.  44 1/2" x 32 1/2"  500 1000
59
ROLL FRONT OPTOMETRIST EYEGLASS CABINET
ROLL FRONT OPTOMETRIST EYEGLASS CABINET Circa 1920 mahogany cabinet with roll front, removable tray filled with eyeglasses and two drawers.  Wear to original finish.  18 1/2" h x 22 1/2" x 13 1/2" d. 300 500
60
PR. BLACKMOOR FIGURAL TABLE LAMPS
PR. BLACKAMOOR FIGURAL TABLE LAMPS In polychrome painted terracotta on wooden bases, circa 1920's. Some damage to arms easily repaired. Figures are 18.5" high. Total height of lamp 33". 150 300
61
ORNATE VICTORIAN CAST IRON DEER MOUNT 
ORNATE VICTORIAN CAST IRON DEER MOUNT  Attributed to J.W. Fiske, N.Y., with original wooden back with hanger and period red chalk inscription "1888".  With oak leaf surround at neck and border of grapevine.  In old silver paint.  Fine condition.  23" h. x 16.5" w. 700 1200
61A
19TH CENTURY BLACK FOREST CARVED DEER HEAD
19TH CENTURY BLACK FOREST CARVED DEER HEAD Carved walnut wooden deer head with antlers.  Original finish.  Two chips to antlers, otherwise fine.  13" h x 12" w. 100 200
62
LATE 19TH CENTURY ADAMS STYLE GILT MIRROR
LATE 19TH CENTURY ADAMS STYLE GILT MIRROR With fluted columns with Corinthian capitals at top with figure and vining florals. Minor wear. 39 3/4" x 56" h. 200 400
63
ROSEWOOD TRAVELING BOX W/MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAY
ROSEWOOD TRAVELING BOX W/MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAY Divided drawer and lift out fitted interior. Chips to one bottle, and minus one sterling lid, otherwise fine. 5 3/4" h x 11 1/2" w x 8 1/2" d. 150 250
64
SORRENTO ITALIAN MARQUETRY INLAID TRAVEL DESK
SORRENTO ITALIAN MARQUETRY INLAID TRAVEL DESK 19th Century fold out desk with lift top letter file above. Beautifully inlaid panels, including floral inlay inside. Signed, "Michele Grandville in Sorrento" near lock. Some veneer losses. 7" h x 14 1/2" w x 11" d. 200 300
65
1888 NEEDLEWORK ON SILK OF COURTING COUPLE
1888 NEEDLEWORK ON SILK OF COURTING COUPLE Large needlework of cavalier and young lady with possible mother and father in background. Fine work with homes, trees, and unusual bead work for sword, necklaces and hand bags. Dated “July 24th/88" lower right. Small tears at edges, otherwise fine. Needlework 34 1/2" x 22". 200 400
66
EARLY 19TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK ON LINEN
EARLY 19TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK ON LINEN Fine needlework with house, trees, cattle, sheep, deer, goat, swan, and young lady. Reads at bottom, "A Peep into Wales". Minor staining, otherwise fine. Work 13 1/4" x 18 3/4". 200 400
67
BRITISH/AMERICAN MILITARY NEEDLEPOINT
BRITISH/AMERICAN MILITARY NEEDLEPOINT With U.S. and British flags, floral, and inscription, "Aldershot 1904-1906 D. Morgan", and photo of British Army mascot, a billy goat in army outfit. Aldershot is the traditional home of the British Army in the County of Hampshire. Fine condition. In period frame 20" square. 150 300
68
EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTING OF MAN W/SCALES
EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTING OF MAN W/SCALES Oil on canvas of gentleman holding balance scales along his donkey.  He is standing in front of a home with pewter, wooden buckets and baskets resting in front.  Two old repairs 13 3/4" x 11". 150 250
69
EARLY BROWN COUNTY OHIO APPLIQUE QUILT
EARLY BROWN COUNTY OHIO APPLIQUE QUILT Fine stitching with great color with a unique pattern.  Good condition with a few age spots.  80" x 80". 400 800
70
EARLY SOUTHERN OHIO PATCHWORK QUILT
EARLY SOUTHERN OHIO PATCHWORK QUILT Very fine stitching.  A seldom seen "Sugar Loaf" pattern.  A few age spots.  80" x 92". 300 600
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