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March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction
Fontaine's Antique Auction Gallery
1485 West Housatonic Street
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Auction Previews At Fontaine's Auction Gallery Saturday 8am to 11am, Auction starts at 11am.

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

Antique Consignments Wanted For Fontaine's Spring & Summer Auctions

We are looking for antique consignments to our Spring and Summer Antique Auctions - We also buy Antiques and entire estates outright - call today - 413-448-8922 and speak to John Fontaine.

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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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September 27th 2008
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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 175		18" HANDEL CATTAIL OVERLAY PAINTED PANEL TABLE LAMP. This 8 sided shade features overlaid painted panels depicting 5 brown cattail buds at the top of long green grassy blades. Each panel is framed in a thin raised rib running from the top to the bottom rim. The shade is marked Handel on the top aperture ring. Sits on a large leaf molded base, which is slightly bulbous at the top. In very good clean condition, painted panels are clean and bright, overlay is intact. A good example. 18"W x 25"H. Estimate $6,000 - 8,000. View details and photo
Lot 176		MONUMENTAL 12 ARM VICTORIAN GAS CHANDELIER. Approx. 7' long. Hanging from the top crown there is a ring of long hanging prisms around cut beaded strands which run down to the ornate bronze platform. From this platform there are long flowing arms with spherical frosted globes, each arm having a pivoting gas cock. there are 2 tiers of cut prisms surrounding the globe supports. In very good condition and has been electrified. 48"W x 81"H. Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. View details and photo
Lot 177		GOLD STENCILED MAHOGANY MARBLE TOP PIER TABLE. Original white marble top over a mahogany platform with gilt stenciled design. Below shows two mahogany support columns with scrolled leaf gilt capitols at the top and gilded leaf carvings down by the lower platform. The mirrored back has simple square pilasters with gilt at the top and bottom. Stands on original ball feet. In very good original finish and condition, shows no losses to the veneer but some wear to the original stenciling. 41.5"W x 38.5"H x 18.5"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 178		CARVED & EBONIZED PEDESTAL W/ PAINTED PORCELAIN FERNERY. Features a painted porcelain fernery mounted on top, showing a garden scene with assorted colorful flowers including roses. The front shows a pair of birds floating over a twig and the back shows a single bird. The bottom platform is gilt decorated. Stands on a carved ebonized pedestal with incising, swirling filigree, turned finials and large claw feet. In very good original finish and condition. 24"W x 45"H x 13"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 179		J.H. BELTER ROSALIE LAMINATED ROSEWOOD CHILDS CHAIR. Features a carved crest with a single rose in the center, on either side has assorted leaf carvings with berry clusters on the left and acorns on the right. The front seat-rail has a bulbous inverted serpentine form, carved with a rose and leaves, stands on carved cabriole legs with casters. In excellent original finish and condition, shows no tack holes in the back or losses to the carvings. 14"W x 24"H x 14"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 180		INLAID SATINWOOD LIFT TOP JEWELRY STAND WITH BRASS MOUNTS. Features an irregular triangular top with a banded border of inlaid filigree around the edge. Inside this border, at the 3 corners, shows clusters of flowers, with ivory centers, surrounded in vines. The front corner shows the flowers inside a cornucopia. The serpentine apron has floral and filigree inlay. Each of the 3 tapered serpentine legs has a decorative floral brass mount at the knee. The central mount when pushed in, unlatches the hinged top, which opens a mirrored inner compartment. In very good overall condition with original finish, shows some scattered repairs to the inlay. 23"W x 31"H. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 181		8 1/2" GUILLOCHE ENAMELED ON SILVER VASE PORTRAIT VASE WITH POPPEIS. The center features a portrait bust of a robed woman wearing azaleas in her hair, over a gilt bordered purple Guilloche background. The rest of the vase shows a gradated green background surrounded in red poppy flowers and filigree, starting at the trumpeted rim and running down to the platform base. The collars at the top rim, the platform and the joint above the platform are formed in silver. This piece is in very good and clean condition, shows no dents, breaks or cracks to the enamel. 4"W x 9"H. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 182		PERIOD MAHOGANY EMPIRE MARBLE TOP PIER TABLE. Has an original white marble top over a crotch mahogany apron. Below shows two mahogany support columns with scrolled capitols at the top and large hairy claw feet at the bottom. The mirrored panel back shows simple square pilasters on either side. In very good finish and condition. 36"W x 37"H x 19"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 183		6 ARM DECORATIVE ROCOCO GAS CHANDELIER W/ CUT AND FROSTED GLOBES. Shows a long center shaft running down to the main platform with 3 lower supports. Has 6 ornate molded arms curving up to the cut and frosted glass "fishbowl" globes with 2 5/8 fitters. Each arm has a drop finial where the gascock is located. It has been electrified. 35"W x 56"H. Estimate $5,000 - 7,000. View details and photo
Lot 184		TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK BLOWN OUT BRONZE DOUBLE CANDLEABRA. Features a round platform with 16 jeweled green glass medallions below 4 stylized deco molded leaves flowing up the stem. Branching out from the stem has 2 curved arms mounted on top with blown out green glass reticulated candleholders. The top of each bobeche is decorated with a beaded rim. Signed Tiffany Studios New York 22323. Has a nice medium brown patina. Shows some bending to the upper platform of each bobeche. Overall good clean patina with some wear. The bobechs have been cleaned and no longer have a patinated surface but are original. 12"W x 12"H x 5"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 185		PAIR OF OLD PARIS SCENT BOTTLE DECANTERS WITH FLORAL STOPPERS. These are the largest scent bottles we've seen. Bulbous base with a long neck. Features leaf and vine decorated with gold highlights embellished with green and gilt on the front and back. A single blue and red flower bud on the sides. The stoppers are a single 3 dimensional red water lily bud. In very good condition with some wear to gilded highlights. 8"W x 18"H x 6.5"D. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo
Lot 186		CARL KAUBA (1865-1922). BRONZE EAGLE. The eagle has a long outstretched wingspan with good detail in the form and feathers. The body shows brown tail feathers and back wing feathers in black. The eyes are carefully painted yellow with black pupils. Signed on the tail feathers C. Kauba and the foundry mark shows "KF" inside a diamond. In very good clean and original condition. 15"W x 7.5"H x 8"D. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 187		PAIRPOINT PUFFY MULTI COLOR ROSE TABLE LAMP ON ROSE LIBRARY BASE. The closed top shade is reverse painted showing red, white and orange roses which are embellished with deeper shades of pink, yellow and orange. The background is washed with a nice deep green and also shows scattered leaves and stems, in a lighter green. The base has 4 leaf molded feet on the smooth, rounded platform. The base and the center of the stem are both decorated with an assorted bouquet of flowers and filigree. At the top of the base extends 3 arms, reaching out to the 10" ring on which the shade sits. Has the original single pull chain socket. In very good condition. 10"W x 21"H. Estimate $12,000 - 15,000. View details and photo
Lot 188		1895 US $20 DOUBLE EAGLE GOLD LIBERTY HEAD COIN - BULLION. Struck in 90% fine gold (.9675 ounces). The face of this coin shows the head of Lady Liberty, bordered in 13 stars and the date 1895. The reverse shows an eagle behind a shield, holding arrows and a banner that reads "E Pluribus Unum". Above the eagle reads "In God We Trust" bordered in 13 stars. Below the eagle is stamped "S" and the outer border reads "United States Of America - Twenty Dollars". Estimate $1,000 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 189		1895 US $20 DOUBLE EAGLE GOLD LIBERTY HEAD COIN - BULLION. Struck in 90% fine gold (.9675 ounces). The face of this coin shows the head of Lady Liberty, bordered in 13 stars and the date 1895. The reverse shows an eagle behind a shield, holding arrows and a banner that reads "E Pluribus Unum". Above the eagle reads "In God We Trust" bordered in 13 stars. Below the eagle is stamped "S" and the outer border reads "United States Of America - Twenty Dollars". Estimate $1,000 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 190		LARGE CARVED BLACK FOREST DOUBLE MECHANICAL CUCKOO CLOCK. Shows a large carved crest with an eagle, wings spread, on top of long twigs clustered with oak leaves and acorns. The lower platform is carved with a large figural dog hunting an elk. Shows detailed scenery on either side with oak trees with leaves and acorns, fronted with tall evergreen trees and ferns growing in the ground below. Shows a 3 weight half hour strike movement. On the hour and half hour the door to the right, cut just below the roof, opens with a single whistling mechanical carved bird, then the left door opens with a figural carved man, triggering a quality sounding music box. The bird "cuckoo's" the number on the hour and once on the half hour. In very good clean working condition, the carvings are very detailed with no notable breaks, losses or repairs. 30"W x 56"H. Estimate $10,000 - 12,000. View details and photo
Lot 191		BELDING BROS & CO 12 DRAWER STENCILED OAK SPOOL CABINET. Paneled oak case with molded edges. Original stencil reads "Belding Bros. & Co." in gold letters, bordered in black. Below is 11 glass front spool drawers, over an oak paneled front drawer which reads "Spool Silk". The cabinet is in very good original finish and condition. The stenciling is clean and bright. 24"W x 30"H x 17"D. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 192		4 ARM FIGURAL CHANDELIER W/ FROSTED & ETCHED CROWN SHADES. Ornate molded filigree throughout. Standing on small platforms between the arms, are 4 tall figural standing Roman soldiers with lion heads above. Has 4 floral etched and frosted crown shades. Very good condition, electrified. 40"W x 43"H. Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 193		LOUIS CARVIN. BRONZE FIGURAL PHEONIX INKWELL. Features a winged phoenix perched on top of a large oak tree stump, sprouting with branches with clusters of oak leaves and acorns. Below shows bunches of grapes, vines, and leaves. 2 buckets, one tipped over, a dead bird and a large pitcher on the left side and a bale of wheat on the right. The cover lifts off of the main basket, revealing the inkwell. Mounted on a large oval black marble base with a scrolled penholder. Silvered finish over bronze with intricate detail. Signed on the back "L. Carvin". Good original condition. 18"W x 11"H x 10"D. Estimate $1,500 - 1,800. View details and photo
Lot 194		60" CARVED OAK LION HEAD SPLIT PEDESTAL DINING TABLE. The top has a gadrooned carved outer edge over an OG apron. The center split pedestal has two bulbous reeded sections at the center and near the bottom. The legs are carved with massive open mouth lion heads leading to carved manes curving down to large claw feet with 5 original leaves. In very good original finish and condition with some wear to the top surface. 60"W x 29"H. Estimate $5,000 - 7,000. View details and photo
Lot 195		GLASS DOME WITH A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS ON A GILT PLATFORM. Shows a tall glass dome over a bouquet of assorted colorful flowers, including roses. Stands on a round gilt wood base with 4 spherical feet. Dome is in good condition. 14"W x 32"H. Estimate $400 - 600. View details and photo
Lot 196		PETITE FIGURAL FRENCH BRONZE 9 ARM CANDLE CHANDELIER WITH CUPID. 3 long shafts connecting to the lower main platform with molded lions head medallions. The main platform shows a figural cupid holding a bow From the center platform are 9 curving arms which each hold a single candle. In very good original condition with a nice dark patina. 15"W x 27"H. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 197		18" HANDEL TROPICAL BAMBOO SUNSET OVERLAY TABLE LAMP. This 16 paneled shade shows 8 sides. The main section has tall bamboo trees, overlaid on fiery red glass, depicting a sunset sky. Below is a wavy border of yellow glass which shows stylized leaf overlay. Each panel is framed in a thin raised rib running from the top opening to the bottom rim. The shade is marked Handel on the top aperture ring. Sits on an original bamboo style platform base with a nice dark patina. In very good condition, painted panels are clean and bright, overlay is intact. 18"W x 23"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 198		PAIR OF MONUMENTAL 25" OLD PARIS LARGE PAINTED PORCELAIN VASES. A matching pair show gilt and cobalt decoration throughout. The main scene on the front has a large cluster of assorted colorful flowers and filigree. A very elaborate form with large, fancy wavy rims, handles and platforms. In very good original condition. Gold is near perfect. 15"W x 25"H x 7.5"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 199		3 PIECE ENGLISH GILT AND CUT GLASS GRAPE CENTER PIECE SET. All pieces have footed platforms rising at the top with intricate grapevines, showing stems, leaves and fruit clusters in great detail. The matching side pieces each hold a frosted cut bowl, which insets in the top. The centerpiece has the inset center bowl as well as 3 lower arms with hanging baskets of smaller insert bowls. In very good clean condition. The gilt is clean and bright, the fine detail shows no losses. center piece-11w-21h side-10w-11h. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and photo