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147. Attributed to John Wesley Jarvis (Anglo/American, 17801840)

151. Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French/American, 1770-1852)

Portrait Miniature of Mary Ten Broek. Signed and dated “Jarvis No. 122 Broadway 1807,” sitter identified in an inscription on the reverse. Watercolor on card, 3 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (sight), in a period embossed brass frame. Condition: Toning, foxing.

Portrait Miniatures of Five Gentlemen. Including five framed engraved bust-length profile portraits, one signed l.c. and identified as S.A. Law of Philadelphia, 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 (sight); one unsigned and identified on the reverse as Levin Hicks Campbell, 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 (sight); one unsigned and unidentified, 9 x 7, one of Thomas Jefferson, a late 20th strike from the original 1804 plate, unsigned, 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 (sight); the last engraving is signed l.c. and highlighted with watercolor, dia. 2 1/2 in. (sight). $400-600

Provenance: Peter Vorhees, New Brunswick, Erskine Hewitt sale 1938. Note: Mary Ten Broek was the wife of Cornelius Ten Broek, purportedly an Aide de Camp to George Washington. John Jarvis was born in South Shield, England, a nephew of theologian John Wesley. At the age of five he was brought to Philadelphia and apprenticed in engraving to Edward Savage. In 1801, he and Savage went to New York City, where Jarvis went into partnership doing miniature portraits with Joseph Wood. $400-600 148. American School, 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Child. Inscribed below “E.A. Torret.,” and indistinctly signed “By R.W. Jenks.” Watercolor and graphite on paper, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in., mounted in a brass frame. Condition: Minor toning. $250-350 149. Attributed to Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French/American, 1770-1852) Portrait of Thomas Rodman of Burlington, New Jersey. Unsigned. Black and white crayon on paper, bust-length profile portrait c. 1799, 19 x 14 1/2 in. (sight), in a replaced eglomise mat with oval aperture, and period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor toning, repaired tears l.r and l.l., not examined out of frame. Provenance: A photocopied old auction description with image of this work is affixed to the backing. It states the provenance as: Henry N. Paul, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Samuel Paul, son; by descent in family. Also Literature: E. Dexter, The St. Memin Collection of Portraits (1862), p. ? pl. 481.” Additionally a fragment of an early label is affixed to the backing. $4,000-6,000

152. Two Silhouette Portraits Cut by Martha Ann Honeywell, America, early 19th century, cut and pasted portraits including one of a girl, inscribed below “Cut by M. Honeywell with her Mouth,” 3 x 2 3/4 in., (sight), in a period molded grain-painted wood frame, the other depicting a woman inscribed “Cut without hands by M.A. Honeywell,” 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (sight), housed in a repoussé brass frame. Note: According to a copy of an old handbill, Martha Ann Honeywell (about 1787-after 1848), with only a portion of her arms and one foot with only three toes, made her livelihood cutting profiles, doing needlework and writing tiny verses on paper, her work took her throughout Europe and America. $300-500 153. Framed Group of Four Silhouette Portraits, America, early 19th century, hollow-cut, bust-length portraits backed with black fabric, including three of women and one of a man, one of the women was cut by “T.P. JONES” with embossed mark below, the man was cut by Isaac Todd, with his embossed mark “TODD’S PATENT” below, (foxing, toning), sight size 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in., housed in a giltwood frame. $400-600 154. Two Silhouette Portraits of Gentlemen, attributed to Charles Willson Peale, late 18th/early 19th century, hollow-cut bustlength portraits both with embossed eagle over “PEALE’S MUSEUM” mark, (toning, stains), 6 3/4 x 5 1/2, 4 7/8 x 4 in., both in period molded giltwood frames. $300-500 155. American School, 19th Century

150. Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French/American, 1770-1852) Four Framed Engraved Portrait Miniatures. Including three of gentlemen: one signed with penciled initials “St. M.,” one with engraved inscription “St. Memin & Valdenuit N.n. Fair St N.York”; one unsigned, but indistinctly inscribed “H. Dec-bour” below, together with a portrait of a young lady with engraved or ink initials “S.M.” below, (minor toning), each plate size approx. 2 7/8 x 2 5/8 in., matted in later molded giltwood frames. $600-800

Portrait of a Young Gentleman. Unsigned. Pastel on paper, half-length profile portrait, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in., in a period oval embossed brass frame. Condition: Laid down onto cardboard. $1,000-1,500 156. Auguste Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861) Full-length Silhouette Portrait of a Gentleman Smoking a Cigarette. Signed and dated “Augu. Edouart, fecit 1842 Boston U.S.A.” Cut paper figure heightened with graphite, applied to paper with lithograph background, 10 3/4 x 7 in., in a later wood frame. Condition: Toning, minor foxing. $600-800

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157. Auguste Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861)

162. Attributed to Rosa Hooper (American, 1876-1963)

Full-length Silhouette Portrait of a Woman. Signed and dated “Augu. Edouart, fecit Saratoga 9th July 1845.” Cut paper figure heightened with white chalk, applied to paper with lithograph background, 11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in., in a period mahogany frame. Condition: Toning, scattered foxing. $600-800

Portrait Miniature of a Young Man. Signed “Hooper” l.l. Watercolor on ivory, 2 3/4 x 2 in., in a gilt copper case.

158. Auguste Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861) Silhouette Portrait of a Gentleman Standing in a Courtyard. Signed and dated “Augu. Edouart fecit Saratoga, Aug 14, 1844.” Cut paper heightened with white chalk applied to paper with lithograph background, 12 x 8 1/2, in a period burl veneer frame, (light toning and moisture stain); together with two mid19th century silhouette portraits of an elderly lady and gentleman, unsigned, cut paper figures applied to paper, 12 x 7 3/4 in., in period molded giltwood frames, (toning, minor foxing). $600-800 159. Louis Lemet (French/American, c. 1779-1832) Portrait of William Beekman June 1805. Signed “Engrav’d by L.Lemet” l.c., subject identified below. Engraving on paper, bust-length profile portrait with pen and ink border, 3 x 2 1/2 in., in a lacquered wood frame with oval brass liner. Condition: Toning, stains.

Note: The style of costume this subject is wearing dates to circa 1850; however, the artist did not start painting until about 1900, probably copying this portrait from a painting or daguerreotype. The artist copied another sitter wearing earlier fashion clothing and this work is illustrated in American Portrait Miniatures in the Manny Collection, by Dale T. Johnson, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1990, p. 138, plate 105. $500-700 163. American School, 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Woman Wearing a White Frilled Bonnet. Unsigned. Watercolor on thin card, bust-length profile portrait, 4 1/2 x 3 in., in a later wood frame. Condition: Light toning. $200-300 164. American School, 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Clergyman. Unsigned. Oil on canvas fragment, 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Likely cut from larger canvas, surface grime. Provenance: Family descent to the consignor.

Note: Louis Lemet (c. 1779-1832), was a French émigré who had served as Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin’s (1770-1852) assistant, making portraits in Philadelphia around 1804. He worked in Albany, New York in 1805 to about 1828, then went to New York City, where he died in 1832. He worked in a style very similar to Saint-Mémin’s. The Beekman name is well-known in politics and commerce in New York in the 17th19th centuries. $500-700 160. American School, 19th Century “Portrait of Wm Robt. Barker Age 17 yrs.” Inscribed and dated “WHN 1838” l.l., subject identified on reverse and on backing. Graphite and watercolor, half-length profile portrait on card, 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in., in a period mitered wood frame. Condition: Light toning, minor spots and creases. $300-500 161. Three Portrait Silhouettes, America and/or England, early 19th century, including a full-length painted portrait of a boy with bronze highlights, holding a whip with a tree and a toy soldier on horseback nearby, 5 1/2 x 5 1/2, in a period molded giltwood frame; a hollow-cut portrait of a young man with applied printed jacket and shirt with graphite details signed “By H. Page” below, 3 x 3, in a period molded giltwood frame; a watercolor and ink painted portrait with gilt highlights of “Gen’l Agnew,” (toning), 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in., in a later oval molded wood frame with brass liner. $400-600

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$200-400 165. Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, c. 1840, watercolor on ivory bust-length portrait, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in., in an oval brass frame with small empty oval aperture on the reverse. Condition: 1/2 in. crack to u.l. background. $200-300 166. Silhouette Portrait of Charles Carroll, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, attributed to Charles Willson Peale, early 19th century, the subject identified in inscriptions on the backing, hollow-cut bust-length portrait backed with black silk, with embossed “Peale’s Museum” mark, 5 x 3 1/2 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Note: Charles Carroll (1737-1832) was a member of the Continental Congress (1776-1778), U.S. Senator, an original director of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. It was said that Carroll was the wealthiest man in America in the early 1800s. $200-300 167. Pair of Silhouette Portrait Miniatures, William Doyle, Boston, early 19th century, hollow-cut bust-length portrait of a lady and gentleman backed with black fabric, with detailed ink embellishments, both signed “Doyle” below, (minor toning, foxing, gentleman with two tears), sight size 3 x 2 1/2 in., in oval formats housed in period grain-painted gessoed wood frames with gilt liners. $500-700

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168. American School, 19th Century Full-length Silhouette Portrait of a Boy with a Bird. Signed and dated with a spurious signature “Augu. Edouart, fecit Providence 1840,” the child indistinctly identified in inscription below as possibly “Master William Longstitch.” Cut paper figure applied to paper with watercolor background, 6 x 5 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor toning. $800-1,200 169. Framed Silhouette Advertisement with Three Silhouette Portraits, possibly Salem, Massachusetts, area, early 19th century, original printed advertisement on rag paper for Moses Chapman, placed in a frame together with three hollow-cut portraits of a man, a woman, and a boy, (minor toning, stain, tear), sight size 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in., in a period mahogany veneer frame. $300-500 170. Three Portrait Silhouettes, America, early 19th century, hollowcut portraits including one of a gentleman likely done by Charles Willson Peale, with backwards embossed “MUSEUM” below, one of a woman wearing a mobcap, and one of a gentleman inscribed “E. Webb 1809” c.l., (toning, minor foxing), dia. 4 in., housed in period round black-painted molded wood frames. $250-350 171. Pair of Silhouette Portraits, attributed to William King, New England, c. 1805, hollow-cut bust-length portraits of a lady and gentleman, backed with black fabric, with embossed “KING” mark below, (minor toning), sight size 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in., housed in period molded giltwood frames with reverse-painted blue mats with gilt rosettes in the corners. $250-350 172. Three Silhouette Portraits, America, early 19th century, hollowcut bust-length portraits backed with black fabric housed in period molded giltwood frames, including a portrait of a gentleman by T.P. Jones, with embossed signature “T.P. Jones Fecit,” 4 1/4 x 3 1/4; one of a woman, by Charles Willson Peale, with embossed eagle and “Peale’s Museum” mark, 5 x 4; the last portraying a young gentleman, with an indistinct embossed maker’s mark, the backing paper with a paper label indicating it was once in the collection of Elizabeth L. Maurier, 4 3/4 x 4 in. $300-350 173. Pair of Silhouette Portraits of Zilpha and Stephen Longfellow, cut by William King, New England, active 1804-06, hollow-cut bust-length portraits backed with black silk, embossed “W KING” l.c., 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in., in oval molded sheet brass frames. Condition: Minor toning and foxing, crease along bottoms. Note: The silhouettes are inscribed at the bottom with the names of the sitters, Zilpha Wadsworth Longfellow and Stephen Longfellow, and on labels on the reverse. The couple were the parents of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, born on the 27th of February, 1807, in Portland, Maine. Stephen Longfellow was a lawyer and United States congressman. Zilpha Wadsworth was a descendant of John and Priscilla Alden. $300-400

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174. Three Silhouette Portraits of Women by William Doyle, Boston, early 19th century, hollow-cut portraits with ink embellishments, each signed “Doyle” below, (toning, foxing, one with losses), sight sizes 3 3/8 x 2 5/8, 3 1/4 x 2 5/8, dia. 3 1/4 in., two housed in oval repoussé brass frames, one in a molded giltwood frame. $100-150 175. Two Silhouette Portraits, America, early 19th century, both hollow-cut bust-length portraits, housed in period oval molded wood frames, one portraying a gentleman backed with black paper, by T.P. Jones with embossed mark, (toning, crease u.l.), 4 x 3; the other of a young boy with black fabric backing, (toning, stains), 4 x 3 1/4 in. $100-125 176. Four Framed Silhouette Portraits, America, early 19th century, including a hollow-cut bust-length profile of a woman cut by William Bache (b. 1771) with embossed “Bache’s Patent” mark, 4 3/4 x 3 3/4; two bust-length hollow-cut portraits cut by William King, one of a man 2 7/8 x 2 7/8, and one of a young woman, identified on the reverse as “Abigail Stapleton, Charleston, Feb. 3 1832, Niece of Sir Henry Clinton,” 5 x 3 7/8, both with embossed signatures; the last, a cut and pasted portrait of a gentleman done by Master Hubard (Anglo/American, 18071862), identified in printed advertisement on the reverse, 4 1/4 x 3 in.; (toning, light stains, creases), all housed in period molded giltwood frames. $600-800 177. Silhouette Portrait of a Gentleman, America, olive green painted bust-length portrait highlighted with black and gilt on card, indistinctly signed below “S—y Fecit,” (toning, foxing), 4 1/2 x 3 5/8 in., in an early 19th century mitered wood frame. $300-350 178. Four Silhouette Portraits, America, early 19th century, including a hollow-cut bust-length portrait of a gentleman, cut by “J. BRUFF BALTIMORE” with a backwards embossed mark, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4, in a later giltwood frame; a hollow-cut portrait of a gentleman by “EVERET HOWARD” of New England, with distinctive small slits embellishing the hair and his faint embossed mark below, the back compartment fitted with locks of hair, 4 1/8 x 2, in a later molded giltwood frame; a hollow-cut pair of a lady and a gentleman cut by “A.W. WHEELER” with embossed mark below, two portraits framed together, sight size 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 in., in a carved wooden frame, (imperfections). $200-300 178A. Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888) American Country Life. Pleasures of Winter., 1855 (Conningham, 123). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 1/2 x 28 in., in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, light stains. $3,000-5,000

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180. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

American Country Life: May Morning., 1855 (Conningham, 121). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 3/8 x 27 5/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 3/4 in. or more, moisture staining, old mat stain, two small lower margin tears. $800-1,200

Winter in the Country. A Cold Morning., 1864 (Conningham, 6736), identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 x 30 in., in a molded bird’s-eye maple frame. Condition: Margins of 1 1/8 in. or more, toning, minor margin tears. Note: This lithograph ranked no. 32 in the new “Best 50,” large folio and retains an “Old Print Shop” label on the reverse. $3,000-5,000

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182. Nathaniel, Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888)

The Sleigh Race., 1859 (Conningham, 5555, vignette, title printed white). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 12 x 16 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Toning, small stain u.r., small tears u.c. and l.c. edge, title and inscriptions faint. $800-1,200

View on the Harlem River, N.Y. The Highbridge in the Distance., 1852 (Conningham, 6441). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 x 27 3/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 3/4 in. or more, two tears l.l. margin, scattered light stains in margins. $1,000-1,500

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184. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

The Old Oaken Bucket., 1864 (Conningham, 4576). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with handcoloring on paper, sheet size 20 1/4 x 27 1/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 7/8 in. or more, repaired margin tears u.l., u.r., and l.r., repaired tear slightly into image c.r. $400-600

THE “LIGHTNING EXPRESS” TRAINS. “Leaving the Junction.,” 1863 (Conningham, 3535). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 3/4 x 31 3/4 in., in a period molded mahogany frame with gilt liner. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, toning, edge nicks, margin stains, small margin edge tears. Provenance: Family descent from a retired Southern railroad worker. Note: This lithograph ranks no. 7 of the original “Best 50,” and no. 13 of the “New Best 50,” large folio. $3,000-5,000

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187. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

Clipper Ship “Great Republic.,” 1855 (Conningham, 1147). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 19 3/4 x 26 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 3/8 in. or more, minor toning, minor small spots in background. $700-900

Blue Fishing., undated (Conningham, 578). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph with handcoloring on paper, sheet size 10 7/8 x 14 in., in a rustic wooden frame with corner leaf motifs. Condition: Margins of 3/4 in. or more, toning, creases, minor foxing and stains.

186. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Vigilant and Valkyrie in a “Thrash to Windward.” In Their International Race for “The America’s Cup” Oct. 7th, 9th, & 13th 1893. Won by the Vigilant., 1893 (Conningham, 6454). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio chromolithograph, sheet size 22 3/4 x 31 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 5/8 in. or more, toned, edge losses u.l. $800-1,200

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Note: This lithograph ranks no. 33 in the “New Best 50,” small folio. $400-600 188. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Home From the Brook. The Lucky Fisherman., 1867 (Conningham, 2856). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 20 5/8 x 27 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins 1 7/8 in. or more, repairs to corners and tears on margin edges. $1,000-1,500

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190. Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888)

The Home of the Deer: Morning in the Adirondacks., 1862 (Conningham, 2865). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 3/4 x 28 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, light toning. $1,500-2,500

Rail Shooting. On the Delaware., 1852 (Conningham, 5054). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 15 3/4 x 22 1/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 7/8 in. or more, archival backing, repaired tears, two slightly into image u.r. Note: This lithograph ranks no. 37 in the original “Best 50,” large folio. $1,000-1,500

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194. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

Bear Hunting: Close Quarters., undated (Conningham, 447), identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 10 x 13 7/8 in., in a rustic wooden frame with corner leaf motifs. Condition: Margins of 5/8 in. or more, second part of title trimmed off, toning, 3/4 in. tear u.r. margin, moisture stains on edges. $700-900

A Brush for the Lead. New York Flyers on the Snow., 1867 (Conningham, 710). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 3/4 x 33 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, laid down onto card, toning, tears into image. $1,000-1,500

192. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

195. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

Wild Duck Shooting: On the Wing., 1870 (Conningham, 6671), identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 10 x 14 in., in a rustic wooden frame with corner leaf motifs. Condition: Margins of 1/2 in. or more, toning, moisture stains within margins. $200-250

“Trotting Cracks” on the Snow., 1858 (Conningham, 6170). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with handcoloring on paper, sheet size 19 3/4 x 30 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 1/8 in. or more, repaired tears along right margin, minor toning. $3,000-5,000

193. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Two: Partridge Shooting. and Woodcock Shooting. Small folio lithographs with hand-coloring on paper, identified in inscriptions in the matrix, including: Partridge Shooting., 1870 (Conningham, 4718), sheet size 10 x 14 in., in a rustic wooden frame. Condition: Margins over 5/8 in., toning; together with Woodcock Shooting., 1870 (Conningham, 6775), sheet size 9 5/8 x 13 5/8 in., in a rustic wooden frame. Condition: Margins over 1/2 in., 1/2 in. tear into margin c.l., toning, margin edge stains, old paper tape applied to reverse of right edge. $500-700

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196. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Going to the Trot: A Good Day and Good Track., 1869 (Conningham, 2409). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 1/2 x 32 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, toning, margin tear u.c, minor foxing. $800-1,200

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198. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

Coming From the Trot: Sports on the Home Stretch., 1869 (Conningham, 1219). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 3/4 x 31 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 1/4 in. or more, toning, stains. $1,500-2,500

Lady Thorn and Mountain Boy., 1867 (Conningham, 3395). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 7/8 x 30 in., in a mid-20th century birch frame. Condition: Margins of 1 3/4 in. or more, laid down, toning, moisture stains lower edge. $1,000-1,500

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Ethan Allen and Mate and Dexter., 1867 (Conningham, 1757). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 3/8 x 29 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 1/8 in. or more, toning, 2 1/2 in. tear l.c. into statistic text, old repaired tears and small abrasions, light moisture stain u.r. $400-600

Black Hawk and Jenny Lind. Union Course, L.I. Nov. 17, 1847., 1850 (Conningham, 5567). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 21 x 28 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Margins of 5/8 in. or more, toning, moisture stain, creases l.r. $300-500

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205. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907)

Lot of Two: Waking up the Old Mare. and The Fiend of the Road. Large folio chromolithographs on paper including Waking up the Old Mare., 1881 (Conningham, 6490), identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 21 3/4 x 29 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 1/4 in. or more, minor toning, old mat stain, edge and corner losses, creases u.l. margin; The Fiend of the Road., 1881 (Conningham, 1945), identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 20 1/4 x 28 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 7/8 in. or more, toning, stains. $1,000-1,500

Lot of Two: A Disputed Heat. Claiming a Foul! and The Trotting Gelding Frank with J.O. Nay, His Running Mate. Large folio chromolithographs on paper including A Disputed Heat., 1878 (Conningham, 1587). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 23 5/8 x 31 7/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 3/8 in. or more, toned; The Trotting Gelding Frank with J.O. Nay, His Running Mate., 1884 (Conningham, 6656). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 16 3/4 x 24 1/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 5/8 in. or more, toned, crease u.l. into image. 1 1/2 in. tear c.l., old paper tape affixed to side and lower edges. $1,000-1,500

202. Currier & Ives and Nathaniel Currier, publishers (American, Mid to Early 20th Century) Lot of Two: The Celebrated Trotting Horse Trustee... and The Celebrated Trotting Mare Lady Thorn, Formerly “Maid of Ashland.,” both large folio lithographs with hand-coloring on paper. The Celebrated Trotting Horse Trustee..., published by Nathaniel Currier, 1848 (Conningham, 911), identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 24 3/4 x 32 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 3/4 in. or more, toning, old mat stains, small margin tears, edge and corner losses; The Celebrated Trotting Mare Lady Thorn…, published by Currier & Ives in 1866 (Conningham, 919, with pedigree), identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 22 1/4 x 31 7/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 1/4 in. or more, old light mat stain, minor toning. $1,200-1,500

203. Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888) Lot of Two: Hero and Flora Temple: Swinging on the Homestretch. and Centreville and Black Douglas: Centreville Course L.I. July 21st 1853. Large folio lithographs with hand coloring on paper including Hero and Flora Temple: Swinging on the Homestretch., 1856 (Conningham, 2800). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 20 5/8 x 27 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1/2 in. or more, tears (two into image u.l. and l.l.), toning, mat stains; Centreville and Black Douglas..., 1853 (Conningham, 956). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 25 x 32 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 7/8 in. or more, minor toning, minor foxing. $1,500-2,000

204. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Two: Trotting Stallion Phallas, Driven by E.D. Bithers.; and The Grand Trotting Stallion Axtell... Large folio chromolithographs on paper including Trotting Stallion Phallas, Driven by E.D. Bithers., 1883 (Conningham, 6219). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 26 x 36 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 4 in. or more, toned, minor tear l.l.; The Grand Trotting Stallion Axtell..., 1889 (Conningham, 253). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 25 3/4 x 36 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 3 1/2 in. or more, laid down onto cardboard, toned, two tears into image, surface abrasions. $1,000-1,500

206. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Two: The Celebrated Trotting Horse Henry, and Jay Eye See: Record 2:10. Small folio vignette lithographs with handcoloring on paper, identified in inscriptions in the matrix, including: The Celebrated Trotting Horse Henry, 1874 (Conningham, 904), sheet size 13 1/4 x 17 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Toning, foxing, repaired tear u.r.; together with Jay Eye See: Record 2:10., 1883 (Conningham, 3439), sheet size 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Toning, tears, surface abrasions. $700-900 207. Currier & Ives and Nathaniel Currier, publishers (American, Mid to Early 20th Century) Lot of Two: Trotting Stallion Mambrino Champion: Owned by M.F. Foote., and Lady Suffolk: 1 mile in 2:26 June 14, 1849. Cambridge Course, Mass.., 1867 (Conningham, 6210). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 23 3/4 x 29 5/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 1/4 in. or more, toned, stains, small tear u.c.; Lady Suffolk: 1 mile in 2:26..., 1850 (Conningham, 3387). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Medium folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 16 3/4 x 24 1/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 5/8 in. or more, toned, scattered small surface abrasions. $800-1,200 208. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) The Celebrated Boston Team Mill Boy and Blondie, Owned and Driven by John Shepard, Esq. Record 2:22., 1882 (Conningham, 874). Large folio chromolithograph on paper, sheet size 27 1/4 x 39 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 1/2 in. or more, repaired tear into image, u.c., crease u.c., scratch at center, toning, stains, margin tears. $600-800 209. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Trotting Stallion Phallas, Driven by E.D. Bithers..., 1883 (Conningham, 6219). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix, large folio chromolithograph on paper, sheet size 24 x 31 1/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, toned, foxing, small tears and losses on lower edge. $500-700

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Lot of Three: Potomac and Masher, The King of the Turf St. Julien, and Mr William H. Vanderbilt’s Celebrated Team Small Hopes and Lady Mac., unframed large folio chromolithographs on paper, identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Potomac and Masher, 1891 (Conningham, 4249), sheet size 24 x 30 1/2 in. Condition: Margins of 1 3/8 in. or more, tear into image c.l., crease u.l., toning, stains, small margin tears, edge losses.; The King of the Turf St. Julien, 1880 (Conningham, 3339), sheet size 24 x 32 in. Condition: Margins of 2 in. or more, toning, stains, tear u.l. margin; Mr William H. Vanderbilt’s Celebrated Team Small Hopes and Lady Mac., 1878 (Conningham, 3339), sheet size 27 x 38 3/4 in. Condition: Margins of 2 1/2 in. or more, light toning, moisture stains lower margin, scattered small edge losses. $800-1,000

Hunting the Buffaloe., [sic] 1837, “Drawn, printed and coloured at J.T. Bowen’s lithographic establishment, No. 94 Walnut St.,” lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 13 3/8 x 19 3/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 1/4 in. or more, corner crease u.l., light mat stain, minor foxing. $400-600

211. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Lot of Two: Flora Temple “The Queen of the Turf” and The King of the Road Dexter Driven by His Owner Mr. Robert Bonner..., unframed large folio lithographs on paper, identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Flora Temple “The Queen of the Turf” 1860 (Conningham, 890), sheet size 21 5/8 x 29 5/8 in., tinted lithograph. Condition: Margins of 1 3/8 in. or more, toning, repaired 5 in. tear into image c.l., margin tear u.c., old repaired creases and stains with whitener at center and u.l., moisture stains lower margin; The King of the Road Dexter Driven by His Owner Mr. Robert Bonner..., 1866 (Conningham, 2637), with handcoloring, sheet size 22 1/8 x 30 in. Condition: Light toning, moisture stain rt. side, scratches at center, dark scuff marks u.r. $800-1,200 212. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Mr. Bonner’s Horse Joe Elliot, Driven By J. Bowen, 1873 (Conningham, 4250). Unframed large folio chromolithographs on paper, identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 22 3/4 x 31 1/8 in. Condition: Margins of 2 1/8 in. or more, scratch into image c.r., pigment loss u.l., toning, moisture stains, loss u.l. corner. $400-600 213. American School, 19th Century “Mountain Home Ranch” Property of E.W. Burr, Searsville, San Mateo Co. Cal. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sight size 10 1/2 x 23 in., in a contemporary molded wood frame. Condition: Laid down, center crease, possible repaired tear u.r. $300-500 214. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) Buffalo Hunt Under the White Wolf Skin., George Catlin, delineator, undated. Medium folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 14 7/8 x 19 5/8 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 3/4 in or more, restored. $600-800

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216. John C. Wise, publisher (“Hayes Litho. Co. Buffalo, N.Y.”) Execution of Thirty-Eight Sioux Indians At Mankato, Minnesota December 26, 1862., 1883. Chromolithograph on paper, sheet size 14 1/2 x 19 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1/2 in. or more, minor toning, faint mat stain. $800-1,200 217. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) “High Water” in the Mississippi., 1868 (Conningham, 2819). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, sheet size 22 3/4 x 31 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 3/4 in. or more, toned, laid down, tear into image l.r. $800-1,200 218. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) The City of San Francisco., 1877 (Conningham 1118), with twenty-three landmarks keyed below the image, small folio lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, identified in inscriptions in the matrix, sheet size 12 x 16 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 1/2 in or more. $700-900 219. Currier & Ives, publishers (American, 1857-1907) The Great Fire at Boston., 1872 (Conningham, 2614). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Small folio lithograph with handcoloring on paper, sheet size 9 7/8 x 14 in., in a period mitered oak frame. Condition: Three margins 5/8 in. or more, lower margin trimmed into lower text, toning, unobtrusive creases. Note: This print ranks no. 50 in the “New Best 50,” small folio. $700-900 220. Nathaniel Currier, publisher (American, 1813-1888) THE LIFE OF A FIREMAN. The Fire. - “Now then with a willShake her up boys!, 1854 (Conningham, 3515). Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Large folio lithograph with handcoloring on paper, sheet size 21 7/8 x 29 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 1 3/8 in. or more, toning, edge creases and losses. $800-1,200

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221. John Weik, publisher (Philadelphia, 19th Century) View of Boston, July 4, 1870., 1871. “F. Fachs del. and lith. Imp. New Eng. Lith. Co. Boston,” identified in an inscription in the matrix, lithograph on paper, sheet size 32 x 43 in., unframed. Condition: Margins of 3 in. or more, margin tears c.l. and c.r., toning, small edge and corner losses, scattered stains. $400-600

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225. Redware Two-handled Jar, probably New England, early 19th century, ovoid form with lug handles, clear lead glaze with splotches of green, (chips), ht. 10 3/8 in. Provenance: The consignor’s records show the jar was from the collection of Miss Robbins, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, a collector of Gonic, New Hampshire, pottery. Also the collection of H.B. Russell, Wellesley, Massachusetts, who thought the jar was from the lower Connecticut River Valley area. $800-1,200

222. J. H. Bufford, lithographer (Boston, 19th Century) Winter Quarters of 3d Battery, Martin’s Massachusetts Volunteers, Near Potomac Creek, Virginia. Identified in inscriptions in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, 18 1/2 x 26 5/8 in., in a contemporary molded wood frame. Condition: Laid down onto cardboard, toning, stains. $300-500

226. Small Redware Mug, America, early 19th century, decorated with reeded bands at center and base, yellow glaze with green flecks and orange spots, (hairlines), ht. 3 in. $800-1,200

223. Redware Flowerpot, probably New England, 19th century, with reeded rim and base, and medial incised wavy line decoration, speckled brown glaze, (minor chips and glaze loss), ht. 5 1/2 in. $400-600

227. Redware Cream Pitcher, America, early 19th century, with reeded rim, dark brownish-green glaze, (minor rim chips), ht. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

224. Sgraffito-decorated Redware Puzzle Jug, Pennsylvania, c. 1827 yellow glaze with green mottling, inscribed “Mrs B. Bond July 9 1827” and “When this you see Remember me/and Bear me in your Mind/When I am Seldom at your House/Speak By me as you find,” ornamented with tulips and birds, (imperfections), ht. 7 7/8 in. $3,000-5,000

228. Earthenware Jar, probably New England, 19th century, oatmealcolored glazed white clay jar with brown drip glaze around rim, (hairlines, chips), ht. 7 3/8 in. $600-800

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229. Redware Pudding Pot, Hervey Brooks (1779-1873), Goshen, Connecticut, early 19th century, clear lead glazed interior, the exterior stamped “H. BROOKS,” ht. 4 1/4, dia. 7 7/8 in. $400-600 230. Green-glazed Covered Redware Jar, attributed to Bristol Co., Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, ovoid form with streaked and mottled green glaze, the interior with mustard glaze, (imperfections), ht. 10 1/2 in. Provenance: Oral history relates this jar was one of five apothecary jars from a Rhode Island home. They were bought from a doctor’s office in Greenville, Rhode Island, c. 1950. Literature: See Norton Stoneware and American Redware: The Bennington Museum Collection, by Catherine Zusy, The Bennington Museum, 1991. On p. 63, Zusy discusses similar green-glazed redware items: “...much of this green-glazed pottery was made ... along the Taunton River valley in Bristol County, Mass. where twelve redware potteries operated before 1800. Redware shards decorated with copper oxide, manganese and slip decoration have been found in Berkley (Bristol County), Mass. Account books reveal that pottery produced in this region was traded to merchants in R. I. ...” $4,000-6,000

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231. Green-glazed Redware Pitcher, probably Bristol County, Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, baluster-form with green copper oxide glaze, ornamented with a reeded medial band, ht. 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 232. Large Combed Slip Redware Loaf Dish, England, early 19th century, (wear), ht. 3 1/8, 14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 233. Combed Slip Redware Bowl, England, early 19th century, (wear), ht. 2 3/4, dia. 13 1/2 in. $600-800 234. Five Yellow Slip-decorated Redware Plates, Huntington, Long Island, New York, early 19th century, four with similar geometric and wavy line decoration, one with stylized leaf design, (minor rim chips), dia. 8 1/4-11 1/4 in. $600-800 235. Two Slip-decorated Covered Redware Jars, America, early 19th century, cylindrical form with brown manganese splotch decoration, (minor wear), ht. 10 1/4, 11 5/8 in. $300-500 236. Redware Jar with Lapped Open Loop Handles, probably America, c. 1820, ovoid vessel with dark brown manganese glaze, ht. 8 1/8 in. $400-600

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237. Redware Jug, Connecticut, early 19th century, ornamented with brown manganese splotches, ht. 10 7/8 in. Provenance: Paul Weld Collection.

239. Dark Brown Glazed Redware Jar, probably New England, early 19th century, ovoid form with lug handles, mustard glazed interior, (minor chips, glaze losses), ht. 9 3/8 in. $600-800

$400-600 238. Two Redware Jugs, attributed to Gonic, New Hampshire, early 19th century, with greenish-yellow glaze with orange halos, (glaze losses and chips), ht. 11 1/4, 9 3/4 in. Provenance: The taller jug is from the collection of Miss Robbins, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, a collector of Gonic, New Hampshire, redware. $800-1,200

240. Redware Jar with Cover, America, early 19th century, ovoid jar with mottled rust and green glaze, incised lines about the shoulder, (chips), ht. 9 1/4 in. $800-1,200 241. Redware Jar, America, early 19th century, wide mouth jar with brown manganese splotch decoration, (minor glaze wear around rim), ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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242. Sgraffito-decorated Two-handled Redware Jar, probably New England, early 19th century, decorated with two incised bands at neck and shoulder, dark brown glaze, (rim chips, glaze losses), ht. 7 1/4 in. $600-800

252. Redware Field Jug, probably Middle Atlantic States, early 19th century, with two spouts, strap handle, and three incised lines about the shoulder, mottled greenish golden brown glaze, (glaze wear, minor base chips), ht. 6 5/8 in. $600-800

243. Green-glazed Redware Flowerpot and Saucer, probably southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island, early 19th century, (chips, glaze wear), overall ht. 5 7/8, saucer dia. 5 1/2 in. $400-600

253. Redware Jar, possibly southeastern Massachusetts, early 19th century, ovoid form with dark brown streaked and speckled tan glaze, (chips), ht. 8 1/2 in. $600-800

244. Small Redware Pitcher, possibly Shenandoah Valley, late 19th century, with mottled green, mustard, and brown glaze, (imperfections), ht. 5 3/4 in. $600-800

254. Redware Mug, America, probably New England, brown glaze with green mottling, (imperfections), ht. 3 1/8 in. $400-600

245. Redware Cream Pitcher, probably New England, early 19th century, (minor rim chips), ht. 3 in. $300-500

246. Redware Vinegar Jug, possibly Maine, early 19th century, ovoid form with dark brown speckled tan glaze, (chip), ht. 5 3/8 in. $800-1,200

247. Large Slip-decorated Redware Plate, possibly Pennsylvania, early 19th century, round with coggled rim, yellow wavy line and “X” form slip decorations, (chips, crack), dia. 13 3/4 in. $400-600

248. Redware Preserve Jar, probably New England, early 19th century, the jar with yellow-green glaze with brown speckles, (chips, hairline), ht. 5 7/8 in. $600-800

249. Small Redware Jug, America, early 19th century, ovoid form with incised lines about the shoulder, (minor chips), ht. 7 3/4 in. $400-600

250. Slip Decorated Redware Plate, America, early 19th century, the plate with coggled rim decorated with yellow slip scrolls and foliage, (rim chips), dia. 10 1/4 in. $500-700

251. Small Redware Handled Cup, possibly Pennsylvania, early 19th century, clear lead glaze with brown flecks, (minor rim chips), ht. 2 5/8 in. $300-500

255. Slip-decorated Redware Plate, probably southeastern Massachusetts, late 18th century, deep round plate with yellow slip decoration, (rim chip, glaze losses), ht. 1 1/8, dia. 7 in. Literature: The plate, similar in form and decoration to one in her book, was attributed to southeastern Massachusetts by Lura Woodside Watkins in Early New England Potteries and Their Wares, Harvard University Press, 1968, plate 35a. $400-600 256. Redware Jar with Cover, probably New England, early 19th century, ovoid form with incised wavy line band about the shoulder, orange-brown glaze with streaks of dark brown, (chips), ht. 7 1/8 in. $1,200-1,500 257. Two “John W. Bell” Redware Plates, John W. Bell, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, active 1880-95, deep round plates with maker’s mark stamped on exterior rim, (chips, hairline), ht. 1 1/2, dia. 9 1/2, 9 7/8 in. $400-600 258. Five Pieces of Redware Pottery, America, early 19th century, including a jug, a tall mug, a pitcher, a squat mug, and a flask, some with brown manganese splotch and streaked decoration, (imperfections), ht. 2 1/2-8 3/4 in. $400-600 258A. Two Redware Milk Pans, America, early 19th century, (imperfections), ht. 3 1/4, 3 1/2, dia. 13 5/8, 16 in. $300-500 258B. Slip-glazed Redware Top Whimsey, probably America, 19th century, tapered six-sided form with yellow and green slipmarbled glaze, lg. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

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259. Mochaware Jug, Britain, early 19th century, barrel-form jug with bands of white, ocher, dark brown, and wavy blue, with ocher and blue sun designs, ht. 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 260. Mochaware Jug with “Earthworm” Decoration, England, early 19th century, the jug with green rouletted rim and base bands flanking a wide ocher band with blue, white, and brown looping “earthworm” design, (hairlines), ht. 6 3/4 in. $600-800 261. Mochaware Barrel-form Jug, Britain, early 19th century, decorated with bands of brown and light blue, with wide medial taupe band ornamented with a looping blue, white, and black “earthworm” design, (cracks), ht. 8 3/8 in. $600-800 262. Five Yellowware Pottery Table Items with Mocha Decoration, Britain or America, 1860-80, including a pitcher, covered jar, and three mugs, each with a medial band with black or blue mocha decoration, (imperfections), ht. 2 3/4-6 1/4 in. $300-500 263. Five Pottery Mugs, England and/or America, mid to late 19th century, including three mochaware mugs banded in blue, black, and taupe with black dendritic designs; and two yellowware mugs, one with a cover and bands of blue, one with a band of blue “seaweed” designs, ht. 2 3/4-5 in. $400-600

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264. Two Large Mochaware Mugs, Britain, early 19th century, the mugs with molded bases, one with thin black bands and wide blue bands with green, white, and brown cat’s-eye decoration, the other with bands of white, black, and taupe with thin wavy blue and rust stripes, (imperfections), ht. 4 3/8, 4 7/8 in. $400-600

265. Mochaware Chamber Pot, Britain, early 19th century, decorated with a medial band of blue, white, and brown wavy line “earthworm” decoration flanked by blue and brown bands, (lacks cover), ht. 5 1/8 in. $400-600

266. Mochaware Pitcher and Mug, Britain, early 19th century, the pitcher with bands of brown and ocher and a brown medial band with brown, ocher, and white berry-like motifs, the mug with brown bands flanking a wide ocher band with brown, blue, and white wavy “earthworm” decoration, (imperfections), ht. 6, 4 3/4 in. $500-700

267. Two Mochaware Quart Mugs and a Bowl, Britain, 19th century, one mug with brown and rust bands, wide medial rust band with brown mocha “seaweed” designs, the other with blue and black bands with a wide taupe band with black mocha “trees,” the round bowl with narrow brown rim bands, and a wide ocher band with brown mocha “trees,” (imperfections), ht. 3 1/4-6 3/8 in. $500-700