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March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction
Fontaine's Antique Auction Gallery
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Upcoming Antique Auctions At Fontaine's:

March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction (At Fontaine's Pittsfield MA) This will be a large auction feature over 700 lots of antiques and accessories mostly from local estates to include Early American, Victorian, Period Empire, Turn of Century Oak, Arts & Crafts, Antique Wicker & Custom Mahogany Furniture, Clocks, Antique Lighting incl. Table Lamps, Domes & Chandeliers, Sterling Silver, Porcelains, Pottery, Artglass, Cut Glass, Tiffany Pieces, Music Boxes, Oriental Rugs, Bronzes, Paintings, Plus hundreds of related accessories.

March 21, 2010 - EVENT - Is your Tiffany Lamp Authentic? Fontaine’s will hold a special seminar on the Lamps of Tiffany, with special guest speaker nationally renowned Tiffany Lamp expert Paul Crist. Bring your Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner & Kimberly Lamps for a free authentication. A special certificate of authenticity can also be acquired. (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Please call for an appointment and seating: 413-448-8922

May 22, 2010 - Cataloged Antique Furniture, Lighting, Mission, Antique Clock and Watch Auction (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Consignments Wanted

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We are looking for high-quality items or collections for our upcoming catalogs. We are looking to buy or for consignment, the following and offering 0% Commission.

Clocks & Watches Lighting (Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly, Handel, Pairpoint, etc.) Victorian, Carved Oak, American and Mahogany Furniture, Fine Art & Paintings Arts & Crafts, Mission, Antique and Rare Firearms, swords & weapons, armor and uniforms.

In the above photos, 2 lots from our upcoming auction. 10 pieces attributed to R J Horner dining Room Set and a George A. Jones Astronomical Regulator Clock in a Herter Brothers case. H 10’3", W 67", D 19"

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Previews: Friday September 26th 9am-5pm and 9am-11am Saturday September 27th

OVER 300 LOTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY ANTIQUES WILL CROSS THE BLOCK AT AN EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE AUCTION

If you can not be at Fontaine's Auction Gallery for the auction, here are some other options:

Lots 1-25 Lots 50-74 Lots 75-99 Lots 100-124 Lots 125-149 Lots 150-173 Lots 175-199
Lots 200-224 Lots 225-249 Lots 251-274 Lots 276-299 Lots 300-302

Lot 150		1830S 18K HAPSBURG - AQUAMARINE W/ ENAMEL EARINGS AND BROACH. The pair of earrings show flowing filigree in 3 sections with dark blue and white enamel over 18K gold in the top 2 sections. The middle section includes a large aquamarine stone in the center. The lower section shows a gold frame around a single large aquamarine stone. The broach shows a large section of filigree, enameled over gold with a matching stone in the center, with 3 hanging pendants similar to the earrings. 4.5"W x 6"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 151		TIFFANY FURNACES FAVRILE RIBBED IRRIDESCENT BUD VASE. This 18" vase, trumpeted at the top and tapering down to the base, shows 10 vertical ribs. At the base, it inserts into a gilt bronze platform, showing some green enamel. The glass insert is etched, L.C.T. Favrile and the base is marked Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces Inc. 158. In very good, clean and original condition, no chips, cracks, scratches or repairs. 5.25"W x 18"H. Estimate $1,800 - 2,200. View details and photo
Lot 152		THOMAS J PAIRPOINT. SIGNED T J PAIRPOINT FIGURAL ELK STATUE. Features a large elk standing on a rock point with great detail in the figure and the rock ledge beneath him. Signed T J Pairpoint Sc. 17"W x 33"H x 10"D. Estimate $700 - 900. View details and photo
Lot 153		PR J.H. BELTER LAMINATED ROSEWOOD SIDECHAIRS. Double open rose carved crest with a single bud in the middle, surround an elegant swirling filigree down the back with a carved front seat-rail and cabriole legs with castors. Condition: The chairs are in original finish with alligatoring and flaking to the finish. No tack holes, minor carving repairs detected. Shows some minor aged flaking to the top and bottom edges of the side seat-rails. 18"W x 41"H x 19"D. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 154		LARGE LLADRO FIGURE OF SEATED DON QUIXOTE WITH A SWORD. Features literary figure Don Quixote in period clothing, holding up a sword in his right hand and a book, titled "Tirant To Blanch", in his left. He sits in a large armchair, simulating a carved seashell crest, carved pilasters and leather back, showing his left arm hanging over the chairs left arm and a long blue robe draped in the seat. Under the right side of the seat shows two more books, titled "Cruz" and "Amadis de Gaula". Stamped twice, Lladro, hand made in Japan, Daisa 1986. In very good original condition, no chips, breaks, cracks or repairs. 11"W x 29"H x 16"D. Estimate $500 - 750. View details and photo
Lot 155		4 PIECE MAPLE CARVED FAUX BAMBOO SPINDLED BEDROOM SET. This set features bamboo turned galleries and pulls, it is framed in bamboo quartered moldings. The bed shows 4 posts around a double paneled crest with spindles on either side. The main section below shows 3 framed panels over a single large panel. The side rails have tall corbels on both ends, and 2 long bamboo moldings running the full length. The footboard shows shorter posts, a spindled gallery on top and 3 panels across the main frame. The dresser has a swivel beveled mirror under a spindled crest showing a double panel in the center. 3 large drawers with carved escutcheons and scalloped corners. The washstand has a tall towel rack on the top, the base shows a single drawer over a center door. On either side are 3 smaller drawers over a small cubbyhole. The full commode shows a turned gallery over a long single drawer, under the drawer is a center door with cubbyholes on either side. bed-81L-76h-60w commode-43w-49h-19d fullcommode-42w-35h-20d dresser-52w-75h-22d. Estimate $8,000 - 12,000. View details and photo
Lot 156		UNUSUAL FULPER POTTERY BLUE GLAZE DESSERT SET FOR 6. Features 6 cups and saucers, 6 dessert plates, a teapot, creamer and sugar. Designed with linear and quadrangular futura patterns in a light blue semi-gloss glaze. In very good clean and original condition. cups-4w-2.5h-3.25d dessert plates-6.25w-7.5d teapot-7w-7.5h-3.5d creamer-4w-4.25h-2.5d sugar-5.5w-5h-3.25d. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 157		WALNUT RENAISSANCE TILT TOP TABLE WITH BEADED PANEL. The round top frames a very nice beaded insert showing an angel flying while holding 2 cherubs. Below, the ebonized and incised center column is squared, with chamfered corners and turned sections above and below and a large drop finial at the base. The four legs, which are walnut with ebonized and incised trim, show a nice curved form and connect to the center column. In very good clean original condition. 23.5"W x 29"H. Estimate $700 - 900. View details and photo
Lot 158		PAIR OF CARVED OAK DOUBLE SLIDING DOOR BOOKCASE. Features nicely grained quarter sawn oak. Shows long turned columns, on the sides, with leaf carvings and scrolled capitols. The two sliding doors have a single glass panel inside beveled frames with 4 adjustable shelves on either side of a central devider. Each stands on large carved claw feet with casters. In good clean original condition and finish. 60"W x 56.5"H x 18"D. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 159		BRASS HANGING LAMP W/ 4 STEUBEN SHADES. The fixture features a reticulated canopy with copper overlaid panels and 4 stylish hanging arms with Steuben art glass shades having irridescent orange centers and pearl white on the exterior showing 10 ribs each. In very good clean condition. 20"W x 25.5"H. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 160		PR TIFFANY STUDIOS GOLD DORE 2 LIGHT CANDLESTICKS W/ SNUFFERS. Features a molded fleur des lis platform base with a tall stem at the back. The top of the stem is angled forward and hooks at the end, where the trumpeted snuffers hang. At the base of the stem, two arms branch out and angle up and small arms branch upward and support each bobeche at the top. Signed on the base Tiffany Studios New York 1232. In very good, clean and original finish and condition. 6.5"W x 9"H x 7"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 161		PERIOD HEPPLEWHITE INLAID WALNUT SIDEBOARD. Shows 2 short drawers on the sides with a bowed block front drawer in the center. The drawer fronts have a satin inlay border around burled English walnut panels. Below the drawers shows two large doors with 3 smaller in between. The 3 smaller doors are set in relief under the center drawer, all of the drawers show a single satin band around the edge with an oval band in the center. The left side features a hidden compartment. The sideboard stands on 8 tapered legs inlaid with a medallion on each side. The locks are stamped, J Morris - Dublin. The center door shows a partial paper label marked Dublin. Condition: Shows a general good clean finish. Horizontal seam separation in the left and right side panels thru the veneer. Left door shows bubble under veneer on left door. Center door shows horizontal age split in center. Slight veneer cracking to the right hand door in the center. Pulls not original. Left hand drawer lock is replaced, but works with the original key; door to left of the center is replaced and has its own key. 96"W x 35.5"H x 30.5"D. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 162		STELLA 17" DISK MUSIC BOX WITH CARVED OAK CASE AND MUSIC CABINET. The oak case features a very nice medium dark original finish, on the outside, with moldings and carved swirling oak leaves and acorns just above a single drawer, on the front. The inside shows a light oak finish with the name Stella, inlaid under the lid. The comb shows 84 teeth in good condition. The inside frame has a molded signature "Stella" next to the setters S and T displayed inside of a star. The metal tag holds the latest patent date Feb. 2, 1897 - 12748 and also reads Stella, Brevete SGDG - British Patent, D.R. patente D.G. Muster. The tag inside reads Jacot & Sons, New York. Has a large crank on the right side. The music stand is oak and in original finish with very nice color patina. Each of the two doors is carved with a wreath and ribbons, enclosing the 19 vertical sheet slots. This piece is in good clean and original working condition and has great sound. Complete with 39 discs. Shows no notable flaws. 31"W x 42"H x 24"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 163		FRENCH FIGURAL PORCELAIN AND GILT MOUNTED PEDESTAL. Has a high gloss pink porcelain top and 2 inserts in the center column. Has 3 scrolled legs under antique dolphin figures. This piece is in very good, clean original condition, showing no breaks or losses to the metal filigree or overlay, and the porcelain top shows no breaks, cracks or crazing. 32"H x 17.5"D. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500. View details and photo
Lot 164		LARGE CARVED WALNUT 14 PIECE VICTORIAN DININGROOM SET. Features a massive bowed end marble top sideboard. The crest with scrolled leaf carvings and hanging tassels with a carved and incised medallion. Below has a double, burled panel back with 2 small shelves over a long shelf, supported but turned columns. The base shows 2 large doors under 2 drawers in the center with an original red marble top. The sides have curved doors with a hanging fruit basket in good detail. The split pedestal table has a 60" top with a beveled edge. The base shows 4 ornate legs with burled panels and applied carvings with leaves. There are 12 chairs including 2 armchairs and 10 side chairs with arched and scroll carved backs and crests. armchair-25w-39h-22d sidechair-20w-38.5h-19d sideboard-78w109h-26d table-60d-28h. Estimate $12,000 - 15,000. View details and photo
Lot 165		EBONIZED CARVED MAHOGANY FIGURAL HERON PEDESTAL. A square platform top with raised moldings. The main structure is carved with a tall heron. The bird shows good detail in the beak, feet and feathers, standing on a carved base sprouting with marshy foliage. In very good clean and original condition. 16"W x 36"H x 16"D. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 166		EDISON CLASS "M" COIN-OP FLOOR MODEL CYLINDER PLAYER. In an oak case with a locking beveled glass lift top. Runs on an electric motor built into the cabinet base. The machine is coin operated and uses a repeater mechanism allowing it to be played many times without opening the case. Features a personal listening device, run thru tubing, as compared to the conventional horn, found in most other Edison models. Appears in very good condition, the main motor turns when electricity is added and the mechanical features appear to be all present, but we do not have it running. The serial # is 338288, has 4 cylinders. Case refinished, one earphone missing. 27"W x 48"H x 17"D. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. View details and photo
Lot 167		LARGE BLACKAMORE FIGURAL STANDING CARVED ARAB STATUE. Shows an Arab dressed figure in golden garments, embellished in colorful leaf and floral patterns. The figure hold up a gold cup in the left hand and the right hand is reaching forward. The right leg is also revealed stepping forward thru the robe. In very good overall condition, shows some losses to the paint and chipping to the gesso coating. It has never been restored and retains its original painted surface. 20"W x 64"H x 12"D. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 168		VERY NICE LARGE CARVED WALNUT MARBLE TOP TABLE. Shows a white marble top, rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The apron below has stylized shell and acorn carvings in the center of each side, surrounded in burled panels on the rounded corners. The base has a turned center pedestal and 4 supports at the corners, scroll and leaf carved with tassels hanging from the top. The oversized legs show a stylized seashell at the foot curving up to the center with some scaled and scrolled carving. In very good, clean original finish and condition. 41"W x 32"H x 27"D. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 169		J & JW MEEKS HAWKINS CARVED LAMINATED ROSEWOOD SOFA. Features a pierce carved crest with a double floral cluster in the center, which is surrounded by filigree. The wavy back frame stretches across the top and tapers down, ending gradually at the arms. The padded arms are delicately carved as is the seat rail leading to cabriole legs. In very good clean original finish and condition, no notable losses, cracks or repairs to the back or carvings. 77"W x 51"H x 33"D. Estimate $7,000 - 9,000. View details and photo
Lot 170		RJ HORNER 10 PC ATLAS CARVED OAK FIGURAL DINING ROOM SET. The table is 60" in diameter, it shows a thick swirled filigree carved apron with urns above the legs. The legs are full standing carved Atlas figures, hands above their heads supporting the table top. At the waist of each figure is a robe tied in a knot at the back, each leg ends at a large carved hairy paw foot. Has 4 skirted leaves. The server shows a single drawer, the front carved with swirling filigree and an urn in the center, on either side of the drawer is mounted a carved lions face. Supporting the top section is a pair of figural carved Atlas columns with hairy paw feet, standing on a lower platform base. The front feet of this piece show large carved northwind faces. Features two china cabinets, a single door and a double door. The single door features a pair of sphinxes on either side of a fruit basket, surrounded in filigree at the top crest. The double door features a top crest with swirled filigree and an urn in the middle. Both show lions head carvings above figural Atlas carved pilasters. Below the carved figures hangs an offering of fish and fruit. This whole set is in very good and clean overall condition showing an original dark finish. The table is missing the center leg and the case pieces are lacking their upper crests. server-52w-41h-25d two door china-58w-74h-21d curio cabinet-40.5w-80h-20d table-59w-30h armchair-25w-49h-21d sidechair-20w-45h-18d. Estimate $20,000 - 30,000. View details and photo
Lot 171		CARVED ROSEWOOD OVAL MARBLE TOP PARLOR TABLE. The apron is carved on the four sides with a stylized seashell and flower buds. Has an octagonal center pedestal with long corbels running down to the platform base. Starting at the the lower corbel shows a stout leaf carving and an open carved beveled medallion at the elbow. Inside of the medallion is a stylized leaf and on top is mounted a single finial. In very good condition with original white marble top. 38"W x 29.5"H x 25.5"D. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. View details and photo
Lot 172		5 ARM VICTORIAN CRYSTAL GAS CHANDELIER. Shows long beaded strands of cut jewels, running from the top of the fixture down to the main platform. Extending out from the main platform, shows 5 curved brass arms with gascocks, long prisms and daisy & button shades. Hanging below the main platform are 2 staggered tiers of long prisms. In very good condition. Electrified. 29"W x 55"H. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 173		SOUTH ARFICAN 1 OUNCE GOLD KRUGERRAND 1979. Weighing exactly 1 Troy ounce, the face of this coin shows a portrait of Paul Kruger, the last president of the South African Republic. Around the border of the portrait reads Suid Afrika - South Africa. The reverse side shows a springbok antelope, one of South Africa's national symbols. Around the border of the antelope reads Krugerrand - Fyngoud 1oz Fine Gold - 1979. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 174		CARVED AND GESSO GILT MARBLETOP PIER MIRROR. Features an overall gilt finish, the crest and pilaster side show aesthetic carved design with metallic colored and applied floral decoration. The stands on a gilt marble top platform with a carved seashell on the front and large turned front legs. This piece is in overall good and clean original condition, shows some losses to borders of the gesso decorations. 36"W x 121"H x 14"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo