Fall Fine Art and Antique Auction Saturday, October ... - Case Antiques
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<strong>Fall</strong> <strong>Fine</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Antique</strong>s <strong>Auction</strong>668: Collection of silver sewing implements, 16 pcs USD 150 - 250Collection of sterling silver <strong>and</strong> silverplated sewing implements dating from the late 19th to mid 20th century. Includes: 9 sterlingthimbles (notable designs: 1 with cherubs, 1 with boy playing ball); two sterling thimble holder cases with hinged tops; 1enameled sterling tool (area of damage to enamel); 1 sterling h<strong>and</strong>led stilleto; leather purse with silverplated Classical motifclasp, interior advertising for Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines; folding scissors with silverplated h<strong>and</strong>les; <strong>and</strong> a metalmeasuring tool. 16 pcs total. Combined total of weighable silver: 2.36 oz troy. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa.669: Collection of figural sewing notions - 6 pcs USD 200 - 300Collection of Victorian <strong>and</strong> early 20th century figural sewing implements. Includes pewter or silverplated cat thread holder;brass/iron bear thread holder marked Berlin; brass pig double thread holder (thread included); thimble holder in the shape of agoat cart with mother of pearl basket <strong>and</strong> brass thimble; painted brass peacock or pheasant caddy, tail feathers lift to revealstorage for thimble or thread, st<strong>and</strong>ing on a pincushion "flower" on a ruffled velvet base; <strong>and</strong> a painted white metal bearpincushion marked Big Bear Lake California on side <strong>and</strong> Germany on bottom. Height of tallest item 2-3/4". Provenance: estateof Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa.670: Two vintage sewing boxes with contents USD 150 - 2001ST ITEM: Woven round sweetgrass basket box with painted floral design, lined, with contents including 2 silk strawberryemerys, silk needlecase <strong>and</strong> pincushions, measuring tape <strong>and</strong> hooks. Box measures 8" diameter. 2ND ITEM: Box covered inpaisley fabric (faded) with hinged lid. Includes contents related to needles: perforated paper lace wall pocket (damage <strong>and</strong>losses) with 3 perforated needlework designs, Heath & Gills silk <strong>and</strong> leather needlecases; <strong>and</strong> 13 lithographed early advertisingneedlebooks including Merrick's, Coca Cola, Charles Dreiske coal, Chicago World's Fair, New York World's Fair, <strong>and</strong>Silvertown. Also includes an Adams Magnifying Needle Threader in box, celluloid <strong>and</strong> wood knitting needle cases with needles,Boye advertising needlecases, figural wood needlecase in the form of a rolling pin, 2 other needlecases, <strong>and</strong> egg with figuralnovelty fly top. Box measures 5"H x 12-3/4"W x 10"D. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa.671:French ladies box w/ sewing & stenciling supplies USD 100 - 200Leather or faux leather covered box with brass corner mounts, h<strong>and</strong>le <strong>and</strong> latch, marked F. <strong>and</strong> Cie Paris, with fitted interior <strong>and</strong>contents including copper stencils, 4 ivory sewing tools, needles <strong>and</strong> brush, patterns, boxes of beading crystals, <strong>and</strong> yarn. Boxmeasures 3-1/2"H x 10"W x 7"D. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pesek, Ames, Iowa.672: 17 Assorted Thimbles, incl. 9 sterling USD 100 - 15017 assorted thimbles, including 9 sterling, two (2) Royal Worcester artist signed, one (1) Coalport, two (2) cloisonne, one (1)metal with enamel, one (1) metal marked "Toledo" <strong>and</strong> one (1) brass colored metal. 1.34 troy oz. sterling wt.673: Needlework House Sampler USD 300 - 400Schoolgirl needlework sampler, alphabet over six rows of various motifs including two buildings (possibly schools), cornucopia,vases of flowers, man, woman with vase on head, wreaths, <strong>and</strong> fountain. Unsigned, in a later frame. 21-1/2" x 22-1/2" sight, 25"x 26" framed. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection; acquired by consignor from the estate auction of actress Bette Davis,oral history of being from Maine. Mid 19th century.674: Applique quilt or wall hanging, Native American USD 700 - 900Large applique wall hanging, divided into four quadrants by red <strong>and</strong> white zig zag border, each quadrant h<strong>and</strong>-stitched with fourIndian warriors shooting arrows. The Indian figures are detailed with embroidered accents to face, headdress, neck, <strong>and</strong> ankles,<strong>and</strong> each has a different facial expression. Red saw tooth border edge. Back of textile with feed sacks <strong>and</strong> linen covered rod attop sewn into backing for hanging. 90" H x 84" W. Probably mid 20th century.Bid Live Online at Live<strong>Auction</strong>eers.com Page 92
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