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NEXT AUCTION July 14th 9:30 a.m. This painting by Molly Dee to be offered July 14th PREVIEWS Thursday, July 12th Friday, July 13th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. _________________________________________ American Legion Hall ~ 21 Washington St., Nantucket ____________________________________________________________________________________
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July 14th
Auction Highlights
1959 Morris Minor Traveller Blue Woody.
The "Moggie"
"Planned as the Morris Mosquito, a reference to the sophisticated de Havilland warplane and a reminder that the Minor was conceived in an austere age of rationing and privation, relieved only by a mood of wary and bruised post-war optimism. ...It was a well-meant antidote to misery - even if the first versions did not have a heater - we love the Morris Minor
and the dreamworld it represents."
THE TELEGRAPH; The Morris Minor: A British Miracle, January 2011,
Stephen Bayley
ROWE AMI "Compact Disk" Juke Box, Model: CD-RN
The term "jukebox" came into use in the United States around 1940, apparently derived from the familiar "juke joint", derived from the Gullah word "juke" or "joog" meaning disorderly, rowdy, or wicked.
Bally Midway Evel Knievel Pinball Machine
Bally MFG Co. 1977
"An excellent game with all of the standards from the late 1970s:
targets, spinners, double bonus, extra balls and specials."
Bally Manufacturing Co. released 837 machines under this trade name,
starting in 1931.
A telling clip from Knievel's website:
"Of all the superheroic characters that have appeared on the pages of Marvel and DC comics, there is only one, real life superhero: Evel Knievel.
And the legend lives on."
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Remarkable, you say?
You ain't seen nuthin' yet!
Vintage "Tilt-A-Whirl" Carnival Ride Basket Seat
"Manufactured by Sellner Manufacturing of Faribault, Minnesota.
The ride is commonly known for making riders experience nausea.
The Tilt-a-Whirl is a platform-type ride, consisting of seven freely-spinning cars that hold four (sometimes three) riders each, which are attached at fixed pivot points on a rotating platform. As the platform revolves, parts of the platform are raised and lowered, and the resulting centrifugal and gravitational forces on the cars cause them to spin in different directions and at variable speeds. The weight of passengers in these cars may intensify or dampen the spinning motion of the cars, adding to the unpredictable nature of the motion. Mathematicians call this unpredictable nature chaotic motion.
Physicists Bret M. Huggard and Richard L. Kautz came up with a mathematical equation that approximates the motion of the Tilt-A-Whirl[2]. Although it was without knowledge of chaos theory that Herbert Sellner invented the ride, in his patent text he clearly demonstrates an appreciation of chaos -- "A further object is to provide amusement apparatus wherein the riders will be moved in general through an orbit and will unexpectedly swing, snap from side to side or rotate without in any way being able to figure what movement may next take place in the car." Wikipedia
The oldest currently operating Tilt-A-Whirl is a 1927 model,
still traveling with Tom Evans United Shows in the midwest.
Between 600 and 700 Tilt-A-Whirls are still in operation.
Tom Nevers, here we come!
Colorful and Graphic Postage Stamp Patchwork Quilt
87 in. x 65 in.
Absentee Bids Welcome
Lynette Shaw
Collection of Seven Impressionist Mixed Media on Canvas
"3-D Cube" Beach Views
ranging in size from 7 in. x 7 in. to 24 in. x 24 in.
Lynette Shaw's artistic interests imagine landscapes as silent observers of time.
Inspired by old weathered walls and aging painted surfaces, the artist creates multi-dimensional paintings. Her technique is archeological in nature, with forms buried under layers of action. Education: Academie des Beaux Arts, Tufts B.F.A., Boston Museum School of the Fine Arts. Shaw's work is represented in the Corporate Exhibition Program at The DeCordova Museum.
Seaport and Village Diorama in a Light Bulb on Stand
Length 12 in.
Sailor's Woolie picturing the "H.M.S. Centurion"
bird's eye maple frame
13 � in. x 19 � in.
Molly Dee
Oil on Canvas "On Nantucket, 1926"
depicting a female bathing beauty wrapped in sable and her Beau
signed lower right, "M"
60" x 50"
American painter Molly Dee was born in Buffalo, NY 1938. Studying at the acclaimed Albright Knox Art School, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1960 from the University of Buffalo. Work for her Masters of Art Degree in 1973 and subsequent graduate studio work was done at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Old photographs garnered from estate sales, family collections and historical archives are the inspiration for Molly's large figurative paintings.
(Artist Bio)
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Any Armchair sailors or rainbow chasers among you?
Early 19th Century Shadow Box Model of a British Man-O-War carved wood sails in bird's eye maple frame 23 � in. x 33 � in.
Forrest Anderson Rodts (b. 1960)
Oil on Canvas, "Sailing Round Brant Point" in Gold Leaf Frame
12 in. x 24 in.
Rodts graduated from Hobart College in upstate New York in 1983 with a B.A. Degree in Economics and a minor in Fine Arts. Growing up, he spent summers in Siasconset on Nantucket. In 1982 Rodts began showing his paintings with the Artist Association of Nantucket. In 1988 he set up his first full one-man show at the New Street Gallery in Siasconset. Since then Forrest has continuously exhibited on Nantucket. The artist has won numerous awards as a member of the Copley Society of Boston, the Artists Association of Nantucket and the Marblehead Arts Association. His work can be found in private collections throughout the United States, as well as in Canada and Europe.
Vincent Calarco Oil on Canvas, "Reflection of the Rainbow" signed lower right, "V. Calarco '02" 20 in. x 16 in.
Jan Munro (21st Century American Folk Artist) Mixed Media on Rag Paper Entitled "Rainbow Fleet - Brant Point" signed lower right, "J.L. Munro, 2012"
8 in. x 10 in. Munro's paintings are in many public and private collections including the Smithsonian, The American Folk Art Museum, The John and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Los Angeles County Museum, The Nantucket Historical Association, The Cahoon Museum of American Folk Art, Smuckers Inc., Tropicana Inc., Whoopi Goldberg, Hilary Clinton, Levar Burton, Beach Boys and others.
Absentee Bids Welcome
Jan Pawlowski Oil on Canvas "View from the Creeks" signed on reverse, "Jan Pawlowski, '05" 9 in. x 12 in.
Jan Pawlowski
Oil on Canvas "Sailing Round Brant Point"
signed lower left, "Jan Pawlowski '09"
12 in. x 18 in.
Frame Maker's Composition Frame with painting of a French Naval Battle Oil on Canvas Painting 13 in. x 18 in. Overall 27 in. x 29 in.
(detail)
American Banjo Clock with Eglomise Painting Depicting Sailboat Rounding a Lighthouse Point Height 30 in.
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Nantucket
Lightship and Friendship
Baskets
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In 1856, the state of Massachusetts commissioned lightships to provide light to passing ships around the dangerous shoals of Nantucket. With little to do during the day, the crew turned to weaving rattan baskets to pass the time. They found that the baskets had many utilitarian uses and were becoming popular with visitors. No longer made on lightships, we still value each, as a Nantucket Lightship Basket. Collectors and historians generally agree that some of the finest baskets were made between 1870 - 1890 aboard lightships such as the New South Shoal #1 and the Cross Rip.
Some basket weavers of this era were: Captain Davis Hall, Captain Andrew Sandsbury, Roland Folger, Thomas W. Barrallay, William D. Appleton, George W. Ray, Charles F. Ray, Joe Fisher, Charlie Sylvia, SB Raymond and Isaac Hamblin. Although many of these men put labels on their work,
most have not withstood time.
Era Sylvia, for the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
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Nantucket Round Open Swing Handle Basket
Attributed to Mitchy Ray
3 concentric circles carved in the base
Height 8 � in. Diameter 11 � in.
Fine Nantucket Oval Swing Handle Basket, circa 1890
Height 5 in. Length 11 in. Width 7 � in.
Nantucket Round Open Swing Handle Basket, circa 1900
Height 4 � in. Diameter 8 � in.
Early 19th C. Nantucket Large Round Open Swing Handle Basket.
Height 6 in. Diameter 12 in.
Jos� Formoso Reyes
Nantucket Cocktail Purse
oval ivory plaque and carved whale, peg and knobs
signed upon the base, "Made in Nantucket, Jos� Formoso Reyes"
Collection of Miniature Baskets
Makers include Susan Chase Ottoson, E.C.D. and others
ranging in size from 1 � in. to 3 � in. diameter
Cross Rip Nantucket Friendship Basket
carved ivory whale, peg and knobs, finely shaped handle
signed upon the base, "Cross Rip W.B."
Height 6 � in. Width 8 in.Jos� Formoso Reyes
Friendship Basket,
carved ivory whale, peg and knobs
signed upon the base "Made in Nantucket, Jos� Formoso Reyes"
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The popularization of [covered Lightship Baskets used as] ladies handbags occurred in the late 1940s due to the ingenuity of Jos� Formoso Reyes, who with the help of Charlie Sayle, added decorative tops with ivory carving. Reyes broke from tradition and called these Friendship Baskets because to him, the basket symbolized a bond with Nantucket and was instantly recognized as a reminder of this special place. It was soon a common tradition for a girl to receive a Friendship Basket upon graduating Nantucket High School, when Friendship Baskets cost $20 - $35.
Some weavers during this time were: Jos� Reyes (influenced by Mitchy Ray), Sherwin Boyer, Stanley Roop, Stephen Gibbs, John Kittila,
John Elder and Paul Whitten.
Era Sylvia, for the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
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Paul H. Johnson
Nantucket Friendship Basket
with carved dolphins on lid, peg and knobs
signed on base, "Nantucket, Paul H. Johnson"
Height 7 in. Width 9 � in.
William & Judy Sayle
Nantucket Cocktail Purse
with carved ivory dolphin on lid, peg and knobs
signed on base, "W. & J. Sayle"
Height 4 � in. Width 6 � in.
(Absentee Bids Welcome)
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And for the Girls...
Pair of 8.5mm White Cultured Pearl Earrings
Set in 18k yellow gold, surrounded by 12 diamonds
Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Scallop Shell Earrings
Set with 24 diamonds
14k Yellow Gold Free Form Ring
with white fresh water pearl
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A cultured pearl is produced naturally,
after an insertion of a bead, a tissue graft, or a combination of the two
into a freshwater mussel or salt water mollusk.
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Fine 14mm - 16.5mm White South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace
with 14k white gold pear shaped clasp
Length 17 � in.
Fine 14mm - 16mm White Fresh Water Baroque Pearl Double Strand Necklace
with kyanite and sterling silver clasp
Length 17 in.
Fine 10.2mm - 14mm South Sea Tahitian Grey Pearl Necklace with 14k white gold clasp Length 18 in. Fine 12mm - 16mm South Sea Pearl Multi-Color Necklace
in hues of white, grey, silver, black, and gold
with 14k yellow gold clasp
Length 34 in.
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In caring for yor pearls, always avoid contact with perfume, hair spray
and any alcohol based products. Remember: "last on - first off"
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Fine 16mm - 20mm White Fresh Water Baroque Pearl Necklace
with 14k white gold clasp
Length 17 in.
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Distinctive
Furnishings, Antiques and More!
Blue Painted Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Wrapped in Blue and White Upholstery Fabric
square reeded legs
Height 35 in. Width 40 in. Depth 20 in.
Stephen Swift
Dining Table on Black Painted Base
Height 29 � in. Length 84 in. Width 36 in.
Pair of Stephen Swift Black Painted Windsor Dining Chairs
English Light Oak Welsh Cupboard with Upper Plate Rack
total of 6 drawers, 2 cupboard doors on bracket feet
original brass hardware
Height 81 in. Width 67 � in. Depth 21 in.
Set of Six
Regency Rosewood Inlaid Fancy Dining Chairs with Caned Seats
circa 1820
John James Audubon
"Great Marbled Godwit, 1 Male, 2 Female"
"Limosa Fedoa. Vielill."; "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon, F.R.S. F.L.S. Chromolithograph by J. Bien, New York, 1860"
No. 13-8 Plate 353
12 � in. x 20 � in.
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Peeking Ahead
August 4th
Annual Americana, Fine Art & Marine Auction
LARGE POLYCHROMED FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE SPINNING JENNY, circa 1809 9 figures, 2 dogs on 2 straw parquetry platforms. Spinning Jenny, violinist and 3 dancing figures, elaborate spoke wheels, gears and carriages. Made at the Norman Cross Depot. Height 7 in. Width 4 � in. Depth 2 � in. Provenance: The Sara Jo and Art Kobacker Collection.
FEBRUARY the 8TH, 1829
"The Ship Susan of Nantucket"
Within a banner above the whale ship Susan cutting in and raising the blanket,
3 longboats and 3 whales. A spread winged eagle within a vine clutching arrows and branch wearing a shield and "E. Pluribus Unum" banner in beak. The reverse with eagle in flight with banner "The Susan on her homeward bound passage" above the whale ship Susan approaching a lighthouse in full sail and calm water. The tip of the tooth engraved with two American crossed flags and "UNION", on reverse an anchor and "HOPE" above a continuous rope band with the engraving "Engraved by Frederick Myrick on board ship Susan February the 8th 1829." The base with a continuous wraparound braided vine boarder. The phrase "Death to the living long life to the killers Success to sailor's wives & greasy luck to whalers"
Length 6 � in.
Provenance: The Sara Jo and Art Kobacker Collection.
"The Ship Susan of Nantucket" (en verso)
"The Ship Susan of Nantucket" (detail)
FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE SHIP MODEL, circa 1800
A fine large model of a 116-retractable gun ship with an elaborate carved stern and Roman soldier figurehead. The hull and mounting board are constructed with pinned planks. Provenance: Collection of Sara Jo and Art Kobacker; Clive Gomshall-Lloyd Collection, Illustration #93 The Lloyd Collection of Napoleonic Prisoner of War Artifacts, Pbl. 1986 by John F. Rinaldi
Height 28 in. Length 36 in.
FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE SHIP MODEL (detail)
FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE SHIP MODEL
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