THE AMERICANA COLLECTION OF G. W. SAMAHA

JOHN BREWSTER, JR. (Connecticut/Maine, 1766-1854)

CONNECTICUT CHIPPENDALE CHERRY BLOCK-FRONT CHEST

MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL GILDED LYRE WALL CLOCK, GATES

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Cambridge, MA, United States

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THE AMERICANA COLLECTION OF G. W. SAMAHA

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The collection of G. W. Samaha, a preeminent and most highly respected dealer and collector of American antiques; followed by selected additions from local homes and collectors incl. works of art, carpets, and a collection of Gruppe oils.

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CONNECTICUT CHIPPENDALE CHERRY BLOCK-FRONT CHEST: untouched surface, molded top, four graduated drawers, bold ogee feet; 32"h; case 32"w; 19"d; top 35.75"wCollection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders

0001: CONNECTICUT CHIPPENDALE CHERRY BLOCK-FRONT CHESTEst. $20,000-$30,000

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18TH C. QUEEN ANNE MIRROR: old surface, shaped crest with gilded pierced floral medallion and gilt border, 2 panels with original glass bordered with gilt edge; 40"h; 16.5"w NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders

0002: 18TH C. QUEEN ANNE MIRROREst. $600-$800

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MARQUETRY INLAID CUTLERY BOX: shaped divider with mortised handle and diamond cut-out, banded inlay; 14.25" w; 10.25" d; 5"h NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0003: MARQUETRY INLAID CUTLERY BOXEst. $500-$700

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MASSACHUSETTS INLAID MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK, DAVID WOOD: c. 1810, signed on dial David Wood, Newburyport, dial painted with man fishing by a stream; ornate line and geometric inlay, original brass side handles and finials; with weight, key and pendulum;

0004: MASSACHUSETTS INLAID MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK, DAVID WOODEst. $4,000-$6,000

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MASSACHUSETTS WEIGHT-DRIVEN WALL CLOCK, TABER: c. 1805, Elnathan Taber, Roxbury, Massachusetts etched on plate inside Made by E. Taber, Roxbury, Massachusettsdial signed, worn not legible, mahogany cased; 32" h; 8.5"w;

0005: MASSACHUSETTS WEIGHT-DRIVEN WALL CLOCK, TABEREst. $2,500-$3,500

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FEDERAL WEIGHT-DRIVEN EGLOMISE BANJO CLOCK: white painted dial; the painted throat flanked by brass tendrils; over box with eglomise painted door depicting naval battle between American and British ships; original gilding, 38"h incl.

0006: FEDERAL WEIGHT-DRIVEN EGLOMISE BANJO CLOCKEst. $1,500-$2,000

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RARE SCOTTISH STICK BAROMETER, ADIE & SON, EDINBURGH: mahogany cased, inscribed D McGregor/ Agent / Glasgow & Greenock, brass slide on side; 24"h; 3"w; 2"dCollection G.W. Samaha Adie & son was a partnership between the renowned

0007: RARE SCOTTISH STICK BAROMETER, ADIE & SON, EDINBURGHEst. $1,000-$1,500

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NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY: the upper case with molded full broken-arch, three short drawers over four graduated drawers; the lower case with one long over three short drawers, the center drawer with fan carving; original

0008: NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE BONNET-TOP HIGHBOYEst. $5,000-$7,000

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NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE MAPLE LOWBOY: molded over-hanging top, one over three drawers with original brass, center drawer with fan carving; cabriole legs ending in pad feet, 31.5"h; case 28.5"w; 18"d; top 34"w,

0009: NEW ENGLAND QUEEN ANNE MAPLE LOWBOYEst. $3,000-$5,000

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NEW ENGAND QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY TEA TABLE: molded edge top with 3" overhang, drawer to apron with original brass; 30"w; 19"d; 28"hCollection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0010: NEW ENGAND QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY TEA TABLEEst. $3,000-$5,000

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19TH C. PAINTED CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, NOVELTY BANK: J & E Stevens, original paint, stamped with date of US patent, 10/28/1873; 7"h; 4.75"sq.Collection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0011: 19TH C. PAINTED CAST IRON MECHANICAL BANK, NOVELTY BANKEst. $700-$900

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(2) BOOKS - ANTIQUE MECHANICAL TOY BANKS, PENNY LANE: Al Davidson, pub Long's Americana, 1987, hardcover; along with, David Pressland, The Art of the Tin Toy, Crown, NY, 1976, hardcover. Library of G.W. Samaha

0011A: (2) BOOKS - ANTIQUE MECHANICAL TOY BANKS, PENNY LANEEst. $30-$40

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CAST IRON OPTOMETRIST/ OCULUS TRADE SIGN: 19th c., with painted and gilded decoration, 18"w; 6.5"hCollection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0012: CAST IRON OPTOMETRIST/ OCULUS TRADE SIGNEst. $800-$1,200

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PAINTED WOOD SIGN, STOP. .. GO NO FURTHER: the reverse reads Sitha / what big prize, with forged iron bracket; 24.5"w; 4.75"hCollection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0013: PAINTED WOOD SIGN, STOP. .. GO NO FURTHEREst. $300-$500

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18TH C. NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE SHELF: three shelves, remnants of original old red paint; 43.75" h; 46"w; 16"dCollection G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0014: 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE SHELFEst. $800-$1,200

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OVERSIZED MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY, ROSS: Willie Ross, carver (Chebeague Island, Maine 1878-1954)with painted decoration, 26"long This model of decoy was selected for a two-page spread in John Dinan's Maine chapter of "The Great

0015: OVERSIZED MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY, ROSSEst. $2,000-$3,000

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PAIR OF MINIATURE MALLARD DECOYS, GILLEY (Maine, 1904-1983): sgn. by W.H. Gilley/Mallard, 8.5"tall; and a female, sgn. by W.H. Gilley/Mallard (female), 8"tallCollection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0016: PAIR OF MINIATURE MALLARD DECOYS, GILLEY (Maine, 1904-1983)Est. $400-$600

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(on 6) 19TH C. PAINTED CANVAS-COVERED DUCK DECOY: exposed wood head and tail, sgn. in pencil Clinton Keith/ Kingston Mass; 10.5"h; 21"long; along with; a blue winged teal drake; 12"; an early painted decoy, sans head; 14"; a duck

0017: (on 6) 19TH C. PAINTED CANVAS-COVERED DUCK DECOYEst. $400-$600

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(on 3) 20TH C. PAINTED DUCK DECOYS: PINTAIL DUCK sgn. and incised H.V. SHOURDS 1981, also sgn. in pen, glass eyes, 16"; 6"; along with a PAIR OF MINIATURE DUCK DECOYS both sgn. Richard Watson/Fair Haven, Mich./"78";

0017A: (on 3) 20TH C. PAINTED DUCK DECOYSEst. $300-$500

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BOSTON CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY OX-BOW CHEST: c. 1770, untouched condition with original brasses and surface; blocked ends, ball and claw feet with scrolled knees; 32.25"h; case 33"w, 22"d; top 38.5"wCollection of G.W.

0018: BOSTON CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY OX-BOW CHESTEst. $30,000-$50,000

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THE WHITE FAMILY CHIPPENDALE BRASS ANDIRONS: attrib. Revere and Son, Boston, 1785-1810faceted ball and spiral flame finials, faceted shaft on ball and claw feet; inscription on front panels PEREGRINE WHITE / FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN / IN PLYMOUTH

0019: THE WHITE FAMILY CHIPPENDALE BRASS ANDIRONSEst. $2,000-$3,000

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DIMINUTIVE BOSTON/SALEM MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE TABLE: oval drop leaves, finely carved ball and claw feet with cutout skirt; 26.75"h; 36"w; 13"d; when open 36"diam.Collection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders

0020: DIMINUTIVE BOSTON/SALEM MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE TABLEEst. $3,000-$5,000

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SET OF (3) 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND FAMILY TREE WATERCOLORS: BUTLER/PERKINS/LOWEthe first: the origin starts with Elisabeth Butler..1719 married 1737 Isaac Perkins...1707; thirteen additional members ascend up the tree ranging from 1739 to 1764;the other's

0021: SET OF (3) 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND FAMILY TREE WATERCOLORSEst. $1,200-$1,800

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(on 3) 19TH C. SAILOR'S WHALEBONE CARPENTRY TOOLS: a small saw, 11.5" (cracks and two chips in handle; and (2) planes, 9.5" and 6"Collection of G.W. Samaha NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0022: (on 3) 19TH C. SAILOR'S WHALEBONE CARPENTRY TOOLSEst. $1,000-$1,500

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