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Barge Ware Tea Pot

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Ceramics: English: Pottery: Pre 1920   item# 750913 (stock# 7952)

Barge Ware Tea Pot
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


SOLD 

A 10 1/2" high barge ware tea pot. The brown glaze is accented by appliqués of polychrome color and the presentation plaque stating: "A present from a friend to a friend 1914".


"Harbor Scene", an oil on board

Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: Pre 1837 VR   item# 738979 (stock# 7902)

"Harbor Scene", an oil on board
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$550.00 

An oil painting on board with site measurements of 6 3/4" X 8 3/4" within a matted frame, 15 1/4 X 13 1/4". An 18th or 19th century painting that may have been a panel, probably Continental European.


18th Century Tilt Top Walnut Candle Stand

Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Pre 1800   item# 738972 (stock# 7928)

18th Century Tilt Top Walnut Candle Stand
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$600.00 

A tilt top candle stand with tripod carved snake feet. This having a top that is 22" in diameter. Some discoloration and imperfections to the top and one old yet minor repair to one of the legs.


Marble topped cabinet

Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Furniture: English: Pre 1900   item# 738289 (stock# 7855)

Marble topped cabinet
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$400.00 

A pot cabinet or end table, 30" high and 13" X 14 1/2". The cabinet features nicely figured maple veneers and a white marble top. Inside the cabinet is one shelf. Mid or late 19th century.


Raymond Averill Porter, Plaster bas relief

Catalogue: Fine Art: Sculpture: Clay: Pre 1940   item# 723993 (stock# 7722)

Raymond Averill Porter, Plaster bas relief
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$250.00 

A plaster cast bas relief signed in the upper left "Raymond Averill Porter 1936". The casting was painted over in a painted patina to imitate bronze. Porter was an American artist and sculptor who lived 1883-1949. The relief shows Native American Indians dancing, measuring 10" X 6 3/4" with an plain pine stained frame. Minor touch up on paint losses on the edge. RL*


"Bronco Buster" recast bronze Frederick Remington

Catalogue: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze: Pre 1980   item# 723990 (stock# 6875)

"Bronco Buster" recast bronze Frederick Remington
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$1,200.00 

A bronze depicting a bronco bustin' cowboy atop a buckin' bronco, with excellent old patination. Although signed on the outside base in the sculpture, this is a recast of the original by Frederick Remington. It does appear to have at least 50 years of age. 21" high, 15" long and 7" deep. There are welded attachments on the underside of the casting that may have been for attachment onto a polished marble or wood base.The marble pedestal shown here is item 7642. RL*


The Cluett family Aaron Willard striking lyre clock

Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Pre 1837 VR   item# 723903 (stock# 5688)

The Cluett family Aaron Willard striking lyre clock
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$45,000.00 

A rare and important carved lyre banjo clock signed Aaron Willard. The first lyre banjo clocks were probably made in the 1810s as a evolutionary development of Simon Willard's patented banjo timepiece of 1802. The style more closely reflects the tastes of the Empire or Classic period. Aaron Willard, Simon Willard's brother had a prolific business in the trade of all kinds of clocks which, in 1823, he established a "factory" in Roxbury, just outside of Boston. This lyre clock is ...click for details


Rare pair of candle boxes

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1837 VR   item# 722817 (stock# 7833)

Rare pair of candle boxes
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$4,400.00  

A very rare matching pair of Georgian or American Federal candle boxes. Each is dovetail constructed in solid mahogany with ebonized or ebony inlay stars and circles. Both are in excellent original condition, with old finish and modest wear. One has had a now long ago repaired split on the right side of the carcass. Matching pairs of candle boxes are very rare, made at the same time for clients needing more than one box throughout their home or within a large room. Late 18th or early 19th centur ...click for details


An unusual blacksmith's trade sign

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Folk Art: Pre 1930   item# 721835 (stock# 7281)

An unusual blacksmith's trade sign
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$200.00 

An unusual hand made trade sign for a blacksmith made from horseshoes and farm implements. A 34" X 24" wall hanging piece, all welded together from found fragments associated with a blacksmith's trade. A central orifice could be used for a portable flag and flagpole. Later Black painted surface.RL*


Georgian Mahogany Tray

Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Pre 1837 VR   item# 718887 (stock# 6804)

Georgian Mahogany Tray
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004


$200.00 

An oval form English Georgian Mahogany serving tray, 23" X 16". This tray, using thin, choice San Domingo mahogany, is likely 18th century. The border is an undulating fence. There were never any handles on this tray. Repair on fence for about 1". RL*

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