Three (3) 19th c. original hand-crafted U.S. Patent Models. 1st Item: US patent model clothes washing machine, by R. A. Fisher, patent no. 7,753, Nov. 5th, 1850. Metal and wood construction, original finish. Officially titled “Fisher’s Atmospheric Machine”. 12 in. L x 5 1/2 in. W x 4 3/4 in. H. 2nd Item: a clothes […]
Lot 208: 19th C Patent Model Miniature Rocking Chair and Refrigerator
Two (2) 19th c. paint decorated U.S. patent models. 1st Item: A grain painted combination refrigerator and water cooler patented July 22, 1873 by H.W.B. Hervey of Philadelphia, patent # 141141, measuring 10 in H x 8 1/2 in W x 6 in D. Accompanied by a copy of original patent office drawings and description. 2nd Item: A paint […]
Lot 207: US Patent Model Grain Separator, 1878
US Patent Model for a Farm Grain Separator, by M. P. Korsgaard, patent no. 207,042, August 13, 1878. Model constructed of painted wood and metal, original hanging tag. Accompanied by a copy of original patent office drawings and description. 12″ H x 14 3/4″ W x 7″ D. PROVENANCE: Private Kentucky collection; ex Mr. and Mrs. O. […]
Lot 206: 3 US Patent Models: Grain Dryer 1867; Stalk Cutter 1878; Harvester 1880
Three (3) 19th c. Paint Decorated U.S. Patent Models. 1st Item: Harvester, patented March 2, 1880; Patent number 225,064 by Otto Kromer and Frank Rinkleff of Sandusky, Ohio. 12″ W x 12″ D x 4″ H. 2nd Item: Grain Dryer, Patented Jan 1, 1867; patent number 60,666, by Archibald H. C. Barber of Clinton, Illinois. 10″ W x […]
Lot 205: 4 Whaling Related Items, incl. Oil Lamp & Bone Pie Crimper
Collection of four whaling-related items including: a carved and turned whale bone pie crimper, a whale oil lamp made by Poole’s Pewter Company of Taunton, Massachusetts; a pair of silver metal candlewick scissors with anchor mark; and a whale oil spoon or pourer with shaped bowl. All items are 19th century and range in size from 4 1/2 […]
Lot 204: Collection of 12 early Brass Candlesticks
A collection of twelve (12) early Brass Candlesticks, including one pair of Ecclesiastical altar candlesticks (height: 16 inches) and one pair of plain tapered column candlesticks with round bases (10 1/2 inches). The remaining candlesticks are singles, with petal or octagonal bases, plus one large chamberstick with embossed decoration to pan, with heights range from […]
Lot 203: House of David Mandolin, Signed G. A. Whiffen
House of David (Benton Harbor, Michigan) 10-string mandolin consisting of mixed woods including maple, with an inlaid border to the front of the body and around the center opening. Interior inscribed “Made by G. A. Whiffen, Benton Harbor, Mich. 1929.” 27 1/4″ H x 10 3/4″ W. Note: George A. Whiffen was a member of […]
Lot 202: 3 Cannon County Middle TN Baskets, incl. Ida Davis
Three (3) Tennessee split white oak buttocks baskets including: one (1) large basket, buttocks form with finely woven rim and solid handle, signed “Ida P Davis/Woodbury, TN/Thelma “Davis” Hibdon/2001″ on underside of handle; one (1) buttocks basket with woven rim, handle and diamond design, initialed RKD and dated ’91; and one basket with a woven rim and […]
Lot 201: 6 Robert Thress Nantucket Baskets With Handles
Grouping of six (6) Robert Thress (Tennessee, 1935-2015) Nantucket-style baskets. Each basket features a finely woven round form with a wooden base and is fitted with metal-hinged handles. Two of the baskets include wooden lids with bone knobs or inlays—including one inlaid with a whale. All baskets are signed “Bob Thress” and dated between “1-09” and “12-11.” Ranging […]
Lot 200: 4 Robert Thress Nantucket Baskets
Group of four (4) Nantucket-style baskets by Robert Thress (Tennessee, 1935-2015) crafted in Morristown, Tennessee. Each basket features a finely woven round form with a wooden base. One basket is fitted with a wooden lid inlaid with a carved bone depiction of a ship, while the remaining have wooden and bone handles. All baskets are signed […]
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