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Grierson Society Silent Auction Catalog for 2010

• Pair of large oil paintings with floral motif in gilt frames – circa 1875 - Size: 29”x 17”
• Hand-colored French fashion print in oval gilt frame “Miroir des Modes” – Size: 16”x 13”
• Small, footed  mahogany box with  linens and doilies
• American pattern glass cake stand, circa 1880’s, a Reed and Barton sterling handled salver, and a pair of faceted crystal candlesticks
• Early 19^th century Imari bowl and stand with a pair of old brass candlesticks
• Pair of porcelain demitasse cups and saucers with a “P.T. Bavaria” and shield mark, acorn and oak leaf motif with gold trim
• Heavy, brilliant cut glass water pitcher with applied handle
• Large blue and white transferware covered tureen, late 19^th century, “Delftland” pattern with English registry mark
• Hand-colored ornithological lithograph by J. Smit, published London 1882 – Subject: Myiarchus Semirufus {Trinidad Rufus Flycatcher}
• Child’s red, Radio Jet wagon and early wooden sled
• Round, silver-plated, engraved serving tray and 7 Spanish, silver-plated goblets marked “Valero”
• Sterling silver Mexican jewelry assortment:  Necklace with matching bracelet, drop earrings, pin, bracelet with inlaid stones marked “Topez-Taxco”
• Steel engraving in deep, walnut frame, entitled “A Tranquil Hour” – Size 13 ½”x 11 ½ - circa 1880
• Wooden, 2-handled, tea or breakfast tray with textile under glass
• 3 large, black and white photographs of wilderness scenes.  Each is size 20”x26”
• Lovely pair  of upholstered, walnut, Eastlake side chairs
• Large, artist-signed print: “Study for Sue Alston, Guardian Angel of Hampton” by Larry K. Martin, 1983.  Custom framed with acid-free mount and additional framed narrative describing the origins of the subject.  Framed print size is 28”x33”
• American pottery trio- Includes Haeger planter, Frankoma serving tray, and double cornucopia planter.
• Set of 6 silver, demitasse spoons with sugar tongs in original silk and velvet-lined presentation box.
• Oval-top stand with shelf and lyre base – mahogany finish
• Collection of first edition and first printing books, some with dust jackets.  14 in all, late 19^th to 20^th century dates.
• Pressed back, oak, youth chair, circa 1900 with bisque doll in a green, velveteen dress {not old}
• Pair of  lovely botanical prints with reference to the flora mentioned in various plays by Shakespeare.  Size: 16”x 12”.
• Framed sheet music for “Topsy’s Song”, featuring a hand-colored lithograph, circa 1852, of Eva and Topsy from “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”.  Size 14”x11”.
• Antique “Lincoln” rocker, in pine. Clean lines, sturdy caned seat and back, ready to rock your little one to sleep.

Some items donated by Gary Morris of “Acorn Cupboard Antiques” and Dianne Silva of “Dusty Muff Antiques and Collectibles”.